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Syt

#49140
May 06, 2015, 04:31:35 AM
According to World Bank data, Sweden shrunk from 2011 to 2012 by 2,880 km² :hmm:
I am, somehow, less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein's brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and died in cotton fields and sweatshops.
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Liep

#49141
May 06, 2015, 05:03:46 AM
Quote from: Syt on May 06, 2015, 03:47:45 AM
In other German strike news, public Kindergartens will go on strike on Friday for an indefinite period (though I don't know how widespread it'll be, or if it will be in all geographical areas - often such strikes focus on a few high impact areas).

Bad idea. Parents who can't unload their children will be pissed off and then you get all the politicians who wants to please those parents attacking you. No no. What they should do is play the long game and raise those children to be proper socialists. Like in the 70s.

Wait..
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Syt

#49142
May 06, 2015, 05:09:20 AM
Quote from: Liep on May 06, 2015, 05:03:46 AM
Quote from: Syt on May 06, 2015, 03:47:45 AM
In other German strike news, public Kindergartens will go on strike on Friday for an indefinite period (though I don't know how widespread it'll be, or if it will be in all geographical areas - often such strikes focus on a few high impact areas).

Bad idea. Parents who can't unload their children will be pissed off and then you get all the politicians who wants to please those parents attacking you. No no. What they should do is play the long game and raise those children to be proper socialists. Like in the 70s.

Wait..

My local paper has an FAQ on the topic. Because the strike was announced two days in advance, employed parents can't just stay away from work; it's expected that they organize a substitute to take care of the kids. If they want to stay home or work from home they will need their employer's approval. (It's similar with railroad strikes if there was enough forewarning, usually a day or two)
I am, somehow, less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein's brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and died in cotton fields and sweatshops.
—Stephen Jay Gould

Proud owner of 42 Zoupa Points.

Ideologue

#49143
May 06, 2015, 08:01:03 AM Last Edit: May 06, 2015, 08:02:35 AM by Ideologue
Quote from: Tonitrus on May 05, 2015, 11:00:07 PM

:lol:

It is dumb to close on Friday and Saturday.  Surely he could hire some gentile help?

I don't have any objection to the name and have no idea what the "street food" argument is supposed to mean.  There are a fair number of sit-down Levantine restaurants just here in Columbia.
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derspiess

#49144
May 06, 2015, 10:36:57 AM
Will Ferrell doing one of his best bits (Harry Caray) on Letterman:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye8UpxnPzPE

Cubs win!  Cubs win!!
"If you can play a guitar and harmonica at the same time, like Bob Dylan or Neil Young, you're a genius. But make that extra bit of effort and strap some cymbals to your knees, suddenly people want to get the hell away from you."  --Rich Hall

11B4V

#49145
May 06, 2015, 11:43:51 AM
Fucking jury duty. Down at the courthouse now. Last time out of 50 or so jurors I was the only one with a blue number card. Every one else had yellow. Fucking smart phone key pad SUCKS
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"We've reached one of our phase lines after the firefight and it smells bad—meaning it's a little bit suspicious... Could be an amb—".

Eddie Teach

#49146
May 06, 2015, 11:50:42 AM
Aren't you a cop?
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alfred russel

#49147
May 06, 2015, 11:51:18 AM
Quote from: Ideologue on May 06, 2015, 08:01:03 AM
It is dumb to close on Friday and Saturday.  Surely he could hire some gentile help?

I don't have any objection to the name and have no idea what the "street food" argument is supposed to mean.  There are a fair number of sit-down Levantine restaurants just here in Columbia.

I think that to be Kosher you have to close for Shabbat. I assume a lot of his clientele is jewish and trying to keep kosher.

The street food angle--the analogy would be a hot dog vendor in NYC. You think the concept would work in Israel Egypt Tokyo so you rent a largish restaurant space in a wealthier area to set up as a hot dog vendor. It doesn't make sense--even if there is a market in Tokyo for hot dog vendors, and in Tokyo for American cuisine that demands a large restaurant--it is a poor pairing.
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There's a fine line between salvation and drinking poison in the jungle.

I'm embarrassed. I've been making the mistake of associating with you. It won't happen again. :)
-garbon, February 23, 2014

alfred russel

#49148
May 06, 2015, 11:52:14 AM
Quote from: derspiess on May 06, 2015, 10:36:57 AM
Will Ferrell doing one of his best bits (Harry Caray) on Letterman:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye8UpxnPzPE

Cubs win!  Cubs win!!

That was awesome, but no one under 30 will have a clue what the fuck that was about.
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.

There's a fine line between salvation and drinking poison in the jungle.

I'm embarrassed. I've been making the mistake of associating with you. It won't happen again. :)
-garbon, February 23, 2014

lustindarkness

#49149
May 06, 2015, 11:55:01 AM
Quote from: alfred russel on May 06, 2015, 11:52:14 AM
Quote from: derspiess on May 06, 2015, 10:36:57 AM
Will Ferrell doing one of his best bits (Harry Caray) on Letterman:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye8UpxnPzPE

Cubs win!  Cubs win!!

That was awesome, but no one under 30 will have a clue what the fuck that was about.

How many under 30 watch Dave? LOL
Grand Duke of Lurkdom

alfred russel

#49150
May 06, 2015, 11:57:47 AM
Quote from: lustindarkness on May 06, 2015, 11:55:01 AM
Quote from: alfred russel on May 06, 2015, 11:52:14 AM
Quote from: derspiess on May 06, 2015, 10:36:57 AM
Will Ferrell doing one of his best bits (Harry Caray) on Letterman:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye8UpxnPzPE

Cubs win!  Cubs win!!

That was awesome, but no one under 30 will have a clue what the fuck that was about.

How many under 30 watch Dave? LOL

:lol:
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.

There's a fine line between salvation and drinking poison in the jungle.

I'm embarrassed. I've been making the mistake of associating with you. It won't happen again. :)
-garbon, February 23, 2014

Eddie Teach

#49151
May 06, 2015, 12:04:43 PM
I thought Kimmel replaced him years ago.  :hmm:
To sleep, perchance to dream. But in that sleep of death, what dreams may come?

11B4V

#49152
May 06, 2015, 12:12:41 PM
"there's a long tradition of insulting people we disagree with here, and I'll be damned if I listen to your entreaties otherwise."-OVB

"Obviously not a Berkut-commanded armored column.  They're not all brewing."- CdM

"We've reached one of our phase lines after the firefight and it smells bad—meaning it's a little bit suspicious... Could be an amb—".

lustindarkness

#49153
May 06, 2015, 12:20:57 PM
BTW, the last few Late Shows have been good.
Grand Duke of Lurkdom

derspiess

#49154
May 06, 2015, 12:40:11 PM
Quote from: alfred russel on May 06, 2015, 11:52:14 AM
Quote from: derspiess on May 06, 2015, 10:36:57 AM
Will Ferrell doing one of his best bits (Harry Caray) on Letterman:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye8UpxnPzPE

Cubs win!  Cubs win!!

That was awesome, but no one under 30 will have a clue what the fuck that was about.

That's their problem.
"If you can play a guitar and harmonica at the same time, like Bob Dylan or Neil Young, you're a genius. But make that extra bit of effort and strap some cymbals to your knees, suddenly people want to get the hell away from you."  --Rich Hall
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