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Let's say you just got a check for $30,000. Someone "Paid it forward", sale of stock went through, grandma sold her stamp collection, whatever. Taxes are already taken care of, so, it's an even 30k. What do you do with the money?

Yeah man, it's cool. That happens to all of us.

That is some funny shit right there, mang.

My friend, please read more carefully before flying off the handle. It's unbecoming and makes you look reactionary. Dude said "It just seems like there should be more TO it," as in, more to that story than what there was. What he didn't say was "It just seems like there should be more OF it," as in, more guys running around trying to whack our government employees. The difference is subtle, but important. Although you do make good points, and I imagine that there are plenty of nutjobs out there that deserve your ire, I think this is a case of miscommunication.

Before I was a member here, I rocked this... http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h23/lhiannonshee/rx80ThomasMwi.jpg But most of the old school peeps will recall that I was one of the founding members of "The Bling Bros". Clay, Bucky and I all rocked the Black with chrome wheels setup.

What, if you don't mind me asking, is fascinating about it? 9 people that are part of a militia get into trouble for plotting to kill govenrment employees? That's becoming more and more commonplace, i think.

I have a g73, and i can testify to the quality of ASUS stuff.

Happy birthday my man.

Were thinking it will start sometime around 5 and go on until whenever.

Guys, Thank you very much for the well wishes. They are greatly appreciated. Not sure if the website says it or not, but if you would like to make a donation to Defenders of Wildlife (defenders.org) in the name of my mother, it would be the perfect tribute to her memory. I want to extend the invitation to her services to anyone who would like to come. Some of you knew her, most did not, but if you are a friend of mine then you would honor us with your presence. There will be a reception after the services at our condo association community house. Thanks again, CR.

Ben, it's not a double elimination tourney, it's called a "Round Robin". The first 3 or 4 games are just for seeding purposes going into the actual tournament portion. The world cup of every sport that has one uses it as well.

Hold off on the windows, guys. sometime this year or early next year, the Ohio government will be putting some legislation into effect that will pay homeowners up to 6000 dollars to make theire homes "Sustainability Certified". I will post more about it as I learn more, but it IS coming.

Funny but sadly true story. I used to work at Columbus Steel. That's the old Buckeye Steel facility for the older folks. It's right on the corner of Parsons and Groveport rd, and if you're driving on 104, thers no way you can miss it. So, a title 5 permit is issued to a location, not a company, and they are renewed every 5 years. Title 5, for those who don't know, is basically a legal document issued by the EPA that lays out how much pollution is allowed at a certain site. When the EPA issues one at the beginning of a 5 year stretch, it is usually completely non-conformable by the company. Meaning that in order to pollute that little, the company would essentially have to run a skeleton crew or shut down its operations entirely for the duration of the 5 years. So, what happens is that tecompany essentially "counter-offers" with its tolerable contaminants amounts. this goes back and forth for a few times until one or the other eventually agrees on a compromise somewhere in the middle. So, Buckeye Steel goes under. For about 9 months, the fecility lays quiet, with only a few folks goin in and out, just basically patrolling for looters and squatters. During this dormant time, the EPA issues the site title 5. When they don't get a counter offer within the first 30 days, the title 5 goes into effect as issued. 3 months later, Columbus Steel buys the site and begins operations, and the problems begin shortly after that. You see, because they are SITE specific, it doesn't matter that a whole new perationg company has taken over, that title 5 is binding. The legal action begins, and as far as I know, still hadn't been settled by the time that the second title 5 was issued. Now, I tell you all this because I wanted to set up an even that happened while I was there. Columbus Steel, contrary to popular beleif, has tried desperately to abide by the EPA's stipulations. However, the regulations involved are in some cases, completely ridiculous. CSC allocated 500k in order to install new dust collectors that were meant to improve the air quality of the plant and the surrounding area. When we went to put them in, we were told by the EPA that we were not allowed to do so, because we were in violation of our title 5 and that we were therefore forbidden from installing any new hardware. It's a simple story, but I offer it as example that the EPA has its god points, and it's bad, and it may not be the salvation of us all, so to speak, as far as the environment goes.

Seriously though, I have never seen a better hockey game in my whole life. 100 miles an hour the whole time, awesome! Man I hate losing, though.

Seconded, especially the hilarious Karaoke comment.

Now that is some funny shit. "Durka Durka go CANADA Durka Eh?"

Thats a great deal for 5 hundy. Get yourself a nice cooler and OC the shit out of that chip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stpGUNZ_Q2A

IPO. I work at a startup currently, and I freaking love it. Learning new stuff is almost always a good thing.

Nice. Do work, son.

This made me smile.

This thread delivers.

I was conceived during that blizzard.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h23/lhiannonshee/hal9000.jpg "I'm sorry, Dave, I cannot allow you to continue to pile snow on my sidewalk..."

OK serious runners, I have seen this image floating around the net for years, and I always wondered, "Does this shit (Pardon the pun) really happen? Is that a marathon runner who literally shit himself while running?" Seriously, does it? And if so, why the fuck? Image in question... http://sfwchan.com/pics/32408379.jpg