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by wlu_lax6
Wed Dec 21, 2016 11:20 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Trees, Christmas
Replies: 47
Views: 1119

Re: Trees, Christmas

Wife raised Catholic, I am a Member of the Tribe. I hate decorations for any holiday. Mostly storage and limited use. My wife brought into the family a fake midget tree that sits on an end table that can be decorated from her old apartment. It has taken a beating in the storage space and barely look...
by wlu_lax6
Wed Dec 21, 2016 8:07 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Trump Administration Meltdown Thread...
Replies: 4967
Views: 160769

Re: Trump Administration Meltdown Thread...

Johnnie wrote:So long, Eric Fanning.

That's shitty. By all accounts Fanning is a great person.
Alec Baldwin's podcast just did an interview with Fanning. Interesting conversation.
by wlu_lax6
Mon Dec 19, 2016 10:18 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: World Cup 2018 Qualification
Replies: 702
Views: 24562

Re: World Cup 2018 Qualification

P.D.X. wrote:Interesting they're playing Group C at Mile High and not at the Dick.
Gold cup is CONCACAF. They like big venues and NFL owners.
by wlu_lax6
Fri Dec 16, 2016 1:39 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL SWAMPCRASH 2016 - Week 15 (DUE FRI 12-16)
Replies: 47
Views: 3393

Re: NFL SWAMPCRASH 2016 - Week 15 (DUE FRI 12-16)

Good Game Rush..
The 72 Dolphins can crack the bubbly as the perfect season falls
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by wlu_lax6
Fri Dec 16, 2016 12:51 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Craig Sager
Replies: 9
Views: 1418

Re: Craig Sager

by wlu_lax6
Fri Dec 16, 2016 12:48 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Nature is Awesome and/or Hilarious
Replies: 230
Views: 11293

Re: Nature is Awesome and/or Hilarious

I am sure the Men In Blazers folks will write extensively on this.
http://www.businessinsider.com/pie-laun ... to-2016-12
by wlu_lax6
Fri Dec 16, 2016 10:58 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Holiday Bowl-Poll
Replies: 16
Views: 1202

Re: Holiday Bowl-Poll

So let's take this another direction. You are NIU. Do you ask for increased payout to cover last minute logistic costs, etc? I don't know what it takes to get a football team worth of gear to San Diego, but have to believe the price goes up when you don't have the lead time. Also you don't have time...
by wlu_lax6
Fri Dec 16, 2016 10:30 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swamp RimWorld Challenge 2017 - The Final Countdown
Replies: 616
Views: 30698

Re: Swamp RimWorld Challenge 2016

I like that PDX is dressed like Timber Joey..fitting
by wlu_lax6
Fri Dec 16, 2016 10:26 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Holiday Bowl-Poll
Replies: 16
Views: 1202

Re: Holiday Bowl-Poll

If these guys were suspended following a halfway decent investigation into sexual assault (which seems like it is the possible reason) then fuck their teammates for boycotting. This. Minnesota should get today to get this shit under control and if they can't the NCAA should step in, tell the player...
by wlu_lax6
Fri Dec 16, 2016 8:46 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Holiday Bowl-Poll
Replies: 16
Views: 1202

Re: Holiday Bowl-Poll

If these guys were suspended following a halfway decent investigation into sexual assault (which seems like it is the possible reason) then fuck their teammates for boycotting. This punches right back to the thread we had on campus rape http://www.sportsfrog.net/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1695 T...
by wlu_lax6
Fri Dec 16, 2016 8:01 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Holiday Bowl-Poll
Replies: 16
Views: 1202

Holiday Bowl-Poll

Besides the poll do you think this is the time when the players realize they do have some bargaining power against the NCAA/Schools. Interesting question is if they game does not go on, what does the B1G do? What does the NCAA do? What will Minn do? Can't see them kicking all 120 off the team or shu...
by wlu_lax6
Thu Dec 15, 2016 2:12 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MJ was a D!ck
Replies: 4
Views: 1455

Re: MJ was a D!ck

mister d wrote:"Deck"
he did put on some lbs with the Wiz
by wlu_lax6
Thu Dec 15, 2016 1:54 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MJ was a D!ck
Replies: 4
Views: 1455

MJ was a D!ck

I know this is not shocking but some of these are pretty funny. MJ destroyed the confidence of lots of young players (Kwame Brown). Just wish they were not on his team. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2016/12/15/michael-jordan-told-wizards-players-they-werent-good-enough-to-wear...
by wlu_lax6
Thu Dec 15, 2016 9:11 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Tech Support
Replies: 902
Views: 86022

Re: Tech Support

Just got an Amazon Echo for a gift. Anyone else have one? Any tips or tricks or suggestions? We have a Tap and use it mostly for music, but it works well as a timer and weather/sports updates. I haven't played with it much beyond that and we really have no other "smart" devices in the hou...
by wlu_lax6
Thu Dec 15, 2016 8:50 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NASL & Cosmos Again
Replies: 7
Views: 1312

Re: NASL & Cosmos Again

Jacksonville just terminated all of the players contracts. So the league is at best now 6 teams. Maybe 5. Feel bad for the SF Deltas who were joining up this year.
by wlu_lax6
Thu Dec 15, 2016 8:29 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: All threads are temporary. This one's about soccer.
Replies: 3003
Views: 249440

Re: All threads are temporary. This one's about soccer.

wlu_lax6 wrote:Tampa Bay Rowdies pick up Freddy Adu. So Adu is reunited with his first U-20 coach....Thomas Rongen
Moving again
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/soc ... edb09a5354
by wlu_lax6
Wed Dec 14, 2016 5:48 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Premier League 2016/2017 and other Euro League Talk
Replies: 504
Views: 27419

Re: Premier League 2016/2017 and other Euro League Talk

govmentchedda wrote:IBRA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wayne coming off in the 80th just reminded me this ad
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by wlu_lax6
Wed Dec 14, 2016 5:25 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Tech Support
Replies: 902
Views: 86022

Re: Tech Support

so what is raspberry pi and why should I get it? It's a cheap mini computer that with a little bit of know-how can do some cool shit. Most common applications are old school game console or as a music/media player. XMBC/KODI runs really well on it. Allows you to consolidate all your digital media i...
by wlu_lax6
Wed Dec 14, 2016 3:32 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swamp RimWorld Challenge 2017 - The Final Countdown
Replies: 616
Views: 30698

Re: Swamp RimWorld Challenge 2016

I just realized that giving Nonlinear a cowboy hat proved eerily prescient, as his story arc ended up mimicking a country & western song: - His wife leaves him - His dog dies - A couple of his friends die - His wife comes back but then promptly dies - He dies and I appreciate the fact that it i...
by wlu_lax6
Wed Dec 14, 2016 3:14 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Tech Support
Replies: 902
Views: 86022

Re: Tech Support

Just got an Amazon Echo for a gift. Anyone else have one? Any tips or tricks or suggestions? Have one. Glad I bought the dot. It is a really nice radio when cooking and cleaning as ours is in the kitchen/dining area. Kids like asking it silly questions to get pre-rigged response ("Execute orde...
by wlu_lax6
Wed Dec 14, 2016 12:15 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Television (no longer temporary)
Replies: 6196
Views: 341044

Re: Temporary Television

Southern rock was what new country aspired to be but never could achieve. Nah - New Country (at least what I think of as being New Country) - seems like traditional country music put through a sanitizing wash by record company execs and image consultants. Southern rock was played by guys who probab...
by wlu_lax6
Wed Dec 14, 2016 10:21 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: ESPN Insider Access
Replies: 162
Views: 17722

Re: ESPN Insider Access

I was actually wondering if ESPN the Mag was still a thing (has not been in an airport magazine stand in a bit). I have noticed SI was writing about 30 for 30 a bunch recently. Figured it is only time until we see some SI/ESPN deal. Just sounds like something investment bankers would pitch to media ...
by wlu_lax6
Tue Dec 13, 2016 5:51 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
Replies: 195
Views: 10989

Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening

Atl trades Donny Toia for Orlando's first pick in the 2017 superdraft.

Atlanta also traded back to Toronto for Mark Bloom and $
by wlu_lax6
Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:49 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
Replies: 195
Views: 10989

Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening

Minn trades Duvall and some $ to Impact for John Venegas
by wlu_lax6
Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:13 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
Replies: 195
Views: 10989

Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening

Nothing to interesting from the expansion picks...well except Atlanta taking 2 goalies (strange when you hear Guzan is going there). Although I am not sure I would pay DP salary for Guzan when you just picked up Clint Irwin. Rnd Atlanta United Minnesota United 1 D - Donny Toia (MTL) D - Chris Duvall...
by wlu_lax6
Tue Dec 13, 2016 2:17 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Trump Administration Meltdown Thread...
Replies: 4967
Views: 160769

Re: Trump Administration Meltdown Thread...

Yes We Can-Seco-----FANTASTIC!
by wlu_lax6
Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:29 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swamp RimWorld Challenge 2017 - The Final Countdown
Replies: 616
Views: 30698

Re: Swamp RimWorld Challenge 2016

Surprised Eddie has not tried to run the whole operation after getting called out for mouthing off. She has a M.O.
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by wlu_lax6
Tue Dec 13, 2016 9:25 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Week 14
Replies: 96
Views: 4470

Re: NFL Week 14

Problem with this is a few of these states are "it depends" Northern VA is not Southern at all but most of the rest of the state would be. Agricultural areas of Maryland are Southern but most of the state is not. Northern Florida is Southern but lots of Florida is really Northern or Cuban...
by wlu_lax6
Tue Dec 13, 2016 8:45 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Week 14
Replies: 96
Views: 4470

Re: NFL Week 14

Problem with this is a few of these states are "it depends" Northern VA is not Southern at all but most of the rest of the state would be. Agricultural areas of Maryland are Southern but most of the state is not. Northern Florida is Southern but lots of Florida is really Northern or Cuban-...
by wlu_lax6
Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:31 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Derby, Pimlico, and Belmont
Replies: 55
Views: 2243

Re: The Derby, Pimlico, and Belmont

So not the triple crown but new $12 Mil race that is being funded like a commodity market.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/horse-racin ... 1481586549
by wlu_lax6
Mon Dec 12, 2016 5:13 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Tech Support
Replies: 902
Views: 86022

Re: Tech Support

Getting my son a Raspberry Pi kit for the holidays. Figure he and I can build some stuff together. First project will be the game emulator. Anyone have other good projects (and decent sources for old game ROMs)
by wlu_lax6
Mon Dec 12, 2016 5:08 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
Replies: 195
Views: 10989

Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening

DC United traded two reserves (one to Portland and one to Galaxy) so they could reduce exposure in the expansion draft. Portland immediately declined Igboananike's option. They were just in it for the international slot. It will be interesting to see what happens. Atlanta seems to be making a ton o...
by wlu_lax6
Mon Dec 12, 2016 4:58 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
Replies: 195
Views: 10989

Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening

In terms of the losing PK, ringing it off the crossbar has to be the best of the worst, right? I mean, there are embarrassing misses, as has been shown, but... Generally, a miss is a miss. There's absolutely no consolation for the kicker because the odds are stacked so heavily in their favor. If a ...
by wlu_lax6
Mon Dec 12, 2016 4:28 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
Replies: 195
Views: 10989

Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening

MLS Silly Season is underway. Sean Johnson traded from Fire to ATL and then to NYCFC. He and Hamid were thought to be the future for the US goalie but now probably by Ethan Horvath (who is set to transfer to Club Brugge). DC United traded two reserves (one to Portland and one to Galaxy) so they coul...
by wlu_lax6
Mon Dec 12, 2016 3:09 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
Replies: 195
Views: 10989

Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening

mister d wrote:In terms of the losing PK, ringing it off the crossbar has to be the best of the worst, right?
Not worse than this
by wlu_lax6
Mon Dec 12, 2016 2:27 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
Replies: 195
Views: 10989

Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening

Ohhhhhhh fuck that save. Pretty stellar. And certainly the moment of the match. Watching Torres and Marshall match up against Jozy was fun. Still pretty much in shock that the Sounders were able to pull it out. Did not have a good feeling at all going into the PK's. Giovinco played like crap for th...
by wlu_lax6
Mon Dec 12, 2016 12:57 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: All threads are temporary. This one's about soccer.
Replies: 3003
Views: 249440

Re: All threads are temporary. This one's about soccer.

Stanford is back-to-back champs after a PK win over Wake.
by wlu_lax6
Mon Dec 12, 2016 11:27 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Guns: Infinity
Replies: 1441
Views: 66935

Re: Guns: Infinity

Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors making good decision.
http://wtop.com/prince-william-county/2 ... christmas/
by wlu_lax6
Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:53 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016/2017 NHL Regular Season Thread
Replies: 547
Views: 21688

Re: 2016/2017 NHL Regular Season Thread

Dubious Records. Chris Bourque hit 600 AHL points (602 AHL games). In addition to his 600 regular-season points, Bourque ranks among the AHL’s all-time postseason leaders with 78 assists (2nd) and 107 points (5th) in 121 Calder Cup Playoff games played (4th).
by wlu_lax6
Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:13 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Football 2016 Thread
Replies: 587
Views: 29471

Re: College Football 2016 Thread

11 year streak for Mount Union falls in the semifinals. Mary Hardin-Baylor (14-0) will play Wisconsin-Oshkosh for D3 championship.
http://www.ncaa.com/news/football/artic ... s-after-11