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Seated at Hyde Park on High. Great to be here. * - Trucker22 [14:42:18 05/28/20] (2)
- Sitting on the corner of my normal Thursday night bar - feels like home... - mef [14:54:34 05/28/20] (1)
  - Belvidere with tonic and a lime is my drink. * - Trucker22 [14:57:13 05/28/20] (0)
Boston Marathon was postponed until September and has now been canceled for 2020 * - Porsche [12:54:31 05/28/20] (6)
- Kind of wondering about Columbus now. * - Buckeye Ho Tep [12:56:20 05/28/20] (5)
  - Ginther will cancel it. I'd bet money on it. * - A-Row [13:02:23 05/28/20] (4)
    - Maybe set it in November? * - buck e [13:19:37 05/28/20] (3)
      - I was supposed to run Nashville Marathon in April 20' and we just received notice that it has been changed to 11/21/20 * - Porsche [13:20:21 05/28/20] (2)
        
        Sigh.....training has been lacking lately. I was sick in January (I seriously suspect CV-19) after returning from.... - A-Row [13:39:21 05/28/20] (0)
        
        it's that southern speed * - Buckeye Ho Tep [13:24:27 05/28/20] (0)
Today is National Burger Day (or some such) in this thread describe your best burger - Buckeye Ho Tep [12:02:21 05/28/20] (27)
- not intending to be gauche...but can't go wrong w/ a red robin burger.... * - Bill Flemming [14:22:17 05/28/20] (0)
- Buy chuck steaks. Partially freeze the meat and then grind it twice (coarse then medium plate)... - WyoBuckeye [14:12:38 05/28/20] (0)
- Johnnie's Tavern on Trabue Rd. Columbus has the best Hamburger I've had. We go to Ritzy's in clintonville - carrier9 [13:11:13 05/28/20] (8)
  - I've lived in Clintonville 2 separate times, drove by a thousand and never been - Potsy's PIMPS [13:23:17 05/28/20] (2)
    - I think Ritzy's in Clintonville has only been there a couple of years, not sure. * - carrier9 [13:25:50 05/28/20] (1)
      - Almost 2 years now. Note- the hamburger decor in front of their store was purchased - Buckeye Ho Tep [13:29:18 05/28/20] (0)
  - Colorful clientele anytime of day at Johnnie's also.*** - mef [13:15:21 05/28/20] (4)
    - Haha, yep. * - carrier9 [13:16:00 05/28/20] (3)
      - Every been to Johnie's bar in Grandview? colorful there too * - Porsche [13:19:12 05/28/20] (2)
        
        Can't say that I have. * - carrier9 [13:24:11 05/28/20] (0)
        
        Yep...great place to go for a cheap beer and a bag of chips...reminds me of some of the old NYC dives... - mef [13:24:10 05/28/20] (0)
- 1/3 lb 80/20, bacon, cheddar, thick dill pickle, yellow mustard, spicy ketchup.... - mef [13:03:04 05/28/20] (0)
- The burger at Minetta Tavern in NYC. Pat Lafreida speacial blend made for them. Over $30. Peter Lugers ain't far behind* - QueensBuck [13:00:34 05/28/20] (0)
- partial to a basic barbeque burger, 1/2 pound, am cheese, bacon, spicy bbq sauce. Onion rings on the side as opposed to - wigmon [12:47:10 05/28/20] (0)
- The best one I ever had was the Johnny Burger from Thurmans, details inside - Potsy's PIMPS [12:45:11 05/28/20] (0)
- homemade- 80/20 ground beef. Thick 1/3rd patty, melted cheese (cheddar preferably) sriracha, mayo, ketchup, grilled - Buckeye Ho Tep [12:32:38 05/28/20] (1)
  - And as far as burgers at a place. On the cheap. Ritzy's. - Buckeye Ho Tep [12:43:03 05/28/20] (0)
- 1/3 lb, American cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, extra Onion, Ketchup, Mustard. At a restaurant add bacon * - LuthBuck [12:25:20 05/28/20] (0)
- This - BuckTheWorld [12:25:00 05/28/20] (5)
  - I'll bet this is good. Quite a large menu w/prices that seem reasonable imo. * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [12:37:22 05/28/20] (4)
    - Considering where it is, I get the pricing. It's a pretty famous hot dog stand - Buckeye Ho Tep [12:42:07 05/28/20] (3)
      - it looks like a total dive too, but it's worth a stop * - BuckTheWorld [13:03:09 05/28/20] (1)
        
        sometimes those are the best places * - Buckeye Ho Tep [13:24:49 05/28/20] (0)
      - Well it sure sounds good. Your burger up above sounds great too. * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [12:46:38 05/28/20] (0)
- I would go with mushroom & Swiss for both home & out * - sambucks [12:19:39 05/28/20] (0)
- 1/3 lb patty, medium rare to medium. pepperjack cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, mayo/ketchup. butter toasted bun * - MrRed2127 [12:18:00 05/28/20] (0)
- Medium rare, a very thick layer of almost any sharp cheese, blue cheese crumbles, & mayo (Hellman’s preferably) (m) - buckeyecurt [12:13:42 05/28/20] (0)
Got a question about Spectrum . . . - ZEKE [10:09:26 05/28/20] (5)
- I have Spectrum internet for streaming YTTV and they gave me one network which I use solely for TV... - kybuckeye [12:27:39 05/28/20] (0)
- My take... - Zanzibar [11:02:13 05/28/20] (1)
  - Thank you Very helpful. - ZEKE [11:41:19 05/28/20] (0)
- I have Cincy Bell Fioptics with 1,000 Mbps (m) - MBQ [10:36:39 05/28/20] (1)
  - Thanks. * - ZEKE [10:41:38 05/28/20] (0)
EPL restarting 6/17. MLB continues down the road to self ruination. * - Centauri2 [09:26:04 05/28/20] (15)
- Existential Philosophers League? * - Heart Full of Buckeyes [11:58:55 05/28/20] (0)
- I have been a huge baseball fan since I was a kid. But I will be done with baseball (m) - buck e [09:37:30 05/28/20] (13)
  - I stopped watching after the strike. Went to my first game in 20 years this year - BuckTheWorld [12:36:49 05/28/20] (3)
    - You mean in 2019?? Or did you get to a 2020 spring training game?? * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [12:44:38 05/28/20] (2)
      - not even sure why I typed it that way, it was last summer * - BuckTheWorld [13:04:04 05/28/20] (1)
        
        No big deal, hopefully there'll be games to get too this summer. * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [13:21:26 05/28/20] (0)
  - Baseball hasn't been the same for me since the players strike of '94 * - carrier9 [10:31:01 05/28/20] (0)
  - +1 * - the outsider [10:16:59 05/28/20] (0)
  - I rarely agree with Mike Greenberg but he said yesterday the sport will be irreparable if that happens. * - buckeyecurt [09:55:17 05/28/20] (0)
  - Yeah, they better figure this out quick. Sport was never the same after 1994. This would be worse * - BuckeyeJeff [09:53:34 05/28/20] (0)
  - Same.* - SaltLakeCity Buck [09:39:21 05/28/20] (4)
    - I did not hear. What does OP mean for baseball? * - ZEKE [10:19:29 05/28/20] (3)
      - Millionaires arguing with billionaires about money. So dumb. They can bite me. * - BlainetheTrain [10:36:20 05/28/20] (0)
      - Just that other leagues are getting close to playing and MLB is still bickering about $ as usual * - Potsy's PIMPS [10:21:22 05/28/20] (1)
        
        Thanks. * - ZEKE [10:22:36 05/28/20] (0)
4-6 years for mike davis...4 is a hard minimum... * - Bill Flemming [08:53:02 05/28/20] (1)
- He'll get more than a hard 4* - gobux [10:16:39 05/28/20] (0)
Virginia Covid-19 stats (m) - HamptonBUCKEYE [07:00:32 05/28/20] (12)
- Phase I begins tomorrow! * - Fielding Yost [08:30:36 05/28/20] (0)
- Numbers show why shutdown strategy was worst possible option (m) - Barrett777 [08:25:22 05/28/20] (10)
  - Isn't that the Swedish strategy? Compared to similar nordic countries they're having the worst time - BuckTheWorld [09:40:50 05/28/20] (9)
    - They still have social distancing (m) - Barrett777 [09:57:41 05/28/20] (8)
      - Let's assume you can actually get everyone in the 2-40 age range to voluntarily try to get sick. That's going to lead - SN Bucks [10:56:27 05/28/20] (1)
        
        You are going to get the same death rate in 2-40 age range using current strategy (m) - Barrett777 [11:24:48 05/28/20] (0)
      - We can't get people to wear a mask or take a vaccine...you want 100% compliance to intentional inoculation? * - BuckTheWorld [10:40:43 05/28/20] (1)
        
        Yeah, get back to normal. Give incentives for attending sports and other large stadium venues (m) - Barrett777 [11:29:16 05/28/20] (0)
      - Even if your strategy worked, good luck finding an elected official willing to go along with this * - BuckeyeJeff [10:02:24 05/28/20] (1)
        
        Problem solving versus politics. Why we are where we are* - Barrett777 [11:30:08 05/28/20] (0)
Glenn Frey w/outstanding work on "You Belong to the City" Beautiful song, beautiful saxophone. * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [06:37:05 05/28/20] (10)
- The H is O..... * - jdoncbus [10:02:44 05/28/20] (1)
  - It's O H I O, actually I'm not following???? Surprising I know Ha!!! * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [10:13:11 05/28/20] (0)
- Was written for the TV show Miami Vice * - RandyH [08:45:37 05/28/20] (1)
  - Sure was. It's pretty cool but kinda sad seeing the twin towers in the video. Miami Vice was pretty cool too. * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [09:28:30 05/28/20] (0)
- Greg Frey - clutch clutch clutch ‘87 TTUN game! EARLE! * - MoniqueFredrickson [06:50:43 05/28/20] (4)
  - tupa was the qb for that game if i recall... * - Bill Flemming [06:58:17 05/28/20] (2)
    - Frey came in when Tupa got injured. First play 3rd and very long and he completed pass for 1st down. Tupa came back in. * - QueensBuck [07:14:47 05/28/20] (0)
    - I'm clueless about it really, Was just knuckle-heading w/Monique. * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [07:04:39 05/28/20] (0)
  - Yes, outstanding work also. Glenn's brother no doubt......................I kid of course. * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [06:57:26 05/28/20] (0)
- ^^^ Kinda getting lost in the music this AM. Board going nowhere right now. * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [06:40:38 05/28/20] (0)
Reported for jury duty y'day. First common pleas jury trial since March around here. Was excused after about 2 hours... - DaBuckBoys [04:51:59 05/28/20] (19)
- Which County? * - 2BUCKI [08:15:06 05/28/20] (0)
- I get asked for medical excuses from Jury duty every month...my county hasn't had a jury trial in about a decade. - BuckTheWorld [04:59:13 05/28/20] (1)
  - Would have liked to serve but it wasn't a good time for me and turned out to be the wrong case as well... - DaBuckBoys [05:06:19 05/28/20] (0)
Have you considered that you may have caused the death of someone through transmission of Influenza A because you - pvtharoldmoon [04:38:54 05/28/20] (2)
- OSU fans still mad about losing to Sparty in 2015 have priorities skewed. How many lives dud EzE risk (m) - Barrett777 [08:28:57 05/28/20] (0)
- Let alone refused to get a flu shot with 8% effectiveness... * - DaBuckBoys [04:43:41 05/28/20] (0)
University of Minnesota to limit ties with Minneapolis police after George Floyd's death (link) - Brutus [04:05:28 05/28/20] (89)
- they are calling in the national guard * - RandyH [08:12:32 05/28/20] (0)
- i think the officer applying the force will be charged w/ some kind of murder...it will be interesting to see what - Bill Flemming [07:18:59 05/28/20] (12)
  - Playing devils advocate, what if autopsy shows drug induced cardiac arrest and no injuries to the neck/throat area? - wigmon [07:55:38 05/28/20] (11)
    - Yeah, but that’s not what we do. We make judgement in a 10 second clip. Not saying it’s right but (m) - Tatum [10:05:11 05/28/20] (1)
      - Well stated. * - wigmon [11:10:43 05/28/20] (0)
    - does that change the excessive force and wanton disregard? It may reduce murder 2 to manslaughter * - duke_buck [08:30:37 05/28/20] (7)
      - If there are no injuries to neck/throat, how would you show excessive force? - wigmon [08:50:26 05/28/20] (6)
        
        If he suffocated, there are telltale signs that will be seen on autopsy. * - Mr (Zero) Insight [10:35:11 05/28/20] (1)
        
        Agree entirely which is why waiting for an autopsy report on injuries and cause of death is prudent. * - wigmon [10:41:32 05/28/20] (0)
        
        Airway compromised. Video proof of why. Pretty straightforward. - Mr (Zero) Insight [09:38:01 05/28/20] (1)
        
        excessive would be continuing to use invasive tactics like this well past the point of any threat, if it lead to harm - duke_buck [09:09:36 05/28/20] (1)
        
        IF said perp had resisted multiple times during the arrest, would it be wrong to take measures to keep him on the ground - wigmon [09:20:49 05/28/20] (0)
    - Blown narrative * - Trucker22 [08:02:24 05/28/20] (0)
- Are they going to use the national guard for football games and concerts? * - buck e [05:36:40 05/28/20] (1)
  - Four Dead in OHIO * - Trucker22 [08:06:45 05/28/20] (0)
- The fact they're located in St Paul not Minneapolis makes this kind of pathetic even as far as virtue signalling goes. * - Heart Full of Buckeyes [05:10:54 05/28/20] (1)
  - good point...st. paul has a 600 officer force...not that the decree makes any sense to begin with... * - Bill Flemming [06:38:14 05/28/20] (0)
- Ridiculous. Prosecute the officer(s). No need to expel the entire force * - Trucker22 [04:09:59 05/28/20] (50)
  - Eh, their choice. Probably can have County Deputies or State Police handle it. * - Tatum [10:08:45 05/28/20] (0)
  - I think thats the primary issue. The slow motion prosecution of a universally condemned killing. (m) - buckeyecurt [04:14:51 05/28/20] (48)
    - Didn't this just happen Monday afternoon? That you don't realize that there is a different set of procedures for an - wigmon [06:55:36 05/28/20] (0)
    - "universally condemned killing" There hasn't even been an indictment or a trial. The FULL disclosure of the facts has - pvtharoldmoon [04:56:52 05/28/20] (0)
    - Would you advocate cops ditching the neck restraining move and go straight to taser + baton? * - Trucker22 [04:33:13 05/28/20] (23)
      - if u remember the rodney king assault...there was talk that the baton use in that case was a consequence of the dept - Bill Flemming [05:47:34 05/28/20] (1)
        
        Yep. Anything around the neck seems dangerous * - Trucker22 [06:11:26 05/28/20] (0)
      - How about once a suspect is under control, there isn’t a need to shove your knee in his neck while you look around - SN Bucks [04:55:44 05/28/20] (13)
        
        While I agree with what you describe, I can see during the video the man lifting his head and shoulders off the ground. - wigmon [07:01:28 05/28/20] (3)
        
        Those actions seem consistent with someone struggling to breathe, esp someone saying they couldn't breathe. They - duke_buck [08:29:49 05/28/20] (1)
        
        Regardless of why he lifted up, the point was that the force being applied by the - wigmon [08:57:14 05/28/20] (0)
        
        No facts, please.....just pure hot blooded emotion will do * - Trucker22 [08:13:33 05/28/20] (0)
        
        On a broader note.....how about complying with police and stop resisting. * - Trucker22 [06:15:48 05/28/20] (5)
        
        Sure, but even if he was resisting earlier, he was clearly under control while the officer killed him. * - SN Bucks [06:34:53 05/28/20] (1)
        
        The cop I spoke to said hhe cop may have been distracted by the encroaching mob causing him to be pressure wrong spot * - Trucker22 [10:43:47 05/28/20] (0)
        
        At least when the video started, that man wasn't resisting. Period. * - NavyBuck [06:22:15 05/28/20] (2)
        
        the new surveillance footage show him sit down, even if resisting it was non-violent * - BuckTheWorld [06:32:03 05/28/20] (1)
        
        Define non violent resisting.....cops have guns, perps could too * - Trucker22 [08:01:35 05/28/20] (0)
        
        What's really bothering me is I think instead of acknowledging what was happening and the people filming and asking him - BuckTheWorld [05:15:25 05/28/20] (1)
        
        It was plain wrong. But mobs of resisters put cops at risk. Huge mistake by that cop * - Trucker22 [05:20:59 05/28/20] (0)
        
        He will surely be prosecuted by the law. * - Trucker22 [05:09:51 05/28/20] (0)
      - The cops I know posted yesterday that any neck/knee restraint ends upon handcuffing. (m) - buckeyecurt [04:39:54 05/28/20] (6)
        
        Thats completely false. Typically ends when resistance ends. A belligerent person in cuffs can still cause a lot of - wigmon [07:25:43 05/28/20] (1)
        
        And had he rolled into the street he could have been hit or had “rescuers” interfere with arrest * - Trucker22 [08:00:00 05/28/20] (0)
        
        They don't need a judge or DA to tell them to arrest him. * - BuckTheWorld [05:16:46 05/28/20] (0)
        
        I agree with that. However, half his body plus hands were not in video * - Trucker22 [05:03:49 05/28/20] (2)
        
        Undisputed he was handcuffed and apparently there was a cop on each leg. *** - NavyBuck [06:25:17 05/28/20] (1)
        
        I have not seen the full body. It looks criminal and the process will play out * - Trucker22 [07:58:57 05/28/20] (0)
    - I think lynching would be appropriate, right? * - pvtharoldmoon [04:31:09 05/28/20] (0)
    - Perhaps there is more video evidence....yes, a cop should be given benefit of doubt until the doubt is removed. * - Trucker22 [04:29:16 05/28/20] (20)
      - He's been fired. His actions directly lead to death of another person. Arrest him...if somehow he's cleared in court - BuckTheWorld [05:03:52 05/28/20] (8)
        
        Firing is political. Arrest is legal * - Trucker22 [05:32:12 05/28/20] (1)
        
        We disagree. * - Police Union [05:36:48 05/28/20] (0)
        
        I agree it's odd that he's been fired but not arrested yet. If there was enough justification to fire him (m) - BuckeyeJeff [05:07:27 05/28/20] (5)
        
        It should have been a turn in your badge and gun you're fired...and you're under arrest. No need to let him leave - BuckTheWorld [05:18:21 05/28/20] (3)
        
        I am amazed how close to the situation you are. * - Trucker22 [06:12:27 05/28/20] (2)
        
        If I choke someone to death...do you think they'd let me go home and think about it a bit or just arrest me? * - BuckTheWorld [06:26:28 05/28/20] (1)
        
        One inch different makes this a non event. He should have noticed he was choking him and adjusted. Criminal * - Trucker22 [07:58:02 05/28/20] (0)
        
        It is odd and tragic * - Trucker22 [05:16:47 05/28/20] (0)
      - Nope. But thats the talking point after each one of these. * - buckeyecurt [04:40:45 05/28/20] (10)
        
        Fine. Then resisting arrest should be handled old school * - Trucker22 [05:05:57 05/28/20] (0)
        
        Wait...what? We assume guilt in these cases? I'm not defending THIS cop. It's clear his actions are wrong (m) - BuckeyeJeff [05:02:51 05/28/20] (6)
        
        My stance is your stance above. If you have reason to fire him, arrest him as well. (m) - buckeyecurt [05:29:08 05/28/20] (2)
        
        You need to work on talking in absolutes. Because your post made it sound like NO cop should get the benefit (m) - BuckeyeJeff [05:41:20 05/28/20] (1)
        
        innocent until proven guilty - BuckTheWorld [06:49:06 05/28/20] (0)
        
        An arrest starts the due process...letting him stay free at this point doesn't help anyone but the cop * - BuckTheWorld [05:20:21 05/28/20] (2)
        
        I'm not talking specifically about this case. I'm talking in general that he doesn't want to give cops the benefit (m) - BuckeyeJeff [05:28:42 05/28/20] (1)
        
        He is either a teenage girl or just a whining male version of a Karen * - Trucker22 [06:20:54 05/28/20] (0)
        
        OOPS! Your veil of objectivity is slipping. * - pvtharoldmoon [04:58:19 05/28/20] (1)
        
        That is a *very* thin veil. * - Maltese Falcon [05:55:19 05/28/20] (0)
- The fact that they haven’t arrested that cop yet is astounding. The optics of that are....not great. * - buckeyecurt [04:09:50 05/28/20] (19)
  - You must investigate before you arrest. They are still investigating * - wigmon [06:56:14 05/28/20] (9)
    - There's plenty of probable cause on that tape, lots have been arrested on far less...these riots are directly on the - duke_buck [09:12:33 05/28/20] (7)
      - what is the probable cause the tape shows? Is it illegal for cops to keep a resisting perp - wigmon [09:41:42 05/28/20] (6)
        
        the threat had been long neutralized, he was no longer resisting for the duration of that tap * - duke_buck [10:31:13 05/28/20] (5)
        
        The threat was neutralized due to 1 cop on each leg and another on the neck. Once pressure is removed, the threat - wigmon [11:07:10 05/28/20] (4)
        
        that's why all 4 got fired, and likely charged to some extent * - duke_buck [12:21:10 05/28/20] (3)
        
        you can get fired from a job without doing anything illegal * - wigmon [12:41:56 05/28/20] (2)
        
        and sometimes you can do both * - duke_buck [13:12:18 05/28/20] (1)
        
        Sometimes. * - wigmon [13:42:25 05/28/20] (0)
    - CNN i the sole arbiter of truth and justice * - The Left [08:11:38 05/28/20] (0)
  - A city run by liberals is trying to do this quickly. Need to dot the i and cross the t first. Riots aren’t helping * - Trucker22 [04:12:20 05/28/20] (8)
    - An arrest with charges should have already happened. He can defend himself in court. * - buckeyecurt [04:16:08 05/28/20] (7)
      - There are different levels of "murder". Was it pre-meditated, in the heat of passion, reckless, negligent? If you allow - MarneBuck [14:15:15 05/28/20] (0)
      - Be careful , cautious and get it right * - Trucker22 [04:30:28 05/28/20] (5)
        
        paralysis by analysis doesn't make anything better * - BuckTheWorld [05:01:06 05/28/20] (4)
        
        I'd have to disagree. Facts matter. * - wigmon [11:25:15 05/28/20] (0)
        
        Ok. So by that logic if a cop feels his life is threatened he should start shooting and ask questions later * - Trucker22 [06:13:28 05/28/20] (2)
        
        tell me where our paths diverge because I think you're somewhere I don't even know how to get to - BuckTheWorld [06:37:43 05/28/20] (1)
        
        You want him arrested before a thorough investigation. Thats where we diverge * - Trucker22 [08:09:04 05/28/20] (0)
I have not seen BCS Seasons 4 and 5 yet. Hearing great things though * - ZEKE [19:08:59 05/27/20] (2)
- spoiler alert: Miami won it in season 4, but tOSU shocks the world and upsets Miami in season 5 of the BCS. * - TwinsBuck [05:29:27 05/28/20] (0)
- AMAZING. Now I'm rewatching BB to rewire all of the connections. * - PukeTurtle [04:17:06 05/28/20] (0)
Some pretty stunning data when you dive just a little below the overall US death count of 100,000 (m) - BuckeyeJeff [18:02:40 05/27/20] (30)
- Mass transit. * - wigmon [07:08:20 05/28/20] (0)
- nothing more then a normal china flu season* - pacesetterbuck [20:51:22 05/27/20] (5)
  - One must be ignorant of the facts to believe this. * - Centauri2 [20:59:50 05/27/20] (4)
    - or one is a sheep your choice* - pacesetterbuck [06:11:55 05/28/20] (1)
      - I keep wondering, since this is all made up, then why is 100K considered a "success story" by some? * - SN Bucks [06:37:14 05/28/20] (0)
    - Facts. Bwahahahahahahahaha! * - pvtharoldmoon [04:35:06 05/28/20] (1)
      - Fools and CNN * - pacesetterbuck [06:14:14 05/28/20] (0)
- Warmer weather helps. Deaths will drop like a rock in the North now. Masks have nothing to do with it. * - Buckeye Stuck In Florida [19:08:29 05/27/20] (5)
  - Why is LA getting hit way harder than Northern California? - Knot a Buck [20:53:33 05/27/20] (2)
    - A lot more people in the LA area? * - carrier9 [07:18:54 05/28/20] (1)
      - Even taking into account population, LA has 3 times the infection rate and 5 times the death rate. - Knot a Buck [11:32:13 05/28/20] (0)
  - I hope you are right, but how do you explain Brazil though? * - jt82 [19:32:22 05/27/20] (1)
    - Brazil is inits peak flu season now and has been descending into it the * - Trucker22 [20:26:49 05/27/20] (0)
- Probably more interesting to look at density rather than population as a whole* - Hanawi [18:38:08 05/27/20] (15)
  - Exactly. This "one size fits all" restrictions policy has to change pretty quickly. It's really ridiculous (m) - BuckeyeJeff [18:55:45 05/27/20] (14)
    - Who is on a one size fits all policy? It is being handled state by state, and sometimes county by county. - Knot a Buck [19:03:12 05/27/20] (13)
      - Sorta. As I pointed out, California is opening as slowly as New York. The reopening plans (m) - BuckeyeJeff [19:09:29 05/27/20] (12)
        
        California has been leading the country in confirmed cases recently, so not sure why they wouldn't go slowly* - Hanawi [19:25:29 05/27/20] (11)
        
        Of course they have a high total, They have 40 million people. Only rank 32nd in cases per 1 million people* - OSUToledoFanatic [19:41:32 05/27/20] (10)
        
        Right, but they are currently on an upward trajectory. Maybe due to more testing, it's hard to tell. Regardless, that's - Hanawi [19:45:09 05/27/20] (9)
        
        I guess they will do what “they” want but their deaths are very low to population. better than OH, 15X better than NY* - OSUToledoFanatic [19:55:35 05/27/20] (7)
        
        They did well. Probably due to early lockdowns and slow reopening. Maybe a different strain. Maybe the more spread out - Hanawi [20:03:15 05/27/20] (6)
        
        The first confirmed case in CA was Jan 26th. Their gap between first confirmed case and lockdown was probably longest - wigmon [11:32:46 05/28/20] (0)
        
        Well people are suffering and losing their family businesses, My brother just lost his job in Santa Ana* - OSUToledoFanatic [20:24:27 05/27/20] (0)
        
        They are predicting 25% unemployment.....stay at homers refuse to acknowledge this* - the outsider [20:08:07 05/27/20] (0)
        
        # of cases is irrelevant. Its hospitalizations and deaths which are FAR behind New York * - BuckeyeJeff [20:07:34 05/27/20] (2)
        
        Going to go out on a limb and say that there is probably some relationship between number of cases and number of - Hanawi [21:59:19 05/27/20] (1)
        
        Yet NYC hospitalization use went off the charts while California has NEVER had anything resembling a spike (m) - BuckeyeJeff [04:50:07 05/28/20] (0)
        
        Like Florida was in March? * - the outsider [19:52:29 05/27/20] (0)
- some really interesting breakdowns can be done with the numbers. 100k Americans is a lot.... - Brutus [18:23:46 05/27/20] (0)
Man, I really hope this launch happens today. * - buckeye in georgia [10:48:08 05/27/20] (18)
- Officially scrubbed. Next launch Sat. 3:22 EDT. * - MiloBuck [13:18:27 05/27/20] (8)
  - might have a chance to check it out. would be neat * - Brutus [13:46:02 05/27/20] (6)
    - That would be really, really cool. * - buckeye in georgia [14:31:00 05/27/20] (4)
      - boys are 4 and 6...if things fall right (aka we actually find a place to watch)... - Brutus [15:28:05 05/27/20] (3)
        
        It was packed on the Space Coast yesterday. I can only imagine what Saturday will be like. (more) - FairfaxBuckeye [03:53:27 05/28/20] (0)
        
        Maybe the best ever, actually. * - buckeye in georgia [17:34:15 05/27/20] (1)
        
        I watch these two ass kickers daily (and a lot more lately) and i am convinced ages 4 thru 8... - Brutus [18:51:14 05/27/20] (0)
    - Nice.* - SaltLakeCity Buck [13:57:41 05/27/20] (0)
  - Man, that sucks. * - buckeye in georgia [13:26:33 05/27/20] (0)
- Nope...scrapped * - TTUBuckeye [13:17:59 05/27/20] (0)
- Can you give a quick summary of the objective? Don't really feel like Googleing...:-) * - TTUBuckeye [11:37:26 05/27/20] (7)
  - Primary objective is to dock with the ISS for a stay of between 1 and 4 months. (m) - MiloBuck [12:43:17 05/27/20] (6)
    - Regarding the NASA established safety standard of 1 in 270 (0.37%) odds of an accident during a 210-day mission...(m) - Phillybuck [13:11:20 05/27/20] (1)
      - I'd much rather die on top of a rocket. - buckeye in georgia [13:25:54 05/27/20] (0)
    - What if one of the astronauts has COVID? * - Razorbuck [13:09:50 05/27/20] (3)
      - Unless they are over 80: they will recover and be fine, probably without needing any medical assistance what so ever. * - HINYG8 [14:15:18 05/27/20] (0)
      - They've been in isolation for weeks and have been constantly tested. * - MiloBuck [13:19:32 05/27/20] (0)
      - he'll make for a good case study * - RandyH [13:12:57 05/27/20] (0)
Happy accident of this pandemic: we have forever changed how we work, & it was needed. (m) - buckeyecurt [10:39:04 05/27/20] (31)
- All depends on the org. Everyone at my company is complaining bc not everyone is in the office and it's a PIA * - Potsy's PIMPS [19:13:20 05/27/20] (0)
- Well see. This is a hackers dream come true. * - Buckeye Stuck In Florida [19:10:21 05/27/20] (0)
- Have a safe day - Advocate's Devil [16:30:44 05/27/20] (0)
- They will all soon be pool side drinking. * - the outsider [15:41:51 05/27/20] (0)
- “Redeeming Qualities Of A Pandemic” is among my discarded book titles. * - The Ghost Of Dale Carnagie [14:06:44 05/27/20] (0)
- This is going to be a major byproduct of Covid19. Both in the private and public sector (m) - WolfsBane [12:42:50 05/27/20] (0)
- Wonder if the European court decisions will come to play here where your company has to start paying for their rent - BuckTheWorld [11:14:35 05/27/20] (3)
  - Good question. We’re already expensing WiFi, Home Office Furniture, & Cell Phone bills. (m) - buckeyecurt [11:20:46 05/27/20] (2)
    - Are you able to get out of your office space? If not, I would be reluctant to pay for the Wifi, etc. No commute is worth - David's Son [12:03:55 05/27/20] (0)
    - Maybe see an increased demand for commercial space needed if companies bring back domestic manufacturing. Particularly, - Smartwater [11:45:38 05/27/20] (0)
- I despise working from home, and hope I never have to. I truly cannot comprehend living life that way. * - Centauri2 [11:06:24 05/27/20] (3)
  - If I never saw the office again, I'd be ecstatic. And my boss is in JAX and his boss is in NJ. They're both just faces - duke_buck [11:41:04 05/27/20] (0)
  - I'm in the middle. I'm about done with this extended WFH. Go back next Tuesday and actually looking forward to it (m) - BuckeyeJeff [11:25:57 05/27/20] (0)
  - It's glorious * - Kel Varnsen [11:07:51 05/27/20] (0)
- Agree, I've got 2 1/2 hours extra in every day now and love it. And I doubt we'll ever go back to a 5 day/week face to - SN Bucks [11:00:46 05/27/20] (0)
- I know if I worked for you I would be enthusiastic about any change that - Razorbuck [10:44:22 05/27/20] (14)
  - Wonder why posters don’t feel welcome here. Non-confrontational post met with this response. * - buckeyecurt [11:02:13 05/27/20] (13)
    - Dude.......it was a joke. You know....a joke?? Like....HA HA HA!!! Quit snowflaking and fire something back at Razor. * - A-Row [13:23:00 05/27/20] (7)
      - You are right. I overreacted & I apologize. Razorbuck wouldn’t pass the background test anyway. :) * - buckeyecurt [04:04:31 05/28/20] (0)
      - He never would have survived in OSUMB, LOL * - Razorbuck [13:28:03 05/27/20] (5)
        
        Never would have made it past summer sessions * - A-Row [13:31:09 05/27/20] (4)
        
        He would definitely have a song written for him * - Razorbuck [13:33:45 05/27/20] (3)
        
        He'd be the one to complain to Drake about a song. * - A-Row [13:59:50 05/27/20] (1)
        
        AAC * - Razorbuck [14:42:08 05/27/20] (0)
        
        Shh.....there is/was no song book, remember??...... - A-Row [13:38:14 05/27/20] (0)
    - bed is made * - PawBuck [13:01:17 05/27/20] (0)
    - sack up, nancy, it was a joke... * - duke_buck [11:40:10 05/27/20] (2)
      - The standard response to such repartee is something like don't worry, I never would have hired you in the first place - Razorbuck [13:15:24 05/27/20] (0)
      - I blame Friar Buck. We have no one now to make sport of * - BuckeyeJeff [11:57:14 05/27/20] (0)
    - Or.....maybe there are posters that are a little to sensitive and their feelings get hurt a little too easily * - Alg [11:28:58 05/27/20] (0)
No Dubinsky for the playoffs. Wrist. * - Gerd [10:27:46 05/27/20] (1)
- I don't know who this Wrist guy is, but I hope he's a capable replacement! * - Ohio Guy [13:37:05 05/27/20] (0)
2020 Soap Box Derby the latest to get the axe * - RandyH [10:03:32 05/27/20] (0)
Regarding re-financing below...m - 8NCs7.5Heismans [09:57:38 05/27/20] (4)
- Pay it off with your cash and then set up a line of credit in case you ever need it * - Vance Law [13:37:32 05/27/20] (0)
- if you could find a low cost or no closing cost refi, no brainer, but for that time frame, not worth it on a standard * - duke_buck [10:23:38 05/27/20] (0)
- IMO, just make an extra payment a year or more versus a refi. You should usually reduce your rate by at least 1% - Porsche [10:16:04 05/27/20] (1)
  - Great point, thanks! - 8NCs7.5Heismans [13:04:11 05/27/20] (0)
A couple of onion slices, tomato slices, good honey ham, and two slices of bread is about the perfect sangwich. * - Gerd [09:02:11 05/27/20] (31)
- W.G. Grinders has a Chicken Cordon Bleu that used to cure any hangover from '92-'00. * - buckeyebri [11:56:21 05/27/20] (0)
- Allergic to onions ------------> * - Porsche [10:13:23 05/27/20] (1)
  - That sucks. Do you also have to mute Raftery? Or are you not that sensitive? * - Gerd [10:25:09 05/27/20] (0)
- BLT. * - FMMbuck [09:32:39 05/27/20] (1)
  - If the bacon is extra crispy. * - 1$’s 2¢ [10:10:56 05/27/20] (0)
- OK Common Man * - Buckeye Ho Tep [09:30:21 05/27/20] (0)
- Ham&Swiss with just a smear of butter * - BuckTheWorld [09:30:11 05/27/20] (0)
- No Hellman's? * - ZEKE [09:14:26 05/27/20] (12)
  - Miracle Whip > Mayo * - Gerd [09:18:45 05/27/20] (11)
    - We are now enemies.* - Bucknik [16:57:52 05/27/20] (0)
    - On what DAMN planet?!?!? * - BuckIA [11:38:56 05/27/20] (0)
    - Switch from mayo or miracle whip to hummus on all sandwiches instead. Change your life * - Smartwater [10:00:09 05/27/20] (6)
      - I love hummus but it jacks up my stomach * - Kel Varnsen [11:22:10 05/27/20] (0)
      - I have had about a half-a-pea sized taste of hummus once. We generally have it in the house... - Gerd [10:24:30 05/27/20] (4)
        
        You're not missing anything. It's like eating paste. * - Tom B [10:28:15 05/27/20] (3)
        
        I tried grits a couple of years ago. It didn't take. * - Gerd [10:29:22 05/27/20] (2)
        
        You are broken beyond repair * - Smartwater [10:30:27 05/27/20] (1)
        
        Did you see my steak post an inch or so below? * - Gerd [10:38:18 05/27/20] (0)
    - Ugh. And I'm married to one of you people. * - Heart Full of Buckeyes [09:31:03 05/27/20] (1)
      - You're welcome. * - Gerd [09:35:30 05/27/20] (0)
- Miracle whip? * - CD Buck [09:10:56 05/27/20] (10)
  - Doesn't even need it. * - Gerd [09:17:36 05/27/20] (9)
    - Communist. * - ZEKE [09:19:04 05/27/20] (8)
      - You don't even want to hear my thoughts on ketchup and steak. * - Gerd [09:21:46 05/27/20] (7)
        
        (m) - BuckeyeJeff [09:50:39 05/27/20] (4)
        
        First, you put a steak in the skillet on high heat, turning frequently until cooked to a thorough - Gerd [09:53:22 05/27/20] (3)
        
        Seriously, if you want the simplest way ever to make tremendous steaks, this is your guide. Dummy proof (link) * - Smartwater [10:36:23 05/27/20] (2)
        
        Those guys must be allergic to steak... they all swoled up... * - DaBuckBoys [11:44:19 05/27/20] (0)
        
        That was just my single days steak making. * - Gerd [10:39:09 05/27/20] (0)
        
        God no! * - ZEKE [09:31:31 05/27/20] (1)
        
        aLOL!!! :) * - SaltLakeCity Buck [10:09:43 05/27/20] (0)
Good news, Honda production forecasts for the next month are very strong, apparently people have been - Potsy's PIMPS [06:36:23 05/27/20] (8)
- The supply/support factories in our area fired up about 2 weeks ago with a single shift, then added a 2nd. - DaBuckBoys [08:50:04 05/27/20] (0)
- can the supply chain keep up, are all the parts vendors ready? * - RandyH [08:19:58 05/27/20] (2)
  - Yes. They have been working on this for over a month. * - Trucker22 [08:26:43 05/27/20] (1)
    - Yep, Honda started very slowly to allow suppliers to work out kinks. * - Potsy's PIMPS [09:47:44 05/27/20] (0)
- Is the Marysville plant open? I know they closed for a bit. * - Porsche [07:06:20 05/27/20] (1)
  - Yes, started last week and have been increasing production daily * - Potsy's PIMPS [07:36:47 05/27/20] (0)
- Gonna have to clear out excess inventory first. Avg across all manufacturers is +120 days right now. * - BlainetheTrain [06:53:48 05/27/20] (1)
  - Yeah, apparently sales in the first half a May were up considerably from March and April, let's hope it continues. * - Potsy's PIMPS [07:59:15 05/27/20] (0)
Go USA, SpaceX, NASA etc. Prayers for a successful launch & flight later today. * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [03:54:30 05/27/20] (4)
- hoping for rain. will take the kids to watch if it gets moved to Saturday/Sunday * - Brutus [04:06:33 05/27/20] (1)
  - However it works out, have a great time. Kids will Love it. * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [04:20:26 05/27/20] (0)
- Yep! Will be watching with much interest. Would love to see a perfect mission. * - IndianaBuckeye [04:03:58 05/27/20] (1)
  - Definitely * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [04:19:03 05/27/20] (0)
Katy Tur or SE Cupp? * - Trucker22 [19:00:33 05/26/20] (1)
- "There are some things even a pig won't do." * - TheTalisman [03:36:43 05/27/20] (0)
Seemed low to me. www.lendingtree.com w/15 yr. home loan at 2.60% Might be interest here,Idk. * . * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [17:53:40 05/26/20] (13)
- If I wasn't close to payoff, I'd look real hard at 2.6%. You may not ever see a better rate. * - NEWBrutus [06:02:05 05/27/20] (2)
  - I moved to a 2.6 last month.....crazy * - Vance Law [07:04:19 05/27/20] (0)
  - I figured some here would be interested, maybe it will help others out a bit. * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [06:23:20 05/27/20] (0)
- Right on the number. Points and closing might change that final %, but not by much if you have some closing cash. * - buckeye in georgia [18:55:00 05/26/20] (0)
- That's about right currently. * - Alg [18:44:41 05/26/20] (4)
  - No points? that's really good.* - StLouisBuck [18:50:57 05/26/20] (0)
  - OK then, I had no idea really, just seemed low, far lower than I remember. * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [18:50:27 05/26/20] (2)
    - They're giving money away right now if you have good credit. * - buckeye in georgia [18:56:41 05/26/20] (1)
      - I hear ya & have good credit. Just like being out of debt, maybe a bit too much. * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [19:17:19 05/26/20] (0)
- I’m looking forward to cutting down to a 15 year. Just can’t pull the trigger yet. - BuckTheWorld [18:22:53 05/26/20] (3)
  - Have you considered a 20 yr? * - duke_buck [05:14:45 05/27/20] (1)
    - currently in a 25, not seeing enough movement to justify the closing costs * - BuckTheWorld [07:32:33 05/27/20] (0)
  - Good on the extras.I remember the days of having kids still home, it's tough. I wish you well. - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [18:34:41 05/26/20] (0)
This is a must read. Most of you won't bother because you're entrenched but it's really eye opening.... - A-Row [16:15:59 05/26/20] (66)
- Since the start of this, I've believed the elected idiots were trying to kill a fly with a sledgehammer. (linky) - NEWBrutus [06:22:03 05/27/20] (3)
  - There is far more political risk associated with perceived underreaction than overreaction. Thus you have (m) - JWH [15:12:49 05/27/20] (2)
    - This is good but what role does the public’s expectation that the Prez, Gov’r, etc “have a plan”(m) - 4OHST8 [15:25:33 05/27/20] (1)
      - I agree* - JWH [22:24:24 05/27/20] (0)
- "they don't want information that would cause people to not obey their orders" - PawBuck [05:26:51 05/27/20] (0)
- Like i've said from the beginning Media Flu - pacesetterbuck [04:17:12 05/27/20] (0)
- What a refreshing read, an article filled with facts that generate...(m) - SWOHBuck [04:08:38 05/27/20] (0)
- Good old-fashioned journalism! How refreshing. And rare. * - The Wooby [19:17:52 05/26/20] (0)
- 81% of deaths 65 and older, average age near 80 nationally - data is pretty clear (m) - StLouisBuck [18:50:30 05/26/20] (3)
  - Until we get a vaccine, those numbers will continue to rise until we reach herd immunity. Flattening the curve won't... - Bucknik [20:36:40 05/26/20] (1)
    - I think Trump is using space force to develop the vaccine in warp speed * - Razorbuck [13:17:16 05/27/20] (0)
  - Well said * - Trucker22 [19:03:11 05/26/20] (0)
- Its fun to play hind-sight is 2020. In realtime, watching Italy and NY going chaotic...seemed reasonable - BuckTheWorld [18:17:53 05/26/20] (6)
  - That isn't what this is. Most of what he is writing about are the missteps after we had good info. - Mtreeman [05:14:48 05/27/20] (0)
  - We knew from Italy their median age was over 80. IT was a common theme from the beginning. - wigmon [19:24:51 05/26/20] (0)
  - Exactly. The initial response can be defended. But we are over 2 months removed from the initial response (m) - BuckeyeJeff [18:46:57 05/26/20] (3)
    - I will accept the initial lockdown............any measures that include anyone under 60 at this point are not acceptable * - AlamedaBuck [03:39:29 05/27/20] (1)
      - Schools had better be open this fall. * - buck e [07:01:52 05/27/20] (0)
    - I have no issue with the initial lockdowns, but in some places they’ve gone far too long. My concern is - SN Bucks [19:24:26 05/26/20] (0)
- So some reporter from Mansfield, OH had it all figured out? Man, the world leaders should have found him and listened. * - Mr (Zero) Insight [18:08:54 05/26/20] (7)
  - What does Mansfield have to do with it? * - APoGP [18:37:01 05/26/20] (6)
    - I grew up in Mt Vernon. I know Mansfield well. * - Mr (Zero) Insight [18:45:20 05/26/20] (1)
      - I know it better. Whatever Mansfield is has nothing to do with whether Jack Windsor is credible or not. * - Neil Pye [06:44:25 05/27/20] (0)
    - Nothing. Just funny that a TV reporter seems to have all the answers after the fact. * - Mr (Zero) Insight [18:44:03 05/26/20] (3)
      - Good job, you either didn't read it (it is very long) or you didn't understand it. Odd too that - Mtreeman [05:17:46 05/27/20] (0)
      - There were some saying these same things 6-8 weeks ago. * - wigmon [19:28:12 05/26/20] (0)
      - That same reporter has presented the data and asked tough questions every daily update that I’ve watched. * - LuthBuck [19:07:07 05/26/20] (0)
- That's emphatic. Tho I get confused on when we're supposed to believe reports from China or not. * - Gerd [18:05:39 05/26/20] (1)
  - 'Never' would probably be a pretty good guess. * - SaltLakeCity Buck [05:30:02 05/27/20] (0)
- There is little doubt now that the full scale shutdown across the country - even the world - was completely unnecessary - BuckeyeJeff [17:27:38 05/26/20] (17)
  - or it was completely effective... * - DaBuckBoys [18:45:33 05/26/20] (5)
    - I carry an anti-tiger charm in my pocket. I've never been attacked by a tiger, therefore it must work. (m) - JWH [15:35:19 05/27/20] (0)
    - The antibody tests will prove it wasn't effective, they will prove it was unnecessary* - AlamedaBuck [03:40:31 05/27/20] (0)
    - The extended lockdowns cannot be justified at all from an economic standpoint (m) - buck e [19:56:49 05/26/20] (0)
    - We can eliminate murder by locking everyone in separate areas. Would you say its an effective way to prevent murder? * - wigmon [19:29:45 05/26/20] (0)
    - How so? The data now clearly shows if you're under 70, this virus is largely non-fatal (m) - BuckeyeJeff [18:52:47 05/26/20] (0)
  - Was it a political hit job? I don't recall the mass shutdown for the swine flu pandemic. * - Urban Cowbuck [18:05:46 05/26/20] (10)
    - I think it was more of a massive overreaction to Italy and NYC being overrun and governors panicking (m) - BuckeyeJeff [18:08:42 05/26/20] (9)
      - Just my opinion, but POTUS also panicked/jumped on. Fauci and the like drove this. Miserable response... * - buckeye in georgia [18:34:22 05/26/20] (8)
        
        Not one to defend this admin, but ALL politicians & leaders-govs, school principles,CEO's,etc-were backed into a corner. * - StLouisBuck [18:59:29 05/26/20] (3)
        
        No, they weren't. They all made decisions based on crappy data. All the crap they tell us to trust, sucked. * - buckeye in georgia [19:10:47 05/26/20] (2)
        
        Dude....in early March, we had 2 choices and had ro act swiftly. No fault for taking the cautious path THEN * - Trucker22 [04:07:32 05/27/20] (0)
        
        Based on prevailing sentiment, going against the grain would have meant career suicide* - StLouisBuck [19:15:01 05/26/20] (0)
        
        100,000 dead. Could ( should) have been a better response. Agree. * - Mr (Zero) Insight [18:39:28 05/26/20] (3)
        
        But the expert said at best 1,000,000 with measures taken - Buckeye Ho Tep [04:07:18 05/27/20] (0)
        
        Seems funny that an internet poster from Mt. Vernon has the answers after the fact. * - APoGP [18:48:11 05/26/20] (1)
        
        Wait - you think he's the only one who's figured this out? Really? There have been plenty of articles supporting (m) - BuckeyeJeff [18:55:27 05/26/20] (0)
- Mic drop, totally disgusting liars....average age of death with Covid 81, 3 years HIGHER than US Life expectancy* * - OSUToledoFanatic [17:22:59 05/26/20] (0)
- It seems to me the argument is the virus spreads where people are in close proximity. - Centauri2 [17:20:08 05/26/20] (9)
  - One could argue that the people in nursing homes were already quarantined, yet they - Mtreeman [17:47:02 05/26/20] (3)
    - Not at all. Contrary to your belief people do visit. Workers come and go. * - BuckTheWorld [18:19:10 05/26/20] (2)
      - Sure, but not in great numbers. If you think that is the same as they way you and I live our lives, you would be wrong. * - Mtreeman [05:20:05 05/27/20] (1)
        
        If that's how you define quarantine then don't bother. * - BuckTheWorld [09:33:35 05/27/20] (0)
  - there's a wide gulf betweem the contact and closeness in nursing homes and jails... - Brutus [17:40:47 05/26/20] (3)
    - What is really missing though - sports, church and school. All things that are *closer* than a nursing home. - Centauri2 [18:14:53 05/26/20] (2)
      - Airplanes and grocery stores are closer than nursing homes * - 1$’s 2¢ [10:13:32 05/27/20] (0)
      - church you're there for an hour a week or so. big deal. - Brutus [18:23:05 05/26/20] (0)
  - Seems to be the common denominator. Lies, lies & more lies. Bums!! * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [17:39:35 05/26/20] (0)
- Wow, scathing. * - Mtreeman [16:55:32 05/26/20] (0)
- Long read, I'm halfway through it...must read!! * - Potsy's PIMPS [16:51:00 05/26/20] (0)
- Read that. Alarming if even half true. It was part of a thread responding to ES on twitter (m) - buck e [16:49:03 05/26/20] (3)
  - A link to the article was marked 'offensive' by Twitter!?! Time for that platform to be blown up. - A-Row [16:51:07 05/26/20] (2)
    - I couldn’t tell if it was the link or the tweet itself... which contained no profanity. * - buck e [16:53:14 05/26/20] (1)
      - Saw it labeled offensive in another thread... its the article that twitter deems offensive... not the tweet. * - buck e [18:45:19 05/26/20] (0)
- uh. boom. * - Brutus [16:36:55 05/26/20] (1)
  - I was watching local news in FL this am and the blonde barbie doll on the station that touts 'facts not fear' on CV19... - Brutus [16:53:35 05/26/20] (0)
CBJ are playoff bound! * - SN Bucks [13:46:33 05/26/20] (3)
- I knew they could do it once Bettman unveiled the seeding! * - Gerd [14:28:34 05/26/20] (2)
  - osu should team up with cbj and offer the use of both arenas * - RandyH [15:01:28 05/26/20] (1)
    - I’m sure the Schott is part of the deal and having two major venues is a requirement * - SN Bucks [15:25:04 05/26/20] (0)
I am very disappointed in the lack of response to this absolute gem. You guys suck... (link) * - buckeye in georgia [13:27:49 05/26/20] (4)
- That was good, I missed it originally. Sorry!! * - Potsy's PIMPS [17:46:16 05/26/20] (1)
  - It was the POTD. * - buckeye in georgia [18:41:38 05/26/20] (0)
- That is good, saw it earlier. Have grown to expect it from you BiG. * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [13:32:19 05/26/20] (1)
  - Not going to happen, here. Despite how good it was, not going to make it. I'm wrong... * - buckeye in georgia [15:03:26 05/26/20] (0)
Hertz files bankruptcy yet finds 16.2m to pay retention bonuses to those at director and above * - RandyH [12:04:38 05/26/20] (8)
- Court will have to approve. Not uncommon in a chapter 11 BK * - 1$’s 2¢ [10:14:37 05/27/20] (0)
- this is common in bankruptcy, there's a much greater risk of liquidation if upper mgmt bolts during the process * - duke_buck [13:25:07 05/26/20] (2)
  - Look at you talking all facts and history. You act like you understand the free market and economics. Pffftttt... * - buckeye in georgia [13:29:35 05/26/20] (1)
    - having a vulture capitalist like Icahn being your largest shareholder says a lot - RandyH [14:13:37 05/26/20] (0)
- Rented a car from them for next week...guess I better call the agency* - kybuckeye [12:31:11 05/26/20] (3)
  - They will likely still be operating. They lost $225 million in ‘18 and $60 million in ‘19. Been on (m) - 4OHST8 [12:56:22 05/26/20] (2)
    - Lost that much when the economy was roaring? They have major issues. * - Mr (Zero) Insight [18:41:15 05/26/20] (1)
      - They lost $475 mil in ‘16 too. 2 profitable years in the last 5. They are weak. * - 4OHST8 [03:01:02 05/27/20] (0)
Don't know the backstory other than alleged forgery...but that video is hard to watch. Unreal.... * - TTUBuckeye [11:12:40 05/26/20] (25)
- Positive side effect of prevalence of smartphones. Catching a lot of murders by awful cops. * - buckeyecurt [12:01:33 05/26/20] (2)
  - The lady in central park who threw a race-hazed fit and choked her dog also learned this lesson over the weekend. * - SN Bucks [12:16:07 05/26/20] (1)
- What video are you talking about? * - BuckeyeJeff [11:59:28 05/26/20] (20)
  - Link - CD Buck [12:31:09 05/26/20] (19)
    - Wow. I'm not watching the video because it sounds too sickening to watch. I'd like to hear the police (m) - BuckeyeJeff [17:06:26 05/26/20] (1)
      - Even the bystanding officers were fired. * - Gerd [18:30:08 05/26/20] (0)
    - Why don't you check out the video posted in this article. (link) * - BuckeyeGirl [13:31:18 05/26/20] (9)
      - Why the hell would you post this here? Do yourself a favor and delete it. Repost in a new thread, if you want. * - SFBuckeye [13:38:35 05/27/20] (0)
      - So We All Agree That Neither Should Be Cops?....nfsaq * - Hucklebuckeye [18:08:10 05/26/20] (0)
      - Wow. A brown person in another state commits unrelated crime. And you associate it. (m) - buckeyecurt [15:28:02 05/26/20] (1)
        
        More likely the UNABIOMBER's fault since he is from Michigan and we all know that makes him more evil * - Razorbuck [13:24:58 05/27/20] (0)
      - gotta admit, this level of whataboutism is pretty breathtaking...yes, black guy in MI committed horrible crime (and - duke_buck [14:03:29 05/26/20] (0)
      - I'd like to hear an explanation for why this was posted here. * - jt82 [13:49:02 05/26/20] (1)
        
        No reason I can think of that doesn't reflect poorly on the poster. * - SN Bucks [13:55:09 05/26/20] (0)
      - That has nothing to do with this thread. It's disgusting, but you can't compare the two. * - buckeye in georgia [13:42:44 05/26/20] (0)
    - Straight up murder. Knee on throat until dead. There’s no defense for that. I’m sure we’ll hear some though. * - buckeyecurt [12:53:35 05/26/20] (4)
      - it's not murder, unless you don't know the actual definition of the term...but absolutely excessive use of force and - duke_buck [14:05:23 05/26/20] (4)
        
        I agree with this. And his partner should be held accountable as well, IMO. How do you ignore that? * - buckeye in georgia [18:30:38 05/26/20] (0)
        
        I bet they lower it to something like negligent homicide.* - Bucknik [16:05:12 05/26/20] (2)
        
        I wish police unions would be more vocal and condemn the 2% of cops who suck. (m) - buckeyecurt [16:18:45 05/26/20] (1)
        
        That's true most everywhere. Sports, politics, religious organizations, youth groups. Where isn't it true? * - "14-O" U. [06:29:56 05/27/20] (0)
      - The guy initially resisted pretty heavily. But yeah, once he's face down in handcuffs, no reason for - buckeye in georgia [13:15:30 05/26/20] (0)
- Yup but recall where you are/gird yourself for ye auld “Musta earned it somehow er’nuther.” * - spb [11:47:08 05/26/20] (0)
A/C maintenance (m) - Buckeyemike75 [10:51:35 05/26/20] (8)
- I get regular maintenance on mine, but they get very heavy use in Phoenix * - Tom B [16:49:19 05/26/20] (0)
- The screens on the compressor need cleaned every now and then. And checking - Alg [11:13:03 05/26/20] (0)
- A/C Units I've had over the years air filter changes were the only maint. needed. * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [10:56:11 05/26/20] (5)
  - I think a hose down of the outside coil is a good idea as well. Other than that, a tune up will just find "problems".. * - TTUBuckeye [10:59:58 05/26/20] (4)
    - Yup * - Mtreeman [18:03:53 05/26/20] (0)
    - That's what she said... * - buckeye in georgia [13:24:38 05/26/20] (0)
    - Agreed * - Potsy's PIMPS [11:19:56 05/26/20] (0)
    - +1, can't go wrong keeping things clean. * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [11:02:21 05/26/20] (0)
We think our 20lb dog got her butt kicked by a mama deer. We have a wooded area and stream - Potsy's PIMPS [10:27:03 05/26/20] (4)
- An invasive species, the giant japanese doe bull can be very dangerous to dogs and people and things - Advocate's Devil [16:31:58 05/26/20] (0)
- Reminds me of this (video) - Bucknik [16:10:07 05/26/20] (0)
- My father-in-law saw his little Yorkie and a deer calmly checking each other out. The deer then started stomping on it. * - "14-O" U. [11:36:22 05/26/20] (0)
- Quite likely, deer can be tough, esp. when protecting their young. * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [10:30:00 05/26/20] (0)
Stock market has recovered much of its losses already. Did not take long. S&P 500 reached 3,000 mark again* - Anotherbuck [09:48:26 05/26/20] (5)
- Oil from -37.63 dollars a barrel to pushing $35 in a month. What a scam Wall Street can be. * - BlackHillsBuckeye [10:10:18 05/26/20] (4)
  - But you follow WTI so you presumably know that the swing you describe had nothing to do with Wall Street, right? * - JBUCK [10:48:07 05/26/20] (3)
    - Tell that to these poor folks(link)* - BlackHillsBuckeye [11:07:50 05/26/20] (2)
      - Doesn't alter my previous response. IIRC we discussed what happened with WTI in April. You keep blaming Wall Street. - JBUCK [13:42:41 05/26/20] (0)
      - Apparently Great Wall Street took a beating. * - Knot a Buck [12:52:52 05/26/20] (0)
Nick Cordero fella been thru HELL since March 31,virus, Lung infecs, Loss of leg, ventilator,etc. Awful. * * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [09:20:43 05/26/20] (2)
- Total crap shoot of ones genes. If they resist Covid 19 its a breeze. If not a nightmare that can kill the whole family* - BlackHillsBuckeye [09:32:57 05/26/20] (1)
  - +1, This virus is an absolute monster for some. * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [09:46:38 05/26/20] (0)
Just took a look at the markets, not bad at all Dow busts thru 25,000^^ * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [08:58:03 05/26/20] (3)
- Independent contractors and small businesses hurt the most. The big companies at worst had a "setback" and many did - BuckTheWorld [08:59:34 05/26/20] (2)
  - Lots of people working at those small companies, so lack of customers will become a thing if we don't turn the corner. * - Centauri2 [10:35:27 05/26/20] (0)
  - Good seeing the construction project close to here get going again today for the first time in over 2mos. *. * - Northeast Ohio Buckeye [09:08:20 05/26/20] (0)
Finished S2 of Homeland - Barely... - Buckeye Comet [07:51:57 05/26/20] (9)
- The directing sucks. Too many painfully long facial close-ups. * - 1$’s 2¢ [13:49:36 05/26/20] (0)
- Just curious why you would force yourself when there are a million streaming shows, vlogs, and podcasts which may - Smartwater [09:38:39 05/26/20] (0)
- Same for me with Dexter... started it last week. I find the acting awful except for Michael Hall. - Wolfman's Brother [08:31:34 05/26/20] (1)
  - I can see that. IMO, Damian Lewis is not a good actor at all. I mostly like Patinkin and think.... - Kel Varnsen [09:36:31 05/26/20] (0)
- Smart and/or rational people doing dumb and/or irrational things that drive plot is a major hang up for me. - JBUCK [08:11:59 05/26/20] (2)
  - The ability to suspend disbelief is necessary when consuming works of fiction * - Kel Varnsen [09:54:27 05/26/20] (1)
    - You are right and it is my hangup, but it is hard to suspend disbelief in two directions - repeatedly. * - JBUCK [13:44:46 05/26/20] (0)
- I'm struggling to get through the final season thanks to Carrie... - kybuckeye [08:11:17 05/26/20] (0)
- I have to assume she would never have this kind of career in reality with her issues. * - Gerd [08:03:13 05/26/20] (0)

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