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About LinkBacksIf we were, then I would go on and on about nothing at all just to drive up my character point, never making any sense. I would pattern myself after the Ultimate Warrior who would talk about nothing for hours on end with out ever saying anything.
If we were, then I would go on and on about nothing at all just to drive up my character point, never making any sense. I would pattern myself after the Ultimate Warrior who would talk about nothing for hours on end with out ever saying anything.
Originally Posted by The Benjamin
What do you mean IF?
I'm getting to that age where a lifetime warranty just doesn't mean as much to me anymore as an afternoon nap.
Honey Badger Don't Care. Honey Badger Don't Give a Shit.
if (What do you mean IF?f)conj.1. a. In the event that: If I were to go, I would be late.
b. Granting that: If that is true, what should we do?
c. On the condition that: She will play the piano only if she is paid.
2. Although possibly; even though: It is a handsome if useless trinket.
3. Whether: Ask if he plans to come to the meeting.
4. Used to introduce an exclamatory clause, indicating a wish: If they had only come earlier!
n. A possibility, condition, or stipulation: There will be no ifs, ands, or buts in this matter.
[Middle English, from Old English gif; see i- in Indo-European roots.]
Usage Note: In informal writing both if and whether are standard in their use to introduce a clause indicating uncertainty after a verb such as ask, doubt, know, learn, or see: We shall soon learn whether (or if) it is true. In such contexts, however, the use of if can sometimes create ambiguities. Depending on the intended meaning, the sentence Let her know if she is invited might be better paraphrased as Let her know whether she is invited or If she is invited, let her know. · In conditional sentences the clause introduced by if may contain either a past subjunctive verb (if I were going) or an indicative verb (if I am going; if I was going), depending on the intended meaning. According to the traditional rule, the subjunctive should be used to describe an occurrence that is presupposed to be contrary to fact, as in if I were ten years younger or if Napoleon had won at Waterloo. The main verb of such a sentence must then contain the modal verb would or (less frequently) should: If America were still a British colony, we would have an anthem that human voices could sing. If I were the President, I should (or would) declare November 1 a national holiday. When the situation described by the if clause is not presupposed to be false, however, that clause must contain an indicative verb, and the choice of verb in the main clause will depend on the intended meaning: If Hamlet was really written by Marlowe, as many have argued, then we have underestimated Marlowe's genius. If Kevin was out all day, then it makes sense that he couldn't answer the phone. Note also that the presence of the modal verb would in the main clause should not be taken as a sign that the verb in the if clause must be in the subjunctive, if the content of that clause is not presupposed to be false: If there is anything I can do to help, I should be happy to do so. He would always call her from the office if he was (not were) going to be late for dinner. · Again according to the traditional rule, the subjunctive is not correctly used following verbs such as ask or wonder in if clauses that express indirect questions, even if the content of the question is presumed to be contrary to fact: We wondered if dinner was (not were) included in the room price. Some of the people we met even asked us if California was (not were) an island. · With all deference to the traditional rules governing the use of the subjunctive, it should be noted that a survey of the prose of reputable writers over the past 200 years would reveal a persistent tendency to use the indicative was where the traditional rule would require the subjunctive were. A sentence beginning If I was the only boy in the world, while not strictly correct, is wholly unremarkable. But the corresponding practice of using the subjunctive in place of the indicative may be labeled a hypercorrection. · In spoken English there is a growing tendency to use would have in place of the subjunctive in contrary-to-fact clauses, as in if I would have been the President, but this usage is still widely considered incorrect. See Usage Notes at doubt, should, wish.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
if [ɪf]conj (subordinating)1. in case that, or on condition that if you try hard it might work if he were poor, would you marry him?
2. used to introduce an indirect question. In this sense, if approaches the meaning of whether
3. even though an attractive if awkward girl
4.a. used to introduce expressions of desire, with only if I had only known
b. used to introduce exclamations of surprise, dismay, etc. if this doesn't top everything!
as if as it would be if; as though he treats me as if I were junior to him
n1. an uncertainty or doubt the big if is whether our plan will work at all
2. a condition or stipulation I won't have any ifs or buts[Old English gif; related to Old Saxon ef if, Old High German iba whether, if]
I know the defintion. It was the way you used it as an exception that I was questioning.j/k
I'm getting to that age where a lifetime warranty just doesn't mean as much to me anymore as an afternoon nap.
Honey Badger Don't Care. Honey Badger Don't Give a Shit.
lol
You can't seriously believe that I'm going to read the etymology of whatever in the hell it is you posted, Benji! lol
Nope. I believe that you neither have the patience or ability to do so any way ;)
Back on subject : )
Bears' Tillman warns of conditioning problems
By Dan Pompei Tribune reporter 12:46 p.m. CDT, May 25, 2011
Cornerback Charles Tillman spoke to a group of students and their families Wednesday about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and said he has continued to maintain top physical condition despite not being able to work out at Halas Hall or be under the supervision of Bears coaches during the NFL lockout.
But Tillman thinks many players have a transition ahead of them when the lockout lifts and team workouts resume.
“I don’t care who you are, I think the only way to get in football shape is to do football things with the team,” he said. “I can run like I’m Forrest Gump from one coast to the next, but if I don’t do drills that pertain to football, I’m not going to be in football shape.
"The first day back, even guys who have been working out, it will be a little tough for them just because of the pace we go at. It’s so much faster.”
Tillman, who spoke at the Chicago Computer Systems Institute as part of National Physical Fitness and Sports month, said he has been working out in San Diego with noted trainer Todd Durkin.
In addition to lifting, stretching and conditioning, he is doing position drills two to three times per week and other field work with NFL players. Among the others he has worked with are Saints quarterback Drew Brees, Chargers running back Darren Sproles, Chargers linebacker Kevin Burnett, Falcons tight end Justin Peelle and Rams quarterback A.J. Feeley.
The regimen has helped Tillman, but he said it’s still different not being in OTAs. He said he misses being around coaches and teammates.
Tillman told the group he has been maintaining a healthy diet, eating a lot of chicken, turkey and lamb while avoiding sugar and white carbs.
Tillman recently turned 30, but he said he is not feeling his age, and took exception to suggestions that he and other Bears are aging.
“You are as old as you feel,” he said. “I feel great. We’re not old. I feel good. We age like fine wine, all of us.”
As for the labor situation, he said he is “happy” with how NFLPA bosses have led the players.
“I think it’s unfortunate the courts had to get involved, that we couldn’t come to an agreement with mediation,” he said. “When it’s all said and done I think everything will be worked out. As players, we want fans to know we do want to play football. We don’t like being locked out. And I’m sure the owners want to get back to football as well.”
dpompei@tribune.com
For some reason, I thought that Peanut was like 33 years old. Stupid me!
He seems to have a rather benign take on the whole lockout situation, like really laissez-faire. He doesn't necessarily not care, but he is more hopeful that some kind of an agreement will be worked out to where the players and coaches will be able to go back to work soon.
Also, it's so good to hear him being proactive in his weight training and cardiovascular exercises as well as eating the proper nutrition it takes to maintain that crucial physical body of work.
After what peanut whent through with his daughter, tiana and her heart problems- i'd imagine this lockout far down on his priority list or "what matters"..and you get more laid back about the little things : )
http://www.charlestillman.org/
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