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It's amusing to think that for some people's idea of heaven would be spending eternity shopping in a giant mall. That would be my version of hell. I'd rather take the fire and brimstone, thank you. The threat of an eternity in a mall is enough to make me mend my ways...

Alcohol will be your undoing.

Do you mean Michael Richards or the real Kramer?

The container is PP.

Yeah, it was definitely sabotage. Either that, or dry rot.

My own opinion about why glucosamine works is that it stimulates the production of hyaluronic acid . HA is a high molecular weight polymer with viscoelastic properties that serves to lubricate joints. It also serves as a shock absorber. Picture a layer of HA solution sandwiched between the cartilege surfaces of your knee joint. When you land on your foot, large forces are transmitted through the bones in your leg. The HA layer is forced outward from the joint, tending to thin the layer. But because of its viscoelastic properties, it resists this flow and acts almost like a spring. When shear rate is very high it acts like a spring, but when shear is low it acts like a viscous fluid- a lubricant. So this HA layer is very important to your joints. To maintain it you should also maintain hydration levels. I've heard anecdotal reports that people who are dehydrated suffer more joint pain. This stands to reason since presumably, the HA layer would thin from lack of fluid. Here's another article I found interesting. I is sort of a combination clinical study report and review. http://www.drshankland.com/glucos.html

I rest my case.

E-Rock, are you on a crusade against the Evil One?

It seems like we have enough material to put a band together. What would this band be called, anyway? How about, "MisterE and the Snaffles"?

For those of you who dig the blues, reggae, zydeco, R&B and jazz, I just saw Taj Mahal at Jazz Alley this week. What an incredible entertainer an musician! The thing I like best about his music is how he transitions so smoothly from one style to the next and the level of mastery of each style. I had a great time. If you missed him this time, try to catch him next year at Thanksgiving time. Review in the The PI

People who express feelings of persecution will never get any sympathy on cc.com. Beck, better to suck it up and deal. As W.C. Fields once said, "There comes a time in a man's life when he must take the bull by the tail and face the situation."

Someone's car got jacked and the perp isn't into whatever it is- tossed it out the window. The guy who lost it is pissed. Turn it in to the police. I would.

It's over the line, no question. I just "voted" by hitting "notify moderator".

We should all be wary of a Chinese version of "security".

I would love to come as long as you don't mind that my last three partners had accidents.

This thread has "no redeeming social importance". Just delete it. -Justice Brennan

I'd be pissed if I found out I had a tail and my parents cut it off. I should think something like that could be used to advantage. Today, I saw a dog with six toes on each foot. He literally danced over the snow as though he were wearing snowshoes.

You are referring to "conditional responses", no? "I can go climbing if I get the article written for the magazine." "My knee has been bothering me. Let me see how it is in the morning".

Hey genius howitzers aren't gonna have much effect, do you see the size of the rock? Maybe if they used a spare tac. nuke.... If the rock is as unstable as they claim it to be then it won't take much, will it? On the other hand, Dru, I'm going to volunteer you to dangle from a rope with a prybar. I'll bet you'll get the job done in record time. You'll be a big hero.

Thanks for the trip report. They are scarce this time of year.

Thomas Dolby, the classic "one hit wonder".

Did you see the article on the paper about how the cost cutters at WalMart are putting so much pressure on their contract manufacturers to cut costs that they can't compete any more in such "high cost" places as Honduras and Bangladesh? All the business is now going to Viet Nam and China.

I was playing outside in the snow all day today. I'm too tired to do a lot of research. If I have a slow day at work on Monday, I'll see what I can come up with.

Should Beck take the red pill or the blue pill? There are arguments for and against both choices.

Most excellent satire, cc.com style.