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[ArkieDukie]

Karma paid another visit today.

Ah, Karma...her aim is always true.

Congrats AD!!

Merci bien, windsor!

[ArkieDukie]

Karma paid another visit today.

Ah, Karma...her aim is always true.

Congrats AD!!

Love it! Congrats! Good things happen to good people!

Thanks, Ozzie!

[ArkieDukie]

I've had some interesting conversations this week with Road Runner regarding BarMinion. Based upon a few things that RR said, I suspect that BarMinion is getting the same opportunities as me (co-editor for upcoming book, co-author on chapter and journal) in order to keep her from feeling slighted. Road Runner would never come right out and say this, though. First conversation of the week: BM was ticked because she wasn't first author on an abstract that RR submitted for a presentation at an upcoming conference, and she was miffed that the new postdoc was listed before her. Basically, she always pushes to put herself at the front of the list, whether it's warranted or not. She thinks she should be listed first because she has done sample prep and analyzed samples. Data analysis takes far longer, and that's what the new postdoc and I are doing.

Today, RR mentioned having a headache because she was reviewing a paper in which the author's English was so atrocious that the paper was difficult to decipher. I assumed it was for a journal and suggested that she just reject it outright and demand a re-write. When RR told me that it was a paper written by a member of the group, I knew immediately who she was talking about. This means that we have a co-author/co-editor on our book ventures who cannot even write, and she has the position for political reasons. This is RR's call, not mine, but I will be mightily ticked if I end up picking up the slack yet again due to BM's lack of writing ability.

I do feel somewhat sorry for Road Runner in that good help is hard to find (although calling BM "good help" is a stretch in many ways). BM is classic taker, and RR is trying to keep BM happy while not encouraging her behavior. That's a very delicate balance. My impression is that RR is starting to call her out on her BS, albeit not publicly. She basically got a "you've got to pay to play" message. BM is so much like The Minion in many respects that it's not even funny. I'm just happy that RR has a better BS-o-Meter than PHB and Pushy PI.

[Lavabe]

Mongoose lemurs are WAY cute!

I agree with windsor!

[Lavabe]

I've had some interesting conversations this week with Road Runner regarding BarMinion. Based upon a few things that RR said, I suspect that BarMinion is getting the same opportunities as me (co-editor for upcoming book, co-author on chapter and journal) in order to keep her from feeling slighted. Road Runner would never come right out and say this, though. First conversation of the week: BM was ticked because she wasn't first author on an abstract that RR submitted for a presentation at an upcoming conference, and she was miffed that the new postdoc was listed before her. Basically, she always pushes to put herself at the front of the list, whether it's warranted or not. She thinks she should be listed first because she has done sample prep and analyzed samples. Data analysis takes far longer, and that's what the new postdoc and I are doing.

Today, RR mentioned having a headache because she was reviewing a paper in which the author's English was so atrocious that the paper was difficult to decipher. I assumed it was for a journal and suggested that she just reject it outright and demand a re-write. When RR told me that it was a paper written by a member of the group, I knew immediately who she was talking about. This means that we have a co-author/co-editor on our book ventures who cannot even write, and she has the position for political reasons. This is RR's call, not mine, but I will be mightily ticked if I end up picking up the slack yet again due to BM's lack of writing ability.

I do feel somewhat sorry for Road Runner in that good help is hard to find (although calling BM "good help" is a stretch in many ways). BM is classic taker, and RR is trying to keep BM happy while not encouraging her behavior. That's a very delicate balance. My impression is that RR is starting to call her out on her BS, albeit not publicly. She basically got a "you've got to pay to play" message. BM is so much like The Minion in many respects that it's not even funny. I'm just happy that RR has a better BS-o-Meter than PHB and Pushy PI.

I need a scoresheet to keep up with all of the characters.

Whatever happened to Wilie Coyote?

[ArkieDukie]

Our colleague Wile E. Coyote is still a super genius. He stopped by my office yesterday to ask whether I have a particular software package that he wants. The answer was no. He then proceeded to tell me about how he needs the software because HE is really interested in digging into the data. I'm so bad - I told him that I'm more focused on making sure I have good data. It went flying right over his head.

I mentioned this conversation to Road Runner. As it turns out, the software that WEC wants to purchase is several years out of date. Given all else I've seen since his arrival, that's not too surprising. I should also mention that we are using freeware to do the same thing. Current freeware. Not $5000 outdated software.

The sad thing is that he will likely persuade The Boss to buy this software for him.

[windsor]

When will the basketball schedule come out? Anyone have a clue? We want to plan a "dual" trip again - football and basketball plus friends & fun!

The schedule always comes it in late August. If memory serves it is usually around the 23rd/24th. Never sooner. You might hear about WHO we will play before that but the day/time isn't available until late August.

[IowaDevil]

When will the basketball schedule come out? Anyone have a clue? We want to plan a "dual" trip again - football and basketball plus friends & fun!

The schedule always comes it in late August. If memory serves it is usually around the 23rd/24th. Never sooner. You might hear about WHO we will play before that but the day/time isn't available until late August.

Thanks! Not the answer I wanted to hear, but then I have the patience level of about a 2 year old!

[DevilWearsPrada2.0]

Coach K released an offical press announcement in regards to Coaching Team USA and the 2016 Olympics.

wral.com
and wtvd

[devildeac]

Registered users: Bing [Bot], Bob Green, devildeac, Google [Bot]

Bob and I are surrounded by [Bots].

[YmoBeThere]

That's just crazie!

[devildeac]

That's just crazie!

Now you're talking...

[YmoBeThere]

Men's LAX team advances to another Memorial Day final.

[CathyCA]

Men's LAX team advances to another Memorial Day final.

Woo-hoooooo!



P.S. Cornell's fight song is to the tune of "Give My Regards to Broadway." Lame.

[Very Duke Blue]

I'm going to Kenansville tomorrow morning. Max is joining the church. I don't want to miss this event.

[Very Duke Blue]

The lax game today was wild. It got scarey but our Devils hung in with a great win.

[CathyCA]

I'm going to Kenansville tomorrow morning. Max is joining the church. I don't want to miss this event.

Yay for Max! How special that you will be there to share in his important day.

[ArkieDukie]

I'm going to Kenansville tomorrow morning. Max is joining the church. I don't want to miss this event.

Yay for Max! How special that you will be there to share in his important day.

What Cathy said.

[lawgrad91]

I'm going to Kenansville tomorrow morning. Max is joining the church. I don't want to miss this event.

Terrific news! Congratulations to Max, and so good that you are going to be there for him.

[IowaDevil]

Congrats to Max; Major High 5's to Men's LAX; and we went to a new restaurant in town with friends and the darned place over-served me! Can you believe it? Off to see the sandman!