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 | NBA Cancels First Two Weeks of Season - Port City on 10/10/11 at 11:04 pm
Not unexpected . . .
http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/10/sport/nba-cancels-games/index.html?hpt=hp_t1...
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O-T Lounge
| OT Law - Car TItle Transfer (Fraud) - Port City on 9/1/11 at 9:20 pm
A friend of mine, let's call him Kalunda, bought a truck from a guy he didn't know and turns out now he can't get the car registered in his name because the guy he bought it from never had the title transferred into his own name and also owes some taxes on it.
Long story short, the guy is now duc...
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Money Talk
| Disputing a Charge on Debit Card - Pros v. Cons - Port City on 7/12/11 at 11:11 pm
Long story short, a company has charged me a relatively small amount [$75] that I feel is in error. Basically I think the the company is trying to take advantage of me and is over-charging me despite a very clear agreement on what the charge was meant to be [we were so clear in fact that I believe ...
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O-T Lounge
| Milk Thistle as Hangover Cure - Port City on 4/10/11 at 6:08 pm
I have a friend who just started taking it and swears by it, and I'm thinking of buying some to try it out.
It doesn't look like there are any negative side effects and it "allegedly" has some positive effects on the liver.
Anyone tried this? ...
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Pelicans Talk
| Ariza Since the Shooting Article - - Port City on 4/9/11 at 12:49 pm
He has really stepped up his game since the SI article came out calling out his offense this season.
Last 10 games -
37.9 minutes, 13.1 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 2.7 assists, 2.0 steals, [b]47% shooting, 35% Three Point[/b]
Definitely going to need his offense if we are going to make a run in the play...
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Political Talk
| Nucor in St. James - Jindal Success? - Port City on 3/13/11 at 9:29 pm
Despite this board being so conservative it seems like Jindal still gets blasted regularly. Can he take credit for the Nucor project in St. James? I've been reading up on it and it's hard to see a downside. I know they gave Nucor a hell of a package but it seems almost certain that the net outcom...
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Pelicans Talk
| Buyers/Sellers - SI Article - Port City on 2/21/11 at 5:36 pm
[b][u]The Buyers[/b][/u]
[b]Dallas Mavericks.[/b] They can move Caron Butler's expiring $10.6 million salary, but should they? They're already dealing with reinforcements: Dribble-drive guard Rodrigue Beaubois returned to the rotation last week and three-point shooter Peja Stojakovic has been ave...
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Tiger Rant
| New LSU Offensive Coordinator Eager to Help QBs - S.I. (Long) - Port City on 1/31/11 at 9:30 pm
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) --
After a season away from football to tend to family matters, former Tulsa and Louisville head coach Steve Kragthorpe is eager to see if he can turn around LSU's anemic passing game.
His wife and children, meanwhile, are ready for the Tigers' new offensive coordinator ...
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O-T Lounge
| Jazz Fest Question - Port City on 1/24/11 at 8:55 pm
Now that they have announced the artists, how long do they normally wait to actually schedule the times each will play and on which stage?...
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Pelicans Talk
| Parking Tonight - Port City on 1/5/11 at 5:40 pm
Ideas? I've always taken a cab but driving tonight. Obviously there is the parking garages but are they the best bet?...
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Pelicans Talk
| Home Record v. Away Record - Port City on 12/26/10 at 8:35 pm
[b]Home[/b]
1. Boston - 13-1
2. SA - 16-2
3. Denver - 12-2
4. NO - 13-3
5. CHI - 11-3
6. Portland - 11-3
7. DAL - 13-4
8. MIA - 12-4
9. LAL - 10-4
t-10. Utah, OKC, Atlanta, ORL - 11-5
[b]Away [/b]
1. DAL - 10-1
2. SA - 9-2
t-3. Boston, Utah - 10-4
t-5. MIA, LAL - 11-5
t-7. OKC,...
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Pelicans Talk
| Once doubtful, Paul has many reasons to stay in New Orleans (SI) - Port City on 11/28/10 at 1:09 pm
Chris Paul may still choose to leave the Hornets, especially with so many unanswered questions raised by owner George Shinn's inability to sell the team and the Hornets' long-term viability in the small market of New Orleans. But there are more than a few reasons why he may stay with the Hornets bey...
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Tiger Rant
| 6-0 Start - LSU History - Port City on 10/10/10 at 4:22 pm
1896 - Finished 6-0, SIAA Co-Champs
1908 - Finished 10-0, "National Champs," SIAA Champs
1958 - Finished 11-0, National Champs, SEC Champs
1959 - Finished 9-2
1969 - Finished 9-1
1972 - Finished 9-2-1
1973 - Finished 9-3
2007 - Finished 12-2, National Champs, SEC Champs
2010 - ?
7-0 Start...
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Tiger Rant
| TV Scheduling - Port City on 9/26/10 at 9:26 pm
Can anyone actually explain how the process works of the networks picking the games?
I know CBS gets 1st pick, but do they get to pick 2:30 v. 7:30? Also, I'm pretty sure ESPN gets to pick the #1 game once a year - do they decide this before the year?...
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Tiger Rant
| Laron Landry - Port City on 9/19/10 at 6:28 pm
Having another lights out day.
11 tackles, 1 sack and several QB hurries and hits.
Also, 18 taunts....
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Political Talk
| More Trouble for Vitter - Port City on 4/22/10 at 9:59 pm
Looks like he might have accepted some illegal contributions, although how they are going to prove that he took the money for illicit purposes or even that he knew the company was repaying the employees I have no idea.
I doubt this has any effect on the election, but you have to think he would ...
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Political Talk
| Why Constitutional Attacks To HC Will Likely Fail: - Port City on 3/24/10 at 11:20 pm
Pretty good write up by Yale Constitutional law professor. I looked him up and he doesn't seem to have any open political affiliation or bias. Feel free to disagree, just a source for those wanting to learn more.
http://healthcarereform.nejm.org/?p=2764
Too long for me to copy and paste....
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More Sports Board
| Worst NFL Franchises (Historically) - Port City on 2/9/10 at 10:07 pm
From another board -
In the running -
[b]Bucs [/b]- 33 years, .392 win %, 10 playoff appearances, 6-9 in playoffs, 1 Super Bowl, 1 Conference Champ, 6 Division Champs
[b]Falcons [/b]- 44 years, .415%, 9 playoff appearances, 1 conference title, 3 division titles
[b]Cardinals [/b]- 90 y...
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Political Talk
| More Birth Certificate Drama - Port City on 7/14/09 at 8:51 am
A soldier is arguing he shouldn't have to deploy to Afghanistan because Obama isn't the real Commander in Chief.
I know there is still a group on here that haven't let the BC story go - but how do yal feel about a soldier refusing duty because of this (keeping in mind this war was started well be...
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Tiger Rant
| SI loves LSU... - Port City on 6/23/09 at 5:09 am
Front Page Story -
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/
Ipso Facto - ESPN hates LSU...
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Tiger Rant
| USATODAY picks up Miles 1 Week Furlough Story - Port City on 5/23/09 at 1:31 pm
I know the story is Germans but thought it's still newsworthy when national paper picks it up.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/sec/2009-05-23-lsu-miles-furlough_N.htm
Also, an actual positive LSU story from Guillbeau.
PENSACOLA, Fla. — LSU football coach Les Miles said h...
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 SEC Rant
| ESPN Picks up Tennessee-Hood Story - Port City on 5/8/09 at 12:17 pm
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/andy_staples/05/08/hood/index.html?eref=T1
Every time I read about Daniel Hood, I feel worse for Xavier Ramos.
Hood is an offensive lineman from Knoxville (Tenn.) Catholic High who signed a scholarship earlier this week to play football at Tennesse...
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Political Talk
| Nato Ships Foil Hijacking and Capture Pirates - Port City on 4/19/09 at 5:46 pm
...And then promptly release them.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2009-04-19-pirates_N.htm
[quote]Seven pirates attempted to attack the Norwegian-flagged MV Front Ardenne late Saturday but fled after crew took evasive maneuvers and alerted warships in the area[/quote]
[quote]"The skiff ...
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More Sports Board
| CP3 Today - Port City on 4/12/09 at 6:54 pm
CP3 - 31 points, 17 assists, 9 Rebounds, 11-15 FGs, 2-2 Shooting 3's, 7-7 Free Throws.
And ESPN chose to focus on offensive rebounds when they did their recap - saying exactly 1 sentence about CP3's performance.
ESPN hates the Hornets. (kidding)...
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O-T Lounge
| The NRDC - Port City on 4/10/09 at 8:32 pm
Did anyone else think this was a made up organization from Curb Your Enthusiasm?
A little surprising the first time I saw Robert Redford asking for money for it - always thought it was just made up like everything else on the show....
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More Sports Board
| Hornets Record with Players Out - Port City on 4/10/09 at 8:08 pm
Hornets Regular Season Record - 48-30 (61.5%)
Hornets Record with CP3, West, Peja and TC Healthy - 26-12 (68.4%)
Hornets without TC - 17-16 (51.5%)
Hornets without Peja - 14-6 (70%)
Hornets without West - 4-2 (66.67% - only good teams played were Denver and Philadelphia)
Hornets witho...
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More Sports Board
| Hornets Record v. Dallas - Port City on 4/10/09 at 7:26 pm
Since last season the Hornets are 8-3 against Dallas. In that span the Hornets are undefeated at home.
Let's hope it gets to 10-3 by Monday.
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More Sports Board
| Hornets Remaining Schedule - Port City on 3/24/09 at 11:20 pm
13 games left. 5 Home, 8 Away
8 Current playoffs Team
SA x2
Dallas x2
Denver
@Miami
@Houston
Utah
Also have to play Phoenix (just on outside of playoffs).
Right now they are 1 1/2 games back from #2 seed. I guess on the bright side they pretty much control their own future?...
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Tiger Rant
| Track on ESPN2 - Trindon About to Be On... - Port City on 3/23/09 at 2:19 pm
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Tiger Rant
| SI Article Mentioning LSU Bball - Port City on 3/3/09 at 12:26 pm
Not too flattering - Not too harsh.
[quote]
What will the selection committee make of LSU? Getting slotted as a five (or four) seed and shipped off to Boise after winning the SEC seems like harsh treatment, but it's what might happen to the Tigers. Between the SEC having a down year (it's clearly ...
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