5 cents please (**possible spoilers**)
11-02-11, 09:33 AM
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We're a nation of toddlers. Toddlers want everything they want and scream if they don't get it, they think in simple terms without worrying about consequences, expect mommy and daddy to fix everything they broke, and will actually eat poison if it tastes good.
11-02-11, 09:35 AM
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We're a nation of toddlers. Toddlers want everything they want and scream if they don't get it, they think in simple terms without worrying about consequences, expect mommy and daddy to fix everything they broke, and will actually pay good money to eat poison if it tastes good.
11-02-11, 09:46 AM
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I thought we were done talking about Oreos.
11-02-11, 09:46 AM
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So it looks like I'm buying a house. Put in an offer yesterday, got a reply today. They countered, but only just. The only thing they didn't like was the way I split the escrow/earnest thing. I don't entirely understand it, but in NC I give a personal check to the sellers for a certain amount, put another amount in an escrow account.
I think the personal check is just gone if I back out for any reason. I originally offered $100 to them, and $1400 to the escrow. I decided to split it $500 to them, $1000 to escrow and they accepted. I sign the stuff tomorrow to actually make it official.
I'm surprised they accepted, actually. It was my initial offer, and it was $11500 below asking. They accepted without a (real) counter.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/11.../6167573_zpid/
There's the house for anyone interested.
I think the personal check is just gone if I back out for any reason. I originally offered $100 to them, and $1400 to the escrow. I decided to split it $500 to them, $1000 to escrow and they accepted. I sign the stuff tomorrow to actually make it official.
I'm surprised they accepted, actually. It was my initial offer, and it was $11500 below asking. They accepted without a (real) counter.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/11.../6167573_zpid/
There's the house for anyone interested.
11-02-11, 09:50 AM
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Wow, FB! That would be $500K here, maybe $750K in the Bay Area. Well done.
11-02-11, 09:55 AM
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Helicopter video of cyclocross race... fantastic.
11-02-11, 10:14 AM
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What are the two things we've been told to steer away from in social situations?
1) Politics
2) Religion
I consider the 33 a social outlet.
Back to racing, training and ***.
1) Politics
2) Religion
I consider the 33 a social outlet.
Back to racing, training and ***.
11-02-11, 10:23 AM
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i could do without the P&R talk. Though most on here, i assume, will be preaching to the choir.
11-02-11, 10:29 AM
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nice 2.5 hr ride with the girl this morning. Absolutely perfect weather. At the studio now with a good cup of coffee and 'Bad Brains Radio' on Pandora. Like.
11-02-11, 10:30 AM
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11-02-11, 10:37 AM
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I think some blame does filter down to the individual, but realistically come on...
Want to talk about food? Look at the distances to a grocery store in poor neighborhoods vs rich ones, esp in cities as opposed to proximity to fast food type places.
We're selling contracts in schools to people like coca cola and pepsi co. They have a duty to their shareholders. The kids drinking soda and eating a snickers for lunch every day just increases their bottom line. And I don't really blame the districts. They've had so much funding cut that they need it to function. They're doing the best they can. Sadly, it's far from good enough, even for gov't work.
The people supposed to be helping make decisions to guide people to make good choices have their hands in someone else's pockets. At the end of the day, it's easier to blame the individual because you can see someone buying a candy bar while the rest stays more hidden.
Self destructive behavior is another thing. Keep cutting funding and social support structures for those that need it just vanishes.
Fact is we've got to look in a mirror and ask ourselves as country if we're okay with this direction. The sheep just keep eating the tainted grass they're being fed.
Want to talk about food? Look at the distances to a grocery store in poor neighborhoods vs rich ones, esp in cities as opposed to proximity to fast food type places.
We're selling contracts in schools to people like coca cola and pepsi co. They have a duty to their shareholders. The kids drinking soda and eating a snickers for lunch every day just increases their bottom line. And I don't really blame the districts. They've had so much funding cut that they need it to function. They're doing the best they can. Sadly, it's far from good enough, even for gov't work.
The people supposed to be helping make decisions to guide people to make good choices have their hands in someone else's pockets. At the end of the day, it's easier to blame the individual because you can see someone buying a candy bar while the rest stays more hidden.
Self destructive behavior is another thing. Keep cutting funding and social support structures for those that need it just vanishes.
Fact is we've got to look in a mirror and ask ourselves as country if we're okay with this direction. The sheep just keep eating the tainted grass they're being fed.
Stores are put where they make money. Funny thing, that.
11-02-11, 12:24 PM
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Good read if you are interested in the archaeological context of the Old Testament.
11-02-11, 12:25 PM
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11-02-11, 12:50 PM
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Gutters cleared, jack o' lanterns cut up and composted, emails and paperwork done. Now it's time to ride.
11-02-11, 01:11 PM
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In the process of redoing our kitchen. While not as fancy as some ranges, I bought an LG with a double oven I really liked. Dishwasher guy came to do the install today and we discovered this
11-02-11, 01:50 PM
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Measure twice, cut once.
11-02-11, 02:14 PM
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measure once would have been fine. no one considered this to be a possibility.
11-02-11, 02:27 PM
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Oopsies
11-02-11, 02:39 PM
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So what does gsteinb do now?
And meditating will not open the dishwasher door.
Medicating might help though.
And meditating will not open the dishwasher door.
Medicating might help though.