Man charged with stealing eight piggy banks

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At least he was not buying drugs. Just wanted
to stay warm.
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Bismarck, North Dakota

Man charged with stealing eight piggy banks

Nov 02, 2008 - 04:05:28 CST

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A 34-year-old man is charged
with stealing eight piggy banks from a Hopkins home,
netting more than $2,700 in change.

Police say Robert Blake of Eden Prairie then went to
a bank, where he spent more than half an hour
standing at a coin-counting machine while the device
tallied the money.

Police say he then picked up his girlfriend and
bought a coat, boots and shirts at Burlington Coat
Factory.

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At least he was not buying drugs. Just wanted
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Bismarck, North Dakota

Man charged with stealing eight piggy banks

Nov 02, 2008 - 04:05:28 CST

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A 34-year-old man is charged
with stealing eight piggy banks from a Hopkins home,
netting more than $2,700 in change.

Police say Robert Blake of Eden Prairie then went to
a bank, where he spent more than half an hour
standing at a coin-counting machine while the device
tallied the money.

Police say he then picked up his girlfriend and
bought a coat, boots and shirts at Burlington Coat
Factory.

That crook sure was lucky. How many homes have 8 piggy banks? I suppose he
could've avoided the middle man and either stolen a coat, boots, and shirts
from the BCF or $2700 from the bank. At least when caught he might get a
bit more sympathy from a jury than for stealing kids' piggy banks.

Bruce Remick wrote:
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At least he was not buying drugs. Just wanted
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Bismarck, North Dakota

Man charged with stealing eight piggy banks

Nov 02, 2008 - 04:05:28 CST

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A 34-year-old man is charged
with stealing eight piggy banks from a Hopkins home,
netting more than $2,700 in change.

Police say Robert Blake of Eden Prairie then went to
a bank, where he spent more than half an hour
standing at a coin-counting machine while the device
tallied the money.

Police say he then picked up his girlfriend and
bought a coat, boots and shirts at Burlington Coat
Factory.

That crook sure was lucky. How many homes have 8 piggy banks? I suppose he
could've avoided the middle man and either stolen a coat, boots, and shirts
from the BCF or $2700 from the bank. At least when caught he might get a
bit more sympathy from a jury than for stealing kids' piggy banks.




Sympathy is a function of esteem, which is the fourth level in Maslow's
hierarchy of needs.
Clothing is a function of the first level.
A person trying to meet first level needs is incapable of thinking of
the higher level needs.

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Hello

At least he was not buying drugs. Just wanted
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The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, North Dakota

Man charged with stealing eight piggy banks

Nov 02, 2008 - 04:05:28 CST

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A 34-year-old man is charged
with stealing eight piggy banks from a Hopkins home,
netting more than $2,700 in change.

Police say Robert Blake of Eden Prairie then went to
a bank, where he spent more than half an hour
standing at a coin-counting machine while the device
tallied the money.

Police say he then picked up his girlfriend and
bought a coat, boots and shirts at Burlington Coat
Factory.

That crook sure was lucky. How many homes have 8 piggy banks? I suppose
he could've avoided the middle man and either stolen a coat, boots, and
shirts from the BCF or $2700 from the bank. At least when caught he
might get a bit more sympathy from a jury than for stealing kids' piggy
banks.




Sympathy is a function of esteem, which is the fourth level in Maslow's
hierarchy of needs.
Clothing is a function of the first level.
A person trying to meet first level needs is incapable of thinking of the
higher level needs.


Oh. I see. Here I was thinking in terms like "piggy banks". Maslow
totally slipped my mind.

Bruce Remick wrote:
"Edwin Johnston" wrote in message
...
Bruce Remick wrote:
"Arizona Coin Collector" wrote in message
m...
Hello

At least he was not buying drugs. Just wanted
to stay warm.
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FROM:
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The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, North Dakota

Man charged with stealing eight piggy banks

Nov 02, 2008 - 04:05:28 CST

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A 34-year-old man is charged
with stealing eight piggy banks from a Hopkins home,
netting more than $2,700 in change.

Police say Robert Blake of Eden Prairie then went to
a bank, where he spent more than half an hour
standing at a coin-counting machine while the device
tallied the money.

Police say he then picked up his girlfriend and
bought a coat, boots and shirts at Burlington Coat
Factory.
That crook sure was lucky. How many homes have 8 piggy banks? I suppose
he could've avoided the middle man and either stolen a coat, boots, and
shirts from the BCF or $2700 from the bank. At least when caught he
might get a bit more sympathy from a jury than for stealing kids' piggy
banks.



Sympathy is a function of esteem, which is the fourth level in Maslow's
hierarchy of needs.
Clothing is a function of the first level.
A person trying to meet first level needs is incapable of thinking of the
higher level needs.


Oh. I see. Here I was thinking in terms like "piggy banks". Maslow
totally slipped my mind.





The point is that "he" wasn't thinking in terms of piggy banks. He was
thinking of purely a means of easy exchange. And to tell the truth,
maybe he was regressing a bit at that. He should be charged as a minor.

"Edwin Johnston" wrote in message
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Bruce Remick wrote:
"Edwin Johnston" wrote in message
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Bruce Remick wrote:
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Hello

At least he was not buying drugs. Just wanted
to stay warm.
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The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, North Dakota

Man charged with stealing eight piggy banks

Nov 02, 2008 - 04:05:28 CST

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A 34-year-old man is charged
with stealing eight piggy banks from a Hopkins home,
netting more than $2,700 in change.

Police say Robert Blake of Eden Prairie then went to
a bank, where he spent more than half an hour
standing at a coin-counting machine while the device
tallied the money.

Police say he then picked up his girlfriend and
bought a coat, boots and shirts at Burlington Coat
Factory.
That crook sure was lucky. How many homes have 8 piggy banks? I
suppose he could've avoided the middle man and either stolen a coat,
boots, and shirts from the BCF or $2700 from the bank. At least when
caught he might get a bit more sympathy from a jury than for stealing
kids' piggy banks.



Sympathy is a function of esteem, which is the fourth level in Maslow's
hierarchy of needs.
Clothing is a function of the first level.
A person trying to meet first level needs is incapable of thinking of
the higher level needs.


Oh. I see. Here I was thinking in terms like "piggy banks". Maslow
totally slipped my mind.





The point is that "he" wasn't thinking in terms of piggy banks. He was
thinking of purely a means of easy exchange. And to tell the truth, maybe
he was regressing a bit at that. He should be charged as a minor.

The other point is that I didn't realize my facetious comment was going to
be parsed by a psychologist citing "Maslow's hierarchy of needs" or
whatever. Interesting, though. One more example of someone who needs to
get out for a beer with the guys more often.

Bruce Remick wrote:
"Edwin Johnston" wrote in message
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Bruce Remick wrote:
"Edwin Johnston" wrote in message
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Bruce Remick wrote:
"Arizona Coin Collector" wrote in message
m...
Hello

At least he was not buying drugs. Just wanted
to stay warm.
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FROM:
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The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, North Dakota

Man charged with stealing eight piggy banks

Nov 02, 2008 - 04:05:28 CST

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A 34-year-old man is charged
with stealing eight piggy banks from a Hopkins home,
netting more than $2,700 in change.

Police say Robert Blake of Eden Prairie then went to
a bank, where he spent more than half an hour
standing at a coin-counting machine while the device
tallied the money.

Police say he then picked up his girlfriend and
bought a coat, boots and shirts at Burlington Coat
Factory.
That crook sure was lucky. How many homes have 8 piggy banks? I
suppose he could've avoided the middle man and either stolen a coat,
boots, and shirts from the BCF or $2700 from the bank. At least when
caught he might get a bit more sympathy from a jury than for stealing
kids' piggy banks.



Sympathy is a function of esteem, which is the fourth level in Maslow's
hierarchy of needs.
Clothing is a function of the first level.
A person trying to meet first level needs is incapable of thinking of
the higher level needs.

Oh. I see. Here I was thinking in terms like "piggy banks". Maslow
totally slipped my mind.




The point is that "he" wasn't thinking in terms of piggy banks. He was
thinking of purely a means of easy exchange. And to tell the truth, maybe
he was regressing a bit at that. He should be charged as a minor.

The other point is that I didn't realize my facetious comment was going to
be parsed by a psychologist citing "Maslow's hierarchy of needs" or
whatever. Interesting, though. One more example of someone who needs to
get out for a beer with the guys more often.



Yeah, a beer with the husbands of prototypical hockey moms, who are sick
and tired of all that saccharin cheerfulness back at the house.

In article , "Bruce Remick" wrote:

"Edwin Johnston" wrote in message
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Bruce Remick wrote:
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Hello

At least he was not buying drugs. Just wanted
to stay warm.
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The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, North Dakota

Man charged with stealing eight piggy banks

Nov 02, 2008 - 04:05:28 CST

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A 34-year-old man is charged
with stealing eight piggy banks from a Hopkins home,
netting more than $2,700 in change.

Police say Robert Blake of Eden Prairie then went to
a bank, where he spent more than half an hour
standing at a coin-counting machine while the device
tallied the money.

Police say he then picked up his girlfriend and
bought a coat, boots and shirts at Burlington Coat
Factory.

That crook sure was lucky. How many homes have 8 piggy banks? I suppose
he could've avoided the middle man and either stolen a coat, boots, and
shirts from the BCF or $2700 from the bank. At least when caught he
might get a bit more sympathy from a jury than for stealing kids' piggy
banks.




Sympathy is a function of esteem, which is the fourth level in Maslow's
hierarchy of needs.
Clothing is a function of the first level.
A person trying to meet first level needs is incapable of thinking of the
higher level needs.


Oh. I see. Here I was thinking in terms like "piggy banks". Maslow
totally slipped my mind.




yabba dabba do.
(don't forget fred!)

"Edwin Johnston" wrote in message
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"Edwin Johnston" wrote in message
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Bruce Remick wrote:
"Edwin Johnston" wrote in message
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Bruce Remick wrote:
"Arizona Coin Collector" wrote in message
m...
Hello

At least he was not buying drugs. Just wanted
to stay warm.
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The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, North Dakota

Man charged with stealing eight piggy banks

Nov 02, 2008 - 04:05:28 CST

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A 34-year-old man is charged
with stealing eight piggy banks from a Hopkins home,
netting more than $2,700 in change.

Police say Robert Blake of Eden Prairie then went to
a bank, where he spent more than half an hour
standing at a coin-counting machine while the device
tallied the money.

Police say he then picked up his girlfriend and
bought a coat, boots and shirts at Burlington Coat
Factory.
That crook sure was lucky. How many homes have 8 piggy banks? I
suppose he could've avoided the middle man and either stolen a coat,
boots, and shirts from the BCF or $2700 from the bank. At least when
caught he might get a bit more sympathy from a jury than for stealing
kids' piggy banks.



Sympathy is a function of esteem, which is the fourth level in
Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Clothing is a function of the first level.
A person trying to meet first level needs is incapable of thinking of
the higher level needs.

Oh. I see. Here I was thinking in terms like "piggy banks". Maslow
totally slipped my mind.




The point is that "he" wasn't thinking in terms of piggy banks. He was
thinking of purely a means of easy exchange. And to tell the truth,
maybe he was regressing a bit at that. He should be charged as a minor.

The other point is that I didn't realize my facetious comment was going
to be parsed by a psychologist citing "Maslow's hierarchy of needs" or
whatever. Interesting, though. One more example of someone who needs to
get out for a beer with the guys more often.



Yeah, a beer with the husbands of prototypical hockey moms, who are sick
and tired of all that saccharin cheerfulness back at the house.

Yep. Those are some of the ones. Can't stand that Ozzie & Harriet
lifestyle. More guns and broads and good beer is what we need to
reinvigorate our vital bodily fluids. Maslow be damned.

On Nov 2, 6:01*pm, "Arizona Coin Collector" wrote:
Hello

At least he was not buying drugs. Just wanted
to stay warm.
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FROM:http://www.bismarcktribune.com/artic...te/168414..txt

The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, North Dakota

Man charged with stealing eight piggy banks

Nov 02, 2008 - 04:05:28 CST

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A 34-year-old man is charged
with stealing eight piggy banks from a Hopkins home,
netting more than $2,700 in change.

Over $300 per piggy bank? Lots of presidential dollars stuffed
inside??

Police say he then picked up his girlfriend and
bought a coat, boots and shirts at Burlington Coat
Factory.

He should have tried a thrift store on a half price Monday. For a few
hundred bucks they could have got a nice ensemble to last the winter.