hey I wanna start the random thoughts thread

by **MrsVox** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 14:26:05

Bucky wrote:The "raw" net benefit of recycling is definitely negative for muncipalities at this time. However, they are incented because certain goals must be met in order to comply with regulations (I'm not sure if they are state or federal). And those regulations must be met in order to qualify for other types of funding.

And WFO, yeah- I do get paid for my recycling!!!

Unless they are lying (possible), our town has found that recycling is saving them money because they are reducing the amount of truckloads that they are taking to the landfill, and therefore, paying for.

by **kruker** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 14:32:14

lethal wrote:I talk to my parents about once a week. If I miss a week, they'll give me a call. I don't think they worry that I'm alive because I IM with my brother daily and my dad can see if I'm logged into gchat.

At least my mom wasn't like this lady: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142 ... 98754.html

Trust me, its a worthwhile read (even if you hate it like I did).

Her book is getting tons of press. I saw an NPR article the other day and I think one on Slate as well.

by **TenuredVulture** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 14:35:40

The Nightman Cometh wrote:Serious question, when you are writing emails in a formal setting such as for business or school is there a format you should follow?

I really feel uncomfortable using the internet and its powers in a formal manner.

Yes. Dear _____
and

Best,

TMC

Include a sig with contact info.

by **The Savior** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 15:27:29

include an avatar as well

by **WheelsFellOff** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 15:35:06

I find it helpful to add an emoticon penis to help break the ice.

by **The Nightman Cometh** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 15:36:46

TenuredVulture wrote:
The Nightman Cometh wrote:Serious question, when you are writing emails in a formal setting such as for business or school is there a format you should follow?

I really feel uncomfortable using the internet and its powers in a formal manner.

Yes. Dear _____
and

Best,

TMC

Include a sig with contact info.

I was using

Regards,

but that felt like something an old man would say

by **momadance** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 15:39:42

The Nightman Cometh wrote:I was using

Regards,

but that felt like something an old man would say

"Regards" is quite common in business emails. I see it all the time.

by **Grotewold** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 15:40:21

Stand out with "toodles"

by **WheelsFellOff** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 15:41:14

The letters T and G are very close to each other on a keyboard. As such, it is probably best to exercise extreme caution when ending work emails with "regards."

by **Woody** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 15:44:34

pEaCe OuT mY nIgGaz,

by **The Nightman Cometh** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 15:45:21

i knew you were racist

by **Soren** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 15:46:39

(nope that doesn't work)

by **Houshphandzadeh** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 15:47:24

I usually close with a Bob Marley verse

by **The Nightman Cometh** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 15:48:29

I feel like ending this email with "Seacrest out" might hurt my chances

by **Woody** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 15:49:28

The Nightman Cometh wrote:I knew you were racist,

The Nightman Cometh

I'd pay money for this

by **CalvinBall** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 15:57:41

not sure if i should go get a haircut. mine is kinda fro-y at this point but i always hate when it is freshly cut. there really is only a 2 week span of time some point after i get it cut that it is the perfect length.

by **The Nightman Cometh** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 15:58:28

Woody wrote:
The Nightman Cometh wrote:I knew you were racist,

The Nightman Cometh

I'd pay money for this

i don't get it

by **CalvinBall** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 15:59:51

he would pay money for you to end your email like that.

by **Soren** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 16:00:17

The Nightman Cometh wrote:
Woody wrote:
The Nightman Cometh wrote:I knew you were racist,

The Nightman Cometh

I'd pay money for this

i don't get it

by **WheelsFellOff** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 16:02:25

I thought you were going to keep the vandergifs confined to football threads?

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hey I wanna start the random thoughts thread