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He was a reliable tank crew member, though. I mean, we may actually be better without him so I have that concern moving forward. What happens if both Weber and Leino should both go down? What then? Who's gonna man the turret? GO SABRES!!!

Leaniss, we hardly knew ya! GO SABRES!!!

Facts can only be established through the scientific method and all that it entails. That's why I can't buy the concept of "religious science." Knowledge can be gained in many ways, including the study of religion.

Regarding the bold text, with all due respect, I just don't buy that. I literally can't buy that. As to your question, I don't mind at all that you ask it. Here's my belief on that: I think it would be really cool to have the ultimate, definitive answer. But I don't think it would do one damn thing to change human nature. We just aren't emotionally evolved enough. Besides, I don't think knowing where we came from is nearly as important as where we're going. In the meantime, I find it comforting that the universe and everything we have observed of it so far, is made up of the same stuff as all of us. That's a very unifying concept to me. And I thank God for that.

This idea that scientists once thought the earth was flat is based on the myth attributed to Columbus and his crew. Thousands of years before Columbus, ancient mariners understood quite well that the earth was round. This was based on deductive reasoning through the observation of masts that grew longer or shorter as a ship moved across the horizon. Even the most illiterate sailors new the earth was round. I can't remember who the ancient Greek mathematician was, but well before Christ, he derived a formula for calculating the circumference of the earth. Anyway, I think the term "religious science" is an oxymoron. Religion simply cannot be subject to observable, testable, and falsifiable scrutiny.

Mathematical "theory" states that 1 plus 1 equals 2. Scientific theory is based on facts, observed over time and under the scrutiny of repeated tests. There is no "belief" element involved in the sense you describe. Quite the opposite in fact. If anything, scientific theory demands healthy skepticism until those testable results are compiled and a confirmation of an hypothesis can be established.

Thanks. I needed that perspective. I LOVE Lt. Tank Commander Weber! GO SABRES!!!

I know that was Crosby and I respect that, but Weber has turned into a phuckin' pylon. He can't leave the team fast enough. Nothing about his game I like except his grit and that's no good if you don't have the ability to use it. GO SABRES!!!

I have got to get to the creationist museum. It's gotta be comedy gold. Diorama's with little cave children playing alongside a river whilst dinosaurs forage nearby? Great stuff.

Something like this maybe:

Taylor Hall looking for "a little validation" against the Sabres. Not sure what that says, exactly. But it can't be good. GO SABRES!!!

Literally. If you look closely, you can see the seams of the stitch work. Gruesome, but still less shocking since they removed the bolts from his neck. GO BILLS!!!

I don't know, I just feel like we're glorifying the wrong kind of tank. GO SABRES!!!

I think Kassian has a much higher ceiling as well. But that begs the question, do you prefer a guy with a lower ceiling that is 100% effort all the time or a player with a higher ceiling that disappears for long stretches? If anyone can coax that consistent effort out of Kassian, it's Torts, whom I have a lot of respect for. If he can't, I feel there is little hope for Kassian except for playing for a coach like Nolan, ironically. Then again, he wouldn't get the opportunities with Nolan if his effort was lacking for any period of time, either. GO SABRES!!!

Because Foligno has the willingness (read: heart) to do what he's doing. Kassian? Not so much. GO SABRES!!!

More mistakes than Weber? That would be difficult to do. Weber is having an abysmal year. GO SABRES!!!!

Hey, if they can make a noun out of "compete", then you are certainly entitled to make a verb out of mercenary. GO SABRES!!!

If Pettine goes, Donnie Henderson gets a huge promotion. He's got a ton of experience with Pettine's system, our guys will have had a year in the system under their belts, and we still need another good LB, anyway, before this D really turns the corner. GO BILLS!!!

Is this thread eligible to be read in Rochester? GO SABRES!!!

No, his name was Hugh McElhenny. GO BILLS!!!

Mark Gastineau made Bruce Smith look absolutely humble. GO BILLS!!!

Great insight here. GO SABRES!!!

This is a non-negotiable with Nolan. If Ted can't extract it on a consistent basis, LEAN-us will be on a boat bound for Bjornusborg. That said, if his youtube montage is any indication, the man has some fine offensive skills. Hope he combines that with the work ethic required. GO SABRES!!!