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Maybe the LA AA affiliate needed a OF. Anyone know anything about the guys we picked up?

I wasn't replying to any one post in particular, I didn't mean to make it look like I was. The wife has a law suit because we have a law on the books. To get rid of the lawsuit, you need to get rid of the law. Or how else would the law be enforced? Would you send the server to jail for a day, a week, a year?

If you are unhappy with the laws write your congessman and demand that bars have the right to sell as much liquor as there customer can drink. Explain that it is a bad law that prohibits bars from getting someone as drunk as the individual wants to get. Then explain to a family who lost someone to a drunk, why it was necessary to repeal a law that helps, in a small way, to keep people from getting drunker and killing themselves and innocent people. Basically we (US society) have decided that if a company is serving an intoxicating substance that is known to impare judgement they must exercise responsibility. The paradox with alchohol is the moment that you need the most judgement is the moment you have the least capability for judgement. The Wild understood fully the laws and their responsibilities when they decided to sell liquor. I don't necessarily fault the person for availing themselves of everything under our laws.

Somewhere in Southern California, someone thought you said Sooner, and got a Trojan

Great, now we let facts get in the way of rightous indignation We should also remember the guy is paralysed. It's not like he's going to be dancing if he wins anything.

which contributes to my point. You take dozens and dozens of prospects and hope 1 or 2 come out. Screw that. I'd give up prospects everytime for a mid season chance to win a division. Trade picks for players. I don't like any deal where we are giving up X and getting less than X in major leaguers and given prospects to make up for it.

Does KW know it's Sidney Ponson **not** Sidney Australia That may explain everything. KW to JR "hey boss I can get a great deal on this city in Australia"

I won't believe it until I read it in Marriotti's column

Steff, What is the law if the guy has a designated driver with him? I would assume it wouldn't matter since anyone can lie. Still if a sports team lost this they will have to reevaluate their practices and the above would still be possible. I would guess that most/all teams have insurance (dram shop?) for this and the insurance carriers might raise their premiums for teams that "seat vend"

Agreed and changed. Sorry, it was before my time. I'm glad we have an old timer around here

Here's the bigger implication people. Let's make an assumption here. He was sitting in his middle-of-the-row seat, and was being served by a beer vendor at his seat. The vendor will not be able to hear him, see him walk, or even get a good look at his eyes. He may be 30 feet away. If the plaintif wins this suit, beer sales might be at a counter only. No more beer vendors. I support the laws that place some responsibility on the bar that is serving a product that is known to reduce reasoning and causes deaths every year. A sober bartender or waitress is in better position to judge a person's sobriety level than the drunk. Dah, we've all been there. It comes with owning a liquor license. Because of the profit on beer sales how this plays out could have a big ripple effect on ticket prices, free agent signings, when liquor sales are halted, etc.

Wife sues Minnesota Wild for husband's crash Saturday, December 13, 2003 Posted: 9:36 PM EST (0236 GMT) ST. PAUL, Minnesota (AP) -- The wife of a hockey fan who crashed his car after drinking too much at a Minnesota Wild game has sued the team, saying her husband shouldn't have been served so much alcohol. Kris Lodahl, 37, was paralyzed in the February 8, 2002 crash. His wife, Rebecca, 39, is suing under a state law that holds bars and other establishments liable for serving someone who is obviously drunk, said her attorney, Harry Sieben Jr. She is seeking at least $50,000 in damages, claiming "loss of guidance, counsel, aide, comfort, assistance, protection and support of her husband," as well as mental anguish and financial loss. The rest of the story . . .

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I feel better now. At least the Hawks are at the top of some standings

Congratulations on your wins, remind me which categories

What would a Chicago election be without allegations of voter fraud? There is a system in place to track new registrations and where they post, including polls. BE Good

More importantly Who voted for JM? Is it an anti-Ozzie vote or a pro JM? Please tell me it's an anti-Ozzie a pro JM would be too much to take. Or was someone trying to vote in GREEN?

What about the strip tease on skates that player did during a game? OH wait, that was in a movie

Seriously. Why does Bill Wirtz still own the BlackHawks? What does he get out of it? I know it's an exclusive club he belongs to by owning a pro sports team, but the franchise hasn't held Lord Stanley's Cup in 42 years and the last time it was at the Stadium it was a Penguin holding it (IIRC). Does he really enjoy this? Why does he continue to let Pully do anything? Why does he keep hiring Sutters? Why aren't home games on local TV? Does he even care anymore? Isn't he ready to retire and please don;t tell me there is a Wirtz Jr. ready to take over.

excellent post Pasttime Nice New Orleans tie in. Gotta give that one 5 stars. We are going to miss Colon. He was terrific down the stretch and ncorgbl's Tub o Goo posts were priceless.

I have the same gut feeling, I wish there was something based in fact to back it up. I would have been happier if he said he needed surgery for a hang nail on his middle toe. The only players other teams are really interested in on our roster (in order) Maggs Lee Thomas Koch Valentin Kong I've felt all along that Maggs or Lee will be in a new uniform next year. I was less certain about Thomas. I will be very shocked if all three are playing together next season, except for maybe an all-star game.

Here is 1999 1. Devil Rays Josh Hamilton OF Raleigh, NC 2. Marlins Josh Beckett RHP Spring, Texas 3. Tigers Eric Munson C University of Southern California 4. Diamondbacks Corey Myers SS Scottsdale, AZ 5. Twins B.J. Garbe OF Moses Lake, WA 6. Expos Josh Girdley LHP Jasper, Texas 7. Royals Kyle Snyder RHP University of North Carolina 8. Pirates Bobby Bradley RHP West Palm Beach, FL 9. Athletics Barry Zito LHP University of Southern California 10. Brewers Ben Sheets RHP N.E. Louisiana University The sucess rate of top 10 picks still sucks.

Did mamma Sutter have any daughters? They'll be coaching next

I think fire Sutter has been on the To Do list for 25 years. Is it an NHL rule we have to have a Sutter on the payroll?

I've been whining that draft picks, prospects and the like don't mean spit. I was wondering who was drafted ahead of Frank Thomas. Here is the 1989 top 10 picks. 1. Orioles Ben McDonald RHP Louisiana State University 2. Braves Tyler Houston C Las Vegas, NV 3. Mariners Roger Salkeld RHP Saugus, CA 4. Phillies Jeff Jackson OF Chicago, IL 5. Rangers Donald Harris OF Texas Tech 6. Cardinals Paul Coleman OF Frankston, TX 7. White Sox Frank Thomas 1B Auburn University 8. Cubs Earl Cunningham OF Lancaster, SC 9. Angels Kyle Abbot LHP Long Beach State University 10. Expos Charles Johnson C Fort Pierce, FL Drop the farm clubs and invest the money in free agents.