MisterD
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Post by MisterD on May 12, 2021 21:08:42 GMT -5
I think the ratio of likes to posts is what is called a “vanity metric.” Unsure of where that takes us. Calling Carly Simon. You’re so vain. You probably think this post is about you. “The Warren Beatty of Explorertown” is something I’ll wear proudly. |
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LaSallePal
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Post by LaSallePal on May 13, 2021 2:30:35 GMT -5
I think the ratio of likes to posts is what is called a “vanity metric.” Unsure of where that takes us. Calling Carly Simon. You’re so vain. You probably think this post is about you. “The Warren Beatty of Explorertown” is something I’ll wear proudly. Tell you what, you become the Warren Buffett of Explorertown instead and we'll all go through and like every post you've made here. I'm a 37 year old dinosaur as far as Twitter and staying up in different websites, so I don't know much about the barstool guy other than he goes around the country trying out different pizza spots. Quick summary: New media Howard Stern, but somehow even more lame in every possible way. I'm out on this board. I haven't been active around here in years, but popped up recently, I suppose, as a function of pandemic boredom. This place has devolved into one giant contest among a very small number of people to see who can gobble up the most oxygen by being the most passive aggressive smart ass. It's thoroughly embarrassing. I agree, we need more aggressive aggressiveness instead. MEET ME AT THE FLAGPOLE AT NOON GLITTER. BRING AN EASEL. (For legal reasons this is a joke, and I appreciate the higher quality posts lately.)On a side note, hypothetically how many students could the university actually enroll in a Freshman class, in its current state? |
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on May 13, 2021 10:51:22 GMT -5
I agree, we need more aggressive aggressiveness instead. MEET ME AT THE FLAGPOLE AT NOON GLITTER. BRING AN EASEL. (For legal reasons this is a joke, and I appreciate the higher quality posts lately.)I would meet you by the Walking Madonna but that was sold... |
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2021 10:54:38 GMT -5
I agree, we need more aggressive aggressiveness instead. MEET ME AT THE FLAGPOLE AT NOON GLITTER. BRING AN EASEL. (For legal reasons this is a joke, and I appreciate the higher quality posts lately.)I would meet you by the Walking Madonna but that was sold... You never miss an opportunity. (That was another pretty good joke, Glitter. yes, this is sarcasm and I am mocking the Hon. joe) |
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on May 13, 2021 11:24:23 GMT -5
You never miss an opportunity. (That was another pretty good joke, Glitter. yes, this is sarcasm and I am mocking the Hon. joe) In the spirit of being a smart-ass, I'm planning to wear a La Salle mask to my son's Villanova graduation tomorrow. |
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MisterD
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Post by MisterD on May 13, 2021 12:30:09 GMT -5
(That was another pretty good joke, Glitter. yes, this is sarcasm and I am mocking the Hon. joe) Objectively perfect sarcasm. |
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Post by glorydays on May 14, 2021 5:52:58 GMT -5
I think the ratio of likes to posts is what is called a “vanity metric.” Unsure of where that takes us. Calling Carly Simon. You’re so vain. You probably think this post is about you. “The Warren Beatty of Explorertown” is something I’ll wear proudly. Back to the song...I always thought you were the Mick Jagger of Explorertown. |
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Post by explorerburger on May 14, 2021 10:00:29 GMT -5
I had heard he was actually the David Geffen of Explorertown.
Dammit, I thought I quit this board.
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Post by 23won on May 14, 2021 10:54:19 GMT -5
You never miss an opportunity. (That was another pretty good joke, Glitter. yes, this is sarcasm and I am mocking the Hon. joe) In the spirit of being a smart-ass, I'm planning to wear a La Salle mask to my son's Villanova graduation tomorrow. How many people will privately think ... Mom must be really smart? |
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MisterD
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Post by MisterD on May 14, 2021 11:19:13 GMT -5
Back to the song...I always thought you were the Mick Jagger of Explorertown. Overrated and probably should be dead  |
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Post by calsufan on May 14, 2021 11:52:58 GMT -5
Back to the song...I always thought you were the Mick Jagger of Explorertown. Overrated and probably should be dead Uh oh, I feel a Beatles vs. Stones argument coming on. (To the grammar police on here, I apologize in advance for ending that sentence in a preposition) |
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Post by calsufan on May 14, 2021 11:53:52 GMT -5
Back to the song...I always thought you were the Mick Jagger of Explorertown. Overrated and probably should be dead Counterpoint: Keith Richards should be the one who's dead, but I think he's really a vampire. |
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Post by golasalle on May 14, 2021 12:21:32 GMT -5
In the spirit of being a smart-ass, I'm planning to wear a La Salle mask to my son's Villanova graduation tomorrow. How many people will privately think ... Mom must be really smart? No one |
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on May 15, 2021 11:16:35 GMT -5
In the spirit of being a smart-ass, I'm planning to wear a La Salle mask to my son's Villanova graduation tomorrow. How many people will privately think ... Mom must be really smart? Except for her taste in men  (She did have a full academic ride to college and double majored in math and education...and has a Masters's in math education) |
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on May 15, 2021 11:19:40 GMT -5
How many people will privately think ... Mom must be really smart? No one So we come after wives now on here? Classy...but Joe will allow it because you're his buddy. I'm fair game on here and I'm fine with that, but really? |
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Post by golasalle on May 15, 2021 13:01:44 GMT -5
So we come after wives now on here? Classy...but Joe will allow it because you're his buddy. I'm fair game on here and I'm fine with that, but really? Jesus, relax. I wasn't "coming after wives." It was a wise-ass response to 23's wise-assed inference that certainly a La Salle grad couldn't be smart enough to have a kid who went to Villanova so it must be Mom's genes. It was actually a complement to you but you do you. I'm Joe's buddy? Really? |
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on May 15, 2021 13:33:02 GMT -5
So we come after wives now on here? Classy...but Joe will allow it because you're his buddy. I'm fair game on here and I'm fine with that, but really? Jesus, relax. I wasn't "coming after wives." It was a wise-ass response to 23's wise-assed inference that certainly a La Salle grad couldn't be smart enough to have a kid who went to Villanova so it must be Mom's genes. It was actually a complement to you but you do you. I'm Joe's buddy? Really? 23won was tongue in cheek. Your reply simply of "no" .. quite frankly...i took as "no, she isn't smart" Not really tongue in cheek with a one word answer to his question. |
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Post by golasalle on May 15, 2021 13:50:53 GMT -5
Jesus, relax. I wasn't "coming after wives." It was a wise-ass response to 23's wise-assed inference that certainly a La Salle grad couldn't be smart enough to have a kid who went to Villanova so it must be Mom's genes. It was actually a complement to you but you do you. I'm Joe's buddy? Really? 23won was tongue in cheek. Your reply simply of "no" .. quite frankly...i took as "no, she isn't smart" Not really tongue in cheek with a one word answer to his question. Well, you took it wrong but I can't help that. For the record, my apologies to Mrs. Glitter for any inference that she isn't smart. And also for the record, it was a two word answer. |
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MisterD
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Post by MisterD on May 15, 2021 14:39:43 GMT -5
So we come after wives now on here? Classy...but Joe will allow it because you're his buddy. I'm fair game on here and I'm fine with that, but really? LOL, this is such clear bad faith. |
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Post by 23won on May 15, 2021 18:59:10 GMT -5
Congrats to the Entire Glitter fam. A great day to celebrate! I was TIC knowing the VU elite factions. Does not define the school but they are there. Did not read bad intent to the other response so let’s all have a drink and say all good.
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on May 15, 2021 19:14:47 GMT -5
All good. My apologies for misinterpreting intent.
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Post by belfieldhappyhour on May 18, 2021 17:31:45 GMT -5
If we only had Stanford money ... In the original announcement in July, university leaders said that it was not sustainable to continue to support 36 athletic programs and that the programs would be disbanded after the 2020-21 academic year. The school called the decision a "last resort" and said it "comes down primarily to finances and competitive excellence." Those claims were largely debunked by 36 Sports Strong, which determined the cuts would save Stanford roughly $4.5 million a year, which equates to about 3% of the athletic department's budget. The 11 sports already had a combined $23 million endowment and, as of early last month, had received about $50 million in pledges to support the sports in the future. www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/31467258/with-new-optimism-based-new-circumstances-stanford-reverses-controversial-decision-eliminate-11-varsity-sports |
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Post by jellybean on May 19, 2021 10:27:14 GMT -5
Softball and an "o-for the season" but I couldn't be more proud of the team and coaching staff. They are suffered dramatic losses in personnel like Baseball. Their top two pitchers left for Bucknell and Marshall as well as a promising SOPH. They lost several position players too.
The season saw a lot of uncompetitive games early and some teams ran up the score (i.e. SJU) but as the season progressed they were a lot more competitive. The very last game of the season saw the team go into extra-inning trying for that elusive win. They unfortunately couldn't pull it out but it showed great resolve. I couldn't be more proud as I said.
Thanks ladies. Good Luck in the future.
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on May 20, 2021 18:15:15 GMT -5
Why don't you consider my comments last August. Looks like I was pretty prophetic. Gee, why do we have 580 students in 2021 versus 900+ in very recent years. Just got off a meeting. Incoming freshman enrollment right now, for next year - 469. <sarcasm coming> Gee...no one saw this coming <sarcasm off> Dean of Business School leaving and going to Villanova. |
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on May 20, 2021 19:24:49 GMT -5
Never disagreed that it was bad.
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Post by thelasallelunatic on May 20, 2021 19:37:41 GMT -5
Why don't you consider my comments last August. Looks like I was pretty prophetic. Gee, why do we have 580 students in 2021 versus 900+ in very recent years. Just got off a meeting. Incoming freshman enrollment right now, for next year - 469. <sarcasm coming> Gee...no one saw this coming <sarcasm off> Dean of Business School leaving and going to Villanova. This is bad. Out of curiosity, do you think this is Covid related, going virtual last year, or Colleen related? From where I sit, it looks to be a domino effect from covid, but you're much more connected to the school. |
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on May 20, 2021 20:02:38 GMT -5
Just got off a meeting. Incoming freshman enrollment right now, for next year - 469. <sarcasm coming> Gee...no one saw this coming <sarcasm off> Dean of Business School leaving and going to Villanova. This is bad. Out of curiosity, do you think this is Covid related, going virtual last year, or Colleen related? From where I sit, it looks to be a domino effect from covid, but you're much more connected to the school. The decision to be virtual (which was her decision). When you have high school seniors visiting a mostly empty campus in the fall during the admissions cycle, but going to other campuses with students and faculty there to speak with and actually get a feel for the culture and energy of the campus, it is not surprising that incoming enrollment suffers. Unfortunately that decision will be one with long-lasting financial effects. Considering a target of 700, this shortfall alone will cost about $10M in revenue this year. |
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Post by Happy Fortune on May 21, 2021 6:29:51 GMT -5
Just thinking out loud... does anyone here have a reason why La Salle will exist in 5 years? Because I do not.
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on May 21, 2021 6:33:56 GMT -5
Just thinking out loud... does anyone here have a reason why La Salle will exist in 5 years? Because I do not. La Salle serves a niche. Provides a private college education to a lot of local, low-income students. Is a good option for local nursing students. Is a good option for non-elite business students. If it is to compete with say, St. Joe's for students in the long term (and I"m longer on it than 5 years), it would probably require a campus move IMO. |
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Post by sidclassof69 on May 21, 2021 8:26:07 GMT -5
You got me at “ A campus move”.- Where to?? San Diego, Arizona, Florida,etc.?
I dread the thought of telling my grandchildren+ great grandchildren, this is where your “Poppy” went to school( 20th+ Olney)
and there was nothing there! SCARY!
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