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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 02:15 PM) Included as in they pay for it, or I pay for it? I ask because the wife wants the new Honda mini-van, and she thinks she is getting a great deal for a lease. We pay maintenance like oil changes, but the car is covered by warranty the entire term of the lease. Its basically a rental to me for 3 years. As long as the miles and payment are right, I sign the thing. The only out of pocket repair I ever had to pay during a lease was when a rodent ate up all the wires in my wifes honda.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 10:51 AM) As the resident lease expert here, can you give me some details on what all it entails that the sales person isn't going to tell me? I am curious about what scheduled maintenance means, for example. Psh, I just sign what they tell me too. I assume everything during a lease term except for maintenance is included. I have one purchased and one leased jeep.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 10:22 AM) I had a party last week at my house and one of the attendees was a certified arborist. Apparently I have an amazing, mature Ash tree in my backyard. I knew it was an awesome tree (huge, full, provides great shade) but I had no idea it was an Ash. He was convinced that I had the tree treated because he had never seen one in such good shape. I am now terrified of losing it. I know they sell some pesticide stuff that you can use to treat the tree, but it takes 3 years to work. Mine is showing signs that it has the stupid bug. Its an over 100 year old Green Ash and has a magnificent canopy. its on the parkway so its the village's responsibility and they stopped treating them because it was cheaper to cut them down and replace them with baby trees. God dammit. I will be incredibly sad when it goes. Its just awesome.

Wow, I never thought OSU would recruit better than they have the last several years, but Urban is on fire.

f*** Emerald Ash borer.

QUOTE (Tex @ Jul 22, 2015 -> 11:31 AM) So how many Jews did they kill? My wife asked if my grandparents spoke any German at home when I was growing up. I replied that with WW2 it was kind of uncool to speak German. Seriously it should be noted that the economy of the south was dependent on slave labor. Even if you did not personally own slaves you probably provided a product or service to a plantation. It may have not been Jews but I'm positive they killed some Pols and Russians. We werent from what could be considered the "good" side of Germany.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Jul 10, 2015 -> 09:20 AM) It's just my opinion, but people that feel "white guilt", are probably guilty of something. I grew up around REAL racism, not this half-assed sugar coated bulls*** half of you seem to think is racism. Fortunately, despite being surrounded by racism in Bridgeport, I was wise enough/smart enough to realize that making absurd generalizations about people because of their skin color wouldn't make me 1) smarter than them, 2) better than them or 3) get a job over them when I entered the real world. There is real racism in this world, and the more people water it down with this sort of bulls*** the longer it will take to get rid of it. You don't "cure" racism by guilt tripping other races, all that does is create MORE animosity. If a person of [insert ANY color] was to tell me I'm only where I am because I'm white, you're damn right I'd get offended. I grew up around losers...and VERY few of us escaped becoming a loser. I could have been just like the rest of them, kicking back at "house parties" in Bridgeport/Cville and become exactly like them. Today, MOST of them are 1) dead, 2) incarcerated, 3) on welfare, 4) addicted to hard drugs...and if I had chosen to stay around them, I'd be exactly like them. I knew when to cut ties and get the f*** out...and that's why I am where I am today, not because I'm white. It's strange that all caucasians can be painted with a broad brush and its ok. I had one guy ask me what it was like having family members who were slave owners in the south. Uh my family was still in Germany dude, but I appreciate the accurate history lesson.

QUOTE (Brian @ Jul 21, 2015 -> 06:34 PM) With her behavior the last two days, I wonder if Audrey is bipolar or manic depressive. Even if I wanted to, I cant lay around all day in bed. She's just a spoiled little baby that is pouting now that her game is up. She played a crap game from the outset and it finally caught up with her. Even if you are the biggest target in the house there is a way to play that and stay safe, instead she decided to pout and out every alliance she knew about.

QUOTE (Brian @ Jul 21, 2015 -> 11:56 AM) She's a pretty poor representative of her community. Although she's not really lieing but she's going out like a baby. Wonder if she tried quitting yesterday.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jul 21, 2015 -> 10:07 AM) Certainly wouldn't shock me if people go that route but it'd be complete bull. The only reason she's still around is because she's transgender to be honest.

Cant wait to see the outrage about Big Brother when all the claims come out from Audrey that she was bullied in the house.

Such a discrepancy between the outrage over "everyone gets a trophy and winning isnt important" and the behavior of the ridiculous amount of helicopter parents that exist today. Parents today are 1000 more involved in their kids lives and often are the main problem.

I still play Tiger-Masters version since it was my favorite, and it still rules.

he looks lazy to me, I am still a fan of getting rid of him.

Well I got our runs correct. Kudos to Danks.

QUOTE (shipps @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 03:03 PM) Schwarber might be better than Bryant IMO And he is a lefty bat and possibly at a premium position for that kind of offense DH? Bryant is a must in any deal with the Cubs

My guess, 6-2 Royals victory tonight

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 03:53 PM) Indeed. Any inkling to potential trades/moves with this disappointing club? Give it about 2 weeks.

Alexei is no longer a major league player, get rid of him.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 03:48 PM) I thought so . Thanks and you seem more down than I've ever seen you on the Sox. I'm realistic, its now or never and its one of the worst prepared clubs I've ever seen. From hitting to positioning to actually knowing how to play defense, they look like a team that is going through the motions. I know the players care, but they can only do so much without confidence in the staff.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 03:47 PM) Nice throw Soto . That's how u tag a guy not just throw your glove down but go after the runner. SO you're saying dont swipe and pose?

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 03:45 PM) He's historically good though against the Royals isn't he ? 8-1 with a 2.73

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 03:45 PM) Yeah, throw Sale on Sunday after it's already 3-0 Royals. Someday the White Sox will decide they want to actually scrap and battle and compete again. Those days will be fun. Eh, Sale would probably give up one and we would get shut out. Might as well save his arm the best we can.

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 03:42 PM) We just have to pray Danks can be good today. Which of the 3 headed monster is most susceptible to giving up runs? No chance Danks gives up less than 6 runs.

QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 03:40 PM) I wonder if Hahn still considers him "untouchable?" Avi was supposed to be Hahn's crown jewel acquisition and the guy he wanted to build the team around. Would have been better off with Iglesias. He's one of the best hitters in the lineup at a young age. So, most likely.