EXCELLENT....FRIDAY AT LAST !
OPEN THREADSI got a forwarded email from WS Clark. Wondered whatever happened to him, he just kinda' dissapeared. I haven't been by the WEBlog for a while. It brings out the worst in me.
Anyway, I'll just keep doing my little cutnpaste routine. I sure don't wanna go back to the talking points and swiftboating.
Since Uncle Joe pooped out, I'll back the next loser....John Edwards. Sorry John, I know you read my bloggie daily and realize this is a major kiss of death. Buck up little camper, even after losing you'll still have health insurance and plenty of cash.
Wendy said:
Tracy, agreed. I haven't been to Weblog in a couple of months - and I think that is a good thing...
I like Edwards too - unfortunately he doesn't have enough of the "celebrity" I think, to keep up with Clinton and Obama. of course, i liked Edwards last time around too, and was really disappointed when Kerry wound up with the nomination...
I like Edwards too - unfortunately he doesn't have enough of the "celebrity" I think, to keep up with Clinton and Obama. of course, i liked Edwards last time around too, and was really disappointed when Kerry wound up with the nomination...
lindainks55 said:
WSC has been posting over there. No mention of where he disappeared to or why. I posted a hello, good to see you to him. Did you respond to his email and tell him where we are now? I read there, post rarely, and when my post elicits an angry response (almost always, I must be one of the most stewpiiid people!), I ignore. So far. But you're right, Tracy, places like that do bring out the worst in people.
"According to this ancient Sanskrit saying, what is good in us and what is bad, our strong points and our weak points alike, develop because of constant association. When we associate with calm people, we become calm; when we associate with agitated people, we become agitated. When we frequent the company of people who are wise, we become wiser; when our company is otherwise, we become otherwise too.
"The spiritual psychology of India has a penetrating explanation for the power of association. According to this theory, we participate in other people’s states of mind. Being physically oriented, we think states of mind must be separate just as our bodies are. But thoughts have no containers. There are more like a field of forces, and like physical forces they act and react on each other in a larger field.
"In this sense, we can think of consciousness as a kind of mental atmosphere. Mental states commingle like the air we breathe. In a room, if one person has the flu, others are likely to catch it in the air; similarly, if one person is angry, fearful, or depressed, that state of mind is likely to spread.
"This contagion is so common today that mental agitation – anger, negativity, hostility, greed – has become epidemic. Agitated people will always make a beeline for each other; and where two agitated people come together, two and two make twenty-two. One agitated person is enough to disturb the whole home, the whole office, even the whole community.
"Whenever we find ourselves in agitated or degrading conversation – backbiting, gossip, or deprecation of other people, races, sexes, or religions – we can teach our mind to be offended and our ears not to listen. The least of all we can do on such occasions is to walk out. This is a healthy reminder to everybody that we don’t have to listen to everything that is going on about us, particularly when it is in deprecation of others.
If we could see the mental states involved, we would see that most gossip is malicious. For some reason, people who are insecure feel bigger when they diminish others; people who are not particularly good themselves feel better when they run down others who are. The Buddha, a master of psychology, warned that all of us bear responsibility not only for what we say but also for what and whom we listen to. Sooner or later, the kind of talk we indulge in will come around to us."
http://www.flatmajic.com/spirituality/TheCompanyWe...
"According to this ancient Sanskrit saying, what is good in us and what is bad, our strong points and our weak points alike, develop because of constant association. When we associate with calm people, we become calm; when we associate with agitated people, we become agitated. When we frequent the company of people who are wise, we become wiser; when our company is otherwise, we become otherwise too.
"The spiritual psychology of India has a penetrating explanation for the power of association. According to this theory, we participate in other people’s states of mind. Being physically oriented, we think states of mind must be separate just as our bodies are. But thoughts have no containers. There are more like a field of forces, and like physical forces they act and react on each other in a larger field.
"In this sense, we can think of consciousness as a kind of mental atmosphere. Mental states commingle like the air we breathe. In a room, if one person has the flu, others are likely to catch it in the air; similarly, if one person is angry, fearful, or depressed, that state of mind is likely to spread.
"This contagion is so common today that mental agitation – anger, negativity, hostility, greed – has become epidemic. Agitated people will always make a beeline for each other; and where two agitated people come together, two and two make twenty-two. One agitated person is enough to disturb the whole home, the whole office, even the whole community.
"Whenever we find ourselves in agitated or degrading conversation – backbiting, gossip, or deprecation of other people, races, sexes, or religions – we can teach our mind to be offended and our ears not to listen. The least of all we can do on such occasions is to walk out. This is a healthy reminder to everybody that we don’t have to listen to everything that is going on about us, particularly when it is in deprecation of others.
If we could see the mental states involved, we would see that most gossip is malicious. For some reason, people who are insecure feel bigger when they diminish others; people who are not particularly good themselves feel better when they run down others who are. The Buddha, a master of psychology, warned that all of us bear responsibility not only for what we say but also for what and whom we listen to. Sooner or later, the kind of talk we indulge in will come around to us."
http://www.flatmajic.com/spirituality/TheCompanyWe...
Ksgrm said:
Well we are off to Iowa this morning for a big wrestling meet at UNI. The best in the nation will be there. Grandson wrestles and it gives us a chance to spend some time with him. Two sons and one daughter in law will be with us. Always a fun time. The last two years we were snowed in for an extra day.
My AVG scan just notified that I had a trojan virus. A file called 'rich video text'. Best scanner I have found and it is free. Catches many corrupted files trying to get in.
You are right about WEBlog. My whole persona changes when I am over there. I hardly recognize the person I become. It is interesting though to see that the more things change the more they stay the same.
Have a good weekend and keep good thoughts.
My AVG scan just notified that I had a trojan virus. A file called 'rich video text'. Best scanner I have found and it is free. Catches many corrupted files trying to get in.
You are right about WEBlog. My whole persona changes when I am over there. I hardly recognize the person I become. It is interesting though to see that the more things change the more they stay the same.
Have a good weekend and keep good thoughts.
lindainks55 said:
Good luck to your Grandson! Sounds like a wonderful weekend - maybe even be great to be snowed in for an extra day all together.
lindainks55 said:
And congratulations to your grandson for being one of those best in the nation! I can feel your deserved love and pride in his accomplishments!
Drive carefully, if you're driving or I hope for on-time scheduling and luggage that arrives with you if you're flying. ;-)
Drive carefully, if you're driving or I hope for on-time scheduling and luggage that arrives with you if you're flying. ;-)
longhorn said:
hey y'all. I see Tracy is quoting our favorite populist again.
I saw him in the grocery store in Austin. Cowboy hat and boots in the gourmet coffee section of Central Market. Is that classic Austin or WHAT!
Austin... the city of ideas....
I saw him in the grocery store in Austin. Cowboy hat and boots in the gourmet coffee section of Central Market. Is that classic Austin or WHAT!
Austin... the city of ideas....
Vaughn Tolle said:
ksgrm, I join in Linda's well wishes for your trip to Iowa, and I also want to add my congratulations to your grandson.
longhorn, that's classic Austin for sure.
longhorn, that's classic Austin for sure.
lindainks55 said:
Good to see you longhorn! Are you still in that wonderful city of ideas? I've only been there once and was tied in knots by the traffic and not knowing where I should be... A grandson currently a senior in high school may choose UT for next fall. Maybe if that ends up his destination I can go down there, park the car somewhere and learn the charming parts.
Tracy Phillips said:
LH, ......HOW-DEEEEE!
Linda, thasalotta thinkin on what ya posted.
I'll hafta come back to soak it up.
Linda, thasalotta thinkin on what ya posted.
I'll hafta come back to soak it up.
longhorn said:
Hello All. No Linda, I'm back in western Kansas. Sad to leave Austin, sad to be back here. It ties in with your post about "like minded people". Austin is just a whole different mindset. Letters to the editor in the paper are interesting, not many wingnuts, worry about the evils of corn ethanol and light pollution. They are dealing with problems too, but problems of growth, excitement, where to take the city in the future.
Here? Not so much. Wingnut whining, doing ANYTHING to maintain the status quo, and overall, the region is in a death spiral. Oh, we have our "up" occasions and moments, but our problems here are the ones that surround dying, not living. How do we deal with shortages, not how do we deal with abundance. How do we deal with no future, not how do we deal with a bright future.
I guess it's like Paul Hawkins said in his book "Growing a Business". All businesses have problems, but good businesses have good problems, like how to deal with a growing customer base, while "bad" businesses deal with bad problems, like shrinking customer base.
I see Austin dealing with good problems and western Kansas, hell, Kansas in general, dealing with bad problems.
And I see how it affects me...
Here? Not so much. Wingnut whining, doing ANYTHING to maintain the status quo, and overall, the region is in a death spiral. Oh, we have our "up" occasions and moments, but our problems here are the ones that surround dying, not living. How do we deal with shortages, not how do we deal with abundance. How do we deal with no future, not how do we deal with a bright future.
I guess it's like Paul Hawkins said in his book "Growing a Business". All businesses have problems, but good businesses have good problems, like how to deal with a growing customer base, while "bad" businesses deal with bad problems, like shrinking customer base.
I see Austin dealing with good problems and western Kansas, hell, Kansas in general, dealing with bad problems.
And I see how it affects me...
longhorn said:
Oh yeah, and Austin is full of YOUNG people and young minded people. Even old baby boom farts like me act and think like young people, not old fuddy dudddy "my life is over" types.
Here? Not so much. The median age is much older, and much more conservative in thinking.
I found myself being young, going out, doing things, seeing things, not just sitting still and waiting on life or the weather. I felt like I could make investments there, and they would grow, just a question of slow growth or fast growth.
Here? It's kinda hard to get excited about any investment when you know the ultimate outcome will be declining property values and declining number of businesses and customers.
Sorry, I know I am whining. I wasnt whining while there, which is testiment to Linda's post about the people surrounding us. It's no coincidence that the band Timbuk3 (the future's so bright we gotta wear shades) is from Austin.
Here? Not so much. The median age is much older, and much more conservative in thinking.
I found myself being young, going out, doing things, seeing things, not just sitting still and waiting on life or the weather. I felt like I could make investments there, and they would grow, just a question of slow growth or fast growth.
Here? It's kinda hard to get excited about any investment when you know the ultimate outcome will be declining property values and declining number of businesses and customers.
Sorry, I know I am whining. I wasnt whining while there, which is testiment to Linda's post about the people surrounding us. It's no coincidence that the band Timbuk3 (the future's so bright we gotta wear shades) is from Austin.
Danny said:
Longhorn,
Interestingly I had chosen UT: Austin as a possible university to get my CS degree. Unfortunately, those pesky out of state costs and not enough scholarships prevented me from going that route. However, I do like where I received my degree, Kansas State isn't that bad. Other universities I looked at: Carnegie Mellon(I believe the best way to view this one, had something to do with snowballs and fire) and Georgia Tech.
Interestingly I had chosen UT: Austin as a possible university to get my CS degree. Unfortunately, those pesky out of state costs and not enough scholarships prevented me from going that route. However, I do like where I received my degree, Kansas State isn't that bad. Other universities I looked at: Carnegie Mellon(I believe the best way to view this one, had something to do with snowballs and fire) and Georgia Tech.
longhorn said:
...and reading the posts on the other blog just confirms "what's the matter with Kansas".
At least reading and posting here doesnt give me that feeling.
At least reading and posting here doesnt give me that feeling.
longhorn said:
I think UT is the second largest university in the world, next to Ohio State. Great school, and some of the greatest minds in the world not only teach there, but live in Austin even if they dont teach.
And the tech world is just eons ahead. Lots of intellectual capital AND venture capital. And music and food.
They have a THRIVING "eat local and seasonal" industry going, with four farmers markets and several "farm to work" programs where the farmers deliver produce to people at their workplace, like the Texas Dept of Health.
All they need are more farmers. I could sell everything here and triple my income on just five acres down there. More people, more markets. They dont suffer from a lack of farm customers, but the real estate prices in the surrounding area (12-15 thousand per acre) make it hard for large scale local farming. But using intensive gardening techniques, coupled with more rain and longer growing seasons, would generate more than enough income to compensate for the high cost of land.
And what is the point of starving to death on 500 acres when a living could be made on 5 acres worth the same amount of money? It is depressing though, that I could sell my ENTIRE farm and it wouldnt generate enough cash to buy back my old house in Austin.
Growth has it's consequenses too...
And the tech world is just eons ahead. Lots of intellectual capital AND venture capital. And music and food.
They have a THRIVING "eat local and seasonal" industry going, with four farmers markets and several "farm to work" programs where the farmers deliver produce to people at their workplace, like the Texas Dept of Health.
All they need are more farmers. I could sell everything here and triple my income on just five acres down there. More people, more markets. They dont suffer from a lack of farm customers, but the real estate prices in the surrounding area (12-15 thousand per acre) make it hard for large scale local farming. But using intensive gardening techniques, coupled with more rain and longer growing seasons, would generate more than enough income to compensate for the high cost of land.
And what is the point of starving to death on 500 acres when a living could be made on 5 acres worth the same amount of money? It is depressing though, that I could sell my ENTIRE farm and it wouldnt generate enough cash to buy back my old house in Austin.
Growth has it's consequenses too...
Danny said:
Longhorn,
I liked my visit to Austin, great place and I would have attended but without enough assistance I couldn't have attended school there. I don't feel shortchanged though, as I still left Wichita to go school, which for me was leaving my "comfort zone." In that light, KSU collaborates with UT:Austin and a few other schools occasionally in robotics. So, I never felt too left out.
I liked my visit to Austin, great place and I would have attended but without enough assistance I couldn't have attended school there. I don't feel shortchanged though, as I still left Wichita to go school, which for me was leaving my "comfort zone." In that light, KSU collaborates with UT:Austin and a few other schools occasionally in robotics. So, I never felt too left out.
lindainks55 said:
You don't sound whiny in the least! You sound like an intelligent person faced with some difficult challenges and decisions. But then I'm prejudice because I think you are a wonderful person.
Brick walls don't stop the determined! They just weed out those who aren't as determined. Paraphrased from the YouTube presentation I posted a link to yesterday by the CM prof. I think there is a link at the CM website for a pdf which might not take as long as the video. Of course, the words were powerful and I'm not sure how much would be lost if they were merely read.
longhorn, I can't tell you how happy it makes me to know you think this place doesn't feel like that other place. ;-)
For everyone here, I have forgotten all the details. I should admit to you that I have NO memory. Honest. Back to what I can't remember but would like to share. Harvard is granting scholarships to most who meet admission requirements and are below a certain income level (which seemed pretty high to me!). It's a new thing recently announced, starts next fall however it's too late already to apply for next fall. I'm sure details are avail on Harvard's website and anyone who knows anyone who is a Junior (or younger) in high school needs to get this word out.
Brick walls don't stop the determined! They just weed out those who aren't as determined. Paraphrased from the YouTube presentation I posted a link to yesterday by the CM prof. I think there is a link at the CM website for a pdf which might not take as long as the video. Of course, the words were powerful and I'm not sure how much would be lost if they were merely read.
longhorn, I can't tell you how happy it makes me to know you think this place doesn't feel like that other place. ;-)
For everyone here, I have forgotten all the details. I should admit to you that I have NO memory. Honest. Back to what I can't remember but would like to share. Harvard is granting scholarships to most who meet admission requirements and are below a certain income level (which seemed pretty high to me!). It's a new thing recently announced, starts next fall however it's too late already to apply for next fall. I'm sure details are avail on Harvard's website and anyone who knows anyone who is a Junior (or younger) in high school needs to get this word out.
Aaron Lynch said:
Hey, just letting you guys know... version 2 is coming soon!
http://ajlcom.instantspot.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/...
http://ajlcom.instantspot.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/...
lindainks55 said:
OK Aaron, is this a warning? Will I, the puter illiterate, know how to use it or all of you gonna disappear someplace I can't follow?
Dave Shuck said:
LOL Linda!
All your links will go to the same places, we are just rolling out a new version. If you want a sneak peak before we go live, you can hit: http://www.beta.instantspot.com today. That will be the main page tomorrow.
One feature that is brand new is the way that comments work on a blog, which seems pretty important to you Wichita folks! :) I think you will be pleasantly surprised by the new features. One new feature that I can see you guys making use of is the ability to reply to a specific comment. This will create another little thread of replies off of a specific comment. You can use it or not, but I have a feeling it will be used by you guys.
There are quite literally more new features than we can even recall... and we are the ones who put them in!
I will be sending an email out to all registered users within the hour with further details. Make sure to let us know if you have problems.
All your links will go to the same places, we are just rolling out a new version. If you want a sneak peak before we go live, you can hit: http://www.beta.instantspot.com today. That will be the main page tomorrow.
One feature that is brand new is the way that comments work on a blog, which seems pretty important to you Wichita folks! :) I think you will be pleasantly surprised by the new features. One new feature that I can see you guys making use of is the ability to reply to a specific comment. This will create another little thread of replies off of a specific comment. You can use it or not, but I have a feeling it will be used by you guys.
There are quite literally more new features than we can even recall... and we are the ones who put them in!
I will be sending an email out to all registered users within the hour with further details. Make sure to let us know if you have problems.
Vaughn Tolle said:
Linda, from memory on the Harvard "move"; the income level is $120,000; in determining eligibility, the equity in the parents' home is not counted in asset valuation. Will cost Harvard $25 million/year. I believe there are more "requirements", but I think what I posted is accurate.
Harvard had to do something to retain interest. One of the other Ivies (Princeton, I believe) took steps a few years ago to eliminate loans from first year financial aid, and also began to award some "merit" based scholarships. As some of you likely know, the Ivy League has had a policy of no "merit" based awards (thus, no athletic scholarships), financial aid being "need based" only.
Remember; Harvard declines to offer admission to more applicants with "perfect" SAT scores and grade points than even apply to the other colleges; that is, Harvard's rejection numbers for those with the credentials set out are greater than the number of applicants with the same credentials at any other one college/university. (Does that make sense?)
Speaking of college applications/admissions. According to the Colby College admissions blog, they apparently continue to receive applications in a record number. It seems the "carry over" from the 25 New Ivies article of 2006 continues.
Harvard had to do something to retain interest. One of the other Ivies (Princeton, I believe) took steps a few years ago to eliminate loans from first year financial aid, and also began to award some "merit" based scholarships. As some of you likely know, the Ivy League has had a policy of no "merit" based awards (thus, no athletic scholarships), financial aid being "need based" only.
Remember; Harvard declines to offer admission to more applicants with "perfect" SAT scores and grade points than even apply to the other colleges; that is, Harvard's rejection numbers for those with the credentials set out are greater than the number of applicants with the same credentials at any other one college/university. (Does that make sense?)
Speaking of college applications/admissions. According to the Colby College admissions blog, they apparently continue to receive applications in a record number. It seems the "carry over" from the 25 New Ivies article of 2006 continues.
Aaron Lynch said:
"OK Aaron, is this a warning?"
haha, no it isn't a warning. It's an opportunity to rejoice!
haha, no it isn't a warning. It's an opportunity to rejoice!
lindainks55 said:
Dave - If this is as confusing as gmail "Conversations," someone will need to send out the rescue team! Friends, if I go missing could you search "the internets," and reel me back in, please? I'll be someplace in those tubes...
Vaughn, So this Harvard stuff I can't remember is old hat to you! I should have known you would be "up" on this!
Vaughn, So this Harvard stuff I can't remember is old hat to you! I should have known you would be "up" on this!
Dave Shuck said:
Linda, it's not so scary... Here is a preview of what Tracy's blog will look like tomorrow. Look how much more clearly the comments appear:
http://tracyphillips.beta.instantspot.com/blog/200...
Keep in mind that is a different server with older data that is going to be wiped out tonight, but at least you can get a feel for how it will appear.
http://tracyphillips.beta.instantspot.com/blog/200...
Keep in mind that is a different server with older data that is going to be wiped out tonight, but at least you can get a feel for how it will appear.
lindainks55 said:
OK Dave and Aaron. I'm gonna trust you because you've always been trustworthy. I looked. I'm not going to whimper. Too loudly anyway. I'll be OK. ;-)
WIPED OUT! Wow, are you guys gonna whimper?
WIPED OUT! Wow, are you guys gonna whimper?
Vaughn Tolle said:
Linda, on the Harvard stuff; as you know, I'm doing some "volunteer" work at NEMHS with the counselors, as a resource for those who might want to apply at schools such as Whitman, Oberlin, Colby, Carleton, et al., as well as the Regents' schools. Thus, I try to keep up a bit with this stuff, so I can be of some assistance. One of my "friends" is a Junior, looking at a variety of places, some of which I have familiarity; another is looking to "get out of Kansas", so I'm working with this person to narrow it down a bit. Much fun; and it does relieve the load on the counselors a bit, given the relative rarity this type of thing occurs there. Now, if the parents of these young folks would just pay for me to take them on "college tours", it would be better.....
Vaughn Tolle said:
I know I'm a bit weird; I truly enjoy visiting colleges and getting to know a bit about them. The times we did this with our offspring were very enjoyable, and allowed us to visit areas of the country theretofore unvisited by either my wife or me. I encourage all with prospective college students who might be lurking to start getting involved in the process as soon as possible; school web sites, use of guides such as Peterson's or Barron's , etc.
lindainks55 said:
Did I tell you Amtrak offers free fare for an adult accompanying a paying student making a college visit to anywhere they travel? Tonya and Andrew went someplace just outside Chicago (can't remember the school) and she said it was pleasant. Andrew was the king of college visits! For awhile it seemed that would be what he majored in. He and you must share that joy in common.
Actually, I think Kansas kids have great opportunities at private schools who value diversity. Have you found this to be true? They find jobs on campus, they help find summer jobs, there is a plethora of help!
Actually, I think Kansas kids have great opportunities at private schools who value diversity. Have you found this to be true? They find jobs on campus, they help find summer jobs, there is a plethora of help!
Vaughn Tolle said:
Linda, geographic diversity is one of the factors at many private colleges' overall diversity plans. Thus, the answer to your question is an unqualified "yes". One thing that hurts many of the private schools located a fair distance away from Kansas (concerning Kansas students who might be interested) is the ever increasing cost of travel. It's no secret that by attending school in Maine, the younger was limited in the number of times she might travel home; she has stayed on campus all four years over Thanksgiving, e.g. We realized that going in; and, she has been "helped" by jobs, etc., being found for her. Interestingly enough, at last report, when she graduates, there will be no Kansas students at Colby, unless there is at least one who is accepted for next fall and enrolls. The Admissions folks are not pleased with this.
On Andrew and college visits; that joy was shared by our two girls, too, who, if Andrew was the king, must have at least been princesses, if not the queens. Yes, knew about the Amtrak offer. We almost took advantage of it with Lindsay, but it didn't work out once the institutions to be visited list was finalized.
On Andrew and college visits; that joy was shared by our two girls, too, who, if Andrew was the king, must have at least been princesses, if not the queens. Yes, knew about the Amtrak offer. We almost took advantage of it with Lindsay, but it didn't work out once the institutions to be visited list was finalized.
Tracy Phillips said:
Dave & Aaron....bring it on!
I ain't met a system yet that I can't find the bugs in!
I ain't met a system yet that I can't find the bugs in!
Dave Shuck said:
Awesome Tracy... we need that feedback. We set up a ticket tracking system for the new version, but I am not going to publicly post the link to try to keep the spam bots at bay. You should receive an email from InstantSpot staff if you haven't already. You will see the link to log tickets in there, and we have included that link in the Control Panel of the new version.
Now I am off to wrap up a few loose ends before the switch tonight. Wish us luck!
Now I am off to wrap up a few loose ends before the switch tonight. Wish us luck!
Vaughn Tolle said:
Dave and Aaron, looking forward to the new version as well; might give "bug finding" a whirl, too, although most I find are the result of pure accident.
Vaughn Tolle said:
Since it is Friday, and the opening of the Big XII men's basketball conference games is tomorrow, I thought I'd display my ignorance once again, and predict winners of the two games involving Kansas schools, with a bit of commentary:
KU at NU; KU wins, less than double digit margin, tough game.
KSU at OU; I want to pick KSU, but given the performance of the Cats on the road, questionable guard play, youth of the team, OU wins by 6 or so. The matchup between Beasley and the OU freshman power forward (whose name I forget) will be interesting.
Now, for the WSU game against Creighton: this one is tough; I'd normally pick Creighton, due to the injury to Brauer for WSU, but Creighton has been inconsistent this year. Don't know, but given what appeared to be happening in the last televised WSU game between the members of the team and the coach, I reluctantly go with Creighton.
Anyone else want to join in the fun?
KU at NU; KU wins, less than double digit margin, tough game.
KSU at OU; I want to pick KSU, but given the performance of the Cats on the road, questionable guard play, youth of the team, OU wins by 6 or so. The matchup between Beasley and the OU freshman power forward (whose name I forget) will be interesting.
Now, for the WSU game against Creighton: this one is tough; I'd normally pick Creighton, due to the injury to Brauer for WSU, but Creighton has been inconsistent this year. Don't know, but given what appeared to be happening in the last televised WSU game between the members of the team and the coach, I reluctantly go with Creighton.
Anyone else want to join in the fun?
.: HIDE REPLIES :.
lindainks55 said:
KU won and it wasn't close THE SECOND HALF. Slow start!
Great KSU game, and great win for KSU!
I'm worried about WSU on many levels.
So, I think you got two of three predictions correct although they didn't happen the way you thought. I say, "I think," because your comment which I am replying to DOESN'T SHOW so I can't refer to it as I comment. I think that needs to be fixed to. If this were a long political diatribe I would want to refer back to make sure I had covered all the points of disagreement / agreement...
Besides, this place is lonely without y'all and I really don't like talking to myself.
I've separated this all into nice paras, think it won't stay that way tho. I dislike big blogs of run together type which are difficult to read.
sigh
Great KSU game, and great win for KSU!
I'm worried about WSU on many levels.
So, I think you got two of three predictions correct although they didn't happen the way you thought. I say, "I think," because your comment which I am replying to DOESN'T SHOW so I can't refer to it as I comment. I think that needs to be fixed to. If this were a long political diatribe I would want to refer back to make sure I had covered all the points of disagreement / agreement...
Besides, this place is lonely without y'all and I really don't like talking to myself.
I've separated this all into nice paras, think it won't stay that way tho. I dislike big blogs of run together type which are difficult to read.
sigh
dshuck said:
Linda I have entered that request as a ticket "Add paragraph/line break formatting to comments". To you and anyone else, don't forget that you can create tickets on your own using the link provided in the control panel. I am not linking it here purposefully in an effort to keep the spam bots from getting a hold of it.
lindainks55 said:
I will watch as many of the games as possible! I know KU plays at 8 p.m. and my day will be adjusted to fit. I admit my life is scheduled around KU basketball. What are you trying to do, compete with the New Hampshire pollsters? lol
Vaughn Tolle said:
Damn straight I am. Plus, at this point, picking basketball games is just about as relevant to a Kansas resident who isn't involved in the party caucuses.
lindainks55 said:
That's true! Until they tell us who is left because the decisions have been made for us we can't do much. That is much more than give money and I'm not inclined at this point.
Julie is bringing the two little girls tomorrow morning for a few hours. I hate to admit this and maybe I would have been more noble than I give myself credit for, but when we first talked my mind went to KU basketball and when I found her need and the game were two different times I was much more enthusiastic. Sheesh, what a selfish friend, huh!?
Julie is bringing the two little girls tomorrow morning for a few hours. I hate to admit this and maybe I would have been more noble than I give myself credit for, but when we first talked my mind went to KU basketball and when I found her need and the game were two different times I was much more enthusiastic. Sheesh, what a selfish friend, huh!?
Vaughn Tolle said:
I have been following this situation since the news broke. It has ended tragically, as I feared it would.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/01/11/missing.marine...
Two nights ago(?), I saw a report on this case in which the (then missing) pregnant Marine was described as "bi-polar". I was not aware that the military, regardless of branch, enlisted individuals suffering from this condition. Has anyone heard/read anything about this, that is, was what I heard later changed?
http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/01/11/missing.marine...
Two nights ago(?), I saw a report on this case in which the (then missing) pregnant Marine was described as "bi-polar". I was not aware that the military, regardless of branch, enlisted individuals suffering from this condition. Has anyone heard/read anything about this, that is, was what I heard later changed?
lindainks55 said:
I hadn't heard anything about it. Sad. I knew many of the enlistment standards had been relaxed but didn't know how relaxed it had gotten.
Wendy said:
Okay, now that I have remembered my password and have signed myself in to post, I will try to remember the wording of the post I just lost when I apparently had the wrong password :)
Vaughn,
I had not heard anything about her being bipolar. That would be surprising to me, as far as I was aware, a condition like that would certainly prevent you from being able to enlist (IF it was disclosed at the time of enlistment). Also, from reading the articles, the man suspected of her murder was also the suspect in a pending rape case against her that apparently occured in april... now, my math may be a bit off here, but wouldn't that have been around the time she fell pregnant? Has the father of her child been identified? If not, that certainly adds a whole other level of motive to this case, especially in light of the fact that he is married...
Vaughn,
I had not heard anything about her being bipolar. That would be surprising to me, as far as I was aware, a condition like that would certainly prevent you from being able to enlist (IF it was disclosed at the time of enlistment). Also, from reading the articles, the man suspected of her murder was also the suspect in a pending rape case against her that apparently occured in april... now, my math may be a bit off here, but wouldn't that have been around the time she fell pregnant? Has the father of her child been identified? If not, that certainly adds a whole other level of motive to this case, especially in light of the fact that he is married...
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