Really Boring Stuff Only II: Return of the Boredom

[Rickster71]

In a bit of a reflective moment, I find myself overwhelmed by the thoughts of our space exploration. First, today's NASA image from Curiosity on Mars (with the white balance adjusted, so it looks more Earth like).

That looks like the park you take Nikki for walks.

 

[Rickster71]

Nice pics. Thankfully, there were no pics of Uranus

Well....not posted here...
Just sayin

 

[Rickster71]

I didn't know Alex was running a protection ring? When did that happen?

When did what happen.....the photo sessions, or the protection business?

 

[lsiberian]

In a bit of a reflective moment, I find myself overwhelmed by the thoughts of our space exploration.

Just remember this Adam

So be careful with those space pics if you have any cats around.

 

[3db]

When did what happen.....the photo sessions, or the protection business?

Some things are better left unseen

 

[fuzz092888]

So I had a coaches meeting today and turns out we have to take this online course from the CDC. It only takes about an hour or two, but there's so much paperwork involved if one of my kids ever exhibits concussion like symptoms. Our AD pretty much admitted that this was going into effect because of too many lawsuits against schools and coaches (heading the soccer ball in my case). Thank you NYS and overly litigious parents for taking something and blowing it completely out of proportion.

Now if I see a kid and even suspect him of a concussion I have to pull that kid out of the game or practice and that kid is done for 5 days and a whole multi-step process has to take place in order for that kid to be cleared to play again.

IMO this paperwork and everything has just made it easier for us to get sued. Now if we don't follow every single step to the letter then we're open to litigation. I feel that this crap opens us up to so many more problems that it solves.

Ah-well, better get used to it. I have about 40 more years of stuff like this coming my way

 

[j_garcia]

The litigious society necessitating the "cover their own behind" attitude of pretty much everything really just gets on my nerves.

 

[fuzz092888]

you and me both

 

[gmichael]

The litigious society necessitating the "cover their own behind" attitude of pretty much everything really just gets on my nerves.

Ditto. And I'll be keeping a copy of this in my JG file, just in case.

 

[3db]

The litigious society necessitating the "cover their own behind" attitude of pretty much everything really just gets on my nerves.

I agree whole heartedly. I hate feeding the lawyers with this crap when real work is required.

 

[its phillip]

Got a promotion Credit cards can get paid off a little faster and then I can begin the cycle anew with a larger display

 

[markw]

Speaking of frivilous lawsuits,

... you're gonna love this one

"She was grabbed by a desperate parolee and who held her with a knife to her throat in Woodbridge Center Mall until a police officer shot and killed the man.

Now the woman, Ellen Shane, 62, of Carteret, plans to sue the township for $5 million, claiming it failed to protect public safety and that she was injured as a result of the officer’s acts."

Now, if they had this to do over again, ya think they would have done anything different? I would!

 

[3db]

... you're gonna love this one

"She was grabbed by a desperate parolee and who held her with a knife to her throat in Woodbridge Center Mall until a police officer shot and killed the man.

Now the woman, Ellen Shane, 62, of Carteret, plans to sue the township for $5 million, claiming it failed to protect public safety and that she was injured as a result of the officer’s acts."

Now, if they had this to do over again, ya think they would have done anything different? I would!

Wow. That's just nuts.

 

[j_garcia]

... you're gonna love this one

"She was grabbed by a desperate parolee and who held her with a knife to her throat in Woodbridge Center Mall until a police officer shot and killed the man.

Now the woman, Ellen Shane, 62, of Carteret, plans to sue the township for $5 million, claiming it failed to protect public safety and that she was injured as a result of the officer’s acts."

Now, if they had this to do over again, ya think they would have done anything different? I would!

It is not unlike the accident I had about 10yrs ago, in which I really should have died or been a lot worse off. The insurance company did an investigation and the estimator said I probably have a case against the county since gravel on the road contributed to the accident and I would most likely win. I told him "I am thankful to be alive, I don't need to sue anyone." That b***h should consider herself lucky too, because things could have been a lot worse.

 

[dkane360]

Got a promotion

congrats!


I've been researching new speakers to buy myself. Something with a ribbon, or maybe some martin logans

 

[lsiberian]

So I had a coaches meeting today and turns out we have to take this online course from the CDC. It only takes about an hour or two, but there's so much paperwork involved if one of my kids ever exhibits concussion like symptoms. Our AD pretty much admitted that this was going into effect because of too many lawsuits against schools and coaches (heading the soccer ball in my case). Thank you NYS and overly litigious parents for taking something and blowing it completely out of proportion.

Now if I see a kid and even suspect him of a concussion I have to pull that kid out of the game or practice and that kid is done for 5 days and a whole multi-step process has to take place in order for that kid to be cleared to play again.

IMO this paperwork and everything has just made it easier for us to get sued. Now if we don't follow every single step to the letter then we're open to litigation. I feel that this crap opens us up to so many more problems that it solves.

Ah-well, better get used to it. I have about 40 more years of stuff like this coming my way

Nearly half of youth camp costs now is the insurance against litigation. It's ridiculous. The victim mentality is much to strong in our nation. My wife has to deal with this from parents. One of her students this year dropped out of school because he's scared of her. I mean seriously all she did was get on to him for playing with a slinky while the headmaster was talking. I imagine a few years back the headmaster would have handled the issue in much scarier way than taking the slinky away.

 

[fuzz092888]

Nearly half of youth camp costs now is the insurance against litigation. It's ridiculous. The victim mentality is much to strong in our nation. My wife has to deal with this from parents. One of her students this year dropped out of school because he's scared of her. I mean seriously all she did was get on to him for playing with a slinky while the headmaster was talking. I imagine a few years back the headmaster would have handled the issue in much scarier way than taking the slinky away.

Headmaster? Private school I'm guessing? Yes definitely way different 20 years ago. A good rapping on the knuckles with a ruler I would guess

Yes, that's one thing I absolutely hate about public schools. It's sad that parents have learned that even the threat of litigation gets things their way even if they're completely wrong.

Don't get me started about all the things wrong with schools these days.

I will say that when I did my student teaching I was in a private school, $20+ grand a year for tuition. I can honestly say it was the best teaching experience I've ever had. Top to bottom, administration to students to parents. Absolutely awesome. It was the way school is supposed to be. Students doing what they're told, working hard, and parents supporting the teachers and making sure the kids stay in line.

I know the higher ups and even many teachers will argue that money doesn't better education make, but if the same results could be got without spending huge sums of money don't you think the best high schools in the country would be doing that? The correlation seems too strong to me to simply ignore.

Then there's all the people who say teachers are lazy and overpaid...........I won't go there. C'est la vie

 

[slipperybidness]

Headmaster? Private school I'm guessing? Yes definitely way different 20 years ago. A good rapping on the knuckles with a ruler I would guess

Yes, that's one thing I absolutely hate about public schools. It's sad that parents have learned that even the threat of litigation gets things their way even if they're completely wrong.

Don't get me started about all the things wrong with schools these days.

I will say that when I did my student teaching I was in a private school, $20+ grand a year for tuition. I can honestly say it was the best teaching experience I've ever had. Top to bottom, administration to students to parents. Absolutely awesome. It was the way school is supposed to be. Students doing what they're told, working hard, and parents supporting the teachers and making sure the kids stay in line.

I know the higher ups and even many teachers will argue that money doesn't better education make, but if the same results could be got without spending huge sums of money don't you think the best high schools in the country would be doing that? The correlation seems too strong to me to simply ignore.

Then there's all the people who say teachers are lazy and overpaid...........I won't go there. C'est la vie

I was in high-school in the mid-90s, in a small town. Back then, a school paddling was an option for discipline. When the "meet the teachers" day came around, my parents always told my teachers to paddle me if necessary AND give them a call. I guarantee that if I was paddled at school, it would be even worse when I got home.

 

[lsiberian]

I was in high-school in the mid-90s, in a small town. Back then, a school paddling was an option for discipline. When the "meet the teachers" day came around, my parents always told my teachers to paddle me if necessary AND give them a call. I guarantee that if I was paddled at school, it would be even worse when I got home.

Now everyone would get sued. My wife has no problems keeping kids in line. It's the parents that are the biggest problem.

 

[slipperybidness]

Now everyone would get sued. My wife has no problems keeping kids in line. It's the parents that are the biggest problem.

Amen. Bad parents = bad kids