sox4lifeinPA

QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Feb 12, 2008 -> 02:19 PM) Close...6'2'' 260. I could use a diet. Surprisingly, my close 'really religious' friend, finds my rants funny and not insulting. He must be one of the guy's who turns the other cheek. He's your friend. I'm not. Spewing ignorance on an internet message board is the same thing hosting a KKK website. but for the record, now I'm laughing. Turning the other cheek has nothing to do with it. I have every right to stand up for my faith and the faith of others. If you can't see the difference between making some jokes to your friend and making comments to random strangers, you're worse off than I thought.

QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Feb 12, 2008 -> 02:14 PM) The Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, God...they all go into the same classification bucket for me. Seventeen does have good dating tips...so I recommend. Right. It is ok for you to believe that. It's not ok to insult other people's beliefs. some how I'm picturing you in the 5'1" range and probably best friends with Pratt.

QUOTE(Alpha Dog @ Feb 12, 2008 -> 01:50 PM) Nope, I own a printshop. However, with the characters I have here, I COULD have a show. I have a press operator with a blue streak that would make a sailor blush, is not happy unless he is complaining about SOMETHING and is funny to listen to when he tries to talk about sports, because he knows nothing about sports. I have a designer who is very religious, likes to stay at nude resorts with her hubby, does freelance work for Rainbow PUSH and has bad computer mojo when it comes to hardware prblems. Then there is Juddling. Not sure what I can say about him. (just kidding, bro) And then there is me. The business owner who hates people, but loves the White Sox. P ( A | B ) = 100%

a hundred thousand college graduation parties in May just got lamer....

QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Feb 12, 2008 -> 01:55 PM) Knowing that the KKK and other wack-job groups use that book to justify their extreme hatred, I don't think its very ignorant. I think that book is dangerous. And this coming from someone who went to catholic grade school, high school, and a jesuit university and got an A in an Islam class. I think my years of experience in life and school give me plenty of background to make such a statement. And I'm a big fan of Seventeen. Good stuff. Where to start... :rolly I have friends with PhDs in theology that wouldn't make the same claim of "knowledge" about the Bible, especially when you think an "A" in Islam class is going to enhance your position. People have justified their extreme hatred for all sorts of reasons. Claiming Seventeen Magazine is the same as the Bible even from a secular standpoint is moronic at best. There are parts that are immeasurably some of the best poetry and prose ever written. From a philosophical standpoint, it has challenged people for 2k years. From a world changing standpoint, no other book has had the culture altering effects. so, please...gmafb. You:

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QUOTE(Reddy @ Feb 12, 2008 -> 01:27 PM) so here's the question. at 21 years old and with my parents paying for some of my college, they can claim me as a dependent. BUT the tax credit for having kids in families only counts them up to age 17 so THEY won't be getting a check on my account. So the question I guess is where do I fit in? Does it mean that if my parents claim me as a dependent i WONT get the $? yup. that's what happened to me in 2002.

"The Winter of Our Discontent" by JS I thought it was fitting

QUOTE(Alpha Dog @ Feb 12, 2008 -> 12:06 PM) Yeah, getting past the gatekeeper is hard. And for some products the in-person approach with samples in hand is the best. Trust me, for printing, it is not. That is what the prospecting visits are for. Drop off some notepads or pens, grab a business card, say hi to the gatekeeper then leave. Follow up with an addition to our monthly mailing, or mail a separate introduction letter, saying that you will call at a certain time and ask for an appointment. Then actually call at that time. You can even say that he/she is expecting your call and be correct. But even if you still get nowhere, it is a numbers game. You can reach 50 people on the phone for less effort than it takes to visit 20 in person. And no, you can't just go from door to door in an office building anymore. Security finds you pretty fast, and I can't run like I used to! Wait, do you work for Dunder-Miflin?

This guy probably has some issues that need to be addressed. Gambling, Alcohol, etc.

QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Feb 12, 2008 -> 11:39 AM) Seventeen magainze...the bible...what's the difference? Right. That's not in the least bit offensive.

I just bought the white and black ones. hawt. 54 bucks.

Turns out that this "finishline" and a local business in PA called "The finish line" are in a legal dispute and cannot take this deal. great.

Can we relable this thread the "crazy whack job belief thread"? because it's like people read Seventeen magazine to learn about God.

QUOTE(shipps @ Feb 12, 2008 -> 09:28 AM) The only thing missing is the acceptance speeches.I would love to hear Pratts. and he'd love to hear his too....

QUOTE(Pants Rowland @ Feb 11, 2008 -> 02:48 PM) Hey, anybody know where sox4lifeinPA is? I am surprised he hasn't weighed in on this topic yet. well, there goes theory #1 too funny

I voted for the guy who was supposed to service my woodstove today but apparently FORGOT! :fyou! huhhehhuhehhahaha "service my woodstove"

QUOTE(WHITESOXRANDY @ Feb 11, 2008 -> 01:43 PM) I'd love for one of these guys to be interviewed after a loss and the interviewer to ask them "Why did god want you to lose today? Does he love the other team more?" or "Why did god make you give up that dinger in the 8th ?" Right, because that's exactly how God operates.

QUOTE(StrangeSox @ Feb 11, 2008 -> 12:49 PM) I recently read a pretty interesting article on this. They interviewed people with incomes from average (~45k) to 1M+ No matter how much money someone is making, they A) always feel like they're middle class B) if they only made twice as much money as they do now, they'd be set. imagine that. Wealth doesn't satisfy. It's a mindset that most people aren't willing to accept hence the debt crisis in America. For me, I'd rather be happy in my job and make what I do now than make twice as much and know that I'll feel unhappy in my work the rest of my life. I've personally set a cap on the money I'll make in my life. Once I get to that mark, I will put the rest away for charity, retirement, and college funds. That way, I won't be tempted for that bigger house or that nicer car, etc.

There's one of two things going on (or both) 1) Everyone has a "PA" filter on and didn't read my post or 2) Everyone has a "truth and reality" filter on and didn't read my post either way, the same ignorant and bigoted conversation keeps rolling on. Enough with the religion bashing. Fields was talking to a PRIVATE group of people who SHARE THE SAME BELIEFS. What he said was HELPING them PREPARE for their future careers in High School, College, and beyond. He wasn't prepared for the boy's club and perceived debauchery and media circus that pro sports brings. He didn't want other people to face that same surprise. Did he really want to walk away from sports? Maybe/Maybe not. Either way, it's his personal decision whether it was due to his health, his family, his beliefs, or his pocket book. End of Non-Story.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 11, 2008 -> 09:22 AM) and on your left you will see the World's Smallest Sundial please, continue the tour of Michigan City and Southsider's house....

phew, thank God this got pushed to my neck of the woods... 8 pages of catching up and NOW I get to join. Hilarious thread, btw. I guess no one on Soxtalk knows what "FCA" or "Fellowship of Christian Athletes" is, because if you did this thread wouldn't exist. As someone said on page 6 or 7...he's talking to impressionable young CHRISTIAN...ATHLETES...about the temptations and pressures and ugly side of playing professional sports. A few people ripped on Fields for not knowing what he was getting into when he started in the big leagues (more of less you think he's naive) fine, but yet you rip on him for sharing his experiences with kids (that share his belief) so that they might not be as unprepared to life in proximity to this lifestyle if/when they get the same opportunity. This really isn't about religion, as much as it is a professional athlete talking to amateur athletes about any given aspect of the game they play and the differences that professional level brings. He could have said...it's really hard to manage your budget and not be tempted to buy a 100k car with your first paycheck. or the level of training and preparation really surprised me compared to college and minor leagues. I don't see the difference and I don't see the need to drag this into the mud. I respect Josh for taking the time to talk to young kids about this topic. I would send my kid to a camp he was coaching/teaching/speaking at.

it must suck making a lot of money.

Happy Birthday SBLC Member! Today is the day where you can run ten miles and have your cake too.

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