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Monday Thread
Author: wickedpam
Date: 03/29/2010 12:17:04
As soon as I think of something I'll post it, until then I'll open the floor 
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 03/29/2010 13:09:15
wickedpam on 03/29/2010 13:09:15
Morning everyone 
Comment by 
TriSec on 03/29/2010 13:46:42
TriSec on 03/29/2010 13:46:42
Howdy folks.
This is us:
This is us:
Comment by wickedpam on 03/29/2010 13:48:51
wickedpam on 03/29/2010 13:48:51
That was us last night - I got caught in it as I was coming out of AC Moore
Comment by TriSec on 03/29/2010 13:53:10
TriSec on 03/29/2010 13:53:10
Just saw on the Globe....those of you outside Boston might be vaguely aware of the story.
Darryl Williams died yesterday.
Darryl Williams died yesterday.
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 03/29/2010 14:43:36
Will in Chicago on 03/29/2010 14:43:36
Good morning, bloggers!! I hope that everyone is well.
I am taking a day off from subbing, as I have a seder (no, not Sam Seder) to go to in the North Suburbs. I will be seeing many members of my family, including my alert, articulate, and sweet Great Aunt Gussie who is in her mid-90s. (She told me in 2008 that she thought that the transition between Bush and Obama was worse than the one between Hoover and Roosevelt.)
Tonight at sundown, millions of Jews around the world will celebrate Pesach, the Festival of Unleavened Bread that is usually called Passover in English. In Israel and among Reform Jews, the holiday will last seven days but eight among Conservative and Orthodox Jews outside of Israel.
So, I thought that I would wish those celebrating the holiday with me a Happy Passover.
The holiday commemorates the Exodus of the Jews from Egypt. Each generation is asked to recall what it was like to be slaves and to know freedom. Sadly, there are still people enslaved in our world -- literally and figuratively. May the day come when all know freedom and dignity.
Here is a site with links to information on Passover, including some recipes.
Happy Passover to anyone else celebrating the holiday this week.
I am taking a day off from subbing, as I have a seder (no, not Sam Seder) to go to in the North Suburbs. I will be seeing many members of my family, including my alert, articulate, and sweet Great Aunt Gussie who is in her mid-90s. (She told me in 2008 that she thought that the transition between Bush and Obama was worse than the one between Hoover and Roosevelt.)
Tonight at sundown, millions of Jews around the world will celebrate Pesach, the Festival of Unleavened Bread that is usually called Passover in English. In Israel and among Reform Jews, the holiday will last seven days but eight among Conservative and Orthodox Jews outside of Israel.
So, I thought that I would wish those celebrating the holiday with me a Happy Passover.
The holiday commemorates the Exodus of the Jews from Egypt. Each generation is asked to recall what it was like to be slaves and to know freedom. Sadly, there are still people enslaved in our world -- literally and figuratively. May the day come when all know freedom and dignity.
Here is a site with links to information on Passover, including some recipes.
Happy Passover to anyone else celebrating the holiday this week.
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 03/29/2010 14:47:22
WOW!! Awesome guy.
velveeta jones on 03/29/2010 14:47:22
Quote by TriSec:
Just saw on the Globe....those of you outside Boston might be vaguely aware of the story.
Darryl Williams died yesterday.
WOW!! Awesome guy.
Comment by velveeta jones on 03/29/2010 14:50:25
velveeta jones on 03/29/2010 14:50:25
Happy Passover Will.
Comment by TriSec on 03/29/2010 14:50:47
TriSec on 03/29/2010 14:50:47
Morning, Will...Happy Passover to you and all!
Lest we forget, the Last Supper was a Seder...something the rabid Christians tend to forget, Christ was a Jew.
The other great Abrahamic religion celebrates this season too, as the Day of Ashura.
Lest we forget, the Last Supper was a Seder...something the rabid Christians tend to forget, Christ was a Jew.
The other great Abrahamic religion celebrates this season too, as the Day of Ashura.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 03/29/2010 14:51:51
Boston and the world lost a good man. May he rest in peace and may his memory be a blessing.
Will in Chicago on 03/29/2010 14:51:51
Quote by TriSec:
Just saw on the Globe....those of you outside Boston might be vaguely aware of the story.
Darryl Williams died yesterday.
Boston and the world lost a good man. May he rest in peace and may his memory be a blessing.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 03/29/2010 14:55:05
Would that all of those who can be thought of as B'nai Abraham -- children of Abraham -- truly learn to embrace each other with respect, understanding, peace and love. Fortunately, most people are willing to reach out to each other in understanding and peace.
Will in Chicago on 03/29/2010 14:55:05
Quote by TriSec:
Morning, Will...Happy Passover to you and all!
Lest we forget, the Last Supper was a Seder...something the rabid Christians tend to forget, Christ was a Jew.
The other great Abrahamic religion celebrates this season too, as the Day of Ashura.
Would that all of those who can be thought of as B'nai Abraham -- children of Abraham -- truly learn to embrace each other with respect, understanding, peace and love. Fortunately, most people are willing to reach out to each other in understanding and peace.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 03/29/2010 14:59:43
Scoopster on 03/29/2010 14:59:43
Morning all & Happy Mondee! 
1798 : President John Adams signs a law MANDATING THAT SAILORS MUST BUY HEALTH INSURANCE!
1798 : President John Adams signs a law MANDATING THAT SAILORS MUST BUY HEALTH INSURANCE!
Comment by velveeta jones on 03/29/2010 15:02:39
velveeta jones on 03/29/2010 15:02:39
Oh, Micheal STEELE:
Once on the ground, FEC filings suggest, Steele travels in style. A February RNC trip to California, for example, included a $9,099 stop at the Beverly Hills Hotel, $6,596 dropped at the nearby Four Seasons, and $1,620.71 spent [update: the amount is actually $1,946.25] at Voyeur West Hollywood, a bondage-themed nightclub featuring topless women dancers imitating lesbian sex.
Oh, wow, awesome. Note that Strong's done his due diligence on the amount spent. As of this writing, Voyeur's website is not loading, probably because every single staff member of the Democratic National Committee is currently on the site, looking for images of Steele in the champagne room.
Comment by wickedpam on 03/29/2010 15:12:58
wickedpam on 03/29/2010 15:12:58
did Jim just read the Vel's post?
Comment by velveeta jones on 03/29/2010 15:16:05
velveeta jones on 03/29/2010 15:16:05
Sad. Just sad.
Anti-Government conservatives are ignoring census and will not get represented.
Anti-Government conservatives are ignoring census and will not get represented.
What's more, an under-count in Texas could cost the state more than just representation.
For every Texan missed, the state will lose an estimated $12,000 over the next decade in federal funding for transportation, agriculture, health, education, and housing, said Frances Deviney, director of Texas Kids Count, a nonpartisan group in Austin.
Deviney says Texas could lose “hundreds of millions of dollars in lost opportunities” because of uncounted residents.
“We've got that hard-to-count element, along with these fringe (anti-government) groups that are advocating resistance,” she said. “They think they are hurting the government. They are really hurting themselves and their communities.”
Comment by 
livingonli on 03/29/2010 16:13:27
livingonli on 03/29/2010 16:13:27
Good day everyone.
With the crappy weather we are having here, I did not want to get out of bed this morning. And now my vacation is over and I have to work late tonight since the Knicks are playing on the West Coast.
With the crappy weather we are having here, I did not want to get out of bed this morning. And now my vacation is over and I have to work late tonight since the Knicks are playing on the West Coast.
Comment by 
clintster on 03/29/2010 16:21:55
And knowing them, they'll whine in 2012 about how they're not represented enough.
clintster on 03/29/2010 16:21:55
Quote by velveeta jones:
Sad. Just sad.
Anti-Government conservatives are ignoring census and will not get represented.
And knowing them, they'll whine in 2012 about how they're not represented enough.
Comment by TriSec on 03/29/2010 16:27:00
TriSec on 03/29/2010 16:27:00
Hey, I'd be happy with Texas being under-represented in the next Congress.
Let them go poop in their hats.
Let them go poop in their hats.
Comment by livingonli on 03/29/2010 16:32:39
livingonli on 03/29/2010 16:32:39
Now if only we could keep Texas away from our textbooks. Let them dumb down their own state and let the rest of us have kids with brains.
Comment by TriSec on 03/29/2010 16:37:01
TriSec on 03/29/2010 16:37:01
Checking the airshow schedule for the season. Looks like we've got 3 in these parts this year.
Yee-haw!
Yee-haw!
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 03/29/2010 17:20:26
Attorney General Dumb-ass's (Bill McCullum) office called.
Mondobubba on 03/29/2010 17:20:26
Quote by Scoopster:
Morning all & Happy Mondee!
1798 : President John Adams signs a law MANDATING THAT SAILORS MUST BUY HEALTH INSURANCE!
Attorney General Dumb-ass's (Bill McCullum) office called.
Comment by Mondobubba on 03/29/2010 17:43:47
Mondobubba on 03/29/2010 17:43:47
Christian terrorist arrested
"The charges against the eight include seditious conspiracy, possessing a firearm during a crime of violence, teaching the use of explosives, and attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction -- homemade bombs. All seven defendants in court on Monday requested to be represented by the federal defender's office.
"The charges against the eight include seditious conspiracy, possessing a firearm during a crime of violence, teaching the use of explosives, and attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction -- homemade bombs. All seven defendants in court on Monday requested to be represented by the federal defender's office.
Comment by TriSec on 03/29/2010 19:03:25
TriSec on 03/29/2010 19:03:25
Hey folks...a report from the jobless trenches for you.
I'm still contracting, but I'm getting the feeling that the place doesn't want to play ball in regards to something more permanent.
So I have very discreetly started floating my resume out there again. Much to my surprise, the phone is ringing a hell of a lot quicker than it did last year. And I'm being very selective this time around, too. Last year it was anything that paid enough to survive...I'm picking what I would like to do this time.
Anyway, further updates as the situation develops.
I'm still contracting, but I'm getting the feeling that the place doesn't want to play ball in regards to something more permanent.
So I have very discreetly started floating my resume out there again. Much to my surprise, the phone is ringing a hell of a lot quicker than it did last year. And I'm being very selective this time around, too. Last year it was anything that paid enough to survive...I'm picking what I would like to do this time.
Anyway, further updates as the situation develops.
Comment by Scoopster on 03/29/2010 19:28:50
Scoopster on 03/29/2010 19:28:50
Comment by Mondobubba on 03/29/2010 19:30:13
Mondobubba on 03/29/2010 19:30:13
Comment by TriSec on 03/29/2010 20:00:14
TriSec on 03/29/2010 20:00:14
"Women and Children first, then the First Cabin, then the others!!"
[Heard aboard the RMS Republic, circa 1908]
[Heard aboard the RMS Republic, circa 1908]
Breaking news 3:57 PM
Patrick (D-MA) declares state of emergency
Governor Patrick today told residents in flood zones to prepare for possible evacuation, and also said 700 National Guardsmen would be ready to help by daybreak tomorrow.
Comment by livingonli on 03/29/2010 22:19:02
livingonli on 03/29/2010 22:19:02
I guess the idea for a blog today petered out.
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 03/29/2010 22:44:48
trojanrabbit on 03/29/2010 22:44:48
I suppose I won't be crossing the River Chuck in the usual spot tomorrow night, it's almost at street level again.
Opened the door to my wife's car and found a big puddle of water inside. Looks like it's coming in from behind the dash. Getting the cracked windshield replaced Wednesday, so they'll give it a quick check. Was able to stick a plastic bag behind the dash to direct the water to a bucket. If that's my only water problem, that's good.
Opened the door to my wife's car and found a big puddle of water inside. Looks like it's coming in from behind the dash. Getting the cracked windshield replaced Wednesday, so they'll give it a quick check. Was able to stick a plastic bag behind the dash to direct the water to a bucket. If that's my only water problem, that's good.
Comment by 
Raine on 03/30/2010 00:47:52
Raine on 03/30/2010 00:47:52
Good Evening Everyone! we have returned.
Mighty interesting news about Eric Cantor today huh?
<_< I am waiting to see them blame this on the dems.
I take great comfort in hearing about the arrests of the Christian Militia Group -- Seems as tho they were planning for this to happen in April -- No one seems to want to say it, but it looks like they were trying to create another Waco like situation...
Mighty interesting news about Eric Cantor today huh?
<_< I am waiting to see them blame this on the dems.
I take great comfort in hearing about the arrests of the Christian Militia Group -- Seems as tho they were planning for this to happen in April -- No one seems to want to say it, but it looks like they were trying to create another Waco like situation...
Comment by Mondobubba on 03/30/2010 00:54:35
Ya think?
Mondobubba on 03/30/2010 00:54:35
Quote by Raine:
Good Evening Everyone! we have returned.
Mighty interesting news about Eric Cantor today huh?
<_< I am waiting to see them blame this on the dems.
I take great comfort in hearing about the arrests of the Christian Militia Group -- Seems as tho they were planning for this to happen in April -- No one seems to want to say it, but it looks like they were trying to create another Waco like situation...
Ya think?
Comment by wickedpam on 03/30/2010 03:35:47
wickedpam on 03/30/2010 03:35:47
Yeah sorry about no blog entry today guys, completely my fault - nothing would stick in my brain enough plus work was a little busy for me. I figured it best we atleast have an open floor for Mondy