Holy crap expensive! How do you think it would taste this way? My regular
Wednesday night location has a Keurig - I could bring these with me
http://www.amazon.com/Green-Mountain-Coffee-Portion-24-Count/dp/B006N3I492/
Or would just buying the beans be the better route?
I love good coffee.
No, and I didn't claim they did. The only person in this conversation
using the word lazy is you. And I'm done. I broke my own rule about not
engaging in conversation with you. It won't happen again.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 5:27 PM, Sam wrote:
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> Somehow I doubt the labor depart told you a
I like kenya aa
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On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 9:58 PM, Larry C. Lyons wrote:
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> Its also the beans themselves. Right now I'm trying some celebes kalossi
> toraja coffee - almost s good as Jamaican Blue Mountain.
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 9:52 PM, Erika L. Rich wrote:
>
> >
> > I use 160 degr
Blue mountain is the best coffee I have ever had.
Sent from my iPhone 4S.
> On Oct 23, 2013, at 9:58 PM, "Larry C. Lyons" wrote:
>
>
> Its also the beans themselves. Right now I'm trying some celebes kalossi
> toraja coffee - almost s good as Jamaican Blue Mountain.
>
>
>> On Wed, Oct 23,
Its also the beans themselves. Right now I'm trying some celebes kalossi
toraja coffee - almost s good as Jamaican Blue Mountain.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 9:52 PM, Erika L. Rich wrote:
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> I use 160 degrees for my French Press every morning perfection! :)
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 5:04
I use 160 degrees for my French Press every morning perfection! :)
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 5:04 PM, Zaphod Beeblebrox <
zaph0d.b33bl3b...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I've actually found that the best temp with my current favorite bean is
> about 175F. Really brings out the caramel finish
>
>
Somehow I doubt the labor depart told you all of the 5% (it's 4.5%
actually) that will never work do so because they are lazy. Then again,
knowing the labor Department the way I do it's possible.
.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 7:39 PM, Maureen wrote:
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> Actually those numbers were given to me by
Actually those numbers were given to me by the labor department when I ran
a business in Atlanta, Georgia at the height of the Internet boom. So
blaming it on California is just your usual twisty spin.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 4:32 PM, Sam wrote:
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> California is known to be different. Of the
California is known to be different. Of the 5%, I would guess half can't
work because of disabilities or some cause while the other half might be
lazy or just too used to the being on the gov teat. The other 26% didn't
used to be lazy four years ago.
.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 6:48 PM, Maureen
The government considered 5% unemployment to be full employment because at
least 5% just aren't going to work..period. As for the rest, I don't know
if 47 million are lazy. I do know that the ones I have personally observed
are lazy, or at least vastly under-motivated. If they spent as much tim
OK, that makes sense. I thought you were advocating no treatment for type 2.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 6:44 PM, Maureen wrote:
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> Yep..eliminate them entirely unless the person using them is testing to
> adjust medication intake, because otherwise they serve no purpose but to
> enrich the make
Yep..eliminate them entirely unless the person using them is testing to
adjust medication intake, because otherwise they serve no purpose but to
enrich the makers. An over the counter A1C test once a month will tell you
all you need to know about your blood sugar levels.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 2
So you think 47 million people are just lazy? They weren't lazy four years
ago. Just saying
.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 5:17 PM, Maureen wrote:
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> I'd like to see a study of the happiness levels of those who watch Cable
> news versus those who don't, with a breakout by channel. I suspect tho
Actually the diabetic testing equipment can be quite expensive. Strips, if
you're purchasing them yourself can go from $100 a month up. Then there is
all the other expenses. Can can see someone with only social security
having to choose between test strips and other bills.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 a
Wait, eliminate testing and supplies from people with type 2 diabetes?
Really?
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 5:09 PM, Maureen wrote:
>
> Or just eliminate from Medicare and Medicaid expeditures all of the
> unnecessary items, like diabetic testing equipment and supplies for those
> who don't have T
I'd like to see a study of the happiness levels of those who watch Cable
news versus those who don't, with a breakout by channel. I suspect those
who listen to the fear-mongers are most unhappy.
As for unemployment, every single unemployed person I know personally sits
around and whines all day
Or just eliminate from Medicare and Medicaid expeditures all of the
unnecessary items, like diabetic testing equipment and supplies for those
who don't have Type I diabetes. A multi-billion dollar industry funded
mostly by Medicare and providing no value at all.
The entire problem with ACA is tha
I've actually found that the best temp with my current favorite bean is
about 175F. Really brings out the caramel finish
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 3:17 PM, Eric Roberts <
ow...@threeravensconsulting.com> wrote:
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> See...you guys go and make me agree with Sam now...
>
> -Original Messa
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 7:04 AM, Sam wrote:
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> You wouldn't do that here. :P
>
Wrong. I have done it here. Multiple times.
>
> So in your mind the government is perfect and no cuts anywhere are needed?
>
Putting words in my mouth, as per usual. That is not what I said, merely
your attemp
Except that having a job does not mean that you are happy. Some people
really love their job and it is very much a part of who they are. I'd
hazard a guess that most people are not in that situation and that they are
in a job because they need the money. "Better than the alternative, I
guess" is r
47.9 million out of a workforce of 154 million
http://news.investors.com/ibd-editorials/100413-673964-ibdtipp-data-show-479-million-americans-looking-for-work.htm
I wonder if that counts the part time workers wishing they had full time
work.
I just had lunch with six co-workers from my last job
Think of something like the Neutron bomb that just emitted an EMP...EMP's
destroy electronics and many electrical items.
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Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 11:22 AM
To: cf-community
Subject: Re: Polls show GOP getting spanked
See...you guys go and make me agree with Sam now...
-Original Message-
From: Sam [mailto:sammyc...@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 10:39 AM
To: cf-community
Subject: Re: That McDonald's spilt coffee case
We go over this every year.
Here's my summation:
Coffee association
All the more reason not to stupidly hold a Styrofoam cup with hot coffee
between your knees. I am still on the this was completely her negligence
wagon. Not to defend McDonalds as they have plenty to get sued about,
anyone with 2 brain cells to rub together would understand that when you use
a l
SpongeBob SquarePants headstone monuments controversy at Spring Grove
Cemetery
The death of a 28-year-old Army sergeant left the victim's family numb,
wondering how something like this could happen.
Now, eight months later, the family says controversy over a monument
containing the cartoon chara
Since the vast majority of Americans are employed...that's a lot of happy
people.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 2:27 PM, Sam wrote:
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> The people in the US with jobs are happy, the rest are miserable. But if
> you want to use Larry's logic, flip that around.
>
> .
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 2:57
The people in the US with jobs are happy, the rest are miserable. But if
you want to use Larry's logic, flip that around.
.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 2:57 PM, GMoney wrote:
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> Americans are a strange bunch. We've got it good...real
> good...comparatively speaking...and deep down, most of us kn
If they just asked that, then yes, but they used the OECD measures, so you
are bound to get somewhat different answers.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 2:57 PM, GMoney wrote:
>
> Americans are a strange bunch. We've got it good...real
> good...comparatively speaking...and deep down, most of us know th
Americans are a strange bunch. We've got it good...real
good...comparatively speaking...and deep down, most of us know that. So we
have sort of weird attitudes likewe need to downplay how well we've got
it, or we need to constantly be thinking that we really don't have it as
good as we think,
Here's the original report:
http://unsdsn.org/files/2013/09/WorldHappinessReport2013_online.pdf
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 2:00 PM, Larry C. Lyons wrote:
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> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/22/denmark-happiest-country_n_4070761.html?icid=maing-grid7%7Chtmlws-sb-bb%7Cdl4%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/22/denmark-happiest-country_n_4070761.html?icid=maing-grid7%7Chtmlws-sb-bb%7Cdl4%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D395069
Sorry to say guys but the US is pretty depressed.
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And get in our air space with it that far?
On Oct 23, 2013 12:31 PM, "Larry C. Lyons" wrote:
>
> Not too difficult. In the 50's and 60's both the US and the Soviets
> investigated EMP bombs. For instance:
> http://www.futurescience.com/emp/test184.html
>
> From http://www.futurescience.com/emp.h
for a country like North Korea, this is possible. For a developed country
like Britain or France it would not be too difficult, they already have
equivalent nuclear weapons. For 2nd tier nations like Australia, Poland or
Canada, it would take more effort but the knowledge and delivery systems
are
Not too difficult. In the 50's and 60's both the US and the Soviets
investigated EMP bombs. For instance:
http://www.futurescience.com/emp/test184.html
>From http://www.futurescience.com/emp.html:
The Mark 18 bomb, tested in 1952, was also known as the super or alloy
bomb. It was made of a sphe
If and it would have to be much cheaper than current prices.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 12:09 PM, Bruce Sorge wrote:
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> Yes, but once the US and UK research projects for synthetic replacements
> for rare earth metals yield results, then the game changes.
>
>
> On Oct 23, 2013, at 12:04 PM, Larr
An EMP that could cause that much damage?
The nuclear explosion required to create it would be far more harmful.
Defensive anti missle tech would be great, better sensors at ports and
aviation hubs.
Our military is expeditionary I'm mature and we just don't need it all.
On Oct 23, 2013 12:18 PM
I know this is all stuff of television shows, but seriously, what are the
chances of something along the lines of Dark Angel? You know, an
electromagnetic pulse weapon detonated in the atmosphere and wiped out the vast
majority of computer and communication systems. From that you have anarchy,
If
On Oct 23, 2013 12:10 PM, "Bruce Sorge" wrote:
>
> Yes, but once the US and UK research projects for synthetic replacements
> for rare earth metals yield results, then the game changes.
>
>
> On Oct 23, 2013, at 12:04 PM, Larry C. Lyons
> wrote:
>
> >
> > Thing is the world will not let tha
On a nuke level maybe, neither has anything approaching the lift or float
capability to come here in anywhere near the numbers that would be needed
to do anything.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 12:07 PM, Sam wrote:
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> Good point, if we entered in the begging we wouldn't have been ready. But
> in mo
Yes, but once the US and UK research projects for synthetic replacements for
rare earth metals yield results, then the game changes.
On Oct 23, 2013, at 12:04 PM, Larry C. Lyons wrote:
>
> Thing is the world will not let that happen. The US is so interconnected
> now that it cannot be isol
I meant the 18.
The 35 is way over priced for what it does, the joint strike program has
been screwed since day one.
The Navy and Marines both fly 18s as do the Canadians. Lots of parts, way
cheaper, and can kill about anything.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 12:06 PM, Larry C. Lyons wrote:
>
> It
Good point, if we entered in the begging we wouldn't have been ready. But
in modern days we need to at least be able to repel an attack from Russia
and China, just in case.
.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 12:03 PM, LRS Scout wrote:
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> WII was an actual declared war where we were attacked. We were
So be honest about it's national security value and seize it.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 12:04 PM, Larry C. Lyons wrote:
>
> Thing is the world will not let that happen. The US is so interconnected
> now that it cannot be isolationist. You like your smart phone or laptop.
> Aside from the componen
It may be, but its already gaining a hanger queen reputation. And as I
said, if another system that is half the cost and 2/3rds the effectiveness.
Wouldn't it be better to build the alternative system in that case?
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 12:03 PM, LRS Scout wrote:
>
> Amazing bird, it really
There's the Postal Service Fund which is $100 million a year and the Post
Office borrowed $16
billion so far from the government. Doesn't matter if it's in the budget,
we have to pay it.
.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 11:54 AM, Larry C. Lyons wrote:
>
> you forget that the Post office is not incl
Thing is the world will not let that happen. The US is so interconnected
now that it cannot be isolationist. You like your smart phone or laptop.
Aside from the components being assembled at FoxConn in China, the rare
earths needed also come from there. The US imports a significant amount of
its e
Amazing bird, it really is.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 11:58 AM, Larry C. Lyons wrote:
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> The F18E and F series are 2/3rds as capable as the F35C has been advertised
> to be. They cost less than half the cost. They have a very long service
> life. and most importantly any of the possible foes it
WII was an actual declared war where we were attacked. We were also to
spin up and win as needed.
SO yeah...
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 12:00 PM, Sam wrote:
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> During WWII we tried that for awhile, it's a good thing we eventually
> jumped in.
>
> .
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 11:53 AM, L
During WWII we tried that for awhile, it's a good thing we eventually
jumped in.
.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 11:53 AM, LRS Scout wrote:
>
> An actual department of defense that only worries about America and our
> borders.
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 11:51 AM, Bruce Sorge wrote:
>
> >
> > Wh
The F18E and F series are 2/3rds as capable as the F35C has been advertised
to be. They cost less than half the cost. They have a very long service
life. and most importantly any of the possible foes it would be facing are
still not as capable as current aircraft and probably won't be for a while.
That in itself Tim is a great idea and I am a big fan of it, but since the DOD
is merely a far reaching arm of the political establishment, we cant make
these decisions on our own. I have been a strong advocate of staying out of
others business unless we absolutely have to. Fuck the world and
you forget that the Post office is not included in the budget. It is an
independent entity. You want the post office to save money, how about
removing some of the onerous requirements imposed on it by congress, such
as having to fully fund all pensions that no business is required to do so.
On W
An actual department of defense that only worries about America and our
borders.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 11:51 AM, Bruce Sorge wrote:
>
> Whats the alternative?
>
>
> On Oct 23, 2013, at 11:40 AM, Larry C. Lyons
> wrote:
>
> >
> > Question is do we really need to spend more than double the c
Yup.
It's systemic, endemic, we need to go over every line item on the books
with a red pen.
This government has gotten insane.
Did you know something like 50% of employed adults work for government on
some level?
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 11:50 AM, Larry C. Lyons wrote:
>
> If you're going af
Whats the alternative?
On Oct 23, 2013, at 11:40 AM, Larry C. Lyons wrote:
>
> Question is do we really need to spend more than double the combination of
> all other nations on defense?
>
> After all do we need the F-35C whose cost is rising to a billion per
> aircraft?
> F-35C: US$199.4M
We need a crash and chaos to fix it.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 11:48 AM, Vivec wrote:
>
> You need to fund the military industrial complex, and that is why you
> needed the F35.
> How many persons does the defence industry employ, and what would be the
> fallout if those companies had to go back
If you're going after subsidies, how about cutting subsidies to the oil and
gas industries? In 2010 even with very high prices oil and gas companies
still raked in over 400 billion in subsidies.
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-10-21/when-it-comes-to-government-subsidies-dirty-energy-sti
Those things are all for offensive force projection, not defense.
The defense of the homeland could be easily and cheaply handled. We are
geographically isolated east and west and bordered by allies.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 11:40 AM, Larry C. Lyons wrote:
>
> Question is do we really need to
You need to fund the military industrial complex, and that is why you
needed the F35.
How many persons does the defence industry employ, and what would be the
fallout if those companies had to go back to "normal" levels of contracts
and revenue?
But no, I don't think the US needs to outspend the
Question is do we really need to spend more than double the combination of
all other nations on defense?
After all do we need the F-35C whose cost is rising to a billion per
aircraft?
F-35C: US$199.4M flyaway cost, 2013 from Department Of The Navy Fiscal Year
(FY) 2013 Budget Estimates, Aircraft
We go over this every year.
Here's my summation:
Coffee association recommends a brewing temperature of at least 190%
Most places that sell coffee, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts and even McDonalds
still serve at 190%.
The reason she got burned was because she put the cup between her legs and
removed t
This was not simply a case of a careless customer. Although this case has
been used since as an example of how people refuse to take responsibility
for their actions and how unfair the courts are to businesses, that does
not seem to reflect the reality.
" Here are the pertinent facts:
- Stel
It just get funnier by the day:
doyougotinsurance.com
People used to take the government seriously.
.
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Hidden in this mess are a couple of good ideas.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 9:04 AM, Sam wrote:
> How about corn subsidies or most
> farm subsidies for that matter.
Yes! These subsidies have gotten out of hand.
> How about stopping Saturday mail delivery,
>
YES! This should have been done
As with anything you own that has complex moving parts, you cannot just
shut it down and stick it in the corner of the garage and hope it works the
next time you NEED it.
You need to put it away right, in good working order, and make sure it is
ready to start up again next time.
Just parking it
You wouldn't do that here. :P
So in your mind the government is perfect and no cuts anywhere are needed?
Remember Obama was going to use a scalpel and Romney was going to fire Big
Bird? Big Bird got another $400 million during the recent shutdown. How
about $93 - 250 million on that website that
Gen. Ray Odierno told a Washington conference Monday that the U.S. Army had
not conducted any training in the last six months of the fiscal year ending
Sept. 30.
And, he said, there currently are only two Army brigades rated
combat-ready. That's a total of between 7,000 to 10,000 troops and less
On the one hand I completely agree. We need to get back to basics, get back to
training and strengthen our military after 12 years of persistent combat. A
huge reset if you will. However, we cant reduce readiness. We need to be a
strong ready force not so that we can invade another country, bu
Countless billions*
On Oct 23, 2013 8:46 AM, "LRS Scout" wrote:
> You might be surprised to hear that I agree.
>
> Our standing Army is our largest expense, and it is never used "in defense
> of nation". I've listened to all the complaints about how we've had to
> rebuild I'm time's of need, but
You might be surprised to hear that I agree.
Our standing Army is our largest expense, and it is never used "in defense
of nation". I've listened to all the complaints about how we've had to
rebuild I'm time's of need, but really do we need to spend any of these
countries billions?
We are geogra
Maybe it's time we reduced our military, including "readiness". Maybe the
next time a hot spot flares up, we'll be FORCED to leave it alone. I for
one am ready to sit out a few wars.
On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 9:17 PM, Bruce Sorge wrote:
>
> Did you read my message? We are sacrificing training to
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