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    Water Softners

    I've had a water softener for the past 20+ years and the newer ones that regenerate based on water usage are MUCH more efficient (at least for me). I think the softener itself was maybe $1,000 installed? Can't remember exact number. But where I was putting in 40# of salt every 2 weeks maybe...
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    So how much have changed the forums?

    Good points and accurately remembered (the part about the adult posters having some of the worst wars). But from a technical standpoint, I think the information provided was priceless back then (and I'm just talking the racquet talk). Really getting into the feel and specs of a racquet, and...
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    Why male tennis players..

    What about pro golfers? A lot of them have hot wives. I saw Jim Furyk's wife one time on TV and thought "How the hell did he get her?" I mean, they were married before he hit it big. If a guy like that gets a babe............
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    Jason Bourne vs. Jack Bauer Who would win?

    There are plenty of brawny guys out there that could take Bourne or Bauer physically. The reason I pitted the two against each other is that they are in similar situations where they are quickly reacting to situations to avoid catastrophy, or dying, etc. It's not just physical strength. I put...
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    Jason Bourne vs. Jack Bauer Who would win?

    Nice....Well done. The movie "Shot in the Dark" is a classic.
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    Jason Bourne vs. Jack Bauer Who would win?

    But what about in Bourne Supremacy where Jason is shot, tending to his wound, reading a Russian roadmap, while driving a small taxicab with a stickshift and avoiding the whole Russian police squad?
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    Was Genesis better with or without Peter Gabriel?

    They were more of an Alternative band in the early years, right? Once he left, you could hear the transition to a more mainstream style of music. My love of them ended at the Abacab album. I think he was gone already at the time of Trick of the Tail wasn't he? That is a GREAT album. And...
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    Jason Bourne vs. Jack Bauer Who would win?

    A big fan of both these series..... mano a mano......who would win in a test of brawn and will? Hate to go against my man Jack, but Jason might take him
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    Gary Player indirectly hints that Mcilroy needs to dump Wozny

    Changing from the bashing of their looks to their accomplishments (errr, lack of accomplishments) recently...... What does this say about the mental strength of past champions in those 2 sports. And I'll focus on golf where the champions of old (Nicklaus, Palmer, etc.) were married at younger...
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    Wilson Ultra Graphite, Kevlar, and FPK specs

    I bought and used a bunch of the FPK's from the early 90's and played with them all the way to the mid-2000's. An unbelievable frame. I can't confirm, but thought the weight was 12 oz, 8 points headlight and swingweight around 315. I tried to find a replacement for a couple of years and...
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    The Pink Floyd thread

    There are also some good songs on the "More" soundtrack album. "Green is the Colour" is a good one on that album. The Echoes at Pompei is good stuff. Those good long Floyd songs are good listening. Kind of like the older Yes material (like Yours is no Disgrace, Stormship trooper, And you...
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    NHL 2013-14 Discussion: Keep It SpICY!

    Still waking up from the dream ending for Chicago. Nothing ever ends up like that for Chicago teams (the Bulls were an anomoly). The whole playoffs, all I was telling a buddy of mine was to get rid of Bolland, Frolik and Oduya. Bolland hadn't done anything all year (at a $3M+ cap hit)...
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    NHL Playoffs baby! Discussion thread...

    I'm from Chicago and don't know what to think. I thought the Hawks would take the Red Wings much easier than they did......and was super worried about the Kings who they disposed of in 5 games. All I know is that the Bruins are the biggest team in the league and have decent talent to go with...
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    NHL Playoffs baby! Discussion thread...

    I can't believe the Hawks squeeked that one out last night. Keith's replacement for the night did everything he could to ensure an LA win. That second LA goal was something I'm used to seeing at the local ice arena with 9-10 year olds. Crawford's gotta jump on that and freeze it! And Kane...
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    NHL Playoffs baby! Discussion thread...

    That miracle victory against Toronto really woke up the Bruins. They were not looking very good until that point. Now they look like a well oiled machine. That last goal against the pens in game 2 was impressive. Lot of movement, great passing. They are a dangerous team now. For them to...
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    NHL Playoffs baby! Discussion thread...

    The only thing in common there are the cities. The Celtics and Lakers were the cream of the crop, lots of talent. Fun to watch. A Bruins/Kings final would be brutle to watch. Viewership would tank.
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    NHL Playoffs baby! Discussion thread...

    Really. That call that negated the Hawk goal was nothing compared to what they were allowing in the 3rd period of the Boston/Toronto Game 7. I just about had a heart attack when they disallowed that goal. I figured it was another Chicago team going down to bad luck. And then they pulled...
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    NHL Playoffs baby! Discussion thread...

    Yeah, that was the previous year. I'm pretty sure that for the first three years after the 1967 expansion, the expansion teams were in their own conference. That way, an expansion team was guaranteed to make the finals. That's how St. Louis made it into the finals in consecutive years...
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    NHL Playoffs baby! Discussion thread...

    I'm cautiously optimistic here with the Hawks. They have the momentum now. But it is Chicago, and this city is full of disappointing memories. I'm still licking my wounds from the '71 Cup final against the Canadiens. Hawks were up 2-0 in Game 7 at the old Chicago Stadium. Bobby Hull hit...
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    Nadal is amazing to watch when rooting for

    I think watching Fed, you're watching a game that is closer to a classic game, and that sits well with us old timers. Then along comes this guy with, I'll just say, different strokes, and the fire is fueled by steroid talk, and you have a bunch of Nadal haters. And you think he's just a one...
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    NHL Playoffs baby! Discussion thread...

    Uh Oh...... The Wings have now taken to a new level. Ironically, my son plays hockey for a local team called the Chicago Hawks, and they can't win a faceoff to save their life either....... The Wings know how to step up the physical play and incorprate it into their game without disrupting...
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    NHL Playoffs baby! Discussion thread...

    I hope my Blackhawks are not looking past the Red Wings. I know the whole City is thinking it would be easy, based on the season series. I actually wanted this matchup for 2 reasons: 1. it wouldn't be as physically punishing as an Anaheim, Vancouver, San Jose, etc.... it takes the Hawks...
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    Why Fed won't retire (IMHO)

    just throwing this out there for discussion (maybe brief), but wasn't Sampras quoted regarding he should have considered changing racquets and his chances at the French would have been better. After seeing the match against Nadal yesterday (and a few badly framed shots), shouldn't Fed try and...
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    NHL Playoffs baby! Discussion thread...

    Agreed. I'm a Rangers fan for this series. Hopefully Lundquist can steal the series. Ironically, I was really pulling for the Bruins a couple of years ago to beat the Canucks. We hate the Canucks here in Chicago. Also agree to a Hawks-Pens finals being good for hockey. Hopefully, we...
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    NHL Playoffs baby! Discussion thread...

    OMG! That game wrecked my night. I hate the Bruins and everything they stand for. Goon hockey. The Leafs would have been refreshing to watch in another series. Now we get to see 2 boring grinding teams, NYR vs. Bruins. My heart goes out to the Leafs fans. We in Chicago know your pain...
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    NHL Playoffs baby! Discussion thread...

    Hawks fan here. Glad the Wings won. Hawks are better against the Wings than a bigger more physical Ducks team, even though they wouldn't have played them in the next round. San Jose is playing well and also a physical team. Hawks are not good when the games get real physical. Switching to...
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    Washington Redskins - time to change the name ?

    However, in the case of the Seminoles, funny how some of the offensiveness of using the mascot goes away with some money. http://nativeappropriations.com/2013/01/interest-convergence-fsu-and-the-seminole-tribe-of-florida.html While I am not a minority, the naming of teams based on local...
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    Death of the Thank You Note?

    While I agree with Cindy that a Thank You note is in order, I am of the older generation. MAUI19 is spot on that some things need to be updated. In general, some effort that takes a little time and effort showing appreciation is warranted. A sincere email can suffice. That said, I saw an...
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    80’s reminiscing… (TV shows/cartoons)

    While my childhood was in the late 60's and 70's, the 80's had some original stuff, too. No mention of ALF yet? Classic. And for all your married guys with children, little did you know at the time that your life, in some part (and hopefully not in whole), followed that of Al Bundy in...
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    NHL Playoffs baby! Discussion thread...

    Blackhawks fan here. But the Hawks are playing like crap. Do they think people will keel over just because they won a cup a couple of years ago? No Way!!!! Other teams are hungrier than the Hawks. And that's how they've been playing the whole year. When they finally are in dire...
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