Random chat thread

[Jarid in Cedar]

Post any random ideas, thoughts or rants here. Think of it as twitter, without the 140 character limit.

[Jarid in Cedar]

I will start. Why do baseball managers insist on bunting a runner over into scoring position, but opening first base for the opposing pitcher to internationally walk their best hitter? Basically wasting two at bats in the middle of you're lineup.

[Clark Addison]

I will start. Why do baseball managers insist on bunting a runner over into scoring position, but opening first base for the opposing pitcher to internationally walk their best hitter? Basically wasting two at bats in the middle of you're lineup.

For the same reasons that football coaches generally go for it on 4th down far less than they should.

1. Tradition
2. Idiots in the media (Skip Bayless types) will yell at them if they do anything unconventional and it doesn't work. No one yells if they go by conventional wisdom.

[Hadrian]

http://s24.postimage.org/sc4aob5kl/9_15_2012_1922.jpg

I love the "Bad Luck Bronco" sign that the infamous overalls guy is holding.

[LA Ute]

Has anyone ever stayed in a hotel that lost electric power in all the guest rooms? I did last night. A surreal, frustrating experience, especially when you have work to do and need the wi-fi. It's 6:30 a.m. now and still no power. The hotel gave all the guests light sticks so we could see around our rooms a little bit.

[Corvan]

Has anyone ever stayed in a hotel that lost electric power in all the guest rooms? I did last night. A surreal, frustrating experience, especially when you have work to do and need the wi-fi. It's 6:30 a.m. now and still no power. The hotel gave all the guests light sticks so we could see around our rooms a little bit.




August 2003. Hotel Edison, New York City, 23rd floor. The great northeast blackout. Four days of no power and no water.

[LA Ute]

August 2003. Hotel Edison, New York City, 23rd floor. The great northeast blackout. Four days of no power and no water.

OK. It could be worse. That's actually helpful. (Curses under breath.)

[LA Ute]

Even the fitness center is shut down. Argh.

[Corvan]

Actually we were the lucky ones compared to others. As soon as the power went out the Edison shut off its water. The Marriott Marquis across the street figured that it was a temporary outage and left their water on for somewhere around 2-3 hours. While we were eating in the restaurant at about 6:30 when we noticed guests and staff at the Marriott hauling mattresses, bags & belongings into the parking area. Apparently the Marriott had drawn its water tank below the level FDNY requires for fire protection and ordered the building evacuated.

It was maybe the most surreal time I've ever spent. Walking around Times Square with only generator powered floodlights looking up at a totally dark Empire State Building. Weird.

[GarthUte]

I will start. Why do baseball managers insist on bunting a runner over into scoring position, but opening first base for the opposing pitcher to internationally walk their best hitter? Basically wasting two at bats in the middle of you're lineup.

It's about manufacturing runs. A botched play on the bunt puts runners at 1st and 2nd with one of the better hitters up next; a throwing error puts 2 runners in scoring position at 2nd and 3rd; an intentional walk creates a double play chance for the defense, but now there are 2 runs on an extra base hit (unless the guy on 1st runs like Hrbek).

[Mormon Red Death]

It's about manufacturing runs. A botched play on the bunt puts runners at 1st and 2nd with one of the better hitters up next; a throwing error puts 2 runners in scoring position at 2nd and 3rd; an intentional walk creates a double play chance for the defense, but now there are 2 runs on an extra base hit (unless the guy on 1st runs like Hrbek).

Kent Hrbek?? wow that is dated reference. How about using Prince Fielder. That would be a better example.

[LA Ute]

http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt318/lowellbrown/image-33.jpg

[wuapinmon]

Check it out; saturated ground caused groundwater to make this decades-old swimming pool erupt from the ground in Leslie, Georgia.

http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/21348679/homeowner-shocked-when-pool-pops-out-of-ground

http://walb.images.worldnow.com/images/21348679_BG4.jpg

http://walb.images.worldnow.com/images/21348679_BG2.jpg

[Devildog]

French Unions.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financialcrisis/9882422/US-boss-berates-French-for-three-hour-working-day.html


Maurice Taylor, chief executive of Titan, berated the French work ethic in response to a request for the US company to consider investing in a loss-making Goodyear plant in Amiens, northern France, in an attack which has infuriated unions.

"I have visited that factory a couple of times. The French workforce gets paid high wages but only works three hours," Mr Taylor wrote in a letter to Arnaud Montebourg, French Industrial Renewal Minister, dated February 8 and obtained by French business daily Les Echos (http://www.lesechos.fr/economie-politique/france/document/0202577006715-goodyear-la-lettre-de-titan-a-montebourg-540115.php).

"They get one hour for breaks and lunch, talk for three and work for three. I told this to the French union workers to their faces. They told me that's the French way!"

Goodyear said last month it planned on closing the plant, which employs 1,173 workers, following five years of failed talks with unions.

Mr Taylor said Titan had a long history of buying and turning around troubled factories but in this instance was not in any way interested.

[Katy Lied]

This morning I got a linkedIn email from Geni Whitehouse, "Countess of Communication" at BDCo.

WTF? Who the fetch takes someone seriously when they've obviously chosen their own title and it is Countess of Communication. Those wacky marketing people have nothing better to do than dream up new titles? Creativity is good but rein it in, you marketing types.

[wuapinmon]

This morning I got a linkedIn email from Geni Whitehouse, "Countess of Communication" at BDCo.

WTF? Who the fetch takes someone seriously when they've obviously chosen their own title and it is Countess of Communication. Those wacky marketing people have nothing better to do than dream up new titles? Creativity is good but rein it in, you marketing types.

So her efforts have left her peerless after all.

[LA Ute]

I'm sure glad we don't see this phenomenon on sports message boards.

Friendships cut short on social media as people get ruder: survey (http://my.chicagotribune.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-75325315/)

[LA Ute]

Samurai sword-wielding Mormon bishop comes to aid of woman being attacked

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/04/23/samurai-sword-wielding-mormon-bishop-comes-to-aid-woman-being-attacked/#ixzz2RLcc7EpH



http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/04/23/samurai-sword-wielding-mormon-bishop-comes-to-aid-woman-being-attacked/

[Diehard Ute]

Why is his being a bishop in the LDS church important to that story?

The versions out this morning never mentioned anything about it, so obviously someone has called the media to ensure they know. Kind of curious as to why (its a local cultural thing that I don't understand as I really don't care what religion someone is)

[LA Ute]

Why is his being a bishop in the LDS church important to that story?

The versions out this morning never mentioned anything about it, so obviously someone has called the media to ensure they know. Kind of curious as to why (its a local cultural thing that I don't understand as I really don't care what religion someone is)

I can't imagine a headline saying "Presbyterian Elder Scares off Burglar with Samurai Sword." Was it the local Fox bureau that reported this?

[Diehard Ute]

I can't imagine a headline saying "Presbyterian Elder Scares off Burglar with Samurai Sword." Was it the local Fox bureau that reported this?

That's my thought. But I also couldn't tell you who was a Presbyterian athlete or politician either. Never mattered.

As for the headline, don't know KSL and the Tribune don't have it in the headline (The tribune has added it to the body of the story, it was not there this morning)

Seems the local Fox affiliate is the one with the headline, and has made him the focus of the story. Ratings I guess? ;)

[U-Ute]

Samurai sword-wielding Mormon bishop comes to aid of woman being attacked



Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/04/23/samurai-sword-wielding-mormon-bishop-comes-to-aid-woman-being-attacked/#ixzz2RLcc7EpH



http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/04/23/samurai-sword-wielding-mormon-bishop-comes-to-aid-woman-being-attacked/

I heard one commentator say "If you're in his ward, you better get your home teaching done." :D

[chrisrenrut]

Davis County has had a Mosquito Abatement program for as long as I can remember. Hopefully they a killing millions of the little disease spreading bugs.

I was on hold with the county, and heard a recording about an abatement program for disabled veterans. That gave me pause for a few seconds. Turns out it is a tax abatement for disabled vets, they aren't actually spraying to reduce their numbers. They gotta work on their phrasing.

[Mormon Red Death]

I just set up an online payment and invoice system for a small business that I run with utahby5 (the poster not the site) through paypal in less than 3 minutes. The LDS church thinks that having donations come on line is part of the Devil's plan.

[LA Ute]

My son is "walking" at Commencement in a few minutes.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/04/8uny2upe.jpg

A member of this board is reading the graduates' names as they pick up their diplomas.

[LA Ute]

I just remembered that over 31 years ago when my wife and I were contemplating marriage, we sat on the Park Building steps and speculated about what names we liked for kids. We both liked Benjamin for our first-born son, if we had a son. We imagined together that maybe someday Ben would even graduate from the U. Well, his name did turn out to be Benjamin, and today is that day. Quite a feeling.

[LA Ute]

A teenaged kid in the row behind me jumped up and yelled "That's my mom!" when her name was announced. Cool.

[LA Ute]

David Foster just went through. He's so much taller than everyone else it's comical.

[Diehard Ute]

David Foster just went through. He's so much taller than everyone else it's comical.

At the Crimson Club Banquet it was amazing how much taller than Doleac he is, that 7'3" is legit

[San Diego Ute Fan]

My son is "walking" at Commencement in a few minutes.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/04/8uny2upe.jpg

A member of this board is reading the graduates' names as they pick up their diplomas.

Congrats to you. And to Ben!

[San Diego Ute Fan]

Samurai sword-wielding Mormon bishop comes to aid of woman being attacked



Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/04/23/samurai-sword-wielding-mormon-bishop-comes-to-aid-woman-being-attacked/#ixzz2RLcc7EpH



http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/04/23/samurai-sword-wielding-mormon-bishop-comes-to-aid-woman-being-attacked/

This was covered two weeks ago by Deseret News. Looks like the story has grown some legs.

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627836/Mormon-bishop-with-Samurai-sword-runs-off-attacker.html

[San Diego Ute Fan]

David Foster just went through. He's so much taller than everyone else it's comical.

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[LA Ute]

Sausan Shakerin and JWIV walked yesterday in my son's group too.

[LA Ute]

Our Internet connection was down because squirrels had eaten through the cables outside. Honest. That's what the Time Warner guy said. I had no idea of the little critters' destructive powers. Anyway, it's working again.

[LA Ute]

Picture coming home every night to your best friend, your greatest fan, and your number one supporter. She (or he) makes each good day better, and each bad day good again. Every day, you get to live what is essentially a 24/7 sleepover party with the greatest friend you’ve ever had.… Now add sex and sandwiches.


Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2013/01/26/man-top-5-reasons-to-grow-up-and-get-married/#ixzz2ST3a706K

[Hadrian]

A lot of people complained about this shirt when it came out after we beat BYU last year. They said it was silly to make a shirt when it wasn't much of an accomplishment.

However, I think it really just needs context:
http://s3.postimg.org/q9kwez5oz/gamedayreal.jpg

(not sure if this is actually intentional)

[UBlender]

Because....why not?

555

[Scratch]

Because....why not?

555

It is a little-known fact that the 116 pages of the manuscript that were lost by Martin Harris described the boats used by Nephi and his family as having a staircase extending up from the back.

[Rocker Ute]

It is a little-known fact that the 116 pages of the manuscript that were lost by Martin Harris described the boats used by Nephi and his family as having a staircase extending up from the back.

Watch out for hop ons.

[UBlender]

It is a little-known fact that the 116 pages of the manuscript that were lost by Martin Harris described the boats used by Nephi and his family as having a staircase extending up from the back.

Doesn't the 116 also have the passage where Laman performs a magic show for the family while Lemuel hides in the background?

[LA Ute]

Doesn't the 116 also have the passage where Laman performs a magic show for the family while Lemuel hides in the background?

It's also where the whole horses thing is explained.

[Scratch]

Doesn't the 116 also have the passage where Laman performs a magic show for the family while Lemuel hides in the background?

Yes, that's right, and then Laman blows up the boat with Zoram's mistress on board.

[LA Ute]

For those with Irish ancestry (or who simply are interested) it looks like the cause of the Irish Potato Famine has been identified:

http://m.phys.org/news/2013-05-whodunnit-irish-potato-famine.html

[GarthUte]

For those with Irish ancestry (or who simply are interested) it looks like the cause of the Irish Potato Famine has been identified:

http://m.phys.org/news/2013-05-whodunnit-irish-potato-famine.html

So the lesson that should be learned is to keep weeds out of your garden.

[LA Ute]

Waiting in the passport line at the post office, and browsing the Web. I decide to check out the DesNews sports page. Of the top 13 stories, 3 of the top 4 are about BYU. There are no Utah stories, although there's a short squib about Alex Smith and the Chiefs at #8. I've come to expect this but it is irritating.

[Diehard Ute]

Waiting in the passport line at the post office, and browsing the Web. I decide to check out the DesNews sports page. Of the top 13 stories, 3 of the top 4 are about BYU. There are no Utah stories, although there's a short squib about Alex Smith and the Chiefs at #8. I've come to expect this but it is irritating.

They're no longer a media outlet, they're an LDS Blogger network

[LA Ute]

And while I'm ranting, let me just say I hate it when people - especially adults - ride their bicycles on the sidewalk. I almost hit a woman today as I was leaving a parking lot. I look both ways for fast-moving vehicles on the streets, not on the sidewalk!

[UtahsMrSports]

Waiting in the passport line at the post office, and browsing the Web. I decide to check out the DesNews sports page. Of the top 13 stories, 3 of the top 4 are about BYU. There are no Utah stories, although there's a short squib about Alex Smith and the Chiefs at #8. I've come to expect this but it is irritating.

I always got a kick out of the Des News. They have a guy who is paid for no other reason than to pump up BYU (Dick Harmon), they employ another guy to "cover" state recruiting who for years was an internet troll on cougarboard and utefans (Gurney). I like Brad Rock though. But without a doubt, it caters to the boys in blue. Not just bias, but caters. I like Dirk Facer, but he either doesn't put much out, or they dont ask much from him.

And have you ever read the comment section? They constantly thump their chest about how their comment board is a place of discussion and thoughtfulness. If there is a bigger cesspool on earth, id love to know where it is.

[mUUser]

Absolutely love the WCWS. It's like watching pinball played on a field. No bobbles, stumbles or mistakes go unpunished.

[Diehard Ute]

I like Dirk Facer, but he either doesn't put much out, or they dont ask much from him.



It's what they ask of him. This is the same paper who hires the opposition's students to write their game articles for Ute road games.

Unfortunately the Tribune seems to not recognize, or care, that they have the ability to fill a gap that's there.

[UtahsMrSports]

It's what they ask of him. This is the same paper who hires the opposition's students to write their game articles for Ute road games.

Unfortunately the Tribune seems to not recognize, or care, that they have the ability to fill a gap that's there.

I think Tony was fantastic this year for the trib. And I think he is going to "supplement" Lya this coming fall in football. I am looking forward to their coverage.

[Diehard Ute]

I think Tony was fantastic this year for the trib. And I think he is going to "supplement" Lya this coming fall in football. I am looking forward to their coverage.

While I like his work, the volume the Trib prints is quite low. We're getting very little coverage this off season, and it's been very generic.

It could be a lot better, and that's not a reflection of Tony, it's the powers that be behind the scenes

[LA Ute]

I always have thought that Mike Sorenson was a very good reporter. I also knew him in high school and college, so I am biased. He has been reduced to stringer status, however. That's an example of what the newspaper has decided to do. My guess is they want to become the worldwide online newspaper for members of the LDS church.

[LA Ute]

While I like his work, the volume the Trib prints is quite low. We're getting very little coverage this off season, and it's been very generic.

It could be a lot better, and that's not a reflection of Tony, it's the powers that be behind the scenes

I like Tony's work a lot. Still, I get most of my Utah news from the ESPN PAC-12 blog and from Utezone.

[SoCalPat]

And have you ever read the comment section? They constantly thump their chest about how their comment board is a place of discussion and thoughtfulness. If there is a bigger cesspool on earth, id love to know where it is.

It takes a big man to admit to such intellectual shortcomings. Me, I freely admit to being a fan of Hair Bands, but to each their own, I suppose.

[Diehard Ute]

Speaking of media, it seems the Tribune in its push to quickly put articles online has given up on proof reading and quality control.

Today's example, a story about a fatal traffic accident which says the "Victim in I-15 crash near Lambs Canyon identified"

Anyone who's somewhat familiar with Utah should know Lambs Canyon is 5 miles up Parleys Canyon on I-80. It's listed as I-15 in the body of the article as well.

I wish the media would worry less about being first and more about being correct

[FMCoug]

And have you ever read the comment section? They constantly thump their chest about how their comment board is a place of discussion and thoughtfulness. If there is a bigger cesspool on earth, id love to know where it is.

I think this is true of the comment section for every newspaper. For some reason the people drawn to participate in the comment section of newspapers seem to be complete idiots.

In Utah papers (both of them) of course it's worse because it trends towards the Mormon / Non divide, with dumbass extremist from both sides dominating the comments.

[LA Ute]

It was a gorgeous day in SLC today. Not a cloud in the sky, about 72 degrees.

[LA Ute]

I'll just leave this right here.

After getting a shock to the brain, subjects in a recent study rated the people around them as more attractive. (http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-06/want-everyone-around-you-seem-better-looking-just-get-your-brain-zapped)


Researchers from the California Institute of Technology recently studied that effect by giving 99 study participants 15 minutes of transcranial direct current stimulation, or TDCS, an electrode-based, non-invasive way of juicing the brain. (A company is also marketing TDCS as a very sketchy means of getting better at video games (http://www.popsci.com/gadgets/article/2013-05/sketchy-headset-will-zap-gamers-brains-give-them-better-reflexes).) The participants got an fMRI scan before and after the brain shock, and were shown faces while in the fMRI machine. After the zapping, the participants rated the faces as more attractive....

[LA Ute]

A terrific job opportunity for the right person!


The J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University is seeking applicants for Assistant Dean of Admissions and Admissions Coordinator, both commencing in the Fall 2013 Semester. Descriptions of each position appear below.

Assistant Dean of Admissions (Posting # 1300302SA)

Under the direction of the Dean of the law school, the Assistant Dean of Admissions serves as the law school’s chief admissions officer and has primary responsibility for developing and implementing the law school’s effort to attract, recruit and yield a highly-qualified and diverse student body for its JD and Master of Law Programs. The Assistant Dean also has responsibility to manage financial aid for law students including the award of scholarships from law school and university endowments, managing and approving access to the law school’s private loan fund and working collaboratively with the university’s Office of Financial Aid on federal loan disbursements to law students. The Assistant Dean serves as a member of the Dean’s Council, which advises the dean on significant administrative and policy issues at the law school.

Admissions Coordinator (Posting # 1300301SA)

The Coordinator of Admissions is a J.D. professional who works under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of Admissions in the effort to attract, recruit and yield a highly-qualified and diverse student body for its JD and Master of Law Programs. The Admissions Coordinator will focus on recruiting and seating applicants once they have been admitted by the admissions committee. The Admissions Coordinator will also have primary responsibility to run the Law School’s Academic Success program under the direction of the Assistant Dean of Students.

Applications should be submitted by July 31, 2013. Interested persons should create an online application at https://yjobs.byu.edu. More information about the responsibilities and duties of each position is available at the YJobs link.

Best regards,

D. Gordon Smith
Associate Dean for Faculty and Curriculum
Glen L. Farr Professor of Law

[Hadrian]

One of the complaints from PAC fans has been that SLC is lacking nightlife. That seems to be changing:

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=26110564

[LA Ute]

Forbes (http://www.forbes.com/top-colleges/list/) put out its ranking of all American colleges. The PAC-12 did well, and Utah is right in the middle of the conference:

1. Stanford
22. Cal
34. UCLA
63. USC
55. Washington
101. Colorado
143. Utah
211. Arizona
217. Oregon
211. Arizona State
304. Oregon State
328. Washington State

[LA Ute]

Another system that is heavily biased towards private schools, even though there are no clear advantages of private over public.

Well, FWIW. I was surprised that the PAC schools ranked below us were so...low.

[Sullyute]

Forbes (http://www.forbes.com/top-colleges/list/) put out its ranking of all American colleges. The PAC-12 did well, and Utah is right in the middle of the conference:

1. Stanford
22. Cal
34. UCLA
63. USC
55. Washington
101. Colorado
143. Utah
211. Arizona
217. Oregon
211. Arizona State
304. Oregon State
328. Washington State

Should I be surprised that oregon is ranked d so low?

[LA Ute]

Should I be surprised that oregon is ranked d so low?

I was kind of surprised.

[LA Ute]

Getting to the really important questions:

FYI: Why Is It Funny When A Guy Gets Hit In The Groin? (http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-07/fyi-why-funny-guy-hit-groin)

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Getting to the really important questions:

FYI: Why Is It Funny When A Guy Gets Hit In The Groin? (http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-07/fyi-why-funny-guy-hit-groin)



Because it's not our groin.

[LA Ute]

Click on the video.

http://vid623.photobucket.com/albums/tt318/lowellbrown/th_askdirections_zps4d77e9c2.jpg (http://s623.photobucket.com/albums/tt318/lowellbrown/?action=view&current=askdirections_zps4d77e9c2.mp4)

[LA Ute]

730

[LA Ute]

BANG! You're dead!

OK...am I still dead?

http://i.imgur.com/SpATi3I.gif

[arizonaute]

It is always entertaining to listen to your kids talk in their sleep.

[U-Ute]

Our elementary school moved from year round school back to a traditional school this year. My kids are not used to the extra long summer. They may not live to see the first day of school.

[LA Ute]

OK. I'm being an idler. But this is just mesmerizing. Don't ask me why.

Near misses:

http://i.imgur.com/BphMyTa.gif

[LA Ute]

Caption contest for this one:

http://www.ultraimg.com/images/A9ako.gif

[San Diego Ute Fan]

Here you go: "Thou shalt have no other Gods before me."


Caption contest for this one:

http://www.ultraimg.com/images/A9ako.gif

[GarthUte]

Caption contest for this one:

http://www.ultraimg.com/images/A9ako.gif

Romans 13:7 Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed.

[Scorcho]

Caption contest for this one:

http://www.ultraimg.com/images/A9ako.gif

Utah Football pre and post 2010 TCU game

:(

[chrisrenrut]

Caption contest for this one:

http://www.ultraimg.com/images/A9ako.gif

Only thing that comes to mind is "Ferris Bueller, your my hero".

[chrisrenrut]

How to punish those that drink from the container instead of using a cup. . . (Caution, language)

http://youtu.be/uU1r_TkPUH8

[Devildog]

NSFW


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeUYE1XNO5E

[Solon]

I"m not exactly hip, so maybe this website is old news to everyone here.

Still, though. It's tons of fun.

http://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/

[chrisrenrut]

I"m not exactly hip, so maybe this website is old news to everyone here.

Still, though. It's tons of fun.

http://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/

Awesome! I am going to win the white elephant party/gag gift this year with some purchases from that site.

[U-Ute]

I"m not exactly hip, so maybe this website is old news to everyone here.

Still, though. It's tons of fun.

http://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/

I saw the Batman tail lights on a truck here in the valley a couple of years ago. He had a whole batman theme going on... except for the vehicle itself was a piece of junk flatbed truck instead of a kickass Batmobile. But you have to start somewhere I suppose.

Come to think of it, I would see that guy and his truck regularly on the freeway, and I haven't seen him recently.

[LA Ute]

Today is National Cream-filled Donut Day (http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/September/creamfilleddonut.htm). Of course that would fall on the day I decided to get serious about losing 15-20 pounds.

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Fortunately, I am not really a donut guy. It would be worse if today were National Ice Cream Day, or French Fries Day, or Chocolate Chip Copies day. Now you all know my dietary Achilles heels.

[LA Ute]

This is where I explain the complexity of various names I will call people here from time to time. I do this as a completely good-natured joke, and love to get responses in kind.

First is designation as a WFB (warthog-faced buffoon). It is actually an honorific, but only in an odd way. When someone I like answers one of my posts in such a manner as to leave me cornered (for example, pointing out an undeniable error on my part, or a point I have simply lost; or makes me laugh; or is just a good sport about something; or simply makes a good, eye-opening point) I resort to the only honorable response left to me: Call the bounder a warthog-faced buffoon.

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If the same WFB catches me a second time, he is designated a miserable, vomitous mass, or "MVM."*

Most of you have not nailed me yet. Even if you do, it sometimes takes a while for me to admit that.

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSFLB0sszo93JG5hvMOduFnUlZhv8tA0 Ceb-xV37nsTLdNOIjCSlA
The original WFB
__________________________________________________ _________
*These terms are familiar to students of that cinematic classic, The Princess Bride. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093779/quotes)

[Devildog]

Language warning.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD8j1oTbpOQ

[Diehard Ute]

Language warning.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD8j1oTbpOQ

Best movie to capture on duty police camaraderie yet. We're a screwball bunch

[Devildog]

This is where I explain the complexity to the theme of the various videos that I post in the random chat thread...

First is the obvious nature of the random chat involved.

Second, they probably involve women... and the reason for this is simple, when I am personally involved in random chat it often involves the subject of women.

Most of you probably didn't realize this... and frankly, I'm not surprised.

[wuapinmon]

The future scares me:

https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/601763_10100309065741599_1224912584_n.jpg

[LA Ute]

The future scares me:

https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/601763_10100309065741599_1224912584_n.jpg

Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Not really.

[LA Ute]

Tribal leaders, University of Utah officials set to negotiate future use of Ute name (http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865590399/Tribal-leaders-University-of-Utah-officials-set-to-negotiate-future-use-of-Ute-name.html)

[LA Ute]

This is hard to read, but pretty enlightening.

http://www.readability.com/read?url=http%3A//www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/history/2013/06/james_agee_and_walker_evans_new_book_cotton_tenant s_excerpt.single.html

[Brian]

Does anyone have experience with the pen and tablet things you can connect to a computer?
My wife is really getting into computery things where such a device could help. So, I thought it might make a nice christmas present.
Tons of them on Amazon, but I'm not familiar with the options, and what is most desirable. She enjoys computer art, drawing, photo editing, etc.
Something on the consumer side, I don't need a fancy professional setup.

[Brian]

If I ever played pro baseball and hit a home run, I'd sprint as fast I could around the bases.
I'm sure somebody has done this, but since I don't follow baseball, I don't know.
But I'd do it anyway.

[LA Ute]

Does anyone have experience with the pen and tablet things you can connect to a computer?
My wife is really getting into computery things where such a device could help. So, I thought it might make a nice christmas present.
Tons of them on Amazon, but I'm not familiar with the options, and what is most desirable. She enjoys computer art, drawing, photo editing, etc.
Something on the consumer side, I don't need a fancy professional setup.

I wish someone would respond to this. I am interested in these devices too. Come on you guys, step up!

[Brian]

I wish someone would respond to this. I am interested in these devices too. Come on you guys, step up!

Yes, please.
My wife will kill me if I get her a dumb gift.

[Brian]

Question on graph/chart tools. I'm working on a paper where I need to show a pretty complicated relationship between a lot of data. Excel and Numbers are just not easy to use in this instance.
Any recommendations on tools for making "Power Graphs" ?

[Brian]

I think we would need to know more. If you can describe what you would like to see, maybe someone will know a tool to generate it.

In general, make every effort to simplify the presentation of data to the point where a line/bar/pie chart will work. I read a lot of papers where data is presented in very complicated ways, and I usually skip over the plot rather than spend 15 minuets trying to figure out what it shows. What is the conclusion you want people to draw from the data? Is there a way to simply present it so that people can see that conclusion? It's not always possible, but when it is, the paper is more elegant.

Of course, in many papers (academic papers in particular), readability is not the goal, and maybe that's the case here.

Yes, it's an academic paper. Readability is certainly a goal, however, I'm trying to do more. I have 5 dimensional data that I'm trying to understand. The first goal is for me to understand patterns and relationships, identifying which dimensions matter, and under what circumstances. The second is then to present these relationships in a readable way to the intended audience. The audience is pretty sophisticated, so a complex presentation is fine, as long as it's clear. Parallel coordinates plots are pretty good at this kind of thing, but they aren't showing everything as easily as I'd like.

Currently, I'm making a table of charts, essentially breaking it up the 5D data into a set of lower-dimensional charts. This is helpful, and is showing some of the patterns I've found, but I want to explore what else is available.

Excel/Numbers is great for simple stuff, but not for this.

[Brian]

I'm sure you've done this, but ask around in your field (my first guess - genomics?). Surely, people have dealt with this problem or something close to it before. Sorry I'm not more help.

Yes, I have asked around, and this was my next step at asking a group of people with very diverse backgrounds.
genomics is a good guess, but this is for the analysis of algorithm scalability.

[Devildog]

Yes, I have asked around, and this was my next step at asking a group of people with very diverse backgrounds.
genomics is a good guess, but this is for the analysis of algorithm scalability.

Uh... I'm pretty good at lining up rifle sights... and I don't suck at grappling.

I had to look up genomics and algorithm scalability to even understand what you're talking about. I think I heard them discussing algorithm something or other on Star Trek a long time ago...

Good luck.

[LA Ute]

Yes, I have asked around, and this was my next step at asking a group of people with very diverse backgrounds.
genomics is a good guess, but this is for the analysis of algorithm scalability.

I hope the person who has that gets better soon.

[Brian]

I hope the person who has that gets better soon.

Once you are hooked on this euphoric drug, there is no getting off of it.

[wuapinmon]

Several people I went to high school with became police officers. They're all dicks now on facebook. They didn't used to be.

[Diehard Ute]

Several people I went to high school with became police officers. They're all dicks now on facebook. They didn't used to be.

Guess that fits under the "random" part of the title.

[wuapinmon]

Guess that fits under the "random" part of the title.

Yeah. Not all cops are dicks. But, these guys are all so hard edged now, and their facebook posts just spew venom against minorities, poor people, immigrants, the President, anyone not like them. It's really sad to see how the demands of the job can change someone.

I've taught a lot of cops now through the years. The chief of police of my town was my student and he's a millpond and a consummate gentleman. I think four of the city's officers are my former students. One of them has the 1,000 yard stare now. The others are coping well with the job. In an ideal world, cops would get sabbatical every seven years. A year off, half for training and fitness work, and the other half to vacation and relax and unwind.

[Devildog]

In an ideal world, cops would get sabbatical every seven years. A year off, half for training and fitness work, and the other half to vacation and relax and unwind.

A sabbatical sure as hell isn't gonna happen. For stress relief a little football game always helps.

NSFW Language


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAWlDAJleUo

[LA Ute]

Yeah. Not all cops are dicks. But, these guys are all so hard edged now, and their facebook posts just spew venom against minorities, poor people, immigrants, the President, anyone not like them. It's really sad to see how the demands of the job can change someone.

I've taught a lot of cops now through the years. The chief of police of my town was my student and he's a millpond and a consummate gentleman. I think four of the city's officers are my former students. One of them has the 1,000 yard stare now. The others are coping well with the job. In an ideal world, cops would get sabbatical every seven years. A year off, half for training and fitness work, and the other half to vacation and relax and unwind.

Early in my career I almost took a job with the L.A. District Attorney's office. I asked the senior guy (25 years +) who made me the offer how the job had affected him. He said he was certainly not a nicer person now because of it, because he had just seen too much evil perpetrated by human beings who were guilty but insisted they were innocent.

[Devildog]

Part 2

The language on this clip isn't any safer for work.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQUM2_xYSEY

[wuapinmon]

Early in my career I almost took a job with the L.A. District Attorney's office. I asked the senior guy (25 years +) who made me the offer how the job had affected him. He said he was certainly not a nicer person now because of it, because he had just seen too much evil perpetrated by human beings who were guilty but insisted they were innocent.


If I'm ever a cowboy astronaut millionaire, I think I'll endow a sabbatical in my town for the police department to use for guys who need a break.

[LA Ute]

http://i1.wp.com/www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/toilet.gif?resize=508%2C1172

[chrisrenrut]

. . .cowboy astronaut millionaire. . .

That is quite a life goal. Which will you acheive first?

[Diehard Ute]

That's one of the reasons in Utah (and many other states) Officers had retirement at 20 years.

While we still have it in Utah, 50% of your highest years salary for those hired prior to July 2011, the changes to things like health insurance have made retiring at 20 years difficult.

All that being said, 95% of officers are great people who do great work. Like any job there are some idiots.

I will say at least in Utah the changes to retirement and benefits have made it much harder to attract good candidates. (Those hired after July 2011 cannot retire until 25 years and at that point would receive 37% of their highest salary, which in Utah equal $22,000 or so for the best paid officers)

And as for sabbaticals, while that would be awesome, it's impossible.

Someone has to cover for an officer who is off. Departments have a certain staffing number that always have to be at work, so only a certain percentage of officers can be off at any given time. There's no calling someone else in to cover

And since it takes roughly 12-18 months to hire, train and certify an officer to work on their own, departments are always understaffed.

And all that being said, I wouldn't do anything else. It's the greatest job in the world.

[wuapinmon]

That's one of the reasons in Utah (and many other states) Officers had retirement at 20 years.

While we still have it in Utah, 50% of your highest years salary for those hired prior to July 2011, the changes to things like health insurance have made retiring at 20 years difficult.

All that being said, 95% of officers are great people who do great work. Like any job there are some idiots.

I will say at least in Utah the changes to retirement and benefits have made it much harder to attract good candidates. (Those hired after July 2011 cannot retire until 25 years and at that point would receive 37% of their highest salary, which in Utah equal $22,000 or so for the best paid officers)

And as for sabbaticals, while that would be awesome, it's impossible.

Someone has to cover for an officer who is off. Departments have a certain staffing number that always have to be at work, so only a certain percentage of officers can be off at any given time. There's no calling someone else in to cover

And since it takes roughly 12-18 months to hire, train and certify an officer to work on their own, departments are always understaffed.

And all that being said, I wouldn't do anything else. It's the greatest job in the world.

I'm in a field with years and years of training, roughly 11-12 years to be able to do what I do. Sabbaticals are built in to the rotation, so that if you earn one (they're not automatic where I work), then there's a way to cover. If a police force knew there would be a sabbatical, I imagine that it could be done. However, I realize I'm arguing about nothing here, since I don't know of any police force that does it. A 37% pension is not good for recruiting your best and brightest. But, Utah can boast of low taxes!

[wuapinmon]

That is quite a life goal. Which will you acheive first?

Millionaire probably. I don't have the right stuff, and helping my grandpa turn bullocks into steers when I was a lad made me wince.

[Solon]

I'm in a field with years and years of training, roughly 11-12 years to be able to do what I do. Sabbaticals are built in to the rotation, so that if you earn one (they're not automatic where I work), then there's a way to cover. If a police force knew there would be a sabbatical, I imagine that it could be done. However, I realize I'm arguing about nothing here, since I don't know of any police force that does it. A 37% pension is not good for recruiting your best and brightest. But, Utah can boast of low taxes!

I"ve got a city cop and a deputy sheriff in my neighborhood. The deputy is 3 doors down from me. The city cop is a pretty good friend.
I've never met nicer guys, and they work long erratic hours with the dregs of the community. Sign me up for the police-sabbatical petition idea.

It seems like my community spends a lot of money on equipment and much less on actual salaries. I suppose there's a reason for that.

[Diehard Ute]

I"ve got a city cop and a deputy sheriff in my neighborhood. The deputy is 3 doors down from me. The city cop is a pretty good friend.
I've never met nicer guys, and they work long erratic hours with the dregs of the community. Sign me up for the police-sabbatical petition idea.

It seems like my community spends a lot of money on equipment and much less on actual salaries. I suppose there's a reason for that.

That's pretty typical unfortunately.

And the hours are erratic. Tonight is my Friday. I am off at 0730 hours. However I have court at 0830, not sure when I'll get to head home. The joys of graves.

[wuapinmon]

Maybe it would be good all around if the professors trade sabbaticals with the cops. The officers teach classes for a semester, and the professors work the beat...I'm gonna write a pilot and pitch it to ABC.

I would be a lousy cop. The power would go to my head, I'd become jaded very quickly, and I'd basically become Vic Mackey.

[Applejack]

Maybe it would be good all around if the professors trade sabbaticals with the cops. The officers teach classes for a semester, and the professors work the beat...I'm gonna write a pilot and pitch it to ABC.

Working Title Possibilities: Cop College; An Officer and a Valedictorian; The Thin Blue Line, PhD.

[Devildog]

http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww59/RuggedH2/lightsonpalmtree_zpse2086797.jpg (http://s705.photobucket.com/user/RuggedH2/media/lightsonpalmtree_zpse2086797.jpg.html)

[Brian]

http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww59/RuggedH2/lightsonpalmtree_zpse2086797.jpg (http://s705.photobucket.com/user/RuggedH2/media/lightsonpalmtree_zpse2086797.jpg.html)

:rofl:

[LA Ute]

This is good.

I'm Your Lawyer, Mr. Grinch (http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/12/12/250420788/im-your-lawyer-mr-grinch)

[Devildog]

A woman goes to the Doctor, worried about her husband's temper.


The Doctor asks: "What's the problem?

The woman says: "Doctor, I don't know what to do. Every day my husband seems to lose his temper for no reason, and it scares me."

The Doctor says: "I have a cure for that. When it seems that your husband is
getting angry, just take a glass of water and start swishing it in your
mouth. Just swish and swish but don't swallow it until he either leaves the
room or goes to bed and falls asleep."

Two weeks later the woman comes back to the doctor, looking fresh and reborn.

The woman says: "Doctor that was a brilliant idea! Every time my husband
started losing it, I swished with water. I swished and swished, and he
calmed right down! How does a glass of water do that?"

The Doctor says: "The water itself does nothing. It's keeping your mouth shut that does the trick

[Devildog]

http://treasure.diylol.com/uploads/post/image/639341/resized_the-most-interesting-man-in-the-world-meme-generator-i-don-t-always-listen-to-metallica-but-when-i-do-so-do-the-neighbors-c9183f.jpg[/url ([URL]http://beta.diylol.com/posts/639341-i-don-t-always-listen-to-metallica-but-when-i-do-so-do-the-neighbors)]

[Devildog]

My wife packed my bags and said "GET OUT!!!"..... As I walked out the front door, she screamed, "I wish you a slow and painful death, you bastard!"

"Oh," I replied, "so now you want me to stay!"

[Devildog]

I was talking to a girl in the bar last night.

She said, "If you lost a few pounds, had a shave and got your hair cut, you'd look all right."

I said, "If I did that, I'd be talking to your friends over there instead of you."



I went to the bar last night and saw a fat chick dancing on a table.

I said, "Nice legs."

The girl giggled and said with a smile, "Do you really think so."

I said, "Definitely! Most tables would have collapsed by now."



I was in a pub Saturday night nursing a brew when I noticed two stout women at the bar.
They both had strong accents, so I inquired, "Hey, are you two ladies from Ireland?"

One of them responded, "It's Wales, you friggin' idiot!"

So, I immediately apologized and replied,
"I'm sorry. Are you two whales from Ireland?"

[Brian]

has anyone had success with the 30 pin to lightning adapters for iphone5?
There are a bunch on amazon, but they seem to get pretty bad reviews.....
I have a TON of 30 pin cords, and I'd hate to buy them again at $30 per, or whatever price apple is offering.....

[Diehard Ute]

has anyone had success with the 30 pin to lightning adapters for iphone5?
There are a bunch on amazon, but they seem to get pretty bad reviews.....
I have a TON of 30 pin cords, and I'd hate to buy them again at $30 per, or whatever price apple is offering.....

I have the actual apple adapter. It works great.

I bought a cheap non apple certified lighting cable. Worked for about a week.

My apple certified stuff has been fine, be it adapters or actual cables

[Scratch]

I have the actual apple adapter. It works great.

I bought a cheap non apple certified lighting cable. Worked for about a week.

My apple certified stuff has been fine, be it adapters or actual cables

I've had the same experience. Bought one for about 10 bucks that lasted about 2 months, then bought a couple of apple ones and they still work great.

[Brian]

argh. ok, i'm a cheapskate. guess I have to pony up....

[Brian]

Any clever ideas for valentine's day?
I'm trying to be a little more creative than a reservation at a nice restaurant.....

[Devildog]

Any clever ideas for valentine's day?
I'm trying to be a little more creative than a reservation at a nice restaurant.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWAJsd0r3Z8

[LA Ute]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5evKY5n0GM

[Brian]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWAJsd0r3Z8

I'm all set. I'll let you know how it goes.

[Devildog]

I'm all set. I'll let you know how it goes.

Very good... you're welcome.

[Brian]

Very good... you're welcome.

Thanks. I'll post some pictures a little later!


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[LA Ute]

Internet Trolls Really Are Horrible People (http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/climate_desk/2014/02/internet_troll_personality_study_machiavellianism_ narcissism_psychopathy.html)Narcissistic, Machiavellian, psychopathic, and sadistic.


In the past few years, the science of Internet trollology has made some strides. Last year, for instance, we learned (http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2013/01/you-idiot-course-trolls-comments-make-you-believe-science-less) that by hurling insults and inciting discord in online comment sections, so-called Internet trolls (who are frequently anonymous) have a polarizing effect on audiences, leading to politicization, rather than deeper understanding of scientific topics.



That’s bad, but it’s nothing compared with what a new psychology paper (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0191886914000324) has to say about the personalities of trolls themselves. The research, conducted by Erin Buckels of the University of Manitoba and two colleagues, sought to directly investigate whether people who engage in trolling are characterized by personality traits that fall in the so-called Dark Tetrad: Machiavellianism (willingness to manipulate and deceive others), narcissism (egotism and self-obsession), psychopathy (the lack of remorse and empathy), and sadism (pleasure in the suffering of others).



It is hard to underplay the results: The study found correlations, sometimes quite significant, between these traits and trolling behavior. What’s more, it also found a relationship between all Dark Tetrad traits (except for narcissism) and the overall time that an individual spent, per day, commenting on the Internet....

[LA Ute]

For tooblue:

1062

http://i.imgur.com/1Hvpoqn.gif

1063

[tooblue]

For tooblue:

1062

http://i.imgur.com/1Hvpoqn.gif

1063


:clap:

[Diehard Ute]

For tooblue:

1062

http://i.imgur.com/1Hvpoqn.gif

1063

The last one is wrong. 1) It's Detroit and 2) it's always real octopus ;)

[wally]

The last one is wrong. 1) It's Detroit and 2) it's always real octopus ;)

Wasn't there a college basketball game where someone tossed a rat onto the court from the upper bowl?

[U-Ute]

A strange story in which the Cival War paused while two men fought with their fists. (http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/civil_war_series/25/sec3.htm#3)



In the confused swirl of combat at Saunders Field, the fighting sometimes took on a peculiarly personal tone. John Worsham of the Twenty-first Virginia Infantry described one such encounter in his book, One of Jackson's Foot Cavalry.


"Running midway across the little field was a gully that had been washed by the rains. In their retreat many of the enemy went into this gully for protection from our fire. When we advanced to it, we ordered them out and to the rear. All came out except one, who had hidden under an overhanging bank and was overlooked. When we fell back across the field, the Yankees who followed us to the edge of the woods shot at us as we crossed. One of our men, thinking the fire too warm, dropped into the gully for protection. Now there was a Yankee and a Confederate in the gully—and each was ignorant of the presence of the other!


After awhile they commenced to move about in the gully, there being no danger so long as they did not show themselves. Soon they came in view of each other, and they commenced to banter. Then they decided that they would go into the road and have a regular fist and skull fight, the best man to have the other as his prisoner. While both sides were firing, the two men came into the road about midway between the lines of battle, and in full view of both sides around the field. They surely created a commotion, because both sides ceased firing! When the two men took off their coats and commenced to fight with their fists, a yell went up along each line, and men rushed to the edge of the opening for a better view! The 'Johnny' soon had the 'Yank' down; the Yank surrendered, and both quietly rolled into the gully. Here they remained until nightfall, when the 'Johnny' brought the Yankee into our line. In the meantime, the disappearance of the two men into the gully was the signal for the resumption of firing. Such is war!"

[Devildog]

For anyone here unfamiliar with Tucker Max... here is a funny story. It is not safe for work (probably... I don't know where you work).

You can click on the homepage at the upper left and it will explain Tucker to ya... If it doesn't sound like you will like him... you won't.

http://www.tuckermax.com/stories/the-absinthe-donuts-story/


6:00pm: Rich shows up at my place. I have not seen Rich in 7 years. He has put on at least 60 pounds of muscle. I am shocked at his size. He is with one of his friends, “Eddie.” They are both in an elite special operations unit that is shipping to the middle east in a few weeks. Eddie is Hispanic, tall, angry, and muscular. He looks around my apartment as if deciding what piece of furniture he wants to break first. I consider that perhaps this wasn’t a good idea.

6:01: “So Tucker, I hear you finally learned how to drink a little bit?” Rich smiles at me. They have 2 cases of beer with them. I think maybe this is not such a bad idea after all.

7:00: They tell me some of the best stories I have ever heard. Many are tales of clandestine and violent death brought upon unsuspecting international terrorists or stories of sex with third world hookers. I think that this was a good idea.

7:05: We finish our first case.

7:45: I tell them two of my best stories. They are in tears laughing. Eddie tells Rich that he was right, I am the funniest guy he’s ever met. I think that this was a great idea.

[Solon]

I sent a fax this weekend for my father, who was trying to contact a company experiencing e-mail issues.
My office suite has an old fax machine in the copy-room, so I volunteered to do it for him.

After he e-mailed me the forms and I printed them out, I had to use the internet to look up the directions for sending a fax.

:blink:

[LA Ute]

Not great news for a pillar of the Utah economy:


Fed 'Stress Test': 29 of 30 Banks Could Weather Shock; Zions Doesn't Meet Threshold (http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303802104579451583350694694?mod=dj emalertNEWS)The Federal Reserve’s annual test of big banks’ financial health showed the largest U.S. firms are strong enough to withstand a severe economic downturn, potentially clearing the way for banks to reward investors with dividends and stock buybacks.

The Fed said 29 of the 30 largest institutions have enough capital to continue lending even when faced with a hypothetical jolt to the U.S. economy. One bank, Zions Bancorp, would fall below minimum capital level, the Fed said.

[chrisrenrut]

Not great news for a pillar of the Utah economy:

I was employeed at First Security Bank in 1999 when Harris Simmons stuck a knife in Spence Eccles' back. I don't wish any harm to Zions Bank employees or customers, but I would love to see Zions Bank fail miserably.

[Sullyute]

Not great news for a pillar of the Utah economy:

I thought that was old news, or maybe it is just confirmation of an old rumor? Either way, I don't think anyone local is surprised with this information.

[LA Ute]

I thought that was old news, or maybe it is just confirmation of an old rumor? Either way, I don't think anyone local is surprised with this information.

I just saw it in today's Wall Street Journal headline summary. It looked like something that would give Harris Simmons heartburn. (He is a serious Ute booster, by the way.)

[chrisrenrut]

(He is a serious Ute booster, by the way.)

Not as big as Uncle Spence;)

[LA Ute]

Not as big as Uncle Spence;)

No doubt. He gives more to non-athletics projects.

[arizonaute]

http://www.ldssmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/lds-mormon-funny-memes-hilarious-34.jpg

found this last night and thought it was funny

[wuapinmon]

http://nypost.com/2014/04/08/pair-busted-after-interrupting-yankees-loss-to-orioles/

The young man in custody in the top photo was my student once. Nothing about this story surprises me in the least.

[wuapinmon]

You know that your future stepfather is going to be a colossal dork when your mother starts using, unironically, "HUZZAH!" in regular conversation. No book nor counseling session can quite steel you for seeing your mom in a wench costume every Saturday on facebook.

[wally]

You know that your future stepfather is going to be a colossal dork when your mother starts using, unironically, "HUZZAH!" in regular conversation. No book nor counseling session can quite steel you for seeing your mom in a wench costume every Saturday on facebook.

Man, I feel for you wuap. Your eyes must be sore from all the rolling. :(

[wuapinmon]

Man, I feel for you wuap. Your eyes must be sore from all the rolling. :(

She used to make fun of me for going to RenFests in high school.

[Mormon Red Death]

She used to make fun of me for going to RenFests in high school.

She had a valid reason.

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[Brian]

Ok, so this _really_ bugs my daughter.
I do this about every 3 or 4 days. I wait until she is quietly in her room doing homework, or reading, etc.

1. Go and get a spatula from the kitchen.
2. Go into her room and use the spatula to turn over some of the clothes that are lying on the floor, or on her bed.
3. Pat the item of clothing gently with the spatula and say, "Almost done"

It never fails, she freaks out and chases me out of her room.

[wuapinmon]

I had a dream last night that I was drinking alcohol again (I haven't since 1990). My wife didn't care, and I enjoyed shots with dinner, but only did three since I had to "drive in a couple of hours." I felt buzzed in my dream. It was very very weird. I've not had a drinking dream that I can ever recall.

[LA Ute]

Happy birthday to SoCalPat. I think it was 2 days ago, but we missed it here. Don't worry, SCP, is isn't so bad to be in your 30s. ;)

[SoCalPat]

Happy birthday to SoCalPat. I think it was 2 days ago, but we missed it here. Don't worry, SCP, is isn't so bad to be in your 30s. ;)

Fitting I see this greeting on the day my wife pushes an envelope my way (from my aunt), asking me, "You ever gonna open this?" I hadn't realized it came.

[U-Ute]

I was having a dream that I got stung in the lip by a bee causing it to hurt and swell up, but when I woke up, my lip still hurt and it was still swollen.

Then I really woke up and my lip was fine.

[wuapinmon]

To all the mothers who have illegitimate children conceived unintentionally: please, for the love of god, use proper birth control or abstain from sexual intercourse. You're ruining the world.

To all the mothers with children conceived intentionally within marriage: happy Mother's Day.


I think it's pretty awful for anyone to call a child illegitimate. While I agree with you about birth control, all children are children. People who care truly about legitimacy lose credibility with me.

[Sullyute]

I think it's pretty awful for anyone to call a child illegitimate. While I agree with you about birth control, all children are children. People who care truly about legitimacy lose credibility with me.

I hadn't seen that quote, terrible. Yes, to any women who got pregnant from rape and decided to keep the child, find your own holiday to celebrate. What a tool. :swear:

[wuapinmon]

Yeah, well I think good mothers ought to be honored on Mother's Day, not those who engage in irresponsible, wreckless sex That's awful.


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There is irresponsible reckless sex out there so exquisite that if you had an inkling of what you are missing you would be crushed and debilitated under an intolerable weight of despair and regret.

[Sullyute]

Yeah, well I think good mothers ought to be honored on Mother's Day, not those who engage in irresponsible, reckless sex That's awful.

Those two things are not mutually exclusive (see Les Miserables).


There is irresponsible reckless sex out there so exquisite that if you had an inkling of what you are missing you would be crushed and debilitated under an intolerable weight of despair and regret.

:clap:

[Devildog]

http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww59/RuggedH2/47knots_zps85489d43.jpg (http://s705.photobucket.com/user/RuggedH2/media/47knots_zps85489d43.jpg.html)

[U-Ute]

http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww59/RuggedH2/47knots_zps85489d43.jpg (http://s705.photobucket.com/user/RuggedH2/media/47knots_zps85489d43.jpg.html)

I think I saw this guy in a similar outfit on another thread on this board.

He even has official scout pants.

[U-Ute]

Have bankers surpassed lawyers as the most reviled profession?

[Diehard Ute]

Have bankers surpassed lawyers as the most reviled profession?

Nope. Not in my world ;)

[chrisrenrut]

Have bankers surpassed lawyers as the most reviled profession?

:Ashamed:

[U-Ute]

:Ashamed:

Sadly, there are a lot of different types of people in the banking industry who get painted with this broad brush. I think most people only think of the major stakeholders when considering the term "evil bankers".

[chrisrenrut]

Sadly, there are a lot of different types of people in the banking industry who get painted with this broad brush. I think most people only think of the major stakeholders when considering the term "evil bankers".

Live had a few customers call me worse than evil. But I am definitely not high enough up earn the scorn of the masses personally.

[Brian]

i asked my wife my about this yesterday when we were driving around. she actually answered, but then quickly told me to shut up.

Q: if you were going to be executed, what method would you like?

A: I'd take guillotine. Quick, painless, and cool. You'd have a big crowd around you in the after-life asking you about it.

close second is hanging by long drop. Quick death, and I've always loved riding the Tower of Terror. Might as well go out with an adrenaline rush.



Comments:
vein sauce: yes, it's painless, but wimpy. Don't go there.
Don't bother to pick something like being drawn and quartered. Don't want to expose yourself as a weirdo.

[Scratch]

What about in an arena vs gladiators or monsters? The death is potentially pretty painful, but if I take out 100 gladiators before dying, I will be remembered forever.

Is this an option?

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[chrisrenrut]

i asked my wife my about this yesterday when we were driving around. she actually answered, but then quickly told me to shut up.

Q: if you were going to be executed, what method would you like?

A: I'd take guillotine. Quick, painless, and cool. You'd have a big crowd around you in the after-life asking you about it.

close second is hanging by long drop. Quick death, and I've always loved riding the Tower of Terror. Might as well go out with an adrenaline rush.



Comments:
vein sauce: yes, it's painless, but wimpy. Don't go there.
Don't bother to pick something like being drawn and quartered. Don't want to expose yourself as a weirdo.

Firing squad, with a lit cigarette in my mouth. Because honestly, who cares about lung cancer at that point?

[LA Ute]

Drowning in a vat of milk chocolate.

[Rocker Ute]

I spent last week in St George, riding my bike in the morning when it was relatively cool. Jacob Hamblin put his house where he did for a reason... it was a good 3-4 degrees cooler than the rest of the town, being down in the valley and near a river. Remember it always pays to be the man.

[chrisrenrut]

I bought a small bag of M&M's today. When I emptied them on my desk, there were only 3 brown M&M's in the whole bag. There has to be some pretty long odds on that, usually brown is the most represented color. I noticed because I usually eat brown first because the are the least cheerful color, and I eat M&M's to be happy.

Also, typing M&M's on an iPhone keybord is pretty annoying.

[LA Ute]

"Free will, though it makes evil possible, is also the only thing that makes possible any love or goodness or joy worth having."

C.S. Lewis

[U-Ute]

Meet Peter Freuchen (http://imgur.com/gallery/JvDq6)

Warning: Clicking on that link may cause spontaneous hair growth on your chest or make you pregnant. Most likely both.

[Sullyute]

Meet Peter Freuchen (http://imgur.com/gallery/JvDq6)

Warning: Clicking on that link may cause spontaneous hair growth on your chest or make you pregnant. Most likely both.

That is definitely one impressive dude. I will check for hair growth when I get home.

[U-Ute]

What cost more? The McFlurry or the 1994 El Dorado?

http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2014/03/18/Woman-torches-car-after-man-refused-to-buy-her-a-McFlurry-at-McDonalds/1911395161192/?spt=mps&or=3

[Brian]

1212

Wow, this dude matches the crime.

[mUUser]

:football:For those of you with kids in football (or baseball) whose team wears white pants. Here's my tip: before throwing the pants in the washer, take them to the car wash and spray them with the soapy power wash. A power spray at home works just as well. By the end of the season they'll still look like you just took them out of the package.

[LA Ute]

We just got a new client whose last name is Zoob.

[Diehard Ute]

We just got a new client whose last name is Zoob.

Do you charge him more?

[Scratch]

Do you charge him more?

LA Ute doesn't discriminate. He overcharges everyone equally.

[LA Ute]

LA Ute doesn't discriminate. He overcharges everyone equally.

That's it. I'm never sharing my billing secrets with you again.

[chrisrenrut]

My friend told me that his 8 year old son came home from school the other day and asked him if he remembered "when the planes flew into the buildings". He then started asking why someone would do that.

Seems strange that it was 13 years ago, and that kids are now learning bout it now in history books.

[LA Ute]

This is a great thing to watch on this date.

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11505494&ex_cid=sportscenterFB

[Devildog]

Coming soon to an ISIS militant near you....

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=657786650983972&fref=nf

[LA Ute]

This is a compelling piece:

A Roomful of Yearning and Regret (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/12/fashion/12Modern.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1)


NOT long ago, the friend of a friend spent the night in a hotel room, which is sometimes what you do when you find out your spouse has been having a yearlong affair. His flight was sadly predictable — it’s all many of us are capable of after discovering such a betrayal — though I am sure he now realizes that mere movement is not a fix for that kind of agony.

I know this for two reasons: No. 1, I have had an affair; No. 2, I have been the victim of one. When you unfurl these two experiences in the sunlight for comparison, and measure their worth and pain, the former is only marginally better than the latter. And both, frankly, are awful....

[LA Ute]

Must be seen to be believed:

http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/98927/watch-player-plays-dead-during-fake-punt

[Rocker Ute]

There is certain math you should never do... like how much it actually costs to drive your car every day, or how much it costs per day to own a house.

I did one of those today... how many emails I get per day on average. For the month of September I averaged 152 emails a day, that includes Saturdays and Sundays. Pull weekends out and it is 207 per day. Presuming I work an 8 hour day, which I don't, that would be answering an email every 2.3 - 3.2 minutes of the work day. How does anyone expect to get anything done?

How do we kill email? I swear it has ruined civilization.

[Rocker Ute]

You get more than I do. How many of those actually merit a response, and how many are instant deletes?

Email is a great thing. For a thousand years, we made slow improvements in communication. Faster, cheaper, faster, cheaper. With email, we finally arrive at instant and free communication. This, of course, is unacceptable to people who make money on communication, so they somehow convince the world to start paying boatloads of money to email each other simply by changing the name "email" to "text."

Those are all the emails that a read worthy or merit a response, I delete everything else. Probably 50% warrant a response, but if I stop and read every email and say spend 30 seconds per email, and half of those get a 30 second response, the day is pissed away.

I especially hate the "I'm going to cc everyone remotely related to this email to cover my bases" guy, or the passive aggressive cc-Ing of people they think you might be scared of.

I'm of the opinion, and keep in mind my profession is based in this, that ease of communication is not a good thing.

You can fire off any stupid thing when it costs you nothing. You can burden any number of people. You can insert yourselves into someone's evening or any situation.

Seriously, do you remember 10-15 years ago where when you'd go home and the only time you heard from your boss or a client was when something was majorly wrong? I get emails routinely from clients all through the night and they ALL want a response by 9am.

I have a client right now in NY. He gets up at 5:30am (3:30am my time) and starts firing off emails of random thoughts. By 10am his time (8am mine) he is upset he I haven't responded within 3 hours. No amount of telling him that I turn my phone off from 8pm to 8am each day will satisfy him. There are hundreds of others less of an extreme but still the same mindset.

There is no bigger suck on my and my employees time than email.

[Diehard Ute]

There is certain math you should never do... like how much it actually costs to drive your car every day, or how much it costs per day to own a house.

I did one of those today... how many emails I get per day on average. For the month of September I averaged 152 emails a day, that includes Saturdays and Sundays. Pull weekends out and it is 207 per day. Presuming I work an 8 hour day, which I don't, that would be answering an email every 2.3 - 3.2 minutes of the work day. How does anyone expect to get anything done?

How do we kill email? I swear it has ruined civilization.

You don't. Paper is dead. We don't even write paper tickets anymore. All digital. I don't get paper subpoenas. They come in my email. That ship has sailed.

[LA Ute]

You don't. Paper is dead. We don't even write paper tickets anymore. All digital. I don't get paper subpoenas. They come in my email. That ship has sailed.

I agree.

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[Diehard Ute]

I agree.

1256

Haha

Now for a serious question, are courts in California going all digital?

[LA Ute]

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffreydorfman/2014/11/27/21-quotes-of-thanksgiving-and-gratitude/

[Brian]

Car/truck question.
I'm in the market for a truck for putting around. A guy in the ward mentioned he's looking to get rid of his 2001 Chevy 1500 4WD (V8, 5.3L), 177,000 miles. He has another truck that he can use for truck stuff and wants something that gets better gas mileage for his commute that just got longer.

I'm driving it for a few days this week, and taking to the garage to have it checked out. Seems to drive fine so far. He said it had a small oil leak somewhere, and he just tops it off every 4-5 gas fill ups.

Anyone with truck knowledge have insight on the 2001 engine/transmissions/etc? He's asking $5000 (has some minor body damage, which I don't really care about...) Seems reasonable to me if I can expect 4-5 years of low miles (probably < 8K per year)

If I buy it, I'm going to put one of these on the back window.

https://img0.etsystatic.com/035/0/8995725/il_340x270.556212756_dwtr.jpg

[Brian]

Kelly has them at $6800 for very good condition (which I think it is: garage can verify). So, it seemed like a good deal to me.

But, I live in the South where trucks are worshipped, so that might up the values... (c:

[chrisrenrut]

Car/truck question.
I'm in the market for a truck for putting around. A guy in the ward mentioned he's looking to get rid of his 2001 Chevy 1500 4WD (V8, 5.3L), 177,000 miles. He has another truck that he can use for truck stuff and wants something that gets better gas mileage for his commute that just got longer.

I'm driving it for a few days this week, and taking to the garage to have it checked out. Seems to drive fine so far. He said it had a small oil leak somewhere, and he just tops it off every 4-5 gas fill ups.

Anyone with truck knowledge have insight on the 2001 engine/transmissions/etc? He's asking $5000 (has some minor body damage, which I don't really care about...) Seems reasonable to me if I can expect 4-5 years of low miles (probably < 8K per year)

If I buy it, I'm going to put one of these on the back window.



The oil leak may be a concern, could be a sign of expensive repairs to come, or it might not. Getting it checked by a mechanic should tell you if it is a problem.

[Applejack]

Kelly has them at $6800 for very good condition (which I think it is: garage can verify). So, it seemed like a good deal to me.

But, I live in the South where trucks are worshipped, so that might up the values... (c:

I can't tell you the last time I saw a truck. It's funny how where you live dictates the socially acceptable form of automobile you can own.

[Brian]

I can't tell you the last time I saw a truck. It's funny how where you live dictates the socially acceptable form of automobile you can own.

Oh, my paradigm......
But surely everyone puts _their_ NASCAR number on the back window?

[Applejack]

When I lived in San Francisco I thought that Subaru Outbacks were the number 1 selling car in America.

[Brian]

The oil leak may be a concern, could be a sign of expensive repairs to come, or it might not. Getting it checked by a mechanic should tell you if it is a problem.

I picked it up late last night (he left the keys under the seat, so I didn't talk to him), and texted him a 'thank you for letting me check it out'. Just now he responded to have the mechanic check out the oil leak and give an estimate to have it fixed and knock that off the $5K. So that will help if it's not anything major...

[Diehard Ute]

I picked it up late last night (he left the keys under the seat, so I didn't talk to him), and texted him a 'thank you for letting me check it out'. Just now he responded to have the mechanic check out the oil leak and give an estimate to have it fixed and knock that off the $5K. So that will help if it's not anything major...

Do you live in Mayberry? That truck would have been stolen 6 times doing that in Salt Lake lol

[Applejack]

Do you live in Mayberry? That truck would have been stolen 6 times doing that in Salt Lake lol

My wife thinks I grew up in Mayberry (I actually grew up in SLC). My family never locked our doors - I remember coming home from school on multiple occasions and having the front door wide open and no one inside. No big deal.

Now, my East Coast wife locks the doors when we are inside the house. I don't know what she's worried about.

[Brian]

Do you live in Mayberry? That truck would have been stolen 6 times doing that in Salt Lake lol

Not quite, but close. I like where I live. No traffic, but Knoxville is only 10 minutes south. Not that Knoxville is a cultural haven, but I can kind of keep a foot in both worlds.
When I bought a bike a few months ago, the guy at the bike shop encouraged me to get a bright orange riding shirt with a big "T" on it. The orange is easy to see, and it lets the 'hippy hating redneck in the truck' know that you're at least partially on his team, and to give you a little room on the road.

[Brian]

My wife thinks I grew up in Mayberry (I actually grew up in SLC). My family never locked our doors - I remember coming home from school on multiple occasions and having the front door wide open and no one inside. No big deal.

Now, my East Coast wife locks the doors when we are inside the house. I don't know what she's worried about.

I lived in Los Alamos New Mexico for many years. Same thing. Huge percentage of the population has a PhD and a top secret clearance. Often times both parents. So, it's a pretty safe place One of our neighbours never locked their door. Even when they went on vacation. One time they were gone and we needed some spices for a barbeque, so I just went over to their house and rummaged around in their cabinets until I found what I needed. A lot of people were like that. And this was just a few years ago...

[Diehard Ute]

My wife thinks I grew up in Mayberry (I actually grew up in SLC). My family never locked our doors - I remember coming home from school on multiple occasions and having the front door wide open and no one inside. No big deal.

Now, my East Coast wife locks the doors when we are inside the house. I don't know what she's worried about.

It amazes me how many people think there isn't a reason to lock their doors in salt lake.

[Applejack]

It amazes me how many people think there isn't a reason to lock their doors in salt lake.

Do you think police are jaded though, since you see all the really bad stuff? On thanksgiving day someone tried my door and rang the bell at 6:00 AM and then took off once I came to the door. It was some white hipster driving a prius, either a drunk college kid or looking to make a quick grab (we had a couple of newspapers on the front lawn). I called the cops and they came just to take a report. The officer was extremely nice but told me over and over that I "absolutely" needed to get an alarm system. I understand that I live in a city with a lot of crime, but we're in a relatively peaceful neighborhood and we are definitely not in the nicest house around.

I just wonder if because you see so much crime and hear about the worst of the worst you get over-sensitized to it. Who knows.

[Diehard Ute]

Do you think police are jaded though, since you see all the really bad stuff? On thanksgiving day someone tried my door and rang the bell at 6:00 AM and then took off once I came to the door. It was some white hipster driving a prius, either a drunk college kid or looking to make a quick grab (we had a couple of newspapers on the front lawn). I called the cops and they came just to take a report. The officer was extremely nice but told me over and over that I "absolutely" needed to get an alarm system. I understand that I live in a city with a lot of crime, but we're in a relatively peaceful neighborhood and we are definitely not in the nicest house around.

I just wonder if because you see so much crime and hear about the worst of the worst you get over-sensitized to it. Who knows.

Nope. I see constantly how thieves are like water and electricity. They take the path of least resistance.

They look for open garages, unlocked cars, cars with things left inside and unsecured houses.

I see how often a drunk college kid wanders into an unlocked house because they think it's their friends. A locked door keeps that from happening.

Property crimes are usually ones of opportunity. If you make it harder you're far less likely to be a victim. And frankly why not lock doors, it's not that hard to do is it? ;)

(if you tell me you warm up your car we'll have to have another talk)

[Sullyute]

(if you tell me you warm up your car we'll have to have another talk)

:raises hand sheepishly:

[Applejack]

Nope. I see constantly how thieves are like water and electricity. They take the path of least resistance.

They look for open garages, unlocked cars, cars with things left inside and unsecured houses.

I see how often a drunk college kid wanders into an unlocked house because they think it's their friends. A locked door keeps that from happening.

Property crimes are usually ones of opportunity. If you make it harder you're far less likely to be a victim. And frankly why not lock doors, it's not that hard to do is it? ;)

(if you tell me you warm up your car we'll have to have another talk)

No, I don't do the warm up thing - it's not that cold here.

My wife agrees with everything you've said, btw. But I grew up in SLC where the women all were beautiful and the men stood straight and strong.

[Diehard Ute]

:raises hand sheepishly:

Don't.

So many stolen cars come from this. Last week salt lake had 4 in one morning.

People literally drive neighborhoods looking for unattended running cars to steal

[concerned]

Nope. I see constantly how thieves are like water and electricity. They take the path of least resistance.

They look for open garages, unlocked cars, cars with things left inside and unsecured houses.

I see how often a drunk college kid wanders into an unlocked house because they think it's their friends. A locked door keeps that from happening.

Property crimes are usually ones of opportunity. If you make it harder you're far less likely to be a victim. And frankly why not lock doors, it's not that hard to do is it? ;)

(if you tell me you warm up your car we'll have to have another talk)


A couple of weeks ago a woman in our neighborhood (15th and 15th) went back into her house to get something after she had started her car to go to work in the morning. Guess what?

[chrisrenrut]

A couple of weeks ago a woman in our neighborhood (15th and 15th) went back into her house to get something after she had started her car to go to work in the morning. Guess what?

I don't know why people don't just get a remote car starter kit installed for a couple of hundred bucks. They can start their car without leaving their house or office, and if someone tries to break in and steal it while it is running, the car automatically quits when the transmission is taken out of Park.

Or peoe could just deal with the cold by putting on a coat and gloves, and not waste gas.

[Diehard Ute]

I don't know why people don't just get a remote car starter kit installed for a couple of hundred bucks. They can start their car without leaving their house or office, and if someone tries to break in and steal it while it is running, the car automatically quits when the transmission is taken out of Park.

Or peoe could just deal with the cold by putting on a coat and gloves, and not waste gas.

I can't tell you how many people think it's bad to drive a car that isn't warmed up. Apparently it's still 1955 in many houses.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Now, my East Coast wife locks the doors when we are inside the house. I don't know what she's worried about.

When I was first married, this was a source of major conflict in our young marriage. I would get home from work and forget to lock the door behind me only to be discovered later by my frustrated bride. Did I mention we live in a gated community?

[Diehard Ute]

When I was first married, this was a source of major conflict in our young marriage. I would get home from work and forget to lock the door behind me only to be discovered later by my frustrated bride. Did I mention we live in a gated community?

Gated communities provide a false sense of security. Although they're very effective at keeping the police out ;)

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Gated communities provide a false sense of security. Although they're very effective at keeping the police out ;)

Sort of like home alarm systems, right? Oh, I hold no fantasy about them being full proof. But like you said, the majority of these things are least resistance motivated and getting through a gate is at least some level of resistance.

[Diehard Ute]

Sort of like home alarm systems, right? Oh, I hold no fantasy about them being full proof. But like you said, the majority of these things are least resistance motivated and getting through a gate is at least some level of resistance.

Depends on the alarm. I have one because it notifies me via text if it goes off and includes cameras.

Cameras are the best way to fight crime these days, because it let's us catch people and stop them

The biggest problem with Gated communities and secure buildings are the people. Propped open doors, people piggyback in when the gate is open etc.

From a police standpoint they're awful cause we're stuck outside when someone calls for help

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Depends on the alarm. I have one because it notifies me via text if it goes off and includes cameras.

Cameras are the best way to fight crime these days, because it let's us catch people and stop them

The biggest problem with Gated communities and secure buildings are the people. Propped open doors, people piggyback in when the gate is open etc.

From a police standpoint they're awful cause we're stuck outside when someone calls for help

I've always wondered about this. Isn't there some sort of universal code for first responders to get into gated communities? The FedEx guy never seems to have a problem.

[LA Ute]

Depends on the alarm. I have one because it notifies me via text if it goes off and includes cameras.

Cameras are the best way to fight crime these days, because it let's us catch people and stop them

The biggest problem with Gated communities and secure buildings are the people. Propped open doors, people piggyback in when the gate is open etc.

From a police standpoint they're awful cause we're stuck outside when someone calls for help

We installed cameras a little over a year ago after the home invasion across the street. We're very happy with them. They helped the police catch the people who were robbing mailboxes in our neighborhood.

[Diehard Ute]

I've always wondered about this. Isn't there some sort of universal code for first responders to get into gated communities? The FedEx guy never seems to have a problem.

Nope. We have some to some areas but not all.

The fire department usually has access to everything. People trust them (and fed ex) more. The ironic part is most calls which aren't an actual fire the fire guys want the police to ensure its safe first....and we can't get in

[Diehard Ute]

We installed cameras a little over a year ago after the home invasion across the street. We're very happy with them. They helped the police catch the people who were robbing mailboxes in our neighborhood.

I love my cameras. Worth every penny

[Scratch]

I love my cameras. Worth every penny

If the OJ thing had happened in 2014 would there have been security cameras all over the neighborhoods showing a white Bronco driving back and forth at the relevant times?

[Applejack]

If the OJ thing had happened in 2014 would there have been security cameras all over the neighborhoods showing a white Bronco driving back and forth at the relevant times?

Only if the real killer also owned a white Ford Bronco. I would think the odds of that are pretty low.

[Diehard Ute]

If the OJ thing had happened in 2014 would there have been security cameras all over the neighborhoods showing a white Bronco driving back and forth at the relevant times?

Probably not. Most cameras only catch the property itself, having them catch the street triggers them so often they quickly run out of space.

Cameras also aren't great for vehicles. Most cameras can't get license plates. They're awesome for people though.

[LA Ute]

Probably not. Most cameras only catch the property itself, having them catch the street triggers them so often they quickly run out of space.

Our cameras run continuously and record up to 2 weeks. So we do get some street stuff, although most of them only catch the street in the background.

[Diehard Ute]

Our cameras run continuously and record up to 2 weeks. So we do get some street stuff, although most of them only catch the street in the background.

I can set mine that way. But having them on motion sensor mode makes it easy to check the videos for problems

[LA Ute]

I can set mine that way. But having them on motion sensor mode makes it easy to check the videos for problems

It does take a little time to zero on on a particular date and time, about 5 minutes. I guess it depends on the equipment.

[LA Ute]

Our ward choir is performing a great arrangement of "Carol of the Bells" and after practicing it last night I cannot get it out of my head.

[Brian]

Our ward choir is performing a great arrangement of "Carol of the Bells" and after practicing it last night I cannot get it out of my head.

Could be a lot worse (c:
The other day I woke up with "Pinecones and Holly Berries" in my mind...

[Brian]

My daughter wants some headphones for christmas.
From hip friends, I hear that beats by dre are all in.
But, boy are they expensive.....
What's a good alternative that isn't so pricey? And most important, are hip to use?

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

My daughter wants some headphones for christmas.
From hip friends, I hear that beats by dre are all in.
But, boy are they expensive.....
What's a good alternative that isn't so pricey? And most important, are hip to use?

I'm a shade below 40, so "hip" is now only a term I use when describing replacement body parts. But when it comes to bang for bucks, I always go with Monoprice. I've been using their headphones for years. I currently use these ones (http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=108&cp_id=10823&cs_id=1082708&p_id=11944&seq=1&format=2) and love them. At work, I'm within ear shot of a very loud Italian woman, and if I'm at my desk, I have these things on. They're great for noise cancelling and produce really good sound. Here's a link (http://www.monoprice.com/Category?c_id=120&cp_id=12001) to their full catalog.

Here's a review by CNET (http://www.cnet.com/news/how-good-can-21-59-headphones-be/) about the quality vs. cost of Monoprice's stuff. It's a few years old, but the concepts still hold true.

[LA Ute]

Speaking of headphones, I'd like to get some good Bluetooth earbuds. I am tired of the wire! At least once a week I get it tangled up while out running/walking. Any recommendations?

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Speaking of headphones, I'd like to get some good Bluetooth earbuds. I am tired of the wire! At least once a week I get it tangled up while out running/walking. Any recommendations?

My wife has a pair of these LG Tone 700's (http://www.reactual.com/audio-equipment/headphones/wireless-portable-headphones.html) that she loves for the gym. Not sure that I'd want to run with them though.

[U-Ute]

I find this amusing.

An Australian newspaper announces Benedict Cumberbatch's wedding.

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[Sullyute]

My kids absolutely love watching the US government track the international movements of Santa. www.noradsanta.org Pretty fun stuff for the little ones.

[U-Ute]

I'll just leave this here...

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[LA Ute]

This is kind of interesting:

Poll: What is the Most Popular Team in Utah?
http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/4547-poll-what-is-the-most-popular-team-in-utah

[mUUser]

Surprised. I'd have guessed the Jazz in a landslide, but last time I was there was during the heyday of Stockton to Malone.

[LA Ute]

Hey, Sancho -- you have PMs (private messages) waiting for you. To find them you need to click on "Private Message" on the menu bar above.

[Sullyute]

Hey, Sancho -- you have PMs (private messages) waiting for you. To find them you need to click on "Private Message" on the menu bar above.

But beware of anything from Wally, I hear he is into some pretty kitsch stuff. :eek:

[U-Ute]

The lies! I am forsaken!

http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/21/us/oreo-high-school-experiment/

[mUUser]

How have I missed The Real Husbands of Hollywood with Kevin Hart, until now. You get the best of Hart without all the profanity. Instant classic after instant classic.

[U-Ute]

Yup...

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[U-Ute]

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[Devildog]

I thought everyone had already seen this, then I found out not everyone had. So I'm posting it here so that another 7 or 8 can see it also. (It is the coolest Mustang ever)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qanlirrRWs