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I must say, if you're going to start the 2nd half off in a way to make me excited, take it to the best pitcher in baseball and dominate the division leaders.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Jul 15, 2011 -> 08:19 PM) Damn, sorry Milkman for mentioning the free concerts. You're welcome to come over and enjoy them too. First beer's on me. If this were an open invite, I'd be getting trashed tonight.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Jul 15, 2011 -> 07:53 PM) All things must pass. The show's theme was never going to last very long. MTV has a ripoff version to be hosted by Rob Dierdek (sp?) coming out, co-produced by the Jackass guys (who will likely guest on it all the time), more geared towards people injuring themselves in stupid situations. I'll watch it, as long as there's way less product placement than on the Fantasy Factory. Oh man, as short-lived as it was, Rob & Big was really excellent. I miss that s***.

QUOTE (kapzk @ Jul 15, 2011 -> 08:54 PM) Whoa Ohman's Era is now officially under 4 Lies.

Over.

I think the biggest key is Marian Hossa finally not playing the final NHL Game of the season for the first time in 4 years. Hopefully he's able to rest up, stay healthy, and approach his 90 point potential and be the dominant two-way player he can be.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 15, 2011 -> 04:28 PM) I gotta give it to Stan, his offseason has been phenomenal. Like many others, outside of the Carcillo signing, I love just about every move. That Frolik/Bolland/Bickell line is ridiculously fun to watch on both ends of the ice. Lepisto is a nice depth signing as well. I liked him in PHX. Just a solid dman. Our roster looks pretty much set, with Bowman going into the season with about 3.1 million left in cap space. Kane Toews Brunette Smith Sharp Hossa Frolik Bolland Bickell Mayers Kruger Olsez Keith Seabrook Montador Hjalmarsson Leddy O'Donnell Crawford Salak Extra skaters: Lepisto, Carcillo, Stalberg Honestly, even the 4th line is entertaining in that scenario.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 15, 2011 -> 03:55 PM) I think hugs are in order... It's guy love between two guys, yo. Though J4L might not be down, I'd hug it out.

Casey Anthony, acquitted of charges that she murdered her daughter Caylee, filed an appeal today of her conviction that she lied to law enforcement officers. How on Earth can she expect those charges to be overturned. The lying was proven beyond a reasonable doubt, for sure.

I find it comical that management didn't even think damage of the jokes being made at their expensive might outweigh the bombs given up by Davis in Charlotte.

vagtastic

White Sox signed LHP Doug Davis to a minor league contract. Davis was released by the Cubs at the end of June after posting a 6.50 ERA over nine starts. The veteran left-hander will provide depth at the Triple-A level

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 15, 2011 -> 03:29 PM) Ok, either I'm paranoid or I drank too much. I thought you were saying that she was guilty. I don't know if she is. But the case against her was s***. And I have no problem with her walking. At least on the first degree murder charge. Oh, then we're both mis-reading the s*** out of each other's posts.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 15, 2011 -> 03:23 PM) Um, no. It really doesn't have to be a slam dunk. I don't know where you get this from. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt is the standard of evidence required to validate a criminal conviction in most adversarial legal systems (such as the United Kingdom and the United States). Generally the prosecution bears the burden of proof and is required to prove their version of events to this standard. This means that the proposition being presented by the prosecution must be proven to the extent that there could be no "reasonable doubt" in the mind of a "reasonable person" that the defendant is guilty. There can still be a doubt, but only to the extent that it would not affect a reasonable person's belief regarding whether or not the defendant is guilty. Even with everything we know, it has not been proven that she was guilty of KILLING her child BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT. It needs to be at least a Dwight Howard Slam Dunk Contest "throw it in the basket" if it doesn't have to be an actual slam dunk. We really have no idea what actually happened to Caylee Anthony, though we can all guess what probably did happen. Is that beyond a reasonable doubt, though? I'm not sending her to the guillotine and having that possibility on my conscience.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 15, 2011 -> 03:22 PM) There you go again. I didn't say that. It's just my interpretation that the masses wouldn't be as outraged. I'm not the only one that believes this. I just say it. And I'd say it if a member of the media stuck a microphone in my face. I was agreeing with you, dude. Seriously, the entire world would not have cared if Casey Anthony weren't a hot white chick.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 15, 2011 -> 03:17 PM) Unless I missed something, other than 70% of the country believing Anthony is guilty, what is greg basing his belief on? I guess I could directly ask greg this. But this is my question for everyone. Remember, beyond a reasonable doubt. It doesn't have to be a slam dunk. Beyond a reasonable doubt actually does mean it has to be a slam dunk. We also have seen/heard more than the jury because our judicial system is silly.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 15, 2011 -> 02:43 PM) Look, this was a case of a defenseless/innocent white child, yes, I said white because I don't believe the outrage would be the same if the girl had been black or mexican Well yeah, we'd have never heard of this case if it didn't involve a hot white chick. No doubt there.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 15, 2011 -> 03:08 PM) That didn't take long to change David Schuster Patrick Kane will be out 6-8 weeks after breaking his wrist...supposedly during off season training. Start or middle of September. It's not ideal, but the first pre-season game isn't until 9/20.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 15, 2011 -> 09:52 AM) Over/under on number of hits off of Verlander has been set to 5. under

QUOTE (WHarris1 @ Jul 15, 2011 -> 01:46 PM) Would anyone be potentially interested in splitting an OOTP 12 licsense I'm still fully satisfied with 6.5, though I could possibly be talked into it.

QUOTE (Brian @ Jul 15, 2011 -> 01:22 PM) I have never read a word from the books but really like the movies. I'm sure it is the "in" thing to do to hate on Potter, despite the acclaim both the books and movies get. Judging by the amount of people who love that s***, I'd say the exact opposite.

I rented Insidious for tonight (from Blockbuster!! their prices are actually reasonable now that they are on the brink of being toast)... we'll see if it sucks.

More on Kaner, he's having minor wrist surgery but is expected to be ready for training camp.

Lepisto was a +10 splitting time between the Coyotes (+5) and the Blue Jackets (-43). That there's a solid D man.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 15, 2011 -> 01:04 PM) At best you get mocked with some idiotic point of meaningless parsing. Most likely you just get ignored. Again, at least I know he'll read it.