bowery4

One thing that a bunch of people in this thread are forgetting or just plain overlooking is that inflation is at 3% Most investors are looking for more than 2% return (although a lot of points in the thread do point out how they beat that). This^ http://www.forbes.com/sites/cameronkeng/2014/06/22/employees-that-stay-in-companies-longer-than-2-years-get-paid-50-less/

Too long for what?

Last thought, just because it isn't mentioned here yet (I haven't clicked the buzz feed links yet but will). Some people are actually mentally ill in a more classic sense as well (being diagnosed as depressed is a relatively new thing in comparison 1980s or sometime near then). I only say this because as far as I can tell Robin Williams had a personality that was very much like a bipolar type 2, it would seem to me (and I am not totally sure about Jimmy Hendrix but I think him too). I am not even sure if that is considered a mono-depressive or not but I thought it was different. Haven't read much about these things in quite a while. But I knew someone else who was diagnosed as BPtype 2 so I am pretty familiar with that.

That last sentence isn't right I would have moved on easily if that would have worked and I crossed out the victim part because well... I never felt that way about life in general and think it is like a almost political statement more than a health related one. But the rest of your post makes sense to me. If you have depression you have symptoms, you can check pretty easily online (is a bit different for men than woman) Here is a link http://www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_signs_types_diagnosis_treatment.htm

You know a few years ago I remember reading about some sort of study that suggested people who have heart problems shouldn't watch their crappy football teams as quite a few heart attacks happen during games, so I sort of blame the Bills for the death of my Dad now.

No, that is a good question actually, I didn't know I was suffering from it really. I mean, I thought I was kind of depressed but I didn't really know I had depression and after talking about problems with a friend she suggested I did...and I was like no, really, you think so? She said see a doctor and see what they think, which I did. Honestly, he said, yeah you are thinking about ending your life, you are never happy and someday's not doing a damned thing. The depression meds take some time to make you feel the change, so I was still doubtful after a week but then, I started feeling myself again. I also changed my diet a bit, after I read up on it. I added Omega 3s and stayed away from beef, so much. And the point above about being a Bills fan, yes that can make you feel depressed and misery loves company but being (suffering from depression) is sort of 100 times worse. I wasn't interested in my interests even. You just feel crappy, crabby and down like almost all the time, I didn't even talk some days. And it doesn't just get better by thinking good thoughts, they don't want to come.

Glad to hear she is better, it took me years but I don't drink or do drugs anymore either. NJ .... I used to live in NYC, more sun down that way, try to get outside a bit and enjoy it. WNY is a great place but just second behind the Seattle area in sunny day per year. It was a surprise to me when I moved down there hah!.And take Poojer up on it if you can, Bills games are better with other fans! Good luck with the job thing and best to you. Stay in touch. I've been living in Thailand for 7 years and before this was in Korea for 1 and a half, am planning on getting back to the states asap but getting my GF a visa is time dripping away. Being away from all my friends and family has real been hard at times. I understand, try to make some friends! especially if you are kind of stuck there. And try to get your family to Skype with you, tell them your feeling down. Keep the lines open, these wires can be your support some.

Yeah, I have had depression, a friend told me I was' I didn't realize it... It comes back at times but not like it was then.I actually got hooked up with an experimental medicine program and had a script for free. Lasted about 1/2 a year and I felt much better but I do have to say it did cause behavior and control issues, which were uncomfortable and slightly embarrassing. Please try to get some help, I went through mine after my business failed and my ex left me (at the same time) and I had a lot of really bad other things happening too. I was always susceptible as it runs in the family and I was self medicating for years because of some childhood issues. Anyway, if you need to talk feel free to PM me or pretty much anyone in this thread, seems like most would be open to it. Also, any close friend if you may have. I know that is what ultimately helped me. Talking is good, us men tend not to when we are hurting. They say depression is more of a woman's problem (percentage wise) but men are more likely to give up and kill themselves. One thing to always keep in mind is that life changes and surviving is mostly a hard thing. But please remember you can get better and so can your life, you just need to get through right now and plan ahead as you can (day by day and all days are not easy). Eventually, you can get to a better place. Keep in mind that drinking booze is a depressant and a poison and it makes problems worse. So do a lot of drugs, in my experience. Cancer sucks, my Mom passed from it (and others close to me, a dear friend just a few months ago). I know it hurts you both. You can get by it, she might not but I am sure she wants you happy. Try to be that for her. She needs your help, support and faith through it. The other things are just that things as said above, replaceable. Stressful to go through but when it rains...it pours. Prayers to you both.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/criminal-charge-possible-stewart-ward-203116559--spt.html

RIP and yes Bogart was a lucky man.

Rex killed us the last time we played him (Wash) if I remember correctly.

I used to drive while drunk all the time when I was in my early 20s. Finally, when I was 23 I got arrested. I had stopped at the intersection of Main and Baily at 4:30am and waited for the light to change but beat it by a few seconds. I was pulled over right at the golf course. The police took me to a holding cell and I fell asleep on the bench for 2 and a half hours, then they brought me out and did a sobriety test (walk a straight line, arms out touch your nose..... which I passed) after that they did a Breathalyzer and I blew a 2.75, so this was approximately 4 hours after my last drink. I was very good at driving drunk and it took a lot of booze to eff me up good when I drank, I didn't worry about it and didn't think about the consequences, like accidents. I remember every second of it (except the nap). I was driving fine, there was no traffic, I wasn't speeding although during my trial the cop said I was, he also lied about following me for 1/2 a mile first (Main and Baily is the city line doh!) and the judge asked him why he didn't ticket me for that too. They towed my car even after I pleaded with them to just move it up 50 feet so it was parked legal.... The cop also told the judge I had gotten a hair cut and I looked like I was on drugs. Which the judge got angry at too. I did smoke some that night and had it in my pocket the whole time but they never searched me, I also had more and a pipe in my car under the rug under the seat. I got away with getting what used to be called a DWAI (I always called it driving while almost drunk), My licence was suspended for 3 months and I had to take a class and go to an AA meeting (which was a lot of Christians with horrible stories about their drunk days and I didn't get much from it). So after all was said and done $700 for the lawyer, I think 250$ for the town of Amherst, 200$ for the tow and impound and my insurance went up about 300$ for the year In 1983 for me that was big bucks. There were many times I was behind the wheel and way more effed up than that one (like my HS graduation when I raced some one from Clarence where we had our dinner all the way down to Deaman college where the dance was (and we both hit 120 on our speedos, mine was stuck for 2 years there after that, I won BTW, I also had 5 other people in the car and I had to be told about it after). The biggest thing that stopped me from drinking (I quit for a year and didn't ever really abuse alcohol that much after this ) was before falling asleep on the bench, I just hated being locked up and I went to the door over and over and tried to unlock it, with a credit card and pulling on it like crazy. I decided then and there I wasn't going to ever have it happen again. This family is in for some money problems to go with their drinking problems. I just thought I'd share.

"I don't like a roster spot for a LS but my focus on my BFF special teams unit does" Doug Marrone. IMHO he is a lock.

If they put tons of pressure on Cutler... the game is for the taking. He sucks bad under pressure and holds on to the ball too long. Hit him early and often.

Garp and RIP RW nanu nanu

How did Boobie get his nick name? FJ is our #1 back until he isn't which we will see when we see it. I have seen this kind of thread every year he has been here. I will agree when it happens, which it hasn't yet. One thing I am excited to see this year is CJ and FJ on the field at the same time. I have been waiting years for that.

Um questioning Fred..... saying he should be the 4th rb...... I have seen this every year he has been a Bill, I don't take any of this seriously, FJ is still the heart and soul of the team and for one damn good reason. He is the best back we have until proven that he isn't and the fact that he is older, sure it might slow him a bit but it may not, hasn't seemed to be an issue yet. Wait til the season and let's see first. So far as the scrimmages, like I said upthread, I kind of agree. Not really sure it is a great thing, just another thing in too long of a preseason (which may or may not be a good thing for this team, also to be seen).

Have fun!

Thanks I was just going to point that out.

Good for Stevie, I still like him and wish him the best. I admit when this all went down, I was a bit upset but I think it was a good thing. I think he is a good guy and fine receiver. Just matching skill sets weren't there and they think this direction is better.

So am I and yes he did. Lucky he was small hah! Which is going to be really hard to prove if some DA thinks it is worth pursuing.

Oh good, a new Fitz sucks thread, haven't seen one of these in a while.

New England* and Washington did it this past week then NE* sat a lot of starters for the whole game, it does seem kind of useless. The league must be trying to make preseason more interesting to the fans, which could get people hurt + might not be the all positive stuff that staffs and teams (FO's) are making it out to be. Preseason is too long (but sort good for the Bills this year in a way) and it doesn't count. Expositions should be limited, I think reading my reply, I agree with Fred.

The Senator could be added to that list (and sounds like he is having health issues so say a prayer). I kicked a taxi drivers ass for that once (in the 70s), I mean what if it was your kids cat, phht! Back in the day (1980s) a sprint had around 650 to 700 HP surprised to hear it is that high (1100) now. That is about almost a HP per pound (they weigh around 1500 IIRC), I am surprised they don't just fly out of the track, if they are really that high. Must be a B word to steer, the front must be off the ground all the time. I am seeing this differently now, with the wetness of the track, how close TS was behind the blue car, how far down on the track this kid went... it is all bad and dumb on his part.

Does your girl know about this?