Harbaugh beat Harbaugh and we're now free to focus on the lost Timberwolves season and a potentially exciting Wild season (and either way, both sports generally bring it in the playoffs).
Can baseball really only be nine weeks away? Time to pick a team, dudes.
I think TMBG's Facebook post said it best:
Sheenie and I spent the weekend in DC. Yes, she returned with bagels.
I saw someone last night say that Jim Harbaugh seems like the kind of guy who would unplug the Nintendo when John was winning. I agree. I'm not really happy about all the Ray Lewis garbage that was in the media, but I do like that Jim Harbaugh didn't win a Super Bowl.
Who said it:
when I read that article the other day, I was thinking to myself 'if you think you are overpayed, why not renegotiate your contract to what you think you are worth.'
It's a nice thought, but I doubt that very many of us would actually do that.
It's a nice thought, but I doubt that
very many of usthe players union would actually let you do that.FTFY
I wouldn't renegotiate a contract if I was a player, just as an owner wouldn't renegotiate if I was underpaid.
oh yeah, I mean who would. it was just my thinking while reading it.
also, (as stick included in the quote) when you are young and good, you are underpaid. so it all evens out in the end.
Hahahahaha. At least he's aware of it.
But there’s nothing you can do that can justify a $20 million contract.
Tell that to Joe, who justified his $23 million dollar last year just fine.
Yes, it is possible to justify a big contract, but I just put the quote out there because of who said it.
so the Super Bowl in at the Meadowlands next year. The halftime show has gotta be Bruce Springsteen.
I used my Super Bowl free time to do my taxes last night. I think that was time better spent. (because I get a refund. It would be less well spent if I had to pay in.)
This is not true. Having to pay in is like getting an interest free loan from the government. Getting a refund is like giving the government an interest free loan. It's fun to get the refund, but the preferable position is to keep your money for as long as possible.
Getting a refund is like giving the government an interest free loan.
While true, I prefer to think of it as a forced savings plan for not-much-less-interest-than-I'd-get-from-a-bank. At least it makes me feel better about it.
Yeah, that's the view I take, too. I'm willing to, right now, risk that refund by giving it to the gov't for a few months. Plus, it makes it a lot easier to set aside tuition money for the trinket. Of course, if there comes a year when I am supposed to get a refund and they say, "sorry, can't do it." then I'll change my withholding.
Dude, if you haven't started a 529 for the trinket, seriously consider doing so ASAP. Dollar-cost averaging, and many plans allow as little as $50/mo for minimum periodic deposits via automated, electronic transfer. Or, of course, you can make the deposits "manually" in pretty much any amount.
Some states (wisconsin included, I believe) give a tax CREDIT up front for deposits (or a deduction up front) off of state income taxes. California, alas, does not.
Have no fear, I did, in fact, start a 529. I put the child tax credit in there, although I haven't heard about this tax credit for donations thing.
Missouri also gives tax credit. Very nice.
Its a deduction in WI, but it added to my refund, which is always welcome.
My knowledge of tax law is basically 0%, but my experience is that paying no withholding makes the IRS demand more money. It's been a few years, but I recall you needed to pay at least 90% of expected taxes to avoid getting hit with some other fee.
Yes, of course. You have to withhold a certain amount, but the best outcome is to withhold the least that you can (not that I do this).
We are in complete agreement. And I think we have the same practices as well...
My goal with taxes is to get just enough of a rebate to make it feel like I'm being paid to do the work. Unfortunately, when we refinanced to a 15yr mortgage, we're going to owe this year
"If not to heaven, then hand in hand to hell."
Cool.
The Twins fared quite well in Keith Law's 2013 organizational rankings. Insider only but:
Some time after my 50th birthday, the big club will be fun to watch again. (I'm not that far from it, sigh.)
I definitely think following the farm will be more entertaining than watching the big club this year.
Its a damn shame part of the farm club won't be in Beloit anymore. (not that I went to many games in that dump anyway. Northwoods League, FTW.)
Ah, the Northwoods League! I went to two or three Beetles games last year, and hope to make it to more this year.
Madison sells 7-game packs that come with a buffet 30 minutes prior to first pitch running through 30 minutes after, a (very nice) hat, and a guarantee you'll get whatever is being given away that game, all for just $100 per person (kids under 5 need no ticket). Plus, parking is free, the parking lot is great for tailgating, and the beer is far better than Miller Park.
I can vouch for cheaptoy's recommendation of the parking lot's tailgating charm and the quality of the beer selection (I've even had homebrewed root beer there...)
Hrm.... Well, I know that the good Dr. and I will be in the cities this summer, but a trip to Madison to take in a ballgame that may feature a winning Twins connection might just be doable.
It's unlikely any future Twins will be playing in Madison. But, if you are around and want to watch entertaining baseball and drink high quality brews, then by god, let me and CH know.
*clears throat*
Then by god, let me, CH and hj know.
heh, i was wondering how you knew berea.
Oh, snap. How do y'all feel about a saints game? Mini caucus at a saints game sounds like a good idea to me.
when abouts were you going to be hereabouts?
Last week of July first week of August ish.
I didnt go to any games last year, but I have enjoyed going to Mankato Moondogs games. $15 goes a long ways at Franklin Rodgers Park.
I'm thinking maybe FTLT and I should try to make a game in Rochester this year.
Rochester comes to Buffalo plenty.
Of course they would. I totally didn't think of that.
I loved the ballpark in B-town, and in Albuquerque for that matter.
so, you're saying that there's hope for the future?
change "di stickee" to just "sticky" and you have my vote!
if you listen closely, he does say "di". i'm uncaring on any further particular spellings and amenable on any changes. maybe sean should create a poll.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H0xPWAtaa8
oh, I can almost hear a "dee" as well, although I still think he's just adding plenty of "s" to "ssticky"
I'd avoided that commercial for awhile because of the buzz, but that banner was enough to get me interested. I rather liked it.
Is that the new model year Beetle in the ad? The flattened roof makes it look like a bloated Porsche 911.
I thought I was the only one who thought it looked like a Porche. Glad to know I'm not totally nuts.
Not totally, anyway.
actually, where's cleo? we need a ruling on this...
There's crying in baseball today. RIP, Pepper.
Thursday!
httpv://youtu.be/z584YZtS9c4
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I've read a lot of criticism of the job Phil Simms did on yesterday's broadcast. I really don't understand that. To me, what he was last night was who he always is. He's nice, he's bland, he's inoffensive, and he has very little to say. He neither adds to the broadcast nor detracts from it. Which, in my opinion, puts him ahead of many broadcasters I could name.
Dido.
I didn't watch it, but I've alawys found the Nantz/Simms crew to be boring. They're not actively terrible like Buck/Aikman, though. Honestly, I wish NBC had the Super Bowl every year. That's the best of the crews in the NFL today. Not that that's saying a lot.
It would have been embarrassing for Rodney Harrison to pick the Patriots to win, though.
the last 49ers play (was is a PI or not) pretty much sums up Phil Simms: 'the more angles I see the more confused I get'
Its makes me appreciate the Al Michaels/Cris Collinsworth pairing even more. Collinsworth does a great job breaking a play down quickly.
Nantz was alright, but surprised me with his knowledge at the end with whether the Ravens should take a safety, then suggestion the Niners fair catch the safety kick for an unblocked FG attempt
Akers can't nail a 98 yarder????
Blair Walsh might be able to.
here is a Deadspin article about the fair catch free kick. I remember watching the Neil Rackers attempt a few years back.
I hope the rule stays on the books.
interesting note about London Fletcher buried in Peter King's MMQB column
London used to live 4 houses down from me here when he played with the Rams, and he's an upright guy. I obviously can't confirm whether he's clean or not, but I know I'd much rather have him on my team than Ray Lewis, for example.
He was always on my fantasy teams in the early part of the century. I feel vindicated.
umm, ok. Does he mean the two whole freakin' verses before the chorus? Or does he mean the two whole lines in the chorus before the first "staying alive" line?
I think he's just tweaking folks like us who are of a certain age.
Somebody help me.
I followed him for a while before it became too unbearable.
Eric Fehrnstrom's hero, dead at 86.
so, does it drive a pisston?
lastly, I loved the comments. Sample:
Are these streams related to these streams?
oh, snap. I totally missed that opportunity, AMR.