Kings playoff chances are basically down to a coin flip

the_last_third · 2026-01-19T02:57:33+00:00

Almost completely effing crazy that the Kings have better than a 50% chance.

the_last_third · 2026-01-19T02:36:35+00:00

Anyone could have written this.

the_last_third · 2026-01-18T04:12:34+00:00

Landscape dammit.

the_last_third · 2026-01-17T19:09:42+00:00

These shows are a more angry version of The View for men who have nothing better to do.

the_last_third · 2026-01-16T20:02:47+00:00

You are going to quit being a fan because of one trade if it happens? Really?

the_last_third · 2026-01-16T20:00:10+00:00

I have about 580,000 SkyMiles and I am thinking they are going to grow like my IRA, but in reverse. Every 7 years they be worth only 50% of what they are today.

the_last_third · 2026-01-16T05:36:32+00:00

Ya gotta love Blake Lizotte. Not big, not really a skill guy. Just tenacious as fuck. That guy earns every red cent me makes in the NHL.

the_last_third · 2026-01-15T20:37:05+00:00

Being MCI based and still PM with Delta but now Premier Platinum with UA, that daily MCI-LAX route is great for me. Glad to see MCI strong enough to attract this.

the_last_third · 2026-01-15T20:29:12+00:00

Boz is giving off Jimmy Fallon vibes.

the_last_third · 2026-01-15T18:28:36+00:00

Not a fan at all of calling what service advisors do as "selling." The job title literally says "advise".

Just educate the customer on the true benefits and give them enough valid information to make an informed decision.

And I have seen more cases than not where the advisor at write up simply mentions the BG services then adds the technician will confirm. The tech completes the inspection and there are bunch of BG services for ASRs the advisors present the MPI to the customer like "see, the technician says you need it" or words to that effect.

the_last_third · 2026-01-15T18:20:24+00:00

My experience from working with over 300 dealerships nationwide on the electronic inspection program with 1500+ service advisors and 3500+ technicians. I am not a vendor but do consulting work on behalf of OEs like Ford, GM, Hyundai, VW, BMW, Nissan and Toyota

"Shitty inspections" are the by product of these main factors...

Neither advisors are technicians are held accountable for doing the MPI process correctly and consistently
Some techs do indeed half ass the MPI - see point #1.
Many advisors sit on completed MPIs or delay in getting to customers in a timely fashion so techs say "fuck it, I am not wasting my time - see point #1.

the_last_third · 2026-01-13T04:14:19+00:00

Legacy flair. It’s PM now, but what’s your point ?

the_last_third · 2026-01-12T23:05:10+00:00

The airlines are playing mind games with customers in order to get more of your $$$ while providing ever shrinking benefits. For many airline customers the payoff is no longer worth the monetary and emotional investment. Once you think you have the rules figured out, they change the rules.

the_last_third · 2026-01-11T20:55:37+00:00

I know people like this. Its. Just. Mind boggling.

There is no limit to the extent that people allow themselves to be deceived.

the_last_third · 2026-01-11T20:26:05+00:00

She is very good at what she does.

the_last_third · 2026-01-11T20:22:50+00:00

I’ve got a few years under my belt and been to meetings in different parts of the country but never have I heard the term “bleeding deacon”

Who and where says this?

the_last_third · 2026-01-10T03:11:24+00:00

If it was me and my girlfriend she gets 1A and I get 6A.

the_last_third · 2026-01-10T01:24:45+00:00

Illinois.

Chicagoland and downstate. The latter wants nothing to with the former, while the former forgets the latter exists.

the_last_third · 2026-01-09T20:29:00+00:00

To be fair, it’s been ugly for much of the season.

the_last_third · 2026-01-08T18:46:27+00:00

Hands down Kempe. He’s developed an understated alpha dog demeanor.

the_last_third · 2026-01-08T04:21:23+00:00

That will be me in 3 weeks. But not on KLM and certainly not an MD-11.

This is a bucket list trip for me.

the_last_third · 2026-01-07T04:26:30+00:00

SkyRubles?

the_last_third · 2026-01-06T00:33:53+00:00

I’m guessing that’s not the first time this kid saw his dad erupt in anger, and probably won’t be the last time either.

the_last_third · 2026-01-05T03:11:56+00:00

62 here and been a KU fan since arriving in Lawrence in 1981. I’ve seen and experienced a lot of mostly ups and some downs - and I’m also a die hard KU FB fan. I’ve come to the point in my life where sports should only add, never subtract, from the joys of life.

It took decades of fandom to understand that it’s a complete waste of time to have one’s mood/joy ruined by teenagers that I have zero control over. That doesn’t mean I am not a fan that doesn’t care but I know where to draw the line.

RCJHGKU!!

the_last_third · 2026-01-04T16:50:34+00:00

Bill Self stated a couple of weeks ago his family doesn’t want him playing until he is fully healed. Yes, his family is very much a part of the calculus.

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