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Are you using their network, or that of an attached Starbuck's? If there is one of latter, you can get AC power there, but at a cost for signal, probably.

icurhere2

Sep 12, 2009 8:08 pm

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12371336)

I've been posting for about the last two hours from B&N...not sure if I can secure laptop power.

My current work laptop wouldn't even buy me two hours - netbook is a beautiful thing.

Speaking of laptop, xyzzy would be happy to know I'm getting rid of the Dell D620 - my "newer" laptop is a Dell D630.

kingalien

Sep 12, 2009 8:10 pm

Just turned on Family Guy. Busty teacher asks student, "what do you see?" Uh, two D's and an F.

xFF	Sep 12, 2009 8:13 pm

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Originally Posted by xyzzy (Post 12371064)

What are those aircraft in the Google view that are red, blue, or black? :confused:

I don't have Google Earth with me, and, anyway, probably couldn't id them if you can't. If C.Mike or Hartmann could be convinced to take a look, both seem to be extraordinary spotters of both civil and military planes.

icurhere2

Sep 12, 2009 8:13 pm

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Originally Posted by kingalien (Post 12371379)

Just turned on Family Guy. Busty teacher asks student, "what do you see?" Uh, two D's and an F.

Doesn't sound like you're working.

CO 1E

Sep 12, 2009 8:16 pm

So, your job is act in a douchey manner and intimidate subordinates? Sounds great.

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Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 12371210)

I had the same interpretation of "fight fires" as ConciergeMike. Of course, a big part of my job is to state things in a manner where most people are afraid to ask further questions.

Anyway - just got off the phone with SPG; not only will a free weekend night get you charged if you don't show up, they also aren't cancelable in many cases. The nice representative ^ did call the hotel to request that I be allowed to change arrival by one day without a $215 fee. :rolleyes:

kingalien

Sep 12, 2009 8:22 pm

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Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 12371390)

Doesn't sound like you're working.

:D Just dropped off co-workers and winding down for the day. Still have another half day conference tomorrow then tear-down of booth.

icurhere2

Sep 12, 2009 8:26 pm

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Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 12371396)

So, your job is act in a douchey manner and intimidate subordinates? Sounds great.

No intimidation at all - rendered speechless is more accurate. And the job's not that rewarding; there's a reason I'm leaving this job and taking a large pay reduction in the next few days.

CO 1E

Sep 12, 2009 8:30 pm

I know - I was just breaking balls.

Quote:

Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 12371408)

No intimidation at all - rendered speechless is more accurate. And the job's not that rewarding; there's a reason I'm leaving this job and taking a large pay reduction in the next few days.

ConciergeMike

Sep 12, 2009 8:30 pm

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Found power but now the bookstore WiFi (for which the fee was dropped a few months ago) is giving me local only. I do not have Google Earth on my laptop, but I'll use Google satellite view if the same shot is there, once I can get a signal.

icurhere2

Sep 12, 2009 8:31 pm

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Originally Posted by xyzzy (Post 12371064)

What are those aircraft in the Google view that are red, blue, or black? :confused:

May be painted that way or Google's way of obscuring logos - the size and shape (and nacelles) of the black ones look a lot like 737-200s.

icurhere2

Sep 12, 2009 8:33 pm

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Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 12371415)

I know - I was just breaking balls.

When the expression "you really don't want to know" comes up multiple times a day, that's not a good indicator (and often due to legal concerns). The senior officials in the type of organization I work in are always facing lawsuits - I already trained my interim replacement on how to communicate with legal and that person starts in the office Tuesday ...

ConciergeMike

Sep 12, 2009 8:35 pm

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I'm posting from a B&N solely because the fiancee and her sisters are having another supersecret meeting about the trip and surprise birthday party. Supposedly the menu has been the bone of contention for weeks now. Only tonight (far too late, IMO) did I give this garbage the name it deserves. I called it "Drama Club" and got a polite F-you in response.

ConciergeMike

Sep 12, 2009 8:41 pm

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BBM sent to fiancee:

Barack Obama called - he is jealous of you all's ability to lock yourselves in a room and accomplish nothing for hours on end. He wants all three of you to run for Congress.

ConciergeMike

Sep 12, 2009 8:45 pm

Finally - a real connection again...B&N closes at 11. If Teh Summit continues past about 11:10, she's walking home. I can't go in their meetings because I will unleash a torrent of anti-:rolleyes: slurry and get done what they have been carping to each other about for weeks in about 20 minutes.

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