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I work for 'the Rat', and while there are indeed many gay men and women, 'most' is overstating it. For myself, It makes no difference to me, nor is it any of my business, if someone is gay or not.There is very little 'flaunting' it in the workplace, and I've never been 'hit on'. (Come to think of it, I'm not getting 'hit on ' by women either- yikes maybe it's me)! :(

My WOW name tag from 76'-77' is pretty useless as an ice scraper or any other functional use. It had an odd shape, with the round 'way' logo resting on top of a longer name plate, with the name typed on a piece of paper and glued on. I wasn't TOO embarressed to wear that thing and only broke it out for 'official' way type meetings. All those 'propaganda' pictures of happy wow's wearing their nametags while working at McDonalds did not inspire me for a second to do the same. Tho I DID suffer through a McDonalds job as a wow.

The composer wrote that while on a break from cracking nuts. There were 2 times at the movies when I was genuinely frightened before I was 7 years old. Once was when the dude in Sleeping Beauty, cut through the thorns and faced the dragon. The other, (which REALLY flipped me out) was the death coach in 'Darby O'Gill and the Little People', a film that is still terrific.

Congrats to the White Sox. I'm surprised they swept, as the teams really seemed evenly matched, and the games were all competitive. It's nice to see them as the premiere team in Chicago, and would think attendance will rise next year. Hey, I enjoyed watching them, and I'd sure go if I was in Chicago. I'd love to go to Wrigley also. I guess it would be go see the Cubs for the ballpark, and the White Sox for the baseball. I hear the food in ne Comiskey, or US Cellular or whatever is amazing tho. I've never heard a word about Wrigley food. So, when do pitchers and catchers report?

I can't help but be curious what you mis read and thrown off by, A la.

I meant to say that Houston had their best opportunity in the 9th. Not quite sure how the message got so mangled. Maybe if the roof was closed they would have delivered. Another genius move by Bud Selig. It's their park. let them close the danged roof.

Houston loves to get into these marathon games. I was hoping for a win from them last night, if only to tighten up the series. There's a world of difference between 1-2 and 0-3. They had their besy, have to get it done opportunity in the 9th. It's not over yet, and you never know. Personally I'm happy for the Sox, and if they should win will enjoy the celebration. I'm hoping Houston steps it up though.

WOW-the microphone behind the tie! Another first for VP ! The Marxist Minstrels- I remember such insight as The Monkees "I'm a Believer" being an ode to marijuana and the drug culture. The book was mainly an extreme right wing diatribe against leftists, communists,and drug pushers, which was just about anyone connected to the music industry . I 'ran' a state bookstore for a year, and often questioned why I was pushing that book and some others. I didn't question enough,unfortunately.

I know the second song from the animated feature-the first Disney film I ever went to a theater to see. It 's memorable to me because a few weeks later I was hit by a car and spent a week in the hospital. My parents brought me the comic book adaptation of the movie, and I poured over it panel by panel, comparing the comic to the movie, and evaluating what I thought worked and didn't . In retrospect, that may have launched me on my eventual career path as much as anything.

The paper moon is floating over a cardboard sea,under a canvas sky. it's a 'barnum and bailey' world, as phony as it can be. But it wouldn't be make believe , if you believed in me.

Yikes! Down to the last out, and the Astros STILL aren't going to the world series. They still have 2 games, but you have to wonder if Pujol's didnt suck the life out of them a little. And that crowd-all worked up and ready for the celebration for the first time, only to experience the mass deflation and disappointment. The emotional investment is too much-one of the reasons I strive not to get too involved with any team anymore. The elation or pain is totally out of your control. I'm hoping the Astros find a way, tho I'm already rooting for the Sox, especially now that I'm hearing the sour grapes from Cub fan. Cub fan is so snooty, and I've never understood the appeal apart from the ballpark. It certainly isn't from any team they field.

"One of these days, Alice... Bang, Zoom !"

Congrats to the White Sox. Complete games from the starting pitchers ! I'm digging the 'go go sox' song from 1959 that they're bringing out of mothballs. What the heck happened to Vlad Guerrero? Looks like the Astros , but as Yogi supposedly said. I'm rooting for the sox mainly on AL loyalties, but I like those 'stros.

based on all I've read about Cobb, some clearly exaggerated, some not, I firmly believe that he had serious problems, and while I may have used the term 'insane' loosely, I don't think I was far off the mark. The rally monkey and the sticks are still part of the Angel repetoire, but not so much as they used to be. I went to a couple of games in Anaheim this year with no monkey or stick in sight. Still, it's the playoffs now, and I suspect the thundersticks will be out in force this weekend, and the cameras will find rally monkeys scattered throughout the stands. It IS a good time to be an Angel fan. If their 2002 series win didn't change the perception of them being in the Dodgers shadow, the new owner Arte Moreno, Mike Scoscia, and a solid gritty team have. Only the Dodger die hards-and there are many in LA, still talk 'smack' about the Angels. I haven't seen too many 'fair weather' fans-they really haven't picked up many Dodger fans, who still cling to the Dodger 'mystique', and keep their noses way up in the air as they aver that they will never lower themselves to support the Angels and the 'inferior' American League. That's a real hoot based on what the NL west has looked like for years, but it's a common theme from Dodger fan. The Angels drew 3 and a half million this year. the Dodgers managed to have their best year in history despite their gawdawful team and drew 3.6 million. I chalk it up to the allure of a summer evening in chavez ravine, but between the 2 teams, there is obviously a love for baseball in LA. I'd be hitting 20 games a year if I lived in Kansas City, so maybe I'm not the most discriminating fan. I live 10 minutes from Dodger Stadium , and attend many more games there largely because of convenience, and I love Dodger Stadium. It takes an effort to fight the traffic to Angels Stadium, but I always manage a few games a year , and I'm always glad I went.

That's a good one Sudo. I did get it in 2 seconds, but I've seen that film countless times, and that atmospheric opening is ingrained in my brain. I think you're right about the reveal at the end .

The St Louis Browns moved in the early 50's and became the Baltimore Orioles, who were the class of the American league in the 60's and early 70's. The more I read of Ty Cobb, the more I believe he was truly insane. The details of his behavior on and off the field are incredible(starting with sharpening his spikes so he could inflict more damage when he slid into second). Look at most any picture of Cobb-just look at his eyes. A relative of mine was always angry, and 'on the edge', and i got to know that look in his eyes a little too well. Nice game by Houston. This could turn out to be the best playoff season in both leagues in many years. Eddings the Ump was escorted off the plane in LA with security protection. Who knows how bad it will get for him during the game. I think he's out in right field-nice and close to the fans who have all game to ride him. If it wasn't laid back LA, I'd fear for his safety-tho Angels fans are starting to come into their own these days, and the fever is on here.

It was not good to have the game hang on a bad call, and the umpire was very uncomfortable on the post game press conference, needing to be bailed out by the more savvy umpire chief. It was one of those bizarre plays that will be discussed for years. I thought the insights by John kruk and harold Reynolds were interesting. It was really quick thinking on Pe.. uh (I cant spell his name) part to run to first. The replacement catcher the Angels had in because they pinch ran for Molina, flipped the ball back to the mound before hearing the ump call it out, or tagging the batter, which veteran catchers invariably due. I'm glad it's 1-1 though. This could shape up to be one heck of a series. Cards-Astros are beginning as predicted. I'm hoping for at least a credible showing on the Astros part. I can't stand McCarver, or scooter. The only scooter I like is Phil Rizzuto. I'm wondering if we're listening to the next yankee manager in Lou Piniella, as the Boss is using Torre as the scapegoat for the yankees demise. Torre may have managed his best year there. The yankees shouldn't have even seen a playoff game, and the steadiness, and professionalism of Torre is amazing, especially considering the zoo it can be.

Both the Astro's and the White Sox are notorius 'chokers' in big series, and need to prove otherwise. The Cards seem like a lock for the NL title-I'd rather see the Astros personally. I'm giving the edge to the Angels in the AL, which is fine with me, but I think I'd like to see the Sox in the series. The Angels were there a couple of years ago, and I'd like to see the Sox this go round. I think the most interesting matchup is White Sox-Astros. The most 'traditional' one is Sox-Cards. Angels-Astros is interesting since I think both teams began at the same time-or within a year or two. Some of my first baseball cards were from the Houston Colt 45's. Ad the Angels were truly the Los Angeles Angels back then, playing in LA's 'Wrigley field', then sharing Dodger Stadium for a couple years, before moving to Anaheim.

all those ballplayers from the first quarter of the century look like 40 year old escapees from a chain gang. I'm not sure the entire Black Sox team should be absolved. Like it or not, the fix was in, and it took babe Ruth to save the sport. Still, I think Shoeless Joe belongs in the hall of fame. I'm torn as far as the playoffs go. Having been raised a Yankee fan, it's against my nature to root against them, but I will be pleased if either the Sox or the Angels make it. Both teams are overshadowed in their respective markets by the more 'glamorous ' national league teams, which makes less sense than ever these days. The Dodgers are a shell of their former selves. A horrible team with bad management, whose main selling point is beautiful Dodger Stadium, though the systematic destruction of that place has already begun. The Angels have always been seen as the 'other' team, though they are really the class of Southern california baseball. Excellent team, good owner, and manager, and a revitalized Angels Stadium that is a great place to bring the family. The Angels have become the premiere team here, and it's only the bitter Dodger traditionalists that squawk. I've never understood the Cubs appeal outside of them playing in Wrigley Field. Ho Hum teams in an idyllic setting. Comiskey park , old and new, is not as appealing, tho from what i read, the best food anywhere in baseball is at Comiskey, and I've always liked the goofy pinwheel fireworks that go off after a Sox home run. I also dig the Sox uniform-they finally got it right after decades of eyesores, the nadir being the 'short pants' experiment. After 5 1/2 hours of the Hoston game, I'm sentimentally pulling for them over the cardinals. I've always liked the cards, but have never cared for Tony laRussa, not buying into the 'genius' reputation. I've seen him pull some really interesting moves, like when he was batting pitchers 8th instead of ninth. the networks are praying for a Cards-Yankees series. I'd be happy with Sox-Astros. Just about any combination seems interesting, even with the *&$%&^%#$^ Yankees.

ground rule doubles have been standard practice for as long as I can remember. if the ball bounces into the stands it's a double. If a man is on first he stays at third. Some parks have peculiarities that make for odd rulings, but the basic ground rule double has been around since I think the 30's. At one time, a ball that bounced into the stands was called a home run, but I think that changed during Babe Ruth's era.

The Dodgers dismantled an up and coming team, with an owner with no money, and a gm with no vision. They are an awful org now-people mainly go because dodger stadium is a wonderful place to be-win or lose

speaking of bad management-Jim Tracy is out as manager, after doing all he could with the dog of a team Paul Depodesta gave him. Depo said 'it wouldnt have mattered if he won 75 or 95', meaning he wants a manager that plays 'moneyball', as that's Depos philosophy when he was an asst in Oakland. The owner McCourt was out of town at the time. The Dodgers are a mess. Yet they drew over 3 and a half million !! which gives them the green light to continue fielding worthless teams. I'm as guilty as anyone, having been to over 20 games myself-there was usually at least one major league team to see.

:lol: good one george

It's not about you or me. I 'm only trying to make a point and not doing it very well.

The point is.... one comment and it's the news of the century. Sure Arod was whining-big friggin deal. Why didn't they win against tampa Bay etc? I don't know -why has your or my life not been perfect. Why did I flunk geometry in 10th grade. Why did I get involved with the way? I guess I'm trying to say that this time of year mountains are made out of molehills. Any comment to get one fired up for or against another team is taken and ran with by sportscasters who can't think of any real story to tell. I'm sure none of us have ever said anything we wish we hadn't.