Julienas

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I never realized Putin was an arse man

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Every live shot. Watching Today show in background right now. And you see the "hi Mom" people behind reporters. Meaning just a dude on cellphone (usually texting lol) in background going "look I'm on TV." You can see the disaster. Looks 50/50 for a guy who looks like every terrorist mugshot or ID photo I've ever seen on the news.

It is conceivable that one of the guys responsible or who assisted the guys responsible is on TV gloating.

The 150 raids that I heard about in France is only the beginning of what is needed.

Just a shite show.

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Where did you learn how to write?

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LSU alum wannabe

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Phew

I've been suspecting that he's the wrinkle that CNS has up his sleeve for this game. Any word on how he is doing in practice?

That guy's HS film is some of the best I've ever seen. Hope he can get it together at some point and produce at this (and the next) level.

I'd say Beckwith for similar reasons. I'm not saying that Beckwith is better, but an LSU defense without Beckwith would be hurt more than a Bama defense without Ragland IMO. And that's assuming that the backup for both of those guys would be "decent."

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Everyone who enjoys college football knows it's the premiere game of the year, as it usually knocks out a huge National Title contender

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:lol:

The matchup isn't as one-sided as it looks. People are overestimating Bama's offense in this thread - it's actually a good matchup for LSU here (average QB and O-line). Henry will surely break off one or two of those long arse runs later in the game, but his consistency will be a problem.

Bama won't stop LF; that's a pipe dream. LSU runs their plays through him because he's that good, not because the rest of the O is that bad. You'd be an idiot not to. Also, he has fewer carries per game than people think.

Finally, BH will cause problems. Look, JJ caused problems in 2011. Jordan Jefferson. Harris is much better than JJ in every way. His stats won't be impressive, but he's going to get some crucial first downs and TDs with his feet. There will be a lot of option plays with him and LF. Just look at our first TD against Auburn - teams justifiably freak out when they see both those guys running sideways and have to pick one.


Not saying LSU wins; I'm saying that LSU has as good of a chance as any. It's going to be a fantastic game like always and I can't wait:geauxtigers::rolltide:

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You will think I'm joking here but this was straight from a cop.

Get a chainsaw.

If someone breaks into your home they are thinking you MAY have a gun. If you fire up a chainsaw when they kick in the front door their mental process will go to "This mofo is gonna EAT me!!!"

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.... and to think my solution as hiding right under my own nose.....

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Thanks for the serious replies.


To everyone else, if you're a responsible gun owner then you should recognize that a gun isn't the best fit for everyone in every situation. I myself have no problem with guns - I grew up with them and used to shoot. However, you don't know everyone's situation - including but not limited to certain concerns with children and/or mental health issues with people in the household - so please take a step back.

I live in a safe area, have a dog and an alarm, so the chances of a deadly home invasion are extremely small (but not non-existent, hence this thread). I'm only interested in something that could save our arse in the event that this happens.

I've made the judgment that bringing a gun into our house will increase - not decrease - the chances of harm falling upon someone. This is limited to my own personal situation and my own evaluation of it - as is my right. I'm not opining on anyone else's situation, yours is probably different from mine.

So thanks again to everyone else :cheers:. I may end up just relying on my treated Louiville Slugger to put a mirrored imprint of Bo Jackson's (GOAT :bow:) signature on someone's forehead if they come in. Maybe get that pepper shooter too for good measure.

Not sure the point of this topic - seems to be inviting the very kind of horrible posts that plague this place. But to try to answer: it would be impressive indeed if Bama manages to shut down Chubb, but I guess we'd have to see it and what it looked like. This is the biggest game so early in a season I can think of in a long time; both teams have a lot to lose. And I mean a lot.

Bama is in a really tight spot right now; they can't drop another one. UGA looks like the team to beat in the East and may be fielding their best team in the Mark Richt era. But everyone - including UGA fans - are just waiting for them to lose a few games just like always. Tennessee is going to be very tough, and a loss here buts a resurgent Florida in the driver's seat.

Should be a great game and I'll enjoy watching you two duke it out. We're going to learn a lot on Saturday

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I go back and forth between it being an art and utter bullshite.

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It's not other bullshite; it's just that most people are bullshitting.


Every couple of years there is some popular article that "debunks" the idea that there's a difference in wine quality or something. If you want to talk about bullshite, then you should start with those articles. You don't even have to be a sommelier to tell the difference between a Bota Box and a white burgundy.

Now it is true - universally - that prior expectations, surroundings, etc... can affect "taste," believe it or not. It's probably why one of the best meals you've ever had was unexpected and during a wonderful time of your life and it wouldn't taste the same if you went back and had it right now.

Unfortunately the wine world has a fair amount of d-bags. But I've found that the vast majority of people who love wine are not snobby at all. Enjoying and pursuing an interest doesn't make someone a snob.

My SO and I love tasting - including the whole smelling thing - and we try to pick out and discern tastes. We're not showing off, we're trying to get better and appreciate the wine. It's an interest/hobby, that's all.


One final note - I wouldn't recommend any beginner start out with really nice wines. You're not going to be able to tell the difference between a 10 year old Burgundy and 2 buck chuck. The key is what lilwineman said: drink. Often and a lot. I'm talking about the vast majority of days. And pay attention to what you're drinking. Red wine is just going to taste like "red wine" at first. But slowly your palate will develop and you'll find yourself liking certain aspects and gravitating toward wines that feature those.

This would be my rough plan for you:

1st month: just drink a bunch of wine that you buy from the store. Try to drink a couple of glasses every day. Don't worry too much about the wine or even what you like. Don't develop preferences. Just enjoy the wine and drink.

2nd month: learn about the broad (and not always true) differences between New World (U.S.) wine and Old World (Portugal/Spain/Italian/French) wine. New World tends to be juicier, fruitier. Old World tends to be more earthy. I've heard it said perfectly: New World wines showcase the grape; Old World wines showcase the soil. There's no better or worse (you don't even have to decide if you like one more - you can like both); they're just two different broad styles. So alternate every day for a month. American wine. European wine. Every day (notice how I'm leaving out certain areas - don't worry about wines from Australia, South Africa, South America, etc... for now. Absolutely nothing wrong with them; they can just be more of a hybrid between the two distinct styles, and we're still trying to show you the difference)

3rd MonthBy now, you probably have some idea of the kinds of flavors you like. Do not say you don't like wine from a particular area or a particular grape. There's no way that you (or even I) know enough to make that determination yet. Besides, we should like all wine. However, you will undoubtedly begin having a preference. Start to understand why you prefer wine from, say, Oregon. Or Loire Valley. Or Sicily. Don't just say you happened to like those more; pinpoint why.

NOW is where you can start talking to wine shop people. Tell them what you like and why. Let them suggest to you wines that you may enjoy.

And basically just continue doing this for the rest of your life. Your preferences will probably change; let them. When I was younger I preferred really jammy petit syrahs from California. I kept going down that road and one day I woke up and realized that I haven't had a New World wine in months and have instead been enjoying earthier and more leathery Spanish wines.

Currently I prefer French wines - light, complex, elegant. I'd be happy with a red Chinon every day for the rest of my life.

Finally - the harsh stratification from red/rose/white is a uniquely American concept. One isn't better than the other. They take roses in Europe just as seriously as reds. Ditto for whites. And be open to the fact that there may not be a such thing as a "better" wine; one wine might be better with one meal/occasion/season than another. But don't let anyone dictate that to you - have the one you feel like at the time.

For instance, I enjoy a nice red burgundy with my ribeyes. I find bordeauxs/cabs a bit too much - I often prefer to drink those alone to appreciate their complexity. But that's just me - you might be different.


And having 2 glasses of rose with lunch everyday isn't a bad idea either:cheers: