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I thought a blow job was foreplay; I guess in some circles it's an appetiser

Oh Sure, Oneup me and find the damn picture I'm not worthy

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So maybe if we all forgot the last time we won a WS was 1917 we may repeat? People can't think past the obvious to see the principles are the same in many situations. The names, places, and dates may chance but the road is well traveled. I strive for a consistent ethic in life. Fair for Fair. Doesn't always work, and is sometimes very difficult, like in the case, to achieve.

Did you see where Eastern Illinois University has contributed to our understanding of this disorder? One of the only known academic studies on sex and cannibalism, at Eastern Illinois University last year, found that people were more likely to eat someone they found sexually attractive.

Well thank you for that bit of a cheery prediction

Mates on the menu THE trial of German cannibal Armin Meiwes has shocked the world. He denies murder, but Meiwes admits slicing off his pal Bernd Juergen Brandes' manhood and frying it in butter for them BOTH to eat—before killing him hours later "by request". NOW world cannibalism expert Jaques Buval, 61, right, reveals there are more perverts sharpening their knives, many in Britain, after feeding their appalling lusts on the internet. In this terrifying adaptation by JANE ATKINSON from an interview and his book The Cannibal Clan, he sounds a chill warning. THEY'RE out there. They look like me and you, they're intelligent, they are in control of their faculties. The only difference is that while you might fancy baked beans for tea they hunger for human beings—and only a feast of a friend's flesh will satisfy their sick craving. No one should be fooled into thinking Armin Meiwes, pictured below—the cannibal standing trial in Kassel, Germany—is a one-off. There are hundreds of cannibals in each country around the world—and that includes Britain. They live in England. They live in France. They live near the Spanish beaches where you take your children on holiday. And they're at work in Venice and Florence when you're on that romantic break. But they are bound by desires that are sated only by killing and consuming human flesh. In 30 years of studying serial and cannibal killers I have noted the increasing frequency with which the former indulge in the latter. Most share similar traits: abused or disrupted childhoods leading to speech impediments, chronic shyness, an inability to connect with others, an introversion of the soul. Most keep their dark fantasies to themselves. But there are those—like Meiwes—who just can't. Stomach Meiwes was tipped over the edge by the death of his mother. And the internet—that vast, anonymous universe connecting people at speeds once only dreamed of—has given him and his kind the opportunity to turn fantasy into reality. Someone once wrote: "The serial killer makes room in his heart for the one he desires—the cannibal makes way in his stomach for the one he loves." Armin Meiwes saw the act of consuming human flesh as a kind of benediction. Through it he consumed a little of the soul of his victim and retained that illusory friendship and warmth he never got from his bigger brothers or his mother when he was growing up. Because psychopaths are incapable of experiencing empathy and love, this crude and primitive form of bonding becomes a sickening substitute. One particularly gruesome example is the Japanese cannibal Issei Sagawa who killed and ate a Dutch student. He said: "My passion is so great I want to possess her. I want to eat her. If I do she will be mine forever." This is a belief shared by Jeffrey Dahmer, the Milwaukee serial killer who ate parts of his many victims, and Armin Meiwes who killed and ate only one. Make no mistake, Meiwes tried to get more and has told the judges of this at his trial. But what separates the Dahmers from people like Meiwes is that the actual killing gave the German cannibal no pleasure. It was strictly the ritualistic eating of the flesh. Why? The internet is awash with sexual perversions. There are sites devoted to people who achieve sexual satisfaction only through the amputation of one or more limbs. There are those who can only get off on sex with farmyard animals. We brand them perverts but never really understand what drives them. The internet provides a way for people with specific and troublesome sexual or emotional problems to band together into online communities which make them feel "normal". Allowing people with these sorts of defects a space where their feelings are justified can only be dangerous and will ultimately lead to more horrific deaths. Controls are needed to ensure these people cannot find encouragement on the net. For thousands of years mankind has controlled its baser urges through society. If the internet creates opportunity for micro-societies to grow with no reference to the wider moral code, what future lies ahead of us? But there is a difference between sexual cannibalism and aggression cannibalism. Sexual cannibalism is a psychosexual disorder which involves a person "sexing-up" the consumption of another person's flesh. Andrei Chikatilo, a Russian serial killer, was responsible for the murders of scores of boys and girls. He falls into this category, as do Dahmer and Meiwes. Chikatrilo got turned on by violent porn films—Meiwes blamed zombie movies seen as a youngster for prompting his obsession. According to Lesley Hensel, author of Cannibalism As A Sexual Disorder, eating human flesh can cause an increase in levels of vitamin A and amino acids. This chemical effect on the blood and brain could possibly lead to the altered states that some cannibals claim to experience—although there is no scientific evidence to back this up. One of the only known academic studies on sex and cannibalism, at Eastern Illinois University last year, found that people were more likely to eat someone they found sexually attractive. Defrosted On the other hand, aggression cannibalism is motivated by feelings of hostility, creating an overriding need to exert power, revenge or control over the victim. And it is another German in recent times who fits this profile. In 1981 Anna Zimmerman, a 26-year-old mother of two, murdered her boyfriend out of anger and vengeance, then dismembered his body. She froze his remains and over time defrosted portions of them to eat with her unsuspecting children. Zimmerman is one of the few known cases of female criminal cannibals—but is probably not alone. Whatever the outcome of the trial Meiwes must stay locked up. For cannibalism is like paedophilia. He will want to do it again—he has said as much. It is not an urge that will vanish with the passing years. He will need to kill and eat again—and there will be poor, sick people willing to let him.

Which, in a round about way, is what I'm saying. Should the world's armies revisit the conventions in light of new technology?

HOHAM FIRING RANGE, Israel (AP) -- Veterans of Israeli anti-terror units on Monday demonstrated a new gun that can fire at a target from around the corner, making it particularly effective in urban combat. Israel plans to start using the weapon next week, U.S. forces have already begun training with it and U.S. SWAT and police teams have expressed interest in purchasing it, Amos Golan, the device's developer, said at a demonstration Monday at a firing range near Tel Aviv. "The Americans are very interested in this," Golan said. "I believe from what I have seen and heard that it can be a big success in Iraq because the Americans are dealing with an urban area there." The U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv had no immediate comment. Golan thought of the idea for the weapon after years of pondering a failed Israeli army operation in the West Bank during the first Palestinian uprising in the late 1980s. Several Israeli soldiers were wounded when they stormed a house through the door and were hit by automatic fire shot from inside, Golan said. An Israeli-American company, Coral Gables, Fla.-based Corner Shot Holdings, showed how it can be fired through an exploded doorway around the corner into a house, or from a hall into a room. A soldier sees the target on a small TV screen mounted on the barrel of the gun. Armies from 15 countries are testing the system, said Golan, a former deputy commander of Israel's anti-terror unit. The system is the only weapon that allows the user to stay safe around a corner and away from a target, Golan said. The device swivels at the middle, 63 degrees to the left or right, with the stock, trigger and the small screen at the hand-held end. The entire firing mechanism, fitted with a pistol that sits over a mini-camera with a zoom lens, is located at the front end. A lever positioned under the stock allows the user to quickly move the firing end to another position to better focus on the target. The development of the idea took three years, and sales began three months ago. The weapon system costs between $3,000 and $5,000, depending on the components. The device can be fitted with different kinds of pistols, including the Baretta 92, which is used by the American army, the Glock and the Colt. It can also be adapted to fit an M-16 rifle or tear gas launcher. The camera can view between 200 and 400 yards, depending on the model. Accessories include an infrared laser illuminator, rubber bullet launcher, various lenses and a silencer. A video-out socket allows the shooter to film action in a room around the corner and transmit the images to commanders far away. The mechanism has been patented in the United States and will be sold only to official government agencies, Golan said. ______________________________ I'm still picturing Willy Coyote

Nuke brings up an interesting point. I'm going to take his comment and spring a question. Who should define the rules of war? If both sides agree that firing past someone's head to get them to speak, or other forms of torture are ok, should politicians around the world or the men and women fighting the battle decide? I always thought of how I would want US and Allied POW treated and expected out military to do the same. I am probably way off base, since I have no military experience.

That's why it's a joke "he joked that he might have to return it."

I don't buy the in it for the money. While it is damn near impossible to lose value in a sports franchise, I don't think these guys make to much on a franchise. I think we have more Mark Cubans than Trib Companies in the owner ranks.

Keith is my all time favorite Hawk. I had an opportunity to meet him at a friend's birthday party. He kept in great shape, was wonderful to be around, put up with the drunks at the party. Damn, this is sad news. During that era in Chicago sports we also had Sloan and VanLier, two other gritty, defenseman. I thought they captured the Chicago work ethic perfectly. RIP, and my prayers to to his family.

They are the dirty dozen with me acting as a clearing house and not voting. I'm the only one who knows who's on the committee. They have anywhere from 500 posts and up and are Admins, Mods, and regular members. Male, Female. Young, old. I tried and mixed it up. Mostly it was just to double check eberyone's nomination and see if anyone needed to be added.

A couple of thoughts after reading this and the other cases: #1. How do so many women manage to gain access to do the deed? It's the easiest thing in the world. If our penis is erect, put skates on us and call us a pull toy. We don't ask "what does she have in mind?" No we think She can lead us anywhere. These guys where probably thinking oooh what kind of kinky s*** is she thinking with that knife? #2. Is an erect penis easier to cut than a limp? Don't know why that is interesting. I guess I'm just thinking about the final moment :puke #3. If this is going to happen to you, be in the US of A. So far, in Addadicktomes, the US seems to be 1 for 1; the rest of the world is 0 for 3. Say what you will about US surgeons but they kick ass in reattaching severed penises

Judging by the award nominations stick to White Sox analysis and leave the comedy to OH my God BEGOOD. The polls should be up tomorrow evening or sooner. Most of the committee members have reviewed the nominations and we are almost finished.

The ones I have are in an orange container and mixed with peanut butter.

We hear you never buy

I was circumsized right after birth. It hurt so bad I couldn't walk for almost a year

Brando, what I'm seeing is use the Kong or Koch Kash to sign a free agent pitcher.

It seems that some of our high salary low 2003 result guys (kong, koch) aren't attracting much interest. At some point is it possible they may be thrown into a mad deal as "make up"? We'll take a little less in the main trade (Magg's or Lee) but you have to take one of these two salaries. That or I see a trade where we are picking up some of the salary. Thoughts?

I am wondering if this is because the police are probably self insured for short term disability and long term diability doesn't kick in until after the 365 days are used up. Many companies have a three tier progarm with this benefit: Tier One Company Paid Sick Days Tier Two Short Term disability Tier Four Long Term disability Put another way, one company I worked for dropped their short term disability insurance after the determined they were paying $$$$$ and by self insuring and paying people as if they were working, it would cost $$$. So basically I would be charged on my budget for every one of my employee's illnesses until long term disability kicked in after 6 months. Then when their long term disability rates went up, they negotiated a policy that wouldn't kick in until the employee missed 1 year. Since there was no short term disability insurance, each employee was given, in effect, 365 company paid sick days, before long term disability started footing the bill.

I know as an adult, salary structure, arbitration rules, FA, signing bonuses and etc. are fun winter time activities. I wonder if this is killing the sport for the kids?