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QUOTE(MHizzle85 @ Sep 12, 2007 -> 11:55 AM) 50's is good, but it doesn't sound complete to me. Kanye's does...also why I think Kanye's album is the better of the two. I think the 50 is just the better rapper and his beats are very good. Both are good albums, I think I just prefer 50's

QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Sep 12, 2007 -> 10:46 AM) Dumbest commercial ever. Like I said in another post, there is NO WAY for those guys to have downloaded the song to their phone without knowing what is being said. IT'S THE TITLE OF THE SONG!!! As for proper pronunciation being key to popular music and good music, no it is not. BUT when you are saying "50" is pronounced "Fiddy", you instantly get the "idiot" card, IMO. He actually pronounces it himself in his songs as FIFTY, its the white people talking about the record that say fiddy

Not a bad explanation. Of course you are now upgrading your competition at certain positions though

You are getting the short end of the stick there. The benefits of the Bears D doesnt outweigh the step down at QB, WR and RB

QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Sep 12, 2007 -> 10:14 AM) give me furcal. in an updated version of mvp baseball (thank you, mvp mods) my first deal was to trade garland straight up for furcal. and no, i dont mention it as a reason for doing the trade, i was just happy with the trade in video game land and would be happier with it in real life. Even dodgers fans are talking about trading Furcal and putting Pierre in the top spot in the order as a way of shedding payroll.

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Sep 12, 2007 -> 10:13 AM) probably only in Opera, but who knows what the hell they're singing about to begin with im still trying to figure out why the Clash is trying to "lock the cashbox"

QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Sep 12, 2007 -> 10:05 AM) You mean people of other color don't understand the language and proper pronunciation? That's weird. Ah yes, proper pronunciation. The key to great music.

QUOTE(mr_genius @ Sep 11, 2007 -> 08:09 PM) The highways are federally funded, they will not be affected. Parking is actually a source of income for the city; ranging from meters, to paid parking to tickets issued. So parking isn't costing money. Also, a claim that 70% of people who use CTA are from the suburbs doesn't sound accurate to me. I live in Chicago and use CTA, I'd say the vast majority of people on the trains and buses live in Chicago. A lot of the supposed "collar counties", which could potentially be taxed for Chicago, have a majority of residents who don't use CTA at all... so why should they pay for Chicago corruption with higher sales tax? Honestly, it would work out great for me to have everyone else pay for this mess, because I sure don't want to... but don't think it is reasonable to expect all other counties to pay for Cook's mess. Also, A lot of people travel from Chicago to the burbs for work, so should we have to start paying for DuPage county stuff if the the mayor of Naperville screws up the cities budget? Nah, I didnt mean 70 percent use the CTA, I meant what I said about the roadways and the parking. Which makes it completely essential for actual chicago residents to use the CTA. Chicago is probably the one thing that everyone who lives in the area uses. There are many people who have never been out to Naperville and used their resources, but Im willing to bet EVERYONE who lives in the area has come to chicago and used it for their own pleasure. It is the reason that people live in this region, and everyone should have to contribute to its upkeeping IMO.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Sep 12, 2007 -> 08:41 AM) What page? I would like to check out the PDF Page 19. I cant believe I didnt get quoted and they quoted Kyle

Amazing information on the treatment and the great work by the doctor.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Sep 12, 2007 -> 09:00 AM) Can't stand the guy. Wouldn't even waste my time downloading it. Thats your prerogative. I like both artists and FWIW, I think that overall, 50's album is much better.

QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Sep 12, 2007 -> 07:50 AM) This is why some people need to realize it is only A GAME http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/foot...ex.html?cnn=yes 60 stitches? Jesus Even in the rivaly-rich tradition of OSU football, I have never seen something go as far as this.

FWIW, 50's album is much better than Kanye's

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Sep 11, 2007 -> 08:03 PM) I was going to say -- at least you're conceding this. If I found something online I certainly would watch the fight online. But after one watch, it looked pretty clear that Hamill had that fight. He controlled it. He dictated whether the fight was on the ground or on their feet -- he let Bisping up a couple of times. Not trying to be a dick here, but my one good buddy who really knows a lot about UFC had the same thoughts I did about the fight -- you're really one of the few I've seen try and put up an argument that Bisping deserved the decision. Whoa. I did not say Bisping deserved the decision, I said Hamill deserved to lose. He was on Bispings home turf with a very obvious push for the UFC to become bigger in the UK. He had to go out and completely dominate that fight, which he could have done if he took him to the ground and either pounded him out or submitted him. When he decided to stand up he put himself at great risk of losing a decision, which he did.

When did broadway learn a splitter?

QUOTE(fathom @ Sep 11, 2007 -> 08:00 PM) He has got to learn a cut fastball. A 90 mph straight fastball won't cut it in the Cell. You and I have talked at length about how bad his mechanics got once May went by the board. They have gotten worse every month. I honestly want him shut down for the year.

QUOTE(fathom @ Sep 11, 2007 -> 07:57 PM) I just don't see it with Danks. His fastball is nowhere near what I thought it was going to be, and he's wild in the strike zone. I'm not even sure you can count on him as a #5 next year, but I know he'll probably be our 4. Oh come on. The kid is completely spent. He is up a year early. I bet we see him shave at least a run off this ERA next year.

QUOTE(mr_genius @ Sep 11, 2007 -> 07:02 PM) two problems with your solution IMO 1) Chicago area already has the highest gas prices in the country, we are already severely over taxed. 2) Counties other than Cook should not have to pay for Chicago's wasteful ways. Example, I don't think higher sales tax in Lake County should be implemented to pay guys to sit around in trucks making $90,000 a year in Chicago. My solution: No extra money. I would force them to become more efficient. Let mayor Daley and the city council shut down the trains, call his bluff. He won't do it, he'll be forced to cut some waste. Why wouldnt you tax people who live out of Cook? Over 70 percent of the people taking up the roadways and the parking in the city are commuting from the suburbs outside of chicago. These people are using up chicago's resources just as much if not more than the actual residents.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Sep 11, 2007 -> 07:20 PM) Just about all the punches Hamill took were all to his arms -- Bisping had very few shots on Hamill's head. And Hamill let Bisping up at least twice during the fight. He wanted to dominate Bisping at his own game. I don't know how you could score the fight when the two were on their feet in Bisping's favor -- he was on his heels after the first part of the first round. Combine that with the few takedowns that Hamill did have and I don't know how you could honestly say Bisping won that fight. Dude, you have got to watch that fight again. He was swallowing punches with his face. He blocked many of them, but also showed that his stand up is not as good as Bisping. Now with that said, Bisping did nothing IMO to win that fight, he just didnt lose it clearly enough to sway the judges that were clearly making a decision based on the last 2 rounds and also on the fact that the UFC wants to make a new market in the UK. It was a shoddy decision, but not the worst I have seen. Either way Hamill needs to remember what he does well, and needs to approach a fight that way. Until he can do that, he will be an also-ran in MMA.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Sep 11, 2007 -> 05:09 PM) I don't think it does at all. It's retarded of them to be doing this but I don't think this taints anything. They've been busted for it before, shows how big of a story that was

QUOTE(fathom @ Sep 11, 2007 -> 04:33 PM) I'd take Jack Wilson over Uribe....at least he's a great bunter and can make contact. Me too. Contact would be a nice thing. Especially in the situations where you cant have him swinging at balls pitched over his head. I noticed on one of the dodger boards they mentioned trading Furcal as well.

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Sep 11, 2007 -> 04:25 PM) Let's see: 2000: Has been traded for relievers, twice. So apparently isn't that difficult to acquire #1 pick talent. 2001: Great talent, can't stay healthy. 2002: Who? 2003: Headcase, home run total is small, OBP issues despite a nice BA, took 3 years to develop in a loser oganization. Still young 2004: Flopped completely as a SS, won't pitch until 2009. 2005: young 2006: too early 2007: Too early I'm not exactly impressed with the numbers 1 so easily. I want the Sox to start winning again in less than 3 years. Whoa whoa. You are extremely negative on several of those guys. Gonzalez is hitting .279 .345 with 26hrs and 86 rbi. Mauer won a damn batting title and is a career .313 hitting with an almost .400 obp upton and young are both rare talents. Upton averaged .319 .410 .961 OPS in the minors. Delmon young JUST turned 22 years old. He still is almost a .300 hitter and should improve his other stats. You are right about Bush, he was a bust as a SS and had TJ as a pitcher. probably wont do much.

QUOTE(fathom @ Sep 11, 2007 -> 04:35 PM) I've never been more motivated to go ask for a raise from my boss in my life!! At least Ozzie was good for ONE year.

QUOTE(Jenksismyb**** @ Sep 11, 2007 -> 04:05 PM) To me the entire system is crap. When I first moved up here a few years ago I thought the El was one of the nicer commuter systems in the country, but after visiting cities like DC (the best), Boston, New York, etc, it really pales in comparison. It's dirty, frequently late, and especially these last few years, really slow because of all the construction. It's clear too that management is piss poor. Did you hear that if they go ahead with their doomsday plan it's going to cost the CTA 2 million just to implement it. And then if the state eventually decides to give them the money it'll cost them 5 million to get the system back to 'normal.' What is that all about? My solution to increase revenue: get rid of this stupid rate system. People traveling from Evanston to the Loop should not pay the same as someone who goes from Grand or Clark/Division to the Loop. It's asinine. Every other major metro area has different zones with an increased price the farther out you go. Why Chicago still doesn't do this is beyond me. I'd be ok if the state 'bailed' out the CTA because of unseen circumstances that took a toll on the CTA's books, like a natural disaster taking out a station and some track. But this problem is based purely on piss-poor management. Change management and give them the money. Don't just hand over a check so they'll screw it up again. And I won't even bother discussing the bus drivers/train conductors who somehow are pulling in 75k+ a year in salary... You are spot on about the DC system, its not only clean, but extremely quiet, well organized and on time. As far as the othr cities, Chicago isnt half bad comparative wise. NYC is much dirtier, LA has none to speak of. The 2 dollar rise from anywhere to anywhere is the best thing that our system has going. Of course this is an increase over the previous fares. The bus systems are shoddy and very unpredictable unless you ride the #20 which is satellite tracked and very new. The entire EL system needs not only a cleaning job, but also a huge upgrade in the safety. The tracks are extremely dangerous and unlike other cities poses the danger of an entire train falling off the tracks. It is also very unpredictable and most likely always late. This construction seems to be one of the worst planned projects in recent chicago history. They obviously threw together plans with no regard for the consumer. With this all said, the CTA needs to be kept running and also upgraded. More and more, people are flocking to the city of chicago. We have seen tremendous growth in our neighborhoods in the last several years. 5 years ago I wouldnt even want to walk through my neighborhood, and it is now called one of the hottest in the city. With these people, we have actually increased traffic. Because of this, the need for improved and updated public transportation is needed. One of Daley's largest selling points for the olympics is the ease of using our public trans system. If anyone has been to europe, do you think that our EL system would compare to the ease of use over there? Not even close. Living in chicago, I have already experienced the higher-than-high sales tax, liquor tax, tobacco tax, and the highest gas prices in the country. There has to be some way to dig up funding without adding yet more money to my purchases that i am giving to the city. Our property taxes are bad enough. Someone needs to take the hit, and for this one, it shouldnt be the consumer.