Daily Tech News 14 December 2021

Top Story

News continues to be quiet, which reminds me of what I did this time last year.

And I'll do it again if you're not careful.

Only one of the videos in the December 31 post is dead, and I know which it is, and I think there's an alternate source.
Open source is not broken. (Nadh.in)

The argument is not wrong in itself but it doesn't really address the claim. The author is trying to say that just because the cause of open source software's breakage is outside of open source that open source is not broken, but that's nonsense.

It's important to identify the cause, but it's just as important to recognise the wreckage.

(This is in response to an earlier article in response to the Log4j debacle.)

Tech News

AMD Navi 12 crypto mining cards are on sale in China. (Tom's Hardware)
Where crypto miners face prosecution, and likely persecution, by the country's consistently dictatorial and increasingly Marxist government. (Coindesk)

This makes sense.
Progressive utopias are invariably miserable shitholes. (The Atlantic)

Nothing new here except the source.
There is no HDMI 2.0, only HDMI 2.1. (WCCFTech)

They've done the same stupid thing as USB, where 3.0 got relabeled 3.1 Gen 1, then 3.2 Gen 1. USB4 at least mandates the USB-C connector and 20Gb data transfers; it's backwards compatible but all USB4 devices must support at least 20Gbps.

HDMI 2.1 supports variable refresh rates and HDMI 2.0 does not, but now that there is no HDMI 2.0 you have to stop and read the product manual - if you can even find one - to figure out if it's supported on any given display.

This is known as progress.
Attackers can get root access to Ubuntu desktop systems by crashing the login screen. (Bleeping Computer)

This is not good.

Do not - ever - install the Linux desktop on a public server.
Google has patched Chrome. (Bleeping Computer)

There's a thing. They're not saying anything about the thing so you can assume that it's really bad.

The update also patches 15 other things that have been discussed. And are also bad.
If your employer uses Kronos for payroll - and organisations including Tesla and and the San Francisco MTA do so - you might be in for a bad Christmas. (Bleeping Computer)

The servers at Kronos got breached and hit with ransomware. Kronos is advising customers to
evaluate and implement alternative business continuity protocols related to the affected UKG solutions.
Which is a rather sesquipedalian way of saying that you're basically rooted.
Speaking of rooted, Bluetooth. (Bleeping Computer)

Millions of devices have potentially insecure WiFi because the WiFi chip also implements Bluetooth.
Bleeping Computer has reached out to all vendors and asked for a comment on the above, and we will update this post as soon as we hear back.
In the meantime, and for as long as these hardware-related issues remain unpatched, users are advised to follow these simple protection measures:

1. Encase your digital devices in concrete, dump the concrete in the ocean, and consider moving to another planet entirely.
Evergreen advice.

Party Like It's 1979 Video of the Day

That is extremely 1979.

Disclaimer: Go ahead with your own life, leave me alone.

Posted by: Pixy Misa at 03:18 AM

Comments

(Jump to bottom of comments)

1 Good morning, Pixy!

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 03:19 AM (dB4Iz)

2 Morning JQ!

Posted by: Pixy Misa at December 14, 2021 03:25 AM (MqQvv)

3 Oh my, my former employer uses Kronos.

I am actually familiar with many of the terms used in this post-- a rarity.

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 03:34 AM (dB4Iz)

4 It seems that Twitter is down. At least for me.

Posted by: m at December 14, 2021 03:38 AM (a7mcp)

5 Been awake since 3am, might as well get up

Posted by: Skip at December 14, 2021 03:39 AM (2JoB8)

6 >>> of what I did this time last year

I'm a big fan of year in rereviews.

Posted by: m at December 14, 2021 03:39 AM (a7mcp)

7 When we first got the Kronos system, had to badge-in and then authenticate with fingerprint. Hated the fingerprint thing, it would reject my print more than half the time! Well, to be fair, it was mostly due to dry skin-- exacerbated by gardening.

WooFloo is to be thanked for ending that particular PITA.

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 03:42 AM (dB4Iz)

8
Distant thunder moving off
The last gasp of the day's storm
The final drops, ushering in the overnight
Will wake to quietude; it had been active last night

Posted by: SFGoth at December 14, 2021 03:42 AM (KAi1n)

9 Mornin', all

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 14, 2021 03:44 AM (1R0vU)

10 Mornin'
(Sips coffee)

I do have Linux on my ancient desktop. I keep it updated but don't use it much. I do like Linux Mint quite a bit.

Can't sleep. I'm off today. Might as well hit the grocery store this early morning.

Posted by: Puddleglum at December 14, 2021 03:45 AM (sAmhv)

11 Mornin', MLii! Hope you're well!

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 03:45 AM (dB4Iz)

12 In another life I had to check my staff's hours/break times and sign off on it, in Kronos. It was a PITA. Certain employees never did figure it out.

Posted by: JuJuBee at December 14, 2021 03:48 AM (mNhhD)

13 Hey, JQ ! Ditto.

Same old, same old. Except, this cold thing has me dragging. Went out to dinner with former co-workers last night and stayed out past my bed time.
It was a nice break from the daily grind, but feeling it this a.m. !

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 14, 2021 03:51 AM (1R0vU)

14 JuJuBee--

Bosses here didn't like it either. Ended up doing so many manual entries/overrides it was just another time-waster for them.

Company wanted to catch more tardy/absenteeism, I figure.

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 03:56 AM (dB4Iz)

15 On the way home I had a headlight out. Of course nothing was open to grab replacement bulbs. I'm guessing I'm going to get stopped on my way in to work this morning. There is always a cop sitting in wait on a stretch of road I can't avoid.
(Second car is in the shop for repairs, so no taking that one.)

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 14, 2021 03:56 AM (1R0vU)

16 I used to leave the house around 4am for w*rk. (3am when on OT shift) Earlier if roads were bad. Took 20-30 minutes to get there in good weather. Ugh!

Don't miss it. The $$$ was nice, though.

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 04:02 AM (dB4Iz)

17 Oh no, MLii... Hopefully if cop stops you, he'll be lenient.

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 04:04 AM (dB4Iz)

18 Trying to be out the door earlier than usual this week. Taking all but 2 hours off on Thursday's to watch the grandbaby messes with my work load. I'd rather go in early than stay late to get my stuff done.

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 14, 2021 04:07 AM (1R0vU)

19 Well, I woke up to look for the meteor shower but I didn't see any. Whether that was because it was too late or there was too much light I don't know. I will try again tomorrow. There were some lovely stars, though and it was quiet. Anyway, I thought of Psalm 136 which says in verse 9 that God made "The moon and the stars to govern by night". It is a wonderful psalm beside that because it says repeatedly that Gods mercy endures forever.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 14, 2021 04:08 AM (poMoX)

20 >>Hopefully if cop stops you, he'll be lenient.
Posted by: JQ

I used to know most of them*, so maybe. And it should only be a warning .

*former job required them to recognize my vehicle, NOT because I was always in trouble. Lol

But I don't gave that car anymore - is the one that #3 son was driving when he had the accident a few weeks ago

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 14, 2021 04:11 AM (1R0vU)

21 Good morning, FenelonSpoke!

I enjoy your comments.

No stargazing here-- it's raining now and probably will be snowing soon.

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 04:15 AM (dB4Iz)

22 Thanks, JQ. I enjoy your comments too. Well, snow can be beautiful too as long as you don't have to shovel it.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 14, 2021 04:18 AM (krXIS)

23 Best thing about early shift was the peace n quiet before everyone else came in. LOL

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 04:18 AM (dB4Iz)

24 Haha, the saying goes:

"Any more ice than you can fit in a glass, is too much!"

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 04:19 AM (dB4Iz)

25 We are having some exceptional weather here. 40s and possible 50s daytime temps. Mostly sunny. Gorgeous weather for mid-December. 25 drgrees and clear this morning

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 14, 2021 04:21 AM (1R0vU)

26 The bing homepage has a nice picture for today, for those that don't have bing:

https://www.bing.com/

And now my phone is about to die so I have to recharge it.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 14, 2021 04:21 AM (krXIS)

27 Hubby's up and wants ice cream. It's about 1:30 am, sheesh!

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 04:26 AM (dB4Iz)

28 15 On the way home I had a headlight out. Of course nothing was open to grab replacement bulbs. I'm guessing I'm going to get stopped on my way in to work this morning. There is always a cop sitting in wait on a stretch of road I can't avoid.
(Second car is in the shop for repairs, so no taking that one.)
Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 14, 2021 03:56 AM (1R0vU)

I was out walking in pitch black the other night, crossing a four-lane road with a divider, and there was a bicycle barreling down with no lights, no reflecting tape, nothing. Barely illuminated by cars behind him. I wanted to slap him.

Posted by: m at December 14, 2021 04:30 AM (a7mcp)

29 JQ - Pacific Timezone

Posted by: Puddleglum at December 14, 2021 04:31 AM (sAmhv)

30 Oh, that is pretty, Fen!

Mom has a crab apple tree in her front yard that looks like that. Last February a flock (that what you call 20 or more?) of robins landed in it and nearly picked the tree clean. It was such a cool sight. I had never seen robins here mid-winter before

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 14, 2021 04:32 AM (1R0vU)

31 https://tinyurl.com/3s8f72xh
20 Tweets from Bad Blue

Posted by: Skip at December 14, 2021 04:35 AM (2JoB8)

32 >>Posted by: m at December 14, 2021 04:30 AM (a7mcp)

Back on my overnite paper delivery days I'd see many walkers, joggers, dog-walkers out and about without any type of aid for drivers to see them. Always had to be on lookout. I got used to the regulars over time, but there would always be new ones popping up.

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 14, 2021 04:35 AM (1R0vU)

33 Got pulled over in my new (at that time) car. Had only had it a couple weeks, was driving through town.

Headlights were off, it was nighttime but raining hard and all the streetlights and shops' signs were reflected in the water-- I couldn't tell!

Young cop gives me the speech about safety yadda yadda and lets me off with a warning. Whew!

That's when I realized: the dash lights up whenever the car is running! All my other cars? Only when the headlights were on.

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 04:37 AM (dB4Iz)

34 Been there, done that JQ!

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 14, 2021 04:40 AM (1R0vU)

35 Yes, Puddleglum. Pacific Time

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 04:40 AM (dB4Iz)

36 Car that's in for repairs has the auto headlights. Took me a bit to get used to that.

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 14, 2021 04:41 AM (1R0vU)

37 Ice cream can be good anytime, JQ!!

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 14, 2021 04:41 AM (1R0vU)

38 33: When I first bought my car, my first long trip was to NW PA. I live in the DC burbs so there are always lights on. You forget that when you're in an area like rural PA. I visited a friend in rural Ohio and left after a storm blew through. It was dark, really dark. I checked my lights, they were on. I then remember I have never used my high beams. I had no idea where they were. I don't need them in Babylon DC. So, I pulled over and started to look for them. I did find them eventually. Not the brightest dude around.

Posted by: Puddleglum at December 14, 2021 04:43 AM (sAmhv)

39 Coffee's in my to go mug so I'd better head out.

Make it a good day, all

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 14, 2021 04:43 AM (1R0vU)

40 Yeah, I leave the lights in 'auto' mode-- otherwise, I'll forget to turn them on. Because the dash won't be dark!

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 04:43 AM (dB4Iz)

41 That's hilarious, Puddleglum!

But I get it. I was surprised when cars first began having highbeam switch on the column somewhere, instead of the ol' button on the floor.

One old car had that button, but it wasn't for highbeams... push it and the wipers would do a single swipe. I LOL'd.

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 04:48 AM (dB4Iz)

42 Our town it is high risk factor for getting pulled over for headlight out. One of our cars was notorious for burning out headlights and I think I was 3 for 3 on trips into town with a light out. I was asked if there was anything wrong as I seemed 'agitated'

Posted by: a dude in MI at December 14, 2021 04:48 AM (+I6Y/)

43 Agitated. No doubt!

Each car had its own 'personality' for sure.

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 04:52 AM (dB4Iz)

44 Mornin', all,

Pixy's warning up above about Kronos for payroll -- worrisome. My employer uses it and has for a number of years. I'm salaried not hourly, and we only get paid 1x a month, but still my data is in there.

Auto headlights: Yes, I have to leave them set to auto mode, or I'd forget to turn them on now. My cars before about 2003 didn't have an auto setting (I can't recall if the '86 Mercedes had that, or the second Oldsmobile).

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at December 14, 2021 04:52 AM (c6xtn)

45 Annoying to me is people driving this early and no lights, see lots of joggers and dog walkers but for most part are well lighted up or reflectors.

Posted by: Skip at December 14, 2021 04:53 AM (2JoB8)

46 Oh, and for those following his storied career, Chekov the Ailing Codger Cat continues to hold ground. He still creeps around like an arthritic badger, but overall he's doing well and looks good. Thanks to whoever suggested I check Chewy.com for his Rx food. They had it, the same price as Petco, and will ship it straight to my office.

Chekov is due for a visit to the shop this Saturday to check on his progress. $$$, I'm sure, but as I no longer have a car payment, my real concern is that they may find something else worrisome.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at December 14, 2021 04:56 AM (c6xtn)

47 Wolfus, now you got me worried re: Kronos. Wonder if my info got scooped up as well? My badge doesn't work anymore, but possibly my info hasn't been purged.

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 04:56 AM (dB4Iz)

48 Hiya

Posted by: JT at December 14, 2021 04:57 AM (arJlL)

49 Poor ole kittuh. Hope they find nothing new, Wolfe.

Well, I guess I'll go grocery shopping. There is a 24/7 Safeway nearby. Later...

Posted by: Puddleglum at December 14, 2021 04:58 AM (sAmhv)

50 > Nothing new here except the source.

Indeed. The Atlantic has been full Woko Haram for a couple of decades or more.

Things may be on the move. Even Newsweek has been posting the occasional article critical of our proposed Worker's Paradise.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at December 14, 2021 04:58 AM (bW8dp)

51 Wolfus, now you got me worried re: Kronos. Wonder if my info got scooped up as well? My badge doesn't work anymore, but possibly my info hasn't been purged.

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021

***
Yesterday I got an email, a legit one from the IT people, saying that my access to a couple of systems would be turned off as of 12/15 "due to a recent organization change." Recent? I moved from my previous job, "organization," within my employer to my current one 3.5 years ago. I got in touch with them, and they are looking into this. I can put in the necessary access requests, but now I wonder --

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at December 14, 2021 05:01 AM (c6xtn)

52 'morning...

Posted by: Oldowan at December 14, 2021 05:02 AM (Wadba)

53 Oh, and I have to stop off to gas up the car this am before work, to make sure I beat any price increase. Around here those usually happen on Wed. or Thurs. There's an Exxon only a little out of my direct way that has ethanol-free as well as E10 regular, and I mix them 50/50.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at December 14, 2021 05:03 AM (c6xtn)

54 Mrs. Oldowan and I are in SC this morning. 53F now!!!

We may move here...

Posted by: Oldowan at December 14, 2021 05:04 AM (Wadba)

55 Not that far down the road now, we will find out electric cars and winter storms don't mix well. Whats wrong with idea of having a diesel engine/generator in a small trailer hooked to your car/truck.., is California going to outlaw that? Especially truckers could use that.

Posted by: Colin at December 14, 2021 05:04 AM (6V9YR)

56 Noticed as needed a splash of gas coming home it's back to where it was 2 weeks ago, Sundowner's victory lap didn't last long.

Posted by: Skip at December 14, 2021 05:08 AM (2JoB8)

57 Interesting, Wolfus, and not in a good way. Hope it's an unrelated glitch.

Don't know if my former employer uses the cloud service, so perhaps won't be affected. Haven't heard anything from friends who still work there, but perhaps there hasn't been any announcement yet.

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 05:09 AM (dB4Iz)

58 When I was working, there is nothing worse than your pass won't open the turnstile when you pass it by the sensor. Or in my case having your boss say at a meeting, go to your office, everyone, and check your email. It will tell you if you need a box for your stuff...

Posted by: Colin at December 14, 2021 05:10 AM (6V9YR)

59
g'mornin', 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at December 14, 2021 05:15 AM (DUIap)

60 Funny stuff....

https://tinyurl.com/2upxe9kz

Posted by: JT at December 14, 2021 05:29 AM (arJlL)

61 Heading out, get to go to Homie Depot first to look for a different product to use. Should be fairly easy day if I find something.

Posted by: Skip at December 14, 2021 05:31 AM (2JoB8)

62 Badge/sensor malfunctions were fairly common. Mostly badge-- so you'd tell the boss, HR would send a new RF sticker, no problem. Except for the longer walk around until you got it.

Heck, the turnstiles sometimes had issues, too.

Of course, for us hourly peons, it was never due to surprise layoff-- the company always asked for 'volunteers' first-- and were very good about helping us thru the maze of unemployment claim.

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 05:31 AM (dB4Iz)

63 See you on the road hopefully

Posted by: Skip at December 14, 2021 05:31 AM (2JoB8)

64 44 Pixy's warning up above about Kronos for payroll -- worrisome.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at December 14, 2021 04:52 AM (c6xtn)

46 my real concern is that they may find something else worrisome
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at December 14, 2021 04:56 AM (c6xtn)

I'm detecting a theme.

Posted by: m at December 14, 2021 05:34 AM (a7mcp)

65 See ya, Skip; stay safe !

Posted by: JT at December 14, 2021 05:36 AM (arJlL)

66 58 Or in my case having your boss say at a meeting, go to your office, everyone, and check your email. It will tell you if you need a box for your stuff...
Posted by: Colin at December 14, 2021 05:10 AM (6V9YR)

Inhumanely harsh.

Posted by: m at December 14, 2021 05:37 AM (a7mcp)

67 off, sock

Posted by: Chuck C at December 14, 2021 05:38 AM (EughT)

68 I think the softer progs are getting nervous because the worker's paradise is China and not Sweden.

Posted by: Jamaica Queens at December 14, 2021 05:38 AM (b+v9B)

69 I worked in the research lab of a company, so everyone had to make the turnstile work. Even parts of the same building had different passes to get in. So many secrets to hide, lock that desk when you leave your office, and filing cabinets and turn off that damn computer...all directives from above.

Posted by: Colin at December 14, 2021 05:42 AM (6V9YR)

70 Or in my case having your boss say at a meeting, go to your office, everyone, and check your email. It will tell you if you need a box for your stuff...
Posted by: Colin at December 14, 2021 05:10 AM (6V9YR)

Inhumanely harsh.
Posted by: m at December 14, 2021 05:37 AM
----

Crude. Like kids 'breaking up' via text message.

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 05:42 AM (dB4Iz)

71 Posted by: Colin at December 14, 2021 05:42 AM

Understood. XH (USN) had TS clearance. Mentioned similar. Credential replacement was major hassle!

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 05:46 AM (dB4Iz)

72 Biden to Travel to Tornado-Ravaged Kentucky on Wednesday. Will Have His Team Set Up Covid Booster Shot Sites
Makes me feel so good that Uncle Joe cares//sarc.

Posted by: Colin at December 14, 2021 05:48 AM (6V9YR)

73 I was merely a cog in the machine. Production worker, assembly line. Machine operator.

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 05:48 AM (dB4Iz)

74 r in my case having your boss say at a meeting, go to your office, everyone, and check your email. It will tell you if you need a box for your stuff...
Posted by: Colin at December 14, 2021

***
I had a supervisor who -- without warning, mind you -- took me up to the owner's office and had the secretary fire me. Figuring I had nothing to lose, I told her, "Don't trust him [the supervisor]. If he'll lie to me, he'll lie to you." As he was walking me out, I swerved aside, stuck my head into the morning staff meeting, and said, "He just fired me, guys. Good luck, and don't trust him."

I heard later that he got fired himself -- by his own replacement. Heh, heh, heh.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at December 14, 2021 05:49 AM (c6xtn)

75
Her Majesty got called in to a conference room, told she was out, had to turn in her badge and was escorted out. Wasn't even allowed to go back to her desk.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 14, 2021 05:50 AM (/U27+)

76 Morning, Pixy and Morons!

I wonder if Chromebooks not working yesterday had something to do with the patch.

My workplace announced they're shutting down employee online access to payroll for a few days between Christmas and New Year. That always makes me nervous; can I get back in?

Of course, I'm the type who hasn't activated my new touchless credit card because I'll have to update info for regular vendors. My current card has a chip and expires three years from now.

Posted by: NaughtyPine at December 14, 2021 05:51 AM (/+bwe)

77 BadBlue tweet no. 18 is heartening:

"Thousands and thousands of Austrians blocked the streets in Vienna to end vaxx mandates and lockdowns."

Posted by: m at December 14, 2021 05:51 AM (a7mcp)

78
Must be something they teach you at HR school. Remember, you're a fungible component. Also a potential psycho terrorist threat.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 14, 2021 05:55 AM (/U27+)

79 68 I think the softer progs are getting nervous because the worker's paradise is China and not Sweden.
Posted by: Jamaica Queens at December 14, 2021 05:38 AM (b+v9B)

I hope you're right.

Posted by: m at December 14, 2021 05:56 AM (a7mcp)

80 Haven't got one of those new credit cards yet. Touchless I hear...McD still uses the strip for their card. IBM has bought McD's IT business, too update their drive thru experience, whatever that means.

Posted by: Colin at December 14, 2021 05:56 AM (6V9YR)

81
Biden to Travel to Tornado-Ravaged Kentucky on Wednesday. Will Have His Team Set Up Covid Booster Shot Sites

"List your home? Too bad! Say, wanna take a chance at losing your life?"

He might as well set up mobile lottery ticket sales kiosks.

What a dunce.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 14, 2021 05:58 AM (3l5Yq)

82 Her Majesty got called in to a conference room, told she was out, had to turn in her badge and was escorted out. Wasn't even allowed to go back to her desk.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 14, 2021 05:50 AM

The box-carry with escort was a big part of my former employer's culture. Only saw it once on our floor. We found out "upstairs" people and sales staff were fired only by seeing the "do not open door for--- and call security" emails.

Posted by: NaughtyPine at December 14, 2021 05:59 AM (/+bwe)

83
Is Biden gonna have FEMA check your jab status to determine whether you qualify for assistance?

And, because Kentucky and did not vote for him, "Build Back Adequate" will be his top offer.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 14, 2021 06:02 AM (3l5Yq)

84 Hi Fen,

"...because it says repeatedly that Gods mercy endures forever."

Repetitious prayer is a good thing.

Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 14, 2021 06:02 AM (rDgjh)

85 Funny, they didn't even ask me for my badge when I signed the retirement papers. I offered it to the HR guy and he waved it off. It's my unofficial souvenir, LOL.

They'll make an official souvenir for me; they do that for retirees. It's a nice gesture.

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 06:04 AM (dB4Iz)

86 "List your home? Too bad! Say, wanna take a chance at losing your life?"

He might as well set up mobile lottery ticket sales kiosks.

What a dunce.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 14, 2021 05:58 AM (3l5Yq)

Futurama suicide booths.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 14, 2021 06:05 AM (csEWM)

87 I still have my badge after retirement, but it useless, as they just turn off access to anything by a quick minute at the computer.

Posted by: Colin at December 14, 2021 06:06 AM (6V9YR)

88 Today is not Fen's birthday.

Posted by: JT at December 14, 2021 06:09 AM (arJlL)

89 they just turn off access to anything by a quick minute at the computer.

Yep. And the stooopit kids (well, one of them, heh) think all it does at the gate is "open sesame".

Dumbass badged thru the gate, clocked in at Kronos, then badged back out. Thought he was gonna get paid without w*rking. LOL

Wondered why he couldn't get back in next day.

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 06:13 AM (dB4Iz)

90 "It will tell you if you need a box for your stuff..."

I was so pissed when I wasn't let go with over $80k in severance benefits.

Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 14, 2021 06:15 AM (rDgjh)

91 83 Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 14, 2021 06:02 AM (3l5Yq)

Urkle weapinized FEMA, ask Tennessee how much fun he was when they flooded.

Posted by: sven at December 14, 2021 06:16 AM (Lzpvj)

92 ~~next day~~ at end of shift.

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 06:17 AM (dB4Iz)

93 Good morning!

Let's smile & be happy & strike fear in the hearts of killjoy leftists everywhere.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 14, 2021 06:19 AM (u82oZ)

94 G'night horde!

Time for sleeeeeeeep

Posted by: JQ at December 14, 2021 06:22 AM (dB4Iz)

95 Hiya Salty !

Posted by: JT at December 14, 2021 06:23 AM (arJlL)

96 93 Good morning!

Let's smile & be happy & strike fear in the hearts of killjoy leftists everywhere.
Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 14, 2021 06:19 AM (u82oZ)

I did some of this yesterday. It's exhausting; but it's life.

Posted by: m at December 14, 2021 06:28 AM (a7mcp)

97 Barrett and Kavanaugh - complete squishes. It's interesting how we can be so easily fooled, or undiscerning, or perhaps so afraid of embracing true conservatism. Would modern leftist democrats ever nominate their own squish?

Posted by: Ordinary American at December 14, 2021 06:30 AM (72spU)

98 Sven

Posted on my 20 months of experience with FEMA after 2 National Disaster Declarations.

They do not help after an event. The localities get reimbursement afterwards for restoring the way it was before the event, less 15% off the top. Lots and lots of paperwork. A phone with GPS coordinated for every picture makes it easier. I did not have one, but got through it.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 14, 2021 06:30 AM (u82oZ)

99 JT and m, may your dawn be a wonder, without a sun pillar.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 14, 2021 06:31 AM (u82oZ)

100 100

Posted by: m at December 14, 2021 06:32 AM (a7mcp)

101 Morning, 'rons and 'ettes.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 14, 2021 06:32 AM (ju2Fy)

102 What's a sun pillar ?

Posted by: JT at December 14, 2021 06:32 AM (arJlL)

103 Ordinary American

The SCOTUS has taken themselves out of problem solving and upholding a working system. They are irrelevant to today's governance.

They get money for nothing.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 14, 2021 06:33 AM (u82oZ)

104 It will be interesting to see how big the crowds await Uncle Joe in KY. Motorcade, 80 cars, a wave from the beast. A blessing from the king himself. Maybe a few prepared words of condolences for the huge crowd awaiting Uncle Joe. Then back to DC, where he feels much more comfortable . Not the rubes of Kentucky for sure.

Posted by: Colin at December 14, 2021 06:34 AM (6V9YR)

105 Ordinary American

The SCOTUS has taken themselves out of problem solving and upholding a working system. They are irrelevant to today's governance.

They get money for nothing.
Posted by: NaCly Dog

Chicks for free ?

Posted by: JT at December 14, 2021 06:34 AM (arJlL)

106 102 What's a sun pillar ?
Posted by: JT at December 14, 2021 06:32 AM (arJlL)

Wondering if I'll be the first to say:

"Twenty dollars. Same as in town."

Posted by: m at December 14, 2021 06:35 AM (a7mcp)

107 JT

In very cold air with tiny ice crystals the sun has a orange pillar going up into the sky before dawn. Usually seen in the Arctic.

I saw one earlier in the month here in Kansas.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 14, 2021 06:35 AM (u82oZ)

108 JT

Well, the Leftist lesbian justices, sure.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 14, 2021 06:36 AM (u82oZ)

109 "Twenty dollars. Same as in town."
Posted by: m

I saw that one coming !

Posted by: JT at December 14, 2021 06:36 AM (arJlL)

110 Sun pillars or light pillars are formed by reflection from hexagonal plate-like ice crystals in Earth's air.

Posted by: rhennigantx at December 14, 2021 06:36 AM (yrol0)

111 rhennigantx

Did you see any in Texas during the cold snap?

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 14, 2021 06:38 AM (u82oZ)

112 Morning all.

I need to find a new internet provider. The chance of finding anything that will work with dial-up are probably nill.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 14, 2021 06:38 AM (MZJvu)

113 In very cold air with tiny ice crystals the sun has a orange pillar going up into the sky before dawn. Usually seen in the Arctic.

I saw one earlier in the month here in Kansas.
Posted by: NaCly Dog

Thank you !

Posted by: JT at December 14, 2021 06:38 AM (arJlL)

114 I heard later that he got fired himself -- by his own replacement. Heh, heh, heh.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius

My former boss/manager, who took delight in torturing those who were not her favorites, got fired (spend more time with family) about 2 years after I retired.
Lotsa screw ups after I left and she could not stop the bleeding anymore and had no one to blame it on.

I guess corporate finally figured out the weakest link.

Posted by: Bruce at December 14, 2021 06:38 AM (vd8XM)

115 I see liz cheney is hinting at federal criminal charges against Trump for the January 6th riot. If you want a revolution, this is how you get one. Maybe that's what they want.

Posted by: Mister Scot (Formerly GWS) at December 14, 2021 06:41 AM (bVYXr)

116 Ben Had

♬ ♩ ♪ ♫ Good morning! ♩ ♫ ♬ ♪

Talk to your County Commissioner. Lots of money going into providing rural broadband. Get some of that.

I've used it for 10 years. Some issues, but it works, usually. IF we had high speed fiber optics, my wife's spending would end a rescission.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 14, 2021 06:41 AM (u82oZ)

117 Have a great day, everyone. Be that swan gliding serenely though choppy water. Never let them see the feet moving fast.

The Jive Aces present "Bring Me Sunshine" (Morecambe & Wise theme)

https://vimeo.com/102711143
Set up is slow, but stick with it.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 14, 2021 06:43 AM (u82oZ)

118 Hiya Ben Had !

AOL ?

Posted by: JT at December 14, 2021 06:45 AM (arJlL)

119 117 The Jive Aces present "Bring Me Sunshine" (Morecambe & Wise theme)

https://vimeo.com/102711143
Set up is slow, but stick with it.
Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 14, 2021 06:43 AM (u82oZ)

That requires a log-in.

Posted by: m at December 14, 2021 06:46 AM (a7mcp)

120 I don't live in the Arctic.

So I must walk among the boned.

Posted by: JT at December 14, 2021 06:47 AM (arJlL)

121 That requires a log-in.
Posted by: m

I just went to the bathroom.

Timing is everything !

Posted by: JT at December 14, 2021 06:48 AM (arJlL)

122 Morning all.

Posted by: rickb223 at December 14, 2021 06:50 AM (BAKdv)

123 Hiya rickb !

Posted by: JT at December 14, 2021 06:52 AM (arJlL)

124 Morning all.

I need to find a new internet provider. The chance of finding anything that will work with dial-up are probably nill.
Posted by: Ben Had

Look into Starlink. Elon Musk's outfit. Daughter-in-law's mother runs it in Durant. Loves it. Satellite based.

Posted by: rickb223 at December 14, 2021 06:52 AM (BAKdv)

125 Morning JT!

Posted by: rickb223 at December 14, 2021 06:52 AM (BAKdv)

126 mornin yall. Kamala is confused by electric car charging, doesn't know when to pull out.

Posted by: f'd at December 14, 2021 06:53 AM (Tnijr)

127 Good morning all. All this talk of being fired is a cheerful way to start the day.

Hi JT!

Posted by: Rosasharn at December 14, 2021 06:56 AM (yEBFM)

128 This is encouraging:

"Research in 2014 revealed people who frequently swear are more likely to have a bigger vocabulary than their clean-tongued peers."

Posted by: zombie Rachel Corrie at December 14, 2021 06:57 AM (Tnijr)

129 Aw fudge.

Posted by: f'd at December 14, 2021 06:58 AM (Tnijr)

130 "A separate and unrelated study from the University of Rochester in 2017 found that intelligent people tend to swear more. "

That's what I'm f'n talkin 'bout.

Posted by: f'd at December 14, 2021 06:59 AM (Tnijr)

131 mornin yall. Kamala is confused by electric car charging, doesn't know when to pull out.
Posted by: f'd

I suspect she's confused by a LOT of things !

Posted by: JT at December 14, 2021 07:00 AM (arJlL)

132 Unfortunately, when it comes to taboo language, it is a common assumption that people who swear frequently are lazy, do not have an adequate vocabulary, lack education, or simply cannot control themselves.

Posted by: f'd at December 14, 2021 07:00 AM (Tnijr)

133 "I see liz cheney is hinting at federal criminal charges against Trump for the January 6th riot. If you want a revolution, this is how you get one. Maybe that's what they want."
Posted by: Mister Scot (Formerly GWS)

I hate to say it but she appears to have Trump dead to rights on the federal charge of not making a statement in a timely fashion.
Or something.

Posted by: lowandslow at December 14, 2021 07:00 AM (4thlk)

134 Hiya Rosasharn !

Posted by: JT at December 14, 2021 07:01 AM (arJlL)

135 I see liz cheney is hinting at federal criminal charges against Trump for the January 6th riot. If you want a revolution, this is how you get one. Maybe that's what they want.
Posted by: Mister Scot (Formerly GWS) at December 14, 2021 06:41 AM (bVYXr)
~~~~~

Unbelievable. They're obviously terrified at the thought of him winning again. And what a disappointment Liz is. I had great admiration for her when she first started appearing in the media. But then, I also had great respect, even admiration, for Dick Cheney and George W. Bush.

Betrayed all around.

Posted by: IrishEi at December 14, 2021 07:02 AM (0TVNF)

136 "West Side Story" bombs.

Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 14, 2021 07:02 AM (rDgjh)

137 rickb223, I have and it's not available here yet. The start cost is pretty hefty also.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 14, 2021 07:03 AM (MZJvu)

138 132 Unfortunately, when it comes to taboo language, it is a common assumption that people who swear frequently are lazy, do not have an adequate vocabulary, lack education, or simply cannot control themselves.
Posted by: f'd at December 14, 2021 07:00 AM (Tnijr)

Or that they're sailors.

Posted by: m at December 14, 2021 07:04 AM (a7mcp)

139 IIRC, Trump was giving a Speech while the Antifa/FBI were conducting agent/provacateur shit.

Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 14, 2021 07:04 AM (rDgjh)

140 Or that they're sailors.
Posted by: m

When Kidsharn would come home on leave, sometimes she would try to tell a story in front of her grandparents and just be stricken speechless. My Dad thought it was funny.

Posted by: Rosasharn at December 14, 2021 07:06 AM (yEBFM)

141 Hi JT

Posted by: Ben Had at December 14, 2021 07:08 AM (MZJvu)

142 Another gorgeous sunrise here in NJ. Cerulean blue bits of sky in between pink clouds. 1st Chronicles: 16:24 -The heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament his handiwork.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 14, 2021 07:08 AM (poMoX)

143 I'd say a more valid indicator of intelligence is whether or not you are walking around with a paper mask hanging off your ears.

Posted by: f'd at December 14, 2021 07:10 AM (Tnijr)

144 Or better (for ID purposes), driving around with a mask on.

Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 14, 2021 07:15 AM (rDgjh)

145 Dennis Prager in a fireside chat takes on the subject of why God allows bad things to happen to good people. It's on YouTube and at his website, but my phone is not reliable right now and I can't link it, but it might be of interest to some folks

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 14, 2021 07:16 AM (poMoX)

146 G'morning, all.

From beautiful downtown ~~Burbank~~ Baltimore

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice. Asymptomatic raycist at December 14, 2021 07:16 AM (PTO9s)

147 "Trick question. There are no good people." - John Calvin

Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 14, 2021 07:17 AM (rDgjh)

148 Not a mask. It's a forever tissue.

Posted by: Humphreyrobot at December 14, 2021 07:18 AM (TrkA3)

149 Howdy Hordelings!

Thanks for the daily musical trip to 1979, Pixy!

Anyone else think of Bosom Buddies when they hear that Billy Joel song?

Posted by: Doof at December 14, 2021 07:19 AM (mZUr4)

150 Calvin is not one of my favorites overall although I had to read his "Institutes" in seminary, but that's o.k( I don't have to agree with everything theologians say to appreciate some of the things they say. I do think God created us good but our natures are fallen

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 14, 2021 07:23 AM (poMoX)

151 Hiya Fen !

How's our favorite piano player doin' ?

Posted by: JT at December 14, 2021 07:24 AM (arJlL)

152 The ONT story of the Cincy Dunkin Donuts employee was very touching. Looking at the smiles on those kids' faces was heartwarming.

Posted by: Lady in Black at December 14, 2021 07:24 AM (sVtYq)

153 https://tinyurl.com/yh8c8ws4

Upper Room devotional deals with the subject of Gods will as well.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 14, 2021 07:24 AM (poMoX)

154 Anyone else think of Bosom Buddies when they hear that Billy Joel song?
Posted by: Doof

No

Posted by: JT at December 14, 2021 07:26 AM (arJlL)

155 I'll sing a song....

On the way to Cape May.....
throw yer weedwhacker away
'cause this song is so gay !

Posted by: JT at December 14, 2021 07:27 AM (arJlL)

156 Original Justice (Hail Mary, full of Grace) versus Original Sin which brings with it concupiscence. God created us in His "image and likeness", which Aquinas teaches is intelligence and free will.

Choose wisely.

Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 14, 2021 07:28 AM (rDgjh)

157 She plays the piano, of course, but she's an organist. She started playing that at about ten. Her son told me yesterday that instead of sending her home they are trying to get her into rehab. Thanks for asking.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 14, 2021 07:28 AM (poMoX)

158 She plays the piano, of course, but she's an organist. She started playing that at about ten. Her son told me yesterday that instead of sending her home they are trying to get her into rehab. Thanks for asking.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

Posted by: JT at December 14, 2021 07:29 AM (arJlL)

159 Unbelievable. They're obviously terrified at the thought of him winning again. And what a disappointment Liz is. I had great admiration for her when she first started appearing in the media. But then, I also had great respect, even admiration, for Dick Cheney and George W. Bush.

Betrayed all around.

--

Ditto. Liz Cheney has an obvious personal vendetta against Donald Trump. There is no legal basis whatsoever for bringing charges against him for anything related to Jan. 6. But she's completely divorced from reality and on a personal mission to destroy him. She will fail. At least I can enjoy that part. What a pathetic woman.

Posted by: Lady in Black at December 14, 2021 07:29 AM (sVtYq)

160 Auckland is open for orgies again!

Ardern explained on national television, "I can confirm that Tinder liaisons have reopened," adding, "it's not strictly embedded in the traffic light system but um, it is a given, up to 25 actually, in a red area."

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at December 14, 2021 07:29 AM (E8EsG)

161 She plays the piano, of course, but she's an organist. She started playing that at about ten.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

And you make her play the tuba in parades.

Posted by: JT at December 14, 2021 07:30 AM (arJlL)

162 Pima County AZ

Welcome to Sells, Arizona

Voting Age Population: 1,375

Registered "Voters": 2,762

Posted by: rhennigantx at December 14, 2021 07:30 AM (yrol0)

163 "Research in 2014 revealed people who frequently swear are more likely to have a bigger vocabulary than their clean-tongued peers."

Posted by: zombie Rachel Corrie at December 14, 2021 06:57 AM

Rocco: Fuckin'- What the fuckin'. Fuck. Who the fuck fucked this fucking... How did you two fucking fucks... FUCK!

Connor: Well, that certainly illustrates the diversity of the word.

Posted by: Boondock Saints at December 14, 2021 07:30 AM (Do5/p)

164 Back in Houston for a few days and went to several groceries for Christmas things - a lot , I mean a lot of masks in Trader Joes and Whole Foods (places I despise) but only moderately so in HEB. Tracks with the blue madness being reported in California, New York and Philly - the dying gasps of the virus cult or preview of coming attractions? Oh yes, I find mask wearers are generally more surly and rude - no accountability?

Posted by: Goliad's Ghosts at December 14, 2021 07:31 AM (QZ/dC)

165
Another gorgeous sunrise here in NJ. Cerulean blue bits of sky in between pink clouds.

Well, will you look at that -- NJ shelled out some coin and upgraded to "cerulean blue"! What a bunch of swells!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 14, 2021 07:31 AM (3l5Yq)

166 The bluetooth vulnerability. Sheesh. Glad I took the house a step backwards when I rolled out cat 6 networking for everything last year.

The only crap still using wifi are the damned cell phones. And this tablet, oh, and the roku because why would a user want a network cable to stream video with one.

Posted by: BifBewalski @ (IJES/) - at December 14, 2021 07:31 AM (IJES/)

167 I think West Side Story bombex because people are going out less to the movies since the plandemic, older people are not really interested in a remake, and people are turned off by the wokeism.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 14, 2021 07:31 AM (NJWRL)

168 "Research in 2014 revealed people who frequently swear are more likely to have a bigger vocabulary than their clean-tongued peers."

--

Researchers researching very important things.

Posted by: Lady in Black at December 14, 2021 07:32 AM (sVtYq)

169 intelligence, and political loyalty too; except for people at work, who I understand must do as their idiot commie bosses demand.
free-range maskers I just ignore ... though on the rare occasions one tries to talk to me I do enjoy feigning difficulty understanding their muffled words ...

probably I'd have to take a long drive to Madison or La Crosse to see a masked driver.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (03BbD) at December 14, 2021 07:32 AM (03BbD)

170 Liz is fighting for her father's honor - like the serial killer who kills because his mother was a Marsaille hooker.

Posted by: Goliad's Ghosts at December 14, 2021 07:32 AM (QZ/dC)

171 166 The bluetooth vulnerability. Sheesh. Glad I took the house a step backwards when I rolled out cat 6 networking for everything last year.

The only crap still using wifi are the damned cell phones. And this tablet, oh, and the roku because why would a user want a network cable to stream video with one.
Posted by: BifBewalski @ (IJES/) - at December 14, 2021 07:31 AM (IJES/)

How do the 6 cats help with networking pawnet??

Posted by: rhennigantx at December 14, 2021 07:33 AM (yrol0)

172 161 Nah, I don't make her do anything. She's a very determined woman. I hope it will help her get well.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 14, 2021 07:34 AM (kocTz)

173
Connor: Well, that certainly illustrates the diversity of the word.
Posted by: Boondock Saints

Needed an adverb, such as "We are so fuckingly fucked!"

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 14, 2021 07:34 AM (3l5Yq)

174 Seeing some dude about 50 or so sitting alone in a car with his mask makes me realize I am not the stupidest mutha fucker on the road.

Posted by: rhennigantx at December 14, 2021 07:34 AM (yrol0)

175
I've read that if the F-sharp and all its different parts of speech didn't exist, the Canadian army in Normandy during World War II would have been incapable of communicating.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 14, 2021 07:35 AM (/U27+)

176 The big box office is dying because Hollywood makes nothing but total garbage. Nobody wants to see "woke" anything. Couple that with garbage movies overall, boring and trite stupidity, unimpressive "stars," abysmal remakes, complete lack of originality...all I can say is die. The sooner the better.

Posted by: Lady in Black at December 14, 2021 07:36 AM (sVtYq)

177 West Side Story has no connection to modern America even in original form. Mixed race relationships are the norm and mainstream and gangs today bring images of drugs, tattoos and machine guns - and not a dance troupe.

Posted by: Goliad's Ghosts at December 14, 2021 07:36 AM (QZ/dC)

178 Biff -
Roku makes one unit that still has an RJ-45 network connector; bought one a couple of months ago ... Ultra HD was the model, I think

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (03BbD) at December 14, 2021 07:37 AM (03BbD)

179
How do the 6 cats help with networking pawnet??
Posted by: rhennigantx at December 14, 2021 07:33 AM (yrol0)

We write little notes and slip them into the collar. Then the recipient will say 'come here ya wee cont'd in a Scottish accent. Dropped packets and collisions are a real concern

Posted by: BifBewalski @ (IJES/) - at December 14, 2021 07:37 AM (IJES/)

180 Nah, I don't make her do anything. She's a very determined woman. I hope it will help her get well.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

I know; it was a feeble attempt at humor.

You remember humor, right ?

Kiichy - koo ?

Posted by: JT at December 14, 2021 07:37 AM (arJlL)

181 Roku makes one unit that still has an RJ-45 network connector; bought one a couple of months ago ... Ultra HD was the model, I think
Posted by: sock_rat_eez (03BbD) at December 14, 2021 07:37 AM (03BbD)

I've got my eye on it, thank you.

Posted by: BifBewalski @ (IJES/) - at December 14, 2021 07:38 AM (IJES/)

182 I've got my eye on it, thank you.
Posted by: BifBewalski

ew

Posted by: JT at December 14, 2021 07:39 AM (arJlL)

183
... the Canadian army in Normandy during World War II would have been incapable of communicating.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

Yeah, so our fookin' speech was fookin' colourful, ya stoopid fookhead -- we fookin' fail to see the fookin' humour in your fookin' comment.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 14, 2021 07:39 AM (3l5Yq)

184 Should be mild week here in mid Atlantic

Posted by: Skip's Phone at December 14, 2021 07:39 AM (LXmEi)

185 I've got my eye on it, thank you.
Posted by: BifBewalski

ew
Posted by: JT at December 14, 2021 07:39 AM (arJlL)

*plays the it's too early for phrasing card*

Posted by: BifBewalski @ (IJES/) - at December 14, 2021 07:40 AM (IJES/)

186 good point, Goliad's; the world of west side story hasn't existed for generations now, the movie might as well be sci-fi happening on another planet without benefit of CGI, even.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (03BbD) at December 14, 2021 07:41 AM (03BbD)

187
Yeah, so our fookin' speech was fookin' colourful, ya stoopid fookhead -- we fookin' fail to see the fookin' humour in your fookin' comment.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 14, 2021 07:39 AM (3l5Yq)

Now do it in French because the fookin' quebecois are asshoe.

Posted by: BifBewalski @ (IJES/) - at December 14, 2021 07:41 AM (IJES/)

188 Unfortunately, when it comes to taboo language, it is a common assumption that people who swear frequently are lazy, do not have an adequate vocabulary, lack education, or simply cannot control themselves.

You know the culture is rotting when there is more cursing and foul language in Christmas programming on the Hallmark channel than there was in "Scarface", "Hitman's Bodyguard." or a Bill Burr comedy routine.

Posted by: Reuben Hick at December 14, 2021 07:42 AM (+LCoQ)

189 Hallmark comparison to Scarface? That's Jesus level hyperbole there, Mr. Hick.

Posted by: Goliad's Ghosts at December 14, 2021 07:43 AM (QZ/dC)

190
Yeah, so our fookin' speech was fookin' colourful, ya stoopid fookhead -- we fookin' fail to see the fookin' humour in your fookin' comment.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 14, 2021 07:39 AM (3l5Yq)

____________

I suppose the job of a chaplain in the armed services is an interesting and educational one.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 14, 2021 07:43 AM (/U27+)

191 JJ's here

Posted by: IrishEi at December 14, 2021 07:45 AM (0TVNF)

192 the new Nassau county executive ( county went big red) won't enforce Hochul's mandate on masks. it is claimed that 95% of adults in Nassau county have had at least.one jab.

Posted by: Jamaica Queens at December 14, 2021 07:47 AM (b+v9B)

193 Well, now that everybody is gone to TMR, here are some funny text fails by moms:

https://tinyurl.com/2p9cdm9p

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 14, 2021 07:47 AM (81K7o)

194 The whole mask cult needs a good slapping.

Last year when I went to the doctor's office, I had to call from the parking lot. Sure, okay. The office twit on the other end of the phone asked, "do you have a mask on?" I literally said, "In my own car, all by myself? No, I do not. I will wear one into your office." She didn't know how to reply.

I doubt anything has improved.

Posted by: Rosasharn at December 14, 2021 07:48 AM (yEBFM)

195 The big box office is dying because Hollywood makes nothing but total garbage. Nobody wants to see "woke" anything. Couple that with garbage movies overall, boring and trite stupidity, unimpressive "stars," abysmal remakes, complete lack of originality...all I can say is die. The sooner the better.

Posted by: Lady in Black at December 14, 2021 07:36 AM

My interest in anything Hollywood puts out has waned not really because of quality of product, but because of the quality of actors, actresses and people in Hollywood in general. The more these people have spoken out against America and Republicans and conservatives and Christians, etc over the years, the less I can tolerate watching these people in movies and TV.

I don't have very high expectations for movies or TV shows. I just want something entertaining and where I can escape from reality for a while. So I can enjoy movies and shows that most people think are stupid. But when I know the majority of the people in movies or shows have stated their hatred for people like me, that's when I stop watching.

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at December 14, 2021 07:49 AM (Do5/p)

196 NOOD JJ

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at December 14, 2021 07:49 AM (Do5/p)

197
Before we start, though, I'd like to ask the padre for a prayer.

Oh Lord, we beseech Thee, Amen!!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 14, 2021 07:51 AM (3l5Yq)

198 I could make an argument for the Ramen Guy ("It's the First Amendment. You just gotta look it up, Mr. Cuomo.") being Man of the Year.

Posted by: m at December 14, 2021 08:22 AM (nIRNj)

199 If you're looking to go high end on the streaming, take a look at the Nvidia SHIELD TV Pro. It gives you access to most of the Android app library, including a really nice emulator front end called Hyperspin. I have this set up with a USB hard drive plugged in with several thousand classic arcade and console games. It also makes a good remote client for streaming games if you have a PC with an Nvidia GPU elsewhere in the house and want to use with the big screen occasionally for the right game.

Posted by: Epobirs at December 14, 2021 09:13 AM (uNrGf)

200 In regards to progressive utopias and their inevitable demise, I'm reminded of the Mouse Utopia experiments.

Food? Water? Shelter? Given everything. Abundance. Rodent society couldn't cope, so they didn't, lasting only two years.

Posted by: Another Anon at December 14, 2021 09:18 AM (bW28E)

201 Thanks once again, Pixy.

Because I'm wee bit weird, I decided to see if I could build a radius server. I got it to work...right up to the serving of certificates to clients.

Authentication works great. Setting things up so the certificates work, well, not so much.

Bleeping computer.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (RrjYy) at December 14, 2021 09:46 AM (RrjYy)

Processing 0.03, elapsed 0.0413 seconds.
14 queries taking 0.0144 seconds, 209 records returned.
Page size 109 kb.
Powered by Minx 0.8 beta.