The Scaldo Scoop
So What. Who Cares? I said it!
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Politics Suck
So last night i made the mistake of going to bed watching MSNBC. Now this has nothing to do with the network, I frequent MSNBC’s coverage. However last night the coverage surrounded the ongoing negotiations about the debt ceiling. Let it be known that I hate the party system when it comes to our government. (Are we really united when we pin each other against the wall and call the other the Anti-American?)
I find it appalling politicians have turned a congressional procedure into a political stance. A procedure that has been done 74 times before, but now is a focal political point. I understand that there is a bigger picture of our national deficit, and that the argument is not about this one debt ceiling rise, but the ones to come.
This isn’t a game. People’s lives and our country lay in the balance. My grandparents’ livelihood lay in the balance. I think every member of congress should be ashamed of themselves. Not that I’m surprised at this point with their behavior.
I also place blame on congress, not the President. It is their job to get this done, and I think he has made it clear that they are failing. People who say he hasn’t tried are fools and clearly blind.
PS-Michelle Bachmann you continue to run ads that say “I will not raise the debt ceiling,” yet it must happen, and has happened mostly under your parties rule. So tell me, is that a wise position to take? Logic would say, no. Common sense, as you put it, would tell you that the negative effects of not raising it will further hurt the children you speak of. Raise the debt ceiling and then show the courage to push legislation forward that will actually have a positive effect on the future. -
Popcorn Poppers
If you commute from out of the 5 boroughs you’ll appreciate this.
Every evening I am amazed at the amount of passengers on board my lovely NJTransit train that are stuffing their faces with popcorn. I don’t get it, I really don’t, and this is why;
You have spent all day working in NYC, the busiest city in the country, and now you are settling in for your ride home, and naturally you have chosen a snack for the ride.
Perhaps; Starbucks, a Hot NY Pretzel, or a Piece of Fruit?
Nope!
You’ve chosen a big greasy bag of POPCORN. The greasy snack that requires the entire use of your hands to consume, note those hands have touched surfaces that millions have touched today. (You know you didn’t wash your hands, let’s be real) Also you’re not just snacking, you’re stuffing your face. I think Ellen discussed this once during one of her stand ups. Watch that video here.
Let’s face it, as a snack on a train, popcorn is messy and unsanitary. (I love popcorn, not a hater, just only on trains) So please! Next time get an apple, or a soft pretzel, or a dam candy bar. It would be appreciated by your fellow passengers.
BTW popcorn man who inspired this, your pit stains are showing.
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Great purses for going out to all my lady friends!
Fab.com Flash Sale: Lost City Products Limited quantity.
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Lost City proves you can combine beautiful craftsmanship with ethical business practices. The company employs artisans who would otherwise lose their livelihood. The edgy Electricpunk line of bags is full of safety pins, zippers, hooks and snaps—and sequins, too, so the girly girl can get her punk on once in a while. -
Casey Anthony Trial
I did not follow the trial from start to finish, and I doubt people who have sounded off in outrage did. This morning a substitute juror was on the Today Show. (They are on the jury, but they don’t partake in the deliberation or vote.) He said he felt the jury got it right. The truth was the prosecution could not prove what actually happened, or who did it “beyond a reasonable doubt.” Hence the not guilty verdict. Our judicial system did not fail. It did what it supposed to do. We don’t convict people based on popular opinion, we convict off facts and evidence. This jury should be applauded for rendering their decision from that. Anger should go to the prosecution for not proving “beyond a reasonable doubt” that the defendant committed the crime. I think the woman is a whacko, and the case is bizarre, but I can’t convict her on that alone.
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The planning of sales has begun for Fab.com (Taken with Instagram at fab.com HQ)
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Feeling like a big shot drinking on the train (Taken with instagram)
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betashop: Startup Office Hours?
A fellow startup CEO recently posed the question:
What do you do for office hours at your company? Do you enforce a strict time expectation for people to be in the office? Is it 9 to 5? Is it 10 to 6? What about work from home vs. in the office? How about vacation days? Do you count days off?
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fab blog: Introducing the Fab.com Inspiration Wall
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We just launched the first feature set of the all new Fab.com, the Fab.com Inspiration Wall.
The Fab.com Inspiration Wall is a fun, easy, and unique way to share and discover design inspirations from other design enthusiasts.
Here are some of the highlights:
1. Share design…
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