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    Zambrano headed to the restricted list

    Come on, are you saying when the Cubs traded young Jamie Moyer and Rafael Palmeiro to the Rangers in 1987 for Mitch "Wild Thing" Williams (and change) we made a bad trade?:jimlad::chatterbox:
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    Arkansas and ???? possibly considering the Big 12...

    How bout the NCAA just taking every damn dime of TV revenue from football and distributing it evenly among all the D1 programs. Of corse, we all know that will never happen. I guess thats a little too socialist for my right of center blood anyway.:skeptical:
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    Ft. Hood shootings

    I worked for Lt Gen Cone for a short time back when he was a Col along with a few dozen other Iowa guardsmen. I had a beer with him this summer in DC before he left for Hood. He is easily one of the finest leaders and best officers I have ever encountered in my 24 years in the military. Ft Hood...
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    Ft. Hood shootings

    According to Lt Gen Cone's news conference, the shooter is still alive and in custody in stable condition after being shot.
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    Military Help

    You're right, strategic bombing by the then Army Air Corp sure failed against Japan. And the Berlin Air Lift, yup, we sure layed an egg there. Oh and that complete control of the air that the Army and Marines enjoyed in Vietnam. I guess we (and the Navy) blew that too. The strike on Lybia...
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    Military Help

    If the USAF had such poor leadership, I seriously doubt we could have accomplished as much as we have the past 60 years. Phaedrus, I would have expected a little more out of someone with your background than to take such a cheap generalistic shot like that. As for the folks jumping services...
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    Military Help

    I've been in the Air Force for 25 years and have no complaints. I joined after a year of college and was able to finish both my BS and Master's while on active duty. I left the active force for the Iowa Air Guard after 10 years and got a commission. I have since returned to active duty and have...
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    Online Universities

    As I understand it, online programs can be very expensive. I think it is pretty accepted these days. Schools including Iowa State and even Harvard have online programs. I've taken a few online classes and they take a bit more disipline on the students part.
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    Job Hunting

    After 9-11, I returned to the military from a six figure career. Granted, I was a mid career officer but I dont regret the 70K pay cut for a second. Its not for everyone but it isnt boring! A new officer starts around 45K and within 4 years you can be near 70K with everything.
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    Favorite show

    Its not network but I got hooked on HBO's Entourage a long time ago.
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    Friday beer thread...

    I was the biggest Guinness lover ever until I had my first Beamish. I still like Guinness but Beamish rocks. Havent had any since i was in Shannon Ireland coming back from the sand box last time.
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    X-Men Origins: Wolverine

    Count me in. A movie series that's made over 1 billion dollars and the CGI in that scene is that crappy?:no: Movie was good though.
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    Friday beer thread...

    Are You Worthy? I just finished prepping my boat for a weekend on the water and just popped the cap on my first Arrogant Bastard! Great beer but not for everyone!
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    Tyrone McKenzie - 3rd round to the Pats

    Well, after 8 years of college ball, he should be ready for the NFL....
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    Road Bikes?

    I've done RAGBRAI quite a few times with both a slicked mountian bike and a cross. Either will work but whatever you do, dont go "cheap". Your success and enjoyment on a ride like that is very linked with how good your equipment is. You dont have to spend a fortune, just look for a used Trek or...
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    Update from scout

    What the hell, it worked for Floyd!
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    MSU/ISU Game Thread

    Correct! Heather was knocked into the cheap seats by that drive. The refs held their calls both ways as it should have been.
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    MSU/ISU Game Thread

    Agreed. Heck, they could have called a charge on the initial drive by MSU. Heather was clearly set and went flying. Could have went either way. Good no call.
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    Iraq Police get cussed out *video*

    As a career military officer with 25 years in uniform (3 in the Middle East), I concur with Phaedrus. Certinally not conduct you want or expect from an NCO or junior officer. Having said that, I have a hard time condeming him for it because I dont know the circumstances that lead up to this. Its...
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    Okay, lets hear your spring break plans

    L.A.................................Lower Alabama!