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i think if i had that kinda of cash just laying around, i might bid on this. -- (link) - tRuMaN Jul 9, 06:48
I enjoyed the series Beaver Falls, it's actually quite sweet and the lead Scottish guy looks like Robb Stark and a younger Gerard Butler. - LMS Jul 9, 06:41
Good morning! I had left this open as one of my tabs in my browser from Friday -- (link) - oblique Jul 9, 06:38 [Image]
Your All-Star Game starters: Cain vs. Verlander -- nm - nubby Jul 9, 06:32 1
- *decides to turn on the game in the 3rd inning after they're both gone* - Will Hunting Jul 9, 06:33
Liquor/Wine Prices in restaurants/bars up 79% over the past 30 years, while retail price is down 30% -- (link) - Strongbad Jul 9, 06:31 3
- I do sometimes wonder why I go to bars. - ty97 Jul 9, 06:33 2
  - I just drink heavily with my friends at my apartment first. Cheaper tabs! -- nm - Magic MDH Jul 9, 06:42 1
    - Pre-gaming FTW! -- nm - Strongbad Jul 9, 06:47
Reading: Stolen Prey: A+ (I just hope and pray Sandford doesn't go the Patterson route and get some intern to start churning these out) -- nm - Beaker Jul 9, 06:26 1
- Finished Death and Life of Great American Cities and A Trick Of The Light by Louise Penny. Started Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín -- nm - ty97 Jul 9, 06:31
Let's talk weekends, highlights? lowlights? -- nm - Andie Jul 9, 06:26 20
- raspberry jam, no real lows just a dull boring weekend -- nm - zeitgeist Jul 9, 13:40
- Highlight was my niece's Christening and catching up with some family I hadn't seen in a while. - spamlet Jul 9, 06:50
- time off, interview request. death in family, house project stalled again. -- nm - tRuMaN Jul 9, 06:49
- High: Having 5 days off to relax/ Last night's disaster at Drag Bingo. Low: I don't have one, I had a great weekend. - Magic MDH Jul 9, 06:48
- highlight: had a spectacular day at the beach on Saturday, even as hot as it was. - znufrii Jul 9, 06:45
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  - i left you a couple of notes on A&A -- nm - spamlet Jul 9, 06:47 3
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    - you guys haven't won yet? -- nm - znufrii Jul 9, 06:49 1
      - If you guys would hurry up and go, it'd be over already (nm) - spamlet Jul 9, 06:51
  - Pics??? -- nm - Don Homer Jul 9, 06:36 1
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  - oooh, tell us more. we had a bet how many times Bridezilla would melt down. -- nm - Andie Jul 9, 06:36 4
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      - She's so not fat -- nm - ty97 Jul 9, 06:39 2
        
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        Yeah, I'm not too worried since it's almost certainly a temporary issue. - ty97 Jul 9, 06:43
- Hmm. Highlight - maybe Andrew being a big-boy trying to learn to swim. Lowlight - last night went to dinner for wife's bd and Alex was terribly - Don Homer Jul 9, 06:33
- Highlight: The weather got beautiful, I read on my roof and finished two books. - ty97 Jul 9, 06:30
- lowlights - The Iron Lady, how disappointing. highlights - my new Indian dress (instead of sari) for a wedding in August. it's so awesome and - Andie Jul 9, 06:28
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- Great link. -- nm - Strongbad Jul 9, 06:34
one good thing I *do* have, is a very happy cat on my lap. - znufrii Jul 9, 06:25 6
- you're kind of eeyore lately. is everything fundamentally ok? you're not usally so negative. -- nm - amanda Jul 9, 06:29 3
  - Just been exhausted dealing with the new house, etc. - znufrii Jul 9, 06:31 2
    - just be aware; don't let it linger. if it's something bigger, change it -- don't let it eat you. -- nm - amanda Jul 9, 06:33 1
      - definitely - znufrii Jul 9, 06:35
- we are off to Moncton in a couple hours for our cats radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism - Beaker Jul 9, 06:27 1
  - eesh. - znufrii Jul 9, 06:29
Battle Royale: B+. I'm Not There: B. -- nm - nubby Jul 9, 06:21 5
- Moonrise Kingdom B+ (wanted to love it, only quite liked it), Secret of Kells A-, Absinthe C+ -- nm - Was Bar Was Jul 9, 06:51
- Slaughterhouse Five A, A Boy and his Dog B, Phase 7 c+ -- nm - amoxy Jul 9, 06:45
- The Greatest Movie Ever Sold: B -- nm - Guigue Jul 9, 06:25 2
  - I enjoyed that more than I thought I would. - nubby Jul 9, 06:28 1
    - It felt like I didn't learn much, but it's fun, Spurlock is a genuine good guy - Guigue Jul 9, 06:31
"7.1%: Percent of salary the average investor puts into his/her 401(k). #MONEYnumber" -- nm - ty97 Jul 9, 06:20 13
- okay, but what about the average *worker*? - znufrii Jul 9, 06:22 12
  - oh google, bless your heart: Answer! -- (link) - ty97 Jul 9, 06:27 10
    - that's so ridiculous. "401k the max, but save outside that as well." no, I don't need food or shelter. -- nm - amanda Jul 9, 06:32 8
      - My father tells me all the time to max out and I'm like "how?!" - ty97 Jul 9, 06:36 3
        
        My work retirement is a set contribution that I have no choice in. Above that, I max out my Roth IRA. - nubby Jul 9, 06:38 2
        
        Assuming I live to the statistical age for my generation, I'm certainly concerned about how much I'm saving. - ty97 Jul 9, 06:42
        
        i would like to save more, but really, it's not that easy. i am maxed out on what work will match. -- nm - Andie Jul 9, 06:41
      - Seriously. Who gets paid enough to save $22k/yr? - nubby Jul 9, 06:34 3
        
        *waves* -- nm - Mitt Romney Jul 9, 06:46
        
        I thought that max was 17? -- nm - ty97 Jul 9, 06:37 1
        
        17+5(IRA)=22 -- nm - nubby Jul 9, 06:38
    - I would love to know what they assume is the standard disposable income level most people have. - Will Hunting Jul 9, 06:32
  - I was hoping they'd provide more details, but didn't even tweet a link. To guess at the questions. - ty97 Jul 9, 06:26
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- June 14th according to Wikipedia -- nm - Beaker Jul 9, 06:17 3
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    - the only reason I knew this is I posted it as a daily historical update thing back then :) -- nm - Beaker Jul 9, 06:40
  - You just don't get it, do you? -- nm - prayformojo Jul 9, 06:20
so, how much will I need to spend to get my car fixed *this* time? -- nm - znufrii Jul 9, 06:11 8
- znu, don't read this IM. - ty97 Jul 9, 06:17 1
  - heh. me too. - znufrii Jul 9, 06:17
- what's wrong with it? (I have to take newton in this week. I count on $900 every time he gets sick.) -- nm - amanda Jul 9, 06:14 5
  - But that's just because he's a VW. - spamlet Jul 9, 06:26 1
    - they charge more for super cute cars. -- nm - amanda Jul 9, 06:30
  - engine trouble this time (my guess is bad spark plugs) - znufrii Jul 9, 06:15 2
    - If it's spark plugs, that really isn't that bad. -- nm - spamlet Jul 9, 06:25 1
      - *crosses fingers* - znufrii Jul 9, 06:27
sitwap. Once upon a time season 2 spoilers (via casting i guess) -- (link) - tRuMaN Jul 9, 06:08 2
- col -- nm - znufrii Jul 9, 06:13 1
  - cool -- nm - znufrii Jul 9, 06:14
i need to check to see if the yankees are playing before i join any xbox party with krusty. - tRuMaN Jul 9, 06:07
Over the past 18 months, the House has taken 30 floor votes to try to repeal, defund or dismantle the health care law. -- (link) - ty97 Jul 9, 06:03 3
- focused like a laser! -- nm - Don Homer Jul 9, 06:12
- The party of repeal and... uh... -- nm - nubby Jul 9, 06:11
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for the st xbox minecraft players, the skin pack got a few more details, and a price -- (link) - tRuMaN Jul 9, 06:03
poll, please: do you have a safe deposit box? do you legitimately think you should? - amanda Jul 9, 06:03 17
- Yes. Yes. We have all the important stuff (wills, titles, savings bonds, etc.) -- nm - oblique Jul 9, 06:51
- Yes, we keep important paperwork in there. -- nm - miffed67 Jul 9, 06:30
- No; probably. We have a fireproof safe, but I'd prefer something more sturdy for valuable papers and other stuff. -- nm - Will Hunting Jul 9, 06:24
- i don't. i have a fireproof under the bed safe instead. it's where i keep important papers, passports, etc. -- nm - Andie Jul 9, 06:18
- Years ago, SunTrust gave me one for free. It's the only reason I ever had one. - Strongbad Jul 9, 06:14
- Yes and no...it's one of those things that I just never get around to -- nm - prayformojo Jul 9, 06:13
- yes and yes -- nm - CQ Jul 9, 06:11
- No. I do have a "fireproof" safe at home, but I'm not super-happy with it. -- nm - Don Homer Jul 9, 06:08 1
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- no; but I am preparing stuff for when we get one (wills, insurance docs, copies of up-to-date bank account info, utility info) - Beaker Jul 9, 06:07
- No, not really. -- nm - Jelly Jul 9, 06:07
- No and no idea what I would put in one -- nm - ty97 Jul 9, 06:06
- no - znufrii Jul 9, 06:06
- No. Probably. - spamlet (iPhone) Jul 9, 06:04
- no. maybe. - tRuMaN Jul 9, 06:03
- Yes, it holds passports and pearls -- nm - Epiphany Jul 9, 06:03 1
  - I loved Prince's song Passports and Pearls -- nm - prayformojo Jul 9, 06:13
sitwap: some halo 4 details -- (link) - tRuMaN Jul 9, 06:00
Heh. UK judge says Galaxy Tab does not infringe on the iPad. Design is "not as cool". -- (link) - Don Homer Jul 9, 05:59
FYI, today is going to *suck* -- nm - znufrii Jul 9, 05:57 3
- which will make Today a very popular girl indeed at her high school. -- nm - ty97 Jul 9, 05:57 2
  - well, at least someone benefits though. -- nm - znufrii Jul 9, 06:10
  - 97! (this is so unlike you. I love it.) -- nm - amanda Jul 9, 05:58
very sorta meh, but borderlands players will get some additional stuff with borderlands 2 if the game finds a save on your xbox/ps3/pc drive. -- (link) - tRuMaN Jul 9, 05:53
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I know I'll take some flak for saying this, but I'm kind of over bacon. it doesn't belong in *everything.* -- nm - amanda Jul 9, 05:51 9
- I said something similar this weekend. For a while now I feel like I've been overselling my appreciation of bacon to try and fit in. -- nm - Ender Jul 9, 06:18
- plus all that bacon was reeking havoc on the world's anchovy populations -- nm - CQ Jul 9, 06:13
- I admit the Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies I made were not as amazing as I expected. - ty97 Jul 9, 05:58 1
  - I made cayenne PB cookies yesterday and just IOM'd some to JZ & karen. sharon saw me in the mailroom and asked me what they were. - amanda Jul 9, 06:00
- I agree. It's definitely possible to go too far. That said, our local pub we go to has a really nice bloody mary with bacon in it that my wife - Don Homer Jul 9, 05:57 1
  - the best 'bacon' thing i've had in ages was strips of candied bacon at a swanky bar a while ago. -- nm - Andie Jul 9, 06:02
- Definitely. It got kind of silly a while ago -- nm - prayformojo Jul 9, 05:55 2
  - This. Bacon is the Call Me, Maybe of foods. -- nm - spamlet (iPhone) Jul 9, 06:06 1
    - ha ha ha. -- nm - amanda Jul 9, 06:08
Beijing's Olympic Ruins -- (link) - Strongbad Jul 9, 05:13 10
- Are there any cities in modern times that have actually benefitted from hosting an Olympics? - Don Homer Jul 9, 05:58 1
  - That's a tough question. I think direct financials say 'no' but did Beijing/China up its international prominence? - ty97 Jul 9, 06:19
- There were many similar story about Athens when the Beijing games were gearing up. - Cuzzin Todd Jul 9, 05:54 4
  - This was my thought, we always see these stories because no city needs half these venues outside of the Olympics - ty97 Jul 9, 06:00 3
    - Seriously, who needs a velodrome? -- nm - Ender Jul 9, 06:23 1
      - Or a Sunsphere! -- nm - Don Homer Jul 9, 06:28
    - unless they can find a way to use already existing facilities, or something, i agree. well for the summer - tRuMaN Jul 9, 06:01
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- I clicked through there to here: anna nicole's daughter. -- (link) - amanda Jul 9, 05:34 1
  - can they fix that? just curious -- nm - Epiphany Jul 9, 05:51
July 7 - Saturday, I saw my first presidential election commercial. Let the games begin. -- nm - Strongbad Jul 9, 04:19 2
- First, really? I've been seeing them for weeks. -- nm - nubby Jul 9, 05:30 1
  - 1st one was Saturday. Obama commercial labelling Romney as an out-sourcer and corporate raider. -- nm - Strongbad Jul 9, 06:18
NFL: Aaron Hernandez will argue for WR money instead of TE money if he's franchised after this season -- nm - Strongbad Jul 9, 04:06 3
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- he can also argue that he is a duck, doesn't mean he is one :) -- nm - Beaker Jul 9, 05:21 1
  - I think he has a point, depending on how many plays he lines up as a WR vs. a TE -- nm - Strongbad Jul 9, 06:17
July 9, 1850 � U.S. President Zachary Taylor dies and Millard Fillmore becomes the 13th President of the United States. -- nm - Beaker Jul 9, 03:38 1
- 1877 � The inaugural Wimbledon Championships opens. -- nm - Beaker Jul 9, 03:38
Where are the insomniacs? -- nm - Bacon Jul 8, 23:48 6
- It's not as much fun since Pixie left :( (being up all hours late I mean) -- nm - JenBro Jul 9, 03:45
- don't check in as often cause nobody else is posting on the night shift -- nm - zeitgeist Jul 9, 01:09 1
  - Its hard to go to bed at a reasonable time when they are running Breaking Bad episodes -- nm - zeitgeist Jul 9, 01:20
- I'm playing some video games because I kicked ass at coding this weekend -- nm - Beryllium Jul 9, 00:01
- Im up -- nm - eag Jul 8, 23:53 1
  - But kind of busy -- nm - eag Jul 8, 23:56
Foul Play a nostalgic A, Spy Game A+, Game of Thrones Season 1 A++++ -- nm - Bacon Jul 8, 22:39
Just watched Rare Exports. This may be in my top 5 xmas movies now. - JaxSean Jul 8, 22:38 3
- Note to self: get this for Steve. -- nm - mara Jul 9, 06:01
- I think I will watch this again this week. -- nm - amanda Jul 9, 05:39
- I loved how nonchalant action hero-y the kid was. -- nm - Max Jul 8, 23:52
Roll for Monday! -- nm - Bacon Jul 8, 22:32 3
- you've seen this right? -- (link) - Diva Jul 9, 04:21
- are you watching Destination America? it's all BACON restaurants right now -- nm - peglegpete Jul 8, 22:42 1
  - Is that on a cable station???? - Bacon via droid Jul 8, 22:58

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