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RTDNTOTO 🐻 Random Thoughts Deserving No Thread Of Their Own 19 (2024)

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SlaveToTheGrind said:
A natural gas explosion leveled a home here and killed a 15 year old. From the local article: "The investigation by the NTSB — the agency known for investigating crashes involving aircraft and overseeing the transportation of natural gas — is ongoing and will now look at Enbridge's integrity management program and pipeline safety management system." Why is the NTSB involved in the transportation of natural gas? Seems like this should not be in their purview. Many items are "transported" but that does not give the NTSB the oversight, or does it? What am I missing?
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It does. They are not exclusive to airplanes, but govern the broader transportation network including shipping, railroads, bridges, pipelines, and the transport of hazardous materials. Otherwise they would be the National Aviation Safety Board (NASB).
 
SlaveToTheGrind said:
Why is the NTSB involved in the transportation of natural gas? Seems like this should not be in their purview. Many items are "transported" but that does not give the NTSB the oversight, or does it? What am I missing?
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Government agencies have to be bundled together somehow. The Texas Railroad Commission is in charge of natural resources. Go figure.
 
dw914er said:
It does. They are not exclusive to airplanes, but govern the broader transportation network including shipping, railroads, bridges, pipelines, and the transport of hazardous materials. Otherwise they would be the National Aviation Safety Board (NASB).
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Yep, the NTSB investigates railroad accidents here in Nevada too.

Jim
 
WSU MUP Student said:
I mean, an Acadian is just a Cajun who grows potatoes and eats lobster rolls instead of shrimp po' boys, so... ¯\(ツ)/¯
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The Acadians came from Maine as a result of English mass deportation.

Cajun music was borne by those deportees to Louisiana because it was still French. I learned that from fiddler Michael Doucet.

Acadians immigrated from a region of France called Acadi'.
 
You every just have one of those jobs you can't seem to get your think head around how to do it right.


No, neither do I.
 
DVD said:
You every just have one of those jobs you can't seem to get your think head around how to do it right.


No, neither do I.
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I've had a few train wrecks. No matter what you do, you can't seem to fix it. Fixing one problem seems to create 5 others.
 
I thought of LP for some reason when I saw this:

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DVD said:
Forgive me Cyburbia for I have sinned. I reheated a pot pie in the microwave using the 7 button. The worst part, I know I will commit this sin again. Maybe even as soon as tomorrow's lunch.
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How did lightning not strike you down immediately as you pushed that button???
 
I use 7 all the time in order to select the power level. My microwave is too powerful even at 9 or 8 power.
 
Before I got sick I used to like drinking. Went to the bills game last week. I had 4 drinks over 12 hours and realized I've completely lost my taste for booze.

Where/who is our buddy from Philly who ranted against drinking?
 
donk said:
Before I got sick I used to like drinking. Went to the bills game last week. I had 4 drinks over 12 hours and realized I've completely lost my taste for booze.

Where/who is our buddy from Philly who ranted against drinking?
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"...to each his own, it's all unknown, if dogs run free...."---B. Dylan
 
2/3 of my root canal is complete. Two weeks and I will have a crown. Most pain was the toothache prior to the first procedure. Somewhat tender right now. FYI, my dentist charges $900 for the crown and insurance says $600 is max.
 
SlaveToTheGrind said:
2/3 of my root canal is complete. Two weeks and I will have a crown. Most pain was the toothache prior to the first procedure. Somewhat tender right now. FYI, my dentist charges $900 for the crown and insurance says $600 is max.
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I had my first root canal almost two years ago. After getting numbed up the procedure didn't hurt at all other than being uncomfortable having to hold my jaw open for 45 minutes.
 
btrage said:
I had my first root canal almost two years ago. After getting numbed up the procedure didn't hurt at all other than being uncomfortable having to hold my jaw open for 45 minutes.
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Yeah, my jaw was sore after. Had the mouth spreader so I did not have to hold open on my own. Same for the first procedure. Have never had this used for a cavity fill and wonder why. Seems like it would be a common tool to use.
 
It is a lovely, dull Friday so far. I need to call applicants for interviews, and I need to send a zoning verification letter. Whoopdy-freakin'-doo. I hate to say it, but a good crisis would really liven my Friday up.
 
ursus said:
It is a lovely, dull Friday so far. I need to call applicants for interviews, and I need to send a zoning verification letter. Whoopdy-freakin'-doo. I hate to say it, but a good crisis would really liven my Friday up.
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Be careful what you wish. Who needs a lively crisis at 3:00 on a Friday afternoon?
 
DVD said:
Forgive me Cyburbia for I have sinned. I reheated a pot pie in the microwave using the 7 button. The worst part, I know I will commit this sin again. Maybe even as soon as tomorrow's lunch.
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Thou must grantith 100 zoning variances as thine repentance.
 
ursus said:
It is a lovely, dull Friday so far. I need to call applicants for interviews, and I need to send a zoning verification letter. Whoopdy-freakin'-doo. I hate to say it, but a good crisis would really liven my Friday up.
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Careful or your next application will be a 20 story building made entirely of tiny houses.
 
DVD said:
Careful or your next application will be a 20 story building made entirely of tiny houses.
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Lay it on me! I need to talk somebody into something risky and against their usual judgement! It's an addiction, I admit it. I like to talk people into things. Maybe I should sell ski boats or something instead of being a planner.
 
ursus said:
It is a lovely, dull Friday so far. I need to call applicants for interviews, and I need to send a zoning verification letter. Whoopdy-freakin'-doo. I hate to say it, but a good crisis would really liven my Friday up.
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I'll trade you a SB 330 Builder's remedy project and a pack of wild nimbys for pack of smokes and your zoning letter.
 
ursus said:
Lay it on me! I need to talk somebody into something risky and against their usual judgement! It's an addiction, I admit it. I like to talk people into things. Maybe I should sell ski boats or something instead of being a planner.
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Around here? Something that goes against the cultural norm is your best bet.
 
arcplans said:
I'll trade you a SB 330 Builder's remedy project and a pack of wild nimbys for pack of smokes and your zoning letter.
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Done. All I got for the smokes is a pack of Camels the kids that stole my van a year ago left behind. I keep them in the hopes that when I die my mother finds them and is horrified. It's the little things that get me through my day. The zoning letter is for Tractor Supply Co and you're gonna need to be a little....shifty. :)

@SlaveToTheGrind, you are 100% correct. If you see a chubby guy selling biblically themed, hand-drawn porn near a freeway exit....it might be me. :)
 
ursus said:
Done. All I got for the smokes is a pack of Camels the kids that stole my van a year ago left behind. I keep them in the hopes that when I die my mother finds them and is horrified. It's the little things that get me through my day. The zoning letter is for Tractor Supply Co and you're gonna need to be a little....shifty. :)

@SlaveToTheGrind, you are 100% correct. If you see a chubby guy selling biblically themed, hand-drawn porn near a freeway exit....it might be me. :)
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Picasso or Michelangelo quality? Determines if I stop.
 
I had a real estate agent argue with me this morning that the house he has listed is not a duplex, it is a single family home and renting out the basement.

I explained that that description makes it an Accessory Dwelling Unit, which is not permitted. I told him it was permitted as a duplex when constructed.
 
I was just asked what I am going to wear to the AICP exam.

I hadn't thought about it--my thinking is that they don't really care how we look. How about jeans, T-shirt, and sweater (so I can shed the sweater if I get hot) with tennis shoes? Same sartorial choice I make every Saturday.

Jim
 
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jumbach said:
I was just asked what I am going to wear to the AICP exam.

I hadn't thought about it--my thinking is that they don't really care how we look. How about jeans, T-shirt, and sweater (so I can shed the sweater if I get cold) with tennis shoes?

Jim
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My tips for showing up to the exam
1. Where layers. You know your weather, but also sometimes office buildings are too cold or hot. You know you. Dress comfortable, almost slob like. They don't care what you look like.
2. Stay hydrated, but don't chug a bunch of water, beer, or other favorite beverage before the test. You are allowed to use the bathroom, but the clock keeps running while you're gone.
3. Don't bring anything other than keys, wallet, picture ID - make sure to match names and all that garbage. You bring nothing into the testing room except your glasses which they look at for cameras and cheating stuff.
4. They will ask you to lift up your pants so they can check out your ankles - they are into old school porn or just checking for more cheat materials. I believe they also check you belt so untucked shirts are good.

Test tips
1. Use the "mark" question feature to skip it and go back. For those that like to double check stuff, also good for that.
2, The answer is what a perfect AICP planner would do, not you, not a good planner. Think like an AICP planner
3. Everything in the test is regional. Don't think about how state and local laws apply for you.
4. Most answers will attempt to compromise because that's what a perfect AICP planner will do.
5. If you are stuck on answer A or C, can you apply ethics to the problem or some other AICP principal or thought.

Have fun!
 
jumbach said:
I was just asked what I am going to wear to the AICP exam.

I hadn't thought about it--my thinking is that they don't really care how we look. How about jeans, T-shirt, and sweater (so I can shed the sweater if I get hot) with tennis shoes? Same sartorial choice I make every Saturday.

Jim
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jumbach said:
I was just asked what I am going to wear to the AICP exam.

I hadn't thought about it--my thinking is that they don't really care how we look. How about jeans, T-shirt, and sweater (so I can shed the sweater if I get hot) with tennis shoes? Same sartorial choice I make every Saturday.

Jim
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I think something magical happens if you wear a blue shirt and khakis but I dunno

B and D are the most used answers on standardized tests
 
donk said:
Before I got sick I used to like drinking. Went to the bills game last week. I had 4 drinks over 12 hours and realized I've completely lost my taste for booze.

Where/who is our buddy from Philly who ranted against drinking?
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We don't speak his name or else he shows up
 
jumbach said:
I might accidentally wander into Best Buy dressed like that. :)

(A store that used to be heavy in my rotation but now I visit maybe once a year.)

Jim
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No joke, went to Target many years ago and I happen to be wearing (not on purpose) tan pants and a red polo. I was asked a few times where an item was located.

Another time I purposely wore a Darden Restaurants polo to Olive Garden. My brother was an exec with Darden at the time and I asked for a corporate golf shirt. I wore a jacket and did not take off until we were seated. Had the best service and the chef even came out to see if we were satisfied with the food. Kind of a dick move on my part but I enjoyed the charade.
 
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