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Let's see - you believe in the 1st Amendment, but want to materially punish those that use it in a fashion disagreeable to you. You'd fit right in, in 1917 Moscow and 1933 Munich...

Beats me...it wasn't the type of joint where patrons got any glimpse of the kitchen. This was a while back - sides like beets, parsnip, turnip, and occasionally - rutmus - were served. Sauces were less prevalent. You'd come across Brussels sprouts now and then. Which I thought a bad idea - I find them overpowering. Personally, I think they are best served with greasy potatoe chips - the defunct Buffalo brand, Schuler's, and Wise (before they got bought out by somebody) were ideal.

Yes. It's not bad - just explicitly follow the instruction. It's not "light", BTW.

He has "happy feet"...to excess. I watched the early season CIN-GB game, and said to myself, this guy is running around much too much. His OLs' were twisting all over the field. He set 'em up for injury IMO. A QB can "over" scramble. CIN's since-IR'd DE Antwan Odom got 5 sacks in that game, two maybe three of which were because Rodgers was running around like a chicken after a bucket of boiling water was flung at its' as*. The GB coaches need to sit him down for a talk. He's putting his line players in vulnerable situations...

I'll offer a (small) defense for wait staffs who are forced to say crap like "Hi! I'm so-and-so!!! How can I help you!!!!" I dislike the dropping down of plates followed by an immediate "Is everything alright?", and requests that get answered with "No Problem!" A fellow classmate in college chemistry and graduate school was a waiter. He was a native Buffalonian of strong Polish extraction. Top shirt button always buttoned. I once visited his place of employment - back when dining out was much more rare than now...reservations etc. He acknowledged me as Mr. _____. He set his own tables - silverware and glassware placed in the formal dinner fashion. He served from the left. Knew when silverware placed on the plate meant removal. After serving a course, he came back 5 minutes later, and asked if all was suitable. If not, he would rectify it. Nothing was wrong. When we were finished and wanted the bill, all I had to do was raise my head and look around, raise a finger. He acknowledged, walked over, and I said "bill, please." And it was delivered, and all he said was "Thank you for visiting us, Sir." None of this "Have a good day." It wasn't just me, because he was a colleague of mine and putting on airs. I observed him - 'twas the same for all of his tables. I hope he's still in the biz.

Fair enough.

How goes this year's grape crop?

I *hope* he didn't spout any personal political opinions or personal crusades. It's so wrong, for entertainers to do so.

Because...it embiggens! BTW - any soccer games coming up, that I should keep an eye peeled for?

Good. Replace your Cavalier's oil pan gasket before it leaks again.

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Well, nobody would be kiping water out of the mini-bar, for sure.

Selling me a ticket in 2000. I've never been back.

Lately, I've noticed several MV popcorn manufacturers that are labeling some of their products as "whole grain". I'm not against this ploy - commerce must go on.

Kelley Washington update, tenny... http://www.nfl.com/players/kelleywashingto...le?id=WAS400893

What dumb move ? They sell out every game...

I don't recall any of the other 31 teams being hot to pry him away before the season start... They could go and try to grab CIN's #3 - Carson's younger brother, Jordan Palmer. Great arm. Strong build. Rifle passes. Classic mechanics. Pocket presence? Zero. No idea about that fellow who is in a half a second going to strip the ball. There have been plenty of successful NFL qbs through the years with lousy skills as normally judged. Their skill was knowing their pocket, knowing when to toss or not, when to scoot, when to tuck in and see what the next down will bring.

I suppose so, but you can't deny that Gruden has a quick wit, and can be flat-out funny. I saw the occasional collegiate game, where he was a commentator. Good stuff - he was well-prepared and knew the ins and outs of both teams. No surprise there - college broadcast people are far more prepared than any pro announcers. The difference is stark. I loved to watch his TB after-game press conferences.

If this Administration and Dem Congress get their way, there will be no more of these instant MRIs for athletes. It's unfair.

I don't get the Bills on tv. But I do see the highlight videos etc. Were I behind center on this OL, I'd run away like hell, and hope that the high passes with defenders in my face I have to toss get caught by...somebody.

Your pogrom continues....

Interesting point.

Secret plan: Stock up on '10 draft comp picks.