The Patriot Act gave the FBI new powers to snoop on suspected terrorists. In the fine print were provisions that gave the Treasury Department authority to demand more information from banks about their customers' financial transactions. Congress wanted to help the Feds identify terrorist money launderers. But Treasury went further. [...]
Another element of the formulas: whether an account holder was a "politically exposed person." At first focused on potentially crooked foreign officials, the PEP lists expanded to include many U.S. politicians and public officials who were conceivably vulnerable to corruption.
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Top O' the Mornin' to you all! And Happy St. Patrick's Day!
On the Unofficial SMS B-Ball Tourney, the info again, for all interested:
http://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com
Group Name: "Unofficial SMS Tourney"
Group ID #: 55189
Password: "computersaysyes"
I hope all will participate - I doesn't take a lot of skill - just a little Luck O' The Irish...
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Top 'O the mornin' ya miggity bunch a gets!
Get'cher Irish on!!!
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Top 'O the mornin' ya miggity bunch a gets!
Get'cher Irish on!!!
*ahem*... I believe that's "gits"
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Top O' the Mornin' to you all! And Happy St. Patrick's Day!
On the Unofficial SMS B-Ball Tourney, the info again, for all interested:
http://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com
Group Name: "Unofficial SMS Tourney"
Group ID #: 55189
Password: "computersaysyes"
I hope all will participate - I doesn't take a lot of skill - just a little Luck O' The Irish...
Might I suggest creating a blog entry for this so that the info is easier to find in the future? We could also use it to comment on the progress of the teams and who was "winning"...
A former member of the Swedish pop group Abba has been found dead at his home in Spain.
Ola Brunkert, a drummer who played on all the band's albums, is believed to have bled to death from a throat wound after crashing through a glass door or window.
The 62-year-old managed to walk outside to seek help but died in his garden, according to police sources on the island of island of Mallorca. There is no suggestion of foul play.
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:( Abba Drummer found dead in Spain File this one under undignified deaths:A former member of the Swedish pop group Abba has been found dead at his home in Spain.
Ola Brunkert, a drummer who played on all the band's albums, is believed to have bled to death from a throat wound after crashing through a glass door or window.
The 62-year-old managed to walk outside to seek help but died in his garden, according to police sources on the island of island of Mallorca. There is no suggestion of foul play.
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Better luck vibes for Mala's Mom. It'll be tough with the current job market. But if you can't work under those conditions, it's probably for the best.
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Better luck vibes for Mala's Mom. It'll be tough with the current job market. But if you can't work under those conditions, it's probably for the best.
THing is the job market here is far different then a lot of places in the county.
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Oh man, Mala. That really sucks. I assume there was no recourse, but it REALLY sucks to have a psyco boss.
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Better luck vibes for Mala's Mom. It'll be tough with the current job market. But if you can't work under those conditions, it's probably for the best.
THing is the job market here is far different then a lot of places in the county.
I guess it's better in DC than in New York. I have seen that apparently WUSA seems to always be looking for people.
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Morning all! Love the green. I'll be in lurk mode today (sorry I seem to be doing that lately - but I have a big landscaping project and rocks being delivered today).
Anywho -Shane-O: I'll be skipping the Basketball thingy- but if'n you have one for BASEBALL - count Velveeta IN!!
Mala - So sorry to read about your Mom's troubles with her boss. Does the boss have a boss over her? If so, then your Mom should really go and talk with that boss -IMO. I wish her (and you) all the best, it is tough out there.
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OMG!!! I really wish my Condo Association would inform me AHEAD OF TIME, when worker men, are going to be walking around on my roof!!!!! I have windows up there into my bedroom. It just feels invasive.
Mala...sorry about your mum. Sounds like she is making the decision that will be better for her health, so I hope it'll work out.
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Her husband is her boss? ! ? !
That seems a tad inappropriate. . . for this very reason.
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Mala. Did you ever hear back from Shelagh about the DC trip?
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I think the green is slowing down the blog.
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Mala. Did you ever hear back from Shelagh about the DC trip?
Yes, she, HBK and I are sharing a room. Haven't talked to her recently though.
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I think the green is slowing down the blog.
:huh: How do you figure THAT?
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Whew. It seems as tho we are still experiencing intermittant internet outages due to this weekends storms.
:kickcan:
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Bloggie updated!
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Mala. Did you ever hear back from Shelagh about the DC trip?
Yes, she, HBK and I are sharing a room. Haven't talked to her recently though.
At least we got that worked out. It looks like we could have a really big group. WE might be too big to have Raintinis in Bob and Raine's room.
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Bloggie updated!
Top O'the Mornin' to Everybody,
Thanks for the green blog Raine, and Shane-O, I'll try to get to my brackets later today. I put a March Madness post up on my blog yesterday - please feel free to check it out =) The Hoosiers got a tought draw (Arkansas in the first round - eeeek!), but I'll probably have them beating UNC (hope dies hard ) Take care everyone and don't drink too much green beer - Happy St. Paddy's Day
Cheers,
mfaye
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About a half-hour ago, it was taking a long time to refresh. IT seems fine now, though,
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Whew. It seems as tho we are still experiencing intermittant internet outages due to this weekends storms.
:kickcan:
I'm glad you three are okay though!
Quote by Raine:we are. CAmille got quite scared BEFORE the storm came thru. She knew something was up.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Whew. It seems as tho we are still experiencing intermittant internet outages due to this weekends storms.
:kickcan:
I'm glad you three are okay though!
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Whew. It seems as tho we are still experiencing intermittant internet outages due to this weekends storms.
:kickcan:
I'm glad you three are okay though!
It's amazing how pets are like that. Sounded like she needed a hug.
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Bloggie updated!
Top O'the Mornin' to Everybody,
Thanks for the green blog Raine, and Shane-O, I'll try to get to my brackets later today. I put a March Madness post up on my blog yesterday - please feel free to check it out =) The Hoosiers got a tought draw (Arkansas in the first round - eeeek!), but I'll probably have them beating UNC (hope dies hard ) Take care everyone and don't drink too much green beer - Happy St. Paddy's Day
Cheers,
mfaye
You're CRAZY faye! But good luck to all!!
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Ok - I have personal news this morning.
Two years ago I was very excited that mom got what we thought was a great job at a contracting office with really good pay. She's been going a great job for those two years for want turns out is a psycho boss. This woman throws things, slams stuff around including her door, makes snotty comments within earshot of the person she's trying to cut down and generally over the last month has been nitpicking mom to the point she is a ball of stress, second guessing everything she does and we even drove out her office on sunday to triple check something she did on friday.
We talked about it all weekend and the whole situation has been nothing but stressing the whole house out for about month. Which is why I haven't been really talkative the last week.
Anyway - this morning mom gave her two weeks notice. She has no fall back for a job, this is probably one of the biggest risks she's ever taken. So I'm hoping everyong will keep us in their prayers or good wishes for her to find a good job with good people.
Oh - and I'm still going to the DC thing in April! :)
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Say gang, what's up with the rumor I heard this weekend about Obama leaning towards our own Sen. Kerry as a possible VP?
Not to put it mildly, that would be a deal-breaker for me. I would not vote for that ticket, since I will never vote for John Kerry again. And I've heard that from a couple of members of my family, too.
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Ok - I have personal news this morning.
Two years ago I was very excited that mom got what we thought was a great job at a contracting office with really good pay. She's been going a great job for those two years for want turns out is a psycho boss. This woman throws things, slams stuff around including her door, makes snotty comments within earshot of the person she's trying to cut down and generally over the last month has been nitpicking mom to the point she is a ball of stress, second guessing everything she does and we even drove out her office on sunday to triple check something she did on friday.
We talked about it all weekend and the whole situation has been nothing but stressing the whole house out for about month. Which is why I haven't been really talkative the last week.
Anyway - this morning mom gave her two weeks notice. She has no fall back for a job, this is probably one of the biggest risks she's ever taken. So I'm hoping everyong will keep us in their prayers or good wishes for her to find a good job with good people.
Oh - and I'm still going to the DC thing in April! :)
Mala, under the circumstances, your mother should be eligible for unemployment. She needs to put together as detailed a list as possible with dates of all the problems this woman gave her. Most likely, unless the company doesn't dispute the claim, there will be a hearing. In which case, your mother may need to consult with an attorney. I googled "quitting and getting unemployment" without the quotes and every state's website had a provision for bad work conditions that included harassment.
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Hi Shelagh. You've been quiet these last few days.
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*non-sequitir* So, does this mean I can have a red blog when the Sox repeat in October?
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During the 2010 Dem convention, I think the party REALLY needs to rethink the WHOLE super delagate thing.
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Faye, are you still working on joining our little brood in DC?
Quote by livingonli:You mean 2012, don't you?Quote by Raine: During the 2010 Dem convention, I think the party REALLY needs to rethink the WHOLE super delagate thing.
Quote by Raine:No I mean 2010, the next time the party gets together and BEFORE the next presidential election year. Not sure if they are going to have a big fancy convention, but 2010 is when the party gets together to makes the rules for the next election year.Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:
During the 2010 Dem convention, I think the party REALLY needs to rethink the WHOLE super delagate thing.
You mean 2012, don't you?
We can't change the rules DURING an election year, so 2010 would be the next logical time to do so.
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Did bloggie sneak out for a lunchtime nip at the pub?
Quote by Raine: Corned beef and Cabbage? No shir... Guinness and for myshelf an Irish Car bamb! :D
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Corned beef and Cabbage? No shir... Guinness and for myshelf an Irish Car bamb! :D
I meant Car bOmb!
Quote by Shane-O:"an" - as in singular???Quote by Raine:I meant Car bOmb!Quote by Raine: Corned beef and Cabbage? No shir... Guinness and for myshelf an Irish Car bamb! :D
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Yes, that damn responsibility thing...
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Happy St. Patrick's Day. My people get an entire month!
Program alert: The panel discussion in Washington, DC, with Stephanie will be on CSPAN-2 today, 6:30 to 7:35 pm ET as fer as I can tell. Sometimes their schedules are a bit off. Blame it on the green ale, but only for today.
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I have an assignment for Shano-O, should he choose to accept it. If you go to this link, http://www.podjockey.com/events/nms2007.html and scroll down to "The Talk Ramble", you will find a panel discussion with Stephanie. About 18 minutes in, she says "fuck you" - I think this would be a lovely Audi-Con, but I don't have the know-how to make such things happen.
May the force be with you.
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Corned beef and Cabbage? No shir... Guinness and for myshelf an Irish Car bamb! :D
I meant Car bOmb!
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I have an assignment for Shano-O, should he choose to accept it. If you go to this link, http://www.podjockey.com/events/nms2007.html and scroll down to "The Talk Ramble", you will find a panel discussion with Stephanie. About 18 minutes in, she says "fuck you" - I think this would be a lovely Audi-Con, but I don't have the know-how to make such things happen.
May the force be with you.
The question is, will your comment self destruct in 5, 4, 3, 2.... ?
I'll give it a try.
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I have an assignment for Shano-O, should he choose to accept it. If you go to this link, http://www.podjockey.com/events/nms2007.html and scroll down to "The Talk Ramble", you will find a panel discussion with Stephanie. About 18 minutes in, she says "fuck you" - I think this would be a lovely Audi-Con, but I don't have the know-how to make such things happen.
May the force be with you.
The question is, will your comment self destruct in 5, 4, 3, 2.... ?
I'll give it a try.
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*snort*
I had a "Northeast Liberal" moment today. We had some folks visiting us from "the heartland", and all the men were in the dark, manly suits.
I'm here in my pink shirt, metrosexual Olbermann glasses, and a pastel Jerry Garcia tie.
The guy in the back was looking at me somewhat askance...
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I have an assignment for Shano-O, should he choose to accept it. If you go to this link, http://www.podjockey.com/events/nms2007.html and scroll down to "The Talk Ramble", you will find a panel discussion with Stephanie. About 18 minutes in, she says "fuck you" - I think this would be a lovely Audi-Con, but I don't have the know-how to make such things happen.
May the force be with you.
The question is, will your comment self destruct in 5, 4, 3, 2.... ?
I'll give it a try.
Got it - Where do you want it sent?
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I'll email it to the 4F staff -- it's up to them whether or not to put it up as an audicon.
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I'll email it to the 4F staff -- it's up to them whether or not to put it up as an audicon.
This special moment needs to be heard without the bleep. Thanks a lot Shano-O.
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If anyone on the blog is near the Shippenville, PA area, or simply wants to donate to help. the PSPCA needs help with the Tiger Ranch rescues:
Information for donations and drop offs in Shippenville
If you're not familiar with the situation, here's an article from a Pittsburgh resource.
Please spread the word around about this.
Quote by Shane-O:I certainly would never censor... I sent it to 4F - as I'm not sure if I can put up audicons - and if I can, I can't quite figure out how yet - so, give it a day or soQuote by IzzyBitz:This special moment needs to be heard without the bleep. Thanks a lot Shano-O.Quote by Shane-O: I'll email it to the 4F staff -- it's up to them whether or not to put it up as an audicon.
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OMG... EXCELLENT assignment Izzy! If Shane-O get's it, I promise it will be on the audicon list!
BTB, we will eventually be reorganizing the audicons... I really think we need some categories, and maybe removing those that are rarely if ever used....
Quote by shelaghc:Bumping this.Quote by shelaghc: If anyone on the blog is near the Shippenville, PA area, or simply wants to donate to help. the PSPCA needs help with the Tiger Ranch rescues: Information for donations and drop offs in Shippenville If you're not familiar with the situation, here's an article from a Pittsburgh resource. Please spread the word around about this.
Quote by will in chicago: Hello, everyone!! Nice look for the blog on Saint Patrick's day. I have had a busy day, and I am letting myself relax now. So, how is everyone?
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I made my annual denounciation of Guiness and no reactions. :cry:
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I made my annual denounciation of Guiness and no reactions. :cry:
Quote by TriSec: Evening, folks. Jest passing through. Gotta counter all this "Irish-ness" by making some Italian cookies for Easter. I have no idea if they would go with Guinness, but I doubt it. Irish coffee, on the other hand....
Quote by Raine:everything goes with Guinness!Quote by TriSec:
Evening, folks. Jest passing through.
Gotta counter all this "Irish-ness" by making some Italian cookies for Easter. I have no idea if they would go with Guinness, but I doubt it.
Irish coffee, on the other hand....
(back to watching the HBO miniseries: John Adams.... (American history junkie... :drool:)
Later all!
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"A republic of laws, not men." Hey GWB ya watching this? REPUBLIC OF LAWS, NOT MEN Got it???
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I'm telling ya Raine, I am getting a lil misty watching this. Where are men like this when we need them!
Quote by Raine:This time, it is not only men, and we are ALL here.Quote by Mondobubba:
I'm telling ya Raine, I am getting a lil misty watching this. Where are men like this when we need them!
This I promise. We are here.
:peace:
Very true, Raine!
Ohhh Independence declared!
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WE will fight to reclaim this country. We must.