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AJ, catchers have to stick together. But I have developed less and less of attachments to players. As soon as they are no longer wanted we send them off, if they take a better deal we call them bums. So we cheer for whomever is filling the uniform at the moment.

I'm in trouble. I have been avoiding BJ's Brewhouse ever since they opened a few months back. Stopped in last night. Deep dish pizza (have not had one in years) and white chocolate macadamia nut giant cookie with two scoops of vanilla ice cream (shared). And a couple selections of their beer.

It seems to be more than just China trying to take politics out of the Olympics. I have mixed feelings. Are our athletes "Ambassadors" of the US in this celebration of the Olympic spirit? Should we respect the laws and customs of the country that is hosting the event, no matter how much we object to their way of life? I don't know, maybe this is the one venue that should be pure sports, or at least as pure as we can make it. "The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well."

QUOTE(Felix @ Feb 10, 2008 -> 08:18 PM) I didn't realize cursing, listening to music with curses, or looking at Penthouse/Playboy was immoral. Can you do that at your work? Anyone here able to have a Penthouse out on their desk?

Carter was criticized heavily when the US boycotted the 1980 Summer Olypic Games. The prevailing thought was the Olypics should be above politics. The Soxiets returned the favor and boycotted the 1984 games in Los Angeles. Again, politics should have taken a back seat to the spirit of the olympics, but probably never will.

Wireless G should get you 54Mbps, Wireless B 11Mbps. Souds like maybe a different bottleneck. Does the laptop have enough Ram?

Information on Stimulus Package The Administration and Congress have agreed to an economic growth package that would provide advance payments to many Americans. More details will be available soon, but here are some highlights: Starting in May, the Treasury will begin sending stimulus payments to more than 130 million individuals. The stimulus payments will go out through the late spring and summer. The vast majority of people receiving a payment only need to file a 2007 tax return as they normally would. The IRS will then do all the rest, including determining eligibility and payment amounts. The Treasury will work to quickly implement this important stimulus package. Additional details on timing of the check mail-outs will be available soon. The IRS.gov Web site will be the best source of information for all stimulus questions. This web page will contain all the latest information as it becomes available. The IRS and Treasury will be working closely with the Department of Veterans Affairs and Social Security Administration along with beneficiary organizations to ensure that all eligible individuals know what to do to receive a stimulus payment. Information on Rebate Scams Taxpayers should be aware that there are identity theft scams involving the proposed advance payment checks, known informally as rebates to many Americans. The IRS knows of at least one telephone scam making the rounds which uses the proposed rebates as bait. Related Items: IR-2008-11, IRS Warns of New E-Mail and Telephone Scams Using the IRS Name; Advance Payment Scams Starting 1040 Central

I could not tell, does batting order matter? If the same 9 guys are on the field but they are batting in a different order, that is a different lineup correct?

QUOTE(NUKE @ Feb 8, 2008 -> 12:55 PM) Doing just fine. These days we're having far more difficulty fighting off boredom than anything else. We're just trying to run out the clock at this point. Some more good news, though, I now know the exact date I'll be leaving Baghdad. That would be April 6th. If you throw in travel time and such, I fully expect to be home in the US and back at my home base in Kansas on the 10th or 11th. That's great news!

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 08:28 AM) But let's leave Tex out of this... He didn't say 215 pesos* Based on today's exchange rate of 10.758 pesos to US$1

Good luck to Foulke against everyone else except us.

It is a workplace, just like an office or any other place that people work at. These are adult men, being asked to act like other adult men at work. But somehow they can't be successful following the same rules as every other adult who holds a job in the US. How sad that they can't act like grownups tyhat they are stuck in some High School mode. And I can't believe that anyone would advocate for immoral behavior over moral. Practice poraility in private and immorality in public!? Wow, someone's momma raised them right. Let's, get united behind immorality!!

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Feb 9, 2008 -> 09:05 PM) My laptop is probably 6 months old(HP Dv2000). Right now, I have the Wireless G Router at home, but want to upgrade, because recent streams have been coming in choppy. Check what card you're laptop has, you will only go as fast as the slowest component. You may also wish to tune up your sysstems. Defrag the drives, check if you have a bunch of processes running in the background, etc.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Feb 9, 2008 -> 09:05 PM) My laptop is probably 6 months old(HP Dv2000). Right now, I have the Wireless G Router at home, but want to upgrade, because recent streams have been coming in choppy. Check what card you're laptop has, you will only go as fast as the slowest component. You may also wish to tune up your sysstems. Defrag the drives, check if you have a bunch of processes running in the background, etc.

Happy Birthday!!

Happy Birthday!!

QUOTE(Mplssoxfan @ Feb 8, 2008 -> 08:44 PM) I know I'm in the vast minority on this, but I don't think it's a great idea to borrow $200M from China to "stimulate" our economy. Having said that, I sure as hell won't turn down the check. The best part is we'll have all sorts of new Americans who will be paying back that loan and the interest, because it is a free gift for us. Where will I spend it? Same as Jim, but I'm spending it in Mexico where you're money goes farther . . . I'm going to carefully analyse which industries are the hardest hit and need the most help, factoring in US content in both labor and materials. Once I determine where I can help US industry the most I will buy a new MP3 player and wireless printer for my home network. Gotta help those that loaned us the money.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Feb 9, 2008 -> 05:55 PM) Kind of like buying a more expensive more well made car....MMm hmmm Or kind of like putting $50 in an investment and buying $30 jeans MMm hmmm

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Feb 9, 2008 -> 02:41 PM) Excerpts from Obama's presidential announcement from February of 2007: Source I would do the same thing for Senator Clinton if I could but she decided not to announce her candidacy to the American people since she was the inevitable nominee. Obama to Hillary "I said change first in THIS CAMPAIGN, so you can't use it." so ok dude, whatever. If the best thing going for your candidate is he said change first, great. But in every campaign in the past 200 years, the candidates have talked about change. If that truly is Obama's theme, he's the lightest weight candidate out there. Thomas Jefferson used change as his campaign theme in 1796 (Washington ran unopposed in 1792) against former Vice President John Adams. Obama "Gore invented the Internet and I invented change!"

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Feb 8, 2008 -> 02:54 PM) All y'all people wearing some cruddy jeans other than Levi's are probably the same shifty people who like ketchup on their hotdogs. QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Feb 8, 2008 -> 03:18 PM) Apparently you've never been to Texas... PA understands down here it's Wrangler, if they're good 'nuff for George Strait, they're good 'nuff for me. Slightly long so they "stack" on my boots properly.

QUOTE(The Critic @ Feb 8, 2008 -> 07:53 PM) Chet Coppock, btw, is a Chicago radio has-been from a simpler time. Simpler time? For simpler people? Gee talking about offensive I guess us simple old folks are lucky to have y'all around to learn us something. Not all of us use a Mac . . .

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Feb 8, 2008 -> 06:33 PM) So let me get this straight. You would consider not voting for Obama because of some random guy on a White Sox message board? Great rationale I must say. When someone seems to be an Obama expert and all they have is a $500 unpaid bill and the use of "change", it creates an image of the candidate that is not favorable in my eyes. Using straight talk express? Sounds great to me. Converts. Same thing if they started speaking out against a border fence, guest worker program, etc. I guess the difference is if you view those as simply advertising gimmicks or positions. If you ant change, and every candidate has now agreed to that position, you win, right? Or is the slogan change just a tool to get your candidate elected and you don't want the other candidates to use that tool? But if you are just posting and not trying to convert anyone to vote for Obama, then my feedback isn't necessary.

And of course, we're doing it to support our Troops!

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Feb 8, 2008 -> 04:20 PM) First she copies Obama's campaign slogan of "Change" and now it's "Yes We Can". Does she have an original thought? I guess imitation is the best form of flattery. Change is a new campaign slogan Btw, any thoughts on Obama not paying his bills on time? Did he get that idea from Hillary or did Hillary get that idea from him? I'm not even a Hillary fan, but your petty attacks is pushing me away from Obama in a hurry.