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December 27, 2013

AoSHQ Podcast: Christmas Vacation
— andy

The podcast crew took the week off, but the archive of previous episodes is always available for your enjoyment.

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Posted by: andy at 07:15 AM | Comments (147)
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1 1stEsque

on EXTREME weather in the USA:

# of tornadoes 804 lowest on record (for context 50th percentile = 1,291)

# of forest fires...lowest since 1984

so there's that to think about

Posted by: ed gibbon at December 27, 2013 07:18 AM (4eNxd)

2 The number of tornados is down because all the ice melted and AlGore. But mostly AlGore.

Posted by: Heywood Jablowme at December 27, 2013 07:20 AM (jsWA8)

so there's that to think about

It's Friday. I try not to think if I can avoid it.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at December 27, 2013 07:22 AM (zF6Iw)

4 So how do one of us mere schmucks get a guest slot on the podcast? Essay contest, like Ralphie in "Christmas Story."

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 07:22 AM (olDqf)

5 2 The number of tornados is down because all the ice melted and AlGore. But mostly AlGore. --- I guess getting his second Chakra released prevents tornados. Who'da thunk it?

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at December 27, 2013 07:22 AM (/Crba)

6 2 The number of tornados is down because all the ice melted and AlGore. But mostly AlGore. Posted by: Heywood Jablowme at December 27, 2013 11:20 AM (jsWA

Al Gore's daddy was a white tornado. You should've seen him in his sheets and, er, "hoodie."

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 07:23 AM (olDqf)

7 Posted by: Heywood Jablowme at December 27, 2013 11:20 AM (jsWA

Indeed.

The thing these people don't seem to get, is that if you are unable to predict what WILL happen, then why the fuck should we be listening to you?

Posted by: ed gibbon at December 27, 2013 07:23 AM (4eNxd)

8 Chakra Khan opened for Heatwave back in '78.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 07:24 AM (olDqf)

9 Your podcat needs something fresh. Like maybe a Doink The Clown character. Think about it.

Posted by: soothsayer at December 27, 2013 07:24 AM (YQS42)

So how do one of us mere schmucks get a guest slot on the podcast?

Folding green. Or Ted Cruz' garbage, in Ace's case.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at December 27, 2013 07:25 AM (zF6Iw)

11 Since the podcasts don't have CC, us deaf folks don't partake.

Posted by: Heywood Jablowme at December 27, 2013 07:27 AM (jsWA8)

12 Another suggestion: fart noises. Especially when the dummy is opining.

Posted by: soothsayer at December 27, 2013 07:27 AM (YQS42)

13 Needs more duck calls....

Posted by: backhoe at December 27, 2013 07:29 AM (ULH4o)

14 11 Since the podcasts don't have CC, us deaf folks don't partake. Posted by: Heywood Jablowme at December 27, 2013 11:27 AM (jsWA

Garret Morris will yell at you. Or that South African dude at Nelson Muntz's retirement party.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 07:29 AM (olDqf)

15 12 Another suggestion: fart noises. Especially when the dummy is opining. Posted by: soothsayer at December 27, 2013 11:27 AM (YQS42) Get out your Purim groggers, people!

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 07:30 AM (olDqf)

16 14 11 Since the podcasts don't have CC, us deaf folks don't partake. Posted by: Heywood Jablowme at December 27, 2013 11:27 AM (jsWA Garret Morris will yell at you. Or that South African dude at Nelson Muntz's retirement party. --- OUR TOP STORY TONIGHT, ACE WAS CONFRONTED BY TWELVE COPS IN OREGON WHILE MASTURBATING IN A BAR! GOOD NIGHT AND HAVE A PLEASANT TOMORROW!

Posted by: Garrett Morris at December 27, 2013 07:31 AM (/Crba)

17 That dude at the Mandella planting was funny. Do splat kiss forever laugh wide open full.

Posted by: Heywood Jablowme at December 27, 2013 07:31 AM (jsWA8)

18 Needs more duck calls....

Posted by: backhoe at December 27, 2013 11:29 AM (ULH4o)

MOAR COWBELL!!

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at December 27, 2013 07:32 AM (zF6Iw)

19 I saw Purim Groggers open for Procol Harem in Detroit in '71.

Posted by: soothsayer at December 27, 2013 07:33 AM (YQS42)

20 Apropos of nothing, I've been bitching about my skin itching in this weather. Bit pot of water on the stove does the trick. A "mechaya" I tells ya!

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 07:33 AM (olDqf)

21 Bit = big

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 07:33 AM (olDqf)

22 I'm not deaf deaf. I'm DND, Damn near Deaf. To many 155's.

Posted by: Heywood Jablowme at December 27, 2013 07:34 AM (jsWA8)

23 Essay contest, like Ralphie in "Christmas Story."
My HQ decoder ring just solved the code as "Listen to the HQ podcast". What a ripoff!

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at December 27, 2013 07:34 AM (f6z8e)

My HQ decoder ring just solved the code as "Listen to the HQ podcast".

That's it? A crummy commercial? Son of a bitch!

Posted by: Insomniac at December 27, 2013 07:35 AM (DrWcr)

25 Yes, transcripts would be very nice. Especially for any speaker who has a non-standard accent (where "standard" is calibrated in Beaumont, TX) and any time speakers are talking over one another.

Posted by: Mrs. Peel at December 27, 2013 07:35 AM (1EtXn)

26 22 I'm not deaf deaf. I'm DND, Damn near Deaf. To many 155's. Posted by: Heywood Jablowme at December 27, 2013 11:34 AM (jsWA

Lost a lot of hearing in my right ear, courtesy of standing too near a large firework that 'sploded in the tube. But, wow. 155's. I salute you.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 07:35 AM (olDqf)

27 My ring decoded that as "Ace Farted"

Posted by: Heywood Jablowme at December 27, 2013 07:35 AM (jsWA8)

28 "Be sure to drink your Val-U-Rite..."

Posted by: Insomniac at December 27, 2013 07:36 AM (DrWcr)

29 23 Essay contest, like Ralphie in "Christmas Story." My HQ decoder ring just solved the code as "Listen to the HQ podcast". What a ripoff! Posted by: andycanuck at December 27, 2013 11:34 AM (f6z8e) Didn't the Oval Teens open for someone? (insert diaphragm joke here).

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 07:37 AM (olDqf)

30 28 "Be sure to drink your Val-U-Rite..." Posted by: Insomniac at December 27, 2013 11:36 AM (DrWcr) Winner!

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 07:37 AM (olDqf)

31 27 My ring decoded that as "Talk about Healthcare"

Posted by: Heywood Jablowme at December 27, 2013 11:35 AM (jsWA

Fixed

Posted by: ed gibbon at December 27, 2013 07:38 AM (4eNxd)

32 My decoder ring says "O-P-E. WING ATTACK. PLAN *R*"

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 07:38 AM (olDqf)

33 22 I'm not deaf deaf. I'm DND, Damn near Deaf. To many 155's. --- I'm "seasonally deaf". Getting sick causes me sinus problems which screws up the pressure in my ears. My wife damn near killed me on Christmas Eve because I had to make her repeat everything since I couldn't hear shit.

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at December 27, 2013 07:38 AM (/Crba)

34
18 Needs more duck calls....
Posted by: backhoe at December 27, 2013 11:29 AM (ULH4o)

MOAR COWBELL!!
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing

Exactly!

Posted by: backhoe at December 27, 2013 07:39 AM (ULH4o)

35 Message says, "Eat Mor Chiken."

Posted by: Chil-Fil-A cows at December 27, 2013 07:40 AM (4WhSY)

36 33 Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at December 27, 2013 11:38 AM (/Crba) I don't know what's worse, itching skin or deafness. Then again, I do have tinnitus and I'd give almost anything to get rid of it (though I've learned to cope with it for the past 20 years).

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 07:41 AM (olDqf)

37 One more cup of coffee and then I'm ready to face the world.

Posted by: mrp at December 27, 2013 07:41 AM (HjPtV)

38 Maybe pointed out already, but per a banner at www.foxnews.com a NY federal judge ruled that NSA data collection is legal.

It doesn't have any details yet.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at December 27, 2013 07:41 AM (SY2Kh)

39 Fargo North. DecoderÂ…

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 07:42 AM (olDqf)

40 38 Maybe pointed out already, but per a banner at www.foxnews.com a NY federal judge ruled that NSA data collection is legal. It doesn't have any details yet. Posted by: Hollowpoint at December 27, 2013 11:41 AM (SY2Kh) The NSA is mining data for those.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 07:42 AM (olDqf)

41 I love the podcasts - please don't stop!

Posted by: Choombama2016 at December 27, 2013 07:42 AM (3CSyt)

A Derringer walks into a bar and has a couple of shots.

Posted by: polynikes at December 27, 2013 07:43 AM (m2CN7)

43 I don't know what's worse, itching skin or deafness. Then again, I do have tinnitus and I'd give almost anything to get rid of it (though I've learned to cope with it for the past 20 years). --- Depends on what you're trying to do. I could cope with deafness if I were on my own. Not so much with kids and a wife who expect to be listened to but have problems with either annunciation or describing what they want.

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at December 27, 2013 07:43 AM (/Crba)

44 Here is what I wish for in the coming year. I wish for the fucking buttons at the top of this comment box to take on some meaning. Fuck!

Posted by: maddogg at December 27, 2013 07:45 AM (xWW96)

45 Then again, I do have tinnitus and I'd give almost anything to get rid of it (though I've learned to cope with it for the past 20 years).

Posted by: J.J. Sefton

I have that, too, J.J. I only notice it when it "surges".

Posted by: mrp at December 27, 2013 07:46 AM (HjPtV)

46 43 Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at December 27, 2013 11:43 AM (/Crba) If it's temporary or just sickness-related, I suppose it would be tolerable. Meh. I'm just bitching.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 07:46 AM (olDqf)

47 Kalashnikov, Baryishnikov, Baryshnikov, Kalashnikov, Let's call the whole thing ovÂ…

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 07:47 AM (olDqf)

48 Smith and Wesson have a cure for the ringing. Kinda sucky tho. I just learned to deal with it.

Posted by: Heywood Jablowme at December 27, 2013 07:47 AM (jsWA8)

49 Now that tornados have access to affordable healthcare they have settled down and can be productive members of society.

Posted by: eman at December 27, 2013 07:47 AM (EWsrI)

50 42 A Derringer walks into a bar and has a couple of shots. Posted by: polynikes at December 27, 2013 11:43 AM (m2CN7) Isn't he supposed to say, 'why the long face' and then buys the bar?

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 07:48 AM (olDqf)

Brandon in BR walks into a bar.

The bartender says, " What would you like to drink?"

Brandon in BR , puzzled says , " I'm not wearing any thing pink?"

Posted by: polynikes at December 27, 2013 07:48 AM (m2CN7)

52 Why you say I stink?

Posted by: Heywood Jablowme at December 27, 2013 07:48 AM (jsWA8)

53 49 Now that tornados have access to affordable healthcare they have settled down and can be productive members of society. Posted by: eman at December 27, 2013 11:47 AM (EWsrI) Well, they can pursue their artistic sides. Nancy sez so.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 07:49 AM (olDqf)

54 Can we have a podcast of EoJ interviewing Gabe? That would be entertaining

Posted by: Navypopojoe at December 27, 2013 07:49 AM (wNsNP)

55 54 Can we have a podcast of EoJ interviewing Gabe? That would be entertaining Posted by: Navypopojoe at December 27, 2013 11:49 AM (wNsNP) In a Mortal Combat kind of way.

Posted by: eman at December 27, 2013 07:50 AM (EWsrI)

56 51 Brandon in BR walks into a bar. The bartender says, " What would you like to drink?" Brandon in BR, puzzled says , " I'm not wearing any thing pink?" --- Brandon In BR pulls out a sheet of paper, writes down "Give me a Hurricane", then drinks it and goes to lay down for a few hours.

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at December 27, 2013 07:50 AM (/Crba)

57 One good thing about deafness tho. When the Missus make me watch some stuip shit, I just make up my own story line.

Posted by: Heywood Jablowme at December 27, 2013 07:50 AM (jsWA8)

Then again, I do have tinnitus and I'd give almost anything to get rid of it (though I've learned to cope with it for the past 20 years).

JJ, massive amounts of Vitamin B complex helps for me.

Posted by: tbodie at December 27, 2013 07:51 AM (vuXw6)

59 7. Predicting is simple Example: jay 'colorblind' cutler will throw an interception on the first possession on Sunday See? Simple

Posted by: Navypopojoe at December 27, 2013 07:51 AM (wNsNP)

60 She's crying, I'm laughing my ass off.

Posted by: Heywood Jablowme at December 27, 2013 07:52 AM (jsWA8)

61 Brandon, one of the first things I had to teach my husband when we got married was that if whatever he's saying isn't important enough for him to come into the room I'm in, get my attention, and make sure I can see his lips, then it isn't important enough for me to listen to. I then proceeded to completely ignore him any time he was shouting at me from across the house, and he eventually caught on. (Of course, if he's dealing with a toddler emergency, he can't leave the room he's in, but I can recognize that tone of voice (as opposed to the "conversational shout") and go see what's going on.)

Posted by: Mrs. Peel at December 27, 2013 07:52 AM (1EtXn)

62 59 7. Predicting is simple Example: jay 'colorblind' cutler will throw an interception on the first possession on Sunday See? Simple Posted by: Navypopojoe at December 27, 2013 11:51 AM (wNsNP) The Broncos won't make it to the Super Bowl.

Posted by: eman at December 27, 2013 07:52 AM (EWsrI)

63 58 JJ, massive amounts of Vitamin B complex helps for me. Posted by: tbodie at December 27, 2013 11:51 AM (vuXw6) Cure or temporary relief? Side effects?

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 07:53 AM (olDqf)

64 54 Can we have a podcast of EoJ interviewing Gabe? That would be entertaining Posted by: Navypopojoe at December 27, 2013 11:49 AM (wNsNP) Only if EoJ plays both parts.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 07:54 AM (olDqf)

65 61 Brandon, one of the first things I had to teach my husband when we got married was that if whatever he's saying isn't important enough for him to come into the room I'm in, get my attention, and make sure I can see his lips, then it isn't important enough for me to listen to. I then proceeded to completely ignore him any time he was shouting at me from across the house, and he eventually caught on. (Of course, if he's dealing with a toddler emergency, he can't leave the room he's in, but I can recognize that tone of voice (as opposed to the "conversational shout") and go see what's going on.) --- Yeah, I try that one and it doesn't work. I've made it exceptionally clear to my wife that we need counseling, at least at a minimum to deal with "communication issues". For example, if she says "Come in for a minute and then go to the store and pick up something", she gets upset about me being "too literal" if I get pissed off that I'm sitting around for 30 minutes before I go to the store.

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at December 27, 2013 07:55 AM (/Crba)

66 Special guests EoJ and AtC.

Posted by: mark in sandy ut at December 27, 2013 07:55 AM (Q1S0y)

67 Then again, I do have tinnitus and I'd give almost anything to get rid of it (though I've learned to cope with it for the past 20 years).
JJ, massive amounts of Vitamin B complex helps for me.

Posted by: tbodie at December 27, 2013 11:51 AM (vuXw6)

They have some over the counter med specifically for tinnitus. Have any of you tried it?

Posted by: polynikes at December 27, 2013 07:55 AM (m2CN7)

68 Kalashnikov, Baryishnikov,
Baryshnikov, Kalashnikov,
Let's call the whole thing ovÂ…
♫ Any Red you can name,
I can name better!
I can name any Red better than you! ♬

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at December 27, 2013 07:56 AM (f6z8e)

69 Cure or temporary relief? Side effects?

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 11:53 AM (olDqf)

Temporary relief. Been doing it for 10 years and it is still effective. Only side effect is yellow urine. Probably due to the Vit C added to the B complex.

Posted by: tbodie at December 27, 2013 07:57 AM (vuXw6)

70 I did not realize how deaf I had become until the widow-lady two doors down from me invited me to her church across Newcastle from my house. I could only make out about one word of 5 or 6 coming from the pulpit. Yeah, guns and high explosives and power tools....
...and motorcycles. Mustn't leave out the 74's with straight pipes.

Posted by: backhoe at December 27, 2013 07:57 AM (ULH4o)

71 61. ****warning**** I'm going there so get popcorn Why do wives try to 'teach' us husbands stuff? For better or worse, remember? (For the record, I know that T is asleep so I'm safe)

Posted by: Navypopojoe at December 27, 2013 07:57 AM (i4RhQ)

72 69 Temporary relief. Been doing it for 10 years and it is still effective. Only side effect isyellow urine. Probably due to the Vit Cadded to the B complex. Posted by: tbodie at December 27, 2013 11:57 AM (vuXw6) What dosage? Will ask my doc.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 07:58 AM (olDqf)

73 So, how much did Profumo pay Christine Keeler? I'm sure she didn't boink a guy 3x her age for free. He couldn't take her to fancy places, so there had to be some consideration for use of her vagina.

Posted by: Bean Pies, ey? at December 27, 2013 07:58 AM (Qev5V)

74 They have some over the counter med specifically for tinnitus. Have any of you tried it?

Posted by: polynikes at December 27, 2013 11:55 AM (m2CN7)

Did not know such a thing existed. I will look for this. Thanks.

Posted by: tbodie at December 27, 2013 07:59 AM (vuXw6)

75 >>The podcast crew Should be "pod people".

Posted by: AoS Style Guide at December 27, 2013 07:59 AM (SUKHu)

76 What I've learned from watching the DIY shows is you can see how strong your marriage is by doing a home renovation.

Posted by: polynikes at December 27, 2013 07:59 AM (m2CN7)

77 67 They have some over the counter med specifically for tinnitus. Have any of you tried it? Posted by: polynikes at December 27, 2013 11:55 AM (m2CN7) I heard an advert (Quietus?) but figured it's snake oil.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 07:59 AM (olDqf)

78 71 61. ****warning**** I'm going there so get popcorn Why do wives try to 'teach' us husbands stuff? For better or worse, remember? (For the record, I know that T is asleep so I'm safe) Posted by: Navypopojoe at December 27, 2013 11:57 AM (i4RhQ) *sexy female computer voice* Warning. Emergency Penis Protection System activated. Blast doors closing. Shields up. Cloaking device engaged. *message repeats*

Posted by: eman at December 27, 2013 08:00 AM (EWsrI)

I take 3-4 capsules daily of OTC B-Complex available at local Wal-greens.

Posted by: tbodie at December 27, 2013 08:01 AM (vuXw6)

80 73 Posted by: Bean Pies, ey? at December 27, 2013 11:58 AM (Qev5V) Some women are attracted to power. I'm sure she got some cash and goodies as well. As if Profumo had to pay for any of it. National Health. Heh.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 08:01 AM (olDqf)

81 I read that they have a new drug to treat tinnitus. That's all I remember.

Posted by: Bean Pies, ey? at December 27, 2013 08:01 AM (Qev5V)

82 79 I take 3-4 capsules daily of OTC B-Complex available at local Wal-greens. Posted by: tbodie at December 27, 2013 12:01 PM (vuXw6) What's the milligrams?

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 08:02 AM (olDqf)

83 What I've learned from watching the DIY shows is you can see how strong your marriage is by doing a home renovation. Posted by: polynikes at December 27, 2013 11:59 AM (m2CN7) My parents tell people that they knew their marriage would make it when they wallpapered a bathroom together with a very complicated print and not only did all the edges match up perfectly but they didn't kill each other. Boss left for the day at 10:30. *spins in chair* I really should try to get ahead on all this filing. *spins in chair*

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Now with extra taunting. at December 27, 2013 08:02 AM (VtjlW)

84 I think Belling is sitting in for Rush. He's quite good.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 08:03 AM (olDqf)

85 74. There was a drug called nuerotrin or something but I think they got sued out of existence because it was proved not to be effective

Posted by: Navypopojoe at December 27, 2013 08:03 AM (i4RhQ)

86 Yeah, sadly, boundary-setting works only when the other person is willing to work with you. I'm sorry you are having difficulties. But hey, think of the "achievement" we are getting by playing the game of life on this difficulty setting, huh?

Posted by: Mrs. Peel at December 27, 2013 08:03 AM (1EtXn)

87 83 I really should try to get ahead on all this filing. *spins in chair* Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Now with extra taunting. at December 27, 2013 12:02 PM (VtjlW) Paper shredder nearby?

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 08:03 AM (olDqf)

88 What's the milligrams?

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 12:02 PM (olDqf)

I'm visiting oldest and forgot to bring bottle with me. It's a mix of all B-vitamins, I do not know the dosage of each in the pill.

Posted by: tbodie at December 27, 2013 08:04 AM (vuXw6)

89 Worst thing about DnD is it's hard to be romantic at 85 db...

Posted by: Heywood Jablowme at December 27, 2013 08:05 AM (jsWA8)

90 So, how much did Profumo pay Christine Keeler? I'm sure she didn't boink a guy 3x her age for free. He couldn't take her to fancy places, so there had to be some consideration for use of her vagina.

Posted by: Bean Pies, ey? at December 27, 2013 11:58 AM (Qev5V)

Either the Profumo affair is mentioned in the podcast, or that's some weapons-grade subject changing.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at December 27, 2013 08:05 AM (zF6Iw)

91 Sounds more like a porno shoot than quiet romantic evening...

Posted by: Heywood Jablowme at December 27, 2013 08:06 AM (jsWA8)

92 85 74. There was a drug called nuerotrin or something but I think they got sued out of existence because it was proved not to be effective Posted by: Navypopojoe at December 27, 2013 12:03 PM (i4RhQ) I'm looking for something between Chocks and Carter's Liver Pills. Maybe Google can do something productive, like a device that generates white noise to block out the ringing. Then again, they'd transmit all kinds of subliminal propaganda to my already dense brain.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 08:06 AM (olDqf)

93 77. Quietus That's right, I remember the annoying commercial I used to look over at T and grin when it was on I believe she would smack me too Never wise to taunt her before coffee

Posted by: Navypopojoe at December 27, 2013 08:07 AM (HQX6o)

94 Re: post #1: "The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season was the first Atlantic hurricane season since 1994 to end with no major hurricanes, and the first since 1968 to feature no storms of at least category 2 intensity." -- Wiki "All major forecasting agencies predicted an above-average season. On April 10, Colorado State University (CSU) forecast 18 named storms, 9 hurricanes, and 4 major hurricanes. On May 23, NOAA predicted a range of 13 to 20 named storms, 7 to 11 hurricanes, and 3 to 6 major hurricanes. Following less activity than forecast, both agencies reduced their seasonal predictions in early August; CSU predicted 18 named storms, 8 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes, while NOAA called for 13 to 19 named storms, 6 to 9 hurricanes, and 3 to 5 major hurricanes. Despite the revisions, activity remained far below predictions, at 13 named storms, 2 hurricanes, and 0 major hurricanes. On November 29, Dr. Phil Klotzbach of CSU noted that, "[Dr. Gray and I] have been doing these forecasts for 30 years and that's probably the biggest forecast bust that we've had." -- also Wiki So, hurricane predictors...what is the point of you?

Posted by: AmishDude at December 27, 2013 08:07 AM (xSegX)

95 Man, I feel for those of you with hearing problems. I have both a degree of hearing loss, and some tinnitus. I will look into the B-complex stuff for tinnitus, although the only time I really notice that is when trying to fall asleep. But my hearing for high-pitched sounds, including womens' voices, has become very directional.....off-axis, I just can't hear it. And I find it increasingly hard to follow a conversation in a noisy environment.

Gunfire, chainsaws, power tools, drilling rigs; they all had role to play.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 27, 2013 08:08 AM (TKUw7)

96 For anyone who (a) remembers the first song in Disney's Beauty & the Beast and (2) would like a laugh, here is an amusing video. Relative to our topic of discussion, it includes the words/lyrics in the "Show More" section! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0Rau01wbeo

Posted by: Mrs. Peel at December 27, 2013 08:08 AM (1EtXn)

97 I take 3-4 capsules daily of OTC B-Complex available at local Wal-greens.

Posted by: tbodie at December 27, 2013 12:01 PM (vuXw6)

Walgreens has an ear drop called Ring Relief. Don't know if they work but everytime I'm in that aisle I see it. Another thing you need to avoid are NASIDS (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.). NASIDS increase the severity.

Posted by: polynikes at December 27, 2013 08:08 AM (m2CN7)

Boss left for the day at 10:30. *spins in chair*

I really should try to get ahead on all this filing. *spins in chair*

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Now with extra taunting. at December 27, 2013 12:02 PM (VtjlW)

Courier just delivered. Think I'm done for the day. *cups chin while pondering whether to leave*

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at December 27, 2013 08:09 AM (zF6Iw)

99 How's work coming along on the Penske file, Alex?

Posted by: tweet from alex the chick's boss at December 27, 2013 08:10 AM (f6z8e)

100

Funny thing, I cannot hear anything in the frequency range of my tinnitus. And most alarm clocks match that frequency. It also washes out a lot of the frequencies in most voice ranges. The words I hear do not match the words spoken sometimes.

I have gotten in trouble over this.

Posted by: tbodie at December 27, 2013 08:10 AM (vuXw6)

101 I then proceeded to completely ignore him any time he was shouting at me from across the house, and he eventually caught on.

Honey, I'm off to bang the co-eds who live down the street, unless you have any objections. Just say so if you do.

No? Thanks, hon!

Posted by: Mr. Peel, from the other room at December 27, 2013 08:11 AM (SY2Kh)

102
Did someone up thread mention vag fee? Call me honey, I know all about that subject.

Posted by: Ashley Dupre at December 27, 2013 08:11 AM (pJF+c)

103 95. My high range is shot too Engine rooms, guns, and motorcycle racing did it in Can still here JOSEPH!!!! really well but I think it's a survival instinct

Posted by: Navypopojoe at December 27, 2013 08:11 AM (HQX6o)

104 Walgreens has an ear drop called Ring Relief. Don't know if they work but everytime I'm in that aisle I see it. Another thing you need to avoid are NASIDS (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.). NASIDS increase the severity.

Posted by: polynikes at December 27, 2013 12:08 PM (m2CN7)

Did not know this. Thanks.

Posted by: tbodie at December 27, 2013 08:12 AM (vuXw6)

105 Vitamin B's are water soluble what the body does not use is eliminated thru the kidneys, no toxicity from B unlike Vitamin A which can be toxic to the liver In large doses.

Posted by: Fourth Horseman at December 27, 2013 08:14 AM (KuZ6A)

106 Buddy of mine lost a lot of his high frequency hearing because he worked in nightclubs in his 20's.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 08:14 AM (olDqf)

107 RE: Clean desk vs messy desk

Clean desk makes it look like you don't have enough work to do.

Messy desk makes it look like you are over loaded, over worked. Backed up with a little acting, you can make a career out of a messy desk.

Clean desk, you get laid off at next reduction in force, and you'll be replaced by messy desk who does less work than you did.

Posted by: Jason 'Rip' Tared at December 27, 2013 08:15 AM (mKeOY)

108 106. Oh yeah, reminds me of concerts too The 80s guitars were terror to the ears Shame too since most guitarists weren't worth the hearing loss CC Deville.....I'm talking about you

Posted by: Navypopojoe at December 27, 2013 08:16 AM (HQX6o)

109 Funny thing, I cannot hear anythingin the frequency range ofmy tinnitus. And most alarm clocks match that frequency. It also washes out a lot of the frequencies in most voice ranges. The words I hear do not match the words spoken sometimes.

I have gotten in trouble over this.

Posted by: tbodie at December 27, 2013 12:10 PM (vuXw6)

Yeah, those damn new-fangled electronic alarms emit a high-pitched meeping noise that I cannot hear for shit. I was in an antique mall one time, and there it was! A 1940's bakelite Telechron electric alarm clock, identical to the one my father used for as long as I can remember. Paid ten dollars for it, I think, and have been using it ever since. The alarm is a loud, raucous buzzing at 120 cycles, because it is an AC buzzer that strikes on both the upgoing and downgoing wave of the AC line current. And wonder of wonders, if the power goes off for 15 minutes, the clock comes back on, and keeps time, and the alarm setting is preserved. And, I can set it back! Try that with yer new-fangled digitisimal clock. And get off my lawn!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 27, 2013 08:18 AM (TKUw7)

110 Bite me....

Posted by: CC Deville at December 27, 2013 08:19 AM (GjPnA)

111 Shame too since most guitarists weren't worth the hearing loss

CC Deville.....I'm talking about you

Hey, man, every rose has its thorn.

Posted by: CC Deville at December 27, 2013 08:19 AM (4WhSY)

112 I'm out. Have a great weekend, everyone. See you on Monday.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at December 27, 2013 08:19 AM (zF6Iw)

113 Indeed.

The thing these people don't seem to get, is that if you are unable to predict what WILL happen, then why the fuck should we be listening to you?

Posted by: ed gibbon at December 27, 2013 11:23 AM (4eNxd)

Predicting what will happen? Shit these idiots can't even predict what has already happened! If you can't say plug in the last 100 years of data and get it to predict what you knew has happened the last 10 years (just throwing out numbers here) then what good are your models for the next 10 years? What other group other than democrats would continue to use the same modeling when observable results prove it is not accurate or even close.

Posted by: buzzion at December 27, 2013 08:19 AM (LI48c)

114 It's the movie dialog that drives me crazy. I hear the sounds, but can't make words out of the sound. So I turn the volume up and then the neighbors call because they can hear the explosions. . and I still can't make out the words.

Posted by: Tell me about it. at December 27, 2013 08:19 AM (mKeOY)

115

Another thing you need to avoid are NASIDS (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.). NASIDS increase the severity.
Posted by: polynikes at December 27, 2013 12:08 PM (m2CN7)

Upon further reflection.......

Honey, the Advil is bad for my tinnitus. This double shot of Crown is just medicinal.

This could work for me!

Posted by: tbodie at December 27, 2013 08:19 AM (vuXw6)

116 I'll have to try the B-complex thing. I hear the sound of a thousand crickets 24-7. Everything else has to fight through that. Someone here mentioned Chromium and I've been taking that. It seems to have a small yet good effect.

Posted by: Meremortal, burbling at December 27, 2013 08:19 AM (1Y+hH)

117 Someone here mentioned Chromium and I've been taking that.

It seems to have a small yet good effect. Posted by: Meremortal, burbling

Shiny!

Posted by: mrp at December 27, 2013 08:20 AM (HjPtV)

118 Neurontin is still around its for nerve damage from diabetes I take it 3 times a day because I have 3rd degree nerve damage from chemo affecting my feet, hands and arms and yes joy, joy my tongue. I can no longer eat ice cream the cold feels like a thousand needles are sticking me, also anything hot same result even with the neurontin.

Posted by: Fourth Horseman at December 27, 2013 08:21 AM (KuZ6A)

119 Messy desk makes it look like you are over loaded, over worked. Backed up with a little acting, you can make a career out of a messy desk.
And acting like you're angry all the time also makes it look like you're busy and can't be disturbed.

Posted by: george costanza at December 27, 2013 08:21 AM (f6z8e)

120 Essay contest, like Ralphie in "Christmas Story."
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 11:22 AM (olDqf)
Essay contest as in "I Accuse My Parents"

Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at December 27, 2013 08:22 AM (wMHFj)

121 How's work coming along on the Penske file, Alex? Posted by: tweet from alex the chick's boss at December 27, 2013 12:10 PM (f6z8e) Shredded nicely!

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Now with extra taunting. at December 27, 2013 08:24 AM (VtjlW)

122 44Â Here is what I wish for in the coming year. I wish for the fucking buttons at the top of this comment box to take on some meaning. Fuck!Â Posted by: maddogg at December 27, 2013 11:45 AM (xWW96) oh you make funny, funny joke round eye!

Posted by: Hop Sing, cook and cattle rustler, babysitter and bottle washer. at December 27, 2013 08:24 AM (iz8V5)

123 Shredded nicely! Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Now with extra taunting.

Reminds me of that scene in Populaire.

Posted by: mrp at December 27, 2013 08:25 AM (HjPtV)

124 So how do one of us mere schmucks get a guest slot on the podcast? Essay contest, like Ralphie in "Christmas Story." Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 27, 2013 11:22 AM (olDqf) Normally I'd recommend extortion, but considering The Horde, you'd have to descend to epic levels of degradation to get to something embarrassing enough to work.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at December 27, 2013 08:26 AM (c2oll)

125 Time for me to go play in the real world. Y'all have fun and I'll talk to you later.

Posted by: tbodie at December 27, 2013 08:26 AM (vuXw6)

126 122 44 Here is what I wish for in the coming year. I wish for the fucking buttons at the top of this comment box to take on some meaning. Fuck! Posted by: maddogg at December 27, 2013 11:45 AM (xWW96)

oh you make funny, funny joke round eye! Posted by: Hop Sing,

Hey! Don't forget me from Paladin!

Posted by: Hey Boy! at December 27, 2013 08:26 AM (ULH4o)

127 An important scientific development. "Chinese scientists have created the world's first glow-in-the-dark pigs that emit a fluorescent green light. The piglets acquired their bizarre ability to glow under 'black' or UVA light after their embryos were injected with DNA from a jellyfish."..........Well, thank goodness we have that figured out. Cancer, not so much, but glowing pigs from jellyfish DNA, Yes! we can haz glowie piggies.

Posted by: Minnfidel at December 27, 2013 08:27 AM (FciyD)

128 O/T: So a dude in Kenya was so disappointed he didn't get a pardon, he cut off his own junk: http://tinyurl.com/oux8urt

Posted by: Brother Cavil at December 27, 2013 08:28 AM (naUcP)

129 Posted by: Minnfidel at December 27, 2013 12:27 PM (FciyD)

Some piggies are more glowie than others.

Posted by: sweet...ish at December 27, 2013 08:28 AM (bj+Nc)

130 Hey, glowing bacon is a mighty major development.

Posted by: Hop Sing, cook and cattle rustler, babysitter and bottle washer. at December 27, 2013 08:29 AM (iz8V5)

131

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Now with extra taunting. at December 27, 2013 12:24 PM (VtjlW)

Have you gotten to shout Fus Ro DAH! yet and imagine its at Nicole Kidman?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPHtAHxB3iI

Posted by: buzzion at December 27, 2013 08:30 AM (LI48c)

132

127 -

I think you're missing the big picture here. Eventually this leads to glow in the dark bacon, so no man must ever again misplace his bacon on a dark, cold morning.

Posted by: BurtTC at December 27, 2013 08:30 AM (xCw24)

133 Shredded nicely!
Uh, I typed "Penske" file, Alex, not "Penis" file!

Posted by: tweet from alex the chick's boss at December 27, 2013 08:30 AM (f6z8e)

134 O/T: So a dude in Kenya was so disappointed he didn't get a pardon, he cut off his own junk:

And thus another Pajama Boy is born.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at December 27, 2013 08:31 AM (SY2Kh)

135 127 An important scientific development. "Chinese scientists have created the world's first glow-in-the-dark pigs that emit a fluorescent green light.

The piglets acquired their bizarre ability to glow under 'black' or UVA light after their embryos were injected with DNA from a jellyfish."..........Well, thank goodness we have that figured out. Cancer, not so much, but glowing pigs from jellyfish DNA, Yes! we can haz glowie piggies.

Posted by: Minnfidel at December 27, 2013 12:27 PM (FciyD)

Goldfish nightlights can't be far behind!

Posted by: buzzion at December 27, 2013 08:31 AM (LI48c)

136 132 127 - I think you're missing the big picture here. Eventually this leads to glow in the dark bacon, so no man must ever again misplace his bacon on a dark, cold morning. --- Reminds me of a classic SNL Weekend Update bit about irradiated fish due to a nuclear accident, which involves using a mackerel as a nightlight.

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at December 27, 2013 08:32 AM (/Crba)

137 Yeah, when the lights are low, nothing whets the appetite like a green-glowing pork roast.

Posted by: mrp at December 27, 2013 08:32 AM (HjPtV)

138 Worst thing about DnD is it's hard to be romantic at 85 db Dungeons and Dragons? Romantic? 85 decibels? Your concept of table-top games and mine are not at all alike.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b] at December 27, 2013 08:33 AM (44jNh)

139 Wasn't that Rockford guy in the Penis Files?

Posted by: Hop Sing, cook and cattle rustler, babysitter and bottle washer. at December 27, 2013 08:33 AM (iz8V5)

140 All the out of town family members are gone. The chaos is gone. Ahhhh.....quiet house again.

Posted by: Mr. Moo Moo at December 27, 2013 08:33 AM (0LHZx)

141 The piglets acquired their bizarre ability to glow under 'black' or UVA light after their embryos were injected with DNA from a jellyfish."..........Well, thank goodness we have that figured out. Cancer, not so much, but glowing pigs from jellyfish DNA, Yes! we can haz glowie piggies.

Posted by: Minnfidel at December 27, 2013 12:27 PM (FciyD)

Well, the world isn't exactly waiting for a supply of fluorescent piggies, but the stunt offers visible proof that their technique works. Now, perhaps it can be applied to something like cancer. If you could make tumors fluorescent, for example, it would be useful in helping get every last bit of one out on the operating table.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 27, 2013 08:33 AM (TKUw7)

142 Nood up.

Posted by: Fourth Horseman at December 27, 2013 08:34 AM (KuZ6A)

143 Have you gotten to shout Fus Ro DAH! yet and imagine its at Nicole Kidman? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPHtAHxB3iI Posted by: buzzion at December 27, 2013 12:30 PM (LI48c) That. Is. Awesome. That also reminds me that I haven't picked up Robbie's new standards album yet.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Now with extra taunting. at December 27, 2013 08:34 AM (VtjlW)

144 Scandi screed nood up.

Posted by: Mike Hammer at December 27, 2013 08:35 AM (aDwsi)

145 Well, thank goodness we have that figured out. Cancer, not so much, but glowing pigs from jellyfish DNA, Yes! we can haz glowie piggies. Glowing animals are a parlor trick compared to the nuclear reactor of complications of all the varieties of cancer. Someone found the sequence to make things fluoresce and now they're splicing that into a bunch of different animals. It's the "Hello World" of gene splicing.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b] at December 27, 2013 08:36 AM (44jNh)

146 Fuck google. They are messing with it again. I have an account I use for junk and I have an account I use for my professional email. Never the two shall combine. Now it won't allow me to sign into my junk account unless I connect it with my prof. acct. Bastards.

Posted by: Bean Pies, ey? at December 27, 2013 08:47 AM (Qev5V)

147 I'm going to listen to last weeks podcast when GO back to work. I'm having late lunch, as usual. All regular radio shows have guest hosts.

Posted by: Carol at December 27, 2013 12:26 PM (4BXhj)

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