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QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 04:08 PM) Steve9347 Steve Harnden @dan_bernstein Feeling speculative today? You have too many listeners to move forward with baseless Kaner accusations, bro. Yes, I feel better. Steve, you may be my favorite poster on here. Between your brutal honesty and bold predictions, and your impeccable quotes from a variety of my favorite shows (Arrested Dev, It's Always Sunny, etc).

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 03:29 PM) A different opinion? A different perspective? Can I just respond to you and say you're just spouting a bunch of liberal progressive sticker slogans every time you give your opinion on a topic? There has been a ton of non-value added posts from both sides. And IMO, it just makes whatever person that posted it look like a tool.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 02:01 PM) That's the party of tolerance at work there! Just like many here hate when people claim that one tea partier speaks for all, I hate when people clump me into a group when they know nothing about me. I hate how people interpret their views as America's views.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 01:50 PM) That's where you're wrong. You definitely have some fans just on this website alone, so of course they'd like to see your books and see how you're doing. Im sure some people would love to tell him to cut spending in some areas or that he's saving too much and should reinvest that money in more Sox tickets/trips.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 01:45 PM) Nobody wants to see my books. I'm not a public figure and I'm poor. The Sox aren't a public company, they are private, therefore they don't have to show the books.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 01:41 PM) Eh, it was kind of a personal statement and what he believes. Not sure why it needs to be labeled "outrageous." What Balta said, and the fact that he was labeling his opinions as "America's" etc.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 01:39 PM) Cause I, the paying fan, want to know how my Sox are doing? Why wouldn't they open the books? Why would they want to? Now all their financial info would be exposed and they would have little bargaining chips in terms of deals, and every fan would be clamoring for them to spend more (most likely the case). They aren't a publically traded company, they don't have to open their books.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 01:29 PM) Have fun bro. The left wingers are going to be all over you here. He's obviously free to say what he believes, but he should also expect to hear a ton of brushback when he makes some outrageous claims.

QUOTE (FlySox87 @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 01:25 PM) I didn't meet him. I shook his hand. In a bored college moment of "let's go and watch famous people talk", I went to a speech he was giving on campus. I was towards the front, and at the end of the speech, I moved close enough, stuck out my hand, and he shook it. And looking back on it, I find it shameful. I never supported the man. So why was I there? Why did I move up to him to be in his greeting line? Why did I act like some fawning idiot for a man I never even liked? I fell victim to the same sort of celebrity love and admiration that I claim to hate so much, and it disgusts me. And forgive me, but the burning statement was probably hyperbole. An attempt to make a strong opening statement, if you will. Would I burn it? I don't know. I'll never know, because I'll never do anything that merits this particular president sending me heartfelt correspondence. I certainly don't understand why anyone would pay $11,000 for something like that. Personally, I love Reagan (surprise!) but I wouldn't give three months pay for a personal letter he wrote to someone else. That's just silly. I am angry about this whole thing to be honest. America succumbed to the superficial charm of someone who doesn't represent her values. Someone who has spent most of his reign trying to subvert the Constitution of the United States and rule by executive fiat (how about the ICE memo to implement "prosecutorial discretion" towards illegal immigrants who have attended college or served in the military? That's the DREAM Act, something long rejected by Congress. Or his far expanded use of czars not approved by the Senate). Someone who bows to our enemies (the Saudi King, for one) and tries to apologize for our status as the greatest nation on Earth (the New Beginning speech in Cairo and his speech to the UN Assembly apologizing for our "arrogance"). Someone who insults swaths of the American public (the "bitter clingers" quote and his recent gaffe by confusing Medal of Honor winners SFC Monti and SSG Giunta). This behavior disappoints me. We deserve better. Is it so wrong that people look up to their president, that he is popular, that people feel a connection to him? Going to speeches and shaking hands is not falling victim to anything but hearing a speech and shaking a hand. I certainly don't know why anyone would pay $11k for antiques, memorabilia, etc, but they do. Just because you wouldn't doesn't mean it's right or wrong for someone else to value that object at that price. And while Im no Obama supporter (I think he's done some things decently well, many other things I don't agree with) I can't believe your stating such lines like "America succumbed to the superficial charm of someone who doesn't represent her values." Her values!? What does that mean exactly? Or do you mean the values that you perceive to be America's?

QUOTE (He_Gawn @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 10:24 AM) Yea, Hatch's first crash killed his biological mom and 2 siblings. The second killed the rest of his family. They are bringing him out of his coma state today. Also just got word that they found the family dog, who was also aboard the plane, 15 miles away from the crash site. The vet that found him will be bringing him to Austin today. Miraculous the dog is okay. Jeez, that's horrible. I feel so bad for that kid.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 10:20 AM) I've wanted to try that for a while but never have. What kind of a flavor/spice is Mongolian Beef? Tends to be sweet and spicy, almost prepared like many chicken dishes you have had at Chinese restaurants. Of course, "spicy" is objective as I always feel that I need to add more to any dishes Im served.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 10:09 AM) Politics brings out a special kind of anger in some people. Trust me there are people in here I would imagine having the same sort of reaction to George W Bush. As for me, I have never gotten the personal resentment that goes with the "other" party. Granted there are people I would seek out more than others, but I wouldn't pass up the chance to meet or receive personal correspondence from any President we have had so far. Definitely in agreement with you.

QUOTE (Swingandalongonetoleft @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 09:54 AM) Help me choose my lunch. http://gcrestaurant.com/Menu.html Notes: I don't like shrimp. I usually get Generals or Orange chicken, although today I'm kind of feeling wild and am heavily considering some sort of beef. What is typically a popular beef dish at a Chinese place? If you want different but not too crazy, go for some Moo Shu Pork. I tend not to eat beet at Chinese restaurants, but Beef and Broccoli and Mongolian Beef tend to be the most popular.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 09:30 AM) But certainly those players and creditors would have to be paid out of the proceeds of an auction before any money went to the McCourts, correct? I believe that is the case, but even so that money will take months, or more likely years, for it to make it to the Sox.

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 09:15 AM) Kinda interesting. http://www.cnbc.com/id/43547482 LOL, of course we would be involved in this and somehow get screwed. Kenny can't catch a break (many of his issues are brought upon by himself though).

QUOTE (FlySox87 @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 09:11 AM) Personally, I'd set it on fire. I never would have gotten anything, actually, because I wouldn't have written him a letter for him to respond to in the first place. Especially not one complaining about my struggles. The government is not responsible for my personal struggles, and for the POTUS to promise a better life for me and my family is just silliness. It obviously didn't come true for this woman. We are responsible for our own successes and failures in life; our fates are not controlled by John Boehner or Barack Obama, but by ourselves alone. Additionally, I don't think this particular president would be inspired by a far-right, gun owning, American Soldier. Race is irrelevant in this conversation. Why is it important that he's the first black president? Who cares? I'd vote for Allen West because I agree with the man, but I don't give a damn about a pre-determined biological trait. Race should be irrelevant in ANY conversation, and until it is, there will always be racism. I was talking to a white man sometime after Obama was elected, and he mentioned that he knew of a black man who voted for McCain and how that particular black man must be ashamed. I was baffled. How can you blame a man for formulating his own opinions and thinking for himself? I'd say the racist view would be to expect that man to simply follow the usual Democratic Party line that most blacks take, and to scorn him for thinking for himself. Regardless, the idea that anyone considers a president's race when deciding whom to vote for is ridiculous. In other news, one time, in a moment of weakness, I shook Obama's hand. I still find that sort of embarassing. Wow, so a president can't feel sympathetic that a person is in bad shape financially, especially when there are children involved? It's not like he gave her money, he wrote them a personal letter. What a bastard. Im sure President Obama would have b**** slapped any soldier that wrote him a sympathetic letter. And it's a weakness to shake the president's hand, yup. I don't care if your liberal, conservative, or whatever, meeting the President (of any political party) is an honor. You may not agree with him (hell that's part of being an American), but that doesn't mean you should be embarassed by shaking hands with him. That is shallow.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 08:54 AM) via This is the type of innovation that will not only have a large impact on the amount and source of energy we use, but should also be profitable. Great work by that company thus far and hopefully we continue to see more companies coming out with products like that.

QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Jun 26, 2011 -> 11:08 PM) I went on a company day this year and will never go back with full crowds. Yeah much better when it's less crowded, but yesterday was such a nice day out and the crowds were reasonable and you really won't find much more thrills on a Sunday than there.

Went to 6 flags great america today, I still have a blast there. Of course though the first ride I went on broke down on us and we were stuck on the rollercoaster for like 40 minutes.

QUOTE (Felix @ Jun 25, 2011 -> 09:04 PM) Scotch is delicious irish is better imo.

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QUOTE (Y2HH @ Jun 24, 2011 -> 03:42 PM) Honestly, you could make a better website on your own with iWeb that comes with every Mac...and I'm not kidding. And when I say anyone could use that software, I mean even your grandmother. Yea I know, like I said I was pretty disappointed in the outcome, but it was a major imprvement from a pretty basic html site we had running beforehand. I actually have a Mac I could use for iWeb, I'll have to check it out again but it seemed somewhat limited in terms of features/design. Are there more templates or whatnot that you can download?

So the developer I used for a student organization has not been very helpful with us and the product he came up with is adequate, but not spectacular. Im looking to improve this website or create a new one (on a new domain since the university one has been a PITA to access). If you are or know someone who develops sites please let me know. This is the site we currently have: http://www.business.illinois.edu/pct/ and if it's something that could be updated then that would be great too. We are a student organization so compensation wouldn't be fantastic but we have some funds for the project. Again, any ideas in terms of web hosting too are appreciated. Im pretty new to this stuff but at the same time the most advanced in the student org (which isn't saying much at all).

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Jun 24, 2011 -> 01:38 PM) Hahahahaha, I'm still laughing at this after 30 seconds. I like how he kept it so that it still looks like Rios is having some mad diahhrea coming out behind him.