gdp's Comments

Crasstalk : Flames... On the Side of My Face!!!

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:02:22 +0000

Even if you quit with no notice, usually you know that things are bad at work leading up to the dramatic goodbye. If you are in a really bad situation, there are a few things I'd suggest getting copies of and saving at home as a precautionary measure: *your Rolodex/Outlook contacts *your email going back as far as you can *work product that can be used for a portfolio *your company's policies and procedures manual *contact info for the benefits coordinator/HR person.

Crasstalk : Flames... On the Side of My Face!!!

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:46:00 +0000

You are my hero.

Crasstalk : Thursday Night Time Thread

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:51:22 +0000

Adorable. I don't know any kids who like Bieber, but my hipster friends would think it's the tits.

Crasstalk : Thursday Night Time Thread

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:48:45 +0000

Brilliant comment thread.

Crasstalk : Is Your State For Sale?

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:30:52 +0000

One of the things that kills me is that services post-privatization often cost more for those who can least afford to pay. Let's take roads. If they are paid for with taxes, those who earn more pay more for the roads (even in a flat tax rate system). If they are paid with tolls, no matter what you earn, you pay the same toll. As a percentage of household budget, privatization falls much more heavily on the backs of the poor.

Crasstalk : Thursday Night Time Thread

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:18:56 +0000

Fox News commenter John Stossel: "No group in America has been more helped by the government than the American Indians." I mean, who knew? http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/03...

Crasstalk : Rowen's Coffee House: Grand Opening

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:06:30 +0000

Where can I buy stock in this awesome venture?

Crasstalk : Scandinavians Do It Better

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:02:03 +0000

I want all of these for my dream house designed by Tommie Wilhelmsen.

Crasstalk : Infographic - If States Were Countries

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 01:13:06 +0000

Texas and Alaska! It's a package deal.

Crasstalk : Organized Hacking Contest: Pwn2Own

Wed, 9 Mar 2011 12:09:45 +0000

This seems like so much magic to me. How does one approach a puzzle like this? Does one look at how the object functions first, or dive into the code directly? Are there functions that are, in general, more vulnerable than others?

Crasstalk : Behave Yourself In an Animal Shelter

Wed, 9 Mar 2011 11:29:24 +0000

Serial shelter cat adopter here. I got my first cat from a shelter when I was 9; she passed away when I was 18. I got my next cat at 19; she passed away when I was 37. We adopted our current cat when I was 42. I've got nothing new to add to the thread, except to say that my life has been enriched by these pussycats. <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3133/3234918651_9fca2734c7_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="The Lovey Lovester" />

Crasstalk : Back to the Grind Open Post

Mon, 7 Mar 2011 17:33:26 +0000

It was talked about, but the Sudan situation was almost completely ignored by everyone (except Clooney). http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/arti...

Crasstalk : Yakuza Are People, Too - A Cautionary Tale

Mon, 7 Mar 2011 17:14:08 +0000

Wow. That's some serious shit. I'm looking forward to following the links.

Crasstalk : Flashback Friday - Sexxxy Edition

Sat, 5 Mar 2011 03:43:10 +0000

Oh my. I'm getting the vapors. What pretty boys, what a beautiful song.

Crasstalk : Afternoon Open Thread Mania!!!!!

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 21:50:07 +0000

Both are yummy. I'd go in between the two you posted, but you could just go for the short one and let it grow in.

Crasstalk : Ratings Shuffle: America to NBC, "We Were On A Break!"

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 23:18:14 +0000

I've never seen it, but my friends swear my husband is a Sheldon. Is that bad?

Crasstalk : PhotoPhriday: May the Phorce Be With You

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 21:13:23 +0000

I've only read Rendevous with Rama, but I really loved the tone and the ideas. Are the others good?

Crasstalk : PhotoPhriday: May the Phorce Be With You

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:50:58 +0000

<img src="http://img1.fantasticfiction.co.uk/images/n9/n48280.jpg"> I just rediscovered William Gibson. I loved the Neuromancer-era books, but couldn't stand Idoru. My husband had to persuade me to try this book, but I absolutely loved it. In other words, I'm a science fiction nerd.

Crasstalk : Classic Rock That Radio Forgot

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 01:03:49 +0000

I'm not a huge classic rock fan, but I always loved The Kinks.[youtube dvyDWGF290M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvyDWGF290M youtube]

Crasstalk : Lazy Afternoon Open Thread

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 22:22:41 +0000

It's a good way to have engaging video games without any blood at all. My 9 year old loves them.