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SITWAP: Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick swindled by Bernie Madoff - Brian Jan 15, 07:55
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- No. And I don't see how "a college degree is better than none" leads to a moral obligation. -- nm - mara Jan 15, 07:57 1
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- do parents have a moral obligation to get their kids to graduate from grade school, middle school, and high school? -- nm - tRuMaN Jan 15, 07:56 1
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- They have an obligation (IMO) to put them through "a" college. - TFox Jan 15, 07:55
- Why wouldn't a potential college student not be able to take out a loan? -- nm - Shaun Jan 15, 07:55 3
  - They probably can, but a lot of college funding assumes the parents are helping, and there isn't an option for "nope, they aren't paying". -- nm - TFox Jan 15, 07:56 1
    - I understand that option. It's sort of bs in one way but it could so easily be abused on the other side. -- nm - Shaun Jan 15, 07:57
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"Shoot 'Em Up": F - con_carne Jan 15, 07:51 6
- I thought this was hysterical and had great action. - MDH Jan 15, 07:55 3
  - I second that emotion. -- nm - LMS Jan 15, 07:57
  - I concur. -- nm - tRuMaN Jan 15, 07:56
  - *makes a note in the notebook* -- nm - oblique Jan 15, 07:56
- Agreed. Horrible. - JaxSean Jan 15, 07:55 1
  - you are so wrong. -- nm - tRuMaN Jan 15, 07:57
21 voicemail starting from 1/6. 3 useful. 2 calls returned. 18 garbage. -- nm - oblique Jan 15, 07:49
I've stayed at Portmerion, where they filmed The Prisoner. It was great and the food was amzing. - LMS Jan 15, 07:48
They call me free, but I call me a fool. -- nm - nubby Jan 15, 07:40 4
- They call me hell, they call me Stacy, they call me her, they call me Jane -- nm - ty97 Jan 15, 07:47
- ~They call me Dr. Love~ -- nm - con_carne Jan 15, 07:45 2
  - ~ He's the one they call Dr. Feelgood ~/ -- nm - oblique Jan 15, 07:46 1
    - ~They call me Dr. Worm. good morning, how are you, I'm Dr. Worm~ -- nm - znufrii Jan 15, 07:49
"-9F, feels like -29F" You've got to be kidding me -- nm - Hotkiss Jan 15, 07:38 14
- Update: I threw some water on the porch 2 minutes ago just for kicks. It has since frozen. -- nm - Hotkiss Jan 15, 07:54 1
  - Cue the mailman suing you in 5...4...3...2... -- nm - oblique Jan 15, 07:55
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    - I'm *very* happy my job lets me park in an underground parking garage -- nm - oblique Jan 15, 07:44 1
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  - Although I get to drive up to the door of most places, you guys still have to walk much longer to get anywhere. - Hotkiss Jan 15, 07:43 1
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- It's 20 degrees warmer here and they cancelled school. So obviously you don't have to go either. -- nm - TFox Jan 15, 07:40
- I had a rock hit my windshield this morning and for a second I thought "Oh shit, my window is cracking from the cold" -- nm - oblique Jan 15, 07:38 2
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    - Luckily it didn't actually crack. I can't even see the mark, but it sure sounded like it -- nm - oblique Jan 15, 07:54
- Time to change your name to Coldkiss -- nm - Redmond Jan 15, 07:38
Madoff had investors like Colombian Drug Lords that gave him 300 million to invest. - Redmond Jan 15, 07:34 2
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- what happened to the one you linked earlier? (big yard, etc?) -- nm - Andie Jan 15, 07:35 5
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    - mmm, April -- nm - oblique Jan 15, 07:39 1
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    - Pretty! I like the yard -- nm - Hotkiss Jan 15, 07:39 1
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Discussion Scenario for Parents and Non-Parents of ST heard last night on a radio talk show..... - Walt_Disney Jan 15, 07:32 25
- Another huge question, is she realistically competent enough in the field to have a chance at a good career or is she pursuing a pipe dream? -- nm - znufrii Jan 15, 07:58
- I can't remember if it was stated that funding would be cut, but my parents had an expectation that I would major in something that would lead to a - ty97 Jan 15, 07:53
- Astronomy, like just looking at stars, or Astro-physics? Kids should be encouraged to do what they love, but taught how to make a career out of it. - landbeck Jan 15, 07:50 2
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  - and chances are, in a year or two, once she's into it, she'll be able to determine whether she'll realistically be able to make a living at it or not. - znufrii Jan 15, 07:53
- I don't understand how this is an issue. Either they're willing to pay for her college no matter what she studies, or they're not. If they're not, - mara Jan 15, 07:42 6
  - (I agree but...) it sounds like the parents may have been asking "Are we being reasonable?" -- nm - ty97 Jan 15, 07:51
  - They don't pay for it, she might not be able to afford it herself. Basically, nullifying "the choice". -- nm - Name Withheld By Request Jan 15, 07:51 2
    - or she could apply for student loans -- nm - Strongbad Jan 15, 07:52 1
      - Oh sure, there are options, but moving cross-country and paying for school might not be entirely covered. Plus, I remember, I just didn't qualify... - Name Withheld By Request Jan 15, 07:58
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  - I agree with this too. -- nm - TFox Jan 15, 07:44
- I took a practical major because mommy and daddy wanted and suggested me to. I pursue my hobbies on the side. -- nm - Hotkiss Jan 15, 07:39 2
  - this is a good point, but I don't think any scientific field is "unpractical" - znufrii Jan 15, 07:50
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- you let her go and figure it out for herself. if she's good enough at sciences to want to be an astronomer she'll probably do fine....nm - x Jan 15, 07:37
- I think she should do what she loves. -- nm - znufrii Jan 15, 07:35
- First, they're wrong. If she's good at it I think it would be a good job. Second, if they don't change their mind, she should just leave and do what - Guigue Jan 15, 07:35
- Tell them to Google NASA> -- nm - lileve Jan 15, 07:35
- i actually can see both sides here. but i think you let your kid take whatever they want at university. - Andie Jan 15, 07:34 3
  - I agree with this. I think it is part of the parents' responsibility to help guide their kids into making smart choices in college. - TFox Jan 15, 07:43 2
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      - ~ Third place Yankees! ~ *clap clap clap-clap-clap* - TFox Jan 15, 07:58
- Link the parents to the "best jobs" list from last week? -- nm - nubby Jan 15, 07:33 1
  - Maybe they're thinking of astrology! :) -- nm - Guigue Jan 15, 07:36
I have two FB friends from home who both live in Chicago but don't know each other. - nubby Jan 15, 07:31
I would like to thank Guitar Hero / Rock Band to turning me on to Rise Against. - JaxSean Jan 15, 07:25 3
- I like their ealier stuff much better...not sure if you will but try out "Black Masks and Gasoline" -- nm - J Jan 15, 07:26 2
  - what album? -- nm - JaxSean Jan 15, 07:29 1
    - Revolutions per Minute and also a slow song called Swing Life Away, not sure what album that's off of though -- nm - J Jan 15, 07:32
My vet just sent me an e-mail touting canine neutering. Considering I've only got two cats, who have already been fixed, I think I'll have to pass. -- nm - Ender Jan 15, 07:24
I really should take down the picture of Will and Amoxy smirking at the camera from behind me and Diva... - Mel Profit Jan 15, 07:21 20
- I love that pic. I remember when we sat for that shot and Will thought I didn't know he was leaning in. - Diva Jan 15, 07:27
- That picture cracks me up. -- nm - kelly Jan 15, 07:23 18
  - That & the Dogbert picture at Quark's are my favorites. -- nm - Strongbad Jan 15, 07:27 9
    - Is he posing with the Klingon Chick? (can't remember) -- nm - Diva Jan 15, 07:40 5
      - I think it's this one: -- (link) - kelly Jan 15, 07:45 [flickr] 2
        
        neat! I never saw this one before. V. funny! -- nm - Diva Jan 15, 07:47 1
        
        dogbert: *runs up to group* "Hey guys, excuse me for a second." *snaps picture, runs away* -- nm - kelly Jan 15, 07:48
      - The one where he inserts himself into the group in starfleet uniforms, I wish I had the link -- nm - Strongbad Jan 15, 07:44 1
        
        Yes, this is the pic. The Klingon chick was good, but the Star Trek Geeks one is the best. -- nm - Redmond Jan 15, 07:44
    - Dogbert's pic rocks!! -- nm - Redmond Jan 15, 07:32
    - that one cracks me up huge still... - Mel Profit Jan 15, 07:31
    - Yeah, the Dogbert one still makes me laugh when I think of it. -- nm - kelly Jan 15, 07:29
  - I hate them both. -- nm - Mel Profit Jan 15, 07:24 7
    - *beaming* -- nm - amoxy Jan 15, 07:35 5
      - Don't listen to mel - you look cute in that pic. -- nm - Diva Jan 15, 07:41 3
        
        Does someone have the link to this one handy? - kelly Jan 15, 07:47 2
        
        mel might have it somewhere. -- nm - Diva Jan 15, 07:48 1
        
        can't seem to find it in Gmail. I may not have it and just grabbed it off of someones Flickr. -- nm - Mel Profit Jan 15, 07:55
      - Effer. -- nm - Mel Profit Jan 15, 07:38
    - *laughing* -- nm - kelly Jan 15, 07:26
I still remember watching "The Prisoner" on PBS, back in the late 70's - amoxy Jan 15, 07:18
It's nice to see that Speaker Pelosi is truly using Youtube to its fullest potential. -- (link) - Ender Jan 15, 07:16 [youtube] 5
- A RickRoll? -- nm - Mel Profit Jan 15, 07:18
- WTF? Cats and Rick Rolling? -- nm - oblique Jan 15, 07:18 1
  - But also cool, my rep is on there -- (link) - oblique Jan 15, 07:19 [youtube]
- Hrm, I'm surprised that such a high-rank official (and even their assistant) understands YouTube so well - Beryllium Jan 15, 07:18 1
  - (Also ... I would be amused if the entire thing was a long con just for that) -- nm - Beryllium Jan 15, 07:20
Brrrr it's 34 degrees outside. *shiver* I can't wait for Summer -- nm - Redmond Jan 15, 07:15 2
- -19c here...which is -2f and I'll be snowboarding this afternoon - J Jan 15, 07:17
- kiss my ass! I walked like a mile and a quarter this morning in six degree weather. -- nm - martin luther king jr loves mandy lane Jan 15, 07:17
Emily Blunt as Black Widow makes my pants go something-something. nm - Jovian Jan 15, 07:15
Poll: Weekend plans for MLK/inauguration holiday? (nm) - budice Jan 15, 07:15 35
- Drinking some brandy when I get home from work on Monday -- nm - con_carne Jan 15, 07:43
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- i don't get the holiday but i did take the day off. probably just the usual... - x Jan 15, 07:26
- I'm actually watching all 3 Lord of the Rings movies with my kids -- nm - landbeck Jan 15, 07:26
- nothing really. -- nm - JaxSean Jan 15, 07:25
- You guys have tonnes of holidays. I am bitter. -- nm - Shaun Jan 15, 07:23 6
  - Our government workers have tons of holidays. The rest of us, notsomuch. - ty97 Jan 15, 07:28 4
    - financial markets are closed on Monday too, so I have the day off. -- nm - znufrii Jan 15, 07:39
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    - I don't get a stat holiday till Good frickin Friday. -- nm - Shaun Jan 15, 07:33 1
      - I don't get one til Memorial Day... -- nm - kelly Jan 15, 07:35
  - I'll be working. I'll be bitter with you -- nm - oblique Jan 15, 07:25
- Same as every other weekend - probably working Saturday, working Monday. -- nm - kelly Jan 15, 07:20 1
  - Sunday: Halo - oblique Jan 15, 07:20
- no idea - znufrii Jan 15, 07:19
- Trying to relax, probably watch some movies, dinner with friends, avoiding DC M/T -- nm - MDH Jan 15, 07:19
- holiday? I'm working -- nm - ty97 Jan 15, 07:19 1
  - well Monday at least. This weekend I'm flying. Most of the weekend. - ty97 Jan 15, 07:20
- Dr's appointment Monday, post-move cleaning & organizing rest of the weekend. Might go see Bride Wars at some point. -- nm - Strongbad Jan 15, 07:18
- I work Monday. So, Football, Football, Football on Sunday. Saturday is open still. -- nm - Redmond Jan 15, 07:17 11
  - oh, right. i forgot the football thing....nm - x Jan 15, 07:28
  - what do you do again? toilet paper? or am I making that up? -- nm - martin luther king jr loves mandy lane Jan 15, 07:18 9
    - I sell Toilet Paper (and other boring paper supplies) -- nm - Redmond Jan 15, 07:20 8
      - such as? (do you work for sanis? is that right? or was I drunk?) -- nm - martin luther king jr loves mandy lane Jan 15, 07:21 7
        
        Not Sanis. They have to scrub urinals I think. It's a company like Cintas, if you have heard of them. -- nm - Redmond Jan 15, 07:22 6
        
        Oh, I see their trucks all the time here -- nm - con_carne Jan 15, 07:42
        
        I don't post the name, so I don't get found by work in some Google search. -- nm - Redmond Jan 15, 07:23 4
        
        no no worries. I totally understand. sorry to pry -- nm - martin luther king jr loves mandy lane Jan 15, 07:24 3
        
        Nope, you aren't prying. I just keep my real name, and place of work off of ST. So then I can talk about anything here. - Redmond Jan 15, 07:27 2
        
        Pretty cool. -- nm - lileve Jan 15, 07:36
        
        new ones -- nm - Redmond Jan 15, 07:28
- Work late on Friday, Pokemon league Saturday morning, Library fun Saturday afternoon, Church, *shrug* - oblique Jan 15, 07:16
- It's a holiday? Don't think I get it off. -- nm - lileve Jan 15, 07:16
- I have class on freaking *friday* because of MLK. what kind of BS is that? -- nm - martin luther king jr loves mandy lane Jan 15, 07:16 1
  - Freaking Friday? Are you going to swap brains with you mother, until hilarity ensues? -- nm - Redmond Jan 15, 07:18
Yet more lies: On-air tirade gets 'Fake Steve Jobs' banned from CNBC -- (link) - Beryllium Jan 15, 07:13 2
- hah. cnbc deserves all of that criticism....nm - x Jan 15, 07:20 1
  - Word. -- nm - Beryllium Jan 15, 07:24
Turtles -- nm - Redmond Jan 15, 07:12 2
- I likes themz. -- nm - lileve Jan 15, 07:13 1
  - me toooo -- nm - Hotkiss Jan 15, 07:40

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