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QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Feb 23, 2009 -> 01:00 AM) I'm assuming this is a college paper, if so, doesn't your library have an online research database? You can probably narrow it down from there. The librarian is your friend. Find the reference section, fall at their feet, and they will open worlds to you that you never knew existed. Writing papers becomes easy with their help. And pick the side where the find the best resources, your opinion just does not matter.

QUOTE (Cknolls @ Feb 22, 2009 -> 02:13 PM) DID the NAACP b**** and moan when Condi Rice was called a house n***a in an editorial? Double standard? Eat s*** and swallow you hypocritical as****es. Black Conservative=O.K to make fun Black Liberal= Don't you dare say anything, you racists. No difference in how one treats the President? That was the difference as I saw it. I guess I never really thought about the liberal and conservative difference.

QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Feb 21, 2009 -> 02:20 PM) If there was an error, are you going to start calling the bank people "murderers?" No. The problem is the limiters and the very poor execution of installing and making certain the people know how they work. The other problem is people who do not mind living in a country where people just freeze to death in their homes. There are many third world countries where that is a reality. I guess we could devolve into that kind of nation, with a disregard for human life.

QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Feb 22, 2009 -> 04:49 PM) Finally figured it out. I had to open MSConfig and shut off a new file that was dled with a windows update. After that it works fine now. Glad you fixed the gremlin. I really dislike chasing those down. I have an update in Firefox that will not install and just click past it rather than start diagnosing the problem.

QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Feb 21, 2009 -> 01:30 PM) How about this: Crede's back won't let him match numbers he had in 2005 or 2006? Or, Crede's new "home" is a place that doesn't suit his hitting style nor has he had much success there? I am not a medical Doctor, so I cannot make claims about his back. We'll see. It doesn't suit his hitting style. The important question is thus, are the Sox better or worse off at 3B? Someone show me the statistical proof that 3B will be better.

QUOTE (zenryan @ Feb 21, 2009 -> 12:40 PM) damn, I didnt realize how many of Crede's relatives posted on this site. While healthy, and admittedly that was a weakness, 3B was not a weakness for the club like it was for most of the time between Robin and Joe. Why so many Sox fans are eager to return to that time is beyond me. If you believe that makes me (us) fan boys, well you are entitled to your opinion.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Feb 21, 2009 -> 10:41 AM) I'd say third, behind Perry and Ventura. Also, I think your statement speaks more to the quality of our 3B's. Well yes it does. So why would anyone that uses past history (stats) to predict the future, believe the next guy will be better? Stats are a wonderful way to analyze the past, but only one tool to predict the future.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Feb 21, 2009 -> 09:15 AM) i agree with you kalapse, but you should know by now that on this site trying to cite intelligent statistics that have their foundations in years upon years of statistical analysis will always be met with the "did you watch those games?" and "those stats are meaningless" type responses. but you are right Then why play the games? If statistical analysis is so foolproof, it would seem that it is unnecessary to actually play the games. Unless there are factors that cannot be predicted by the stats. Hmmm Why do teams employ Scouts to go see a player? All they should need are the stats.

I watch the game too, and in about 30+ years of watching, he's the second best 3b we've had.

QUOTE (YASNY @ Feb 21, 2009 -> 07:56 AM) As far as I'm concerned, Joe Crede was the Sox MVP for the '05 stretch run and post season. If that doesn't define clutch, I don't know what does. And don't go pull up some stats that shows someone else hit better through that stretch as Crede, in addition to some HUGE clutch hits, also made quite a few HUGE clutch defensive plays. I think sometimes people forget the fact that though we swept the Astros, we only outscored them by a combined 6 runs in the 4 games. Great pitching, I know, but Joe Crede was nails at 3B. But f*** him, toss him out with the garbage.

Bump http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...9022100486.html

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Feb 20, 2009 -> 04:21 PM) Yeah well Al Gore is a hypocrite and that's all that matters. End of discussion. Al Gore has to live in a mud hut and eat raw foods, before he'll stop being a hypocrite to some.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 20, 2009 -> 12:51 PM) That's what the government wants us to believe...

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 20, 2009 -> 03:31 PM) "Squeak squeak splash squeak splash splash splash". Wait, was I dreaming or did I not see a scroll Wednesday that Burris resigned???

I'm bringing in an expert

I need a compass to find my way out of this conversation. Of course by mentioning Reagan, all the squares came out.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 20, 2009 -> 02:03 PM) Yes, that was my point though - there are instances where they can't, but, if there is nothing about not being able to, that doesn't mean it is DEFINITE that they can't. I think this is all very fuzzy. Sorry, I was only half paying attention to the state that makes New Jersey seem honest

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 20, 2009 -> 11:39 AM) That may not be entirely true. Seems like he has authority to call special elections, under certain circumstances. Also, since the governor's office has nominating authority, it would seem that in absence of contravening, specific law, it would also have the authority to recall them. I can think of instances where an official has power to nominate but not recall. Supreme Court for example.

QUOTE (mreye @ Feb 20, 2009 -> 12:06 PM) I think you miss the point. The thread is intended to create a rise out of a certain segment of Soxtalk. That segment would be Dems and Reps. Basically everyone who actually clicked on the link had something to be offended about.

QUOTE (fathom @ Feb 19, 2009 -> 08:02 PM) ESPN deportes claiming the substance ARod said he took wasn't available over the counter in the Domincan during the time period he revealed. D'Oh! I guess those $1,500 per hour PR professionals forgot to check out all the details. BYW, I will bet, just like some Mexican pharmacies, OTC is a relative term and he very well may have bought it OTC. But, I am not in the frame of mind to give him any benefit of the doubt.

As part of the class, we are suppose to critique the other submissions, so far, no one wants to try and critique mine.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Feb 19, 2009 -> 03:36 PM) Yes, Kaperbole ™ is back. I love kaperbole ™ wait, I thought it was spelled Kraperbole™

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 19, 2009 -> 03:14 PM) Go find any book or reasonably expert person regarding defense against Grizzlies, and see what they say about handguns. They are useless in that purpose, and may actually make things worse. You want to defend yourself in Grizz country, you do what I do - shotguns (12 gauge or bigger) with alternating slugs and 00 buckshot, and/or OC spray. Useless, that is where we will disagree. If it comes down to grabbing a nalgene bottle or tennis racket, or a .44, I'll take the handgun, you take nothing, because the handgun may make it worse. If nothing else, the noise may scare them off. Having said that, I would rather have the 12 gauge with almost anything loaded Having said that, I would rather have, what I have, knowledge to avoid the situation in the first place.