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stevew · 03-16-2011, 12:50 PM

English is her native language, too.

JediKooter · 03-16-2011, 01:16 PM

All caps is definitely one of the signs of insanity.

JediKooter · 03-16-2011, 01:21 PM

If true, pretty petty of the owner of the Clippers. Hats off to the ones who stepped up.

Players chip in to save coach’s life after Clippers decline medical coverage - Ball Don't Lie - NBA*Blog - Yahoo! Sports

MJ4H · 03-16-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

I'm so glad I friended my wife's insane aunt on facebook. Her latest gem.

I have one almost exactly like this. Parent of one of my students.

LOOKS LIKE A PRETTY DAY SO FAR AN TOMORROW SUPPOSE TO BE 79 WOOT WOOOT EXCEPT WE WILL B IN FAYETTVILLE ALLDAY HOPE DADS APPTS GO GOOD

That's by no means one of the best/worst, it just happened to be at the top of my feed. Pretty typical, but can be hysterically bad from time to time. ALWAYS all caps.

stevew · 03-16-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

If true, pretty petty of the owner of the Clippers. Hats off to the ones who stepped up.

Players chip in to save coach’s life after Clippers decline medical coverage - Ball Don't Lie - NBA*Blog - Yahoo! Sports

I wish that the league would take the Clippers from Sterling, and this is another example why.

Logan · 03-16-2011, 02:49 PM

In fairness to Donald Sterling (wow, something I never thought I'd say) the ESPN article states that his Clippers insurance provided coverage for some doctors, but did not cover the particular doctor he wanted (one who would perform the surgery sooner than the others). It's not exactly "declining medical coverage".

terpkristin · 03-16-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Get the cheddar biscuits from Red Lobster and then leave.

/tk

Mustang · 03-16-2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

Just another day at the office. This is one of the original R2D2s from Episode 4 sitting right outside my office door. (EDIT) I am now told that is actually from the prequels.

Can I be you for a day?

gstelmack · 03-16-2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

If true, pretty petty of the owner of the Clippers. Hats off to the ones who stepped up.

Players chip in to save coach’s life after Clippers decline medical coverage - Ball Don't Lie - NBA*Blog - Yahoo! Sports

Okay, don't get me wrong, the medical insurance the owner has should have covered it, but:

You're getting an NBA head coach's salary and can't afford $70,000 surgery yourself?

cuervo72 · 03-16-2011, 07:58 PM

A little searching says he was an interim coach when Dunleavy was fired, for 33 games. Guessing he never made more than his salary as an asst, which was probably on the low end to begin with considering that outfit.

Mustang · 03-17-2011, 12:58 AM

I lost a few IQ points tonight. Actually, I'm surprised I just didn't start drooling because I had the unfortunate pleasure of watching a bit of Operation Repo. What a pile of shit.

JediKooter · 03-17-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

Can I be you for a day?

Sure. Just as long as I don't have to be in Wisconsin during the winter time.

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Originally Posted by gstelmack

Okay, don't get me wrong, the medical insurance the owner has should have covered it, but:

You're getting an NBA head coach's salary and can't afford $70,000 surgery yourself?

That thought did enter my mind. I also thought, why would it take 4 players to cover 70K, unless there were more expenses than what was mentioned in the article. However, I'm sure the owner of the Clippers was a dick about it.

JediKooter · 03-17-2011, 05:04 PM

Ok, what kind of freaking phone number is this: 703 33 318. Has called me twice the last two days. Never leaves a message.

There's either 2 missing numbers or there is one too many numbers. A google search finds nothing.

Ksyrup · 03-18-2011, 09:15 AM

So I was at a convention this week and had one of those "out of the blue" racist situations come up, and it was hard to know how to act. Talking to this older guy - probably in his 50s - and he was talking about growing up not knowing what he wanted to do with his life until his 30s, and I mentioned that I knew I was going to go to law school by the time I was 11. And he says, "Well, when I was 11, I wanted to be a toll booth collector, but then I realized I wasn't black."

Um...WHAT?

How the hell do you handle that? I just kinda fake laughed and started moving in another direction...

jeff061 · 03-18-2011, 09:17 AM

Just start talking like Rick James until he leaves.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-18-2011, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

So I was at a convention this week and had one of those "out of the blue" racist situations come up, and it was hard to know how to act. ... And he says, "Well, when I was 11, I wanted to be a toll booth collector, but then I realized I wasn't black."

So what are the demographics of the toll booth collectors in your (or his) area? More importantly, what were the demographics of the job when he was 11?

My thought here is that, based solely on the quote & lacking any other comments from the guy or further context, is that this seems like stereotyping but not necessarily "racist" at least not in the typical negative overtones sort of way.

sterlingice · 03-18-2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

So I was at a convention this week and had one of those "out of the blue" racist situations come up, and it was hard to know how to act. Talking to this older guy - probably in his 50s - and he was talking about growing up not knowing what he wanted to do with his life until his 30s, and I mentioned that I knew I was going to go to law school by the time I was 11. And he says, "Well, when I was 11, I wanted to be a toll booth collector, but then I realized I wasn't black."

Um...WHAT?

How the hell do you handle that? I just kinda fake laughed and started moving in another direction...

...

SI

Logan · 03-18-2011, 09:41 AM

Jon, I'd guess that was an attempt at racism, but was actually stereotyping.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-18-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Jon, I'd guess that was an attempt at racism, but was actually stereotyping.

Could have been, just seemed harsh to assume the former absent any other contextual clues (which ksyrup may have had). Hell, I'm just happy to see that someone got the point I was getting at.

Ksyrup · 03-18-2011, 09:47 AM

I don't recall specifically, but I think he was from Illinois.

Whatever the intent, it was inappropriate and uncomfortable.

JediKooter · 03-18-2011, 10:53 AM

I've got a fever for more cow bell...

stevew · 03-18-2011, 11:32 AM

What if he says "I wanted to play in the NBA, but then I realized I wasn't black". Is that more or less racist/stereotypical/whatever. Still inappropriate though.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-18-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

What if he says "I wanted to play in the NBA, but then I realized I wasn't black". Is that more or less racist/stereotypical/whatever. Still inappropriate though.

Funny you mention this since it was the same alternate venue I thought about. But is that honestly anything more than a "white men can't jump" joke?

TCY Junkie · 03-18-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Jon, I'd guess that was an attempt at racism, but was actually stereotyping.

Just to be safe we better call it racist.

M GO BLUE!!! · 03-18-2011, 04:49 PM

I saw a guy on the street today with a t-shirt that said "America's Full"

I was sooo tempted to tell him what it's full of.

Rizon · 03-18-2011, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

I don't recall specifically, but I think he was from Illinois.

Whatever the intent, it was inappropriate and uncomfortable.

Yeah, uncomfortable for sure, especially when other people hear it and see you with the guy. I hate being in those situations. I seem to be a magnet for these type of people at grocery stores, they just up and start talking to me about politics. I must have some KICK ME sign on my back.

JediKooter · 03-18-2011, 05:47 PM

Solicitors in front of stores: No, even if I agree with what your pushing, I do not want to sign your shit on the clipboard. I'm here to shop, not save the walleyed, bowlegged shrub sloth.

Chief Rum · 03-19-2011, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

If true, pretty petty of the owner of the Clippers. Hats off to the ones who stepped up.

Players chip in to save coach’s life after Clippers decline medical coverage - Ball Don't Lie - NBA*Blog - Yahoo! Sports

Didn't see this when it was posted.

It's like he's in some sort of cosmic contest to be the biggest dick to have ever lived. Fucking die already, shit. I mean, as a Clippers fan and a hopefully decent human being, I have always backed off wanting to see the guy pass on, because that's fucked up. But seriously, at this point, what does this guy bring to this planet that it needs? Unbelievable.

BTW, I already liked the other players, but big thumbs up to Brand, whom I have shit on since he left the Clips. I know he's always deserved better and was very good (when healthy) for the Clips, but the way he left the club still leaves a bad taste... Still, very nice to see he was involved in this.

FTR, Kim Hughes was always an assistant with the Clips before his brief tenure as interim head coach last year, and he was certainly just an assistant seven years ago when this happened. While I am sure by normal standards, he was making a comfortable living at the time, it probably wasn't anywhere near so much you would think he could just run off 70 grand.

By all accounts, Hughes is one of the really good guys in basketball, BTW. Never heard a bad thing about him. When he was let go last season at the end of the year, in typical Sterling fashion, the Clips more or less notified him of his firing with a form letter and a press release; not sure which he saw first. And DTS probably "Al Davis'd" him, like he did Dunleavy and Elgin Baylor, refusing to pay out their remaining contracts. Hughes deserved tons better.

The Shit Donald serves no purpose here anymore. I wish the NBA would step in.

RainMaker · 03-19-2011, 12:26 AM

I will never understand why Stern doesn't force him out. For the tough stances he has taken, and for how much he cares about the league's image, he lets this shitbag run amok.

M GO BLUE!!! · 03-19-2011, 12:40 AM

I just read that story about Kim Hughes a couple nights ago when looking up Kim Hughes after hiring him to be an assistant coach on DDSPB2 (I do a little real life research, just to know.) I didn't realize the story just came out... thought it was old news. Any thoughts I had that Sterling was overrated as an ass was erased. Fuck him.

thesloppy · 03-19-2011, 11:31 AM

Whilst groggily watching morning TV in my underwears, I found this apparent 30-second remake of Terrence Malick's 'Days of Heaven', in the form of an ad for frozen shrimp, to be kinda odd:

Mustang · 03-21-2011, 09:31 PM

I asked a business related question to our business analyst today and they referred me to Wikipedia.

Passacaglia · 03-21-2011, 09:38 PM

I've heard of that.

stevew · 03-21-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rizon

Yeah, uncomfortable for sure, especially when other people hear it and see you with the guy. I hate being in those situations. I seem to be a magnet for these type of people at grocery stores, they just up and start talking to me about politics. I must have some KICK ME sign on my back.

Some fuckstick next to me at the gas pump starts raging about how Obama is hell bent on forcing the price of gas up for some nefarious purpose. I must attract insanity......dumb shit like this happens all the time.

MacroGuru · 03-21-2011, 11:03 PM

Part of me wants to start a food related blog for when and where I travel the other part of me says hell no.....right now, Hell No is winning....

Pumpy Tudors · 03-22-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

I asked a business related question to our business analyst today and they referred me to Wikipedia.

I'm a business analyst, and I never thought of doing that. I will try it. Thanks, buddy.

StLee · 03-22-2011, 01:28 AM

The cherry blossoms are about to bloom.

sterlingice · 03-22-2011, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by StLee

The cherry blossoms are about to bloom.

It was the most gorgeous time of the year in DC when I went. It just gave a surreal quality to everything, particularly on a cloudy day

SI

JediKooter · 03-22-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Some fuckstick next to me at the gas pump starts raging about how Obama is hell bent on forcing the price of gas up for some nefarious purpose. I must attract insanity......dumb shit like this happens all the time.

This must be something that Beck or Rushbo or someone of their ilk is spreading around. My cousin keeps posting the EXACT same thing on his Facebook. A key that I've always found with conspiracies that are bullshit are: They never say exactly the 'Why' they are doing it. It's like those late night infomercials that want you to set up a website to sell stuff...they never tell you what the fuck they are selling.

Rizon · 03-22-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

This must be something that Beck or Rushbo or someone of their ilk is spreading around. My cousin keeps posting the EXACT same thing on his Facebook. A key that I've always found with conspiracies that are bullshit are: They never say exactly the 'Why' they are doing it. It's like those late night infomercials that want you to set up a website to sell stuff...they never tell you what the fuck they are selling.

I thought Bush was still driving the gas prices up from his secret lair.

JediKooter · 03-22-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rizon

I thought Bush was still driving the gas prices up from his secret lair.

It's an underground secret lair.

Rizon · 03-22-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

It's an underground secret lair.

Shit, that makes total sense. I can't believe I assumed he had a sky lair ... derrrr ... especially from all the fallout from the nuclear disaster he caused in Japan.

sterlingice · 03-22-2011, 11:30 AM

Powered by unicorn blood!

SI

JediKooter · 03-22-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rizon

Shit, that makes total sense. I can't believe I assumed he had a sky lair ... derrrr ... especially from all the fallout from the nuclear disaster he caused in Japan.

It's a pretty common mistake, so don't feel too bad. Don't forget, he also triggered the earthquake.

Pumpy Tudors · 03-23-2011, 11:30 AM

A few minutes ago, someone at work sent an email to five people informing us about Elizabeth Taylor's death. My immediate reply to everyone was "I swear I had nothing to do with it!" I think five people are afraid of me now.

JediKooter · 03-23-2011, 11:37 AM

You should have done a 'Reply All' to tell them to take you off of the email list.

TCY Junkie · 03-23-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

A few minutes ago, someone at work sent an email to five people informing us about Elizabeth Taylor's death. My immediate reply to everyone was "I swear I had nothing to do with it!" I think five people are afraid of me now.

What's the most people you think you've scared at once, accidentally of course?

Suburban Rhythm · 03-23-2011, 12:00 PM

On local sports radio, they are doing these spots during commercial breaks about "Great Pittsburgh Sports Moments". Not major achievements (Super Bowls etc), but memorable plays and such.

The one they've been playing recently is about Mario Lemieux's return from a 6 week absence when he had Hodgkin's.

"After receiving his final treatment that morning, Lemieux takes the ice in Philly, and has a goal and an assist. It doesn't matter that the Penguins lose 5-4...even the usually hostile Philadelphia fans give Lemieux a standing ovation"

Each time I hear it, I can't help but thinking that while it appears to be a standing ovation, really it was just easier for the batteries to clear the glass while standing.

Pumpy Tudors · 03-23-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TCY Junkie

What's the most people you think you've scared at once, accidentally of course?

Exactly seventy-three according to the survey I handed out.

DanGarion · 03-23-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

A few minutes ago, someone at work sent an email to five people informing us about Elizabeth Taylor's death. My immediate reply to everyone was "I swear I had nothing to do with it!" I think five people are afraid of me now.

Does Elizabeth Taylor have a long standing relationship with the mining industry?

03-16-2011, 01:16 PM	#3502
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	All caps is definitely one of the signs of insanity. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

03-16-2011, 01:21 PM	#3503
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	If true, pretty petty of the owner of the Clippers. Hats off to the ones who stepped up. Players chip in to save coach’s life after Clippers decline medical coverage - Ball Don't Lie - NBA*Blog - Yahoo! Sports __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

03-16-2011, 07:58 PM	#3510
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	A little searching says he was an interim coach when Dunleavy was fired, for 33 games. Guessing he never made more than his salary as an asst, which was probably on the low end to begin with considering that outfit. __________________ null

03-17-2011, 12:58 AM	#3511
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	I lost a few IQ points tonight. Actually, I'm surprised I just didn't start drooling because I had the unfortunate pleasure of watching a bit of Operation Repo. What a pile of shit. __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

03-17-2011, 05:04 PM	#3513
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	Ok, what kind of freaking phone number is this: 703 33 318. Has called me twice the last two days. Never leaves a message. There's either 2 missing numbers or there is one too many numbers. A google search finds nothing. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

03-16-2011, 12:50 PM	#3501
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	English is her native language, too.

03-16-2011, 02:49 PM	#3506
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	In fairness to Donald Sterling (wow, something I never thought I'd say) the ESPN article states that his Clippers insurance provided coverage for some doctors, but did not cover the particular doctor he wanted (one who would perform the surgery sooner than the others). It's not exactly "declining medical coverage".

03-18-2011, 09:15 AM	#3514
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	So I was at a convention this week and had one of those "out of the blue" racist situations come up, and it was hard to know how to act. Talking to this older guy - probably in his 50s - and he was talking about growing up not knowing what he wanted to do with his life until his 30s, and I mentioned that I knew I was going to go to law school by the time I was 11. And he says, "Well, when I was 11, I wanted to be a toll booth collector, but then I realized I wasn't black." Um...WHAT? How the hell do you handle that? I just kinda fake laughed and started moving in another direction... __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete." Last edited by Ksyrup : 03-18-2011 at 09:15 AM.

03-18-2011, 09:17 AM	#3515
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Just start talking like Rick James until he leaves. __________________

03-18-2011, 09:41 AM	#3518
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Jon, I'd guess that was an attempt at racism, but was actually stereotyping. Last edited by Logan : 03-18-2011 at 09:41 AM.

03-18-2011, 09:47 AM	#3520
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I don't recall specifically, but I think he was from Illinois. Whatever the intent, it was inappropriate and uncomfortable. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

03-18-2011, 10:53 AM	#3521
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	I've got a fever for more cow bell... __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

03-18-2011, 11:32 AM	#3522
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	What if he says "I wanted to play in the NBA, but then I realized I wasn't black". Is that more or less racist/stereotypical/whatever. Still inappropriate though.

03-18-2011, 04:49 PM	#3525
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	I saw a guy on the street today with a t-shirt that said "America's Full" I was sooo tempted to tell him what it's full of.

03-18-2011, 05:47 PM	#3527
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	Solicitors in front of stores: No, even if I agree with what your pushing, I do not want to sign your shit on the clipboard. I'm here to shop, not save the walleyed, bowlegged shrub sloth. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

03-19-2011, 12:26 AM	#3529
RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	I will never understand why Stern doesn't force him out. For the tough stances he has taken, and for how much he cares about the league's image, he lets this shitbag run amok.

03-19-2011, 12:40 AM	#3530
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	I just read that story about Kim Hughes a couple nights ago when looking up Kim Hughes after hiring him to be an assistant coach on DDSPB2 (I do a little real life research, just to know.) I didn't realize the story just came out... thought it was old news. Any thoughts I had that Sterling was overrated as an ass was erased. Fuck him.

03-19-2011, 11:31 AM	#3531
thesloppy Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PDX	Whilst groggily watching morning TV in my underwears, I found this apparent 30-second remake of Terrence Malick's 'Days of Heaven', in the form of an ad for frozen shrimp, to be kinda odd: __________________ Last edited by thesloppy : Today at 05:35 PM. Last edited by thesloppy : 03-19-2011 at 11:32 AM.

03-21-2011, 09:31 PM	#3532
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03-21-2011, 09:38 PM	#3533
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	I've heard of that.

03-21-2011, 11:03 PM	#3535
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Part of me wants to start a food related blog for when and where I travel the other part of me says hell no.....right now, Hell No is winning.... __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

03-22-2011, 01:28 AM	#3537
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	The cherry blossoms are about to bloom. __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

03-22-2011, 11:30 AM	#3543
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03-23-2011, 11:30 AM	#3545
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	A few minutes ago, someone at work sent an email to five people informing us about Elizabeth Taylor's death. My immediate reply to everyone was "I swear I had nothing to do with it!" I think five people are afraid of me now. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

03-23-2011, 11:37 AM	#3546
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	You should have done a 'Reply All' to tell them to take you off of the email list. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

03-23-2011, 12:00 PM	#3548
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	On local sports radio, they are doing these spots during commercial breaks about "Great Pittsburgh Sports Moments". Not major achievements (Super Bowls etc), but memorable plays and such. The one they've been playing recently is about Mario Lemieux's return from a 6 week absence when he had Hodgkin's. "After receiving his final treatment that morning, Lemieux takes the ice in Philly, and has a goal and an assist. It doesn't matter that the Penguins lose 5-4...even the usually hostile Philadelphia fans give Lemieux a standing ovation" Each time I hear it, I can't help but thinking that while it appears to be a standing ovation, really it was just easier for the batteries to clear the glass while standing. __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

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