Title: Who is your favorite TOS 1 or 2 bot, 2006 Redux Source:
TOS 1 & 2 URL Source:http://www.freedom4um.com Published:Mar 18, 2006 Author:fun and happy balls Post Date:2006-03-18 20:21:14 by Fun and Happy Balls Keywords:favorite, Redux, your Views:1905 Comments:68
Who is Your Favorite TOS Bot?
Post favorite quote, and if you don't have one, favorite bot - and why?
I'm curious about what is effective and what is not.
Why is it always too late once someone sees the potential benefit?
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
Wichita, seat of Sedgwick County, was named for the Wichita Indians who originally inhabited this area. 1864 J. R. Mead became the first white settler when he opened a trading post on the site of Wichita.
1865 Jesse Chisholm pioneered the Chisholm Trail when J. R. Mead sent him into the southwest with a wagon load of goods to trade with the Indians for buffalo hides.
1865 Wichita was plotted during this year.
1872 A branch of the Santa Fe Railroad arrived at Wichita, and the town "busted- wide-open." A sign was erected at the outskirts of town proclaiming: "Everything goes in Wichita."
1870's Wichita boomed as a cowtown until the late 1870's when settlers fenced off the prairie and the Chisholm Trail with barbed wire, and many cattle drives shifted west to Dodge City.
1889 Mentholatum was invented by Albert Alexander Hyde of Wichita.
1890's The grain from these farms more than equaled the wealth formerly brought by cattle, and Wichita became a trade and milling center.
1895 Wichita State University in Wichita was founded as Fairmount College.
Shortly after 1918 the population of Wichita nearly doubled when a great reservoir of oil was discovered nearby.
1920's The business men of Wichita went to work attracting the aircraft industry.
1925 Walter Anderson, Wichita, one of the founders of the White Castle eating houses and known as the "Hamburger King," operated 22 White Castles. He bought the first one in Wichita with a loan of $60.
1954 Autopilot was invented by David D. Blanton of Wichita.
1956 The 236 mile Kansas Turnpike is completed from Kansas City to Wichita.
1961 Today Wichita is known as the "Air Capital of America."
1961 Today Wichita is known as the "Air Capital of America."
whats up with that?
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
You don't believe Saddam was planning a bio-attack on Van Clevesville West Virginia?
You don't believe Saddam had 93.23573 billion tons of antrhax spores right before the war?
ROTFLOL! Then how do you explain this?
Mohawk Industries is one of the world's largest floor covering manufacturers and distributors and is a leading producer of yarn, ceramic tile, area rugs and bath mats. Headquartered in Calhoun, Georgia, Mohawk designs, manufactures and markets woven and tufted broadloom carpet, area and accent rugs and mats and a variety of hard surface flooring products. The Company provides goods for all significant market segments, distribution channels and price points. Included in Mohawk's family of brands are some of the most popular and prestigious names in the industry: Aladdin, Alexander Smith, American Olean, American Rug Craftsmen, American Weavers, Bigelow, Dal-Tile, Galaxy, Harbinger, Helios, Horizon, Image, Karastan, Lees Carpet, World, WundaWeve, Custom Weave, and Mohawk and Mohawk Home.
Mohawk Industries' 125 year history of excellence is a lasting part of the American floor covering industry. It is a story of innovative ideas and of hard working people who built a company in the 19th century that remains an industry leader today.
Since its inception in 1878, outstanding products have made Mohawk the most recognized carpet brand in history. Mohawk Carpet Mills had its beginning in 1878 when four brothers from the Shuttleworth family brought 14 second hand looms from England to Amsterdam, New York. By 1908, the fledging firm introduced a new carpet, Karnak, and its success was instant and phenomenal. Flooded with orders, the Company's weavers worked four to five years without changing either the color or the pattern on their looms.
In 1920, the Shuttleworth Brothers Company merged with the nearby firm of McCleary, Wallin and Crouse to form Mohawk Carpet Mills, Inc. The corporate name was derived from the Mohawk River Valley in upstate New York where the city of Amsterdam was located. Even in the 1920s, mergers were strategic and designed to give the resulting company a competitive edge. The new Mohawk firm became the only mill in the United States to produce all domestic weaves of carpet: Wilton, Axminster, Velvet and Chenille.
Toward the close of the 1930s, Mohawk introduced Shuttlepoint, the first high and low loop textured design; Raleigh, the first sculptured effect in carpet; and Grosvenor, which by 1950 bypassed Karnak as the all-time Mohawk best-seller.
The 1950s became a period of expansion for Mohawk. The Company moved south, constructing manufacturing facilities in Mississippi and South Carolina. In 1951, Walt Disney Studios designed "Tommy," one of the most identifiable and effective company mascots in the history of American business. The "Tommy Mohawk" character was created for a series of animated television commercials with titles such as Tommy Tests Carpets, Tommy Plants Carpet Seeds, Tommy Falls for Minnie and others.
The 50's became a period of expansion for Mohawk. Manufacturing facilities in Mississippi and South Carolina were constructed. In January of 1956, Mohawk Carpet Mills, Inc. and Alexander Smith, Inc. merged to form Mohasco Industries becoming the largest carpet manufacturer in the world.
In 1956, Mohawk and Alexander Smith, Inc. merged to form Mohasco Industries, at that time the largest carpet manufacturer in the world. Alexander Smith & Sons Carpet Company had a proud heritage dating to 1845 in West Farms, New York. The company's innovations in Axminster, Moquett and Tapestry weaving made carpeting an affordable purchase for the middle class.
During the next fifteen years, through product innovations, market expansions, mergers and acquisitions, Mohasco became a leading producer of interior furnishings. The company expanded its offerings from carpets and rugs to include furniture, as well. At this time, Mohasco's sphere extended to 81 locations throughout the United States, with domestic manufacturing operations at 26 plant locations in twelve states.
The Mohawk flair for inventiveness continued in the design shag category with the introduction in 1973 of Canyon Paradise. Introduced to rave notices, it became an instant success and for over two consecutive years achieved retail sales in excess of $50 million. In 1974, Mohawk established its Mohawk Color Center Dealer program. This program became the blueprint for successful retailer/manufacturer relationships. Even today this program remains the cornerstone of Mohawk's efforts and the company's mascot, Tommy, remains a visible part of the company through the Color Center program.
In January 1989, a group of company executives returned Mohawk Carpet to its roots by negotiating a buyout of the carpet manufacturing component from Mohasco Corporation. As the dynamics of the 1990s evolved, Mohawk remained steadfast in its vision to be one of the world's leading high quality, value- oriented producers of carpet and rugs. Beginning in 1992, a series of strategic mergers and acquisitions redefined not only Mohawk but the entire floor covering industry.
Each acquisition was uniquely suited to complement Mohawk's strengths...Horizon Industries in 1992; American Rug Craftsman and Karastan-Bigelow in 1993; Aladdin Mills in 1994; Galaxy Carpet Mills in 1995; certain assets from Diamond Carpet Mills in 1997; Newmark Rug Company, American Weavers & World Carpets/WundaWeve in 1998; Durkan Patterned Carpets and Image Industries in 1999; Alliance Pad in 2000; Dal-Tile and American Olean in 2001-a move that made Mohawk a leading supplier of ceramic and stone floor covering-and Lees Carpets in 2003. Each of these companies' strengths-technological advances; distribution networks; product innovations; customer bases; marketing strategies; employee excellence-was blended into the overall organization.
In just a few short years, through aggressive acquisitions and internal growth, Mohawk created a strong, diversified company - the world's largest floor covering supplier, the country's leading recycler of plastic soda bottles (which become polyester carpeting) and one of the country's largest and most efficient distribution companies with a fleet of hundreds of trucks crisscrossing the highways of America each day.
The key to Mohawk's success is the more than 34,000 employees who work diligently to produce, distribute, market, sell and support an expansive line of products. These men and women use state-of-the-art equipment to produce yarn, to tuft and weave carpet and rugs and to create ceramic tile. They apply cutting-edge logistics to transport yarn and finished goods across the county. They develop award-winning product designs, customer-friendly marketing strategies and committed customer support. The employees of Mohawk range from entry-level manufacturing and clerical employees to professionals recognized as industry leaders. Mohawk prides itself on a positive work environment and an opportunity for employees to improve their educations and work toward promotion.
Today, Mohawk sells floor covering and textiles for every room in the home and for every commercial application. Hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, ceramic tile flooring, stone and marble flooring and, via an exclusive distribution agreement with Congoleum, vinyl sheet flooring are among the newest Mohawk product offerings. What's more, the company now offers woven bedspreads, tapestries, pillows, throws and window blinds. Mohawk products are found in major retailers across the country and the world. From Home Depot to Bloomingdales, from Lowe's to Macy's, from Target and Wal-Mart to specialty boutiques in large cities and small towns Mohawk is making the world a more beautiful place.
From the original Shuttleworth Brothers in 1878, through the efforts of hard working, dedicated and skilled employees, Mohawk has built a reputation for value, design, service, quality and innovation-a reputation that will extend the company's legacy into homes, offices and public spaces for many years to come.
Kooks! Clinton had Ron Brown move the WMD to Syria and then killed him to hide the evidence. The Atomic Mole people then hyptnotized everone in Iraq and made them forget that the WMD ever existed.
What have you got kooks? Kooky conspiracy theories?
Kooks! Clinton had Ron Brown move the WMD to Syria and then killed him to hide the evidence. The Atomic Mole people then hyptnotized everone in Iraq and made them forget that the WMD ever existed.
What have you got kooks? Kooky conspiracy theories?
ROTFLOL!
Well you know everyone knows youre a shameless liar..!
I like Ghost of Quantrill. He's the master at pulling looney communist comspiracies out of the most mundane day to day events. Pimple comes up on his ass? Commies obviously sprinkled pimple germs on the toilet seat down at the adult book store.
I don't think Casper is a bot more than just an asshole. But he is one my favorite TOS2 clowns to slap around when I need to let off some steam.
Becky Sauders gets my vote as the most likely to go utterly postal. Gloomy, weird, miserable personality. Buch of kids will cut through his yard someday and he'll be up in the church steeple with a mauser -- until the SWAT team takes him out.
Becky Sauders gets my vote as the most likely to go utterly postal. Gloomy, weird, miserable personality. Buch of kids will cut through his yard someday and he'll be up in the church steeple with a mauser -- until the SWAT team takes him out.
Damn! We better just get our candy-asses back in the cave! The wolrd is just TOO dangerous for Americans-LIKE YOU-GUTLESS IDIOT! Things are going to really scare you in future-it will get so bad you better quit reading the news. And stay off the HIGHWAY! Its BLOODY OUT THERE!
Becky really is one of the chief nut-burgers in TOS land. If only the voices would leave him alone long enough to take a nap.
I have to think that some of that crew does a lot more harm than good.
You don't need to preach to angry, bitter, white, fundie Christian males with an exaggerated sense of victimhood -- the only people who give Becky, Ghost, RussCon, etc the time of day.
But intelligent moderates, the people outside the 20% - 25% lunatic fringe, are really turned off by these types of guys.
I say 20% to 25% instead of 33% because there is a demographic, dumb as a rock, that will support government policy no matter what.