More pie - Page 183

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) · 09-12-2006, 05:02 PM

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Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
Anyway, my point is that I don't understand why NFL teams shouldn't have to live with the deals they bargain for. If Dallas signed Bledsoe* for 5 years at $15 million per, they should be just as stuck with that contract as TO should have been when he signed for less to play for Philly.

The problem is that the deal they bargain for allows them to opt out after a year (or mid-year--I don't know the precise rule). I'm satisfied in saying we have different views on how the economics play out, and leave it at that.

Did you just call me Coltrane? · 09-12-2006, 05:06 PM

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Originally posted by dtb
No nudie pictures are appearing for me on that site. Just WHAT does a gal need to do to have a look at a celebrity schlong on the internet?!?

I appeared nude in the April '96 issue of Cat Fancy. Google it.

ThurgreedMarshall · 09-12-2006, 05:07 PM

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Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
I don't understand this. If you figure that the teams have a certain pile of money to spend on player salaries, they're going to pay players more if they know they'll be off the hook if they can cut the player instead. They'll pay the players less otherwise, knowing that they'll be paying 60 (55? 75?) contracts to have 50 players in uniform.

I don't understand this at all. There is a salary cap. Teams will spend as much as they can under the salary cap either way. Why would they pay players less if they were all competing using guaranteed contracts? Contracts might be shorter in term, but if they want to sign a player, they will have to pay him his market value. They wouldn't falsely inflate the contract by offering him $2 mil the first year, $3 mil the second and then $5 mil the third, knowing they'll never pay him that $5 mil, which is what they seem to do right now.

Plus, everyone on the roster would make the money they bargained for. If they get injured because their sport is inherently dangerous, they will still collect. Granted, this would mean that more players would make money over the course of the season, but I don't see why teams should be able to back out of their deal because they aren't satisfied with it any more than the player should.

TM

greatwhitenorthchick · 09-12-2006, 05:08 PM

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Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
**And by "champ," I mean gwnc.

I'm a champ!

Sidd Finch · 09-12-2006, 05:09 PM

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Originally posted by robustpuppy
I have been gently informed via IM that I have no idea what is going on. I apologize globally.

Did you finally figure out that you are not. all. that.?

ThurgreedMarshall · 09-12-2006, 05:10 PM

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Originally posted by Mr. Man
I'm not sure I follow or agree with the reasoning, but since it is after the Fall 1985 early admissions cycle I don't care all that much. Seems better to have one batch of admissions in any event. Would the same reasoning apply to eliminating SAT prep classes and boarding schools?

I don't know about those, but I'd be in favor of completely doing away with the concept of the inflated g.p.a.

TM

Sidd Finch · 09-12-2006, 05:11 PM

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Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
To one partner: "This firm's billing requirements are fucking asinine." That one wasn't appreciated.

On the day that an associate was let go (when tensions were extremely high):

Partner: "Can you do that for me by next Friday?"
Coltrane: "Yes. Assuming I haven't been fired."
Partner: "What does that mean?"
Coltrane: "I don't know what that means."

If the GPs can't take that, they are a bunch of pussies.

ThurgreedMarshall · 09-12-2006, 05:12 PM

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Originally posted by notcasesensitive
She allegedly just had a baby. I think that she is not back to pre-baby weight. Also, Tom is a tiny tiny man. Katie is 5'9" or 5'10".

ETA: Upon re-review of the photo in question, I note that the belt high on her waist does not have the effect that I bet she hoped for.

When they cut to her during that interminable interview with Jamie Foxxxxxx, she looked great.

TM

Sidd Finch · 09-12-2006, 05:16 PM

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Originally posted by patentparanyc
Part of working in a law firm on *any* level is eating that shit sandwich every single damn day. We all have to do it and we all have financial obligations---what keeps us all sane is having a plan to figure out in the future what you want to do and where you want to be at and not let this J-O-B define who you are. And part of that is biting your tounge and kissing ass if necessary on occasion which sucks but it is what it is my fwend. We all have to cater to the partners and the client and stress and hype out. it is just the way it is but it is a means to an end. It puts food on the table and keeps you off the street. the only wayyy to look at it I've worked in law firms for 10 years. onlyyy way to look at it. hang in there budddy

Fuck that. Coltrane, if you're really unhappy and have been so for awhile (I say this because I don't remember you being all that bitter), then start planning your exit strategy. Don't think about "hanging in there," think about getting out. No magic transformation is going to suddenly start making you love it x years down the line.

09-12-2006, 05:17 PM

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Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
I would take you up on this as I am pretty confident Celtic will get spanked. But I am still smarting from my only-recently-satisfied World Cup debt. More importantly, I will be unable to catch the game tomorrow.

I thought everyone here had Tivo or digital recording equipment or robots with lasers that gather their shows for them to watch after they work 14 passive-aggressive hours for The Man at their high-powered jobs. Not so?

Penske_Account · 09-12-2006, 05:22 PM

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Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
Even in the remote, lonely world of Minnesota road bike racing, there are certain teams with less-than-pure reputations. But as the Chequamegon approaches this weekend, I can proudly say that on race day, I will be high on life and America, and nothing more. Of course, I'm a Cat 6, but still...............

Chequamegon!!! Good for you old chap, I like the cut of your jib on this one. I see corner office in your future.

Tally ho!

Shape Shifter · 09-12-2006, 05:23 PM

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Originally posted by ironweed
I thought everyone here had Tivo or digital recording equipment or robots with lasers that gather their shows for them to watch after they work 14 passive-aggressive hours for The Man at their high-powered jobs. Not so?

I haven't been here long enough. I haven't even pirated cable yet.

Penske_Account · 09-12-2006, 05:24 PM

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Originally posted by Sidd Finch
Fuck that. Coltrane, if you're really unhappy and have been so for awhile (I say this because I don't remember you being all that bitter), then start planning your exit strategy. Don't think about "hanging in there," think about getting out. No magic transformation is going to suddenly start making you love it x years down the line.

2. And the thought that the increased cash will sooth the misery is illusory.

patentparanyc · 09-12-2006, 05:27 PM

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Originally posted by Penske_Account
2. And the thought that the increased cash will sooth the misery is illusory.

actually that helps me quite a bit. when I started out I was making jack and now making close to three times the orig. jack so if you have to be abused daily why not be paid top dollar for the privilege??

nononono · 09-12-2006, 05:29 PM

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Originally posted by patentparanyc
actually that helps me quite a bit. when I started out I was making jack and now making close to three times the orig. jack so if you have to be abused daily why not be paid top dollar for the privilege??

This explains so fucking much.