Shawn-O

Could it also be very inflated marketing budgets from the pharmaceuticals? (Twice the marketing spend as R&D industry-wide). I'm as pro-business as anyone, but big pharma has a seat right at the table with big tobacco in this mess. I was wondering if you'd give them a free pass, which you did in your remarks.

I am no expert at all, but I agree with you on the potential complications of second-hand smoke, and the issues created by it. That being said, I've read several articles that state the rising cost of perscription drugs is the primary driver for the increase in health-care costs and premiums. I don't mean to get way off-topic, but I'd be interested in your take on that.

What an amazing talent Karen was. Okay, it's 80's, but here's Danny Wilson on Top of the Pops with a nice little song. Good background music when Ben Stiller comes to pick up Cameron Diaz for senior prom. Mary's Prayer

Argent - Hold Your Head Up

I guess the same can be said for Mr. Chapman. What's the hh:mm:ss to July 1?

This isn't true, he's rubbed plenty of alumni the wrong way. I agree with the rest of your post regarding the NDUS and any percieved funding "inequities".

Don't you just love how the NCC and the Great West are the greatest thing since sliced bread when NDSU is a part of them, but then they become "weak and watered down" upon the AC's departure? Poly and Davis were strong, now they're weak. Do you honestly believe the crap you post, Gabe?

I was rooting for Rocco, but you really couldn't go wrong either way. Some amazing golf today.

I can't believe I haven't heard of him before. Chalk me up as the newest fan, thanks for posting!

Hopefully they went through an incinerator years ago. Those were some lean years, both in the standings and fashion-wise.

Paul Davis: '65 Love Affair Cool Night

I'm posting to bitch about your bitching regarding the people on the board finding players to bitch about.

Have you called Sen. Dorgan's office with your concerns?

The smart bar owners down here (with deeper pockets) have put three season porches in or fenced in areas so that patrons may do both.

There are as many smokers out as ever. Putting the drink down or finishing it and stepping outside for a heater is about a five minute affair, just not a big deal.

Curtis Mayfield - Move on Up

I was opposed to the Hennepin County smoking ban that was passed several years ago, but it's worked out fine. The smokers will step outside for the occasional heater break, people inside still have clean air and best of all, no bar stench on the clothes the next morning. It's worked out fine, and I'd look forward to Grand Forks following suit very soon.

The Cars, '79 debut album. Need I say more?

The story was picked up by the Red Star and Sickle over the weekend.

I was actually reinstated immediately after a flurry of PM's back and forth...not that I really cared, but based on the "principle of the thing". Also, Cardinal had nothing to do with it, he does not moderate over there. Any grievances should be steered toward Jupiter, Greyeagle, or Bert(ibm). I chose to quit visiting and posting on GPL due to lack of interest, and would highly recommend that anyone with a differing opinion than the Goofer collective* do likewise. That's the last I have to say on it, or jimdahl will be pi$$ed off (and rightfully so). *copyright Taz

I left town many years ago, but still visit often. The one thing I can't reconcile is how high the property taxes are for GF residents, while receiving very little in return.

That has been my experience over there as well. The best one was when I dared challenge the almighty Hammy, only to have my posts deleted, but his remained. Made for an interesting read, put it that way.

They would look to UTPA and Chicago St. first, to protect the autobid.

We're way overdue for some American Bandstand footage. GQ - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak) 11:30 every Saturday morning like clockwork.

I'm proud to nominate the following for "Best 70's Vocal Performance - Male": C *Karaoke enthusiasts (like me) - Do NOT try this at home!