UConn James

When I hear knapsack, I think of either this type of bag, or the kerchief on a pole like in the Rockwell paintings.

This. Marrone / Hackett had to eat clock there... and they kept at it with the hurry-up and took about 30 seconds before the punt. Inexcusable. This is the NFL and clock management / killing time in the fourth Q is a proven strategy. Especially with Brady, and especially in crunch time, you've gotta keep him off the field. And there we were going with dumb---- plays that set things up for BB perfectly. And this is a Pats* team that is at its worst shape in over a decade.

Yeah, put Brady on his ass!

I can vouch for this. There's a reason I like the Quiet Corner of CT.

I'm not sure how different it would have to be from one of GBID's Hot for Teacher threads where the suspected educator is suspended without pay. People who quote the "Innocent Until Proven Guilty" thing take that way too far: that is language that government apparatuses must follow per the legal process. It does NOT mean that the suspect must not be thought less of to the general public, or that there will be no repurcussions in a suspect's personal or work life. If there is no morals clause or whatever language in the contract, it's likely that the Pats* will have to pay when it all gets winkled out. (I would be surprised if there is no morals clause in this day and age. IIRC, Rothlisberger has a motorcycle clause in his contract.) But even if they do have to pay the workout bonus, the team will no doubt sue AH for a return of some or all of his $10M signing bonus. At this point, everyone's playing contract theatre. They'll be forced to pay the bonus, they'll recoup the larger bonus, the NFLPA will get to say that they did what they were required to do in that special way where unions these days are there to always stick up for the f----ups of society, the team will get to look like they tried to stick it to a scumbag... after they tolerated the scumbag just b/c he could catch a rhomboid ball, AH will likely be convicted and his legal fees will totally bankrupt him (not that it really matters where he's headed), the merry-go-round that is the NFL and the world-at-large will continue to go in circles, and there will be plenty of scumbags in the future who are also million-dollar-talents-with-ten-cent-brains. La-di-frickin'-dah.

Merry Natal Anniversary, AD!

It's a nice gesture that they released him now so he'll likely be able to catch on with another club. And if it doesn't happen right away, he won't be out of work for very long. It was likely a consideration of both money and a feeling that they should err toward youth and try to get some gel time with a kicker/punter combo that can be with the team for another 10 years. So, we're full-on FSU for the kickers (and, one may speculate, QB). Did Hopkins and Powell(?) work together / FG-hold at FSU? Ramius?

I hope Susanna Martinez (NM Gov.) runs.

AJ, you started a Buckley thread awhile back, and I've got to add "I Know It's Over" to this list.... Sad to say, it's a kind of good summation of something on a personal level. Sigh.

I'm in home improvement places lots and it's definitely Lowe's. Definitely. Way better customer service especially WRT returns. Way faster. A very simple veteran 10% discount. Better organized and cleaner. Also has better wood quality, but I will say that HD has a more varied selection of mouldings.

He got paid a stevestojanload of $ and didn't earn it. What does he care? (And yes, for as much was said about Russ Brandon et al. at the time.... 20/20 says "Good call!")

Since when was Batman NOT a dark character? What happened to comic book heros? I hate to use the trite thing, but... 9/11. The world can be a dark place and set even good guys to an edge, especially for those who have to confront the darkness with any frequency.

You must not live in the real world. This stevestojan gets continued or pled down all the time, and people who should be in jail according to every letter of the law... walk out of the courtroom. Especially if you have the least little claim to fame.

Damn, buddy! I can't really add anything to what's been said already. They're always hiring for Fockers, at least up here.... Yeah, try not to stress yourself overly. That's wicked bad. Always welcome to PM, you know. And if you get really hard up for cash, you can always sell your $3K pair of headphones.

What really irritates me is when you see a dude place his palm flat against the wall, as if he's either half-splaying himself to be frisked by a cop or has to brace himself while taking leaving a #1. I won't say that I wish them to go to hell for this tho. Freaks me out a little, is all.

Put the Itchy and Scratchy store in your storage box, then re-place it on the boardwalk. That should trigger its completion.

I am so stealing this for FB.

Huh. Most guys want to bone women, but to each his own.... (Oh, come on. That was a softball right over the plate!)

Nahh. MONORAIL!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEZjzsnPhnw

Yeah. What Plenz said. I sell some firewood at a local campground, and personally use about 4-5 cords a year for heating in later fall, winter and early spring. It's about $180-200 per around here for seasoned hardwood. Actually, a full cord measures 4'x4'x8' = 128 cu. ft. The measure for a face cord is 4'x8'x16". A lot of guys have their own different measurements and/or terminologies for selling wood, tho...

I am SO stealing this. I'm not even asking for permission.

Wow. Just.... Wow. First few notes of the music and I was like "Uh-oh." Where do they go from here?

Just saw the announcement on the Bills FB page. Cancer sucks. Prayers incoming, Kelly family!

All gave some, some gave all. In my own family, I have loved ones changed utterly by military service in WWII, Vietnam and the GWOT. I am so humbled and proud of their service. Even my favorite uncle, who on the USS Midway in postwar Mediterranean ports, was "the Captain's pimp" because he spoke fluent French.

I bit for the discounted boatload and just got a bunch of things. EA Bastards! Retooled my Howard's Flowers after seeing some during the event. The next update should be here soon, and features a seaside/boardwalk theme. Also, let it be noted that you can now click on individual characters in the Move option and put them in storage. Nice, because the Burns Monster was really creepy and there was no way to get rid of it before.