Texsox

He admitted to clicking on the link that the search engine found and whiping out the credit card. At that point he stopped and did not download the image, at least that is what was reported. It appears at that point he was destined to be listed on England's much stricter list, no matter if convicted or not. It doesn't appear that anyone has caught him lying about it.

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So many entertainers have so much baggage, arrests, political views, drug additions, divorces, etc. I wonder if you boycott certain entertainers for their personal actions.

QUOTE(Mplssoxfan @ Oct 31, 2006 -> 01:26 PM) About 8 years ago, I was on jury duty for the only time. I was empaneled on a Federal Bankruptcy fraud case. As you might imagine, it was kind of a snoozer. After about a week and a half (with a couple of off days), we voted to acquit. Some lawyer friends of mine are amazed that there was an acquittal in a Federal courtroom; IIRC, it was the prosecutor's first loss. About four years later, I ran into the defense attorney and his chief investigator in a high-end bar I sometimes frequent. We chatted about the case -- it was pretty fond memories for them. I don't exactly remember paying for anything that night, either. Did they happen to mention if he was guilty or not? I didn't think so

QUOTE(Steff @ Oct 31, 2006 -> 08:35 AM) Ohh boo hoo. The guy could still play and wanted to still play so because of loyalty he was just supposed to sit at home cause he wouldn't be wearing a Six uni.. It's a 2 way street so if you're going to try to use that (weak, imo) argument at least don't be hypocritical about it. I took it to mean the teams aren't loyal to the players, why should the players be loyal to the teams? If Mr. White Sox, perhaps the greatest player to don a Sox uniform, could find himself, not by his choice, in a different uniformn, couldn't anyone? The Sox certainly won't make any accomodation to keep Buerhle until the end of his career, I don't think Buerhle will worry too much about being loyal to the Sox.

After sitting a full ten minutes the judge came in, told us we just earned an easy $40 and were dismissed. The case was settled before getting this far. This is the 7th or 8th time I've been called and I've never made it to a court room. Never been interviewed, just either dismissed because they had more show up that they needed to that court didn't need anyone because the cases were settled.

QUOTE(Steff @ Oct 31, 2006 -> 12:56 PM) No s***. I mentioned it last week when it happened. Keep up. And there new album was released today with more than a few reviewers wondering how that may or may not affect record sales.

QUOTE(EvilMonkey @ Oct 31, 2006 -> 08:18 AM) Tex, not saying you said these, but I remember lots of people on here raving when conservatives get hit with pies, or have hecklers try to talk them down from a speech or something. babs should just stay out of politics, at least in her shows. She is supposed to be an entertainer, and by taking political positions, she is potentially alienating half her audience, like the Dixie Chicks did. Shut up and sing like the trained monkey you are, and spout your politcs after the show. That being said, they should be charged, just like the pie throwers should have been, etc. I would say the same thing if it was a conservative. I applaud anyone who stands up and proclaims their views on issues and tries to make a difference, even more when they may get kicked hard in the wallet. I alluded to the fact that anyone going to her shows now knows that they will receive some political satire, insults, and monologues.

QUOTE(Steff @ Oct 31, 2006 -> 10:57 AM) The guy paid for child porn on his computer with HIS personal credit card, and he AGREED to register as a sex offender to dodge further prosecutution and possible jail time. No doubt. Nice current news though. Snoooze. He ducked out of an interview with the legendary Howard Stern, over this issue, which bought it back into the news. Keep snoozing.

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/10270...townshend1.html I just read A Different Bomb, and wonder about the whole internet child porn issue he experienced. I know he ultimately was found not guilty. It is an interesting read.

Mom of the Year Cocaine in the baby's bottle. Baby dies. http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/10/30/D8L3472G0.html What a piece of trash, who ever did this.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/arti...in_page_id=1770 Personally, I use my looks and personality . . .

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/15889727.htm While I love a good demonstration, this falls flat with me for a couple reasons A. Don't throw stuff at people B. Don't ruin other people's enjoyment of the show who paid $$$$. C. You know what you are getting, and it just isn't Evergreen. Stay outside and picket, yell, sing chants, etc. It's a great venue and stage to get out your message.

QUOTE(Rex Kicka** @ Oct 31, 2006 -> 07:09 AM) I don't know why we don't allow the estate to posthumously appeal in cases like this. They just lost a loved one, 99.99% of the time it wouldn't involve millions and millions of dollars.

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Every time I scan the thread title I think, of course he's happy, he just finished his worse season. How happy are the Sox with him? That is the better story. Pro players all grow up with a favorite team. Most put that away and don't act like fan boys. I wonder what screen name he uses on the Card's message boards. Having said that, I love the tarp slides and his figuratively flicking a booger at baseball tradition and having fun at the World Series. Better a Cards cap than a Tigers. for a great '07

I usually read each print issue of Esquire, Latitudes & Attitudes, Scouting, Backpacker, Outdoors, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Texas Highways, and Texas Monthly.

Monday, October 30. Sat in a theater and waited, and waited. I had with me a couple sailing magazines and settled in comfortably. As is my luck, a hefty woman sat down next to me and squeezed my space. It was suppose to start at 9:00 am. but that is a lie designed to get everyone there by the real starting time of 9:30 am. Anyhow, after three different people, at three different times, read the exclusions and exemptions, the Judge finally arrives. She reads the same list, although with a certain panache that was much appreciated. She also explains that every court needs a jury this week and excuses will be tough to receive. Still, dozens of people elected to try and skip their civic duty. Many returned to their seats. I am sitting wondering: A. If they would be good for the defense or prosecution if unhappily serving. B. When I can have a bathroom break. C. Does that person in front of me know her tag is flipped up on her blouse and what should I do. The bathroom break arrives and 120 people all descend on the same bathrooms. I pity the women whose line is stretching down the hall and around the corner. Settle back in the read some more. New Judge arrives, once again reviews the exemptions and exclusions and begins to read the names and assignments. Simple instructions, say "here" when your name is called and move to the wall to your right. First five people can't seem to grasp the concept. I can't believe they are allowed out in public without a chaperon. First group, come back at 2:00 pm. Second group, come back next week (Lots of unhappy looks). Third group, meet outside by the Annex at 1:30. Lucky for them it's 90 degrees and sunny. Finally I am called and heading back today. I hope this time I actually am empaneled. One last google check to see which Judge has this Court. This could be fun, she's the hot one.

How many episodes do you give a show before giving up?

It is going to be interesting if he is found guilty, all the evidence seems to be circumstantial and from a two year old, who was potentially coached by her mom. Plus, how could mom not have noticed? I two year old does not bathe themselves. 90% of the population of Ethiopia. A woman is "normal" in Ethiopia if she has the (insert description here: mutilation, procedure, religious tradition). I can imagine an Ethiopian court hearing a case where one parent is refusing the procedure.

QUOTE(jackie hayes @ Oct 30, 2006 -> 10:08 PM) If he goes to the Angels, the Angels get stronger, but it takes away the Yankees' best trading partner if they really do want to get rid of ARod. Making it at least interesting for us. I'm surprised the Cubs didn't make a stronger push to resign him. The only push they had was for him to not take the option. Now that he is a free agent, they have another chance. I couldn't see him negotiating with the Cubs without exercising that option.

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QUOTE(Texsox @ Oct 29, 2006 -> 09:40 PM) Of course it's only one position, they never flip flop Oops, There was one conservative that use to flip flop, however, he is now firmly in the fold, and no longer flip flops.

I always marvel at how well our system works. Yes, in this case it seems wrong for her to be able to keep all the ill gotten gains. However, how wrong would it have been if she continued his appeals, while he's dead, to keep some stuff? Between the choices of allowing dead people's estates to appeal, and vacating the sentences of those who die holding a few cards and a stack of chips, this seems better. Having the government coming in and telling a citizen, sucks he died before he could appeal, give me the stuff, doesn't sound appealing for me. We allow these appeals because people sometimes (although I don't believe in this case) are convicted wrongly, and we don't know which ones are convicted wrongly until their appeals are heard. I would dislike an innocent person 's estate to suffer, especially their children, because someone dies before they could appeal.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Oct 30, 2006 -> 09:08 AM) The best moment ever for Who's Line is when they had on Richard Simmons... and its not even close. Give a link rookie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwNAPTtfAFU