The Monkey

If it were me, I'd go with a balanced [redacted].

Apple - iTunes - 10 Billion Song Downloads - Rules

Joe Walsh the candidate sure is a d-bag. He actually had the makings of a pretty decent response if he didn't let his tea bag craziness take over. I love the first letter by the way.

Heh, it was a while ago now. And the rejection letter was extremely creepy. Almost comically nondescript stationery and the letter writer used signed first name, last initial.

^I used to work at the Food Network. Met a lot of chefs there, and still know a few. It's no joke; one of the toughest businesses to crack. But those I know, love it.

Obvious question, but is the driver seated properly? If so, sounds like a new driver for you. Although I recall some strategies mentioned when I had a similar driver issue, so others may chime in here.

Celebrated Mrs. Monkey's last day at now former employer.

I went to college near the CIA. We used to go there for special dinners. It's an awesome place. EDIT: I also applied for a job at a different CIA, but that's another story...

pffft. JH 28.2 FTW!

Bass snobs.

Let's get him.

Gotdam defense counsel.

You sure talk the talk with all that "knew or should have known" mumbo jumbo. But seriously, I used to be a litigator, but I also have no clue. Regardless, and this isn't legal advice, if it were me, I'd let gon know that it allowed two people to be scammed through its site. Also, be careful og A'gon's "dispute resolution" service because it appears that you agree to indemnify them and hold them harmless. Obviously, a'gon didn't commit the fraud, but they let it happen. Twice. Not cool.

That sucks ass. What about going after audiogon?

I was tempted to start a fake fight with you about burn-in, then decided to have a drink instead. EDIT: I also sent Todd an email seeking his impressions. I like Todd.

I really like it.

I recommend reading Tyll's review at HeadRoom. That seems to be a pretty objective and informative set of observations. I would not recommend the thread over at HF. That's a disaster.

Yeah, I just spoke to my colleagues from the other boroughs and it sounds like Manhattan did not get the worst of it.

Whoa! That would be very cool. We may be heading out of town for Mrs. Monkey's birthday, but please shoot me a PM just in case.

This was not a blizzard in NYC.

Yeah, bankruptcy is great for the R&D department.

Ah, that's a shame. Not exactly an easy life.

Really coming down here and blowing now. Upgraded to Blizzard Warning...and work is open for business. To be expected I suppose, but I found out that the procedure for deciding whether or not to close is made by the Senior Executive actually in the office on the day of the inclement weather. So, in other words, basically the person who lives closest and had the easiest time getting in makes the decision.

A bottle of Michter's US1 rye for my sister-in-law. She likes rye. She's a doctor. And she's single.

That's very cool. I watched as much of the '80 Olympics as I could. I was glued to the TV for Heiden and hockey. Why the hell wasn't I in school?