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Morning Stub
Author: BobR
Date: 08/18/2014 13:18:21
We got in fairly late last night, so the blog might be a little late this morning.
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 08/18/2014 13:26:08
wickedpam on 08/18/2014 13:26:08
Morning 
I see we are mostly back to the grind this morning.
I see we are mostly back to the grind this morning.
Comment by 
TriSec on 08/18/2014 13:30:43
TriSec on 08/18/2014 13:30:43
Grind? Good, I could use some fresh coffee...
Comment by 
Raine on 08/18/2014 13:40:49
I just awoke…
Raine on 08/18/2014 13:40:49
I just awoke…
Comment by TriSec on 08/18/2014 14:28:59
TriSec on 08/18/2014 14:28:59
Somebody call 911 and bring me an AED; I think the blog is dead!!
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 08/18/2014 14:35:06
Will in Chicago on 08/18/2014 14:35:06
Good morning, bloggers!! I hope that everyone is well. (I slept in a bit as I had yard work.)
Think Progress reports that a police officer threatened to shoot a reporter. (NSFW -- Language.)
Think Progress reports that a police officer threatened to shoot a reporter. (NSFW -- Language.)
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/18/2014 14:37:29
Attempting CPR! Here is a story from Mother Jones on the history of racial violence in the St. Louis area.
Will in Chicago on 08/18/2014 14:37:29
Quote by TriSec:
Somebody call 911 and bring me an AED; I think the blog is dead!!
Attempting CPR! Here is a story from Mother Jones on the history of racial violence in the St. Louis area.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/18/2014 14:53:25
wickedpam on 08/18/2014 14:53:25
Still just waking up and getting my pile of work organized.
Totally up for talking about the craziness of House of Cards. Yes, I am as shallow as a kiddie pool these days.
Totally up for talking about the craziness of House of Cards. Yes, I am as shallow as a kiddie pool these days.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/18/2014 15:08:48
wickedpam on 08/18/2014 15:08:48
hmmm - I just googled "wiffle ball studded with nails" .....nothing.
Comment by TriSec on 08/18/2014 15:23:22
You need one? i've got a couple lying around the house.
TriSec on 08/18/2014 15:23:22
Quote by wickedpam:
hmmm - I just googled "wiffle ball studded with nails" .....nothing.
You need one? i've got a couple lying around the house.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/18/2014 15:33:56
hm? Oh no - caller into the show saying protesters were throwing axe handles, feces and wiffle balls with nail at the cops in Ferguson. No pun intended but he pulled it from his butt.
wickedpam on 08/18/2014 15:33:56
Quote by TriSec:Quote by wickedpam:
hmmm - I just googled "wiffle ball studded with nails" .....nothing.
You need one? i've got a couple lying around the house.
hm? Oh no - caller into the show saying protesters were throwing axe handles, feces and wiffle balls with nail at the cops in Ferguson. No pun intended but he pulled it from his butt.
Comment by Raine on 08/18/2014 15:40:15
That caller was a racist POC.
Raine on 08/18/2014 15:40:15
Quote by wickedpam:
hmmm - I just googled "wiffle ball studded with nails" .....nothing.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 08/18/2014 15:55:30
Scoopster on 08/18/2014 15:55:30
Mornin' all.. 
I'm a bit woozy right now from the droogies, but the problem tooth is gonzo!
I'm a bit woozy right now from the droogies, but the problem tooth is gonzo!
Comment by Scoopster on 08/18/2014 15:58:47
Scoopster on 08/18/2014 15:58:47
Thats not the emoji I wanted. 
Comment by wickedpam on 08/18/2014 16:01:50
and yet it sums it all up so well XD
wickedpam on 08/18/2014 16:01:50
Quote by Scoopster:
Thats not the emoji I wanted.
and yet it sums it all up so well XD
Comment by Raine on 08/18/2014 16:22:38
Raine on 08/18/2014 16:22:38
The NAtional Guard is coming into Ferguson.
Comment by Raine on 08/18/2014 17:44:52
Raine on 08/18/2014 17:44:52
ANyone in here?
Comment by wickedpam on 08/18/2014 17:50:21
wickedpam on 08/18/2014 17:50:21
Quote by Raine:
ANyone in here?
Comment by Scoopster on 08/18/2014 17:50:38
Scoopster on 08/18/2014 17:50:38
Okay I'm back in the office now.
Novocaine is starting to wear off..
Time for vicodin and antibiotics.
Novocaine is starting to wear off..
Time for vicodin and antibiotics.
Comment by Raine on 08/18/2014 18:11:39
So you finally got the tooth taken care of? That makes me happy.
Raine on 08/18/2014 18:11:39
Quote by Scoopster:
Okay I'm back in the office now.
Novocaine is starting to wear off..
Comment by Scoopster on 08/18/2014 18:20:49
Yeah.. wish I coulda gotten the appointment sooner. They didn't even have any cancellation spots I could jump into that were convenient with work.
This one hurts a LOT more than the last time.. I think because it's lower jaw. I felt the vike kick in but it's still only making a small difference, and I'm reluctant to take another one.
Scoopster on 08/18/2014 18:20:49
Quote by Raine:So you finally got the tooth taken care of? That makes me happy.Quote by Scoopster:
Okay I'm back in the office now.
Novocaine is starting to wear off..
Yeah.. wish I coulda gotten the appointment sooner. They didn't even have any cancellation spots I could jump into that were convenient with work.
This one hurts a LOT more than the last time.. I think because it's lower jaw. I felt the vike kick in but it's still only making a small difference, and I'm reluctant to take another one.
Comment by Raine on 08/18/2014 18:24:58
Go slow with those suckers.
take ibuprofen with food to help with the pain while the Vike kicks in. ((hug))
Raine on 08/18/2014 18:24:58
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:So you finally got the tooth taken care of? That makes me happy.Quote by Scoopster:
Okay I'm back in the office now.
Novocaine is starting to wear off..
Yeah.. wish I coulda gotten the appointment sooner. They didn't even have any cancellation spots I could jump into that were convenient with work.
This one hurts a LOT more than the last time.. I think because it's lower jaw. I felt the vike kick in but it's still only making a small difference, and I'm reluctant to take another one.
take ibuprofen with food to help with the pain while the Vike kicks in. ((hug))
Comment by wickedpam on 08/18/2014 18:30:45
Crazy - I had to wait a month to finally get into the oral surgeon's office. Aleve helped after the first day.
Oh and I just found out that Narco is generic for Vivoden. I did not know this.
wickedpam on 08/18/2014 18:30:45
Quote by Raine:Go slow with those suckers.Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:So you finally got the tooth taken care of? That makes me happy.Quote by Scoopster:
Okay I'm back in the office now.
Novocaine is starting to wear off..
Yeah.. wish I coulda gotten the appointment sooner. They didn't even have any cancellation spots I could jump into that were convenient with work.
This one hurts a LOT more than the last time.. I think because it's lower jaw. I felt the vike kick in but it's still only making a small difference, and I'm reluctant to take another one.
take ibuprofen with food to help with the pain while the Vike kicks in. ((hug))
Crazy - I had to wait a month to finally get into the oral surgeon's office. Aleve helped after the first day.
Oh and I just found out that Narco is generic for Vivoden. I did not know this.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/18/2014 18:33:28
wickedpam on 08/18/2014 18:33:28
Comment by 
livingonli on 08/18/2014 18:43:07
livingonli on 08/18/2014 18:43:07
Another day, another dime. Today, I am getting together with the gang and trying out the Sonic in Deer Park although it has been open a while now but we haven't hit it yet.
Comment by Scoopster on 08/18/2014 18:54:32
Scoopster on 08/18/2014 18:54:32
Fuckit.. taking another one.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/18/2014 19:06:40
I bet he's running for Senate.
He's such a coward. Just like Palin, doesn't win so he throws a tantrum and quits early.
wickedpam on 08/18/2014 19:06:40
Quote by Raine:
BTW, as of tomorrow AM, Virginia 7th has no representation.
I bet he's running for Senate.
He's such a coward. Just like Palin, doesn't win so he throws a tantrum and quits early.
Comment by Raine on 08/18/2014 19:07:03
Raine on 08/18/2014 19:07:03
In this video, she basically admits she opposes anything the POTUS suggests. (still catching up from the week away)
Comment by livingonli on 08/18/2014 19:08:55
Rumor is he's looking for a lobbying position but it takes a year to be eligible after leaving office.
livingonli on 08/18/2014 19:08:55
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
BTW, as of tomorrow AM, Virginia 7th has no representation.
I bet he's running for Senate.
He's such a coward. Just like Palin, doesn't win so he throws a tantrum and quits early.
Rumor is he's looking for a lobbying position but it takes a year to be eligible after leaving office.
Comment by 
BobR on 08/18/2014 19:23:37
Much as I like Raw Story, the headline is weak. Call it what it is: rape
BobR on 08/18/2014 19:23:37
Quote by Scoopster:
This is just.. wtf?
Much as I like Raw Story, the headline is weak. Call it what it is: rape
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 08/18/2014 19:27:36
Functionally, they haven't had representation for a lot longer.
Unless you're part of the 1% or a member of AIPAC.
trojanrabbit on 08/18/2014 19:27:36
Quote by livingonli:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
BTW, as of tomorrow AM, Virginia 7th has no representation.
I bet he's running for Senate.
He's such a coward. Just like Palin, doesn't win so he throws a tantrum and quits early.
Rumor is he's looking for a lobbying position but it takes a year to be eligible after leaving office.
Functionally, they haven't had representation for a lot longer.
Unless you're part of the 1% or a member of AIPAC.
Comment by Raine on 08/18/2014 19:35:10
Thank you for saying that, cause that is what it is.
Raine on 08/18/2014 19:35:10
Quote by BobR:Quote by Scoopster:
This is just.. wtf?
Much as I like Raw Story, the headline is weak. Call it what it is: rape
Thank you for saying that, cause that is what it is.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/18/2014 19:37:38
trojanrabbit on 08/18/2014 19:37:38
For anyone following the Market Basket fiasco, it looks like vendors are starting to abandon ship because of late / erratic payments
The seafood supplier, after sending a threatening letter after Market Basket fell behind 2 weeks in payments, got a check OVERPAYING by more than $400K. Needless to say, he's dumbfounded.
Makes you wonder. Looks like a deliberate trashing of the company because reasons.
Anyone wishing to follow the employees and customers plight can visit "Save Market Basket" on FB.
The seafood supplier, after sending a threatening letter after Market Basket fell behind 2 weeks in payments, got a check OVERPAYING by more than $400K. Needless to say, he's dumbfounded.
There could only be two answers to these accumulating mistakes and self-destructive strategies. One was that the CEOs were way over their heads. How many mistakes like this were being made? How would the shareholders from either side of the feuding family feel knowing that mistakes of this magnitude were being made? The only other explanation seemed to be a deliberate attempt to sabotage the future of the company.
Makes you wonder. Looks like a deliberate trashing of the company because reasons.
Anyone wishing to follow the employees and customers plight can visit "Save Market Basket" on FB.
Comment by Scoopster on 08/18/2014 19:46:04
Scoopster on 08/18/2014 19:46:04
TR, I saw that and was just like WTF?!
Missing payments, followed by a gross overpayment? That's a sign of severe mismanagement. How people like that even get into a position of corporate executive leadership I will NEVER know or understand.
Missing payments, followed by a gross overpayment? That's a sign of severe mismanagement. How people like that even get into a position of corporate executive leadership I will NEVER know or understand.
Comment by Scoopster on 08/18/2014 19:49:35
... and now I'm fuckin' stoned. LOVELY.
It did the job tho, for the most part. The pain has been reduced to a background ache and feeling like I still have gauze in my mouth.
Scoopster on 08/18/2014 19:49:35
Quote by Scoopster:
Fuckit.. taking another one.
... and now I'm fuckin' stoned. LOVELY.
It did the job tho, for the most part. The pain has been reduced to a background ache and feeling like I still have gauze in my mouth.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/18/2014 19:51:04
Did they not give you an ice pack?
wickedpam on 08/18/2014 19:51:04
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Scoopster:
Fuckit.. taking another one.
... and now I'm fuckin' stoned. LOVELY.
It did the job tho, for the most part. The pain has been reduced to a background ache and feeling like I still have gauze in my mouth.
Did they not give you an ice pack?
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/18/2014 19:51:14
One of the co-CEO's has already driven a supermarket chain into the ground, the other drove Radio Shack to life support. Twice the suck.
Every day it seems that the trashing of the company is deliberate, out of spite. And nothing can be done about it, unless they screw up so badly it gets the attention of the AG. Gov. Patrick really needs to stay out of it.
trojanrabbit on 08/18/2014 19:51:14
Quote by Scoopster:
TR, I saw that and was just like WTF?!
Missing payments, followed by a gross overpayment? That's a sign of severe mismanagement. How people like that even get into a position of corporate executive leadership I will NEVER know or understand.
One of the co-CEO's has already driven a supermarket chain into the ground, the other drove Radio Shack to life support. Twice the suck.
Every day it seems that the trashing of the company is deliberate, out of spite. And nothing can be done about it, unless they screw up so badly it gets the attention of the AG. Gov. Patrick really needs to stay out of it.
Comment by Scoopster on 08/18/2014 19:52:53
Ayup.. That's loooooong gone by now.
Scoopster on 08/18/2014 19:52:53
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Scoopster:
Fuckit.. taking another one.
... and now I'm fuckin' stoned. LOVELY.
It did the job tho, for the most part. The pain has been reduced to a background ache and feeling like I still have gauze in my mouth.
Did they not give you an ice pack?
Ayup.. That's loooooong gone by now.
Comment by Raine on 08/18/2014 19:55:13
Correwct me if I am wrong, but didm;t this start after the BOD ousted the head of the company?
and that was when people boycotted?
Raine on 08/18/2014 19:55:13
Quote by trojanrabbit:
For anyone following the Market Basket fiasco, it looks like vendors are starting to abandon ship because of late / erratic payments
The seafood supplier, after sending a threatening letter after Market Basket fell behind 2 weeks in payments, got a check OVERPAYING by more than $400K. Needless to say, he's dumbfounded.There could only be two answers to these accumulating mistakes and self-destructive strategies. One was that the CEOs were way over their heads. How many mistakes like this were being made? How would the shareholders from either side of the feuding family feel knowing that mistakes of this magnitude were being made? The only other explanation seemed to be a deliberate attempt to sabotage the future of the company.
Makes you wonder. Looks like a deliberate trashing of the company because reasons.
Anyone wishing to follow the employees and customers plight can visit "Save Market Basket" on FB.
and that was when people boycotted?
Comment by wickedpam on 08/18/2014 19:55:15
You need another ice pack. That could help too.
wickedpam on 08/18/2014 19:55:15
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Scoopster:
Fuckit.. taking another one.
... and now I'm fuckin' stoned. LOVELY.
It did the job tho, for the most part. The pain has been reduced to a background ache and feeling like I still have gauze in my mouth.
Did they not give you an ice pack?
Ayup.. That's loooooong gone by now.
You need another ice pack. That could help too.
Comment by Raine on 08/18/2014 19:58:53
Can someone get you some ice? Mala is correct. you need Ice.
Raine on 08/18/2014 19:58:53
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Scoopster:
Fuckit.. taking another one.
... and now I'm fuckin' stoned. LOVELY.
It did the job tho, for the most part. The pain has been reduced to a background ache and feeling like I still have gauze in my mouth.
Did they not give you an ice pack?
Ayup.. That's loooooong gone by now.
You need another ice pack. That could help too.
Comment by Scoopster on 08/18/2014 20:10:22
I'm headed home soon so I'll make an ice pack when I get there.
And
to the bosses' wife. She offered me some graham crackers for sustenance, noting that they turn mushy in the mouth after just a few seconds.
Suddenly I feel about 30 years older.
Scoopster on 08/18/2014 20:10:22
Quote by Raine:Can someone get you some ice? Mala is correct. you need Ice.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Scoopster:
Fuckit.. taking another one.
... and now I'm fuckin' stoned. LOVELY.
It did the job tho, for the most part. The pain has been reduced to a background ache and feeling like I still have gauze in my mouth.
Did they not give you an ice pack?
Ayup.. That's loooooong gone by now.
You need another ice pack. That could help too.
I'm headed home soon so I'll make an ice pack when I get there.
And
to the bosses' wife. She offered me some graham crackers for sustenance, noting that they turn mushy in the mouth after just a few seconds.Suddenly I feel about 30 years older.
Comment by 
clintster on 08/18/2014 20:31:56
clintster on 08/18/2014 20:31:56
Of note: I am awaiting word from a charter school in Atlanta about a part-time position. It's one that just opened up, with an emphasis on serving students on the ASD spectrum. This would be a good thing, especially since I have been toying with the idea of going on disability.
Comment by Raine on 08/18/2014 20:36:25
Raine on 08/18/2014 20:36:25
I must warn you… I am in a rabbit hole of very very bad commercials:
Comment by Raine on 08/18/2014 20:53:55
I blame Gawker…
Raine on 08/18/2014 20:53:55
Quote by Raine:
I must warn you… I am in a rabbit hole of very very bad commercials:
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/18/2014 21:28:39
Good luck, Clintster!! I have a few applications out there but if something is going to happen with teaching, it needs to happen soon.
Will in Chicago on 08/18/2014 21:28:39
Quote by clintster:
Of note: I am awaiting word from a charter school in Atlanta about a part-time position. It's one that just opened up, with an emphasis on serving students on the ASD spectrum. This would be a good thing, especially since I have been toying with the idea of going on disability.
Good luck, Clintster!! I have a few applications out there but if something is going to happen with teaching, it needs to happen soon.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/18/2014 23:52:04
It all started when one of the "shareholders" switched sides from Arthur T DeMoulas to Arthur S. At that point, Arthur S took over, fired Arthur T from his CEO position and hired the current co_CEO arsonists. It even extended to a family owned country club, where the staff that was loyal to Arthur T was fired in the middle of a country club event.
So yes, the people working in the office and the warehouses, seeing the writing on the wall that they were about to take big pay/benefit cuts, decided to not show up to work. And the customers also saw the writing on the wall that prices were about to go up just like every other market and started staying away, business was off 90%.
trojanrabbit on 08/18/2014 23:52:04
Quote by Raine:Correwct me if I am wrong, but didm;t this start after the BOD ousted the head of the company?Quote by trojanrabbit:
For anyone following the Market Basket fiasco, it looks like vendors are starting to abandon ship because of late / erratic payments
The seafood supplier, after sending a threatening letter after Market Basket fell behind 2 weeks in payments, got a check OVERPAYING by more than $400K. Needless to say, he's dumbfounded.There could only be two answers to these accumulating mistakes and self-destructive strategies. One was that the CEOs were way over their heads. How many mistakes like this were being made? How would the shareholders from either side of the feuding family feel knowing that mistakes of this magnitude were being made? The only other explanation seemed to be a deliberate attempt to sabotage the future of the company.
Makes you wonder. Looks like a deliberate trashing of the company because reasons.
Anyone wishing to follow the employees and customers plight can visit "Save Market Basket" on FB.
and that was when people boycotted?
It all started when one of the "shareholders" switched sides from Arthur T DeMoulas to Arthur S. At that point, Arthur S took over, fired Arthur T from his CEO position and hired the current co_CEO arsonists. It even extended to a family owned country club, where the staff that was loyal to Arthur T was fired in the middle of a country club event.
So yes, the people working in the office and the warehouses, seeing the writing on the wall that they were about to take big pay/benefit cuts, decided to not show up to work. And the customers also saw the writing on the wall that prices were about to go up just like every other market and started staying away, business was off 90%.