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[MacroGuru]

Originally Posted by heybrad

I'm 2.5 hours from receiving the call that should tell me if I got a new job at a Fortune 500 company (an exec position) that could be life changing. It could also take me back to the west coast.

Needless to say... I'm a mess right now.

Good Luck!

[CU Tiger]

By this point Hey Brad knows the decision...but we are left in suspense.


Ill go ahead and say Congrats

[thesloppy]

He's probably busy getting fitted for a very expensive suit right now.

[Shkspr]

Does this mean we now have to post in the form, "hey brad, sir"?

[thesloppy]

Dear Bradley, with a space and capital letters and everything!

[heybrad]

Originally Posted by CU Tiger

By this point Hey Brad knows the decision...but we are left in suspense.

Ill go ahead and say Congrats

I wish I could say there was a decision. It was a bizarre call but I would say it looks like I will be getting the job, but no offer is on the table yet. We basically debriefed on the entire process, talked about the next 5 years and then I was told, "You're the guy we want. We know the situation as far as you're current compensation and desire to not relocate for a year. We want to discuss how we see that going forward, but... some of us are getting ready to leave tomorrow for Europe for two weeks and we'd like to discuss the particulars when we're back."

So I'm the guy but no movement for another two weeks. Honestly, it's a bit frustrating but I badly want this job so I'll happily wait it out if that's whats required.

[JediKooter]

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

We got through the first two. Not bad.

Though I also think my family is about the only one on the planet who didn't mind Voltron Force. My 5 year old loves it, and me and my wife both enjoyed it. (hence the reason we watched the new one as well).

Sweet! I'm going to watch the rest of it this weekend.

[thesloppy]

Maybe I'm just becoming an old crank and actively looking for stuff to grouse about, but I get offended by successful celebrities advertising for high-interest credit cards. Does this bother anybody else? And to be clear, I'm specifically talking about the folks who have enough millions in the bank to choose not to advertise high-interest credit during an epic recession, not ad-level actor/extras (those folks gotta eat, can't begrudge them that). Samuel L. Jackson is the dude who obviously comes to mind most at the moment. Apparently Jackson currently makes $24MM a year, and has a net worth of $170MM....but "Yeah, I'll sell motherfuckers some credit cards!"?

Secondarily I was trying to come up with the morally worst thing that's allowed to be advertised on television. I have tunnel vision which couldn't get past high interest credit, but I'm sure there's worse, right? Drugs/alcohol present much more obvious health risks to individuals, but still somehow seem more honest. A bottle of booze and some smokes seems like a more direct proposition than renting money for years of monthly payments. I know there's probably something obvious which is much worse. Gambling/casinos/lottery?

[bhlloy]

Yeah, that bothers the hell out of me as well. I don't know whether the credit card adverts or the predatory debt services are worse, but either way it seems massively crass.

The other one that really gets my goat is Forrest Griffin advertising one of these lawyers that can get you out of any DUI. The guy probably didn't make much money during his career but really dude, that's the cause you want to nail your banner to?

[Kodos]

Reverse mortgages?

[timmae]

Sugar water if you believe the city of brotherly love.

[thesloppy]

Originally Posted by bhlloy

Yeah, that bothers the hell out of me as well. I don't know whether the credit card adverts or the predatory debt services are worse, but either way it seems massively crass.

Yeah, I think Montel Williams trying to frame payday loans as some sort of security blanket for struggling families might take the cake.

Wikipedia tells me:

Williams is a national spokesman of the Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA), a patient assistance program clearinghouse that helps low-income patients apply for free or reduced-price prescription drugs. On November 30, 2007, while in Savannah, Georgia, to promote PPA, he threatened reporters following an earlier interview at which Courtney Scott, a 17-year-old high school intern reporter for the Savannah Morning News, had asked him whether restriction of pharmaceutical profits would discourage research and development of new drugs. Angered by the question, Williams subsequently terminated that videotaped interview; Williams later ran into Scott in his hotel and threatened to "blow [her] up".[10]

[11] In 2010 Williams became chief spokesman for the Poker Training Network,[12] now Card Geniuses, a MLM-based poker instruction and playing website.

Ok, then...welcome to the top of my dipshit list, Montell.

[stevew]

Anything that Joe Montana advertised.

[thesloppy]

I consider Papa John's pizza almost criminal.

[Warhammer]

Originally Posted by thesloppy

I consider Papa John's pizza almost criminal.

Compared to the other chains it's good. Now if I could only find some quality pizza in Dayton. For those on the board from here, don't say Cassano's, Marion's, Marco's, Donato's, or Campioni's.

[thesloppy]

They don't use glue for cheese, so I guess that automatically rockets them ahead of Pizza Hut and Domino's, but I still have trouble calling Papa John's good. Mostly it's the sweetness of the sauce, how much corn syrup you pouring in your pizza sauce Papa? That shit's probably cheaper than water (and certainly tomatoes!) to them.

[rowech]

Originally Posted by Warhammer

Compared to the other chains it's good. Now if I could only find some quality pizza in Dayton. For those on the board from here, don't say Cassano's, Marion's, Marco's, Donato's, or Campioni's.

Joe's Pizzeria on Airway. You can thank me later. Flying Pizza or Palermo's if you prefer New York Style. Hoagie's pizza in Vandalia is very good as well.

[timmae]

Originally Posted by Warhammer

Compared to the other chains it's good. Now if I could only find some quality pizza in Dayton. For those on the board from here, don't say Cassano's, Marion's, Marco's, Donato's, or Campioni's.

I love the Tito Santana taco pizza at Deweys... Good stuff.

[Warhammer]

Originally Posted by timmae

I love the Tito Santana taco pizza at Deweys... Good stuff.

I'll grant you Dewey's isn't bad, better than most of the other options in the area.

[Suicane75]

Originally Posted by timmae

I love the Tito Santana taco pizza at Deweys... Good stuff.

Tito Santana was my favorite wrestler as a kid, so I require further information on this dish. Was it, in fact, named after the wrestler?

[timmae]

Originally Posted by Suicane75

Tito Santana was my favorite wrestler as a kid, so I require further information on this dish. Was it, in fact, named after the wrestler?

To the best of my knowledge yes! It is a taco pizza... In the oven it has ground beef and cheese along with pizza sauce. Then they add lettuce, tomato and a chipotle mayo. Awesome stuff. Just like Tito.

[Suicane75]

That's awesome.

[Critch]

I was talking to a friend in Scotland and he mentioned he's going to see The Offspring in Glasgow this week. The support band is Bad Religion.

In my humble opinion, it's crazy that Bad Religion are supporting The Offspring. Should be the other way around.

[Warhammer]

Originally Posted by rowech

Joe's Pizzeria on Airway. You can thank me later. Flying Pizza or Palermo's if you prefer New York Style. Hoagie's pizza in Vandalia is very good as well.

I'll have to try them if we are up that way. We're down in Springboro and that's a half hour drive for us. If it's good, it would be worth the drive in my wife's mind.

[Butter]

Doubleday's restaurant has Monster Pizza, just opened on 741 south of the commuter airport. That's quite good.

[rowech]

Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

Doubleday's restaurant has Monster Pizza, just opened on 741 south of the commuter airport. That's quite good.

That's a good one too.

[rowech]

Originally Posted by Warhammer

I'll have to try them if we are up that way. We're down in Springboro and that's a half hour drive for us. If it's good, it would be worth the drive in my wife's mind.

Joe's is worth the drive. There's a place in downtown Franklin that's good but I can't remember the name of it.

[PilotMan]

Pizza is so subjective. It's hard to have a taste that makes everyone happy, which I guess is why there are so many different ones. I've had some that were raved about that just made me say, meh.

In other news. I just flew you across the map, said have a nice day to you as you left and you can't acknowledge me walking in the bathroom? It's not like I wanna join you in the stall, but a simple head nod would do.

Why are people so pissed when the get where they are going sometimes? On time, early no matter. It was a great flight yet people walk past at the door like you're the fucking devil. They actually speed up and ignore you even if you catch their glance and speak directly to them.

Guess I've had it with this trip. I'm ready to go home tonight.

[CraigSca]

Knowing pilots have my life in their hands, I say "thank you" in the direction of the cockpit on my way out - whether they're still there or not.

[Dutch]

Originally Posted by CraigSca

Knowing pilots have my life in their hands, I say "thank you" in the direction of the cockpit on my way out - whether they're still there or not.

I've been flying damn near weekly for almost two years, I do the same thing! Every landing is a good landing.

[Warhammer]

Originally Posted by rowech

Joe's is worth the drive. There's a place in downtown Franklin that's good but I can't remember the name of it.

We picked up some carry out from the place just off of 73N in Franklin a few weeks back. It was better than most places we've had.

Doubleday's we have not tried, even though it is within walking distance of the house, but this was based upon reviews my wife has heard. That said, the people she heard the reviews from I do not hold in high regard reviewing a place. Is Monster Pizza something they do not offer at their Centerville location?

[Butter]

Originally Posted by Warhammer

We picked up some carry out from the place just off of 73N in Franklin a few weeks back. It was better than most places we've had.

Doubleday's we have not tried, even though it is within walking distance of the house, but this was based upon reviews my wife has heard. That said, the people she heard the reviews from I do not hold in high regard reviewing a place. Is Monster Pizza something they do not offer at their Centerville location?

It's offered at both locations.

[booradley]

Originally Posted by Critch

I was talking to a friend in Scotland and he mentioned he's going to see The Offspring in Glasgow this week. The support band is Bad Religion.

In my humble opinion, it's crazy that Bad Religion are supporting The Offspring. Should be the other way around.

No no no. I like Bad Religion better personally, but The Offspring's music is more accessible to a much broader audience. Just thinking of parties I've been to, etc.

[Chief Rum]

Originally Posted by Dutch

I've been flying damn near weekly for almost two years, I do the same thing! Every landing is a good landing.

To be fair, I believe every plane that has ever taken off has landed

But not all landings are created the same.

I don't do much flying but when I do, I always acknowledge the flight crew at the door, both in and out. Just like I do pretty much everyone I came to face to face.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by Critch

I was talking to a friend in Scotland and he mentioned he's going to see The Offspring in Glasgow this week. The support band is Bad Religion.

In my humble opinion, it's crazy that Bad Religion are supporting The Offspring. Should be the other way around.

Number of Offspring albums to crack the Top 50 in U.K. sales charts
Seven

Number of Bad Religion albums to crack the Top 100 in U.K. sales charts:
Zero

Not even their stuff that did well in the U.S. two decades ago performed well there (worse than even other European countries)

Given the situation they're lucky if it's a direct support (i.e. second on the bill) slot instead of having another band relegate them to the third slot.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by lighthousekeeper

With All My Love, Santa

Genuinely epic.

Post of the Week, easily.
Hell, maybe of the month.
And a contender for the year.

Well done sir.

[timmae]

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Genuinely epic.

Post of the Week, easily.
Hell, maybe of the month.
And a contender for the year.

Well done sir.

Agreed.. Sarcasm and dark humor are vastly underappreciated!

[cuervo72]

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Number of Offspring albums to crack the Top 50 in U.K. sales charts
Seven

Number of Bad Religion albums to crack the Top 100 in U.K. sales charts:
Zero

Not even their stuff that did well in the U.S. two decades ago performed well there (worse than even other European countries)

Well I guess now we know why Critch left and came here.

[Critch]

Originally Posted by cuervo72

Well I guess now we know why Critch left and came here.

I came for the increased popularity of Bad Religion, but I stayed for free soda refills. 20 years ago today, as it happens.

I guess I underestimated the longterm popularity of The Offspring, I just remember them as a crap, punk-lite band who got 15 minutes of fame riding on Green Day's coat tales in the mid-90s. Whereas Bad Religion are gods of the genre.

[cuervo72]

Happy Anniversary!

And, good thing you didn't settle in Philadelphia.

[Critch]

Actually now I think about it it might be tomorrow.

[Chief Rum]

Originally Posted by Critch

Actually now I think about it it might be tomorrow.

I'm certain the NSA knows for sure, if you need to confirm.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by Critch

I came for the increased popularity of Bad Religion, but I stayed for free soda refills. 20 years ago today, as it happens.

I guess I underestimated the longterm popularity of The Offspring, I just remember them as a crap, punk-lite band who got 15 minutes of fame riding on Green Day's coat tales in the mid-90s. Whereas Bad Religion are gods of the genre.

Badly underestimated, over 40 million albums sold career.

There's actually a reasonable possibility that either/both Smash and Americana sold more copies alone than the entire Bad Religion catalog combined.

[NobodyHere]

Spoilered for size.

Spoiler

I don't know if this is genius or madness

[Suicane75]

It's grossosity of the highest magnitude.

[cuervo72]

I never thought about it before, but did Mr. Jennings freeze out everyone else named Ken from Jeopardy! for fifteen weeks?

[Dutch]

Originally Posted by NobodyHere

Spoilered for size.

Spoiler

I don't know if this is genius or madness

Looks like cheese nuggets filled with heapings of larvae.

[Kodos]

The food industry is always looking for creative ways to clog America's arteries.

[NobodyHere]

Originally Posted by lighthousekeeper

Don't get caught in Virginia. Shit sucks royally.

fixed

[JonInMiddleGA]

Yeah, I'm repurposing this from my FB status but it seems to be random enough to qualify.
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I'm know I'm kinda old - or at least feel that way - with the next birthday (assuming I get there) being #50. And for all but the past couple of years, I heard people complain every single year about how Georgia was so backwards because they were one of the very few states where fireworks were largely illegal. I heard gripes about how it was unwarranted government intrusion, how it was antiquated & unrealistic, how government treated people like they were children. And I heard that same spiel for about 48 years.

And for pretty much my whole life I knew people who regularly crossed the state line every year, brought back a nice haul of stuff that sparkles, fizzes, and/or goes boom. And I don't mean just your run of the mill mailbox/school toilet mini-bombs either, I mean straight up fireworks. They weren't all that hard to get apparently, and there wasn't a shortage of 'em either.

I never worried much about it one way or the other, they generally require being outside to use so my interest was pretty limited.

Fast-forward to 2015 I guess, when Georgia joined the majority of states in the country by largely legalizing most fireworks. And for the past two years I've heard people complain about the noise, about this or that or the other. It seems to be about the same amount of complaints I heard in the other direction for 40someodd years, it's just amplified these days thanks to social media.

My conclusion? That people really aren't wired to live in proximity to each other. That no matter what the subject, no matter what the circumstances, no matter what the situation, there's going to be roughly the same amount of bitching done. All that changes is who does it, the proverbial case of "whose ox is being gored"

Humans: we bitch, therefore we are.