"Oh, and I just realized that my waist size has now surpassed my in seam."
And that is the only thing that you actually can control. Just do it.
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"Oh, and I just realized that my waist size has now surpassed my in seam."
And that is the only thing that you actually can control. Just do it.
Weird MOFO thread. Wait til you are 66 to think those thoughts and then just ignore them and get busy living. I pitched softball a couple of hours yesterday. Can't throw overhand anymore but softball is still better than soccer!
BB and B is quite possibly the best distraction from work a TECH FANatic could ask for.
Has BBB ever gotten anyone fired?
I'll admit that there have been cases of out-and-out work neglect on my part because of this place. I've since nipped that in the bud, but it was bad there for a while.
Pet Sounds is the best album ever.
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Originally Posted by Luminaire
I have never liked the album as a whole, just a one or two songs.
Pet Sounds is definitely not the best album ever.
I read this one in a restaurant today and thought some BBBers would enjoy it:
"BEER: So much more than just a breakfast drink."
One of the greatest quotes of all time "beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy". Who said it?
benjamin franklinQuote:
Originally Posted by GonzoDawg
"Never accept a drink from a Urologist." - was posted just below it.Quote:
Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
Homer SimpsonQuote:
Originally Posted by GonzoDawg
The same could be said of Jessica Alba.Quote:
Originally Posted by GonzoDawg
I knew that wouldn't last long in this crowd.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rus-La
TECH could really use a Jenn Sterger.
Our girls are better than that...Quote:
Originally Posted by AG_jr
What do you mean by "better"?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rus-La
Every way possible that you can imagine :DQuote:
Originally Posted by AG_jr
You get way more cool points than what that green dot gives!!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rus-La
As someone who has personally met Jenn Sterger, I can tell you that Tech does have better looking females than her. Sometimes, people just get lucky with a spotlight. She does deserve some credit for her marketing ability. For some people, that would have just been their 15 minutes of fame. She did very well turning her 15 minutes into $'s.
So you are saying, instead of 15 minutes, she gets $15?
Does one pay sales tax on gift card and then the recipient pays sales tax on their purchase with the gift card?
LOL, not sure, but i don't think so. I've never had to pay tax putting money ON one, but you always pay tax for stuff, no matter if you pay cash or gift card.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix
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Originally Posted by Dawgpix
No,
Example: I go to Home Depot, pay $25 only and recieve a plastic card.
Give plastic card to Bubba and he goes to Home Depot and buys a $23 pink flamingo to put in his yard. (Assume 7.5% sales tax) Cashier takes off $23 + $1.73(sales tax) and Bubba now has only 27 cents left on his card, in addition to a nice new pink flamingo in front of his double wide!
O'Hare is the worst airport ever.
DFW, with the addition of the new rail, is surprisingly AWESOME. You can get anywhere in 5 minutes.
I think that title belongs to LAX.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luminaire
Surprisingly, though I'm an extremely frequent traveller, I've never been through LAX. If it's genuinely worse than Chicago, I'll have to go see that for myself. I guess I'm a masochist.Quote:
Originally Posted by 9701Dawg
Denver's another fantastic airport.
I've been to O'Hare. LAX is a complete dump compared to O'Hare.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luminaire
Here's what you can look forward to at LAX:
1. Waiting for at least an hour to check-in. My flight check-in was outside, in the LA heat/smog.
2. Concourses that are shoulder to shoulder with people who don't bathe.
3. Waiting approx. 3 hours for a rental car, again, with people that don't bathe.
So, basically, you're saying it's like tailgating at an LSU game?Quote:
Originally Posted by 9701Dawg
Except for the lack of corndogs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirtydawg
i bet i could find a fewQuote:
Originally Posted by 9701Dawg
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Originally Posted by Luminaire
Try Midway.
There are two theories to arguing with women. Neither one works!
My philosophy on buying expensice electronic equipment from wally world...don't.
Great advice. rule of thumb: If it's electronic, and it's over a thousand dollars, buy it (or build it) online. Or at least do your research. There are some extremely crappy electronics out there. newegg.com is your friend.Quote:
Originally Posted by AG_jr
Wal-Mart's budget TVs are actually pretty good, though. Duraband puts out a mean 24 incher for like a hundred bucks.
Erin McCartey of Clear Channel Radio (Sleezeport) has the ABSOLUTE WORST voice in radio History.
In fact, I'll retype that sentence how she sounds on the radio. The larger the text, the louder.
Erin McCartey of Clear Channel Radio (Sleezeport) has the ABSOLUTE WORST voice in radio History.
Sometimes there's a man... I won't say a hero, 'cause, what's a hero? Sometimes, there's a man. And I'm talkin' about the Dude here - the Dude from Los Angeles. Sometimes, there's a man, well, he's the man for his time and place. He fits right in there. And that's the Dude. The Dude, from Los Angeles. And even if he's a lazy man - and the Dude was most certainly that. Quite possibly the laziest in all of Los Angeles County, which would place him high in the runnin' for laziest worldwide. Sometimes there's a man, sometimes, there's a man.
Wow, I lost my train of thought there.
Saw this ad while looking for a white german shepherd puppy. Tell me what's wrong with it.
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FREE TO GOOD HOME. Good kind loving gentle big yellow dog. My cat is terrified of him. I can't keep him. Found in Stevendale area.
I give up...Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirtydawg
They should be giving up the cat.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirtydawg
Is this spinoza an honest, living breathing human being? I swear that it spits out more internet talking points that the news bot.
I think that the political section of the board should be nuked. I know that I'm a broken record on this front, and I'm not sure why it bothers me so much (actually, I am), but...man, what a wasteland.
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Originally Posted by StrayDawg
You got it, Stray. The first thing I thought was why give up such a great sounding dog. Get rid of the cat.
Good point. I HATE cats.
I love cats.. they taste like chicken.
Of course...how else do you think they make chinese food?Quote:
Originally Posted by GonzoDawg
If you haven't listened to Bob Dylan's latest album, Modern Times, do yourself a favor and buy it. It's a masterpeice.
I can taste me some General Tso's Cat, errr Chicken now! YUM!Quote:
Originally Posted by AG_jr
I'm starting to feel that way. It used to be my favorite section to post on. Now I visit it every few days just to remind myself how much of a wasteland it is. My interest started to dwindle with being asked why it was bad to kill an infant. I find that and most of the recent discussion as intellectually stimulating as cold pea soup. I'm sure there's good stuff in there, just covered in so much bull crap, it's not worth digging out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luminaire
I wonder why the Vietnamese prefer dog?Quote:
Originally Posted by AG_jr
I enjoy the political thread because I don't take it too seriously. As I told Spinoza, I've never seen so much mental masterbation anywhere else.
I was told a couple of years ago the only two non-government, non-profit organizations who are sales tax exempt are Ducks Unlimited and the Enterprises for the Blind. All other non-profits must pay sales tax.
Any of you tax law types now if this is still true?
Retailers still don't want to charge me sales tax for Boys & Girls Club purchases.
Morning View is one of their best albums, but Light Grenades gives it a run for its money.
Not a fan of Make Yourself??Quote:
Originally Posted by AG_jr
I am involved with 2 non-government, 501(c)3 not-for-profit organizations and we do not pay sales tax.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix
I'm a fan of most of their stuff, but in general, Morning View was the best overall, and I'm still getting a feel for Light Grenades. But you're right, Make Yourself had a few great ones (especially Battlestar Scralatchtica). S.C.I.E.N.C.E. was ok (The real gem on that one is Summer Romance), but A Crow Left of the Murderer wasn't very likeable.Quote:
Originally Posted by DocMarvin362
And they are? Please PM me.Quote:
Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
Why is there only one ice cream truck song now? Surely other people have noticed this?
I distinctly remember a good variety of ice cream truck music back in the day. Nowadays? Nope. One song. One damn song. You know the one.
I'd hate to be the driver. I can't imagine having to hear that song over and over....Quote:
Originally Posted by Luminaire
I think the food pyramid needs to be re-vamped, and in place of grains (what you are supposed to have to most of each day), we should replace it with pizza and beer.
Beer and pizza together taste like a camel's taint, dude.Quote:
Originally Posted by AG_jr
The fact that you know what that tastes like disturbs me. You need a new hobby, brother.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luminaire
Britain's new Prime Minitster and Home Secretary need a new speech writers already...
Luminaire is going on vacation!
I'll be in Panama City for the next week and a half and, thus, without the internets.
(a) this is going to be wild as hell. hope I make it back okay.
(b) keep this thing alive! I love this thread. I want to read some random, whacky stuff when I get back.
I like the political forum. I think it is a fairly good analogue for the general political debate in this country, so it helps keep me grounded in my belief that politics is useless. Useless, but often entertaining. The poster who called it "mental masturbation" was onto something. The whole enterprise of politics is pretty much just a different flavor of pornography--intense, sticky, and offering nothing noble to humankind.
Besides, if voting actually represented a real exercise of power the politicians would have outlawed it years ago.
So, they bulldozed the swamp between Tech Farm and California a few months ago but still haven't constructed anything. What gives?
hey, it's enrico palazzo!
that statement, sir, is completely dependent on the quality of the beer and the pizza...not to mention the quality of the taint. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Luminaire
Anybody ever notice how a good hot pepper will liven you up going in and going out?
Yup...and the REALLY good ones burn even worse on the way out! :laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirtydawg
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Originally Posted by Dirtydawg
Fresh Jalapenos always produce the painful reminder.
Mmmmmmmmmmm...........cinnamon rolls.
That's what prompted the statement.Quote:
Originally Posted by 9701Dawg
I sure hope you washed your hands before you rushed out to type that. (I also hope that wasn't typed live on the scene. Please don't tell us if it was.)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirtydawg
I absolutely cannot f'ing stand it when people who did not continue an education after high school make any negative comment about my school. I love Louisiana Tech and I am thankful that I made the decision to enhance my education there. If you love your university and think it is better, that's one thing. But if the best you've got is high school, shut your mouth and be thankful there are people smart enough to make the world run for you. Then, as much as I hate that, it is even worse to find out these people didn't even graduate from their high school.
My education has opened doors for me to take things that are currently on the ground and put them into outer f'ing space. If you're living in some trailer park and fixing tires for money until you "hit it big time," keep your mouth shut about Tech.
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Originally Posted by 9701Dawg
Come on Ice Cream!
Has there been ANY good news going out into the world about louisiana???
Jefferson scandal, the stuff in Jena, the levees being worse now than they were before...
I'm sure there more that I'm missing right now, seems like something new every week!!!! :bomb:
I just saved a ton of money by switching my insurance to Geico!! :D
So easy even DocMarvin can do it!
PM inbound
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Originally Posted by StrayDawg
I was at the Super 1 in Ruston tonight (almost never go there) and they had Brookshire's grocery bags. Are they the same company?
yepQuote:
Originally Posted by Brian96
Indeed they are! The Parent company is actually called "Brookshire Brothers", of which I have seen several here in houston. From I've been able to tell, Super 1 is to Brookshire's as Sam's Club is to Wal-Mart. (same company, cheaper prices)Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian96
Nice observation there speedy.Quote:
Originally Posted by AG_jr
Why don't you point out Gap and Old Navy while you're at it??
:icon_wink: :D
:laugh: :D I do what i can. Did you know IHOP and International House Of Pancakes are the same restaurant? :icon_wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by DocMarvin362
There's a DocMarvin and Jangles joke here I'm sure.
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Originally Posted by AG_jr
Actually, that's not true. Brookshire's and Brookshire Brothers are related family member run storesbut not the same company. A big family fallout years and years ago created a divide that split the brothers. One brother ran with one area of Texas while the other, based here in Tyler, did his thing. Brookshire's HQ is here in Tyler and is the biggest and most successful of the two.
Family businesses. :argue: :rifle::deal2::whip::bigcry:Quote:
Originally Posted by TYLERTECHSAS
I saw where IHOP is buying Applebees.Quote:
Originally Posted by AG_jr
Has anyone ever seen Donald Fagen of Steely Dan and Dr. Evil in the same room at the same time?
I haven't, but I'm guessing you have...
It's hilarious to watch how clueless politicians and their helpers are about technology!!! It's a simple fix, and they are acting like it's the end of the world!!! hahaha
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Originally Posted by AG_jr
No I saw a Classic Albums episode about the making of AJ'A and I swear Donald Fagen looked just like Dr. Evil with hair.
There is a $20 charge for having a bag weigh more than 50lbs on an airplane. Passengers are limited to two free bags. So, each passenger is allowed 100lbs free to bring on the airplane. But, since I weigh 100lbs less than several of the passengers sitting on that very same flight, do they get charged more or am I allowed to bring heavier bags? Note, I'm not talking about fat people, but I only weigh 180lbs. There are lots of people who aren't "fat" that weigh much more than me.
Also, a lady on the plane flew with her infant. Does that infant count as a carry on? I think he should. I wouldn't want her carrying another bag, plus a personal item, plus the child.
And finally, that new "sniffer" located in airport security shouldn't just check for harmful chemicals, it should also check for smelly people. The dude I had to sit next to today had no business being around people in an enclosed space.
The last time I flew with an infant I had to pay for him. The fee, though, was similar to the fee for excess luggage.Quote:
Originally Posted by Abominable Gorilla
Well, I don't have a problem with an infant flying. I would have a problem with someone trying to attend to an infant while carrying several other bags and going through the airport nonsense. Or maybe the nonsense is different when you have an infant, I dunno?Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian96
It seems to me that the best course of action is for people with infants to not travel and for everyone in the family to come visit YOU, but I do understand that's not always possible.
I had a customer that needed some repairs. I gave him the estimate. He told me that he didn't have that much money. Then I asked if I take checks.
Send that to Reader's Digest. You can donate the money to the ATAC fund.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirtydawg
That's not even the whole of the story. The rest of it goes like this. The total bill was going to be around $260.00. So, trying to be diplomatic, I told him that I didn't take checks over $150 because my check verification service doesn't guarantee checks over that amount. He then suggested that he could write two checks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian96
So that way when both checks bounce, there will be 2 fees to be paid!!
Why do MLB stadia need jumbotrons if they are not going to show replays of notable plays?
Saw the Cards and Braves in the ESPN Sunday night game at Turner Field. What an awesome screen in center field by Mitsubishi Electric! but they only show great plays and only by the home team.
I had no interest in either team (other than Brave Willie Jones is a helluva lead-off man and LF). But when Jones just missed nabbing a home run by a Cardinal off the top yellow line, there was no replay.
Everybody watching Braves home games on TV and in-house TV at Turner Field may get to see ALL the replays, but the paying public misses out on half the great plays . . . the ones by the visitors.
Why have a jumbotron if you're going to snub the fan?
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PS-We've GOT to find places for those facade video boards that run the length of the sidelines!