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by ExPatriatePen
Thu Dec 17, 2015 8:13 pm
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Topic: Politics And Current Events
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Politics And Current Events

Where is the outrage from the BLM folks? Where is the PotUS or the USAG speaking out.

Oh right, the driver was Caucasian. They won't address the issue of abuse of power because of the race of the victim.

But that's not racist. Hmmmmmmm.
by ExPatriatePen
Thu Dec 17, 2015 8:05 pm
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Topic: Commercials that I hate
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Commercials that I hate

People axe me all 'da thyme... "George, ha da I get my idea in front of comp knees ??"...

God, are people really that gullible???
by ExPatriatePen
Thu Dec 17, 2015 4:20 pm
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Politics And Current Events

With that said I am grateful that you have chosen to take that responsibility even though you get a lot of crap for it...
Don't expect a "you're welcome" from EPP. :)
Yeah... nothing personal to Lelldorin... but I'm not at all in favor of continuing in the same manner.
by ExPatriatePen
Thu Dec 17, 2015 4:19 pm
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Topic: Travel Thread
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Travel Thread

I don't have any first hand knowledge of accommodations, but yeah, extend your trip. You'll love it out there! And yes.. SLC is the closest and best airport.
by ExPatriatePen
Thu Dec 17, 2015 2:47 pm
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Politics And Current Events

Don't see how the Paradise DA can justify not bring charges against this cop.

http://www.autoblog.com/2015/12/15/offi ... e-charges/
by ExPatriatePen
Thu Dec 17, 2015 2:36 pm
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Topic: You know what really grinds my gears...
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You know what really grinds my gears...

It's a sandwich
It's what's for lunch
by ExPatriatePen
Thu Dec 17, 2015 2:33 pm
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Topic: Travel Thread
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Travel Thread

Has anyone flown from Pittsburgh to Salt Lake City before? Got invited to a wedding at Logan, UT and looking to see how anyone got around there...
Logan is drop dead gorgeous... but you'll need a rental car as it's a decent distance north of the airport
by ExPatriatePen
Thu Dec 17, 2015 2:13 pm
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Topic: Randomness Dos
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Randomness Dos

Our party is at Dave & Buster's. Decent-ish food, bar. I'm going for the raffles: I want a PS4.
Are the raffles done with slips of paper or business cards, cause there's a way to increase your odds if so
by ExPatriatePen
Thu Dec 17, 2015 11:10 am
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Topic: Politics And Current Events
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Politics And Current Events

Re: military spending and stuff I used to believe that USA was the nice guys when I was younger and that the US army could always be trusted to wield all-powerful weapons. Now I am a bit more cynical, but then I think of what would happen if USA did not have the biggest gun in the school yard. Imag...
by ExPatriatePen
Thu Dec 17, 2015 10:32 am
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Topic: You know what really grinds my gears...
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You know what really grinds my gears...

People in a large vehicle that wait until they see the menu board before they decide what they want. You are at taco bell. They do not sell fish sandwiches. Moran. Order a burrito... With mountain dew.

Better yet, order ahead.

https://www.tacobell.com/
by ExPatriatePen
Wed Dec 16, 2015 6:55 pm
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Topic: Investing, Stock Market and Retirement Planning Thread
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Investing, Stock Market and Retirement Planning Thread

I know your forte is to argue against things THAT NO ONE IS SAYING, but that's silly even for you. So quit being obtuse. What are you proposing? You're always posting this crap that no one can do better than just riding the indices, that market timing of any sort is futile. That no one could possib...
by ExPatriatePen
Wed Dec 16, 2015 6:19 pm
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Topic: Investing, Stock Market and Retirement Planning Thread
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Investing, Stock Market and Retirement Planning Thread

If your point is that markets crash, it's not news I hope you're fully invested right now, in those market indices. I mean there's so much upside to the markets right now right? And geeze, the downside is so minimal.... Why wouldn't you be fully invested in the S&P index funds? I mean it all works ...
by ExPatriatePen
Wed Dec 16, 2015 5:54 pm
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Topic: Investing, Stock Market and Retirement Planning Thread
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Investing, Stock Market and Retirement Planning Thread

You have to pick them before their magic potion works and get out before it stops. And then find the next guru. And then the next guru. And then the next... Or you just invest in VTSAX (and internationally if you wish). :) Wouldn't have done you very well in 2008, or 2000 or 1994 or... Again, I'm n...
by ExPatriatePen
Wed Dec 16, 2015 4:51 pm
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Topic: Investing, Stock Market and Retirement Planning Thread
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Investing, Stock Market and Retirement Planning Thread

Interest rates. ITS HAPPENING PEOPLE Discuss. I take this advice, which is to do nothing... “The idea that a bell rings to signal when investors should get into or out of the market is simply not credible. After nearly 50 years in this business, I do not know of anybody who has done it successfully...
by ExPatriatePen
Wed Dec 16, 2015 4:37 pm
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Topic: Investing, Stock Market and Retirement Planning Thread
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Investing, Stock Market and Retirement Planning Thread

Interest rates. ITS HAPPENING PEOPLE Discuss. I take this advice, which is to do nothing... “The idea that a bell rings to signal when investors should get into or out of the market is simply not credible. After nearly 50 years in this business, I do not know of anybody who has done it successfully...
by ExPatriatePen
Wed Dec 16, 2015 3:56 pm
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Topic: Investing, Stock Market and Retirement Planning Thread
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Investing, Stock Market and Retirement Planning Thread

Interest rates. ITS HAPPENING PEOPLE Discuss. In this case I think the market had pretty much anticipated this. I'm not sure the rate hike will effect equities much, but certainly I see signs the early of the economy stalling. Since the fed has very little wiggle room... We could see deflation. :sh...
by ExPatriatePen
Wed Dec 16, 2015 3:51 pm
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Topic: Politics And Current Events
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Politics And Current Events

Freddy Gray and the youngster in the Cleveland park that had the toy gun and the call came into dispatch that it was a toy gun and they still pulled up and immediately shot him. ...That and the recent one in Chicago where the cop pulled up and shot the dude 16 times, although at least there he had a...
by ExPatriatePen
Wed Dec 16, 2015 3:47 pm
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Topic: Performance reviews
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Performance reviews

I'm completing annual reviews for my team before I leave next week. The ratings are 1-4, and I always get my guys to rate themselves as part of the process. Fortunately I think I'm pretty good at discussing their performance during the year, so there isn't usually a huge difference between what the...
by ExPatriatePen
Wed Dec 16, 2015 2:06 pm
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Topic: Politics And Current Events
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Politics And Current Events

Now you'll lose it twice.
Took me four tries, but I fixed it.
by ExPatriatePen
Wed Dec 16, 2015 2:03 pm
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Topic: Politics And Current Events
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Politics And Current Events

It's incredible to me that someone is still campaigning on making same sex marriage illegal.
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Would you please spoiler that picture. I damn near lost my lunch.
by ExPatriatePen
Wed Dec 16, 2015 1:45 pm
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Topic: Politics And Current Events
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Politics And Current Events

http://www.advocate.com/election/2015/12/15/heres-how-marco-rubio-will-end-marriage-equality?team=social Speaking to Chuck Todd on Sunday's Meet the Press, Florida senator and presidential candidate Marco Rubio said he's still interested in reversing this year's Obergefell v. Hodges case, which leg...
by ExPatriatePen
Wed Dec 16, 2015 12:41 pm
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Politics And Current Events

I rate this thread a perfect 5/7.
:thumb:
Great meme reference!
by ExPatriatePen
Wed Dec 16, 2015 12:40 pm
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Topic: Politics And Current Events
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Politics And Current Events

I would disagree with that. I'm pretty sure that supporting military spending and intervention would be what people were looking for last night. What people? #GeneralItes The "bomb ISIS" crowd. Do you have some sort of mental filter that only allows EPP acceptable information into your brain? Like ...
by ExPatriatePen
Wed Dec 16, 2015 12:36 pm
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Topic: Performance reviews
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Views: 4893

Performance reviews

The performance review system we've implemented in building this practice, is one where the contributor self identifies goals for the period (normally quarterly and yearly). These goals involve personal growth and advancement, team oriented activities, client satisfaction, and practice growth contri...