Headline News 2012

by **rowshkex** » Tue 4/24/12 11:36 am

The whole through versus until versus to debate is playing out just like it does for retail sales, hahaha...

by **SkiUMahLaw** » Tue 4/24/12 12:44 pm

Zwak wrote:
Yes, but the Club room wasn't selling it. It was free (relatively speaking).

Potato, potatoe. You paid for it when you purchased the club pass.

The bill is great for hockey and basketball, and football has ways of being extremely good. Long overdue, unfortunately.

by **george** » Tue 4/24/12 12:58 pm

SkiUMahLaw wrote:As I said, it isn't really clear.

I think we need to pass this bill in order to know what's in it. :wink:

by **Zwak** » Tue 4/24/12 1:04 pm

SkiUMahLaw wrote:
Zwak wrote:
Yes, but the Club room wasn't selling it. It was free (relatively speaking).

Potato, potatoe. You paid for it when you purchased the club pass.

The bill is great for hockey and basketball, and football has ways of being extremely good. Long overdue, unfortunately.

We're on the same side. I'm just trying to understand the nuances of the bill (which is not easy). The new law does not seem to place any restrictions on how it can be sold/given away at Mariucci or Williams.

by **SkiUMahLaw** » Tue 4/24/12 3:12 pm

Zwak wrote:
SkiUMahLaw wrote:
Zwak wrote:
Yes, but the Club room wasn't selling it. It was free (relatively speaking).

Potato, potatoe. You paid for it when you purchased the club pass.

The bill is great for hockey and basketball, and football has ways of being extremely good. Long overdue, unfortunately.

We're on the same side. I'm just trying to understand the nuances of the bill (which is not easy). The new law does not seem to place any restrictions on how it can be sold/given away at Mariucci or Williams.

Sorry for coming across rude. I was trying to be clever but failed-- tone doesn't carry well over the intertubes.

But you're right-- there aren't any restrictions tied to TCF Bank Stadium any further. Which is good for hockey and basketball, which can go back to the pre-stadium operations. Since both Mariucci and Williams were basically funded or substantially renovated without state dollars, the rationale for the alcohol in the cheap seats doesn't apply in the same way it does for the stadium.

But you are reading it correctly.

by **Zwak** » Tue 4/24/12 3:24 pm

SkiUMahLaw wrote:
Zwak wrote:
SkiUMahLaw wrote:
Zwak wrote:
Yes, but the Club room wasn't selling it. It was free (relatively speaking).

Potato, potatoe. You paid for it when you purchased the club pass.

The bill is great for hockey and basketball, and football has ways of being extremely good. Long overdue, unfortunately.

We're on the same side. I'm just trying to understand the nuances of the bill (which is not easy). The new law does not seem to place any restrictions on how it can be sold/given away at Mariucci or Williams.

Sorry for coming across rude. I was trying to be clever but failed-- tone doesn't carry well over the intertubes.

But you're right-- there aren't any restrictions tied to TCF Bank Stadium any further. Which is good for hockey and basketball, which can go back to the pre-stadium operations. Since both Mariucci and Williams were basically funded or substantially renovated without state dollars, the rationale for the alcohol in the cheap seats doesn't apply in the same way it does for the stadium.

But you are reading it correctly.

To prolong this conversation a little more, I have a theory/prediction . The Club Room used to give away beer because they could not sell it. Now that they are able to sell it again, my bet is beer will be back at the club room but will no longer be free. (I know...I'm really going out on a limb here. :wink:

)

by **solar** » Tue 4/24/12 4:04 pm

I think it may be an appropriate time to start some predictions regarding which Minnesota brew (or brewery) will pony up the dollars to be the "official" beer of TCF Bank Stadium.

My prediction = Grain Belt (Schell)

I don't really care if I am right or not, that's just what I am going with. It is just too bad it couldn't be Hamm's.

by **Viking** » Tue 4/24/12 4:29 pm

solar wrote:I think it may be an appropriate time to start some predictions regarding which Minnesota brew (or brewery) will pony up the dollars to be the "official" beer of TCF Bank Stadium.

My prediction = Grain Belt (Schell)

I don't really care if I am right or not, that's just what I am going with. It is just too bad it couldn't be Hamm's.

The law states that there must be at least one Minnesota beer. Nothing prohibits multiple beers. You will most likely have at least 2. My guess is Premo and Summit EPA will both be available.

by **PrideOnIce** » Tue 4/24/12 9:40 pm

Moo Moo

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/ ... 4-18-05-45

by **Slap Shot** » Wed 4/25/12 12:32 am

This might sound like a stupid question as someone that is not against the proposal, but what are the pros to allowing alchohol to be sold during UM sporting events? What I mean is outside of the obvious 'gain' for some fans and possibly revenues, does it improve ticket sales and fan participation? I'm not asking the question as a prude as I don't mind a brew or two at a Wild or Twins game, but I've honestly not missed it during Gophers games (fb, h and bb) and really wonder why it's such big deal? Again not asking from a prudent point of view, but rather I wonder what in the end it improves. Perhaps because I tend to go to such games with my kids that my view is skewed. I honeslty don't care either way I can choose not to drink there so maybe I don't even need to ask but the thought crossed my mind.

by **george** » Wed 4/25/12 6:52 am

Slap Shot wrote:This might sound like a stupid question as someone that is not against the proposal, but what are the pros to allowing alchohol to be sold during UM sporting events? What I mean is outside of the obvious 'gain' for some fans and possibly revenues, does it improve ticket sales and fan participation? I'm not asking the question as a prude as I don't mind a brew or two at a Wild or Twins game, but I've honestly not missed it during Gophers games (fb, h and bb) and really wonder why it's such big deal? Again not asking from a prudent point of view, but rather I wonder what in the end it improves. Perhaps because I tend to go to such games with my kids that my view is skewed. I honeslty don't care either way I can choose not to drink there so maybe I don't even need to ask but the thought crossed my mind.

The U believes a big drop-off in suite and club sales is because they can no longer drink in the suites and clubs. Whether true, or not, is yet to be seen.

by **gopher_fan_in_sue_land** » Wed 4/25/12 8:39 am

george wrote:
Slap Shot wrote:This might sound like a stupid question as someone that is not against the proposal, but what are the pros to allowing alchohol to be sold during UM sporting events? What I mean is outside of the obvious 'gain' for some fans and possibly revenues, does it improve ticket sales and fan participation? I'm not asking the question as a prude as I don't mind a brew or two at a Wild or Twins game, but I've honestly not missed it during Gophers games (fb, h and bb) and really wonder why it's such big deal? Again not asking from a prudent point of view, but rather I wonder what in the end it improves. Perhaps because I tend to go to such games with my kids that my view is skewed. I honeslty don't care either way I can choose not to drink there so maybe I don't even need to ask but the thought crossed my mind.

The U believes a big drop-off in suite and club sales is because they can no longer drink in the suites and clubs. Whether true, or not, is yet to be seen.

Bottom line: I believe it adds a great deal of concession revenue also.

From a fan standpoint, it provides options. Many people enjoy having a beer at a college sporting event, just like you [Slap Shot] at pro events. For example, I enjoy having a beer or two on a Friday or Saturday night when watching a game; I prefer college hockey; I would enjoy the option of having a beer at a college hockey game. I don't see much of a difference between the two levels of sports events (at least anymore, as college sports have become almost pro-like in what you pay, how they're run, how they're promoted, etc. - so I don't fall for the "no alcohol, this is an educational/collegiate based sporting contest").

I suppose the con would be the occasional drunk at the games, but you'll find those at events with "No Alcohol", i.e. NCAA West Regional. But drunk fans can also be some of the most vocal sports fans, and lets be honest, some times the environment created by the fans can have a lot of influence on the fan experience and even the game itself.

by **gopher6** » Wed 4/25/12 9:28 am

a keg explodes and kills a guy :ahhh:

http://www.wmur.com/news/30946163/detai ... hpt=us_bn4

by **team22tank** » Wed 4/25/12 10:21 am

gopher6 wrote:a keg explodes and kills a guy
http://www.wmur.com/news/30946163/detai ... hpt=us_bn4

I wonder what the legislation for the new law will be?

by **Tee09** » Wed 4/25/12 10:49 am

team22tank wrote:
gopher6 wrote:a keg explodes and kills a guy
http://www.wmur.com/news/30946163/detai ... hpt=us_bn4

I wonder what the legislation for the new law will be?

The guy's name is Ben, so isn't the inevitable statute called "Ben's Law"?

Ben's Law states that kegs are no longer allowed to explode.

by **Kelor** » Wed 4/25/12 11:12 am

george wrote:
Slap Shot wrote:This might sound like a stupid question as someone that is not against the proposal, but what are the pros to allowing alchohol to be sold during UM sporting events? What I mean is outside of the obvious 'gain' for some fans and possibly revenues, does it improve ticket sales and fan participation? I'm not asking the question as a prude as I don't mind a brew or two at a Wild or Twins game, but I've honestly not missed it during Gophers games (fb, h and bb) and really wonder why it's such big deal? Again not asking from a prudent point of view, but rather I wonder what in the end it improves. Perhaps because I tend to go to such games with my kids that my view is skewed. I honeslty don't care either way I can choose not to drink there so maybe I don't even need to ask but the thought crossed my mind.

The U believes a big drop-off in suite and club sales is because they can no longer drink in the suites and clubs. Whether true, or not, is yet to be seen.

I used to buy several suites/year. Since the alcohol ban, I was able to get out of my multi-year contract. I have yet to see the suites full since the ban.

We also had club passes. The biggest benefit to the passes was better bathrooms and free beer/wine. Once the ban kicked in, the club passes had no significant advantage, so we got rid of those as well.

by **Kelor** » Wed 4/25/12 11:14 am

team22tank wrote:
gopher6 wrote:a keg explodes and kills a guy
http://www.wmur.com/news/30946163/detai ... hpt=us_bn4

I wonder what the legislation for the new law will be?

That is sadly probably a true satirical question.

by **Slap Shot** » Wed 4/25/12 11:27 am

gopher6 wrote:a keg explodes and kills a guy
http://www.wmur.com/news/30946163/detai ... hpt=us_bn4

Oh sure, now there will be no beer at UM events.

by **Tee09** » Wed 4/25/12 11:27 am

Slap Shot wrote:
gopher6 wrote:a keg explodes and kills a guy
http://www.wmur.com/news/30946163/detai ... hpt=us_bn4

Oh sure, now there will be no beer at UM events.

Don't give them ideas!

by **thinkbui** » Wed 4/25/12 6:17 pm

Not sure if this has been posted yet:

NJ man finds out teachers have been bullying his autistic son after wiring the kid.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/ ... 54528282/1

by **Slap Shot** » Wed 4/25/12 6:47 pm

If true there is a special place in hell for those teachers.

by **Kelor** » Wed 4/25/12 8:38 pm

Slap Shot wrote:If true there is a special place in hell for those teachers.

I applaud the fact you said "if true", and agree with you completely.

I listened to a small bit of the video. Though their behavior was not appropriate, I heard no bullying going on. All I heard was the dad saying that it was bullying.

From the small bit I listened to, it was teachers using poor judgement talking about teachers lounge stuff in front of the students.

I decided not to watch or listen to the rest as it was going to be disturbing either way.

by **WPoSforever** » Wed 4/25/12 8:46 pm

Kelor wrote:
Slap Shot wrote:If true there is a special place in hell for those teachers.

I applaud the fact you said "if true", and agree with you completely.

I listened to a small bit of the video. Though their behavior was not appropriate, I heard no bullying going on. All I heard was the dad saying that it was bullying.

From the small bit I listened to, it was teachers using poor judgement talking about teachers lounge stuff in front of the students.

I decided not to watch or listen to the rest as it was going to be disturbing either way.

I watched the whole video. They call the kid a bastard and it is easily heard. The majority of the bullying is in the second half of the clip. I think you also have to take into consideration that this kid is autistic and does need some special treatment that many kids his age would not.

by **Kelor** » Wed 4/25/12 8:49 pm

Thanks WPos. Then it's obvious. Fire the entire lot and anyone that knew this behavior was going on.

by **Tee09** » Wed 4/25/12 11:27 pm

Kelor wrote:Thanks WPos. Then it's obvious. Fire the entire lot and anyone that knew this behavior was going on.

That may prove difficult, but it should happen. You can't undo what they did to that poor kid.

by **Lars Sauve** » Wed 4/25/12 11:42 pm

Headline news? No. But definitely great news for everyone as sick of me as I am sick of everyone else. It is almost time to eliminate the Lars burden. I open at the close. Closing the book on the Lars reality. Out!

by **Tee09** » Wed 4/25/12 11:44 pm

Lars Sauve wrote:Headline news? No. But definitely great news. It is almost time to eliminate the Lars burden.

I generally like to take a dump in the morning, but to each his own.

by **thinkbui** » Thu 4/26/12 12:19 am

Tee09 wrote:
Kelor wrote:Thanks WPos. Then it's obvious. Fire the entire lot and anyone that knew this behavior was going on.

That may prove difficult, but it should happen. You can't undo what they did to that poor kid.

They at least got rid of any teacher identified on the recordings. According to what I read elsewhere, the district fired all but one of them, the sole exception being tenured and was reassigned to one of the high schools doing Parise knows what. Since these events occurred back in February, the fact that this teacher is still around may be why the father is going on the blitz he's had for the last few days.

Hearing that one of these folks knowingly and intentionally frightened the kid into believing he was never going to see his dad again made me want to punch them, so I completely understand a nonviolent autistic kid lashing out.

The most upsetting part about this is that some people I know from high school who went on to becoming K-12 educators either are looking for new jobs or recently were looking that would love to work with special needs kids and that more than likely there are people in similar situations who feel the same in NJ, yet some of these jobs went to people who just didn't care.

by **gopherguy13** » Thu 4/26/12 12:34 am

thinkbui wrote:Not sure if this has been posted yet:

NJ man finds out teachers have been bullying his autistic son after wiring the kid.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/ ... 54528282/1

Just watched the whole video. I feel terrible for the kid.

The guy seems like a very passionate and genuine Dad.

by **WPoSforever** » Thu 4/26/12 2:52 am

I really liked the attitude of the Dad. He said he was not interested in lawsuits or money, but he wanted a public apology and resignation from all involved.

by **WPoS** » Thu 4/26/12 7:00 am

Kelor wrote:Thanks WPos. Then it's obvious. Fire the entire lot and anyone that knew this behavior was going on.

?????

what did I do?

W

by **Kelor** » Thu 4/26/12 8:15 am

WPoS wrote:
Kelor wrote:Thanks WPos. Then it's obvious. Fire the entire lot and anyone that knew this behavior was going on.

?????

what did I do?

W

You listened to it. I couldn't because I knew the end result would piss me off.

by **Kelor** » Thu 4/26/12 8:26 am

http://www2.wkrg.com/news/2012/apr/25/m ... r-3673598/

:mrgreen:

by **Jupiter** » Thu 4/26/12 8:28 am

Lars Sauve wrote:Headline news? No. But definitely great news for everyone as sick of me as I am sick of everyone else. It is almost time to eliminate the Lars burden. I open at the close. Closing the book on the Lars reality. Out!

Tweet from: @larssauve

Finally escaping this nightmare. No more @gopherpucklive clowns for me. The better realities await!

I must be really not paying attention around here because I have no idea what this is about.... So why is this place a nightmare for Lars?

by **Zwak** » Thu 4/26/12 9:19 am

Kelor wrote:
WPoS wrote:
Kelor wrote:Thanks WPos. Then it's obvious. Fire the entire lot and anyone that knew this behavior was going on.

?????

what did I do?

W

You listened to it. I couldn't because I knew the end result would piss me off.

I think you are confusing WPoS with WPosForever. They are two different posters.

by **GrandForksGopher** » Thu 4/26/12 9:49 am

This HAS to be the greatest automobile ad ever on Craigslist. So much win

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/2977737272.html

by **LeoPohl** » Thu 4/26/12 9:57 am

Kelor wrote:http://www2.wkrg.com/news/2012/apr/25/man-mistakes-girlfriend-hog-shoots-her-ar-3673598/

Are we sure that's in Florida and not Wisconsin? I wonder what the make-up gift is for that. :confused2:

On the other hand, it's a pretty sure fire way around the ole' "I found somebody better" talk. :lol:

by **LeoPohl** » Thu 4/26/12 10:02 am

GrandForksGopher wrote:This HAS to be the greatest automobile ad ever on Craigslist. So much win

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/2977737272.html

Are we sure dx didn't make that? It's got a graph and everything?

The irony in all of that is that he uses OMG three times on the pictures after bragging about its manliness.

by **LeoPohl** » Thu 4/26/12 10:04 am

Jupiter wrote:
Lars Sauve wrote:Headline news? No. But definitely great news for everyone as sick of me as I am sick of everyone else. It is almost time to eliminate the Lars burden. I open at the close. Closing the book on the Lars reality. Out!

Tweet from: @larssauve
Finally escaping this nightmare. No more @gopherpucklive clowns for me. The better realities await!

I must be really not paying attention around here because I have no idea what this is about.... So why is this place a nightmare for Lars?

Because John Henry didn't come and get us all hammered?

by **5 O.T.** » Thu 4/26/12 11:39 am

Lars Sauve wrote:Headline news? No. But definitely great news for everyone as sick of me as I am sick of everyone else. It is almost time to eliminate the Lars burden. I open at the close. Closing the book on the Lars reality. Out!

Don't do it Lars.

This song might help....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPMYkITzxn0

This will make you feel better too. Good luck.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH8034q14Hg

by **team22tank** » Thu 4/26/12 12:04 pm

Shouldn't it be up to kids and parents of the kids whether or not they work on farms?

http://www2.wspa.com/news/2012/apr/25/l ... r-3675217/

by **Tee09** » Thu 4/26/12 12:24 pm

team22tank wrote:Shouldn't it be up to kids and parents of the kids whether or not they work on farms?

http://www2.wspa.com/news/2012/apr/25/l ... r-3675217/

Don't worry. The house will kill it.

It is disturbing that the labor department thinks that A) this is a good idea, and B) this is any of their business.

by **Chris83** » Thu 4/26/12 12:35 pm

Tee09 wrote:
team22tank wrote:Shouldn't it be up to kids and parents of the kids whether or not they work on farms?

http://www2.wspa.com/news/2012/apr/25/l ... r-3675217/

Don't worry. The house will kill it.

It is disturbing that the labor department thinks that A) this is a good idea, and B) this is any of their business.

A different interpretation of this, as it applies to kids working on their family farms:

http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/is-the ... o-its-not/

by **Tee09** » Thu 4/26/12 12:53 pm

Chris83 wrote:
Tee09 wrote:
team22tank wrote:Shouldn't it be up to kids and parents of the kids whether or not they work on farms?

http://www2.wspa.com/news/2012/apr/25/l ... r-3675217/

Don't worry. The house will kill it.

It is disturbing that the labor department thinks that A) this is a good idea, and B) this is any of their business.

A different interpretation of this, as it applies to kids working on their family farms:

http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/is-the ... o-its-not/

After reading through that, and assuming the exemptions for family farms are true, I wonder what the point is. How many people will be affected by a child farm labor law that doesn't apply to family farms and allows for vague "helping your neighbors" too? Either they are overstepping their bounds or are marking themselves as a department that has way too much time on their hands.

by **monty** » Thu 4/26/12 12:58 pm

thinkbui wrote:Not sure if this has been posted yet:

NJ man finds out teachers have been bullying his autistic son after wiring the kid.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/ ... 54528282/1

I have a 10 year old autistic son and I can't even bring myself to listen to this. I t would no doubt anger me, but being angry will not help son. Paying attention to and helping my son with his autism a much better use of energy.

Also, for these ignorant teachers and aides involved in this situation, there are thousands of caring and patient teachers and aides that help autistic children learn many things.

by **team22tank** » Thu 4/26/12 1:06 pm

Tee09 wrote:
Chris83 wrote:
Tee09 wrote:
team22tank wrote:Shouldn't it be up to kids and parents of the kids whether or not they work on farms?

http://www2.wspa.com/news/2012/apr/25/l ... r-3675217/

Don't worry. The house will kill it.

It is disturbing that the labor department thinks that A) this is a good idea, and B) this is any of their business.

A different interpretation of this, as it applies to kids working on their family farms:

http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/is-the ... o-its-not/

After reading through that, and assuming the exemptions for family farms are true, I wonder what the point is. How many people will be affected by a child farm labor law that doesn't apply to family farms and allows for vague "helping your neighbors" too? Either they are overstepping their bounds or are marking themselves as a department that has way too much time on their hands.

What if an Uncle, grandfather or other family member owns the farm? Probably not going to fly. They have to much time on their hands (labor department).

http://www.unitedliberty.org/articles/9 ... mily-farms

“Prohibited places of employment,” a Department press release read, “would include country grain elevators, grain bins, silos, feed lots, stockyards, livestock exchanges and livestock auctions.”

The new regulations, first proposed August 31 by Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, would also revoke the government’s approval of safety training and certification taught by independent groups like 4-H and FFA, replacing them instead with a 90-hour federal government training course.

"More government intrusion. Private organizations such as the FFA and 4-H club that have, for decades, successfully done safety training and certification are now to be stripped of that ability in favor of a 90 hour course taught by the same government that gave us the TSA. And, of course, with any government training, you have to wonder how much it will cost and how much of it will be worthwhile training and how much indoctrination."

by **thinkbui** » Thu 4/26/12 1:24 pm

monty wrote:
thinkbui wrote:Not sure if this has been posted yet:

NJ man finds out teachers have been bullying his autistic son after wiring the kid.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/ ... 54528282/1

I have a 10 year old autistic son and I can't even bring myself to listen to this. I t would no doubt anger me, but being angry will not help son. Paying attention to and helping my son with his autism a much better use of energy.

Also, for these ignorant teachers and aides involved in this situation, there are thousands of caring and patient teachers and aides that help autistic children learn many things.

I understand that as someone who has elected not to read/watch certain news stories in recent past. FWIW it sounds like you and the father in this story are cut from the same cloth.

by **Kelor** » Thu 4/26/12 8:50 pm

Obama eats a big sandwich.

http://www.theonion.com/video/obamas-ap ... e-o,28010/

by **thinkbui** » Thu 4/26/12 9:37 pm

GrandForksGopher wrote:This HAS to be the greatest automobile ad ever on Craigslist. So much win

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/2977737272.html

Aww, it's gone before I had a chance to save it...

by **GrandForksGopher** » Thu 4/26/12 11:31 pm

Glad to see even Hollywood knows the truth about UND haha.
http://www.wdaz.com/event/article/id/13 ... /homepage/

by **Armadillo** » Fri 4/27/12 12:20 am

GrandForksGopher wrote:Glad to see even Hollywood knows the truth about UND haha.
http://www.wdaz.com/event/article/id/13 ... /homepage/

"Despite what the A-listers say, here in the upper Midwest the grass is green, and the sun is shining. What more could you really ask for?"

I agree...June 14th in Grand Forks is lovely.

by **GrandForksGopher** » Fri 4/27/12 1:39 am

Video clip of the scene

by **Snowcool08** » Fri 4/27/12 2:59 am

If they can edit out the race joke, I'm sure we'll see that next year at Mariucci when the Whioux come into town.

by **Zwak** » Fri 4/27/12 7:38 am

Beware of the giant cannibal shrimp.

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/26/sc ... ?hpt=hp_c3

by **greydogg** » Fri 4/27/12 8:06 am

GrandForksGopher wrote:Glad to see even Hollywood knows the truth about UND haha.
http://www.wdaz.com/event/article/id/13 ... /homepage/

"It hurts, it hurts the heart. No one can diss UND because it's the greatest school ever," UND student Jordan Bruhn said.

by **5 O.T.** » Fri 4/27/12 10:15 am

Kelor wrote:Obama eats a big sandwich.

http://www.theonion.com/video/obamas-ap ... e-o,28010/

Woof.

by **Tee09** » Fri 4/27/12 11:02 am

5 O.T. wrote:
Kelor wrote:Obama eats a big sandwich.

http://www.theonion.com/video/obamas-ap ... e-o,28010/

Woof.

"Don't taste me, Bro!"

by **gopher6** » Fri 4/27/12 2:55 pm

12ft python on the loose
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?secti ... hpt=us_bn5 :ahhh:

by **Zwak** » Fri 4/27/12 3:09 pm

For all of you parents with daughters, here's an article on how to be a great parent.

http://theweek.com/article/index/227111 ... other-ever

by **Kelor** » Fri 4/27/12 3:30 pm

Zwak wrote:Beware of the giant cannibal shrimp.

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/26/sc ... ?hpt=hp_c3

I think the giant shrimp should beware of me :mrgreen:

by **Hobey Baker** » Fri 4/27/12 9:36 pm

Dayton signs alcohol law for TCF. Sale of beer allowed thru half time.

by **PrideOnIce** » Sat 4/28/12 4:09 pm

LeoPohl wrote:
Jupiter wrote:
Lars Sauve wrote:Headline news? No. But definitely great news for everyone as sick of me as I am sick of everyone else. It is almost time to eliminate the Lars burden. I open at the close. Closing the book on the Lars reality. Out!

Tweet from: @larssauve
Finally escaping this nightmare. No more @gopherpucklive clowns for me. The better realities await!

I must be really not paying attention around here because I have no idea what this is about.... So why is this place a nightmare for Lars?

Because John Henry didn't come and get us all hammered?

Wasn't he looking for a cave a while back? Maybe he found it.

http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/new ... the.Woods/

by **Golden FE Ranger** » Sat 4/28/12 9:02 pm

PrideOnIce wrote:
LeoPohl wrote:
Jupiter wrote:
Lars Sauve wrote:Headline news? No. But definitely great news for everyone as sick of me as I am sick of everyone else. It is almost time to eliminate the Lars burden. I open at the close. Closing the book on the Lars reality. Out!

Tweet from: @larssauve
Finally escaping this nightmare. No more @gopherpucklive clowns for me. The better realities await!

I must be really not paying attention around here because I have no idea what this is about.... So why is this place a nightmare for Lars?

Because John Henry didn't come and get us all hammered?

Wasn't he looking for a cave a while back? Maybe he found it.

http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/new ... the.Woods/

This guy watched First Blood one too many times. Even the area and terrain are similar.

by **dxmnkd316** » Sun 4/29/12 8:23 pm

Hobey Baker wrote:Dayton signs alcohol law for TCF. Sale of beer allowed thru half time.

And yet the guy proves he's dumber than a rock by vetoing the fireworks bill.

by **Tee09** » Sun 4/29/12 8:28 pm

dxmnkd316 wrote:
Hobey Baker wrote:Dayton signs alcohol law for TCF. Sale of beer allowed thru half time.

And yet the guy proves he's dumber than a rock by vetoing the fireworks bill.

Wisconsin fireworks stores say "thaaaaanks buddy!"

by **dxmnkd316** » Sun 4/29/12 8:39 pm

Tee09 wrote:
dxmnkd316 wrote:
Hobey Baker wrote:Dayton signs alcohol law for TCF. Sale of beer allowed thru half time.

And yet the guy proves he's dumber than a rock by vetoing the fireworks bill.

Wisconsin fireworks stores say "thaaaaanks buddy!"

Bingo!

Anyone who doesn't understand that Minnesotans are going to spend their hard-earned cash in Wisky or somewhere else and will still set them off just doesn't get it. "Revenue? We don't need no stinkin' revenue!"

by **Zwak** » Mon 4/30/12 8:16 am

dxmnkd316 wrote:
Tee09 wrote:
dxmnkd316 wrote:
Hobey Baker wrote:Dayton signs alcohol law for TCF. Sale of beer allowed thru half time.

And yet the guy proves he's dumber than a rock by vetoing the fireworks bill.

Wisconsin fireworks stores say "thaaaaanks buddy!"

Bingo!

Anyone who doesn't understand that Minnesotans are going to spend their hard-earned cash in Wisky or somewhere else and will still set them off just doesn't get it. "Revenue? We don't need no stinkin' revenue!"

Same goes for Sunday liquor sales. WI thanks us for not allowing them.

On an unrelated note, the Titanic II is setting sail is 2016.

http://www.startribune.com/business/149471915.html

by **g_manpucker** » Mon 4/30/12 9:09 am

Zwak wrote:
On an unrelated note, the Titanic II is setting sail is 2016.

http://www.startribune.com/business/149471915.html

by **Zwak** » Mon 4/30/12 1:44 pm

Man sues BMW for causing persistent erection.

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/04/30/ ... -erection/

by **GrandForksGopher** » Mon 4/30/12 2:13 pm

Zwak wrote:Man sues BMW for causing persistent erection.

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/04/30/ ... -erection/

by **thinkbui** » Mon 4/30/12 2:16 pm

LeoPohl wrote:
Jupiter wrote:
Lars Sauve wrote:Headline news? No. But definitely great news for everyone as sick of me as I am sick of everyone else. It is almost time to eliminate the Lars burden. I open at the close. Closing the book on the Lars reality. Out!

Tweet from: @larssauve
Finally escaping this nightmare. No more @gopherpucklive clowns for me. The better realities await!

I must be really not paying attention around here because I have no idea what this is about.... So why is this place a nightmare for Lars?

Because John Henry didn't come and get us all hammered?

I was going to post a seemingly appropriate vid from Monk where Doctor Kroger starts singing about John Henry before it goes horribly wrong, but didn't have a change to look for it over the weekend.

by **thinkbui** » Mon 4/30/12 2:32 pm

Zwak wrote:Man sues BMW for causing persistent erection.

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/04/30/ ... -erection/

"Do you ride a BMW or are you happy to see me?"

by **solar** » Mon 4/30/12 2:41 pm

thinkbui wrote:
Zwak wrote:Man sues BMW for causing persistent erection.

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/04/30/ ... -erection/

"Do you ride a BMW or are you happy to see me?"

If condition persists for more than 19 months, please contact a physician.

by **Armadillo** » Mon 4/30/12 4:49 pm

Zwak wrote:On an unrelated note, the Titanic II is setting sail is 2016.

http://www.startribune.com/business/149471915.html

WHY DO WE IGNORE THE WARNING SIGNS?!?

by **dxmnkd316** » Mon 4/30/12 7:31 pm

Zwak wrote:
dxmnkd316 wrote:
Tee09 wrote:
dxmnkd316 wrote:
Hobey Baker wrote:Dayton signs alcohol law for TCF. Sale of beer allowed thru half time.

And yet the guy proves he's dumber than a rock by vetoing the fireworks bill.

Wisconsin fireworks stores say "thaaaaanks buddy!"

Bingo!

Anyone who doesn't understand that Minnesotans are going to spend their hard-earned cash in Wisky or somewhere else and will still set them off just doesn't get it. "Revenue? We don't need no stinkin' revenue!"

Same goes for Sunday liquor sales. WI thanks us for not allowing them.

See I disagree with that premise. We can't get fireworks any day of the week. Most people are smart enough to buy liquor ahead of time.

Fireworks are a once a year deal.

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