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QUOTE(BobDylan @ Oct 27, 2006 -> 04:37 AM) I have the audio book of this if anyone is interested in listening to it. PM me and we'll figure out a way to get it in your hands. What was your impression of the book? Have you read any of his other stuff?

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 26, 2006 -> 03:14 PM) Use hyperbole much? All the time and then some.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Oct 26, 2006 -> 02:19 PM) btw, Firefox 2.0 has spell checking. I fixed your post. Well thank you for that. better get me a new Firefox.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Oct 26, 2006 -> 01:16 PM) Have you ever seen a grown man naked? . . . Yes I have. But it's not nearly as disconcerting as seeing a naked man growing.

My brain must not have been firing on all cylinders when I first saw the thread title yesterday. I saw the headline about legalizing gay unions in Jersey and the first image that came to mind was Teamsters in drag.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Oct 26, 2006 -> 12:58 PM) So far no one has accused Fox of exaggerating his condition. No. Limbaugh did. When he said FOX was acting. Or am I missing something?

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Oct 26, 2006 -> 12:40 AM) If you're going to be late to the party, call next time so we don't worry. http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=55130

QUOTE(Texsox @ Oct 26, 2006 -> 12:20 AM) Sometimes George Thorogood is necessary. One Bourobon, One Scotch . . . Ah' Know. Ever'body funny. Now you' funny too. I love that line but when I turn it on myself it's very self-depricating. As a bachelor I was always the guy who let everybody crash at my place, for whatever reason and for however long they needed to. The sad, simple reality is that it completely changed on getting married. Sooo much upside to married life, but losing the simple ability to tell somebody, "Hey, you can stay here if you need to," for the sake of domestic harmony is somewhat pathetic. I suck.

And in other news. . . aww, cr@p.

I always thought it was a shame that Gould's popular writings on evolutionary theory overshadowed those of Dawkins. In truth, I think Dawkins' stuff was more accessible for a lay audience. Dawkins also was able to see the selective value in "looking like half-a-turd" whereas the eternal punctuated equilibrium proponent Gould could not. The Selfish Gene and The Blind Watchmaker remain must reads for those interested in teh subject. I'm very much looking forward to reading his new book, The God Delusion, possibly over the holidays or if the imminent threats to cut my depertment at work come to pass. In the meantime, here's an engaging piece posted at Huffington where Dawkins shares his thoughts on "Why There Almost Certainly Is No God". Long, but worth the time if you have an interest.

QUOTE(Rex Kicka** @ Oct 25, 2006 -> 03:59 PM) They Might Be Giants are rude assholes who couldn't find the time to say hello to the only station staff in Columbus who was playing their music in 1998 when they were doing an in-studio appearance. I wouldn't want to have a conversation with 3/4 of the musicians I like. I think they are firmly in the FZ camp of rare musicians who are comfortable enough with their abilities and creativity to not take themselves too seriously and to not be afraid to go for the joke whan appropriate rather than going for the hit record.

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Oct 25, 2006 -> 02:27 PM) Why should I or anyone else care about an endangered species? From a purely selfish human perspective, how about because the global ecosystem is the proverbial canary in the coal mine? As natural systems become increasingly fragmented and lose essential functions, the resulting loss of biodiversity is a huge alarm bell telling us that the systems that sustain life on the planet are at their breaking point. You may find it of mere passing interest that we're depleting natural resources at a rate that is 125% higher than the rate of replacement, essentially rendering all resources non-renewable. You might not blink at the evidence suggesting that humanity will require two earths by 2050 to meet our need for natural resources, but it certainly gets my attention. Even if you have not one bit of the stewardship ethic in you that leads others to conclude that preserving the ecological functions and biodiversity of the planet is humanity's moral obligation, you've got to realize that trash and boogie is not a sustainable strategy for the race because there's nowhere else to go. Unless it gives us cheap gas or gives a logger a job, of course. Then, drill it, cut it, burn it, rape it, and trash it by all means. [/threadjack]

QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Oct 25, 2006 -> 08:27 AM) Well, thy skin is wasted. Easily one of my most hated bands, along with The Pixies. But I am expecting some you would expected me to say this. Ach, you're hopeless.

I used to get mad at my computer until I realized you can have sex on the computer. It does require an extraordinary amount of balance, but it can be done.

Good for my TMBG fix!! Anybody who doesn't appreciate the Sweet Gianty Greatness of that band is a sad waste of skin.

QUOTE(CrimsonWeltall @ Oct 24, 2006 -> 09:48 PM) "THE" Fair Tax (the fairly new, popular idea) is a large national sales tax that replaces the federal income tax. Correct. In a straight form, a national sales tax would be regressive since it places disproportionate burden on low income individuals. So, whether it's waving or slide-scaling the rates on essentials like food, clothing, rent, etc., or wether it's tax credits to the poor to cover a portion of those needs, some additional measures need to be added toa national sales tax to address that issue.

QUOTE(LowerCaseRepublican @ Oct 24, 2006 -> 08:43 PM) Quickly... -Rein in "Defense" spending -Rein in CIA/black ops that destabilize governments -End support for human rights abusing dictatorial countries -End the embargo against Cuba and let a true free market take over -Says 'f*** the flag burning amendment' -Revamps NCLB to include higher level mastry questions on exams rather than rote memorization and assists teachers to not be pressured to 'teach to the test' so they can use a wider variety of means to make topics interesting -Ends capital punishment -Ends torture tactics being used by the US government -Issues apology for innocents killed and "disappeared" throughout the last 70 years during the fight with 'Communism' around the world -Has a national holiday on the day Kissinger kicks the bucket -f*** "community standards". Free speech should apply to all situations anywhere in the US as long as it is not screaming 'fire' in the crowded theater. -Increase parental responsibility with TV shows, video games, music, etc. I do not need the PMRC, Safe Games Illinois and Joe Lieberman telling me what I can and cannot see, listen to and play. Let parents make their own decisions. -Promotes legitimate safe sex discussion and ends the farce of "abstinence only" education because it'll lead to a cut in the abortion rate -Free contraceptive distribution areas in cities to help anybody who wants them Except for the fact that your President apparently doesn't care dick about the environment, that would be a good start on my President as well. Maybe not the Kissinger Death Party either, unless it makes for a sweet 3-day weekend. My Prez would also be a health care reformer that took another look at some health care compromises that did (*gasp*) nationalize/socialize basic services and benefits. And he would pursue legitimate debate on the merits of the Fair Tax, including the exploration of strategies to ensure that it is not effectively a regressive tax program.

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Oct 24, 2006 -> 06:07 PM) it sounds faked, unfortunately. I'm pretty sure it is, but it's still funny as hell. The "salesman" sounds like Dean, the Bob and Tom Show producer and the guy that does pretty much all the call in voices . . . the Mr. Obvious caller, the Japaneese tourist who freaks out when they say "Godzilla", etc. He's easily the most talented staffer on that show which I think is pretty full of talent.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Oct 23, 2006 -> 11:14 PM) And, he is sooo banned from here That's what I'm talking about. Bring it down around their eirs.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Oct 23, 2006 -> 10:46 PM) I don't have a good scale to know if this is fair or not. Rapists have gotten less. A drunk driver kills a person and gets less. True, and hard to determine what is appropriate. But when you add up the thousands of people bilked out of their retirements and/or their jobs and/or the value of their company stock, you can't help but come to the conclusion that he and Lay (and Fastow too if he hadn't cut a deal) should have been getting more than a slap on the wrist.

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Oct 23, 2006 -> 10:19 PM) Halloween III is on AMC right now. ..........And I don't care what you people say, I'll defend this movie to the DEATH. Silver Shamrock!! I also admit to liking Season of the Witch, aka, the halloween without Michael Myers. Kind of scared to watch it now, becaus those cheesy 80s special effects are going to ruin my fond childhood memories.

QUOTE(Rex Kicka** @ Oct 23, 2006 -> 10:14 PM) Dumb question, was Sunday Bloody Sunday used during a program? Or as part of a commercial they paid for? If it was just in a promotional spot or as part of a tease during a broadcast, ESPN didn't need permission to use it. It just had to pay royalties to U2 for its use. However, if the song was used for a paid commercial. U2 would have had to give permission. I actually don't recall the use of Sunday Bloody Sunday in NFL spots, but I've not followed football for several years unless my wife is watching the Bucs and I can't escape. What I do recall however is some heavy use of "Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses" in NFL broadcast spots for a while. can't recall if it was just rejoin or teaser music, though.

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Oct 23, 2006 -> 10:12 PM) My vote would go to Ronnie Van Zant of Lynard Skynard. I believe they could have easily adapted to the 80's rock scene, considering the talent guitarists amongst the group. But a talented (for the brand of music they played) Rosington and Collins doesn't necessarily equal a huge potential in Ronnie Van Zant. I'm not knocking him or the group. And you're right - he could have adapted to the 80s. And he would have sounded just like his brother did in 38 Special or in the later era psudo-Skynard lineups.

QUOTE(longshot7 @ Oct 23, 2006 -> 06:34 PM) Stick your tongue in her rear. If she runs, it's not meant to be. If she stays, she's yours. Well, I do believe that's taking it a little too fast, don't you?

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Oct 23, 2006 -> 08:44 PM) Didn't U2 be all about not selling out? Seems to me that they're huge sell-outs now. How long? How long can we shill this song? How long? How lo-o-o-o-o-ong? Payday, Bloody Payday! Payday, Bloody Payday!