I was appalled by some of the nastiness that took place

I know ... it just seems to get worse and worse. I'm really hoping that things will improve once AtS begins, but I fear that it will only spark even more virulent kerfuffles.

Internet usage will soon be tracked at the office

Oh no! That would drive me absolutely insane. :(

I can borrow this amazing cookbook from the local library in the meantime

Awesome! I'm so glad you found a way to get ahold of it. :)