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Well said. Good observations on many levels.

Well, it kind of was what I was saying. But I still think supporting an independent makes more of a positive impact on overall economic well being than supporting the big guys. Need more pointy heads here...

Don't be an ass, that is obviously not what I am saying. And the stab at sarcasm is too week for Spray. We have standards, dammit.

I'm not keeping any. Already got enough weener.

Hockey rules. Even better than Soccer. I'd pay $4 a cup for sure.

They are just little stubs right now, but they'll be running around soon enough (as you can see, they wouldn't even hold still for the pic...)

This is no scientific study, but from what I have seen, most people working behind the counter at SB are young. They need/use their benefits less than older people. So wooptie fucking doo about the benefits already.

I have to admit, thread quality has improved with the addition of pictures. My new litter of preciousness...

I got you beat.

rule. Why aren't there more fans? What's wrong with people?

Canadian fish tastes funny.

did you know that they charge Canadians more for their Birthdays?

PLEASE tell me you didn't show them how to use fire!

yum. dark meat is tasty.

I like this thread.

My pleasure. Let me know when you "get them off".

This is a great quote: The study's senior author, Dr. Vasan Ramachandran, emphasized the findings don't show diet sodas are a cause of increased heart disease risks. But he said they show a surprising link that must be studied. Of course he thinks it "must be studied". That's how he gets his grants. Why not just admit that drinking and eating bad shit (processed worthless "food" items) is bad for you and then spend the money on something else. Like a Starbucks coffee.

Is it Somebody's Birthday today? HMmmmmmmammMMMMM?

Like? I'm near Pier 66 in Seattle. When I worked at P69 (our dev center was at P66, so I would sometimes be there too) I walked north to that coffee shop that is at the end of the piers right next to the park and go there. I don't remember the name of the place though...

This is exactly where I am too. And my buy is usually b/c I am waiting for someone or for an appt and I have nothing else to do or else I am in a social situation.

We already had this discussion, but I can't remember what the thread was called. I also looked up the wiki on D.O. and Chiropractic to try to get a better understanding of the difference between the two--you may find it helpful as well. I have a lot of muscle/skeletal issues and I have been trying to learn what would be the most helpful way to start addressing them. These discussion have all been a great education!

Our parks are woefully underfunded.

That makes sense. Thanks!

Generally, I would argue that our President doesn't have that much control over our economy (that Adam Smith stuff you referred to previously is a little closer to the mark). But it is possible that our President's choices have indeed, impacted our economy negatively. It would be interesting to hear from our economics pointy heads about this.

WOM is the best advertising, or warning as the case may be, that people have. We are all capable of hearing about one or two people's experiences with a company (of any size) and deciding for ourselves if we want to try that company out for ourselves or not. Thanks for posting your experience Yama.