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We should all ignore the Pope too since the Pope-mobile isn't a hybrid.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jul 17, 2008 -> 11:18 AM) Shouldn't he be leading by example anyway? Sure. His message is still a good one though.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 17, 2008 -> 09:11 AM) What's the little kids song that has a verse about "and let it begin with me"? Well if the nation were to be off carbon based energy like he is proposing then wouldn't that, in turn, force him to utilize the same non fossil fuel energies? It's not like he's proposing that everyone in the US should use alternative energies while he should still be granted the ability to use fossil fuels.

A timely article... LINK

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 17, 2008 -> 09:16 AM) Maybe in the burbs, but in the City, there is no way that the stations could accomidate all of that stuff. Most of the things on my list are pretty feasible IMO. A mailbox, dvd kiosk, and shoe shine stand wouldn't take up a large amount of space. I agree the other requests would be on a case by case depending on the size of the train stop and available land surrounding them.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 17, 2008 -> 10:03 AM) I'd call it the opposite of a fountain renovation. A fountain doesn't generate revenue, nor does it help cut down driving and pollution, as this would. Its really nothing like it. You have to look at this as more of a business proposition. As such, the big worry is management - will the CTA be smart enough to have the stores run by private business? That's the big key.

I think most train stops should have the following: - a mailbox - laptop kiosks with Internet connections (like at airports) - one of those dvd rental kiosks - dry cleaners - cafe/coffee shop - newspaper/convenience store (many already do but should be expanded to other stops) - shoe shine stand

Blog entry from SF Mayor Gavin Newsom. As much as Daley has tried to "green" Chicago I still he's got a lot more that he can do.

Hallelujah!!! As someone who got rid of their car and moved near an El stop this would kick ass. And it's about time they started considering offering retail services at El stops such as dry cleaning. LINK

My girlfriend asked me why I stopped watching MSNBC when I got home from work. Here's a perfect example why.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Jul 17, 2008 -> 07:56 AM) I too wish he would devote those 13 seconds it takes to read a box score to something more important! Since when did he start reading? The running joke was that he never read the papers.

Obama hauls in $52M in June.

Fantastic banner for one of the most underrated baseball players in the game.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 16, 2008 -> 04:19 PM) Ok, your hotel is located in decent walking distance of some stuff, but next time you should stay a little farther up north. There aren't a ton of hostels to choose from in Chicago...unless I'm mistaken.

Who's arguing that Joe is not a classy or good guy?

QUOTE (Drew @ Jul 16, 2008 -> 12:04 AM) hell, I think you can even get sushi in Seattle, or so I've heard In San Fran as well.

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The Bush Regime decides to talk to terrorists after all.

Might wait to see this at the cheap show. (WARNING: Unrated trailer. Be careful at work)

Just walking down the strip after sundown would be entertaining enough for an hour or so with the family. The lights and outrageousness of it all is quite entertaining if you've never seen it before.

QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Jul 14, 2008 -> 03:49 PM) But, I think this would be a good move. Danks and Floyd will be going over their season best IP this year as well and I don't think that should affect them. Duchscherer might just win the Cy Young and he'd be a great addition. We'd be 5 deep with a solid guy like Vazquez at the back of the rotation. I'm not sure what I'd give up for him. Getz, Richard, Broadway, and Crede (maybe?)... So you called me out earlier about this deal and now think it's a good idea.

QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Jul 14, 2008 -> 04:30 PM) I never said you didn't trust it. But to give up Contreras (arm questions) for Duchscherer (arm questions) wouldn't make much sense. Makes sense to me. The guy is about 38 years younger than Jose and can actually pitch well.

QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Jul 14, 2008 -> 03:20 PM) So give up on a SP in whom you don't trust his arm for another? Good logic. Where did I say I didn't trust Duchscherer's arm?

QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Jul 14, 2008 -> 03:20 PM) So give up on a SP in whom you don't trust his arm for another? Good logic. I think it'd be a solid pickup. Like Tony said though, we'd probably have to give them a lot. Contreras, Paulie, Cabrera, etc. Why in the world would any team want Contreras with his huge contract? Or even Paulie? They're trying to unload salary and pick up young, cheap players.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Jul 14, 2008 -> 03:17 PM) I like the fact the Sox are looking for an upgrade in the rotation, but I don't like that it's Duchscherer. 1.His value has never been higher. Ever. Not the most ideal time to trade for a guy. 2. I know people think Beane "gave away" Harden to the Cubs, but it was a solid package, the Cubs were just deep enough to be able to trade pieces that didn't hurt their club. 3.Duch is at 108 IP right now. The last time he threw that many innings was in AAA in 03. I don't know if I trust his arm in the 2nd half. Do you trust Jose's arm in the 2nd half? I sure don't.