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Hey count...I'm a bit worried about Mario Williams switching from a defensive end to and outside linebacker. The secondary looks much better, but I'm not sure they have the personnel to run that d with the inexperience on the line. But I live in Houston so I dont ever pull against the Texans...until November 13th when the play they Bucs at Raymond James Stadium.

This made me curious, so I looked it up; and (at the risk of offending the OP) I think your figures may be high: By salary: http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=United_States_Postal_Worker_%28Carrier%29/Salary By vacation weeks: http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=United_States_Postal_Worker_%28Carrier%29/Vacation_Weeks ------------------------------------------------- You're not gonna offend me...I have no dog in this fight, I just wanted to get some unbiased opinions about if this country would be better off with or without a government regulated postal service.

Hey dont never say never...the Bucs went from 3-13 two seasons ago and Peter King picked them to go 2-14 last year. They went 10-6 and barely missed the playoffs...anything can happen on any given sunday my friend.

Well it looks like the chargers special teams might be getting much better since our recent gift from the Tampa Bay area in the name of Rich Bissachia

GO BUCS!!

I know alot of us take for granted snail mail due to the explosion of e-mail and instant messaging. But perhaps some posters could bring to light a few things the postal service does that we often forget about...do any of you think that if USPS does go down...what kind of impact it will have on the US and its citizens.

WASHINGTON (WANE) - The United States Postal Service is running out of cash, in a hurry. In a report by The New York Times , the USPS will reach a $9.2 billion shortfall when its fiscal year ends at the end of September. The postmaster general, Patrick Donahoe said in an interview, "If Congress doesn't act, we will default." The default is due in large part to a payment the service must make to retirees' future health benefits. Congress passed a law in 2006 requiring the USPS to make a $5.5 billion dollar payment every year for ten years to ensure future health benefits for the next 75 years. Coupled will sharp declines in revenue and higher operating costs, it's a payment that the USPS might not be able to sustain. The post office's problems stem from the Internet revolution; people corresponding more via email and paying bills online. Mail volume has plummeted 22 percent since 2006. And labor agreements with postal works are financially straining the agency. Labor costs represent 80 percent of the agency's expenses, including salaries and benefits. Donahoe has come up with controversial plans to trim costs, including eliminating Saturday mail delivery. He also wants to close up to 3,700 postal locations and layoff 120,000 workers. The problem is federal law requires Saturday mail service, and labor agreements prevent any layoffs of postal workers. Postal locations can be closed legally, but community protests make that difficult. Congress is considering numerous emergency proposals, including allowing the post office to recover billions of dollars in overpaid pension funds, a total reported near $60 billion. The USPS is looking into gaining the right to deliver beer and wine. Also, advertisements on postal trucks and post offices would increase revenue, something the post office needs to do. They have also considered doing more "last-mile" deliveries for competitors FedEx and UPS . It has even considered consolidating post offices with other government offices and adding operations at some large department stores. The USPS cannot raise postage fees higher than inflation. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will hold a hearing to discuss the agency's financial problems. Republicans and Democrats have not yet been able to reach a consensus on how to fix the issues. The USPS said if Congress does not take emergency action to help the agency stabilize its finances that it could be forced to shut down this winter. Donahoe hopes to cut $20 billion of the $75 billion in annual costs by 2015. The unions associated with the USPS are alarmed about potential layoffs. "We're going to fight this and we're going to fight it hard," said Cliff Guffey to the Times, president of the American Postal Workers Union, "It's illegal for them to abrogate our contract." The USPS generates its own revenue, it receives $0 in taxpayer money to operate http://www.wane.com/dpp/news/national/usps-going-broke

Andy Id expect nothing less from you. I'm pretty damn sure that Im alot more in tune that some others my age and while I like some rap from the 90's...the crap they throw out these days is complete shit. Your quest to be the Devils advocate is so worn down its downright funny.

"F**k the FBI and the army troops ... fighting for what? Be your own man ... I'll be flying through the clouds with green like I'm Peter Pan." That pretty much sums it up...little bitch thinks he's peter pan....what a tool.

The only thing this little bitch feels sorry about is so many people got pissed off at him. Personally most all rap these days is total shit and no more. How in the hell do these fucking douchebags get record contracts for rhyming words? It's not like they can play a piano or a guitar. (and yes I know there are some that can...but most do not) So I pose this,..FUCK Solja Boy!

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/09/06/soulja-boy-apologizes-after-members-armed-forces-slam-his-anti-military-song/?test=faces Soulja Boy says he let his "words get the best of [him]" when he released a new rap video saying, "F**k the troops," and now he's issued a full apology to the entire U.S. military. The rapper ignited a wave of controversy this week over his new song, "Let's Be Real" -- which includes the lyrics: "F**k the FBI and the army troops ... fighting for what? Be your own man ... I'll be flying through the clouds with green like I'm Peter Pan." TMZ spoke with Fred A. Flores -- a retired Marine who is now a commissioner for the L.A. County Veteran’s Advisory Commission. Flores tells us, "It's a very offensive statement , especially with the 10th anniversary of 9/11 coming up." In a response on GlobalGrind.com, Soulja Boy responded to the controversy in a post titled "I Am Deeply Sorry To All Members Of The United States Military Services And Their Families." In the post, Soulja writes, "As an artist, I let my words get the best of me. Sometimes there are things that we feel, things that we want to express, and when we put them on paper and speak them out loud, they can come out wrong." "When I expressed my frustration with the US Army, not only did my words come out wrong, I was wrong to even speak them." He adds, "So, I write this to give my sincerest apology to all members of the United States military services, as well as their families that were offended by my most recent lyrics." Read his full apology below: "As an artist, I let my words get the best of me. Sometimes there are things that we feel, things that we want to express, and when we put them on paper and speak them out loud, they can come out wrong. When I expressed my frustration with the US Army, not only did my words come out wrong, I was wrong to even speak them. So, I write this to give my sincerest apology to all members of the United States military services, as well as their families that were offended by my most recent lyrics. As a young man who grew up in the post-9/11 era, I have watched our country fight two wars that seem like they are never going to end. I have seen thousands and thousands of our brave men and women get killed in battle and often times, I think for what? A lot of people in this country are struggling to make ends meet and I think a lot about what if we had never gone to war. Where would our economy be? Our schools, our after-school and work programs, our streets? I mean, damn, 48 people got shot in New York City just this past weekend ... in 3 days ... I'm not saying that it is just because of a bad economy, but at a certain point we have to take care of our own people. In no way would I ever want to offend those who are protecting our freedoms ... a lot of homeboys who I grew up with, a lot of people who come from the neighborhoods we live in ... In no way do I want to hurt any of our honorable soldiers who put their lives at risk, regardless of how they feel about the two wars we fight in. I am just frustrated that we haven't been able to bring you all home quick enough and my frustration got the best of me. I am deeply sorry. ~Soulja Boy"

A few of my favorites from DYAC.

As an IT professional I have a high exposure to users using simple passwords (like Password1) and they are much more vulnerable to being hijacked by brute force attacks since their password is so weak. I personally use a highly complex password and I find it even helps during exposure to spyware and other malicious forms of code. However trying to enforce complex passwords on young kids and expecting them to learn it is another beast entirely.

Back when I lived in Dallas I had lived alone with my cat at this time, and after coming home from work, I opened the door and quickly wondered what tornado had hit the inside of my apartment....surely I didnt smoke THAT much weed that I destroyed it this bad...and then I saw it. The cat running sideways on a vertical wall - matrix style - trying to catch a bird that flew down from the chimney. Needless to say from that point on, I always closed the flute when not there.

---------------------------------------------------------- Why did I just look at pictures of howie mandel in underoos next to a vacuum cleaner?

At my home dropzone all AFF (or STP) jumps are with video and you get a copy after your debreif.

Talk to Lou Diamond (aka Scott Campos) He's got a lot of knowledge about Liquid Eyewear. For the record...I have a pair of Liquids...the player. The only drawback to them...there is no hinges...but the rubber doesnt come off on the temples like Gatorz do.

Your Result Your data suggest a slight automatic preference for European American compared to African American. IE8 couldnt run the test but when I switched to firefox it worked fine.

Yeah thats a really good point. Down here right now its 104. During the night its well over 85 deegrees and the water is even around that temperature. I guess Im used to being in shorts most of the year. But I'll admit...I'm a total pussy when it comes to cold water. If you need a knowledgeable deckhand let me know

Jeannie...I dont know about where you fish...but I do saltwater 99% of the time...If I leave a hook in a fishes mouth it'll be gone within a matter of days from the seawater eroding it away. I personally own a 19 foot Nitro bay boat with a 90 HP merc. Ive been working my ass off to catch a tagged redfish from the CCA Star tournament...no luck so far. GW's are nice...but I'm into center consoles myself...if I had MY ultimate boat..it'd be this one...The Yellowfin 36! http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2012/Yellowfin-36-2378829/babylon/NY/United-States

THey should totally change the name of this hurricaine from Irene to IrAin

OH dan Johnson...How's life been after Miami Vice? Have you seen tubbs recently?

Its their constitutional right to ban the national anthem Its also my constitutional right to call them pussies so YOU get over it

wow the left is so worried about losing they are now embracing geurilla warfare through voting. I'm not suprised.

Last time I check the constitution allowed me to have freedom of speech. What the fuck does it have to do with YOU? You dont even live in the us.