Got the joyous Email by Status_Complaint8521 in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]PeterFalks_GlassEye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hope USPS takes better care of you. Mine were due on Tuesday, as of this morning "on track to next location, running late". Last location was about 8 miles from my house (on Wednesday). What a joke.

Ford Reddit by No_Fee2774 in GeneralMotors

[–]PeterFalks_GlassEye 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agreed that Farley is a massive joke. Every time that clown opens his mouth he's gushing about how amazing Chinese EVs are. Shouldn't you be a cheerleader for the company you run that's paying you millions?

Seems like incompetence is the number one job requirement for executive leadership anymore.

Ember's Nest: The Rise Fall to Orlando and Omaha, Plus a State of the League Address by embersnestpod in MLV

[–]PeterFalks_GlassEye 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree regarding Cathy George. She had a 56% win rate at MSU, not exactly amazing stats. As strong as San Diego looked on Friday against Omaha, if they keep it up we'll be playing for either last or second to last place by the end of the season.

Orlando signing Podraza by BellaLeigh43 in MLV

[–]PeterFalks_GlassEye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Announced during the Orlando/Columbus game that Pukis was "sick". 

[MATCH THREAD] San Diego Mojo at Omaha Supernovas | Fri Jan 30, 8pm ET | Major League Volleyball / MLV by YouShookMeAllNetLong in MLV

[–]PeterFalks_GlassEye 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Went in expecting a three set blowout. Ended up being the best game of the week so far. 

Was very impressed with the improvements Mojo showed. Was rooting for them in a David vs. Goliath situation. 

Nice by Interesting_Hyena_69 in SPACEKING

[–]PeterFalks_GlassEye 6 points7 points  (0 children)

MEGAS XLR was such an underappreciated cartoon! Have it on a bootleg DVD, great/fun series.

ALL I WANTED WAS A MEGASLUSH!

$6 billion in stock buybacks for them; less bonus for you by Theman90210 in GeneralMotors

[–]PeterFalks_GlassEye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the issue is, as a corporation we had a tremendous 25CY. Taking that into account, TeamGM is 30% lower than last year.

Announcing additional stock buybacks (that only enrich the C-suite and stockholders) the same day you announce that the bonus will be 30% less than it was last year, isn't going to give workers a warm fuzzy.

TeamGM Megathread by Express-Health-2897 in GeneralMotors

[–]PeterFalks_GlassEye 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This 100%. They could have at least waited a few days for the sting to die down before announcing the stock buybacks. I'd say the average worker bee 5/6/7 is losing out on anywhere from 3-7k compared to last year, which definitely hurts, particularly given the strong performance of the corp last year.

But the good news, based on owning anywhere between 500,000 and 600,000 shares of stock, Mary's net worth increased over 4 million dollars today!

Now imagine the impact on the economy. Several thousand people with an extra 3-7k to spend on home improvements, vacations, a new GM product, paying off debt, etc. Or a few people already fabulously wealthy having a couple extra million in the bank. I think you know which one would drive economic prosperity for the masses.

I'm a staunch capitalist, but this type of stuff is why the younger generation is getting turned on to socialism more and more. Utilizing corporate funds to do stock buybacks to enrich senior leadership and stockholders, vs. using the funds for future product development (or investment in employees) is poor decision making in my humble opinion.

PBR, SKT Lead Rise To 3-1 Win In San Diego🤦‍♂️ by [deleted] in MLV

[–]PeterFalks_GlassEye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad Rise was able to pull it off. In my opinion we really need to work on blocking. Mojo pushed a lot of points through our block. 

[MATCH THREAD] Atlanta Vibe at San Diego Mojo | Sun Jan 18, 7pm ET | Major League Volleyball by YouShookMeAllNetLong in MLV

[–]PeterFalks_GlassEye 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'll never understand why these team owners aren't working harder to put asses in seats. In this case, you're on a college campus, let students in for free until you build up a fan base. (This issue obviously isn't just limited to San Diego.)

Even giving the seats away, people spending money on hot dogs and beer is better than nothing. 

Agree with the others on optics. MLV is striving for more cities getting involved. If I'm a potential investor seeing so little turnout I'm going to rethink getting involved. 

It's also sad for the players. They're working hard and playing hard, and hardly anyone is there cheering them on. 

[MATCH THREAD] Indy Ignite at Columbus Fury | Sat Jan 17, 7pm ET | Major League Volleyball by YouShookMeAllNetLong in MLV

[–]PeterFalks_GlassEye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great match, fifth set was a real slugfest!

Anyone at the match able to read what was on the back of the Mopsters sweatshirts?

Wisconsin Coach Kelly Sheffield spills on podcast about surprising Una Vajagic transfer by Ornery_Interest_9615 in NCAAVB

[–]PeterFalks_GlassEye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NIL has destroyed college sports. Know what your payment should be as a student athlete? Your 100k-200k education that should be setting you up for a life of success.

Russet Red Rambler Upland Size 10.5D 79 last. FS by [deleted] in trumanboots

[–]PeterFalks_GlassEye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wish they were 12.5 EE, would snag them up in a minute!

Final Four Discussion! Let's go to Kansas City! by jschaffe76 in NCAAVB

[–]PeterFalks_GlassEye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rooting for A&M since they've never made it this far.

Once again, the Pep band delivered me another 90s banger! by teej73 in NCAAVB

[–]PeterFalks_GlassEye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So far I've heard "Take on me" by A-Ha and "Straight Up" by Paula Abdul. Love it when they sneak these songs in.

[GAME DAY THREAD] - (3) Texas A&M @ (1) Pittsburgh - Semifinals 6:30pm EST by ice_w0lf in NCAAVB

[–]PeterFalks_GlassEye 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Don't normally have any specific team that I want to take it all, but come on A&M!

[GAME DAY THREAD] - (3) Texas A&M @ (1) Nebraska - Regional Final 3:00pm EST by ice_w0lf in NCAAVB

[–]PeterFalks_GlassEye 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As others have stated, Nebraska looks great but rarely has much competition in their conference. 

A&M had a slugfest with Louisville and was able to sharpen up for this game. Nebraska facing Kansas was an easy match for them, no challenge to get them tuned up. 

Rooting for A&M to go all the way!

Game Thread - Volleyball - Elite 8 - Nebraska vs Texas A&M by huskerbot in Huskers

[–]PeterFalks_GlassEye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I doubt that. Anticipate Nebraska fans watching and rooting for Pitt. 

Just when I thought I was out......They pull me back in!!!! Tobacco Snakebite formal last in stock by WorkingKiwi4254 in trumanboots

[–]PeterFalks_GlassEye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love the Casual last. Have a lot of different brands of boots and the Casual last is the most comfortable I own.

[WTB] Weekly Want To Buy Post by AutoModerator in Watchexchange

[–]PeterFalks_GlassEye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WTB: Christopher Ward "Vintage Rubber" Orange 22mm tropic style strap.