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QUOTE(Queen Prawn @ Jan 24, 2005 -> 11:55 AM) I've had it for a year and a half and no problems so far (crossing fingers lol). I hate tech support. Oops I mean thanks, but could I speak to the man of the house? I kid, because I care®* *Used by permission of FlaSoxxJim

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Jan 24, 2005 -> 11:50 AM) It has more to do with the COFFEE that you use rather then the machine you make it in. Buy the coffee from the place you like, make it at home, you'll get the same thing. If you buy crappy coffee and have the girl at Starbucks make it for you in their machine, it's still gonna taste like crappy coffee. [pretentious=voice] Sir, that "girl" is a barista, highly skilled, and highly trained to make you, your perfect drink.[pretentious=off] I love grabbing a cup at Starbucks, turning on my laptop and getting some stuff done. I could do with out the grande attitude, it's a small, medium, or large. They are starting to get use to me. And yes, leave some room for cream.

QUOTE(Queen Prawn @ Jan 24, 2005 -> 11:23 AM) I love mine! Hamilton Beach 12 cup coffee maker - best one I have ever owned. My coffee pot I would have put a picture here, but I can't attach it any way I try. Thats the one I am planning on getting. Some reviews claim it leaks from the dispensing seal and the electronic clocks shorts easily with all the condensation that runs down the back.

QUOTE(LowerCaseRepublican @ Jan 24, 2005 -> 11:04 AM) Tea is where its at...throw a cup of water in the microwave, put a teabag in and whammo -- instant crazy caffeine high to wake you up in the morning. is that what your avatar is on??

QUOTE(mreye @ Jan 24, 2005 -> 10:40 AM) You're supposed to empty what was left over from the day before! Duh! :finger What happens is the water backs up in the filter basket and overflows everything. Then I come here and am nasty to people. I may even throw a couple cups of water and ice on someone I meet.

I'm seriously considering This one. Target $49.99 WalMart $33.00 Hmmm, I wonder where to buy it?

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Jan 24, 2005 -> 10:29 AM) Gooch. that's going to be a verb, as in, he gooched second. Runners on second and third and still nobody out. His real name sounds like a nickname so let's give him a real name. May I suggest Ted Jones?

QUOTE(S720 @ Jan 24, 2005 -> 09:52 AM) Where the hell are Bruce Levine and George Offman???? Come one and make the news official!!! I'd rather hear it from Kenny or JR or Southsider, because if Southsider says it, it must be true

Another runner on the base paths. With Pods, Tad, and Konerko, burning up the paths, it's going to be a whole different look around the ballpark. I feel bad for the fireworks vendor, their orders may be cut in half next season.

Is it too late to pick? It's Monday morning, I'm picking Pittriots

I hate coffee pots. I just replaced my old one because the brew hold, pour and go, whatever function would fail and water, coffee, and grounds would spill all over my counter. The new one, a different design and manufacturer, is doing the same &^$$*( thing. Who loves their coffee maker? What brand, model?

QUOTE(The Critic @ Jan 23, 2005 -> 11:10 PM) Oh PLEASE.... 17 snowflakes and your entire state shuts down..... :headshake Yes, sir and damn proud of it. Our first White Christmas in recorded history and out local paper produced an eight page special section with photos and weather service screen shots. 104 degrees, and your state opens up shelters.

From the Tigers-White Sox Fight thread and the repeated pleas for someone to have the video, came 3E8 to the rescue QUOTE(3E8 @ Jan 23, 2005 -> 09:48 PM) I wasn't able to find any video of the fight, but I did manage to find some still footage.

QUOTE(3E8 @ Jan 23, 2005 -> 09:48 PM) I wasn't able to find any video of the fight, but I did manage to find some still footage.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jan 24, 2005 -> 06:49 AM) Let's see here ... The US keeps falling farther and farther behind European and Asian nations in quality of education and our students feel they're entitled to a homework free summer. This is more of an indictment of our national priorities than it is a slap at you guys. That's all you guys know. It's not your fault. One day, our failure to get, and expect, the maximum performance from our youth is going to come back to haunt us. YASNY, I agree with the summer reading program stuff, but the science, math, and other subjects I have a problem with. If the program is going to really work, the teachers have to be available as well. Whether it is once a week, via email, via phone, or whatever, the rest of the puzzle needs to be there as well.

Bwahahahahahahahahahahahah :finger I'm shoveling sunshine

DJ, I've been playing, you like this better?

QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Jan 23, 2005 -> 05:14 PM) It's an honors class, so he should expect more homework out of it. Sure, it's stupid to give out homework in the summer, but suing just because of homework is not very smart either. Maybe it was for his Citizenship in the Nation class

Philly, they aren't good enough to lose again.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jan 23, 2005 -> 11:27 AM) No one said it was going to happen or to even believe it. That's why I included the word "RUMOR" in the subject of the thread. Well it didn't seem to be on the Twinds board, or the Astros board, which board did you read it on? What I was pointing out is how these rumors start to seem valid just because it's on a few boards.

How dead is he? Sorry, couldn't resist. RIP and prayers for his family.

Now add another message board that someone heard the rumor and people are talking about it. . . It must be even closer to the truth with all these message boards talking about it. Notice the pattern. Just because a lot of message boards are talking about it doesn't mean squat. Find the root, find someone even close to official, before starting to believe it.

The only way we see post season play is with a couple players surprising us. It would be awesome if Carl had a great season.

QUOTE(NUKE_CLEVELAND @ Jan 22, 2005 -> 04:27 PM) Real cute. While it is over the top, the example does highlight a challenge we have in witting our laws. The fact is that politicians like to have coattails to hide some legislation and use someones objection to part A of a bill as an objection about part B. We also like laws that actually do what they are designed to do, nothing more and nothing less. We write tough anti-terrorism legislation, then prosecute a guy in his backyard with a laser pointer. We write tough anti-mob laws (RICO) and use it to prosecute anything and everything. I want some group as a watchdog to make certain our legal system is doing what we want it to do, nothing more and nothing less. Competition hones talents and makes most things efficient. Politicians cannot be sloppy in writing laws that the legal profession could exploit against us for unintended reasons. A better example I just thought of. I will sponsor a Safe Kid Legislation making it illegal for child pornography and possessing a handgun within firing range of anyone under 18 years of age. When the NRA objects, we'll label them as anti-kid and pro-child pornography. Further, I will define child pornography as any photo of a child that could elicit strong physical or emotional responses.