So are the days of our lives...
10-17-14, 10:34 AM
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10-17-14, 11:00 AM
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haha.So I got a raise / promotion today. It was a nice surprise. My boss said I was going to get one soon but that's protocol to get rid of an employee who's asking about money. Some people have been about to get a promotion 'soon' for a few years.
This almost offsets the 10% cut we got in July, but I appreciate the recognition more than anything.
This almost offsets the 10% cut we got in July, but I appreciate the recognition more than anything.
You got a cut a few months ago. This isn't a raise, this is just a throwback.
Yeah srsly.
sounds like a great morale booster
10-17-14, 11:02 AM
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But it requires me signing up for a 3rd card. I hate credit cards.
10-17-14, 01:55 PM
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Making a kilometer blurry
No fun if you don't see what you gained. Install Antutu Benchmark, and get a number. The Nexus 4 should be in the 18,000s somewhere.
Next, go into developer mode (this only enables a new settings menu):
Settings->About Phone->Tap the build number seven times until it says something like "congratulations, you're a developer"
Next, switch from Dalvik to ART:
Settings-> { ** Developer Options (2nd from the bottom) -> Select runtime -> ART
You will have to do a painful reboot, as it will need to recompile all of your apps on startup, and it took mine 15 minutes to compile 182 apps (all the Google standards count as apps).
Finally, benchmark, then gloat
10-17-14, 02:46 PM
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Try it with a prepaid card. Load it up with $20 or something and monitor the activity. Or depending on your bank you can open a new checking account for free and just keep a small amount of money in there though that is a bit riskier.
10-17-14, 10:19 PM
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My dad has been internet famous for the last 24 hours. He and my mom were at the NLCS last night. Before the game my mom was in the dugout store buying yet more Giants stuff and my dad was waiting out on the sidewalk when a reporter for the Chron came up and asked to take his picture. Even though he and my mom have had Giants season tix forever, he always wears a Cubs hat because that's his hometown team. And he was wearing an Ernie Banks jersey, an early Xmas present from my sister. The guy tweeted his picture and it got picked up by some Chicago sports bloggers and then it got picked up by an ESPN guy.
He's now a hero among his hometown fans.
Trolling the Cardinals at the NLCS? This Man is a National Treasure | Bleacher Nation | Unofficial Chicago Cubs News, Rumors, and Commentary
He's now a hero among his hometown fans.
Trolling the Cardinals at the NLCS? This Man is a National Treasure | Bleacher Nation | Unofficial Chicago Cubs News, Rumors, and Commentary
10-17-14, 11:00 PM
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My dad has been internet famous for the last 24 hours. He and my mom were at the NLCS last night. Before the game my mom was in the dugout store buying yet more Giants stuff and my dad was waiting out on the sidewalk when a reporter for the Chron came up and asked to take his picture. Even though he and my mom have had Giants season tix forever, he always wears a Cubs hat because that's his hometown team. And he was wearing an Ernie Banks jersey, an early Xmas present from my sister. The guy tweeted his picture and it got picked up by some Chicago sports bloggers and then it got picked up by an ESPN guy.
He's now a hero among his hometown fans.
Trolling the Cardinals at the NLCS? This Man is a National Treasure | Bleacher Nation | Unofficial Chicago Cubs News, Rumors, and Commentary
He's now a hero among his hometown fans.
Trolling the Cardinals at the NLCS? This Man is a National Treasure | Bleacher Nation | Unofficial Chicago Cubs News, Rumors, and Commentary
10-18-14, 10:56 AM
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I know we don't have a non-racing photo thread here, but this morning's team cross ride was outrageously pretty. We're just past peak foliage here in the Hudson Valley.
And one from last night's ride...
Today's ride caps off 3 big weeks, total TSS of 2700. Now it's time for a couple of weeks completely off the bike, and resetting for the spring.
And one from last night's ride...
Today's ride caps off 3 big weeks, total TSS of 2700. Now it's time for a couple of weeks completely off the bike, and resetting for the spring.
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10-18-14, 04:40 PM
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Gorgeous
10-19-14, 06:40 AM
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I'm thinking about doing the Joe Martin stage race next year (Master's B). The logistics are doable. No TT bike required for the TT. 
Has anyone here done it, and if so, what's the atmosphere like compared to a regular amateur stage race?
Has anyone here done it, and if so, what's the atmosphere like compared to a regular amateur stage race?
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10-19-14, 07:12 AM
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I've never done it, but plenty here have. Joe Martin is an NRC race. National races attract national talent.
10-19-14, 07:23 AM
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A few shots from my solo and Fred rides in the past few weeks.
10-19-14, 07:26 AM
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Nice shots guys!
10-19-14, 08:34 AM
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10-19-14, 12:47 PM
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10-19-14, 08:53 PM
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I did squats today ..... I mean squat.
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