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Here's a nice take on the whole LeBron mess:
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Well, I'll say this for the pigeons: they're much more articulate critics than the News Jeff Mirers
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If you want a single seat and are willing to miss part of the 1st quarter AND the local TV blackout has been lifted.....then you should be able to score a seat cheap when the scalpers start dumping them. I did it all through college too. However, if the game is not on TV then you may have a problem.
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Love Colbie...ok, since we're on the subject of current sexy singer-songwriters...how about Sara Bareilles
http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/295qXZYaaIF.../Sara+Bareilles
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John hit it right on the head. You need stability in all three of those administrative areas to be a consistant winner. The constant turnover here has produced exactly what you'd expect on the field for the past 10 years. Any first year college assistant scout could tell you that the Bills need more up front on both sides. Spiller may be a homerun in years to come but it sure seemed like a luxury pick by a team that has no more room for error.
The QB situation is a disaster as everyone knows. The answer Nix comes up with to solve this major problem will be a huge part of grading his tenure. As for the present, prepare for an long, ugly season of double digit losses and plain being beaten by superior talent. The silver lining may be that with a 2-14, 3-13 record, the QB situation may solve itself in the draft.
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One of the best musical artists today...Cat Power
http://urbantakeout.files.wordpress.com/20...1/catpower2.jpg
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Love, love, love French women....Marion Cotillard
http://www.askmen.com/women/galleries/cele.../picture-2.html
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Dont look for it anymore but a few years back in Northern California I had the purest acid ever. Mellow but strong and slept like a baby after 10 hours...then came to a few hours later still tripping.
Set and setting is everything. Back in 1989 we went to Hampton, Va. for the legendary "Dark Star" Dead shows. Took way too much acid but the scene was so serene and the band played so magnificently, that I had a wonderful time both days. Two days later in New Jersey it was the exact opposite. The lots were like a late 80's Altamont with security beating people senseless for the slightest infraction.
I decided to take some very potent mushrooms to "remove" myself from reality but the bad energy made my trip a tough one to say the least. Bobby morphed into an old woman in a rocking chair...Jerry seemed to be speaking right to me with the distorted way he was playing as if to say "you like to trip huh?...i got something for you"' and when I looked to Brent for some kind of psychic anchor....well..he looked more fried than me. Seeing people dancing in the hallways with dried blood and bandages from an earlier beating did not help. 95% of the shows I went to I had a blissful time when tripping...this was not one of them.
Sorry about the Dead tangent. Overall, my experiences with LSD were very positive. But I dont think you really need to do copious amounts to gain its full effect. I must say that it did make me a better person.
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It comes down to the individuals involved but speaking in general terms, an 18 yo doesn't really have the emotion complexity to deal with a 32 yo. So, you're friend is pretty much taking advantage of that fact. If he's 42 and she's 25 then no issue exists, for me at least. Girls that age are easy to manipulate...it's really not a fair and level playing field. At that young age, your buddy really should have some respect and consider her someone's daughter and not someone to bend over.
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Good God...enough is enough.
Nick, we're all impressed that you decided kiss GR goodbye and roll the dice with your "career" and go to WECK. I really do wish you luck. By your move it sounds like everything I've heard about GR behind the scenes is true: Andy Roth is a total d-bag who has no concept of what good radio is and they pay next to nothing to almost everyone. Good for you for going for it.
The problem is, and it's a big problem, is when you were on GR for the Bills postgame or on the weekends you lacked the personality to drive the show for very long. I think you're an informed guy who can be perceptive but putting you on in the bare bones environment that is WECK will be a challenge to listen to. GR, as horrible as it is, does have the $$$ to spend on the things that you're show will need. Song parodys are just silly time fillers. Just you for 3-4 hours a night will not be nearly enough. I'm not trying to be mean but, hey, you wanted honesty.
Good luck Nick. In some small way I hope that your show existing is a signal that the end of GR as we know it is starting
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Anyone else notice the slick "under the radar" timing on his interviews on the same day health care passed? Thus assuring that whatever Woods said it wouldn't be the lead. His new PR man Ari knows how the game is played and is earning his $$ already. That being said, Woods has handled this like a chump. He should have just had a 60 min Q and A with about 10 reporters, then gone on Oprah and 60 Minutes (to tie up loose ends) and it's done. But that's plenty to ask of someone who is dumb enough to leave voicemails though.
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In August I decided to stop drinking because it was quite obvious that I was killing myself. I was living in such misery and some here told me it would get better. It did. Please know that in those really dark days, the encouraging words typed here by some of you made a big difference in my life. I know it's just the beginning and my life is way far from perfect but now there is hope. God, if the Bills-Browns game didn't push me off then nothing can (kidding of course).
Again, thanks to those who took the time. God bless!!
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Didn't have a good feeling about this before and I wasn't disappointed. To say they're past their prime is being kind. It was liking seeing Ali these days although I think the Champ would have put on a better performance.
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Agree on the observation that Duff's is far better on off hours. I had some the greatest wings ever made in the history of the planet from there 20 minutes before closing.
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Vikes-Colts would have been a better match up all the way around. God knows how Vikes fans are taking that loss because they dominated all day only to have the turnovers and the return of Farves' 10 cent head cost them a shot at the title. Manning was as close to brilliant from the 2 minute warning in the 1st half of the AFC title game than I've ever seen a QB play in the postseason.
All this being said, the Saints do one critical thing very well. They force turnovers. Their only chance is to make the Colts beat themselves. Greggo will blitz about 60% of the time, and while he may have success early on, Manning will start to demolish his pressure schemes by the third possession.The Colts D gets no respect at all, and even though a limited Freeney doesn't help matters, expect them to surprise everyone and punch the Saints in the mouth first and force turnovers. 2 NO TO's will be suicide against Indy.
The Saints are a great story for obvious reasons but here is where Manning will cement his greatness. It's all about the rings and with two you're in the "greatness" discussion. Manning's moment is now.
Colts 37-Saints 24
MVP-Manning (4 TD passes)
Lets hope the outcome is still in question as the 4th quarter starts.
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Here's a beauty we all know and love: Driving behind someone on a two-lane road and you can't pass the person in front of you who is going under the speed limit. As you slowly approach the light, it turns yellow, and the idiot in front of you decides that he better speed up now and make the light. He goes through and you're stuck at the red. No jury would convict me I swear.
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Miami upsets the Saints 24-20. Makes me sick to write it but..i got a feelin'...
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I don't listen to the station that much anymore for the obvious reasons about lack of talent and interesting content. However, this is football season and I tune in more often just to get a feel how WNY's temperature about the Bills is running. The station is just as sad as ever. Simon would make a good Bills reporter but to ask him to drive a personality-based show 5 days a week is like having Jauron do it. White is there most times just to provide counterpoint. Be clear: counterpoint is a good thing...when it is a GOOD counterpoint. I'll never forget his famous "Whitner is as good as Bob Sanders" comment. You could hear the caller just repeat that back to White and then laugh, and then hang up.
I, for one, think Schoop is very good....by himself. When he is alone is when I find myself listening past the updates. When paired with Bulldog, his one is so different it seems like I'm not listening to the same person. A question?...has Bulldog gotten any better in 10 years? Listen for 5 minutes to just his portion of the show. You'll hear such amazing insights as "Aaah....eee....I don't know..yeah..gggeeee.." etc. How he has a job is something else.
The Greg Buck thing was very funny...the first 11 times. Not anymore. Sully is fun though.
The problem with the these show is that they are the same everyday. Really good shows like that you find on WFAN, 590, KNBR all are different entities every time. Their shows breathe and flow. In short, the are much more compelling than the stagnant mess on GR.
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Well...I was right on the money for once. Good job Lions!
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WGR wins an award for best in the country??? You've got to be kidding. What group of fools thinks that GR is in the same discussion let alone better than WFAN, KNBR, WEEI, WIP and many others? I just can't believe that Bulldog is still on the radio. He can't speak properly.
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Detroit will end their losing streak on Sunday with a win over Washington.
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Yeah, I was dying when Murph was saying "stop that, get back here" and Kelso was yelling at the Pats fans trying to correct them. And getting a gesture in return and loving it. He was great there.
That was hilarious!!!Lol!! After the Edwards roughing the passer call hearing Kelso off-mic telling the Pats fans that "If that was Brady you'd be screaming for a flag!" was priceless. Great stuff.
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I listen to every game on radio. Murph is terrific. He's no Van Miller, but he's excellent, he paints good word pictures.
Totally agree. When I'm at the game I bring the headphones and when i'm watching on TV the sound is down and Murph is on loud. We all miss Van and I for one would have let him call games until he died in the booth ala Harry Kalas but Murph is so solid. He has the hometown enthusiasm but doesn't embarrass himself like other play by play guys in the league who openly cheerlead and think that saying the same phrase everytime their team scores is clever.
Mark Kelso may be the best analyst the Bills have ever had (no offense to Murph). Van Pelt was interesting (except for his out loud cheering) but Kelso reads what just happened and relays it instantly to the listener. He is also excellent at spotting trends early in a game that are critical to the outcome. Kelso also has a deceptively entertaining personality. Anyone listening to him talking trash to the Patriot fans ON THE AIR! sitting below the booth know what I mean.
Muprh was always the logical chioce and I thought it was in bad taste when they made him wait it out instead of naming him right away. He is one of the best in the league but my current #1 play by play man has to be Greg Papa of the Raiders broadcast...he is amazing!
ESPN is a complete joke
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God, Berman's act is so old. He should just hang it up. Stop yelling at me old man.