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2.16.2016

Welcome to another 5k

OK. So you all have reached 5,000 posts, so THT has asked that I make a new thread. I'll gladly acquiesce. But first, a photo of the always-lovely Jenna Fischer to user in a new post. Please enjoy.

4999 Comments:

bubbs said...: Welp. Can't say I didn't offer.; 2:45 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I'm heading out for a sweaty walk with 2.0 and the grandpuppies. I miss winter.; 4:20 PM
bubbs said...: Me too, THT. Me too.; 4:40 PM
michael said...: You're going on a walk with 2.0 and the grandpuppies?; 5:18 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Yep, we met up with bubbs in the long cul de sac. I think he took the shortcut through the woods.; 5:27 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Penguins aren't playing tonight. That can mean only one thing. We've got great hockey tonight. Specifically, Blackhawks and Blues.; 7:32 PM
bubbs said...: You should have seen THT's face when I met them in the cul de sac. If it weren't for the BB ice cream I had in hand, I'm pretty sure he would have displayed his 40 time for us.; 8:36 AM
michael said...: Using BB ice cream as bait and onions as a deterrent, you can get THT to basically go anywhere you want him to go (only exceptions being Alabama clothing stores, Bear Bryant shrines, things of this nature).; 9:37 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: that's pretty much spot on, mjt.

I'm getting fat eating large doses of homemade brownies and BB every night. Fortunately(?), we only have one container of BB remaining.; 12:22 PM
bubbs said...: I thought you were going to tell us why it's fortunate that you're getting fat.; 12:26 PM
bubbs said...: Good news, THT. You could bring these back: http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/03/07/469571114/the-forgotten-history-of-fat-men-s-clubs?; 12:59 PM
bubbs said...: And the bad news: http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2016/03/details_on_auburn_athletics_director_jay_jacobs_contract.html; 12:59 PM
michael said...: Yay! Jay Jacobs is the best!; 1:21 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: that must be me on the far right... how appropriate ;-); 2:40 PM
Norm said...: F4* is only in school a half day today. He says he wants his grandmother to pick him up and hang out with her. I say I want him coming home and pushing the lawnmower around the yard for the first time this year. He needs the practice since he's of prime age to go knock on doors on the street. We'll see what happens.; 10:36 AM
bubbs said...: When he's done, put him on the roof to clean gutters.; 11:00 AM
michael said...: So a response from some people on the authoritarian Trump hypothesis (their data disagrees with the earlier article discussed here):

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2016/03/09/trumps-voters-arent-authoritarians-new-research-says-so-what-are-they/; 11:30 AM
bubbs said...: Interesting. By looking at that, the populace 1. doesn't trust experts (Trump) and 2. wants to stick it to the man (Sanders).

Sounds about right. Check out Hillary, though, it's like she has no definable traits. None of these anyway. Maybe someone else will come behind these guys and measure some additional ones.

FWIW - This article has a similar tone (over-confident in their analysis) as the last one.; 1:31 PM
michael said...: Agree with the tone... but at least there wasn't a statement about the authors having studied populism for years.

As long as we're talking mysteries, I read this yesterday and found it fascinating:

http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/science-question-from-a-toddler-why-am-i-right-handed/

Apparently "experts" still don't know why most people are right-handed. No wonder Trump supporters don't trust them!; 1:37 PM
bubbs said...: Nice. We got one kid that's a lefty. I'm always a fan of data that says "it's not so simple."

Just got done reading The Hidden Brain. Wild stuff. He talks some about the influence that race has in elections. I already assumed that everyone comes pre-built as a racist, but he puts data to it. Glad I read it. Worth thinking through.; 2:00 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Did I ever tell y'all how much I hate that OS called Windows? It added over two hours to my work day today. This is how my brain feels right now.; 6:59 PM
Jimmy said...: If I am looking at this right, Kopitar has only 8 more goals to take over Gretsky(6th) for goals scored as a King

http://kings.nhl.com/club/teamstatsleaders.htm?fetchKey=00002LAKAAHAll&sort=goals&viewName=careerLeadersForFranchise; 11:53 PM
Jimmy said...: dangit, misspelled GRETZKY; 11:54 PM
Jimmy said...: That redirect from Sheary was spectacular; 12:43 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Hi Jimmy,
I was stuck at a BuyMore stocking shelves until 6 pm today and didn't get to watch Penguins hockey. I'm now watching stress-free hockey, a good matchup so far between the Red Wings and Maple Leafs.

Guess who doesn't have to go to work tomorrow? WOOT WOOT!!!; 8:20 PM
Norm said...: I haven't watched much hockey at all lately. I expect that to change whenever playoffs start, that's when it really gets interesting to me and I can make more of an effort. I don't watch basketball. Ever. I've watched a bit of golf lately. That's it for my sports watching of late. Political races count for sports? If so, I amend my earlier statement.; 11:29 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I'll watch soccer or even NBA before I'll watch political anything, even if it's the "good guys"... perhaps that's an oxymoron.

Right now, I'd vote for anyone who will get this down to double digits where it belongs.; 11:49 AM
bubbs said...: Mondays are bad enough, but Mondays where everyone has "lost" an hour of sleep ... sheesh.; 2:51 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: You got that right, bubbs. I'm just now coming to my senses. It's been a very foggy day inside my head.; 4:49 PM
Jimmy said...: Jonathan Quick with another excellent shutout tonight,
THT when does Malkin get back? Pens played well Sunday without him. It was a good game, I hate the Rangers.; 1:19 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I had tv control for about half of the Kings game; Quick was superb. Malkin won't be back for about "6-8 weeks". I.e. Penguins will have to make the playoffs and get through 1st round without him.; 6:53 AM
Norm said...: Got home from baseball practice and turned on my tube around 9p. Caught a bit of news and then watched a couple of DVRd shows. So once again, no sports.

As a sad fyi, since you losers aren't at AUFC, JGT lost his sister last night. He posted about it this morning on Bunker if you're subscribing there.; 11:08 AM
Jimmy said...: So sad, prayers for the Tate family; 11:34 AM
bubbs said...: That's sad news, indeed, Norm. Any details?

Will be keeping JayG and family in prayers.; 12:05 PM
Norm said...: JGT's post this morning:

Peeps:

My family has been dealt a very difficult blow. My sister, my only sibling, died suddenly and unexpectedly Monday. I found out just as Auburn softball celebrated its amazing, walk-off win against Florida Monday night. I stood at the intersection of unabated joy and total misery at that moment. The smiles and the cheers and the fist pumps made the worst telephone call of my life a little less jarring. For that I am thankful. Very thankful.

I'm headed to Louisville to help my parents get my sister's things in order and prepare to say goodbye. Bryan and Jeffrey will continue their strong work here; the two best co-workers a guy could have. Their support means the world to me.

So please, if you're so inclined, say a prayer or two for my sister. Kimberlee Tate. She was a kind and gentle person with a great heart, certainly the better of the two of us.

Without going into too much detail, I always was worried that the next time I saw Kimmy would be the last time I saw her. She lived a lifestyle much different than my own. I learned over time to savor every hug, every message, every chance to talk with her. I guess you could say that I knew this day would arrive eventually. That doesn't make this day any easier to accept.

Peace be with all of you. See you soon.; 12:29 PM
THT said...: Tar Heel Tiger may be all macho, but I'll admit, I cry easily. That is such sad news. May God comfort JayG and his family.; 1:29 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Look, if Donald Trump wins the NC GOP Primary by 3 votes or less, you can collectively blame 2.0, LB, and me. Otherwise, BACK OFF! We are endowed with unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Apathy. The pursuit is over, we caught Apathy a long time ago.; 5:59 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Here's a little Alabama history of which I wasn't aware. Maps are a great way to accidentally learn history.; 10:25 PM
Jimmy said...: We are a recession or a terrorist attack away from a Trump presidency; 11:11 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Without checking historical data, I'm guessing that Trump vs Clinton will be the most awful choice of candidates in our country's history.

If you'd asked me in January, I'd have put a wager on recession. As of this moment, I don't anticipate that. I certainly don't want the other.; 8:30 AM
bubbs said...: @THT

An "Acto" of Congress sounds serious. Maybe we can get one of those to stop either of these yahoos getting nominated.

@Norm

Ask Art if he's ever noticed many French influences in his area. Also, tell him to not bother growing grapes or olive trees in his neck of the woods. We have it on good authority that his land isn't suited for it.; 9:29 AM
Norm said...: What the?; 1:21 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: painters are about finished. Any of y'all are welcome to come help get the furniture back in place and stuff hung back on the walls.; 2:45 PM
bubbs said...: Sure thing. I'll be there in a little bit. Don't do anything until I arrive.; 4:38 PM
michael said...: I'll be there too, THT. I can't wait to go on a walk with you, bubbs, 2.0, and the grandpuppies!; 5:28 PM
THT said...: It's safe now. The heavy lifting is out of the way.

Do y'all realize that when it was 86 here yesterday with bugs everywhere, at that time it was 28 and bug-free in Laramie? :(

bubbs, we should move to Laramie; 7:16 AM
THT said...: well, DUH! How is this suspect different from anybody else?

Deputies find crack in suspects buttocks.; 8:51 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Hey bubbs, let's go build a snowman tomorrow.; 9:18 AM
bubbs said...: That's a great investigative question. "Do you have crack in your buttocks?" No matter how you answer, you're in trouble!

I'm with you on the snowman. The Ham is very similar in weather to Apple Chill today. Let's go!; 9:44 AM
michael said...: How's everyone's bracket?! Mine's pretty rough!!!; 10:15 AM
michael said...: This seems horrible:

http://www.bbc.com/news/health-35459054; 10:30 AM
Jimmy said...: I getting crushed in my bracket; 11:31 AM
bubbs said...: Had to check my bracket. Didn't even remember what I chose. Other than Baylor, I'm doing alright.

re: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-35459054

Whenever I see news like that, it makes me think of Gattaca. I don't think we'll end up in quite that scenario, but it explores just a handful of the implications. I think these "oversight" committees are being less than truthful. They're saying "Look at how we could solve problems x, y, z. There might be some of these other ethical problems that arise, but we'll deal with them as they come up. I'm sure we can figure it out."

For clarity: I believe the practice (as described) is unethical/immoral regardless of outcome.; 11:32 AM
Jimmy said...: Robot Pizza

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb0nxQyv7RU; 1:12 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I ain't got no bracket. There were basketball games last night? I was watching Penguins hockey. Very few remaining opportunities to watch them before the Flyers bump them out of a playoff spot.

2.0 and I are headed to Old Salem. Y'all have a great weekend.; 2:07 PM
bubbs said...: Lots of DRU hate in those comments .... I, for one, welcome our DRU robot overlords.; 2:08 PM
bubbs said...: Why go to New Salem when Old Salem is right there? Am I right, THT?; 2:08 PM
michael said...: What's wrong with the Salem we got?; 2:57 PM
michael said...: Now this is interesting:

http://collider.com/the-dead-7-trailer-nick-carter-syfy/; 2:57 PM
Jimmy said...: Kablewee; 4:07 PM
Jimmy said...: my bracket; 4:08 PM
bubbs said...: Jet is gonna be stoked about that new movie, MJT. Nice find.; 4:31 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Jimmy's bracket all blown to bits. Maybe next time you'll listen to Feng.

Our dinner at the Tavern was sooooooo good, as always. Now we get to go snore through some boring talk.; 5:46 PM
michael said...: If you guys turn it to CBS right now, you can get a solid helping of Verne. He has been a delight all night.; 10:53 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: what a surprise in Pittsburgh today. Yea Penguins!; 5:00 PM
Jimmy said...: THT: since my bracket is busted, I watched a hockey doc on Derek Sanderson. An entertaining doc.; 10:27 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I watched the Penguins look like a good team on consecutive days. I'm now being treated for shock.; 9:58 AM
bubbs said...: I watched 0 sports this weekend. Well. That's not entirely true. I watched Jr. play a soccer game.; 12:02 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: he'll never be any good in soccer unless he learns how to feign serious injury. If he can't master that, he belongs in the local youth hockey league.; 12:54 PM
bubbs said...: Must you constantly pour salt in that open wound, THT? There's no hockey (of any level) around these parts.

To be frank, anything but baseball is fine with me. I ain't got no room for that part time job.; 1:04 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: bubbs, this ain't salt. This here's a poultice, straight from Grannie Hawkins:

http://www.birminghambullshockey.com/

http://pelhamhockey.net/; 1:34 PM
bubbs said...: I seem to remember someone mentioning them having a league for kids. I guess you could call a 40 min drive "around these parts."

Would you, Jimmy, and MJT be willing take take turns driving Jr. to practice?; 1:45 PM
bubbs said...: Actually, I'd really like to see D2 play. She's got wheels and aggression.; 1:46 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: bubbs, you can let your kids spend the nights with Cincytiger. She's currently just a stone's throw from the hockey rink. She won't mind.; 2:09 PM
bubbs said...: HEY, CINCY!

Can my kids stay with you most weeks, so they can play hockey?; 2:23 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Flyers @ Islanders tonight at 7:30 pm. GO ISLANDERS!!! Flatten the Flyers on Flatbush!!!; 2:59 PM
michael said...: Go Islanders! Love those Islanders.; 4:15 PM
Jimmy said...: my hometown paper says Sidney Crosby is on a tear
http://www.latimes.com/sports/ducks/la-sp-nhl-what-we-learned-20160322-column.html

bubbs, I love being "Daddy Chauffeur", usually means I can get a two cheeseburger meal at McDonalds and not feel too guilty about it.; 7:13 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: well, rats. Flyers close the gap between themselves and the Penguins.; 9:01 PM
bubbs said...: I think we're about due for some good news.

Saw on the Twitter machine that (as I understand it) Norm has joined the ranks of unemployed. That was unfortunate to hear.; 10:37 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I like the bridge on the Penguins sweater that Crosby is wearing in that LA Times article. I'm not sure which one of these it is.; 10:59 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I saw that too, bubbs. I hope all is well or will be soon.; 11:11 AM
michael said...: This article is cool:

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/15047018/how-nike-lost-stephen-curry-armour

Maybe under armour is on its way to becoming cool. That was always Barbee's excuse, right? That the dang kids don't like the under armour.; 10:43 AM
bubbs said...: Can't seem to wake up today. The air must be tired in here.; 10:59 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: 4BEASLEY!!!; 12:15 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Barbee was coaching basketball at Auburn. Sadly, he didn't need any other excuse.

If anyone is interested, we're having a 24 hour sale at the Buy More today. Come on by any time today or tonight. I'll be in the back stocking shelves.; 12:18 PM
bubbs said...: If Pearl can't, eventually, make bball at AU work then it might be time to re-evaluate the whole Nike thing. But we're not there yet.

I like to think AU's excuse was Barbee. Before that it was Lebow.

But whatever. I'm looking forward to the 2017 football season!; 12:43 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: 528 days til kickoff!

WARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR EAGLE!!!; 1:39 PM
Jimmy said...: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_animals_with_fraudulent_diplomas; 12:26 AM
bubbs said...: I think it's pretty presumptuous to assert that those animals didn't deserve those degrees.

Do your goats have degrees, MJT?; 8:49 AM
michael said...: Yes, numerous degrees in fact. They all have Degree anti-antiperspirant, 98 degrees albums, and a degree from the School of Hard Knocks. Also, they are separated from Kevin Bacon by 4 degrees; 9:42 AM
michael said...: Never ask me about my business.; 9:42 AM
bubbs said...: I often wonder, "What did they expect would happen? Who okayed this?"

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/03/24/microsofts-teen-girl-ai-turns-into-a-hitler-loving-sex-robot-wit/; 11:37 AM
michael said...: oh man. that is hilarious.

not the direction we've always worried about with AI, but one that makes sense.; 12:52 PM
bubbs said...: The bit about the coaches is interesting. Especially as it applies(?) to Barbee.

http://www.npr.org/2014/05/19/313996720/in-jill-abramsons-firing-was-the-glass-cliff-to-blame

I would like to know the reasoning behind Lebow then Barbee. What was the thought process and who else was interviewed etc.

Pearl is obvious. He was in a tight spot. We were at the right place at the right time ...; 1:42 PM
michael said...: "glass cliff" doesn't make sense as a metaphor.; 1:55 PM
michael said...: "glass trapdoor" or "glass catapult" would be better.; 2:07 PM
bubbs said...: "Glass overhang"; 2:34 PM
michael said...: You're going to have to explain glass overhang more. Sounds a lot like glass cliff.

It has to be something you don't see and therefore are surprised when it affects you negatively.; 4:39 PM
Jimmy said...: Is that like a Glass Cantilever?; 8:24 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I can lever glass, why can't you?; 8:08 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Old Salem is having an Easter egg hunt tomorrow for kids. MrsTHT and I will be going over there early morning to hide eggs. If I get all yellow eggs I'll hide them on the center stripe in the middle of the road.; 8:52 AM
michael said...: Now that sounds like a great spot to hide an egg, THT! Make sure you take your time hiding it so that it fits just right. Maybe lay on the ground in your favorite asphalt colored clothing while your doing it so that you don't get distracted.; 12:10 PM
michael said...: hey! it's almost the weekend! how 'bout that?!?!; 4:16 PM
THT said...: I love weekends, especially when I'm not at the Buy More.
I love MrsTHT's homemade pizza on Friday evenings.
And because I love those things, I love Auburn, believe it!; 6:34 PM
michael said...: Look! AllenD made the news!

http://money.cnn.com/2016/03/25/technology/google-maps-house/index.html; 11:40 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I had the very best apple pie/cobbler in the entire world yesterday. It has a Vanilla Wafer crust and homemade caramel on a scoop of ice cream. Thankfully, MrsTHT reminded the server not to heat it; I love my apple pie at room temperature. I can't wait to get back there for another dose.; 2:47 PM
michael said...: Cold apple pie? Are you a communist?; 7:54 PM
michael said...: It sounds like JFIII had a long touchdown or something int the scrimmage this last weekend.

Natty is in the bag.; 9:15 AM
michael said...: "Modified maggots could help human wound healing"

Noooope.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/03/160323185649.htm; 9:32 AM
michael said...: Hey THT, what did you think of Batman v Superman?; 10:11 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Not cold, Michael, room temperature. There is a difference. Of course, I'll eat it cold if I have to. Nothing ruins the flavor of apple pie more than heat. I ain't no commie.

Batman vs Superman sounds so stupid that I ain't gonna watch it. Even the ads are so stupid that I don't pay attention to them. I don't know if it's a tv series or a movie. Either way, it's stupid. It's like Cumberland vs Georgia Tech. If they write it otherwise, they're lying.; 10:37 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: are they trying to turn the comic book heroes into WWF goons who flip-flop back and forth between good and evil? Stupid idea. I won't watch it.; 10:57 AM
Jimmy said...: Pee-wee Herman can beat Batman and Superman; 11:02 AM
michael said...: They are smart not to schedule an out of conference fight with him.; 11:10 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Astro Boy and Mighty Mouse could whip them all.; 2:33 PM
michael said...: first!; 2:30 PM
THT said...: Frank Thomas
Ted Williams
Willie McCovey

take your pick... I pick The Big Hurt.; 10:04 PM
michael said...: I don't know who Willie McCovey is, so I'll pick him. I like surprises!; 9:45 AM
bubbs said...: I don't know what we're even talking about. So. That's pretty normal.

I'll take Willie, too!; 11:13 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: well, that leaves The Splendid Splinter, who is relegated to this list for missing 5 seasons while being a pilot in two wars. He would have had approximately 670 career homeruns had he played those seasons.; 11:23 AM
Jimmy said...: I aint picking no SF Giant. Down with McCovey.; 11:29 AM
bubbs said...: This would be interesting. The guy that started as our center last year moves, and the back up takes over ... makes me wonder if it's really an indictment on the rest of our line. That would be brutal.

http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2016/03/xavier_dampeers_emergence_at_c.html; 12:48 PM
michael said...: I think it means Dampeer hit the roids like a good solider and now he's gonna dominate next year; 1:44 PM
michael said...: This is fun: Bearnie wants my money!

http://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2016/3/25/11293258/tax-plan-calculator-2016; 1:44 PM
bubbs said...: Screw you, Sanders!

Why doesn't that calculator let me tell about how many children I have? "2+" is my best option. What's wrong with these people?; 1:58 PM
michael said...: When you have more than 2 children, the number just doesn't even matter anymore.

Why would anyone have that many children anyway?; 2:24 PM
bubbs said...: Well, it seemed like a good idea when they had all those tax credits. Why would they change that?! I thought I'd have that for life.; 3:09 PM
michael said...: I feel like the government really should be paying ME for having all these kids.; 9:17 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Mercy. Clinton is evil. Sanders is a likable thief... until he starts thieving. LB thinks he's voting Libertarian, which is essentially a vote for either of the above. If he does so, he'll have a new mailing address on November 9.; 10:35 AM
bubbs said...: Do it, LB! THT is making up a false dilemma. Vote your conscience.; 12:03 PM
michael said...: Certainly there must be limits to your support of the Republican ticket, THT. Would you vote for Saban if he was the Republican nominee????? HMMM!?!?!?!?!?; 1:32 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: michael, you're terrifying me! I'd vote for Clinton before I'd vote for any bammer.. except Bart Starr. I'd vote for Clinton before I'd vote for the Rubio twit.; 1:40 PM
bubbs said...: Rep = Saban
Dem = Jay Jacobs
Ind = A young version of Billy Graham

Who you voting for, THT?!; 1:43 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I'd vote for whichever one would minimize my taxes. If that turned out to be Saban, I'd then lie about my vote.; 1:57 PM
michael said...: Even though he supports the "An Onion For Every Child" initiative?; 2:54 PM
bubbs said...: And would create a 300% tax on ice cream?; 3:00 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: No onion for me, even though I act like a child. I need to be disincentivized for eating ice cream all the time.; 3:37 PM
Jimmy said...: Sony is really doing some nice innovative products

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UWbASEi7_o; 11:53 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: crap. I was just about to apply for a patent for my beam-halo tuning cavity.; 10:25 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: AU football seat selection web site has crashed. I wish I could claim responsibility. The seat diagram for the section where my seats are was completely jacked up. It included about 20 seats that don't exist on my row, and it showed my seats on the wrong aisle.; 10:35 AM
michael said...: Selling seats that don't exist is a great way of making money.; 10:57 AM
bubbs said...: Confusing folks as to where they're supposed to be is also a great way to cover up the said missing seats.; 1:02 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: maybe one of these days MrsTHT will let me relinquish those seats, but I doubt it. She's stated on more than one occasion that relinquishing me is more likely.; 1:45 PM
michael said...: She's a True Auburn Woman for sure.; 1:58 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: y'all be sure and stop by the Buy More tomorrow, anytime between 7 a.m. and the next 7 a.m. I'll be stocking shelves somewhere but would be glad to assist you in your shopping.

In the meantime, GO TIGER GYMNASTS!!!; 3:17 PM
bubbs said...: Why develop athletes when you can grab grad transfers every year?

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/college/sec/auburn-university/war-eagle-extra/article69859317.html; 1:46 PM
michael said...: He was the missing piece. The natty is REALLY in the bag now.; 2:00 PM
bubbs said...: I always figured Norm or Art to be the missing link, but perhaps not.; 2:36 PM
Jimmy said...: Well you can't spell Australopithecus with out Art, so I would say not Norm.; 4:12 PM
michael said...: #NeverNorm; 5:07 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: #UNCstinks; 10:56 PM
bubbs said...: I'm good with V winning. Not that it matters to me all that much.

This dude is drawing on pretty thin evidence to make his case, but I hope he's right: http://gridironnow.com/john-franklin-favorite-auburn-quarterback-battle/; 9:18 AM
Jimmy said...: I LOL'd this morning reading this
http://deadspin.com/jim-nantz-a-tremendous-weirdo-gave-his-tie-to-ryan-ar-1769112117?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow; 11:05 AM
bubbs said...: Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat???

Dude is a narcissist, if he thinks a senior in college who just won the natty cares one bit about his tie.

Heck, Jim could show up in my office this morning and present his tie to me with due ceremony. My first thought: "So how long do I have to keep this thing before I can throw it away? Is it like a birthday card? One year?"; 11:13 AM
michael said...: Nantz doesn't come close to Verne, that's for dang sure. Now that would be a special tie.

Villanova cost me $65 in the office pool. I would have come in second had UNC won.

Even worse, I missed the amazing game because I fell asleep reading with my boy. How do you like that?; 11:44 AM
bubbs said...: I had to be other places, and knew I was going to be asleep by 930 so I didn't even bother to try and watch it.

I would accept Verne's tie and immediately burn it in front of him. Of course, I would offer to put the fire out if he could name three players in a row without butchering their names.; 12:12 PM
michael said...: Just read the JFIII article. So that guy is convinced JFIII is the leader because he went live in practice? That's a pretty a pretty silly leap. In fact, if he was the clear number 1, he wouldn't have to go live (like Nick Marshall in 2014).

Going live shows that he has a shot, but his arm by itself isn't good enough to win the job outright for him... which is what we all expected.; 12:14 PM
bubbs said...: Any way you slice and dice, or QB situation is not much better than it was last year - at best.

It sounds like JFIII can run it, but: A. He may not be durable 2. His accuracy is not great III. I don't like that GusCo seem to call which option the QB will take before the snap.

We have to bank of a metamorphosis from JJ, or hope that we can get by on a poor man's Nick Marshall.

How many days till the 2017 season, THT?; 12:27 PM
michael said...: Riding this defense to the Natty, bubbs.; 3:47 PM
bubbs said...: That would be celebrated on Irony Day for years to come.; 4:12 PM
bubbs said...: This Magic 8 ball says it'll be an all around bad 2016 fall for you, THT: http://www.vox.com/polyarchy/2016/4/5/11370102/republicans-lose-2016; 4:17 PM
Jimmy said...: @matthewcstevens: QB Jeremy Johnson remained with the first-team offense; 4:37 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: 1. that blog ain't "independent". It doesn't even talk about the years when BOTH parties are in turmoil. GO SANDERS!

2. 514. Mid December can't get here soon enough.

In other news, Penguins have won 13 of 14, but they close the season at Capitals and at Flyers. Pens were down 3-0 in two of their recent wins.; 9:23 PM
bubbs said...: @Jimmy This offense has a real chance. A real chance I tell you. It could be the worst product on the field since 2012.; 9:03 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 12:06 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I'm not when NHL starts next season, but that's what I have to look forward to this Fall.

approximately
514 days, 5 hours, 19 minutes
til kickoff 2017.
WARRRRRR EAGLE!!!; 12:10 PM
Jimmy said...: 2016 in the year Jermemy Johnson wins the Heisman and we win another Natty; 12:53 PM
michael said...: If Trump's success has taught us anything, it's that the sample size of elections is far too small to predict anything with any kind of certainty. After all, pretty much everyone gave him near zero percent chance of getting the nomination back when he was leading the polls early last fall based on the way prior primaries have gone.

Even in Vox's own list, it's pretty much nonsense to say the party that was least divided won the 1948 election. The Democrats had a third party candidate actually win states. How does having a rough Republican convention compare to that?; 1:17 PM
bubbs said...: Isn't the state of Alabama great? Become governor and you're guaranteed a personal tour of the the legal system. Watch the whole process from the defendants chair.; 1:17 PM
bubbs said...: MJT, you're ruining a perfectly good post of mine by inserting facts.

Frankly, I didn't even read the whole thing. I just wanted to goad THT.

If I'm putting my cards on the table, though, I'd say what the article was trying to do is little better than reading tea leaves. Which reminds me. I've not heard anything else about that article you shared the other day confuting the "authoritarian" position of Trump's popularity. Interestingly enough, I continue to hear different outlets mention "authoritarianism." Too little too late, I guess. People liked the idea/buzz word and I think it's here to stay, even if it's largely/partially(?) incorrect.; 1:26 PM
michael said...: Well finally here is some good news: according to the jury, Jeremy Johnson didn't try to defraud that bank after all:

http://www.sltrib.com/home/3743364-155/jurors-jeremy-johnson-didnt-try-to; 2:05 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: how come my next door neighbor never told me Bruce would be in Greensboro on Sunday night? She should be ashamed of herself. I may try to have her E Street Club membership revoked.; 3:19 PM
bubbs said...: FYI, THT, it doesn't look like there'll be an easily accessible Bruce concert while we're on our Alaska trip.; 4:18 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Maybe I'll remember to check airfares in the not-to-distant future. Last time I looked they were sort of painful but the biggest problem is you just can get to Barrow and Fairbanks without ridiculous layovers. One or the other is easily scheduled, but I want both.

I suppose the Bruce concert 3 or 4 years ago will end up being my last. On Friday night MrsTHT and I are attending a pseudoconcert by a pseudocaroleking. Because MrsTHT wants to,that's why. So zip it!; 4:52 PM
michael said...: Maybe you can catch Bruce at a Democratic fundraiser some time in the near future.; 5:07 PM
bubbs said...: I bet that's doable. $1000 for a onion soup dinner and a show by Bruce. It'd be spectacular.; 8:45 AM
michael said...: It is pretty good soup.

Me and my old buddy just got Guns n Roses tickets for the Atlanta show in July. Boom!!; 9:45 AM
Jimmy said...: I gonna go to this at the Doheny State Park

http://www.theohanafest.com; 1:40 PM
bubbs said...: Some of those artists would be nice to see, and others not so much. Always the problem with festivals.

Personally, I currently have no plans to go see any band(s). And I'm fine with that.; 3:22 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I suppose I'm done with concerts, unless I go see Bruce on his 50th anniversary Born To Run tour. Hopefully, I'll find out early enough to get decent seats. One that will have enough space for me and my walker.; 9:17 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: See y'all next week. Got to leave home at 4:15 a.m. tomorrow. Let's get a big gridiron win on Saturday. It may be our last until 2017.; 9:20 PM
michael said...: Born to Scoot Slowly Using a Walker Tour; 11:10 AM
bubbs said...: Prove it Till 6PM Tour; 11:31 AM
bubbs said...: No more satellite camps. Welp. I guess that settles that.

I would have preferred we able been able to do it. That would have been kinda fun.; 1:15 PM
bubbs said...: So what they're saying is "No one is, currently, that good of an option."

https://www.seccountry.com/auburn/countdown-to-auburn-a-day-the-future-at-quarterback; 1:21 PM
michael said...: Does Space Camp count as a Satellite Camp?; 1:54 PM
bubbs said...: You're talking about this, right? http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1875812096/tt0091993?ref_=tt_pv_md_1

I'm pretty sure we can set up a screen and show that anywhere we want. Nice way to find a loophole, MJT. I'll send a fax to Gus.; 2:24 PM
Jimmy said...: I guess there will be no Bruce concerts in North Carolina
http://brucespringsteen.net
Cancelled; 2:55 PM
michael said...: Good thing THT's neighbor didn't tell him about the concert in time. Bruce cancelling a concert for LGBT rights would have annoyed THT more than a hot apple pie with onion topping in the shape of nick saban's face.; 3:26 PM
Jimmy said...: That is the worst pie ever, gross; 3:40 PM
bubbs said...: If Jimmy isn't going to eat his slice, can I have it?; 4:28 PM
michael said...: No. Jimmy's gonna eat his dang slice. I don't care if we have to sit here all night. He's not getting up from this table until he eats it.; 4:43 PM
Jimmy said...: You can't make me, I gonna run away and live in a van down by the river; 6:19 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I'll be honest, I haven't eve read HB2 that's causing all the flack.

I just assume I'm still supposed to go to the restroom with the dude wearing pants symbol on the door.

Beautiful show last night was absolutely superb.; 8:58 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: we're just a few days away from the best 2 weeks of the year. That's right, the first round of the Quest for Lord Stanley's silver cup. Playoff hockey is the absolute best and multiple games every night is the best of the best. I pull for west coast teams in the Western Conference to minimize overlap of game times in the next round.; 8:17 PM
Jimmy said...: Playoffs, Playoffs, are you kidding me. Yes, I can't wait. It looks like as of now Pens v. Rangers, what a series that will be.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/stanleycup.htm?season=20152016&round=pst

Our long nightmare is over, Detectoris season 2 is now available, albeit on "Acorn TV". I think
I may download and get the free month then bingwatch and delete.
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-tv-picks-detectorists-adult-swim-golf-classic-other-kingdom-20160408-column.html

Time for a flip?; 1:29 PM
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michael said...: I hate the Warriors. I wanted the Bulls to keep the record.

Now I gotta root hard for my Griz to keep the Warriors from setting a new wins record. Go Grizz!; 8:44 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Now I've got to Google Acorn TV

Penguins & Rangers Wednesday at 8 pm edt on USA.; 9:47 PM