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QUOTE(Texsox @ Aug 19, 2005 -> 11:45 AM) I was noticing all the new manufacturers offering portable, hard drive, media players. It appears the market is shaping up like the PC vs. Mac game. Apple continues to keep the iPod as a proprietary device versus the rest of the world. I see the iPod market share dropping into the teens within 3-4 years, if not sooner. With dozens, even hundreds of companies working on MP3 players and accessories Apple faces a major battle despite inventing the market. I love my Ipod, I will continue to stay with Apple until they start adding features that piss me off I guess. Apple has the distinction of setting the pace and the market for portable HD media players, and the name is everywhere. Of course with competition the market share will drop, but I dont know if it will be too much.

http://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/cont...9redsnotes.html Looks like the potential trade is still on Griffeys mind a little bit.

QUOTE(DukeNukeEm @ Aug 19, 2005 -> 10:21 AM) No rookie has proven ANYTHING yet. But is that reason not to pay them? No. It's the way things work, you have to pay for your rookie. Our General Idiot just doesnt understand that. You are asking our general manager to set a precedent. That precedent is : Holdout on the Bears, and eventually they will give in. Duke, do you even understand how bad it would be even 10 years down the line if the Bears bend on this issue? This will be the status quo for all future high draft picks. You will be b****ing endlessly(and nonsensically now ) every year, for who knows how long? Angelo is a dick, and has made some awful decisions. But for once, this is a decision I completely agree with.

QUOTE(JUGGERNAUT @ Aug 19, 2005 -> 09:07 AM) If you take $23.5M off their hands for the next 3 yrs they can buy themselves a #1 starter. LOL, you are cracking me up Juggs. You are clinging to whatever shred of truth and possibility this trade holds. I hope it goes through as much as you do.

QUOTE(DukeNukeEm @ Aug 18, 2005 -> 06:08 PM) I know exactly what happened last year. But the fact of the matter is, when last years #4 pick is given money like Rivers was, it sets a precedent for how much #4 picks are to make in the future. As you can see, the Bears are making damn sure that Phillip Rivers did NOT set a precedent. I want Benson in camp as much as you, but for once this isnt Jerry Angelos fault. You know it, I know it, We all know it. Even Benson knows it, but right now he is Ben$on, and all about the Benjamins.

QUOTE(DukeNukeEm @ Aug 18, 2005 -> 03:09 PM) JUST COUGH UP THE f***ING DOUGH JERRY. JUST f***ING PAY HIM, WE NEED HIM NOW, IF YOU DONT GET THIS DONE YOURE JOB IS GONE. QUIT TRYING TO BE A f***ING HARDASS WHEN WE KNOW YOURE f***ING SPINELESS. IM GONNA GO f***ING MAD. I have to agree with WHarris1. Benson has let this situation get out of control, and if he is asking for Phillip Rivers money, then he can keep waiting. Its been far too long, and way too many impasses and times when both sides werent talking.

After reading that, Nukes avatar comes to mind. (in regards to cedrick benson)

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Aug 18, 2005 -> 02:47 PM) Sexy red X. LOL, I see that too. Who is this sexy user posted picture named X???

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 17, 2005 -> 09:58 PM) When you're feeling down, just think of this: We're 11 games up! I know it feels like we've lost 50 games in a row, but I guarantee you that before the season, you would have done anything to have an 11 game lead on 8/17. Who are you and what the hell have you done with fathom?!?!?

QUOTE(SnB @ Aug 18, 2005 -> 01:44 PM) who knew ANYTHING from a crappy sitcom like "yes,dear" could create such a ginormous thread because crappy sitcoms always have a hot actress that someone, somewhere is in love with.

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Aug 18, 2005 -> 01:14 PM) Martha was a beauty queen back in the day. that day is not today, thats for sure. Liz Taylor was a hottie back in the day too.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Aug 18, 2005 -> 01:06 PM) No. Martha Stewart as an embarrasing crush. This is true.

QUOTE(chimpy2121 @ Aug 17, 2005 -> 06:29 PM) I am so sick of this holdout but we have no idea if the Bears are low-balling him or not. I know I shouldnt hate the guy without knowing the whole situation but this is really getting rediculous. From what I have been hearing on Sportstalk and reading in rumors is that Benson and Parker are looking for a deal similar to what Phillip Rivers got in the same slot last year. The only problem is that Rivers was actually considered 1st overall because of the trade with the Giants, and then he got a huge contract for it. Braylon Edwards got 18.5(million, signing bonus), Cadillac williams got 15.1, I heard the Bears are standing strong at 16.5. This is where the Bears quote Cedrick Benson, "This whole process has been a slap in the face. Everything you have done is worthless up to this point." Benson is going to have to work really hard to get my cheers. Or at least run for 100 in his first game.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Aug 18, 2005 -> 12:58 PM) Martha Stewart? you think she looks like Martha Stewart?

QUOTE(Texsox @ Aug 18, 2005 -> 08:23 AM) http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2005380311,00.html I'm thinking it happened like this. Marshal is reading the story of the Emperor who wore no clothes to Hallie. After pondering the moral of the story she looks at dad and says, dad you know, you really can't rap, you have no talent, most of your songs are crap. You see, I think he does have talent to Rap. It has been his singing that I am appalled at. He has suddenly decided he needs to sing the chorus to every one of his songs, and it just isnt right. When he flows, he isnt bad at all.

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Aug 18, 2005 -> 12:34 PM) Design on a Dime chic She looks like the blonde doctor who left ER early in the show and recently came back, I think her name is Susan on the show. BTW, another one of my celebrity crushes back in the day.

He goes through this sort of period every year it seems. 2 years ago right before the AS break I swear he lost or got a no decision for about 12 starts in a row. Its not coming at a good time right now.

QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Aug 17, 2005 -> 04:15 PM) This deal will not get done. nice analysis. Did you work all night on that?

I got one of those Africa 6-1-9 scam letters sent to me last month. The first line said "Dear McMahon"(my last name). I found it humorous that the guy used just my last name, and showed my co-workers. The next thing I know, my 6-1-9 scam letter is photocopied, everyone in the office has a copy, and my "nickname" is now and forever just "McMahon" in my office. the second funniest part of the letter was the made up distant family member. My Great Uncle, the late Pitt McMahon. how many people do you know(or have you even heard of) with the first name Pitt?

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Aug 17, 2005 -> 03:51 PM) So what you're saying is that ribs aren't sexy? Way too skinny. Is that some sort of edited scene? It looks like she has no bikini top on, but i definitely remember one in the movie.

QUOTE(knightni @ Aug 17, 2005 -> 03:50 PM) Isn't it a "herd of elephants"? it is, I had "Pachyderm" in my head when I wrote the title. If it is necessary for someone to change it, feel free to do so.

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Aug 17, 2005 -> 03:46 PM) My professional opinion: really f***ing bad idea. It has some bad ecological ramifications, thats for sure. As soon as a herd of elephants goes rumbling through a fence and wandering wherever they please, and one has to be shot, PETA is gonna be all over it. I understand what they are saying about conservation of these animals though, it basically takes a small army to defend their conservation parks in Africa. its practically a free for all.

Could be a possibility if these guys and Ted Turner can work something out. Something tells me keeping these animals within park borders is going to be quite difficult. http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/science/08/17...a.ap/index.html

QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Aug 17, 2005 -> 12:55 PM) I am too. I just meant the controller. The way they're keeping it a secret makes me a bit nervous. It better not be anything like Virtua Boy or the Power Glove... What? How can you be so down on the coolest thing that came out of the movie "The Wizard"? What a colossal ripoff that was. It wasnt applicable to any games, and the ones it did work for, werent worth it. Almost as bad as the running pad for the Olympic World Games.

QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Aug 17, 2005 -> 12:20 PM) Right now I'm going to stick with the Revolution. It should be about 200-250$. Free, dedicated online play. 100% Wireless. Wi-Fi enabled. And the best thing ever on a video game system: every Nintendo game ever is comes available with the Revolution(Yes, all NES games, SNES games, N64 games. and GameCube games). Im with you, Im pumped about the revolution. Im gonna make my first download "Romance of the three Kingdoms" and my second download will be "Final Fantasy 3" 2 games that super nintendo stopped me from finishing.