Sat, 02 Mar - 00:40:16 203.164.206.41 Post #: 61993
timon, try a fish milkshake
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Actually I am making myself a nice chocolate, gorgonzola & marmite
milkshake with small bits of strawberry... that should do the job ;-))
Timon
Sat, 02 Mar - 00:39:22 66.181.168.115 Post #: 61992
HAHAHAHAHA yes, timon, that is a pretty easy picture to caption LOL
mike, i'm here baby ... fresh from 4 days on the great barrier reef!! what's a maralous?!
Fri, 01 Mar - 23:08:53 203.164.206.41 Post #: 61979
hehe.. you ARE a good guy Dravyk.. If it was for something other than Nick's Clicks I would consider it as it then might not be a conflict. Bubba's a great guy and I like working for him. If I didn't work for Bubba I would have ZERO problems working with/for Nick. I've never met him in my life but I do know someone who knows him pretty good and as such know I wouldn't have a problem working with/for him.
And here I am giving you a way out, nice guy that I am! :-)))
Dravyk
Fri, 01 Mar - 22:29:36 64.194.239.157 Post #: 61977
LOL Dravyk. I really couldn't do it.. enjoy working with Making Bank too much for a conflict to arise if it was Nick's Clicks which I assume is what it would be.
Now if it wasn't another PPS or recurring program I might be able to do it.
>>> How about we ask Serge to put a red tag in addition to my regualar tag where it says.. "You can learn a lot from an evil bastard like Nick!!" ;>)))
Enforcer, I don't want you to get in trouble with Bubba, so you have my permission to make the red tag and have it point to All Of 'Em. :-) ... Just looking out for ya, bro! ... out of the kindness of my pure heart.
Dravyk
Fri, 01 Mar - 22:21:19 64.194.239.157 Post #: 61974
What's it worth? ;))
Nick
Fri, 01 Mar - 22:18:26 24.69.255.204 Post #: 61973
I'll take that as a yes Nick!! :>))
So, how much you wanna pay me to use the little extra red tag here?? :>)))
enforcer,
See,I'm already getting a cult following ;)))
My mission the rest of the year is to convince people that as far as the "straights" are concerned we are all scumbags.As an ïndustry""we all keep trying to say we aren't.
It's limiting :)
Do you know how cool it is to play what they want you to be.....but stay within the laws ;)
In the early days it was a cartel.shaving etc etc,the attitude was for r-n sake don't let people realise how easy it is...every one club together keep the status quo.All the independent entrepreneurs know its bollocks....certain webmasters are in private known by the up and comers,and players as wastes of space.But no one dares say it.I like oprano cause you can see it is relatively bs free.
I mean........
(oops launching into a rant ;)
Serge,
People say he coined it from both ends,webmasters and sponsors.(alledgedly)If so cool :)))
This is the game :)
Serge,and to a degree myself are the only one that admit it :)
Nick
Fri, 01 Mar - 22:06:56 24.69.255.204 Post #: 61971
JRWhore,
Like the name btw ;))
OK,Monday you can go on wages ;)
It started as sarcasm,now I wanna prove a point.
Nick
Fri, 01 Mar - 21:48:02 24.69.255.204 Post #: 61970
just wandered in :)
Cam,
I am serious.I want paid promoters.I'm serious.If I spend enough money on people to go round telling everybody what a wonderful human being I am,I will win an award as a really nice person ;))
Nick
Fri, 01 Mar 2002 09:38:01 - IP: 24.69.255.204 - Post # 61965
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I'd rather get paid to tell everybody what an evil SOB you really are Nick!! Much easier job!! ;>))
How about we ask Serge to put a red tag in addition to my regualar tag where it says.. "You can learn a lot from an evil bastard like Nick!!" ;>)))
You know Vick, I gotta disagree with you on Grbac. If there is one criticism I have of Baltimore it is how they have handled their QB situation the past few years. As much as people say it was all Baltimore's D that won them the championship I would say Dilfer's stint in Seattle proved that theory to be not the full picture. If there is one thing I HATE about the NFL, and other sports for that matter, is they can be FAR TOO fixated on the prototypical QB, LB, etc.. etc.. rather than on the bottom line, whether or not they can play the game and win. And the second guessing started from the get go with Grbac. For all Shannon Sharpe's considerable talent I think he's just like his brother Sterling, a man who's talents MAYBE outweigh the negative aspects of being an egotistical jerk that does nothing but hurt team chemistry. Just mt two cents.
Sports in general is getting to addicted to "measureable" stats like height, weight, speed, etc and not whether or not they can play their sport well. It's like a few years ago when everybody whined about Wisconsin getting to the Final Four by actually playing as a team and knowing what defense REALLY is. Dick Bennett IMHO is one of the best coaches to EVER come down the pike. Flash and measureables don't always win games. Heart and a dedication to the team do.
Fri, 01 Mar - 21:44:04 12.224.183.110 Post #: 61967
nick, can you send me an application?
JRwhore
Fri, 01 Mar - 21:42:09 62.118.146.7 Post #: 61966
just wandered in :)
Cam,
I am serious.I want paid promoters.I'm serious.If I spend enough money on people to go round telling everybody what a wonderful human being I am,I will win an award as a really nice person ;))
Nick
Fri, 01 Mar - 21:38:01 24.69.255.204 Post #: 61965
Saw the same kind of dispersal of talent from the Bills over a period of 2-3 years, Vick... And they paid the same kind price for 2 years after that, trying to maintain 2 5M QBs...
Rebuilding has always a long term process... however the current contract structure, ensures that very few players will stay with a single team more than 5 years...
photo
Fri, 01 Mar - 18:10:49 63.207.61.238 Post #: 61956
Raven Players lost
LB Jamie Sharper (Texans) WR Jermaine Lewis (Texans) TE Shannon Sharpe (released) WR Qadry Ismail (released) DB Rod Woodson (released) FB Sam Gash (released) DE Rob Burnett (released) DT Larry Webster (released) DT Tony Siragusa (released) OT Kipp Vickers (released) OT Leon Searcy (contract voided) DT Sam Adams (contract voided) QB Elvis Grbac (released)
That hurts any team
About time Elvis left Baltimore
He had balls to turn down 2.5M for next year and ask for 4M, was supposed to make 6M with bonus included
He'll be lucky to find anyone to take him for anything over 1M
Might actually see the Raven go to a 3-4 defense next year
also Woodson was released after the 2000 season and returned for 2001, don't think we will be as lucky this year
It will be a tough next few years but the temptation to try for back to back SuperBowls was so big we mortaged the future with big name high $ players. Still love the salary cap in the NFL
Better to handle all the salary cap issues now and go through a short rebuilding period
Fri, 01 Mar - 16:28:56 63.100.104.31 Post #: 61954
If I was a Ravens fan I would be jumping for joy that Grbac was leaving. All the people they are losing on defense is going to kill them. Rumor has it that Rod Woodson wants to come back to the Steelers. Wouldn't mind seeing old #26 running around in black and gold again.
Ulfie
Fri, 01 Mar - 15:38:00 12.226.152.173 Post #: 61953
Poor Vick and Lord Baltimore. The total and complete purge of talent on his beloved Ravens continues. Maybe they'll get lucky and some of them will come back at reduced rates if at all possible. Though with their cap siuation it seems doubtful.
uh-uh-uh!
Lee and Confucy,
perfect together!
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Serge
Fri, 01 Mar - 15:01:42 172.173.148.232 Post #: 61951
two things....
first...
Do we REALLY CARE if countries like Colombia, et al crumble?
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yes, we do.....
Poverty breeds terrorism and social unrest, and helping their economies is MUCH cheaper than fighting them first and THAN helping their economies
Serge
Fri, 01 Mar 2002 05:22:01 - IP: 172.173.148.232 - Post # 61790
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Just want to point out that if a liberal had said this, and they have since Sept 11th, conservatives bitch about it but when it comes from Serge.. not a peep. BTW- Serge is rgiht! :>))
Fri, 01 Mar - 14:47:11 172.173.148.232 Post #: 61944
seems like your "friend" lee noga will be looking for new employment very soon,
just heard lettle birdie
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well, i admit that i am a proud and faithful sidekick... but i am not sure i can compete with a lesbian sidekick. :-(
JRsidekick
Fri, 01 Mar - 14:45:40 62.118.146.60 Post #: 61943
Of course, I would accept your application into the SideKick™ Guild Hall
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Anthony, you have always been good to me. i am just humble and a little insecure. But the honorable job of sidekick-sidekick is one i intend to take seriously and i promise to fulfill my duties with vigor, passion and enthusiasm unrivaled by any sidekicks anywhere.
JRsidekick
Fri, 01 Mar - 14:43:39 62.118.146.60 Post #: 61942
Anthony,
seems like your "friend" lee noga will be looking for new employment very soon,
just heard lettle birdie
;-))
Serge Better than Ever...and no Beasts!
Fri, 01 Mar - 14:41:41 172.173.148.232 Post #: 61941
Fri, 01 Mar - 14:28:47 208.181.212.140 Post #: 61939
Anybody wanna impersonate some beasty site owner?
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shit, i may as well. i have been trying to impersonate a normal, healthy and well balanced human being for the last 31 years and have failed at every turn.
if Nick accepts my resume as Anthonys sidekick, i may be able to turn things around. :-)
JR
Fri, 01 Mar - 14:18:27 62.118.148.118 Post #: 61938
Anybody wanna impersonate some beasty site owner?
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I would prefer to impersonate one of the beasts.
I am happy Epoch has been turned around, it is good for the industry. The more more solid processors out there, the better for the industry. Keeps competition strong which helps webmasters, and helps diversify risk as well.
Look around, you would be suprised who is now processing with Epoch. Big players like SICCash, Gammae, and others!
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MikeAI,
if Epoch been here for 1/2 a day and still not a single complain-
they DID turn things around!
Anons,
that was a CUE for you!
;-)))
Anybody wanna impersonate some beasty site owner?
;-)))
Fri, 01 Mar - 13:33:04 208.181.212.140 Post #: 61935
Serge, I too am proud that Epoch has become a sponsor of Oprano.
Clay and the staff of Epoch has turned things around. I promised Clay that when they got 100% caught up with me I would give them new business.
I am a man of my word, and have been very happy with them. I have moved them up from secondary to primary processing on numerous sites and have been happy.
Plus their new EZ-Click system is hard to beat.
I am happy Epoch has been turned around, it is good for the industry. The more more solid processors out there, the better for the industry. Keeps competition strong which helps webmasters, and helps diversify risk as well.
Look around, you would be suprised who is now processing with Epoch. Big players like SICCash, Gammae, and others!
Fri, 01 Mar - 13:07:07 172.173.148.232 Post #: 61933
MikeAI... yeah... interesting to see if she ever gets the money.. one thing to get a "judgement" two to collect the funds... could open a whole new can of worms if she does get paid...
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mutt:
Is Bobby Knight going to be in this tournament? I heard he was doing really well with the Texas program he took over.
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I sure hope so.. I'm a Texas Tech alumni... he's done a helluva job selling tickets and turning a program around in one season... with mediocre talent... I'm pretty excited to see what happens when he starts recruiting...
Fri, 01 Mar - 13:02:28 63.100.104.31 Post #: 61930
MikeAI, hey~! Are you still engaged to your wonderful girlfriend? Are you having a double ceremony with Serge and his finance at the Russian Night Club?
I think if the Wild Party Girl lawsuit had been properly defended, our disgruntled party girl would have faced a real challenge getting a $5 million dollar verdict. Her own contributory behavior would have counted as an offset towards liability.
Fri, 01 Mar - 13:01:57 12.225.106.102 Post #: 61929
Closing went well. Serge, we will try to get one of the condos furnished before your trip.
Mutt great article on the Wild Party Girls lawsuit. One thing I noticed, is that it is not worth the paper settlement is on.
A quote from the article:
"On Wednesday morning, Kulhanek won what her lawyer says is the first judgment of its kind against the video makers and earned a $5 million default judgment in the 22nd District Court. Lawyers for Arco Media never officially responded to the lawsuit and could not be reached for comment Wednesday. "
Which means its a default judgement... these are generally worthless.
Be interesting to see how a real lawsuit with active defense would handle this.
I guess they are going after E! since the other people probably did not defend the suit because they are bankrupt anyway.
Mike AI
Fri, 01 Mar - 12:44:15 63.100.104.31 Post #: 61928
thanks Ant
fixed!
mutt
Fri, 01 Mar - 12:38:40 24.112.37.86 Post #: 61927
Zebra...
I hope you're feeling better... Heard you got a nasty case of stomach flu or something... That chat we had on Meat's terrace the other night was, well, very interesting. :-)
Evil Chris
Fri, 01 Mar - 12:34:00 209.71.232.1 Post #: 61926
Mutt,
I don't know about anyone else, but we don't get the marchmadness page, it goes 403
Fri, 01 Mar - 12:33:00 208.181.212.140 Post #: 61925
Serge (see I didn't call you dear...smile):
I moved my whole operation up north in late November, back to my home town of Sweet Home, and disconnected my computer for over a month (hence no ICQ). Since then, I've been traveling and off the boards. Now I'm back...I've missed you! smile
I sent you numerous ICQ at no avail,
how the hell are you???????
Serge Better than Ever
Fri, 01 Mar - 12:15:36 172.173.148.232 Post #: 61921
Hey! Zebra darling...I'm so sorry you got food poisoning. The Jamacia trip was awesome...the island is one of the most beautiful places on earth. If I hadn't had the Jamacian police officer stalking me, I would have been totally fine. smile
Serge, you are the major prize in some contest again? Will you cook the little Greek fishes for the lucky winner?
Fri, 01 Mar - 12:09:30 12.225.106.102 Post #: 61920
""Believe it or not there was actually quite a bit of discussion that went on about the business.. ""
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Zebra,
Discussion, or incoherent mumbling that you assumed was about the business in your Rum Runner induced, reduced mental state?
Hehe, just kidding bro, I’m still pissed I didn’t get to go! Glad everyone had a blast, and REALLY glad that I helped Dokk clear up a little "sponsorship issue" ;) ;)
Anyone interested in spending a week at Serges, JoeE, or Webfathers turf?
Well it's that time again when my timeshare at Ft. Lauderdale is available to rent. If you have any interest, you can see info on it at http://www.vacationmagic.com/lauderdale.html
Thr dates are April 13 - 20th. The rent is $500. If you have interest email me.