CosmicBills

Correct, sir!

(start off a bit easy, since it's 9am and all) "Hey, do you like apples?" "Yeah..." "Well I got her number. How do you like them apples?"

Butch Cassidy

No maybe about it. The Pearl is not the brains of the opperation -- I don't even think the other end of the pnuematic tubes are the brains either. My take was that the Pearl, like the Swann, is a test to see if the people will actually record everything. It too is a "test". Think about it this way: if they have video cameras monitoring the Swann, why would they need people to observe and record the event into notebooks? Why not video tape it and send the tapes to the people at the other end of the pnuematic tubes? If observation were truly the end game of the Dharma Initiative, then they would not entrust it to two people in a hatch writing down what they see rather than utilizing videotapes and other advanced technologies. It's all one big mind !@#$, the people in the Pearl are just made to think they are the "important" ones. Also, it's interesting to note that the Pearl, at the center of everything, is only station 5 of 6 according to the Orientation tape.

Not denying that. I'm just easily amused and can't wait for the fallout for whichever team does draft or sign him.

Cool. Someone will sign him after the draft though, don't ya think?

Has he been drafted yet? I am NOT saying I want the Bills to get him, I was just curious if someone had taken a giant leap of faith on the kid or not...

Giles? Spencer? Those are my hopes -- unless they got snapped up at the end of the 3rd and I missed it.

Is he better value than Giles? I am just asking because I don't know. But I guess this means goodbye Nate.

I remember reading somewhere that he took out an insurance policy that guaranteed him X amount of dollars should he get hurt / and or slide out of the top 7 in the draft this year. So, I think he gets to collect on that policy now, so no harm done.

Hey there is NO reason to speak ill of Snakes on a Plane.

Thanks! Looks like Duece is gone, but maybe someone will slide.

For the draftniks out there, who will "realistically" still be around at 70 for the Bills to take on the OL? Any headliners spring to mind? I am NOT a draftnik, so I'm just looking for potentials here.

Who's the big OL from Pitt? Will he slide to the Bills in the third??

That's what I get for not reading carefully Thanks for the info, Rico!

He was a UFA, not a RFA correct?

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I can't remember where I read it (but one of the articles posted on TBD), but Modrak did comment on Davis last week. From memory, he basically said that he was a phenom and would be one of the guys that they would take the whole 15 minutes to discuss before deciding on. He changed the topic though and said he didn't expect that to be an issue. Basically, I interpreted that little snippet to mean they love Davis but don't expect him to be there.

The team can STILL improve on the lines even if they don't take a lineman with the first round pick. There is a ton of depth in this draft. You don't pass on a player like Davis just because "we have been told/promised to get better on the lines". Regardless, Davis will be gone by 8 so I guess it's moot.

Davis is my hope...three weeks ago it appeared to be certain for Davis to be there at 8 for the Bills, but now it is very unlikely. But if somehow he slips past SF and Oak, then the Bills should take him without hesitation. The only person I would want them to take over Davis would be Brick, but I have more of a chance of winning the lottery than the Bills do of landing either of those guys without a trade... ...and for the record, as much as I love both those guys, I do NOT advocate the Bills moving up to get them. The worst case scenario for the Bills would be to trade UP. That would be worse than picking a bust with the 8 pick in my mind.

Excellent work, Johnny. Could be your best review ever. Hilarious -- dare I say -- serendipitous!

Actually, by their own admission, the head-head guys on the show are pretty far right. They called them selves "ridiculously conservative" in one article last year.

I know. My mom can't believe it either.

Well, since I am currently single I have no good stories to share. But I have compiled a little list of what NOT to do... Dating is tricky. Well, it is for those of us who have no capacity for understanding the female psyche. Every issue of Men’s Health, Maxim, Stuff, Redbook, and Science Weekly will tell you how to pick up a woman – but none of them tell you what to avoid. But fear not! I have compiled a cheat sheet of things NOT to do. Prudence demands that I do not disclose exactly how I learned these humiliating nuggets, but needless to say I have had to endure plenty of bruises, slaps, mace and restraining orders as a result of these "moves". Here's a brief list of the basics. Let's call them the 7 Deadly Sins of picking up broads (FYI: Sin 7b is calling women "broads") 1) High Fives: I know, it sounds weird, but chicks don’t dig High-Fives. In every courtship there comes that “moment”. You know the one I mean – the wonderful conversation suddenly stops, there is that awkward silence. You look into her eyes and for once she doesn’t recoil in disgust. This is a delicate moment – one in which it is acceptable to do any of the following: ask for her number; give her a hug; or even a smooch. However it is NOT advisable to chicken out and mask that fear by offering her a friendly High-Five. Resorting to this time honored male tradition instantly confines you to the "Friend Zone" or worse, it buys you a one way ticket to Loser-ville. (It's also worth while to mention that using terms like Loser-ville will not win you many points with the fairer sex.) 2) Trying out New Dance Moves: Look, it's one thing if you can cut the rug like Usher (and it helps if you look like him rather than looking like…well…you), but if you are as uncoordinated as me, it's best not to try that new dance move you saw on BET the night before. No matter how cool it looked on T.V. or in that movie, remember you are not Antonio Banderas or even Patrick Swayze (aka Craze-Dawg). Nothing sends a woman running for cover quicker than an updated, out of rhythm, version of the cabbage patch. 3) Talking about Past Relationships: All the chick magazines talk about how women want a sensitive guy. That does not mean women want to hear about how you screwed up your last relationship by !@#$ing a bartender while a circus midget filmed it (would have been a cooler story if the midget hadn’t forgotten to take the lens cap off). Worse, a woman does not want to hear about how your ex "screwed you over". You think you're being sensitive and in touch with her needs by demonstrating that you’ve been hurt before but all you're really doing is demonstrating what a tool you are. 4) Not Picking up on Signals: Okay, this one is a bit tricky. There are some tripods out there that are incapable of picking up a signal even if it is being flashed with neon lights. Worse, there are those out there who analyze every little thing as if they are Dan Brown trying to crack the Da Vinci Code. Successful hooking up with the ladies requires that you understand how to appropriately decode her signals. And just a heads up -- they are never as complicated as they may seem. Here's a basic primer: If a woman is talking to you -- that's a plus. If she is talking to a hulking man with jail house tattoos, she is ordering a hit on you. So run. Women are easy -- and no not in that way...well, some are. But here's the thing, women know we are slower than they are. They know they can out wit us with a blink of an eye or a glimpse of a breast. So if they want you, they will let you know. If you are in doubt about whether or not she is into you, she isn't. So move along. 5) Crying: Every girl always says they want a man who can cry. bull sh--. There are only three times when it is acceptable for a man to cry in front of a woman: if she has just run over his dog (and only then if said dog has saved said man’s life at least three times – preferably in ‘Nam), if he has been laughing so hard at a really immature joke he begins to cry, or if Jack Bauer dies. That's it. No exceptions. See, women think they want you to cry, but as soon as you do they get this look in their eyes that says: "I wonder what my ex boyfriend is doing right now..." 6) Confusing One Night Stands for Marriage Proposals: This ties in with number 4 above. But many a good man has gone down in flames confusing a one night stand with something more substantial -- or worse, confusing something serious with a one night stand. Basic guidelines apply: If the woman is slurring her words, cannot stand up straight and is wearing less covering than Paris Hilton at the beach -- chances are she isn't your bride to be. Now, be a gentleman, get her some water and walk her to a cab. (Come on, I'm not THAT much of an ass hole am I?). But seriously, there is a magical hour that happens in every bar across the country. Once the clock hits 1:15am, people change. Suddenly, everyone who hasn’t found a hookup yet are in full out panic mode. They are scrambling to find a warm body to go home with. Face it, the girls didn’t get dressed up just to go home alone! I highly recommend anyone sober enough to be cognizant of the magic hour to pay close attention next time they are out on the town. It's quite the site. So, with that in mind, my rule is: if you meet before 1:15, chances are it's not just the alcohol talking. If you meet past 1:15am, just thank God for beer goggles. 7) Hitting on Her Roommate: Yeah. Seinfeld covered this topic excellently. The "Switch" is highly frowned on within female circles. Sure, it's possible; in some cases it's preferable. But only experts need try. And chances are if you are reading this then you are not an expert. Hell, I'm not either. I just am reporting from the front for your benefit. There are only three possible outcomes from even attempting this move -- and they are all end with castration. You’ve been warned. So, there you have it. The 7 Deadly Sins to avoid when trying to pick up women. I wish I could give people more hope, but it’s slim pickings out there. So keep your eyes on the prize, strap on your helmets extra tight and get in there. If all else fails, you can come home (alone) and write a post on the Wall about it…

The weird thing about this season is that despite how ridiculous some of the plot lines have become, it still sucks you in. But one of the great things about this show is that each season is its own "story". So even though this one is absurd, there is nothing preventing them from putting together a kick ass story for next season. I think Season 3 sucked and I thought that was the end of the line for the series, but then last year's season was great and restored my faith. This season hasn't been up to par with Season 1, (first half) Season 2 or 4, but I have hope that season 6 will be better. We'll see though.