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decided - totally seeing Me, Earl and the Dying Girl tonight. -- nm - Andie Jul 6, 13:14 1
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In which Ender does Time Warner Customer Service's job for them. - Ender Jul 6, 12:53 5
- just threaten to leave, Rogers will transfer you to someone in another department who can do shit to retain you -- nm - Beaker Jul 6, 13:13
- I just called direct tv and saved $7.50 by asking what discounts were availible -- nm - Peglegpete Jul 6, 13:10
- *sends your $85 bill* -- nm - Time Warner Jul 6, 13:01
- I left att for exactly this reason. - spamlet Jul 6, 12:58
- It is so common for me to end up schooling the phone reps. It is amazing how most are clueless. -- nm* - James Bond (aka Igor) Jul 6, 12:56
You know what makes a Monday work day better - eag Jul 6, 12:52 10
- an eightball followed by intravenous margaritas? - Epiphany Jul 6, 13:02 9
  - I just want to tell everyone in my work universe - TODAY IS NOT THE DAY - Epiphany Jul 6, 13:05 8
    - Uh-oh.... -- (link) - Remlik Jul 6, 13:13 [youtube]
    - ST conference call etiquette - how long do you wait for someone not to log in before you decide to reschedule? 5 min? 10 min? -- nm - Epiphany Jul 6, 13:06 6
      - In mel's office? 30 seconds? -- nm - Spawn Jul 6, 13:14
      - Depends on what country they are in. - spamlet Jul 6, 13:12 2
        
        Let's say Namibia -- nm - jangles Jul 6, 13:14 1
        
        We don't have an office there so I have no idea. -- nm - spamlet Jul 6, 13:17
      - Usually try to email the other person or call them quickly after about 5 minutes to get them to dial in. If I can't reach them, then we reschedule - pmb Jul 6, 13:10
      - 10 min -- nm - JD Jul 6, 13:07
I have to say this is a new one for the "Checkmate, atheists" file -- (link) - Reagen Jul 6, 12:50 4
- “I guess we shouldn’t be surprised. Ignorance mixed with bullshit is his family’s currency these days.” -- nm - Beaker Jul 6, 13:14
- The Metric System needs a time keeping division. -- nm - Spawn Jul 6, 13:05
- Such an interesting worldview. I wonder what his thoughts are on Zeus and Thor? -- nm - Beryllium Jul 6, 13:03
- omg! Hallelujah! -- nm - mud Jul 6, 13:02
someone on FB invite me to the Chicago group -- nm - Remlik Jul 6, 12:42 8
- someone named Remlik come to Chicago with us. -- nm - Diva Jul 6, 12:45 5
  - it's possible -- nm - Remlik Jul 6, 12:47 2
    - *starts looking up best sushi places in the 312* -- nm - Diva Jul 6, 12:51 1
      - cool. -- nm - Remlik Jul 6, 12:52
  - He *may* be bringing either Amy or myself with him. - Spawn Jul 6, 12:47 1
    - Stupid IM. -- nm - spamlet Jul 6, 12:50
- done -- nm - ty97 Jul 6, 12:44 1
  - thanks -- nm - Remlik Jul 6, 12:47
REB? Batgirl: "Batgirl's quest will likewise come packed with side quests, collectibles left behind by the Joker, and DC Universe Easter eggs." -- (link) - Spawn Jul 6, 12:34 3
- I want Yvonne Craig :))) -- nm - Peglegpete Jul 6, 12:51
- yeah, but does she wear a croptop and booty shorts? -- nm - decline Jul 6, 12:37 1
  - Harley probably does. -- nm - Spawn Jul 6, 12:38
Ok, so have we heard that the dude that killed himself with fireworks on his head was one of the Gaston's at Disney World? -- nm - Jim Jul 6, 12:32 8
- most news stories are now saying former/worked there in the past (as gaston and goofy, apparently) -- nm - b. Jul 6, 13:07 1
  - hyuck! -- nm - Reagen Jul 6, 13:27
- horrible story. his poor brother was only feet away when it happened -- nm - Jovian Jul 6, 12:46
- someone on the Metro editorial photography board took serious license and found the most... - Mel Profit Jul 6, 12:44 1
  - I wonder if it was his headshot. (see what I did there?) -- nm - Diva Jul 6, 12:46
- Yes, it was on a backboard. We decided it wasn't the hilarious one, though. -- nm* - David Jul 6, 12:43
- Where was Lumiere at the time? -- nm - jangles Jul 6, 12:34
- I had heard something about a Gaston, but not that. Yikes. -- nm - Beryllium Jul 6, 12:34
July 15th: Prime Day at Amazon. Will see more deals for Prime members than Black Friday -- (link*) - Beaker Jul 6, 12:29 2
- That's a good day for a celebration. -- nm - Will Hunting Jul 6, 12:34
- In other words, "I probably could have waited until then to get Batman 2/3 off" day. -- nm - JaxSean Jul 6, 12:33
Even Superman admits that he is lame and most people prefer Batman. -- (link) - Spawn Jul 6, 12:16 5
- The EW article in the Comic-Con issue on the BvS movie does nothing to make it sound good. - TWuG Jul 6, 12:20 2
  - I pretty much expect to as I am going *in* hating them both. - Spawn Jul 6, 12:29
  - yup -- nm - Beaker Jul 6, 12:21
- After seeing Man of Steel this weekend - eag Jul 6, 12:19
- he should run for President and join the GOP debates. -- nm - Max Jul 6, 12:18
for Diva - reports that a Broadway audience member tried to use a plug on the set, on stage, to charge their phone... -- (link) - Andie Jul 6, 12:13 3
- "According to the site, upon receiving his phone back, he asked the usher, "Well, where can I charge it?" - Diva Jul 6, 12:17 2
  - In yo ass -- nm - jangles Jul 6, 12:31
  - Answer: "Anywhere but this theater. -- nm - TWuG Jul 6, 12:19
So sorta professional etiquette help question. - ty97 Jul 6, 12:04 43
- whatever the Scissor Sisters wore in their last video. nm -- nm - groiny Jul 6, 12:11
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  - I have no idea where we'll be and probably won't know until game time. - ty97 Jul 6, 12:12 1
    - keep it business casual and you will be fine no matter where you are in the Stadium. -- nm - Diva Jul 6, 12:13
  - What will you be wearing? -- nm - tie97 Jul 6, 12:11 1
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- Red Sox shirt -- nm - Peglegpete Jul 6, 12:09
- A Baltimore Orioles hat. -- nm - Shaun Jul 6, 12:09
- crop top and booty shorts - decline Jul 6, 12:07 2
  - That's your answer for everything. -- nm - Beryllium Jul 6, 12:08 1
    - sex! -- nm - Max Jul 6, 12:09
- (more) - ty97 Jul 6, 12:05 31
  - always business casual in this circumstance. - Mel Profit Jul 6, 12:12 24
    - This if you don't know the people because you never really know. Or you could do Yankees jersey and khakis. - spamlet Jul 6, 12:21 5
      - I change my answer. ty should wear a full Yankees uniform. -- nm - Spawn Jul 6, 12:37 4
        
        with the stirrup pants that are making a comeback. -- nm - Diva Jul 6, 12:39 3
        
        dress like this and demand to be called, "Babe". -- nm - Mel Profit Jul 6, 12:42 1
        
        for some reason Al Capone wanted to be called 'Snorky'. -- nm - Diva Jul 6, 12:47
        
        ty, listen to your friend Diva. -- nm - Spawn Jul 6, 12:40
    - This (thanks to you and Diva) was my gut reaction. Was just afraid of being overdressed. - ty97 Jul 6, 12:13 17
      - I think you couldn't go wrong with khakis and a polo or something along those lines. -- nm - Ender Jul 6, 12:26 1
        
        This. -- nm - JaxSean Jul 6, 12:30
      - It's always better to overdress than underdress anyway. -- nm - pmb Jul 6, 12:26 1
        
        ty going to the ball game -- (link) - Beaker Jul 6, 12:27
      - you won't be overdressed and keep in mind you're meeting your manager. -- nm - Diva Jul 6, 12:14 6
        
        And the VP we work the most with. - ty97 Jul 6, 12:16 5
        
        why worry? seriously - you're smarter than all of them thrown together -- nm - JenBro Jul 6, 12:24 1
        
        Well lets not get crazy -- nm - jangles Jul 6, 12:30
        
        "baseball is the one field goals right?" -- nm - Beaker Jul 6, 12:23
        
        Just be cool. It's a great opportunity to get to know them. -- nm - spamlet Jul 6, 12:23 1
        
        I'm pleased at the chance. I must be on the phone with them at least 10-20 hours minimum every week. -- nm - ty97 Jul 6, 12:24
      - I missed the suite part. I agree. -- nm - Spawn Jul 6, 12:13 4
        
        I am *guessing* at that part. Not a given. -- nm - ty97 Jul 6, 12:17 3
        
        Expected temps? -- nm - Spawn Jul 6, 12:19 2
        
        High of 86, 50% chance of t-storms. -- nm - ty97 Jul 6, 12:20 1
        
        Ah, you will be fine in slacks. Once again, the weather this year helps us out. -- nm - Spawn Jul 6, 12:28
      - better to be overdressed than the alternative -- nm - Mel Profit Jul 6, 12:13
  - khakis, nice short-sleeved polo shirt (or something with a collar). no sneakers. -- nm - Diva Jul 6, 12:10
  - I live on the wrong coast to answer this question accurately. -- nm - Beryllium Jul 6, 12:06
  - Will you be coming from the office, as well? -- nm - Spawn Jul 6, 12:06 3
    - I work from home in my underwear. -- nm - ty97 Jul 6, 12:07 2
      - Then go with that. - Spawn Jul 6, 12:08
      - that's perfect! go like that! -- nm - decline Jul 6, 12:08
Ugh. -- (link) - Spawn Jul 6, 12:03 14
- Not saying that what he did is ok, however, I sure hope there was a lesson learned here on the other side. - Jim Jul 6, 12:24 1
  - Agreed, but... alcohol. -- nm - Spawn Jul 6, 12:31
- It's really difficult to make anything out in that video. We don't have enough to charge him. - Tallahassee Police Jul 6, 12:19 1
  - heh -- nm - JaxSean Jul 6, 12:39
- girl can take a punch though cause he freaking rocked her -- nm - Beaker Jul 6, 12:09 4
  - too inebriated to feel any pain -- nm - Max Jul 6, 12:10 3
    - I kept watching her right hand going to the bar after that. -- nm - Spawn Jul 6, 12:11 2
      - What sentence would you give him if you were judge and jury? - Max Jul 6, 12:17 1
        
        B!tch had it coming. -- nm - Stephen A. Smith si Jul 6, 12:18
- Nice to see people not trying to do anything - eag Jul 6, 12:09 1
  - based on that short clip I'm guessing they couldn't hear a thing even a foot away -- nm - Max Jul 6, 12:09
- wow. she hit first, but she barely tagged you, dude, suck it up. - Max Jul 6, 12:05 2
  - Yup. I watched the long version and he was trying to shove past her and had some words. -- nm - Spawn Jul 6, 12:06 1
    - gotta love Florida! -- nm - decline Jul 6, 12:08
why are low US oil prices bad? from the starbucks price hike link: oil plunges 7.7%; worst day since april. - fabulous squad Jul 6, 11:58 6
- It's not bad, but low oil prices = less investment in the oil & gas sector, marginal wells have to be mothballed, etc so it's bad for those working in - Roger More Jul 6, 12:02
- The Iran deal maybe? Seems unrelated but maybe peace is always bad for oil. -- nm - Max Jul 6, 12:01 3
  - (I misread the question as 'why are oil prices plummeting') -- nm - Max Jul 6, 12:03 2
    - Oh, oil prices are plumetting becasue US production has been on the rise thanks to shale oil, fracking, etc... - Roger More Jul 6, 12:07 1
      - (though the reasons are today's change are probably Greece + Iran) -- nm - Roger More Jul 6, 12:11
- It is worst for those invested in oil companies. The only other negative effect is on domestic production. - GregW Jul 6, 12:01
He just is groiny. He just is. -- nm - Diva Jul 6, 11:55 1
- Ugh. - Spawn Jul 6, 12:04
After reviewing the first 7 eps of Wayward Pines, I only have one problem. (spoils) - GregW Jul 6, 11:53 1
- That's always bothered me about that sort of thing in general (spoils) - Beryllium Jul 6, 11:56
This headline seems misleading -- Daytona officials will review the safety precautions from last nigtht's monster wreck. - Will Hunting Jul 6, 11:52
Okay, after the three day weekend I have finsihed dealing with the 26 messages I had and have finished opening the 84 checks that came in the mail. - Spawn Jul 6, 11:51
Ty, apparently this place opened where Bonnie's was. -- (link) - pmb Jul 6, 11:49 1
- It appears this place opened very nearby to fill the niche left by Bonnie's closing -- (link) - ty97 Jul 6, 12:07
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- I don't know about other services nor for how long they're archived, but at&t lets you access messages online. nm but: -- (link) - b. Jul 6, 13:15
- Do they also use an iphone? (Are their chat bubbles blue?) -- nm - Beryllium Jul 6, 11:51 5
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    - Then the images might be in your iCloud or even iMessage history -- nm - Beryllium Jul 6, 11:57 3
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        and the website, I think. Also, sometimes from the phone itself. -- nm - Beryllium Jul 6, 11:59 1
        
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- You could try clicking the Details for the given conversation and see if the picture is part of the attachments for the conversation - JD Jul 6, 11:51 1
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LIR: Shaun. I've read this guys' blog because he's an old time EVE player now playing E:D. The level of dedication he's putting into "exploration" - oblique Jul 6, 11:42 4
- Ugh! Fucking black background horseshit. -- nm - Shaun Jul 6, 11:43 3
  - Developer tools let you cut that stuff out. -- nm - Beryllium Jul 6, 11:47
  - lol. I read it in Feedly so I am not subjected to that atrocity :) -- nm - oblique Jul 6, 11:45 1
    - This is a PC game I assume? -- nm - Shaun Jul 6, 11:51
LIR: Jim: Not all hot dogs are created equal (toppings aside). There is a definitely difference between Vienna (for example) and your ball park frank - oblique Jul 6, 11:39
Hot Dog: The Movie -- nm - Spawn Jul 6, 11:37 6
- Hotdog, Hardbodies and RSVP are memories of a misspent teenage tv life. -- nm - Walt_Disney Jul 6, 12:57
- Mrs Gene Simmons at her finest -- nm - Beaker Jul 6, 12:09
- For people who thought Hardbodies was just too high-brow -- nm - jangles Jul 6, 11:39 1
  - You had better check yourself, pixie. -- nm - Spawn Jul 6, 11:50
- "I had Sunny side. Up. Sunny Side, Down and Sunny Side allzeeway around!" - Mel Profit Jul 6, 11:38 1
  - and bonus - Jovian Jul 6, 11:40

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