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Last reply Jul 23, 2008 · posted in The Sports Section

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Jimbo

Jul 15, 2008

Typical SPOILED Yankees fans, chanting Over Rated when Papelbon is pitching.

A single a bad throw by the catcher on a steal of second and a sac fly for a score and thats Papelbon's fault ?

Jimbo

SandraC

Jul 16, 2008

Jimbo said:
Typical SPOILED Yankees fans, chanting Over Rated when Papelbon is pitching.

A single a bad throw by the catcher on a steal of second and a sac fly for a score and thats Papelbon's fault ?

Jimbo

Spoiled Yankee fans? Good grief.

You have to be part of the rivalry to understand and appreciate the over-rated chant. That doesn't happen in the big Indians and whoever rivalry. Do the Indians even have a rival, anyway?

On another note, as a Yankee fan I'd like to say what a class act Terry Francona was tonight. He's always a class act.

Sandra

Jimbo

Jul 16, 2008

SandraC said:
Spoiled Yankee fans? Good grief.

You have to be part of the rivalry to understand and appreciate the over-rated chant. That doesn't happen in the big Indians and whoever rivalry. Do the Indians even have a rival, anyway?

On another note, as a Yankee fan I'd like to say what a class act Terry Francona was tonight. He's always a class act.

Sandra

Just because your in a Rivalry with the team (your on the same side at this moment) doesn't give your fans the right to act classless.

Also, I do not have to be part of your special "Rivalry" to know that chanting like that IS classless, and TYPICAL I might add, of the Yankee fan.
btw, Had the situation been reversed, and the game was in Boston, do you really think that the Red Sox fans would chant the same at Rivera ?

It's just a petty thing, but Hey, I would never do that, but it's OK, you Fans can do this , because your so much better than the average fan.

(This is a different situation, but has the potential to be the same)
Any other stadium and Jeter may not deserve to be there at the game, but he WILL still be there, should they chant OVER RATED next year when it's in St. Louis, I'm sure I can find a currently better and deserving shortstop for next years game, but he'll be there, AND HE WON'T BE GREETED THIS WAY.

btw, I am NOT an Indians fan.

Jimbo

SandraC

Jul 16, 2008

Jimbo said:
Just because your in a Rivalry with the team (your on the same side at this moment) doesn't give your fans the right to act classless.

Also, I do not have to be part of your special "Rivalry" to know that chanting like that IS classless, and TYPICAL I might add, of the Yankee fan.
btw, Had the situation been reversed, and the game was in Boston, do you really think that the Red Sox fans would chant the same at Rivera ?

It's just a petty thing, but Hey, I would never do that, but it's OK, you Fans can do this , because your so much better than the average fan.

(This is a different situation, but has the potential to be the same)
Any other stadium and Jeter may not deserve to be there at the game, but he WILL still be there, should they chant OVER RATED next year when it's in St. Louis, I'm sure I can find a currently better and deserving shortstop for next years game, but he'll be there, AND HE WON'T BE GREETED THIS WAY.

btw, I am NOT an Indians fan.

Jimbo

So chanting over-rated is classless all of a sudden? Do you really think nothing derogatory was ever chanted at Mariano at Fenway in the last 12 years? Or Jeter? Or Jason Giambi? I heard it myself at the whatever-corporate-name-they're-calling-it-right-now stadium in Cleveland.

Please.

Have Buckeye fans ever chanted anything toward a Michigan player or their fans? Or had the nerve to boo them? Does that make every Buckeye fan classless? Goodness these are kids, not even professional yet, and they're getting booed! What nerve.

Ask Sam Wyche if he thinks Cleveland fans are classless.

Sandra

HD MM

Jul 16, 2008

SandraC said:
So chanting over-rated is classless all of a sudden? Do you really think nothing derogatory was ever chanted at Mariano at Fenway in the last 12 years? Or Jeter? Or Jason Giambi? I heard it myself at the whatever-corporate-name-they're-calling-it-right-now stadium in Cleveland.

Please.

Have Buckeye fans ever chanted anything toward a Michigan player or their fans? Or had the nerve to boo them? Does that make every Buckeye fan classless? Goodness these are kids, not even professional yet, and they're getting booed! What nerve.

Ask Sam Wyche if he thinks Cleveland fans are classless.

Sandra

I see both yours and Jimbo's point, but I see the circumstances a bit different.

In last nights situation, the booing and chanting at Papelbon happened during an extra curricula event in which Papelbon was on the SAME team as their Yankees. All players on the AL were vying for the same result. I think that negative reception was different than booing a player on an opposite team in which your playing AGAINST.

It's also being reported that Paplebon's pregenent wife felt threatend during the Red Carpet Parade prior to the game. Now this is what I think Jimbo meant by calling NY fans classless.....

"I feel like I needed to be in a bullet-proof car," Papelbon said, according to the Web site. "My wife is pregnant and she's getting her life threatened. It's stupid."

SandraC

Jul 16, 2008

HD MM said:
I see both yours and Jimbo's point, but I see the circumstances a bit different.

In last nights situation, the booing and chanting at Papelbon happened during an extra curricula event in which Papelbon was on the SAME team as their Yankees. All players on the AL were vying for the same result. I think that negative reception was different than booing a player on an opposite team in which your playing AGAINST.

It's also being reported that Paplebon's pregenent wife felt threatend during the Red Carpet Parade prior to the game. Now this is what I think Jimbo meant by calling NY fans classless.....

"I feel like I needed to be in a bullet-proof car," Papelbon said, according to the Web site. "My wife is pregnant and she's getting her life threatened. It's stupid."

Obviously threatening someone who is pregnant or not pregnant goes overboard and has no place in sports, or in life. Who knows how closely Papelbon's perception was to reality, but if someone actually threatened him or her I hope they were arrested.

But no, I don't think that's what Jimbo is talking about, he somehow thinks Papelbon shouln't have been booed in NY. And what you said about Papelbon being on the same team is irrelevant. Yes, Yankee fans at the Stadium were hoping for an AL victory for the longshot that is the Yankees making the World Series, and we didn't care who led us to victory. But that doesn't mean we need to cheer every Red Sox player 100% of the time.

We're Yankee fans first.

Sandra

Jimbo

Jul 17, 2008

SandraC said:
We're Yankee fans first.

Sandra

If I'm a Red Sox fan, Am I suppose to BOO Mariono because he's a Yankee, even though he's on my team for this game, HELL NO... The Yankee fan would cruxify the Red Sox fan if they did that to thier God Mariono.

At least SANDRA would, maybe not ALL Yankee fans would but Sandra would.

See, It's really hard to get along with said Yankee fan when they are as arrogant as some are.

SandraC

Jul 18, 2008

Jimbo said:
If I'm a Red Sox fan, Am I suppose to BOO Mariono because he's a Yankee, even though he's on my team for this game, HELL NO... The Yankee fan would cruxify the Red Sox fan if they did that to thier God Mariono.

At least SANDRA would, maybe not ALL Yankee fans would but Sandra would.

See, It's really hard to get along with said Yankee fan when they are as arrogant as some are.

You just don't get the dynamic between the two teams, and the two sets of fans.

When Mariano was announced at opening day at Fenway a couple of years ago, he was CHEERED by the Red Sox faithful. This was because in the playoffs the prior year Mariano had blown a couple of saves, helping the Red Sox win the series.

This was actually a disparaging cheer, made to mock Mariano. Booing your hated opponent is actually much more respectful.

Rivera, of course, with his typical class, smiled and tipped his hat to the crowd.

Sandra

BillD1984

Jul 18, 2008

SandraC said:
You just don't get the dynamic between the two teams, and the two sets of fans.

When Mariano was announced at opening day at Fenway a couple of years ago, he was CHEERED by the Red Sox faithful. This was because in the playoffs the prior year Mariano had blown a couple of saves, helping the Red Sox win the series.

This was actually a disparaging cheer, made to mock Mariano. Booing your hated opponent is actually much more respectful.

Rivera, of course, with his typical class, smiled and tipped his hat to the crowd.

Sandra

This is a great,great example, and one quite frankly, that I had forgotten about. As a Red Sox fan I was not happy with the mock cheer they gave Mo. First of all, one of the so called blown saves Rivera was credited with, he came in the game in the bottom of the eighth with the Yankees up a run with the bases loaded and no out...........and proceeded to give up a lousy sacrifice fly to tie the game. Secondly and most importantly, I can't think of a bigger class act in sports today (Joe Torre and Terry Francona are up there as managers) than Mo Rivera. What did he do standing on the third base line as the Fenway crowd showered him with cheers? No surprise at all, he tipped his cap with a huge smile on his face. Again, I was uncomfortable because I thought it showed disrespect to the greatest closer this game has ever seen. If the Fenway crowd booed Mo, then that would have been fine as that's what this rivalry is about. Now, when Rivera (and Jeter) announce their retirement and play their final game in Fenway, the Fenway Faithful better give a standing O (if I'm there I certainly will), and I'm 95% confident that they will.

Jimbo

Jul 18, 2008

BillD1984 said:
This is a great,great example, and one quite frankly, that I had forgotten about. As a Red Sox fan I was not happy with the mock cheer they gave Mo. First of all, one of the so called blown saves Rivera was credited with, he came in the game in the bottom of the eighth with the Yankees up a run with the bases loaded and no out...........and proceeded to give up a lousy sacrifice fly to tie the game. Secondly and most importantly, I can't think of a bigger class act in sports today (Joe Torre and Terry Francona are up there as managers) than Mo Rivera. What did he do standing on the third base line as the Fenway crowd showered him with cheers? No surprise at all, he tipped his cap with a huge smile on his face. Again, I was uncomfortable because I thought it showed disrespect to the greatest closer this game has ever seen. If the Fenway crowd booed Mo, then that would have been fine as that's what this rivalry is about. Now, when Rivera (and Jeter) announce their retirement and play their final game in Fenway, the Fenway Faithful better give a standing O (if I'm there I certainly will), and I'm 95% confident that they will.

Is the old man retiring anytime soon ?

Bill,
I just don't see the need to boo a great player, I know it happens, but there is no need for it. As for Sandra saying No one else knows of the rivalry, thats hogwash.

BillD1984

Jul 18, 2008

Jimbo said:
Is the old man retiring anytime soon ?

Bill,
I just don't see the need to boo a great player, I know it happens, but there is no need for it. As for Sandra saying No one else knows of the rivalry, thats hogwash.

Jimbo,
I agree with that, but unfortunately I'd be a hypocrite if I called the Yankees fans out on it. Why? Because it happens at Fenway Park too.

BillD1984

Jul 20, 2008

I found this on a blog someone was keeping for the All-Star Game. I thought it was worth sharing:

11:32: Sure to be first ballot Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera strikes out All-Star Ryan Ludwick as All-Star Cristian Guzman is thrown out stealing 2nd for a double play, leaving All-Star Nate McLouth on deck. That sentence is Exhibit A as to why the AL has won this game 12 straight years.

:haha:haha:haha:haha

Peter Carter

Jul 23, 2008

Agree

Definitely between Burrell and Wright.

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klang

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Last reply 54 minutes ago · posted in TV Shows

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea - Paramount+

Daisy Ridley to Star in New Take on 'Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea' at Paramount+

I'm not usually a fan of remakes but the description provided in the article does intrigue me.

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Jimbo

Wednesday at 6:34 PM

klang said:
Daisy Ridley to Star in New Take on 'Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea' at Paramount+

I'm not usually a fan of remakes but the description provided in the article does intrigue me.

I use to watch that with my Dad back in the (60's ?) was that the 60's ?

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klang

Wednesday at 6:38 PM

Jimbo said:
I use to watch that with my Dad back in the (60's ?) was that the 60's ?

Mid 60's. I watched it too.

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TRG

Wednesday at 6:51 PM

I loved all the Irwin Allen productions.

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reubenray

Wednesday at 7:15 PM

klang said:
Daisy Ridley to Star in New Take on 'Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea' at Paramount+

I'm not usually a fan of remakes but the description provided in the article does intrigue me.

When?

Foxbat

Wednesday at 9:01 PM

klang said:
Mid 60's. I watched it too.

I had built models of the Seaview and the Flying Sub as a kid.

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KAB

Today at 8:24 AM

TRG said:
I loved all the Irwin Allen productions.

I thought Voyage was decent (for the first two seasons). The rest, not so much. All other shows were pretty lame, IMO. Especially Land of the Giants.

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KAB

54 minutes ago

klang said:
Daisy Ridley to Star in New Take on 'Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea' at Paramount+

I'm not usually a fan of remakes but the description provided in the article does intrigue me.

Barbara Even, LOL (cast of original film from article).

dishstaller

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Last reply Today at 8:16 AM · posted in TV Shows

Brutal review of Netflix's series Below

Don't know if any of you have watched this series yet, it would be interesting to see if you feel this review was accurate. It was very humorous to listen to however.

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KAB

Today at 8:16 AM

What a "pile of slop" review! I liked the show.

dishstaller

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Last reply Today at 8:16 AM · posted in The Chit Chat Club

You can't even trust the cost per ounce info in grocery stores anymore

I'm surprised Walmart hasn't banned this guy from all of their stores. He has been on their CASE the past few months.

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Juan

Wednesday at 1:38 PM

dishstaller said:
Then they are stupid. Everyone knows that the price per ounce should be the price per ounce of actual product.

You are paying for the whole thing

telstar_1

Wednesday at 2:22 PM

Juan said:
You are paying for the whole thing

Well, the bag can't weigh that much, right? But by law food product packaging must display the actual net weight of the product, i.e., the contents of the container, so by any logic, if not law, a store's stated per-ounce cost should reflect that figure. But since there's not any law regulating shelf statements, a store can say whatever it wants without violating any rules. So I guess the answer is more consumer legislation. Or simply caveat emptor.

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Jimbo

Wednesday at 6:26 PM

telstar_1 said:
Well, the bag can't weigh that much, right? But by law food product packaging must display the actual net weight of the product, i.e., the contents of the container, so by any logic, if not law, a store's stated per-ounce cost should reflect that figure. But since there's not any law regulating shelf statements, a store can say whatever it wants without violating any rules. So I guess the answer is more consumer legislation. Or simply caveat emptor.

I would think that the Vendor/Maker of the product would have a say in it, showing the Correct weight ...
You would think it would be in the contract.

I do look at the ounces of items, but unless its way off, I don't check the math, may have to start now.

Remember when you use to get a 13.5 oz bag of Chips .... Thats a PARTY Size now.

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TRG

Wednesday at 6:41 PM

Jimbo said:
I would think that the Vendor/Maker of the product would have a say in it, showing the Correct weight ...
You would think it would be in the contract.

I do look at the ounces of items, but unless its way off, I don't check the math, may have to start now.

Remember when you use to get a 13.5 oz bag of Chips .... Thats a PARTY Size now.

I remember when a pound of coffee was 16oz. Now its 12oz, they don't call it a pound anymore and its three times the cost of the 16oz pound.

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Jimbo

Wednesday at 7:05 PM

TRG said:
I remember when a pound of coffee was 16oz. Now its 12oz, they don't call it a pound anymore and its three times the cost of the 16oz pound.

Well, they don't call it a pound anymore ....

Ice cream is that way too, use to be a half gallon, now its 1.5 quart or some say 48 oz

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meStevo

Friday at 5:40 PM

The larger discrepancies are likely from a data or sync issue. Digital tags don't cause the error, but they can spread one bad entry across a whole store or region instantly. The small cent differences are probably just rounding in the weight, the price data, or both.

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(((Garyd)))

Yesterday at 4:06 PM

Jimbo said:
Well, they don't call it a pound anymore ....

Ice cream is that way too, use to be a half gallon, now its 1.5 quart or some say 48 oz

Is it real Ice-cream?

Jimbo

Yesterday at 4:07 PM

(((Garyd))) said:
Is it real Ice-cream?

Is it Real Ice cream ???
Depends on what your talking about.

(((Garyd)))

Yesterday at 4:09 PM

Jimbo said:
Is it Real Ice cream ???
Depends on what your talking about.

Most don't have any milk in them

dishstaller

Yesterday at 7:09 PM

meStevo said:
The larger discrepancies are likely from a data or sync issue. Digital tags don't cause the error, but they can spread one bad entry across a whole store or region instantly. The small cent differences are probably just rounding in the weight, the price data, or both.

It's simple math. You take the price and divide by the number of ounces and come up with the price per ounce. I find it hard to believe that Walmart's computers can't carry out simple division.

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meStevo

Yesterday at 7:51 PM

dishstaller said:
It's simple math. You take the price and divide by the number of ounces and come up with the price per ounce. I find it hard to believe that Walmart's computers can't carry out simple division.

The division isn't the problem, the inputs are. On the Starbucks pods, $9.22 @ $3.35/oz works out to 2.75 oz, but the box is 1.94 oz. So either the system has the wrong weight on file, or the unit price is left over from an older price of about $6.50 that never got updated. Garbage in, garbage out. Walmart's had unit-pricing data problems before, too - in 2024 they paid $1.64M to settle with New Jersey after inspectors found 2,000+ instances of unit prices using the wrong unit of measure.

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Yespage

Yesterday at 9:19 PM

(((Garyd))) said:
Most don't have any milk in them

*nit pick* You want cream or more precisely FAT to make ice cream. Milk isn't heavy enough. When making my own, I use half and half.

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Yespage

Yesterday at 9:28 PM

meStevo said:
The division isn't the problem, the inputs are. On the Starbucks pods, $9.22 @ $3.35/oz works out to 2.75 oz, but the box is 1.94 oz. So either the system has the wrong weight on file, or the unit price is left over from an older price of about $6.50 that never got updated. Garbage in, garbage out. Walmart's had unit-pricing data problems before, too - in 2024 they paid $1.64M to settle with New Jersey after inspectors found 2,000+ instances of unit prices using the wrong unit of measure.

Wrong unit of measure? Having a hard time believing that or were they conflating solid and fluid ounces (stupid US measuring system).

The first two coffees aren't off on the same amount, so likely the unit price is linked to some previous price. Now I have to *bleeping* double check more math? Does anyone check anything anymore? Bad enough in the professional world having to QA/QC a third party's work. Don't want to have to do that in the grocery store now too! Not with the absurd measures that are used in the US. Is that unit price for blueberries in ounces or pints...

First world problems, but man... argh!!!

TRG

Yesterday at 9:53 PM

Yespage said:
Wrong unit of measure? Having a hard time believing that or were they conflating solid and fluid ounces (stupid US measuring system).

Not with the absurd measures that are used in the US. Is that unit price for blueberries in ounces or pints...

You always have the option of moving to a country that uses a unit of measurement that better suits your needs.

dishstaller

Yesterday at 10:31 PM

Thought this might be a nice diversion, this same guy audited Publix's package weight....yes, I know this is different from the original post on this thread.....and it was accurate.

View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RT62clPswEA?feature=share

Yespage

Today at 8:16 AM

TRG said:
You always have the option of moving to a country that uses a unit of measurement that better suits your needs.

So easily offended. Never understand how it is considered audacious to consider thinking a base 10 measuring system is easier (minus regressively sourced engineering) than arbitrary and inconsistent units.

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Bruce

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Last reply Today at 7:04 AM · posted in Internet Television (IPTV) Discussion Forum

Traditional/Streaming Live TV Providers Losses, 3rd Quarter 2026 Edition

Comcast is the first to report, with a massive 274,000 loss in video subscribers.

In the 3Q of 2016, Comcast had 21.42 million video subscribers and was the #1 provider, now at 10.39 million and is the #3 Provider, YTTV is #2 ( who also surpassed DirecTV-8 Million and Dish-under 5 Million), Charter/Spectrum is #1.

Comcast Just Lost 274,000 TV Customers & 144,000 Internet Customers In Just Three Months | Cord Cutters News

Comcast Corporation reported its third-quarter 2026 results on October 22, showing continued erosion in its domestic residential broadband internet and video customer bases as competitive pressures intensified across the connectivity market. The company recorded a net loss of 144,000 domestic...

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dishstaller

Thursday at 10:18 AM

Losing 144,000 internet customers surprises me more.

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ncted

Yesterday at 7:45 AM

Comcast called fiber pricing "irrational" because the ROI is over three years. What is irrational to me is Comcast internet is based on lines they put in the ground decades ago at this point, for the most part. Is copper that much more expensive to maintain?

brice52

Yesterday at 11:26 AM

ncted said:
Comcast called fiber pricing "irrational" because the ROI is over three years. What is irrational to me is Comcast internet is based on lines they put in the ground decades ago at this point, for the most part. Is copper that much more expensive to maintain?

yes. even copper lines in a house degrade over 70 years, I doubt coax would last that long. Fiber Optic on the isp side will last over 70 years with very dedgration

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(((Garyd)))

Yesterday at 4:02 PM

brice52 said:
yes. even copper lines in a house degrade over 70 years, I doubt coax would last that long. Fiber Optic on the isp side will last over 70 years with very dedgration

The fiber coming in to the house looks like 300 ohm old TV wire I think that is the weak point.

Jimbo

Yesterday at 4:05 PM

(((Garyd))) said:
The fiber coming in to the house looks like 300 ohm old TV wire I think that is the weak point.

The weak point would be the connection between the outdoor feed and the indoor feed.

Jimbo

Yesterday at 4:06 PM

brice52 said:
yes. even copper lines in a house degrade over 70 years, I doubt coax would last that long. Fiber Optic on the isp side will last over 70 years with very dedgration

Copper lines are fine ... until it hits the AIR.

Bruce

Today at 7:04 AM

dishstaller said:
Losing 144,000 internet customers surprises me more.

They have been losing broadband subscribers for about 4 years now.

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Scott Greczkowski

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Last reply Today at 5:17 AM · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Song Name Game Part 3!

Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!

So let the game continue!

The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!

Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game

Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.

Example:

Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne

Get it?

An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....

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Sara Smile - Hall and Oates

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When I See You Smile - Bad English

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Today at 12:43 AM

Bad To The Bone - George Thorogood & The Destroyers

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BAD Is BAD-Huey Lewis And The News

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This Diamond Ring - Gary Lewis And The Playboys

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dishstaller

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Last reply Today at 5:02 AM · posted in The Chit Chat Club

What supplements have you found that really helped your overall health

Didn't see a thread like this so I figured why not start one. This is about natural supplements. If you aren't into supplements, fine, but please let those of us who do want to discuss this discuss it.

The first one I wanted to mention has been a real life changer. I'm 62 and still do all of my own install work at my business....also do all the yard work at the house. A few years ago I started noticing that I was losing my range of movement, it was even getting hard to bend over and lace up my boots. Almost got stuck in an attic because I couldn't get turned around once the work was done. Didn't think much of it and figured with age comes stiffness that was only going to get worse as time went on.
It was then that I stumbled across a video which was discussing rotator cuff tears and why they were to prevalent these days. Turns out, the culprit is a simple deficiency in MANGANESE which is key in keeping your tendons flexible. Most anti-biotics strip your body of any manganese it might have had which is why certain anti-biotics, especially those in the Cipro family. I actually knew a man who had two tendons tear while on that stuff.
Went to Amazon and ordered some manganese. Now it took a while, it wasn't instant, but gradually I have regained all of my flexibility. I can bend over and touch my toes while standing with no pain and putting on my boots is no longer a chore.
Pretty cheap too. The bottle I ordered was a 200 ct for under $13. They said to take double the normal dose for the first month because most people are severely lacking, then go to one a day.

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(((Garyd)))

Yesterday at 8:15 PM

dishstaller said:
Didn't see a thread like this so I figured why not start one. This is about natural supplements. If you aren't into supplements, fine, but please let those of us who do want to discuss this discuss it.

The first one I wanted to mention has been a real life changer. I'm 62 and still do all of my own install work at my business....also do all the yard work at the house. A few years ago I started noticing that I was losing my range of movement, it was even getting hard to bend over and lace up my boots. Almost got stuck in an attic because I couldn't get turned around once the work was done. Didn't think much of it and figured with age comes stiffness that was only going to get worse as time went on.
It was then that I stumbled across a video which was discussing rotator cuff tears and why they were to prevalent these days. Turns out, the culprit is a simple deficiency in MANGANESE which is key in keeping your tendons flexible. Most anti-biotics strip your body of any manganese it might have had which is why certain anti-biotics, especially those in the Cipro family. I actually knew a man who had two tendons tear while on that stuff.
Went to Amazon and ordered some manganese. Now it took a while, it wasn't instant, but gradually I have regained all of my flexibility. I can bend over and touch my toes while standing with no pain and putting on my boots is no longer a chore.
Pretty cheap too. The bottle I ordered was a 200 ct for under $13. They said to take double the normal dose for the first month because most people are severely lacking, then go to one a day.

Chia Seeds

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dishstaller

Yesterday at 8:42 PM

(((Garyd))) said:
Chia Seeds

Kinda the whole idea is to mention something and explain WHY it is something we might want to add to our daily routine.
This is what I got from google. Looks like I'm going to be adding them, thanks

Key Health Benefits

- Digestive Health: One ounce (28 grams) of chia seeds provides nearly 10 grams of fiber, which promotes regular bowel movements, feeds beneficial gut bacteria, and helps prevent constipation. [1, 2]
- Heart and Cardiovascular Support: Rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)—an essential plant-based omega-3 fatty acid—chia seeds can help lower blood pressure, reduce triglycerides, and improve cholesterol profiles. [1, 2, 3]
- Blood Sugar Regulation: The combination of soluble fiber and protein slows down carbohydrate digestion, preventing sharp blood sugar spikes after meals. [1, 2]
- Weight Management: When soaked in liquid, chia seeds absorb up to 10 to 12 times their weight in water. The resulting gel expands in the stomach, increasing feelings of fullness and curbing appetite. [1, 2, 3]
- Bone Strength: They contain high levels of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, which are vital for maintaining bone density. [1, 2, 3]
- Antioxidant Protection: Compounds like chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid help fight cellular damage from free radicals and reduce chronic inflammation. [1, 2, 3]

dishstaller

Yesterday at 8:48 PM

Just ordered this. The gelatin for the capsules is bovine.

https://www.amazon.com/Better-Place-Supplements-Chia-500mg/dp/B0F6VD9T9G/ref=sxin_11_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.6a5e085a-22d9-47c6-888f-471c53bdae71%3Aamzn1.sym.6a5e085a-22d9-47c6-888f-471c53bdae71&crid=15DK3ARH90NFP&cv_ct_cx=chia+seeds+organic+pills&keywords=chia+seeds+organic+pills&pd_rd_i=B0F6VD9T9G&pd_rd_r=33bec8f0-c5c0-464a-aeca-e4bd41cf1524&pd_rd_w=2VWJ0&pd_rd_wg=Fni7I&pf_rd_p=6a5e085a-22d9-47c6-888f-471c53bdae71&pf_rd_r=JQ49TRX4HK38A362MFN8&qid=1792888997&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=chia+seeds+organic+pills%2Caps%2C412&sr=1-4-a93c1691-9e8e-4af3-8c72-b74ae113a4b0-spons&aref=A6urp4Qsl7&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&psc=1

(((Garyd)))

Yesterday at 11:09 PM

dishstaller said:
Kinda the whole idea is to mention something and explain WHY it is something we might want to add to our daily routine.
This is what I got from google. Looks like I'm going to be adding them, thanks

Key Health Benefits

Digestive Health: One ounce (28 grams) of chia seeds provides nearly 10 grams of fiber, which promotes regular bowel movements, feeds beneficial gut bacteria, and helps prevent constipation. [1, 2]

Heart and Cardiovascular Support: Rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)—an essential plant-based omega-3 fatty acid—chia seeds can help lower blood pressure, reduce triglycerides, and improve cholesterol profiles. [1, 2, 3]

Blood Sugar Regulation: The combination of soluble fiber and protein slows down carbohydrate digestion, preventing sharp blood sugar spikes after meals. [1, 2]

Weight Management: When soaked in liquid, chia seeds absorb up to 10 to 12 times their weight in water. The resulting gel expands in the stomach, increasing feelings of fullness and curbing appetite. [1, 2, 3]

Bone Strength: They contain high levels of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, which are vital for maintaining bone density. [1, 2, 3]

Antioxidant Protection: Compounds like chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid help fight cellular damage from free radicals and reduce chronic inflammation. [1, 2, 3]

Andy it builds your bones if I had used it in my food all my life I would not have the joint issues I have there is 3 types of calcium only the one from real foods build better bones

View: https://youtube.com/shorts/YjZfw6WPvGs?si=TPlK6UZxxKa3a3na

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dishstaller

Yesterday at 11:32 PM

(((Garyd))) said:
if I had used it in my food all my life I would not have the joint issues

I have taken this stuff for years to help my joints. Over 20 yrs ago my shoulder sounded like it had gravel in it when I rotated it. Started taking this and after a few months I had my range of motion back. I mentioned this product to a doctor and told him the results I had and he totally blew it off....said it was just a coincidence. This has no shellfish like most joint supplements.

https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Glucosamine-Absorbing-Packaging/dp/B0013NB6LU?pd_rd_w=e1bH7&content-id=amzn1.sym.f3626488-c5a2-4cac-9b1d-06aacb66c381&pf_rd_p=f3626488-c5a2-4cac-9b1d-06aacb66c381&pf_rd_r=77JACPWVPGGRW9RCG2JH&pd_rd_wg=jebgc&pd_rd_r=0a605389-6ad7-437e-abeb-db170585626e&pd_rd_i=B0013NB6LU&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_1_ec_pr_t

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(((Garyd)))

Yesterday at 11:53 PM

dishstaller said:
I have taken this stuff for years to help my joints. Over 20 yrs ago my shoulder sounded like it had gravel in it when I rotated it. Started taking this and after a few months I had my range of motion back. I mentioned this product to a doctor and told him the results I had and he totally blew it off....said it was just a coincidence. This has no shellfish like most joint supplements.

https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Glucosamine-Absorbing-Packaging/dp/B0013NB6LU?pd_rd_w=e1bH7&content-id=amzn1.sym.f3626488-c5a2-4cac-9b1d-06aacb66c381&pf_rd_p=f3626488-c5a2-4cac-9b1d-06aacb66c381&pf_rd_r=77JACPWVPGGRW9RCG2JH&pd_rd_wg=jebgc&pd_rd_r=0a605389-6ad7-437e-abeb-db170585626e&pd_rd_i=B0013NB6LU&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_1_ec_pr_t

IT FIXED my wife's shoulder and knee pain, I only wish I took it before I got into Sat in 83, that beat my body up, I'm still here I turn 85 on the 31th

reubenray

Today at 5:02 AM

dishstaller said:
I have taken this stuff for years to help my joints. Over 20 yrs ago my shoulder sounded like it had gravel in it when I rotated it. Started taking this and after a few months I had my range of motion back. I mentioned this product to a doctor and told him the results I had and he totally blew it off....said it was just a coincidence. This has no shellfish like most joint supplements.

https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Glucosamine-Absorbing-Packaging/dp/B0013NB6LU?pd_rd_w=e1bH7&content-id=amzn1.sym.f3626488-c5a2-4cac-9b1d-06aacb66c381&pf_rd_p=f3626488-c5a2-4cac-9b1d-06aacb66c381&pf_rd_r=77JACPWVPGGRW9RCG2JH&pd_rd_wg=jebgc&pd_rd_r=0a605389-6ad7-437e-abeb-db170585626e&pd_rd_i=B0013NB6LU&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_1_ec_pr_t

This would be good for me being I am allergic to shellfish. I have arthritis bad in my right sholder.

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TRG

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Last reply Today at 12:44 AM · posted in Computers and Gadgets

Starlink Router question

I set up a music server for my brother a few years ago. It's basically a small headless computer but it needs to have a DHCP IP address reserved for it in the router settings. This was easy to do in his DSL router. He's switching to Starlink now and I was wondering if these setting are easily accessible in the Starlink router. I'm pretty sure he will be getting the latest V5 router.

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b4pjoe

Yesterday at 2:12 PM

TRG said:
I set up a music server for my brother a few years ago. It's basically a small headless computer but it needs to have a DHCP IP address reserved for it in the router settings. This was easy to do in his DSL router. He's switching to Starlink now and I was wondering if these setting are easily accessible in the Starlink router. I'm pretty sure he will be getting the latest V5 router.

If you can't get into the router to reserve an IP address just don't use DHCP on the device that needs connected and assign it to a specific IP address in the network settings.

HipKat

Yesterday at 11:07 PM

TRG said:
I set up a music server for my brother a few years ago. It's basically a small headless computer but it needs to have a DHCP IP address reserved for it in the router settings. This was easy to do in his DSL router. He's switching to Starlink now and I was wondering if these setting are easily accessible in the Starlink router. I'm pretty sure he will be getting the latest V5 router.

They are not. Your best bet is to set up a third-party router, attached to the Starlink for your server, that you can get into, like a Linksys, etc

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Foxbat

Today at 12:44 AM

TRG said:
…it needs to have a DHCP IP address reserved for it in the router settings. This was easy to do in his DSL router. He's switching to Starlink now and I was wondering if these setting are easily accessible in the Starlink router. I'm pretty sure he will be getting the latest V5 router.

The Starlink V5 Install Kit I just got comes with the Mini Router. It is pretty limited in what it can do. For example, it can provide only one IP subnet at a time, no Guest Network, but it does support the pass-thru to a third-party Router. You can also split the Wi-Fi into separate 5 GHz & 2.4 GHz SSIDs to help some IoT devices that don't support 5 GHz bands to work.

The larger Starlink Router that still comes with the V4 Kit does support a Guest Network with separate IPv4 Subnet, but it's $120 from Starlink. And it still won't do DHCP Reservations.

techristian

Last reply Today at 12:43 AM · posted in Free To Air (FTA) Discussion

NEED SUGGESTIONS FOR NEW FTA BOX

IS Amiko MIRA 3 any good ???
Can you recommend the best to cover all bases. NO BEEPS on certain channels 101w (NEWSMAX ,NEWS NATION), a clock that keeps working STEADY for timed recording ,solid unit with good lifespan. My Amiko died AND my Linkbox has NO Favorites Button and BEEPS on many channels. Picking up 105 west with a NEW SHED IN THE Way with 6 foot Cband ..95 percent quality ...unbelievable.

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techristian

Yesterday at 8:49 PM

Have you tried a new power brick on your Amiko?

YOU WERE RIGHT. IT IS WORKING NOW WITH 2X AMPS !!

DAN

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primestar31

Yesterday at 10:47 PM

techristian said:
Have you tried a new power brick on your Amiko?

YOU WERE RIGHT. IT IS WORKING NOW WITH 2X AMPS !!

DAN

That's great!

Many people have all sorts of power bricks laying around. Provided the plug fits, and it's the right polarity and same voltage and the same OR higher amps, why not try another one IF the device you want to try it on doesn't seem to work right.

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JFOK

Yesterday at 10:54 PM

primestar31 said:
That's great!

Many people have all sorts of power bricks laying around. Provided the plug fits, and it's the right polarity and same voltage and the same OR higher amps, why not try another one IF the device you want to try it on doesn't seem to work right.

primestar31,

Could you explain to me what a power brick is ?
Thanks,

John

primestar31

Yesterday at 10:59 PM

JFOK said:
primestar31,

Could you explain to me what a power brick is ?
Thanks,

John

Some people just call them power supplies (which really isn't a good fit in this case), some call them "wall adapters" but it's an external power supply or AC adapter that converts (AC) from a wall outlet into low-voltage (DC) that an electronic device needs to run.

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techristian

Yesterday at 11:17 PM

[Give us a summary of what you receive with a 6-footer. I'm very curious.]

Right now on C band getting 105w, a Mexican channel with 95% quality and I am near Detroit! I'm recording a TECHNO MUSIC FESTIVAL today from Mexico ..if you can believe it.....and yes that SHED is partly in the path so I'm puzzled. There are also christian channels on 105w.

cyberham

Today at 12:43 AM

techristian said:
...Right now on C band getting 105w, a Mexican channel with 95% quality...

105W has some very strong transponders. I received more than four transponders using a 41-inch dish recently. See here.

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dishstaller

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Last reply Yesterday at 11:36 PM · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Man falls to his death on roller coaster at 6 Flags in GA

Can't help but wonder if a worker overlooked checking the harness. I rarely ride a roller coaster anymore but when I do I check the harness myself pretty aggressively.
Can't imagine what the son is going through.

Dad levitated and bled then fell to his death from coaster

Eyewitnesses have shared fresh details of the horrific accident that happened at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday afternoon.

www.dailymail.com

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Jimbo

Oct 15, 2026

Heres an article from the Akron Beacon ... seeing Six Flags has bought Cedar Point and Kings Island, they are included ...
I said earlier that Cedar Point doesn't use this type of seat restraint ... well, it does use it, But the difference is, the ones up here ALSO have the Over the shoulder restraint as well ... like I was suggesting that they should have used with the Goliath.

One of the new(er) one at Cedar point the Gate Keeper, uses the Clam shell .. I have rode it many times and have Mostly felt secure, that ride will stop you part way on the ride and you just hang, till the ride is ready to continue ... I typically ride the Front Car ... when its getting ready, you ARE hanging, in the car, looking down .... it would require 2 separate restraint systems to unlock at the same time to possibly get out of it.

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2026/10/12/fatal-accident-on-six-flags-coaster-raises-concerns/92225822007/

dishstaller

Yesterday at 7:27 PM

UPDATE: Six Flags is adding seatbelts to all 9 rollercoasters

Six Flags adds important safety feature after teacher died

Hassan Kariem, 42, was killed at the theme park in Austell earlier this month, after he was thrown from his seat on the Goliath rollercoaster. Four others were injured.

www.dailymail.com

Jimbo

Yesterday at 7:56 PM

dishstaller said:
UPDATE: Six Flags is adding seatbelts to all 9 rollercoasters

Six Flags adds important safety feature after teacher died

Hassan Kariem, 42, was killed at the theme park in Austell earlier this month, after he was thrown from his seat on the Goliath rollercoaster. Four others were injured.

www.dailymail.com

Finally ....

dishstaller

Yesterday at 8:54 PM

Jimbo said:
Finally ....

It DOES kinda seem like a simple safety feature.

Jimbo

Yesterday at 11:36 PM

dishstaller said:
It DOES kinda seem like a simple safety feature.

IKR !

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klang

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Last reply Yesterday at 11:00 PM · posted in TV Shows

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - Paramount+

Season 2 order already in hand:

'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Renewed for Season 2, Tatiana Maslany to Guest Star in Season 1

I've not been optimistic about this show based on what I've read so far. Seems to be aimed at a younger audience. Interesting though that Tatiana Maslany will have some sort of role.

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klang

Jul 28, 2025

I'm sure I will watch at least the first episode but I am not optimistic.

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klang

Oct 11, 2026

klang said:
I'm sure I will watch at least the first episode but I am not optimistic.

Here i am over a year later and just finished season 1. Not great but not as bad as I was expecting. Did not care for the barefoot captain stuff but overall ok. Actually looking forward to see what they did for season 2.

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MikeD-C05

Oct 11, 2026

klang said:
Here i am over a year later and just finished season 1. Not great but not as bad as I was expecting. Did not care for the barefoot captain stuff but overall ok. Actually looking forward to see what they did for season 2.

Yeah, the foot stuff was just nasty. I kept thinking of how dirty her feet would get traipsing around shoe-less. Funny, I love being shoe less at home and never wear shoes indoors in my home for long, but seeing her laying on all her furniture with her bare feet hanging out just kind of grossed me out.

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harshness

Oct 13, 2026

MikeD-C05 said:
I kept thinking of how dirty her feet would get traipsing around shoe-less.

Where would this "dirt" come from? Dead skin and dandruff?

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MikeD-C05

Oct 18, 2026

harshness said:
Where would this "dirt" come from? Dead skin and dandruff?

There would still be dirt ,dust in the future I am sure. So walking around the station like she did she would get stuff on her feet. I am sure the robot vacuum is still going to miss stuff, with all those different alien species running around there.

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harshness

Oct 18, 2026

MikeD-C05 said:
There would still be dirt ,dust in the future I am sure.

Where is it going to come from -- specifically?

Why do you think cleaning technology won't improve in the next few hundred years? HEPA filtration was invented as part of the Manhattan Project.

MikeD-C05

Monday at 1:35 PM

harshness said:
Where is it going to come from -- specifically?

Why do you think cleaning technology won't improve in the next few hundred years? HEPA filtration was invented as part of the Manhattan Project.

I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that.

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osu1991

Monday at 1:59 PM

MikeD-C05 said:
I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that.

Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home though :clapping

harshness

Tuesday at 5:36 PM

MikeD-C05 said:
I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes.

That is your right.

I couldn't buy hiding behind the dirty-feet argument.

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MikeD-C05

Yesterday at 12:25 PM

osu1991 said:
Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home though

Say, I don't wear socks or shoes in my house either. But for a captain in Star Fleet it looks bad to be walking around the academy with no shoes. Gives off 1960 Hippie vibes.

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Jimbo

Yesterday at 4:30 PM

MikeD-C05 said:
Gives off 1960 Hippie vibes.

You say that like it's a Bad thing or something ... :biggrin

long_time_Dish

Yesterday at 4:38 PM

Well, look at the way she sat in the Captain's Chair. I didn't say the show should have been called "Captain Chair-Whore" for nothing...

primestar31

Yesterday at 11:00 PM

MikeD-C05 said:
Say, I don't wear socks or shoes in my house either. But for a captain in Star Fleet it looks bad to be walking around the academy with no shoes. Gives off 1960 Hippie vibes.

Just sayin...

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