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For me, and I don't want to rain on this parade. I want to enjoy the moment and worry about how this all fits in Sox history over the winter.

QUOTE(KipWellsFan @ Sep 8, 2005 -> 11:41 PM) http://abcnews.go.com/2020/Politics/story?id=1105979&page=1 It may be a blot, but one I would overlook. He should be a hero for school kids. Great man, who I respect quite a bit.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Sep 8, 2005 -> 06:00 AM) The "liberal" viewpoint had already been expressed, thank you. YASNY, Does putting politics aside mean bi-partisan efforts, or the majority party cramming down a program? I think we both agree that both parties should be involved.

Nooooooooooo not the Hammer

By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES ABC announced Thursday it will make all of its primetime entertainment programs, including hits "Lost" and "Desperate Housewives," available in Spanish starting this season, and it is hoping to gain something big in the translation. The move is an acknowledgment of the expanding U.S. Hispanic population and its potential as a source of viewers. Previously, "George Lopez" was the only ABC series that aired in both English- and Spanish-language versions. "We wanted to move beyond toe-dipping and really dive in," ABC entertainment chief Stephen McPherson said in a statement. "Almost half of the 41 million Hispanics in this country watch only or mostly Spanish-language television, and we want to bring that audience to ABC." ABC, using both dubbing and closed captioning, will be the first of the major English-language broadcasters to provide its full primetime entertainment lineup in Spanish. Most other networks offer few shows in the language. The cost is "not inexpensive," McPherson said in an interview Thursday, declining to provide a specific figure. But he said the return could be significant in terms of viewership. "If you look at the performance of Spanish-language stations in a lot of the big (TV) markets, they're doing very well. In some markets they're beating the broadcast networks," he said. Hispanics are the fastest-growing minority in the United States and represent one-seventh of the population, according to a recent Census Bureau report. "Desperate Housewives," "Lost," "George Lopez" and the new comedy "Freddie," starring Freddie Prinze Jr., will be dubbed into Spanish, as will the network's theatrical movie premieres and some specials. Casting has already begun for actors to voice the Spanish dialogue. The rest of ABC's primetime entertainment schedule, which debuts next week as the 2005-06 season officially begins, will be available with closed-captioned subtitles in Spanish, the network said. In test screenings, the network found viewers receptive to ABC's programs in Spanish. "A lot of people had not seen the shows because they were not English speaking but were TV watchers, and were enthralled with them and wanted more," McPherson said. McPherson said he wasn't concerned about an immediate affect on Nielsen ratings. "It's more to get it out there and get a large audience watching it and I think the overall ratings will follow," he said. The subtitled versions will be on Closed Caption 3 channel (CC3), and the dubbed versions will be accessible through the SAP _ secondary audio program _ TV option. ABC previously had aired major films in Spanish through SAP. This year, the network premieres scheduled to air with dubbing include "Catch Me if You Can," "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Finding Nemo." The made-for-TV movie "Have No Fear: the Life of John Paul II" also will be dubbed into Spanish. ___

Elimination number 1 on 9/8/05 A quick farewell, thank you for playing. See you in a couple years. BTW, thanks for employing Maggs for half a season.

http://www.news.com.au/story/print/0,10119,16528158,00.html More, much more than that, at link

QUOTE(winodj @ Sep 8, 2005 -> 08:47 PM) you know the first time i saw the david/goliath icon, i thought david was holding a spleen or something. not a slingshot. and you know what a ripped out spleen would look like, how? Isn't that nuke's line of work.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Sep 8, 2005 -> 09:33 AM) Perfect Golf Shot Bob stood over his tee sot for what seemed an eternity. He waggled, looked up, looked down, waggled again, but didn't start his backswing. Finally his exasperated partner asked, "what the hell is taking so long?" "My wife is up there watching me from the clubhouse," Bob explained. "I want to make a perfect shot." "Good lord!" his companion exclaimed. "You don't have a snowball's chance in hell of hitting her from here." let the guy dream

QUOTE(YASNY @ Sep 8, 2005 -> 06:56 AM) Simplex? I don't think it's that simple

The contrast is stagering. If the Cubs were in this position, the team would be scalping tickets left and right through their ticket agency. It would be the month of sell outs. I have to read Konerko's comments and say he's right.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 11:09 PM) You follow those two rules and you got nothing to worry about (oh send any nudie pics to me first for approval before posting). Is this the new policy?

QUOTE(YASNY @ Sep 8, 2005 -> 05:21 AM) For the record, this would also allow the Dems to "piggyback" any damn thing they wanted on to this bill knowing damn well it wouldn't be voted down. What's wrong with cutting the bulls*** and passing a disaster relief bill that's just a disaster relief bill? There are two sides to all this spin, and there are two agendas ... always. For the record, this would also allow the GOP to put any damn thing they wanted on to this bill knowing damn well it wouldn't be voted down. What's wrong with cutting the bulls*** and passing a the Republican disaster relief bill that's just a Republican disaster relief bill? There are two sides to all this spin, and there are two agendas ... always. Nice to know the GOP doesn't need any help. Somebody wrote the damn thing to begin with. That sounds like GOP members. And what happened to not playing politics here? What prevented some people from collaborating was *gasp* they are Democrats, and couldn't possibly be involved in writing a huge ass spending bill.

George Bush signed execution orders for over a 100 people in the US while Governor of Texas. Most were probably guilty of a crime.

Willie Mack says it better than I can Click on Willie Mack

QUOTE(qwerty @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 05:28 PM) I am back.

I could not allow an almost 200 post SL&P thread happen without one single post of mine. I have nothing say and dammit, that has never stopped me before, and it won't stop me now. BTW, my biggest customer, the one that currently represents almost 75% of my receivables, is headquartered out of New Orleans. Those that have been following my life this past week, know how this just fits right in.

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 09:50 AM) Cheer up, Heads. If my family gets displaced this season I'll thoughtfully consider all that Iowa has to offer me as a prospective refugee (which shouldn't take very long). The best part of Iowa is the view of Chicago from atop your pickup truck.

QUOTE(ChiSoxyGirl @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 08:15 AM) Yeah, and I understand that. Unfortunately my friends (or most) are half a country away. And while I really enjoy volunteering hanging out with people twice (or more) my age doesn't really quell my missing my friends and the bonds I have with them. Or should I volunteer with people my age they aren't necessarily the nicest--but often the ones that are trying to jack up an application or a resume. I volunteered more in college than I went to class, and it was far more fulfilling then. I don't know if it was because I was doing work nearer to my heart (possible) OR if I enjoyed it more because I had a better support system that allowed me to give really fully of myself (probably). Sorry to really harp on this, but it's really, really, really irritating to be single, far away from loved ones and be told by people who are still surrounded by spouses, children, old friends that a little volunteering will make everything all happy-happy. Because to be hoenst, it doesn't. I've volunteered my whole life and, through that, have been given experiences I would never trade for anything. But those emotional fulfillments I get from volunteering are ENTIRELY different from the feeling of being surrounded by people who really know me, love me, and appreciate me for more than the 3 hours a week I volunteer. . . They are two different things no doubt. And nothing can substitute for the feeling of being surrounded by loved ones who know you and despite that, still love you.

QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 03:44 PM) Thanks. Maybe that explains the viagra-like effects? QUOTE(Texsox @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 07:17 AM) Everytime he sneezes he gets a hard on? QUOTE(Queen Prawn @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 09:38 AM) LMAO! His wife sent him

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 08:30 AM) Iowa doing it's part. Awesome. The results are in and refugees agree, anyplace in Texas, even the Astrodome, is prefered to Iowa.

QUOTE(ChiSoxyGirl @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 07:31 AM) No offense, but there's something really different about volunteering and being with people who genuinely care about you. I volunteer, and I enjoy it, but there's no deep personal bond there--I know the people I help are grateful for it. But it's no substitute for being surrounded by people who honestly love you and know you really well. Volunteering can help you out of a blue funk, but it really can't compare to being with friends/family when you're lonely. . . I agree 100%. But to go from the lonely funk to nirvana takes some baby steps along the way. You meet the nicest people while volunteering. People with big hearts who also volunteer. If you hang around nice people, you begin to have nice friends. Nice friends become those that deep personal bonds are possible and lasting. Better than hanging around people who are more likely to be takers and just using you.

Sorry, I must have used up all the green over in SL&P

He played his heart out while here. A fan favorite. I know whenever I visited former employers, I never expected to here boos, I wonder why in sports it is so different? Vienna seems like a good call for the surgery. I know if I had the resources to go anywhere in the world, I wouldn't stop at surgeons in the US. The team would not have the choice on where he has surgery. This is America and people do have controls over their bodies. Since everyone agreed he could not play for the remainder of the contract, why would the Sox want any input? If it works great, they potentially would have been helping an opponent, if it fails, would he have grounds for suing since they recommended a guy who ended Maggs career? So many players have come through here that did not live up to expectations. We had Maggs when he was getting paid less than other players for the same stats. Remember Frank moving out of the #3 spot for Maggs? Far better than the guys we paid free agent dollars to and didn't live up to expectations. The Tigers are basically paying for all the RBIs, HRs, and average he hit with us. BTW, do the Sox have a player with a .300 average? With the White Sox payroll, we will have more guys like Maggs who become All-Stars here, while getting paid below market, and then getting their big dollars down the road. I'm not going to waste negative energy on them.