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I hope you don't mind that I changed the color for the DBacks to "Sedona Red"! ;) Yes, they are making a lot of noise... how about their rookie CF Chris Young... leads MLB in leadoff HRs and hit two of the big flies in today's game (with 4 RBIs). He's starting to fuel some speculation he could be in the race for rookie of the year. Dbacks have plenty of games left with division rivals, including in SD this week, hosting Colorado next weekend and then hosting SD the following week. It's still going to be tough to get past the Mets... and the Brewers/Cubs are looking like they'll make serious runs at the playoffs... neither team being any kind of push over.

Yes he was.

I realize he's your son. However, he's got a major attitude problem. It's a common problem with young adults that think they are smarter than everyone around them. I'm sure he'll grow out of it. But until he does, he'll probably face plenty of hard knocks from people he thinks should respect him before he earns their respect. He's the one needing to become contrite.... and doing so will help him expedite that learning process. And while you're out there name calling.... I AM a veteran. I'd rather not have to spell out how and why I feel I have a right to speak. It is, however, what it is. Thank you wRonG, for your unwavering support. Ding... You are now free to continue your campaign to bring about anarchy in the US.

Again, I believe your arrogance is a terrible representation of the US military. YOUR tone has been haughty and you have shown not only disrespect but a lack of insight on quite a number of areas of life in America. In particular, you have made snide comments and apparently made assumptions about your audience. Those assumptions appear to empower your know-it-all attitude. You said that MY tone reflects disrespect toward "all of the service members." You could NOT be more wrong. I do not care how many acronyms and/or abbreviations you put beside your name. You have not qualified to properly represent yourself as such an all knowing authority. In fact, it appears you have much room to improve your body of knowledge and even more room to improve your perspective/wisdom. Your comments about me demonstrate that to a very large degree. I'll refrain from spelling out what in my background and experience has given me or prepared me to do or say. I am well aware of the topic of this thread. And I appreciate the reference you provided us to your age. It sets your world view in proper perspective for readers here AND it provides clues that lead me to believe you will have (and make good use of) plenty of opportunities to develop a more robust body of knowledge and understanding... which, one day, will earn you the respect you apparently believe you deserve now, without needing to resort to citations of your acronyms and abbreviations. God bless you young man.

This is from the recap of the game... Owings got the loss but only gave up 3 runs. He pitched reasonably well... but didn't get any offensive support.

Micah Owings, in his first at bat (of his first start) since his big day last weekend, homered on the first pitch! Is it a fluke? I do not believe so. He did pinch hit once in the meantime, and walked that time.

Well, Senior, you forget one very important thing. You forget that WE really don't care what rank you hold or how you got there. And while your insight as a member of the Navy is useful, it doesn't necessarily translate to civilian life at this point.

I think Coolchef has the best insight (not saying the others are bad)... talk to Onion Eater. He's got the experience that will help you know what to look for. Oh, and this thread reminded me of a song from the 60s or 70s (I forget which)... This Diamond Ring... maybe our good friend Dr. Sudo can find a recording online for us? Nevermind... I found it...

My "insight" may or may not be worth two cents, but here's my thoughts: Why would it NOT be available to pray for rain? Are you sure that THIS is the real (bottom line, or underlying) question? Might another, perhaps as valid or useful, question be: is it possible (available, or whatever other result oriented word you would care to insert here) for God to send rain based on the prayer of one or more individual? Perhaps the (effectual, fervent) prayer of a (righteous) man (person)? I don't have the answer... just the questions. (btw, here in the Sonoran desert, we ALWAYS need rain)

Well, Ms. Richie is pregnant, don't ya know! Not that that should matter. If the LA county jail could accommodate Paris H, with her "claustrophobia", surely they could keep Richie safe for four days.

I'm supposed to care???

A likely story! Baltimore's pitching coach is Leo Mazzone... I wonder how fast he was rocking tonight?

I don't know why, but I know it does! Congrats and many more happy years for you and your whole family! Perhaps it's a good thing you're being reminded about time flying by... so you remember to properly record memories of your youngsters... so you can vividly recall these times years from now.

Didn't see that on Baseball Tonight... intriguing though. Dbacks' starting pitcher (Doug Davis) gave up 6 runs to the Brewers in 2 inning tonight. Bottom of the 2nd, Owings pinch-hit for Davis... it appears they (Brewers) had plenty of respect for Owings... walked him on 5 pitches. Owings pinch hitting early can save the bench... in the event the game goes long (this time, that might be a longshot anyway). Hopefully, Dbacks will play well tomorrow... as it's looking like I'll be able to get to that game in person.

Hey Squirrelly One, :blink: There's a BIG difference between "leadership" and "management"! :blink:

With all of US lesbians here, it's no wonder!

But he might ALSO admit to being a lesbian!

Count me in!

That's as good (really, it's better) advice as one could get from me... especially since I'm a desert dweller.

In many cases, I'd bet that is very much what is going on.

Tulane GreenWave bio page for Micah Owings Here's a pretty good (reasonably detailed) pre-professional baseball bio/background.

Had a storm like that pass over my house... in July 2006. It blew things around on my patio. Reminds me of the time, when I was just a lad (about 19), had been in the Azores for about 6 months and we got a rain (probably was a hurricane) storm that dropped 8 inches in 2 hours. That was the heaviest I recall, but it often rained sideways there... and many days it was VERY windy, even when the sun was shining. btw, no skunks or raccoons at my house, though I regularly see rabbits and quail... :)

Not a fluke. He was a power hitter in HS and college and hit well in the minors. They were saying during yesterday's game that in college, when not pitching, he often was the DH. And he already has been used as a pinch hitter. And a pinch runner, IIRC. He's definitely a battler. Last year he went something like 16-2 combined in A and AAA ball and pitched Tucson Sidewinders to the AAA championship (a one game showdown between champs of the International League and the Pacific Coast League). For a considerable stretch this season, his pitching slumped... but he's pitched well his last two starts and got the win this time. Bulwinkl, I'd rather see Dunn go to the AL too.

It seems to me that the law as it formerly stood (vets - not in uniform, no salute) was primarily symbolic. Who, at a ballgame especially, is going to arrest a veteran for saluting? I would hope the answer properly is NOone. Likewise, I see this newly enacted law as essentially symbolic. As such, it would (for veterans aware of it) encourage them to salute. Further, BB, I can't imagine anyone really giving you a hard time for saluting the flag. For myself, I also had not been aware of the prior prohibition... and now, when I remember, will salute.

The baby thing (laughing, happy babies and chillens) do well for me... which is why I volunteer at a children's shelter... The Dbacks doing well can help sometimes... :)