Texsox

BTW, the Pizza Huts here do sell beer. I guess it's the only way to eat their pizza Update:

I always that Newt was a very intelligent man. I wouldn't find it depressing it is him, I would find it depressing if he is ignored. When either party does something smart, we all benefit.

The Bigger concerns are not can we establish a closer or can Pods hit and run, but how much better did Cleveland and Detroit get. No running and building a lead this season. The Central will be tough and we're going to have to start winning on the coasts.

He also should move closer to the cell, sit when pulling on his underwear, install grab rails and handicap access in his shower, where does it end?

Awesome. Denali is on my life list.

QUOTE(Rex Hudler @ Apr 16, 2006 -> 04:28 PM) But not everyone does the FastPay, advances, etc. That is definitely a bad decision financially. I do chose to file electronically and use direct deposit, but that only cost me roughly 1.5%. On a $1200 refund as you pointed out, the difference between not getting interest and in filing electronically is likely $50 or less. I have no problem giving up $50 for a lump sum that I can use for something specific, be it vacation, home improvement or whatever. If everyone was perfectly disciplined with their money.... That will never happen so there is no reason to go any farther. Of course, this is much better than just blowing the $1,200 in lattes and misc. throughout the year. But I think we both agree paying the government to save money for you is not as good as being paid to save the money. Having $1300 instead of $1200 for the same vacation, home improvement, etc. would be better. Of course when I was 27, I wouldn't of had the $1200 and would have just charged it. So like I said, I wish I woulda, coulda, shoulda done it when I was younger, but I didn't. Earning interest on your interest is a powerful tool in increasing your financial well being.

QUOTE(Felix @ Apr 16, 2006 -> 08:26 AM) Firefox Phish or the Grateful Dead? Every silver lining has a touch of grey ~ Grateful Dead paint or paper

It highlights perhaps the single most important aspect of our government. No one group or party can totally f*** up without someone else being empowered to fix the f*** up. So when one party threatens a filibuster, go for it. When another has the ability to appoint anyone they want to the Supremes, go for it. Think there should be a Constitutional amendment?, start writing. Our system has stood up to corruption, incompetence, stupidity, bigotry, institutionalize racism, war mongering, and all sorts of asshattery.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Apr 16, 2006 -> 03:37 AM) They've got the right to TRY and 'codify' any type of legislation to choose to. The constitionality of any successfully passed legislation will be address by the USSC. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Yes they do. And it highlights one of the genious portions of our Constitution. It would be a better argument to state why it would be bad public policy to do so.

QUOTE(Rex Hudler @ Apr 15, 2006 -> 11:40 PM) I gotta disagree with you on this one Texsox. While your thinking is correct financially, it doesn't fly in most cases when applying it to the real world for three reasons. 1. It is much, much less likely that someone will save that extra few bucks a paycheck they will get back by adjusting their withholding to accomodate the above approach. A few extra bucks each week (or however one gets paid) is likely to be spent on "stuff", often times stuff that isn't even a necessity. 2. How does one know exactly how much to adjust their withholding in an attempt to reach a zero overpayment/zero underpayment scenario? Things change for many people within a year. I believe that most people would prefer NOT to have to write a check of any size come each May. 3. The difference between a zero interest loan and the interest earned on a basic savings account is next to nothing for most people. Very few people make the kind of money that it would make a difference, and those that do aren't worried about a refund in the context most of us would. The amount of interest earned in current market conditions nowhere near offsets the benefit of gaining a fairly sizable sum after taxes are filed. I'll take my refund every year and utilize that money in a positive way, rather than blowing a few extra bucks a week. I agree it doesn't work for some people. If we are talking a few dollars a paycheck, then we are only talking about a couple hundred dollar return. You are correct, that's pretty close already and about as close as you can get. I'm talking about the $1200 + refunds. Those individuals should consider an autodraft into their mutual funds of that $100 to $200 a month. As far as the situations change during the year, I can think of some things that would decrease their tax liability, like the birth of a child, buying a home, unemployment, etc. But that is something to be concerned about. Many people could review their last couple years tand have a pretty good estimate of what they should pay. If you been claiming 2 dependents and getting a $1500 refund the past two years, see what claiming 3 would do for your net pay. Then from what I've seen with the Fast Pay, advances and etc. It's worse than just taking an advance on a credit card. After overpaying all year, now they want the money fast, and pay extra for electronic filing and a cash advance. Of all the regrets I have in life, not understanding it's better to be earning interest than paying interest until I was in my thirties, is one of the biggest. Maximizing your earnings, even starting with small amounts, is a discipline I wish I learned much earlier. Finally, yes you may only be earning 2 or 3%, but if you are also paying 5 or 6% to get a rapid refund, then the gain is much bigger, between 7 and 10%.

Bobby Knight Firefox or IE

QUOTE(THEWOOD @ Apr 13, 2006 -> 03:44 PM) I really really really dont want to send my check in to them. It's voluntary. If you don't, they have a great system where they will just come and get it. If you mess with them enough, they will give up, stop requiring you to pay taxes at all, and will even provide free room and board for 1-5 years, depending on how much you evade.

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Apr 15, 2006 -> 09:41 PM) NCAA. ARow or Torii Torii either one hurts Over the wall or diving catch?

Gooch created the opportunity for a great play, and came through. He could have completed the tumble, stood up and still made the throw. It looked like he had the out for a long ways. Still awesome to look at, and clearly the play of the game. It will make a lot of highlight reels.

QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Apr 15, 2006 -> 07:06 PM) Pre-Easter dinner: Tonight I smoked 3 pork butt roasts, How do you keep them lit?

QUOTE(jackie hayes @ Apr 15, 2006 -> 09:10 PM) buttons SC or BBTN? BBTN Web Gems or Touch 'em All?

Anyone know if the video is still around?

Wow, $9 per hour and they still have to find workers outside the US.

QUOTE(Felix @ Apr 15, 2006 -> 07:24 AM) Zero? I think there's some, just not a lot. I mean, look at Konerko. He was offered less money here, but came back. OK, I will agree there is some, tiny bit of loyalty in baseball, but not much. No way Kong passes up Maggs money to stay.

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just wondering. There is the pampered, spoiled athlete view of the world, and the hard working, doesn't want to mess up and loose a sholarship view of the world, and the it doesn't make a difference.

QUOTE(Soxy @ Apr 15, 2006 -> 09:34 AM) Psych TAs are undoubtedly the hottest. get back in the kitchen

This time, not a babe

QUOTE(TheBlackSox8 @ Apr 14, 2006 -> 08:20 PM) haha....i have the windows down, short sleeves and shorts on in that weather. I use to also, especially in the Spring. The difference is now when it is 100+ I can still walk 18 holes carrying my clubs. Drink more water, look for shade now and then, but the heat really isn't a problem for me. Now A Bunny Story Once upon a time there was a man who was peacefully driving down a windy road. Suddenly, a bunny skipped across the road and the man couldn't stop. He hit the bunny head on. The man quickly jumped out of his car to check the scene. There, lying lifeless in the middle of the road, was the Easter Bunny. The man cried out, "Oh no! I have committed a terrible crime! I have run over the Easter Bunny!" The man started sobbing quite hard and then he heard another car approaching. It was a woman in a red convertible. The woman stopped and asked what the problem was.The man explained, "I have done something horribly sad. I have run over the Easter Bunny. Now there will be no one to deliver eggs on Easter, and it's all my fault." The woman ran back to her car. A moment later, she came back carrying a spray bottle. She ran over to the motionless bunny and sprayed it. The bunny immediately sprang up, ran into the woods, stopped, and waved back at the man and woman. Then it ran another 10 feet, stopped, and waved. It then ran another 10 feet, stopped, and waved again. It did this over and over and over again until the man and the woman could no longer see the bunny. Once out of sight, the man exclaimed, "What is that stuff in that bottle?" The woman replied, "It's harespray. It revitalizes hare and adds permanent wave."