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she's already asking for me to re-sing the song I wrote for that night.... what did I do???? 40 years from now I'll be like Mick Jagger singing "Brown Sugar"....

QUOTE(Wong & Owens @ Jan 23, 2006 -> 10:10 AM) Does spelling count too? you win persuade

QUOTE(Wong & Owens @ Jan 23, 2006 -> 10:06 AM) OK, a question: What if my opponent and I have the same opinion? Should I automatically take the opposite, since Alex has already posted his answer? I think they said that if our opinions agree, it'll be more about writing style, flow, and abillity to pursuade.

this falls under catch all.... I can't log onto soxtalk from computers at my college, probably because of the unfortunate incident last year involving a banning. So if a admin can unlock that, that would be great..... thanks.

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Jan 23, 2006 -> 09:42 AM) Not true. I worked with his cousin, yep his direct 1st cousin. then what happened? It's 100% true he had his stomach stapled. I had a friend who went to U of I and bloomington and allegedly there's an apartment complex right next to the subway that Jared went to all the time because it was the closest thing to him to eat. I have a lot of 1st cousins that don't know jack about me, but if you have proof, then I will admit I heard wrong.

According to Robert Redford, "the National Endowment for the Arts...is being whittled away at every turn." Understandably so, Mr. Redford; budgetary constraints due to fiscal irresponsibility, new global threats, and failure to implement and develop environmentally friendly technology all result in the diminished financial support of certain initiatives that some may deem as less important. Yet conceptual support for the arts, I believe, will never die out. Again Redford says, "Art, in all its forms, feeds and nurtures the soul of a society; provokes thought and debate; causes critical thinking; and fosters understanding of things foreign to our own immediate world. In the end, arts play a primary role in encouraging healthy tolerance of the diversity in any culture. And, in my opinion, that is something profoundly worthy of protecting. A culture or society that does not recognize arts as integral to its growth and well-being will not survive." What we all seem to miss is the common denominator of art. Religions, such as Catholicism, have long supported, financially and conceptually, the development of art within the workings of the church. Masterpieces from Beethoven to Michelangelo are directly responsible from their religious enterprise. Likewise, secular facets of culture have directly inspired truth, tolerance and cooperation between vastly different individuals. The theatre has brought us plays and musicals such as “Rent” and “Romeo and Juliet”, books like “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “Death of a Salesman” have touched millions, and cinema has brought us to a new age of media and art, where truth and tragedy are played out in graphic and poignant ways on screen. We must ultimately decide what the cultural worth the Arts hold in our society. Is it really our government’s responsibility to encourage the Arts? The answer to that is yes. Encouragement through freedom of expression is the single greatest gift that our government can offer the Arts and the artists that aspire to create. Should our government financially encourage the Arts? This question, I would also answer yes, however, to a point. If we are so inspired by freedom and liberty through military might, and our government so bent on spending billions to destroy, then I would argue it ultimately has a responsibility to mend and to heal as well. “Is this a good use of tax dollars, who should decide what projects get funding, and under what criteria?” These aren’t the questions that should be asked at this point, but rather, where is the financial burden of supporting the Arts being placed? And why have we as a society decided that our government is better at making decisions than the public? I look at major “Arts” industries such as the music and movies industries, and I must ask “why do we rely on government so much, when there are thousands upon thousands of individuals sufficiently equipped financially to encourage their peers through grants and private endowments?” What is stopping Robert Redford from donating even 5% of his million dollar annual income to a private endowment for the Arts? Multiply that, and then we might be able to begin to answer the “who, what, and why.”

QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Jan 22, 2006 -> 09:40 AM) If you keep coming up with thread-adds like that, you better edit your sig to say "Personal Goal, to be 4th funniest on Soxtalk" damn... you're right. no love for PA. dammit, everyone knows that Critics, Cheats, and the Irish aren't funny.

I have to admit, while I like music a lot, and I'm critical of pretty much everything, I don't consider myself much of a music critic anymore. a vote for me, is a vote for losmediablancas... he's good people.

Since I couldn't add it to the forum.... best thread??? = "I just made the Best Subway Sandwhich Ever"

QUOTE(samclemens @ Jan 22, 2006 -> 07:16 AM) networks reject pilots all the time. just because there happened to be gays in it does not mean that it should have been on the air. this is typical, oversensitive liberal-style complaining. after that show will and grace, how many gay sitcoms do you think were pitched to every network? and they all got rejected, cause i never see them on. in conclusion, honestly, who cares? we all should

QUOTE(Texsox @ Jan 22, 2006 -> 06:51 AM) it is just so beautiful seeing you two working together you see the thread title, don't you? haha.

did anyone hear that about jarod from subway living in an apartment building with a subway store on the main street front? and THAT'S why he went there everyday...not to be healthy...but because he was a lazy ass. (and he had his stomach stapled) a trava-sham-ockery.

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Jan 22, 2006 -> 12:11 AM) No, I'm sure the show sucked as well. But that is coming from a person who has never watched a single entire episode of ANY "reality show" ever, because they all suck by definition. At the same time, ABC has never been one to decide not to air something just because it sucked. If they did that there would be a lot of dead air on ABC. Touché

QUOTE(Rex Kickass @ Jan 22, 2006 -> 12:03 AM) Hallelujah! goal= Rex Kickass assist= PA

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Jan 22, 2006 -> 12:03 AM) But, but, but. . . Disney/ABC is the biggest media giant in the universe and it's a clearly proven fact that the media has been hijacked by the leftists, so how could this ever happen?!? :rolly because the show probably sucked? but that's the answer a "righty" is supposed to say... :rolly

Men?

Kate Beckensale = wow

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Jan 21, 2006 -> 11:40 PM) somehow, i doubt it whatever....a year ago I was getting banned. Soxtalk took my balls, and now I'm the vaginilized friendly poster you all see today

QUOTE(hammerhead johnson @ Jan 21, 2006 -> 03:37 PM) Middle Buffalo is like the most slept-on poster on soxtalk. That guy rules. and probably the most unconfortable.... note to self: Is that really the best you can do? no wonder you're 3rd place in the funniest category. note to audience: please don't vote for me...I've been brining bush league material lately. :banghead

Thanks to all for the well wishes. I'll remember that night forever. ....and maybe being engaged will help me be less of a spaz around here

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Jan 21, 2006 -> 05:00 PM) PA, was it you that asked for suggestions on how to pop the question? Care to share yours? yes, and sure. the background: I kinda play guitar and write songs, which I've done both for fun and as a profession. I've written a few songs about Miss PA over the 3 years we've been dating, and she loves when I play and sing for her. I knew writing her a song for the evening was #1 on the priority list; ironically, I wrote it thursday night...the night before the prep work: I wanted to make her dinner and have a nice evening to ourselves. I also knew that a TON of candles would make the evening even better. So I went to walmart and bought a dozen or so nicer candles for the mantel and table, and then 100 tea lights to illuminate the path from my front door, up the stairs to my apartment, into my apartment, down the hallway into the kitchen/main room. I also knew I needed to make something to hold each tea light. So I cut out 2"x2" cardboard squares and covered them in tin foil. All the while I'm looking up recepies, and finally decided on a turky/black bean chili. I know, so romantic, but I just spent $$$$ on a ring, so I was left with those ingredients Made a salad, and picked up some wine and ameretto sour ingredients. She just turned 21, so believe it or not, she's just learning about alcohol. the implementation: I had to work til 7pm last night, so I had a buddy meet me at my house so I could give him instructions. At 8pm, I picked Miss PA up. When we were ready to leave, I "checked my phone for messages" and texted my friend to start lighting candles. Our plan was to go out to Friday's or something to get dinner and a drink, but "uh oh, I forgot my wallet...I must have left them in my other pants I had on for work". At home, I told her I needed to "go to the bathroom" so she might as well come up for a few minutes. I openned the door to go up the stairs...and candles are lighting the path. We go in and I tell her that I couldn't just go out for her birthday because I wanted to do something nice for her. We have dinner and it turned out great. After dinner she asked what we were doing next. So I had her sit down in one chair while I sat and played her three songs: "I'll Be" by Edwin Mccain, which is a favorite of hers. "Same Star" which I wrote for her about us nearly 3 years ago, and then the song I wrote the night before. That song ended with "will you marry me?" and then I put down the guitar, got down on one knee, and asked her again. she said yes hope you enjoyed. Every little detail was perfect. It could not have been better. edit: I have better pictures on her camera, those are from my cell phone.

when did Nuke join the French Foreign Legion????

QUOTE(3E8 @ Jan 21, 2006 -> 12:39 PM) Double-check with her that she wasn't speaking in green. nice... wait a second....she did have a smirk on her face.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Jan 21, 2006 -> 11:23 AM) Congrats, Pa. Do we all get an invite? some might get an invite for the reception part dos en Texas, but the wedding and main reception will be in PA.

I need to edit my sig to say "personal goal....be soxtalk's 3rd funniest".... no one will ever notice:)