UConn James

Granted that it initially happened before Pres. Obama had much/any influence.... But he does take some ownership when/if his administration doesn't deport his aunt and now his uncle the same way they've done with other illegal immigrants accused/convicted of crimes. (One of the few things I supported.... which they're now curbing back). Just because it didn't go through Congress doesn't mean it's not administration policy. In June, he directed ICE agents to exercise "prosecutorial discretion" (wink, wink) and gave revised guidelines for who should be detained and deported. So, it is de facto law.

Whup... Not so fast. Texas A&M denies Big 12 decision Well, they denied that the president had sent a letter to the Big 12 on Monday.... Note that they did not say that A&M will not be leaving.

Well, Lori's not here anymore.... Thanks to certain members on the main board who do their lulz and chase away everyone with an iota of knowledge, good sense and decency. *s!

Announcement coming today. Link Watch the dominoes fall.

The plot thickens.... President Obama’s uncle had Social Security ID Next question --- at 67, has he been collecting? Not surprising tho. They run classes on how immigrants can suck the teat dry of every level of government.

Out-Jimmy-Cartering Jimmy Carter. New heights of futility.

God, kid. Don't you want your own PS3 by now?

Ditto, except that the wind did a number on my cucumber/pole bean trellis at about noon. The worst part of the storm was having extended family sheltering over, and in that regard this has been the never-ending day from hell. I don't get all those people who mowed their lawns on Friday or Saturday morning before the rain started. There's crap all over their yards again. Tomorrow I'll pick up the branches/twigs that fell (quite a few actually), use the bagger mowers and presto change-o! They'll either have to mow again or wait a week.

Well, I suppose that this is in the same vein of what you expect's going to happen when the obese children stop getting ice cream after every meal....

Seconded. (And that's as someone who hates the genre.) "If you're naked in there, I'm definitely going to look!" Great humor infusion from David Tennant.

Picked up loose items, dragged the kayak up under the deck, and took down the rooftop antennas. There's about $500 invested in my antenna system, as we are in a deep fringe/low signal area. There's also a huge red oak with branches that nearly touch it that we were going to take down this summer, but haven't gotten to it yet. Plus, with 75-90 sustained winds and harder gusts predicted, I just want to avoid that much strain on the lag bolts into our rafters (They're 2x6" spaced 16" which the GC in the '70s said you could drive a truck across) and keep the antennas from getting pummel by swaying or falling branches. Maybe I'm playing it too safe. But hey, it only took ~10 min. to take it down. Put up a small one that I made from copper wire awhile back that I won't be over-grieved to lose. Went inside to try it out and I'm getting a few channels (a CPTV that could probably be picked up with a paperclip) to keep up to date with the storm and have something to watch. That's the first time I've ever heard that particular proverb.... And I worked summers on my grandparents'/uncle's dairy farm! What's the meaning there? Rain coming from all directions?

Right. But they may need to run more lines. And at 10 years old, for co-axial cable, that's about 2/3 of its suggested lifetime. If you're uncomfortable with touching that kind of stuff, then do call someone who knows what they're doing. (BTW, the cheapest way would be to cut your cord and go antenna-only.)

Wait... from where? The U? (Isn't move-in this week?)

He means Maxine Waters, not Maxine, your octogenarian female attitudinal soulmate.

Robbing Peter to pay Paul....

Depending how it tracks and how strong the winds are as it comes up the coast, I may be taking down my antenna pole (~12 feet with a two-antenna set-up) on Saturday.

So, because it's been said before, it no longer applies or is untrue? Fans like you who are willing to let Ralph sweep his dookies under the rug and tolerate his cheap-bastard approach are part of the problem.

And "Wild, Wild West" about 10 years ago. Perhaps that was the death knell for Western/Sci-fi crossover genre, at least? But... probably not. Wait another 10 years, they'll make another with Orlando Bloom as a gay cowboy who has to fight time-traveling robots bent on the destruction of earth because we're causing a global warming epidemic. In all seriousness, though, while Hollywood is on a known-quantity/sequel kick, I'd love to see a "Starman 2" where they can get into what happens with the child. I recently caught the first after seeing that Jeff Bridges "American Masters" program on PBS, and found out he got an Oscar nod for it. Imagine where they could take it today, given the right story. And seriously, tgregg, if you write this, at least let me proofread it. I graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa Journalism/English.

Well, what with Twilight, etc., you've gotta take into account the demand price for false fangs and theatre glue....

Taxpayers Should Be Leery Of Warren Buffett's Faux Noblesse Oblige

The returning competitors are 'Coach' and... some other dude. As I mentioned in last season's thread, I didn't watch Survivor past the second season and then I got drawn in.... probably by a mix of Natalie's yellow bikini and the fact that there doesn't seem to be much else on antenna teevee worth watching. I don't watch any other "reality" stuff (I have never seen one minute of American Idol) but I think I'm back onto Survivor. As much as some (aj) will decry it, it would be totally moronic if the tribes don't mutually kick out the returners, especially --- from reputation/word of mouth only --- Coach. Rob seriously controlled that game from start to finish last season. I really liked the Redemption Island angle, and it was good to hear that they'll continue it, only they won't let it get backlogged --- it will be 50-50, one-on-one, two-men-enter-one-man-leaves. When they had 4 of them competing, in the same way that one only has to be the second-slowest to avoid being eaten by the bear, that was a bridge too far.

As a UConn alum /fan, I'd be lying if I didn't say that several one-liners instantly spring up, but I needn't share them. On a personal level, I hope her doctors can provide effective treatments to slow the progression.

Actuallky, I think most would. It's kind of a natural human social trait to help, even if reaction time just leaves you grasping air. There's usually at least an attempt. Don't you mean, "Dave in Nor Fu--"?

Does this marginal difference even matter, really? It's just another schmoe who, by a rather small-percent chance, if he does pan out within 4 years, the front office probably won't be allowed to re-sign. The new CBA's rookie contract rules are going to absolutely kill any last iota of hope this franchise has under Ralph Wilson's ownership.

Overdorf was hired to do what he's told. Even if it's a vague intimation without names of specific players being mentioned (which I seriously doubt). If you think Ralph isn't still meddling with the team, no matter what his physical health is, you're sorely mistaken.