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by A_B
Tue Apr 02, 2013 2:54 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Laptops (without the autochanger)
Replies: 7
Views: 634

Re: Laptops (without the autochanger)

What would she be using the laptop for? If she's just going to be using it for web browsing and the like there are many inexpensive choices. Web brousing, for the most part. She does some keying for me in the bookkeeping area, and that might be incorporated. I doubt it though, right now. So you're ...
by A_B
Tue Apr 02, 2013 10:54 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The I need to buy a house thread
Replies: 1347
Views: 44348

Re: The I need to buy a house thread

Tax sheltered retirement accounts certainly tie up money, to various extents. That's the price you pay for the tax deal. It's also not easy to do well in the stock market. There's strong evidence that individuals significantly under-perform market averages. The risk of doing badly is the price to b...
by A_B
Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:26 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Ben Howland (era at Westwood)
Replies: 37
Views: 2857

Re: Ben Howland (era at Westwood)

mister d wrote:
Rush2112 wrote:I hope that the UNM AD is smarter than the last time they where in this position (when Bliss went to Baylor) and only hire a string of shitty coaches that are only hired due to there ties to the university.
Losing Bliss sort of worked out too.
Yeah. They killed it with that decision.
by A_B
Tue Apr 02, 2013 7:34 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The I need to buy a house thread
Replies: 1347
Views: 44348

Re: The I need to buy a house thread

An important consideration that is typically ignored in the rent vs. buy discussion is the alternative use of funds. Very few people would spend more on rent than on down payment plus mortgage payments plus maintenance and repairs over any period of 5 to 10 years. That means the renter has money to...
by A_B
Mon Apr 01, 2013 3:34 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Opening Night/Day/Week
Replies: 126
Views: 6847

Re: Opening Night/Day/Week

brian wrote:Trout and Harper are going to be compared with each other for the rest of their careers, but there's no right or wrong answer as to which one you'd rather have (at this point in their career at least).
Yeah, was totally joking. Bragging that Cueto stuck out Trout in his first AB.
by A_B
Mon Apr 01, 2013 3:19 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Opening Night/Day/Week
Replies: 126
Views: 6847

Re: Opening Night/Day/Week

Mike Trouut's OPS 2012: .000
Bryce Harper's 2.500

No contest as to which one you'd like to have forevermore.

But having interleague play in the first game is ODD.
by A_B
Mon Apr 01, 2013 2:32 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Who is missing?
Replies: 132
Views: 14352

Re: Who is missing?

Now that things have selttled down, I expect Billcross, bttg, BCG11, coz, and brainbo to show up any second.
by A_B
Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:27 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The I need to buy a house thread
Replies: 1347
Views: 44348

Re: The I need to buy a house thread

Yeah, you guys in the northeast are useless to this conversation.

I'm in the process of buying a house that is a considerable upgrade for my family and what syb put down plus my downpayment would pay for my entire new home.
by A_B
Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:25 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swampsource > crowdsource
Replies: 33
Views: 2014

Re: Swampsource > crowdsource

Grasspenis wrote:Doug...come on. You can't use this as a logo. It looks like Clip-Art.
Not only that but it is probably not very scalable for when you buy your full-page ad in the NYT.
by A_B
Mon Apr 01, 2013 10:15 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The I need to buy a house thread
Replies: 1347
Views: 44348

Re: The I need to buy a house thread

The realtor thing is decent advice -- the best part of having a realtor isn't finding you a house, it's the help with the process of buying one and handling all the paperwork. Some for sale by owners will be less inclined to work with a realtor even if the realtor accepts a partial commission instea...
by A_B
Mon Apr 01, 2013 9:07 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: EPL March 2013 thread
Replies: 19
Views: 1836

Re: EPL March 2013 thread

It's a little weird that United's season is basically over now. I know there's still the matter of clinching the league but they can do that with their reserves at this point. Bud Selig would never stand for this. Don't get me wrong, I'd rather they were still alive int he CL, but that was a good t...
by A_B
Mon Apr 01, 2013 9:06 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: EPL March 2013 thread
Replies: 19
Views: 1836

Re: EPL March 2013 thread

For the record, that goal was it the FA CUP. this is the EPL thread, which Man u has made nearly pointless.
by A_B
Mon Apr 01, 2013 8:09 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: AB the Trendsetter
Replies: 2
Views: 497

Re: AB the Trendsetter

There needs to be an ATT commercial with Dufner in it in the background during the masters while the weird little guy asks kids if it's better to be faster or slower. Or maybe they can get Sabbatini and Ben Crane to play a little and say "Slower"
by A_B
Mon Apr 01, 2013 7:15 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Google Maps: Treasure Mode
Replies: 1
Views: 291

Re: Google Maps: Treasure Mode

Thats funny.
by A_B
Mon Apr 01, 2013 7:08 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The I need to buy a house thread
Replies: 1347
Views: 44348

Re: The I need to buy a house thread

Almost all local banks sell their mortgages anymore. Some companies don't sell as part of their business model, but they usually also don't offer rates that are as competitive. And really, what's the problem if they do sell to a mortgage farm? As long as you get fixed terms to tart with (and with ra...
by A_B
Sun Mar 31, 2013 7:44 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The I need to buy a house thread
Replies: 1347
Views: 44348

Re: The I need to buy a house thread

For a first home, just do the 3.5% for an FHA down payment, like Sabes said. Maybe 5%, but don't hamstring yourself because you'll need that money.
by A_B
Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:08 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NCAA Tournament thread - Sweet 16
Replies: 104
Views: 5546

Re: NCAA Tournament thread - Sweet 16

Now you guys know how I feel when UK played in the Outback bowl once.
by A_B
Thu Mar 28, 2013 2:57 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Fantastic Cover Letter
Replies: 11
Views: 2168

Re: Fantastic Cover Letter

And now Bronto's cover(ha!) is blown.
by A_B
Thu Mar 28, 2013 2:56 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Ben Howland (era at Westwood)
Replies: 37
Views: 2857

Re: Ben Howland (era at Westwood)

Why wouldn't UCLA make a run at Thad Matta? He's just 45, and he's always going to be second fiddle and Meyer is clearly heading the right direction with the football team. And he recruits pretty damn well. Thad Matta looks older than 45 to me. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QOvGzzNJD0U/T3B6zkgsr5I/AAAA...
by A_B
Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:09 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Images (now possibly NSFW)
Replies: 2145
Views: 196697

Re: Images (now possibly NSFW)

THEY GOT FORCE FIELDS!
by A_B
Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:09 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Animated GIF Thread (NSFW)
Replies: 477
Views: 60556

Re: The Animated GIF Thread (NSFW)

DC47 wrote:Hockey has a hit and run sign?
He's throwing something but i can't figure out what it is. it lands by the guy behind him.
by A_B
Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:08 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Ben Howland (era at Westwood)
Replies: 37
Views: 2857

Re: Ben Howland (era at Westwood)

Smart was born two years after John Wooden won his final title, and retired. I guess that old mystique ain't what it used to be. D-Safe, sure you won't reconsider? I'll come on board and do your urban recruiting. last thing he needs is an upper class white man doing his inner city recruiting, doc.
by A_B
Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:05 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Screw Jeeves - PODS
Replies: 6
Views: 465

Re: Screw Jeeves - PODS

Ryan wrote:Also, I think I'd actually pay them to just come back and forth with some empty containers a few times so I could watch the truck do its thing. It's kind of cool.
PODZIRRA!
by A_B
Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:25 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Hoops Offseason thread 2013
Replies: 51
Views: 4405

Re: College Hoops Offseason thread 2013

Rumon on Mike and Mike is that VCU is the next in line to join the revised Big East. I think Shaka is waiting from an east coast job that is attractive. Louisville presses a lot with better athletes than VCU has. The big east hasn't done a great job of figuring it out. It can be done, but it does ta...
by A_B
Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:22 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Screw Jeeves - PODS
Replies: 6
Views: 465

Screw Jeeves - PODS

Anyone ever use PODS for storing/moving? We just sold our house, but because we are going to build our next one we will need a place to store some belongings for 5-7 months. I'm interested in the PODS because they can bring it to us, we can pack it over the next few weeks until ours closes, then we ...
by A_B
Thu Mar 28, 2013 8:36 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Ridiculous Things You Read On Facebook
Replies: 2496
Views: 210287

Re: Ridiculous Things You Read On Facebook

Damn. I missed what was said. When was this posted? Yesterday. It is on the pic I shared re: Epilepsy awareness. But now I'm sure you can guess where it's going. ZMan, I was positive I was until I read it to my wife. Her tears made me keep it. That's pretty mean. No wonder you're on your second mar...
by A_B
Thu Mar 28, 2013 8:05 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Ben Howland (era at Westwood)
Replies: 37
Views: 2857

Re: Ben Howland (era at Westwood)

Why wouldn't UCLA make a run at Thad Matta? He's just 45, and he's always going to be second fiddle and Meyer is clearly heading the right direction with the football team. And he recruits pretty damn well.
by A_B
Thu Mar 28, 2013 7:53 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: OFFICIAL Eat Right & Get Fit Challenge
Replies: 1598
Views: 106445

Re: OFFICIAL Eat Right & Get Fit Challenge

testy boxcar wrote:workin' out is free, corn cobs. go do some 'shups.
Read somewhere that pushups were the single best exercise you can do (if you do them with good form). Not that I do them.
by A_B
Thu Mar 28, 2013 7:47 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Ben Howland (era at Westwood)
Replies: 37
Views: 2857

Re: Ben Howland (era at Westwood)

So Shaka Smart decides Westwood or Golden Gopher Land is not as good a place to be as VCU. It is going to take a very good opportunity to pull him away. Similar to Coach L moving from Mason to Miami. Eh. I don't think that's the case. A lot of old people move to florida. I think he is just right th...
by A_B
Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:35 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NCAA Tournament thread - Sweet 16
Replies: 104
Views: 5546

Re: NCAA Tournament thread - Sweet 16

Thats a lot os syracuse knowlwdge in the article. Nice work
by A_B
Wed Mar 27, 2013 3:56 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2013 MAC Football Thread
Replies: 66
Views: 4308

Re: 2013 MAC Football Thread

Now looking like a sure thing Eric Fisher will be the highest drafted MAC player in history. He even had a private workout with the KC Chiefs (first pick overall) in Mount Pleasant yesterday. Would be pretty mind-blowing to have a Chippewa drafted first overall in the NFL Draft. It's not all it's c...
by A_B
Wed Mar 27, 2013 2:13 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: OFFICIAL Eat Right & Get Fit Challenge
Replies: 1598
Views: 106445

Re: OFFICIAL Eat Right & Get Fit Challenge

I can't tell if DC is trolling or being genuine.
by A_B
Wed Mar 27, 2013 8:30 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Arrested Development
Replies: 50
Views: 2993

Re: Arrested Development

Jerloma wrote:Wouldn't that just be like 8 bucks?
Assuming AD does indeed come out in May as promised you can get away with just $8. And the worst case is probably $16. I'm not good at math today apparently.
by A_B
Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:16 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Tubby era in Gopherland
Replies: 11
Views: 827

Re: Tubby era in Gopherland

rass wrote:"Stop reminding us that we take this shit too seriously!!!"
Yup. That's about the size of it. I don't think I could be a division I basketball coach. The demands on your time are insane.
by A_B
Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:12 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Arrested Development
Replies: 50
Views: 2993

Re: Arrested Development

I've never signed up for Netflix. (I know - I oughta be in a museum.) It really would be worth your while to just sign up for a couple of months. There are only about 50 episodes total to watch them all. Then have the account for when the new ones come out. Your first month is free, too. So basical...
by A_B
Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:11 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: We're #69 We're #69 (N.I.T.)
Replies: 4
Views: 1783

Re: We're #69 We're #69 (N.I.T.)

wlu_lax6 wrote:Fun finish to the Bama-Terps game. Terps move on to MSG with a 1 point win. Not bad considering Seth Allen breaking his hand yesterday and Len in foul trouble.
Len BIAS?
by A_B
Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:10 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Spring Thaw Reading Thread
Replies: 228
Views: 15651

Re: Spring Thaw Reading Thread

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510V0PB8wiL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_SX240_SY320_CR,0,0,240,320_SH20_OU01_.jpg Often imitated. Often flat-out plagiarized. But when, if ever, have you read ...
by A_B
Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:06 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Tubby era in Gopherland
Replies: 11
Views: 827

Re: Tubby era in Gopherland

There's a special level of lunacy in the Minnesota AD department. Remember they fired Glen Mason after going to bowl games for like 7 or 8 straight years. How'd that work out for them? One of the sports radio guys in Seattle used to say "Don't get tired of winning". Exactly what are the e...
by A_B
Tue Mar 26, 2013 2:57 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Bathroom Etiquette
Replies: 266
Views: 13540

Re: Bathroom Etiquette

You pussies stand up to pee?
by A_B
Tue Mar 26, 2013 12:06 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Arrested Development
Replies: 50
Views: 2993

Re: Arrested Development

I actually get a little depressed when I think about AD lasting for as short as it did. Not because I think I'm entitled to get as many seasons of it as possible but because I really think it's just a sad statement about our society, particularly in this country, when most people don't find that fu...