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Actually, that's not entirely correct...in order to get a membership, there needs to be a person at the bar who is already a member who will "sponsor" you. So, in other words, the law technically says you can't just walk in off the street and buy a membership, you need to "know" someone who is already a member before you can buy a membership. Of course, nobody follows that law. The only way to avoid paying the membership is to go to the bar with someone who is already a member, then they can get in whoever they want for nothing.

Well, that depends. I don't think so, but that just goes to show you how freakishly complicated our liquor laws are here. I've lived here 8 years and I still don't fully understand them. Anyway, here is the simple explanation: beer is sold in supermarkets and in bars and restaurants, but it's 3.2% EtOH maximum (even that is unclear, since local breweries -- yes, we have some excellent ones -- sell their stuff in markets and it clearly states 4% on the bottles). If you want the real stuff, you have to go to a state liquor store, or a bar/restaurant that requires a paid membership. Then you can pretty much get whatever you want. There is an excellent bar here in town that offers something like 150 different beers from across the globe, including some with hefty EtOH contents. Having to go to a state liquor store is sometimes a pain, but it's not as much of a rip-off as I would have thought...most wines and spirits are very inexpensive, even at these places. There are also bars/restaurants where you can get the real stuff without needing a membership, but it's not entirely clear to me why. I think it has to do with the percentage of their sales from food; if it's above a certain percentage, then they can offer whatever they want. If their sales are primarily from alcohol, then you need a membership. Or something along those lines. As complicated as it sounds, it's really not that bad. And I must say, in the 8 years that I've been here, the access to EtOH has definitely become easier. Probably can thank the Olympics for that.

Not too long! Not too long! Keep going... Thanks, though...

Good point. It does seem like I've been seeing more and more non-caucasians around here...

No, you're right, salary really depends mostly upon specialty, type of practice (private practice vs. other), and location in the country. Private practitioners with a heavy practice load can pull in a huge salary, although it's much more (in general) for subspecialists than for GPs. Salaries out east are also generally much better than those here in the west (except perhaps the west coast, although I don't know for sure). As for me, I picked the lowest-paying specialty, in an academic center, in the west. That's one hell of a combination.

From yesterday's Training Camp report

More info in case you missed it

I didn't think that rule had anything to do with "coming back in". I thought it says that a player who goes out of bounds cannot be the first person to touch the ball after a punt.

Holy crap, the Jazz got Ostertag back??!? He was overpaid and worthless the first time around, what makes them think he'll be any better this time?

Now that's precisely what this thread did not need. A troll. Blah blah blah.

Try this thread

For me, it's mostly due to specialty and place of employment. But you're right.

Depends on your specialty, what kind of practice, and which area of the country. Where I'm at he's pretty much spot on for a sizable proportion of practitioners.

Man, I am laughing my ass off right now. Thanks, Cindy. Great story.

Sounds to me like we've found our "punt catcher"...

All Times Eastern: Thursday, 8/4 2 p.m. -- Game of the Week Miami vs. Buffalo from 1/2/99 - Bills wide receiver Eric Moulds set an NFL playoff record with 240 receiving yards against Dan Marino and the Dolphins in the 1998 AFC Wild Card game which hinged upon a late turnover. Friday, 8/5 8 p.m. -- NFL Preseason Scrimmage 2005 Green Bay vs. Buffalo Scrimmage - The Buffalo Bills visit Lambeau Field on Packer Night to take on Green Bay in front of a capacity crowd for the first-ever televised preseason scrimmage on the NFL Network. Monday, 8/15 10 a.m. -- NFL Preseason Game The Buffalo Bills battle the Indianapolis Colts as a part of Week 1 NFL Preseason action. There's more after that, too, of course.

Yes...please don't stop!

Please stop. All of this. I beg you.

I'm starting to think the title of this year's highlight film is going to be "How Willis Got His Groove Back."

Outstanding! I'm starting to get an idea what heroin is really like.

He said ridiculous, not hysterical.

Dude, this is way better than drugs. Thanks!

Probably not that...just people making podcasts are probably the small population.

I don't even know how to thank you enough.