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by Adam J. Morris on Apr 28, 2008 2:06 PM CDT
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i got my stimulus check deposited today
Thank you, Mr. Bush!
Greatest Inventions Ever? 1. TiVO, 2. Boobs, 3. Baseball
Great thing to do
when you have already added $4 trillion to the debt.
"Before I leave, I once again condemn the despicable buffoonery of D.J. Cahill." - Huck
Who cares?
Debt, relative to the GDP, is what really matters, and it has remained relatively constant over the last 8 years since Clinton left.
Greatest Inventions Ever? 1. TiVO, 2. Boobs, 3. Baseball
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Nice
"I hope it's a special dumb person hell so that I don’t have to meet up with you after I die."
- The D-tron
by inactive lsb user on Apr 28, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions
And, to add to the GOP's sterling recent record
McCain now wants to dump the gas tax so we have no money in the highway fund. Genius.
...and curse Sir Walter Raleigh, he was such a stupid git.
Yeah, I get kind of tired
of Republicans try to paint themselves as fiscally responsible protectors against those evil communist Democrats, when they are absolutely destroying this country with their “Charge up the national credit cards, and pass the costs onto the kids” mentality. Interest on the debt is one of our largest, and fastest growing, items on our budget. Most of it is attributable to the Reagan, Bush, and Bush presidencies.
Give me a Democratic president, and a Republican congress that hates the Dem President’s guts, and thats about as good as it gets for Budget control.
"Before I leave, I once again condemn the despicable buffoonery of D.J. Cahill." - Huck
And for all the Reagan worshipers
it’s ironic that a guy who ran on the deficit was saying those things when it was at it’s lowest point on that chart since before WWII, then immediately he reversed a 30-year trend. Yeah, what a great conservative. I don’t see any way to improve things like budgeting and the tax code unless the entire election cycle is changed with an amendment. Term limits and a bipartisan commission with equal reps from both parties or some other way to decide so that districts remain logical.
...and curse Sir Walter Raleigh, he was such a stupid git.
Shockingly enough, the government has to start reissuing 1 year debt.
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080430/federal_borrowing.html?.v=2
The administration said Wednesday it would begin selling the one-year bill, also referred to as a 52-week bill, at an initial auction in June. New one-year securities will be auctioned every four weeks.The government is looking for various ways to borrow the billions of dollars in extra cash it will need to cover a budget deficit that is expected to jump to an all-time high this year, surpassing the old mark of $413 billion set in 2004.
A big part of the increased borrowing reflects the need to pay for economic-stimulus rebates to 130 million households. The government began disbursing the payments on Monday in an effort to give the economy a jump start.
"Before I leave, I once again condemn the despicable buffoonery of D.J. Cahill." - Huck
Why
Why is debt relative to the GDP all that matters? Shouldn’t it be debt to income ratio? With lower taxes and free trade (i.e. lower income) and higher debt, how is this good for the country?
Derek
Signature! I don't need no stinking signature!!
by DerekSTheRed on Apr 28, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I've been without Internet access all weekend...
Just now catching up on all the news from the two best, and possibly the worst, Rangers games so far this season.
Guess which one I was at?
Triple Play
Did anyone go to the Triple Play event last night? If so, how was it? (No jokes about Padilla or Blalock getting hammered)
I remember they televised one of those a few years ago. I hope they show it at some point.
http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/tex/community/triple_play.jsp
It's baseball. You don't always get what you want, and you don't always want what you get. --Ed Coffin
From Evan Grant
Went to the Rangers “Triple Play” charity event, even though I apparently was banned by Josh Lewin from participating as a judge in any of the game shows after last year’s Iron Chef contest. Banned! Well, it was a good night anyway. They really do put on a very nice show. It may be a little too formal for some folks and perhaps a little too pricey for the majority of Rangers fans, but if you do want to see these guys show some personality, this is a place to be. The “Fielder’s Feud” spinoff of “Family Feud” is always good for a few laughs.
Last year, Gerald Laird won the Iron Chef contest. I wonder if he considers cooking as one of his 5 tools.
It's baseball. You don't always get what you want, and you don't always want what you get. --Ed Coffin
Congratulations
What might you do, next?
"I hope it's a special dumb person hell so that I don’t have to meet up with you after I die."
- The D-tron
by inactive lsb user on Apr 28, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
"If we where [sic] gonna trade them Salty, I would want a helluva lot more than just Joba though." -lonestarJon
by thedirkatron on Apr 28, 2008 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions
hahaha
now Miles gets on the phone to Cinci to get the hot button items fresh off the rumor mill.
The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT
http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/7/16/213154/893
Put this under the "it could always
be worse” column:
When the Giants spent $126 million on Barry Zito, they touted his ability to take the ball every fifth day.But now, barely more than one season into a seven-year deal, they aren’t sure they want to keep giving it to him.
After another erratic and utterly hittable start in a 10-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday at AT&T Park, Giants Manager Bruce Bochy all but declared he would skip Zito or demote him to the bullpen.
“We’ve got to do something,” said Bochy, after Zito allowed a six-run first inning. “We can’t keep doing what we’re doing and getting what we’re getting.”
by Randy Richardson on Apr 28, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions
JD's best move ever
was missing out on the Zito.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Apr 28, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
A little game here.
What do you think the odds of Washington being the manager at 7:00 pm tomorrow are?
My guess right now – 90%
I think it would have already been announced if a change is going to happen today.
Danks, Volquez, Galarraga and Young are GONE! GET OVER IT! Endless whining will not bring them back!
+1
"If we where [sic] gonna trade them Salty, I would want a helluva lot more than just Joba though." -lonestarJon
by thedirkatron on Apr 28, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
True dat
They aren’t going to shit can the man on his birthday. They’ll cut Melhuse with a broken hand, but they won’t can your ass on your birthday. At least for his sake…...
"Sex is not a crime. It's a loving act between two or more consenting adults." - Hank Kingsley
Blake Beavan
Now that he’s a Lumber King, when does Captain Wonderful get his first start?
"If we where [sic] gonna trade them Salty, I would want a helluva lot more than just Joba though." -lonestarJon
It's possible
that he only pitches out of the pen in Clinton then moves to into the Spokane rotation when short-season starts. Just a guess.
I wonder how many innings
they let him go. He said he was only up to 4 innings at extended spring training but that he has been working every 5th day. That is why I just assumed he would be pitching out of the pen. I shouldn’t assume.
If Blake Beavan was from Denton
what nick could we use beyond Captain Wonderful that would accurately reflect his unprecedented genetic advantage over us all?
BTW, Derek Holland has been found – starting tonight for CLN.
And, I think the OKC game live video will be free online tonight at 9:00 – Rowe vs Estes, lucky us.
We’ll find out later anyway. I’ll give a heads-up if I find that to be true.
I don't know
But he’d probably wear a shirt that says ” I piss excellence”.
The Eagle has landed....
by Lonerangers on Apr 28, 2008 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
My friend
from Denton goes my the name Mr. Wonderful. Or at least he did when he was in the band Cornhole. The best band that didn’t amount to shit.
ummmmm
well usually guys that call themselves Mr. Wonderful or Superstar don’t “amount to shit”.
The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT
http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/7/16/213154/893
by LAMuscleFag on Apr 28, 2008 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions
that's who I'm talking about MILES :)
Miles + Miley = 2 rich bitches
The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT
http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/7/16/213154/893
by LAMuscleFag on Apr 29, 2008 12:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Once upon a time...
...Ben tried, at great length, to convince me that the Denton music scene was bigger than the Austin music scene.
by Adam J. Morris on Apr 28, 2008 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions
At one point,
the Denton music scene was bigger than the Austin music scene. I’d say the early-mid 90s when bands like Tripping Daisy, Brutal Juice, Baboon and Ten Hands were coming out of Denton, it briefly eclipsed Austin’s “scene”. Before the church took over the area around the campus, Denton had a small yet respectable little scene that was a breeding ground for some really cool music.
Several bands, including my own at the time, were getting more exposure than deserved because of bands like Tripping Daisy. Countless mid 90s Denton bands jumped on those coattails.
Warts
Does anyone know how to get rid of a flat wart?
by phanhandlecholo on Apr 28, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions
razor and a pair of tweezers
and it counts as entertainment!
"No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of."
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 29, 2008 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions
No Game 5 suspension
for Jason Kidd (not that it matters)
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs2008/news/story?id=3372381
It's baseball. You don't always get what you want, and you don't always want what you get. --Ed Coffin
salty's defense
After watching the twins take off seemingly every time there was a runner on 1st and seeing his sub 30% MiLB cs% (3 for 11). Do you think Salty has a chance to control a running game or would we end up with a system like san diego (If your on first your running)?
Nothing wrong with 30% caught stealing.
If he can sustain that, or improve it a little, let em run.
"Before I leave, I once again condemn the despicable buffoonery of D.J. Cahill." - Huck
How many cachers
actually “control” the running game? Also, the Twins are one of the top basestealing teams in the league. Lets see how he does against NYY or BOS.
Max Ramirez 2008 Texas Rangers ROY
Last year
I think Laird was around 40%, so that’s not a huge difference. I’m more concerned with Salty getting better calling games and controlling pitchers. I have no doubt he will, but it will just take further seasoning at this level. He seemed to have done a great job with Ponson, but they worked together at AAA. I’m afraid he wouldn’t have pushed Padilla yesterday to keep throwing the fastball and get off the first pitch junk, but I’m going to love watching the maturation process.
"Sex is not a crime. It's a loving act between two or more consenting adults." - Hank Kingsley
he has a good arm
and he made a great throw to second on saturday.
theres no reason he cant be around 30%, which is perfectly acceptable.
laird is 7 for 24 this year btw.
Gerald Laird is my hero.
Thanks for the numbers on Laird
About equal.
"Sex is not a crime. It's a loving act between two or more consenting adults." - Hank Kingsley
San Diego
For them it has more to do with their pitchers than catchers. Maddux and Young are especially guilty.
by Randy Richardson on Apr 28, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
could be
but Bard and Barrett were a combined 17/178 on it.
I think what really caught my eye in the twins game was when Mauer took off 3 times in a row. I know it was a full count and Morneau doesn’t strike out a ton but it just seemed odd seeing the catcher take off like that with less that 2 outs
If you look at most of MLB
30% is actually pretty good. For a rookie catcher, I’d be ecstatic with 30%. Breakeven is right around 30-33%, where the value of the outs is about the same as the value of the bases stolen.
"Before I leave, I once again condemn the despicable buffoonery of D.J. Cahill." - Huck
Completely off topic
I’m a corporate recruiter and have one question. Where would you go ONLINE to look for a job? I’m doing some due diligence on whether to spend a butt load of money on some new recruiting tools. Any feedback on a slow baseball day would be greatly appreciated.
"Sex is not a crime. It's a loving act between two or more consenting adults." - Hank Kingsley
I'm sure...
the feeling is mutual miles.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
You're looking
for a different kind of job all together.
"Sex is not a crime. It's a loving act between two or more consenting adults." - Hank Kingsley
I look at craigslist.
I don’t ever search monster, just update my resume and usually that gets some response.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Apr 28, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
also ed2010.com
But that’s New York-centric.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Apr 28, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Its relative to what segemnt of recruits you are after.
If you are attempting to fill lower end postions or have been expreincing a “generational gap” then internet recruiting might entice a younger group. The key is how to get your exposure with internet recruiting. If its a broadbased Web site or a specailzed target group might have alot to do with the success of interent recruiting.
If its an extremely technical or specialized field, this may not work for you. If its a broad based business it might have better effects.
There are more tools
out there than the Rangers have errors. I’m looking for where people go to look. I’m too close to it on a daily basis, so it’s time to get the job seekers opinion and habits. Well, job searching habits that is. Not all of the seedy ones….
"Sex is not a crime. It's a loving act between two or more consenting adults." - Hank Kingsley
monster
careerbuilder, dice. Sometimes I’ll look at LinkedIn but you really have to be linked to a lot of people for that to pay off.
Mostly however, I will drive by companies on my way to work and then I’ll go look at their websites for what current openings they have.
Fishing in the rivers of life. All bound for Mu Mu Land.
Only one?
That’s impossible. Or, you know, unpossible.
If that’s a gun a feel against my temple, I’ll probably go with Homer’s: “You can’t keep blaming yourself. Just blame yourself once and move on.” Or would it be “To Alcohol: The cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems”.
But there are so many. So, so many.
"If we where [sic] gonna trade them Salty, I would want a helluva lot more than just Joba though." -lonestarJon
by thedirkatron on Apr 28, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
A few classics
Grandpa: “My Homer is not a communist. He may be a liar, a pig, an idiot, a communist, but he is not a porn star. “
or
Lunch Lady Doris: “More testicles mean more iron.”
There's very little meat in these gym mats!
"If we where [sic] gonna trade them Salty, I would want a helluva lot more than just Joba though." -lonestarJon
by thedirkatron on Apr 28, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
two:
“That’s the rock where the Leprechaun comes out…he tells me to burn things!”
or
“no beer and no TV make Homer go something something…” “Go…crazy?” “don’t mind if I DO!”
"No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of."
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 29, 2008 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Just about any Ralph Wiggum line
“My cat’s breath smells like cat food.” “What’s a diorama?” and don’t forget the aforementioned “Me fail English? That’s unpossible.”
"Sex is not a crime. It's a loving act between two or more consenting adults." - Hank Kingsley
From MLBtraderumors.com
[ESPN’s Keith] Law says high school first baseman Eric Hosmer has a “reported demand” of $7MM. Hosmer is advised by Scott Boras. Law says Hosmer would go in the #5-8 range if not for his price tag. Could he fall to the Nationals, Rangers, or A’s if one of those teams is willing to pony up?
by robert_d_wilfong on Apr 28, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions
ML contract?
I have no problem ponying up if the kid is legit. As long as he doesn’t ask for a ML contract.
I don't think we can afford to give any draft pick a ML contract this season
Borbon was an exception, but we can’t have both him and somebody else taking up space on the 40-man.
The front office has to know that, so I wouldn’t worry about it.
Heh
Porcello / Harvey discussions, round two?
BTW, anybody notice that Harvey went to UNC? *Giggles * ... fuck the Angels.
"I hope it's a special dumb person hell so that I don’t have to meet up with you after I die."
- The D-tron
by inactive lsb user on Apr 28, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup
He’s falling to us, and we’re taking him and I’m unwilling to accept any scenario that says otherwise.
It’s happening.
"If we where [sic] gonna trade them Salty, I would want a helluva lot more than just Joba though." -lonestarJon
by thedirkatron on Apr 28, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Wrong
"If we where [sic] gonna trade them Salty, I would want a helluva lot more than just Joba though." -lonestarJon
by thedirkatron on Apr 28, 2008 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Why?
Is there a hole in your life that can only be filled by the Rangers drafting a player who is vastly inferior to Eric Hosmer?
"If we where [sic] gonna trade them Salty, I would want a helluva lot more than just Joba though." -lonestarJon
by thedirkatron on Apr 29, 2008 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions
He
sounds like a D-Bag, I don’t want him.
And the secret sources in Cincinnati get the last laugh....
are you anti-Beavan?
he sounds like a D-bag…probably isn’t, but sounds like one for sure…
"No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of."
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 29, 2008 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Mark Teixeira on Ron Washington
Just ran across this – heh
His greatest strength is probably the ability to communicate. He always lets you know what’s going on, where you stand and what his plans are. I think that every player can respect that about a manager. Straight feedback goes a long way in this game.
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