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QUOTE(mr_genius @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 07:51 PM) i think you're wrong, but i'm not a trademark or copyright expert. the letters themself aren't a trade mark. like the White Sox don't have CHW trademarked (i don't think). The reason I would think they are is this: How many times are the trojans referred to as USC as opposed to how many times the White Sox are referred to as CHW? Saying USC is more or less automatically referring to Southern Cal, and the same with LSU and Louisiana st. USC and LSU are identifying marks, they print apparel with that stuff all over it. But I am not a trademark lawyer myself, so I dont know for sure, I just dont think that (like i said before) USC is gonna let someone blast them like that in their backyard.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 06:28 PM) Rates aren't going up, not on mortgages. I think Town & Country Credit and the 10 percent of its workforce who were laid off(including myself) due to rising interest rates on mortgages would like to respectfully disagree. They are still at record lows, but they are on the way up right now.

They made it sound like it was going to be programming change, like someone was going to get fired or something.

QUOTE(mr_genius @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 07:17 PM) i don't think the letters LSU, USC, or TEX are copyrighted. they already have a advertising company setting the sign up, they said it will happen. trademark was the word I was thinking of, and if you think a school doesnt have the trademark rights to its own initials, you are wrong. http://www.usc.edu/admin/trademarks/ And if you think LSU and Texas have similar trademarks, I am going to have to disagree. I dont think this is gonna happen. Its a cool rebel idea, but I just dont think USC is going to let themselves be ripped in their own area like that.

I would hate to rain on this guys parade, but I wonder if he is going to have a problem printing his sign because of copyright infringement problems? Usually the print stores (Kinkos, mail etc.) wont print copyrighted things out without signed forms stating that you can use their likeness in your banner/sign. I cannot imagine Texas, USC, and LSU just saying "Ok, go ahead and rip us in front of LA, we dont mind!".

QUOTE(Felix @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 04:49 PM) Why did the Phillies trade Jim Thome? Why did the Brewers trade Lyle Overbay? How much time did Aaron Rowand have in the league as a starter? How much time did Youkilis have as a starter? Is this even a valid comparison? You are grasping at straws now, Prince Fielder isnt Kevin Youkilis. Prince Fielder will have (diet provided) a great career. The kid was born to hit. It should tell you something that Prince Fielder made his token appearance last year and got Lyle Overbay, an incredible hitter, traded away this offseason. Yet Youkilis has been in Boston two years, and the Red Sox have traded for not one, but two 3rd baseman(Lowell and Marte), AND went ahead and traded for Mark Loretta for a 2nd baseman while holding onto Tony G. Youkilis is the product of New England hype, nothing more, nothing less.

QUOTE(Felix @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 03:55 PM) No, because his minor league numbers are extremely impressive, and if they are any indication of how he'll do in the majors, he will be a bargin. You are basing this on potential.

Im somewhat surprised that Rugby doesnt cause more head injuries and disabling injuries, not to mention death. Sometimes when I see highlights of those guys getting in a scrum, and it just looks like noone should come out of there without a serious injuries

If you have a smartass comment, Green makes it all good

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 02:53 PM) I'd love to see T.O.'s reaction when Grossman goes down and Orton has to come in to throw to him. nuclear meltdown

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 02:34 PM) If that rule was really something realistic, then the development of chicago residential markets would never have happened. In my nieghborhood alone, most condos are now a minimum of 405k. There are alot of people that follow that rule, it is realistic. It isnt a groundrule for getting a mortgage, its just a recommendation for people buying a house. It doesnt stop people who want to buy a house if their 2 year combined income doesnt equal the worth of the house, its just something for people to think about. There are so many different "rules of thumb" for different people buying a mortgage. My father told me he used the "old way" in regards to his mortgage. You get it, you pay it off, you dont refinance. That doesnt mean its right, its just the way he does it.

QUOTE(Reddy @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 02:22 PM) you uh... thought that chick was a dude? whoa man. take it easy. what are you talking about? If you are referring to the picture, I had no idea who either of those people were. When the thread started, I thought it was an early picture of carrot top before he started roiding, so I assumed Shawn White was the blonde "thing" standing next to him. If you can tell that is a girl, then kudos to you. So, Uh, there ya go, uh, man.

As long as Angelo doesnt give him an extended contract, Im fine with him proving himself.

rock on, Thome.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 11:52 AM) He's a pro snowboarder (maybe the best in the world, imo) and a pro skater. Is that him in the picture with Carrot top at the top of the page? edit: Never mind. Carrot top and Shawn White look alike. I get it now.

I think problems like those two have are immediate dismissal from American Idol too. Sometimes it amazes me that some people are so bold to go on tv after they committed a crime. Everyone knows American Idol is watched by millions of viewers, the chances of your face being recognized are very good.

QUOTE(Brian @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 11:32 AM) Who's Shawn White? I dunno. I thought it was carrot tops real name, but I just googled that and found out his name is Scott Thompson. Who is Shawn White?

Chuck Norris update. this is him discussing the Chuck Norris facts on the Tony Danza show http://www.collegehumor.com/movies/Chuck+Norris/1652620/

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 11:23 AM) No, but they do have a law against taking pictures weightlifting with your pubes hanging out. Whats the first rule of Comedian Guild? There is No Comedian Guild! Whats the Second Rule of Comedian Guild? There is No Comed..errr..There is no pubes hanging out when lifting!

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 11:24 AM) You're a very twisted person well, Im glad that was in green.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 11:22 AM) Good chance. Plus I have a guest room...for privacy. Thats it then. I am going let my wife get in a brawl and crash at your place. All problems solved.

Wait a second. If I crash on your couch, what are the chances the girl in your avatar will be there rock?

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 11:15 AM) Now for a non-smartass answer. People around here would like Crede to so a little more consistency. When he slumps, it's long and deep. (that may be the wrong choice of words considering the thread title. But I digress) He'll go into a funk for 3 to 4 weeks at a time and couldn't hit his way out of a wet paper bag. When he's on, he's pretty damn good. If he could lessen the legths and/or severity of his slumps, he'd be approaching All Star calibre. So to summarize, If Crede wants to satisfy, he should not go long and deep(into slumps)

I just googled Joe Piscopo to get a before and after shot of him, and I found this: Dont tell me those roids didnt have an effect on him. He looks ancient! The guy is only 55

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 11:05 AM) Remember when Piscopo got HUGE? Yes I do. Very much like Carrottop, it coincided with him becoming an extremely unfunny comedian. Although it is debatable that carrottop was ever a funny comedian. Piscopo used to be great though. Back in his early years through Sat Night Live, Piscopo was really funny. Then in the 80's, he decided he was going to do a bunch of bad movies which involved him being a ninja or some sort of fighting guy in every one of the movies. Thats when it got bad.