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QUOTE (knightni @ Nov 4, 2009 -> 03:53 PM) That may be true, but I'm trying to concentrate the list down more so that we have some consensus. Really, R & B is just another categorical name for black led bands. A long time ago there was a distinct difference between black and white music. As the years went by, particularly in the 60s, the line was blurred. For example, R and B should be a label associated with bands such as The Yardbirds or Led Zeppelin. Their music is heavily influenced by blues, yet no one would immediately consider them R & B because they're not black. It's just rock and roll. I know what you mean though, these lists should be simple and not go into all the different subcategories of rock and roll. I don't believe it'll be an issue though.

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Nov 4, 2009 -> 01:40 PM) I dashed my list off very quickly to avoid agonizing over it. My only regret on reflection is that Led Zeppelin deserved to make the cut and I left them off. I did the same exact thing for whatever reason. I don't know how in the hell I remembered The Four Tops and Sam Cooke but forgot Zeppelin.

I've always enjoyed movies that rely more on psychological terrors than someone merely hacking people together one after another. My favorites would include: Suspiria, Full Circle (a VERY underrated movie and scary as hell), Don't Look Now, Session 9, In the Mouth of Madness

QUOTE (BigEdWalsh @ Oct 31, 2009 -> 12:44 PM) On the subject of The Shining, I worked nights for fifteen years at a resort where a grisly murder had happened (not too many years before I worked there) and I could tell you some pretty creepy stories. I'm with Milk, I'd like to hear some of those. I've been in a similar situation and could definitely relate. Well, aside from the murder angle to the story. I've worked overnights before at Toyota Park (a 20,000+ seat stadium) in Bridgeview and it's an eerie experience. It's hard to explain until you're there, by yourself, at 2:00am, when it's pitch black out and there are no lights on in the stadium. You begin to think to yourself, "no one is within 500 ft of this stadium; what is something happens?" The overnight person's duty is simply to monitor the cameras and occasionally patrol certain areas of the stadium, but even then, there's that slight part of me that would expect something weird to appear on screen. And then when I attempt to look back on it (all video is continuously recorded) it wouldn't be there. Or I'd be walking through the stadium checking to see if all doors were shut and would come across a pale woman standing, starring at me at the other end of a long hallway. Even though I don't believe in ghosts, there's always that feeling of dread when you're by yourself.

QUOTE (Brian @ Oct 30, 2009 -> 02:31 PM) Finally watched the new Ruins episode. "How is this happening?" hahahahha This entire RW/RR challenge is the best I've seen in a long time. If for no other reason than the cast of characters and the goofy alliances/betrayals made on a weekly basis. Even though this is the theme of every challenge, this time, it was different with the hatred fellow champions felt towards Wes.

QUOTE (SleepyWhiteSox @ Oct 29, 2009 -> 10:16 PM) I got a very interesting perspective of UIC visiting it along with DePaul and Loyola on the same day for volunteer recruitment for my job, as the differences in atmosphere were much more transparent when visiting the campuses on the very same day, one after the other, within a few hours. I'll just say I do not blame the students for their hatred... If anyone is complaining about the UIC atmosphere they should have been there prior to 2007. There was no 10+million dollar, state of the art workout facility conveniently located at Harrison and Halsted. Neither was there a University Village or James Stukel Tower (new dorm rooms not unlike those at DePaul). Also, the East and West campuses may has well have been at separate areas of the country because the mini-ghetto located between it made travel by any means aside from car unlikely. Those were the complaints of students for quite awhile, that there was practically nothing to do near campus. Which is ridiculous in itself because the school is literally five blocks from downtown. But regardless, that sentiment has since changed. I don't know when you visited UIC or what you encountered (I'm guessing you, like many visitors, didn't like the schools architecture), but there are really no excuses anymore for people to complain.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 19, 2009 -> 11:19 AM) Pull up bar and weights will set you back about 50 bucks total. I wouldnt waste money on drinks unless you really think you need it. Go to beachbody.com and check the forums and people's success stories. Go on facebook and do the same. It works. I would also be in favor of burning the series for folks for a nominal fee as long as you dont get me sued. Let's talk business. I noticed I replied to this in May and you ignored it. I won't be ignored this time.

I was surprised with Four Brothers. Much better than I expected. Even Mark Walhberg was tolerable.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Oct 22, 2009 -> 03:44 PM) The Blue Angels are loud. My house will never be the same... until next year this time. Although this year, they are really loud because I think they're flying lower then normal because of the clouds. Yeah, I can relate to that. A few years ago during the Air and Water show one of the Blue Angels, obviously flying to Chicago, flew so low to the ground that I thought a plane was about to crash into our neighborhood. It was an unbelievably loud roar. After it passed I looked out the window and watched it ascend rapidly, as about five neighbors exited their house probably wondering what the hell just happened.

QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 22, 2009 -> 04:36 PM) This is the first I've heard the question posed to UIC if they were world class university. Haha yeah. I go to UIC and love it there, but it's not a world class university. Of course that phrase itself is intentionally vague for marketing purposes, but I'd think that to be a worldclass university you'd need instant recognition. And the only world recognition UIC would receive would be from people mistaking it for U of C. Good article though, Pratt. I look forward to your feature on the Criminology department. I have a feeling it'll be nowhere near the gloom of the Political Science Department.

I really enjoyed Adventureland. It had more depth than I expected. Kristen Stewart's character was done very well, too. Not that I care for her as an actress, but how they wrote her was true to life. In the movie, she came on strong to Eisenberg in the beginning, then quickly backed off. When he began seeing Lisa P suddenly she had interest again (ie, "I don't want to lose you"); but her interest wasn't genuine. This was evidenced by her continuing to see Reynolds character. It's a perfect comparison to real life and how some, not all, girls are pulled between emotions. And yes, I was duped by the commercials to believe it was a comedy. With Mottola as writer I almost expected blatant 80's references. You know, the kind written by someone trying too hard to convince us of the time period. For example: "Whoa man, this is the 1980's, look at all the crazy things going on with our hair! This fashion and music will live on forever!" This wasn't an issue.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Oct 15, 2009 -> 05:19 PM) CNN Breaking News Twitter: Sheriff reports that the 6-year-old boy who released the balloon in Colorado has been found alive at home. Hahaha. How was this not known five minutes after the search began? This kid must be awesome at hide and seek.

QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Oct 15, 2009 -> 05:05 PM) Because I got one after the first non warning ticket I received for it, and was in an accident and when my car was repaired, they not only lost the plate but they also didnt put a bracket for it. Without buying a new bumper or monstrosity of a bracket it wouldnt go on without being screwed straight into the panel and Im not gonna do that. The engineers simply werent thinking about Illinois traffic laws when they designed the car. I just keep the accident report in my car and so far havent had any problems yet. Well, that's a damn good explanation.

QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Oct 15, 2009 -> 04:54 PM) Here is the picture showing a mass falling from the balloon they think... It must not be anything because if they know who sent the picture (which they do, since it's being credited to a woman on CNN), then what the hell is taking so long to find out? Go to her house, find where she stood, and coordinate the area from there. I don't know what's around the lady's house, maybe there's a forest or body of water near by, but it's just too difficult to tell from a small smudge.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Oct 15, 2009 -> 04:45 PM) I dont have a front plate either, nor will I. I also tint my windows which is also something that I get tickets for. It's strange that people wouldn't be willing to buy front plates. Is it just that you don't want people reading it as you drive? For the inconvenience it will cause with the police, I would think having a plate on the front of your car wouldn't be a big deal.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 15, 2009 -> 02:34 PM) As a general rule, anything less than 5 MPH over won't hold up in court, because it is considered within the margin of error of the radar device. So if I were you, I'd go to court and simply say you were doing 25 according to your speedometer, and you think the radar may have gotten it wrong. I'd be shocked if you didn't get off, or get probation or the like at least. If the officer testifies to calibrating the radar gun after the traffic stop with a metal prong (I don't know the exact name for the object, but it's shaped like a 'Y' and vibrates if struck hard enough) that excuse won't work. The object I'm referring to vibrates at a certain speed, and if the radar gun matches that reading there won't be much he can do. Anyways, I recall reading an abstract of a study conducted several years ago on the margin of error with radar guns, and it's only an issue when the speed is above 150mph. Personally, I wouldn't go to court just to fight a ticket for speeding five miles an hour above the limit. Steve, another problem here is you're just not speeding five miles an hour above the limit; but you're doing so under less than ideal conditions. It has been raining all day around Palos, and I can only imagine it's been the same in Lombard. So even if the judge believes there's a margin of error with the radar gun, he still may believe you were driving too fast for conditions.

As far as events that affected MY life, I'd say Columbine tops everything. I was in 8th grade when it happened, and it immediately changed the previously unquestioned safety you felt within schools. Suddenly, the thought of dying within a classroom was real. You treated people differently than before because, who knows, they may have it out for you. You sat in classrooms thinking of escape routes if gunshots echoed through the hallways. I'll never forget, on the one year anniversary of Columbine it was a terrible day outside. The skies looked dark green. I'd say 30% of the school didn't show up because someone wrote an anonymous note highlighting the Columbine anniversary saying it may happen again at our school. My parents still sent me. First period, a classroom next door was showing a video while we were completing a worksheet. Suddenly, you hear a bell ring and -- no exaggeration -- everyone in that room immediately perks up. Even the teacher. I remember a girl near me had this look of fear on her face. I'm sure I did as well. Well, a few seconds afterwards we realized it was the video and continued on with work. All throughout the day everyone was on edge. Eventually everything was back to normal, but even September 11th didn't match the fear I felt after Columbine. It was probably because, one, I was older; and two, the method of attacks (airplanes) weren't very connected to my life.

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/10...nedy-lanes.html Are people held accountable when incidents such as this happen? It's a major inconvenience, and certainly one that shouldn't have happened. I have several clout relatives in road construction (one for a company in Chicago that would have benefited greatly from the Olympics), and I haven't met one that said there's any accountability in the job. If they screw up, they're only paid more to make up for their problems. You wonder, where's the motivation to do quality work?

QUOTE (qwerty @ Oct 13, 2009 -> 05:13 PM) So who else agrees the anna paquin segment in trick r treat was brutal? It didn't tie in to anything else and was just plain boring. While watching I figured this was the segment you were referring to last week. It did tie in at the end with the serial killer neighbor, but even then, it just wasn't very entertaining. My reaction was more of, "Oh, so that's what they meant. I'm glad this part is over.'

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Oct 12, 2009 -> 08:47 AM) Trick 'R Treat was a 3/5. Capitalism: A Love Story was a 4/5. I'd probably give it a similar rating. There I was, having been looking forward to watching Trick R Treat for years, and after viewing it I felt indifferent. I kind of regret telling Flasox several pages earlier that it would renew his faith in the horror business. It's enjoyable (and I have to admit there were several twists I didn't expect), but it's place to me is more of a film you and your drunk buddies watch. Not this 'horror classic' as people have put it.

I was rooting for that Twins fan to scale the wall. He was so close.

Minnesota is probably better off walking Rodriguez, anyway.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Oct 11, 2009 -> 08:51 PM) I can't decide what was the worse baserunning play, Gomez the other night getting caught off 2nd and directly costing them at least 1 run, or the Punto play which turned 1st and 3rd, 0 out into man on 1st, 1 out tonight. I know the Punto one came in perhaps the worst spot possible though, and now the Twins are 3 outs away from elimination against Rivera. I'd say Punto's was worst because Friday's play, at least for me, is reflective of Gomez -- he'll always be aggressive, even to the point of over running a base and directly costing his team a run. Nick Punto is a 31 year old veteran player who shouldn't have let his emotions get control of him in that situation.

Nice job Mauer mwhahaahawhah.

I just finished watching Inglorious Basterds. I haven't been this disappointed from a movie in quite awhile. I know this discussion was had near the films theatrical release, but honestly, did anyone feel unsettled in numerous scenes because it just seemed to drag on for too long? It has become his trademark. A perfect example of this would be the scene where "Bear Jew" was inside the cave banging his bat, intimidating the Nazi soldier. It wasn't building suspense in my mind. I was just thinking, "get out of the f***ing cave already!" The entire tavern scene was excruciating to sit through, as well. And yes, because I can anticipate the replies, I knew the trailers misguided the public into believing it was an action flick revolving around Pitt's character. I had already known much of what happened, I just have to admit, it didn't live up to the standards I hold for Tarantino. I didn't really think much of the dialogue, or the characters (aside from the woman who owned the theater), and I certaintly didn't care for the action or suspense. I can't knock everyone's appreciation for this movie. There are probably countless fans (many on this board) who can articulate their appreciation for the movie. Fine. But what I feel is too many Quentin Tarantino fan-boys are praising this movie because he's involved. It' reminds me of the Boondock Saints fan base, where honoring the movie has become a cult all in itself.