Retort: The Tuesday Nooner

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

The Nooner for Tuesday February 19, 2013. A place to discuss the stories that aren't making news, ask questions about how the site is run, or just mess around. Be nice or be funny.

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#1 | Posted by oldwhiskeysour at 2013-02-19 12:14 PM | Reply | Flag:

Patti Reagan Davis's Eulogy to her father:

My father never feared death, he never saw it as an ending. When I was a child, he took me out into a field at our ranch after one of the Malibu fires had swept through. I was very small and the field looked huge and lifeless, but he bent down and showed me how tiny new green shoots were peeking up out of the ashes just weeks after the fire had come through. "You see," he said, "new life always comes out of death. It looks like nothing could ever grow in this field again, but things do."

He was the one who generously offered funeral services for my goldfish on the morning of its demise. We went out into the garden and we dug a tiny grave with a teaspoon and he took two twigs and lashed them together with twine and formed a cross as a marker for the grave. And then he gave a beautiful eulogy.

He told me that my fish was swimming in the clear blue waters in heaven and he would never tire and he would never get hungry and he would never be in any danger and he could swim as far and wide as he wanted and he never had to stop, because the river went on forever. He was free.

When we went back inside and I looked at my remaining goldfish in their aquarium with their pink plastic castle and their colored rocks, I suggested that perhaps we should kill the others so they could also go to that clear blue river and be free.

www.jeffhead.com

#2 | Posted by tontonmacoute at 2013-02-19 12:17 PM | Reply | Flag:

Roses are red,
violets are blue.
Where's the new unmoderated thread?
I've got some asses to chew.

#3 | Posted by wisgod at 2013-02-19 12:20 PM | Reply | Flag:

Welcome back Wis!

#4 | Posted by Federalist at 2013-02-19 12:22 PM | Reply | Flag:

Wissy, your culinary preferences are only exceeded by your poetic license.

#6 | Posted by kudzu at 2013-02-19 12:32 PM | Reply | Flag:

Welcome back Wis!

#4 | Posted by Federalist

Thank you, sir. I've been tied up getting ready to switch our accounting system to SAP. If Hitler used this system to order military items in WWII, Poland would have kicked their butts.

#7 | Posted by wisgod at 2013-02-19 12:42 PM | Reply | Flag:

I listened to part of little 0's news conf. today. He is one lying SOB.

#8 | Posted by Sniper at 2013-02-19 12:46 PM | Reply | Flag:

SAP sucks. I carried crib notes for 2 years to negotiate it. You had to go through about 12 separate windows just to enter in laboratory data. It was the least user-friendly program I ever used.

#9 | Posted by madscientist at 2013-02-19 01:03 PM | Reply | Flag:

SAP sucks. I carried crib notes for 2 years to negotiate it. You had to go through about 12 separate windows just to enter in laboratory data. It was the least user-friendly program I ever used.

#9 | Posted by madscientist

I'm finding that out. We ran Purchase Orders today and the manufacturers part# isn't even listed, nor does it output a .pdf file to attach to email. I asked the SAP D. Bag if I needed to send out crystal balls to the suppliers so they would know what the hell I was buying.

#12 | Posted by wisgod at 2013-02-19 01:41 PM | Reply | Flag:

#8 He was lying like he always does. Why not? His base believes everything he says.

#13 | Posted by fishpaw at 2013-02-19 01:43 PM | Reply | Flag:

I am still in Dell hell. They came out and replaced my motherboard, but now the hard drive is hopelessly corrupted and I'm making them send me an entirely new PC. It won't get here for eight friggin' days.

I am rebuilding my old PC so I can get back to work again this evening on the new Nooner and some other code improvements.

#14 | Posted by rcade at 2013-02-19 01:58 PM | Reply | Flag:

-I'm making them send me an entirely new PC

Good for you. Not enough people do that. Make sure it's not a refurb, though.

#15 | Posted by Corky at 2013-02-19 02:00 PM | Reply | Flag:

Hey RCADE, when did we go from moderation comments in the Nooner to contacting you directly by email? I must have missed that notice...

#16 | Posted by MUSTANG at 2013-02-19 02:10 PM | Reply | Flag:

#8 He was lying like he always does. Why not? His base believes everything he says.

#13 | Posted by fishpaw at 2013-02-19 01:43 PM | Reply

Maybe we should ask Corky to summarize the lathering press conference.

#17 | Posted by matsop at 2013-02-19 02:12 PM | Reply | Flag:

I understand Ann Compton asked the messiah for forgiveness for her one moment of clear thought.

#18 | Posted by matsop at 2013-02-19 02:13 PM | Reply | Flag:

Hey RCADE, when did we go from moderation comments in the Nooner to contacting you directly by email?

A few weeks ago. DixvilleNotch turned every day's Nooner into an argument about moderation. Since a daily discussion is coming where users set the rules, I don't feel like fielding more public complaints about moderation.

Since you didn't know about the change, I removed your warning.

#19 | Posted by rcade at 2013-02-19 02:16 PM | Reply | Flag:

Ignorance of the law is a great excuse. #19 I am saving that for future use! Nothing against you Mustang but you never know when you will need a get out of jail free post!!

#20 | Posted by gracieamazed at 2013-02-19 02:23 PM | Reply | Flag:

'Maybe we should ask Corky to summarize the lathering press conference."

If you think [...] CORky is deep in the tank now, just wait 'til Hillary gets back in 2016.

#21 | Posted by jestgettinalong at 2013-02-19 02:26 PM | Reply | Flag:

" just wait 'til Hillary gets back in 2016."

Heaven help us.

#22 | Posted by nullifidian at 2013-02-19 02:27 PM | Reply | Flag:

I've been reading the Retort at 110% size in Google Chrome. I have to scroll more but it's easier to read. Does anyone think I should bump up the text size here?

#23 | Posted by rcade at 2013-02-19 03:12 PM | Reply | Flag:

... just wait 'til Hillary gets back in 2016.

Hillary is going to steamroll the opposition if she runs.

#24 | Posted by rcade at 2013-02-19 03:14 PM | Reply | Flag:

lol #24 Yeah, 'em clones do have Aipac on their side:>)

#25 | Posted by Bani at 2013-02-19 03:17 PM | Reply | Flag:

Not I...yet #22. I don't need glasses. Just hearing aids:>)

#26 | Posted by Bani at 2013-02-19 03:19 PM | Reply | Flag:

#23
No. People's inability to read here has nothing to do with the text size.

#27 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2013-02-19 03:20 PM | Reply | Flag:

"Hillary is going to steamroll the opposition if she runs."

Yeah. It's unfortunate, but a "progressive" couldn't get the nomination anyway, thanks to the DNC. Only pro-corporate liberals are allowed.

#28 | Posted by nullifidian at 2013-02-19 03:22 PM | Reply | Flag:

#23 | POSTED BY RCADE

It's good for me as long as I wear my cheaters.

On the subject of Google Chrome, I have a question for the DR public. I always just come direct to drudge.com to get into verbal fistfights, but I'm not entirely certain that there aren't better interfaces, like RSS feeds, that I just don't know about. Any thoughts on the subject? What are you using?

#29 | Posted by MUSTANG at 2013-02-19 03:34 PM | Reply | Flag:

Hillary is going to steamroll the opposition if she runs.

#24 | POSTED BY RCADE

In 2016 she will be a very old corrupt cankled shrew who in comparison would make Reagan in his final years look like a laser beam.

#30 | Posted by tontonmacoute at 2013-02-19 03:52 PM | Reply | Flag:

Higgs Boson Particle May Spell Doom For the Universe. The mass of the new particle is about 126 billion electron volts, or about 126 times the mass of the proton. If that particle really is the Higgs, its mass turns out to be just about what's needed to make the universe fundamentally unstable, in a way that would cause it to end catastrophically in the far future.

The mass of the particle, which was uncovered at the world's largest particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Geneva, is a key ingredient in a calculation that portends the future of space and time. The preliminary value leads to the prediction that many tens of billions of years from now there'll be a catastrophe.

That's because the Higgs field is thought to be everywhere, so it affects the vacuum of empty space-time in the universe. If the Higgs mass were just a few percent different, the universe wouldn't be doomed.

There is, therefore, no point to anything. However, you are free to assign any meaning you want to life and yourself. Don't worry, be happy.

#31 | Posted by nutcase at 2013-02-19 03:53 PM | Reply | Flag:

Well of course they're unstable, I'm currently asking them questions with my alethiometer.....

#32 | Posted by MUSTANG at 2013-02-19 04:00 PM | Reply | Flag:

A lawyer phoned the governor's mansion shortly after midnight. "I need to talk to the governor, it's an emergency!" exclaimed the lawyer. After some cajoling, the governor's assistant agreed to wake him up. "So, what is it that's so important that it can't wait until morning?" grumbled the governor. "Judge Pierson just died, and I want to take his place," begged the attorney. "Well, it's OK with me if it's OK with the mortuary," replied the governor.
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#33 | Posted by Whizzo at 2013-02-19 04:07 PM | Reply | Flag:

In 2016 she will be a very old ...

John McCain was 71 in 2008. Hillary will be 69 in 2016. Women have a life expectancy five years longer than men in the U.S. It's possible she'll be young enough to handle the rigors of a presidential campaign and two terms.

#34 | Posted by rcade at 2013-02-19 04:21 PM | Reply | Flag:

#23 Would rather have newest posts post first. But any improvement is appreciated.

#35 | Posted by gracieamazed at 2013-02-19 04:50 PM | Reply | Flag:

Help? I hired a gentleman who is working on his second chance at life. Hes been in prison for the last 17 years. He is 6'9 and wears a Mens size 6X polo. He has no money. Any ideas? I tried Goodwill and a few cosignment shops without luck. Wal Mart & K Mart don't run sizes that large. Quick look on line shows they are very expensive. Any suggestions?

#36 | Posted by gracieamazed at 2013-02-19 05:08 PM | Reply | Flag:

why did you hire him?

#37 | Posted by eberly at 2013-02-19 05:12 PM | Reply | Flag:

Any suggestions?

us.123rf.com

#38 | Posted by Corky at 2013-02-19 05:14 PM | Reply | Flag:

she'll be young enough to handle the rigors of a presidential campaign and two terms.

Two terms? Slow your roll there liberal! :)

Hes been in prison for the last 17 years. He is 6'9 and wears a Mens size 6X polo.

Contrary to other posts, Gracie, Christian mingle is a safe site to date, you don't have to go to the prisons to find a man. J/K

I suspect Target is about the same as Walmart and KMart..He may just have to suck it up on the price other than make his own shirts..

#39 | Posted by boaz at 2013-02-19 05:19 PM | Reply | Flag:

#37 Becuase I think second chances make a difference. I have two departments where we have the ability to train. I work with a male and female work release facility. They live there after prison (court ordered) take C.A.R.E. classes, budgeting, etc before they are released on probation. Over the years we (I and them) have enojoyed a 82% graduation rate.

#40 | Posted by gracieamazed at 2013-02-19 05:19 PM | Reply | Flag:

That's nice Gracie...

#41 | Posted by boaz at 2013-02-19 05:21 PM | Reply | Flag:

Any suggestions?

Outlet malls usually have a big and tall store.

#42 | Posted by rcade at 2013-02-19 05:21 PM | Reply | Flag:

#39 As in cases past I have provided help. And this gentlemans case he has nothing and no family. This is where I reach out to the community.

Did you know that kids in this State in foster care that turn 18 and still in high school are tossed out of the foster care system? I work with the Homeless Student Coalition as well.

Both groups of people trying to make it and not become part of the problem a first time or a second time. Again the community comes through when we ask if they can.

#43 | Posted by gracieamazed at 2013-02-19 05:25 PM | Reply | Flag:

Rcade I know but it's mu money and I am hoping the community comes through with some donations. I can buy him one or two, having 5+ donated (used) saves laundry money.

#44 | Posted by gracieamazed at 2013-02-19 05:26 PM | Reply | Flag:

"Hillary is going to steamroll the opposition if she runs."

Is that an echo from 2008 I'm hearing? Which opposition are you talking about, primary or general election?

#45 | Posted by jestgettinalong at 2013-02-19 05:31 PM | Reply | Flag:

"Contrary to other posts, Gracie, Christian mingle is a safe site to date,"

Did they expel all the Christian males?

#46 | Posted by nullifidian at 2013-02-19 05:33 PM | Reply | Flag:

#39 LOL. Those magnet fish on the back on mini vans are targets.

#47 | Posted by gracieamazed at 2013-02-19 05:35 PM | Reply | Flag:

... I am hoping the community comes through with some donations.

There are probably people in your community with a bunch of tall clothes who'd like an excuse to get rid of them.

#48 | Posted by rcade at 2013-02-19 05:36 PM | Reply | Flag:

Any suggestions?

#36 | Posted by gracieamazed

Check it out, Gracie. The prices aren't too bad on this website --

Big and Tall Mart - "big sizes, little prices"

#49 | Posted by CalifChris at 2013-02-19 05:37 PM | Reply | Flag:

It's possible she'll be young enough to handle the rigors of a presidential campaign and two terms.

#34 | Posted by rcade at 2013-02-19 04:21 PM | Reply |

I doubt it due to her concussion, stroke and memory problems

#50 | Posted by matsop at 2013-02-19 05:44 PM | Reply | Flag:

#49 You just earned an Angel Wing. I am on the phone ordering one. $20.00 for 6X ROCKS. Through a FB share I am meeting Saturday someone from Tallahassee half way who has three used but in good condition ones. He went from none to four in just an hour of networking.

#51 | Posted by gracieamazed at 2013-02-19 05:49 PM | Reply | Flag:

He went from none to four in just an hour of networking.

And we didn't have tax anyone for charity

Way ta go Gracie!

#52 | Posted by boaz at 2013-02-19 05:57 PM | Reply | Flag:

#52 That is how I rock. The only tax money we hire a grant writer for is the Boys and Girls Club because we get money from many places including Uncle Sam. She makes $31,500.00 a year and we get $500,00.00+ in grant returns.

#53 | Posted by gracieamazed at 2013-02-19 06:04 PM | Reply | Flag:

The only tax money we USE is

#54 | Posted by gracieamazed at 2013-02-19 06:10 PM | Reply | Flag:

I've been reading the Retort at 110% size in Google Chrome. I have to scroll more but it's easier to read. Does anyone think I should bump up the text size here?

#23 | Posted by rcade

I read it at 150 in my browser, I use SeaMonkey, it is from the same people who makes fireFox and yes bump up the text size for us old farts with bad eyesight

#55 | Posted by PunchyPossum at 2013-02-19 06:11 PM | Reply | Flag:

Buy a shotgun, buy a shotgun............Biden.

#56 | Posted by gracieamazed at 2013-02-19 06:53 PM | Reply | Flag:

Buy a shotgun, buy a shotgun............

Why?
I already have a Western Auto .410 bolt action.
My daddy bought it for me when I was 9; He paid $12.

#57 | Posted by Zatoichi at 2013-02-19 07:02 PM | Reply | Flag:

Re #36-->on. Wow Gracie, that's very commendable. Good for you! There is another online outlet for XLT-->10XLT men's clothes:

www.kingsizedirect.com

Hope you get some good works back to you someday.

#58 | Posted by madscientist at 2013-02-19 07:10 PM | Reply | Flag:

Re font size. I'm viewing in IE9 Medium Text @ 100% and the font is clear. The yellow background makes it easier to read compared to a glaring white background on most websites. No vision correction/glasses.

#59 | Posted by madscientist at 2013-02-19 07:14 PM | Reply | Flag:

Thanks MAD but that is not why I do it. Thanks for the web site.

#60 | Posted by gracieamazed at 2013-02-19 07:14 PM | Reply | Flag:

I know Gracie. My mother and father were volunteer ambulance members. She was an EMT and he was an ECA. In the summers when we were kids she brought my sister and I along with her to deliver Meals on Wheels, also. She did it b/c it needed to be done, but also just for the reward of doing it. You can learn a lot by volunteering that way. The most poingant memory is delivering a hot meal to a homebound lady and sticking it in the fridge for her. The only thing that was ever in it was a half can of dog food. And there was no dog.

#61 | Posted by madscientist at 2013-02-19 07:21 PM | Reply | Flag:

Anyway, people who volunteer like you do, with most coming from your own expenses, deserve a Kudos! ☺

#62 | Posted by madscientist at 2013-02-19 07:28 PM | Reply | Flag:

"Re font size. I'm viewing in IE9 Medium Text @ 100% and the font is clear. The yellow background makes it easier to read..."

I use the same, but a wee bit larger font wouldn't hurt me any. Text lines seem to be a mile long the way they are.

#63 | Posted by REDIAL at 2013-02-19 07:31 PM | Reply | Flag:

#63 Good point, Redial. The monitor I'm on now is a 17" Square Flat Screen LCD. Another computer I use has a 20" Rectangular Flat Screen LCD and I have to bump the zoom to 125%.

#64 | Posted by madscientist at 2013-02-19 07:39 PM | Reply | Flag:

"20" Rectangular Flat Screen LCD and I have to bump the zoom to 125%."

I'm using a 24" LG and the text is pretty small.

In other news:

Fiscal Cliff Strikes Back! T-minus 9 days and counting.

#65 | Posted by REDIAL at 2013-02-19 07:51 PM | Reply | Flag:

"I already have a Western Auto .410 bolt action.
My daddy bought it for me when I was 9; He paid $12."
#57 | Posted by Zatoichi

"The Life and Times of Zatoichi"... 2,478 pages before you even get to Tektite II.

#66 | Posted by REDIAL at 2013-02-19 08:36 PM | Reply | Flag:

I don't care who you are this is why I shoot;
An expression ages older than William Tell.
www.youtube.com

#67 | Posted by Zatoichi at 2013-02-19 08:48 PM | Reply | Flag:

"An expression ages older than William Tell, my first cousin."

#67 | POSTED BY ZATOICHI

#68 | Posted by Harry_Powell at 2013-02-19 10:56 PM | Reply | Flag: