Texsox

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Aug 13, 2007 -> 04:37 PM) No serious answers yet? Religious, but not in an organized church sort of way. I don't think most of them have the right idea anymore. Way to institutionalized based on how I read the New Testament. Regular attendance. Regular Bible reading. As a condition of my employment, I have to agree that there is a power greater than myself, and I do so without hesitation. I guess I am one of the religious wackos that run around here.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Aug 13, 2007 -> 04:38 PM) The world might hate him, but he is a master at what he does. And that may be the sadest commentary of all. He was arguably one of the ten most powerful men in the world. His control over President Bush seemed absolute.

QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Aug 13, 2007 -> 10:11 AM) Do you guys really think the Playboy airbrush artists couldn't make Brit look like the Brit people always fantasised about? Those people do wonders with average looking women on a daily basis. You do know that NOBODY in the magazine actually looks like you see, right? You bastard, next you'll tell me there is no Santa and that deficit spending doesn't work . . .

QUOTE(Alpha Dog @ Aug 13, 2007 -> 10:27 AM) Perhaps you have no idea how government works. That threshold will be so low that the only business not qualifying would be a lemonaide stand. If every business has the same cost added, how would that put you at a competitive disadvantage? You would add the costs on, just like your competitors.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Aug 13, 2007 -> 12:51 PM) Oh, it's ok. Obama is the Second Coming. It's Hammer Time Tom Delay '08 Join me Kap.

Yes, there are a number of people who have created their own religious denominations around here that exactly fit their interpretation of the world. It works nicely for them. No outlay of time or effort, just to continue what they have always done. BTW, I am describing beyond the usual suspects here. Including those posters that only occasionally jump into a conversation.

There is certainly a larger group of atheists, anti-religious posters, than regular Church goers. Certainly the social conservative groups is much smaller than the liberal social group. I tend to avoid these threads, but found an interesting conversation with Jim and stuck around. I think there can be civil discussions, but I agree with PA in some of these threads the gloves come off way to fast and miscommunication is the rule.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Aug 13, 2007 -> 09:43 AM) Not in my lifetime. And that means not in yours, either, old man. imho the wrong dole was nominated . . .

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Aug 13, 2007 -> 09:11 AM) Hillary won't be beat by any of the GOP doofus's running. None of them have any guts to take her out politically. too much neg on her side both both Dems and of course GOP. The first female pres will be a Rep.

QUOTE(spiderman @ Aug 12, 2007 -> 09:11 PM) Not really familar with his politics, just wondering then why he cares about the GOP race then.... For those with a party preference, there are two candidates you want to see on the other ticket. A. Someone easy to beat. (Which is why the GOP has been hyping Hillary for years) B. Someone you could see yourself voting for. (which is why I care who the GOP nominates in case above works for them)

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Aug 11, 2007 -> 01:43 PM) I remain proud of the Darwin's Bulldogs. And I fundamentally disagree with Tex in equating faith in the existence of an untestable divine agent with faith in the scientific process as a means to critically examine that which testable. These are polar opposites. I too have faith in the scientific process. It's as solid as it comes. But there are some things that can not be tested, can not be duplicated. The origin of all matter is one such thing. Some people believe that evolution has passed a scientific gold standard of "fact". There are too many gaps in out knowledge to do that. When people fill in those gaps with untested information and guesses, that is faith. If there is a planner, divinity, God, or whatever someone chooses to call it, then science is really the process of understanding the methods that the planner has used. No threat to people of faith, in fact it is a welcome process that unravels those mysteries and moves us closer to that divine being. As Ben Franklin said "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy".

I wonder if the $503,000 winning bid is legit. Would you rather have Bonds Homerun ball or this bottle for 1/2 a mil?

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Aug 11, 2007 -> 04:13 PM) ok, I just heard the lamest thing in the world...... This woman is standing in line describing an e-vite she got for a "Paw-ty" for her dog. 25 pets are invited from a puppy play group and will get together with their animals for butt sniffing and feces tasting. (I added the last part) seriously, if you think that's a great idea....you're lame. If a woman invited me to that party, I'd be there in an instant. I also agree it's lame.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Aug 9, 2007 -> 09:09 PM) That's not a smart idea anymore. The 10/22 laws mean they can take money out of your account instantly, instead of when the bank is presented with the check. Not every place does that. I was listening to someone in line ask around if the store we were in does the "instant thingy" or the "regular way".

Not certain about Lotus Notes, but here is how someone did a "work around" in gmail, (also works in Yahoo, Hotmail, etc.)

Any moment I spend thinking about her is a giant waste of my time. But as well all know, I'm basically always willing to waste a few minutes . . .

Best use for any Apple product . . . I kid because I care™

Master tactician whose job placed him on the bleeding edge of those tactics. Like him or hate him, candidates on both sides of the aisle will be emulating some of his ideas for years to come. It sickens me whenever high profile political figures leave under these terms. It erodes the public trust and hurts us all, whether or not he plays for your team.

I will be setting up a new home network and started reviewing routers. I am leaning towards a Wireless-N and noticed that they are offering ones that will allow a USB hard drive to hook in. Nothing I am planning on using now. I also am looking at a wire less print sharing hookup. Basically it will be in a 1,000 sq foot duplex with two laptops and possibly a Linux based desktop. The two desktops are running VISTA and XP. The internet link will most likely be via cable, but possibly DSL.

QUOTE(Soxy @ Aug 10, 2007 -> 03:01 PM) On normal days I use Lever 2000. On days when I want to smell extra nice I use either this or this. You are soooo cool

Make the trade and who cares if it helps them. Some people still roast the Sox for the Sosa trade and vice versa for Garland. Everyone will get over it.

btw, we have a whole thread of these . . .

I've been using Vista without any issues. The more I use it the more I am liking some of the little and not so little features. What throws me more is when a certain web site upgrades and I have to relearn for like the 10th time board commands and the f***ing green font machine isn't easy to use.

Just look a few posts up for someone who believes there is scientific fact to believe in. The more I studied evolution, the mosr questions arise. I think many people adopt a "I am not religious, so I will believe in Science" without understanding the gaps and leaps of faith of either.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 10, 2007 -> 07:52 AM) I have researched this with ComEd (for you Illinois folks). IN 2008, they will start offering an energy choice program, where you can buy your power from alternate sources. I have no more details than that just yet, though. Last we looked, your evil monopoly was cheaper than Texas open choices. I believe this was when Com Ed was doing some community charity thing that some people objected to.