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QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 03:41 PM) Other than Beckham (recently), that's a pretty terrible back end of the line-up after Quentin. I wouldn't even pitch to Carlos unless I absolutely had to...same thing with Dunn when he's right behind Konerko. The only positive out of all this is at least Dunn's not in the line-up, let alone hitting 3rd/4th. I just don't see how anyone can look at this roster and think "playoffs".

Wife: Honey, it's supposed to be 98 tomorrow with heat indexes well over 100. Me: I know. But to tell you the truth, we should probably just open our windows. A couple of guys on www.soxtalk.com thought that since a decent amount of children survive in subsaharan conditions that we should not worry about ourselves or our 6 week old child. I have to admit they make a great point even though we're on the top floor of a building that gets virtually no cross wind ventilation and is completely exposed to direct sunlight with no trees for shading. Wife: ....

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 03:29 PM) Can I pull this one out when you tell me about how eating meat causes higher CO2 emissions than being a vegan? (Your response, filibustered of course, should be...that's why we need a cap and trade system, so that we can make an honest accounting for those decisions!) Are you trying to be difficult just for the fun of it? (i.e., trolling)

For us dog owners...

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 01:56 PM) Ours didn't change with the two kids. QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 02:15 PM) Didn't humans evolve pre-air conditioning in Subsaharan Africa? So when there are record high temperatures for about a week straight I should avoid trying to adhere to official warnings and attempt to replicate as many SubSarahan conditions as possible? Sounds like a great idea! I hear the infant death rates there are only mildly horrific. 82 degrees in my house? Sheesh.....what a total douche I'm being. I should be able to withstand triple digits easily.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 01:55 PM) We only run ours on weeks like this one. Last week was fine without. You must not have a newborn.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 01:54 PM) He hates the environment. This is true.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 01:51 PM) We keep our house at 78 or 79 in the summer. QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 01:53 PM) 79-80 here, mainly I only flip the AC on when I need to remove the humidity. Good ol BS, burning up that CO2. It's 79-81 by the time I get home. By the end of the night it's around 84.

QUOTE (Cali @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 01:44 PM) I also LOVE that the Sox feel the need to address the Bullpen that's been unhittable the last month. But the "mix" in the line-up is just fine. " f***ing lunacy I tell ya.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 01:35 PM) So while I am waiting on the short sale I have a contingent offer on, I have continued looking at properties at the advice of my realtor. I have been stalking an older neighborhood which was home to many of the old school Vegas celebrities in past. The neighborhood is populated with many mid-century modern homes that were designed by the architecture firm of Palmer and Krisel, who were noted for their work in Palm Springs, CA, hotbed of mid-century modern architecture. Anyways, not many of the homes have been preserved well and many have been downright ruined by boring, contemporary remodels. I found one home, however, that is located on the Las Vegas National GC (the centerpiece for this master-planned community when it was first designed). It is truly a money pit. Would be a momentous project. However, it is in the exact location I desire, has golf course frontage, and a pool (although it needs a complete restoration). The inside of the home is somewhat bizarre, with bathrooms built into the design of many of the bedrooms. The master bedroom actually has a shower right inside it. Someone began the renovation and then ran out of patience and abandoned the project, which an investor then bought. It has quite a bit of history to it, being the former home of Sonny Liston and Debbie Reynolds. And also an orthopedic surgeon by the name if Ivan Mindlin, who was part of "The Computer Group," the first collection of bettors to use a computer to predict the outcomes of football and basketball games. Mindlin made millions in the early eighties before being arrested by the FBI for gambling and racketeering charges over interstate lines. The investor that owns it now is holding firm on his price, which is more than I would like to pay considering it is a colossal project in it's present form, but I can't get it off my mind. I am incredibly intrigued by vintage Vegas history, and this home and neighborhood offer both in large doses. Decisions, decisions, decisions... Damn. Sounds like an intriguing project to take on. If it were to somehow work out, you'd have some awesome stories to tell at your dinner parties. Please keep us posted.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 01:22 PM) Sounds like time for the Trade Winds forum to open up. I think knightni is just finishing up sweeping and removing the plastic sheets from that forum.

QUOTE (JPN366 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 01:17 PM) Because he lets him. I know but it's such a hilariously absurd situation. Every time he's on the screen I ask my wife "Why does he still live with Larry" and giggle.

Why does Leon still freeload off of Larry? LOL

QUOTE (Getupstretch39 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 12:24 PM) This is before my day and I've never heard this before....is this true?? No. I have a terrible sense of humor.

I don't get it. Bullpen help? We're going to give away a prospect for something we can address via our minors?

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 10:59 AM) it is so, so key to this team's season for Dunn to snap out of this horrific slump/season. PK/Dunn/TCQ would look so much better if Dunn was his usual self. I just don't think it's going to happen. We are reaching the end of July with no signs of progress at all.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 10:52 AM) Viciedo for Heath Bell Scott Linebrink

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 10:24 AM) So will Adam Dunn bat fourth tonight? Most likely.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 10:27 AM) Since the Casey Anthony thread is locked: Software Designer Reports Error in Anthony Trial Don't let greg see this.

It's weeks like this where I regret buying the top floor of a 3-flat. The A/C can't keep up with the heat and by the time I get home from work it's around 79-81 degrees in our unit. Ugh. I think I'll pick up a dehumidifier this week to help out.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 09:31 AM) Fascinating. You actually cut your greenhouse gas emissions more by replacing beef/lamb with pork/chicken than you do by replacing pork/chicken with a vegan diet. I guess I don't understand your conclusion based on a graph that shows vegan items mostly on the far right side. EDIT: Never mind. I re-read what you typed. I'd be more impressed if you replaced lamb & beef with vegan items since that would be more impactful.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 09:29 AM) Whenever I interview, I study the company's website and come up with some ultra-detailed question about their business practice to show that I'm already thinking about being in the future job. It works like a charm. I've had three interviews in my post-internship life, and offers for each one. Definitely a good tip. And athomeboy, since you're in the IT field I would suggest coming up with questions about emerging technologies and how/if the organization plans to adopt any of them (i.e, cloud computing, mobile device payments, QR code marketing, social media, etc).

Athomeboy, you should seriously consider picking up a book like one of these. They can really be helpful throughout the process.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 09:13 AM) A bit of a random question: At the end of the three interviews I have had, they typically end with "do you have any questions?" The ones I normally think of are work hours, on-call time, and compensation (pay). Is there anything else I should be asking that I am not thinking of? Yes. Like: What is the short/long term strategy of the organization? (questions that show that you are interested in this particular organization) What would my first 3 months look like if I were to take on the role? How would I be able to make your job easier here? For more And I would avoid questions about compensation or other benefits. You can work those out once you get an offer.

Tell me you didn't get the reference. Sheesh