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Fluffy Friday
Author: wickedpam
Date: 07/11/2014 13:16:32
In today's edition I'd like to highlight some of the #HobbyLobbyLove
It didn't really go as planned.
I'm a crafter, a sometimes artist. I love to create things for myself and people I love. I have shopped Hobby Lobby. That was before I knew what douchbags they were. I will no longer darken their door step or give them my money.
Why should I reward a company that is actively trying to hurt their workers and others?
Granted I do shop Michael's and AC Moore, but all they seem to want is my money. And I'm okay with that. They aren't trying to preach at me. They aren't trying to tell me how holier their corporation is then me or others. They are just in business for the cash.
I've heard Thom Hartman say that boycotts don't work. I beg to differ. Sure they aren't going to suddenly go out of business because I get my Wilton icing color at AC Moore. Instead there is a slow bleed and I'm willing to try it.
It didn't really go as planned.
I'm a crafter, a sometimes artist. I love to create things for myself and people I love. I have shopped Hobby Lobby. That was before I knew what douchbags they were. I will no longer darken their door step or give them my money.
Why should I reward a company that is actively trying to hurt their workers and others?
Granted I do shop Michael's and AC Moore, but all they seem to want is my money. And I'm okay with that. They aren't trying to preach at me. They aren't trying to tell me how holier their corporation is then me or others. They are just in business for the cash.
I've heard Thom Hartman say that boycotts don't work. I beg to differ. Sure they aren't going to suddenly go out of business because I get my Wilton icing color at AC Moore. Instead there is a slow bleed and I'm willing to try it.
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 07/11/2014 13:20:27
wickedpam on 07/11/2014 13:20:27
Morning 
Comment by 
Raine on 07/11/2014 13:22:19
Raine on 07/11/2014 13:22:19
I love this today!!!!
As far as a boycott, I have an alternative… Showrooming.
As far as a boycott, I have an alternative… Showrooming.
Showrooming is the practice of examining merchandise in a traditional brick and mortar retail store, and then buying it online at a lower price.
Showrooming can be costly to retailers, not only in terms of the loss of the sale, but also due to damage caused to the store's floor samples of a product through constant examination from consumers.
Showrooming was said to be behind the collapse of UK photography chain Jessops, and Target’s decision to discontinue carrying the Amazon Kindle.
Comment by Raine on 07/11/2014 13:22:47
Good Morning!
Raine on 07/11/2014 13:22:47
Good Morning!
Comment by 
Scoopster on 07/11/2014 13:23:24
Scoopster on 07/11/2014 13:23:24
Mornin' all & Happy Fridee! 
Comment by Scoopster on 07/11/2014 13:27:53
Scoopster on 07/11/2014 13:27:53
Raine did you end up finding a transcript of that Senate immigration panel yesterday? The one on C-Span is kinda unedited and broken up according to timestamp in the video.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/11/2014 13:28:22
I do that all the time, never knew it had a name XD
I like it!
wickedpam on 07/11/2014 13:28:22
Quote by Raine:
I love this today!!!!
As far as a boycott, I have an alternative… Showrooming.Showrooming is the practice of examining merchandise in a traditional brick and mortar retail store, and then buying it online at a lower price.
Showrooming can be costly to retailers, not only in terms of the loss of the sale, but also due to damage caused to the store's floor samples of a product through constant examination from consumers.
Showrooming was said to be behind the collapse of UK photography chain Jessops, and Target’s decision to discontinue carrying the Amazon Kindle.
I do that all the time, never knew it had a name XD
I like it!
Comment by Raine on 07/11/2014 13:30:07
I saw you posted it, I'll see if I can get a better one.
Raine on 07/11/2014 13:30:07
Quote by Scoopster:
Raine did you end up finding a transcript of that Senate immigration panel yesterday? The one on C-Span is kinda unedited and broken up according to timestamp in the video.
Comment by 
TriSec on 07/11/2014 13:33:52
TriSec on 07/11/2014 13:33:52
Then there's "retail rentals". You buy a high- dollar item from a store with a liberal return policy, use it once, then bring it back for your 'deposit'.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 07/11/2014 13:55:51
Mondobubba on 07/11/2014 13:55:51
Mala, well said. 
Comment by Raine on 07/11/2014 13:56:29
This is SO tough to find!
Raine on 07/11/2014 13:56:29
Quote by Raine:I saw you posted it, I'll see if I can get a better one.Quote by Scoopster:
Raine did you end up finding a transcript of that Senate immigration panel yesterday? The one on C-Span is kinda unedited and broken up according to timestamp in the video.
This is SO tough to find!
Comment by 
BobR on 07/11/2014 14:30:14
BobR on 07/11/2014 14:30:14
Maybe boycotts don't work, but if you feel better about not spending your money at a particular store or on a particular product, then at least you can sleep at night.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/11/2014 14:55:21
Mondobubba on 07/11/2014 14:55:21
"That’s because James’ website is a browser-melting abomination."
Here is the lede in its full glory:
Here is the lede in its full glory:
For the last couple of days, NBA reporter Chris Sheridan has insisted on two things: LeBron James will sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and he will make that announcement on his website, lebronjames.com. If Sheridan is correct, a lot of people are going to be very disappointed. That’s because James’ website is a browser-melting abomination."
Comment by Scoopster on 07/11/2014 15:05:13
I just started watching the thing with closed captioning on.. Maybe I'll get through the entire hearing by the end of the work day.
Scoopster on 07/11/2014 15:05:13
Quote by Raine:Quote by Raine:I saw you posted it, I'll see if I can get a better one.Quote by Scoopster:
Raine did you end up finding a transcript of that Senate immigration panel yesterday? The one on C-Span is kinda unedited and broken up according to timestamp in the video.
This is SO tough to find!
I just started watching the thing with closed captioning on.. Maybe I'll get through the entire hearing by the end of the work day.
Comment by Raine on 07/11/2014 15:06:10
Oh, that's awful! 
Raine on 07/11/2014 15:06:10
Quote by Mondobubba:
"That’s because James’ website is a browser-melting abomination."
Here is the lede in its full glory:For the last couple of days, NBA reporter Chris Sheridan has insisted on two things: LeBron James will sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and he will make that announcement on his website, lebronjames.com. If Sheridan is correct, a lot of people are going to be very disappointed. That’s because James’ website is a browser-melting abomination."
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/11/2014 15:08:42
I think it is cool that they have done this, but they are so narrowly focused on the issue. What want is to have the rules streamlined for people who have STEM degrees.
Mondobubba on 07/11/2014 15:08:42
Quote by Raine:
So, three billionaires walk into a NYT Op-Ed….
I think it is cool that they have done this, but they are so narrowly focused on the issue. What want is to have the rules streamlined for people who have STEM degrees.
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 07/11/2014 15:51:03
I think that we need to employ more of our own engineers. Too often, companies bring people over from other countries so that they can work cheaper than their American counterparts.
Will in Chicago on 07/11/2014 15:51:03
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
So, three billionaires walk into a NYT Op-Ed….
I think it is cool that they have done this, but they are so narrowly focused on the issue. What want is to have the rules streamlined for people who have STEM degrees.
I think that we need to employ more of our own engineers. Too often, companies bring people over from other countries so that they can work cheaper than their American counterparts.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/11/2014 15:53:24
Yeah, because unedited coverage of Congress, including all the GOP crazies doing their damnedest to destroy the country and steal from us in real time and in their own words is just propaganda.
Scoopster on 07/11/2014 15:53:24
Quote by some RWNJ on Facebook:
cspan is progressive propaganda
Yeah, because unedited coverage of Congress, including all the GOP crazies doing their damnedest to destroy the country and steal from us in real time and in their own words is just propaganda.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/11/2014 15:56:31
wickedpam on 07/11/2014 15:56:31
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by some RWNJ on Facebook:
cspan is progressive propaganda
Yeah, because unedited coverage of Congress, including all the GOP crazies doing their damnedest to destroy the country and steal from us in real time and in their own words is just propaganda.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/11/2014 16:00:41
Yeah, cling to that.
Mondobubba on 07/11/2014 16:00:41
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by some RWNJ on Facebook:
cspan is progressive propaganda
Yeah, because unedited coverage of Congress, including all the GOP crazies doing their damnedest to destroy the country and steal from us in real time and in their own words is just propaganda.
Yeah, cling to that.
Comment by Raine on 07/11/2014 16:02:44
Raine on 07/11/2014 16:02:44
I am done searching… I am so bummed I can;lt find the clip.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/11/2014 16:07:43
Then we'll just hafta do it ourselves. I've been looking for any article or blog or diary that points to that point you mentioned, and no one's on it yet. So hey let's break some news!
Scoopster on 07/11/2014 16:07:43
Quote by Raine:
I am done searching… I am so bummed I can;lt find the clip.
Then we'll just hafta do it ourselves. I've been looking for any article or blog or diary that points to that point you mentioned, and no one's on it yet. So hey let's break some news!
Comment by Raine on 07/11/2014 16:09:39
I was have a hard time searching thru the CSPAN video. I heard the sound bite on WTOP radio, I believe it was from CBS news.
Raine on 07/11/2014 16:09:39
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
I am done searching… I am so bummed I can;lt find the clip.
Then we'll just hafta do it ourselves. I've been looking for any article or blog or diary that points to that point you mentioned, and no one's on it yet. So hey let's break some news!
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/11/2014 16:25:02
My eyes are still hurting. I have shared that with all my friends in this building of web designers. They are not amused.
Mondobubba on 07/11/2014 16:25:02
Quote by Raine:Oh, that's awful!Quote by Mondobubba:
"That’s because James’ website is a browser-melting abomination."
Here is the lede in its full glory:For the last couple of days, NBA reporter Chris Sheridan has insisted on two things: LeBron James will sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and he will make that announcement on his website, lebronjames.com. If Sheridan is correct, a lot of people are going to be very disappointed. That’s because James’ website is a browser-melting abomination."
My eyes are still hurting. I have shared that with all my friends in this building of web designers. They are not amused.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/11/2014 16:26:37
wickedpam on 07/11/2014 16:26:37
Comment by Raine on 07/11/2014 16:33:02
you are, however, correct.
Raine on 07/11/2014 16:33:02
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
REally? Really.
he finally got his photo op
you are, however, correct.
Comment by Raine on 07/11/2014 16:40:41
Raine on 07/11/2014 16:40:41
Comment by 
clintster on 07/11/2014 16:57:04
Did... did I miss something? Did someone actually come here and register under that name just to post a dumbass comment like that? Oy.
clintster on 07/11/2014 16:57:04
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by some RWNJ on Facebook:
cspan is progressive propaganda
Yeah, because unedited coverage of Congress, including all the GOP crazies doing their damnedest to destroy the country and steal from us in real time and in their own words is just propaganda.
Did... did I miss something? Did someone actually come here and register under that name just to post a dumbass comment like that? Oy.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/11/2014 17:00:26
Nah I changed the quote header.
Scoopster on 07/11/2014 17:00:26
Quote by clintster:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by some RWNJ on Facebook:
cspan is progressive propaganda
Yeah, because unedited coverage of Congress, including all the GOP crazies doing their damnedest to destroy the country and steal from us in real time and in their own words is just propaganda.
Did... did I miss something? Did someone actually come here and register under that name just to post a dumbass comment like that? Oy.
Nah I changed the quote header.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/11/2014 17:03:17
Mondobubba on 07/11/2014 17:03:17
Comment by clintster on 07/11/2014 17:14:06
clintster on 07/11/2014 17:14:06
Meanwhile, Zack Galifanakis' web show gets a nomination and right wingers freak out because he interviewed the President in the nominated episode.
A friend of mine on FB actually posted a FOX News link about the nomination, and wrote "Wow. I am so ashamed of this country" Yes, because the President appeared on a television show.
A friend of mine on FB actually posted a FOX News link about the nomination, and wrote "Wow. I am so ashamed of this country" Yes, because the President appeared on a television show.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/11/2014 17:32:53
I've enlisted the minions of El Satan Grande Naranja to help hunt this down.
Scoopster on 07/11/2014 17:32:53
Quote by Raine:I was have a hard time searching thru the CSPAN video. I heard the sound bite on WTOP radio, I believe it was from CBS news.Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
I am done searching… I am so bummed I can;lt find the clip.
Then we'll just hafta do it ourselves. I've been looking for any article or blog or diary that points to that point you mentioned, and no one's on it yet. So hey let's break some news!
I've enlisted the minions of El Satan Grande Naranja to help hunt this down.
Comment by Raine on 07/11/2014 17:40:13
Raine on 07/11/2014 17:40:13
I guess Tennessee wants pregnant drug addicts to get abortions. Oh and take away the birth control… so the only solution is to jail women. JEebus h keerist on a stick.
Comment by Raine on 07/11/2014 17:40:47
Danke! I have a feeling it was Mike Rogers.
Raine on 07/11/2014 17:40:47
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:I was have a hard time searching thru the CSPAN video. I heard the sound bite on WTOP radio, I believe it was from CBS news.Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
I am done searching… I am so bummed I can;lt find the clip.
Then we'll just hafta do it ourselves. I've been looking for any article or blog or diary that points to that point you mentioned, and no one's on it yet. So hey let's break some news!
I've enlisted the minions of El Satan Grande Naranja to help hunt this down.
Comment by 
livingonli on 07/11/2014 17:42:18
livingonli on 07/11/2014 17:42:18
Good day, folks. Slept late because of another late shift and I have to be at work by 3 today since Knicks Summer League starts in Vegas. Supposedly someone from the Daily News announced that Melo was supposed to announce that he took the highest offer which would mean he's staying with the Knicks even with the questions of how long it would take the team to rebuild after the disaster that was last season.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 07/11/2014 17:55:35
Will in Chicago on 07/11/2014 17:55:35
As I have to drive my sister in law's car back here after dropping her off tonight, I have missed a chance to go with friends to the Taste of Chicago.
Comment by TriSec on 07/11/2014 17:58:15
TriSec on 07/11/2014 17:58:15
ya know, just once when someone emails me that 'I forget my user name and password, I want to message back " try: imaloser / id10 t
Comment by livingonli on 07/11/2014 20:18:35
livingonli on 07/11/2014 20:18:35
I guess bloggie started the weekend early this week.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/11/2014 20:21:25
wickedpam on 07/11/2014 20:21:25
Quote by livingonli:
I guess bloggie started the weekend early this week.
Comment by TriSec on 07/11/2014 20:24:24
TriSec on 07/11/2014 20:24:24
VACATION STARTS NOW. 
Comment by Raine on 07/11/2014 21:30:19
Raine on 07/11/2014 21:30:19
Off to dinner with friends from NY!
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/11/2014 21:35:10
Happy!
Mondobubba on 07/11/2014 21:35:10
Quote by Raine:
Off to dinner with friends from NY!
Happy!
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/11/2014 21:35:36
And now to ruin it. Charlie Haden has passed away.
Mondobubba on 07/11/2014 21:35:36
Quote by TriSec:
VACATION STARTS NOW.
And now to ruin it. Charlie Haden has passed away.