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The Saints are in the same boat. I wonder where they are going to go?

QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Sep 1, 2005 -> 06:41 PM) Can't we just "invade" NO, bring a bunch of trucks and ships in and just get those people out of there? Set up emergency relief centers at accessible locations around the city and drop in medics and supplies? Like...NOW?! It's been 4 days!! You can't bring trucks into places that don't have roads and bridges. Ships can't make it in because there is no where to empty them.

QUOTE(TheDybber @ Sep 1, 2005 -> 12:19 PM) Just read it on ESPN's Transactions page. Now that's what I call screwing the pooch. You know the GMs were sitting around waiting to cut him AFTER September 1st to really kick him out the door. Now no contending team can have him on their post-season roster (not that they would anyway). The Baltimore Orioles have to be the happiest team in the world to be out from under that contract.

QUOTE(fathom @ Sep 1, 2005 -> 06:31 PM) Those people shooting at medical workers and other helpers deserve to be thrown in jail for life. My father went down there yesterday to help as a doctor on an emergency response team, and he said it's just an absolute war zone. Shoot to kill at that point. If anyone even points a gun at anyone, they need to take action to protect people. Its the only way that law and order will be restored.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Sep 1, 2005 -> 08:10 AM) Just curious are you telling me that you would have been willing to give up something like Contreras, Marte, McCarthy and a prospect to get a bat? Because that is what the asking prices were for these kind of players. The deals weren't just prospects, go back and read what Kenny said at the deadline, they were asking for guys like Buehrle, Garland, and Garcia, were you willing to trade those guys to get a bat? It wasn't just "prospects" that were being asked for. Like I said, go back and read what GMs said at the break, and the names that were being floated. It wasn't as easy as sending Brian Anderson to get someone like it has been in years past. We would have had to put multiple holes in the starting line ups, in order to do what you are saying. No one wanted to take this on? Who would have been willing to pay the asking price of one of our good starters, one of our good relievers, McCarthy, and a prosepect for a good hitter?

QUOTE(GreatScott82 @ Sep 1, 2005 -> 06:15 PM) quick question? Do you guys remember those ticketmaster discount date and codes? Im about to buy tickets for sept 8th. $28 will get you into the Soxtalk/WSI patio party!!!

QUOTE(SnB @ Sep 1, 2005 -> 02:45 PM) your telling me we don't have ANYONE down there that could make an impact? i'm shocked i forgot we're not the braves, cardinals, or twins The big guys who can help us are here in McCarthy and Jenks. 20 other organziations would have had them up here in April.

QUOTE(jasonxctf @ Sep 1, 2005 -> 03:03 PM) all i have to say is watch Exxon Mobil and BP's earnings after 3rd and 4th quarter 2005. both of there eps have tripled in the past 3yrs. You can't sell what you don't have. I hardly see their revenues increasing when #1 they can't refine gas, and #2 they are going to have to put HUGE expenses into rebuilding infrastructure. Even if the government gives them aid, it will be loans, and will have to be paid back. QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Sep 1, 2005 -> 03:47 PM) What I don't get is that it was the oil refineries affected. It takes around 3 years to turn oil into gas, yet the gas rise is happening now. We don't have a gas shortage right now, yet every company increased its prices anyway. I guess we should be happy we don't live in Georgia, where it's over 6 dollars. Blame that on accountings. Last In Last Out. You charge to replace what you are selling. It sounds criminal, but that is standard business practice unfortunately. Then again thinking like that is what put Arthur Anderson out of business. QUOTE(NUKE_CLEVELAND @ Sep 1, 2005 -> 04:57 PM) Ive heard some talk but I think its just talk at this point. They have tens of thousands of Guardsmen in the affected states plus several thousand active duty folks available to deal with all this so I dont see any of us getting a call unless they need something really specialized. For now Im doing my part by sending my whole mid-month paycheck to the Red Cross. Nuke that is awesome. Good for you, and hopefully you get paid back in spades. I wish I could do the samething I hope you generousity serves as a motivatore for everyone:usa QUOTE(winodj @ Sep 1, 2005 -> 05:34 PM) 10% of our capacity to produce gasoline is out of commission right now. Yet the price of gas has increased by 50%. That doesn't make sense to me. The Oil crisis of the 1970's was caused by about a 15% reduction in overall supply and prices went up by a factor of 4 by the time all was said and done. With the elasticity of energy prices, they are highly responsive to changes in supply and demand. Something like this could have the country paying $5 a gallon by the time this is all said and done if the supply disruptions end up being mid to longer term.

QUOTE(MurcieOne @ Sep 1, 2005 -> 08:12 AM) I wish i would have known we were having an outing... I would have gone. I wanna get myself a piece of that ample SS2k5 rump. Hey maybe if you weren't so busy chasing my ass around, you could write something new on Porkchop

QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Sep 1, 2005 -> 11:43 AM) Bring it to september to remember thread. Meh, there are 6587953 threads declaring the Sox dead, so I don't see any problem with 2 postive threads... I say PREACH ON BROTHERS!!!

I did see in the paper today that the Tribune Companies charity is doing a matching campaign for Hurricane Katrina relief, for every $2 that is donated, they will add $1. You can call 1-800-508-2848 Get on-line at www.mccormicktribune.org Or mail donations to McCormick Tribune Foundation Hurricane Relief Campaign 435 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611

QUOTE(Bullard @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 11:22 PM) PS I have an MRI Friday or Saturday. I might need tommy john. Pray for me! Thanks Bull Damn Jim, that sucks. Is it a continuation of the problems from earlier this year, or something new? Regardless, congrats on gutting this season out. It was great to see you moved up to AAA and gets some chances at starting. And best of all, now you are only one step away from the big time Good luck on the MRI Bull!

QUOTE(Texsox @ Sep 1, 2005 -> 10:42 AM) you ain't having a baby, she is. That point will become abundantly clear during labor. You are under the mistaken impression that I own that house

So can it detect the fat guys in Spedo's?

QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Sep 1, 2005 -> 09:23 AM) I'm not very good at the "magic number" thing...but can it inflate? Can as of the end of this weekend the magic number be at 30? It cannot. Because you add up the leading teams wins and the trailing teams losses, it can only stay put at worst.

What the heck are we doing???? I just realized this is Tex's birthday thread and there is hardly any green Tex we all love you and this place would fall apart without you. We hope you get your wish and Tom Delay becomes President of the World

QUOTE(SnB @ Sep 1, 2005 -> 09:16 AM) when's the soxtalk dinner party? Depends on when you bring the food and beer over? THe only thing more broke than a college student is a new homeowner about to have have a baby

I saw on CNBC where they had to stop moving people from the Superdome because people were shooting at the helicopters. How messed up is that???

QUOTE(ChiSoxyGirl @ Sep 1, 2005 -> 08:59 AM) What is the "rev" in front of Pat Roberston's name worth? About as much as the equity I have in my house We are at -$13.87 with yesterday's interest added in

WHITE SOX f*** YA!!!

QUOTE(YASNY @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 06:08 AM) Do you mean the Rev. Jesse Jackson? QUOTE(Texsox @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 10:52 AM) good point. Ask me what that "rev." in front of Pat Robertson's name is worth.

For once I agree 110% with John Kerry. I also want to add a list of other places that I have found. Here is the link to specifically donate to the hurricane relief at the Red Cross. https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation-form.asp Also here are many other worthy causes helping people, and other links for help and info. Network for Good: www.networkforgood.org Episcopal Relief & Development: 1-800-334-7626 or http://www.er-d.org/ Catholic Charities: 1-800-919-9338 or http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/ FEMA Charity tips: http://www.fema.gov/rrr/help2.shtm National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster: http://www.nvoad.org/ Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: http://www.la-spca.org/ Hurricane/Flooding information National Hurricane Center: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ National Weather Service: http://iwin.nws.noaa.gov/iwin/graphicsversion/bigmain.html Hydrologic Information Center (river flooding): http://www.nws.noaa.gov/oh/hic/index.html Government Agencies Federal Emergency Management Agency: http://www.fema.gov/ Louisiana Homeland Security: http://www.ohsep.louisiana.gov/ City of New Orleans: http://www.cityofno.com/portal.aspx Louisiana Governor's Office: http://www.gov.state.la.us/

QUOTE(S720 @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 10:37 PM) For you to blame KW is just unbelievably STUPID on your part. Who do you think put together the team as it currently is? If you can't be thankful or grateful enough, get the hell out of this bandwagon AND STAY OFF! BTW this is exactly what we are talking about in the personal attacks department, and it is being taken care of.

QUOTE(LauraJ14 @ Sep 1, 2005 -> 08:17 AM) Wow are you a Cub fan in disguise? Nope, a formerly, now re-banned poster.

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 07:19 PM) Welcome aboard. Let me warn you immediately--you're not going to make friends easily with this post. Williams will (I'm positive) hold blame for any scenario regarding this team which doesn't involve, at the least, an ALCS appearance. Best record in baseball at midseason, Williams failed to upgrade our offense. Excuses ranged from "Two to Tango" Philosophy (overzelous sellers asking too much) to "Lack of Moves" philosophy (no one else did anything!). Both are wrong and shouldn't apply to a team which, if the correct move was made, put itself in a tremendous opportunity to build on it's success and upgrade a suspect offense. Point which irritates regarding Williams is he's been more than willing to hand out prospects for midseason trades in the past when our team was 7 games out of first. But when we're 15 games up on the second place team and almost guaranteed a playoff roster he does absolutely s***. Give up prospects if necessary; offer to pay the remainder of a salary--future success isn't guaranteed with any team. This may be our window to contend for a World Series. Tigers and Indians can no longer be expected to lay down for us every year. Williams should concern himself with winning now--because we may not be in a position like we are now for another 5 years. He certaintly won't be around to see if his team collapses or falls flat in the first round. Just curious are you telling me that you would have been willing to give up something like Contreras, Marte, McCarthy and a prospect to get a bat? Because that is what the asking prices were for these kind of players. The deals weren't just prospects, go back and read what Kenny said at the deadline, they were asking for guys like Buehrle, Garland, and Garcia, were you willing to trade those guys to get a bat? It wasn't just "prospects" that were being asked for. Like I said, go back and read what GMs said at the break, and the names that were being floated. It wasn't as easy as sending Brian Anderson to get someone like it has been in years past. We would have had to put multiple holes in the starting line ups, in order to do what you are saying.