You know, when I read stuff like this, I start to wonder - what were the Romans thinking when Caesar crossed the Rubicon? Did they realize this was a regime-changing event, or was it one of a series of gradual steps whose implication wasn't realized until Caesar was officially the Emperor? Are we going through a similar regime change, but because it's been so gradual and couched in legal technicalities, we're just not noticing?
I've been trying to figure out what the exchange up in Ithaca that started with 27 stood for. When I was in college, I knew the guy who's phone number was 277-4653. Really. Just dial "asshole" - ironically, the personality matched the number.
So Walmart claims they sent an investigator to Guatemala to investigate whether 2 employees were involved in a relationship because they believe that such fraternizing somehow costs the company money? Um, hello? What about the cost of sending the investigator to Central America in the first place? If I were a shareholder, I'd be screaming my head off about wasteful spending. For a company so driven about bottom-line efficiency, I'm shocked they'd allow expenditures of this nature.
I definitely remember watching this when I was a kid. I think it should be required viewing for everyone. Young children should learn about protecting the environment from a young age, and adults will find themselves inspired into action. I know I just was.
I'm amazed that Cramer hasn't been investigated already. Every time he hypes a stock that he casually mentions is in his "charitable trust," he's basically manipulating the market to his own benefit. He knows full well that as soon as he mentions a stock, all the day traders who hang on his every word are going to start buying it up, regardless of fundamentals or common sense.
The sad part is, the little guy CAN make money in the stock market. Good money. However, you have to do exactly the opposite of what Cramer's touting. Ignore the big-cap names, and don't trade for a quick buck. You'll have better odds at the craps table, (and at least in Vegas they'll comp you a free room if you drop a few grand. Try getting that from your stockbroker.) The key is to look for small-cap names that are generally ignored by the street, do a LOT of careful research, and be patient. It works. Just ask Warren Buffet.
Sea urchin at a sushi bar. It tasted like the stench of a seashell that still has organic matter in it after sitting out under the hot sun for a few days - imagine the smell of the ocean mixed with rotting fish. I barely made it to the restroom before vomiting.
Medusa - any chance it could be mononucleosis? Mono is often misdiagnosed as strep, especially if you don't get the full-blown sleep-22-hours-a-day aspect of the ailment.
I, too, am not a doctor.
But I am sick. Either food poisoning or the flu. Going home now to convalesce.
Believe me Captain, it's dead here too. The trading floor is deserted and we're starting to run out of YouTube vids. And I need to be here another 5 hours...
My suggestion is to go out and get some nice big bushes or small trees and plant them all along the property line. That way they can't put the ladder on your property, and your view of this new monstrosity will be obstructed by nice green vegetation. (It's what we've done every time one of our neighbors starts building up near the Pro22 compound.) The added bonus is that if, for some reason, the workers do start throwing their ladders on your newly-planted shrubbery, you can demand they compensate you for replacement costs.
Meanwhile, I suggest documenting their transgressions. Take lots of photos, just in case you need them.
Think what you will about this guy, a contract is a contract. Do any of you out there honestly think that if the situation were reversed that Verizon wouldn't have insisted that they only owed $0.72 instead of $72?
SMT, your niece is really lucky to have someone like you around, especially after all she's been through. I'm not really up on the 12-year-old scene, but if she's really into ice skating is there any chance you could get her some tickets to a skating competition or show? Not only would she probably enjoy it, but if you and your mother and sister went with her, it might be a really nice way to show her that she does have loving family who care about her.
Wow, that sucks. Sorry, couldn't resist
posted by jaypro22 16 years ago
In "It's official. Bush is a dictator."
You know, when I read stuff like this, I start to wonder - what were the Romans thinking when Caesar crossed the Rubicon? Did they realize this was a regime-changing event, or was it one of a series of gradual steps whose implication wasn't realized until Caesar was officially the Emperor? Are we going through a similar regime change, but because it's been so gradual and couched in legal technicalities, we're just not noticing?
posted by jaypro22 16 years ago
In "New Yorker Monkeys Caption Contest"
It was the best of times, it was the BLURST of times???"
posted by jaypro22 16 years ago
In "Telephone exchanges"
I've been trying to figure out what the exchange up in Ithaca that started with 27 stood for. When I was in college, I knew the guy who's phone number was 277-4653. Really. Just dial "asshole" - ironically, the personality matched the number.
posted by jaypro22 16 years ago
In "Little Public Plaques: who knows where they'll turn up?"
It looks like they've all turned up within a 3-block radius of my apartment. Nice find!
posted by jaypro22 17 years ago
In "No rulebreaking at Wal-Mart!"
So Walmart claims they sent an investigator to Guatemala to investigate whether 2 employees were involved in a relationship because they believe that such fraternizing somehow costs the company money? Um, hello? What about the cost of sending the investigator to Central America in the first place? If I were a shareholder, I'd be screaming my head off about wasteful spending. For a company so driven about bottom-line efficiency, I'm shocked they'd allow expenditures of this nature.
posted by jaypro22 17 years ago
In "The Lorax"
I definitely remember watching this when I was a kid. I think it should be required viewing for everyone. Young children should learn about protecting the environment from a young age, and adults will find themselves inspired into action. I know I just was.
posted by jaypro22 17 years ago
In "This whole Jim Cramer thing"
I'm amazed that Cramer hasn't been investigated already. Every time he hypes a stock that he casually mentions is in his "charitable trust," he's basically manipulating the market to his own benefit. He knows full well that as soon as he mentions a stock, all the day traders who hang on his every word are going to start buying it up, regardless of fundamentals or common sense. The sad part is, the little guy CAN make money in the stock market. Good money. However, you have to do exactly the opposite of what Cramer's touting. Ignore the big-cap names, and don't trade for a quick buck. You'll have better odds at the craps table, (and at least in Vegas they'll comp you a free room if you drop a few grand. Try getting that from your stockbroker.) The key is to look for small-cap names that are generally ignored by the street, do a LOT of careful research, and be patient. It works. Just ask Warren Buffet.
posted by jaypro22 17 years ago
In "Curious Gross-Out George."
Sea urchin at a sushi bar. It tasted like the stench of a seashell that still has organic matter in it after sitting out under the hot sun for a few days - imagine the smell of the ocean mixed with rotting fish. I barely made it to the restroom before vomiting.
posted by jaypro22 17 years ago
In "Sick Little Monkey."
Medusa - any chance it could be mononucleosis? Mono is often misdiagnosed as strep, especially if you don't get the full-blown sleep-22-hours-a-day aspect of the ailment. I, too, am not a doctor. But I am sick. Either food poisoning or the flu. Going home now to convalesce.
posted by jaypro22 17 years ago
In ""
I got this shirt. Best present ever.
posted by jaypro22 17 years ago
In "BEES!"
Burninate!!!
posted by jaypro22 17 years ago
In "Elf Attack!"
Believe me Captain, it's dead here too. The trading floor is deserted and we're starting to run out of YouTube vids. And I need to be here another 5 hours...
posted by jaypro22 17 years ago
In "Curious George: Property Line Rights"
My suggestion is to go out and get some nice big bushes or small trees and plant them all along the property line. That way they can't put the ladder on your property, and your view of this new monstrosity will be obstructed by nice green vegetation. (It's what we've done every time one of our neighbors starts building up near the Pro22 compound.) The added bonus is that if, for some reason, the workers do start throwing their ladders on your newly-planted shrubbery, you can demand they compensate you for replacement costs. Meanwhile, I suggest documenting their transgressions. Take lots of photos, just in case you need them.
posted by jaypro22 17 years ago
In "Turkmenbashi is dead."
Applications are now being accepted for the title of Most Batshit Crazy World Leader. All nominees will be considered.
posted by jaypro22 17 years ago
In "Gentlemen:"
So does that mean that everyone over in Asia has Teh Gay? You know, since they eat lots of tofu and soy sauce and all that.
posted by jaypro22 17 years ago
In "Top 20 Overrated Movies?"
I'm curious to see what the magazine feels are the 20 most underrated films of all time.
posted by jaypro22 17 years ago
In "Verizon CSRs confused by math(s)"
Think what you will about this guy, a contract is a contract. Do any of you out there honestly think that if the situation were reversed that Verizon wouldn't have insisted that they only owed $0.72 instead of $72?
posted by jaypro22 17 years ago
In "Curious George: Birthday Gift for a 12 year-old"
OK, maybe I misread that - was that ice skating or like skateboard skating? If it's the latter, then ignore my advice.
posted by jaypro22 17 years ago
SMT, your niece is really lucky to have someone like you around, especially after all she's been through. I'm not really up on the 12-year-old scene, but if she's really into ice skating is there any chance you could get her some tickets to a skating competition or show? Not only would she probably enjoy it, but if you and your mother and sister went with her, it might be a really nice way to show her that she does have loving family who care about her.
posted by jaypro22 17 years ago
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