Mets Geek » Link Dump: November 12th, 2008

Comment posted by Confused on November 12, 2008 at 8:24 pm (#893400)

Girls allegedly poisoned rivals’ treats
Published: Nov. 12, 2008 at 12:21 AM
EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 12 (UPI) — Parents of students on the dance team at a Texas high school allege members of a rival team prepared a gift of baked goods laced with rat poison and bleach.

Exchanging gifts and pranks is a tradition among Texas high school dance and cheerleading teams before football games. But the parents from Andress High School in El Paso said putting poison and laxatives in brownies and cupcakes and giving them to unwitting rivals is well beyond a prank.

Bea Saenz, whose daughter is on the Andress dance team, told the El Paso Times she wants the students from the school’s cross-town rival, Chapin, to face criminal charges.

“We felt like they weren’t out just to play a prank,” she said. “With all the stuff they put in there, it is like they were trying to kill them.”

The baked goods were confiscated before any harm was done.

Chapin officials released a statement saying the incident is being investigated and any students found to be involved will face appropriate discipline. A police spokesman said no reports had been made yet.

Comment posted by MetsFanSince71 on November 12, 2008 at 8:28 pm (#893401)

my next years season tickets balance invoice has come. dec 5th is when the balance is due.

I’m curious, Confused….where will your seats be?

Comment posted by Confused on November 12, 2008 at 8:33 pm (#893402)

sec 311 row 6, i dont know what thats called, but they are on the 1st base side.

Comment posted by MetsFanSince71 on November 12, 2008 at 8:39 pm (#893403)

sec 311 row 6

I’m pretty sure that’s Excelsior Level. Awesome seats, good for you!

Have you seen the view from your seats here: Citi Field in 3D

Comment posted by Confused on November 12, 2008 at 8:43 pm (#893404)

yeah great seat, i would give them up for behind home plate in the upper level, but there arent any available currently.

:)

Comment posted by Confused on November 12, 2008 at 8:43 pm (#893405)

Nov. 12, 2008
CSEA Slams Gov. Paterson’s Slash and Burn Budgeting; Failure to Address Real Alternatives for Savings and Revenue Generation

ALBANY - CSEA is appalled by both the tone and substance of Gov. David Paterson’s latest round of proposed state budget cuts. The range and depth of the cuts without serious pursuit of better alternatives put forward by CSEA and other groups amount to a misguided slash and burn approach that will harm New Yorkers in every part of the state.

“Governor Paterson’s proposal is an assault on services at every level and will unnecessarily cause great harm,” said CSEA President Danny Donohue.

State operations, local governments, schools and health care facilities will be hard hit in the governor’s latest plan. Greater burdens will fall on local property taxpayers. Struggling New Yorkers will find it harder to get the help they need and the services they depend on every day, particularly when the governor’s approach will erode them on both state and local government sides.

CSEA has repeatedly told the governor that it will not reopen contracts and yet he has now publicly proposed a range of giveback demands which raise legal and ethical questions. Choosing to play politics through the media is counterproductive.

CSEA is also disturbed by the continuing contradiction between the governor’s statements and actions.

“The governor keeps saying that ‘everything is on the table,’ but his proposals have only been about cutting back essential public services and shifting more burden to working New Yorkers,” Donohue said.

“Let’s also be clear here: no one should have any doubt about CSEA’s commitment to finding real alternatives,” Donohue said.

CSEA has offered a range of better choices the Paterson administration has so far ignored:

* Tap the state’s Tax Stabilization Fund - There is more than a billion dollars available in this fund, which is sometimes referred to as the “Rainy Day fund.” A 2001 report from Standard and Poor’s indicated that using this fund during times of budgetary imbalance and extraordinary economic events is appropriate.
* Enforce the law and collect state cigarette taxes from the Native American Reservations - Inaction by three consecutive administrations has caused New York to lose what some projections peg at nearly $1 billion annually, while also flaunting state law!
* Pursue a prescription drug purchasing agreement through Canada - Several localities are already using this option at huge annual savings. Estimates suggest that simply establishing this option for the state workforce would save up to $400 million. A broader implementation of this approach for the state’s prescription drug purchases could yield even more savings.
* Reform the Child Health Plus Program for greater fairness - Establishing premium contributions and co-pay levels at rates comparable to what state employees are required to pay would be a responsible and appropriate action to ensure the long term viability of the program and generate tens of millions of dollars annually. While there is great benefit in the Child Health Plus program, it should be pointed out that the program fills a void at taxpayer expense because too many businesses that could afford to do so, do not provide health insurance coverage for their employees and their families.
* Seek a public/private partnership for the Empire State Plaza Art Collection - The 92 works of art on display in Albany’s Empire State Plaza are conservatively valued at more than $1 billion. They provide a perfect opportunity for the governor to advance his public/private partnership ideas and generate significant revenue from a state asset.

These suggestions, which were shared with the administration several weeks ago, could generate several billion dollars in savings. But the administration should also be taking a good hard look at eliminating unnecessary political patronage jobs of their own making along with holdover appointments of the Pataki and Spitzer administrations. The Paterson administration has yet to clean house.

“The governor should also aggressively pursue revenue collection through appropriate state agencies,” Donohue said. “At a time of cutbacks, revenue collection is too serious an area to ignore and those who owe the state money should pay their fair share.”

CSEA is also renewing its call for reinstituting the “Millionaires’ Tax” to ensure that the state’s super wealthy shoulder a fair burden when working New Yorkers are being targeted for pain by the governor’s approach.

“New Yorkers should be outraged that Governor Paterson continues to seek more cuts in essential services and programs that affect their quality of life even though there are clearly better ways to save money and protect those services,” Donohue said.

Comment posted by Virginia Met’s Fan on November 12, 2008 at 8:56 pm (#893406)

Any geeks around tonight?

Comment posted by Confused on November 12, 2008 at 9:01 pm (#893407)

only the “b” group vmf.

;)

Comment posted by Confused on November 12, 2008 at 9:03 pm (#893408)

Already worrying about the long, cold winter months ahead? Well, FX has released the premiere dates for two of its hottest shows, sure to keep you warm.

The sophomore season of the Emmy-winning series Damages returns on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 10 pm/ET with 13 new episodes. One night earlier (on Jan. 6), the fifth season of Nip/Tuck continues at 10 pm.

Damages will pick up with the turbulent life of Patty Hewes (Emmy winner Glenn Close), who after her unprecedented victory over billionaire Arthur Frobisher (Ted Danson) is pondering her next move. William Hurt joins the cast as Daniel Purcell, a man from Patty’s mysterious past who will launch her into a new legal challenge. Oh, and Patty’s protégé Ellen (Rose Byrne) is acting as an informant for the FBI to bring Patty down. Academy Award winner Marcia Gay Harden and Timothy Olyphant also join the cast this season.

Nip/Tuck resumes with Sean (Dylan Walsh) and Christian (Julian McMahon) in L.A., and their practice faces an unexpected medical crisis. Love is also in the air, as Christian decides to settle down while Sean’s vulnerability leads him into a new relationship.

Source: TVGuide.com

Comment posted by Virginia Met’s Fan on November 12, 2008 at 9:03 pm (#893409)

How are you fellow b’er?

Comment posted by Confused on November 12, 2008 at 9:04 pm (#893410)

Further proof the U.S. economy is in the crapper: It appears layoffs are looming at Dunder Mifflin.

Sources confirm to me exclusively that Office actor/writer B.J. Novak is taking a leave of absence from the show to appear in Quentin Tarantino’s latest film, Inglourious Bastards. NBC declined to comment, but a Peacock insider says Novak asked producers for the time off and they obliged.

But exactly how much time off he’ll be getting is subject to some debate. According to one insider, Novak will be MIA for “several episodes” but will return later this season. Another source, however, says Novak may be done with The Office for good, at least as a performer. “He may write more episodes,” whispers my mole, “but as far as playing Ryan, I think he’s ready to move on.”

It’s unclear how Novak’s absence will be explained on screen, but making Ryan a victim of the current recession would be the logical way to go — particularly if you-know-who returns to Scranton and decides she wants her old receptionist job back (hint, hint).

That begs the question: Would Pam’s return to Dunder Mifflin cushion the blow of losing Ryan? And what if Novak is gone for good — can The Office weather the loss?

Source: AusielloFiles.EW.com

Comment posted by Virginia Met’s Fan on November 12, 2008 at 9:05 pm (#893411)

we’re not as concerned about the cold winter days ahead as we have been in previous years. We converted the old homestead to geo-thermal.

Comment posted by Confused on November 12, 2008 at 9:05 pm (#893412)

im alright and you?

Comment posted by Virginia Met’s Fan on November 12, 2008 at 9:07 pm (#893413)

good, I’m constantly worried Garrie will jinx the Titans. He tried to wash my Eddie George jersey then on Saturday he tried to pour coffee in my gameday cup. I might need to hit him.

Comment posted by Confused on November 12, 2008 at 9:14 pm (#893414)

good, I’m constantly worried Garrie will jinx the Titans. He tried to wash my Eddie George jersey then on Saturday he tried to pour coffee in my gameday cup. I might need to hit him.

ha ha

i sure you are okay if i root for them to lose next week.

dont they have a tough game this week?

;)

Comment posted by Virginia Met’s Fan on November 12, 2008 at 9:17 pm (#893415)

Jags - They’ll wait and blow it to the Lions on t’giving

Comment posted by Virginia Met’s Fan on November 12, 2008 at 9:19 pm (#893416)

This guy at work asked if I was nervous and I told him much like the Mets won’t give me an at bat the Titans won’t let me play a down either. It is what it is. We go as far as Collin’s are, funny how he looked like the great white hope last weekend.

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on November 12, 2008 at 10:37 pm (#893417)

hey vmf,,, hey confused,,,,,

Comment posted by Can’t wait for Turkey in St. Louis on November 12, 2008 at 11:24 pm (#893418)

I am sitting in on a $500 buy-in poker tourney starting friday….a friend won a spot by winning a satellite tourney but he cannot make it so I’m going to play in his place…I’m nervous as all I’ve ever played is with buddies in basements or garages…

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on November 12, 2008 at 11:29 pm (#893419)

hmmmmmm good luck timmmayyy,,,,you see .; last night tourney on espn ???

Comment posted by Dep on November 12, 2008 at 11:31 pm (#893420)

lol timmy. good luck yo. i’ve played in a few tourneys in AC and NY clubs. we can discuss it if you like.

bob, i watched that shit. cannot believe they had michael buffer! lol.

I’m glad the cardinals fan didn’t win, i wanted the chess hustler from NYC to win, but no. i didnt like the guy that won that much, he was boring.

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on November 12, 2008 at 11:34 pm (#893421)

he was real boring ,,,, butt a great player do friggin hard to read huh ?????

Comment posted by The Mad Stork on November 12, 2008 at 11:35 pm (#893422)

Tiffany Michelle is a classless twot.

Just thought I’d throw that out there since the topic of the minute seems to be poker.

Comment posted by Dep on November 12, 2008 at 11:35 pm (#893423)

yea, they kept saying the russian fellow, demidov didn’t wanna get into with eastgate cuz he couldn’t get a read on him. and it certainly looked that way!

Comment posted by Dep on November 12, 2008 at 11:36 pm (#893424)

if that’s the girl that called clock on the dude when they had 2 tables left…I 100000% agree.

the guy with sunglasses who got into with her, i forget his name, marquis maybe, had an ESPN chat a few wks ago and discussed that moment, absolutely tore her a new one.

Comment posted by The Mad Stork on November 12, 2008 at 11:36 pm (#893425)

And what sort of name is Tiffany Michelle anyway? Never trust people with two first names. Especially frilly fucking names like Tiffany and Michelle.

Comment posted by Dep on November 12, 2008 at 11:38 pm (#893426)

lol stork. definitely never trust ‘em

Comment posted by The Mad Stork on November 12, 2008 at 11:38 pm (#893427)

if that’s the girl that called clock on the dude when they had 2 tables left…I 100000% agree.

Yup, that’s the classless twot.

I’ve had a deep disdain for her for quite some time. Big mouth bullshit artist. She thinks she’s a renaissance woman. What she really is is a no-talent hack with no class.

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on November 12, 2008 at 11:39 pm (#893428)

well yr so right when she called clock that was friggin ridiculous i totally agree,, i was so happy she didnt make the final table,,,,,

dep who is the chess guy from nyc ylon something ??

Comment posted by Dep on November 12, 2008 at 11:40 pm (#893429)

yupyup ylon (or elan?) swartz or something. i liked him.

i totally agreed with the commentator he got frustrated and effed up. he pushed in $30M all-in on a bluff! insanity

Yup, that’s the classless twot.

I’ve had a deep disdain for her for quite some time. Big mouth bullshit artist. She thinks she’s a renaissance woman. What she really is is a no-talent hack with no class.

lol. yea i don’t like her at all either. some of the girls that made it really far were adorable though!!!!

Comment posted by The Mad Stork on November 12, 2008 at 11:41 pm (#893430)

Ylon Schwartz. He’s a grand master I believe.

Comment posted by Dep on November 12, 2008 at 11:43 pm (#893431)

he’s in the klan?!?!? nooooooo ;)

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on November 12, 2008 at 11:44 pm (#893432)

ha ha ah dep too funny !!!! you see southpark ??? i was a lil disapointed ,,,

Comment posted by The Mad Stork on November 12, 2008 at 11:45 pm (#893433)

LOL! Yer a fuckin tool.

Actually I looked it up. He’s just a plain old Master. Friggin loser. 250-300 points below Grandmaster.

Dude really needs to pick up his game. ;o)

Comment posted by Dep on November 12, 2008 at 11:46 pm (#893434)

no i did not watch south park yet!!! i will soon. boooo for being disappointed, the last bunch have been killer. an off one is ok! ;)

Comment posted by The Mad Stork on November 12, 2008 at 11:46 pm (#893435)

some of the girls that made it really far were adorable though!!!!

Ah! You’re just in it for the aesthetic value. Gotchya!

Comment posted by Dep on November 12, 2008 at 11:47 pm (#893436)

LOL! Yer a fuckin tool.

Actually I looked it up. He’s just a plain old Master. Friggin loser. 250-300 points below Grandmaster.

Dude really needs to pick up his game. ;o)

LOL. that’s crazy. you can definitely tell the dude knew how to school people. i fully believe he would have won if the hours of playing didnt get to him.

(and its MR. tool to you!) 8-)

Comment posted by Dep on November 12, 2008 at 11:48 pm (#893437)

Ah! You’re just in it for the aesthetic value. Gotchya!

LOL. it certainly doesn’t hurt.

there was one girl who wore a cap over her face most of the time, she made it into the final 100. adorable!

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on November 12, 2008 at 11:49 pm (#893438)

hellmouth is the biggest tool out there you agree dep ??? such an ahole ,,,,,

Comment posted by The Mad Stork on November 12, 2008 at 11:50 pm (#893439)

It makes sense to me for an expert chess player to make that transition into poker. Exceptionally bright people like him are born to play those games.

Comment posted by Dep on November 12, 2008 at 11:50 pm (#893440)

absolutely. he’s such a crybaby and crosses the line with everyone like all the time

great poker villain though

Comment posted by Dep on November 12, 2008 at 11:50 pm (#893441)

absolutely stork

Comment posted by The Mad Stork on November 12, 2008 at 11:51 pm (#893442)

hellmouth is the biggest tool out there

Even Phil knows that! And he’s damn proud of it.

Comment posted by Dep on November 12, 2008 at 11:52 pm (#893443)

the self-proclaimed brat of poker!

Comment posted by The Mad Stork on November 12, 2008 at 11:53 pm (#893444)

the self-proclaimed brat of poker!

Phil loves him some Phil.

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on November 12, 2008 at 11:54 pm (#893445)

i like negrneau that friggin canuck hes a funny dude ,, and a good player,,,

Comment posted by The Mad Stork on November 12, 2008 at 11:56 pm (#893446)

OK. Time to make some baby bottles. Then off to bed.

Maybe tonight I can get up again for a drink of water, wake the puter and stumble upon a freshly added link dump only to bitch smack Simons again! LOL! That was funny. He was so ready to do his regular ‘First’ post and had no idea that I had slithered in there under his nose. Total accident too! LOL!

See you playas on the other side. ;)

Comment posted by Dep on November 12, 2008 at 11:57 pm (#893447)

yea negreanu is cool

Comment posted by Dep on November 12, 2008 at 11:57 pm (#893448)

LOL stork

I’m gonna steal the first tonight ;)

Comment posted by Dep on November 12, 2008 at 11:57 pm (#893449)

and have a good nite of course!

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on November 13, 2008 at 12:02 am (#893450)

HOW FUNNY IS THIS DEP ????

Officials said TNA President Dixie Carter will personally fly Gov. Palin and her husband, Todd, from their home in Anchorage to Orlando, Florida, for its December 7th “Final Resolution” event. During that event the TNA will hold a special “Sarah Palin Ceremony” during which she will become an honorary member of “The Beautiful People,” the elite group of TNA Knockouts led by Angelina Love and Velvet Sky.

“Governor Palin has combined her experiences as a wife and mother with her political savvy to prove to America and the world that politics aren’t just a man’s game. I know firsthand what challenges you have to face when breaking a glass ceiling in a male-dominate profession,” Carter said in a statement released on Tuesday.

TNA Wrestling will make the formal invitation to Gov. Palin Thursday, November 13, on “TNA iMPACT!” at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Spike TV.

TNA Wrestling airs for two hours each Thursday night on Spike. The TNA roster features Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, TNA World Heavyweight Champion Sting, Mick Foley, Kevin Nash, Booker T, Scott Steiner, Jeff Jarrett, Christian Cage, AJ Styles and Samoa Joe, among others

Comment posted by Dep on November 13, 2008 at 12:06 am (#893451)

hahahahaah, that’s so ridiculous

i read a porn company has an offer out to her too

Comment posted by MetsFanSince71 on November 13, 2008 at 12:08 am (#893452)

Newsday:

While pitching is clearly their top priority — they want to either sign Derek Lowe or re-sign Oliver Perez — the Mets also will look to tweak their offense. Ryan Church could be traded, while lefthanded-hitting outfielder Raul Ibañez could join the Mets as a free agent.

Wow, first time I’ve seen Church mentioned as trade bait.

Comment posted by MetsFanSince71 on November 13, 2008 at 12:09 am (#893453)

yo, dep-

sorry about that Beane stuff this morning….
I hope there’s no hard feelings and that we’re cool, ok??

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on November 13, 2008 at 12:09 am (#893454)

WOULD OMAR REALLY GET ANOTHER 35 + OF NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Comment posted by MetsFanSince71 on November 13, 2008 at 12:11 am (#893455)

Jeez, I sure as hell hope not, Bob!!
I want NO part of Ibanez.

(although they do make some nifty guitars, lol)

Comment posted by MetsFanSince71 on November 13, 2008 at 12:13 am (#893456)

Wright believes Mets need ‘facelift’

Comment posted by Dep on November 13, 2008 at 12:14 am (#893457)

yo, dep-

sorry about that Beane stuff this morning….
I hope there’s no hard feelings and that we’re cool, ok??

LOL! dude, you did nothing wrong at all! thanks anyways! ;) it was my bad all the way. my apologies for my behavior.

dep b craaaaaaaazy

Comment posted by Dep on November 13, 2008 at 12:14 am (#893458)

if we trade church and sign ibanez…i may cry

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on November 13, 2008 at 12:16 am (#893459)

i would scream curse then cry,,,,,
he r really has to get that pen fixed asap,,,,,

Comment posted by MetsFanSince71 on November 13, 2008 at 12:17 am (#893460)

~~dep~~ MINAYA b craaaaaaaazy

Fixed! LOL!

cool, i’m glad ur not pissed!

Comment posted by MetsFanSince71 on November 13, 2008 at 12:18 am (#893461)

if we trade church

hey, but remember, Fatcessa says Church HATES it here!!!
hahahahahahahahahaha

Comment posted by MetsFanSince71 on November 13, 2008 at 12:19 am (#893462)

he r really has to get that pen fixed asap,,,,,

just about from the top to the bottom, bob….
get the closer locked up, then build from there

Comment posted by Dep on November 13, 2008 at 12:21 am (#893463)

Fixed! LOL!

cool, i’m glad ur not pissed!

lol, totally not. no reason to be, i honestly had forgotten all about it. just one of those days ;)

Comment posted by Dep on November 13, 2008 at 12:23 am (#893464)

hey, but remember, Fatcessa says Church HATES it here!!!
hahahahahahahahahaha

LOL! oh boy.

another reason we cant trade church.

i have to watch SP. back in 20 or so

Comment posted by Athena on November 13, 2008 at 12:23 am (#893465)

dep b craaaaaaaazy

But in a good way!!

Comment posted by MetsFanSince71 on November 13, 2008 at 12:24 am (#893466)

yeah, baaaaad day for me, too….
I have no idea what the fuck is going on at work these days
and trying hard to get my ass outta there asap

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on November 13, 2008 at 12:26 am (#893467)

i hear ya 71 corp america is klling me !!!!
i work for the man do yu ???

hey athena ,,,,

Comment posted by Athena on November 13, 2008 at 12:30 am (#893468)

Hey Booey!! How are you?

(Aside from the working for the man thing.)

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on November 13, 2008 at 12:32 am (#893469)

im ok wacthing colbert then lettermen then passing out,,,,
vacay for me in 48n hours yess !!!!!!!!!!

how are you ????

Comment posted by Athena on November 13, 2008 at 12:40 am (#893470)

I’m great. I’ve been out doing a little bit of drinking so perhaps a bit more drunk than usual.

Where are you going on vacation??

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on November 13, 2008 at 12:43 am (#893471)

we are heading to tobago ,,, ever been ????
its a small island good snorkeling etc,,,,,
nothiung wrongg w/ a lil vino ,, :)

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on November 13, 2008 at 12:48 am (#893472)

okok i gotta pass out athena,,,gnight ,,,,,,,,, tell dep i said gnight,,,

Comment posted by Athena on November 13, 2008 at 12:49 am (#893473)

Tobago sounds awesome. I’ve never been there, but I am a big fan of the Caribbean. Especially for diving and such. Have a fantastic time!!

This is not a wine intoxication. I was at a party and was drinking vodka. A lot of vodka!

Comment posted by Athena on November 13, 2008 at 12:50 am (#893474)

I’ll tell him,, Booey!

Comment posted by Dep on November 13, 2008 at 1:04 am (#893475)

g’nite bob!

i dont know how you were disappointed with south park man!!!! i loved it

Comment posted by Dep on November 13, 2008 at 1:04 am (#893476)

hi drunk athena!!!

Comment posted by Athena on November 13, 2008 at 1:05 am (#893477)

Hi Angel! How are you!?!?

Comment posted by Dep on November 13, 2008 at 1:07 am (#893478)

i’m ok my dear, long week already! boo. but that’s ok for now.

I’m watching some more cartoons then i’m going to bed!

how’s everything by you?

Comment posted by Athena on November 13, 2008 at 1:10 am (#893479)

Not bad. I’ve just gotten back from a party. Fun company, but kind of a silly event. A few more cocktails than normal for me, but I don’t seem to be too bad off.

I think that I might go to sleep, though. Have fun with the cartoons. I’ll talk to you tomorrow??

Comment posted by Dep on November 13, 2008 at 1:12 am (#893482)

go get some rest hon. you got it.

sleep well.

Comment posted by Athena on November 13, 2008 at 1:15 am (#893483)

Good night, Dep!!

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