DBD 11.25.11 Post-Black Friday Madness/Stuck At Work DBD
by Rishi on Nov 25, 2011 6:52 AM PST
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Good morning/afternoon (lazy bums)/evening (Garfield?) friends of CGB! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with feasting, laughter, and love.
And those of you who were crazy enough to wake up early to go hunt for "bargains" this morning; hope you enjoyed yourself! I went to Macy's at 5 am this morning and got a new suit (which I said I wouldn't; apparently, I can't even trust myself). Macy's opened at midnight and was apparently madness today. H&M across the street had lines literally wrapped around the block. Apparently, Old Navy was insane too, because nothing says "good use of time" like standing outdoors in the cold for three hours in order to save $10 on a pair of cargo shorts! If $10 is all it costs for someone to stand in line for a few hours, I wonder if I can hire someone next year to do the same for me! After all, solid business model -- they get, say, $20 for just standing around. If I use it to, say, get a tv for several hundred dollars off, then I gain too! We both win! Trademarking this right now, even though it probably already exists!
Um, so I just want to conclude by saying I love you all! Happy Thanksgiving!
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Niners lose Harbowl :(
Ahhh, so that’s what a loss feels like. The 49ers entered Thanksgiving 9-1 and will head home for a few days rest at 9-2 after being on the receiving end of a butt-whupping. The game was extremely close through the first two and a half quarters, but in the third and fourth quarter, the Ravens handled their business.
This game was disappointing in most aspects, but the apparent lack of in-game adjustments and the poor play of the offensive line are the two biggest concerns coming out of week 12. When your quarterback gets sacked nine times, it is safe to say the offense failed to adjust to the Ravens pass rush. The lowlight of the evening was when Alex Smith was called for intentional grounding after four Ravens basically had a jail-break pass rush with no blitz mixed in. The 49ers could not stop the Ravens pass rush the entire game and it cost them.
The offensive line was just brutal tonight. It’s as simple as that. The game-planning could have been better altered, but even still, the offensive line was not pretty. And it really didn’t matter who we were discussing. Alex Smith was running for his life most of the night. You’re not going to get a consistent passing attack going when your QB can’t set up and fire passes away.
We completely lost this game in the trenches. Our run defense was stout, as always, but the difference between Alex Smith and Joe Flacco in this game was simply that Smith never had time to even set his feet, while Flacco had time to poise upright, pose for a few photos, write a short story, then throw.
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Guys?
Please tell me I’m not the only one working. Otherwise, this gon be a lonely dbd! :(
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I’m off to play football. Have fun, guys!
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Hello. I played 4 houors of tackle football and my jeans even got muddy. It felt very American. I threw a few TDs, caught a few TDs, and ran in a TD (that got called back bc nobody had yelled blitz on the defense and so it was felt that it should be appropriate for a QB to run). It sound 1,000x cooler than it was actually was, but it was fun.
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Even I’m slightly dubious!
But all this happened.
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Eddie Bauer
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I slept in and took my dog to Tilden this morning, now I’m eating leftovers. stfufatty!
Also, I drove by the Emeryville BestBuy around 1 am last night, and even from the freeway I could tell it was madness!
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Me neither. It’s like people don’t value their time.
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by atomsareenough on Nov 25, 2011 10:54 AM PST up reply actions
all my holiday shopping is done from the comfort of my couch.
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Me too! And by that I mean all of my holiday shopping is done from the comfort of your couch.
PS You need to get a comfier couch!!!
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Best Buy is one thing, because you theoretically can save hundreds of dollars
I wanna know why people lined up for hours for Old Navy. Seriously, is your time that unvaluable?
Wait, did I already write this?
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I just went to Fry’s and it was a madhouse, BUT I didnt get anything
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I was shopping.
Man crush on Aaron Rodgers, since 2003.
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Where did you go? What did you buy? Were you trampled or pepper-spray’ed? Did you journey to Mall of ‘Merica which was open at Midnight for the first time? Do you like Rishi’s cufflinks?
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Kohl’s and Toys R Us. Toys. Neither. No. I don’t like cufflinks.
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I'm working too
Been here since 5. So lonely in here today. Usually just a DBD lurker because most of the action takes place during the day while I’m at work and even when a get a few moments at my desk, I can’t seem to keep up and never post.
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Hello lurker!
Why don’t you introduce yourself? Today will be a totally not busy day!
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Who needs ot keep up with the DBD? Just post random shit and Z through most ofit!
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Looks like it’s just you and me, Rishi. A little background, not a niners fan and know nothing about cricket. This could get awkwardly silent.
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Yes, Cal fan and no suit today; casual friday and all.
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Um, what are your thoughts on the game tonight? Where are you watching it?
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Watching it from home in Oakland. I never drank the ASU kool-ade this year. I just didn’t buy it and still don’t buy it. I never saw us as underdogs to them, even at the beginning of the year. I don’t know what all the hype was about. Mostly, I just despise the state of Arizona and everything in it. Go Bears.
Cal wins 31-21.
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So you think their blowout win over U$C was a mirage?
YAY GO BEARS!
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Yep
Just an off week for SC I imagine; considering the way they’ve been playing.
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I agree with you on the ASU kool-ade. But I do have to wonder if our Bears are going to be up for this game. I mean a hard-fought loss to Stanfurd and a game that just seems like it doesn’t matter? Who’s to say how they’ll be reacting to it.
Plus, turkey coma in a 300lb lineman? epic.
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But there has been something there since the fUcla game with that cryptic CJA tweet, rumors of locker room dissension, etc.; I can’t put my finger on it, but this team seems inspired now. Stomping Wazzu and OSU, tough gritty game against the furd and a reeling ASU? I think they’re up for it.
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I certainly hope so. I agree, I think this team is hungry for a win.
Am I known as Cugel the Clever for nothing?
HUGE difference between winning 3 of your last 4 games to go 7-5 and losing your last 2 games to go 6-6.
Yea, fair enough. It’s just hard to get back into the sunshine pumping after loosing momentum in the early half of the season.
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I can confirm this.
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by atomsareenough on Nov 25, 2011 10:54 AM PST up reply actions
Also, more cranberry sauce!
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I said this before, but this game will tell me tons about how I feel about Tedford (I mean listen, I’m a fan but he’s trying my patience). Big Game left me inspired for the future. But if we come out flat like we did against UW the past few year, I will be really annoyed. If we come out and play great and win, I’m telling you (again) my sunshine pumping will be off the charts heading into next year. You may need surge protectors for your electronic equipment (and yes, I’m repeating my lame jokes).
all i can think about right now is in about 45 minutes i’ll be eating a turkey sandwich… and having left over delicious tri-fold ;-)
A comma is the difference between praising fiatlux and talking to him like your puppy.
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Agree that fiat’s DBD was awesome.
Thx for putting up today’s, Rishi. Congrats on the new suit.
Welcome goldenoso. Comment more! Glad to have you here!
And if AndBears wants to talk to fiat like he’s her puppy, that’s totes cool with me.
Happy Thanksgiving all.
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by Kodiak on Nov 25, 2011 11:39 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
http://splicd.com/jnuMsGn9RSY/55/58
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by atomsareenough on Nov 25, 2011 12:02 PM PST up reply actions
Thank you. I had had, as you can imagine, a week of mixed emotions… needed a place to express it. The Big Game was such a, I don’t know, soul rejuvenating day for me, particularly seeing the old friends at the tailgate and then the actual game of course… I promise not to post photos of me enjoying life with Stanfurd people again ;-) but I thought it was important for what I was trying to covey.
That edit button failed you, again.
*I’m sure you meant convey (not “covey”).
Thanks for yesterdays’ DBD. It is always important to get a grounded perspective on the meaning of holidays, like Thanksgiving. Relating it to personal circumstances where one can relate makes it even more relevant and poignant.
Reading it was like reading something I might have written. I’m really BIG on Thanksgiving, because it is like a family reunion, and we even get the opportunity to include someone who might otherwise not have been part of any celebration. We did that this year, too.
I found poignancy not only in the concept of gathering and inclusion of others outside our usual circles, but also in the loss of your dear friend, Tom. I found myself remembering those who I’ve lost in my lifetime and remembering a friend, Dean, who also took his own life more than 26 years ago, when we were both seniors at UCSC. It was hard, coming at a point in which all of us (a group that formed in freshman year) were pushing so hard to finish our college careers successfully.
I’m grateful for the Thanksgiving gathering I was a part of yesterday. It’s all the more meaningful and powerful when one realizes that nothing is permanent.
Thanks, Ken, for the gift of sharing your insight and loss.
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You’re eating a wallet?
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by atomsareenough on Nov 25, 2011 10:55 AM PST up reply actions
FInally, we’ve found an activity that combines Rishi’s love of shopping and nutrition advice — Wallet Eating!!!
n.b. -- This comment does not constitute official chemistry advice.
Also his love of money.
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by atomsareenough on Nov 25, 2011 11:05 AM PST up reply actions
well put
I just despise the state of Arizona and everything in it.
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by atomsareenough on Nov 25, 2011 10:02 AM PST up reply actions
Rishi, did you get pepperspray'ed?
If only Redonkulous was here, he could work this visual up in a minute.
Woman pepper sprays other Black Friday shoppers
(11-25) 02:59 PST LOS ANGELES, (AP) —
Authorities say 20 people had minor injuries when a woman shot other customers with pepper spray during a Black Friday sale. Police Lt. Abel Parga says she was trying to keep other shoppers away from the merchandise she wanted.
Link But there’s not much more information.
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The LA Times story has a great bit about another shoper whod eosnt care stating “I need to get my TV!”
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There is ONE other person in my office
ONE. We’ve both been here less than a year, so I think everyone else is playing a trick on us.
What do you think?
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That or...
being low man on the totem pole. That’s my situation; I’m the ONLY one in the office today.
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There are at least… ten people in the office here today!
Not a single of them is a senior broker.
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Hey, now that you're here
What do you think about these cufflinks?
I know I’ve already dropped too much money on clothing today, but still…
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NO! I was all casual getting up, so I got to work (first one!) at 8:45am. I was worried about being too late. HA
How was Macy’s, should I check it out?!
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Yeah, absolutely check it out!
I just went to Bloomingdale’s. I realised why I so badly want to be the 1%!
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Okay, real answer: my best shoes (most compliments, most comfort, longest use) I got from Bloomingdales. While they were giving me strawberries and champaign. NICE.
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Strawberries and Champagne?
Damn. I wish I shopped at Bloomingdale’s.
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See, its a good thing no one is here today; I never would have gotten away with my atrocious spelling with the usual dbd crowd.
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Coworker: When the east coast reaches 5pm, it’s going to get REALLY QUIET.
Me: Hey, that’s only 3 and a half hours from now! And 2 1/2 if we take lunch!
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How far are you from Union Square?
Go take a shopping trip to Macy’s!
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1/2 Mile. I’m going to try to work it in. Maybe I could “visit some branches” today.
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If only we worked for the same Big Evil Bank, I could help you with that!
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1) Why would a market guy need to visit a branch?
2) I’m secretly afraid that Scootie is actually the president of my bank. It doesn’t make any sense, but if it were true… Or I suppose Scootie is welcome to poach me from my Big Evil Bank, that’d be great.
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We have a branch of our bank downstairs! I can easily say I need to speak with some private banking people. Trust me!
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Look who’s using ‘we’ all of a sudden!
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They gave you some European province? I blam the Greeks.
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by Kodiak on Nov 25, 2011 11:41 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Blam! Blam! Blam!
There. Are they sufficiently punished?
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That....
and I just don’t really have expensive taste; Levi’s, t-shirt and a pair of Vans is my usual. But I will drop cash on dress shirts, ties, and shoes; maybe a new suit here and there.
"Fuck DOOOOOM. We prefer BOOOOOM!! - alpha1906
And it came down to commute. Same money essentially but no way google could top a 3 mile commute.
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ooh ooh
Me too! I refused to even interview for them!
But that’s because I’m all about loyalty.
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Honestly
it was the interview process itself that turned me off. Showed up early and was met by the assistant of the woman who was to interview me, who wasn’t there and didn’t bother to call me to tell me that she wasn’t going to be there. Then they stick me in a room with someone who knows nothing about the job I was interviewing for. The second interview went along the same lines.
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Didn’t notice after the first one, eh? :) It’s cool though.
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by atomsareenough on Nov 25, 2011 10:42 AM PST up reply actions
OMG HI
Thank science you’re here; Rishi just left. We need to keep our grammar up and I’m just not doing it today.
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Is that official science? I need someone to give me pointers here.
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You’re one of the official CGB scientists! You shouldn’t need pointers.
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by atomsareenough on Nov 25, 2011 11:00 AM PST up reply actions
Sure, I’ll take over as Grammar Rope Coach for a while :)
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by atomsareenough on Nov 25, 2011 10:59 AM PST up reply actions
Ooh, so you’d have significantly more knowledge than any of us when it comes to proper eating around here!
You should chime in!
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I’m not the person to ask. I was a chef for 12 years and the healthy eating takes a back seat every time.
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I had duck yesterday instead of turkey
roasted breast, confit and foie gras. Yes, it’s true, I eat like a 1%er and AM NOT ASHAMED OF IT!
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That sound delish, I had a really nice Pinot with my ham yesterday.
Am I known as Cugel the Clever for nothing?
…are you disparaging Cugel’s wine selection skills?
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by atomsareenough on Nov 25, 2011 10:44 AM PST up reply actions
Did you quit it cold? :)
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by atomsareenough on Nov 25, 2011 10:46 AM PST up reply actions
That’s awesome! Post more cool recipes and cooking tips!!! Also, what should I be eating to speed my recovery from hip surgery? Lots of Guinness, right?
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by Kodiak on Nov 25, 2011 11:43 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Not just lots, but tons of Guinness
supplemented with Jamesons and a Flintstone’s chewable.
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Woo-hoo for official hospital dietary advice!
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by Kodiak on Nov 25, 2011 12:30 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
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by the federer express on Nov 25, 2011 10:04 AM PST reply actions
Looking back on our season this morning, I actually am seeing things a bit more positively. The Washington loss was a close game, Maynard threw 7 INTs against USC/UCLA and well, Oregon with the addition of D’Anthony Thomas, just has too much speed on the edges. We might be able to hang with them for more than a half at home, but in Autzen, on the road? Not much chance. And we stayed in the Big Game to the end. I know it’s ridiculous to say, but we’re 7 Maynard INTs away from being competitive in almost every single game.
I think the defense will still be solid again next year (I think Pendergast is actually doing a pretty damn good job, plus the recruiting on the defensive side has been great) even though we’re losing Kendricks, Holt, Owusu, Guyton, Campbell and Cattouse.
I’m not completely sold on Maynard, but we clearly have talent at the other skill positions (TB and WR) and I think Coach M is working some of his magic with the OLine. Moving into a renovated Memorial, which should be packed for every game, I think next year is going to be a lot of fun.
So, in keeping with the trend this year, I think we’re supposed to beat Arizona State tonight since we’ve taken care of all the other teams with “State” in their names:
Fresno State
Washington State
Oregon State
Let’s just make it four for four tonight. Go Bears!
basically it boils down to QB play, as always! argh!
by the federer express on Nov 25, 2011 10:16 AM PST up reply actions
agree. I am sold on Maynard. I like the kid.
Tonight is a HUGE “how do i feel about next year game” for me.
I wonder if Tedford “sticking with him” after UCLA has helped his confidence the last three games. I still think he gets some happy feet in the pocket, but overall, I think his play the last three weeks has been pretty solid.
BTW, how i s Houston-Tulsa not 48-46 at the half?
ugh, we’d be like bruinsnation.. “fire CRN.. fire the AD! fire everyone!”
by the federer express on Nov 25, 2011 10:52 AM PST up reply actions
I started the season ready to be sold on him and was getting steadily un-sold. The last few games where he’s been a lot less mistake-prone has me a little more hopeful that next season, with more experience and better knowledge of the offense, he can cut down on the mistakes but not lose the spectacular plays.
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by atomsareenough on Nov 25, 2011 10:51 AM PST up reply actions
Tonight is a HUGE "how do i feel about next year game" for me.
*until the bowl game … :)
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we also need a win on national television!!!
by the federer express on Nov 25, 2011 11:27 AM PST up reply actions
cal-asu
what time’s the game? too lazy to search for it..
by the federer express on Nov 25, 2011 10:13 AM PST reply actions
it’s Thanksgiving weekend.. what students are actually gonna be there?
by the federer express on Nov 25, 2011 10:42 AM PST up reply actions
Hey, wanna chat later today? Maybe around noon? Talk about B-School? I can respond to your e-mail with a phone number. Lemme know.
Creeped out by an online message board? I don’t think such a thing is possible.
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coffee not kicking in. still tired. sigh
by the federer express on Nov 25, 2011 10:33 AM PST reply actions
Go to the bathroom, cover your tie (throw it over your shoulder or whatever), then splash lots of cold water on your face.
You’ll feel better.
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hahah, don’t want to pull a Dwight (“I don’t have to give her the good stuff”)
by the federer express on Nov 25, 2011 10:44 AM PST up reply actions
K, peace out, homies
I gave this DBD my all.
But it now time for me to leave. And go take a nap.
Then come back to the city for the tree lighting.
GO BEARS! BEAT THE SUN DEVILS!
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Office Olympics
Today is clearly the day for Office Olympics. I looked around and thought “Put some pins at the end, and this hallway would make a great bowling alley”
Of course, the Olympics usually include more than 2 people…
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2nd place = 1st loser (remember those shirts?)
by the federer express on Nov 25, 2011 11:27 AM PST up reply actions
Yes, I do.
And with only two participants, the only loser.
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Wow. This just took a turn for the Cal.
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by Kodiak on Nov 25, 2011 11:47 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Race down the hall in your office chairs and use mops as paddles!
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by Kodiak on Nov 25, 2011 11:46 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
If you've got a really long hallway and some pennies
You could try rolling said coins down the hallway to see how far you can get them to go.
If you get past 30 feet you’re doing very well, indeed.
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"Winning is not everything. It is far better to play the game squarely and lose than to win at the sacrifice of an ideal."
-- Andrew Latham Smith
Of course, the Olympics usually include more than 2 people…
and i’m pretty sure don’t include bowling
you need to incorporate some of Dwight’s favored sports: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3LvVX_rJEg
by the federer express on Nov 25, 2011 2:57 PM PST up reply actions
Surgeon running over 30 min late for my post op and no DBDers to keep me sane? Noooooooo.
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by Kodiak on Nov 25, 2011 11:49 AM PST via iPhone app reply actions
Sorry Kod, was doing expense reports (which is EXACTLY what they were doing in OFFICE OLYMPICS). How did everything go with the surgery?
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More damage than expected. Going to be 3 weeks on crutches instead of 1, plus longer rehab. But, muscle tear fixed before any cartilage damage or arthritis. And offending bone was reconfigure so no more impingement. Should be better than new!
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by Kodiak on Nov 25, 2011 12:07 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
No more impingement sounds good. But 3 weeks on crutches means you get to rent an office scooter right?
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Unfortunately, the layout of my chairs and operatories doesn’t have enough room for a scooter/wheelchair. Ironically, something like a motorized barstool would be about right.
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by Kodiak on Nov 25, 2011 12:32 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
cal football viewing party???
tonight?
by the federer express on Nov 25, 2011 12:12 PM PST reply actions
Sad face
Jahvid Best going to IR; done for the season
The Lions can’t wait for Jahvid Best to get healthy any longer.
The Lions announced Friday that Best is headed to injured injured. Best played six games this year before suffering a serious concussion.
For a second straight season, Best struggled with injury. He played through a painful turf toe injury for much of last year.
And for the second time in his football life going back to his college days, Best’s season has been cut short by a serious concussion. Best’s post-concussion symptoms were slow to go away. We can only hope the issue doesn’t cut short Best’s career.
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Sadness, hopefully it’s mostly precautionary.
by minesweeper on Nov 25, 2011 12:52 PM PST up reply actions
Sources: Lamar Odom, Besiktas agree
Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom has reached an agreement in principle to sign with Besiktas of Turkey and team up overseas with Nets star Deron Williams, according to sources close to Odom.
Final details will not be sorted out before Friday, sources said, but Odom has indicated that he plans to join the Istanbul-based team as early as next week if the NBA lockout continues.
Sources told ESPN.com that the deal would pay Odom in excess of $2 million if he spends the rest of the season with Besiktas. The deal — first reported in Turkey by NTV Spor and local journalist Mete Aktas — will include an opt-out clause to return to the NBA as soon as the lockout ends, same as in Williams’ contract.
Dashon Goldson fined for punching
NEW YORK — San Francisco safety Dashon Goldson was fined $25,000 by the NFL on Friday for punching Arizona receiver Early Doucet in last Sunday’s game.
Doucet was fined $10,000 for unnecessary roughness when he struck Goldson in the helmet area. Goldson then threw his punches.
At the end of a play early in the fourth quarter, Goldson was down away from the ball when he got blindsided and slapped on the back of the helmet by Doucet. Goldson jumped up, confronted him and both began swinging wildly. Goldson then threw a series of punches to Doucet’s facemask and received a 15-yard personal foul penalty before being ejected.
sitting a home…still eating…big plate of turkey (bought from chinese dimsum restaurant so it tastes like peking duck), hummus, mashed potatoes, ceviche, beans, and pumpkin pie on the side.
huzzah weight gain!
Sushi in mountain view. Same place we ate at right before having PTB. Only ok. Got great parking spot, though. Yay handicapped placard.
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by Kodiak on Nov 25, 2011 12:42 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Black Friday’s Dark Origins
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/business/2011/11/black-fridays-dark-origins/
Why is Black Friday called "Black Friday"?
Seems pretty simple – it’s the day retailers go "into the black," or turn a profit for the year. But it turns out the term has a darker, less happy origin.
In 1966, Black Friday was the name the Philadelphia Police Department gave to the Friday after Thanksgiving. The police hated the day — massive traffic jams, overcrowded sidewalks, lots of shoplifters — all because downtown Philly stores were filled with shoppers taking advantage of the first holiday sales.
The goal was to make it a day that shoppers wanted to avoid. The negative name started to spread outside Philadelphia a few years later. In a 1975 Associated Press article, datelined Philadelphia, a sales manager at Gimbels was quoted as saying, "That’s why the bus drivers and cab drivers call today ‘Black Friday.’"
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Anyway, so I landed this job with a marketing firm in San Francisco, and I have no fucking clue where to live. Honestly, I’m moving there in 3 weeks, so I don’t give a shit if I have to sleep in your bathtub.
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Didn't I read this 4 months ago?
The greeting is a dead giveaway.
Hasn’t this jerk found a place yet? Oh, that’s right, he’s a jerk.
No wonder he’s still looking for a pad.
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It’s probably the same ad. A friend of mine saw it on “best of Craigslist” and posted it on Facebook. I’d not seen it before.
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Because you posted it. It’s all you.
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GO BEARS!
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Is that wishful thinking or wishful trolling?
"We do not seek men who will bravely lie down to die, but men who will fight valiantly to live."
"Winning is not everything. It is far better to play the game squarely and lose than to win at the sacrifice of an ideal."
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in the early am., playing some turkey bowl n the oc before heading out to the coliseum tomorrow. it’s going to hurt.
? why are you going (did you go) to the u$c game?
by the federer express on Nov 27, 2011 12:24 AM PST up reply actions
Believe one of j lee’s brothers attended usc
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| Fresno St. | Sat 09/03 | W 36 - 21 |
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Sat 09/10 | W 36 - 33 |
| Presbyterian | Sat 09/17 | W 63 - 12 |
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Sat 09/24 | L 23 - 31 |
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Thu 10/06 | L 15 - 43 |
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USC
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Thu 10/13 | L 9 - 30 |
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Utah
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Sat 10/22 | W 34 - 10 |
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UCLA
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Sat 10/29 | L 14 - 31 |
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Washington St.
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Sat 11/05 | W 30 - 7 |
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Oregon St.
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Sat 11/12 | W 23 - 6 |
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Stanford
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Sat 11/19 | L 28 - 31 |
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Arizona St.
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Fri 11/25 | W 47 - 38 |
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Texas
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Wed 12/28 | L 10 - 21 |
