Headline News 2012

[GrandForksGopher]

Woman buys tampons and finds cocaine in the box. Talk about a score.
http://now.msn.com/now/0504-cocaine-tampons.aspx

[Snowcool08]

Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch is dead at 47.

Coldplay did a tribute to MCA last night during their concert.

[Tee09]

Senior Al Qockgobblers member who was involved in the USS Cole attack got a friendly greeting from one of our missiles in Yemen today.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/05/06 ... z1u7rJisOZ

[gopher6]

Senior Al Qockgobblers member who was involved in the USS Cole attack got a friendly greeting from one of our missiles in Yemen today.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/05/06 ... z1u7rJisOZ

[rowshkex]

"Box-office marvel: 'Avengers' assembles record-smashing debut with $200.3M opening weekend"

http://www.startribune.com/entertainmen ... 45305.html

Wow... I need to see the other non-Iron Man movies, then go see this...

[Armadillo]

Senior Al Qockgobblers member who was involved in the USS Cole attack got a friendly greeting from one of our missiles in Yemen today.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/05/06 ... z1u7rJisOZ

[fake shemp]

Ok, since apparently no one else has posted this yet:

Star Tribune Sunday Sports section has a rather large feature story that addresses the U of M coaches salaries.

Up, up and away: Gophers coaches' salaries are on the rise
http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophe ... 51295.html
Be sure to check out the 3 accompanying charts outlining the salaries and the increases since 2003-2004.

http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophe ... 59325.html
http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophe ... 51275.html
http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophe ... 51465.html

All I will say is, IMO Maturi should have been fired based on Pam Borton's deal alone - she had total compensation of
almost $600k while the women's hoops program posted a deficit of $2,000,000 in 2010-2011.

[Tee09]

Not to sound like a sexist pig or anything, but in what sane world does Pam Borton make more than tDon?

[sec 16 row16 seat 16 17]

tuby making that much what a joke.

[dxmnkd316]

France elects its first Socialist president in nearly two decades with Francois Hollande.

[Tee09]

France elects its first Socialist president in nearly two decades with Francois Hollande.

[Golden FE Ranger]

Senior Al Qockgobblers member who was involved in the USS Cole attack got a friendly greeting from one of our missiles in Yemen today.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/05/06 ... z1u7rJisOZ

Nice shooting to the guy at the video screen. Justice for those on the Cole.

[dxmnkd316]

That summarizes my feelings on this perfectly. My favorite part of his plan, and he's serious, he wants to decrease the retirement age to 60 with full pension. lulz.

[Tee09]

That summarizes my feelings on this perfectly. My favorite part of his plan, and he's serious, he wants to decrease the retirement age to 60 with full pension. lulz.

I think it's funny that a guy named Hollande might motivate rich French people to move to Holland.

[Golden FE Ranger]

That summarizes my feelings on this perfectly. My favorite part of his plan, and he's serious, he wants to decrease the retirement age to 60 with full pension. lulz.

Maybe when he figures out how to pull that off in France, we can elect him here. Sixty with a full pension sounds nice. I will take mine with a side of all expenses paid health care and a retirement home in the Keys. Make it happen!

[Tee09]

On the plus side, maybe the Germans will quit pretending that the situation is salvageable and let nature run its course on the Euro.

[dxmnkd316]

On the plus side, maybe the Germans will quit pretending that the situation is salvageable and let nature run its course on the Euro.

I wouldn't be shocked to see Germany go back to the DM within the next few years. I'm sure they are sick and tired of letting countries like Greece destroy their currency.

[thinkbui]

Not to sound like a sexist pig or anything, but in what sane world does Pam Borton make more than tDon?

Market forces. I'm guessing that's comparable to how much a WBB coach is worth in D1.

[Tee09]

Not to sound like a sexist pig or anything, but in what sane world does Pam Borton make more than tDon?

Market forces. I'm guessing that's comparable to how much a WBB coach is worth in D1.

They lost $2MM and she's being paid $600 K. You aren't going to make money on womens hoops. Why shell out that much for a coach? I could see $200 K on the high end.

[thinkbui]

Not to sound like a sexist pig or anything, but in what sane world does Pam Borton make more than tDon?

Market forces. I'm guessing that's comparable to how much a WBB coach is worth in D1.

They lost $2MM and she's being paid $600 K. You aren't going to make money on womens hoops. Why shell out that much for a coach? I could see $200 K on the high end.

WBB is inevitably going to operate at a loss at the U. Do we get someone who would settle for $200k and put an even lower revenue-generating team on the hardwood or get a $596k coach to lead the kind of team we have now?

[Armadillo]

France elects its first Socialist president in nearly two decades with Francois Hollande.

If anyone here enjoys watching the flaming aftermath of a car vs. train vs. Boeing 747 vs. a bus carrying nuns laced with nitroglycerine, then the next few months of the Eurozone should be right up your alley.

Oh, and France?

[Armadillo]

One more thing:

Greece voters elect 19 neo-Nazis to Parliament.

Europe's going to die. Again.

[dxmnkd316]

At what point does the US tell the Europeans to screw off while we go back into ultraprotectionist mode?

[The Rube]

At what point does the US tell the Europeans to screw off while we go back into ultraprotectionist mode?

As in all political affairs, follow the dollar. It always leads to the correct answer. Whether it be business, allies in conflicts, whatever, it all boils down to money.

[Tee09]

At what point does the US tell the Europeans to screw off while we go back into ultraprotectionist mode?

For a continent that fancies themselves so much more cultured, more intelligent, and generally superior to the US, they sure do suck a lot. I'd make fun of them more, but we're on the same path and making up for our delayed start with a faster pace.

[dxmnkd316]

At what point does the US tell the Europeans to screw off while we go back into ultraprotectionist mode?

For a continent that fancies themselves so much more cultured, more intelligent, and generally superior to the US, they sure do suck a lot. I'd make fun of them more, but we're on the same path and making up for our delayed start with a faster pace.

Um. Faster pace? Not really.

[Tee09]

At what point does the US tell the Europeans to screw off while we go back into ultraprotectionist mode?

For a continent that fancies themselves so much more cultured, more intelligent, and generally superior to the US, they sure do suck a lot. I'd make fun of them more, but we're on the same path and making up for our delayed start with a faster pace.

Um. Faster pace? Not really.

Relatively, yes. Had the Europeans borrowed at the pace we have the last three years, their debt:GDP ratios would be even more ridiculous than they are now.

[Zwak]

Thinking about building a new home in MN? New building code may require sprinkler systems in all new homes.

http://www.startribune.com/business/150371025.html

[team22tank]

At what point does the US tell the Europeans to screw off while we go back into ultraprotectionist mode?

For a continent that fancies themselves so much more cultured, more intelligent, and generally superior to the US, they sure do suck a lot. I'd make fun of them more, but we're on the same path and making up for our delayed start with a faster pace.

Um. Faster pace? Not really.

Relatively, yes. Had the Europeans borrowed at the pace we have the last three years, their debt:GDP ratios would be even more ridiculous than they are now.

Not to mention that the US has the privilege of having the dollar as the reserve currency of the world. If that were to change or if countries start trading in other currencies out side of the dollar look out the dollar will have as about much value as toilet paper.

[Kelor]

Thinking about building a new home in MN? New building code may require sprinkler systems in all new homes.

http://www.startribune.com/business/150371025.html

Mandated helmets while mowing your lawn can not be far behind.

[team22tank]

Thinking about building a new home in MN? New building code may require sprinkler systems in all new homes.

http://www.startribune.com/business/150371025.html

Everyone has to be protected from everything.

Although horrific and very sad when they happen house fires are very very rare, usually happening in much older homes as new homes are built with better materials that are more fire resistant. Sprinkler systems in houses will cause more damages to houses when they accidentally go off & cost more in repair and upkeep then they every will in putting out an actual fire.

[team22tank]

Thinking about building a new home in MN? New building code may require sprinkler systems in all new homes.

http://www.startribune.com/business/150371025.html

Mandated helmets while mowing your lawn can not be far behind.

Haha, actually wouldn't surprise me. I saw on Kare11 last week they were saying people should where helmets in the event of a severe weather warning (not necessarily a bad idea especially for kids). However, the way they were talking about it I was thinking it won't be long before this becomes law.

[Kelly Red]

Thinking about building a new home in MN? New building code may require sprinkler systems in all new homes.

http://www.startribune.com/business/150371025.html

Mandated helmets while mowing your lawn can not be far behind.

Haha, actually wouldn't surprise me. I saw on Kare11 last week they were saying people should where helmets in the event of a severe weather warning (not necessarily a bad idea especially for kids). However, the way they were talking about it I was thinking it won't be long before this becomes law.

BILLY, if you're going to keep playing outside during a hail storm put on your safety helmet! (But will it protect you from lightening? Or just melt into your head?)

[thinkbui]

Darwin is spinning in his grave.

[team22tank]

Darwin is spinning in his grave.

They were referring to being in your basement or wherever you "safe place" is during a storm.

[thinkbui]

Darwin is spinning in his grave.

They were referring to being in your basement or wherever you "safe place" is during a storm.

I wasn't referring to yours specifically, just the idea that the Government keeps having to impose new code after new code just to keep us safe, including from ourselves. And the fireworks thing that Dayton just vetoed is one I'm still kind of upset about.

[Zwak]

Mechanic at Chevy dealer tells his boss he needs one weekend off a month for reserve duty. Dealership fires him.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/05/07/bu ... n-lawsuit/

Regardless of whether this is legal or not, this is certainly not good publicity for the car dealership, especially such a classic american brand like Chevrolet.

[Armadillo]

As Europe Turns, Part 3:

Russian security forces arrest citizens for protesting Putin

All of this would be just fascinating if it weren't so damn terrifying.

[team22tank]

Darwin is spinning in his grave.

They were referring to being in your basement or wherever you "safe place" is during a storm.

I wasn't referring to yours specifically, just the idea that the Government keeps having to impose new code after new code just to keep us safe, including from ourselves. And the fireworks thing that Dayton just vetoed is one I'm still kind of upset about.

I thought I would clarify after Kelly's comment. Although it would be entertaining to see people running around during a storm with helmets on.

[PrideOnIce]

Darwin is spinning in his grave.

They were referring to being in your basement or wherever you "safe place" is during a storm.

I wasn't referring to yours specifically, just the idea that the Government keeps having to impose new code after new code just to keep us safe, including from ourselves. And the fireworks thing that Dayton just vetoed is one I'm still kind of upset about.

Surprised Ma. beat Mn. to this one.

http://www.bostonherald.com/news/region ... position=0

[GrandForksGopher]

We shall all take a moment to bow our heads and pray for this poor soul...
http://animaltracks.today.msnbc.msn.com ... -dies?lite

[gopherguy13]

We shall all take a moment to bow our heads and pray for this poor soul...
http://animaltracks.today.msnbc.msn.com ... -dies?lite

And I thought my cat was fat

[psych]

We shall all take a moment to bow our heads and pray for this poor soul...
http://animaltracks.today.msnbc.msn.com ... -dies?lite

What the article meant to say is that Meow the cat finally died after suffering injuries sustained from being thrown out a 3rd-story apartment complex window immediately following Minnesota's meltdown against Denver back in February.

[Armadillo]

Darwin is spinning in his grave.

They were referring to being in your basement or wherever you "safe place" is during a storm.

I wasn't referring to yours specifically, just the idea that the Government keeps having to impose new code after new code just to keep us safe, including from ourselves. And the fireworks thing that Dayton just vetoed is one I'm still kind of upset about.

Surprised Ma. beat Mn. to this one.

http://www.bostonherald.com/news/region ... position=0

Oh for the love of God, would you people just STOP IT?!?

LET US LIVE OUR LIVES!!!

[thinkbui]

Darwin is spinning in his grave.

They were referring to being in your basement or wherever you "safe place" is during a storm.

I wasn't referring to yours specifically, just the idea that the Government keeps having to impose new code after new code just to keep us safe, including from ourselves. And the fireworks thing that Dayton just vetoed is one I'm still kind of upset about.

Surprised Ma. beat Mn. to this one.

http://www.bostonherald.com/news/region ... position=0

Oh for the love of God, would you people just STOP IT?!?

LET US LIVE OUR LIVES!!!

To be fair to the governments passing these things though, a lot of it has to do with the death of personal responsibility.

[Armadillo]

Oh for the love of God, would you people just STOP IT?!?

LET US LIVE OUR LIVES!!!

To be fair to the governments passing these things though, a lot of it has to do with the death of personal responsibility.

Screw that. The moment people started looking at government as a surrogate parent rather than a body elected to be a good steward of tax money and provide for defense, infrastructure, and emergency services is the moment we totally lost the plot.

[team22tank]

Darwin is spinning in his grave.

They were referring to being in your basement or wherever you "safe place" is during a storm.

I wasn't referring to yours specifically, just the idea that the Government keeps having to impose new code after new code just to keep us safe, including from ourselves. And the fireworks thing that Dayton just vetoed is one I'm still kind of upset about.

Surprised Ma. beat Mn. to this one.

http://www.bostonherald.com/news/region ... position=0

Oh for the love of God, would you people just STOP IT?!?

LET US LIVE OUR LIVES!!!

I would love to get a list of the people that voted for this and see how many are overweight themselves.

[rowshkex]

I would love to get a list of the people that voted for this and see how many have poor lifestyle habits themselves.

FYP. Just sayin'...

[team22tank]

I would love to get a list of the people that voted for this and see how many have poor lifestyle habits themselves.

FYP. Just sayin'...

How does it go, "Do as we say, not as we do"

[thinkbui]

France elects its first Socialist president in nearly two decades with Francois Hollande.

If anyone here enjoys watching the flaming aftermath of a car vs. train vs. Boeing 747 vs. a bus carrying nuns laced with nitroglycerine, then the next few months of the Eurozone should be right up your alley.

Oh, and France?

[dxmnkd316]

Thinking about building a new home in MN? New building code may require sprinkler systems in all new homes.

http://www.startribune.com/business/150371025.html

I'd disable it as soon as I move in. I'd take my chances. I've seen what water damage can do if a sprinkler system fails. Not pretty.

[Tee09]

Surprised Ma. beat Mn. to this one.

http://www.bostonherald.com/news/region ... position=0

Oh for the love of God, would you people just STOP IT?!?

LET US LIVE OUR LIVES!!!

I would love to get a list of the people that voted for this and see how many are overweight themselves.

Aren't these the same types who use to want the Air Force to have to "Hold a bake sale to buy a bomber"? Make up your minds, people.

[george]

Thinking about building a new home in MN? New building code may require sprinkler systems in all new homes.

http://www.startribune.com/business/150371025.html

I'd disable it as soon as I move in. I'd take my chances. I've seen what water damage can do if a sprinkler system fails. Not pretty.

And lord knows the risk of accidental discharge by a sprinkler system is sooo much greater than the risk of a fire.

[Greyeagle]

Thinking about building a new home in MN? New building code may require sprinkler systems in all new homes.

http://www.startribune.com/business/150371025.html

I'd disable it as soon as I move in. I'd take my chances. I've seen what water damage can do if a sprinkler system fails. Not pretty.

Then you'd go to mattress tag ripper jail.

[GrandForksGopher]

Hahahaha. Soccer player pays back racial taunt with massive crotch kick.
http://now.msn.com/now-plus/0507-soccer ... d=vt_fbmsn

Also, Bionic eye that gives the blind some sight. Obviously it still needs to be improved on, but it's exciting to see that in the future blindness might be rid of.
http://now.msn.com/living/0503-bionic-eye-blind.aspx

[gopher6]

1st grader suspended for singing

http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/07/us/colora ... ?hpt=us_c2

[team22tank]

http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/08/us/califo ... hpt=hp_bn1

Life in prison for these two thugs. We'll see how many extra rights and privileges their badges grant them though.

[GrandForksGopher]

http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/08/us/california-police-beating/index.html?hpt=hp_bn1

Life in prison for these two thugs. We'll see how many extra rights and privileges their badges grant them though.

Wow, normally I'm on police officers sides of things. But this is downright ridiculous. They better get life in prison, and while they're in there I hope somebody cracks their skulls open.

[Chris Eckes]

Screw that. The moment people started looking at government as a surrogate parent rather than a body elected to be a good steward of tax money and provide for defense, promote the general welfare, infrastructure, and emergency services is the moment we totally lost the plot.

FYP

[WPoS]

Thinking about building a new home in MN? New building code may require sprinkler systems in all new homes.

http://www.startribune.com/business/150371025.html

I'd disable it as soon as I move in. I'd take my chances. I've seen what water damage can do if a sprinkler system fails. Not pretty.

Then you'd go to mattress tag ripper jail.

and your insurance would be null and void.

W

[WPoS]

Thinking about building a new home in MN? New building code may require sprinkler systems in all new homes.

http://www.startribune.com/business/150371025.html

Mandated helmets while mowing your lawn can not be far behind.

actually I'd think steel toed shoes....I was heading out last night to deliver my latest batch of cabinets and an ambulance wandered up my hill...after I got back I asked a neighbor what happened and he tells me the guy mowing the lawn for the other neighbor (who is out of town) cut some toes off....sounds like a bizzare cross of Fratting and Kristo!

W

[Armadillo]

Screw that. The moment people started looking at government as a surrogate parent rather than a body elected to be a good steward of tax money and provide for defense, promote the general welfare, infrastructure, and emergency services is the moment we totally lost the plot.

FYP

Don't you start. I WILL go Tenth Amendment on yo azz, beeyotch.

[Tee09]

I click on this thread expecting to read about Headline News. Jeez.

[fake shemp]

"Rahmbo" sticking his nose into Minnesota's business

Rahm Emanuel: Back off Accretive Health

http://www.startribune.com/politics/sta ... 35345.html

Chicago politics at its finest!

[thinkbui]

"Rahmbo" sticking his nose into Minnesota's business

Rahm Emanuel: Back off Accretive Health

http://www.startribune.com/politics/sta ... 35345.html

Chicago politics at its finest!

If I was Lori Swanson, my response would be:

"Mr. Mayor, this is Saint Paul, not Springfield. We don't take orders from you."

[team22tank]

Screw that. The moment people started looking at government as a surrogate parent rather than a body elected to be a good steward of tax money and provide for defense, [u]promote the general welfare[/u], infrastructure, and emergency services is the moment we totally lost the plot.

FYP

How is that working out?

[Tee09]

Screw that. The moment people started looking at government as a surrogate parent rather than a body elected to be a good steward of tax money and provide for defense, [u]promote the general welfare[/u], infrastructure, and emergency services is the moment we totally lost the plot.

FYP

How is that working out?

Dude, its about intentions, not results.

Intentions, and buying votes. Just ask LBJ.

[dxmnkd316]

Thinking about building a new home in MN? New building code may require sprinkler systems in all new homes.

http://www.startribune.com/business/150371025.html

I'd disable it as soon as I move in. I'd take my chances. I've seen what water damage can do if a sprinkler system fails. Not pretty.

And lord knows the risk of accidental discharge by a sprinkler system is sooo much greater than the risk of a fire.

I think it is. Besides, with a fire, you lose everything. Fine. Life would absolutely suck.

With a sprinkler, there's a good chance they'll say clean it up and good luck selling it with massive water damage in the future. Thanks but no thanks.

[dxmnkd316]

Thinking about building a new home in MN? New building code may require sprinkler systems in all new homes.

http://www.startribune.com/business/150371025.html

I'd disable it as soon as I move in. I'd take my chances. I've seen what water damage can do if a sprinkler system fails. Not pretty.

Then you'd go to mattress tag ripper jail.

Only illegal to remove if you're the seller. Not the consumer.

[dxmnkd316]

I click on this thread expecting to read about Headline News. Jeez.

Seriously?

[Orion]

Nice

[Orion]

Triple

[Orion]

Post

[dxmnkd316]

Thanks.

[streakygopher]

Well, they don't call him the post virgin.