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Finances could absolutely be a reason for his working so often these last few years. I recall he tried to sell his house here in Westchester County NY inm 2019. He ended up selling it for ~$6 million off the asking price. He paid $12 million for it.. He lost about $5 million actual cash dollars.

I wondered why, at the time he was selling and he was a motivated seller. It struck me as odd. I thought he could be patient. Turns out he was setting up his and his… [more]
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 10:21 AM on March 31, 2022

Do they have one of these for Grateful Dead fans?

Mill Valley?

The parking lot of every show (150+) I have been to.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 11:22 PM on March 25, 2022

Well I just found out that Me and My Uncle was originally recorded by Judy Collins and that Bob Weir somehow made it his own. I guess repeated playing in concert. Ah, Bob and his cowboy songs...
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 11:59 AM on March 24, 2022

This is really interesting. It will be my latest time suck. Thanks for posting.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 12:00 PM on March 24, 2022

When Scholastic took over/absorbed the Weekly Reader I died a little inside.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 8:21 AM on March 16, 2022

Literally two days ago, my 26 year old child, one who works as a coder in the tech world, said to me, "I now understand and appreciate why you always use cash Pops."

Paperless statements? Why? Then I have to print them out using my paper and my ink when I need to submit something. Why should I save this bank or this company money when all they do is fuck with me?

My kids also make fun of me because I will do everything in my power,… [more]
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 10:30 AM on March 12, 2022

Bless Bobbie Nelson.

Bless the entire Nelson family. That was a great article.

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posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 9:36 AM on March 11, 2022

Boring speech rehashing his agenda. He did seem to admit there was a problem with the open southern border but he told the congress they should fix it. It was like he was speaking directly to Manchin. Btw, Manchin was sitting with Romney on the REPUBLICAN side. Lol. They said it was to show unity. Unity of what I ask?
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 10:35 PM on March 1, 2022

I learned this as a teen in the 70s. Well most of it. I also vaguely remember being told that all of the entrances and exits on the interstates are wide enough for military vehicles, including tanks, to be able to use them. There are also a lot of federal funding issues/associations that go with interstate highways. For example, the state in which the highway is sets the speed limit. Except, in the 70s or maybe 80s, the federales coerced all states to set the speed limit at 55 by telling… [more]
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 12:18 AM on February 18, 2022

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From Politico (AP):

“Most well-known people try to be nicer than they are in public than they are in private life. PJ was the only man I knew to be the opposite. He was a deeply kind and generous man who pretended to be a curmudgeon for public consumption,” tweeted Peter Sagal, the host of “Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me!”

“He told the best stories. He had the most remarkable friends. And he devoted himself to… [more]
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 7:55 PM on February 15, 2022

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I hope his children and/or even his great grandchildren continue to tell the story like his father wanted.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 9:00 AM on February 8, 2022

Water in mug. Microwave on high for 1:22. Add instant coffee. Drink. Pee. Repeat.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 8:45 PM on March 10, 2014

Bravo!
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 6:42 PM on March 9, 2014

I am a Wahoo, a UVa man through and through, but I made two exceptions over the years. One was Phil Ford. I used to dribble around my backyard court for hours, literally, pretending I was Phil running the four corners. I will never forget the ACC tournament game against Ralph Sampson that finally convinced the NCAA to adopt the shot clock.

The second exception was, of course, Dean Smith. My brothers and I could all do that nasal imitation of his voice. Maybe it was… [more]
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 8:17 PM on March 6, 2014

He does get a bemused look from one of his friends. I am not surprised. I love rolling in fluffy snow and I am almost as big as a horse. Maybe he is just making horse snow angels...
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 7:38 PM on March 4, 2014

If I recall my Mardi Gras experience from 25 years ago not many people took the time to use an actual bathroom.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 8:34 PM on February 27, 2014

It's like Razzles -- Is it a candy or a gum? Parody or serious, at $2 a pop they can make some decent coin while starting a serious discussion about society today.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 7:19 AM on February 27, 2014

I think the issue with this app is the how they market it. I think the marketing of it is playing to the whole bro culture in a somewhat parody way, but the app itself is serious. The app has a lot of off label uses. It still comes down to the user and who he/she is. It can be used for good or evil so to speak.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 12:39 PM on February 27, 2014

February 26 is the anniversary of Johnny Cash's birthday. Happy Birthday Man in Black!
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 10:19 PM on February 26, 2014

juiceCake: "I'm loving Jake Bugg's cover of Folsom Prison Blues."

Well I am too old to have known who Jake Bugg was before I listened and looked him up, but I do think he does a good job with the song.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 10:24 PM on February 26, 2014

I am one of the rare NYers who likes both the Islanders and Rangers. I grew up on the Island not too far from Roosevelt Field and the Coliseum, but my family had seasons to the Rangers. While I still root for the Blue Shirts, I fell for the Islanders cup teams. They were some great teams. Dennis Potvin was a great talent. He was not up to Bobby Orr's level (no one is and I have a great story about defending Bobby Orr) but he played Orr like. Bossy was quite the scorer. All of them lived… [more]
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 8:01 PM on February 25, 2014

I particularly love the ones of both human and animal done years apart. Watching the kids grow up is almost, I said almost, as cute as the animals.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 7:07 PM on February 25, 2014

I read the Tribune obit and as noted above, it mentioned that Bill Murray did come visit him before he died. It mentions an estrangement. Does anyone know what caused the rift?

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posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 9:39 AM on February 24, 2014

even to a snot-nosed college junior who had rushed the preparation for the interview.

Third year.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 10:01 AM on February 24, 2014

I grew up on LI when this plant was built. I was in Nassau county, not Suffolk. I asked my mother once what the plan was in case of accident. She said we would pile in the station wagon and drive over the Throgs Neck bridge. Maybe head upstate or to relatives in NJ. When I mentioned getting to the Throgs Neck on a good day was fraught with monster delays, she just shrugged and said, "Well, that's the plan. At least if we die, we die trying."
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 9:55 AM on February 24, 2014

Whatever they pay this guy, it is not enough.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 3:00 PM on February 22, 2014

MikeMc: "What on earth have they found to criticize?

According to The Daily Mail she quit a $45,000 a year job with the fire department and went on welfare when she got pregnant."

I don't know Jack, but she now makes a living off of her writing. How about the righties acknowledge she is someone who worked her way off of the public dole. Isn't that what they all want out of those on assistance?

Thanks for posting this.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 3:24 PM on February 21, 2014

...And I am androgynous not less than David Bowie himself. And they call me beautiful, and I kill with my cunt. Isn't it fashionable? Come on, who's next?

This line calls out for a sequel.

When the movie was first released I was a college student, and came at the movie from seeing the Playboy spread of Anne Carlisle first. When I saw the movie, I was in quite the partied out state and I remember thinking as I sat there… [more]
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 10:38 AM on February 20, 2014

I spotted about 50% of them, but the more I looked at some of the photos, the more suspicious I became of every single bump, dark spot, color change, etc. Are we sure there aren't more than one in any picture? I also think it is harder to spot a sniper in a photo than it would be in a video. Movement gives some away and even things like the reflection off the rifle scope can tip you off.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 10:16 PM on February 19, 2014

When I look to buy items that are ingredients, I go to WFM. When I look to buy items that have ingredients, I go to WMT. Except produce. And staples like flour, milk, and meat/chicken. I rarely go to WFM.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 3:41 PM on February 19, 2014

When my very proper and staid grandfather passed away, I was in my 20s. I got first dibs on his ties and suits. Awesome! I still wear a few of the ties and would the suits if I hadn't gained **ahem** a couple of pounds. I am a year or two away from letting my sons wear the suits. Not sure if they are cool enough yet.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 11:51 AM on February 19, 2014

Love this technology.

It is neat to look behind the photographer in Sochi and see the crowd, the atmosphere and the empty seats. The F-1 video is awesome. Love the beginning in the garage.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 9:07 AM on February 19, 2014

Here is an interesting interview/discussion with RH about his song. He seems to have a decent sense of humor.

Says Rupert, "I have a feeling that if I saved an entire orphanage from a fire and carried the last child out on my shoulders, as I stood there charred and smoking, they'd say, 'Aren't you the guy who wrote The Pina Colada Song?'
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 8:40 AM on February 19, 2014

So my kids are off from school this week. One just woke up asking what the song I was playing was. I told him it was late 70s hit called Escape or The Pina Colada Song. He said, "Were all the people that douchy back then? This is a stupid song." Then he went back to sleep.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 8:55 AM on February 19, 2014

So 25 years ago I went on a date with a woman who worked at the Lincoln Park Zoo. It was one date only. I always thought I scared her away when she said to me at the end of the evening, "You have the package of a hippo". For 25 years I was proud to be like a hippo. Now I know the truth about why it was a one date relationship.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 9:34 PM on February 18, 2014

Fascinating.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 9:18 PM on February 15, 2014

thsmchnekllsfascists: "Windbox: affiliate programs, most likely."

I am ignorant and still don't get it. How does affiliate program make you money?
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 7:50 PM on February 14, 2014

It certainly brings it to the next level. Meanwhile, NYC schools are open.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 7:08 AM on February 13, 2014

Auction for the sweater closed. "Winning" bidder paid $1,700.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 7:49 AM on February 14, 2014

I stuck my face up against the screen. It still doesn't seem like real glasses. I did get all sorts of grease all over my screen though.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 9:14 AM on February 12, 2014

I don't think the camera fell; it jumped.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 8:03 PM on February 11, 2014

These are neat, but I would be really impressed if you showed me a video of teenagers actually helping their old man shovel.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 6:54 PM on February 11, 2014

The Card Cheat: "From the outside it looks like a place where the guy who owns the quarry Fred Flintstone works at would live in." That is Mr. Slate.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 8:17 AM on February 10, 2014

Soak your cuticles? Madge (Palmolive) would not be happy about that.

Disinfect toilet bowls is followed by Clean your toothbrush holder. I strongly suggest you do it in the reverse order.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 5:20 PM on February 9, 2014

Maybe it is Starbucks themselves creating a little buzz.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 10:53 AM on February 9, 2014

It is like you go away for the summer to visit relatives and your parents move without telling you.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 9:35 AM on February 7, 2014

Bo knows.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 6:43 AM on February 6, 2014

any major dude: "Eli Manning is not a serviceable NFL Quarterback. He's the most legendary player for the most storied franchise in NFL history. Show some respect."

Although Phil Simms and Lawrence Taylor and Frank Gifford might disagree.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 10:26 AM on February 4, 2014

Here is a former NFLer doing the opposite. Defensive lineman drops 70lbs and runs marathons.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 12:14 PM on February 4, 2014

I always thought this was a function of how many beers the shooter had.
posted to MetaFilter by JohnnyGunn at 8:06 AM on February 3, 2014