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Where did it go? I have a new ID for my computer and I need that to put up as my wallpaper?? Any help would be much appreciated!

Sony giveth, Sony taketh away, eh? Be careful what you say, some people may perceive you to be a presumtious elitist, nobody likes those Hey, I have nothing invested in Dixie chick or Democratic party for that matter. I find the whole situation both funny and sad, that's all. Real world as it were. Meh, Elitist no, opinionated... hell yes! Commonly they are connected, but in my case I love to hear what people have to say and think.

What's the deal with Surandon and Robbins, what happened there? That was the whole Bull Durham anniversary/ Hall of Fame cancellation thing, over the vocal anti-war stance of Susan Surrandon and Tim Robbins.

Kevin Appier has said that he doesn't want to go up there either. The interesting thing I read in the paper about SARS today was they raised the expected death rate to about 7.5% or about 1 in 13 people. The other interesting thing about it was that only about half the people who get SARS recover from it according to the stats. I am not quite sure what happens to them, but I really appreciate the fact that no one wants to be exposed to it. Keep our boys safe!!

In an effort to limit exposure to SARS during their visit to Toronto in late May, the White Sox plan to spend a lot of time at the SkyDome, which doubles as the ballpark and team hotel. "We can still go to restaurants and different things," Frank Thomas said. "Everything's right there." But that won't be enough of a precaution against severe acute respiratory syndrome for at least one member of the Sox's traveling party. Radio analyst Ed Farmer, whose immune system was weakened by a kidney transplant in 1991, plans to stay in Chicago. Farmer consulted with two of his physicians before informing Sox broadcasting chief Bob Grim. "I don't think we really have a grasp on this," Farmer said. "If they find a way where it would not be communicable, I'll go." Sox players, though, seem content to take their cue from baseball's medical personnel and team trainer Herm Schneider. He'll participate in a conference call Thursday with Elliot Pellman, baseball's medical liaison, and the 10 head trainers of the teams scheduled to play in Toronto before the All-Star break. Schneider already has consulted with Pellman and U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona, a friend of Schneider's. Both recommended that Sox players wash their hands frequently, limit interaction with fans and avoid seedy restaurants and nightclubs. "Go to good places to eat," Schneider said. "Or instead of going out after the game, maybe order room service. Limit how much you're out and about." They also told Schneider not to be alarmed, given that the Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors have played without incident. "If you think about how many people are in Canada and how many people have SARS, it's minuscule," Schneider said. Paul Konerko, who said Toronto is one of his favorite trips, was asked about precautions. "Who's to say where and when you catch something like that?" he said. "What if you stay in and order room service and the [server] has it? Is that really avoiding it? Who's to say the person that stayed in the hotel room before you didn't have it? "I'm just going to go out as usual and roll the dice." Farmer will not be so bold. He already takes precautions, such as washing his hands several times a day with antibacterial soap and avoiding excessive contact with the public. "Their immune system is different from mine," Farmer said of the players. "They're up and running. Mine has been compromised by medicine."

Now that the deal with Palmer is Official, I wonder if this increases Leftwich's value at all?

we are 12-8 - how is that going down in flames? At this rate we will end with 96 wins. Going down in flames? 12-8, is a big disappointment when you look at the teams we have played. I have am having a hard time convincing myself that we will be able to win 60% of our games when the level of our competition goes from Baltimore and Detroit, to Oakland and Seattle.

But it was a big corporation that made her image in the first place! No one would have cared about anything she would said if her record label hadn't have created the whole "Dixie Chicks" personna. It would be hypocritical for her to chastise the very media that made her rich. And let me qualify this when I say it. I know most people can't/don't think for themselves. They need CNN/the catholic church/ the democratic party etc or whoever to tell them what they need to be thinking. So with my line of thinking I can't get to upset about the process that is now working against them.

Yeah looking back that whole statement about never having faced adversity was probably a dumb thing to say. I just have no pity for hearing the Dixie Chicks, Susan Surrandon, Tim Robbins and the like whine about this stuff, when they got themselves into it. They have the freedom to say whatever they want to, but they don't seem to like the fact that people also have the right to react how they want to.

So what is it with Aaron? Is he pressing to hard, or is he not healthy yet? He is a much better hitter than he has shown so far.

Yeah that is great stuff HSC. I love to hear about all aspects of the game. It is hard to get that kind of info. Rowand I always kinda knew was a hard worker. He just doesn't have much ability.

Most pro arenas make a kid buy a ticket if they are taller than the turnstyle arm.

the problem with josh is thats been his attitude all along.. he thinks hes the best and he shouldnt be bounced around.... well someone foregot to tell him that sometimes thats how things work...........if he cant change his attitude problems and quit throwing the baby fits its going to hamper his playing abilities all the time............. HSC, kind of off topic, but sort of related. You and a couple others seem to know the players more intimately than any of us. My question is which players are the good guys on the team? Which ones are the team players and have the best work ethics? Are there any real suprises in that group?

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...ixiechicks_dc_8 Not only do they have the freedom of speech, but they are learning that people have the freedom to react to their speech. It has been interesting to hear these Hollywood stars get their lives changed when they open their mouths. These people have never faced adversity in their lives and they can't understand why all of their usual "yes people" are not saying yes anymore. Yes your actions have consuequences. Deal with it.

This is the version of the story in the Sun Times today. -A day after saying he was trying to make the best of a tough situation, White Sox catcher Josh Paul cleared waivers Wednesday and was sent to Class AAA Charlotte. Paul was replaced on the major-league roster by left-handed reliever David Sanders, one of the last roster cuts before the season started. "Triple-A [stinks],'' Paul said Tuesday. "It's hard, yeah. I'm just doing my best to stay ready for when they need me.'' Paul, who was out of minor-league options, made the roster out of spring training partly because the Sox were worried that they wouldn't be able to slip him through waivers. "We've been monitoring the waivers for the last few weeks, and we were optimistic that we could get him through at this time,'' Sox assistant general manager Rick Hahn said. "The decision was more motivated by wanting to get the 12th pitcher up here and the third lefty.'' Sanders was 0-1 with a 2.57 ERA and 12 strikeouts in five appearances at Charlotte. During spring training, he had a 5.00 ERA and nine strikeouts in nine appearances. "I was told to come into the manager's office, and I thought maybe I got traded,'' Sanders said. "It was a good surprise, definitely.''

I guess I should know better than to cut and paste the article of the company that owns the Cubs... Yes he threw at it intentionally. This is from ESPN. A minor league pitcher might face animal cruelty charges for injuring a protected bird with a thrown baseball. Jae-kuk Ryu, a 19-year-old South Korean pitcher for the Class-A Daytona Cubs, knocked an osprey from its perch during pregame practice Monday night. The team announced Wednesday night that it sent Ryu to Lansing, Mich. of the Class-A Midwest League. The male bird's eye was seriously injured. Ospreys are recognized by the state as a species of special concern, meaning their habitats are vulnerable. Anyone who wounds or kills an osprey can be charged with a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500 and 60 days in jail. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating and plans to submit its findings to the state attorney's office next week, spokeswoman Joy Hill said. "We've received a number of calls from an outraged public. I just talked to one woman; she wants him deported," Hill said. " have zero tolerance for this kind of thing." Ryu isn't the first ballplayer to target a bird with a thrown ball. On Aug. 4, 1983, Yankees outfielder Dave Winfield killed a seagull in Toronto with a warmup throw. The Ontario police charged him with animal cruelty, although the charge was later dropped. The Chicago Cubs, who signed Ryu two years ago, are conducting their own investigation to determine how the pitcher will be punished. "I can assure you it would be more than the average citizen will receive," farm director Oneri Fleita said. "The average citizen certainly wouldn't be demoted or docked pay or fined or whatever it might be. It was certainly something we don't condone, and we will make sure that the matter is rectified to the best of our ability." Ryu was not available for comment Wednesday. He has an 0-1 record and 3.05 ERA in four starts, with 22 strikeouts in 20-2/3 innings. Daytona general manager Buck Rogers said the team will hold a fund-raiser for the Animal Clinic of Edgewater on Friday night. The Chicago Cubs will provide autographed balls for auction, and the Daytona Cubs will donate $1 for every fan in attendance.

The Cubs demoted Class A Daytona pitcher Jae-kuk Ryu after the prospect injured an osprey with a baseball before Monday night's game in Daytona Beach, Fla. The bird, which had been nesting with its mate and a brood of chicks on top of a 40-foot light pole over left field, was treated for a serious eye injury Tuesday. Ryu may face animal-cruelty charges from the incident. Ospreys are protected by the state of Florida, and wounding or killing one could be punishable by a fine of up to $500 and 60 days in jail. Oneri Fleita, the Cubs' director of player development, said Ryu would be sent to Class A Lansing, a step down from Daytona in the minor-league hierarchy. The South Korean-born Ryu was considered a top prospect at Daytona. "Right now he has been taken off that roster and we're sending him to Lansing," Fleita said Wednesday. "In terms of everything else, we're waiting to gather all the information." The bird was being treated with anti-inflammatory medication. Fleita said an auction of items autographed by Cubs players will be held Friday in Daytona, with proceeds going to the National Wildlife Foundation. Daytona's owners also will match the proceeds with their own donation.

I was disappointed we didn't get to see Flaggie and Ribbon during the latest Iraq war...

Because unlike JM Phil Jackson will stand up for his players when he needs to.

My favorite part was the fact they couldn't spell "apologize"

The White Sox announcers (started by Hawk Harrleson) every game make a Pick to Click. In other words they pick the White Sox player who will make the key contribution to the game. like I said, we do a contest on the ESPN.com Sox site, and this is how we do it. WSI has a completely different system. It is a fun thing to do no matter how you do it. This is our site, complete with our rules. http://whitesox.blogspot.com/

Boondocks does rule! UIUC actually had Arron McGruder come to campus to give a lecture about Boondocks and why he created it and everything. It was very interesting. Any kind of a transcript exsist for that? I have checked out mcgruders website and I would love to hear him talk.

Well, atleast we'll be there live on Tuesday to watch them attempt and beat the A's. If we play like we have been, we will have another BRUTAL west coast trip. This isn't the AL Central anymore. We will be playing REAL teams.

Yep. Not much he can do, not like they'll just change their mind and call it a homer, just because Manuel yelled at them. Someone is going to say they lost this game, because Manuel didn't show enough fire. But at this point I'd like to see Backman up here. You guys are totally missing my point. The goal of the arguement isn't to overturn the call. Once the call is made that is it. The object is to get your own team fired up and take away the punch in the stomach that you just recieved by losing a 2 run HR to incompetence. YOu are standing up for your player. That is the other point.

I am helping to run a PTC contest on the ESPN.com White Sox board. If people want to get one going, I can help. We have had every single possible arguement about everything while working out the kinks of ours.