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Let's get this week going...
Author: Raine
Date: 01/07/2013 14:02:02
First full week of the New year! What do you have going on?
I'm looking at a few stories, and I swear it's like nothing has changed with this new congress.
Shutting down government, birthrights crap, attacking women, Chuck Hagel is too liberal, evils of John Brennan and other assorted conservative nuttery.
I'll be back.
Raine
I'm looking at a few stories, and I swear it's like nothing has changed with this new congress.
Shutting down government, birthrights crap, attacking women, Chuck Hagel is too liberal, evils of John Brennan and other assorted conservative nuttery.
I'll be back.
Raine
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Comment by 
Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 14:04:47
Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 14:04:47
Same shit, different year. :sigh:
Comment by 
TriSec on 01/07/2013 14:08:56
TriSec on 01/07/2013 14:08:56
Morning, comrades.
This is the TriSec -->
This is the TriSec on Chemo -->
Any questions?
This is the TriSec -->
This is the TriSec on Chemo -->
Any questions?
Comment by 
wickedpam on 01/07/2013 14:13:58
wickedpam on 01/07/2013 14:13:58
Morning 
Comment by 
Raine on 01/07/2013 14:36:22
Raine on 01/07/2013 14:36:22
Well this is interesting.
Eliot Spitzer, the former New York governor turned progressive television host, said Sunday that his show on Current TV is over.
The announcement comes a few days after Al Jazeera said it was acquiring Current TV. Later this year, the Qatar-owned broadcaster plans to turn the channel into an Americanized version of the international news channel Al Jazeera English.
Mr. Spitzer said he had a “wonderful time†at Current, but emphasized that his relationship was with Al Gore and Joel Hyatt, Current’s co-founders, not with Al Jazeera. “Moving forward, their mission will be different,†he said — more international newscasts, less liberal talk about the news.
Mr. Spitzer’s 8 p.m. program on Current, “Viewpoint,†was the centerpiece of the channel’s fledgling prime-time schedule. He said the time slot would have a new host starting on Monday.
A Current spokeswoman said Sunday that Mr. Spitzer “has chosen to step back from hosting ‘Viewpoint.’ Until further notice the show will be hosted by John Fugelsang.â€
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2013 15:08:27
wickedpam on 01/07/2013 15:08:27
yeah, I didn't think they were going to keep any of the programming and to be honest I think Al-J is going to lose all the placements that Current fought to get so they are going to be back to square one.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 15:15:25
Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 15:15:25
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2013 15:21:30
Raine on 01/07/2013 15:21:30
Wanna know something really messed up?
Traci Lords, from Stuebenville Ohio gave this interview to Larry King in 2003 Traci Lords is 44 years old.
That was 1978. She was still in Ohio. She has an older sister.
Traci Lords, from Stuebenville Ohio gave this interview to Larry King in 2003 Traci Lords is 44 years old.
KING: What age did it start, your abuse?
LORDS: Ten.
(CROSSTALK)
KING: And it was your father?
LORDS: No, it was a boy from school, an older boy that I had a crush on. He was 16 and I was 10 years old. I mean, you don't really have a boyfriend when you're 10 years old.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2013 15:22:42
That's a damn shame.
Raine on 01/07/2013 15:22:42
Quote by wickedpam:
yeah, I didn't think they were going to keep any of the programming and to be honest I think Al-J is going to lose all the placements that Current fought to get so they are going to be back to square one.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 15:23:24
Stubenville has issues, doesn't it. I bet it wasn't like this in Dino's day.
Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 15:23:24
Quote by Raine:
Wanna know something really messed up?
Traci Lords, from Stuebenville Ohio gave this interview to Larry King in 2003 Traci Lords is 44 years old.That was 1978. She was still in Ohio. She has an older sister.KING: What age did it start, your abuse?
LORDS: Ten.
(CROSSTALK)
KING: And it was your father?
LORDS: No, it was a boy from school, an older boy that I had a crush on. He was 16 and I was 10 years old. I mean, you don't really have a boyfriend when you're 10 years old.
Stubenville has issues, doesn't it. I bet it wasn't like this in Dino's day.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 15:31:19
Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 15:31:19
I wore my Liverpool FC warm up jacket to work this morning since there was a chill in the air. I'm sporting my Doc Martans as well. I have an overwhelming desire to headbutt some one.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2013 16:34:22
Raine on 01/07/2013 16:34:22
Seriously, I got nothing today. I am so stunned about this story out of Stuebenville -- I don't even know what to say.
I will say that I do like seeing Brennan being named as head of CIA.
I will say that I do like seeing Brennan being named as head of CIA.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 16:34:51
Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 16:34:51
Ya mention head butting and the blog crashes completely. Shesh
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2013 16:41:26
Raine on 01/07/2013 16:41:26
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2013 16:42:21
NAw I've been trying to figure out something to say today. I think I have post new year outrage fatigue.
Raine on 01/07/2013 16:42:21
Quote by Mondobubba:
Ya mention head butting and the blog crashes completely. Shesh
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 16:42:47
Why aren't any these bastards going to jail? We had no problem sending the people involved in the S&L scandal to jail? What the hell??
Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 16:42:47
Quote by Raine:
10 banks to pay 8.5 billion in wrongful foreclosure lawsuit.
Why aren't any these bastards going to jail? We had no problem sending the people involved in the S&L scandal to jail? What the hell??
Comment by TriSec on 01/07/2013 16:42:49
TriSec on 01/07/2013 16:42:49
I got nothing....other than neuropathy. Hurts to type.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 01/07/2013 16:43:34
Scoopster on 01/07/2013 16:43:34
Mornin' all & Happy Mondee.. 
Still a bit sick - mostly just this damn cough. Doesn't help that I spilt half a cup of tea down my pant leg!
Still a bit sick - mostly just this damn cough. Doesn't help that I spilt half a cup of tea down my pant leg!
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2013 16:43:35
Raine on 01/07/2013 16:43:35
BTW, Mondo -- you Xmas card came back to us -- we forgot to get your new address. 
Comment by TriSec on 01/07/2013 16:45:21
TriSec on 01/07/2013 16:45:21
Great....chronic peripheral neuropathy.
As the amount of oxaliplatin you take accumulates over several treatments, the risk of a longer-lasting sensory neuropathy in your hands and feet goes up. Initially this may be tingling or a feeling of pins and needles. Some patients may go on to have numbness and find it difficult to do small tasks with their hands like buttoning a shirt. In some cases, neuropathy can cause pain and difficulty with daily life, including walking or balancing.
Oxaliplatin-induced neuropathy usually gets better once the drug is stopped, although some patients will experience an increase in symptoms after treatment ends that then fades.
Comment by TriSec on 01/07/2013 16:46:06
TriSec on 01/07/2013 16:46:06
Hey Scoop. I'm going to do some research....if the "medicine" helps with neuropathy, I may take you up on your previous offer.
Comment by TriSec on 01/07/2013 16:54:08
TriSec on 01/07/2013 16:54:08
Oh, and we picked up a copy of an old favorite board game for Three Kings yesterday. Anybody played "LIFE" recently? It's far more complex than I remember, and it seems to have been re-designed by either Mormons or Republicans; it's overrun with babies and lawsuits now. (We had one car limp into retirement with a Duggar amount of children in it, and easily a million dollars changed hands yesterday on the various lawsuits that I don't remember from older versions of the game.)
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 16:54:18
I'll sent that you on the BoF.
Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 16:54:18
Quote by Raine:
BTW, Mondo -- you Xmas card came back to us -- we forgot to get your new address.
I'll sent that you on the BoF.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 16:55:12
Only a million?
Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 16:55:12
Quote by TriSec:
Oh, and we picked up a copy of an old favorite board game for Three Kings yesterday. Anybody played "LIFE" recently? It's far more complex than I remember, and it seems to have been re-designed by either Mormons or Republicans; it's overrun with babies and lawsuits now. (We had one car limp into retirement with a Duggar amount of children in it, and easily a million dollars changed hands yesterday on the various lawsuits that I don't remember from older versions of the game.)
Only a million?
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 16:56:53
Mormons or Republicans? That is pretty much interchangeable.
Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 16:56:53
Quote by TriSec:
Oh, and we picked up a copy of an old favorite board game for Three Kings yesterday. Anybody played "LIFE" recently? It's far more complex than I remember, and it seems to have been re-designed by either Mormons or Republicans; it's overrun with babies and lawsuits now. (We had one car limp into retirement with a Duggar amount of children in it, and easily a million dollars changed hands yesterday on the various lawsuits that I don't remember from older versions of the game.)
Mormons or Republicans? That is pretty much interchangeable.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 16:58:49
Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 16:58:49
NoVA bloggers, I had no idea that Springfield Mall was being demolished and replaced by a "town centre" A friend of mine posted some photos to Facebook yesterdee about it. I has a small sad, I worked in the Mall for a bit when I was hustling cutlery.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2013 17:02:48
Malls been dead for a while, I never go there and its just down the road from the office. I'm thinking Landmark is going to do that way too.
wickedpam on 01/07/2013 17:02:48
Quote by Mondobubba:
NoVA bloggers, I had no idea that Springfield Mall was being demolished and replaced by a "town centre" A friend of mine posted some photos to Facebook yesterdee about it. I has a small sad, I worked in the Mall for a bit when I was hustling cutlery.
Malls been dead for a while, I never go there and its just down the road from the office. I'm thinking Landmark is going to do that way too.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 17:08:43
Let us discuss for a moment town center style malls are in climates that have hot, humid summers that are prone to sudden thunderstorms. Do the words, "bad idea" come to mind?
Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 17:08:43
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
NoVA bloggers, I had no idea that Springfield Mall was being demolished and replaced by a "town centre" A friend of mine posted some photos to Facebook yesterdee about it. I has a small sad, I worked in the Mall for a bit when I was hustling cutlery.
Malls been dead for a while, I never go there and its just down the road from the office. I'm thinking Landmark is going to do that way too.
Let us discuss for a moment town center style malls are in climates that have hot, humid summers that are prone to sudden thunderstorms. Do the words, "bad idea" come to mind?
Comment by 
livingonli on 01/07/2013 17:10:10
livingonli on 01/07/2013 17:10:10
Good day, folks. It does seem like Al-Jazeera acquired Current because Al-Jazeera English has had difficulty getting distribution in the US because of the whole image as
"the terrorist news network" even though it has wide distribution in other parts of the world but it's not like a lot of people get CNN International, BBC World (although Comcast and Time Warner have begun to ramp that one up), or RT (despite carriage on Time Warner). I could see a lot of providers doing what Time Warner did as soon as the sale was announced and pulling the channel when it changes format. At least, Al-Jazeera ownership hasn't hurt beIn Sport in its efforts to get US distribution and they have benefited in getting the rights to the European Soccer Leagues that previously were on Gol TV.
"the terrorist news network" even though it has wide distribution in other parts of the world but it's not like a lot of people get CNN International, BBC World (although Comcast and Time Warner have begun to ramp that one up), or RT (despite carriage on Time Warner). I could see a lot of providers doing what Time Warner did as soon as the sale was announced and pulling the channel when it changes format. At least, Al-Jazeera ownership hasn't hurt beIn Sport in its efforts to get US distribution and they have benefited in getting the rights to the European Soccer Leagues that previously were on Gol TV.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2013 17:11:40
they've actually done pretty well here, and Landmark was a "town centre" before they were popular but then they enclosed it and made it 2 story's and it started to fail. Reston and Herndon have nice Town Centre's and Leesburg Corner is very busy all year.
wickedpam on 01/07/2013 17:11:40
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
NoVA bloggers, I had no idea that Springfield Mall was being demolished and replaced by a "town centre" A friend of mine posted some photos to Facebook yesterdee about it. I has a small sad, I worked in the Mall for a bit when I was hustling cutlery.
Malls been dead for a while, I never go there and its just down the road from the office. I'm thinking Landmark is going to do that way too.
Let us discuss for a moment town center style malls are in climates that have hot, humid summers that are prone to sudden thunderstorms. Do the words, "bad idea" come to mind?
they've actually done pretty well here, and Landmark was a "town centre" before they were popular but then they enclosed it and made it 2 story's and it started to fail. Reston and Herndon have nice Town Centre's and Leesburg Corner is very busy all year.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 17:12:21
Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 17:12:21
So American football watching friends, what happened in the Washington-Seattle game? Some sort of dire injury?
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 17:22:15
Really, Mala? Really? Two stories is what you meant to say, right?
Moving forward from my grammar pet peeve, perhaps my loathing is just based on my experience with the Town Center here. There isn't adequate parking despite the joint only being about six or so years old. The traffic is just a nightmare because of the horrible road infrastructure. it is just a terrible, terrible place to go shop. Not to mention the weather issues.
Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 17:22:15
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
NoVA bloggers, I had no idea that Springfield Mall was being demolished and replaced by a "town centre" A friend of mine posted some photos to Facebook yesterdee about it. I has a small sad, I worked in the Mall for a bit when I was hustling cutlery.
Malls been dead for a while, I never go there and its just down the road from the office. I'm thinking Landmark is going to do that way too.
Let us discuss for a moment town center style malls are in climates that have hot, humid summers that are prone to sudden thunderstorms. Do the words, "bad idea" come to mind?
they've actually done pretty well here, and Landmark was a "town centre" before they were popular but then they enclosed it and made it 2 story's and it started to fail. Reston and Herndon have nice Town Centre's and Leesburg Corner is very busy all year.
2 story's?
Moving forward from my grammar pet peeve, perhaps my loathing is just based on my experience with the Town Center here. There isn't adequate parking despite the joint only being about six or so years old. The traffic is just a nightmare because of the horrible road infrastructure. it is just a terrible, terrible place to go shop. Not to mention the weather issues.
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 01/07/2013 17:23:45
RG3 aggravated his knee injury early in the game, at the time Washington was ahead 14-0. After that point, it was obvious he could not run or throw long, and it got worse as the game went along.
Seattle had gone ahead late in the game. While reaching for a bad snap from center, RG3 twisted his knee and went down in extreme pain (and lost the ball). Seattle scored a few plays later and that was it.
In the view of many, RG3 should have been removed from the game when he first aggravated the injury. Now, pending MRI results, surgery is probably required, and possibly a long (like next season) recuperation.
Blame is being heaped upon Coach Shanahan, for even playing RG3 because it looks like he was never medically cleared to play, or at the least not pulling him when it was obvious he was hurting the team.
Lots of blame also goes to the horrible field conditions, the Seattle kicker injured himself (during warmups I think) and another Seattle player suffered a season ending injury. I heard that they had to paint the field green, it was in such bad shape.
Fark headline ---- RG3 wins the Theismann Trophy.
trojanrabbit on 01/07/2013 17:23:45
Quote by Mondobubba:
So American football watching friends, what happened in the Washington-Seattle game? Some sort of dire injury?
RG3 aggravated his knee injury early in the game, at the time Washington was ahead 14-0. After that point, it was obvious he could not run or throw long, and it got worse as the game went along.
Seattle had gone ahead late in the game. While reaching for a bad snap from center, RG3 twisted his knee and went down in extreme pain (and lost the ball). Seattle scored a few plays later and that was it.
In the view of many, RG3 should have been removed from the game when he first aggravated the injury. Now, pending MRI results, surgery is probably required, and possibly a long (like next season) recuperation.
Blame is being heaped upon Coach Shanahan, for even playing RG3 because it looks like he was never medically cleared to play, or at the least not pulling him when it was obvious he was hurting the team.
Lots of blame also goes to the horrible field conditions, the Seattle kicker injured himself (during warmups I think) and another Seattle player suffered a season ending injury. I heard that they had to paint the field green, it was in such bad shape.
Fark headline ---- RG3 wins the Theismann Trophy.
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 01/07/2013 17:25:00
Will in Chicago on 01/07/2013 17:25:00
Good morning, bloggers! Now for some good news.
Well, I did not get the job I interviewed for last week. However, the assistant principal referred me to another school and I called this morning. I have an interview tomorrow at 10:30 AM at the school I was referred to and on Friday at 10 AM at another school. Hopefully, this is a sign that I will be working soon.
Well, I did not get the job I interviewed for last week. However, the assistant principal referred me to another school and I called this morning. I have an interview tomorrow at 10:30 AM at the school I was referred to and on Friday at 10 AM at another school. Hopefully, this is a sign that I will be working soon.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2013 17:37:51
yes, two stories is what I meant - but I figured you would know that since you at this point should be able to speak Mala 
forgive the faux pas, I was juggling a couple of things at one time
wickedpam on 01/07/2013 17:37:51
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
NoVA bloggers, I had no idea that Springfield Mall was being demolished and replaced by a "town centre" A friend of mine posted some photos to Facebook yesterdee about it. I has a small sad, I worked in the Mall for a bit when I was hustling cutlery.
Malls been dead for a while, I never go there and its just down the road from the office. I'm thinking Landmark is going to do that way too.
Let us discuss for a moment town center style malls are in climates that have hot, humid summers that are prone to sudden thunderstorms. Do the words, "bad idea" come to mind?
they've actually done pretty well here, and Landmark was a "town centre" before they were popular but then they enclosed it and made it 2 story's and it started to fail. Reston and Herndon have nice Town Centre's and Leesburg Corner is very busy all year.Really, Mala? Really? Two stories is what you meant to say, right?2 story's?
Moving forward from my grammar pet peeve, perhaps my loathing is just based on my experience with the Town Center here. There isn't adequate parking despite the joint only being about six or so years old. The traffic is just a nightmare because of the horrible road infrastructure. it is just a terrible, terrible place to go shop. Not to mention the weather issues.
yes, two stories is what I meant - but I figured you would know that since you at this point should be able to speak Mala forgive the faux pas, I was juggling a couple of things at one time
Comment by trojanrabbit on 01/07/2013 17:38:08
trojanrabbit on 01/07/2013 17:38:08
Today's the day the newest bunch of co-op students start. We have 2 in EE. Didn't watch while one of the other EE's was wiring some stuff on my turntable and during its rotation it ripped out some of the wiring I installed. Fortunately, the damage wasn't too severe. I have to remind myself to check things out better.
Comment by TriSec on 01/07/2013 17:44:52
TriSec on 01/07/2013 17:44:52
Mayday, Mayday, Mayday!
Center, this is Yankee 486-Heavy. We're going down.
Center, this is Yankee 486-Heavy. We're going down.
Comment by livingonli on 01/07/2013 17:47:32
Hopefully, something will turn up. It gets frustrating doing all those interviews and having nothing come of them. Although have schools in the Chicago area been effected by the push for Charter Schools and any other cuts that might be initiated. And in Indiana, they are probably being effected by GOP cuts.
livingonli on 01/07/2013 17:47:32
Quote by Will in Chicago:
Good morning, bloggers! Now for some good news.
Well, I did not get the job I interviewed for last week. However, the assistant principal referred me to another school and I called this morning. I have an interview tomorrow at 10:30 AM at the school I was referred to and on Friday at 10 AM at another school. Hopefully, this is a sign that I will be working soon.
Hopefully, something will turn up. It gets frustrating doing all those interviews and having nothing come of them. Although have schools in the Chicago area been effected by the push for Charter Schools and any other cuts that might be initiated. And in Indiana, they are probably being effected by GOP cuts.
Comment by TriSec on 01/07/2013 17:53:39
TriSec on 01/07/2013 17:53:39
WIll, they just fired a principal here in Waltham. (Yes, another one.) Don't know what that will mean in terms of opportunity, however.
Vote TriSec for School Committee!
(You want somebody new, or another 4 years of these bozos?)
Vote TriSec for School Committee!
(You want somebody new, or another 4 years of these bozos?)
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 17:54:12
RG3? Is this some sort of astromech droid? Or a player.
Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 17:54:12
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Mondobubba:
So American football watching friends, what happened in the Washington-Seattle game? Some sort of dire injury?
RG3 aggravated his knee injury early in the game, at the time Washington was ahead 14-0. After that point, it was obvious he could not run or throw long, and it got worse as the game went along.
Seattle had gone ahead late in the game. While reaching for a bad snap from center, RG3 twisted his knee and went down in extreme pain (and lost the ball). Seattle scored a few plays later and that was it.
In the view of many, RG3 should have been removed from the game when he first aggravated the injury. Now, pending MRI results, surgery is probably required, and possibly a long (like next season) recuperation.
Blame is being heaped upon Coach Shanahan, for even playing RG3 because it looks like he was never medically cleared to play, or at the least not pulling him when it was obvious he was hurting the team.
Lots of blame also goes to the horrible field conditions, the Seattle kicker injured himself (during warmups I think) and another Seattle player suffered a season ending injury. I heard that they had to paint the field green, it was in such bad shape.
Fark headline ---- RG3 wins the Theismann Trophy.
RG3? Is this some sort of astromech droid? Or a player.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2013 17:57:12
Danke. I don't want you to think we left you off the list.
Raine on 01/07/2013 17:57:12
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
BTW, Mondo -- you Xmas card came back to us -- we forgot to get your new address.
I'll sent that you on the BoF.
Comment by TriSec on 01/07/2013 17:59:01
TriSec on 01/07/2013 17:59:01
Say, with this port still in me, it would be easy to load up a syringe with coffee (or vodka) and just mainline the stuff.
(I bet it would hurt less, too. You should see the size of the freakin' large animal needles they poke me with.)
(I bet it would hurt less, too. You should see the size of the freakin' large animal needles they poke me with.)
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2013 18:00:51
That field was in WRETCHED condition.
And count me among the many that believe RGIII should have been pulled when the injury was apparent. They could have checked him out, given him some cortisone and possibly had him back in the game after halftime.
They should have NEVER played him in the Eagles game. This is on the coaching staff.
Raine on 01/07/2013 18:00:51
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Mondobubba:
So American football watching friends, what happened in the Washington-Seattle game? Some sort of dire injury?
RG3 aggravated his knee injury early in the game, at the time Washington was ahead 14-0. After that point, it was obvious he could not run or throw long, and it got worse as the game went along.
Seattle had gone ahead late in the game. While reaching for a bad snap from center, RG3 twisted his knee and went down in extreme pain (and lost the ball). Seattle scored a few plays later and that was it.
In the view of many, RG3 should have been removed from the game when he first aggravated the injury. Now, pending MRI results, surgery is probably required, and possibly a long (like next season) recuperation.
Blame is being heaped upon Coach Shanahan, for even playing RG3 because it looks like he was never medically cleared to play, or at the least not pulling him when it was obvious he was hurting the team.
Lots of blame also goes to the horrible field conditions, the Seattle kicker injured himself (during warmups I think) and another Seattle player suffered a season ending injury. I heard that they had to paint the field green, it was in such bad shape.
Fark headline ---- RG3 wins the Theismann Trophy.
And count me among the many that believe RGIII should have been pulled when the injury was apparent. They could have checked him out, given him some cortisone and possibly had him back in the game after halftime.
They should have NEVER played him in the Eagles game. This is on the coaching staff.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2013 18:02:38
I think it is indeed a good sign. Sorry you didn't get that job, but a referral is positive.
Raine on 01/07/2013 18:02:38
Quote by Will in Chicago:
Good morning, bloggers! Now for some good news.
Well, I did not get the job I interviewed for last week. However, the assistant principal referred me to another school and I called this morning. I have an interview tomorrow at 10:30 AM at the school I was referred to and on Friday at 10 AM at another school. Hopefully, this is a sign that I will be working soon.
I think it is indeed a good sign. Sorry you didn't get that job, but a referral is positive.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 18:03:58
Didn't think you had, Pookie
Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 18:03:58
Quote by Raine:Danke. I don't want you to think we left you off the list.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
BTW, Mondo -- you Xmas card came back to us -- we forgot to get your new address.
I'll sent that you on the BoF.
Didn't think you had, Pookie
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 18:05:23
So is this something that is being endlessly played on the DC sports media with a Zapuder film level of interest?
Mondobubba on 01/07/2013 18:05:23
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Mondobubba:
So American football watching friends, what happened in the Washington-Seattle game? Some sort of dire injury?
RG3 aggravated his knee injury early in the game, at the time Washington was ahead 14-0. After that point, it was obvious he could not run or throw long, and it got worse as the game went along.
Seattle had gone ahead late in the game. While reaching for a bad snap from center, RG3 twisted his knee and went down in extreme pain (and lost the ball). Seattle scored a few plays later and that was it.
In the view of many, RG3 should have been removed from the game when he first aggravated the injury. Now, pending MRI results, surgery is probably required, and possibly a long (like next season) recuperation.
Blame is being heaped upon Coach Shanahan, for even playing RG3 because it looks like he was never medically cleared to play, or at the least not pulling him when it was obvious he was hurting the team.
Lots of blame also goes to the horrible field conditions, the Seattle kicker injured himself (during warmups I think) and another Seattle player suffered a season ending injury. I heard that they had to paint the field green, it was in such bad shape.
Fark headline ---- RG3 wins the Theismann Trophy.
So is this something that is being endlessly played on the DC sports media with a Zapuder film level of interest?
Comment by TriSec on 01/07/2013 18:08:04
TriSec on 01/07/2013 18:08:04
I'm glad we had the bye this week.
Although there was a scintillating college basketball game here - BC almost beat the Wolfpack in the ACC opener.
(I'm happy both ways, BC is my hockey team, so seeeing their basketball counterparts play well was a good thing, and I started watching basketball way back when for the 1983 NCAA title...which the Wolfpack won. Haven't missed a title game since.)
And one month from today is the Beanpot!
Although there was a scintillating college basketball game here - BC almost beat the Wolfpack in the ACC opener.
(I'm happy both ways, BC is my hockey team, so seeeing their basketball counterparts play well was a good thing, and I started watching basketball way back when for the 1983 NCAA title...which the Wolfpack won. Haven't missed a title game since.)
And one month from today is the Beanpot!
Comment by TriSec on 01/07/2013 18:13:12
Listening to a vintage radio program (Superman, Circa 1947 or so). One of the vintage ads is for defunct "Kellogg's Pep", a Wheaties competitor.
They are pushing a recipe called "Date Bait", which will allegedly "bait" your appetite. (It's just cut-up dates mixed with the cereal.)
I'm sure they did this with complete innocence....because it sure sounds like something else now.
There was a previous recipe where you mix the cereal with "gay" fruit salad....
TriSec on 01/07/2013 18:13:12
Listening to a vintage radio program (Superman, Circa 1947 or so). One of the vintage ads is for defunct "Kellogg's Pep", a Wheaties competitor.
They are pushing a recipe called "Date Bait", which will allegedly "bait" your appetite. (It's just cut-up dates mixed with the cereal.)
I'm sure they did this with complete innocence....because it sure sounds like something else now.
There was a previous recipe where you mix the cereal with "gay" fruit salad....
Comment by trojanrabbit on 01/07/2013 18:18:25
Mostly just laziness, RG3, RGIII, Robert 3 sticks (now Robert 1.5 sticks) is just easier than Robert Griffin the 3rd.
trojanrabbit on 01/07/2013 18:18:25
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Mondobubba:
So American football watching friends, what happened in the Washington-Seattle game? Some sort of dire injury?
RG3 aggravated his knee injury early in the game, at the time Washington was ahead 14-0. After that point, it was obvious he could not run or throw long, and it got worse as the game went along.
Seattle had gone ahead late in the game. While reaching for a bad snap from center, RG3 twisted his knee and went down in extreme pain (and lost the ball). Seattle scored a few plays later and that was it.
In the view of many, RG3 should have been removed from the game when he first aggravated the injury. Now, pending MRI results, surgery is probably required, and possibly a long (like next season) recuperation.
Blame is being heaped upon Coach Shanahan, for even playing RG3 because it looks like he was never medically cleared to play, or at the least not pulling him when it was obvious he was hurting the team.
Lots of blame also goes to the horrible field conditions, the Seattle kicker injured himself (during warmups I think) and another Seattle player suffered a season ending injury. I heard that they had to paint the field green, it was in such bad shape.
Fark headline ---- RG3 wins the Theismann Trophy.
RG3? Is this some sort of astromech droid? Or a player.
Mostly just laziness, RG3, RGIII, Robert 3 sticks (now Robert 1.5 sticks) is just easier than Robert Griffin the 3rd.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 01/07/2013 18:22:07
trojanrabbit on 01/07/2013 18:22:07
Also didn't realize until just now that Adrian Peterson blew his knee out on this same field.
If the NFL REALLY cared about player safety/health, they'd be going after Dan Snyder until he had a professional (or even high school) quality field installed.
If the NFL REALLY cared about player safety/health, they'd be going after Dan Snyder until he had a professional (or even high school) quality field installed.