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10-17-2008, 11:38 PM
arkansasbob

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Originally Posted by Brian96

No, we have good old-fashioned American capitalism, where a few super-rich control the means of production and limit access to the market by eating up marketshare, and the rest of us hope to get a trickle-down effect that we can all benefit from. The rich get richer and the poor fight for the scraps.

The B(c)$ schools own the means of production and have dominant marketshare, so they are going to be on top anyway. They just added a layer of autocracy on it. :icon_wink:

as long as there is true capitalism, there is room for innovative newcomers to compete. the problem is the illegal cartel that the bcs conferences have set up. i know it would still be a huge uphill battle for an institution like Tech to climb its way to the "top level," but at least it would then be possible in theory.
10-18-2008, 12:54 PM
Brian96

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Originally Posted by arkansasbob

as long as there is true capitalism, there is room for innovative newcomers to compete. the problem is the illegal cartel that the bcs conferences have set up. i know it would still be a huge uphill battle for an institution like Tech to climb its way to the "top level," but at least it would then be possible in theory.

Exactly. Just like American capitalism. :icon_wink:
10-18-2008, 01:01 PM
arkansasbob

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Originally Posted by Brian96

Exactly. Just like American capitalism. :icon_wink:

it's not just like american capitalism -- it IS american capitalism. all i'm asking for is real capitalism.
10-20-2008, 07:17 PM
marketdawg

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This is the first presidential election that I'm really disgusted with...from both parties. Thinking about not voting at all.
10-20-2008, 09:43 PM
Dawgpix

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Why do callers to radio talk shows call in and say, "Hey, Joe Blow, how do you think ElEssEwe looked last night? I'll hang up and listen."

For the life of me I'll never understand why a phone-call-driven show would continue to center around the host/hostess and their thoughts. Are the callers nervous. Are they clueless. Do they have no opinion how ElEssEwe looked last night? Or does the radio host/hostess make callers feel uneasy that they might get shot out of the water if they make the wrong comment?

I'll go ahead and post this and read . . . .
10-21-2008, 07:56 AM
inudesu

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If you can shoot fire out of your hands, do you even really need the Glaive?
11-10-2008, 08:22 AM
inudesu

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Originally Posted by inudesu

I'm often surprised at the variety of places I find references to G. K. Chesterton.

Saw another one last week. Hemingway short story.
11-10-2008, 09:34 AM
PawDawg

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Drop off line at school...who are these people who decide to finish packing lunches, look over graded papers, finish dressing their kids, ect. just as the kids should be exiting the vehicle?
11-10-2008, 10:19 AM
Dawgpix

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Pick up line at school.
Parents are camped out 45 minutes before their students are dismissed . . . after mine. And I have to get out of my car and walk up there and grab him . . . or wait for who knows how long.
11-10-2008, 08:52 PM
Brian96

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Originally Posted by maddawg

Drop off line at school...who are these people who decide to finish packing lunches, look over graded papers, finish dressing their kids, ect. just as the kids should be exiting the vehicle?

Hey, maddawg. We need to see about getting your eLiTe thing turned into a t-shirt.

I envision a black or charcoal gray t-shirt with a state-T on the front, and the word eLiTe (with the blue and red letters like you have) below it.
11-10-2008, 09:26 PM
arkansasbob

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Originally Posted by Brian96

Hey, maddawg. We need to see about getting your eLiTe thing turned into a t-shirt.

I envision a black or charcoal gray t-shirt with a state-T on the front, and the word eLiTe (with the blue and red letters like you have) below it.

i'd buy one. maybe "ouisiana" and "ech" written vertically below the l and t?
11-11-2008, 04:25 PM
inudesu

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But it should say "more elite" instead of "elite" (for now).
11-11-2008, 10:29 PM
Abominable Gorilla

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Florida voted 62% to add an amendment to the state constitution to ban gay marriage. President Elect Obama won the state with 51% of the vote. This means that at least 20% of PE Obama's supporters voted against gay marriage. For some reason, I find this very interesting. I've said on here previously that I hypothesis this means people either voted against Senator McCain rather than for PE Obama or that PE Obama got votes for his skin color. That's the background. I was discussing this with a friend of mine, who is a huge Obama supporter, and she claims the reason this occurred is because the wording on the ballot was confusing. So, obviously my immediate response was, "so, you mean, Obama supporters don't educate themselves on the issues their voting on?"

And then, I got to see a girl get pissed off.
11-11-2008, 10:39 PM
arkansasbob

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Originally Posted by Abominable Gorilla

Florida voted 62% to add an amendment to the state constitution to ban gay marriage. President Elect Obama won the state with 51% of the vote. This means that at least 20% of PE Obama's supporters voted against gay marriage. For some reason, I find this very interesting. I've said on here previously that I hypothesis this means people either voted against Senator McCain rather than for PE Obama or that PE Obama got votes for his skin color. That's the background. I was discussing this with a friend of mine, who is a huge Obama supporter, and she claims the reason this occurred is because the wording on the ballot was confusing. So, obviously my immediate response was, "so, you mean, Obama supporters don't educate themselves on the issues their voting on?"

And then, I got to see a girl get pissed off.

you are assuming that everyone who voted in the presidential election also voted on the ballot initiative (or whatever they call it). could be that obama voters really didn't care that much one way or the other on that. could be they just voted for president and left. could be they just voted a straight ticket and didn't bother with the ballot initiatives.

or it could be that you are right and obama voters, in general, voted based on skin color and hype and didn't really know anything about the issues. i'm just playing devil's advocate.
11-12-2008, 06:05 AM
PawDawg

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The "uneducated BHO" supporters are given cheat sheets. Those are printed up by churches for the most part. Churches opposed the amendment being discussed.
11-12-2008, 08:52 AM
inudesu

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A few comments on dogs:

1. We need a new word for small dogs. If you aren't big enough to live outdoors, then you shouldn't really be a "dog." Maybe "doglet." If that sounds dismissive, it's probably because it is meant to be. If you want a hamster - just buy a stupid hamster, at least they aren't yippy.

2. If you own a dog, and that dog lives outside (where it should), I don't mind the occasional bark. If a dog sees a cat go by, or a squirrel or just needs a quick bark I can live with that - even at night or early in the morning. But if your dog barks steadily from 3:00 am for an hour - you and your dog need a good strong kick in the ribs. Actually, you might need two kicks (still just one for the dog).

3. As you might have gathered from the last comment, we live in a pretty dog-filled neighborhood. Almost every house on our block and behind us has a dog. Mostly I don't mind this. It is probably great for security purposes. But there is a little grass alley between my block and the back of the houses behind us. And some genius likes to walk his dog up that alley early in the morning. I guess he hasn't noticed that when he does this EVERY SINGLE YARD HE PASSES has a dog in it that starts barking at his dog and setting off all the other dogs in the other yards. Would it kill that dude to walk on the street instead of the alley? I appreciate that his dog is doing his business in the alley and not my front yard, but I'd trade the quiet for a little mess near the curb once in a while. In his defense it has been a while since he has done this that I have noticed. Maybe someone already gave him this message or he figured it out on his own.
11-12-2008, 09:08 AM
Brian96

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Originally Posted by Abominable Gorilla

Florida voted 62% to add an amendment to the state constitution to ban gay marriage. President Elect Obama won the state with 51% of the vote. This means that at least 20% of PE Obama's supporters voted against gay marriage. For some reason, I find this very interesting. I've said on here previously that I hypothesis this means people either voted against Senator McCain rather than for PE Obama or that PE Obama got votes for his skin color. That's the background. I was discussing this with a friend of mine, who is a huge Obama supporter, and she claims the reason this occurred is because the wording on the ballot was confusing. So, obviously my immediate response was, "so, you mean, Obama supporters don't educate themselves on the issues their voting on?"

And then, I got to see a girl get pissed off.

Technically BHO opposes gay marriage, also. So voting for BHO and against gay marriage are not necessarily contradictory. Furthermore, I know gay people who are in favor of gay marriage who vote Republican because they are business owners and feel that their business interests are better represented by Republicans. It's not really possible to vote entirely consistently with one's beliefs.

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Originally Posted by maddawg

The "uneducated BHO" supporters are given cheat sheets. Those are printed up by churches for the most part. Churches opposed the amendment being discussed.

Don't know if you are meaning to imply that only pro-Obama churches had cheat sheets, but I remember years ago getting conservative cheat sheets at church.
11-12-2008, 10:08 AM
StrayDawg

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I wonder if anyone has ever been caught in that big Price is Right wheel and sustained serious injury.

I was off work yesterday for Veterans Day and watched the show. It seems like they always have someone who loses his/her balance when spinning the wheel and stumbles forward or backward. For years, I have been waiting for someone to get dragged under that wheel.
11-12-2008, 07:18 PM
marketdawg

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Price Is Right..many an day spent with my Mamaw. Here's your answer. Almost as nostalgic as the MASH theme song for me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VdukqIRLDc
11-13-2008, 01:44 AM
SpaceDawg

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Funny thing that you guys mention "Price Is Right". I'm currently in California on a work trip. Took several personal days to see a few TV tapings in Los Angeles. One of those tapings was for Price Is Right. I showed up at CBS at 5:40am and got a front row seat to the action. No, my name wasn't called, but it was a blast just to be there and see all the background stuff.

The taping I attended is tentatively scheduled to air on 2/16/09.
11-14-2008, 09:44 AM
GonzoDawg

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Originally Posted by marketdawg

Price Is Right..many an day spent with my Mamaw. Here's your answer. Almost as nostalgic as the MASH theme song for me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VdukqIRLDc

Thanks Jenkins those were great bloopers.
11-19-2008, 11:03 AM
inudesu

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueZ6tvqhk8U

Ok, time for everyone's favorite game from childhood - which of these things doesn't belong on the list below:

Elvis Presely
Elton John
James Brown
John Lennon
Biz Markie
Johnny Cash
Marvin Gaye
The Police
The Rolling Stones
11-19-2008, 06:07 PM
GonzoDawg

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Originally Posted by inudesu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueZ6tvqhk8U

Ok, time for everyone's favorite game from childhood - which of these things doesn't belong on the list below:

Elvis Presely
Elton John
James Brown
John Lennon
Biz Markie
Johnny Cash
Marvin Gaye
The Police
The Rolling Stones

Well since I have no idea who or what a Biz Markie is I will pick it.
11-20-2008, 09:02 AM
inudesu

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Originally Posted by GonzoDawg

Well since I have no idea who or what a Biz Markie is I will pick it.

Congratulations, you're the winner. My wife and I really enjoy the SingStar games on Playstation 2. It is kind of like a karaoke game (similar to Guitar Hero or Rock Band, but just with vocals). The games have about 30 songs each and you can get 80s, 90s, Pop, Rock, etc.

So I just bought her the "Legends" edition. And while Biz Markie is probably much closer to my talent level and range than Marvin Gaye or Whitney Houston, I'm questioning his status as a "legend." There are a couple of other non-legends on there, but most of them had more than one "hit" with a novelty song.
11-20-2008, 09:07 AM
Guisslapp

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Originally Posted by inudesu

Congratulations, you're the winner. My wife and I really enjoy the SingStar games on Playstation 2. It is kind of like a karaoke game (similar to Guitar Hero or Rock Band, but just with vocals). The games have about 30 songs each and you can get 80s, 90s, Pop, Rock, etc.

So I just bought her the "Legends" edition. And while Biz Markie is probably much closer to my talent level and range than Marvin Gaye or Whitney Houston, I'm questioning his status as a "legend." There are a couple of other non-legends on there, but most of them had more than one "hit" with a novelty song.

I think Biz Markie would be challenging to replicate.
11-20-2008, 09:21 AM
inudesu

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Originally Posted by Guisslapp

I think Biz Markie would be challenging to replicate.

We haven't tried yet (well, not on the game) because we are both kind of sick with sore throats and the thought of trying to sing isn't too appealing right now. But it will be interesting to see how hard it is to be off-key in all the right places to match him.

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Well since I have no idea who or what a Biz Markie is I will pick it.

Here you go - enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMEPFZa4ZQo
11-20-2008, 10:06 AM
GonzoDawg

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Originally Posted by inudesu

We haven't tried yet (well, not on the game) because we are both kind of sick with sore throats and the thought of trying to sing isn't too appealing right now. But it will be interesting to see how hard it is to be off-key in all the right places to match him.

Here you go - enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMEPFZa4ZQo

I forgot about that song. I especially enjoyed the mama jokes at the beginning. My son loves to try to make up mama jokes so any time I can come backat him with some fresh ammo it's good. I think my best one to date is "ya mama's so fat she walked to the bus stop and 5 people got on".
11-20-2008, 10:13 AM
inudesu

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Originally Posted by GonzoDawg

I forgot about that song. I especially enjoyed the mama jokes at the beginning. My son loves to try to make up mama jokes so any time I can come backat him with some fresh ammo it's good. I think my best one to date is "ya mama's so fat she walked to the bus stop and 5 people got on".

New thread?
11-20-2008, 10:34 PM
arkansasbob

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some biz markie beatbox karaoke might be even more difficult to replicate than his "singing."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlPWLr6sDWk
11-23-2008, 04:32 PM
PawDawg

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ESPN scoring updates are horrible! I was at the deer camp with no phone or internet service. They did have DirectTV, but I didn't want to pay $23 for the last quarter of action. I kept clicking back and forth between ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNnews. It was almost 6:45 when I was finally able to catch the score. ESPN obviously thinks that Ivy League games are highly favored over WAC, CUSA, and MAC scores.
11-23-2008, 04:53 PM
Dawgpix

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Originally Posted by maddawg

ESPN scoring updates are horrible! I was at the deer camp with no phone or internet service. They did have DirectTV, but I didn't want to pay $23 for the last quarter of action. I kept clicking back and forth between ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNnews. It was almost 6:45 when I was finally able to catch the score. ESPN obviously thinks that Ivy League games are highly favored over WAC, CUSA, and MAC scores.

Ivy Leaguers are located closer to the campus of the worldwide leaders. Besides, that were all the advertising decision makers went to school.:icon_roll:
11-23-2008, 05:19 PM
PawDawg

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Originally Posted by Dawgpix

Ivy Leaguers are located closer to the campus of the worldwide leaders. Besides, that were all the advertising decision makers went to school.:icon_roll:

sumbeaches!:furious3:
11-23-2008, 05:52 PM
arkansasbob

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Originally Posted by maddawg

ESPN scoring updates are horrible! I was at the deer camp with no phone or internet service. They did have DirectTV, but I didn't want to pay $23 for the last quarter of action. I kept clicking back and forth between ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNnews. It was almost 6:45 when I was finally able to catch the score. ESPN obviously thinks that Ivy League games are highly favored over WAC, CUSA, and MAC scores.

espn 360 quit on me when we were down by 3 in the 4th quarter and had them at 3rd and 9. i frantically had to try to get it working again and while i was waiting for it to load, i just caught a glimpse of the espn bottom line on the game i had on the tv and it showed us up by 4. that helped my blood pressure while i finished loading it. it was kinda like gnc in flashchat.
11-25-2008, 07:39 PM
HoDo-Tech70

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I bought a car recently. The deal I struck with the general manager included a Louisiana Tech license plate. I had a figure in mind and the dealership eventually lowered the price several times to finally meet my figure. Each offer included the extra cost to the dealer of a Louisiana Tech plate.

The next day, with my check in hand, the business manager wanted extra money for the Louisiana Tech license plate. The papers he wanted me to sign did not include the stipulation of a dealer bought Louisiana Tech plate. I picked up my check, stood up, and told him that no TECH plate would be a deal breaker. He quickly said he would pay for the TECH license plate and put it in writing.

I think the finance manager was an lsu fan and he did not want to buy a TECH license plate. He was quick to realize he would lose the deal if he pushed me even a little. He was right about that. I was adamant about getting a TECH plate.
11-26-2008, 05:42 AM
PawDawg

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Originally Posted by HoDo-Tech70

I bought a car recently. The deal I struck with the general manager included a Louisiana Tech license plate. I had a figure in mind and the dealership eventually lowered the price several times to finally meet my figure. Each offer included the extra cost to the dealer of a Louisiana Tech plate.

The next day, with my check in hand, the business manager wanted extra money for the Louisiana Tech license plate. The papers he wanted me to sign did not include the stipulation of a dealer bought Louisiana Tech plate. I picked up my check, stood up, and told him that no TECH plate would be a deal breaker. He quickly said he would pay for the TECH license plate and put it in writing.

I think the finance manager was an lsu fan and he did not want to buy a TECH license plate. He was quick to realize he would lose the deal if he pushed me even a little. He was right about that. I was adamant about getting a TECH plate.

A green seeking post.:icon_wink:
12-07-2008, 09:28 AM
Abominable Gorilla

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Life is Complicated.
12-07-2008, 12:37 PM
LATechBanjo

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Brian Baldinger is extremely annoying.
12-07-2008, 07:03 PM
arkansasbob

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Originally Posted by Abominable Gorilla

Life is Complicated.

water is wet.
12-07-2008, 07:05 PM
arkansasbob

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Originally Posted by Gcc005

Brian Baldinger is extremely annoying.

the sky is blue.
12-08-2008, 09:33 AM
PawDawg

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All the talking heads have a boy crush on Matt Ryan. Ryan, evidently, is pronounce with two syllables.:rolleyes4:
12-08-2008, 01:14 PM
GonzoDawg

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Originally Posted by maddawg

All the talking heads have a boy crush on Matt Ryan. Ryan, evidently, is pronounce with two syllables.:rolleyes4:

I noticed that yesterday. They were making comparisons to Bradshaw, sheess give me a break.

Oh and "It's a small world, but I wouldn't want to paint it". Steven Wright
12-08-2008, 03:43 PM
PawDawg

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Originally Posted by GonzoDawg

I noticed that yesterday. They were making comparisons to Bradshaw, sheess give me a break.

Oh and "It's a small world, but I wouldn't want to paint it". Steven Wright

Now the local guys on 97.7 are praising Matt RY-ANN :icon_razz:
12-08-2008, 05:11 PM
Dawgpix

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You mean they got through with the first hour IBowl selection bashing???? Brando was PO'd. Heard him talk about it twice on Sirius in the AM then driving around this afternoon on 97.7. I read the ESPN columnist's take on the pairing this morning and, lo and behold, Nick turns around and reads it this afternoon.
I stopped listening for the day. I may join Lightning and take a holiday from the board and local radio.
There was a press conference last night they could pull sound bites off of from both coaches. Something fresh. Something to help inform the potential fan base about the two teams and GIVE THEM A REASON to go see Tech and NIU.
Let's have some game buildup and quit the knockdown.
And, of course, all this is IMHO.
12-09-2008, 08:35 AM
inudesu

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If a network drops Scrubs and picks up Kath and Kim, how many tv executives should be beaten to within an inch of their lives (or worse, forced to watch their own channel)?
12-09-2008, 10:04 AM
dawgtired

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When referring to a game, the correct term is "lose," not "loose."

loose
adjective, loos⋅er, loos⋅est, adverb, verb loosed, loos⋅ing.
–adjective

1.free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.

2.free from anything that binds or restrains; unfettered: loose cats prowling around in alleyways at night.

lose
–verb (used with object)

1.to come to be without (something in one's possession or care), through accident, theft, etc., so that there is little or no prospect of recovery: I'm sure I've merely misplaced my hat, not lost it.

2.to fail inadvertently to retain (something) in such a way that it cannot be immediately recovered: I just lost a dime under this sofa.

3.to suffer the deprivation of: to lose one's job; to lose one's life.
12-11-2008, 02:52 PM
inudesu

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Originally Posted by inudesu

If you can shoot fire out of your hands, do you even really need the Glaive?

I can't believe this has been sitting out there for almost 2 months and no comments from any of you SF nerds. :shocked2:
12-11-2008, 05:11 PM
arkansasbob

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Originally Posted by inudesu

I can't believe this has been sitting out there for almost 2 months and no comments from any of you SF nerds. :shocked2:

the answer is it depends on what sf fantasy world you live in. if there are bad guys (or creatures) that are not affected by fire but are susceptible to steel, then the answer is yes.
12-13-2008, 05:40 AM
DocMarvin362

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Originally Posted by inudesu

if a network drops scrubs and picks up kath and kim, how many tv executives should be beaten to within an inch of their lives (or worse, forced to watch their own channel)?

every single one.
12-16-2008, 05:47 PM
dawgtired

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Read on the News Star that our own Insider is taking a job as a DC... not sure what school. Probably Auburn or Miss St.
12-16-2008, 06:40 PM
CChandler

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the dude on the Price is Right today got the Showcase Showdown RIGHT ON THE NOSE

27,243
12-16-2008, 10:48 PM
HoDo-Tech70

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The poster known as Spinoza from the Pawlitics thread is apparently from northern Illinois. He has previously mentioned that he likes a restaurant in Morris which is less than 60 miles from DeKalb - the home of the NIU Huskies. I wonder if he is aware of the Independence Bowl matchup and if he might want to make the trip to meet some of his BB&B "friends". Maybe one of you TECH fans who frequently post on the Pawlitics board should invite him.

Hey, there are no smilies in quick reply but you can make a post without adding a signature. That's nice.
12-17-2008, 10:22 AM
Brian96

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Originally Posted by DocMarvin362

every single one.

Scrubs got dropped?
12-17-2008, 10:35 AM
inudesu

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Originally Posted by Brian96

Scrubs got dropped?

Dropped by one network, picked up by another for one more year.
12-17-2008, 11:05 AM
LATechBanjo

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Originally Posted by Luminaire

the dude on the Price is Right today got the Showcase Showdown RIGHT ON THE NOSE

27,243

That's extremely impressive.
12-20-2008, 07:20 AM
Abominable Gorilla

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Recently, my body decided that sleep was overrated. I'm too young to be old.
12-20-2008, 09:23 AM
TYLERTECHSAS

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http://www.latechbbb.com/forum/showt...81625#poststop
12-20-2008, 07:21 PM
marketdawg

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Most people in retail love and hate Christmas.
12-20-2008, 08:51 PM
arkansasbob

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i don't guess my schizophrenia has progressed to the level where i can love and hate something simultaneously.
12-21-2008, 10:42 AM
Abominable Gorilla

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I sat near Fred McGriff at dinner last night. He ate with his family and lives somewhere nearby.
12-21-2008, 11:26 AM
CChandler

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Originally Posted by Abominable Gorilla

I sat near Fred McGriff at dinner last night. He ate with his family and lives somewhere nearby.

WHAT?!!?
12-22-2008, 01:53 PM
Guisslapp

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I think I am going to be sick from eating too much peanut brittle.
12-22-2008, 02:16 PM
arkansasbob

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dealing with pregnancy isn't easy.

i think it must be hard for women, too.
12-22-2008, 02:41 PM
inudesu

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Originally Posted by arkansasbob

dealing with pregnancy isn't easy.

i think it must be hard for women, too.

Which reminds me. Congrats! Ashley told me she heard from Christina the other day online. Are the other two excited?
12-22-2008, 03:02 PM
arkansasbob

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Originally Posted by inudesu

Which reminds me. Congrats! Ashley told me she heard from Christina the other day online. Are the other two excited?

thank you, and yes -- very (especially mercy beth).
12-24-2008, 12:40 PM
CChandler

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Doc chatted up Luminaire, Sr. a couple days ago and I'm waiting for him to find a way to red dot me because of it. That's what usually happens.
12-24-2008, 06:09 PM
marketdawg

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Originally Posted by arkansasbob

i don't guess my schizophrenia has progressed to the level where i can love and hate something simultaneously.

You obviously do not work in high-end retail food!:icon_wink: Merry Christmas dudes! See you at the bowl game.
12-26-2008, 08:47 PM
TYLERTECHSAS

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This seemed like an appropriate spot for this one. I can not believe that MSNBC thought this was worthy of front page news on their web site.

LINK

Heavy toilet seats can be a danger to little boys
01-03-2009, 10:55 PM
arkansasbob

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i don't think it enhances the enjoyment of good music to see the artist in hd. in fact, it's hard not to allow it to diminish the experience with some artists, such as lucinda williams and old crow medicine show.
01-03-2009, 11:13 PM
Abominable Gorilla

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Originally Posted by Luminaire

WHAT?!!?

Yeah, I pretty much posted that just for you. I see him around Tropicana frequently, but he lives within a few miles so running into him at Bonefish wasn't a surprise (other than I was at a Bonefish).

Everytime I see that dude, I think of "back to back to back AAU Champions."
01-04-2009, 09:55 AM
Geaux Dawgs

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Originally Posted by arkansasbob

i don't think it enhances the enjoyment of good music to see the artist in hd. in fact, it's hard not to allow it to diminish the experience with some artists, such as lucinda williams and old crow medicine show.

Love me some Lucinda blues!!!!
01-05-2009, 07:49 PM
arkansasbob

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will muschamp could be a great coach if he would just show a little more enthusiasm.
01-07-2009, 10:30 AM
Brian96

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Originally Posted by arkansasbob

will muschamp could be a great coach if he would just show a little more enthusiasm.

Yes, and Chuck Norris would be really badass if he knew a thing or two about martial arts. :icon_wink:
01-15-2009, 04:06 PM
PawDawg

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The use of the term "throw them under the bus" has officially out lived the term "throw them to the wolves". Somebody please come up with another one now.:bigcry:
01-15-2009, 04:16 PM
inudesu

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Originally Posted by maddawg

The use of the term "throw them under the bus" has officially out lived the term "throw them to the wolves". Somebody please come up with another one now.:bigcry:

How about "transferred them to ULM?"

As in,

Boy, Jerry Jones really transferred Wade Philips to ULM when he blamed him for last week's loss.
01-15-2009, 04:51 PM
arkansasbob

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Originally Posted by maddawg

The use of the term "throw them under the bus" has officially out lived the term "throw them to the wolves". Somebody please come up with another one now.:bigcry:

i've always liked the classic "sold them down the river," but people who have never read mark twain may not understand the reference. i think we should start using inudesu's idea in conversation and see where it goes.
01-16-2009, 12:18 PM
Abominable Gorilla

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I'm working from home today. There's a special feeling about doing engineering on your own couch.
01-16-2009, 12:21 PM
PawDawg

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Originally Posted by Abominable Gorilla

I'm working from home today. There's a special feeling about doing engineering on your own couch.

Do you have a bag of cheetos?:laugh:
01-16-2009, 12:59 PM
inudesu

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Picked up Stephen King's The Stand for the first time the other day (only about 1,000 pages to go:().

Decent so far, but I will say it isn't something you want to begin reading while fighting off a cold.
01-16-2009, 01:07 PM
Abominable Gorilla

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Originally Posted by maddawg

Do you have a bag of cheetos?:laugh:

No, but I do have some Tostitos and some salsa and a nice big glass of Publix sweet tea.
01-16-2009, 01:18 PM
PawDawg

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Originally Posted by inudesu

Picked up Stephen King's The Stand for the first time the other day (only about 1,000 pages to go:().

Decent so far, but I will say it isn't something you want to begin reading while fighting off a cold.

I felt like I caught the flu from reading that one.
01-21-2009, 11:50 AM
inudesu

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Quote:

Originally Posted by inudesu

How about "transferred them to ULM?"

As in,

Boy, Jerry Jones really transferred Wade Philips to ULM when he blamed him for last week's loss.

I edited this post to correct the spelling, but it makes me wonder what idiot decided that "transferred" needed an extra "r."

I guess it was the same moron who formalized the spelling of llama.

Why, oh why, is our language so stupid?
01-21-2009, 02:43 PM
PawDawg

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Was the BHO thing yesterday a historical moment or an historical moment? I've seen and heard both. Grammar police?

Found it! an goes before words beginning with a vowel ( I knew that one), but also before words beginning with a silent h. Since the h in historical is NOT silent, those who have been using an historical moment are dumb arses.

The above post is written mostly to aggrevate Inudesu.
01-21-2009, 02:46 PM
Dawgpix

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Originally Posted by maddawg

Was the BHO thing yesterday a historical moment or an historical moment? I've seen and heard both. Grammar police?

that's tough. I thought it was just a moment of history.
01-21-2009, 02:48 PM
Dawgpix

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Originally Posted by inudesu

. . . but it makes me wonder what idiot decided that "transferred" needed an extra "r."

I've wondered that when schools are canceled. <--the preferred spelling
01-21-2009, 02:48 PM
inudesu

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Quote:

Originally Posted by maddawg

Was the BHO thing yesterday a historical moment or an historical moment? I've seen and heard both. Grammar police?

According to this site, I guess the key is how you pronounce "historical." I think it should be an historical but I could see where someone who regularly drops their h's would say it the other way (British accent?).

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/esl/esliart.html
01-21-2009, 02:50 PM
inudesu

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Quote:

Originally Posted by inudesu

According to this site, I guess the key is how you pronounce "historical." I think it should be an historical but I could see where someone who regularly drops their h's would say it the other way (British accent?).

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/esl/esliart.html

Even better link!

http://www.alphadictionary.com/articles/drgw007.html
01-21-2009, 02:52 PM
PawDawg

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Quote:

Originally Posted by inudesu

According to this site, I guess the key is how you pronounce "historical." I think it should be an historical but I could see where someone who regularly drops their h's would say it the other way (British accent?).

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/esl/esliart.html

I edited my previous post. Please re-read. Yes, definately an 'istorical across the pond.
01-21-2009, 02:59 PM
inudesu

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Quote:

Originally Posted by maddawg

The above post is written mostly to aggrevate Inudesu.

Worked.

I'll return the favor by directing you to this thread, which features one of your favorite people performing his job at the usual level of competency.
01-21-2009, 04:04 PM
Dirtydawg

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Quote:

Originally Posted by maddawg

Was the BHO thing yesterday a historical moment or an historical moment? I've seen and heard both. Grammar police?

Found it! an goes before words beginning with a vowel ( I knew that one), but also before words beginning with a silent h. Since the h in historical is NOT silent, those who have been using an historical moment are dumb arses.

Actually, the rule applies to the word that a or an modifies and not really the word that's directly behind it. In other words, historical is an adjective just like a or an and both, historical and a/an, modify moment. Since moment begins with a consonant sound, the correct choice would be a since, as you've pointed out, words with a silent h or vowel sound are modified by an.
01-21-2009, 04:14 PM
PawDawg

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01-21-2009, 04:23 PM
Dirtydawg

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Originally Posted by maddawg

For you Dirty...

I should have known a redneck would have trouble accepting the English language.
01-21-2009, 04:26 PM
inudesu

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Originally Posted by Dirtydawg

Actually, the rule applies to the word that a or an modifies and not really the word that's directly behind it. In other words, historical is an adjective just like a or an and both, historical and a/an, modify moment. Since moment begins with a consonant sound, the correct choice would be a since, as you've pointed out, words with a silent h or vowel sound are modified by an.

While we're on the topic of our silly language, would you mind doing a little subject-verb agreement fix on your signature quote? It's been driving me crazy.

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And loves dares you to change our way of
Caring about ourselves
01-21-2009, 04:31 PM
Dirtydawg

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Originally Posted by inudesu

While we're on the topic of our silly language, would you mind doing a little subject-verb agreement fix on your signature quote? It's been driving me crazy.

I didn't even really read it. Apparently, the site I copied and pasted from didn't proofread it either. Done.
01-21-2009, 09:10 PM
arkansasbob

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Originally Posted by Dirtydawg

Actually, the rule applies to the word that a or an modifies and not really the word that's directly behind it. In other words, historical is an adjective just like a or an and both, historical and a/an, modify moment. Since moment begins with a consonant sound, the correct choice would be a since, as you've pointed out, words with a silent h or vowel sound are modified by an.

is that really how the rule works? i thought the a/an difference was more of a pronunciation thing. you need an "n" before a vowel sound so that the sentence flows correctly when read out loud.

for example, "a beautiful evening" wouldn't sound right if it were "an beautiful evening,"
or, "an awful time." would be hard to say as "a awful time."
01-21-2009, 10:36 PM
Abominable Gorilla

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I thought it was phonetically, as well.
01-22-2009, 05:43 AM
Dirtydawg

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Originally Posted by arkansasbob

is that really how the rule works? i thought the a/an difference was more of a pronunciation thing. you need an "n" before a vowel sound so that the sentence flows correctly when read out loud.

for example, "a beautiful evening" wouldn't sound right if it were "an beautiful evening,"
or, "an awful time." would be hard to say as "a awful time."

It wouldn't be the only thing in the English language that didn't sound right yet still followed a specific rule.

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Originally Posted by Abominable Gorilla

I thought it was phonetically, as well.

Remind me what you and bob's degrees are in.:icon_razz:

Actually, you two have gotten me to doubting my own knowledge now especially since it's been quite a few Stolis, message board posting grammar and shift work grammar since I've done anything close to pay attention to the English language, so I'm tempted to go in the attic and dig up my old grammar books to double check even though I'm very certain of this. If it was just maddawg, I'd chalk it up to redneck ignorance, but two intellectual stalwarts like yourselves, I don't know.
01-22-2009, 06:01 AM
PawDawg

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Use Google Goober.
01-22-2009, 06:51 AM
Dirtydawg

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Originally Posted by maddawg

Use Google Goober.

Better yet. We can wait for Aubrey to get back from his hitchhiking trip to the inauguration and get his expert input. Or, you can just diagram the sentence and see what you determine.
01-22-2009, 07:55 AM
TYLERTECHSAS

Re: Comments That Don't Warrant A Thread

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Originally Posted by Dirtydawg

Better yet. We can wait for Aubrey to get back from his hitchhiking trip to the inauguration and get his expert input. Or, you can just diagram the sentence and see what you determine.

:laugh::laugh:
01-22-2009, 08:09 AM
Abominable Gorilla

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirtydawg

Remind me what you and bob's degrees are in.:icon_razz:

Actually, you two have gotten me to doubting my own knowledge now especially since it's been quite a few Stolis, message board posting grammar and shift work grammar since I've done anything close to pay attention to the English language, so I'm tempted to go in the attic and dig up my old grammar books to double check even though I'm very certain of this. If it was just maddawg, I'd chalk it up to redneck ignorance, but two intellectual stalwarts like yourselves, I don't know.

I'm not saying you're wrong. I just thought that's how it was. I just think of some examples like "an colorful alligator" which doesn't sound right, but maybe that's just because I always followed an incorrect rule?

Methinks we might be putting too much effort into it when we start digging for books in an dark attic.

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