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QUOTE(jasonxctf @ Jan 26, 2006 -> 10:37 AM) to play devils advocate, how are these soldiers protecting my freedom again? By serving your country in the armed forces.

My wife and I decided not to go to Walmart anymore. We'll be getting a membership at Costco sometime this year. Can't wait to lug home a box of cereal that holds 300 servings.

I can't say that I'm a big fan of the war, but this guy is a total a**hole. People who put themselves in harms way for your freedom should ALWAYS be celebrated.

Finally, some national recognition for the Sox. GQ's list of the top ten most hated athletes in sports. Top 10: 1, Terrell Owens; 2, Barry Bonds; 3, auto racing's Kurt Busch; 4, Curt Schilling; 5, Kobe Bryant; 6, Fisherman Michael Iaconelli; 7, basketball's Bonzi Wells; 8, golf's Phil Mickelson; 9, baseball's A.J. Pierzynski; 10, tennis' Lleyton Hewitt. A pro fisherman, Michael Iaconelli, ranked sixth on GQ magazine's list of 10 most hated athletes — but it wasn't for lack of trying to be like the No. 1 guy, banished Eagles receiver Terrell Owens. "When he catches one, you've got the fist pumps, the running around the boat, the lying flat on the boat. He'll stare at the fish, yell at it, point at it. He'll shake his finger at it."

QUOTE(mr_genius @ Jan 20, 2006 -> 10:26 AM) I like Mike North though This should be moved to the "All Green Thread."

QUOTE(farmteam @ Jan 20, 2006 -> 07:27 PM) I really do want to try In N Out though. Something a little different than the Wendy's, Burger King, McDonald's, etc. Has anyone ever been there? Yes. Overrated.

Are Home Owner's Association fees tax deductible?

Music topics generally create some good chatter here. So which was the first album you ever bought? Mine was Michael Jackson's "Thriller" way back in fifth grade, 1983. Man, I loved that. Still do.

QUOTE(Soxy @ Jan 16, 2006 -> 10:54 AM) I also just saw BBM. One of the friends I went with disliked it the other loved it. I thought it was absolutely gorgeous in terms of the setting--but I can't say I really got emotionally involved (or really even cared about any of the main characters, I did like Ennis' oldest daughter, but that's about it). At its heart I think the movie is about infidelity, whether you want to think about it in terms of the men being unfaithful to their wives or to each other is up for grabs. But, like Jackie said, it's not a new story. Jack and Ennis' relationship didn't seem to make either of them happy (except for a few days/weeks a year) and it certainly didn't make their wives/girlfriends happy (if they knew about it or not). I didn't think the story was particularly romantic, but I did think it was sad on a few levels. 1.) sad that these two men that care about each other can't be with each other 2.) that the two guys don't make choices that make them happy 3.) sad for the guys' kids (and wives) My wife saw BBM this weekend. She had the same basic review (beautiful film, but not quite deserving of all of the attention because it lacked something in terms of story/character development). On a positive note, she said she was pretty sure I wouldn't have liked it. I feel so manly.

Howard's show won't be syndicated to the Fm dial because, as it currently stands, broadcasters are subject to be personally fined for indecency. So, even if he edited his Sirius shows, complaints from the watchdog groups that hounded him would leave him open to being fined again. I don't see him allowing that to happen. Also, it doesn't make much sense for Sirius to allow one of their only marketable shows to effectively compete against their product. I'd listen to Howard on one day delay. I already got the show 1-3 hours later living in Chicago and Arizona. It was never live for me.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 10:11 AM) When Laura Petri wore pants on TV.... There's a timely reference.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Jan 12, 2006 -> 10:03 AM) LOL, thank you. Are they winter Texans or settled here permently? Bigger question, are they Sox fans? Tell them to drop by Chicago Dogs on North 10th Street when they get homesick. They live there permanently (near the airport). I think they're Cub fans actually (old + day games), but they really lived for Fernando-mania. I've explained countless times that Cub is English for maricon.

Wow. One of the more ignorant thread hijackings I've seen on here. I know at least 50 Mexican immigrants. I think 95% speak English. The only ones who never learned are my wife's grandparents. They lived on 26th Street, and I guess they just never saw any need to learn. They live in beautiful, sunny McAllen, TX now, and I've taught them the most important words in the English language, "Here comes Texsox, don't drop the soap."

QUOTE(SoxFan562004 @ Jan 9, 2006 -> 11:42 PM) Also, I know Carolla is podcasting his show, so I'll give that a chance, but I know seeing message boards that has been a bumpy road so far too. If you like Adam Carolla, you'll like the show. I've listened a few times, and he has guests come on and just kind of talk about whatever is on his mind. he doesn't really interview them, just kind gets their takes on various subjects. He had David Allen Grier and Carlos Mencia on for about an hour each when I listened. Anyway, not bad. I'd personally rather hear Brandmeier, but he's not available here.

I can't wait to see what Barry Bonds looks like. I want to hear him say that he lost weight to take pressure off his knees.

QUOTE(Yoda @ Jan 10, 2006 -> 03:33 PM) Isn’t it supposed to be LasMediasBlancas? I've thought this since the first time I saw the name. That kind of stuff drives me crazy. Sadly, in my poor spanish, I had his name transated to mean "The White Media." Seriously. Anyway. I am a lover of all things Brady. Middle Buffalo was one of the names the Indian chief proposed for Peter in the Grand Canyon episode.

QUOTE(jasonxctf @ Jan 5, 2006 -> 06:56 PM) it means that somewhere along the way, someone owes money to your uncles and mom. I've heard stories of forgotten inheritances, utility refunds, deposit refunds, missing/lost child support, stock dividends, etc. Could be interest on a closed savings acct too.. who knows??? You'll just need to send $100 and you're savings account number and routing info to release the funds.

I am a Joe Crede pop foul. Greatness is just around the corner, though.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Dec 30, 2005 -> 03:30 PM) I f***ing loathe Kobe And he looks like a giant douche bag with those tights Those are support hose. Kobe fears vericose veins.

QUOTE(WCSox @ Dec 30, 2005 -> 10:30 AM) I guess that I just don't care for sportscasters who suddenly think that they're qualified to be political commentators and sound clueless when attempting to do so. I'd much rather listen to someone with actual experience/education in the field (Hannity, O'Reilly, Kasich, Matthews, Scarbrough, etc.). I loved O'Reilly on Hard Copy. Can't wait for Billy Bush to make the jump to Fox News.

It was very funny. Imagine that, comedy on a comedy show.

QUOTE(THEWOOD @ Dec 29, 2005 -> 06:53 PM) I want to stop smoking...and I really am not even a smoker. I will have 2-3 cigarettes when I go out with my friends to a bar. I hate it, I hate the way I smell the next morning. The only way to not smell like an ashtray is to avoid the bar altogether. Keep smoking.

QUOTE(mr_genius @ Dec 29, 2005 -> 06:27 PM) oh yea, Olbermann was on ESPN radio claiming "no one cares about the White Sox" and "they'll never be anywhere near the Red Sox". hey olbermann: I don't recall him saying that. When talking about the stories of the year in sports, Olberman said it was steroids in baseball. He also said that he wished that the story was the White Sox winning the World Series, but it wasn't. He also said there is not a White Sox nation (like the supposed Red Sox nation), and that's the truth. I tend to think that the existence of the Red Sox nation has its roots in the East Coast media bias. I mean, it's obvious that many of the ESPN guys are either Yankees or Red Sox fans, so they tend to make those teams the story even when they're not. But, what Olberman said about the White Sox was not innaccurate. He said that maybe - maybe if it had been the Cubs or Red Sox winning the Series and ending they're droughts this year, that would have been the story of the year in baseball. Maybe. Who cares? I don't. 2005 was the year of the White Sox for me. Not even close. Somewhat related. I think the hour with Olberman on the Dan Patrick show is the only hour worth listening to on the whole show.

QUOTE(tony72 @ Dec 29, 2005 -> 06:00 PM) Blue is the default color of plastics...it was less expensive.. Other colors cost more to manuafacture. Think of purchasing a car and asking for a bright red for a model instead of the grey or silver. ...or asking for anything other than brown or tan colored M&Ms.

QUOTE(OldSox2 @ Dec 28, 2005 -> 07:09 PM) When did JR open up the purse strings? Doesn't seem like the same guy from a few years ago. JR always disliked giving pitchers long term contracts. Money wasn't really the issue.