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QUOTE(NUKE_CLEVELAND @ May 12, 2006 -> 05:01 PM) Agree on the guest workers........then put up a nice high wall to keep those who still want to break the law out. Do you want to do the entire 2,000 miles?

I believe it is fitting that one American was able to spare his life. One, what a powerful testimony to our society and way of life. Around the world, and especially in the Middle East, a common citizen would never weild that kind of life or death power in their hands.

QUOTE(Steff @ May 12, 2006 -> 08:37 PM) Yikes.. talk about making more of something. Kinda sorta but not really related... when are the Soxtalk awards and I was dared to ask if Post Whore of the Year be added? Classic. No one makes that maneuver better. In fact it should be known as getting "steffed on". Awesome. Kinda sorta but not really related . . . the upgrade changed slightly the ignore function. To use the feature, go to Enter the screen name of the person you wish to ignore. If you do it properly, it should look like this

I made it through the Memorial service and Rosary. As you can imagine, being young and popular there was a huge, over flowing crowd. I've been asked to speak tomorrow at the funeral and have been wrestling with words for the past couple hours. Here's what I came up with. The family asked for a Scouting theme. He is being buried in his Scout uniform.

QUOTE(Steff @ May 12, 2006 -> 05:11 PM) Some men shouldn't be such stupid assholes... one can hope can't they. :rolly ETA the word "some". I know plenty of men that do support their children without being forced. God bless 'em. By quoting me, you are leaving an impression that I somehow disagree with him supporting, that is not the case. I believe he is a pathetic loser for not offering monetary support and having to have his wages withheld. I didn't intend to suggest that accepting responsibility for a child is somehow determined by the curcumstances of the conception. It is probably more an issue of the individual. I also believe the odds are better when the child is a result of a long time committed relationship. I believe men and women should be equally responsible in reproduction and sexual rights. Everyone should be careful. Some more than others. You are correct the years together shouldn't matter, but it does. Notice how you pointed out I think we all would agree that in that situation, having sex with someone you just met, you should be extra careful. Even more so in our society when the principle child care falls on the mother much more than the father.

20 gig First one the battery failed Warrenty replacement HD failed 2nd warrenty replacement failed two weeks outside of warrenty. They did zero, zip, nothing for him. Said too bad, the 20 gig had problems, buy a new one. QUOTE(RockRaines @ May 12, 2006 -> 04:18 PM) My mini has been nothing short of stellar.

QUOTE(Steff @ May 12, 2006 -> 03:35 PM) :rolly Rich. My response was specific to this comment "Why can't all people be more careful who they decide to make babies with?" Rich :rolly Women shouldn't be careful :headshake My comment was specific to your statement below. She just met, she also chose to have unprotected sex. I believe they are both adult humans with the same ability to think. I hold her equally responsible. QUOTE(Steff @ May 10, 2006 -> 04:06 PM) OK asshole... here's a reality check for you. YOU chose to have sex with someone you just met and YOU chose not to wear a condom... YOU also chose to support that child... so, get your sorry ass away from the payroll department and take your pathetic threats to someone who gives a s***. If your SORRY ASS had paid your child support - a measly $57.00 a week - like you agreed, we wouldn't have to GARNISH your paycheck. Loser!

People dying just to find work. How desperate does someone have to be to endure that kind of a journey? It is also why I laugh when someone talks about terrorists sneaking in this way, far too risky when they can get a tourist visa. We have to speed up the process, allow more guest workers, and take away this avenue.

My son had three that failed. iPod sucks.

We're surprised that some guy would nail a chick no matter what she looed like? Maybe they were drunk

In the middle of March he began presenting signs of some brain abnormality. At first epilepsy was looked into because of a family history. He was wobbling, collapsing, and having trouble speaking clearly. He was in and out of hospitals and doctors offices until about 2 weeks ago when he was admitted to a top children's hospital about 100 miles from here in Corpus Cristi. He was making small progress with his encephelytis, they never discovered the source. He had spinal taps, MRIs, the works. Anyhow, yesterday afternoon, with his dad at his bedside, he had another seizure, this time he also vomited and aspirated the vomit. The nurses and Doctors were right there, but they couldn't save him. The last time I saw him was two weeks ago. He wanted to come to the meeting. He is normally very soft spoken, polite, and quiet. As they were wheeling him in, he yelled to me, "Mr. Welton, I'm on a loooooot of drugs!" Later he said "I want to beat you up" and turned to one of the ladies and asked "what are you looking at?" It was so out of character we all were LOL for days afterwards. I just left the Funeral Home, his family asked me to bring over some pictures of John on campouts. Adding it up, I've probably spent 50 weekends, four, week-long summer camps, a couple hundred meetings on Wednesday nights, 25 all day service projects, and watched Roger Clemens pitch a masterpiece against the Blue Jays with him. Those pictures brough back a lot of memories. And thank you to those that sent a donation to his campership fund. I mentioned it to a couple of the Troop families and they were really touched at the generosity.

We are working on that, thank you. Until then, my paypal is [email protected] and I will forward it to the Troop's account in your name.

QUOTE(Steff @ May 11, 2006 -> 05:53 AM) There are assholes who were in marraiges and relationships for years who don't take care of their responsibility. Weak argument. Encouraged to see others not falling back on it. What argument? He should pay, and I believe I said f***ing loser for not supporting his child. I also hope he is visiting the child and plans to make a lifelong emotional commitment as well. Please don't try and make something out of this that isn't there. I have a ton of empathy for the child. My heart goes out to any child in this situation. I work with kids all day long and all my volunteer stuff is with kids. I have a lot less empathy, in fact zero, for the adults in the situation who, between the two of them, didn't take precautions and produced a child. And she should take him back to court and work the commission into the equation. The courts in most states do not like floating dollar amounts, but if she can show a reasonable expectation that those commissions will continue, the courts are usually willing to increase. I've been down that road with a number of salesmen and once had to offer a friend of the court statement on what I projected his earnings to be. She wanted to base it on his last two commission checks, he wanted to base it on the previous years. The judge used the previous 3 years, I think it was. In the end I think they both lost money on the deal, after paying their attorneys to litigate.

LMAO catchy tune

Thank you for your kind words and prayers. John was one of those kids that everyone likes, adults and his peers. As we were talking this morning it was pointed out we are saying the same things about him now, as we did when he was alive. He never missed an outing, meeting, or service project. He leaves a big hole. Scoutmasters talk about receiving out paychecks when something special happens. John was one of those kids that keep adults volunteering and working with youth. We have established a small fund to send a deserving Scout to camp. We are hoping to raise $500.

The additional comp isn't included if it is overtime, some bonuses, etc. If however, there is a couple year pattern of that additional income, some judges will award it. And I agree he's a f***ing loser for not voluntarily supporting his child. But, she didn't insist on a condom, she decided to screw this loser. Why can't all people be more careful who they decide to make babies with?

Congratulations Bob!! That is wonderful news. She is beautiful.

One of my Boy Scouts died today. Of the youth I have been privileged to know, John Rivera was my paycheck more weeks than I can remember. He was the dream Boy Scout, the older Scout who welcomed the new kids, was quiet, with a sly sense of humor. He was a Life Scout, close to Eagle, but advancement never interested him. He had completed everything for 1st Class and didn't tell anyone. Finally, as we were getting ready for Order of the Arrow Elections (Scouting National Honor Society), we looked at his book and realized he was a SM Conference and BoR away from First Class. Two weeks later he was the first, and only, unanimous selected from our Troop to OA. He rarely missed a campout, even rarer for him to not be at a meeting or service project. The whole family is involved in Scouting. His younger brother is finishing up his Cub Scout career, getting ready to join the Troop, his older one is our Chaplain Aid, after serving a couple terms as SPL. Both parents serve on our committee and are the "go to" parents when the chips are down. when it meant that the boys might not have a trip, his father, with no backpacking experience, and being slightly out of shape, stepped up 6 weeks before we were to leave and filled my spot on our Philmont Trek. At the time I was jealous that he went in my place, now I am so grateful they had that time together. Tonight, as I write this, his father is making the long drive home from the hospital, alone. On the way, he called me to ask if I thought the boys would consider being pall bearers. When I think of my Scouts, as pall bearers, my heart breaks all over again. I've seen Lion King, this is not the circle of life. I love that boy, like he was one of my own. I consider myself lucky to have spent so much time these past 5 years with him. I'm figuring at least 50 campouts and 4 summer camps. Now he's gone. We will miss him. Thank you for indulging me, I wish the world had met him. He had so much to give. 15 years young. We are setting up a Campership fund in his name.

QUOTE(whitesox1976 @ May 9, 2006 -> 11:46 PM) Everything I have heard about Haeger being called up from Charlotte was rumor. I can't see calling up Haeger with McCarthy on the pitching staff. Mac is conditioned for relief at this point, having him stretch and try to pitch 5 or 6 innings is an invitation for injury.

That tells me we are in for a market correction as players come back to their historic averages. Let's hope they stagger the slumps. 40% of the time a player is streaking up, 40% of the time they are streaking down, and 20% of the time they are just holding around their potential. Better player "hold longer". But being a fan, I'm guessing this is a slump and those averages will all be around .400 at the all-sar break

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QUOTE(kyyle23 @ May 9, 2006 -> 10:45 PM) so thats why it isnt firefox friendly..... so many colors to choose from for sarcasm. Do we use, lite green, teal green, forest green. We can show if we are REALLY sarcastic, or just a bit sarcastic Brilliant Brilliant I'd start a poll, but I can't see them in Firefox I think third from bottom works better.

So Jas, you sold out to Gates? Which green are we using? Damn it, I've got to know. Could I have my own green, I use it so much, I wouldn't want to run out.

QUOTE(YASNY @ May 9, 2006 -> 10:55 AM) I had two guys on my team when I was 13-14 years old, that could do that. They were both prodominantly righty, but could pitch effectively from the port side. Gee, mutants in Kentucky, who would have thought?* *I kid, because I care™

QUOTE(DePloderer @ May 8, 2006 -> 01:35 PM) Me and a Hobbit type creature I found in a river in France. great photoshop work QUOTE(Queen Prawn @ May 6, 2006 -> 02:30 PM) great choice for your hair.