The Off Topic Topic

[garbon]

I'm suddenly uncomfortable about hiring most of you.

Since when could you afford me?

I think I could. But damn, the cost of glitter would strain my resources.

I hear you. That Ohio money doesn't count for much in civilized places (France ).

[Ed Anger]

 

[Tonitrus]

I was checking on businesses for sale, and there is a bikini soccer team for sale. 

HAIL PATARICHY

We should all chip in for a Languish team.  We can make CdM the head coach.

WTF

Like the man said...I saw you more of an owner's box type.

Ide can be the water boy.  Those bikinis don't get wet by themselves.

I feel that my talents as a trainer would be wasted.  "121?  WELL IF YOU WANTED TO MAKE ME PUKE YOU'VE SUCCEEDED METAPHORICALLY."

Fired.  Timmah can be the new water boy.

[merithyn]

Meri can be in charge of the adding machines.

I believe from our village discussion that she was already in charge of bacchanalias. Those seem equally applicable, if not more so, to sport teams.

I'M ON IT!!

*dodges the boobs to find just the right guys for the thong cheerleading squad*

[Ed Anger]

I was checking on businesses for sale, and there is a bikini soccer team for sale. 

HAIL PATARICHY

We should all chip in for a Languish team.  We can make CdM the head coach.

WTF

Like the man said...I saw you more of an owner's box type.

Ide can be the water boy.  Those bikinis don't get wet by themselves.

I feel that my talents as a trainer would be wasted.  "121?  WELL IF YOU WANTED TO MAKE ME PUKE YOU'VE SUCCEEDED METAPHORICALLY."

Fired.  Timmah can be the new water boy.

NO

[Ed Anger]

Meri can be in charge of the adding machines.

I believe from our village discussion that she was already in charge of bacchanalias. Those seem equally applicable, if not more so, to sport teams.

I'M ON IT!!

*dodges the boobs to find just the right guys for the thong cheerleading squad*

This is why we can't have nice things.

[garbon]

Meri can be in charge of the adding machines.

I believe from our village discussion that she was already in charge of bacchanalias. Those seem equally applicable, if not more so, to sport teams.

I'M ON IT!!

*dodges the boobs to find just the right guys for the thong cheerleading squad*

This is why we can't have nice things.

You mean that's why we can have nice things.

[DGuller]

Just heard on interesting story about airlines on NPR.

Not too long ago (I didn't catch the exact year) airlines used to get 98% of their profit from the actual ticket.  Now it's down to 2/3, the remainder coming from "ancillary fees" (baggage, snacks, headphones, etc.).  One guy claimed that for the price shopping traveller the airline is breaking even on the ticket, or even losing money.

How do they define losing money on a ticket?  I imagine there are high fixed costs in running the route, as well as price discrimination strategies employed, which means that cheap tickets may be the only alternative to not flying anyone at all.  In that case, it would be silly to claim to lose money on a passenger who snagged a seat on the cheap that would otherwise be empty.

[jimmy olsen]

I would vote for anyone the GOP put up over Warren.  Any.  One.

I wouldn't vote for her, but that's a rather broad statement. What if they put up a Ron Paulesque libertarian or someone completely terrible like that Witch from NJ? I'd vote 3rd candidate or write in instead.

[alfred russel]

Just heard on interesting story about airlines on NPR.

Not too long ago (I didn't catch the exact year) airlines used to get 98% of their profit from the actual ticket.  Now it's down to 2/3, the remainder coming from "ancillary fees" (baggage, snacks, headphones, etc.).  One guy claimed that for the price shopping traveller the airline is breaking even on the ticket, or even losing money.

I'd rather they go back to the old method. Yes I realize they are probably saving on some labor now that there are baggage fees and more people carry on. But for the most part, you have everyone trying to carry large bags on, and all sorts of problems fitting stuff into overhead bins (which flight attendants have to monitor and assist with), while just below is an empty cargo area. There usually are some people that aren't able to fit their bags in overhead bins because of the overcrowding there and have to check carry on items at the gate, which slows everything down and causes some lost bags.

[Admiral Yi]

I wouldn't vote for her, but that's a rather broad statement. What if they put up a Ron Paulesque libertarian or someone completely terrible like that Witch from NJ? I'd vote 3rd candidate or write in instead.

Why would i have problems with a Ron Paulesque libertarian?  My only major beef with Ron Paul was his nuttiness about the Fed.

Fair point about a Sara Palin type crackhead.  I would probably emigrate if those were the choices.

[garbon]

Just heard on interesting story about airlines on NPR.

Not too long ago (I didn't catch the exact year) airlines used to get 98% of their profit from the actual ticket.  Now it's down to 2/3, the remainder coming from "ancillary fees" (baggage, snacks, headphones, etc.).  One guy claimed that for the price shopping traveller the airline is breaking even on the ticket, or even losing money.

I'd rather they go back to the old method. Yes I realize they are probably saving on some labor now that there are baggage fees and more people carry on. But for the most part, you have everyone trying to carry large bags on, and all sorts of problems fitting stuff into overhead bins (which flight attendants have to monitor and assist with), while just below is an empty cargo area. There usually are some people that aren't able to fit their bags in overhead bins because of the overcrowding there and have to check carry on items at the gate, which slows everything down and causes some lost bags.

[DGuller]

Just heard on interesting story about airlines on NPR.

Not too long ago (I didn't catch the exact year) airlines used to get 98% of their profit from the actual ticket.  Now it's down to 2/3, the remainder coming from "ancillary fees" (baggage, snacks, headphones, etc.).  One guy claimed that for the price shopping traveller the airline is breaking even on the ticket, or even losing money.

I'd rather they go back to the old method. Yes I realize they are probably saving on some labor now that there are baggage fees and more people carry on. But for the most part, you have everyone trying to carry large bags on, and all sorts of problems fitting stuff into overhead bins (which flight attendants have to monitor and assist with), while just below is an empty cargo area. There usually are some people that aren't able to fit their bags in overhead bins because of the overcrowding there and have to check carry on items at the gate, which slows everything down and causes some lost bags.

This is one of those cases where a little coercion could do a lot of good.  There should be a legally allowed maximum fee per bag, so that airlines can't in effect bait and switch while trying to outbid each other.

[Admiral Yi]

I'd rather they go back to the old method. Yes I realize they are probably saving on some labor now that there are baggage fees and more people carry on. But for the most part, you have everyone trying to carry large bags on, and all sorts of problems fitting stuff into overhead bins (which flight attendants have to monitor and assist with), while just below is an empty cargo area. There usually are some people that aren't able to fit their bags in overhead bins because of the overcrowding there and have to check carry on items at the gate, which slows everything down and causes some lost bags.

Totally agree about the checked bag fee.  I think it's ridiculous how every single passenger tries to jam a steamer trunk into the overhead now.

[Josquius]

I now live in Tokyo.
Alas I must wait for a visa before I can start my full time new job and so am only working one day a week for probally the next fortnight.
I must live like teh poors.