yall

Iron Priest and Big Balls. Both are regular nominees (but never winners ) and the Buffalo Music Awards. In fact Big Balls was nominated this year and we've been on hiatus for almost 2 years! We are going to start playing gig's again in the very near future, probably once the new Rock 'n' Roll Heaven opens up.

I enjoy gaming quite a bit. PC, Console, whatever. Basically have every system sans PS3. I'm a guitar player in 2 popular local bands and enjoy music a lot. I also do some videography and have done a music video for The Juliet Dagger as well as a public service announcement for AIDS awareness. Also a bit of a home techie/home theater buff... I just need a bigger home. I'm also spending a lot of time getting ready for the LSAT in case I decide I've had enough of IT/banking. Love sports, go to lots of Bills and Sabres fans. Drinking and strip clubs are a lot of fun too.

Well at least you'll have time for a hockey rematch this weekend. I get to be the Sabres this time though!

And let's not forget that during the Clinton presidency, tech jobs were being created like McGahee babies. Not so much due to his policies as it was timing.

Any prep course recommendations?

Just curious about admission criteria. My GPA in college was a paltry 2.79 (partying was far more important) but I have my BS in Computer Science. Actually did pretty well in most of my courses, but let a couple of D's and F's slide in there, mostly because I really didn't give a rats a$$. Been in the banking industry for about 6 years, and I'm also a vet and get get some sweet letters of recommendation. But really, with my GPA, it's mostly gonna boil down to the LSAT, or so I'm guessing. My thought is, I'll probably need somewhere in the neighborhood of a 165-170, which, I feel I can attain with some preperation. Right now the few test/practice ones I've taken with no prep or study have me in the mid to low 160's. If I can push my average up by 5 points, I think 170 or even higher isn't unreasonable. Any thoughts? (Aside from "yeah don't do it there are already enought lawyers...") Thanks in advance.

I've been thinking about getting back into this game. If you get with the right bunch of guys it can be pretty fun. Yeah the learning curve was steep when I played (may 2 or so years ago) but I think there have been some significant updates since then that make the game more playable while still maintaining it's unique qualities. If you end up getting it let me know, as I might give it another go.

I hope Santa brings you a clue.

Thanks for the clarification, I see what you were getting at now...

For the record, I think he is wrong too... but I'm not sure I understand your logic here... He declined a safe job in Iraq, sort of proving that it isn't his personal safety that is his main concern. He is against that particular conflict so by refusing a presumably safe job there, he kinda stood by his convictions. Either way though, his CIC is saying "go do this" and he "thinks" it's an illegal order. At that level you aren't paid to make those decisions. He isn't being asked to do anything illegal or immoral as far as I can tell, so yeah, they should throw the book at him. Kinda embarrassing to me, as he is 2nd ID, of which I was once a member.

From ESPN: "The Bills probably won't make the playoffs, but Dick Jauron deserves some coach of the year consideration." "Titans defense scores three TDs for the first time in the 47-year history of the Oilers/Titans. Oh yeah, they've also won five in a row and are in the middle of the playoff race." So with us ahead of them in the tie breaker, they are still in the playoff hunt, and we are not?

I found myself fantasizing about what I'd do to these guys, and let me assure you it would be something other than pleasant.

Ditto. I have more respect for OJ than these two. At least blind raging jealousy is understandable, if not forgivable.

I haven't seen many folks report stuff here that seemed out of the norm for these two. Granted, they may have been quoted poorly, and often out of context, but there is little denying they prefer the dark cloud to the silver lining.

3 TD's is "not losing the game"?

I used to like Schopp. Then, there seemed to come a point in time where, ostensibly, his favorite restaurant began serving dishes with a giant helping of insta-jerk.

Lets hope it doesn't have any of yours...

Yeah, we get it. You are a knee biter. By the way, there is a correlation. A very direct one. 9.144 meters to be exact.

Do you eat paint chips too? How will the baby being born 9 after the supposed rape prove a damn thing about where the baby was conceived? She could have been knocked up 3 days later for all you know.

You should never give fliuds to people in shock. (Let me be more clear... you should not let them drink) However given the circumstances it would have been ok to do so, because heat stroke/exhaustion may have been the problem, in which case fluids are good. Edit: Few peeps beat me to it, but all in all, it sounds like you used good judgement. These types of "rules" for treatment need to be applied with a dose of common sense.

I'm guessing you can't read well. Where did I slag CoachChuckDickerson for his priorities? Please... show me. Edit: Rather than triple posting, I'd like to throw this out there as well. A few people, myself included have demonstrated that a percentage (although possibly a very small one) would consider leaving the area if the Bills were no longer here. Considering that the Bills also have the power to "lure" in residents (as they did in my case...) their absence could, and likely would, have a detrimental effect on the current problem of population exodus that WNY is experiencing. If you think things are not so hot around here now, can you imagine the potential economic impact of the Bills leaving?

I guess my point is that I can get cake anywhere. I have no relatives in the area, and I get job offers from all over the country all of the time. The fact of the matter is I enjoy watching professional sports, and if I really don't give two stevestojan's about where I live with regard to climate or proximity to family (they are all spread out). I may as well find something about an area that I enjoy. The main thing that sets WNY apart from the rest of the country FOR ME is the 2 pro sports teams. Otherwise I could be just as happy in San Diego.

Screw that. I moved here because of the Bills. What's wrong with that? Some people move to Arizona for the dry air, some to Florida for the sun. I could move to California if I wanted, but I wouldn't be able to go to Sabres or Bills games. Sure the weather would be nicer, and I'd make more money, but figure in the cost of living adjustments and I'd be no better off... well except for the few extra dollars I might have from NOT attending the home games for my two favorite profressional teams. "Life decisions" are based on a number of factors. Don't slag somebody because their priorities differ from yours.

Real sorry to hear that, but keep your head up man. I don't know much about breast cancer, but my pop had esophogeal cancer and he had a 5% chance according to his doctors. At one point they told him to call hospice because they thought he had about 2 weeks left before he died. That was 2 years ago. You look at him now and never would know anything was wrong. The biggest thing is a positive mental attitude, which can help even in the worst cases. Stay positive, listen to the doctors, but ask them questions too. They are far from perfect and you need to stay on top of them. Good luck to your mom and your family.

If the Bills left, I'd leave. They are the main reason I went to school in Fredonia and stayed here after graduation. I love going to the games and really look forward to the home opener every year. Our economy is lousy and the taxes are horrid. The Bills are one of the few reasons remaining to love this town/area. I can only imagine what kind of impact the team leaving would have on the economy and psyche of WNY.