But why?

at 07/02/09 8:06PM
Here's an excerpt from an article about an ignorant judge who virtually discredited all of the work I do on a daily basis...enjoy!


"In reading over the decision yesterday to grant a temporary injunction allowing Jeremy Mayfield to race, the song that came to mind was REM's "Everybody Hurts."

For in this case, there are no winners.

With U.S. District Court judge Graham Mullen ordering NASCAR to lift Mayfield's suspension for drug use, the sport itself now has a black eye, the biggest loser in a two-month struggle to prove one of its veteran drivers tested positive for methamphetamines. In a decision that effectively punched the sanctioning body square in the face, Mullen concluded that the likelihood for a false positive "was quite substantial" due to the way the specimens -- particularly Mayfield's "B" sample -- were handled by NASCAR's independent laboratory tester, Aegis Laboratories in Tennessee. Those three words prove so powerful, they take the sport's drug policy and effectively throw it on the cutting room floor.

For a drug policy to be effective, it must be nearly perfect. After Wednesday's ruling, NASCAR's policy is on life-support. It's a blow some never expected, as for years, the sanctioning body has taken more of a dictatorial stance on its major issues, giving the impression that they're above reproach -- so much so that they refused to publish an official list of banned substances for drivers even after the vast majority expressed concern no list exists.

Now, that list is the least of the sport's problems. Just think of what happens if NASCAR fails to address the gaping holes in policy or testing procedure. Any driver or crewman who's been accused of testing positive can follow Mayfield's trail and sue, using his case as a precedent that all but wipes out any shred of the sport's authority. They'll use the same arguments ... and they'll win."


Thankfully, he couldn't get a racing team to Daytona on time to qualify for this weekend's race.
  • phat_man
    I wanna do meth with no repercussions too!
    by phat_man at 07/03/09 6:36PM

Confidentiality

at 06/11/09 10:37PM
I'm all about protecting our clients and all (and following gag orders), but I really want to talk about how awesome my job is. I had to take the name of the place I work off of my facebook account because of reporters/fans/creepsters trying to extract information about one of our high-profile cases.

Oh well. The most awesome thing I can tell you is that I made a fool of myself in front of 180 people for $20. You never think about what you would actually do for money until you really need it.
  • sillyrabbit
    Did you have to sing "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" while lying on your back like a dying cockroach? :)
    by sillyrabbit at 06/12/09 2:32PM

Trapped

at 04/25/09 9:12AM
The Country Music Marathon is going on right now, and I'm trapped at work. Literally. I had to get here before they closed the roads at 6am, and basically no one is allowed to leave here till after 1pm because the route goes all the way around our building. It really stinks for 3rd shift people who thought they were leaving at 10am. I should go cheer people on while I'm eating my lunch. "Hey! Only 12 more miles to go! Keep up the good work! Want an orange slice?" I might need more oranges.
  • scbrewer
    Or you could just be really selective about who you give oranges to :)
    by scbrewer at 04/25/09 9:17AM
  • sillyrabbit
    You should stick a number on your back and start running now so you beat them all!
    by sillyrabbit at 04/25/09 10:50AM
  • phat_man
    Throw sticks into the street and make this leg of the race an obstacle course! Then you'll see who the truly dedicated runners are.
    by phat_man at 04/25/09 1:16PM
  • firebolt
    I agree with Katie! :D
    by firebolt at 04/25/09 3:25PM

Hi.

at 02/27/09 9:47PM
I'm still alive. In case you were wondering. And I didn't forget you.

I have an incredibly stressful job and an incredibly awesome husband, and that's about all I know. I became a certifying scientist about a month ago, about the same time that our business sky-rocketed, along with my stress level. I guess we're the only business in Nashville that's thriving in this economy. It's pretty incredible actually. We can't hire people fast enough. We're up to 150 employees (100 when I started) and have immediate plans to hire 90 more.

We're working on taxes now so we can use the return to buy a Wii. I hope it's enough! I'm gonna go find out now.
  • scbrewer
    I'm glad you're still alive :) Sorry it's so stressful, but at least you get a Wii out of it I guess :) Work off some of that stress :)
    by scbrewer at 02/27/09 11:25PM
  • sillyrabbit
    Being a CSI has to be exciting, even if it is stressful! :)
    by sillyrabbit at 02/28/09 11:51AM
  • entropy
    glad to hear you've got job security. You and Nathan should come up here one of these weekends... I think Dustin really wants to play some video games with his brother.
    by entropy at 02/28/09 3:51PM
  • sillyrabbit
    You're no longer gold! What happened?
    by sillyrabbit at 03/16/09 1:02PM
  • sillyrabbit
    That's so awesome!!! Hooray!!
    by sillyrabbit at 04/02/09 2:56PM

12/01/08 3:22PM

yes.
  • sillyrabbit
    Did you forget to write a post?!?
    by sillyrabbit at 12/01/08 4:46PM
  • aubrey_leigh
    So how was your first married holiday?

    It can be both stressful AND amazing at the same time! :)
    by aubrey_leigh at 12/01/08 5:32PM
  • overtone
    BOO! Stay here and support the home team!
    by overtone at 12/05/08 10:31PM
  • lostntn
    You got married? Wow, now I really feel old. Congrats :)
    by lostntn at 12/07/08 4:00PM
  • sillyrabbit
    I love that picture! It's so you.
    by sillyrabbit at 12/07/08 11:48PM
  • sillyrabbit
    See, this is what happens. People go and get married, and then they forget about all their friends on Pleonast. Update please!
    by sillyrabbit at 02/13/09 5:28PM