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Subject: Also...


Author:
Jono
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Date Posted: 13:56:18 01/28/09 Wed
LOST tonight.
Yay!
Subject: Hafer


Author:
Joo
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Date Posted: 13:55:20 01/28/09 Wed
What we are seeing is the recreation of Boondoggles.

Kickin old school. REAL old school.
Subject: The Reader


Author:
Jono
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Date Posted: 13:54:50 01/28/09 Wed
Saw this the other night. I dug it but wasn't overly impressed. I guess I was a bit disappointed but only because of all of the build-up. Ahh well though- Winslet boobs aplenty! Also to note is that the kid's dong we all saw was only 18 and production had to be halted so that he could turn 18 to film that scene. Yessss!!!

Anyone else who saw this- thoughts/reactions?

Amy and I have not yet decided when the DC visit will take place. It's still pending. Sorry to interested parties for holding anyone up.
Subject: umm


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 11:44:19 01/28/09 Wed
look, the std and sod provisions are clearly not the best ways of generating jobs but they aren't completely meritless. people would have to prep, cut, and lay the sod on the mall. ditto for std education. people aren't going to educate themselves. also, as a result of this latter effort, people will hopefully not get stds. this, in effect, eliminates the huge cost of treatment. saving money is just as good, if not better, than spending money to stimulate.
Subject: I hate Liberals


Author:
Joo
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Date Posted: 11:10:24 01/28/09 Wed
They are usually (always) stupid.

What makes my life better? I live in what is probably the second most liberal state in the country.

No, I will NOT spend the rest of my life here.
Subject: I hate Congress


Author:
Donnie
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Date Posted: 11:01:48 01/28/09 Wed
I hate Congress.

http://www.drudgereport.com/flashsb.htm

http://www.rules.house.gov/111/LegText/111_hr1_text.pdf

What the fuck is the point of this entire stimulus package?
Subject: lame


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 10:47:17 01/28/09 Wed
i updated the software on my phone last night to 2.2.1 and uploaded all the new music i mentioned. i was excited to listen to it today while working. so i break out the phone, attempt to get in, and find that the stupid phone wasn't activated for some reason after the update. now i can't listen to anything or even look at my usual pages while visiting the wr. terrible.
Subject: Movies


Author:
Tony
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Date Posted: 10:34:40 01/28/09 Wed
Saw Taken over the weekend and saw the Wrestler last night. Taken was good, but it was no Bourne. Also I did not like how Liam was invincible for the whole movie up until the very end. I liked the action, but I did not like how lucky the guy's investigations turned out to be. It appeared to me to be a crappy adaptation of a book.

The Wrestler was amazing. Micky Rourke is my winner for Best Actor. I had no idea that wrestling matches were predetermined. But I was glad that the movie ended with a happy ending with the Ram making his way back up to the top. Note: there may or may not be some sarcasm there.

Nip/Tuck has been entertaining this year. I don't like how they are rotating through all the regulars this year, but Christain is as awesome as ever. Now that the silly breast cancer thing is done with, he can go back to crushing ass again. Did anyone else notice the boob shot last night!

Vert/Vic, I noticed you guys were fans of MGMT. I heard one of their songs on XM and liked it. Any recommendations for songs or albums to check out?
Subject: No snow day here


Author:
Tony
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Date Posted: 10:24:40 01/28/09 Wed
Woke up, looked outside, checked the weather and realized that is was actually raining now instead of snowing, "worked" from home for an hour checking email, avoided rush hour and had no issues driving in. It only took me about 5 extra minutues to get in but that was due to the rain.

My office is about half full. I think all the schools are off today so a lot of parents had to stay home.
Subject: Snowfall in London


Author:
Joo
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Date Posted: 10:23:49 01/28/09 Wed
Now that, my friend, is a funny sight. Everything shuts down if they get an inch or more of snow. EVERYTHING.

I have actually beared witness to this and I couldn't help but chuckle at all of the Brits during this. Oh, England; we give you an A for effort.
Subject: joo


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 10:11:44 01/28/09 Wed
yes, i was actually surprised we had a 2 hour delay too, thus me arriving at my usual time (even after i shoveled the walk around my community - positive karma for me). you beanheads should be used to crap weather though. if anyone sees a snowflake here it's like the armageddon. seriously, people flood the stores and buy up bread and milk and drive about 40 mph slower than is called for. terrible.

joo, so who do you think will win bromance?
Subject: Two Things


Author:
Joo
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Date Posted: 09:56:15 01/28/09 Wed
1) I DO NOT LIKE BROMANCE. I will fucking kill you, Hafie-Poo.
2) 2-Hour Delay - Did you become a teacher, Hafer? Do companies really have that?

My boss's response to weather: Buy an SUV.
Subject: 2 hour delay


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 09:46:09 01/28/09 Wed
i am here at work way too early. we have a 2 hour delay but, because i had no idea about our company's status hotline, i braved ice-covered roads to get here.... i'm pretty much the only person here... which is nice. it's very quiet and i can cruise the internet at my leisure. glorious.

jono, it's ok man. i understand.

joo, you can admit you love bromance. no one will judge you... too much.

on to some footie news (since i haven't posted any in recent history). beckham wants to leave la and stay with ac milan (he is currently on loan with them through early march). his contract has a break clause that would allow him to leave for free in october, so it would baffle me if la refused to take the money now. we shall see.

also, spurs continue to buy back their former players at inflated prices... awesome. this will not bother me when they sign back my boy robbie keane, the irish assassin.

jono 2, did you and amy ever figure out when you are coming to dc?
Subject: 2 Hour Delay


Author:
Donnie
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Date Posted: 09:27:33 01/28/09 Wed
Think about it. You'd get in at 11am. Check email/internet for an hour. Eat lunch. Then, you recover from lunch for about 30 mins. So, you'd really be working around three and a half hours a day. Is it really worth it?
Subject: Anti-jealous


Author:
Jono
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Date Posted: 09:16:02 01/28/09 Wed
I feel sorry for the dude.
Subject: "one of his friend's 50 chick party "


Author:
Joo
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Date Posted: 08:39:50 01/28/09 Wed
Forgot to mention this:

This "friend" sounds like a flaming douche who is probably lying.

I bet he watchs Bromance and gives people the Ari Gold Douche "Bro" Hug.
Subject: skating rink


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 08:16:04 01/28/09 Wed
it sucks outside. off to work i go!!!

"The only thing I've got is that the "50 chick" party sounds like the gayest, douche-baggiest, chachi-est fag thing I've ever heard."

totally.... but your jealous is readily apparent.
Subject: Greetings


Author:
Joo
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Date Posted: 21:19:06 01/27/09 Tue
Long day on the road. Sorry.

I don't even read SG, nor do I know who he is, nor do I care. I guess I am at a slight advantage, as he cannot perturb me as he did all of you (except for Jono).

Tony - Sorry to hear about Jen's hours being cut back. Economy has gone to shit and we have decided to try and save the girl (economy, not Jen) who has slit her wrists by just putting more blood into her. GOOD CALL.

I need a nap, and a long break.
Subject: After a long day...


Author:
Jono
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Date Posted: 20:50:51 01/27/09 Tue
The only thing I've got is that the "50 chick" party sounds like the gayest, douche-baggiest, chachi-est fag thing I've ever heard.

Also, I love the SG for what he is. I don't expect anything more than dumb reality tv jokes, too much Boston shit, name dropping and not a wide range of topics. I don't expect college football or basketball analysis and neither should you guys. You're disappointed because you're expecting way more than he's ever put out.
Subject: new music


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 19:48:51 01/27/09 Tue
new music for all to check out:

1) the futureheads
2) maximo park
3) dirty pretty things
4) kasabian
5) mando diao
6) hard-fi
7) the subways

tony, sucks to hear about jen.
Subject: Ugh


Author:
Tony
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Date Posted: 16:42:49 01/27/09 Tue
Jen's hours at work got cut again. Does anyone know anything about partial unemployment?
Subject: tuesday


Author:
Heaves
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Date Posted: 16:13:33 01/27/09 Tue
It's Tuesday and by pattern of the last several weeks, tomorrow really should be my Friday. This week is going to be loooooooong. Like my...
Subject: what a flippin' day


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 16:03:37 01/27/09 Tue
man oh man, the work keeps flowing in. we are losing one of our UK based attorneys for 6 months and all of her work is being funneled to me... hooray! good times had by all.

in good news, i get to leave early on friday for my final dog bite-related doctor's appointment. woo!!

other than that, i got nothing.
Subject: oh ... also


Author:
chin
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Date Posted: 14:51:05 01/27/09 Tue
danny granger is WAY more underrated than Kevin Durant. case and point. I bet everyone on this board knows who Kevin Durant is. I bet there are a few that dont know exactly who Danny Granger is. Now go bring up their numbers or better yet go to a bar with nba game pass and watch them play. Not saying Granger is better or will be better than Durant. Just saying hes got superstar potential as well and he gets talked about even less.
Subject: sg


Author:
chin
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Date Posted: 14:45:01 01/27/09 Tue
its not even that he did a bad job of backing up his point. His original point is completely outrageous. Manny is not underrated. He is widely considered one of the best hitters to ever play the game and he has the salary to prove it. I dont know where this belief that there are people out there who underrate manny is coming from.

I will agree that Durant may be a tad underrated right now. But come on. There are SOOOO many more underrated people in sports right now. and hes declaring these two as the ONLY underrated people in sports. wow. thats quite the declaration. I would love to hear his thoughts on Nnamdi Asomugha, Jake Long, Brandon Roy, Tayshaun Prince, Lance Berkman, Hanley Ramimerez...just a few off the top of my head.
Subject: haha


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Donnie
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Date Posted: 13:48:38 01/27/09 Tue
Vic, I thought the same thing. The SG is really mailing it in with columns anymore. It is a real shame too because there are a lot of sports out there worth following. I don't think that he has written a single column about college basketball yet this year. What a mess.

At least the column didn't include a Swingers or Teen Wolf reference in it. Do you think he realizes that he still needs to remain somewhat current with the 20 year olds of today? Swingers is about 15 years old and Teen Wolf is even older.
Subject: just read sg's latest espn mag article


Author:
chin
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Date Posted: 13:25:36 01/27/09 Tue
wow. horrible.
Subject: neti pot


Author:
Heaves
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Date Posted: 11:43:05 01/27/09 Tue
I got a neti pot for my birthday and used it for the first time last night. If you don't know what that is, it's basically a small tea pot that you stick up one nostrile and let saline solution flow out the other. It was more ackward than the time I lost my virginity, however, similar effect -- my pipes are clean clean.
Subject: good review


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 11:19:30 01/27/09 Tue
of the new franz ferdinand cd - http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/27/arts/music/27fran.html

still snowing. still working.
Subject: may have seen this before


Author:
chin
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Date Posted: 10:22:17 01/27/09 Tue
but its still funny

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHzdsFiBbFc
Subject: Wicked weather this way comes


Author:
Joo
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Date Posted: 09:46:14 01/27/09 Tue
I already clicked on the link. I saw darkness, then a white ring, and blood started spewing out of nose and ears.

We're supposed to get slammed up here. No worries down in Phila; you'll probably get rain. You guys always do.

Good luck today, gentlemen; keep your fists up.
Subject: ugh


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 09:36:28 01/27/09 Tue
happy freaking shitty tuesday to all. it's crappy outside here so that made the drive into work a blast. compound this with the fact that caruso burst into the room, while i was sound asleep, at the buttcrack to tell me that she didn't have to work because of the flake of snow on the ground and you get a craptastic day. woo.

at least i get to look forward to a good solid boozing weekend. my friend from philly, erik, is coming down on friday which should be trouble. friday is bar night with a bunch of his friends from down here. saturday is one of his friend's 50 chick party (a party in celebration of his banging 50 chicks). should be awesome. hopefully the brazilians are there.
Subject: Evan


Author:
Donnie
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Date Posted: 09:32:11 01/27/09 Tue
These odd posts used to happen from time to time back in the early days of the board. Simply do not click on any of the links. There is nothing we can really do to prevent it because the address of this page is www.voy.com followed by 6 numbers. Anyway, we will be fine.

How is it only Tuesday? I woke up this morning convinced that we were deeper in the week.
Subject: Gentlemen


Author:
Joo
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Date Posted: 08:52:46 01/27/09 Tue
Our board has been hacked.

Take a look at the post right after Maurers.

Please address.
Subject: art or bart


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 08:34:07 01/27/09 Tue
yes, (b)art is correct. they were very interested. even better, they were cousins. the younger one was leaving to go back to brazil this week so they were out one last time... this means i probably could have leveraged a 3-way... oh well.
Subject: That's it?


Author:
Heaves
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Date Posted: 08:29:07 01/27/09 Tue
Art did say they had interest in you so I thought there was more to it than that? Oh well.

I should be receiving the remainder of my tax documents this week. I can't wait to turbotax it up and find out how much I'm getting back. Yes yes yes.
Subject: CJBxohPqJp


Author:
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Date Posted: 02:47:36 01/27/09 Tue
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Subject: I vaguely remember


Author:
Maurer
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Date Posted: 22:50:20 01/26/09 Mon
going to the bar on Friday. It was great to hang out with Heaves, Hafer, Lukey, and Chinski. Thank you for the shots. I am a huge pussy; I got pretty sick the next morning. 22 year old Maurer would kick my ass.

Further sickening 22 year old Maurer I bought frames and hung up various pictures around my apartment the rest of the weekend. It made the girlfriend happy, and I had been meaning to do it for awhile.

Last weekend I saw Slumdog Millionaire. I thought it was decent; nowhere near as good as Dark Knight.

Saturday night I watched Tropic Thunder. Decent. Robert Downey Jr really made it.
Subject: brazilians


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 20:14:18 01/26/09 Mon
i wish i knew what happened. all i know is that i was talking to vic/lukey when bart, heaves' coworker, called me over to talk to these 2 girls who requested my presence. these were the 2, aforementioned, brazilians.
Subject: brazilians


Author:
heaves
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Date Posted: 18:31:17 01/26/09 Mon
Definition: the act of being from Brazil.

Specifically though, two broads at the bar we went to. My mind was in la la land by the time they came into play. Therefore, I defer to Hafer who I hear had a much more interesting time with them. bowchickawowow.
Subject: Ugh


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Jono
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Date Posted: 18:02:15 01/26/09 Mon
That read a lot worse than I meant it to be. It was intended to be sort of tongue-in-cheek. I had a good time, just was bored a lot.

Tis all.

Duke is gay.

What are you guys referring to when you say "brazilians"?
Subject: Weekend Was Poo


Author:
Jono
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Date Posted: 18:01:21 01/26/09 Mon
I DID download Gran Torino, The Reader & Frost/Nixon (much like Joey). I have yet to watch them, though.

So, Amy and I left KS on Friday and went to Sedalia to hang with Amy's parents. I say hang because I cannot think of a better way to describe what we did. I also cannot understand why we went. It has something to do with not being able to go there for a few weeks if we didn't go this past weekend, but even that makes little sense. We regularly see and hang out with them when they make trips to the city for various reasons. I would say it was to see our niece (who we see less often), but she was tied up with in-laws visiting from out of town, so that didn't matter.

Anyway....

When we weren't sitting around talking, we were sitting around eating. When we weren't eating, we were avoiding watching TV with Amy's dad on the giant plasma in the biggest room in the house. We were avoiding him because he watches either (a) rehashed poker telecasts, (b) History channel nonsense (sometimes good), (c) crappy old movies, (d) DVR'd country music concerts/specials, (f) FOX News or (f) random flicking of all of the above. When we weren't avoiding that and actually doing that, I spent time on crosswords or reading my Goodgle Reader stuff on my phone. When not doing that, we were in a hot tub.

That's it (except for some Obama shit-talking thrown in there as well).

I will say that it was a brutally boring weekend, but this is rarely the case. We usually have a reason to go there, but this time, we did not. Hence, the explanation of the suckiness. Ahh well- I guess I'll have these things now that I am married. They are awesome in-laws, they give us a ton, they take us out to eat and provide us with free food all of the time, and are extremely nice and generous people. I love them and wish them to be a part of our lives forever. Just want to get that straight.

We came home on Sunday, kicked some ass at Lowe's and fixed some shit at the house and then went to sleep. In the meantime, I somehow lost my fucking MagLite.

All in all, a solidly unfulfilling weekend. However, this weekend is set to be wonderous. I'm in all-day meetings for the next 2 days, so consider me a gay on the board until those are over.
Subject: Using Apple Vacations


Author:
Donnie
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Date Posted: 16:33:17 01/26/09 Mon
It comes out to around $900 a person for 4 nights (including flight and all-inclusive hotel).
Subject: Vaca


Author:
Tony
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Date Posted: 16:31:16 01/26/09 Mon
Haven't even thought about vacation yet. Possibly over spring break in March. Joe, what type of costs are you looking at for the trip (hotel and airfare)? I was considering somewhere in Mexico for my trip.
Subject: vegas


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 16:11:00 01/26/09 Mon
i will be going back to vegas for another bachelor party (this time a friend from law school) may 14-17. color me excited.

joe, you are a mad man. going to the dr is something that has absolutely no appeal to me. i just don't trust countries in that region.
Subject: Things


Author:
Donnie
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Date Posted: 15:51:28 01/26/09 Mon
Well my weekend was spent about as quietly as possible. Ali had a cold for the entire weekend, so I was left to my own devices. As a result, I plowed through all of the best picture nominations (except for Ben Button), watched the Office, 30 Rock, and BSG, and played about 4 hours worth of Fallout3. Hafer, I have my house in Megaton and I just got past the supermarket stuff.

Question: Is Hilary Swank hot?

Basically, it was a SUPER boring weekend. I am looking for things to pick up this week and weekend. Also, I am dying for the weather to just get a little bit warmer outside.

Joey Mac and I will be making another day trip for poker in AC in February. Vert and Vic, let me know if you guys have any interest.

As for a real vacation, Ali and I picked a location out. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, sometime in April. I cannot wait to get some real time off from work.
Subject: jaws of life


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hafer
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Date Posted: 15:33:02 01/26/09 Mon
please make a video of you prying open the locker with the jaws of life. i would like to see this. also, please be drunk when doing so.

question, does anyone want to make a trip up to psu for a weekend?
Subject: Weekend


Author:
Tony
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Date Posted: 15:00:04 01/26/09 Mon
My weekend was spent outside Pittsburgh in WV visiting Jen's friend. Jen's friend has a 2 month old baby which is not fun at all. Apparently the kid didn't understand that we were trying to play Mario Party and kept crying. This weekend did not help Jen's plan to have kids in the near future. Jen's friend did, however, have a hot tub which was used Saturday night. Highlights of the weekend included: the hot tub, and trying Budweiser's new American Lager which wasn't bad.

Today's gym trip went horribly wrong. First, the new bottle of shampoo I bought was left in my car all weekend and was frozen. Second, I locked my keys inside my locker. Luckily I have a spare car key in my wallet so now I have to go buy a new lock for my locker. Since the locker is at the fire station, I will use unnecessary force with the jaws of life to get the old lock off.
Subject: i agree with chin and heaves


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 14:45:08 01/26/09 Mon
it was nice having me out for an entire evening... something i used to do all the time.... and now never do... as my life sucks.
Subject: here here


Author:
heaves
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Date Posted: 14:09:11 01/26/09 Mon
I think lunch finally put me back into the realm of normalicy. Man, I wish I remembered things more clearly. My account of the bar was shot, shot, shot, shot, fake shot, snickering, shot, shot, snickering, shot... Don't get me wrong, I had a great time. I have no recollection of brazilians. I vaguely remember walking into Philadelphia Cheese steak. Apparently, when I got back to my place, I just laid down on my living room floor. Dead. Then, got up without saying a word and enjoyed my cheese steak for a second time. If I did not have that cheese steak, I may have made it without puking. However, that was not the path I chose.

Hafer, I agree with Chin. It was nice to have you for the entire evening.
Subject: good times


Author:
chin
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Date Posted: 13:54:38 01/26/09 Mon
good times there on friday. hafer youll have to thank caruso for us for making you available for the entire night. heaves, i was quite disappointed to hear that you did some stomach cleansing when you got home. I was really impressed with how well you were handling all the alcohol you drank when we departed ways, I really thought you were gonna make it wihout puking.
Subject: busy?


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 13:13:01 01/26/09 Mon
HA! no one is that busy. you, somehow, find time to post. that is all i ask.
Subject: Fallout3


Author:
Joo
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Date Posted: 11:27:50 01/26/09 Mon
I just got into Megaton city.

Our absence from the board means we're busy, Hafer. Work does that as you get older and advance.
Subject: hello?


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 11:04:01 01/26/09 Mon
anyone? at all?
Subject: weekender


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 09:35:03 01/26/09 Mon
my oh my. what a weekend.

friday was nutso. lots of beer, patron, brazilians, and cheesesteaks. nothing like getting home at 445 in the morning. hope you had a nice night heaviepoo.

saturday i slept as late as i could.... which sadly was only 12 since caruso had 2 aunts come over early and they were loud, thus making my sleeping in almost impossible. so after being a zombie for several hours, i ran around to do some errands, ate as much bread as possible, played some wii fit with everyone, went out to dinner with everyone, then had to go to a cocktail party in leesburg, vuhginia. it was bonafide.

sunday i played lots of fallout 3. still absolutely loving the game. glad to see that joo joined in on the fun. joe/joo, where are you guys in the game thus far? run into anything nuts? i am presently working my way around the entire map, trying to find all the locations. this is actually a great way to level up as you get xp for finding places, plus you get xp for killing the bad dudes you run into. also, it's very useful later in the game when you can instant travel to a location to continue the quest.

"You get outraged because a team got beat 100-0 and people made a stink. However when it comes to the money you fork over to the govt you say give dummies jobs." what?!? how these views are mutually exclusive is beyond me.

oh boy, just learned that i get to give the new hire legal presentation to 30-some people today. hooray.
Subject: Good morning


Author:
Joo
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Date Posted: 08:30:58 01/26/09 Mon
What a long weekend.

Got called into work to help for inventory at 7am on Saturday. Woot? Hung out with Laura during the evening. We had some good Middle Eastern food, then watched Slumdog Millionaire at my place. I enjoyed the movie, and notice a lot of MIA songs during the movie. I joked with Laura that I was wondering if a whole MIA album would be played during the course of the movie, and how that would make the movie an Indian version of Dark Side of the Moon / Wizard of Oz.

Sunday was relaxing. I went out only to get coffee and then pick up Fallout 3, which I am enjoying thus far. What actually made me decide b/w GofW 2 and Fallout3 was Hafer's passion for the game, followed by Joe's corresponding, albeit brief, review.

My impression of Biden's temper leaves me slightly uneasy, mainly because he will have contact with people that may piss him off (even unintentially), but need to be handled gently (i.e. - international delegates). The man lacks a good poker face, in my opinion.

Back to work. We're expecting 6-8 on Wednesday. Woot?
Subject: birthday


Author:
Heaves
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Date Posted: 15:42:10 01/24/09 Sat
I definitely emptied my basket when I got home. I woke up after noon. Pretty awesome night. Thanks for all the shots, fellas.
Subject: Hafer


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Poyser
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Date Posted: 12:25:56 01/24/09 Sat
You make zero sense. You get outraged because a team got beat 100-0 and people made a stink. However when it comes to the money you fork over to the govt you say give dummies jobs.
Subject: i'm all for that


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 11:51:57 01/24/09 Sat
dummies need jobs too or they'll just sit on welfare all the time. give dummies jobs!
Subject: GOO


Author:
Poyser
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Date Posted: 22:22:41 01/23/09 Fri
New economic stimulus bill gives a tax credit of 4800 to companies that hire employees that "have no secondary, techical or post-secondary education" and who "lack sufficient and basic skills"
Subject: Babies


Author:
R Kelly
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Date Posted: 21:03:52 01/23/09 Fri
How many seconds does it take to drown a baby?

I don't know; I'm too busy wacking off.
Subject: but I think I know what the real issue is here...


Author:
R.Kelly
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Date Posted: 16:48:35 01/23/09 Fri
Was the 13 yr old hot? Not attractive, but h-o-t, hot. I believe this makes all the difference.
Subject: ice ice baby


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 16:20:12 01/23/09 Fri
that guy gives me something to strive for. awesome!
Subject: Time to bring back some dead baby jokes


Author:
Vert
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Date Posted: 16:08:50 01/23/09 Fri
http://www.kmbc.com/cnn-news/18549054/detail.html#

This is amazing.
Subject: 100-0


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 14:44:39 01/23/09 Fri
this is what i hate about society. since when did it become the winner's fault that the team they killed sucks? back in the old days, if your team blew and got crushed, tough, get better and then try harder the next time. now, in the age of everyone is special and everyone is a winner, anything that exposes this notion of equality is demonized. simply put, this is re-re.
Subject: Why??


Author:
Joo
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Date Posted: 14:16:32 01/23/09 Fri
I say fuck 'em; it's their fault they suck and got their asses beat.

http://highschool.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=903780
Subject: Forgot...


Author:
Joo
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Date Posted: 14:11:29 01/23/09 Fri
Laura wishes you a happy b-day as well.
Subject: Sorry this is so Late


Author:
Joo
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Date Posted: 14:10:33 01/23/09 Fri
Happy 28th, Heaves!!! I am sorry I am late; I have and will be in meetings all day.

P.S. - Bleach was awesome this week. Expect major suckage and gay episodes in the weeks to come, as they are going into another stupid side-story. An all out, Gayapalooza.

At least Mobile Suit Gundam 00 will be good.

Back to the meetings...
Subject: tonight


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 13:16:48 01/23/09 Fri
i will be venturing out alone tonight. caruso, being the great gal she is, decided to take a night off as she didn't want to spoil my night by making us leave early so that she could be minty fresh for her guests tomorrow morning. her sacrifice is our gain. hooray. usa. usa.

only a few hours to go!
Subject: heaves


Author:
chin
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Date Posted: 11:56:05 01/23/09 Fri
curious, you have an idea of where you want to go tonight?
Subject: yes hafer


Author:
chin
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Date Posted: 11:45:40 01/23/09 Fri
you can send caruso home early and stay out and play. if you dont then youll be forever shit on for it.
Subject: lukey


Author:
Heaves
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Date Posted: 11:36:21 01/23/09 Fri
If you want to invite Judy and them you may. Kate and I haven't seen them in forever. Either way is fine.

Hafer is it boys night if Kate is in attendance? Well done though convincing Caruso that she needs to go to bed early and let the boys play.
Subject: hooray


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 11:28:09 01/23/09 Fri
boys night!!! woohoo!!!
Subject: wait


Author:
heaves
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Date Posted: 11:02:18 01/23/09 Fri
You ARE smart!! Joe was entirely wrong. Shame on him.
Subject: chin


Author:
Heaves
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Date Posted: 11:01:00 01/23/09 Fri
1. thank you thank you. and very awesome.

2. I am 28 but in the 29th year of my life. Joe and Jono were both correct based on how they worded things.

3. you are smart, but not because of #2.

4. thank you to everyone else for all the happy wishes.
Subject: hafer


Author:
Heaves
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Date Posted: 10:54:47 01/23/09 Fri
I was planning on telling people they can come over around 9 before we go out around 1030. But if you want to come a little earlier than that, you may. I should be done blowing kate out by 8.
Subject: things


Author:
chin
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Date Posted: 10:29:02 01/23/09 Fri
1. happy birthday heaves. i may or may not be making an appearance tonight. i cant quit you.

2. heaves, you are turning 28 no? either joe or jono got it wrong.

3. jono, i think heaves understood the statement maurer made but sarcastically interpreted it the other way it can be interpreted on purpose. i may be wrong though.
Subject: Happy Birthday Heaves


Author:
Jono
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Date Posted: 10:00:50 01/23/09 Fri
May your 29th year of life be as good as the other 28 combined. And it likely will be- you're getting married this year!! Sorry I can't make it to your festivities tonight, but I will be there in spirit.

Also, I think Maurer was saying that he loves Barbara so much, but quite as much as he loves you or I. I've never met ole Barb, but I can assure you that I would like her solely because she loves Maurer, thus giving us one major thing in common.

I balled last night and dominated. It felt good.

Sedalia, MO for the weekend. (yay)
Subject: this could be oprah


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 09:39:42 01/23/09 Fri
for those looking to get into the market. if the clinical trials are at all promising, watch out. -

http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE50M2U920090123?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews&rpc=22&sp=true

again, happy bday to heaviepoo.

tonight, we will likely be driving down. where should we plan on meeting everyone? still at your place? also, we will likely not be out too late as caruso's 2 aunts are coming into town early tomorrow (lame... fortunately, i get to do nothing while they do chick stuff) so an earlier kickoff would probably be better fo' us.
Subject: Happy Birthday!


Author:
Donnie
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Date Posted: 09:12:07 01/23/09 Fri
Heaves, happy birthday! Happy 28th year of your life. Holy shit that sounds weird. Anyway, good stuff. Have many, many drinks tonight!
Subject: barbara


Author:
heaves
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Date Posted: 08:44:02 01/23/09 Fri
Has Jono even met Barbara? How can you say that he loves her so? I, for one, am a fan. But I doubt I love her as much as you do. Oh Maurer, you give us too much credit.

It looks like I won't be able to hide from those mean late 20's any longer. At least I can take solace in the fact that I am robbing the craddle of my 23 year old girlfriend. And I get sex tonight! YES!!!!

Hafer, what is your preference for tonight? Are you driving into Arlington or metroing into the city?
Subject: Maurer power


Author:
Maurer
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Date Posted: 22:30:01 01/22/09 Thu
I also really liked Lost. I am a huge fan of Faraday.

The Eagles game on Sunday was completely insane. An entire range of emotions. Poyser said to me he was just really disappointed and I felt the same way. It really was wide open this year. I LOVE D Jack. Love him. Saying that it made me feel bad for Mo Clarett (similar forced fumble). Now wait I know he is an asshole. But the dude was obsessed with the fact that LeBron could jump straight to pros (note both grew up near each other in Ohio) and he had to go to college for two years. I actually really think he was right, if you can join the Army when your 18, get a job at 18, why can't you play a sport after 18? You are an adult right? I never got why this was allowed. But I digress.

I am extremely glad Obama is president now. He wants to put science back in its rightful place. I am certainly a fan of that. George W. Bush may have meant well, but fundamentally did pretty much the opposite of what I would have done on pretty much every issue. At least he really liked baseball.

Things are going well with the girlfriend. She is coming up tomorrow and I am going to do her very hard.

On another note I just got done on the phone with my mom. Our phone call went something like this:

1. Joe I love you so much thank you for calling (ok so far)
2. Your so snotty since you became a big man (I try to dismiss as my mother often says things without thinking and the call is winding down)
3. When are you going to call your sister? (To which I say no time soon since she is in an awful mood, is generally a pain in the ass, and pretty much abused me growing up)
4. Looks like someone is bitter. (Now I am annoyed)
5. Is it so horrible to call your only sister once and awhile (I can't take multiple insane comments and guilt in the same phone call, so I say I have to go and hang up).

This is probably a good time to point out my girlfriend is nothing like my mother. Probably why I love her so much.

Just not as much as Jono or Heaves.

I will be around to celebrate Senor Heaves's birthday tomorrow.
Subject: hooray, I have been summoned


Author:
Heaves
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Date Posted: 14:17:57 01/22/09 Thu
Tomorrow is supposed to be 50, sunny and effing gorgeous out! I will be working. Balls.

Tomorrow night will probably start at my place around niner for a few drinks, or earlier if people so choose. Then we will move on to a bar in Clarendon or into the city. If you decide to drive to Arlington, then I can see us staying in Arlington. However, if you want to get sloppy just like me and metro in, I can see us venturing into the Farrugut/Dupont area, or Chinatown.

Lost is awesome.
Subject: heaves


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 13:58:44 01/22/09 Thu
what is the dilly for friday? details sir.
Subject: Lost


Author:
Joo
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Date Posted: 10:42:38 01/22/09 Thu
I agree Joey; I actually wish every epsiode was 2 hours. I am curious to see how this season progresses.

Actually, Hafer, the midget got shot into the air and landed in Los Angeles, amongst about of rich snobs who have absolutely no grasp on reality and have the intelligence and usefulness of a mossy rock. After spending about 2 minutes listening to them speak, his ears began to bleed profusely and saw a bright light. Suddenly, he found himself in NYC, but to his extreme dismay, also found himself amongst a DIFFERENT group of rich snobs who also had no grasp on reality and had the intelligence and usefulness of a used Trojan Magnum. At this point, he realized that he had died and gone to hell, which was being ruled by Judy McGrath.
Subject: Duke


Author:
chin
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Date Posted: 10:14:50 01/22/09 Thu
numero uno once again. unfortunately they are once again not built to win 6 postseason games. if only they had successfully recruited greg monroe.

however, i will say that gerald henderson's play recently has me much more confident about dukes chances come march than I was only a couple weeks ago.
Subject: oscar nods are out


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 09:54:02 01/22/09 Thu
looks like heath is all lined up to snag a best-sa oscar - http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090122/ap_en_mo/oscar_nominations_list
Subject: question


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 09:49:20 01/22/09 Thu
did the aliens come? what about some other kind of supernatural force? actually, i figured out what the deal is with lost. the island is actually fantasy island. somehow the midget was trapped down in one of those stupid shelters and failed to hit his reset button causing an ejector seat to fire him into the ocean. as for ricardo montalban, he's dead, so that's why he isn't on the show. his death, however, has not limited his ability to mess with reality, as evidenced by the fat man remaining fat and people actually thinking the show is good. that must be it.

last night's bball games were very good. saw 2 big upsets (northwestern over msu and votech over wake). also saw most of unc/clemson. i am very excited for march madness. any number of teams could win it this year.
Subject: LOST


Author:
Jono
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Date Posted: 09:38:31 01/22/09 Thu
Joey, I completely agree. It's too awesome to have to wait for some chump to catch up via DVR. It needs to be watched. Last night was great. I am very, very pleased at the direction of this show and the opening 2 hours.

Additionally, I am 2 episodes into Dexter S03 and think it is a compelling story line. And Jimmy Smits with a bad accent!!
Subject: Thursday


Author:
Donnie
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Date Posted: 09:15:05 01/22/09 Thu
I am barely hanging in there. Only a today and tomorrow until we all make it to another weekend. Personally, I do not have much on tap but that's just fine with me. I am looking forward to doing a lot of TV watching and a whole lot of sleeping.

How about last night's Lost episode. I think we can all agree that this is a show that needs to be watched on Wednesday night and not DVR'd for later in the week. Let's all reach a consensus on this before discussing last night's episode.
Subject: umm... oww


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 17:37:21 01/21/09 Wed

Subject: bush ---> obama


Author:
Heaves
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Date Posted: 17:31:42 01/21/09 Wed
Lots of effort went into this:

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/inauguraljourney/detail?entry_id=34818

So far, the inaugural masses have had little impact on me. Knock on clue.
Subject: oh joo


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 16:54:03 01/21/09 Wed
so much repressed anger. you really need to blow out shwoo soon lest i fear for the safety of the entire boston population.
Subject: Your retort,


Author:
Joo
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Date Posted: 13:03:26 01/21/09 Wed
Hafer, is as gay as the shows you like.

Don't worry about me and Jono. Worry about yourself and your gay love for the Hills and The City.
Subject: tee hee hee


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 12:56:37 01/21/09 Wed
nice headline, cnn

http://www.fresnobeehive.com/archives/2009/01/and_the_headlin.html
Subject: the hills and the city


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 12:43:27 01/21/09 Wed
that shows you how terrible lost is, it's worse than the hills and the city. accept it like you accept jono's pwnage of you.
Subject: "worst show ever conceived"


Author:
Joo
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Date Posted: 11:25:52 01/21/09 Wed
This coming from a guy who watches, and likes the Hills and The City.

Um, yeah...
Subject: lost


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 10:52:17 01/21/09 Wed
worst show ever conceived but at least we can all revel in the fact that, the sooner it begins the sooner it will, forever, be out of our lives!!! rejoice!!! good riddance.

here is my prediction on how it all ends.
1) aliens transport people from the island using crazy time warp technology
2) the fat guy remains fat even though there is no way he could maintain his 5000 calorie a day diet
3) the show remains retarded through eternity
Subject: LOST Tonight!!!


Author:
Jono
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Date Posted: 10:36:55 01/21/09 Wed
!!!


!!!!


!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Subject: For all the Top Chef fans...Tom is awesome


Author:
vert
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Date Posted: 09:49:51 01/21/09 Wed
http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b79853_heroic_turn_top_chefs_tom_colicchio.html
Subject: 5 days of work in 3 days


Author:
Heaves
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Date Posted: 09:46:59 01/21/09 Wed
Yes, I am back and thank goodness it is only a 3-day work week. Looks like you fellas covered a lot of ground in my absence. I spent Saturday and Sunday up in Allentown to see my new niece. She is a sleeping/pooping/spitting machine. I can see why women go ga-ga over such a thing. I was back in Virginia Monday and Tuesday. I took care of some wedding stuff, uploaded photos to google and, most importantly, played with my new iphone.

I spent so much time this morning catching up on Monday/Tuesday posting that I must do work now. Luckily I can post from my iphone when on the toilet later.

For those interested, I will probably be organizing some kind of outting Friday for my bday.
Subject: wednesdayer


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 09:29:46 01/21/09 Wed
ahh yes, back to work today. i cannot say how much i enjoyed not working yesterday. epic.

so i have decided to go to england for new years. tickets on british airways are $179 both ways and i haven't been there in too long. therefore, i am going. sadly, this means i will miss out on any new years plans. hopefully this 11 month buffer will be enough for you all to overcome your pain and disappointment.

yesterday was quite the day. all the events, the pageantry, the dumbya leaving, the heckling of chenney .... glorious.

lots of good college bball games on tonight. i am clued up to watch them.
Subject: Wednesday!


Author:
Donnie
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Date Posted: 09:26:00 01/21/09 Wed
Lost tonight. Everyone get ready to set your DVRs. At least we are already halfway through the week. That ain't shabby.

It stinks that it's not even 9:30a and I am already looking forward to leaving for the day.
Subject: Something that I found interesting


Author:
Joo
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Date Posted: 07:34:38 01/21/09 Wed
When I was at the gym last night, they were showing the Neighborhood Ball (Clearly in honor of Mr. Rodgers) on TV.

I had figured that the Neighborhood Ball would be something highly exclusive, and would have only high-society adults attending. However, I noticed a lot of young adults (college and possibly younger) in attendance. Are the Balls something that could be attended like a high-priced concert? I don't know why I found it interesting, I just did.

Oh well, back to work.
Subject: And Then


Author:
Tony
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Date Posted: 15:00:20 01/20/09 Tue
Obama/Flava Flave finds Troy Aikmen and takes his watch back off of Troy's wrist. Did anyone else notice how rediculously huge that thing was?
Subject: Obama


Author:
Joo
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Date Posted: 13:44:23 01/20/09 Tue
It would have been funnier if he ripped off his face and dress and it was actually Flava Flave.

Yeah Booooooooooooooooiiiiiiiii!
Subject: obama


Author:
chin
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Date Posted: 13:37:17 01/20/09 Tue
at one point he thanked george bush for his service. it would have been better if he had said,

"I especially want to thank you for your service George Bush. For without your ineptitude, there is no way my black ass gets elected president."
Subject: and the true mrs. obama


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 12:49:57 01/20/09 Tue
http://kissingsuzykolber.uproxx.com/2009/01/if-yall-think-im-sharin-my-celebration-weed-yall-crazy.html

also awesome.
Subject: kind of disappointed...


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 12:47:07 01/20/09 Tue
i was hoping my boy's opening line would have been something along the lines of, "yo bitches, where the white women at?" seriously though, how funny would it have been if obama stepped up to the platform, looked around a bit, and then ripped away his suit (which was only a tear-away) revealing low sagging pants, a wife beater, and plentiful bling. only after popping in his grill does he speak, in full out ebonics, and confess that this is the real obama. high comedy.
Subject: sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeit


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 12:40:30 01/20/09 Tue
he's president now. my boy can do whatever the funk he wants.
Subject: "44 americans have now taken the presidential oath"


Author:
chin
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Date Posted: 12:29:08 01/20/09 Tue
hafer your boy opened his address with a false declaration.
Subject: Lukey


Author:
vert
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Date Posted: 10:35:39 01/20/09 Tue
Yes, I realized this later. I'm a moron. CCR and Doobie Bros. are my dads favorite bands and for some reason I get their songs mixed up from time to time.

Did anyone end up renting out their place for the inauguration?
Subject: Tuesday (First Day of the Week)


Author:
Donnie
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Date Posted: 09:27:06 01/20/09 Tue
Hey everyone, welcome to the first day of the week for a bunch of the working world. If memory serves me right, both Heaves and Hafer are either off or "working from home." I hope that you both stay out of trouble this inauguration Tuesday. I think that the cold weather is going to do a lot to keep violence at a minimum because cold people typically just want to get warm and not kill another cold person. However, we will see how this plays out today.

I am excited to watch the highlights from the inauguration when I get home from work today. I will follow that up with watching an episode of 24 just to top off all of my patriotism today.

I think that I am finally almost over the Eagles loss. I can only take real solace in the fact that the Phillies won the World Series. It is silly how many times I have had to tell myself this in the approximately three months since it happened.

Hafer, Fallout3 started strong. I will hopefully be playing the game some more this week.
Subject: jacked up


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 09:21:46 01/20/09 Tue
jono on joo
Sports Videos, News, Blogs

Subject: ugh


Author:
Lukey
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Date Posted: 04:42:30 01/20/09 Tue
There are people everywhere in the city - fucking zoo.
Subject: Oh Jono


Author:
Joo
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Date Posted: 23:32:29 01/19/09 Mon
You will never own me.

Bow before that which is above thee.
Subject: Quickly


Author:
Lukey
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Date Posted: 18:44:30 01/19/09 Mon
Down on the Corner is NOT a Doobie Brothers song.

I liked the first half of Pineapple Express better.

Arizona all the way.
Subject: "Jono's Correct"


Author:
Tony
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Date Posted: 17:30:10 01/19/09 Mon
Note: quotation marks may or may not be needed.
Subject: You quoted me improperly


Author:
Jono
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Date Posted: 17:23:34 01/19/09 Mon
You said: "Joo's 8th generation team"

I actually said: "One thing is for certain though- Joo is in good spirits. The Steelers, his 8th generation back-up team, are still alive in the playoffs, so he's good."

The points being that:
(1) I own you
(2) why waste time putting quotation marks around something you are paraphrasing, not quoting
(3) most importantly, I own you
Subject: "Joo's 8th generation team"


Author:
Joo
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Date Posted: 17:19:50 01/19/09 Mon
Jono:

1) Please unfasten my belt buckle
2) Please lower my pants
3) Please gently place my balls in your mouth and suck at a medium pace
4) Rinse and Repeat


That is all.
Subject: Mad Men


Author:
Jono
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Date Posted: 17:08:52 01/19/09 Mon
Finished Season 2. Glad I stuck with it. I'm super intrigued for the future of the show.
Subject: Danny McBride


Author:
Jono
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Date Posted: 15:52:34 01/19/09 Mon
Is he the new awesome, funny guy in Hollywood or what? this guy absolutely crushes everything he is in, including Drillbit Taylor. He steals the scene every single time. Even his 25 seconds in Tropic Thunder were great. I thought his scenes in Pineapple Express were some of the best (and I thought Franco was actually very good in that).

I'm officially on his bandwagon.

Tony, sounds like a weekend where you came out of it feeling a whole lot better about yourself and your situation. Nicely done.
Subject: What a weekend


Author:
Tony
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Date Posted: 15:27:01 01/19/09 Mon
Friday night I drove up to Gillett PA to visit Jen's old roomate. This area is depressing and everyone just drinks a lot so they die faster. We were up til 4 Friday morning drinking. It was -10 outside. Saturday we went out and shot clay pigeons. Shooting guns is fun. I also took some shots with a rifle with a rediculous scope on it. I felt like I was playing Tom Clancy, but holding my breath didn't help my aim. Saturday night we went bar hopping to some aweful dive bars. One of them was pretty scary. But the beer was cheap.

As for the Eagles, I agree with Poyser. I'm disappointed and I just wish that they hadn't made the playoffs at all because they didn't deserve to be there. As for the team, the defense, minus dawk, is young and in good shape. We definitely need an RB. If they get rid of McNabb, I'm worried about our success with Kolb.

Vert, I agree 100% about Pineapple Express. The end of the movie is hilarious though. I couldn't stop laughing when Red shot off the foot.

Joo, good work on the video. I was amused so much that I downloaded RealPlayer so I could watch the original movie again. The original is still way awesomer.
Subject: eagles


Author:
vert
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Date Posted: 14:28:33 01/19/09 Mon
if mcnabb goes, so does reid and the kevin kolb era starts. That will bring me back to the the Doug Pedersen/Torrence Small/Charles Johnson era...oh boy what times those were.

I watched Pineapple Express last night. The first half wasn't great, but the second half of the movie killed and was insanely funny.
Subject: mitch berger...


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 14:17:40 01/19/09 Mon
more like turd burger... hehehe.

seriously though, how do you scuff your toe and kick a punt 21 yards in the afc championship game? i mean, really guy. come on. fortunately for him (and just like sweed with his huge hit that caused the ravens to lose a to for injury), he made a td saving tackle on the ravens 3rd quarter punt return.

with respect to the iggles, a lot of espn talking heads are saying mcsuck is gone. i wouldn't be sad to see him go in the least, but feel the guys they have now are a huge step down. i could see the iggles splurging on a cassel type (assuming brady comes back healthy) just to say they tried to make a move. i also think reid needs to go. now. please. and i don't mean on a diet.
Subject: All Righty Then


Author:
Jono
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Date Posted: 14:10:13 01/19/09 Mon
Nice Pet Detective reference, Poyser.

Speaking of punters, I cannot wait until Daniel Sepulveda comes back in 2009! Goodness, the Steelers putning situation is atrocious. Mitch Berger only lives another day because of that Oscar-worth acting job he pulled to get the Steelers 15 yards and a 1st down when they needed it. Otherwise, the guy is a giant joke.
Subject: Eagles


Author:
Poyser
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Date Posted: 14:03:09 01/19/09 Mon
I am not sure where the eagles go now. Their D really came together at the end of the year and they are young enough (minus Dawk) to be a force for a few years.

I have been saying this for weeks to my brother, but their offense is absolutely putrid. There is no creativity, Westbrook has no vision and can't hit holes and Mcnabb can't hit anyone in stride. My guess is they won't make many changes and Mcnabb will be back to make one last run at it. Both of their Tackles are FA, so is Dawk, but they have some money to pay these guys. I would really like to see them get a solid RB in the draft to complement Westy and let Westy do what he does best (operate in space).

As for officiating, that Curtis call was a bad non-call but tough to make there, but (big butt) he was tackled by the guy before the ball got there. You can't blame the officials though when you had opportunities and didn't take advantage and you had a 4th quarter lead with a supposed stout D and gave it up.

I am surprised more people aren't calling for Akers head today, that kickoff out of bounds/missed extra point sequence was terrible.

By the way on the missed extra point did everyone notice that Rocca clearly had the laces in. I wonder if Akers is sitting alone in his room somewhere with a notebook that says "Die Sav Die" or "Laces out Sav"
Subject: Vert


Author:
Jono
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Date Posted: 13:53:25 01/19/09 Mon
You've gotta tag that NSFW, dude.
I know what it is, so I didn't click the link. Others may not have been so lucky.
Subject: Curtis PI


Author:
Jono
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Date Posted: 13:52:29 01/19/09 Mon
I think it was incidental. The guys tripped and put his hands out as he was going down. Could've been called either way, but in that situation, I agree with the non-call. Poyser is right about the non-call on Avant though.

It's a tough call as to where the Eagles go next. One thing is for certain though- Joo is in good spirits. The Steelers, his 8th generation back-up team, are still alive in the playoffs, so he's good.
Subject: Eagles


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Poyser
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Date Posted: 13:35:57 01/19/09 Mon
Thought the hit on Curtis was pi. Thought the bigger non call was the one against avant in the first quarter when the birds had 3rd and 7 at the cards 15. Huge momentum shift there.
Subject: question for all


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hafer
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Date Posted: 13:17:39 01/19/09 Mon
on the eagles last possession, 4th and 10, should a flag have been thrown for, at least, illegal contact? i think all the replays show clear contact on white chocolate. i thought that was an inexcusable oversight... then again, i thought the refs in both games this weekend were pretty awful.
Subject: Please scroll down to the pics of Madonna


Author:
vert
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Date Posted: 12:58:19 01/19/09 Mon
I dry heaved a bit...

http://www.wwtdd.com/
Subject: Eagles


Author:
vert
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Date Posted: 12:43:44 01/19/09 Mon
where do they go from here? Clean house and start the rebuilding phase?

Yesterday was likely their last shot with the current regime. I can see them keeping everyone around and getting sucky for the next few years.
Subject: Yesterday


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Poyser
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Date Posted: 12:18:06 01/19/09 Mon
I hope the Eagles players watched the first half of the Steelers game and realized that you are supposed to tackle in both halves not just the second half.

I was not upset yesterday with the Eagles loss, just disappointed. It has nothing to do with the Phils winning, but the fact that the Eagles needed the Raiders to beat the Bucs and the Texans to beat the Bears to get in.

I already texted Jono yesterday about Parker's alligator arms, but Sweed did the same thing on his drop near the end zone. Big Ben should be tearing this guys up in film study this week because he is a tough mother fucker.
Subject: I forgot


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Jono
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Date Posted: 12:11:32 01/19/09 Mon
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaacht!
Subject: Sorry, Jono


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Joo
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Date Posted: 12:03:32 01/19/09 Mon
Fans don't think that way.

The Eagles loss was painful. No ring's gonna make me feel better....*sniff*.

That Tunak Tunak video will, though.
Subject: Down on the Corner


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Jono
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Date Posted: 11:20:51 01/19/09 Mon
I can see being upset about that. Amy and I both noticed that the stadium played that music almost the entire time he was being tended to. Werid, but luckily Willis will be OK.

But...

That's. How. We. Do. We knock motherfuckers out! Ask Wes Welker.

God, I am a proud Steelers fan today. They've gone through the toughest schedule ever in the history of the NFL (and finised 12-4) and now look like the cannot be stopped. I know one thing about the Cardinals- they haven't see a defense like the second coming of the Steel Curtain. I cannot believe I have to wait 13 more days for this!!

My apologies to the Philly guys. As Hafer said, at least you've got the Phillies and a World Series ring. That should heal the pain a bit more easily.
Subject: music during injury


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 11:19:23 01/19/09 Mon
they played music while big ben was down (ac/dc if i remember correctly). why this matters is beyond me. oh well. they can still suck it for being soft.
Subject: Why I like Tomlin


Author:
Joo
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Date Posted: 11:13:03 01/19/09 Mon
Eagles fan or not, I recognized Tomlin as a great coach. He is the youngest to ever have a team go to the Superbowl, and he has kept the legacy that Cowher left. I also like the fact that he is a flatliner coach: The times I have seen him coach I have seen very little emotion from his face during the game. He is sotic, and I like that (similar to Reid).

His mother must be very proud. Fuck the Cardinals.

G-men without Spagnuolo; should be interesting.
Subject: Steelers


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Date Posted: 11:11:46 01/19/09 Mon
no sour grapes. I was just pointing out something I read. The fans were fine, it was just the fact that they were playing music (Doobies) the whole time he was down and getting loaded onto the stretcher. When I was watching, it did seem somewhat odd. Usually the stadium gets quiet.

Super Bowl line opens at 6.5. I'm trying to sell myself on a Cards moneyline.
Subject: one last thing


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 10:54:16 01/19/09 Mon
my tomlin man-crush is at new-found highs. he's flippin' awesome.

also, flight of the conchords returned last night with a strong showing.
Subject: Raven fans pissed


Author:
Joo
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Date Posted: 10:54:05 01/19/09 Mon
If this is true, then the bloggers are gayer than gay, and dumber than Bush.

Tomlin, Rothlesberger, and some of the Pittsburg trainers were right there with the Ravens staff while tending to McGayhee (yes, I spelled it like that on purpose). They were equally as concerned (in fact, Tomlin was seen speaking with some of the Raven's players on his side of the crowd), and the crowd cheered as he was being removed from the field (plus what hafer said about the people saying "good luck, buddy".)

The Eagles need to develop some discipline. Reid needs to stop treating his team like his kids.
Subject: speaking of big hits


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hafer
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Date Posted: 10:48:04 01/19/09 Mon
how many big hits were there in the game last night? the opening kickoff had a huge hit where the guy had to be helped off the field. liamus sweed (aka braylon edwards of pittsburgh) laid out ivy on heath millers late catch (only to have miller lay out another stabber on the way out of bounds). there were several others (that i can't think of off the top of my head) that my bro and i watched again and again on tivo.

it was glorious.
Subject: what?!?


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 10:45:13 01/19/09 Mon
"Ravens fans are pretty pissed (see blogs) that the Steelers didn't seem to care that McGahee could have been paralyzed."

what?

the medical staff used the same amount of care in removing willis as they did for big ben 3 weeks prior. the crowd was very quiet when he was down (being a huge pansy) and clapped politely when he was being carted off. the live tv feed even picked up people saying "good luck, buddy" as he entered the tunnel. what the eff did they want the stillers to do? besides, if it was ray lewis laying out someone from the stillers (which wouldn't have happened as the stillers aren't soft like the stabbers) they wouldn't have done anything different. sounds like sour grapes to me.
Subject: Sung to the tune of....


Author:
vert
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Date Posted: 10:10:13 01/19/09 Mon
Down on the Corner by The Doobie Brothers

-Down on the field. Out cold near dead,
-Willis McGahee took a big hit, Right to his head.

Ravens fans are pretty pissed (see blogs) that the Steelers didn't seem to care that McGahee could have been paralyzed.
Subject: what a weekend


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 09:18:10 01/19/09 Mon
first things first. sorry to the philly contingent. mcsuck looked like his super bowl self in the first half. throw in receivers who refuse to catch and no real running attack and you get the jesus express in the super bowl. at least you have the phillies.

some comments on the early game. as the sports guy pointed out in his podcast and his column, why didn't the iggles double up on larry fitz? i mean, he's kind of ok. bouldon was playing on one stump and wasn't a real threat and, even if he was, isn't that something you're willing to gamble on? that baffled me. also, why in science didn't the iggles blitz more? the times that they did warner looked like his old concussed self. sit back and he picked the iggles apart. it doesn't make sense to me.

now to the late game. can we all stop hearing about how wonderful flacco is? he's shite (with a uni-brow). pure and simple. just because he looks like he's missing a few chromosomes doesn't mean he should be handled with kids' gloves. end of rant.

other than the above, the stillers did what they had to do to win, namely, don't make too many dumb mistakes and play good d. i am a bit surprised that willie didn't do a bit better running the ball, but i chalk his numbers up to the stabbers doing blow before the game to get hyped up. no other explanation makes sense.

early super bowl prediction: stillers 78 - cards 3

other weekend fun:
1) lots of wii fit
2) lots of fallout 3 (joe, what do you think?)
3) gran torino (great movie)
4) lots of boozing with sniffy yesterday
5) sleep
Subject: Yippie


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Jono
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Date Posted: 09:06:59 01/19/09 Mon
I'm giddy with Steelers delight today!
Will talk later.
Subject: here we go stillers here we go!!!


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hafer
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Date Posted: 22:28:52 01/18/09 Sun
don't worry, kids, the stillers will take care of those mean little cards...
Subject: Sorry for double posting


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Joo
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Date Posted: 14:16:59 01/18/09 Sun
I found that clip hilarious, and was amazed whomever did the programming could actually program in that dance.

Sorry for posting it twice; for some reason it wasn't working after I embedded it the first time.

We are snow covered...again.

The Sam Adams Brewery Tour was how everyone should be. Quick, with minimal walking but plenty of "tasting".
Subject: new music


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hafer
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Date Posted: 14:11:16 01/18/09 Sun
new franz ferdinand cd, tonight: franz ferdinand, is out and is good. it's a tad odd, just like their past cds. so if this was something you liked about their past work get the new record.

good talk.
Subject: tunak tunak joo


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Date Posted: 09:53:54 01/18/09 Sun
Evan, that video is incredible. I showed Ali. That video was even played on college campuses way out west.
Subject: Trying again


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Joo
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Date Posted: 01:28:54 01/18/09 Sun
I will try reposting the last video.

This is mainly for Tony, because I don't think anyone else but Van Akin gets this.

Please Tony, I hope you appreciate this:


Subject: gran torino


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 22:06:15 01/17/09 Sat
saw it tonight. fantastic movie. i'd put it right up there with slumdog.
Subject: Wow, Jono


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Joo
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Date Posted: 01:12:51 01/17/09 Sat
You couldn't see I was joking?

Seriously???!?!?! Come on, kid.


Warcraft: Yes, let's take stroll down memory lane, Tony, Joe, and Dave:


Subject: jono


Author:
chin
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Date Posted: 17:02:55 01/16/09 Fri
i wasnt up to date on the injury reports. i dont think you have anything to be nervous about.
Subject: Gayest thing said all week


Author:
Jono
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Date Posted: 16:35:08 01/16/09 Fri
(and there's been a lot of gay said)

"It is 6-degrees right now. Global warming my ass."

Climate change is a fact, son. Science proves all.
Subject: Poyser


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Joo
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Date Posted: 16:08:14 01/16/09 Fri
I just want *sniff* be loved. *sniff* *sniff*.

It is 6-degrees right now. Global warming my ass.
Subject: Agree


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Poyser
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Date Posted: 15:53:15 01/16/09 Fri
I wasn't looking for a fight just making an observation. It obviously works for you because you are successful and respected by your bosses and peers.
Subject: Poyser


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Joo
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Date Posted: 15:43:21 01/16/09 Fri
An astute observation, Poyser. However, I have developed a lot of patience over time. I learned how I usually do; the hard way, but I believe that's the best way to learn.

Sorry to dissapoint those looking for a fight.
Subject: I smell trouble brewing ...


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Donnie
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Date Posted: 15:29:00 01/16/09 Fri
haha
Subject: Management stle


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Poyser
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Date Posted: 15:28:08 01/16/09 Fri
Probably a little more abrasive than mine. You are probably a kick ass and take names later kind of guy. I probably have a little more patience.
Subject: excelage


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hafer
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Date Posted: 15:17:02 01/16/09 Fri
my various excel spreadsheets are flippin' rad as hell (although, apparently, no one ever actually looks at them). the last one i sent around took far too long to compile as it involved lots of calculations and color coding. but then again, genius is never understood in its own time... sigh...
Subject: Poyser


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Joo
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Date Posted: 15:15:18 01/16/09 Fri
Please enlighten us as to what you think my management style is.
Subject: Stuff


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Poyser
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Date Posted: 15:12:43 01/16/09 Fri
Do you think kurt warner actually fucks that. I think he does leinart instead.

Jono, my management style is different than joos, they are probably upset they have to do more even though headcount is down, and also worried, much like you, that they may get laid off.

Jono you got to see some of my spreadsheet skills yesterday.
Subject: Hafer's spreadsheets


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Jono
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Date Posted: 14:59:22 01/16/09 Fri
If he actually was as good at using excel as I am, he'd realize they are child's play.
Subject: Does anyone else


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Joo
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Date Posted: 14:52:51 01/16/09 Fri
Think that Warner's wife looks like Gozer from Ghostbusters?
Subject: tracking


Author:
vert
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Date Posted: 14:48:23 01/16/09 Fri
maybe hafer can graph the tracking data in one of his infamous spreadsheets.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS...

i really do love them.
Subject: Tampa?


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Jono
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Date Posted: 14:36:50 01/16/09 Fri
Nah- although all 4 of the comments I posted are from folks in Florida, mostly in the Winter Gardner area (norht-central FL).

Joo, thanks for the tips even know that's not what I was looking for. I just wanted to give you guys a giggle.
Subject: hooray for tracking


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hafer
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Date Posted: 14:03:14 01/16/09 Fri
jono, by chance these people aren't located in and around the tampa area are they?
Subject: These e-mails show won thing


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Joo
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Date Posted: 13:25:49 01/16/09 Fri
That thees peeple kant spell worth krap, and ar probublee unedookated.

More importantly, they are essentially telling you that they are pissed off at the fact that someone will be keeping an eye on them moving forward, and that they can't fuck around any more.

I've been the bad guy before. Leaders don't do what's popular, they do what's right(best).

If it means anything, I don't hate you.
Subject: Man, I don't want to "waist valuable time" but ...


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Donnie
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Date Posted: 12:13:08 01/16/09 Fri
Jono, thanks for the stats on the going 3-0 vs. one team during a season.

Also, man, those people cannot spell/compose their thoughts in an email worth a shit.
Subject: Work Stuff that i thought you guys might find funny


Author:
Jono
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Date Posted: 12:07:42 01/16/09 Fri
So, my boss took on like 140 new people to his group. This group used to be 215 people before my boss took them on. The people that I timed in Florida with a stopwatch are also a part of this group. We have stuff that tracks what they do, but for the most part, they are under managed, some of them have no direct supervisor within 100 miles of them and we're not really sure how hard they are working.

Anyway, earlier this week my boss & I decided to put together a sheet that these people will have open while they are working on a daily bases and actually log what they are doing throughout the day. Sort of like a diary, with time entries, etc. Really, we're not sure how much value this will have but psychologically, it should have a big impact (think: "oh no, they're watching us now!") So, along with this sheet, I distributed a communication letting the supervisors of these people what was up and to have them share the communication to said 140 people. This went out yesterday. Here are some actual (unedited specifically to detail how retarded some of them are) e-mails I have been forwarded by some of these 140 people…


"We have S/O productivity reports from NOAS, LAMS & TT reports from CIRAS and ACD reports from Centergy that track everything we do . Why will we now be wasting time logging information that already done systematically, when we could be doing actual work. I realize the management team has devised this spreadsheet, but apparently they don't know there are reports that track this."

"I thought all the tracking was done BEFORE RELEASING WORKING PEOPLE that was getting the job done? Now we need to spend unavaible time keeping track that is suppose to be done with THESE GREAT COMPUTERS. Something needs to give and take some stress off the rest of THE WORKING PEOPLE.
My opinion,"

"If the people higher up, would sit down with fac. Tech. they would have a REAL idea of what we do."

"I agree with all that has been said in this string of e-mails. It is very discouraging to find out that you are about to have to waist valuable time doing needless tracking. It is becoming increasinly hard enough to get the days work out as it is.
This is insulting"

Oh my- people hate me. Ha!
Subject: after listening to espn radio 1250 for 10 minutes....


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hafer
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Date Posted: 11:56:33 01/16/09 Fri
i am now very fired up for the game on sunday. the forecast for the game is low teens, snow, and a windchill around 0. how can you not love that?... especially as we'll all be watching the game from the comfort of our own couches.
Subject: tech


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chin
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Date Posted: 11:48:45 01/16/09 Fri
aapl will be very attractive in the future but do not jump in now. that thing aint going back up any time soon. Tech is in for a BAD BAD BAD Q1. no one will be saved. Every tech stock out there will be lower than they currently are now after earnings.
Subject: foering


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hafer
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Date Posted: 11:42:31 01/16/09 Fri
"Mike Foering just let me know that his lovely wife, Kristen, is with child."

awesome news. who's the dad?
Subject: Foering


Author:
Jono
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Date Posted: 11:39:22 01/16/09 Fri
Give him my congrats.
Subject: Record...


Author:
Jono
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Date Posted: 11:38:51 01/16/09 Fri
I read an article yesterday that said that teams going for a third win in the same season against the same team (i.e., the teams that are 2-0 going into the thrid game) are 11-7. So, that myth has officially been debunked.
Subject: **baby news**


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Donnie
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Date Posted: 11:38:50 01/16/09 Fri
There is going to be a new Foering in the world sometime in 2010. Mike Foering just let me know that his lovely wife, Kristen, is with child.

I just wanted to pass this news along to the crowd.
Subject: on apple


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 11:24:05 01/16/09 Fri
http://www.reuters.com/article/reutersEdge/idUSTRE50F3OX20090116
Subject: weekend


Author:
Heaves
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Date Posted: 11:04:00 01/16/09 Fri
I for one wish I didn't have to go up to Allentown this weekend so I could get some much needed relaxation. Alas, duty of being an uncle calls. I am skipping town late tonight so that I avoid probably what will be the worst DC traffic in the history of traffic. I will watch the Eagles with my father Sunday, and the come back very late Sunday night. I have off Monday and Tuesday, but will probably do some work from home on Tuesday. At least work is back to normalcy.
Subject: mlk jr day


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hafer
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Date Posted: 10:40:31 01/16/09 Fri
sadly, we here at medimmune do not get off for mlk jr day... lame. we do, however, get off for the inauguration.
Subject: also


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Donnie
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Date Posted: 10:28:55 01/16/09 Fri
What are the numbers on a team beating a team for a third time in a single season after beating them twice before. I know it's not good.

However, you are coaching against an Andy Reid disciple and a rookie QB.

I cannot WAIT to be hammered watching this game Sunday night. Thank you so much MLK for doing what you did ... successfully getting us a national holiday in January.
Subject: jono


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hafer
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Date Posted: 10:26:51 01/16/09 Fri
this won't make you feel any better. the stillers have not won a home afc championship game at heinz field. awesome!
Subject: Steelers


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Jono
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Date Posted: 10:24:55 01/16/09 Fri
Is it normal that I am sick to my stomach today thinking about this game? For some reason, I know that losing to the Ravens will hurt worse than either of those 2 home AFC Championship losses to the Patriots (even the 15-1 year; coincidentally, the last time we had a shot at a PA-themed Super Bowl). I'm sick thinking about how sick I will be if they lose. I'm almost go as far as saying this game means more than the Super Bowl to me.

Ugh.
Subject: friday!!!!


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 09:50:39 01/16/09 Fri
woo!!! what a crap week. almost over.

today, i have a phone conference call, a 2 hour lunch to welcome our new admin. assistant and a doctor's apt. at 3 for my hand... not too shabby for a friday.

top chef - anyone named fabio should be required to have long flowing hair, regardless of profession. that's pretty much all i can offer on top chef.

tivo goodness = awesome. i am very pleased thus far with the tivo service. it may even be that comcast's ui is so bad that i am thrilled with anything else, but.... i don't think that's the case. also, the sounds kick ass. ba-DUPE!

football weekend: picks
1) stillers 17 - stabbers 15 (big ben: 16/31, 184 yards, 1 td, 1 int.) (flacco: 15/38, 225 yards, 1 td, 3 int.) (ray lewis: 4 assaults, 2 reckless endangerments, 1 vehicular manslaughter with injury stretcher cart)
2) iggles 24 - cards 17 (andy reid: 12 pancakes, 10 eggs, 15 pieces of bacon, 8 sausages, 5 cups of coffee, 3 glasses of oj, a rack of lamb, and some of dawkins' shoe) (kurt "jesus" warner: 24/34, 283 yards, 2 tds, 2 int, 2 fum, 5 unanswered prayers, 1 broken thumb).
Subject: top chef


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Heaves
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Date Posted: 09:26:26 01/16/09 Fri
Top 4 are probably Hosea, Jeff, Stefan and Fabio (in no particular order). I like Jeff, but I think he'll end up making a HUGE mistake somewhere down the line. He needs to stop making parfaits and that all that nonsense. Hosea is good but needs to step it up a bit to separate himself from the herd. The foreigners know what they are doing, and I think could win depending on who of the remaining cast makes the most mistakes. Yes, unfortunately this season comes down to who makes the least mistakes and not who stands out as being the best. I would love to root for Fabio. His name is Fab-o-licious and he cracks me up. I don't know if I can root for a non-american though. U.S.A.! U.S.A!
Subject: Top Chef


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Jono
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Date Posted: 09:22:39 01/16/09 Fri
While I haven't watched this week's episode yet, my favorite all season has been Fabio. I used to like Stephan, too, but he's becoming more and more sucky. Amy's favorite is the lesbian who does scallops all of the time.

Ahh well- it is a sucky season. When does Project Runway come back?
Subject: The Wrestler


Author:
Jono
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Date Posted: 09:21:17 01/16/09 Fri
Because I loved pro wrestling so much growing up, it made watching that movie all the more enjoyable. I wouldn't say it is in my Top 10, because I didn't think that the movie itself was great overall. But all of the wrestling stuff, all of the behind the scenes stuff, etc. made my day.
Subject: I think it was birds...


Author:
vert
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Date Posted: 09:17:46 01/16/09 Fri
airbus good, birds bad.

Tony, Jeff from Top Chef seems like the only other level headed guy on the show. I've maintained through the years that you need a certain personality to win that show, Hosea and Jeff have it, no one else does. That old lady who got voted off this week had quite the roller coaster ride, but overall she sucks.
Subject: Things


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Joo
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Date Posted: 23:30:23 01/15/09 Thu
Usair Airbus crashed into the Hudson. Why? Because it's a fucking Airbus.

Joe - Your opinion of the Wrestler, in my own opinion, is spot on. Rourke's performance was awesome.

Jono - Your statement about why you are worried is actually good. Based on my own dealings, and what I have seen in the past, if you are productive and smart (which you are), they will put you into a new department or position and train you. Of course, they might not, but hopefully they'll be smart and do so. If they reassign you and you are miserable, then leave, as you shouldn't be miserable at work every day. Regardless, I hope all goes well.

Tony - Thank you for posting the pic. More to follow in the future.

I went to RI for business and had dinner at the Capital Grill. I ran into Rob Corddry, and chatted with him briefly; he is a cool cat.
Subject: TC


Author:
Tony
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Date Posted: 21:51:13 01/15/09 Thu
The guy I picked (Eugene) is out. A couple of episodes after I picked him I realised he wasn't going to make it. I've now latched onto Jeff. I do agree, though, that this season has been subpar compared to last year. There's just not a lot of creativity and innovation this year.
Subject: Top Chef


Author:
vert
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Date Posted: 20:56:46 01/15/09 Thu
Is anyone keeping up with Top Chef this season?

My early pick Hosea has been doing well (mostly) and is the favorite to win in my opinion (Jeff is also good). Stefan is a douche and his attitude sucks, fuck him. Everyone else SUCKS.

Overall, I think this is the worst season I've seen. Toby Young is over-bearing and lame. Why did they let Ted Allen leave.
Subject: Opinion


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Donnie
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Date Posted: 19:15:22 01/15/09 Thu
I am not sure if I said this, but The Wrestler is by far my most favorite movie of the year and definitely enters into my top 10 favorite movies of all time. The movie was just simply incredible and I hope that it wins best picture. It touched me much more than Slumdog Millionaire and it's going to be a movie that sticks with me longer.
Subject: Obama's Ride on eBay


Author:
Vert
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Date Posted: 18:57:21 01/15/09 Thu
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chrysler-300-Series-C-Barack-Obamas-2005-Chrysler-300C-Obama-Car_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1309Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem330299932725QQitemZ330299932725QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks
Subject: speaking of planes


Author:
Heaves
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Date Posted: 18:09:23 01/15/09 Thu
I would like to cruise around in one of these:



http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,479167,00.html
Subject: Holeeee Shit


Author:
Tony
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Date Posted: 17:28:13 01/15/09 Thu
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local&id=6606410


I just want to see ONE person trying to use their seat cushion as a flotation device
Subject: great news


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 16:17:36 01/15/09 Thu
he must have been promised something to stay - http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2009/01/larry_johnson_staying_at_psu.html
Subject: we could be living in a hologram


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 14:22:37 01/15/09 Thu
i love science - http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20126911.300-our-world-may-be-a-giant-hologram.html?full=true
Subject: apple


Author:
hafer
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Date Posted: 13:13:57 01/15/09 Thu
my take is that apple remains a good value in the tech sector. while apple doesn't really have any kind of succession policy in place i refuse to believe that jobs is the only reason the stock went from $7 to current values. also, most of the analysts that i've seen have maintained their stock evaluations for the year (some have dropped their target prices while keeping their overall ranking the same).

to me, apple remains the sole innovation leader in the field. iphones are expected to be 40% of the smartphone market over the next few years and osx continues to lead the way. it will be interesting to see how apple shakes up the ipod line as the overall market is reaching/has reached its saturation point. they will need to come up with something new to bring in new/continued buyers.

boobs.
Subject: Chin


Author:
Tony
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Date Posted: 12:59:06 01/15/09 Thu
I was actually suprised that it was only 4.5 myself. I was expecting double-digit percentage drop (I was guessing more like 10-15).

What this tells me is that, Jobs or not, Apple's price is not factoring in a lot of future earnings right now. My guess with AAPL now is that it will underperform the market because it's stock price is not inflated. If AAPL paid dividends, one could really consider it a blue chip these days. They have the market segment, especially in cell phones, to support it. But without any guaranteed return, and without Jobs, I would question Apple's ability to grow like it used to.
Subject: By the way


Author:
Jono
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Date Posted: 12:23:39 01/15/09 Thu
Nice work, Joo.

Also, I may have overstated the job paranoia. It has zero to do with me or my productivity. It has everything to do with the mentality of the company that is taking over my current company. I just don't think they are making the smartest decisions surrounding the type of business that I am currently involved it. Maybe I will be proven wrong, but it's just my impression.
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