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F*ck! Someone's asking me to make a meeting for higher-ups at 7:00 am CT! wtheck ST?? -- nm - Diva Apr 30, 07:49 4
- damn it Pippy! -- nm - Beaker Apr 30, 07:58 1
  - I know right?!! -- nm - Epiphany Apr 30, 07:58
- Do you have to do setup for the meeting or just schedule it? -- nm - budice Apr 30, 07:55 1
  - just schedule it - people can get real attitudes about this stuff. -- nm - Diva Apr 30, 08:37
man, met with HR just now. they dropped more F Bombs and swore more than a group of drunken sailors - Beaker Apr 30, 07:46 1
- Because who's going to rat them out to HR? -- nm - spamlet Apr 30, 08:18
Seahawks unlikely to pickup option on Bruce Irvin. He may be shipped to the Falcons during the draft -- (link) - Beaker Apr 30, 07:44 1
- Fwiw, I think this one happens. -- nm - David Apr 30, 07:52
When these things become autonomous, it's game over man. -- (link) - decline Apr 30, 06:55 [youtube] 4
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- I'm waiting for this to crash into the ground and burst into a million pieces. -- nm - Strongbad Apr 30, 07:33
- Man, for real. Yikes. -- nm - volnelk Apr 30, 07:14 1
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ST poll: is it too early to call someone for a business discussion at 7 am? -- nm - Epiphany Apr 30, 06:55 14
- Unless something is burning down, yes. -- nm - spamlet Apr 30, 07:13
- I have 7am conference calls at least 2-3 days a week. (And I'm NOT ok with it) -- nm - ty97 Apr 30, 07:08 2
  - but that's like your job, right. - decline Apr 30, 07:12 1
    - Last night at 7:30pm my brother texts me "I see protests on CNN, are you there?" - ty97 Apr 30, 07:24
- There are a few scenarios where that's tolerated but their rare... - Mel Profit Apr 30, 07:04 1
  - This. I would clear it beforehand. "I know we're both earlybirds, is it ok to schedule this at 7?" -- nm - Strongbad Apr 30, 07:27
- Laws yes. -- nm - Der Frühlingshafterbaron Apr 30, 06:58
- 7 AM is too early to do anything. You should still be in bed! -- nm - decline Apr 30, 06:56 6
  - AAAAUGGGHHH!!!! - Diva Apr 30, 07:54 1
    - *giggling* I'm going to mark Diva in the " No" column for the answer to this poll. -- nm - Epiphany Apr 30, 07:58
  - People are up, getting ready for work/school. but I'm going to take yall's word for it and not make calls until 8 am. -- nm - Epiphany Apr 30, 07:01 3
    - even if they are awake, they can't really have a business call if they are just out of the shower, or getting their kids ready, etc. -- nm - Andie Apr 30, 07:04 2
      - Intersting how this wouldn't be an issue except for mobile phones. Call the business line, if they don't answer, they're not ready :) -- nm - oblique Apr 30, 07:10
      - true -- nm - Epiphany Apr 30, 07:08
Gif of The Garden going from basketball to hockey. -- (link) - Krusty Apr 30, 06:44 6
- They put the ice down like tile floor? -- nm - oblique Apr 30, 07:44 4
  - You're so pretty. -- nm - Reagen Apr 30, 07:51
  - I think they're removing the rubber covering it :) - Guigue Apr 30, 07:49 2
    - Ah. That makes much more sense :) -- nm - oblique Apr 30, 07:51 1
      - The ice is always down and kept frozen year round. -- nm - Krusty Apr 30, 08:06
- Very cool -- nm - Guigue Apr 30, 07:40
Survivor spoils - Jovian Apr 30, 06:36 2
- Eh, I think he is. - Kim Pine Apr 30, 06:58
- I read "several feet lower"' as "scarlet fever." -- nm - amanda Apr 30, 06:56
Rockets fire social media manager after distasteful tweet.....(link) - Walt_Disney Apr 30, 06:29 2
- Just a simple typo. The correct emoji spelling was horse head + bed. -- nm - Der Frühlingshafterbaron Apr 30, 06:35
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Syfy cancels Helix. (shocker!) -- nm - Jovian Apr 30, 06:29
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- Except the Browns. They're only interested in the worst possible selection. -- nm - iSpam Apr 30, 06:40
- did Kevin Costner put something special under your Draft Day tree? -- nm - Beaker Apr 30, 06:34
- I think the anticipation has broken you -- nm - decline Apr 30, 06:23
- Minnesota passes. -- nm - Der Frühlingshafterbaron Apr 30, 06:23 1
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Destiny: I tried my Vex last night for a few matches in Iron Banner. It's a really solid weapons, but I still prefer Hawkmoon and Thorn. -- nm - Shaun Apr 30, 06:14
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ST: I have Banana Republic credit that expires today. In possibly related news, I need pants. - ty97 Apr 30, 05:38 4
- There's always money in the Banana Republic. -- nm - Der Frühlingshafterbaron Apr 30, 06:02
- This post makes me think of Banzai. -- nm - Strongbad Apr 30, 05:46
- don't forget to wear pants -- nm - Beaker Apr 30, 05:45 1
  - I said I need to buy them, not wear them. Pay attention Beaker! -- nm - ty97 Apr 30, 05:47
We have achieved the time of year when we can leave the windows open at night. Perfect sleeping weather. - TWuG Apr 30, 05:19 3
- Your last sentence is why I woke up sweating today. Stupid cars and trucks make opening the window impossible. - Krusty Apr 30, 05:35 2
  - My first ~9 months in Chicago, I lived a block off of I-90/I-94 - ty97 Apr 30, 05:37 1
    - Oh, you mean the Kennedy? - iSpam Apr 30, 06:46
Sun Rich Fresh Foods recalls apple slices over Listeria concerns (sold at Starbucks, Subway, grocery stores) -- (link) - Beaker Apr 30, 05:14 5
- I'm just going to say it, I've never had pre cut apple slices that didn't taste like chemicals -- nm - Epiphany Apr 30, 06:35
- You should check out Remlik's post on a BB regarding Batman #40. He wants them all and iirc you are a regular at SA. -- nm - Shaun Apr 30, 05:23 3
  - Batman wants all the apple slices? -- nm - decline Apr 30, 06:21 2
    - Buy a Tebow jersey yet? -- nm - Shaun Apr 30, 06:27 1
      - you my friend, are evil. -- nm - decline Apr 30, 06:37
April 30, 1492 – Spain gives Christopher Columbus his commission of exploration. -- nm - Beaker Apr 30, 04:56 8
- 1789 –On the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in NYC, George Washington takes the oath of office to become the first elected President of the US -- nm - Beaker Apr 30, 04:58 7
  - I was just there (well the replacement building) last weekend. -- nm - ty97 Apr 30, 05:37
  - 1803 - The United States purchases the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million, more than doubling the size of the young nation. -- nm - Beaker Apr 30, 04:58 5
    - 1927 –Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford become the first celebrities to leave their footprints in concrete at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood -- nm - Beaker Apr 30, 04:59 4
      - 1945 - Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun commit suicide after being married for one day -- nm - Beaker Apr 30, 05:00 3
        
        Maybe they should've gone to counselling. -- nm - Beryllium Apr 30, 07:28
        
        1993 – Monica Seles is stabbed by Günter Parche, an obsessed fan, during a quarterfinal match of the 1993 Citizen Cup in Hamburg, Germany -- nm - Beaker Apr 30, 05:01 1
        
        *grunts* -- nm - Strongbad Apr 30, 05:31
ST: I need 7 numbers between 1 and 49...pick only one each, round #s only. GO! -- nm - Beaker Apr 30, 04:34 8
- cool beans. thanks -- nm - Beaker Apr 30, 04:51
- 5 -- nm - Strongbad Apr 30, 04:50
- 2 -- nm - Roger More Apr 30, 04:45
- 1 -- nm - budice Apr 30, 04:45
- 38 -- nm - znufrii Apr 30, 04:43
- 21 -- nm - iSpam Apr 30, 04:42
- 31 -- nm - MDH Apr 30, 04:42
- 13 -- nm - ty97 Apr 30, 04:38
Falcons Beat Writer Mock: Falcons take Dupree at 8. Saints take Gregory at 13 and DG-B at 31. Shane Ray to Steelers at 22. -- nm - Strongbad Apr 30, 04:09
11 year old Calgary kid detained for shopping without an adult -- (link) - Beaker Apr 30, 03:25 1
- I worked for Lego as summer job many years ago. I have Lego at home. I have bought Lego for Princess Disney. NOT anymore.... - Walt_Disney Apr 30, 07:04
Report: Billy Donovan To Be Named Oklahoma City Thunder Coach -- nm - Beaker Apr 30, 03:02 1
- C'mon Orlando. Just hire Scott Brooks and make Strongbad happy. -- nm - Strongbad Apr 30, 04:53
"It IS shit, Austin!" -- (link) - Basil Exposition, Brewmaster si Apr 30, 00:16
dear survivor alliance - professor smartbrain Apr 30, 00:08 2
- dear CBS: I don't see what the benefit of all access is if I can watch your shows online the next day. good try, though. -- nm - amanda Apr 30, 05:32
- I think........spoilers - volnelk Apr 30, 04:31
Great Falls MT police post a wanted photo on their FB feed, the suspect "likes" it...arrest follows -- (link) - zeitgeist Apr 29, 23:36
WBAL's Jayne Miller dismantles the WaPo "Freddie Gray did it to himself" bullshit -- (link) - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 23:28
Crap... it's 2 AM and this presentation is way too long and way too just talking at the audience -- nm - Dano Apr 29, 22:58 3
- what would Max Fischer do? -- nm - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 23:00 2
  - Hopefully decide that it "is what it is" because it's not worth an all nighter. -- nm - Dano Apr 29, 23:44
  - Raymond Chandler: When in doubt, have a gunman come through the door -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 29, 23:29
the Tropicana has been sold -- (link) - Peglegpete Apr 29, 22:38 9
- "Welcome to Sunny D hotel and casino." "Sweet!" -- nm - Max Apr 29, 22:42 8
  - IM to charlie: can we run somewhere to get juice at lunchtime? -- nm - amanda Apr 30, 06:46
  - despite no mention of this in the story. this is Las Vegas, it might be torn down and something new built. -- nm - Peglegpete Apr 29, 22:48 6
    - Is it the one set pretty far back from the road? Whichever one that was felt lonely to me. -- nm - Max Apr 29, 22:50 5
      - The Trop in Vegas is the 4th one on the corner with the Excalibur, NY/NY and MGM Grand. -- nm - Will Hunting Apr 30, 05:41 1
        
        Maybe I'm thinking of Circus Circus? From NY NY, walk past Caesar's, the pirate ship, down further and something on that side was way back from the rd -- nm - Max Apr 30, 08:45
      - yes and it is a very old structure, despite the upgrades -- nm - Peglegpete Apr 29, 23:08 2
        
        Any old ones left on the strip? -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 29, 23:32 1
        
        Flamingo is about it. the Riviera was sold to the convention/visitors bureau and just closed -- nm - Peglegpete Apr 30, 01:24
I did not know this: Many Himalayian households are poly, usually with an extra husband -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 29, 22:35
Quotes from daughter's friend's tumblr. In case you missed it they've been on a walking tour of the English Cotswolds....... - Meg Apr 29, 21:58 1
- LOLLLLLL ... she has your story telling gift Meg! -- nm - JenBro Apr 30, 00:11
David is an evil, evil person. -- nm - ReluctantCynic Apr 29, 21:42 12
- With a heart of ebullient pulchritude. -- nm - David Apr 29, 22:01 5
  - perhaps you could elaborate on your milkshake's properties? specifically how many boys it brings to the yard. -- nm - mafic Apr 29, 23:15
  - I mean, how could you ... -- nm - ReluctantCynic Apr 29, 22:11 3
    - I'll reply after I re-arrange these 99 bottles of beer on the wall. - David Apr 29, 22:14 2
      - Have you no shame, sir? Have you no shame? -- nm - ReluctantCynic Apr 29, 22:18
      - Whooooo! Century club -- nm - JD Apr 29, 22:16
- and? -- nm - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 21:54
- I have similar thoughts every morning when I go to set my FBB lineup -- nm - JD Apr 29, 21:51 4
  - It was like the worst team name imaginable. -- nm - David Apr 29, 22:03 1
    - But in my slim defense that team name was set by the commissioner after the whole Paul G fiasco last season -- nm - JD Apr 29, 22:11
  - what I read: I have similar thoughts every morning when I go to see the FBI lineup -- nm - Peglegpete Apr 29, 21:53 1
    - Your version: So much more entertaining - JD Apr 29, 21:54
Bery!! What season should I pack for up there? Can I get away with spring? -- nm - Meg Apr 29, 21:41 6
- It was 16C and sunny today. -- nm - Beryllium Apr 29, 22:11 1
  - Sun is good. Looks like Butchart Gardens should be quite spectacular about now. -- nm - Meg Apr 29, 22:16
- Our spring pretty much is about your winter -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 29, 22:01 2
  - Yep, looks like Vancouver is running about 30 deg below our temps right now. -- nm - Meg Apr 29, 22:09 1
    - Guess I pack that winter wardrobe I had no need for this year :/ -- nm - Meg Apr 29, 22:11
- Duck season!! -- nm - Peglegpete Apr 29, 21:52
What a guy. -- (link) - Beryllium Apr 29, 21:31
FURY ROAD has the best character names ... -- (link) - mud Apr 29, 21:30 1
- Good for for Nathan Jones. -- nm - David Apr 29, 21:35
Edmonton's fortunes are changing. I can feel it -- nm - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 21:16
Marvel/NFL Helmets -- (link) - Flavorize Apr 29, 21:05
Oh Mickey, you're so fine. You're so fine you blow my mind. Hey Mickey! -- nm - David Apr 29, 21:03 15
- I used this and My Sharona while testing localization at work -- nm - Beryllium Apr 30, 00:14
- You are an evil turd -- nm - amoxy Apr 29, 22:44
- MIckey Hart -- (link) - Peglegpete Apr 29, 21:34 [youtube]
- "It's a miracle!" nm - ralph wiggum Apr 29, 21:29 7
  - Question for you... - David Apr 29, 21:32 6
    - "Dammit!" nm - ralph wiggum Apr 29, 22:00 5
      - You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and then you have... -- nm - David Apr 29, 22:03 4
        
        Hey, that reminds me (nmblink) - ralph wiggum Apr 29, 22:07 3
        
        Remind me. - David Apr 29, 22:09 2
        
        Not to kill the fun, but I don't hate that song because Zoe loved it so much. nm - ralph wiggum Apr 29, 22:14 1
        
        No nice anecdotes! That's cheating! -- nm - David Apr 29, 22:15
- thanks, buddy! -- nm - mud Apr 29, 21:06
- Related: A Simple Trick to Get a Song Out of Your Head -- (link) - ty97 Apr 29, 21:04 2
  - I got distracted by the Your Cat Is Trying to Talk to You link on the side. -- nm - David Apr 29, 21:19 1
    - i got distracted by the dolled up Taylor Swift image near the bottom . . . - call me Ishmael Apr 29, 21:21
I have a secret. No, you HAD a secret -- nm - Bacon Apr 29, 21:02
roll away...the dew -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 29, 21:01 1
- one watch by night, one watch by day. if you get confused listen to the music play -- nm - Peglegpete Apr 29, 21:26

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