Patrick

Happy to hear that. Patrick

Hello, KarateForums.com recognizes one member every month as the Member of the Month for their positive contributions to this community. The September 2008 selection is... Tiger1962. Congratulations!

As a reminder, the first event is September 6, so don't forget to get those picks in. http://www.karateforums.com/karateforums-com-mma-picks-2008-ufc-88-vt34642.html Thanks, Patrick

Unfortunately, we have not received enough interest to allow the league to draft (the draft was scheduled for today). So, I have gone ahead and deleted the league. Thank you to those who expressed interest. I'm sorry that we were not able to go forward with it. Thanks, Patrick

http://webecoist.com/2008/08/19/the-incredible-tree-climbing-goats-of-morocco/ Pretty funny.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1676395/technology_students_mess_with_dormitory_lights/ Pretty cool. Via Digg.

http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/ortiz-affliction-elitexc-ufc-in-mix-14233 So, is he still a free agent?

Boston.com published a cool series of photos that I thought I'd share: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/08/london_from_above_at_night.html Via Digg.

http://scadinc.blogspot.com Pretty cool project. Via Digg via Gizmodo.

Yeah, there are some companies still making Sarsaparilla soda, like Hansen's, Sioux City, Briar's, etc.

http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/17972 Not sure if my family would accept all of these. Via Digg.

http://www.ajc.com/business/content/business/coke/stories/2008/08/28/100_drink_dispenser.html when I'm rich, I'd take one of these. Via Digg.

Welcome aboard.

I like it in and out of the theater. When you go to a theater, you are in a public place and you have to be willing to give as far as what would be your ideal experience. If you want everything perfect for you as an individual, just wait for it to come out on DVD. There's nothing wrong with popcorn. It's actually a pretty quiet food, compared to various others. I read some of the comments and I just think some of those people want to be a little too controlling. Like one guy complaining about people making "digger motions" with their arm. So, what, people can move in a repeated fashion when they are sitting in a theater? It's just a part of the experience.

Hey Ryan, A lot of it comes down to cost. Though there may be healthier choices in the same price range, there is also plenty of stuff that is worse. It's not affordable to go out to eat for lunch every day. For the price of one plate of ravioli at a good Italian restaurant, you can get, what, 10 cans of Chef Boyardee? My family was/is upper middle class (I guess) and what I would eat would be things like leftovers from the previous night's dinner, a baloney sandwich, a cheese sandwich, maybe macaroni and cheese once in a while, etc. Subs were more of a special thing due to the cost of assembling them and the fact that the ingredients expire. (If we're talking about a true sub... bread, mayo, mustard, deli meat and cheese, tomatos, lettuce, onions, etc.). If you'd like something different, price it out and make a suggestion to your parents. At the end of the day, you have to be thankful for being provided with that, though, and I'm sure you are. There's a lot of people who would be quite happy to have it. Happy eating. Patrick

http://www.livescience.com/animals/080826-nemo-home.html Thought this was interesting. Via Digg.

hehe. Might depend on who you ask. But, we'll see how he does.

Yeah, tough one. A quick run through gave me 16.

http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/17862 Played any of these? Via Digg.

Pretty cool video of the LEGO factory, following the assembly process of the LEGO people (minifigs). http://gizmodo.com/5041136/exclusive-video-how-lego-builds-the-minifigs Via Digg.

http://www.asylum.com/2008/04/11/casting-mike-tysons-punch-out-the-movie/ On looks alone, I'd say these suggestions are on point. Via Digg.

http://sports.espn.go.com/extra/mma/news/story?id=3553315

A couple of guys tried to run the same distance in real life as they do in World of Warcraft. Hilarity ensues. http://www.manapotions.com/raceazeroth.html Via Engadget.

I didn't watch it. But, my favorite moments were the men's basketball team winning and Phelps.

I guess I'd leave the option open as I have no reason to close it. Doesn't do me any good to say I'll never do it. That said, I don't see myself ever doing it. As far as other people, generally speaking, if it makes you happy, you are doing it for you and it's not taking money away from those that you provide for and rely on you, then I don't really have any issue with it. It's their life. Thanks, Patrick