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by wlu_lax6
Thu Jul 21, 2016 1:34 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

Think this is going to get any traction or 4 weeks in back to businesses as usual?
http://www.businessinsider.com/english- ... ule-2016-7
by wlu_lax6
Thu Jul 21, 2016 1:09 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

Celtic lost the game 1-0. a 3-0 second leg sends Celtic on. They now play Astana (not just a cycling team Lance raced for) Champions route Rosenborg (NOR) v APOEL (CYP) Dinamo Zagreb (CRO) v Dinamo Tbilisi (GEO) Olympiacos (GRE) v Hapoel Beer-Sheva (ISR) Astana (KAZ) v Celtic (SCO) Trenčín (SVK) v ...
by wlu_lax6
Thu Jul 21, 2016 12:33 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swamp 6 Link Dump Extravaganza
Replies: 1434
Views: 108294

Re: Swamp 6 Link Dump Extravaganza

Last VCR Manufacturing line shutting down
http://arstechnica.co.uk/gadgets/2016/0 ... tion-ends/
by wlu_lax6
Thu Jul 21, 2016 12:02 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Great Goals thread
Replies: 386
Views: 111874

Re: The Great Goals thread

Not so great goal for Minnesota United..and not a way to impress English scouts
by wlu_lax6
Thu Jul 21, 2016 11:58 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Jurgen Klinsman Experience
Replies: 301
Views: 22209

Re: The Jurgen Klinsman Experience

BBC saying Big Sam is going to get the England Job and reports say Sunderland would get David Moyes to replace him.
by wlu_lax6
Thu Jul 21, 2016 9:10 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
Replies: 195
Views: 10989

Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening

Big win for the Galaxy..this made me smile

by wlu_lax6
Wed Jul 20, 2016 11:03 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: VVVRROOOMM Auto Racing Thread (NASCAR, F1, etc)
Replies: 315
Views: 33022

Re: VVVRROOOMM Auto Racing Thread (NASCAR, F1, etc)

So Jeff Gordon will take the #88 from Little E (concussion like symptoms from accidents). I know the Hendricks relationship but I still have to believe some of the 88 fans won't be comfortable pulling for Gordon.
by wlu_lax6
Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:22 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Dollar Shave Club?
Replies: 27
Views: 1188

Re: Dollar Shave Club?

I should have been sending $8 a month for shares instead of blades. Have a sneaking suspicion that things will soon be changing at the DSC. Wonder if Harry's delivers up north? Harry's just upgraded their razors. Still a DSC customer because ....guess I just picked them. https://closer.harrys.com/
by wlu_lax6
Tue Jul 19, 2016 9:13 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 Hockey World Cup Thread
Replies: 110
Views: 5763

Re: 2016 Hockey World Cup Thread

Just bought tickets for the 2 warmup games at the Verizon Center. Maybe I am becoming numb to the price of sporting events but I thought the price for 2 nights of hockey like this were not too terrible (especially when compared to the ticket prices for meaningless soccer friendlies in the U.S. and r...
by wlu_lax6
Tue Jul 19, 2016 9:09 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: National Baseball Congress
Replies: 0
Views: 1851

National Baseball Congress

No not the bill trying to exempt minor league baseball players from fair labor laws. This Roger Clemens and a variety of other MLB alums playing a tournament.
http://www.kansas.com/sports/other-spor ... 94332.html
by wlu_lax6
Fri Jul 15, 2016 3:29 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Lunch Thread
Replies: 580
Views: 25129

Re: The Lunch Thread

We need to compile an official list of mainstream products that are indisputable king (or queen!) of their category, over all other brands and/or artisanal or home versions. Boars Head and Hellmann's are my first two. I agree with Hellmann's superiority, but there are lots of NASCAR fans (and other...
by wlu_lax6
Fri Jul 15, 2016 1:08 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Uniforms, Logos, and Such
Replies: 1280
Views: 84056

Re: Uniforms, Logos, and Such

Guess it is related to the EPL ball http://a.fssta.com/content/dam/fsdigital/fscom/Soccer/images/2016/07/12/071216-SOC-Nike-premier-league-soccer-ball.vadapt.664.high.55.jpg Also Madrid and Barca going purple this year http://a.fssta.com/content/dam/fsdigital/fscom/Soccer/images/2016/07/13/barcelona...
by wlu_lax6
Fri Jul 15, 2016 12:42 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Uniforms, Logos, and Such
Replies: 1280
Views: 84056

Re: Uniforms, Logos, and Such

This is the ball for the Concacaf Champions League...yuck
Image
by wlu_lax6
Thu Jul 14, 2016 4:26 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016/17 Bensell Premier League Fantasy Football
Replies: 71
Views: 5251

Re: 2016/17 Bensell Premier League Fantasy Football

brian wrote:
sancarlos wrote:Picking nits, wlu: "Bensell" (not Bensall).
Before I read this post I noticed it. I just edited. Normally I wouldn't care and I know no disrespect was intended, but I wanted to fix it.
Glad you did too.
by wlu_lax6
Thu Jul 14, 2016 3:18 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016/17 Bensell Premier League Fantasy Football
Replies: 71
Views: 5251

Re: 2016/17 Bensall Premier League Fantasy Football

also, I think that these should be switched to auction format. Too much rides on the luck of getting an early pick. Problem with auction is you can't really easily auto draft in auction format. The league has people from Wales -> West Coast. Way too hard to get a draft time that works for everyone....
by wlu_lax6
Thu Jul 14, 2016 2:34 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016/17 Bensell Premier League Fantasy Football
Replies: 71
Views: 5251

Re: 2016/17 Bensall Premier League Fantasy Football

Okay so I set the draft time Date: Saturday August 27, 2016 Time: 8:00 am Eastern Start your complaining and counter proposals now. Also currently a 14 team league. If any of the 6 or were not in the league last year but want in, raise it now so we can decide to expand the number of teams or restart...
by wlu_lax6
Tue Jul 12, 2016 2:02 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread
Replies: 617
Views: 31313

Re: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread

sancarlos wrote:They are a bunch of rich, entitled twats. I can't even imagine them hanging in the village with the track and gymnastics athletes.
Don't know. Maybe they would hang out hoping to pull some Curtis Strange
by wlu_lax6
Tue Jul 12, 2016 11:47 am
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

I really enjoy the early parts of Europa and CL qualification. You get introduced to teams that you never hear from (aside from you folks who spend time on the Manager games). Today Celtic play Lincoln Red Imps. Red Imps are a member of the Gibraltar Premier Division, founded in 1976, and the 5000 s...
by wlu_lax6
Tue Jul 12, 2016 10:54 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Up the Pool (or maybe just not Get Relegated)
Replies: 492
Views: 42806

Re: Up the Pool (or maybe just not Get Relegated)

Oysten just looks like a comic book villain. The sunglasses, hat,long hair, and bright jacket are something straight from a Warren Ellis.
Image
by wlu_lax6
Tue Jul 12, 2016 7:59 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swamp Travel Companion: Maui
Replies: 60
Views: 1645

Re: Swamp Travel Companion: Maui

Been a while since I was there...but things i recall and quick googles Good places to just get a snorkel and put your face in the water, Turtle Town, Honolua Bay, and Black Rock (buy a cheap snorkel set ...you don't need a tour) If you want to pay to snorkel..Molokini Crater or a tour near Lanai (wi...
by wlu_lax6
Tue Jul 12, 2016 7:51 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread
Replies: 617
Views: 31313

Re: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread

Rory, from the back tees: "I'll watch the Olympics, but probably not golf. I'll watch track and field, swimming, diving -- you know, ones that matter." "I didn't get into golf to try and grow the game. I got into golf to win championships and win majors." unless that helps sell ...
by wlu_lax6
Tue Jul 12, 2016 7:49 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: SWAMP AMA - I Went to a Trump Rally, Ask Me Anything!
Replies: 41
Views: 996

Re: SWAMP AMA - I Went to a Trump Rally, Ask Me Anything!

How many NASCAR t-shirts in the crowd?

Anyone have window sticker of calvin urinating on something?

Were people drinking? If so what?

Any ethnic minorities at the event? Working it?
by wlu_lax6
Tue Jul 12, 2016 7:41 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: SWAMP AMA - I Went to a Trump Rally, Ask Me Anything!
Replies: 41
Views: 996

Re: SWAMP AMA - I Went to a Trump Rally, Ask Me Anything!

What is Trump's position on having cars towed?
by wlu_lax6
Mon Jul 11, 2016 2:19 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread
Replies: 617
Views: 31313

Re: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread

And Spieth says no thank you to getting Zika. At this rate the guy with the gold medal may be the dude in jean shorts, tank top, and work boots with a mismatched set of clubs at the local muni.
by wlu_lax6
Mon Jul 11, 2016 9:59 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MMA
Replies: 72
Views: 3897

Re: MMA

Yeah, I agree. Seems like they're selling high. Oh also the gimmick factor is starting to show up (WWE guys, more women, bigger focus on pre-fight media showmanship). UFC has made some great business moves. The story behind their Ultimate Fighter success is very interesting (they basically paid for...
by wlu_lax6
Mon Jul 11, 2016 9:41 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MMA
Replies: 72
Views: 3897

Re: MMA

I think they are selling at the right time. Feels like with events almost every other weekend, the growth opportunity is starting to limit domestically.
by wlu_lax6
Sat Jul 09, 2016 4:03 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread
Replies: 617
Views: 31313

Re: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread

Dustin Johnson says Zika is the reason he is a no go
http://www.si.com/golf/2016/07/09/ap-apnewsalert
by wlu_lax6
Fri Jul 08, 2016 4:30 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Breakfast!
Replies: 78
Views: 3911

Re: Breakfast!

Okay so lunch thread caused me to post....been making Overnight Oats for the last week. Where have you been all my life. Way better than hot oatmeal. Super filing. Lots of variations. Inexpensive..
by wlu_lax6
Fri Jul 08, 2016 12:23 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Le Pro Cycling Thread
Replies: 257
Views: 12265

Re: Le Pro Cycling Thread

by wlu_lax6
Fri Jul 08, 2016 11:45 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: SWAMPCRASH PYRAMID - ROUND 12 RESULTS AND WINNER
Replies: 205
Views: 9990

Re: SWAMPCRASH PYRAMID - ROUND 7 RESULTS/ROUND 8 ACTIVE

I really wanted to go John Tesh but was not sure if Tour De France, Ironman Triathlon were cataloged as classical.
by wlu_lax6
Fri Jul 08, 2016 6:38 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Great Goals thread
Replies: 386
Views: 111874

Re: The Great Goals thread

Not a great goal...but nonlinear will appreciate.
by wlu_lax6
Thu Jul 07, 2016 5:17 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts
Replies: 3481
Views: 225887

Re: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts

I had no clue that Martina Hingis was a) still playing tennis and b) kicking ass in doubles and mixed doubles. She's one Steffi Graf set away from holding the career grand slam in all 3 formats. I was surprised to learn these things as well a year or so ago, with the addition of c) still smoking ho...
by wlu_lax6
Wed Jul 06, 2016 11:21 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 NBA Offseason
Replies: 118
Views: 5238

Re: 2016 NBA Offseason

Yeah the NBA has a problem with competition right now. Living in DC and realizing that players don't even want to listen to a pitch from the Wiz. I feel bad for John Wall and Beal. Guys will never play with enough talent around them. I am sure there are other teams in the same camp. If you thought y...
by wlu_lax6
Wed Jul 06, 2016 10:30 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread
Replies: 617
Views: 31313

Re: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread

Brendon de Jonge skipping because missing the two events puts he PGA tour card at too much risk. De Jonge has missed the cut 15 times in 19 starts this year, plunging to No. 160 in the FedEx Cup standings. That's much more of a no-brainer than someone in the top 10 skipping. Yeah losing the Greenbr...
by wlu_lax6
Wed Jul 06, 2016 9:40 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread
Replies: 617
Views: 31313

Re: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread

Brendon de Jonge skipping because missing the two events puts he PGA tour card at too much risk. De Jonge has missed the cut 15 times in 19 starts this year, plunging to No. 160 in the FedEx Cup standings.
by wlu_lax6
Wed Jul 06, 2016 8:11 am
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

Messi gets 21-months in jail...
[+] spoiler
Under Spanish law, a tax prison sentence under two years can be served under probation,
by wlu_lax6
Tue Jul 05, 2016 10:00 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Backpacking thread (even if I just talk to myself)
Replies: 110
Views: 4605

Re: Backpacking thread (even if I just talk to myself)

Not exactly backpacking but did a fun hike in New Paltz, NY this weekend. Great bit of rock scrambling and climbing.

http://hikethehudsonvalley.com/mohonk-m ... n-squeeze/