Post by: ogler on September 29, 2008, 08:47:18 PM
I've also noticed that most attachments in this forum have more than two downloads even when the pic is posted (when all you need is one absolute minimum, for the user to get the link) and I think I've figured out why. I was wondering how to reclaim some space on my hard disk without deleting any of the games and I noticed that Jpegs took up less space than bmps so when I tried converting a bmp to a Jpeg it took up even less space than a jpeg from the main page which doesn't make a lot of sense.
Post by: gOOber on September 29, 2008, 09:08:38 PM
Post by: CarlTL on September 29, 2008, 09:32:22 PM
Post by: ChrisR1 on September 30, 2008, 10:33:50 AM
Post by: Palomine on September 30, 2008, 06:07:06 PM
The only reason I sat through Beer League (on cable) is because Keisha was in it. Of course, they blurred out the good bits... even older/with more weight below the belt, she's still so dang juicy and good to look at.
Post by: ChrisR1 on October 01, 2008, 07:42:28 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on October 01, 2008, 04:14:18 PM
He nearly fainted, in the grip of the greatest terror he had ever known, a terror that was filled with deep and unmanning guilt. He suddenly remembered the only incident in his life that came remotely close to this one in its desperate emotional quality. He had been twelve. It was summer vacation, his father working, his mother gone to spend the day in Boston with Mrs Kaspbrak from across the street. He had seen a pack of her cigarettes and had lit one of them. He smoked it enthusiastically, feeling both sick and fine, feeling the way he imagined robbers must feel when they stick up banks. Halfway through the cigarette, the room filled with smoke, he had heard her opening the front door. "Paulie? It's me I've forgotten my purse!" He had begun to wave madly at the smoke, knowing it would do no good, knowing he was caught, knowing he would be spanked. It would be more than a spanking this time. He remembered the dream he'd had during one of his gray-outs: Annie cocking the shotgun's twin triggers and saying If you want your freedom so badly, Paul, I'll be happy to grant it to you. The sound of the engine began to drop as the approaching car slowed down. It was her. Paul settled hands he could barely feel on the wheels and rolled the chair toward the hallway, sparing one glance at the ceramic penguin on its block of ice. Was it in the same place it had been? He couldn't tell. He would have to hope. He rolled down the hall toward the bedroom door, gaining speed. He hoped to shoot right through, but his aim was a little off. Only a little . . . but the fit was so tight that a little was enough. The wheelchair thumped against the right side of the doorway and bounced back a little. Did you chip the paint? his mind screamed at him. Oh Jesus Christ, did you chip the paint, did you leave a track? No chip. There was a small dent but no chip. Thank God. He backed and filled frantically, trying to navigate the fineness of the doorway's tight fit. The car motor swelled, nearing, still slowing. Now he could hear the crunch of its snow tires. Easy . . . easy does it . . . He rolled forward and then the hubs of the wheels stuck solid against the sides of the bedroom door. He pushed harder, knowing it wasn't going to do any good, he was stuck in the doorway like a cork in a wine-bottle, unable to go either way - He gave one final heave, the muscles in his arms quivering like overtuned violin strings, and the wheelchair passed through with that same low squealing noise. The Cherokee turned into the driveway. She'll have packages, his mind gibbered, the typewriter paper, maybe a few other things as well, and she'll be careful coming up the walk because of the ice, you're in here now, the worst is over, there's time, still time . . . He rolled farther into the room, then turned in a clumsy semicircle. As he rolled the wheelchair parallel to the open bedroom door, he heard the Cherokee's engine shut off. He leaned over, grasped the doorknob, and tried to pull the door shut. The tongue of the lock, still stuck out like a stiff steel finger, bumped the jamb. He pushed it with the ball of his thumb. It began to move . . . then stopped. Stopped dead, refusing to let the door close. He stared at it stupidly for a moment, thinking of that old Navy maxim: Whatever CAN go wrong WILL go wrong. Please God, no more, wasn't it enough she killed the phone? He let go of the tongue. It sprang all the way out again. He pushed it in again and encountered the same obstruction. Inside the guts of the lock he heard an odd rattling and understood. It was the part of the bobby-pin which had broken off. It had fallen in some way that was keeping the lock's tongue from retracting completely. He heard the Cherokee's door open. He even heard her grunt as she got out. He heard the rattle of paper bags as she gathered up her parcels. "Come on," he whispered, and began to chivvy the tongue gently back and forth. It went in perhaps a sixteenth of an inch each time and then stopped. He could hear the goddam bobby-pin rattling inside there. "Come on . . . come on . . . come on . . . " He was crying again and unaware of it, sweat and tears mingling freely on his cheeks; he was vaguely aware that he was still in great pain despite all the dope he had swallowed, that he was going to pay a high price for this little piece of work. Not so high as the one she'll make you pay if you can't get this goddam door closed again, Paulie. He heard her crunching, cautious footsteps as she made her way up the path. The rattle of bags . . . and now the rattle of her housekeys as she took them from her purse. "Come on . . . come on . . . come on . . . " This time when he pushed the tongue there was a flat click from inside the lock and the jut of metal slid a quarter of an inch into the door. Not enough to clear the jamb . . . but almost. "Please . . . come on . . . " He began to chivvy the tongue faster, diddling it, listening as she opened the kitchen door. Then, like a hideous flashback to that day when his mother had caught him smoking, Annie called cheerily: "Paul? It's me! I've got your paper!" Caught! I'm caught! Please God, no God, don't let her hurt me God - His thumb pressed convulsively tight against the tongue of the lock, and there was a muffled snap as the bobby-pin broke. The tongue slid all the way into the door. In the kitchen he heard a zipper-rasp as she opened her parka. He closed the bedroom door. The click of the latch (did she hear that? must have must have heard that!) sounded as loud as a track-starter's gun. He backed the wheelchair up toward the window. He was still backing and filling as her footsteps began to come down the hallway. "I've got your paper, Paul! Are you awake?" Never . . . never in time . . . She'll hear . . . He gave the guide-lever a final wrench and rolled the wheelchair into place beside the window just as her key rattled in the lock. It won't work . . . the bobby-pin . . . and she'll be suspicious . . . But the piece of alien metal must have fallen all the way to the bottom of the lock, because her key worked perfectly. He sat in his chair, eyes half-closed, hoping madly that he had gotten the chair back where it had been (or at least close enough to it so she wouldn't notice), hoping that she would take his sweat-drenched face and quivering body simply as reactions to missing his medication, hoping most of all that he hadn't left a track - It was as the door swung open that he looked, down and saw that by looking for individual tracks with such agonized concentration, he had ignored a whole buffalo run: the boxes of Novril were still in his lap.
She had two packages of paper, and she held one up in each hand, smiling. "Just what you asked for, isn't it? Triad Modem. Two reams here, and I have two more in the kitchen, just in case. So you see - " She broke off, frowning, looking at him. "You're dripping with sweat . . . and your color is very hectic." She paused. "What have you been doing?" And although that set the panicky little voice of his lesser self to squealing again that he was caught and might as well give it up, might as well confess and hope for her mercy, he managed to meet her suspicious gaze with an ironic weariness. "I think you know what I've been doing," he said. "I've been suffering." From the pocket of her skirt she took a Kleenex and wiped his brow. The Kleenex came away wet. She smiled at him with that terrible bogus maternity. "Has it been very bad?" "Yes. Yes, it has. Now can I - " "I told you about making me mad. Live and learn, isn't that what they say? Well, if you live, I guess you'll learn." "Can I have my pills now?" "In a minute," she said. Her eyes never left his sweaty face, its waxy pallor and red rashlike blotches. "First I want to make sure there's nothing else you want. Nothing else stupid old Annie Wilkes forgot because she doesn't know how a Mister Smart Guy goes about writing a book. I want to make sure you don't want me to go back to town and get you a tape recorder, or maybe a special pair of writing slippers, or something like that. Because if you want me to, I'll go. Your wish is my command. I won't even wait to give you your pills. I'll hop right into Old Bessie again and go. So what do you say, Mister Smart Guy? You all set?" "I'm all set," he said. "Annie, please - " "And you won't make me mad anymore?" "No. I won't make you mad anymore." "Because when I get mad I'm not really myself." Her eyes dropped. She was looking down to where his hands were cupped tightly together over the sample boxes of Novril. She looked for a very long time. "Paul?" she asked softly. "Paul, why are you holding your hands like that?" He began to cry. It was guilt he cried from, and he hated that most of all: in addition to everything else that this monstrous woman had done to him, she had made him feel guilty as well. So he cried from guilt . . . but also from simple childish weariness. He looked up at her, tears flowing down his cheeks, and played the absolute last card in his hand. "I want my pills," he said, "and I want the urinal. I held it all the time you were gone, Annie, but I can't hold it much longer, and I don't want to wet myself again." She smiled softly, radiantly, and pushed his tumbled hair off his brow. "You poor dear. Annie has put you through a lot, hasn't she? Too much! Mean old Annie! I'll get it right away."
He wouldn't have dared put the pills under the rug even if he thought he had time to do so before she came back - the packages were small, but the bulges would still be all too obvious. As he heard her go into the downstairs bathroom, he took them, reached painfully around his body, and stuffed them into the back of his underpants. Sharp cardboard corners poked into the cleft of his buttocks. She came back with the urinal, an old-fashioned tin device that looked absurdly like a blow-dryer, in one hand. She had two Novril capsules and a glass of water in the other. Two more of those on top of the ones you took half an hour ago may drop you into a **97** and then kill you, he thought, and a second voice answered at once: Fine with me. He took the pills and swallowed them with water. She held out the urinal. "Do you need help?" "I can do it," he said. She turned considerately away while he fumbled his penis into the cold tube and urinated. He happened to he looking at her when the hollow splashing sounds commenced, and he saw that she was smiling. "All done?" she asked a few moments later. "Yes." He actually had needed to urinate quite badly - in all the excitement he hadn't had time to think of such things. She took the urinal away from him and set it carefully on the floor. "Now let's get you back in bed," she said. "You must be exhausted . . . and your legs must be singing grand opera." He nodded, although the truth was that he could not feel anything - this medication on top of what he'd already given himself was rolling him toward **62** at an alarming rate, and he was beginning to see the room through gauzy layers of gray. He held onto one thought - she was going to lift him into bed, and when she did that she would have to be blind as well as numb not to notice that the back of his underwear happened to be stuffed with little boxes. She got him over to the side of the bed. "Just a minute longer, Paul, and you can take a **96**." "Annie, could you wait five minutes?" he managed. She looked at him, gaze narrowing slightly. "I thought you were in a lot of pain, buster." "I am," he said. "It hurts . . . too much. My knee, mostly. Where you . . . uh, where you lost your temper. I'm not ready to be picked up. Could I have five minutes to . . . to . . . " He knew what he wanted to say but it was drifting away from him. Drifting away and into the gray. He looked at her helplessly, knowing he was going to be caught after all. "To let the medication work?" she asked, and he nodded gratefully. "Of course. I'll just put a few things away and come right back." As soon as she was out of the room he was reaching behind him, bringing out the boxes and stuffing them under the mattress one by one. The layers of gauze kept thickening, moving steadily from gray toward black. Get them as far under as you can, he thought blindly. Make sure you do that so if she changes the bed she won't pull them out with the ground sheet. Get them as far under as you . . . you . . . He shoved the last under the mattress, then leaned back and looked up at the ceiling, where the W's danced drunkenly across the plaster. Africa, he thought. Now I must rinse, he thought. Oh, I am in so much trouble here, he thought. Tracks, he thought. Did I leave tracks? Did I - Paul Sheldon got scared, so he said "you're moving with your auntie and uncle in bel-air". I whistled for a cab and when it came near The license plate said 'FRESH' and it had dice in the mirror If anything I can say this cab is rare But I thought 'Now forget it' - 'Yo homes to Bel Air' I pulled up to the house about 7 or 8 And I yelled to the cabbie 'Yo homes smell ya later' I looked at my kingdom I was finally there To settle my throne as the Prince of Bel Air
Admit it, you knew this was going to get a TL;DR
Post by: gOOber on October 01, 2008, 04:27:00 PM
Post by: DruulEmpire on October 01, 2008, 04:27:16 PM
I bought one of those 75th anniversary Esquire magazines with the flashing cover weeks ago and it's still flashing. Something slim that flashes awhile, I would expect, but now I'm wondering how long it can last. I keep it by a window, so I wonder if any phootvoltaics are involved.
Post by: Palomine on October 01, 2008, 04:31:03 PM
Then of course, there's the landfill.
Post by: DruulEmpire on October 01, 2008, 05:14:42 PM
In other news: it turns out that our galaxy is not the even spiral I always assumed it to be, but in fact has a 27,000 light-year-long bar at the center. Our Sun is at about a 45 degree angle to it.
Post by: PregNut on October 01, 2008, 07:52:44 PM
Quote:Maybe I can get a decent Margarita there.
DruulEmpire said:
Eh, well, no telling how much of our posterity is headed for a landfill ...
In other news: it turns out that our galaxy is not the even spiral I always assumed it to be, but in fact has a 27,000 light-year-long bar at the center.
Post by: MasterDragonfly on October 01, 2008, 10:38:56 PM
Post by: Hiram on October 02, 2008, 04:39:08 AM
Ford Ka kills cat!
Post by: Hiram on October 02, 2008, 04:42:10 AM
up to the woman behind the counter and said, 'I'd like to buy a bra
for my wife.'
What type of bra?' asked the clerk.
'Type?' inquires the man, 'There's more than one type?'
'Look around,' said the saleslady, as she showed a sea of bras in
every shape, size, color and material imaginable.
'Actually, even with all of this variety, there are really only four
types of bras to choose.'
Relieved, the man asked about the types. The saleslady replied:
'There are the Catholic, the Salvation Army, the Presbyterian, and the
Baptist types. Which one would you prefer?'
Now totally befuddled, the man asked about the differences between
them.
The Saleslady responded, 'It is all really quite simple... '
The Catholic type supports the masses.
The Salvation Army type lifts the fallen,
The Presbyterian type keeps them staunch and upright, and
The Baptist makes mountains out of mole hills.
Post by: Hiram on October 02, 2008, 04:42:56 AM
letters used to define bra sizes?
If you have wondered why, but couldn't figure out what the letters
stood for, it is about time you became informed!
(A} Almost Boobs...
{B} Barely there.
{C} Can't Complain!
{D} Dang!
{DD} Double dang!
{E} Enormous!
{F} Fake
{G} Get a Reduction.
{H} Help me, I've fallen and I can't get up !
Post by: Hiram on October 02, 2008, 04:44:15 AM
please."
"Sorry sir, we don't sell wasps."
"You've got three in the window."
Post by: Hiram on October 02, 2008, 04:48:28 AM
Post by: Hiram on October 02, 2008, 04:55:45 AM
Dr Smith advised her, 'Every day after your shower, rub your chest and say,'Scooby doobie doobies, I want bigger boobies!'
She did this faithfully for several months!
To her utter amazement she grew terrific D-cup boobs! One morning she was running late, got on the bus, and in a panic realized she had forgotten her morning ritual.
Frightened she might lose her lovely boobs if she didn't recite the little rhyme, she stood right there in the middle aisle of the bus closed her eyes and said, 'Scooby doobie doobies, I want bigger boobies.'
A guy sitting nearby looked at her and asked 'Oh! Are you a patient of Dr. Smith's?'
'Yes I am.. How did you know?'
He, winked and whispered, ' Hickory dickory dock...'
Post by: ChrisR1 on October 02, 2008, 07:41:07 AM
Post by: MasterDragonfly on October 05, 2008, 11:38:01 AM
Post by: notty on October 05, 2008, 11:55:53 PM
Post by: MasterDragonfly on October 06, 2008, 07:25:37 AM
Post by: ChrisR1 on October 06, 2008, 07:28:00 AM
Post by: rtpoe on October 07, 2008, 09:38:53 PM
Here's my dream:
A few days after the incidents described in the song, the police come knocking at her door. Seems someone with her name vandalized his car ("I carved my name..."); does she know anything about it?
At the hearing, his attorney argues that "dating" does not constitute a legal or even a moral contract between two parties, and thus there was absolutely no justification for the gratuitous violence against a motor vehicle. Her attorney is unable to counter that argument, and the court finds in favor of the plaintiff.
She must either pay for the damages, or do a little bit of time.
In either case, she is branded with the stigma of being a Vindictive Psycho Bitch. Word gets around, and soon no one wants to go out with her. She falls into a spiral of alcoholism and depression, which only ends when she flees the town for distant lands where no one knows her past.
Post by: DrHyde on October 08, 2008, 11:40:35 AM
Post by: PregNut on October 08, 2008, 08:36:42 PM
Post by: mastert on October 08, 2008, 09:01:59 PM
Have you or have you not heard
That the bird is the word!
HILARIOUS!!!!!
Post by: PregNut on October 10, 2008, 05:34:57 PM
Preg(MWAA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA!)Nut
Post by: notty on October 10, 2008, 08:51:02 PM
Post by: PregNut on October 10, 2008, 09:09:24 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 10, 2008, 11:15:47 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on October 11, 2008, 02:44:00 AM
Post by: ogler on October 11, 2008, 08:46:24 AM
Switcher No. Is asking about it a dangerous question?
Post by: notty on October 11, 2008, 09:32:13 AM
Quote:
SwitcherX said:
Has anyone here ever head of the swap video?
Oh, yes. I remember that. The description at Something Awful made me laugh and laugh.
http://www.somethingawful.com/d/horrors-of-porn/horrible-saga-swapavi.php
Post by: PregNut on October 11, 2008, 12:58:31 PM
Post by: TheHerald on October 11, 2008, 01:55:44 PM
Post by: GALVATRON on October 11, 2008, 07:51:10 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on October 11, 2008, 09:31:38 PM
Post by: evilkirk on October 12, 2008, 10:39:17 PM
Post by: notty on October 12, 2008, 10:43:39 PM
Post by: ChrisR1 on October 13, 2008, 08:39:09 AM
Post by: collared_cherri on October 13, 2008, 12:05:18 PM
Post by: TheHerald on October 13, 2008, 01:59:28 PM
Post by: ChrisR1 on October 13, 2008, 06:10:58 PM
Post by: Hiram on October 14, 2008, 03:18:40 AM
Post by: ChrisR1 on October 14, 2008, 08:42:17 AM
Post by: ChrisR1 on October 14, 2008, 08:43:54 AM
Post by: TheHerald on October 14, 2008, 06:35:27 PM
Quote:No pun intended, of course!
ChrisR1 said:
This model train is waaaaaay cooler than the rest.
Post by: DruulEmpire on October 15, 2008, 02:49:50 PM
)Why oh why is the world media refusing to discuss how Craig Ferguson is alerting us to the imminent invasion from Monkeyvania?
Post by: SwitcherX on October 15, 2008, 04:01:27 PM
Quote:
DruulEmpire said:
Why oh why is the world media refusing to discuss how Craig Ferguson is alerting us to the imminent invasion from Monkeyvania?
Becasue he's Scottish and they can't get past his accent.
Post by: ChrisR1 on October 15, 2008, 05:18:25 PM
Post by: DruulEmpire on October 16, 2008, 09:06:42 AM
Quote:
SwitcherX said:Quote:
DruulEmpire said:
Why oh why is the world media refusing to discuss how Craig Ferguson is alerting us to the imminent invasion from Monkeyvania?
Becasue he's Scottish and they can't get past his accent.
Personally, I have to admire a man who argues that Scotty's accent on Star Trek was more Pakistani than Scottish.
Post by: ChrisR1 on October 16, 2008, 09:16:53 AM
Post by: PET on October 16, 2008, 11:39:10 AM
Quote:
ChrisR1 said:
Maybe I'm a freak, but I'd enjoy this if it were real. Despite their large and colorful claims, I'm a bit skeptical
lol...this link was fun, would guess the middle one is the fake one.
Post by: notty on October 16, 2008, 08:16:55 PM
Post by: DruulEmpire on October 16, 2008, 08:20:33 PM
Druul "I think it would be sort of like watching Star Trek" Empire
Post by: TheHerald on October 17, 2008, 02:02:24 AM
Quote:You've just illustrated why so many people hate and/or laugh derisively at Star Trek fans.
DruulEmpire said:
I'd rather turn the clock far forward instantaneously, then have everyone stand around asking "Hey, we finally got our shit together -- how did THAT happen!?"
Druul "I think it would be sort of like watching Star Trek" Empire
They are dour cynics and we are eternal optimists.
Post by: AZWolf on October 18, 2008, 04:15:29 AM
Post by: rtpoe on October 18, 2008, 11:37:46 PM
Oh, what do you get when you rewrite an 80s song so the lyrics match what's going on in the music video?
This.
Post by: rtpoe on October 20, 2008, 08:18:10 PM
Sen McCarthy: "I've Got a Little list"
Chorus: "They've Got the Whole World in Their Hands"
Edward R. Murrow: "You Cheated, You Lied"
Chorus: "Shaddup You Face"
And one even less thought out (points to whoever makes the connection)...
"Memories Are Made of This", Dean Martin
"Garden Party", Rick Nelson
"The Queen of Hearts", Juice Newton
"Mama and Me", Nellie McKay
Post by: ChrisR1 on October 21, 2008, 09:38:47 AM
Now thems some nice mellons
Post by: Hugeboobfan on October 21, 2008, 09:50:48 AM
Quote:
Now thems some nice mellons
That was a fun scene.
Post by: ChrisR1 on November 04, 2008, 11:05:55 AM
Post by: PET on November 04, 2008, 12:11:42 PM
Post by: Hiram on November 04, 2008, 12:23:46 PM
Post by: DruulEmpire on November 04, 2008, 02:42:55 PM
Post by: Bonecracker on November 04, 2008, 03:39:38 PM
Quote:
Hiram said:
I have a 12" penis - but I don't use it as a rule.
Which penis do you use? Do to have a second longer one, or do you choose to use someone else's?
Post by: PET on November 04, 2008, 04:07:46 PM
Quote:
Hiram said:
I have a 12" penis - but I don't use it as a rule.
dont you mean, - I dont use it as a ruler
Post by: ChrisR1 on November 04, 2008, 05:49:18 PM
Quote:
PET said:
Leathal weapons of mass seduction.
Gallagher, eat your heart out
Post by: Hiram on November 05, 2008, 12:55:37 AM
Quote:Nope
PET said:Quote:
Hiram said:
I have a 12" penis - but I don't use it as a rule.
dont you mean, - I dont use it as a ruler
Rule
Post by: DruulEmpire on November 05, 2008, 06:52:47 AM
Druul "would bring a whole new meaning to 'slipstick'" Empire
Post by: PET on November 05, 2008, 03:23:56 PM
Quote:
Hiram said:Quote:Nope
PET said:Quote:
Hiram said:
I have a 12" penis - but I don't use it as a rule.
dont you mean, - I dont use it as a ruler
Rule
I use mine for ruling...hehehe.
Post by: Hiram on November 05, 2008, 03:48:07 PM
Quote:The Norse god PET, ruler of the whole of Nordic.
PET said:
I use mine for ruling...hehehe.
Post by: Bonecracker on November 05, 2008, 04:32:43 PM
Just something random.
Speaking of which, I really miss Random X today.
Post by: AZWolf on November 07, 2008, 06:31:09 AM
Post by: CarlTL on November 08, 2008, 05:01:29 PM
Post by: DruulEmpire on November 08, 2008, 05:04:43 PM
Post by: Shara on November 09, 2008, 07:46:54 PM
Post by: Shara on November 09, 2008, 07:47:21 PM
Post by: Shara on November 10, 2008, 07:13:00 AM
Post by: DruulEmpire on November 10, 2008, 11:04:39 AM
Post by: AZWolf on November 12, 2008, 06:38:58 AM
Post by: ChrisR1 on November 18, 2008, 07:30:32 AM
Quote:
TheHerald said:
Can it truly be labeled random if it took me over an hour to decide which image to post?
That's not random at all. It's highly ordered and systematic.
Post by: DruulEmpire on November 18, 2008, 08:06:12 AM
I just wanted to settle THAT controversy.
Post by: AZWolf on November 18, 2008, 08:06:36 AM
Post by: ChrisR1 on November 18, 2008, 08:23:57 PM
Quote:
DruulEmpire said:
Why do people insist on treating "several" as a perfect and superfluous synonym for "few"? To my mind, "a couple" is two, maybe three, "a few" is three, four, maybe five, and then when you get to "several," it suggests not only "severe" but "seven," so you think six, seven, eight, maybe even twenty. I once explained to a woman that I was stuck in her apartment in a blackout for several minutes -- twenty or so -- and her take on the word "several" dismissed it as a mere blink of the eye. "Several" is a word with a meaning and is NOT interchangeable with "few."
I just wanted to settle THAT controversy.
To use today's vocabulary words in a sentence "OJ was arrested for breaking into a hotel room with several thugs and robbing a few sports memorabilia dealers".
Post by: Hiram on November 19, 2008, 01:22:50 AM
Post by: MasterDragonfly on November 19, 2008, 07:54:49 AM
Post by: ChrisR1 on November 19, 2008, 08:21:41 AM
Post by: rtpoe on November 19, 2008, 09:36:29 PM
Anyway, I LOVE THE INTERNET!
Post by: Bonecracker on November 19, 2008, 09:42:40 PM
What do you think?
Post by: rtpoe on November 19, 2008, 09:45:18 PM
Post by: Hiram on November 20, 2008, 03:15:13 PM
Post by: ChrisR1 on November 22, 2008, 08:13:00 AM
Post by: rtpoe on November 22, 2008, 10:40:13 PM
Only in Somalia...
http://www.weebls-stuff.com/toons/Somalia/
Post by: ChrisR1 on November 23, 2008, 10:59:58 AM
Quote:
rtpoe said:
We're going to see pirates...
Only in Somalia...
http://www.weebls-stuff.com/toons/Somalia/
Nice. Those mofos aren't doing too badly for themselves.
Piracy brings wealth to Somalia
Post by: Hiram on November 23, 2008, 01:43:23 PM
We come in peace.....Set Tasers on Stun!
Post by: Hiram on November 25, 2008, 01:12:44 PM
Taken on my phone.
Post by: solvegas on November 25, 2008, 10:20:31 PM
Post by: Hiram on November 26, 2008, 01:26:35 AM
Quote:Nope its the QM2.
solvegas said:
Is that the QE2 ?
The QEII has retired to Dubia World.
Post by: collared_cherri on November 27, 2008, 12:12:02 AM
Post by: collared_cherri on November 27, 2008, 12:30:42 AM
Mmmmmore Beer...
Post by: gOOber on November 27, 2008, 08:14:34 AM
Post by: Hiram on November 27, 2008, 08:43:23 AM
Quote:I think I like this man!
gOOber said:
Post by: Bonecracker on November 27, 2008, 10:18:48 AM
Mumbai is experiencing a taste of it today, as we all look eastwards with sadness and empathy towards those suffering.
Post by: 3deroticer on November 27, 2008, 12:37:13 PM
Quote:
Hiram said:Quote:I think I like this man!
gOOber said:
I have to agree, as far as the epicenter of joy that a man can received, its all about getting in her pants.
Post by: Hiram on November 27, 2008, 12:44:57 PM
Quote:Not sure I'd quite go that far.
3deroticer said:I have to agree, as far as the epicenter of joy that a man can received, its all about getting in her pants.
I reckon I'd enjoy the Bugatti Veyron just as much.
Edit: No changed my mind.
Post by: Bonecracker on November 27, 2008, 11:19:21 PM
Post by: AgentDee on November 29, 2008, 03:08:13 AM
Agent "I guess he showed me!" Dee
Post by: ogler on November 30, 2008, 12:38:22 AM
I refuse to take responsibility for the stupidity of children (no matter how old they are) because I haven't got any yet.
Post by: gOOber on November 30, 2008, 10:30:14 PM
Post by: ChrisR1 on December 01, 2008, 08:31:59 AM
Post by: collared_cherri on December 04, 2008, 03:02:14 PM
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3159/2807838577_83cbed0126_o.jpg
Post by: MunchWolf on December 04, 2008, 06:59:40 PM
SWAP.avi
-Munch "find it for yourself if you dare" Wolf
Post by: MasterDragonfly on December 05, 2008, 07:40:54 AM
Quote:
collared_cherri said:
Can't a guy get some help?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3159/2807838577_83cbed0126_o.jpg
Folks, for anyone who didn't bother to click this link, let me just say this:
I had a great laugh. I then shared it with some co-workers. They ROFL'd. I shared it with a friend, who had pretty much the same reaction as all the above.
I was tempted to post it to the FAIL thread. Although it's more about pwnage. With Photoshop.
Master "no seriously, I'm being helpful
" Dragonfly
Post by: rtpoe on December 06, 2008, 12:30:11 AM
Post by: MasterDragonfly on December 06, 2008, 08:47:44 AM
It's like lolcat, but with people.
Post by: DruulEmpire on December 08, 2008, 11:34:30 AM
Post by: Hiram on December 13, 2008, 04:39:46 AM
NTS
Post by: evilkirk on January 16, 2009, 10:33:43 PM
Post by: AZWolf on January 17, 2009, 05:16:21 AM
A smart cat
Post by: DruulEmpire on February 19, 2009, 06:56:14 AM
Post by: gOOber on February 19, 2009, 01:18:05 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on April 03, 2009, 04:26:22 PM
Post by: ChrisR1 on May 08, 2009, 02:17:01 AM
Post by: Bonecracker on May 08, 2009, 07:11:30 AM
Post by: notty on May 08, 2009, 08:13:25 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on May 08, 2009, 01:49:21 PM
http://www.dailymotion.com/bookmarks/downgood/video/x8cfek_sexy-booty-legend_sexy
Post by: gOOber on May 09, 2009, 07:50:43 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on May 10, 2009, 09:50:04 AM
http://www.imagebam.com/image/ac88d732827133
Post by: ChrisR1 on June 02, 2009, 11:28:41 PM
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Post by: Ironbeard on June 03, 2009, 12:36:59 AM
Anything random right.....I like pie. There I admit it. Rubarb is my fav.
Post by: Ironbeard on June 03, 2009, 12:39:14 AM
WARNING-MAY CAUSE EPILEPTIC SEIZURE
<a href="http://www.imagebam.com/image/ac88d732827133" target="_blank">http://www.imagebam.com/image/ac88d732827133</a>
*said with a foaming mouth* Well worth it.
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on June 04, 2009, 09:39:27 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on June 04, 2009, 03:01:21 PM
It appears there is something that makes Two Girls, One Cup look like a mild tea party .....
<a href="http://www.somethingawful.com/d/horrors-of-porn/horrible-saga-swapavi.php" target="_blank">SWAP.avi</a>
-Munch "find it for yourself if you dare" Wolf
SWAP.avi is the most horrible thing ever produced by teh internets. This movie involves so much fecal matter, it transcends the genre of sc@t porn. SRSLY, it's pretty awful. You will be tempted to try and find this movie. DO NOT! You must resist the urge to ever view this movie. It has brought grown men to tears and is partly responsible for famine in Africa and the Holocaust, not to mention the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. (http://www.encyclopediadramatica.com/Swap.avi)
-- Encyclopedia Dramatica entry for swap.avi
There are worse things on the internet than this...
Post by: ChrisR1 on June 08, 2009, 11:45:04 PM
http://www.stairporn.org/ (http://www.stairporn.org/)
Post by: GALVATRON on June 10, 2009, 07:22:45 PM
John David Stutts
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on June 14, 2009, 09:43:20 AM
Post by: solvegas on June 14, 2009, 09:54:10 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on June 14, 2009, 10:01:35 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on June 15, 2009, 09:13:04 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on June 16, 2009, 02:33:07 AM
Post by: solvegas on June 16, 2009, 09:49:23 AM
Post by: gOOber on June 16, 2009, 10:06:16 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on June 16, 2009, 01:00:46 PM
Is that real ? Where did you get that ? ;D
http://www.encyclopediadramatica.com/Cunt_punch (http://www.encyclopediadramatica.com/Cunt_punch)
There is *MASSIVE* political incorrectness at that site. You have been warned.
Post by: SwitcherX on June 16, 2009, 02:25:19 PM
Post by: ChrisR1 on June 19, 2009, 05:24:55 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on June 19, 2009, 07:25:19 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on June 20, 2009, 02:28:55 AM
Post by: ChrisR1 on June 21, 2009, 08:42:42 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O61Do03ZCjw&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O61Do03ZCjw&feature=related)
Post by: AgentDee on June 21, 2009, 08:51:25 PM
a little gif I made from a upcoming movie about car salesmen called The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard ;D.
Post by: evilkirk on June 23, 2009, 07:33:56 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 05, 2009, 04:58:02 AM
(http://historicaltweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/historicaltweet-ice-cube.jpg)
Post by: AgentDee on July 07, 2009, 02:35:47 AM
I had to bookmark this awesomeness :D
Post by: ChrisR1 on July 07, 2009, 03:07:20 AM
Any time I see Bob Ross, the first thing that comes to mind is Happy Trees - but the second thing that comes to mind is his high-speed performance painting contemporary
Denny Dent (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xddN-ysrFlk)
Post by: gOOber on July 08, 2009, 09:45:16 PM
Post by: ChrisR1 on July 09, 2009, 02:35:30 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on July 14, 2009, 01:40:44 AM
Post by: solvegas on July 14, 2009, 09:48:20 AM
It tooks me forever to realize it...
Two index fingers. I have a friend at work with 4 fingers in his left hand. We always k1d him about having cartoon character hands. :)
Post by: SwitcherX on July 14, 2009, 09:39:22 PM
Post by: ChrisR1 on July 14, 2009, 11:20:08 PM
Longcat is long.
Looks like someone glued his paws to the floor ::)
Post by: gOOber on July 15, 2009, 12:26:15 AM
Post by: ChrisR1 on July 15, 2009, 03:11:10 PM
Post by: MunchWolf on July 21, 2009, 12:42:21 AM
-Munch "ordinary adventures in life" Wolf
Post by: SwitcherX on July 21, 2009, 04:49:15 PM
Post by: gOOber on July 24, 2009, 09:36:51 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on July 25, 2009, 05:45:46 AM
Post by: Q_BE on July 27, 2009, 08:37:57 PM
That is Jane from Dick and Jane fame here at the ol' BEA. Really nice couple and easy to be friends with. Shame they don't post here much any longer.
Seriously? That's freakin' awesome! You learn something new here every day! :P
Q-"Dick and Jane--stop by if ya can!"-BE ;D
Post by: gOOber on July 28, 2009, 06:43:27 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on July 29, 2009, 02:02:04 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 30, 2009, 12:39:38 AM
I bet you`ve got a dirty mind. ::)
I bet you're right. ::)
Post by: SwitcherX on July 30, 2009, 04:02:02 AM
Post by: gOOber on July 30, 2009, 07:10:28 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 31, 2009, 12:56:24 AM
BBC: "Man climbs building with vacuum gloves" (http://www.**21**/?http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8166923.stm)
Post by: Palomine on July 31, 2009, 02:02:17 PM
Post by: Palomine on August 02, 2009, 01:21:50 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on August 03, 2009, 12:55:45 AM
Post by: MunchWolf on August 03, 2009, 09:28:12 PM
Found some disturbing Calvin and Hobbs porn based off of it (with a female hobbs)
-Munch 'Which meets the criteria of Rule 34 (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Rule%2034) as well" Wolf
Post by: SwitcherX on August 03, 2009, 11:10:07 PM
Post by: Shara on August 03, 2009, 11:26:00 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on August 04, 2009, 06:43:56 AM
Post by: MunchWolf on August 04, 2009, 12:53:54 PM
Quote
On her breasts: 'I have quite small breasts and my mother is always saying to me: "Hannah you were never going to have large breasts, because I have got small ones." But then I think, "hang on my dad’s are absolutely massive."'
-Munch "heads out to kill a swan" Wolf
Post by: rtpoe on August 04, 2009, 09:09:34 PM
It takes a while to load, and make sure your speakers are on....
Post by: Palomine on August 05, 2009, 12:09:42 PM
Probably the best catalog page ever (http://producten.hema.nl/).
It takes a while to load, and make sure your speakers are on....
That was lovely! :) As I don't speak Dutch (or whatever that is) may I ask: is that simply entertainment dressed up to look like a product catalog, or is it actually an actual company with an actual online catalog... selling as an Ikea competitor or something?
Post by: Shara on August 05, 2009, 01:44:31 PM
Post by: DruulEmpire on August 05, 2009, 03:56:34 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on August 06, 2009, 05:20:45 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 06, 2009, 01:53:20 PM
.
There's a man with a REAL bitch for a wife! ;)
Post by: SwitcherX on August 07, 2009, 08:08:35 PM
Post by: Shara on August 08, 2009, 06:58:26 AM
Post by: gOOber on August 08, 2009, 12:07:22 PM
Post by: Shara on August 08, 2009, 12:08:20 PM
Have you ever been attacked by a mob of attractive women? ???
yes... you haven't?
Post by: gOOber on August 08, 2009, 12:11:47 PM
yes... you haven't?:'(
Post by: SwitcherX on August 08, 2009, 03:41:53 PM
gotta love those fill in html's :P
Actually they're real. They're pics people got Nigerian 419 scammers to send to them.
Post by: gOOber on August 09, 2009, 12:15:14 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on August 11, 2009, 02:07:19 AM
Post by: Shara on August 11, 2009, 08:38:34 AM
what is this?
it's the awesome yeti from that Ski-ing game on windows. If you don't finish on time it will run up on you and EAT YOU!
Post by: SwitcherX on August 11, 2009, 11:56:33 PM
Post by: gOOber on August 12, 2009, 10:56:02 AM
Post by: solvegas on August 12, 2009, 09:33:54 PM
Would you eat it?
As long as I know what the secret sauce really is and it won't make me sick, sure, why not ? ;D
Post by: SwitcherX on August 15, 2009, 04:09:40 AM
Post by: gOOber on August 15, 2009, 02:01:12 PM
Post by: gOOber on August 17, 2009, 09:31:11 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on August 17, 2009, 10:31:55 PM
Post by: Palomine on August 18, 2009, 07:48:25 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on August 19, 2009, 01:11:00 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on August 19, 2009, 01:11:59 AM
Post by: Palomine on August 20, 2009, 10:29:16 AM
Palomine, stop posting the scary pussy pictures. Pretty please?NEVER! :D Giant genitalia make the world go 'round!
I'm sending the lady below over to your place right now to explain this concept to you in person.
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on August 20, 2009, 01:21:26 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 20, 2009, 03:01:16 PM
Get ready for blast off. It's 1 Hell of a queef. :P
:o :o :o
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on August 20, 2009, 03:54:27 PM
Post by: gOOber on August 20, 2009, 09:16:12 PM
Post by: espy on August 21, 2009, 01:16:53 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on August 21, 2009, 03:12:58 AM
Post by: espy on August 21, 2009, 09:54:03 AM
Gawd I'm really not sure I even want to know the answer to that... :o
Post by: Palomine on August 21, 2009, 11:40:33 AM
Meanwhile, a gal who's a big fan of oral sex.
Post by: SwitcherX on August 21, 2009, 07:27:56 PM
Meanwhile, a gal who's a big fan of oral sex.
Post by: SwitcherX on August 21, 2009, 07:37:04 PM
SwitcherX -- just what the hell are you searching to lead you to this picture??
Gawd I'm really not sure I even want to know the answer to that... :o
Post by: SwitcherX on August 22, 2009, 05:50:59 AM
Post by: DruulEmpire on August 22, 2009, 08:14:52 AM
Linda Fiorentino as she gazes at the galaxy carried around the neck of the cat Orion in "Men in Black."
Yancy Butler as she stares at the rattlesnake Jean-Claude Van Damme just killed in "Hard Target."
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on August 22, 2009, 08:48:09 AM
Post by: rtpoe on August 22, 2009, 01:55:01 PM
http://www.villainsource.com/
Post by: Palomine on August 22, 2009, 02:14:09 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 22, 2009, 06:38:15 PM
I plan to make her mad, so she'll do unspeakable things to me. For example, I might offer a snarky 'nice hat' comment. ;)
I'm gonna have to look that movie up. I never knew they did a live-action version of the anime. In the anime, that mask and the long scarf that hangs from it are the ONLY thing she wears!
Post by: SwitcherX on August 22, 2009, 10:04:40 PM
Post by: homevintner on August 22, 2009, 10:35:11 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 23, 2009, 12:15:47 AM
A hot rodder takes things to the next level...
Looks like it would have NO trouble reaching 88 miles an hour.
Post by: gOOber on August 23, 2009, 05:20:05 AM
Post by: homevintner on August 23, 2009, 10:14:56 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 23, 2009, 03:52:25 PM
:)
ROFL
Someone's using their imagination! :D
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on August 23, 2009, 04:38:39 PM
ROFL
Someone's using their imagination! :D
searching for mine, lol that's a great pic goober, i gotta laugh my ass off
Post by: SwitcherX on August 24, 2009, 12:44:23 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on August 24, 2009, 12:45:14 AM
Post by: Palomine on August 24, 2009, 02:41:40 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on August 25, 2009, 03:24:50 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on August 25, 2009, 09:16:02 AM
Post by: gOOber on August 25, 2009, 10:59:20 AM
Post by: gOOber on August 25, 2009, 11:56:20 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on August 26, 2009, 08:21:48 AM
http://izismile.com/2009/08/25/katy_perry_a_little_weird_and_very_hot_well_the_usual_12_pics.html
Post by: SwitcherX on August 26, 2009, 04:02:12 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on August 27, 2009, 03:49:44 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on August 27, 2009, 02:53:47 PM
http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x94nq4_chelsea-charms-new-song-by-johnny-a_music
Post by: SwitcherX on August 27, 2009, 04:57:29 PM
Post by: gOOber on August 27, 2009, 09:04:10 PM
Post by: gOOber on August 29, 2009, 03:43:35 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on August 29, 2009, 05:32:48 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on August 29, 2009, 10:50:42 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZGW1BleaQ0
Post by: SwitcherX on August 30, 2009, 05:47:57 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 31, 2009, 06:51:05 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on September 02, 2009, 03:39:51 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 02, 2009, 07:23:48 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 03, 2009, 12:19:32 AM
Click the gif pic and let`s dance. ;D
I just laughed chocolate milk out my nose.
Post by: homevintner on September 03, 2009, 06:32:18 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 03, 2009, 01:05:59 PM
Post by: Palomine on September 05, 2009, 04:14:18 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on September 05, 2009, 04:28:01 PM
And there's this:
Post by: solvegas on September 05, 2009, 10:17:35 PM
And there's this:
Man, the japanese will eat and drink anything. I had a squid burger over there and it was not a pleasant experience for me. Somehow, to me, any burger that ain't got beef is sacreligious.
Post by: Palomine on September 06, 2009, 01:14:37 AM
Man, the japanese will eat and drink anything. I had a squid burger over there and it was not a pleasant experience for me. Somehow, to me, any burger that ain't got beef is sacreligious.I know... the idea of cucumber Pepsi seems odd, but you sometimes get cucumber slices in your **94** water at fancy restaurants, and I think there are a few summer cocktails that incorporate cucumber for it's refreshing qualities, so perhaps it's not all that hard to fathom. I'm a fan of all kinds of burgers (damn my insatiable appetites! ;) ) but I've yet to sample one made from squid. I do like other squid preparations though.
Post by: SwitcherX on September 06, 2009, 03:59:01 AM
Post by: Chelsea74 on September 06, 2009, 04:11:58 AM
Science never stops!
C.
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on September 06, 2009, 11:42:43 AM
http://izismile.com/2009/09/04/cars_from_aluminium_cans_52_pics.html
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 06, 2009, 07:38:03 PM
fine art not.... but certainly noteworthy
http://izismile.com/2009/09/04/cars_from_aluminium_cans_52_pics.html
Well, I'M impressed! :D
Post by: solvegas on September 06, 2009, 11:24:37 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on September 07, 2009, 04:24:11 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 08, 2009, 12:55:26 PM
Post by: gOOber on September 10, 2009, 02:24:51 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on September 10, 2009, 09:19:02 PM
LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) - No doubt. The nines have it. Chuck Berendes of La Crosse said he will never forget the birthday of this third **09**, born Wednesday on the ninth day of the nine month in the year 2009. Nor will Berendes and his wife, Polly, forget Henry Michael's arrival time—at 9:09 a.m. by Cesarean section at Franciscan Skemp Medical Center in La Crosse.
But they got the biggest laugh when the newborn was placed on the delivery room scale following his birth. Berendes said it was metric scale so the doctor did the math in his head, but to make sure, he had the nurse also do the conversion. Berendes said they broke into laughter when the nurse told them Henry weighed 9 pounds, 9 ounces.
Post by: HandyRefuse on September 10, 2009, 09:44:07 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 10, 2009, 10:13:10 PM
The LolCat Bible (http://www.lolcatbible.com/index.php?title=Main_Page)
"Blessinz of teh Ceiling Cat be apwn yu, srsly. This is the lolcat Bible Translation Project, a project dedicated to translating the entire Bible into lolspeak. The Project started in July of 2007 and so far we have most of the Bible translated!"
Genesis, Chapter 1:
1 Oh hai. In teh beginnin Ceiling Cat maded teh skiez An da Urfs, but he did not eated dem.
2 Da Urfs no had shapez An haded dark face, An Ceiling Cat rode invisible bike over teh waterz.
3 At start, no has lyte. An Ceiling Cat sayz, i can haz lite? An lite wuz.
4 An Ceiling Cat sawed teh lite, to seez stuffs, An splitted teh lite from dark but taht wuz ok cuz kittehs can see in teh dark An not tripz over nethin.
Post by: SwitcherX on September 12, 2009, 10:01:41 PM
[...]
I bet if you say his name ten times really fast a nerd boy will win a mint-condition Star Wars Loose Double Telescoping Darth Vader action figure on eBay. That's the equivalent of a thousand crotch orgasms. (http://www.dlisted.com/node/33857)
Post by: gwaang on September 14, 2009, 12:35:00 PM
No waste of time !
Just married.... :P
.....and now the last rites ! :'(
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on September 16, 2009, 03:34:07 PM
link removed by LDW
Post by: Chelsea74 on September 16, 2009, 03:56:04 PM
WTF IS THIS????? ???
http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/xai95t_jamie-humongous-tits_sexy
Reminds me of Zena Fulsom(her Breasts)....
C.
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on September 16, 2009, 04:04:25 PM
Reminds me of Zena Fulsom(her Breasts)....
C.
agree, taking it down, could be viewed as excesive (c) content, thanks for your answer
Post by: SwitcherX on September 21, 2009, 02:25:14 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 21, 2009, 09:26:27 PM
Post by: Hiram on September 22, 2009, 01:08:39 AM
to grips with the concept of irony.
"It was weird" Fullmer said. "I was in London on vacation and I was like
talking to this guy and it was like raining and he pulled a face and said,
"Great weather we're having eh?" and I thought - "Wait a minute, no way is
this great weather".
Fullmer then finally realised that the other man's 'mistake' was in fact
deliberate.
Fullmer, who is 39 next month and married with two children, aged 8 and 3,
plans to use irony himself a lot more in future.
"I'm like using it all the time" he said. "Just last weekend I was grilling
steaks outside and I burned them, and I said to the wife "Hey, great weather
we're having eh?"
Post by: espy on September 23, 2009, 05:32:30 PM
http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/
Post by: SwitcherX on September 24, 2009, 02:03:45 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 24, 2009, 01:52:15 PM
`
Man, there's one PISSED farmer down there somewhere!
Post by: SwitcherX on October 06, 2009, 07:49:34 PM
Post by: CarlTL on October 06, 2009, 09:07:39 PM
Prepare to loose all productivity..
Post by: gOOber on October 07, 2009, 05:04:08 PM
Post by: PregNut on October 07, 2009, 05:07:51 PM
Post by: gOOber on October 07, 2009, 08:32:19 PM
2. More often than not, when someone is telling me a story all I can think about is that I can't wait for them to finish so that I can tell my own story that's not only better, but also more directly involves me.
3. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
4. I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and sticks when they've invented the lighter?
5. Have you ever been walking down the street and realized that you're going in the complete opposite direction of where you are supposed to be going? But instead of just turning a 180 and walking back in the direction from which you came, you have to first do something like check your watch or phone or make a grand arm gesture and mutter to yourself to ensure that no one in the surrounding area thinks you're crazy by randomly switching directions on the sidewalk.
6. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.
7. The letters T and G are very close to each other on a keyboard. This recently became all too apparent to me and consequently I will never be ending a work email with the phrase "Regards" again.
8. Do you remember when you were a kid playing Nintendo and it wouldn't work? You take the cartridge out, blow in it and that would magically fix the problem. Every kid in America did that, but how did we all know how to fix the problem? There was no internet or message boards or FAQ's. We just figured it out. Today's kids are soft.
9. There is a great need for sarcasm font.
10. Sometimes, I'll watch a movie that I watched when I was younger and suddenly realize I had no idea what the fck was going on when I first saw it.
11. I think everyone has a movie that they love so much, it actually becomes stressful to watch it with other people. I'll end up wasting 90 minutes shiftily glancing around to confirm that everyone's laughing at the right parts, then making sure I laugh just a little bit harder (and a millisecond earlier) to prove that I'm still the only one who really, really gets it.
12. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?
13. I would rather try to carry 10 plastic grocery bags in each hand than take 2 trips to bring my groceries in.
14. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.
15. The only time I look forward to a red light is when I'm trying to finish a text.
16. A recent study has shown that playing beer pong contributes to the spread of mono and the flu. Yeah, if you suck at it.
17. Was learning cursive really necessary?
18. Lol has gone from meaning, "laugh out loud" to "I have nothing else to say".
19. I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger.
20. Answering the same letter three times or more in a row on a Scantron test is absolutely petrifying.
21. Whenever someone says "I'm not book smart, but I'm street smart", all I hear is "I'm not real smart, but I'm imaginary smart".
22. How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear what they said?
23. Every time I have to spell a word over the phone using 'as in' examples, I will undoubtedly draw a blank and sound like a complete idiot. Today I had to spell my boss's last name to an attorney and said "Yes that's G as in...(10 second lapse)...ummm...Goonies"
24. What would happen if I hired two private investigators to follow each other?
25. While driving yesterday I saw a banana peel in the road and instinctively swerved to avoid it...thanks Mario Kart.
26. MapQuest really needs to start their directions on #5. Pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
27. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.
28. I find it hard to believe there are actually people who get in the shower first and THEN turn on the water.
29. Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty, and you can wear them forever.
30. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.
31. Bad decisions make good stories
32. Whenever I'm **24** stalking someone and I find out that their profile is public I feel like a kid on Christmas morning who just got the Red Ryder BB gun that I always wanted. 546 pictures? Don't mind if I do!
33. Is it just me or do high school girls get sluttier & sluttier every year?
34. If Carmen San Diego and Waldo ever got together, their offspring would probably just be completely invisible.
35. Why is it that during an ice-breaker, when the whole room has to go around and say their name and where they are from, I get so incredibly nervous? Like I know my name, I know where I'm from, this shouldn't be a problem....
36. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you've made up your mind that you just aren't doing anything productive for the rest of the day.
37. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after DVDs? I don't want to have to restart my collection.
38. There's no worse feeling than that millisecond you're sure you are going to fall after leaning your chair back a little too far.
39. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten page research paper that I swear I did not make any changes to.
40. I hate being the one with the remote in a room full of people watching TV. There's so much pressure. 'I love this show, but will they judge me if I keep it on? I bet everyone is wishing we weren't watching this. It's only a matter of time before they all get up and leave the room. Will we still be friends after this?'
41. I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? Damnit!), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voicemail. What'd you do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away?
42. I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.
43. When I meet a new girl, I'm terrified of mentioning something she hasn't already told me but that I have learned from some light internet stalking.
44. I like all of the music in my iTunes, except when it's on shuffle, then I like about one in every fifteen songs in my iTunes.
45. Why is a school zone 20 mph? That seems like the optimal cruising speed for pedophiles...
46. As a driver I hate pedestrians, and as a pedestrian I hate drivers, but no matter what the mode of transportation, I always hate cyclists.
47. Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is.
48. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.
49. I think that if, years down the road when I'm trying to have a kid, I find out that I'm sterile, most of my disappointment will stem from the fact that I was not aware of my condition in college.
50. Even if I knew your social security number, I wouldn't know what do to with it.
51. Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey - but I'd bet my ass everyone can find and push the **96** button from 3 feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time every time...
52. It really pisses me off when I want to read a story on CNN.com and the link takes me to a video instead of text.
53. I wonder if cops ever get pissed off at the fact that everyone they drive behind obeys the speed limit.
54. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lites than with Kay.
55. The other night I ordered takeout, and when I looked in the bag, saw they had included four sets of plastic silverware. In other words, someone at the restaurant packed my order, took a second to think about it, and then estimate d that there must be at least four people eating to require such a large amount of food. Too bad I was eating by myself. There's nothing like being made to feel like a fat bastard before dinner.
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on October 08, 2009, 02:18:05 PM
Post by: gOOber on October 09, 2009, 06:22:09 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on October 09, 2009, 10:45:19 PM
Here is some erotic morbid shit….a coffin company that decided to do some sexy calendar for industry people who I guess are in the coffin selling business, or for people in the coffin buying business, or who are just weird and think about death all the time.
Post by: SwitcherX on October 09, 2009, 10:46:31 PM
This story freaks me the fuck out….
Post by: solvegas on October 09, 2009, 11:07:44 PM
:)
Goober's picture is the Ukranian Army wome's corps. Yes, those lovelies really are in the Army. :)
Post by: gOOber on October 10, 2009, 06:55:54 PM
Post by: CarlTL on October 11, 2009, 12:29:00 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on October 13, 2009, 10:52:16 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on October 14, 2009, 08:29:25 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on October 14, 2009, 12:14:12 PM
Post by: Hiram on October 14, 2009, 01:33:42 PM
Ich möchte a tasse tee - danke.
Post by: gOOber on October 14, 2009, 06:15:58 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on October 14, 2009, 10:35:14 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on October 15, 2009, 09:14:00 AM
Post by: gOOber on October 17, 2009, 10:33:46 AM
Post by: Q_BE on October 17, 2009, 10:01:30 PM
???
I feel the same way. It's essentially an attack on all hot pictures across the Intarweb. It's similar to thinking that you're hearing "Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory" and realizing it's only "My Guys Have Seen You Whoring". Total fantasy buster. :(
Q-"Geez"-BE
Post by: gOOber on October 18, 2009, 10:43:25 AM
Post by: solvegas on October 18, 2009, 08:17:06 PM
:-[
You know Goob, I was linking from Instapundit to an article which described how women in the developed world have changed their view on what a good looking man is supposed to look like. In the 50's men were supposed to be squared jaw and not too pretty but now the men that make 'em wet between the legs are boyish looking like Leonardo DiCaprio or Brad Pitt. Guess us rugged looking guys time has passed away .... :(
Post by: turbo on October 18, 2009, 11:37:08 PM
Does anyone consider these two individuals to be attractive?? ::) :P :o
Post by: solvegas on October 19, 2009, 10:07:57 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on October 19, 2009, 12:01:48 PM
Post by: Palomine on October 19, 2009, 12:04:10 PM
You know Goob, I was linking from Instapundit to an article which described how women in the developed world have changed their view on what a good looking man is supposed to look like. In the 50's men were supposed to be squared jaw and not too pretty but now the men that make 'em wet between the legs are boyish looking like Leonardo DiCaprio or Brad Pitt. Guess us rugged looking guys time has passed away .... :(
That doesn't bode well for me either... I'm not NEARLY pretty enough to be 'boyish'. My own perceptions of what makes a man good looking must be rooted in the 50s as well, since I think Mike Rowe (Dirty Jobs, etc...), Scott Bakula, (older) Steve McQueen and whatshisname (the guy who played Luke the grumpy diner guy on Gilmore Girls) are proper 'manly' men and all of them could be fairly described as rugged, hang-dog or even craggy. I'm not old enough to be craggy yet myself, but it seems inevitable and I don't mind. ;)
Post by: gOOber on October 19, 2009, 05:45:34 PM
Post by: Hiram on October 20, 2009, 03:02:34 AM
Steve McQueenI always wanted to look like Steve McQueen. Alas I look more like Michael Emerson (Lost)
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on October 20, 2009, 01:14:44 PM
Post by: CarlTL on October 21, 2009, 08:58:17 PM
Post by: Hiram on October 22, 2009, 03:38:22 PM
Sie sind nicht gegen dich
Post by: Hiram on October 22, 2009, 04:15:51 PM
Post by: gOOber on October 23, 2009, 09:40:30 AM
Post by: gwaang on October 24, 2009, 01:22:05 PM
http://galleries.cumshotsurprise.com/cb05/cb05_sophiedee/index.html?nats=bustypassion:onebucktrial:CSP,0,0,0, (http://galleries.cumshotsurprise.com/cb05/cb05_sophiedee/index.html?nats=bustypassion:onebucktrial:CSP,0,0,0,)
....video1 for fun ! ;)
preview-pic:
Post by: gOOber on October 26, 2009, 05:55:24 AM
Post by: solvegas on October 26, 2009, 09:21:27 AM
Post by: Bonecracker on October 26, 2009, 01:14:49 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 26, 2009, 03:48:20 PM
???
This is what happens to a decent ballet company after suffering budget cutbacks.
Post by: SwitcherX on October 26, 2009, 11:13:23 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 27, 2009, 02:08:20 PM
must be a *REALLY* hot fire...
Must be a babe with a smoking hot body in the middle somewhere.
Post by: Q_BE on October 27, 2009, 03:59:47 PM
Must be a babe with a smoking hot body in the middle somewhere.
*rimshot*
Q-"Rachel Aldana, most likely"-BE ;)
Post by: gOOber on October 27, 2009, 06:15:11 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on October 27, 2009, 07:57:15 PM
What the Hell is tht thing??! Click Next photo >> for more photos of it.
Post by: Hiram on October 28, 2009, 10:56:58 AM
Post by: Palomine on October 28, 2009, 11:00:31 AM
Post by: gOOber on October 28, 2009, 07:08:25 PM
Post by: gOOber on October 29, 2009, 07:56:21 PM
Post by: gOOber on October 30, 2009, 08:21:33 PM
Post by: Q_BE on October 30, 2009, 10:30:08 PM
:)
Is that supposed to be scary? Sorry, but given the season, you'll have to do better than that!
Q-"Happy Halloween"-BE :P
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on October 31, 2009, 11:06:23 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vdsUDNpM54
Post by: gOOber on November 01, 2009, 12:31:45 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on November 01, 2009, 10:04:22 PM
Post by: gwaang on November 02, 2009, 01:09:39 PM
..... :D
(http://filefap.com/files/524074_jvkhb/brainblog178.gif)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 02, 2009, 03:25:48 PM
..... :D
(http://filefap.com/files/524074_jvkhb/brainblog178.gif)
Well, he saves money on horseshoes.
Post by: gOOber on November 03, 2009, 12:18:06 PM
Post by: ChrisR1 on November 03, 2009, 09:07:47 PM
Post by: Hiram on November 05, 2009, 02:37:04 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on November 05, 2009, 03:21:27 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 05, 2009, 05:11:35 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on November 05, 2009, 08:05:02 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on November 06, 2009, 04:27:37 PM
Weird. Those are some nice cars, but that song is definitely NOT Low Rider by War.
Weird? this is the "random thread" no? is this what you expected?
http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x25875_war-lowrider_auto
Post by: ChrisR1 on November 06, 2009, 10:30:20 PM
Post by: CarlTL on November 06, 2009, 10:54:17 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on November 06, 2009, 11:39:30 PM
Post by: turbo on November 07, 2009, 12:52:30 AM
Post by: Q_BE on November 07, 2009, 01:13:38 AM
What is going on in this pic?
Looks like a track-and-field long jump attempt, as seen from the, er, rear. :P
And, yes, I saw the JLH random image and laughed. I need to get a new avatar of her up and running, but I'm a bit tapped out at the moment...
Q-"Dreaming of JLH"-BE
Post by: gOOber on November 10, 2009, 08:17:44 AM
Post by: Hiram on November 10, 2009, 09:20:28 AM
Post by: gOOber on November 10, 2009, 04:46:08 PM
Post by: gOOber on November 11, 2009, 07:27:48 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 11, 2009, 09:53:25 PM
Thanks to a text reader and a whopping huge collection of sound bites from songs, this application will turn your text into a song! Each word or syllable is replaced by a snippet of someone singing that word or syllable....
It's not perfect, but hey...
Post by: Palomine on November 13, 2009, 12:50:31 PM
Post by: Hiram on November 13, 2009, 12:58:23 PM
Post by: gOOber on November 13, 2009, 06:55:23 PM
Post by: gOOber on November 15, 2009, 06:36:10 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on November 18, 2009, 03:07:23 PM
http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x8x9le_take-a-look-at-maxi-mounds-by-johnn_music
Post by: turbo on November 19, 2009, 03:05:49 PM
Post by: gOOber on November 19, 2009, 06:55:41 PM
Post by: Hiram on November 20, 2009, 09:02:14 AM
Post by: homevintner on November 20, 2009, 06:05:31 PM
Post by: CarlTL on November 20, 2009, 07:16:35 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 21, 2009, 12:37:55 AM
"What do you do when you go to a bachelor party and these are the strippers."
(http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c54102/1258784492476781.jpg)
Post by: Hiram on November 21, 2009, 03:03:55 AM
Post by: gOOber on November 21, 2009, 08:49:05 AM
Post by: Ladon on November 21, 2009, 09:58:32 AM
Post by: Hiram on November 24, 2009, 01:04:07 PM
Post by: Palomine on November 24, 2009, 02:11:13 PM
Post by: gOOber on November 24, 2009, 07:36:39 PM
Post by: gwaang on November 24, 2009, 09:07:10 PM
Post by: CarlTL on November 27, 2009, 07:23:36 PM
Post by: homevintner on November 27, 2009, 11:08:13 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 27, 2009, 11:09:37 PM
(http://thereeldealpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/godzilla_versus_titanic1.jpg)
Well, I'll be. That explains a lot ..... ;) ;D
Post by: CarlTL on November 28, 2009, 11:53:54 AM
Now THAT I like! 8) Thanks Carl!
The image is popular enough with the Godzilla fan base that a diorama of the image was made for one of the conventions as seen here:
http://www.vinylmaddness.com/GFest0704.html (http://www.vinylmaddness.com/GFest0704.html)
Post by: Palomine on November 29, 2009, 03:44:24 PM
Post by: NeonNoir on November 29, 2009, 03:53:59 PM
Post by: gwaang on November 30, 2009, 07:06:03 AM
Post by: gOOber on December 01, 2009, 06:09:05 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 02, 2009, 03:09:15 PM
Jesus?
With enough inspiration, you can do ANYTHING! ;)
Post by: gwaang on December 04, 2009, 01:49:43 AM
Post by: gOOber on December 05, 2009, 07:45:07 PM
Post by: DruulEmpire on December 06, 2009, 05:50:33 AM
::)
The good news about Twilight is that girls are horny. The bad news is that they're horny in a way I want nothing to do with.
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on December 06, 2009, 09:40:12 AM
Post by: gOOber on December 06, 2009, 08:35:47 PM
Post by: turbo on December 08, 2009, 02:35:21 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 08, 2009, 11:12:52 PM
I have been told that this image of Oscar winning actress Helen Hunt was taken just last week in Hawaii. :o :P
My God, are you sure it is her ? :o She looks so hagard, so unhealthy. I know she is no spring chicken but damn .... :(
Post by: turbo on December 09, 2009, 03:24:51 PM
Post by: Palomine on December 09, 2009, 04:45:33 PM
And on a separate matter altogether, here's a family snapshot.
Post by: rtpoe on December 12, 2009, 03:48:57 PM
It speaks for itself...
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 12, 2009, 07:22:54 PM
(http://www.foundmagazine.com/images/finds/full/ninjaattack.png) (http://www.foundmagazine.com/find/13224)
It speaks for itself...
He needs $ for a lot more lessons than just karate...
Post by: RandomX on December 12, 2009, 11:38:45 PM
*darts off again for another 5 years...maybe*
Post by: SwitcherX on December 12, 2009, 11:43:00 PM
I think I qualify as random.
*darts off again for another 5 years...maybe*
NOOOOO!!! :D
Post by: turbo on December 13, 2009, 01:50:16 AM
Post by: MunchWolf on December 13, 2009, 02:56:26 AM
I think I qualify as random.
*darts off again for another 5 years...maybe*
Technically it's only been three
-Munch "not that I want to see you disappear for 2 more years" Wolf
Post by: solvegas on December 13, 2009, 07:20:19 AM
I think I qualify as random.
*darts off again for another 5 years...maybe*
Nooooo, pleeease come back ! ( groveling ) It's been so long since the pleasure of your company. :(
Post by: Palomine on December 14, 2009, 11:50:51 AM
Post by: gOOber on December 14, 2009, 08:44:43 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 16, 2009, 01:18:09 PM
;)
Is this for real, or a good shop!?
Post by: gOOber on December 16, 2009, 01:58:16 PM
Post by: Palomine on December 16, 2009, 03:42:10 PM
???
I think what goober means is: 'anyone can print a sign and take a picture of it' ;)
Added later: No idea what the attached photo is about. They both look so serious.
Post by: Palomine on December 23, 2009, 02:53:52 PM
Post by: gOOber on December 23, 2009, 02:57:32 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 23, 2009, 11:52:15 PM
I think what goober means is: 'anyone can print a sign and take a picture of it' ;)
Added later: No idea what the attached photo is about. They both look so serious.
" Gosh Molly, what is that thumping sound ? " ;D
Post by: Palomine on December 24, 2009, 06:51:16 PM
Post by: Palomine on December 25, 2009, 07:28:05 PM
Post by: CarlTL on December 26, 2009, 08:34:19 PM
Post by: gOOber on December 26, 2009, 08:43:41 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 28, 2009, 04:30:37 PM
:)
This is made of win. ;D
Post by: SwitcherX on December 28, 2009, 08:04:22 PM
Post by: gOOber on December 29, 2009, 02:42:07 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on December 29, 2009, 08:36:46 PM
Post by: Palomine on December 29, 2009, 09:00:36 PM
Post by: RandomX on December 29, 2009, 09:19:45 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 29, 2009, 10:36:56 PM
;)
Try Accidental Dong (http://accidentaldong.blogspot.com/) for more of that sort of thing....
Post by: SwitcherX on December 30, 2009, 11:31:51 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 31, 2009, 03:31:39 PM
I'll have to have this conversation with my grandson 1 day...
OP uses "You're" instead of "Your". Damned apostrophes, sneaking into everything...
Post by: Palomine on December 31, 2009, 07:55:30 PM
Post by: Q_BE on January 01, 2010, 01:40:01 AM
:)
(http://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=663278.0;attach=106553;image)
Is that Marina from HotforWords on the right?!? :o
Q-"Sure looks like her"-BE
Post by: solvegas on January 01, 2010, 06:55:53 AM
Is that Marina from HotforWords on the right?!? :o
Q-"Sure looks like her"-BE
No. Besides , Marina is Russian.
Post by: gOOber on January 02, 2010, 08:00:23 AM
Post by: homevintner on January 02, 2010, 02:39:08 PM
Post by: gOOber on January 03, 2010, 12:27:12 PM
Post by: RandomX on January 03, 2010, 09:24:09 PM
Post by: gOOber on January 04, 2010, 05:06:50 AM
My tummy hurts.I don`t get your point. ???
Post by: RandomX on January 04, 2010, 05:01:43 PM
Post by: Hiram on January 05, 2010, 02:05:24 PM
It was something random. A day later it still hurts actually. I'm going to go do another shot of pepto.Did you eat too much chocolate? :)
Post by: RandomX on January 05, 2010, 08:11:32 PM
Post by: BarnacleBill on January 06, 2010, 02:28:55 AM
Post by: Palomine on January 06, 2010, 04:14:27 PM
Post by: RandomX on January 06, 2010, 06:36:12 PM
Post by: gOOber on January 07, 2010, 11:01:39 AM
Post by: unknown_0 on January 07, 2010, 12:44:25 PM
Post by: gOOber on January 08, 2010, 01:25:46 PM
Post by: Palomine on January 08, 2010, 04:39:16 PM
Post by: turbo on January 08, 2010, 05:25:03 PM
Post by: Palomine on January 09, 2010, 05:48:25 PM
Post by: gOOber on January 10, 2010, 04:37:37 AM
Post by: Palomine on January 10, 2010, 07:58:44 PM
Post by: RandomX on January 10, 2010, 08:22:13 PM
I went out to the supermarket today in heels, pajamas, pink fuzzy socks and a huge oversized sweater. I'm using my "I'm sick (again)" card to avoid the fashion police.
Post by: ChrisR1 on January 10, 2010, 10:03:33 PM
Olny srmat poelpe can. cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt!
Post by: solvegas on January 10, 2010, 10:32:36 PM
A note from a website RE: their possible occasional spelling errors:
Olny srmat poelpe can. cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt!
Makes perfect sense to me ! :)
Post by: SwitcherX on January 10, 2010, 11:44:05 PM
A note from a website RE: their possible occasional spelling errors:
Olny srmat poelpe can. cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt!
I don't see any misspellings... ???
Post by: Ladon on January 11, 2010, 12:55:05 AM
I can read most words when the letters are cut in half or worse, and extremely blurry type. I can read upside down and backwards, but without my glasses, I can't read anything more than six inches away. :p
Post by: gOOber on January 13, 2010, 10:32:14 AM
Post by: Hiram on January 13, 2010, 11:32:20 AM
These dudes kicked some ass.Which one is Patton?
PS Patton (seated, second from left) and Eisenhower (seated, middle)
Post by: solvegas on January 13, 2010, 10:54:58 PM
Which one is Patton?
PS Patton (seated, second from left) and Eisenhower (seated, middle)
Patton can also be identified because he is the only one wearing Cavalry boots.
Post by: onion_writer on January 16, 2010, 11:15:32 AM
There are lots of great performances, but may I say that Slim Pickens (the bomber pilot) is a fantastic treat? What an underrated actor, and what a great chance for him to do some real comedic acting, rather than the western sidekick roles he otherwise got.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 16, 2010, 03:53:27 PM
I'm rewatching "Doctor Strangelove" right now.
There are lots of great performances, but may I say that Slim Pickens (the bomber pilot) is a fantastic treat? What an underrated actor, and what a great chance for him to do some real comedic acting, rather than the western sidekick roles he otherwise got.
It's kind of neat the 2 roles Slim is really famous for are comedies, Doctor Strangelove and Blazing Saddles. :D
Post by: homevintner on January 17, 2010, 10:49:55 AM
Post by: onion_writer on January 24, 2010, 02:48:10 PM
Post by: gOOber on February 01, 2010, 07:16:27 AM
Hope for young nerds. 8)
Post by: gOOber on February 02, 2010, 10:54:13 AM
Post by: CarlTL on February 05, 2010, 10:24:07 PM
Post by: turbo on February 05, 2010, 11:42:42 PM
Jenny is a busty lass but it is her pose in the attached image that I find compelling! I don't think I've ever seen this pose struck in any nude pic I've come across before. Does anyone know what this pose is called? ???
Post by: CarlTL on February 07, 2010, 08:16:39 PM
Post by: turbo on February 08, 2010, 01:43:23 AM
I generally don't care for her but I thought the way she was used in a series of images from the Solve Sundsbo Photo Shooting was quite eye catching.
Attached is one pic from that series.
Post by: RandomX on February 08, 2010, 06:25:18 PM
Post by: rtpoe on February 08, 2010, 07:06:18 PM
Post by: RandomX on February 08, 2010, 07:38:52 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on February 08, 2010, 08:52:23 PM
Post by: CarlTL on February 08, 2010, 09:37:54 PM
It looks so much like a movie poster, I dare you to make one out of it.
It an homage to Jame Bond movie posters.
Post by: turbo on February 09, 2010, 02:37:45 PM
Post by: odbjbg on February 09, 2010, 05:11:18 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/MARVEL-UNIVERSE-LEGENDS-CUSTOM-FIRESTAR-SPIDERMAN-NBC_W0QQitemZ330375031772QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4cebe2ebdc
Not my auction, just thought it was amusing.
Post by: SwitcherX on February 11, 2010, 09:31:58 PM
Post by: PregNut on February 11, 2010, 09:48:42 PM
[animated]
I think you meant 'bananimated.' ;D
Post by: RandomX on February 12, 2010, 05:54:10 AM
Post by: rtpoe on February 13, 2010, 10:21:16 PM
Post by: gOOber on February 22, 2010, 06:18:59 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on February 22, 2010, 08:34:21 PM
Post by: Palomine on March 05, 2010, 05:11:01 PM
I don't know who the dark-skinned gal with the short hair is, but yes I agree: she's got a pretty rocking body herself.
:)
Post by: onion_writer on March 08, 2010, 10:20:06 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 09, 2010, 08:53:36 PM
Post by: turbo on March 09, 2010, 09:40:28 PM
Post by: Chestnuts on March 10, 2010, 01:39:45 AM
Post by: onion_writer on March 10, 2010, 12:19:43 PM
Actress Mena Suvari is FIERCE as she attends a pre-Academy Awards function in L.A.
Whoa! Is she naturally brunette? She looks a million times hotter brunette.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 10, 2010, 02:59:49 PM
Actress Mena Suvari is FIERCE as she attends a pre-Academy Awards function in L.A.
Well, to me that's pretty much a disaster as a hairstyle. Just my 2 cents worth.
Post by: gOOber on March 10, 2010, 05:32:56 PM
Post by: PregNut on March 10, 2010, 09:59:06 PM
Well, to me that's pretty much a disaster as a hairstyle. Just my 2 cents worth.She's overcompensating for her lack of tits.
Post by: SwitcherX on March 25, 2010, 08:03:30 PM
Post by: Palomine on March 26, 2010, 01:54:35 PM
Post by: gOOber on March 26, 2010, 08:34:47 PM
Post by: CarlTL on March 27, 2010, 01:27:02 AM
Post by: AgentDee on March 27, 2010, 01:51:04 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 01, 2010, 11:27:37 AM
http://unrealitymag.com/index.php/2010/03/25/the-most-badass-alphabet-ever/
Post by: gOOber on April 01, 2010, 11:47:57 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on April 01, 2010, 01:20:18 PM
(http://i41.tinypic.com/j5bbt5.gif)
Post by: pedonbio on April 01, 2010, 02:05:25 PM
Baby pic of Shara in training! :D
(http://i41.tinypic.com/j5bbt5.gif)
Switcher, that pic is profoundly disturbing at s-o-o-o many levels!
Post by: pedonbio on April 01, 2010, 02:15:38 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 01, 2010, 05:47:55 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 01, 2010, 05:50:29 PM
Shit! I missed the first four volumes!
Shit, I missed ALL the volumes! A-hunting I shall go! :D
Post by: SwitcherX on April 03, 2010, 12:45:24 AM
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2vi5zz4.gif)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 03, 2010, 03:03:27 PM
This guy has the balls for *ANYTHING*! :o
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2vi5zz4.gif)
WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT?!?! :o :o :o :P :P :P
Post by: solvegas on April 03, 2010, 11:35:55 PM
Post by: Palomine on April 04, 2010, 02:16:59 PM
WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT?!?! :o :o :o :P :P :P
Jeez Max, didn't you watch South Park last week? ;)
Post by: rtpoe on April 05, 2010, 07:40:17 PM
Post by: onion_writer on April 05, 2010, 07:47:49 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on April 05, 2010, 07:56:11 PM
(http://i40.tinypic.com/2cgnb7t.gif)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 05, 2010, 11:50:50 PM
Post by: gOOber on April 06, 2010, 06:23:08 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on April 06, 2010, 09:21:08 PM
tinypic?
Well, that's where I uploaded it to! :P
Post by: rtpoe on April 15, 2010, 10:09:53 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on April 15, 2010, 10:32:47 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on May 06, 2010, 12:37:28 AM
Post by: rtpoe on May 08, 2010, 12:59:04 AM
Post by: MissChievous on May 08, 2010, 10:38:51 AM
Post by: CarlTL on May 08, 2010, 01:12:41 PM
Welcome Back!
Post by: Hiram on May 08, 2010, 02:31:29 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 09, 2010, 09:36:50 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on May 13, 2010, 09:42:11 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on May 17, 2010, 12:30:31 AM
Post by: RandomX on May 17, 2010, 02:52:04 PM
But now I'm just going to curl into the fetal position and rock myself gently. Thanks SwitcherX.
Post by: SwitcherX on May 17, 2010, 06:34:49 PM
Post by: RandomX on May 17, 2010, 08:27:09 PM
Post by: CarlTL on May 17, 2010, 09:10:55 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on May 17, 2010, 10:45:33 PM
Any idea what it's from?
As a matter of fact, I found where it came from earlier today (http://www.lioninzion.com/smile.html).
Post by: solvegas on May 17, 2010, 11:04:56 PM
;D
LOL !! ;D
Post by: Hiram on May 20, 2010, 11:09:39 AM
Mod edit: Hiram, your attachment had to be removed as the BEA Owner's policy is to not permit ANY depictions of chi1dren in any context at all, given the nature of this site and liability concerns. Please err on the side of caution next time. Thanks. :) -Pal
Post by: Feral on May 20, 2010, 01:43:37 PM
Post by: MunchWolf on May 20, 2010, 04:47:33 PM
-Munch "lolpr0n" Wolf
Post by: notty on June 01, 2010, 01:18:13 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on June 01, 2010, 06:15:11 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 02, 2010, 03:04:20 PM
Turns out Guatemala City is on a hellmouth.
What happens when an asteroid-sized alien gets REAL horny.
Post by: Shara on June 02, 2010, 06:12:27 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on June 03, 2010, 04:59:41 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N4IFeTVpO0
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on June 07, 2010, 05:16:15 PM
Post by: Shara on June 08, 2010, 02:33:33 PM
worst (footie) WC-gadget ever
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on June 08, 2010, 04:14:43 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 09, 2010, 03:39:12 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6C02BRc5wY&feature=player_embedded
worst (footie) WC-gadget ever
Needs to have an anvil drop on his head.
Post by: SwitcherX on June 10, 2010, 12:16:36 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 10, 2010, 12:53:08 AM
"An Open Letter To The Masturbation Champ Of The World (and yes, he’s Japanese)" (http://youoffendmeyouoffendmyfamily.com/an-open-letter-to-the-masturbation-champ-of-the-world-and-yes-he%E2%80%99s-japanese/)
Post by: rtpoe on June 10, 2010, 08:36:57 PM
For example, chlorine triflouride:
Quote
There’s a report from the early 1950s of a one-ton spill of the stuff. It burned its way through a foot of concrete floor and chewed up another meter of sand and gravel beneath, completing a day that I'm sure no one involved ever forgot. That process, I should add, would necessarily have been accompanied by copious amounts of horribly toxic and corrosive by-products: it’s bad enough when your reagent ignites wet sand, but the clouds of hot hydrofluoric acid are your special door prize if you’re foolhardy enough to hang around and watch the fireworks.
Post by: Shara on June 11, 2010, 03:10:14 AM
Post by: solvegas on June 11, 2010, 07:20:35 AM
I had to make it
That's ..... uh ......that's .....mmm.....something I guess. ???
Post by: Shara on June 11, 2010, 09:39:30 AM
Post by: Lightfoot on June 11, 2010, 09:41:29 AM
http://blog.clickablebliss.com/2007/06/30/universal-megamaneffect/ (http://blog.clickablebliss.com/2007/06/30/universal-megamaneffect/)
Post by: MunchWolf on June 11, 2010, 05:38:58 PM
Munchkip!
MUNCHKIP!
-Munch "I'm a pokemon!" Wolf
Post by: Pacman on June 12, 2010, 05:29:13 PM
Post by: MrsPacman1 on June 13, 2010, 12:06:09 AM
Mrs*I thought that was a facial, not a spot treatment*Pacman
Post by: SwitcherX on June 13, 2010, 03:03:07 AM
Munchkip!
So i herd u liek Munchkipz? :D
Post by: Shara on June 13, 2010, 08:22:00 AM
So i herd u liek Munchkipz? :D
NUHUH
I FUCKING LUV MUNCHKIPZ
Post by: MunchWolf on June 14, 2010, 02:50:53 AM
-Munch "since pokemon have an odd habit of only ever being able to say the word that is also their name" Wolf
Post by: Shara on June 14, 2010, 08:42:48 AM
Lucario was voiced by the same guy as the english Goku (sean Schemmel), which would explain why he shoots projectiles so similar to kamehameha.
Shara 'off to the geek girls thread'
Post by: Q_BE on June 14, 2010, 11:01:09 AM
* Pikachu senses danger *
"PIIIII-KAAAAAA-CHUUUUU!!!!!!" * Q-BE gets zorched * :o
Q-"Anybody got electrical burn supplies?"-BE :-\
Post by: ChrisR1 on June 14, 2010, 11:43:05 PM
Post by: Shara on June 15, 2010, 07:03:14 AM
Post by: Lightfoot on June 15, 2010, 12:30:04 PM
-Munch "since pokemon have an odd habit of only ever being able to say the word that is also their name" Wolf
Maybe that's why they are named what they are. They are named the thing they keep saying.
Post by: Lightfoot on June 15, 2010, 12:36:18 PM
Lucario was voiced by the same guy as the english Goku (sean Schemmel), which would explain why he shoots projectiles so similar to kamehameha.
Actually there was more than one English Goku (not counting the **09** versions). The series was dubbed by one company (Saban?) up until Goku arrived on Namek, then they stopped. A new company (Funimation) started a year or two later with clearly different actors, then eventually re-dubbed all of the older episodes.
Post by: Shara on June 15, 2010, 05:55:27 PM
Go watch the documentary behind the screams ;)
Post by: rtpoe on June 16, 2010, 10:14:52 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 21, 2010, 01:50:43 AM
Post by: Shara on June 21, 2010, 06:26:39 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 21, 2010, 06:14:54 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAY4vNJd7A8&feature=fvsr
I'll never play that, but I like the neat 2D retro cartoony style they've used. It sure stands out from most of the other video games coming out nowadays.
Post by: Shara on June 22, 2010, 08:17:39 AM
pretty darn awesome
Post by: Shara on June 23, 2010, 09:37:04 AM
Post by: gOOber on June 23, 2010, 10:04:12 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 25, 2010, 06:22:29 PM
http://www.gametrailers.com/user-movie/human-lcd/346044
pretty darn awesome
That is just freaking amazing! I can't imagine the practice and coordination it takes to pull that off.
Post by: MunchWolf on July 01, 2010, 01:19:23 AM
-Munch "forget where I saw it" Wolf
Post by: Shara on July 01, 2010, 06:28:09 AM
it's 8 bit goodness 8)
Post by: gOOber on July 02, 2010, 06:59:14 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 10, 2010, 01:54:33 AM
Reuters: "Tired Gay succumbs to Dix in 200 meters" (http://www.linkblur.com/?http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6622I420100703)
Post by: Shara on July 10, 2010, 07:23:50 AM
Post by: Q_BE on July 23, 2010, 01:33:52 AM
The Unintended Double Entendre Headline of the Week comes from the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League meeting, where an Olympic bronze medalist beat the former world champion in the 200 meters race. The article:
Reuters: "Tired Gay succumbs to Dix in 200 meters" (http://www.linkblur.com/?http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6622I420100703)
John Cleese approves of this headline. :)
Post by: gOOber on July 31, 2010, 11:19:37 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 31, 2010, 05:15:37 PM
>:(
Oh man, I fucking love it! Did that really happen, or is that a very good photoshop?
If real, the guy or girl offering that picture for autograph has got real gall.
Post by: solvegas on July 31, 2010, 09:45:38 PM
>:(
It's most likely a photoshop but that expression by Jack Nicholson is priceless. ;D
Post by: Shara on August 01, 2010, 07:14:36 AM
Post by: Palomine on August 02, 2010, 03:43:48 PM
Post by: AgentDee on August 02, 2010, 04:16:39 PM
Post by: AgentDee on August 03, 2010, 09:19:40 PM
1. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave..
2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.
3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 3..
4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you...
5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses .
6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries..
7. Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen.
8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go and get it.
10. You get up in the morning and go on line before getting your coffee.
11. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. : )
12. You're reading this and nodding and laughing.
13. Even worse, you know exactly to whom you are going to forward this message.
14. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list.
15. You actually scrolled back up to check that there wasn't a #9 on this list.
AND NOW U R LAUGHING AT YOURSELF
;D
Post by: solvegas on August 03, 2010, 09:39:14 PM
8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go and get it.
I lived very happily for 49 years without one and then I was finally pestered into getting one. Now I feel naked without it and I've lost that blissfull sense of peace when people could not get ahold of you :(.
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 04, 2010, 02:59:11 AM
See more here (http://thechive.com/2010/08/03/italys-miss-chubby-pageant-just-took-a-sledgehammer-to-my-wtf-meter-21-photos/).
Post by: AgentDee on August 04, 2010, 06:29:58 PM
Post by: Palomine on August 07, 2010, 12:52:01 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 07, 2010, 07:14:25 PM
I lived very happily for 49 years without one and then I was finally pestered into getting one. Now I feel naked without it and I've lost that blissfull sense of peace when people could not get ahold of you :(.
I still don't have a cel. I've been considering getting one, as my mother is infirm and it would be nice for her to have a way to get hold of me when I'm not at home.
But all I want is a phone, and from what I can see, you can't buy a cel that is only that nowadays. You have to get a phone that does 20 other things. I'm unhappy with this.
Post by: solvegas on August 07, 2010, 10:31:06 PM
I still don't have a cel. I've been considering getting one, as my mother is infirm and it would be nice for her to have a way to get hold of me when I'm not at home.
But all I want is a phone, and from what I can see, you can't buy a cel that is only that nowadays. You have to get a phone that does 20 other things. I'm unhappy with this.
My cellphone can only do calls. No camera, no texting, no other shit. When I got it from Sprint 3 years ago I got the cheapest possible thing and ever since they've asked me to upgrade to a " phone " that can do this and that and so forth and so on and that guy from India can't understand why I only want to talk. I have a nice camera for pictures ( a Kodak ) and the horrible spelling and grammar that they call texting annoys me to no end. You can only talk to me, no texting. I pay only $ 29 total a month and that's sufficient. A cell phone is for emergencies only as far as I'm concerned.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 10, 2010, 08:06:04 PM
My cellphone can only do calls. No camera, no texting, no other shit. When I got it from Sprint 3 years ago I got the cheapest possible thing and ever since they've asked me to upgrade to a " phone " that can do this and that and so forth and so on and that guy from India can't understand why I only want to talk. I have a nice camera for pictures ( a Kodak ) and the horrible spelling and grammar that they call texting annoys me to no end. You can only talk to me, no texting. I pay only $ 29 total a month and that's sufficient. A cell phone is for emergencies only as far as I'm concerned.
Exactly how I feel about it, solvegas. If I can find one like that up here, I'll snap it up.
Post by: Shara on August 12, 2010, 09:41:16 AM
Post by: Palomine on August 14, 2010, 06:31:10 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 16, 2010, 07:07:50 PM
Post by: CarlTL on August 20, 2010, 08:52:22 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 22, 2010, 05:28:46 PM
(http://i33.tinypic.com/15frwv6.jpg)
The bad, the worse, the ugly, and the beautiful. ;)
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on September 06, 2010, 11:38:59 AM
Post by: number3fac on September 07, 2010, 04:00:28 PM
(http://i33.tinypic.com/15frwv6.jpg)
"I threw a rock at him"
From the "Almost Got Him" episode, right?
Post by: CarlTL on September 07, 2010, 07:19:28 PM
Poison Ivy used explosive gas filled pumpkins, the Penguin his Aviary of Doom, Two-Face was going to crush Batman with a giant penny he had tied him to, and the Joker was going to kill Catwoman.
Killer Croc wasn't exactly on the up and up at that gathering of villains.
Post by: Hiram on September 08, 2010, 05:06:53 AM
Post by: Shara on September 08, 2010, 06:35:25 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 08, 2010, 11:25:29 AM
Post by: number3fac on September 08, 2010, 01:11:23 PM
I actually grabbed it from http://scans-daily.dreamwidth.org/ but if my BTAS knowledge is still good it should be from that episode.
Poison Ivy used explosive gas filled pumpkins, the Penguin his Aviary of Doom, Two-Face was going to crush Batman with a giant penny he had tied him to, and the Joker was going to kill Catwoman.
Killer Croc wasn't exactly on the up and up at that gathering of villains.
Well...yes and no to that last statement. ;)
Post by: espy on September 08, 2010, 02:35:21 PM
Post by: RDaneel on September 08, 2010, 04:40:07 PM
"... RF12 was also found ... on the night of Sept 5 UT by Andrea Boattini from Mount Lemmon. With an absolute magnitude of 28.1, it is likely between 5 and 15 meters. Closest approach will occur around 21 hours UT on Sept. 8 at a distance of 0.00053 AU (49,000 miles or 79,000 km) from the center of the Earth. "
http://transientsky.wordpress.com/2010/09/06/2-small-asteroids-buzz-the-earth-this-week/
The Moon, in comparison, is around 250,000 miles from Earth.
Post by: Night Lord on September 10, 2010, 10:40:43 PM
Post by: Shara on September 11, 2010, 06:56:27 AM
Post by: solvegas on September 11, 2010, 07:55:41 AM
yeah booooie
And those weapons are small popguns :P. Not impressed at all. Now, if those were .50 cal Desert Eagles ..... :o
Post by: SwitcherX on September 12, 2010, 02:41:45 AM
And those weapons are small popguns :P. Not impressed at all. Now, if those were .50 cal Desert Eagles ..... :o
I think they're 9mm Tauruses. Prolly couldn't afford Sigs... :P
Post by: Shara on September 12, 2010, 06:29:14 AM
Post by: solvegas on September 12, 2010, 08:21:54 AM
Post by: rtpoe on September 12, 2010, 01:33:54 PM
Post by: gOOber on September 12, 2010, 06:33:46 PM
Post by: Shara on September 13, 2010, 09:55:30 AM
A 9 mm may not necessarily kill you. If you are wearing a protective vest or if it hits you on a limb it may only wound you. Now something like the Desert Eagle or a S&W 500 will kill you even with a protective vest unless you are wearing one rated for rifle rounds. Extremely expensive and normally sold only to the military. A .480 will also ruin your day pretty sure. A 9 mm normally only leaves you with a hole, which treated in a short amount of time, you are most likely to survive. But a .50 cal round has so much mass and power that it is most likely to simply catastrophically dismember you. That's why the police like the 9 mm, it's not so powerful. And the .50 cal round is very expensive but if you go large game hunting it is a good weapon to have as a back up in case you meet with an enraged bear or such animal.
that's why I said CAN.... I could put up a whole story about anticipating bullet-trajectories aka MA Bulletdodging :P. 9mm in the head is pretty much deadly ;)
Post by: solvegas on September 13, 2010, 10:40:26 PM
That`s my opinion and I`m sticking to it. >:(
LOL !!! Having been to Australia 5 times ( courtesy of the U.S. Navy ) I thought this map was so preposterous that unfortunately some will think this is the real Australia.
Post by: AgentDee on September 15, 2010, 01:27:04 AM
Post by: MunchWolf on September 15, 2010, 03:19:35 AM
-Munch "new levels of awkward" Wolf
Post by: gOOber on September 15, 2010, 04:54:18 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on September 18, 2010, 07:01:31 PM
A 9 mm may not necessarily kill you. If you are wearing a protective vest or if it hits you on a limb it may only wound you. Now something like the Desert Eagle or a S&W 500 will kill you even with a protective vest unless you are wearing one rated for rifle rounds. Extremely expensive and normally sold only to the military. A .480 will also ruin your day pretty sure. A 9 mm normally only leaves you with a hole, which treated in a short amount of time, you are most likely to survive. But a .50 cal round has so much mass and power that it is most likely to simply catastrophically dismember you. That's why the police like the 9 mm, it's not so powerful. And the .50 cal round is very expensive but if you go large game hunting it is a good weapon to have as a back up in case you meet with an enraged bear or such animal.
I remember reading on rec.guns that if you graph out the lethality of bullets, when you get to a 180 grain bullet moving at least 1100 fps the graph suddenly spikes upwards.
Post by: CarlTL on September 18, 2010, 09:05:36 PM
Post by: Shara on September 19, 2010, 06:57:18 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on September 19, 2010, 11:22:12 AM
Post by: onion_writer on September 21, 2010, 10:03:31 PM
For the first time in my life, because Jon Stewart is on, I'm watching Oprah.
Holy freaking GOD, she has commercials every two minutes!
Post by: BTGlam on September 22, 2010, 07:55:58 AM
e.g Amanda Seyfried went from Mamma Mia! to Chloe
When you think of Amanda Seyfried and flowing blonde locks, Mediterranean beaches and earnestly hollered ABBA songs come to mind. Unless you've seen ‘Chloe’ that is. i just did and i think that, obviously eager to subvert her doe-eyed image (reinforced by the likes of 'Dear John' and even 'Jennifer's Body'), Seyfried decided to play this duplicitous call girl who manages to seduce not only Liam Neeson's college professor but also his wife Julianne Moore as well. Amanda's performance proved that wholesomeness plus naughtiness equals sexy. Mamma mia!!! :o ;D
Post by: espy on September 23, 2010, 06:29:42 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 23, 2010, 10:26:46 PM
:o
Either the newspaper editor was asleep at the wheel or he has a wicked sense of humor ;D.
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on September 24, 2010, 07:31:36 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 24, 2010, 10:07:11 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on September 28, 2010, 12:00:39 AM
Post by: Shara on September 28, 2010, 06:37:38 AM
Post by: rtpoe on September 28, 2010, 11:22:53 PM
Post by: Shara on September 29, 2010, 06:27:16 AM
Post by: Ouroboros on September 29, 2010, 03:30:35 PM
Post by: MunchWolf on September 30, 2010, 04:10:36 PM
Post by: pedonbio on September 30, 2010, 04:36:45 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on September 30, 2010, 05:18:22 PM
you instantly bought four?
:P
Post by: rtpoe on October 03, 2010, 12:42:29 AM
Project Space Planes (http://projectspaceplanes.com/)
Quote
We are going to launch 100 paper planes from the edge of space!
Each plane will carry a message for the person who finds it. You can upload a message to one of the planes HERE, it can be anything you like video, pictures, music... anything.
Your messages will be carried on a Samsung SD Memory Cards attached to one of the planes. Samsung are doing this to prove how tough their memory cards are. If you find one of our space planes after launch, let us know. We’ll announce on this site and hopefully set a new world record.
The balloon will be launched from England in mid-October.
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on October 06, 2010, 07:25:14 PM
A braham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846.
John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.
Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860.
John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960.
Both were particularly concerned with civil rights.
Both wives lost their children while living in the White House.
Both Presidents were shot on a Friday.
Both Presidents were shot in the head
Now it gets really weird.
Lincoln 's secretary was named Kennedy.
Kennedy's Secretary was named Lincoln .
Both were assassinated by Southerners.
Both were succeeded by Southerners named Johnson.
Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808.
Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908.
John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Lincoln, was born in 1839. Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy, was born in 1939.
Both assassins were known by their three names.
Both names are composed of fifteen letters.
Now hang on to your seat.
Lincoln was shot at the theatre named 'Ford'.
Kennedy was shot in a car called ' Lincoln ' made by 'Ford'.
Lincoln was shot in a theatre and his assassin ran and hid in a warehouse.
Kennedy was shot from a warehouse and his assassin ran and hid in a theatre.
Booth and Oswald were assassinated before their trials.
Post by: CarlTL on October 12, 2010, 08:24:38 PM
Post by: AgentDee on October 15, 2010, 07:26:56 PM
History Mystery
A braham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846.
John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.
Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860.
John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960.
Both were particularly concerned with civil rights.
Both wives lost their children while living in the White House.
Both Presidents were shot on a Friday.
Both Presidents were shot in the head
Now it gets really weird.
Lincoln 's secretary was named Kennedy.
Kennedy's Secretary was named Lincoln .
Both were assassinated by Southerners.
Both were succeeded by Southerners named Johnson.
Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808.
Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908.
John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Lincoln, was born in 1839. Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy, was born in 1939.
Both assassins were known by their three names.
Both names are composed of fifteen letters.
Now hang on to your seat.
Lincoln was shot at the theatre named 'Ford'.
Kennedy was shot in a car called ' Lincoln ' made by 'Ford'.
Lincoln was shot in a theatre and his assassin ran and hid in a warehouse.
Kennedy was shot from a warehouse and his assassin ran and hid in a theatre.
Booth and Oswald were assassinated before their trials.
there was a joke about them, that went like this "what did President Lincoln and President Kennedy have in common? Lincoln was in Monroe Maryland a month before he died, Kennedy was in Marylin Monroe a month before he died."
Agent "(http://i51.tinypic.com/2zz87wl.jpg)" Dee
Post by: CarlTL on October 17, 2010, 08:41:00 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on October 19, 2010, 03:49:40 PM
Post by: Palomine on October 20, 2010, 04:01:12 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on October 20, 2010, 04:39:47 PM
Abraham Lincoln
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 23, 2010, 01:46:12 AM
"Heading off on a Parisian vacation anytime soon? Well, if you are and you want to send your husband out for cash for dinner, you might want to tell him not to get distracted by any bare breasts he might happen upon at the ATM machine. Otherwise, it might just cost you some dough.
According to USA Today (http://[url=http://linkblur.com/?http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/dispatches/post/2010/08/paris-girls-flash-breasts-to-distract-atm-users/109029/1), Paris police arrested two teen-aged girls for using their breasts to distract tourists pulling cash out of the ATM in the Sixth Arrondissement (Saint-Germain), a popular tourist area.
Wow, sounds like the hoodlum girls in Paris are getting pretty creative (oh wait, I think flashing your boobs is the oldest trick in the book, right?).
The arrest report says one girl waved a newspaper before a man at the ATM in order to distract him. It is then alleged that she popped open her top and grabbed the man's genitals while her gal pal grabbed the 300 Euros (about $385) that came (no pun intended) out of the machine.
Not the job of brainiac teens; however, I do wonder how long this scam actually worked for the girls."
Post by: Shara on October 23, 2010, 08:55:11 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on October 25, 2010, 08:44:29 PM
Post by: Shara on October 26, 2010, 10:20:10 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on October 26, 2010, 05:25:30 PM
Post by: Shara on October 26, 2010, 05:33:44 PM
Post by: Siliconex on October 26, 2010, 05:47:56 PM
<img src="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/height.png">
Post by: Q_BE on October 27, 2010, 10:03:39 PM
Q-"I wish girls would flash me—at all"-BE :P
Post by: gOOber on October 29, 2010, 05:52:41 AM
Post by: MunchWolf on October 29, 2010, 04:14:57 PM
-Munch "Wait for it" Wolf
Post by: CarlTL on October 29, 2010, 07:44:11 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 29, 2010, 11:11:58 PM
Post by: Shara on October 30, 2010, 07:49:11 AM
What if Harry Potter was raised by Deadpool? (http://www.tthfanfic.org/Story-21031/DireSquirrel_Thinking_in_Little_Green_Boxes.htm)
that's bloody awesome
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on November 01, 2010, 04:38:56 PM
Post by: AgentDee on November 02, 2010, 05:33:08 PM
Post by: Shara on November 02, 2010, 06:02:50 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on November 03, 2010, 10:15:04 PM
(graphic featuring an underaged person removed)
Post by: AgentDee on November 03, 2010, 11:46:55 PM
Post by: Shara on November 04, 2010, 08:07:30 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on November 04, 2010, 08:43:34 PM
I came to a full stop from 700 mph in front of her house. These Ferrari’s have top notch brakes, you know. So she gets out of the house and walks up to my Bugatti and starts eyeballing my dick. I could tell she was staring at it because when I looked at her I noticed she was looking at my dick. Booya.
Flash forward 10 minutes later. My 30 inch dick is going inside of her VAGINA, hitting them walls. I’m holding her entire body up with my left pinky as I’m fucking her and she has 30,000 orgasms. She looks me in the eyes and she says “harder.” V-TEC just kicked in, yo. I blow my load so hard she falls off my dick. There had to have been about two pints of cum everywhere. People say I cum like a pornstar, I wouldn’t disagree with them.
I throw her a towel so she can clean herself up then I do a triple backflip into my Maserati and drive home.
Post by: solvegas on November 04, 2010, 11:27:21 PM
It was a hot summer day and I was in my workout room benching 1200 pounds. My abs were flexing and girls within a 10 mile radius were getting wet. Once I was done with my daily 32 hour workout I called one of the bitches I know, Jessice. She is really damn hot and looks like a supermodel. SO I got into my Lamborghini Gallardo and reved it up to 40,000 RPM (this is an Italian import with special engine system). I got onto the freeway near my house and threw it into 8th gear, I hit about 600 mph and I could hear the sonic boom as I broke the sound barrier. As I was flooring it on the freeway like a badass, Jessica called me and said she wanted me to fuck her. So be it.
I came to a full stop from 700 mph in front of her house. These Ferrari’s have top notch brakes, you know. So she gets out of the house and walks up to my Bugatti and starts eyeballing my dick. I could tell she was staring at it because when I looked at her I noticed she was looking at my dick. Booya.
Flash forward 10 minutes later. My 30 inch dick is going inside of her VAGINA, hitting them walls. I’m holding her entire body up with my left pinky as I’m fucking her and she has 30,000 orgasms. She looks me in the eyes and she says “harder.” V-TEC just kicked in, yo. I blow my load so hard she falls off my dick. There had to have been about two pints of cum everywhere. People say I cum like a pornstar, I wouldn’t disagree with them.
I throw her a towel so she can clean herself up then I do a triple backflip into my Maserati and drive home.
And then you woke up. :(
Post by: espy on November 05, 2010, 10:15:49 AM
It was a hot summer day and I was in my workout room benching 1200 pounds. My abs were flexing and girls within a 10 mile radius were getting wet. Once I was done with my daily 32 hour workout I called one of the bitches I know, Jessice. She is really damn hot and looks like a supermodel. SO I got into my Lamborghini Gallardo and reved it up to 40,000 RPM (this is an Italian import with special engine system). I got onto the freeway near my house and threw it into 8th gear, I hit about 600 mph and I could hear the sonic boom as I broke the sound barrier. As I was flooring it on the freeway like a badass, Jessica called me and said she wanted me to fuck her. So be it.
I came to a full stop from 700 mph in front of her house. These Ferrari’s have top notch brakes, you know. So she gets out of the house and walks up to my Bugatti and starts eyeballing my dick. I could tell she was staring at it because when I looked at her I noticed she was looking at my dick. Booya.
Flash forward 10 minutes later. My 30 inch dick is going inside of her VAGINA, hitting them walls. I’m holding her entire body up with my left pinky as I’m fucking her and she has 30,000 orgasms. She looks me in the eyes and she says “harder.” V-TEC just kicked in, yo. I blow my load so hard she falls off my dick. There had to have been about two pints of cum everywhere. People say I cum like a pornstar, I wouldn’t disagree with them.
I throw her a towel so she can clean herself up then I do a triple backflip into my Maserati and drive home.
Jessica used to be a dude.
Post by: gOOber on November 05, 2010, 08:07:19 PM
Post by: Shara on November 05, 2010, 09:50:49 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on November 06, 2010, 11:00:11 AM
Post by: Shara on November 06, 2010, 11:42:24 AM
Post by: espy on November 06, 2010, 12:41:20 PM
you know if you put your mind to it you can fap to anything
Good to know... I wasn't aware of this...
Post by: espy on November 06, 2010, 12:44:26 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on November 06, 2010, 04:43:43 PM
you know if you put your mind to it you can fap to anything
well there's my problem.... a mind.
Post by: Shara on November 07, 2010, 06:25:15 AM
P.S.: I did not have fapual relations with that woman, Miss Yeast.
how about now?
Post by: AgentDee on November 07, 2010, 05:37:15 PM
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"Look at your post.? Now look back at mine. Now back to yours. Now back to mine.? Sadly yours? isn't mine but if you stopped posting without thinking and thought beforehand yours could look like mine.? Look down. Back up. What is this? It's a post with the look your reply could look like. Look at your Keyboard, back at the post. I have it. The thoughts you wish you had. Look again.This post is now awesome. Anything is possible when you think before you post. I'm on the internet."
Post by: Shara on November 08, 2010, 12:37:41 AM
saw this post in another forum, and I had to quote it:;D ;D ;D ;D, saved for posterity
Post by: CarlTL on November 11, 2010, 06:30:09 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 17, 2010, 11:44:06 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on November 18, 2010, 12:27:35 AM
Post by: Palomine on November 18, 2010, 10:44:53 AM
How the f-ing H... ???
I can think of several ways, none of which require the services of a highly-paid team of professional VFX technicians from Hollywood (or with recent outsourcing, Bollywood). One of the easier methods requiring the minimum amount of post production:
Shoot the entire thing exactly as you see it there, EXCEPT that the guy (and blood stain) are ALREADY lying still on the ground.
Then in post you simply need to add one element: a little CG guy virtually 'falling' from the roof to land in the spot (and at the frame (moment in time)) where the actual guy is sprawled out. Given the very low resolution of the finished product, and the speed/brief duration of the camera tilt, the required quality of the CG stand-in is well within DIY standards.
Finally, you then 'paint out' any sign of the live-action guy in frames during which the CG guy appears (when the CG guy is jumping/falling; i.e.: all frames BEFORE impact) not forgetting to also paint out the blood spatter too (so it 'appears' AT the frame of impact).
You could do this in any order: paint out the live-action guy and then comp the CG guy stand-in into the shot or visa-versa. Like all such shots, some tweaking will be needed (most crucially, you need to be sure the CG guy 'lands' exactly where/how the live-action guy 'begins' so there's no 'bump' but the animator would be using the footage for reference anyway, so getting a (static) match-move between the last frame of CG guy and first frame of live-action guy oughtn't be too hard... the animator basically has a good reference for his/her final keyframes.
There are other ways this could be accomplished too of course (always multiple methods to arrive at the same result) including doing it without CG at all, but how I described it strikes me as one possible likely technique. :)
Post by: rtpoe on November 18, 2010, 11:09:56 PM
This, on the other hand.....
"When Zombies Attack!: Mathematical Modeling of an Outbreak of Zombie Infection" (http://mysite.science.uottawa.ca/rsmith43/Zombies.pdf)
by Philip Munz, Ioan Hudea, Joe Imad, and Robert J. Smith, Infectious Disease Modelling Research Progress, edited by J.M. Tchuenche and C. Chiyaka, pp. 133-150, (c) 2009 Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
"We introduce a basic model for zombie infection, determine equilibria and their stability, and illustrate the outcome with numerical solutions.... We show that only quick, aggressive attacks can stave off the
doomsday scenario: the collapse of society as zombies overtake us all."
Post by: AgentDee on November 23, 2010, 06:41:01 PM
Post by: sidewalkpsycho on November 24, 2010, 08:45:06 PM
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All of Santa Claus’s reindeer are technically female.
Reindeer are the only species of deer in which both males and females grow long antlers, however, the sexes shed their respective antlers at different times! The females shed them around May, while males lose their racks during November. This means that male reindeer typically would not be sporting their antlers around Christmas - which leads us to assume that, regardless of their names, NONE of Santa’s reindeer are male!
Post by: AgentDee on November 24, 2010, 09:01:57 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on November 26, 2010, 11:23:35 AM
now Mint brings us Honest Abe.
note : these coins have a live expectancy of 30 years.
Paper 21 months. Costs $.16 to make the Abe, 7 or so
for the paper
Post by: sidewalkpsycho on November 28, 2010, 02:11:21 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on November 28, 2010, 09:34:45 PM
Post by: espy on November 30, 2010, 03:18:16 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 13, 2010, 07:34:05 PM
Arsole: C4H5As
Vitamin B13, also known as Orotic Acid. It's also been misspelled so often as Erotic Acid that it's now acceptable to spell it that way: C5H4N2O4
And does Munchwolf know about Munchnones?
"Mesoionic compounds having a 1,3-oxazole skeleton bearing an oxygen atom attached to the 5-position with the following delocalised structure: "
(http://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9982211.0;attach=207945;image)
Post by: Shara on December 14, 2010, 08:12:33 AM
Post by: rtpoe on December 17, 2010, 11:11:50 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 17, 2010, 11:15:53 PM
this is odd...
What's so odd about the Four horsemen of the apocalypse ? ;) ;D
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on December 19, 2010, 03:25:33 PM
Apollo and Daphne is a story from ancient Greek mythology.
Apollo, the god of the sun and music wants to do the dirty
with Daphne the virginal godess of the forrest. The wood nymph.
Apollo attempts to mount Daphne…she digs in, her feet into
the earth…and turns into a tree. The artist of this work is
Gian Lorenzo Bernini .The original can been seen in Rome
at the Villa Borghese.
the moral-you can't always get what you want.
Post by: mcgarp on December 20, 2010, 05:12:29 AM
My guess is it's the fact that Gumby made it on this rendition! Ha ha! I didn't even notice the first time I looked at the picture.
What's so odd about the Four horsemen of the apocalypse ? ;) ;D
Post by: mcgarp on December 20, 2010, 05:13:20 AM
Post by: Shara on December 20, 2010, 11:13:21 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on December 20, 2010, 04:50:21 PM
Post by: gOOber on December 20, 2010, 06:05:21 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on December 20, 2010, 06:12:45 PM
Fish tend to live in water.
They fuck in it too.
Post by: gOOber on December 20, 2010, 06:14:12 PM
They fuck in it too.That`s not all they do. :P
Post by: solvegas on December 21, 2010, 12:23:30 AM
That`s not all they do. :P
They fuck in it too.
Fish tend to live in water.
That is why W.C. Fields was so wise.
Post by: gOOber on December 21, 2010, 04:53:02 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on December 23, 2010, 10:47:01 AM
Post by: Shara on December 23, 2010, 11:39:54 AM
;D
haha sweet
Post by: DruulEmpire on December 23, 2010, 05:18:11 PM
Post by: gOOber on December 23, 2010, 05:46:15 PM
^^^ gOOb, if you really have no ideas, my bed will work just fine. ;)Why didn`t I think of that? ::) ;)
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on December 31, 2010, 10:53:17 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on January 01, 2011, 02:01:47 PM
Post by: AgentDee on January 01, 2011, 02:32:55 PM
Post by: Shara on January 01, 2011, 04:21:43 PM
;D
43 seconds...
that's how long I laughed out loud at this one :P
Post by: gOOber on January 01, 2011, 06:18:02 PM
Post by: AgentDee on January 02, 2011, 02:21:12 AM
Post by: Shara on January 02, 2011, 07:43:11 AM
;D
damn you **24** for actually doing something positive once
Post by: gOOber on January 20, 2011, 06:52:18 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on January 20, 2011, 08:30:23 PM
El Chapo sez, "huh? don't mess with my cash flow.Or......"
Post by: rtpoe on January 20, 2011, 11:09:20 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on January 21, 2011, 06:02:08 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 23, 2011, 10:56:18 PM
ABC News: "Woman Gets A Makeover For Every Mugshot" (http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/slideshow/mugshot-makeover-12269127)
Kaylin Ransom of Florida reports to jail every weekend with a new hairstyle
Post by: sidewalkpsycho on January 25, 2011, 03:16:54 PM
Post by: Shara on January 26, 2011, 10:21:12 AM
http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/816601-man-marries-pillow
I called Japanese before I clicked the link... darn
Post by: AaronT on January 28, 2011, 07:49:54 AM
Post by: Pacman on January 29, 2011, 06:13:46 PM
Post by: sidewalkpsycho on February 02, 2011, 05:32:50 AM
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Tokyo police caught a man that kept his mom’s bones in his backpack for 9 years.
In 2010, police in Tokyo were investigating a missing person and discovered that she had been dead since 2001. The dead woman’s 64-year-old son had been keeping the remains of his mother in his backpack for that time. In lieu of a funeral, which he says he couldn’t afford, her son laid out her body, washed it in the tub, broke up the bones and stuffed them into a backpack. The man is under investigation for criminal damage to a human body and receiving an illegal pension.
The woman in question was considered still alive, and her son had collected 150,000 yen that had been awarded to her to celebrate her longevity. Authorities in Japan have been investigating so-called centenarians (people living over 100 years) to make sure that they are in fact still alive, and have shockingly discovered that many of them aren't.
Post by: AgentDee on February 02, 2011, 10:41:55 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 02, 2011, 03:13:08 PM
Post by: rtpoe on February 02, 2011, 10:43:39 PM
In typical Soviet fashion, they figured that rather than have clouds of the now released methane and other nasty vapors messing with the locals, they'd set it on fire and let it burn off. Wouldn't take more than a few days...
It's still burning...
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on February 03, 2011, 03:43:39 PM
Post by: AgentDee on February 03, 2011, 04:21:07 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on February 06, 2011, 01:15:05 PM
Post by: AgentDee on February 11, 2011, 08:47:12 PM
Post by: rtpoe on February 11, 2011, 11:31:04 PM
(image from Tales of Future Past (http://davidszondy.com/future/futurepast.htm))
Post by: Palomine on February 12, 2011, 11:34:45 PM
http://open.salon.com/blog/mad_typist/2009/03/17/the_sci-fi_channels_lame_attempt_to_get_hipper
A similar critique about the basic cable channel that most consistently disappoints me:
http://open.salon.com/blog/aaroncynic/2009/03/17/sci-fi_just_cant_seem_to_imagine_greater
Best T&A in SF and Horror movies according to Cracked:
http://www.cracked.com/article_14900_great-moments-in-gratuitous-sci-fi-nudity.html
(picture of 3-breasted **33** from Total Recall removed from here to make room for Flavorz below)
5 Ways Porn Created the Modern World:
http://www.cracked.com/article_18888_5-ways-porn-created-modern-world.html?wa_user1=2&wa_user2=Weird+World&wa_user3=article&wa_user4=recommended
Another forum where guys are nominating best nude scenes in SF & Horror movies... no, I haven't seen them all:
http://www.joblo.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-103000.html
Why have I never heard of this short-lived TV series: http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTg1MTIwNDkyM15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMDIwMTMzMQ@@._V1._SY317_CR4,0,214,317_.jpg ...is it vaguely related to Farscape in some way, or is that just my mistaken impression from the IMDB art?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0178149/
You can see TV was crappy as usual for a Saturday night... hence my random web-surfing. ;)
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on February 15, 2011, 10:36:11 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 15, 2011, 11:05:24 PM
shake it up baby (http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcvh3iNHNx1qzado8o1_500.gif)
Wheeeeee ! ;D
Post by: PregNut on February 16, 2011, 05:15:52 PM
A treatise on the recent rebranding of the SyFy channel:
http://open.salon.com/blog/mad_typist/2009/03/17/the_sci-fi_channels_lame_attempt_to_get_hipper
A similar critique about the basic cable channel that most consistently disappoints me:
http://open.salon.com/blog/aaroncynic/2009/03/17/sci-fi_just_cant_seem_to_imagine_greater
Given Syfy's recent cancellation of "Stargate Universe" and their crappy programming in general, I'm seriously considering not watching the final 10 episodes of SGU when they begin airing next month, and locking out the channel completely on my receiver. Hell, I may even boycott NBC/Universal completely.
Yes, I'm that pissed.
I will, however, buy the SGU season 2 Blu-rays, but only to complete my "Stargate" collection.
Preg(Still PO'ed at TNT for canceling "Crusade")Nut
Post by: espy on February 16, 2011, 06:00:37 PM
Post by: gOOber on February 16, 2011, 06:11:05 PM
Post by: espy on February 16, 2011, 06:19:13 PM
^Where do you find all these hot women?
Family reunions
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on February 16, 2011, 06:59:36 PM
Post by: Q_BE on February 16, 2011, 10:09:15 PM
These low lows, I suppose. ;D
Q-"Here we go"-BE
Post by: Real on February 18, 2011, 09:21:17 PM
;D bet I'll feel 5-10% less creepy fapping to Victorious now...
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on February 19, 2011, 07:23:10 PM
Post by: pedonbio on February 19, 2011, 07:41:51 PM
Post by: AgentDee on February 19, 2011, 07:51:17 PM
lot's of custom bikes around but the Dodge Tomahawk is a cut above...........burn rubber babe.....
whats amazing about that bike that luv posted is the engine is a 505 cubic inch 505 horse 505 lb of torque V10 from a Dodge Viper!
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on February 19, 2011, 08:50:24 PM
Post by: gOOber on February 19, 2011, 09:14:53 PM
^yup, yup. Besides bombs, us amerikan folk do other $hit too.
Post by: espy on February 23, 2011, 07:36:07 PM
Post by: pedonbio on February 24, 2011, 06:19:34 PM
Post by: espy on February 25, 2011, 02:22:29 AM
Post by: Pacman on February 25, 2011, 11:31:23 AM
Worst artistic funk EVER. Then again I feel like shit all the time these days so that doesn't help.
Sometimes I get close, and just say "fuck it, why bother".
Everyone else makes such nice stuff..
Post by: MrsPacman1 on February 25, 2011, 11:36:44 AM
Mrs*your biggest breasted fan*Pacman
Post by: espy on February 25, 2011, 03:06:07 PM
Why bother...? Because you're talented.
Mrs*your biggest breasted fan*Pacman
+1
Well, except for the biggest breasted fan part...
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on February 26, 2011, 03:19:48 PM
???
this is sure to score points with our latin bros/sisters.
Post by: espy on February 26, 2011, 05:32:53 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 26, 2011, 06:06:45 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on February 27, 2011, 08:57:03 PM
Post by: Q_BE on February 28, 2011, 01:29:17 PM
This guy's day has been made... :D
(http://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=663278.0;attach=215846;image)
Not if that's just a long-haired dude... ;D
Q-"Oh snap!"-BE
Post by: PregNut on February 28, 2011, 10:28:17 PM
Not if that's just a long-haired dude... ;D
Q-"Oh snap!"-BE
Pretty sure the hips eliminate that possibility. ::)
Post by: Abe_Froman on March 02, 2011, 10:15:06 AM
Post by: mcgarp on March 04, 2011, 12:45:45 AM
Post by: mcgarp on March 04, 2011, 12:46:43 AM
Post by: Shara on March 04, 2011, 07:51:37 AM
;D;D
Post by: sidewalkpsycho on March 07, 2011, 03:55:49 PM
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"Boob" is the perfect word. The B looks like an aerial view of them, the 2 o's look like a front view, and the b looks like the side view.
Post by: gOOber on March 07, 2011, 05:20:41 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on March 07, 2011, 06:50:49 PM
Post by: Shara on March 07, 2011, 06:55:18 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on March 07, 2011, 09:44:13 PM
Post by: pedonbio on March 08, 2011, 02:54:49 AM
Christopher Hitchens was watching the BBC. There was a news item about the late Princess Diana's campaign for removal of land mines somewhere in Africa. The reporter said, "A land mine is easy to lay, but very dangerous and expensive to get rid of."
Post by: Shara on March 08, 2011, 08:14:19 PM
`
wtf? :P
Post by: pedonbio on March 12, 2011, 01:10:12 AM
Post by: pedonbio on March 12, 2011, 02:54:47 AM
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dudeism (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dudeism)
Post by: pedonbio on March 12, 2011, 02:57:07 AM
wtf? :P
A single period is the minimum "content" one must "post" in order to post a picture.
Post by: Q_BE on March 12, 2011, 03:21:31 AM
A single period is the minimum "content" one must "post" in order to post a picture.
Shara understands that; she posted such herself! I think that she was commenting on the " ` " in Switcher's post as opposed to the traditional " . "
And why in the heck do you have a Shara avatar? It's hard enough to picture one Shara, let alone two! :o
Q-"Get back to Roberta!"-BE :P
Post by: Shara on March 12, 2011, 05:13:05 AM
Shara understands that; she posted such herself! I think that she was commenting on the " ` " in Switcher's post as opposed to the traditional " . "
And why in the heck do you have a Shara avatar? It's hard enough to picture one Shara, let alone two! :o
Q-"Get back to Roberta!"-BE :P
don't think for me: I was commenting on the contents of the actual picture
Post by: pedonbio on March 12, 2011, 05:15:52 AM
Love the dress, BTW.
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on March 13, 2011, 03:11:00 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on March 14, 2011, 07:24:45 PM
don't think for me: I was commenting on the contents of the actual picture
I was just giving people a glimpse of the inside of my mind.
I'm sorry.
Post by: 3deroticer on March 18, 2011, 07:25:31 PM
Post by: bignatslover on March 19, 2011, 07:25:26 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on March 19, 2011, 10:33:10 AM
"You wait for good food....the other waits for you"
Post by: 3deroticer on March 19, 2011, 11:28:52 AM
Post by: Palomine on March 20, 2011, 03:20:18 PM
Post by: Shara on March 20, 2011, 03:21:18 PM
Here's mud in yer eye!
damn talk about mudslinging
Post by: Pacman on March 25, 2011, 09:16:50 PM
Love your pets people. Because they give it back unconditionally. Try getting that out of a person.
Post by: gOOber on March 28, 2011, 07:09:42 PM
Post by: 3deroticer on March 31, 2011, 11:19:57 PM
pretty wild finding on gene transference!!!
Post by: Ouroboros on April 01, 2011, 09:54:44 AM
Post by: PregNut on April 01, 2011, 08:07:00 PM
Sexiest Man Alive ::)
Self portrait?
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on April 02, 2011, 12:21:59 PM
I'd throw it here.
Post by: gOOber on April 02, 2011, 06:52:34 PM
Self portrait?I`m not nearly that good looking.
Post by: Shara on April 04, 2011, 06:35:00 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on April 04, 2011, 03:51:02 PM
Lets haul ass.
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on April 05, 2011, 05:18:21 PM
Athletic no less. The more I see the more i believe she's got the "rite stuff."
Post by: SwitcherX on April 07, 2011, 12:43:05 AM
Post by: Shara on April 07, 2011, 07:35:23 AM
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ah bert still holding your position as the nr 1 scary muppet
Post by: solvegas on April 07, 2011, 10:58:31 AM
Snooki, da bad ass (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEi6OeZol-k)
Athletic no less. The more I see the more i believe she's got the "rite stuff."
I had no idea she was in any way athletic. :o She was here at the Luxor nightclub LAX a few weeks ago and she was one hour late for her paid appearance and stupified with various narcotics and alcohol. I figured she is just a regular twat. God, she is small ! Everyday you learn something new.
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on April 07, 2011, 06:02:53 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on April 08, 2011, 08:05:35 PM
Post by: espy on April 09, 2011, 03:03:44 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on April 10, 2011, 12:33:54 PM
Post by: CarlTL on April 11, 2011, 07:36:46 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 11, 2011, 09:44:17 PM
So that's its true purpose!
I knew it, I knew it, Jersey Shore does have a reedeeming quality !! :o ;) ;D
Post by: SwitcherX on April 12, 2011, 03:33:44 AM
Post by: DruulEmpire on April 12, 2011, 06:15:04 AM
V to Switch below: well, yeah, which is what inspired my question -- the Deep Rising monster ain't Cthulhu, but it's still pretty nasty. ;)
Post by: SwitcherX on April 12, 2011, 06:26:31 PM
Post by: tommyboyddd on April 13, 2011, 10:30:26 AM
I got Robot.
Post by: espy on April 13, 2011, 10:36:39 AM
The Geek Zodiac (http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2011/04/08/the-geek-zodiak-pic/geekzodiak/)
I got Robot.
What is the message of your birth year is not on there?
::: checking to see if there's a reflection of me in the mirror :::
Post by: AgentDee on April 13, 2011, 11:55:47 PM
Post by: Palomine on April 14, 2011, 10:32:56 AM
Starbucks in a Starbucks **94** Starbucks ;D
That's a great pic... thanks AD! :)
I presume the cigars are just props... can't imagine there's a Starbucks (in this country anyway) where folks can actually smoke, let alone smoke cigars! :)
Post by: SwitcherX on April 14, 2011, 11:41:56 PM
Post by: tommyboyddd on April 15, 2011, 01:13:39 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on April 15, 2011, 05:58:44 PM
How you tried to set them free.
They would not listen, they're not listening still.
Perhaps they never will... :'(
Post by: gOOber on April 15, 2011, 09:02:10 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on April 16, 2011, 10:56:12 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on April 21, 2011, 05:51:57 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on April 22, 2011, 09:21:32 PM
Post by: YamatoChan on April 23, 2011, 05:43:56 AM
`
that is a pretty cool and informative picture
Post by: gOOber on April 23, 2011, 07:31:38 PM
Post by: DruulEmpire on April 29, 2011, 10:33:31 AM
I like a royal wedding because it's the most celebrated a penis ever gets.
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on April 29, 2011, 07:46:36 PM
Post by: tommyboyddd on May 01, 2011, 01:42:01 AM
Post by: solvegas on May 01, 2011, 07:56:53 AM
Jello bouncing hypnotically at 6200 frames per second. (http://gizmodo.com/#!5797268/jello-hypnotically-bouncing-at-6200-frames-per-second)
That's very interesting. The way it deforms in such violent way but how it retains its cohesion and returns back ( mostly ) into its original shape is fun to see. Good post. :)
Post by: tommyboyddd on May 03, 2011, 09:18:15 PM
I am shocked, SHOCKED, to see trolling on the internet!
Post by: SwitcherX on May 03, 2011, 09:32:01 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on May 05, 2011, 07:45:16 PM
Post by: pedonbio on May 05, 2011, 08:26:58 PM
Isn't that a tidal bore? I don't think the salinity has much to do with it, but tidal force does.
An award:
Post by: tommyboyddd on May 06, 2011, 08:33:33 PM
Post by: gOOber on May 06, 2011, 08:54:31 PM
Post by: tommyboyddd on May 06, 2011, 09:05:25 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on May 07, 2011, 12:24:51 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on May 08, 2011, 04:51:05 PM
Post by: pedonbio on May 08, 2011, 05:08:22 PM
:)
Alas, gOOber, they may never forgive us:
Post by: SwitcherX on May 08, 2011, 08:45:28 PM
Post by: Klcarsite on May 09, 2011, 03:00:32 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on May 09, 2011, 06:08:37 PM
Post by: Klcarsite on May 10, 2011, 06:03:41 AM
Post by: tommyboyddd on May 10, 2011, 11:44:37 AM
Woooooooooo!
Post by: SwitcherX on May 11, 2011, 07:33:42 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on May 12, 2011, 05:42:26 PM
Post by: Palomine on May 13, 2011, 12:23:18 PM
I probably got this from earlier in this thread (?) but I thought it was amusing enough to post just in case it came from someplace else. No idea why masturbating would be prohibited at all, let alone only between noon and midnight. I assume it's a joke... inspired by cultural orientation training US troops go through when stationed in a Muslim country (alcohol, porn, etc... are no-nos I presume).
Rebus explained: choke the chicken, beat the meat (took me a moment to recognize that was a steak) and spank the monkey. Here's a link to sample page of an interesting 'rebus font' btw: http://www.identifont.com/samples/harold/RebusFont.gif
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on May 14, 2011, 12:09:47 AM
Post by: Klcarsite on May 14, 2011, 02:41:51 PM
Post by: tommyboyddd on May 15, 2011, 11:13:39 PM
Post by: ROUNDandHEAVY on May 16, 2011, 11:16:10 AM
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Nl-lvhIAOg)
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on May 16, 2011, 07:10:43 PM
This one is da firs to bust out, about 1.5 x 3,now. Goes nice in my rum. ;D
Post by: AgentDee on May 17, 2011, 12:14:32 PM
Post by: DruulEmpire on May 17, 2011, 02:19:50 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 19, 2011, 12:01:17 AM
http://kotaku.com/5556757/the-real-metal-gear
Post by: MunchWolf on May 20, 2011, 03:34:40 PM
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100329085949AAv5zvb
get to the punchline ... let it sink in ... re-read it ... and it is even more wrong
-Munch "almost as bad as the xmas special" Wolf
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on May 21, 2011, 10:28:59 AM
Post by: Pacman on May 21, 2011, 12:55:19 PM
It's NOT my fault if you suck.
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on May 21, 2011, 01:47:56 PM
2.Bazooms
3.Beacons
4.Beanbags
5.Bebops
6.Betty Boops
7.Big Boppers
8.Bikini Stuffers
9.Billibongs
10.Blinkers
11.Bombers
12.Bombshells
13.Bon Bons
14.Bongos
15.Bonkers
16.Boobers
17.Boobies
18.Boobs
19.Boops
20.Bops
21.Bosom
22.Boulders
23.Bouncers
24.Bra Buddies
25.Bra Stuffers
26.Breasts
27.Bronskis
28.Bubbas
29.Bubbies
30.Buds
31.Bulbs
32.Bulges
33.Bullets
34.Bumpers
35.Bumps
36.Bust
37.Busters
38.Busties
39.Butterballs
40.Buttons
41.Caboodles
42.Cams
43.Cannon Balls
44.Cantaloupes
45.Carumbas
46.Cha-chas
47.Charlies
48.Chihuahuas
49.Chimichongas
50.Chiquitas
51.Coconuts
52.Congas
53.Corkers
54.Cream Pies
55.Cuhuangas
56.Cupcakes
57.Dingers
58.Dinghies
59.Dingos
60.Dirigibles
61.Doorknobs
62.Doozies
63.Double-Whammies
64.Dueling Banjos
65.Dumplings
66.Dunes
67.Ear Muffs
68.Eclairs
69.Eggplants
70.Enchiladas
71.Flapjacks
72.Flappers
73.Flesh Bulbs
74.Fog Lights
75.Fried Eggs
76.Fun Bags
77.Gagas
78.Garbos
79.Gazingas
80.Gazongas
81.Glands
82.Globes
83.Globlets
84.Gob Stoppers
85.Gongas
86.Goombas
87.Grapefruits
88.Grillwork
89.Guavas
90.Gum Drops
91.Hand Warmers
92.Handsets
93.Head Lamps
94.Headers
95.Headlights
96.Headphones
97.Headsets
98.Hefties
99.Heifers
100.Hemispheres
101.Hills
102.Hindenburgs
103.Honeydews
104.Honkers
105.Hood-Ornaments
106.Hoohas
107.Hooters
108.Hot Cakes
109.Hottentots
110.Howitzers
111.Hubcaps
112.Huffies
113.Humdingers
114.Hush Puppies
115.ICBMS
116.Jawbreakers
117.Jemimas
118.Jibs
119.Jobbers
120.Jugs
121.Jukes
122.Jumbos
123.Kabukis
124.Kalamazoos
125.Kazongas
126.Kazoos
127.Knobbers
128.Knockers
129.Kongas
130.Kumquats
131.Lactoids
132.Lip Fodder
133.LLamas
134.Loaves
135.LobLollies
136.Love Mellons
137.Love Muffins
138.LuLus
139.Macaroons
140.Mammaries
141.Mammies
142.Mams
143.Mangos
144.Marangos
145.Maraschinos
146.Marimbas
147.Mau Maus
148.Mausers
149.Meat Loaves
150.Meatballs
151.Melons
152.Milk Cans
153.Milk Fountains
154.Milk Shakes
155.Mmbos
156.Molehills
157.Mommas
158.Mondos
159.Montain Peaks
160.Montezumas
161.Moo Moos
162.Mother Lodes
163.Mounds
164.Muchachas
165.Muffins
166.Mulligans
167.Mushmellons
168.Nancies
169.Nectarines
170.Niblets
171.Nibs
172.Nippers
173.Nippies
174.Nippleoons
175.Nippleos
176.Nips
177.Nodes
178.Nodules
179.Noogies
180.Nose Cones
181.Oboes
182.Oompas
183.Orbs Apples
184.Ottomans Balboas
185.Padding Balloons
186.Pagodas Bangers
187.Pair Bangles
188.Palookas Bassoons
189.Peaches
190.Peaks
191.Pears
192.Pects
193.Peepers
194.Pillows
195.Pips
196.Plums
197.Pointer-Sisters
198.Points
199.Pokers
200.Polygons
201.Pompoms
202.Pontoons
203.Potatoes
204.PT Boats
205.Pumpkins
206.Rangoons
207.Rib Cushions
208.Sandbags
209.Satellites
210.Scones
211.Scoops
212.Set
213.Shakers
214.Shebas
215.Shermans
216.Shimmies
217.Silos
218.Skin Sacks
219.Skooners
220.Smoothies
221.Snuggle Pups
222.Spark Plugs
223.Specials
224.Spheres
225.Spongecakes
226.Spuds
227.Stacks
228.Stuffing Casabas
229.Sugar Plums
230.Sweater Meat
231.Sweater Puffs
232.Sweet Rolls
233.Tahitis
234.Tamales
235.Tartugas
236.Tatas
237.Tattlers
238.Teats
239.Tetons
240.Thangs
241.Thingumajigs
242.Tidbits
243.Titbits
244.Tits
245.Titters Domes
246.Titties Doodads
247.Tom-Toms
248.Tomatoes
249.Torpedoes
250.Tortillas
251.Totos Dugs
252.Twangers
253.Tweakers
254.Tweeters
255.Twin Peaks
256.Twofers
257.Tympanies
258.U-Boats
259.Umlauts
260.Wahwahs
261.Zeppelins
262.Zingers
I may have missed 1 or 2 ;D
Post by: pedonbio on May 21, 2011, 04:16:48 PM
First time through reading this .. and it is wrong ...
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100329085949AAv5zvb
get to the punchline ... let it sink in ... re-read it ... and it is even more wrong
-Munch "almost as bad as the xmas special" Wolf
I am your father, Luke.
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on May 22, 2011, 06:29:48 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on May 22, 2011, 10:02:04 PM
Post by: Shara on May 23, 2011, 05:07:06 AM
Post by: solvegas on May 23, 2011, 09:31:18 AM
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I'm sure those jarheads were only trying to assist him as he slipped and fell several times on the concrete. ::) ;D
Post by: SwitcherX on May 23, 2011, 10:10:33 PM
Post by: Klcarsite on May 24, 2011, 05:57:18 AM
Post by: pedonbio on May 24, 2011, 05:06:06 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on May 24, 2011, 07:22:52 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on May 24, 2011, 07:52:44 PM
She puts Snooki on da back burner
Post by: SwitcherX on May 25, 2011, 12:14:51 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on May 26, 2011, 11:03:22 PM
Post by: CarlTL on May 28, 2011, 01:12:44 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on May 30, 2011, 01:02:50 PM
with camgurlz. This is one that goes by name of Batgirl. Stupid big.
Post by: SwitcherX on June 02, 2011, 02:29:32 AM
Post by: rtpoe on June 02, 2011, 11:27:57 PM
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In DIGI-COMP II an electronic current impulse is simulated by a rolling ball.... In the course of its journey the ball is directed by guides (which simulate the wires which guide electrons in the electronic computer) to the entry points of successive binary digital logic elements. The ball upon entering a logic element "questions" or "interrogates" it for its "state" and possibly changes its "state" in the process of going through it.... With appropriate settings your DIGI-COMP II can be made to:
1. Count out a specified number of balls.
2. Count in binary arithmetic.
3. Add.
4. Multiply.
5. Multiply and add.
6. Obtain either the "1's" or '2's" complement,
7. Subtract.
8. Divide.
9. Zero or clear.
10. Overflow.
11. Halt.
http://www.oldcomputermuseum.com/digicomp_2.html
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on June 04, 2011, 01:05:44 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on June 06, 2011, 08:40:23 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on June 08, 2011, 08:09:36 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on June 12, 2011, 07:35:49 AM
Post by: solvegas on June 12, 2011, 08:18:31 AM
hubba hubba (http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/1306831426687.gif?w=300&h=172)
WOW ! Who is she ? :o
Post by: Palomine on June 13, 2011, 11:39:59 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on June 14, 2011, 04:46:48 PM
Post by: pedonbio on June 14, 2011, 05:15:51 PM
this is weird...
I assume you are referring to the sign in the foreground, which asserts that the Afrikaaner W*****B***** was "better" than the African National Congress. Considering that the AWB was a white paramilitary organization, it is a sign of the desperation of the people demonstrating and, I suggest, even in their eyes, is an exaggeration.
Post by: pedonbio on June 14, 2011, 08:08:53 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 14, 2011, 10:43:45 PM
When Professional Cakes Go Horribly, Hilariously Wrong
Post by: solvegas on June 14, 2011, 11:04:36 PM
::)
At least they are fresh ! Who wants an old, dried out vagi ? ;D
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on June 15, 2011, 06:58:46 PM
WOW ! Who is she ? :o
as usual, I know Jack
Post by: rtpoe on June 16, 2011, 10:38:17 PM
But you'll still have to pay for food....and it will still suck...
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 17, 2011, 02:50:00 PM
The airliner....OF THE FUTURE!!! (http://www.thefuturebyairbus.com/)The food cannot be worse than this:
But you'll still have to pay for food....and it will still suck...
Digital Trends: "Japan scientist synthesizes meat from human feces" (http://news.yahoo.com/s/digitaltrends/20110615/tc_digitaltrends/japanesescientistscreatesmeatoutoffeces)
And I thought the idea of eating raw fish was bad enough. This is completely GROSS.
Post by: pedonbio on June 17, 2011, 08:50:39 PM
Post by: CarlTL on June 18, 2011, 05:05:52 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on June 19, 2011, 10:12:19 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on June 21, 2011, 11:49:57 PM
Post by: CarlTL on June 23, 2011, 07:01:00 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 23, 2011, 10:20:28 PM
That photo is clearly "On Topic"....
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on June 24, 2011, 08:10:54 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 24, 2011, 11:46:58 PM
This is:
Post by: CarlTL on June 24, 2011, 11:58:55 PM
THAT IS NOT OFF-TOPIC!!!!
This is:
Go directly to jail. Do not pass Go. Do not Collect 200 Guilders
And buy this poor woman clothes.
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 01, 2011, 12:51:57 PM
If you've seen any chain letter saying that since this month has 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays, it's good luck according to feng shui, that's bullshit. (http://www.geekosystem.com/5-fridays-saturdays-sundays-not-823-years/)
Post by: rtpoe on July 01, 2011, 11:43:30 PM
And why you have to be very, very careful when putting balloons on your cake:
Post by: DruulEmpire on July 01, 2011, 11:53:42 PM
He: "Ummm ... maybe we need to talk about just how many children you're expecting ... "
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on July 02, 2011, 12:04:55 PM
Post by: gOOber on July 02, 2011, 12:29:49 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on July 04, 2011, 10:09:43 AM
Post by: gOOber on July 06, 2011, 11:04:24 AM
Post by: solvegas on July 06, 2011, 08:57:54 PM
So you think the Duchess of Cambridge is hot?
She is very attractive but I would have to see her naked in order to determine if she is hot. ;) :) ;D
Post by: CarlTL on July 07, 2011, 08:14:25 PM
Go directly to jail. Do not pass Go. Do not Collect 200 Guilders
And buy this poor woman clothes.
EXTREME CLOSEUP!
Post by: Ladon on July 08, 2011, 12:01:13 AM
Post by: AgentDee on July 08, 2011, 12:02:47 AM
Post by: gOOber on July 08, 2011, 05:28:24 PM
So you think the Duchess of Cambridge is hot?Well, she has nice thighs.
Post by: pedonbio on July 12, 2011, 05:28:54 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on July 14, 2011, 05:04:55 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 14, 2011, 07:41:41 PM
literallyunbelievable.org - People taking articles from The Onion (http://www.theonion.com/) seriously....
Post by: pedonbio on July 16, 2011, 08:58:43 PM
Post by: sidewalkpsycho on July 17, 2011, 02:37:49 PM
A friend sent me this:
Funny, there's contacts of mine on a famous social networking site that posted similar pics a couple days ago.
Post by: pedonbio on July 17, 2011, 05:20:15 PM
Funny, there's contacts of mine on a famous social networking site that posted similar pics a couple days ago.
So you know her, too? Considering where we live, I'm not surprised.
Post by: number3fac on July 18, 2011, 02:23:54 AM
A friend sent me this:
Is the cart supposed to be halfway into the wall? I can't tell, but if it is that'd be pretty cool.
Post by: pedonbio on July 18, 2011, 02:56:35 AM
Post by: sidewalkpsycho on July 18, 2011, 11:42:13 AM
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King's Cross is featured in the Harry Potter books, by J. K. Rowling, as the starting point of the Hogwarts Express. The train uses a secret platform 9¾ located by passing through the brick wall barrier between platforms 9 and 10.
Platforms 9 and 10 are in a separate building from the main station; also, rather than being adjacent so that a barrier could be between them, they are separated by two intervening tracks. Rowling intended the location to be in the main part of the station, but misremembered the platform numbering. During an interview in 2001, she indicated that she had confused King's Cross with Euston. In fact, platforms 9 and 10 at Euston are also separated by two intervening tracks.
When the films were made, the station scenes took place within the main station, with platforms 4 and 5 renumbered 9 and 10. In the film of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the exterior of the adjacent St. Pancras station was used, as its Victorian Gothic façade was considered more impressive than the real King's Cross station.
When the first film was released, a large floor panel was placed on the ground outside platforms 9 and 10 indicating the Hogwarts Express. It was later removed. Within King's Cross, a cast-iron "Platform 9¾" sign has been erected on a wall of the station's suburban building containing the real platforms 9 and 10. Part of a luggage trolley has also been installed below the sign; while the near end is visible, the rest of the trolley seems to have disappeared into the wall. It is common to see Harry Potter fans stop to photograph the trolley or try to push the rest of the luggage trolley through the wall to the hidden platform.
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 21, 2011, 03:17:08 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 21, 2011, 03:17:59 PM
So you think the Duchess of Cambridge is hot?Madeleine > Kate
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 21, 2011, 03:19:47 PM
Those hips! QQ
(http://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=663278.0;attach=228520;image)
OMG! Argh!
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on July 21, 2011, 07:35:48 PM
Post by: CarlTL on July 21, 2011, 10:10:33 PM
OMG! Argh!
I have a name associated with her. She goes by Robyn or Redhead Robyn.
Her ModelMayhem photo gallery
(http://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/68022/viewall)
Post by: Palomine on July 22, 2011, 03:36:03 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 22, 2011, 09:41:00 PM
Post by: 3deroticer on July 28, 2011, 05:29:48 PM
singing dog!
Post by: rtpoe on July 28, 2011, 09:28:52 PM
Post by: 3deroticer on July 29, 2011, 02:39:11 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 02, 2011, 10:46:14 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on August 03, 2011, 03:59:49 PM
Post by: gOOber on August 04, 2011, 12:36:41 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on August 04, 2011, 07:26:52 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 04, 2011, 09:43:52 PM
The game part is a fairly average side-scrolling shooter. What makes it great is the story - some 60,000 words, according to the home site. Toss in a custom soundtrack for the icing on the cake.
You'll read in the comments that people were moved to tears at the ending(s). I can attest to that fact from personal experience - even though I was expecting that possibility.
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In an industry where microtransactions are becoming the normal in some fashion or anything, I find it more than a little astounding that a game as big and lovingly crafted as Starwish is was free, because it's something I would have happily paid for. Work began on the game in 2009, and considering it's largely a one-man show (the developer wrote everything, drew everything, and programmed everything himself, music was created by Auriplane) it's got to be incredibly satisfying to see all that effort pay off in a big way. Starwish is impressive and just plain fun, with a cheery, action-packed sci-fi/fantasy story. - Jayisgames (http://jayisgames.com/archives/2011/06/starwish.php)
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The storyline was sublime. The developer, or storywriter, did a phenomenal job and the story, most importantly, was very interesting and keep you hooked to the game! The art was fantastic and I loved the character design, planets and backgrounds, but the art in-battle wasn’t up to par to what I saw outside of battle. Also, the music was perfect. I loved how calming it was and the mood that it set for the game. In conclusion, RPG Shooter: Starwish is a breathtaking RPG game that you won’t soon forget! This game will continuously drag you back to play with its grand storyline and characters. - Giudology (http://guidology.com/2011/06/09/rpg-shooter-starwish-guidologys-official-review/)
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This is, without a doubt, the most memorable and addictive game I've played in Newgrounds. Not only were the storyline and characters great, the main gameplay (the horizontal space shooter portion of the game) was also very nice, and all the various weapons augmented it and kept it from getting repetitive. The mix of genres also enhanced the replayability of the game. The plot is also worthy of being made into an actual video game or manga/anime series, and I just don't feel like I can praise you enough for this creation. Better than a lot of the games made by big-name companies out there. Please make another one of these games soon!!! - TCTriangle, Newgrounds (http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/reviews/572374)
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on August 07, 2011, 11:03:51 AM
Post by: Tenshi on August 07, 2011, 12:06:17 PM
;)I bet they've been GTLing all day
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on August 08, 2011, 07:39:30 PM
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Post by: Palomine on August 22, 2011, 01:32:40 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on August 23, 2011, 11:02:15 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on August 24, 2011, 04:44:33 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on August 26, 2011, 07:20:49 PM
Post by: pedonbio on August 27, 2011, 03:28:41 PM
if ur **27** n bombed, can't get up on ur own....you've acheived a special place in society. "notoriety."
Dude, if you got Coco to give you a lift, you don't fuckin' care!
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on August 27, 2011, 08:09:21 PM
I look at #5 #6 and say, how do you paint transparent? my Lord. talent is a special gift.
Post by: Palomine on August 30, 2011, 10:21:31 AM
Anyway, last Sunday there were 3 full hours of Venture Brothers goodness on and it was great. Yah, sometimes a particular VB episode here or there is merely adequate (how many eps of the X-Files did even the most hardcore fans have to force themselves to stay awake through?) but even then, they're still fun to watch due to the affection the viewer's developed for the characters.
During commercials throughout the 3-hour VB marathon Sunday night, there were brief live-action clips of a VB cosplay competition held during a recent con somewhere. Of course they're going to select only the very best bits for air, but boy what fun! A still from one clip is attached: that's a convincing Monarch and painfully-cute Dr. Girlfriend of course... along with series creators Doc Hammer (I briefly thought he was a Pete White cosplayer! :D ) and Jackson Publick.
(http://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=663278.0;attach=233109;image)
Clips of the VB cosplay contest can be found here: http://www.adultswim.com/search/index.html?queryText=venture+brothers+cosplay ...though like Adult Swim clips in general, they don't play on my Linux box no matter how much I futz with Flash. :(
Post by: DruulEmpire on August 30, 2011, 10:29:04 AM
Post by: rtpoe on August 31, 2011, 09:34:33 PM
Boeing Hybrid Thermal Airship (http://mynorthwest.com/?nid=11&sid=537709)
Post by: CarlTL on August 31, 2011, 10:05:19 PM
Post by: Bad Kitty on September 01, 2011, 09:19:13 AM
also hope to rent plenty of the guns there to try them out. He's a 'shooter game' fan, and I think he'll get a real kick out of playing with the real thing :)
in other news:
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on September 01, 2011, 05:28:26 PM
Post by: pedonbio on September 01, 2011, 08:10:47 PM
.
Pal, upon reflection I get the idea that is a shot from a "camera club". I haven't seen one of those since the 1970s.
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 03, 2011, 09:56:21 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 03, 2011, 10:15:43 AM
a gang gurl flashing....
(http://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=663278.0;attach=231309;image)
Any idea who that lady is?
Post by: Chelsea74 on September 03, 2011, 11:28:45 AM
Any idea who that lady is?
Lacey Wildd aka Lacey Lasvegas
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on September 03, 2011, 09:00:54 PM
Post by: Bad Kitty on September 04, 2011, 05:51:56 AM
Hey, Bad Kitty, is this a friend of yours?
heeee
now in sniper kitty's defense, he was under a lot of stress at the time...
Post by: DruulEmpire on September 04, 2011, 06:19:26 AM
Post by: Bad Kitty on September 04, 2011, 07:04:49 AM
Yeah, and they brainwashed him with "The Catcher in the Rye"! ;)
I hate it when that happens :D
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on September 05, 2011, 09:49:39 AM
Post by: 3deroticer on September 05, 2011, 11:10:56 AM
Post by: 3deroticer on September 05, 2011, 11:21:09 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on September 05, 2011, 12:55:49 PM
a tongue to savor all that is good, even the bittersweet, tears.
Post by: pedonbio on September 05, 2011, 05:41:38 PM
Post by: sidewalkpsycho on September 06, 2011, 10:45:18 AM
http://youtu.be/fNa7tNFB7c4
Post by: gOOber on September 06, 2011, 08:23:20 PM
Post by: pedonbio on September 06, 2011, 08:41:42 PM
Post by: Bad Kitty on September 07, 2011, 07:19:46 AM
Labor Day and all. I give thanks for having job. I thank the Almighty for giving me hands to do work, feet to help me travel , sight so I can read fine print, Hearing so I know the weather coming, a nose that knows that fishy smell from the real deal,
a tongue to savor all that is good, even the bittersweet, tears.
and of course the labor movement, which is what the holiday is for ;)
(basically the end of white slavery in the US)
Post by: rtpoe on September 08, 2011, 11:08:04 PM
Sportswriter Joe Posnanski remebers 1986 (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/1108/1986-remarkable-year-in-sports/content.1.html) as his favorite year (http://joeposnanski.si.com/2011/09/01/my-favorite-year/)...
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Twenty-five years ago, I was not aware enough to appreciate that there was something in the air, that the world was about to change, that everything was about to get larger and smaller all at the same time. Soon there would be wall-to-wall sports, Internet madness, paralyzing hype, high-definition replays from every angle. We would all get closer to the games, a great thing, but maybe we lost a little something, too. Maybe we lost a little bit of magnitude. In 1986, Michael Jordan scored 63 in the real Boston Garden. In 1986, Jack Nicklaus raised his putter to the sky. In 1986, Willie Shoemaker charged down the stretch at Churchill Downs and won one more Kentucky Derby. In 1986, we simply called Wayne Gretzky “The Great One.”
For Joe, 1986 was the year he decided to be a sportswriter.
For the rest of us....
The Chicago Bears did the "Super Bowl Shuffle".... 5'7" Spud Webb makes the slam dunk into an art form.... The NFL introduces the use of instant replay in officiating.... Jack Nicklaus at the Masters, Bill Shoemaker at the Kentucky Derby, and Martina Navritolova at the US Open all show the young kids how it's done.... The "Hand of God" helps Argentina win the World Cup.... "Little roller up along first … Behind the bag! It gets through Buckner! Here comes Knight and the Mets win it!"....
Post by: pedonbio on September 08, 2011, 11:46:33 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on September 10, 2011, 09:19:11 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on September 11, 2011, 06:15:22 PM
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Post by: pedonbio on September 12, 2011, 07:13:59 PM
Post by: gOOber on September 21, 2011, 06:38:27 PM
Post by: pedonbio on September 21, 2011, 06:49:53 PM
My typical morning routine. ::)
Oooops! I thought that was Tony Blair.
Post by: Palomine on September 21, 2011, 06:54:15 PM
Post by: pedonbio on September 21, 2011, 07:55:49 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on September 25, 2011, 08:55:28 PM
Post by: MissChievous on September 26, 2011, 08:19:36 AM
Post by: solvegas on September 26, 2011, 08:24:43 AM
Post by: DruulEmpire on September 26, 2011, 09:10:39 AM
V to Pal below: heck, I'll settle for more frequency from onion_writer and mofoapoo, not to mention Goldeneye.
Post by: Palomine on September 26, 2011, 09:32:10 AM
I like turtles.
:D :D :D
Who'd have thunk it? Perhaps this means that eventually, we can expect Gilroy, Judge Oaf, Franz75, Galvatron and even Imaginos to eventually make reappearances! :)
Welcome back!
Post by: MissChievous on September 26, 2011, 05:28:30 PM
and Tiger Woods! He disappeared too? Sadness!
I'm great! Better than ever. I've been up to an awful lot and it'd be hard to compress it all into a quick forum post. It's good to see familiar faces!
Still, if everyone came back from old times, you'd all have to deal with HeavyMetal1980 again...
Post by: solvegas on September 27, 2011, 01:39:05 AM
Ah! I miss my Gilfoy so!
and Tiger Woods! He disappeared too? Sadness!
I'm great! Better than ever. I've been up to an awful lot and it'd be hard to compress it all into a quick forum post. It's good to see familiar faces!
Still, if everyone came back from old times, you'd all have to deal with HeavyMetal1980 again...
And don't forget ol' acid tongue Mammeister. ;D
Post by: Palomine on September 27, 2011, 09:55:00 AM
And don't forget ol' acid tongue Mammeister. ;D
Mammeister was, more than any other user, responsible for me snarfing more coffee and Diet Coke into my sinuses (when reading some witticism he wrote while foolishly still **94**). I miss him.
Post by: rtpoe on September 27, 2011, 08:29:27 PM
"The cognitive task of the mechanic is virtually identical to that of the physician: both use history, examination, and tests to diagnose and repair a complicated machine in the context of a human relationship. Students who listen to Car Talk can appreciate the fundamentals of problem solving and reasoning that serve both the mechanic and the physician."
Dhaliwal, Gurpreet, "The Mechanics of Reasoning", JAMA. 2011;306(9):918-919.
Post by: SwitcherX on September 28, 2011, 01:05:42 AM
Post by: solvegas on September 28, 2011, 01:16:40 AM
:D
Just showed this to my girlfriend. " that is so mean ! poor little girl ..... " I LOL . ;D Men and women do see things differently. ;D
Post by: MissChievous on September 28, 2011, 06:47:15 AM
Post by: DruulEmpire on September 28, 2011, 10:13:37 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on September 30, 2011, 03:54:40 PM
Post by: gOOber on September 30, 2011, 04:07:54 PM
Who would want itty bitty titties?
`
Post by: solvegas on September 30, 2011, 10:12:53 PM
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Post by: luvdemwhoppers on October 02, 2011, 10:53:20 AM
Post by: CarlTL on October 02, 2011, 04:14:55 PM
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Post by: SwitcherX on October 04, 2011, 02:39:18 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on October 04, 2011, 03:48:02 AM
Post by: Bad Kitty on October 04, 2011, 07:41:20 AM
sometimes bad kitties are just bad.
Post by: pedonbio on October 04, 2011, 03:36:13 PM
Post by: tommyboyddd on October 04, 2011, 04:40:34 PM
Post by: MissChievous on October 05, 2011, 02:42:59 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on October 05, 2011, 05:47:23 PM
Post by: CarlTL on October 08, 2011, 04:45:17 PM
Post by: pedonbio on October 08, 2011, 05:44:47 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on October 09, 2011, 10:10:28 AM
Post by: MissChievous on October 09, 2011, 05:09:58 PM
Also, anyone here do any pen and paper RPG's?
Post by: sidewalkpsycho on October 09, 2011, 06:13:41 PM
If I had the ability to make a teleporter, i'd give them out to a bunch of you guys and set up the exit point as some amazing thing like the bar in Cheers.... I was thinking about that earlier, I better get designing.
Also, anyone here do any pen and paper RPG's?
No, but this looks like a hairy Nydus canal entry.
Post by: TysonWarm on October 09, 2011, 08:51:19 PM
No! bad kitty! put the bridge down!
sometimes bad kitties are just bad.
Ever see that scene in Rise of the Planet of the Apes, the new one. Where the apes battle the humans on that bridge. It was pretty cool when that gorilla and the horse collided. I wondered if a gorilla would be able to stand up a charging horse like that.
Post by: CarlTL on October 09, 2011, 09:27:17 PM
If I had the ability to make a teleporter, i'd give them out to a bunch of you guys and set up the exit point as some amazing thing like the bar in Cheers.... I was thinking about that earlier, I better get designing.
Also, anyone here do any pen and paper RPG's?
Is that a 3rd edition character sheet? ;)
Post by: Bad Kitty on October 10, 2011, 04:28:21 AM
Ever see that scene in Rise of the Planet of the Apes, the new one. Where the apes battle the humans on that bridge. It was pretty cool when that gorilla and the horse collided. I wondered if a gorilla would be able to stand up a charging horse like that.
I have no idea as to the realism of that movie. I tend to think they took a lot of liberties with it, beyond just the scientific plot device I mean. But it was a pretty good movie :)
(http://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=663278.0;attach=237805;image)
that is very cute, and very cool :D
I never played D&D, though I did love the artwork surrounding it. My boyfriend in high school got me into a post apocalyptic rpg called Gama World (GW has been recently re-created and re-marketed, but it is nothing like the original, which is annoying to me). Anyway, I actually found that I had a knack for being a good DM ;) although my boyfriend was far too good at arguing realism details in order to benefit his characters... I'm sure you know the type.
Post by: brakblake on October 10, 2011, 03:56:59 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on October 10, 2011, 07:49:10 PM
Post by: gOOber on October 12, 2011, 08:04:28 AM
Post by: MissChievous on October 12, 2011, 10:15:13 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on October 14, 2011, 09:06:15 PM
Post by: Night Lord on October 14, 2011, 10:13:28 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on October 15, 2011, 11:10:46 PM
Post by: MissChievous on October 16, 2011, 06:08:28 PM
19% Will and find it hilarious
10% Will and not care.
1% Will **113** uncontrollably.
Post by: Bad Kitty on October 18, 2011, 04:51:32 AM
I was ready for bed when i saw this (http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsupsv8i9p1r2zp8wo1_250.gif)That was a no-brainer to save to hard drive.
"wow"
I'm guessing you had sweet dreams then?
70% Of people wont get thiswhat if you don't get it, but you still find it hilarious?
19% Will and find it hilarious
10% Will and not care.
1% Will **113** uncontrollably.
Post by: brakblake on October 18, 2011, 08:30:10 PM
hehehe
Post by: TysonWarm on October 18, 2011, 09:36:15 PM
Did anybody see the story and video of the Chinese toddler run over by a truck and passersby totally ignoring her? I can't believe that Chinese people are that inhumane now. I must warn you the following video is very disturbing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo7BDbH17qA
Post by: solvegas on October 18, 2011, 11:07:25 PM
http://articles.cnn.com/2011-10-17/asia/world_asia_china-toddler-hit-and-run_1_van-driver-disturbing-video-sina-weibo?_s=PM:ASIA
Did anybody see the story and video of the Chinese toddler run over by a truck and passersby totally ignoring her? I can't believe that Chinese people are that inhumane now. I must warn you the following video is very disturbing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo7BDbH17qA
What do you expect ? They are communists. >:(
Post by: Palomine on October 19, 2011, 01:20:50 AM
What do you expect ? They are communists. >:(
Yes, a single video of inhumanity in China surely proves that communists are, by definition, inhumane. Conversely, all capitalists are filled with charity and compassion of course. ::) Somewhere, Joseph McCarthy's fetid corpse is getting a boner.
Woefully dated, gross generalization much?
Post by: Bad Kitty on October 19, 2011, 08:15:08 AM
more like quasi-socialists, with a heavy totalitarian slant, and a quasi-capitalist segment.
they stopped being communists when they inherited hongkong back from brittain, and they had to decide whether to shut it all down, or embrace commerce and **82** on piles of money.
they chose the predictable path.
but they'll still shoot you in the face for questioning the government of course.
Post by: MissChievous on October 19, 2011, 08:41:30 AM
Post by: sidewalkpsycho on October 19, 2011, 09:35:08 AM
Post by: DruulEmpire on October 19, 2011, 05:17:59 PM
She's
Too sexy for that tat
Too sexy for that tat
Whatcha think about that?
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on October 19, 2011, 06:54:03 PM
Post by: TysonWarm on October 19, 2011, 10:33:28 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 19, 2011, 10:42:46 PM
Yes, a single video of inhumanity in China surely proves that communists are, by definition, inhumane. Conversely, all capitalists are filled with charity and compassion of course. ::) Somewhere, Joseph McCarthy's fetid corpse is getting a boner.
Woefully dated, gross generalization much?
You certaintily took the bait. As a libertarian I've found liberals much easier to upset ( McCarthyism ? Is that as good as it gets ? ) than conservatives. But you are wrong about Communists. They are inhumane. That's how they terrorize their populations ( victims ) into subservience. That's why that tropical paradise south of Florida has people willing to cross 90 miles of dangerous water to get out. That's why North Korea is starving again. It doesn't work. All dictatorships, whether nominally right or left, dehumanize their populations because of the fear they engender. People act like they do because it is a defence mechanism and such virtues as charity, compassion, simpathy can wither away. Also your response in which you essentially made a moral equivelancy between the US and Communist China is one of the reasons I sometimes wonder if you are as smart as you think. You really think China and the US are the same ? You do know that China has no charitable institutions because the goverment does not want anything that could possibly challenge its monopoly of power, right ? While the US has the most extensive institutions ( last I heard, Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are Americans ) . But what the hell, political correctness has completely and totally swallowed the left and so many ameican leftists truly believe Amerika is evil.
Post by: DruulEmpire on October 20, 2011, 06:24:43 AM
Absolutism of any kind sort of kills off the very concept of randomness. It's not a good fit, just saying.
Post by: solvegas on October 20, 2011, 07:35:24 AM
Umm ... this is a Random thread, not one of the two Politics threads.
Absolutism of any kind sort of kills off the very concept of randomness. It's not a good fit, just saying.
You are right. I apologize to everybody for injecting politics into what is / has been a fun thread. :-[
Post by: Bad Kitty on October 20, 2011, 07:36:55 AM
just no substitute for stupid big (http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltbtx46hff1qlo8sl.gif)
is that Hitomi?
Pal says: yes, it is. :)
Post by: brakblake on October 20, 2011, 06:11:49 PM
Is that a 3rd edition character sheet? ;)
Looks closer to a 3.5 sheet :P
Post by: gOOber on October 23, 2011, 09:32:46 PM
Post by: brakblake on October 25, 2011, 04:49:26 PM
Post by: Palomine on October 27, 2011, 01:43:01 AM
Post by: gOOber on October 28, 2011, 10:21:40 PM
Post by: brakblake on October 28, 2011, 10:56:32 PM
How Computers Work *click on pic*
ooooo....I've got a several friends that would LOVE this .gif :D
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on October 29, 2011, 03:26:39 PM
HUH? i'm gonna loose **82** till i know if she's real or the fakes/prosthetics.
Mod edit: the consensus (from the IDQ thread about that clip) is that it's Anya aka Merilyn, with a morph. -Pal
Post by: rtpoe on October 29, 2011, 10:49:31 PM
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Post by: gOOber on November 02, 2011, 04:29:30 PM
Post by: gOOber on November 04, 2011, 05:36:33 PM
Post by: gOOber on November 06, 2011, 11:19:27 AM
Post by: CarlTL on November 06, 2011, 01:11:57 PM
Post by: gOOber on November 07, 2011, 01:38:28 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on November 07, 2011, 05:59:22 PM
Post by: DruulEmpire on November 07, 2011, 06:22:16 PM
On any given Monday I need help (http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lscgzoOp6d1qlo8sl.gif)
Who IS that!? I could use that all week! :P
Post by: gOOber on November 07, 2011, 06:58:38 PM
Who IS that!? I could use that all week! :PI could watch that for hours.
Post by: CarlTL on November 07, 2011, 08:49:09 PM
Who IS that!? I could use that all week! :P
September.
A bit too distracted to see the watermark?
Post by: DruulEmpire on November 08, 2011, 07:24:52 AM
September, eh? Then I should stake out a MONTH ... ;)
Post by: gOOber on November 09, 2011, 11:59:42 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on November 09, 2011, 08:08:25 PM
Post by: Palomine on November 11, 2011, 07:48:15 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on November 11, 2011, 08:26:49 PM
Who IS that!? I could use that all week! :P
Oh My it's 'September'
Post by: CarlTL on November 14, 2011, 07:17:28 PM
Post by: Ladon on November 14, 2011, 09:46:19 PM
Post by: sidewalkpsycho on November 15, 2011, 05:06:02 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on November 16, 2011, 03:48:51 AM
Post by: rtpoe on November 16, 2011, 09:37:17 PM
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How to be a Retronaut (http://www.howtobearetronaut.com/)
"The Past is a foreign country. This is your Passport"
A photo blog of oddities and curiosities of the past. Among recent posts:
A JVC video recorder ad, 1983
Colorized photographs of Moscow, 1931
IBM Sage computer, 1960
Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies, Holland, 1928
Gun safety class at an Indiana school, 1956
Post by: SwitcherX on November 17, 2011, 12:09:31 AM
my life now has a purpose...
Post by: SwitcherX on November 17, 2011, 12:13:44 AM
Post by: gOOber on November 19, 2011, 07:34:33 AM
Post by: solvegas on November 19, 2011, 07:59:53 AM
???
European style cheerleaders. ;D
Post by: gOOber on November 21, 2011, 03:05:28 AM
Post by: rtpoe on November 21, 2011, 06:53:16 PM
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEDF3F1D6E522EB0
From "This is your brain on drugs" and "The Crying Indian" to Woodsy Owl, GI Joe, McGruff the Crime Dog, and... Pee Wee Herman telling you not to do crack?!?!?!
Post by: gOOber on November 22, 2011, 06:02:18 AM
Post by: gOOber on November 23, 2011, 02:23:57 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 28, 2011, 07:01:45 PM
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Like movies?
Searching for "closure" in a world of ambiguity and moral relativity?
Take time out for THE END. Savor it...
Feel the cool, refreshing finality of it invade your eyes
and fill your brain with keen resolve.
Mmmmm... That's THE END, all right.
Yes, THE END satisfies more than any other title.
Gives you that "it's all over" feeling.
Nine out of ten cinegeeks agree!
THE END...
Terminal. Tasty. Terrifying.
- DillPixels, Group Admin
Post by: pedonbio on November 28, 2011, 07:37:42 PM
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Post by: brakblake on December 04, 2011, 10:53:05 PM
Post by: DruulEmpire on December 05, 2011, 04:12:32 PM
Seriously nerdy: the name "Kardashian" reminds you of the Circassians, the oldest indigenous people to be found in the Caucasus region. (Calrissian, as in Lando, counts more as a function of age.)
Maybe too nerdy: the name "Kardashian" reminds you of Russian scientist Nikolai Kardashev, who came up with a three-part scale for a civilization's energy usage: the resources of its home planet, the resources of its solar system, and the resources of its galaxy. (Someone claims that right now we rank around 0.72.) Personally, this always struck me more as a tribute to wastefulness than to efficiency and true ingenuity -- which in its way brings us right back to the Kardashians.
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on December 07, 2011, 05:46:04 PM
here is example of Murphy's Law, dyk
Post by: SwitcherX on December 13, 2011, 02:38:31 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on December 13, 2011, 06:52:09 PM
put me on the path, thanks vm
Post by: gOOber on December 16, 2011, 01:32:59 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on December 16, 2011, 07:08:47 PM
This is Genius, weigh in, thanks
Post by: CarlTL on December 17, 2011, 12:20:13 PM
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Post by: gOOber on December 21, 2011, 06:33:49 PM
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Post by: TysonWarm on December 22, 2011, 10:35:41 PM
http://www.thanhniennews.com/2010/Pages/20111222-French-breast-implant-fears-spread-around-world.aspx
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 23, 2011, 03:36:38 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 23, 2011, 10:53:17 PM
(alas, I do not know the artist)
Post by: gOOber on December 24, 2011, 03:09:37 AM
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Post by: pedonbio on December 30, 2011, 01:14:28 PM
from a blog I read earlier
Screen-capping our mutual friend, I see.
Post by: SwitcherX on December 31, 2011, 02:43:27 AM
Screen-capping our mutual friend, I see.
Who? She's not Shara.
Post by: SwitcherX on December 31, 2011, 02:43:47 AM
Post by: gOOber on January 01, 2012, 03:35:44 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on January 01, 2012, 10:02:24 AM
:P
I just realized that the pic was first posted by Tomoe_Gozen in this thread (http://forum.bearchive.com/index.php/topic,700678.msg10138215.html#msg10138215). Oops. :P
Post by: Tenshi on January 04, 2012, 01:32:56 AM
Who? She's not Shara.
same name, but at 6'2''? no :D
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on January 05, 2012, 07:35:50 PM
I unsubscribed, she didn't, lol
Post by: brakblake on January 08, 2012, 10:15:21 AM
Zoidberg fhtagn!
(alas, I do not know the artist)
LOL! I had not seen that one before! AWESOME! XD
Post by: brakblake on January 08, 2012, 10:22:38 AM
Post by: Kichi_7 on January 08, 2012, 11:06:36 AM
Post by: gOOber on January 08, 2012, 11:10:50 AM
Post by: solvegas on January 08, 2012, 11:17:03 AM
:)
Tired of winter already Goob ? ;) :) Where is that from BTW ? ???
Post by: gOOber on January 08, 2012, 11:19:32 AM
Post by: solvegas on January 08, 2012, 11:28:31 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on January 08, 2012, 02:21:54 PM
Put an eyeball on Nadine's latest, she looks like she done jENNY cRAIg or some SerIous Slim fas
she looks choice
Post by: brakblake on January 09, 2012, 08:29:46 PM
Post by: gOOber on January 10, 2012, 06:25:37 PM
Post by: TysonWarm on January 10, 2012, 06:34:24 PM
Post by: pedonbio on January 10, 2012, 06:39:06 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on January 11, 2012, 07:40:23 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 11, 2012, 11:50:15 PM
Post by: Kichi_7 on January 12, 2012, 12:08:23 AM
Post by: Shara on January 12, 2012, 02:13:35 PM
hehehe....It's funny because it's true! ^_^
totally missing, hot girl baring boobs
Post by: TysonWarm on January 12, 2012, 03:08:25 PM
Post by: Kichi_7 on January 12, 2012, 05:18:12 PM
Post by: TysonWarm on January 15, 2012, 10:52:20 PM
Post by: Kichi_7 on January 16, 2012, 01:23:33 AM
Post by: Palomine on January 17, 2012, 12:21:54 AM
Post by: solvegas on January 17, 2012, 12:42:35 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on January 17, 2012, 12:44:23 AM
Post by: Palomine on January 17, 2012, 09:19:50 PM
Post by: Kichi_7 on January 17, 2012, 09:24:41 PM
Post by: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot on January 17, 2012, 10:24:59 PM
Post by: gOOber on January 19, 2012, 06:18:59 PM
Post by: Kichi_7 on January 20, 2012, 04:31:52 AM
Post by: rtpoe on January 20, 2012, 10:01:24 PM
Post by: brakblake on January 21, 2012, 12:17:58 AM
Post by: CarlTL on January 21, 2012, 09:53:04 AM
Post by: pedonbio on January 22, 2012, 05:12:53 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on January 23, 2012, 12:31:46 AM
Post by: solvegas on January 23, 2012, 10:48:51 AM
:D
Police roach coach. ;D
Post by: gOOber on January 23, 2012, 06:55:18 PM
Post by: brakblake on January 23, 2012, 06:59:53 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 24, 2012, 08:44:49 PM
A Guide to Navigating NPR's Top 100 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books
Post by: SwitcherX on January 24, 2012, 10:22:37 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on January 27, 2012, 06:35:51 PM
Post by: gOOber on January 27, 2012, 07:33:34 PM
Post by: gOOber on January 29, 2012, 04:29:18 PM
Post by: Hiram on January 30, 2012, 11:14:42 AM
I woke this morning with this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIoSPevvsds) stuck in my head.I get that very same theme in my head as well. Weird.
Post by: SwitcherX on January 31, 2012, 01:00:52 AM
Post by: pedonbio on January 31, 2012, 04:08:26 AM
Post by: gOOber on January 31, 2012, 07:09:27 AM
Post by: brakblake on February 01, 2012, 10:44:36 PM
Post by: pedonbio on February 02, 2012, 02:55:51 PM
Post by: rtpoe on February 02, 2012, 09:30:57 PM
A film buff recently found a 'workprint' copy of "Manos: The Hands of Fate"! That's the full movie, as edited from the actual film used in the cameras used to make the movie. Why is this a big deal, you ask? Because to make the reels for distribution, they had to make a copy of the workprint, and then make a copy of that for the theater. And almost all of the versions of the movie out there now are copies of copies of copies of copies....
So this film buff, Ben Solovey, is taking it upon himself to create a fully restored HD version from this workprint. He's got stills and a few clips on his blog (http://www.manosinhd.com/) where you can see exactly how clearer and sharper the movie can be.
It's still a crap movie, of course. But at least its faults won't be due to lousy visuals from an nth generation copy....
Post by: Palomine on February 03, 2012, 10:50:09 AM
Post by: gOOber on February 04, 2012, 11:05:09 AM
Post by: Bad Kitty on February 04, 2012, 01:14:58 PM
(http://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=663278.0;attach=250351;image)
(though I still say non-reciprocation of an IluvU should be a known panic button, so the guy has to own up to that :P )
Post by: Hiram on February 07, 2012, 04:42:50 AM
Hexham Old Gaol - built 1333.
Post by: gOOber on February 07, 2012, 08:59:08 PM
http://boobsforqueens.com/index.html (http://boobsforqueens.com/index.html)
Post by: pedonbio on February 08, 2012, 02:07:57 AM
Post by: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot on February 10, 2012, 12:13:05 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on February 11, 2012, 08:25:48 AM
Post by: pedonbio on February 14, 2012, 05:53:59 PM
Post by: brakblake on February 14, 2012, 06:24:24 PM
Post by: brakblake on February 15, 2012, 08:45:48 PM
Post by: brakblake on February 16, 2012, 11:27:43 PM
Post by: CarlTL on February 18, 2012, 03:18:42 PM
Post by: brakblake on February 19, 2012, 03:14:23 PM
;D
XD I just posted that on FB...lolol
Post by: brakblake on February 19, 2012, 03:14:45 PM
Post by: mcgarp on February 20, 2012, 05:20:54 AM
Post by: rtpoe on February 20, 2012, 07:24:54 PM
Post by: pedonbio on February 20, 2012, 07:44:20 PM
Pizza, guns, or strip clubs?
rtpoe, that map is absolutely genius!
Post by: Robin_K2 on February 20, 2012, 10:26:03 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 20, 2012, 10:35:21 PM
Pizza, guns, or strip clubs?
If anyone notices, Las Vegas is not only number one in foreclosures, we are number one in strip clubs. Huzzah !! ;D
Post by: pedonbio on February 21, 2012, 05:53:55 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on February 24, 2012, 07:18:39 PM
Post by: gOOber on February 24, 2012, 08:05:32 PM
Post by: Bad Kitty on February 25, 2012, 12:38:21 PM
Post by: gOOber on February 25, 2012, 09:03:18 PM
Post by: pedonbio on February 26, 2012, 03:28:10 AM
Post by: AaronT on February 27, 2012, 08:03:03 AM
Post by: solvegas on February 27, 2012, 09:22:29 AM
Yummy.
I might have paid more attention in my physics class if the periodic table was such. ;) ;D
Post by: pedonbio on February 27, 2012, 03:29:38 PM
Private porn star Hugh Hefner being entertained by Playmate Karen Christy.
gOOber, I am impressed. Are those genuine? When I saw them, I figured Hef looked about 40 years younger. I found that Ms Christy was PMOM for December, 1971, so the photos would be in that time frame...?
Post by: gOOber on February 27, 2012, 04:46:17 PM
gOOber, I am impressed. Are those genuine? When I saw them, I figured Hef looked about 40 years younger. I found that Ms Christy was PMOM for December, 1971, so the photos would be in that time frame...?Your guess is as good as mine. :-\
Post by: Bad Kitty on February 29, 2012, 01:31:27 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on February 29, 2012, 05:00:18 PM
Post by: gOOber on February 29, 2012, 05:50:11 PM
Post by: brakblake on March 01, 2012, 11:11:41 AM
LOLOL
Post by: CarlTL on March 03, 2012, 10:56:55 AM
Post by: AgentDee on March 03, 2012, 03:50:42 PM
this made me giggle.
me, I flat out laughed my ass off ;D
Post by: brakblake on March 04, 2012, 09:11:21 PM
Post by: pedonbio on March 05, 2012, 02:04:46 AM
Post by: gOOber on March 05, 2012, 06:27:35 PM
Post by: brakblake on March 05, 2012, 08:59:13 PM
::)
on the subject of cats :P
http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0ehsfiJ2N1qdlh1io1_250.gif
Post by: gOOber on March 06, 2012, 10:25:34 AM
on the subject of cats :P:D
http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0ehsfiJ2N1qdlh1io1_250.gif
Post by: gOOber on March 06, 2012, 07:47:41 PM
Post by: pedonbio on March 06, 2012, 08:17:07 PM
Post by: gOOber on March 06, 2012, 08:28:21 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 06, 2012, 10:04:17 PM
Post by: number3fac on March 07, 2012, 01:55:57 AM
:o
Aaaaaaaagh! I didn't think anything could be a billion times worse than the Aeon Flux intro graphic, but there it is! :o
Post by: pedonbio on March 07, 2012, 05:59:17 AM
Like this?
Thank you very much, rtpoe!
Post by: pedonbio on March 07, 2012, 06:23:07 AM
Post by: brakblake on March 11, 2012, 11:08:13 PM
Post by: gOOber on March 13, 2012, 01:22:17 PM
Post by: Palomine on March 15, 2012, 03:58:33 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4cX2EPt2zE
Post by: WadeWilsonEsquire on March 15, 2012, 04:12:48 PM
Amazing shots and scenes but my goodness is it the perfect series when you want to take a bit of a nap. Alternatively it's high quality entertainment but I find it to be a bit of a geek pacifier. Thanks for the reminder.
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on March 15, 2012, 06:09:03 PM
Post by: gOOber on March 16, 2012, 10:43:22 AM
Post by: rtpoe on March 16, 2012, 10:48:35 PM
http://www.tcm.phy.cam.ac.uk/~tmf20/tieknots.shtml
Post by: WadeWilsonEsquire on March 17, 2012, 04:16:07 AM
How to tie a necktie, using mathematics!!!!!
http://www.tcm.phy.cam.ac.uk/~tmf20/tieknots.shtml
Hm I wonder why the chose Rene Magritte for the book cover ??? Well since we're speaking of mathematics this video is absolutely lovely as well as educational!
first there is fun and intrigue and then suddenly you're learning like Bill Nye walked into the room. Only he is a lady with an adorable voice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14-NdQwKz9w
i think youtube videos are okay here right? Sorry if not.
(or should I say knot?)
Post by: pedonbio on March 17, 2012, 07:45:17 PM
Hm I wonder why the chose Rene Magritte for the book cover ??? Well since we're speaking of mathematics this video is absolutely lovely as well as educational!
first there is fun and intrigue and then suddenly you're learning like Bill Nye walked into the room. Only he is a lady with an adorable voice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14-NdQwKz9w
i think youtube videos are okay here right? Sorry if not.
(or should I say knot?)
I agree with the first comment on the site--It's a nerdgasm!
Post by: gOOber on March 18, 2012, 09:05:38 PM
Post by: pedonbio on March 18, 2012, 09:31:31 PM
Post by: gOOber on March 21, 2012, 01:44:30 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on March 23, 2012, 12:41:15 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on March 23, 2012, 06:11:27 PM
Post by: pedonbio on March 24, 2012, 02:30:44 AM
Post by: mcgarp on March 24, 2012, 08:27:32 AM
Post by: DruulEmpire on March 24, 2012, 10:16:14 AM
By the way, I salute SwitcherX's captionfest. ;D
All right ... you want random? This is pretty random. Smithsonian.com and Discover Magazine confirm that for a few years now, some of the larger pig farms in the Midwest have been rocked by huge explosions. Ordinarily the pig manure pools create methane, but then that methane gets dissipated by ventilation. Now, however, a mysterious gelatinous foam has begun to form which traps the methane and creates a major flammable hazard. In one explosion, 1,500 pigs got killed (as opposed to slaughtered). The foam may be a bacterial byproduct, but no one seems sure yet which kind or strain of bacteria could be responsible. It has been suggested that this may be a symptom of changes in pig feed.
I hope it is feed related -- because what if it isn't? What if this is a mobile and durable bacteria and the Midwest is simply its initial breeding ground? What if this stuff spreads around the world? I am particularly struck by the thought of the Siberian permafrost becoming less and less "perma" over the coming decades, thawing out and releasing its own methane. What if this bacteria finds Siberia to be an excellent growth medium? I can see it now: the Siberian wilderness of the future -- constantly rocked by huge spontaneous explosions.
It's a very speculative idea -- but if it comes true, remember: I suggested it first.
Post by: gOOber on March 24, 2012, 10:30:22 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on March 24, 2012, 12:31:07 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 24, 2012, 09:22:43 PM
I am particularly struck by the thought of the Siberian permafrost becoming less and less "perma" over the coming decades, thawing out and releasing its own methane. What if this bacteria finds Siberia to be an excellent growth medium? I can see it now: the Siberian wilderness of the future -- constantly rocked by huge spontaneous explosions.
It's a very speculative idea -- but if it comes true, remember: I suggested it first.
I wonder if that's what's happening in Clintonville, WI.
Anyway, keep in mind that methane is one of the more potent greenhouse gases. The more methane that is released, the greater the warming, the faster the permafrost (and all the other places that contain methane hydrates (https://www.llnl.gov/str/Durham.html)) thaws, the more methane it releases...
Post by: Palomine on March 25, 2012, 01:01:14 AM
I wonder if that's what's happening in Clintonville, WI.
Anyway, keep in mind that methane is one of the more potent greenhouse gases. The more methane that is released, the greater the warming, the faster the permafrost (and all the other places that contain methane hydrates (https://www.llnl.gov/str/Durham.html)) thaws, the more methane it releases...
Despite all indications to the contrary, I am neither an eco-weenie nor a fatalist. However... I personally think that we're already past the 'tipping point' in terms of man-made climate change. Carbon emissions -> increased greenhouse effect -> melting icecaps/rising sea level -> decreased planetary albedo (from shrinking ice at poles) -> more solar insolation makes it to the surface of the earth -> rinse and repeat.
None of us reading the BEA forum in Anno Domini 2012 will live long enough to experience the inevitable consequences.
Post by: Chelsea74 on March 25, 2012, 01:26:15 AM
almost had me till i see right armpit
Jordans Nips? :o :o :o
Post by: rtpoe on March 27, 2012, 09:56:38 PM
Post by: brakblake on March 31, 2012, 11:40:23 PM
:P
(check the site for an additional jokes on the RED dot after the comic.....Too bad I dont know my physics well enough to do the calculations XD )
Post by: gOOber on April 04, 2012, 07:14:37 PM
Post by: brakblake on April 05, 2012, 08:04:45 PM
;)
Post by: gOOber on April 06, 2012, 02:12:55 PM
Post by: pedonbio on April 06, 2012, 04:07:20 PM
Post by: gOOber on April 07, 2012, 06:51:00 PM
Post by: Palomine on April 08, 2012, 04:12:53 PM
The list of things I've heard now contains everything!"
Post by: gOOber on April 11, 2012, 11:05:38 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on April 12, 2012, 02:37:47 AM
Post by: tommyboyddd on April 12, 2012, 05:58:12 AM
Post by: brakblake on April 12, 2012, 07:08:36 PM
http://goateeguy.tumblr.com/post/20943344383/where-the-hell-are-they-source-me
Post by: pedonbio on April 14, 2012, 05:38:07 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 14, 2012, 09:58:04 PM
Anyway, the American Carlos Haskell and his Canadian wife Martha Stewart (no relation) decided to do something for the people of their respective countries. So in the towns of Derby Line VT and Stanstead, Quebec, they built a library and opera house. One building. Right on the border. Literally.
See that black line on the floor?
That's the US-Canada border....
http://haskellopera.com/
Post by: SwitcherX on April 15, 2012, 04:03:45 AM
Post by: pedonbio on April 15, 2012, 07:56:04 PM
This reminds me of a Benny Hill sketch. A newlywed couple settles into bed for their first night of marital bliss, when a few military officers arrive in their bedroom with a desk and two flags. It seems the border between Communist East and Capitalist West was found to run right down the middle of their house, specifically right through the middle of the bed! Hilarity ensues as Benny tries to cross the border....
Anyway, the American Carlos Haskell and his Canadian wife Martha Stewart (no relation) decided to do something for the people of their respective countries. So in the towns of Derby Line VT and Stanstead, Quebec, they built a library and opera house. One building. Right on the border. Literally.
See that black line on the floor?
That's the US-Canada border....
http://haskellopera.com/
I love it, rtpoe; you have provided a perfect example of why many of us have views about border and immigration issues somewhat more complex than "Keep the furriners out!"
Post by: gOOber on April 16, 2012, 02:16:19 PM
Post by: brakblake on April 16, 2012, 06:57:19 PM
::)
On the subject of Spock :P
Post by: pedonbio on April 17, 2012, 03:11:03 PM
Post by: Palomine on April 18, 2012, 01:24:15 AM
Post by: gOOber on April 18, 2012, 10:59:07 AM
Post by: pedonbio on April 19, 2012, 03:18:13 AM
Am I broken?
? ? ?
Post by: SwitcherX on April 19, 2012, 06:29:04 AM
Am I broken?
If thats supposed to be a link, then yes.
Post by: SwitcherX on April 20, 2012, 02:47:21 AM
Post by: pedonbio on April 20, 2012, 02:51:35 AM
Does SwitcherX really have a purty mouth?
Post by: SwitcherX on April 20, 2012, 03:35:59 AM
Things that broke the laws of both man and God... :(
Post by: gOOber on April 20, 2012, 07:54:24 AM
Quote
gOOber, is that your place?
Post by: SwitcherX on April 21, 2012, 04:19:40 PM
Post by: gOOber on April 21, 2012, 08:45:47 PM
Post by: mcgarp on April 22, 2012, 05:23:15 AM
Post by: CarlTL on April 22, 2012, 12:39:39 PM
"I can still fit into these shorts!" Yay!"
Post by: AgentDee on April 22, 2012, 07:22:06 PM
"I saw it first!"
Agent "brings new meaning to the word catfight doesn't it?" Dee
8)
Post by: gOOber on April 22, 2012, 09:20:49 PM
Post by: pedonbio on April 23, 2012, 04:18:59 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on April 23, 2012, 08:10:32 AM
Post by: gOOber on April 24, 2012, 01:18:14 PM
Post by: Ronald Ray Gun on April 24, 2012, 02:59:45 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 24, 2012, 11:20:50 PM
(http://www.perfectduluthday.com/jon.jpg)
Geez, can you make it even smaller so that ol' fellers like me will never, ever see it ? ??? ;) ;D
Post by: gOOber on April 25, 2012, 02:13:34 PM
Post by: tommyboyddd on April 26, 2012, 01:05:26 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/fCzab.gif)
Post by: gOOber on April 26, 2012, 06:34:26 PM
Post by: TysonWarm on April 26, 2012, 06:55:42 PM
Post by: gOOber on April 27, 2012, 07:22:35 PM
Post by: pedonbio on April 27, 2012, 08:43:52 PM
Post by: gOOber on April 29, 2012, 01:17:29 PM
Post by: pedonbio on April 29, 2012, 06:44:55 PM
Post by: gOOber on May 01, 2012, 01:01:49 PM
Post by: brakblake on May 02, 2012, 07:01:49 AM
Post by: Tenshi on May 02, 2012, 07:54:34 AM
Geez, can you make it even smaller so that ol' fellers like me will never, ever see it ? ??? ;) ;D
right click > copy image url > paste
Post by: gOOber on May 03, 2012, 07:20:21 AM
Post by: solvegas on May 03, 2012, 07:44:01 AM
I`m sure pedonbio will get this. ;)
By the era Air Force uniform and the aluminium foil I believe that is the photo of the 1947 Roswell NM UFO controversy. The Air Force says its a weather baloon and the tin foil crowd says its part of a spaceship. ;D
Post by: pedonbio on May 03, 2012, 05:20:46 PM
Yep, I had to be born before the ship could land. But it was built by the lowest bidder, who used tinfoil. A sign of things to come.
Although, if I were an undocumented alien, I would rather land in New Mexico than Arizona. 8)
Post by: SwitcherX on May 04, 2012, 02:15:37 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on May 04, 2012, 03:06:57 AM
Post by: gOOber on May 04, 2012, 12:51:51 PM
Post by: pedonbio on May 04, 2012, 03:13:20 PM
:)
Ha, ha. forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=663278.0;attach=258214 (http://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=663278.0;attach=258214)
Post by: SwitcherX on May 04, 2012, 03:24:18 PM
mouth-to-monkey-butt without any coconut-flavored ass lube and without a
dental dam wrapped around his tongue. And he did it for a full hour without
bitching about how his tongue was sore. If the whole "zoo keeper" thing
doesn't work out for him, he definitely has a bright future in salad tossing
ahead of him. The line starts behind ME, bitches. (http://www.dlisted.com/2012/05/04/hot-slut-day)
Post by: rtpoe on May 04, 2012, 07:33:34 PM
Post by: pedonbio on May 04, 2012, 09:45:09 PM
Japanese fart scrolls (http://www.tofugu.com/2012/02/18/japanese-fart-scrolls/)....
That gives me a whole new view of Japanese art...
Post by: gOOber on May 06, 2012, 02:37:44 AM
Post by: pedonbio on May 06, 2012, 02:53:58 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on May 06, 2012, 08:35:48 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on May 08, 2012, 01:56:18 AM
Post by: pedonbio on May 08, 2012, 04:14:00 AM
Post by: rtpoe on May 09, 2012, 10:29:50 PM
Post by: gOOber on May 10, 2012, 12:38:28 PM
Post by: gOOber on May 11, 2012, 01:14:50 PM
Post by: gOOber on May 11, 2012, 06:37:35 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 11, 2012, 11:16:39 PM
That subtle low humming in your ears are the dust mites using your skin cells to build a colony.
So that's why I humm " I-hoe, I-hoe, it's off to work we go ! " ;D
Post by: gOOber on May 14, 2012, 08:59:49 AM
Post by: gOOber on May 14, 2012, 12:28:07 PM
Post by: pedonbio on May 14, 2012, 04:47:25 PM
That subtle low humming in your ears are the dust mites using your skin cells to build a colony.
Another reason why it's a good thing neither of us taught school, gOOb. If I were to teach biology, it would start with a one-quarter study called "The Things That Live On You". I imagine the school board would terminate me with extreme prejudice.
Post by: CarlTL on May 14, 2012, 08:16:45 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on May 15, 2012, 07:02:38 AM
Post by: AgentDee on May 16, 2012, 12:55:32 AM
Post by: TysonWarm on May 16, 2012, 07:02:14 PM
Red Foreman, best TV dad EVER ;D
I liked Kurtwood Smith best in Robocop.
"Can you fly, Bobby?"
Post by: SwitcherX on May 17, 2012, 03:17:16 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on May 18, 2012, 04:14:44 AM
Post by: gOOber on May 18, 2012, 08:17:47 PM
Post by: gOOber on May 23, 2012, 10:25:06 AM
Post by: gOOber on May 24, 2012, 11:37:51 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on May 28, 2012, 12:56:18 PM
Post by: pedonbio on May 28, 2012, 03:42:51 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 01, 2012, 11:13:30 PM
Post by: jalarcon on June 03, 2012, 10:26:03 AM
Post by: AgentDee on June 03, 2012, 10:55:45 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on June 07, 2012, 02:37:10 AM
Post by: TysonWarm on June 07, 2012, 09:12:33 PM
in 50 years later.
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2012/06/first-breast-implants-woman-boob-job
Post by: AgentDee on June 08, 2012, 01:15:40 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on June 08, 2012, 02:53:20 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 10, 2012, 10:21:22 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on June 11, 2012, 01:46:23 AM
Post by: tommyboyddd on June 13, 2012, 07:43:49 PM
http://www.thefirstamendment.org/antislappresourcecenter.html
Post by: SwitcherX on June 14, 2012, 02:55:39 AM
Post by: gOOber on June 22, 2012, 01:43:22 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 22, 2012, 07:21:30 PM
Marven F. Pedbost, Trillean Pomalgu, and the Galaxy Zoo team
ABSTRACT
We have identified a new class of galaxy cluster using data from the Galaxy Zoo project. These
clusters are rare, and thus have apparently gone unnoticed before, despite their unusual properties. They appear especially anomalous when the morphological properties of their component
galaxies are considered. Their identification therefore depends upon the visual inspection of
large numbers of galaxies, a feat which has only recently been made possible by Galaxy Zoo,
together with the Sloan Digital Sky Survey. We present the basic properties of our cluster
sample, and discuss possible formation scenarios and implications for cosmology.
The attachment is an image of the first of these unusual galaxy clusters.
To see it as it really appears in the article, do a left-right mirror flip....
Post by: number3fac on June 26, 2012, 12:26:49 AM
Galaxy Zoo: an unusual new class of galaxy cluster (http://uk.arxiv.org/PS_cache/arxiv/pdf/0903/0903.5377v1.pdf)
Marven F. Pedbost, Trillean Pomalgu, and the Galaxy Zoo team
ABSTRACT
We have identified a new class of galaxy cluster using data from the Galaxy Zoo project. These
clusters are rare, and thus have apparently gone unnoticed before, despite their unusual properties. They appear especially anomalous when the morphological properties of their component
galaxies are considered. Their identification therefore depends upon the visual inspection of
large numbers of galaxies, a feat which has only recently been made possible by Galaxy Zoo,
together with the Sloan Digital Sky Survey. We present the basic properties of our cluster
sample, and discuss possible formation scenarios and implications for cosmology.
The attachment is an image of the first of these unusual galaxy clusters.
To see it as it really appears in the article, do a left-right mirror flip....
"I think...I feel good about it." ;)
Post by: rtpoe on June 26, 2012, 07:27:57 PM
Cassette tape hiss... The sound of a rotary dial phone... TV static....
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Imagine a world where we never again hear the symphonic startup of a Windows 95 machine. Imagine generations of children unacquainted with the chattering of angels lodged deep within the recesses of an old cathode ray tube TV. And when the entire world has adopted devices with sleek, silent touch interfaces, where will we turn for the sound of fingers striking QWERTY keypads? Tell me that.
If you happen to have any you'd like to share, let him know at the Museum of Endangered Sounds (http://savethesounds.info/).
Post by: Palomine on June 29, 2012, 01:11:30 AM
Post by: number3fac on June 29, 2012, 01:36:38 AM
Post by: Palomine on July 02, 2012, 03:56:00 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 03, 2012, 10:33:05 PM
http://norilskrussia.net/
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For over a hundred years Norilsk has attracted Soviet tourists with its pristine natural surroundings. They come to bathe in geothermal spas, inner tube off of waterfalls and suntan on the pristine shores of the Arctic Ocean. Mineral rich waters and pure air adds longevity to all those who live here. Many Norilsk natives are well into their 100s. Some are believed to be over 150 years old! Unfortunately their birth records were lost during the chaos of the Russo-Manchurian war.
Post by: SwitcherX on July 04, 2012, 12:31:49 AM
Post by: tommyboyddd on July 04, 2012, 06:10:42 AM
The answer just changed a few hours ago.
Post by: sidewalkpsycho on July 04, 2012, 06:25:13 AM
Svalbard is more north
But it's not a city.
Post by: SwitcherX on July 04, 2012, 01:30:22 PM
Post by: tommyboyddd on July 04, 2012, 05:42:09 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbRom1Rz8OA
Six-foot-twenty, fucking killing for fun.
Post by: SwitcherX on July 06, 2012, 01:30:16 AM
Roosh (http://www.rooshv.com/) in his book "Day Bang (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1463765045/)" explains arguably the key ingredient to being a player. It isn't confidence. It isn't working out or looks. And it isn't money.......
Post by: gOOber on July 07, 2012, 08:59:57 PM
Post by: CarlTL on July 08, 2012, 02:00:27 PM
Post by: AgentDee on July 08, 2012, 02:57:59 PM
;D
OMG, I am SO saving that!
Post by: gOOber on July 09, 2012, 08:33:16 PM
Post by: PregNut on July 09, 2012, 10:01:19 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 09, 2012, 11:54:48 PM
Post by: gOOber on July 11, 2012, 10:01:27 AM
Post by: titmouse on July 11, 2012, 07:05:34 PM
Post by: gOOber on July 12, 2012, 10:42:11 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on July 13, 2012, 03:19:56 AM
Post by: gOOber on July 15, 2012, 12:31:35 PM
Post by: CarlTL on July 15, 2012, 07:07:12 PM
;D
Post by: gOOber on July 17, 2012, 10:23:53 AM
Post by: rtpoe on July 19, 2012, 07:46:18 PM
If you're going to see the Mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska (http://www.ktuu.com/news/talkeetna-alaska-mayor-is-a-cat-named-stubbs-20120713,0,3624077.story), you'd better not be allergic to cats.
For some reason, July 24 is National Tequila Day (http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/3670-july-24-is-national-tequila-day-a-tequila-resource-page)
EEEvil cakes! (http://www.cakewrecks.com/home/2012/7/15/sunday-sweets-villain-edition.html)
Post by: AgentDee on July 20, 2012, 01:00:04 AM
Post by: gOOber on July 20, 2012, 05:51:14 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on July 25, 2012, 03:46:00 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on July 27, 2012, 08:25:59 AM
Post by: gonZo on July 27, 2012, 08:33:37 AM
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Bearsville, New York Home Trashed By Bears
07/25/12 07:34 AM ET
BEARSVILLE, N.Y. -- The upstate New York hamlet of Bearsville is living up to its name.
The Knowles family arrived at their home on July 13 to find that their kitchen had been ransacked by bears. They later went out for dinner, and upon returning they found the house trashed all over again.
They cleaned up the mess and went out again the next day. They returned in the evening to find the home trashed yet again by the bears.
State wildlife specialists decided the mother bear was now a nuisance and would have to be killed. They fired two shots at the bear but missed.
She and her cubs haven't been back since then.
Post by: SwitcherX on July 29, 2012, 01:33:15 PM
Post by: gOOber on July 29, 2012, 06:22:04 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 29, 2012, 11:28:48 PM
:)
She is quite a dish Goober. ::) ;D
Post by: gOOber on August 02, 2012, 10:16:52 AM
Post by: pedonbio on August 05, 2012, 03:36:42 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 06, 2012, 08:16:54 PM
(too bad the image uses terrible colors)
Post by: SwitcherX on August 10, 2012, 04:47:26 AM
Post by: rtpoe on August 10, 2012, 08:56:47 PM
(audio)
Post by: rtpoe on August 11, 2012, 10:18:17 PM
I'm sure you all know about the incident in the attached photo.
Ever wonder about the other guy on the podium?
Read about Peter Norman here (http://sportsonearthblog.com/2012/08/10/the-forgotten-story-of-peter-norman/).
Post by: gOOber on August 16, 2012, 04:32:54 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 16, 2012, 09:18:23 PM
"However, 16 seconds into the flight a fault occurred in one of the missile’s control fins before the scramjet could start, resulting in the craft losing control, and the X-51A was today officially reported as "lost." At present, there are no further official details as to the fate of the craft..."
Er.... Was Emilio Largo known to have been in the area? Or Hugo Drax?? :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 19, 2012, 06:44:17 PM
And I just came across this legendary website (http://www.stinsonbreastreduction.com/).
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on August 20, 2012, 10:22:56 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on August 20, 2012, 06:03:24 PM
Post by: Siliconex on August 20, 2012, 11:51:21 PM
paid advertisement? the Dr sells T's 2
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on August 21, 2012, 10:42:48 AM
Wow, who is this lady?DK, youtube testimonial for the DR
Post by: Palomine on August 21, 2012, 12:00:55 PM
Wow, who is this lady?
Just SEARCH Pousti... you'll find the threads. I just answered an IDQ on her a couple days ago. Search is your friend.
Post by: gOOber on August 23, 2012, 11:22:19 AM
Post by: gOOber on August 24, 2012, 10:41:21 AM
Post by: rtpoe on August 27, 2012, 09:47:37 PM
Got me thinking.... The conventional wisdom says "We was robbed" or "The Commies cheated"....
But what if the Conventional Wisdom is wrong?
Ever since basketball was added to the Olympics, the US had never lost a game. Never. We were 63-0 going in to that final. And the USSR was, of course, the EEEvil Empire. Couldn't be trusted with anything. Sneaking around, trying to get every little advantage to make themselves look good and US look bad... So naturally, We Were Right and the Dirty Commies were bribing officials to give them breaks on the court, lying about pressing buttons, dodging the rules whenever it suited them, etc....
But what if the game turned out the right way? Let me refresh your memory.
The confusion started when a buzzer/horn went off between Doug Collins' two free throws. At that instant, the score was tied at 49-49, with three seconds left on the clock. No one disputes that - after all, it's been recorded. Instead of pausing to see what that was about, as he well could have, Collins made his second shot. 50-49, US.
As play resumed, the Soviet coaches and players ran onto the court, saying they had called a time out (which was their right - to call, not to run on the court - but the officials didn't give them one). That's what the horn was about! As the US team celebrated their win, the officials agreed. The USSR gets a time out. Start play again with one second on the clock and the Soviets inbounding the ball. Play resumes, the USSR doesn't score, the US wins. Hold on! The head honcho of all of international basketball was in the stands! According to him, there should have been three seconds on the clock - the amount of time remaining after Collins made his last free throw. OK, fair enough. A bit out of the ordinary, but he's the boss. Reset the clock, and go again. They do. The Soviets can't get a shot off! The US wins! But the Soviets noted that the clock hadn't been properly reset! It was showing 50 seconds! Oh no, another do-over. This time, the Soviets are able to score as Alexander Belov grabs the inbound pass and sinks an easy layup.
USSR wins, 51-50.
The Americans still refuse to accept their silver medals.
Some people say all those do-overs are the result of the officials wanting to make sure the Soviets won. I call bullshit. If the roles were reversed, and we lost because the officials first didn't acknowledge our time out, and then kept getting the clock wrong, wouldn't we be pissed and want them to get it right?
I submit that the Soviets earned their gold medals, fair and square. At least in that game, they played better than we did. From what I've read, we played badly all game. The Soviets led for most of it, and the American coach has been criticized for changing the style of play from a running game (where the Americans excelled) to a slow-down passing game, where the Soviets were their equals, if not better. If we made just one more basket during the game, none of this could have happened.
The players aren't going to change their minds about the medals. But can we at least drop the robbed/cheated stuff and accept the outcome?
And it's not like the Olympics have gotten better with their timing issues (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jul/30/south-korean-fencer-protest-olympic)...
Post by: solvegas on August 27, 2012, 10:35:42 PM
Post by: Siliconex on August 28, 2012, 09:45:52 AM
Post by: rtpoe on August 30, 2012, 09:10:12 PM
I do remember that head guy for Olympic basquetball was an EAST GERMAN who made the call. That I remember clearly. The east germans used to win a lot of gold medals by cheating ( along with the Soviets like having men do track and field in the womens events ) so I disagree with your interpretation of the game. I was almost 16 when it happened and it was unprecedented how many do-overs the Russians got. The USA was cheated.
Well, I read that the head honcho was an Englishman, R. William Jones. But he was accused of favoring the Soviets (and not just during the Olympics, at that!), and later said that he didn't have the authority to act as he did.
But if we accept that the buzzer between the free throws was indeed a signal for a time out, what was the correct thing to do? I know far too little of basketball rules (other than the NBA really needs to call Traveling more often), especially those from the Olympics in 1972.
Might have been a good thing, anyway, for global basketball. How long would you want to keep playing an unbeatable team?
Post by: gOOber on September 04, 2012, 09:57:45 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 05, 2012, 10:47:11 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on September 05, 2012, 05:59:09 PM
Post by: gOOber on September 06, 2012, 01:28:43 PM
Post by: gOOber on September 07, 2012, 05:16:40 PM
Post by: gOOber on September 10, 2012, 10:53:52 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on September 12, 2012, 12:16:11 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 12, 2012, 11:35:17 AM
Post by: rtpoe on September 12, 2012, 08:53:56 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 13, 2012, 03:13:00 AM
Post by: Siliconex on September 13, 2012, 11:45:47 AM
lol
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 14, 2012, 02:49:30 AM
"You Are Officially Not Responsible for Porn Stolen With Your Unsecured Wi-Fi" (http://gizmodo.com/5943025/you-are-officially-not-responsible-for-porn-stolen-with-your-unsecured-wi+f)
Post by: SwitcherX on September 14, 2012, 05:28:07 AM
Well now, that's good news:
"You Are Officially Not Responsible for Porn Stolen With Your Unsecured Wi-Fi" (http://gizmodo.com/5943025/you-are-officially-not-responsible-for-porn-stolen-with-your-unsecured-wi+f)
Didn't a judge in one of the RIAA cases say tht unsecured wi-fi isn't an excuse? Also i remember a case involving kidd1e-p0rn where unscured wi-fi was the defense. I don't remember how it turned out.
Post by: gOOber on September 14, 2012, 11:32:25 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 15, 2012, 03:45:23 PM
Post by: gOOber on September 16, 2012, 07:10:18 PM
Post by: gOOber on September 16, 2012, 08:45:38 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on September 17, 2012, 10:46:25 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 18, 2012, 07:27:32 AM
no math majors :(
Perhaps but 1.82 % X 3 = 5.46 % are majors in economics, arquitecture and engineering respectively and those require lots of math.
Post by: pedonbio on September 20, 2012, 03:16:45 AM
:)
gOOber, I hope you don't mind if I use some of your posts on my "social network" site...
Post by: gOOber on September 20, 2012, 03:54:19 AM
gOOber, I hope you don't mind if I use some of your posts on my "social network" site...I`m just a scavenger. Be my guest.
Post by: SwitcherX on September 20, 2012, 03:06:52 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 22, 2012, 06:44:44 PM
A man escapes from prison where he has been for 15 years. He breaks into a house to look for money and guns and finds a young couple in bed.
He orders the guy out of bed and ties him to a chair, while tying the girl to the bed he gets on top of her, kisses her neck, then gets up and goes into the bathroom.
While he's in there, the husband tells his wife:
"Listen, this guy's an escaped convict, look at his clothes! He probably spent lots of time in jail and hasn't seen a woman in years. I saw how he kissed your neck. If he wants sex, don't resist, don't complain, do whatever he tells you. Satisfy him no matter how much he nauseates you. This guy is probably very dangerous. If he gets angry, he'll kill us. Be strong, honey. I love you."
To which his wife responds: "He wasn't kissing my neck. He was whispering in my ear. He told me he was gay, thought you were cute, and asked me if we had any Vaseline. I told him it was in the bathroom. Be strong honey. I love you."
Post by: gOOber on September 23, 2012, 06:50:16 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on September 24, 2012, 04:56:18 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on September 25, 2012, 03:33:36 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on September 26, 2012, 02:51:58 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on September 28, 2012, 04:04:36 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 28, 2012, 05:32:19 AM
Post by: rtpoe on September 29, 2012, 12:22:20 AM
Post by: CarlTL on September 29, 2012, 11:57:59 AM
Post by: pedonbio on September 29, 2012, 05:52:22 PM
Post by: WadeWilsonEsquire on September 30, 2012, 04:43:50 AM
:P
ah this reminds me that there is no new Who til Christmas :(
Post by: gOOber on September 30, 2012, 07:32:20 AM
Post by: WadeWilsonEsquire on October 01, 2012, 08:52:15 AM
this is a master troll at work.
Post by: tdotter on October 01, 2012, 06:51:30 PM
Post by: prinz on October 02, 2012, 10:07:48 AM
Post by: gOOber on October 04, 2012, 05:47:12 AM
Post by: gOOber on October 06, 2012, 05:09:35 AM
Post by: gOOber on October 08, 2012, 08:22:15 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on October 10, 2012, 03:38:14 AM
Post by: gOOber on October 10, 2012, 03:39:03 PM
Post by: gOOber on October 12, 2012, 10:09:39 AM
Post by: tdotter on October 12, 2012, 09:33:59 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 15, 2012, 09:21:23 PM
Post by: gOOber on October 18, 2012, 04:52:41 PM
Post by: tdotter on October 18, 2012, 07:58:48 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 22, 2012, 07:27:36 PM
"bum. Bum. BUM. BUM. BAaAaAaAaA - ba bum bum bum...."
Something like that... It's used as the "theme" in PDQ Bach's "Musical Sacrifice" (S. 50% off). A hopefully legible snippet of the copyrighted score of that work, illustrating what I mean, is attached (Fair Use, I hope).
So... who the heck came up with it? It kind of resembles "Sneaking Around (http://www.onlinesheetmusic.com/sneaking-around-p292737.aspx)" by Beatrice Miller...
Someone has to be responsible for the ditty. But who?
Post by: SwitcherX on October 24, 2012, 12:47:15 PM
Post by: tdotter on October 25, 2012, 01:28:45 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 25, 2012, 07:57:02 PM
Tab Payers: 12 Classic Ways to Get a Friend to Buy You a Drink (http://artofmanliness.com/2012/10/23/bar-tricks/)
Post by: SwitcherX on October 26, 2012, 03:49:02 AM
Post by: rtpoe on October 26, 2012, 11:20:32 PM
All work an no play makes Jack a dull boy.
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
All work and no play makes Janck a dull boy.
All work and no play amkes Jack a dull boy.
all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
All work and no play makes HJack a dullboy.
All work and no play makes Jank a dull boy.
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
All work and no play makes Jank a dull boy.
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
Post by: tdotter on October 27, 2012, 02:41:56 AM
Post by: pedonbio on November 01, 2012, 04:29:20 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 01, 2012, 10:34:43 PM
I hate to tell our younger members, but it really wasn't this easy:
This could be in the " you could be old " thread also. ;D
Post by: gOOber on November 02, 2012, 07:26:01 PM
Post by: tdotter on November 03, 2012, 01:26:48 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on November 03, 2012, 04:15:37 AM
Post by: gOOber on November 04, 2012, 04:26:40 PM
Post by: tdotter on November 05, 2012, 08:42:47 AM
Post by: Palomine on November 05, 2012, 07:19:59 PM
Post by: gOOber on November 08, 2012, 01:09:14 PM
Post by: RandomX on November 08, 2012, 04:59:42 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on November 09, 2012, 10:17:46 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on November 14, 2012, 02:43:56 AM
Post by: gOOber on November 14, 2012, 04:40:55 AM
Post by: tdotter on November 14, 2012, 09:42:28 AM
Post by: AgentDee on November 14, 2012, 11:57:55 PM
:)
My cat does that when he is in the bathtub, I turn on the faucet and he drinks it like a water fountain.
AD
8)
Post by: tdotter on November 16, 2012, 01:21:55 AM
Post by: rtpoe on November 16, 2012, 09:22:50 PM
Anyway, here's a very crude attempt at a "Little Planet" photo. It's Las Vegas from the inside observation level on the Stratosphere. Take a bunch of photos with a cheap cell phone camera, combine them into a 360 degree panorama with simple photo editing software, then do a rectangular-to-polar conversion using IrfanView....
Post by: CarlTL on November 16, 2012, 10:38:10 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on November 17, 2012, 12:59:50 PM
Post by: tdotter on November 18, 2012, 03:36:51 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on November 19, 2012, 01:32:58 PM
Post by: tdotter on November 20, 2012, 07:44:55 PM
Post by: Palomine on November 20, 2012, 11:09:21 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on November 21, 2012, 12:33:48 AM
Rare Footage of Civil War Veterans Doing the Rebel Yell (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6jSqt39vFM)
Post by: WadeWilsonEsquire on November 21, 2012, 01:33:09 PM
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/games/adventuretime/finn-and-jakes-epic-quest/index.html
well there's no way i'm not playing that.
did you know there is a waving snail in every episode?
Post by: rtpoe on November 21, 2012, 10:51:17 PM
Thanks to Alex Wellerstein at NuclearSecrecy.com (a really great and informative blog covering nuclear weapons history), you can see the blast effects of a nuclear weapon over any target. Pick a city, then choose one of many bomb types - or just enter your own megatonnage!
I point out that:
1. The blast pressure wave travels at the speed of sound (about one mile in five seconds)...
2. The gray circle on his charts is where the blast overpressure is sufficient to cause most buildings to collapse...
3. Outside the gray circle, the primary danger from the blast wave is due to flying and falling debris...
4. If you are outside the gray circle, there will be several seconds between the flash of the bomb and the arrival of the blast wave...
5. Therefore, if you have time to "duck and cover", ducking and covering is a damn good idea!
Post by: tdotter on November 21, 2012, 10:53:32 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 23, 2012, 05:17:27 PM
Nuke your home town!!! (http://nuclearsecrecy.com/nukemap/)
Thanks to Alex Wellerstein at NuclearSecrecy.com (a really great and informative blog covering nuclear weapons history), you can see the blast effects of a nuclear weapon over any target. Pick a city, then choose one of many bomb types - or just enter your own megatonnage!
I point out that:
1. The blast pressure wave travels at the speed of sound (about one mile in five seconds)...
2. The gray circle on his charts is where the blast overpressure is sufficient to cause most buildings to collapse...
3. Outside the gray circle, the primary danger from the blast wave is due to flying and falling debris...
4. If you are outside the gray circle, there will be several seconds between the flash of the bomb and the arrival of the blast wave...
5. Therefore, if you have time to "duck and cover", ducking and covering is a damn good idea!
Guess you was paying attention at the Nuclear Testing Site museum while here in Vegas .... ;)
Post by: tdotter on November 26, 2012, 12:33:23 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on November 27, 2012, 04:19:41 AM
Post by: WadeWilsonEsquire on November 27, 2012, 06:39:15 AM
:P
ugh. small town life :(
Post by: SwitcherX on November 29, 2012, 04:04:40 AM
Post by: gOOber on November 30, 2012, 12:24:09 PM
Post by: Palomine on December 01, 2012, 12:52:04 PM
http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/480/animal-sacrifice
Post by: DruulEmpire on December 01, 2012, 02:29:00 PM
Post by: tdotter on December 03, 2012, 08:59:22 PM
Post by: gOOber on December 04, 2012, 12:25:46 PM
Post by: CarlTL on December 04, 2012, 02:01:02 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on December 05, 2012, 03:47:46 AM
Post by: gOOber on December 07, 2012, 11:28:19 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on December 08, 2012, 01:24:44 AM
Post by: tdotter on December 08, 2012, 02:20:34 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on December 08, 2012, 05:03:09 AM
Did you ever think when a hearse goes by,
That you may be the next to die?
They take you out to the family plot,
And there you wither, decay and rot.
They wrap you up in a bloody sheet,
And then they bury you six-feet deep.
And all goes well for a week or two,
And then things start to happen to you.
The worms crawl in, the worms crawl out,
The ants play pinochle on your snout!
One of the worms that's not so shy,
Crawls in one ear and out one eye.
They call their friends and their friends' friends too,
They'll make a horrid mess of you!
And then your blood turns yellow-green,
And oozes out like whipping cream. [Spoken] Darn, me without a spoon!
Your eyes fall in, your teeth fall out,
Your liver turns to sauerkraut.
So never laugh when a hearse goes by,
For you may be the next to die.
Post by: tdotter on December 10, 2012, 11:50:31 AM
Post by: pedonbio on December 10, 2012, 06:32:53 PM
"Someday I'll be important enough to shoot at."
Post by: SwitcherX on December 10, 2012, 11:10:02 PM
Post by: gOOber on December 11, 2012, 05:13:09 AM
Post by: salem on December 11, 2012, 05:55:12 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on December 12, 2012, 02:17:41 AM
Cuchi-Cuchi!
Post by: pedonbio on December 12, 2012, 01:52:10 PM
Charo's real name is María Rosario Pilar Martínez Molina Gutiérrez de los Perales Santa Ana Romanguera y de la Hinojosa Rasten.
Cuchi-Cuchi!
A name as big as her boobs!
Post by: salem on December 12, 2012, 04:34:38 PM
Post by: CarlTL on December 12, 2012, 10:23:40 PM
Post by: salem on December 13, 2012, 06:34:51 PM
Post by: tdotter on December 13, 2012, 09:00:33 PM
Post by: gOOber on December 13, 2012, 09:43:29 PM
;DWhat is that?
Post by: solvegas on December 13, 2012, 10:44:23 PM
What is that?
One fugly chick. ;D
Post by: tdotter on December 14, 2012, 11:33:02 AM
What is that?It's the next Republican presidential candidate.
Post by: tdotter on December 15, 2012, 03:24:02 AM
Post by: gOOber on December 15, 2012, 11:03:36 AM
Post by: solvegas on December 15, 2012, 11:18:56 PM
:P
Finger lickin' good !! ;D
Post by: gOOber on December 16, 2012, 06:55:48 AM
Finger lickin' good !! ;D:-X
Post by: gOOber on December 17, 2012, 10:51:32 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on December 18, 2012, 11:31:23 AM
Post by: tdotter on December 18, 2012, 01:58:48 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 18, 2012, 09:11:40 PM
http://artofmanliness.com/2012/12/17/the-surprisingly-manly-history-of-hot-cocoa/
Post by: gOOber on December 20, 2012, 10:57:51 AM
Post by: tdotter on December 20, 2012, 10:38:28 PM
Post by: gOOber on December 21, 2012, 05:12:07 PM
Post by: number3fac on December 21, 2012, 11:29:19 PM
Random: she's using a hula hoop, and the video camera is attached to the hoop.
Click the thumbnail for the YouTube video:
(http://img.youtube.com/vi/yB0zvuq-g5s/default.jpg) (http://www.youtube.com/v/yB0zvuq-g5s)
Post by: SwitcherX on December 22, 2012, 03:54:44 AM
Post by: tdotter on December 22, 2012, 04:09:14 AM
Post by: tdotter on December 27, 2012, 08:25:09 AM
Post by: rtpoe on December 27, 2012, 08:51:18 PM
How about "The Hundred Best Lists of All Time" (http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/shouts/2012/12/the-hundred-best-lists-of-all-time.html) by Gary Belsky
Post by: tdotter on December 29, 2012, 05:12:20 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on December 30, 2012, 12:03:15 AM
Post by: gOOber on December 30, 2012, 11:02:27 AM
Post by: rtpoe on December 31, 2012, 07:43:17 PM
Post by: gOOber on January 01, 2013, 08:34:01 AM
Post by: tdotter on January 01, 2013, 07:51:58 PM
Post by: Bad Kitty on January 03, 2013, 09:31:10 AM
so kawaii
Post by: tdotter on January 03, 2013, 09:59:23 AM
Post by: rtpoe on January 03, 2013, 10:08:49 PM
I have a few quibbles with their order, but other than that... a great list!
Post by: gOOber on January 03, 2013, 10:17:38 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 03, 2013, 10:52:34 PM
I don`t remember Belgium. Do you?
Belgium is the easy route to take if you are the german army invading France. ;D
Post by: rtpoe on January 03, 2013, 11:22:21 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 03, 2013, 11:27:08 PM
Remember to take out Fort Eben Emael first...
Wasn't it taken out by the germans in six hours ?
Post by: rtpoe on January 04, 2013, 10:46:15 PM
Post by: tdotter on January 05, 2013, 03:02:11 AM
Post by: Palomine on January 06, 2013, 01:15:55 AM
One of my favorite movie posters.
Boy, do I remember Creepshow! :D And not just due to Adrienne Barbeau's pleasure chest. ;)
Bedside table post dinner guests... a bit more wine and a graphic novel selected at random from a pile of 'em from a friend. Had I managed to set the camera to shutter priority, you'd have been able to see the Tivoli PAL there stage left. But I couldn't quite make out the on-screen menus on the tiny LCD, either with or without reading glasses.
Post by: tdotter on January 06, 2013, 01:02:47 PM
Post by: gOOber on January 09, 2013, 04:10:53 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on January 09, 2013, 05:36:00 AM
Post by: tdotter on January 09, 2013, 11:29:52 AM
Post by: gOOber on January 10, 2013, 11:26:09 AM
Post by: tdotter on January 10, 2013, 10:50:52 PM
Post by: gOOber on January 11, 2013, 01:25:50 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 11, 2013, 09:44:45 PM
The Secretary of the Treasury has the ability to order the minting of platinum coins:
"The Secretary [of the Treasury] may mint and issue platinum bullion coins and proof platinum coins in accordance with such specifications, designs, varieties, quantities, denominations, and inscriptions as the Secretary, in the Secretary’s discretion, may prescribe from time to time."
These have been used for commemorative sets and other such issues. The difference from paper money is that it's a simple fiat issue - no checks or oversight required.
The idea is for President Obama to ask the Secretary to issue a one trillion dollar coin (http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/comment/2013/01/a-platinum-coin-as-big-as-the-ritz.html) (like all our money, the face value of the item has nothing to do with the value of the materials it's made of). He would then deposit it in the Federal Reserve, and bingo! Instant collateral for another increase of the debt ceiling!
It's more than just a little silly, and highly unlikely to happen. But it hasn't stopped people from proposing designs for the Supercoin. (http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2013/01/9-faces-platinum-coin-1-trillion-debt-ceiling.php)
Personally, here's my idea:
Post by: pedonbio on January 11, 2013, 09:56:35 PM
Personally, here's my idea:
Alfred E. Neuman is a good face, so long as John Boehner's name is appended.
Post by: tdotter on January 11, 2013, 11:39:13 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on January 14, 2013, 04:03:40 AM
Post by: gOOber on January 14, 2013, 10:40:04 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on January 16, 2013, 05:39:26 AM
Post by: tdotter on January 16, 2013, 02:07:44 PM
Post by: gOOber on January 16, 2013, 05:28:56 PM
Post by: tdotter on January 17, 2013, 11:08:50 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on January 18, 2013, 03:53:44 AM
:)
Subtle! :D
Post by: tdotter on January 19, 2013, 11:37:02 AM
Post by: Bad Kitty on January 19, 2013, 12:25:31 PM
Post by: tdotter on January 21, 2013, 02:05:21 PM
Post by: gOOber on January 22, 2013, 02:09:12 PM
Post by: tdotter on January 22, 2013, 09:38:24 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 22, 2013, 10:43:55 PM
:)
If you are out alone in the forest and you farted will anyone else know ? ???
Post by: SwitcherX on January 23, 2013, 02:13:38 AM
If you are out alone in the forest and you farted will anyone else know ? ???
I you burn it down they will.
Post by: SwitcherX on January 23, 2013, 04:25:30 AM
Post by: gOOber on January 23, 2013, 06:46:30 PM
Post by: pedonbio on January 24, 2013, 05:58:19 AM
Post by: tdotter on January 24, 2013, 11:46:02 PM
Post by: tdotter on January 26, 2013, 03:22:33 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on January 27, 2013, 09:30:29 PM
Post by: tdotter on January 28, 2013, 09:49:47 AM
Post by: mcgarp on January 29, 2013, 12:57:27 AM
Post by: pedonbio on January 29, 2013, 04:42:38 AM
Post by: pedonbio on January 30, 2013, 04:44:23 AM
Post by: tdotter on January 30, 2013, 11:34:39 AM
Post by: solvegas on January 30, 2013, 11:33:23 PM
A pussy looking at pussy.
Just so happened the pussy was atracted to what it thought was fish and it's confused and isn't sure what to do. ;D
Post by: SwitcherX on January 31, 2013, 01:46:18 PM
Post by: tdotter on February 01, 2013, 01:12:54 AM
Post by: solvegas on February 01, 2013, 08:17:59 AM
This is some balls right here. :o
Nah, those are heavily sedated tigers. ;D
Post by: tdotter on February 02, 2013, 01:34:24 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on February 02, 2013, 04:26:35 AM
Nah, those are heavily sedated tigers. ;D
I don't know. The other 2 are looking at him like he might be dinner. :P
Post by: SwitcherX on February 02, 2013, 05:39:57 AM
Post by: tdotter on February 03, 2013, 02:12:22 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on February 04, 2013, 02:13:33 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on February 05, 2013, 02:49:58 PM
Post by: gOOber on February 05, 2013, 07:44:54 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on February 06, 2013, 02:50:13 AM
Post by: tdotter on February 06, 2013, 11:44:35 AM
Post by: rtpoe on February 06, 2013, 10:04:19 PM
The Pride of the
"Ever hear the story about the classic movie "The Pride of the Yankees" and how director Sam Wood turned the hopelessly right-handed actor Gary Cooper into a believable version of lefty baseball legend Lou Gehrig? Here's how Jeffrey Meyers related it in his biography of the Hollywood star, Gary Cooper: American Hero:
Since Cooper couldn't hit left-handed, the technicians devised an ingenious method of getting around the problem. They reversed the number on his uniform, had him run to third instead of first base and then reversed the print of the film.
"Seems like a plausible way to solve the problem, but an awful lot of work. Like a complicated conspiracy theory, every aspect of the plan would have to have been carefully planned out and perfectly executed...
"So, did it really happen? We'll see....
Shieber goes through a detailed - and I mean SERIOUSLY detailed - analysis of every scene where Cooper is shown playing baseball to get to the bottom of the story.
Post by: gOOber on February 07, 2013, 05:58:32 AM
Post by: tdotter on February 08, 2013, 12:31:38 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on February 08, 2013, 06:22:12 AM
from here (http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/rules-to-da-game-467825):
Post by: gOOber on February 08, 2013, 11:28:53 AM
Post by: tdotter on February 09, 2013, 01:12:17 AM
Post by: gOOber on February 09, 2013, 04:55:49 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on February 10, 2013, 03:46:58 AM
Post by: pedonbio on February 10, 2013, 05:24:18 PM
;)
Switcher, that list cannot be right. According to the numbers, I'm an Alpha, but I'm not, and I hate Alphas. Besides, I never video my own sex. That is really insecure.
And there's this:
Post by: SwitcherX on February 11, 2013, 01:56:54 AM
Switcher, that list cannot be right. According to the numbers, I'm an Alpha, but I'm not, and I hate Alphas. Besides, I never video my own sex. That is really insecure.
Thlse are just rough guidelines really.
Post by: SwitcherX on February 11, 2013, 01:57:45 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on February 11, 2013, 01:58:35 AM
Post by: gOOber on February 12, 2013, 07:02:58 PM
Post by: tdotter on February 12, 2013, 09:17:47 PM
Post by: number3fac on February 12, 2013, 09:22:44 PM
:-[
I like that the statistic with the least amount of difference between the numbers is the last line: Death and Taxes. ;)
Post by: SwitcherX on February 13, 2013, 02:35:09 AM
Post by: tdotter on February 15, 2013, 12:13:15 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on February 15, 2013, 03:20:45 AM
Post by: CarlTL on February 15, 2013, 11:14:44 PM
:)
Well that town is fucked.
Post by: SwitcherX on February 15, 2013, 11:33:30 PM
Post by: rtpoe on February 16, 2013, 12:14:16 AM
The NBA just announced the twelve people on this year's Hall of Fame ballot, along with the five other people directly elected by various committees.
Once again, Louis Herman "Red" Klotz is not among them. Red played for the Baltimore Bullets (of the Basketball Association of America, the NBA's ancestor) in 1947-48, which made him not only the shortest player on a championship team (at 5' 7") in NBA history, but the shortest player ever. After that championship, he went on to play for and coach (and eventually own) a - "semi-pro" I'd guess you'd call it - team in Philadelphia. After leading his team to a win over a barnstorming team one night in 1953, the owner of that other team made him an offer.
Red accepted the offer. The team he then assembled went on to lose. And lose. And lose some more. They lost by a few points, they lost by blowouts. They lost on ice, on sand, on an aircraft carrier, on every continent except Antarctica. They lost before presidents and kings. They lost in huge stadiums, they lost in prison courts. They lost over an estimated ten thousand games. They lost as the Atlantic City Seaguls, Baltimore Rockets, New York Nationals, Boston Shamrocks, Chicago Demons, New Jersey Reds. But mostly they lost as the Washington Generals - the standard opponents of the Harlem Globetrotters.
There was one time when they actually did win... January 5, 1971.
The Generals have three basic rules for their game. First, on offense, they can - and indeed are expected to - drive as hard as they can to score. If they can make it past the Globetrotters defense, they can take the shot. Secondly, when the Globetrotters have the ball and are playing it straight, they can defend as best they can. But thirdly, when the Globetrotters go into one of their "reams", the Generals have to play the patsy. Essentially, when the game is being played straight, the Generals have to play their best so that they bring out the best in the Globetrotters (who are, after all, real honest-to-goodness basketball players).
But that one night in Martin, TN, the Generals (playing as the New Jersey Reds) beat the Globetrotters fair and square.
Klotz, at the age of 50, was in the game himself, subbing for a player who asked for the night off to be with his family. Klotz could still play, and the guys were on the road so much that they barely knew their families. For the Globetrotters, the great Curly Neal was sidelined with a minor injury.
By the fourth quarter, the Globetrotters had their usual big lead. But instead of going into their "reams", they kept playing straight. And they looked tired and listless... Meanwhile, Klotz and his teammates sunk basket after basket. The score tightened. It was 99-98 with a few seconds left when Klotz got the ball about 25 feet from the basket. He took the shot...and made it. Three seconds left; the scorers stalled to give the Globetrotters time for one last shot. Meadowlark Lemon got the ball and launched his famous hook shot. The buzzer sounded. The ball bounced off the rim. Final score: Reds 100, Globetrotters 99.
The crowd was stunned. That's not how it was supposed to happen. Some booed. Maybe some cheered. The Reds celebrated in their locker room.
...
"The night after Red Klotz beat the Globetrotters, they (of course) got destroyed by the Globetrotters. That night, the Globetrotters were sharp and alive and determined. Their reams were razor sharp. Their basketball was electric. Red would think that there wasn't a basketball team on earth that could have beaten the Globetrotters that game.
"And when the game was over, Red Klotz looked up at the scoreboard. saw that his team had scored many fewer points than the Globetrotters. Then he looked around and saw how happy everybody looked as they rose from their seats and brushed popcorn off their sweaters and shirts. Nobody was throwing him in a shower or pouring orange soda on his head, and nobody ever would again. But Red Klotz felt as good as he had the night before, maybe better. It was the damndest thing. His team had won again.
- Joe Posnanski (http://joeposnanski.blogspot.com/2011/01/basketball-carol.html)
Post by: tdotter on February 16, 2013, 12:40:58 AM
Post by: gOOber on February 16, 2013, 12:57:05 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on February 18, 2013, 03:32:29 AM
Post by: DruulEmpire on February 18, 2013, 06:17:39 AM
Post by: tdotter on February 18, 2013, 09:20:23 AM
Wouldn't it be one of the most fundamental breakdowns possible in cosmic reality if the show "Finding Bigfoot" ever actually found Bigfoot? ::)Reminds me of one of my favorite b movies.
Post by: PregNut on February 18, 2013, 09:52:07 PM
http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/inside-politics/2013/feb/17/fore-obamas-secretive-golf-getaway-riles-reporters/
Or maybe I heard that wrong. ???
Post by: pedonbio on February 19, 2013, 03:31:11 AM
Post by: rtpoe on February 19, 2013, 09:53:25 PM
A Presidential playlist - one song for each of the 44 presidents (http://www.motherjones.com/media/2011/02/songs-about-presidents-day)
Make your own pulp sci-fi cover! (http://thrilling-tales.webomator.com/derange-o-lab/pulp-o-mizer/pulp-o-mizer.html) Something I slapped together in a few minutes. I'm sure you can do better; there are almost too many options....
Post by: tdotter on February 20, 2013, 12:10:48 PM
Post by: pedonbio on February 20, 2013, 03:47:13 PM
Post by: gOOber on February 21, 2013, 08:48:11 PM
Post by: pedonbio on February 22, 2013, 04:50:51 AM
Post by: tdotter on February 23, 2013, 11:23:27 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on February 23, 2013, 04:04:30 PM
Post by: tdotter on February 25, 2013, 11:33:01 AM
Post by: gOOber on February 25, 2013, 06:56:38 PM
Post by: PregNut on February 25, 2013, 10:26:00 PM
Post by: gOOber on February 26, 2013, 09:52:22 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 26, 2013, 11:39:58 PM
:)
That fish is scared shitless ! ;D
Post by: tdotter on February 27, 2013, 08:47:58 AM
Post by: pedonbio on February 27, 2013, 07:51:54 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on February 28, 2013, 07:16:50 AM
Post by: tdotter on February 28, 2013, 09:06:57 AM
:)I'm thinking that great white shark that killed Adam Strange yesterday in New Zealand must have read Goober's post.Talk about timing!
The cops went Roy Scheider on the shark in boats.Apparently,there was more than one shark involved.
Post by: gOOber on February 28, 2013, 07:50:42 PM
Post by: tdotter on March 02, 2013, 01:59:50 AM
Post by: gOOber on March 02, 2013, 10:24:21 AM
Post by: pedonbio on March 03, 2013, 03:48:56 AM
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Post by: gOOber on March 06, 2013, 10:41:22 AM
Post by: tdotter on March 07, 2013, 09:54:17 PM
Post by: gOOber on March 08, 2013, 01:53:31 PM
Post by: tdotter on March 09, 2013, 03:29:39 AM
Post by: gOOber on March 09, 2013, 04:13:54 PM
Post by: tdotter on March 11, 2013, 12:01:37 PM
Post by: pedonbio on March 12, 2013, 10:45:40 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on March 13, 2013, 05:26:38 AM
Post by: tdotter on March 13, 2013, 08:32:15 AM
Post by: gOOber on March 13, 2013, 07:57:43 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 13, 2013, 11:04:48 PM
"Private traits and attributes are predictable from digital records of human behavior"
Michal Kosinski, David Stillwell, and Thore Graepel, University of Cambridge
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Feb 2013
(link to PDF (http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2013/03/06/1218772110.full.pdf))
"We show that a wide variety of people’s personal attributes, ranging from sexual orientation to intelligence, can be automatically and accurately inferred using their Face
Post by: pedonbio on March 14, 2013, 02:53:10 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 14, 2013, 09:31:39 PM
Post by: tdotter on March 14, 2013, 10:51:59 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 14, 2013, 11:16:28 PM
This is actually pretty on-topic but I couldn't really find a thread there to post this in. So:
Yes, that asshole deserved the ass kicking. ;D
Post by: pedonbio on March 15, 2013, 03:56:18 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on March 15, 2013, 02:24:51 PM
I wasn't embarrassed though. I locked eyes and finished like a boss.
Post by: tdotter on March 16, 2013, 12:21:14 AM
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Post by: T_Man on March 18, 2013, 04:21:31 PM
Post by: pedonbio on March 19, 2013, 02:39:45 AM
Post by: tdotter on March 19, 2013, 10:49:49 AM
Post by: pedonbio on March 20, 2013, 06:26:05 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 20, 2013, 09:39:30 PM
Let each school be represented by their most famous alumnus, and set them against each other!
They've already chosen their "Sweet Sixteen" - http://therotation.sportsonearthblog.com/famous-faces-bracket-round-of-32-2/
Could Barack Obama meet Jackie Robinson in the Finals?
Post by: tdotter on March 21, 2013, 10:37:21 PM
Post by: pedonbio on March 22, 2013, 08:36:15 PM
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Post by: rtpoe on April 01, 2013, 08:46:38 PM
Here, he posits what the US would be like if you had fifty states, but each state had the same population. The idea is that we could keep the Electoral College, but make it more "equitable".
Post by: tdotter on April 02, 2013, 08:28:06 AM
Post by: solvegas on April 02, 2013, 10:46:56 AM
A picture of that college basketball player's gruesome leg injury from this past weekend.
At least they did not do to him what they did to Joe Theisman in that Monday Night Football game and show that over and over and over from so many angles. That's the first really good photo I've seen from that game and I can see why the other players were in near tears. That looks worse than Theisman. I"ve heard the poor kid's basketball carreer is over. :(
Post by: tdotter on April 05, 2013, 12:12:48 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on April 05, 2013, 03:56:10 AM
Post by: gOOber on April 05, 2013, 01:05:35 PM
Post by: tdotter on April 06, 2013, 01:30:39 AM
Post by: dand on April 06, 2013, 12:45:08 PM
Post by: AgentDee on April 06, 2013, 04:10:03 PM
AD
8)
Post by: SwitcherX on April 06, 2013, 06:29:40 PM
Post by: gOOber on April 06, 2013, 08:26:31 PM
Post by: pedonbio on April 07, 2013, 05:50:32 PM
Post by: tdotter on April 09, 2013, 12:02:30 PM
People in Argentina have been giving steroids to ferrets and trying to sell them as toy poodles.The ferret is on your right.
Post by: solvegas on April 10, 2013, 01:27:44 AM
Don't know how long this has been going on for but I think it's pretty funny.
People in Argentina have been giving steroids to ferrets and trying to sell them as toy poodles.The ferret is on your right.
Personally I find it not funny. The ferret is being maltreated in my opinion. >:(
Post by: gOOber on April 10, 2013, 09:19:17 AM
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Post by: TheZookie007 on April 19, 2013, 11:55:11 PM
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Post by: solvegas on April 24, 2013, 12:27:38 PM
;)
Ahhh ...... Don't tell me, don't tell me !! Uhhh .......It's at the tip of my tongue .... the fat ugly guy on the right, right ? ::) ;D
Post by: tdotter on April 25, 2013, 01:57:22 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 26, 2013, 10:28:37 PM
by Dr. Tom Murphy VII Ph.D
"This paper is an earnest attempt to answer the following question scientifically: What words ought to exist?"
A statistical analysis of words and letter frequencies to determine which likely letter combinations seem to be real words, but aren't.
Post by: Palomine on April 26, 2013, 10:46:32 PM
An amusing (to me) mis-translation of a J-market video.
Post by: tdotter on April 28, 2013, 02:01:21 AM
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Post by: gOOber on April 30, 2013, 05:34:30 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on May 01, 2013, 05:21:42 AM
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Post by: SwitcherX on May 08, 2013, 05:55:34 AM
Mod edit to delete photo of a toddler. Switch, the fact that it's a joke and the chi1d is displayed in a non-sexual context doesn't magically make it ok to post here. The Owner's rules are VERY CLEAR: NO underag3 content of any type can ever be posted here for any reason. -Palomine
Post by: solvegas on May 08, 2013, 07:28:38 AM
:)
Now, is that a post coital hug or what ? ;) ;D
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on May 08, 2013, 09:16:27 AM
:)that photo is a no no.
Post by: SwitcherX on May 08, 2013, 09:54:41 AM
that photo is a no no.
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes...
It totally slipped my mind.
(Sorry) X (inifinity) = me
:'(
Post by: gOOber on May 08, 2013, 11:20:01 AM
Post by: tdotter on May 10, 2013, 12:35:49 AM
The Ocala News reported that a deputy from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office stopped Bryan Zuniga, 20, for failing to maintain a single lane before 3:00 a.m. this morning.
Authorities said he tried to escape by jumping from his car and running through a vinyl fence.
And that’s when things got weird for Zuniga.
Authorities found him recovering at a local hospital hours after fleeing from authorities. Zuniga said an alligator attacked him near a water treatment plant. Zuniga was treated at a local hospital for puncture wounds to his face, arm and armpit area.
Authorities have charged him with fleeing police, driving with a suspended or revoked license and resisting an officer without violence.
Post by: gOOber on May 10, 2013, 12:54:38 PM
Post by: tdotter on May 11, 2013, 12:20:19 AM
Post by: gOOber on May 11, 2013, 04:49:13 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on May 12, 2013, 02:24:12 AM
Post by: solvegas on May 12, 2013, 07:49:35 AM
apparently this is a real thing
Does this person see normally ? ??? :o
Post by: SwitcherX on May 13, 2013, 01:54:33 AM
Does this person see normally ? ??? :o
That photo is shopped. It's called Pupula Duplex (http://pupuladuplex.com/). Around 1000 years ago a Chinese emperor, or something, had it. There are a couple of other cases of it, I think.
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on May 13, 2013, 08:03:16 PM
Post by: gOOber on May 14, 2013, 11:22:07 AM
Post by: pedonbio on May 14, 2013, 03:58:29 PM
Post by: dand on May 14, 2013, 04:45:30 PM
Post by: gOOber on May 15, 2013, 03:16:24 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 15, 2013, 10:59:55 PM
Not "shopped."
That's a freaking dinosaur ! :o
Post by: tdotter on May 16, 2013, 10:52:35 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on May 17, 2013, 01:34:26 AM
Not "shopped."
Is that Gustave (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustave_(crocodile))?
Post by: gOOber on May 17, 2013, 10:03:15 AM
Is that Gustave (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustave_(crocodile))?This one lived in the Niger.
Post by: gOOber on May 17, 2013, 10:14:40 AM
Post by: tdotter on May 18, 2013, 04:14:19 AM
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Post by: SwitcherX on May 19, 2013, 05:53:26 AM
Post by: solvegas on May 19, 2013, 07:37:01 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on May 19, 2013, 09:12:20 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on May 20, 2013, 03:51:44 AM
Post by: Palomine on May 20, 2013, 10:35:47 AM
Navy days, mess hall by the scullery, some shipmate posted a b and w pic of a dog. said "lost, reward" I used my marker pen to write "dead or alive." I got punched in the face for that. Peeps don't understand humor any more.
I can understand why your shipmate punched you (as a dog person myself) but your post is the first time I think I've laughed out loud/snarfled coffee into my sinuses since Mammeister departed. Thanks LDW! :D
Post by: tdotter on May 21, 2013, 11:56:05 AM
Post by: gOOber on May 23, 2013, 05:13:41 PM
Post by: tdotter on May 23, 2013, 07:23:32 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 23, 2013, 11:05:52 PM
A very old friend dropped by to see me today........
Wow Goob, you really like them skinny ..... ::) ;D
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on May 24, 2013, 02:27:25 PM
Post by: tdotter on May 25, 2013, 12:04:04 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on May 25, 2013, 03:52:28 AM
Post by: pedonbio on May 25, 2013, 04:32:10 AM
The bridge that collapsed in Northwest Washington this week is located just north of the city where Glenn Beck grew up.
Post by: gOOber on May 26, 2013, 07:45:26 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on May 27, 2013, 12:31:01 PM
Post by: number3fac on May 28, 2013, 03:10:39 AM
:)
So you want a sealed box of indeterminate content? That's easier to provide than the million-dollar prize would suggest. ;)
Post by: SwitcherX on May 28, 2013, 10:54:34 PM
Post by: tdotter on May 29, 2013, 11:37:32 AM
Post by: gOOber on May 29, 2013, 01:33:52 PM
Post by: tdotter on May 30, 2013, 09:17:08 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 30, 2013, 11:50:09 PM
:)
Real men DON'T use shaving cream. ;D
Post by: rtpoe on May 31, 2013, 09:25:53 PM
Post by: tdotter on May 31, 2013, 10:28:28 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on May 31, 2013, 11:22:07 PM
Post by: gOOber on June 02, 2013, 08:07:52 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 03, 2013, 04:04:21 AM
YouTube: "Wet T-Shirt Contest Gets Put to the TEST" (http://www.youtube.com/v/1rYxw6gTCns&rel=0)
Post by: pedonbio on June 03, 2013, 04:40:41 AM
Al rants (http://www.youtube.com/v/XXXoQKJVZgc)
I see Al hasn't changed--He's still a self-absorbed ass. The pubic hair fight was a minor skirmish won in 1967; as always, Al is making more shit up to try to make himself important. He wasn't then, and he isn't now.
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on June 03, 2013, 10:03:10 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on June 04, 2013, 10:17:27 AM
Post by: gOOber on June 04, 2013, 04:05:06 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 04, 2013, 07:21:59 PM
Post by: tdotter on June 05, 2013, 12:08:32 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 05, 2013, 09:47:46 PM
That's great rtpoe! Thanks so much for thinking of me... I've saved it of course. :) -Pal
Post by: solvegas on June 05, 2013, 11:38:27 PM
The smart one is getting out of the water.
Perhaps but they are all stupid. Only difference is the degree of stupidity of the stupid people in the photo. Stupid is as stupid does. ;D
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on June 06, 2013, 03:58:30 AM
Something for Palominejust asking, is that one of our Mods on the left? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
That's great rtpoe! Thanks so much for thinking of me... I've saved it of course. :) -Pal
Post by: solvegas on June 06, 2013, 07:37:48 AM
just asking, is that one of our Mods on the left? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Yes it is. Notice the relaxed, self satisfied look on his face while **94** his coffee after finishing one of his fancy meals. Or perhaps he is thinking of the next schmuck he is going to ban. ;) ;D
Post by: tdotter on June 06, 2013, 08:56:41 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on June 07, 2013, 07:58:58 AM
This made me laugh harder than I have in a long time. :D
Post by: pedonbio on June 07, 2013, 02:43:40 PM
The evolution of programming languages:
Does this mean I should throw out my Fortran text?
Post by: tdotter on June 08, 2013, 01:03:22 AM
Post by: gOOber on June 08, 2013, 11:51:48 AM
Post by: solvegas on June 08, 2013, 11:00:19 PM
Look before you leap. clickit
LOL ! ;D
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on June 11, 2013, 07:20:28 AM
http://www.youtube.com/v/usLgH3RvDmE&feature=player_embedded
Post by: solvegas on June 11, 2013, 11:04:22 AM
Chad OchoCinco Johnson/ some folk never wise up!!
http://www.youtube.com/v/usLgH3RvDmE&feature=player_embedded
What a dumbass. If the judge had been male he might, just might, see there was no real malice involved and maybe he would have been cut some slack. But a female judge ? He fucked himself hard. But the sheer arrogance of Chad was in exhibit in the body language during the proceedings. His impatient rocking motion of his stand rather than a stiff at attention pose showed disrespect which inevitably was picked up by the judge and his casual clothing in spite of his wealth which would afford him a tailored suit probably annoyed the judge. Judges are people and despite training deep rooted prejudisms can come out. Having been to court several times due to lawsuits against the casino, a suit and tie, politeness and deference to the court is a must.
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on June 11, 2013, 11:37:31 AM
Post by: tdotter on June 11, 2013, 07:30:16 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 12, 2013, 08:45:20 PM
Post by: tdotter on June 14, 2013, 01:57:07 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on June 14, 2013, 07:26:21 AM
Post by: rtpoe on June 14, 2013, 08:01:37 PM
Sometimes the mapping algorithms don't quite work properly....
Post by: tdotter on June 15, 2013, 04:05:14 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on June 15, 2013, 04:28:22 AM
Post by: gOOber on June 15, 2013, 01:09:02 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on June 16, 2013, 01:35:22 AM
Post by: tdotter on June 18, 2013, 09:44:03 AM
Post by: solvegas on June 18, 2013, 09:56:28 AM
:)
Looks like they'll either have to cut him or end the fight.
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on June 19, 2013, 06:24:04 AM
(http://www.youtube.com/v/wYC_Wo1wkw4)
Post by: SwitcherX on June 20, 2013, 03:26:55 AM
So you deal with a lot of rusty nuts? Go down to the hardware store and buy some acetone, a quart of Dexron Mercon and a refillable spray bottle. In the spray bottle mix the ATF and acetone in a 1:1 mixture. [ATF = automatic transmission fluid]
Spray away and get your nuts loose!
Independent testing of penetrating oils using a single steel bar with 1/2”x20 nuts torqued to 50 ft/lbs and treated with a 10% salt water solution that was allowed to rust. Listed are the chemicals and required removal torque.
-None ………………… 516 pounds
-WD-40 ……………… 238 pounds
-PB Blaster …………. 214 pounds
-Liquid Wrench ….. 127 pounds
-Kano Kroil ………… 106 pounds
-ATF-Acetone mix….53 pounds
Post by: tdotter on June 20, 2013, 03:51:04 AM
Post by: solvegas on June 20, 2013, 07:17:52 AM
Post by: tdotter on June 20, 2013, 07:23:40 AM
^ Did she get puked on ? :P ???No,it's from an arty website.I don't know what it is but I'm sure it's not puke.
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on June 20, 2013, 11:18:26 PM
Post by: tdotter on June 20, 2013, 11:43:29 PM
HEAT, what a game 7. We don't have much to cheer about here with our Miserable Marlins and Dopey Dolphins, but the Heat? Lebron? so full of win.Michael Jordan never had to get the Bulls to go out and sign another all-star to help him a championship like Lebron and Kobe did,ala Shaq,Wade and Bosh.Screw the Heat!
Congrats anyway,luvdemwhoppers!
Post by: tdotter on June 21, 2013, 02:45:31 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on June 21, 2013, 02:14:36 PM
Michael Jordan never had to get the Bulls to go out and sign another all-star to help him a championship like Lebron and Kobe did,ala Shaq,Wade and Bosh.Screw the Heat!can you imagine a 1on1 LeBron/Jordan. that would be priceless.
Congrats anyway,luvdemwhoppers!
Post by: rtpoe on June 21, 2013, 11:00:11 PM
Basic Mechanisms in Fire Control Computers, Part 1 (http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/__9HwuUgx2k) (sorry, the sound craps out at about the 7 minute mark)
Part 2 (http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/RIcrko57hDU)
PDF of the manual available here (http://hnsa.org/doc/op1140/)
Post by: solvegas on June 21, 2013, 11:49:02 PM
Analog mechanical computers, explained by the US Navy
Basic Mechanisms in Fire Control Computers, Part 1 (http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/__9HwuUgx2k) (sorry, the sound craps out at about the 7 minute mark)
Part 2 (http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/RIcrko57hDU)
PDF of the manual available here (http://hnsa.org/doc/op1140/)
Boy, this brings back memories. The first boat I served on, the USS Robert E. Lee SSBN - 601, was a George Washington class ( SSBN - 598 ) ballistic Missile submarine ( AKA Boomer boat ) and when I joined her in Florida we test fired a Polaris A- 3 missile out of Cape Canaveral and we then proceeded out through The Ditch, AKA the Panama Canal and took the boat out to Guam where she was part of Submarine Squadron 15 ( Subron 15 ). I was a Gold crew member ( Boomers have three crews. The gold crew, the blue crew and the other fucking crew that fucks up everything ;D ) and one of the attributes of this class boats was that it used the Mark 7 torpedo fire control computer. Originally designed in 1943, it was used to calculate the solution to fire the Mark 14 torpedo, first deployed in 1940, in order to hit the target. Even though the boat was commissioned in 1960, she used WW2 equipment for her torpedoes. The Mark 7 used mechanical gears which were precisely machined to get a firing solution for a successful hit on a enemy target. Unlike the fancy boats of today, we had to point the boat at the target and be within 2000 yards to be successful. This was back in 1978. The ballistic missiles used a electronic computer first designed in 1963 and updated a little to launch the Polaris missiles. We had to use a rope and pulley system to put the torpedo into the torpedo tube just like they did in WW2. Why such a system in a relatively modern boat ? It has to do with the mission of the boat. Boomers job is to get lost, avoid detection and be prepared to launch hell when the Commander in Chief gives the order. Fast attack boats mission is to survey the enemy and to seek and destroy him during time of war. So they require the most modern torpedo and cruise missile fire control system. When the Bobby Lee was commissioned, there were a lot of WW2 boats still around in mothballs so, in order to save time and money, they stripped those boats of useful equipment and decided it would be an acceptable risk to equip the boomers in such a manner. The Robert E. Lee was decommissioned in 1981 :( and she served her country very well.
Post by: tdotter on June 22, 2013, 03:43:21 AM
Post by: solvegas on June 22, 2013, 07:54:09 AM
Post by: gOOber on June 23, 2013, 07:20:42 PM
^ I wonder when and how he figured out he could do that ..... :P ???I bet he doesn`t have sinus congestion. ::)
Post by: tdotter on June 24, 2013, 02:52:42 AM
Post by: rtpoe on June 25, 2013, 07:59:50 PM
Mount Sunflower, Kansas: Elevation 4.039 feet
Post by: solvegas on June 25, 2013, 08:53:11 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on June 26, 2013, 02:55:49 AM
Post by: tdotter on June 26, 2013, 04:22:19 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on June 26, 2013, 05:26:56 AM
Post by: rtpoe on June 26, 2013, 07:27:10 PM
Post by: gOOber on June 26, 2013, 09:39:06 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 26, 2013, 10:31:02 PM
clickit
I wonder how many times he bashed his head before he got it right. ;D
Post by: SwitcherX on June 27, 2013, 03:42:45 AM
Post by: rtpoe on June 27, 2013, 07:45:42 PM
Why it's probably never a good idea to connect the edible ink printer in your bakery directly to the online ordering feature of your website....
Suddenly I'm wondering what the equivalent problem in a 3-D printer would look like...
Post by: tdotter on June 28, 2013, 12:27:55 AM
Post by: tdotter on June 29, 2013, 01:58:59 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on June 29, 2013, 12:18:32 PM
Post by: gOOber on June 29, 2013, 08:21:14 PM
Post by: Palomine on June 30, 2013, 12:08:34 AM
Penises entering skulls bring a lot of joy too.
Amen! And while we're ticking off ports of entry... ;)
Post by: SwitcherX on June 30, 2013, 06:31:14 AM
Post by: tdotter on July 01, 2013, 03:30:04 AM
Post by: gOOber on July 01, 2013, 11:18:39 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on July 02, 2013, 04:50:39 AM
http://www.youtube.com/embed/KMsUXUQx-XI?feature=player_embedded
Post by: SwitcherX on July 02, 2013, 05:57:47 AM
Amen! And while we're ticking off ports of entry... ;)
we need a nodding head smiley ;)
Post by: solvegas on July 02, 2013, 10:32:23 AM
if I had one of these, gurls would like me better.
http://www.youtube.com/embed/KMsUXUQx-XI?feature=player_embedded
That boat is so insanely cool ! :o The rooster tails are so awesome ! Boy, I wish I was born rich rather than good looking .... ::) ;) ;D
Post by: rtpoe on July 02, 2013, 09:48:37 PM
Molson's beer fridge that only Canadians can open (http://www.gizmag.com/molson-passport-fridge/28111/)
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on July 04, 2013, 01:46:16 AM
http://www.youtube.com/v/vHSn1pjynng
Post by: tdotter on July 04, 2013, 02:10:03 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on July 04, 2013, 12:17:41 PM
Post by: tdotter on July 06, 2013, 02:41:49 AM
Run DMC,Slayer,Beastie Boys and Rick Rubin circa 1986 or 1987.
Post by: SwitcherX on July 06, 2013, 05:17:20 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on July 06, 2013, 11:07:36 AM
Post by: tommyboyddd on July 07, 2013, 02:22:11 AM
Post by: tdotter on July 07, 2013, 05:48:38 AM
Post by: pedonbio on July 08, 2013, 04:59:56 AM
Post by: gOOber on July 08, 2013, 07:05:10 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 09, 2013, 09:14:41 PM
(Courtesy of the Art of Manliness)
Post by: tdotter on July 10, 2013, 05:08:56 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on July 10, 2013, 07:07:49 AM
GE90-115B engine, which reigns as the world’s most powerful jet engine (about 127,900 pounds of thrust).I like this stuff, thanks, check DM and youTube for RollsRoyce Trent 1000. tks
Post by: gOOber on July 10, 2013, 12:36:27 PM
clickit
Post by: pedonbio on July 10, 2013, 01:19:36 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on July 10, 2013, 01:26:58 PM
https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/R4aPk4fledU
Post by: CarlTL on July 11, 2013, 06:44:44 PM
Post by: gOOber on July 11, 2013, 07:50:32 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 11, 2013, 08:06:07 PM
Human Evolution
Now you know why God gave us such a big brain. So we could make scooters. ::) ;D
Post by: tdotter on July 11, 2013, 11:57:17 PM
Cleveland Browns fan takes parting shot at team in his obituary
The Cleveland Browns will present a special jersey of Hall of Famer Lou Groza, above, to the family of recently deceased fan Scott E. Entsminger.
The obituary of Scott E. Entsminger describes the late Mansfield, Ohio, resident as a fun-loving guy and a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan.
That may explain a playful zinger aimed at his beloved team that was tucked in the middle of the obituary, which appeared in the Columbus Dispatch on Sunday:
"He respectfully requests six Cleveland Browns pall bearers so the Browns can let him down one last time."
The Browns last won an NFL championship in 1964, have never appeared in the Super Bowl and haven't made the playoffs since 2002.
Entsminger, described as an accomplished musician who loved playing guitar, is said to have written a song for the Browns and submitted it to the team every year, along with "other advice on how to run the team," the obituary said.
It also requested that those attending the funeral service for the 55-year-old wear Browns gear.
Team spokesman Zak Gilbert said Monday that the Browns contacted Entsminger's widow, Pat, and learned his favorite player was Hall of Famer Lou Groza. The family will be presented with a Browns jersey bearing Groza's No. 76 but with Entsminger's name on the back, he said.
No word on the pallbearer request, though.
Post by: gOOber on July 13, 2013, 09:38:36 AM
Post by: solvegas on July 13, 2013, 10:35:32 PM
A midsummer saturday at the gOOber household.
So ... how much catnip did you give your pussy there ? ;D
Post by: gOOber on July 14, 2013, 05:24:41 AM
He grows his own.
So ... how much catnip did you give your pussy there ? ;D
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on July 14, 2013, 01:49:04 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on July 14, 2013, 02:02:46 PM
Post by: gOOber on July 14, 2013, 06:22:24 PM
Post by: gOOber on July 15, 2013, 06:48:01 PM
clickit
Post by: gOOber on July 16, 2013, 07:56:16 PM
Post by: AaronT on July 17, 2013, 01:13:19 PM
It has a couple of insert-able attachments; one straight, one curved (G-spot).
She calls the curved one Gonzo.
Cracks me up every time she talks about it.
If our Resident Admin only knew how mush she loves your "nose".
$$$ Saving up for Sybian $$$
If I had a nickel for every time I've heard that... - gonZo
Post by: gOOber on July 18, 2013, 08:05:51 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 18, 2013, 09:52:18 PM
First - a font deliberately designed to confound text scanning software: ZXX (http://blogs.walkerart.org/design/2013/06/20/sang-mun-defiant-typeface-nsa-privacy/)
Second - Tatsuo Horiuchi is a digital artist. His program of choice? Excel... "Graphics software is expensive but Excel comes pre-installed in most computers," explained Horiuchi. "And it has more functions and is easier to use than [Microsoft] Paint." (more here (http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2013/05/28/tatsuo-horiuchi-excel-spreadsheet-artist/))
Post by: pedonbio on July 19, 2013, 03:02:22 AM
Post by: tdotter on July 19, 2013, 03:14:07 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on July 19, 2013, 08:14:00 AM
Post by: gOOber on July 19, 2013, 10:24:28 AM
:)I`ve seen cats eat mice. Cats eat mice whole in three gulps.
Post by: T_Man on July 19, 2013, 03:43:31 PM
Post by: pedonbio on July 19, 2013, 04:57:03 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on July 19, 2013, 06:53:24 PM
Post by: pedonbio on July 19, 2013, 07:02:45 PM
Let's see if anyone gets it. :D
Is that a young Jim Jones in the middle?
Post by: gOOber on July 19, 2013, 07:05:34 PM
Let's see if anyone gets it. :DI get the juveniles in the pic which needs to be deleted. ::)
Post by: solvegas on July 19, 2013, 11:46:41 PM
Is that a young Jim Jones in the middle?
Yes. :(
Post by: SwitcherX on July 20, 2013, 01:02:26 AM
I get the juveniles in the pic which needs to be deleted. ::)
Thanks for pointing that out goob. :)
Yep, it was a young Jim Jones in the middle.
Post by: tdotter on July 20, 2013, 03:21:37 AM
Post by: solvegas on July 20, 2013, 08:08:25 AM
:)
That's one loopy guy ... ;D
Post by: Palomine on July 20, 2013, 07:01:52 PM
This lady really likes her geoduck clam.
(http://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=663278.0;attach=325537;image)
I'm so predisposed to be aroused by the sight of a smiling woman and anything resembling a phallus that the first instant I saw that pic I wondered if she was going to blow it.
Post by: pedonbio on July 22, 2013, 05:09:04 AM
Meanwhile,
Post by: rtpoe on July 22, 2013, 08:31:07 PM
(http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/203/d/6/kneel_before_zoid_by_rtpoe-d6enzwc.jpg)
Post by: tdotter on July 23, 2013, 04:38:50 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 23, 2013, 05:41:53 AM
Post by: gOOber on July 23, 2013, 09:09:45 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 24, 2013, 12:40:10 AM
::)
Usually when I see this it is a 8 - 12 year old boy playing around trying to go up on a down escalator. Very often they miscalculate and they get hurt by the escalator and end up with " escalator bites " on their legs and faces. But two weeks ago we had a 67 year old female who could not figure out the escalator and ended up with some bad cuts. Had to call paramedics and she got transported to hospital. This in spite of warning signs, decals, lights, etc, etc which unfortunately are routinely ignored by our guests. This is funny to look at but when things go wrong it can be so bad.
Post by: tdotter on July 24, 2013, 01:19:33 PM
Post by: gOOber on July 25, 2013, 10:23:55 AM
clickit
Post by: pedonbio on July 25, 2013, 02:26:06 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on July 25, 2013, 08:16:12 PM
<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wgeXtucgt1s?feature=player_detailpage" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Post by: solvegas on July 25, 2013, 11:41:40 PM
she's an acquaintance of mine, model now full time mom.
<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wgeXtucgt1s?feature=player_detailpage" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
She was obviously chosen for her driving and mechanical skills. ::) ;) ;D
Post by: tdotter on July 26, 2013, 01:31:21 AM
Post by: tdotter on July 27, 2013, 01:58:35 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on July 27, 2013, 10:04:06 AM
http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x98asb
Post by: pedonbio on July 28, 2013, 02:47:27 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on July 29, 2013, 07:50:11 AM
http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/xlliti
Post by: gOOber on August 01, 2013, 07:53:37 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 01, 2013, 09:13:20 PM
I visit the "Movies" section often, hoping to persuade people that they shouldn't automatically dismiss movies that are older than they are. (Looking for a funny movie? Try "A Night at the Opera"...)
Anyway, there's an entire subset of questions that I need some help with.
I'm looking for a really gross porn site, one loaded with malware. My intention is to put the web address into one of those "condenser" things - like Tiny URL - and then post it as the link to a place where they can download or stream a movie that hasn't even been released yet....
Seriously, tonight I found four people asking where they could see/download/stream the movie "Elysium" for free.
The movie premieres next week....
Post by: tdotter on August 01, 2013, 11:28:49 PM
Post by: tdotter on August 03, 2013, 03:14:42 AM
Post by: rtpoe on August 06, 2013, 07:28:47 PM
Post by: tdotter on August 07, 2013, 03:47:52 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on August 08, 2013, 07:57:26 AM
http://www.youtube.com/embed/lSl-HCL_avc?feature=player_embedded
Post by: tdotter on August 08, 2013, 08:24:51 AM
Post by: solvegas on August 08, 2013, 10:21:47 PM
needs paint
http://www.youtube.com/embed/lSl-HCL_avc?feature=player_embedded
That looks like a 1970 - 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4-4-2. They were badass ... :)
Post by: solvegas on August 08, 2013, 10:22:41 PM
Someone left this dead shark on the NYC subway the other day.
Sushi !!!! ;D
Post by: Palomine on August 09, 2013, 10:33:31 AM
Someone left this dead shark on the NYC subway the other day.
(http://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=663278.0;attach=328437;image)
I find this profoundly sad.
Post by: T_Man on August 09, 2013, 11:19:11 AM
Speaking of animals from the sea, here's another woman who loves her pet clam.
Mod edit: what these 'smiling woman posing with geoduck clam' pix lack in subtlety they more than make up for in entertainment value.:) I believe this is the second such photo we've seen lately... do I smell a new Off Topic theme thread? ;) -Palomine
Post by: tdotter on August 10, 2013, 03:22:29 AM
The woman is Desiree Starr.
Post by: gOOber on August 11, 2013, 06:24:15 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 12, 2013, 12:21:20 AM
:)
Aaww... that is so cute. Let's drown 'em ! ;D ( Just kidding, just kidding. Don't get your panties in a twist. ;) ;D )
Post by: pedonbio on August 13, 2013, 01:47:36 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 14, 2013, 03:17:09 AM
Honest Trailers: Skyfall (http://www.youtube.com/v/5FWfg__wKSY&rel=0)
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on August 14, 2013, 08:38:04 AM
Wendy Whoppers – Breast Implant History
People often look to compare their own implant size or volume with that of larger breasted entertainers or porn starlets. Wendy Whoppers, a now retired adult entertainer from the eighties and nineties, did an interview in which she detailed her breast implant experience:
StS: Speaking of your career: you had several breast enlargement operations, right? How many?
WW: 4 enlargements.
StS: What was your breast size originally?
WW: 34 B.
StS: Did you pay for all of these operations, or did some Maecenas help (or maybe Blue Cross)? Can you give a general idea of how much such an operation costs?
WW: The first one –in 1989– was $2600, which a guy I was dating at the time paid for; they were 260-cc silicone implants (lower cost because it was done at my doctor’s office under local anesthesia). The second was $3200 for 800-cc silicone implants done in a surgery center, which I paid for. The third time, I had the double lumens put in and filled to 1600 cc’s, costing $3500, which I paid for. The fourth was adding more fluid to the same implants to fill them to 3000 cc’s, which was around $1000, paid for by photographer John Graham in exchange for a photo shoot. The cost was less because I was reusing the same implants and just adding more fluid to them, versus buying a whole new set of implants.
Source: bearchive.com/~behavior/v3n25/p1.html
At 5? 1? tall and under 100 pounds, she was quite large at the end of this. At her largest, she had dual lumen (Becker type) implants with one silicone compartment and another for saline at a 3000 cc volume. These implants are no longer made.
An important issue to point out here is that to go as large as she did required multiple operations (in her case four.) And later in life she had additional surgery to downsize.
Best Regards,
John Di Saia MD
.
3000 cc, breast implant, ccs, porn star plastic surgery, size, Wendy Whoppers
http://flashservice.xvideos.com/embedframe/5299409
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Comments
Post by: rtpoe on August 14, 2013, 09:10:05 PM
You Won’t Finish This Article (http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/technology/2013/06/how_people_read_online_why_you_won_t_finish_this_article.html)
Why people online don’t read to the end.
By Farhad Manjoo, Slate.com
Post by: tdotter on August 16, 2013, 01:21:52 AM
Post by: rtpoe on August 16, 2013, 10:45:13 PM
1. “I’m always returning from or talking about going on this great adventure to some far-off place. I never have a job. God knows where the money’s coming from.”
2. “I’m really into these weird hats and—it goes unspoken—really into you noticing my weird hats, too.”
3. “Ditto, beards.”
4. “I’m the guy who’s always going on about some long-forgotten book few people have ever read or even heard of. I will always claim this book was the most powerful of its age—and I’ll spell out the contents and a history of the author in real time if you give me half a chance. Anyone who listens to me will think, Sure, it’s possible, but c’mon: a powerful book that can change the world and everybody just forgot about it?”
5. “There are schools notorious for producing my sort, year after year. They’re really a fun time, too, but then I graduate and realize that nothing about those four years will result in a paying job.”
6. “Typically, my kind is in fine shape, which is odd because most people have this image of us always laying about and smoking out of these long pipes in our downtime (of which there seems to be quite a lot).”
7. “I’m highly opinionated, prone to speechifying—and most people get the sense that I don’t bathe as often as the average person. Also, I have a reputation for being incredibly funny, yet no one can ever remember anything particularly funny I’ve ever said.”
8. “I’ve got, like, the one outfit and that’s it.”
9. “Politically, I’m always talking about some great threat to the land. Yet despite all my many ‘talents,’ I’m powerless to do anything more than let some guy with no magic powers and just the two hands do all the heavy lifting.”
10. “First I’m this one thing, then I decide to change into something else, then another thing; finally, I decide to change back to the first thing. It’s ridiculous, really. You’ll be talking with me and all of sudden I’ll be like, ‘Oh, did I tell you? I’m this new thing now.’ And you’ll just be standing there thinking, Pick something and stick with it, for God’s sake. Or, I know: How about turning yourself into something that pays for all the food and drink he consumes whenever he comes over?”
11. “A number of us consider ourselves of divine origin, which is no surprise, since many of us don’t have siblings.”
12. “I am all-knowing.”
13. “Don’t get me started on [antagonist]. I hate [antagonist]. I don’t even like hearing his name spoken out loud. I think that guy represents everything wrong in the world today, because even though he’s exactly like me, he has perverted what I do (whatever that is). In other words, [antagonist] has had some success in life—i.e., a lot more than I have—and that kind of success kills me. Just kills me.”
Post by: pedonbio on August 17, 2013, 04:38:26 AM
Post by: tdotter on August 17, 2013, 04:49:19 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 17, 2013, 09:34:20 PM
YouTube: What Not To Wear Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine "The Rules 2003 2/8" (http://www.youtube.com/v/81R2FH5Sqdo&rel=0)
MORE TITS!
YouTube: "Noel Pugliese on What Not To Wear (US version)" (http://www.youtube.com/v/ZxZhFkmPids&rel=0)
Post by: tdotter on August 19, 2013, 09:09:03 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on August 21, 2013, 01:32:14 PM
http://www.youtube.com/embed/JWJyI9OybWk?feature=player_embedded
Post by: pedonbio on August 21, 2013, 03:55:19 PM
Post by: tdotter on August 22, 2013, 11:13:56 PM
Post by: Palomine on August 23, 2013, 01:04:40 PM
8) Texas wants to secede? The feeling is mutual:
Though not unwanted as badly as TX, I note California is also disliked by poll responders (I can't help but suspect that all the TX poll respondents voted to get rid of CA! ;)). To that I can only say: GO AHEAD, do it if you think it'd be for the greater good of the country (which it's not).
California's got the largest economy by far. Texas at #2 is just two thirds as productive as CA, and that's with the false benefit of Texan policies/programs that get it ranked last or in the bottom 10% of states in so many areas: education, social services, % of residents with access to health care, etc... all those TX policies intended to make the state 'friendly to business.' Imagine if instead of constant congressional redistricting to keep minorities 'in check' and secession blather, TX actually enacted legislation and spent its state tax revenue to reduce its percentage of uninsured residents up to merely the national average and raise its college grad % up to that same US average... at that point, it'd probably not even rank in the top ten of state GDPs, let alone the top 5. My point being that Texas' #2 GDP is accomplished only via it saving $ by perpetually keeping its poorest/most needy residents in such lousy shape. And the assertion elsewhere in OTF that the US economy as a whole would be in be in worse shape were it not for Texas' 'contribution' is laughable: it's the taxpayers of the entire US who's $ are picking up the slack for TX hurtful (to humans) policies. I.e.: the Federal govt pays for almost all of Obamacare provisions, not the State govts). And more significantly, every single extra TX resident (vs the national average) who winds up poorly educated and spends a lifetime in low-wage jobs (and contributing less to society in general as a result) is one more dent against America as a whole... impacting the national GDP and draining national resources.
Texas is 'business friendly?' More like 'people cruel' in reality. ::) The 'robust' TX economy is a fiction, when you open your eyes and look at it in context.
I'd NEVER vote to kick TX out, nor would I ever want to see them secede (as that intellectual lightweight Rick Perry suggests from time to time) but my points above illustrate that they're not pulling their fair share tax-vs-benefit-wise (a situation overwhelmingly common to Red states... funny how that works... they GET far more $ from the Federal govt than they contribute yet complain the loudest about federal taxes ::)).
Though CA is not without it's own varied and significant problems, its economy is still larger than that of the nations of Australia, Spain, Mexico and South Korea. That's right: a single American state has a gross domestic product larger than that of the entire nation home to Samsung, Hyundai, Kia and LG, etc... (source: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48237596I ).
My figures are accurate as of 2011 and come from here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_between_U.S._states_and_countries_by_GDP_(nominal)
Post by: tdotter on August 24, 2013, 02:48:08 AM
Post by: pedonbio on August 24, 2013, 03:25:54 AM
Post by: gOOber on August 25, 2013, 07:10:43 AM
Post by: CarlTL on August 25, 2013, 10:21:26 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 27, 2013, 05:43:48 AM
Texas is 'business friendly?' More like 'people cruel' in reality. ::) The 'robust' TX economy is a fiction, when you open your eyes and look at it in context.
I'd NEVER vote to kick TX out, nor would I ever want to see them secede (as that intellectual lightweight Rick Perry suggests from time to time) but my points above illustrate that they're not pulling their fair share tax-vs-benefit-wise (a situation overwhelmingly common to Red states... funny how that works... they GET far more $ from the Federal govt than they contribute).
And let's not forget how Texas leads the nation in execution of prisoners on death row.
Personally speaking, if we were to kick any state out of the union, Florida first, then Texas :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 27, 2013, 05:44:59 AM
Post by: gOOber on August 27, 2013, 12:19:18 PM
Post by: tdotter on August 29, 2013, 12:23:07 PM
Post by: pedonbio on August 30, 2013, 03:24:47 PM
Post by: gOOber on August 30, 2013, 06:20:29 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on August 30, 2013, 09:58:36 PM
Post by: tdotter on August 31, 2013, 01:00:11 AM
Post by: pedonbio on September 05, 2013, 04:05:46 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 05, 2013, 05:55:22 PM
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Post by: gOOber on September 07, 2013, 10:26:06 AM
Post by: solvegas on September 07, 2013, 10:49:05 PM
:o
That bug reminds me of the scene in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom where the character Kate is trying to pull the lever to stop the spiked ceiling from perforating Indiana Jones and all sorts of bugs are crawling on her hand and arm as she does so. Pretty gross and hair raising fun. :)
Post by: rtpoe on September 11, 2013, 10:08:35 PM
"How Facebook Makes Us Unhappy", Maria Konnikova, New Yorker, 9/10/13
Post by: tdotter on September 12, 2013, 09:19:10 PM
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Post by: Ronald Ray Gun on September 15, 2013, 05:25:22 PM
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Post by: pedonbio on September 24, 2013, 08:57:28 PM
Post by: gOOber on September 26, 2013, 06:18:09 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 26, 2013, 11:20:00 PM
Post by: pedonbio on September 27, 2013, 01:09:35 PM
Post by: tdotter on September 28, 2013, 01:38:18 AM
Post by: pedonbio on September 28, 2013, 03:16:21 PM
Post by: gOOber on September 28, 2013, 08:14:31 PM
Women are currently banned from driving in Saudi Arabia and many have protested against the statute.
However, Sheikh Salah al-Luhaydan has warned them that their health could be at risk if they get behind the wheel.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2436607/Women-shouldnt-drive-damages-ovaries-pelvis-warns-Saudi-sheikh.html#ixzz2gEwKhxph
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Post by: luvdemwhoppers on September 29, 2013, 03:51:52 PM
http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x2hbyo_eagles-hotel-california-acoustic-li_news?start=17
Post by: pedonbio on September 29, 2013, 08:12:48 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on September 30, 2013, 11:17:49 AM
Post by: rtpoe on September 30, 2013, 07:54:49 PM
(who is who is here (http://garadrobe.deviantart.com/art/Lets-all-go-to-DeviantART-29264017)...)
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 02, 2013, 09:41:12 PM
"An Interpretive Dance For My Boss Set To Kanye West's 'Gone'" (http://www.youtube.com/v/Ew_tdY0V4Zo&rel=0)
...and NMA fired back:
"An Interpretive Dance From Next Media Animation Set To Kanye West's 'Gone'" (http://www.youtube.com/v/1ukGrwL4ky4&rel=0)
Post by: gOOber on October 03, 2013, 12:59:48 PM
Post by: tdotter on October 03, 2013, 10:59:01 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 04, 2013, 11:24:33 PM
From a charity game in 1940.
http://voices.yahoo.com/frankenstein-knows-baseball-4944856.html?cat=14
Pal replies: I had not... thanks for pointing it out to me. :) Shame there's not a bigger version of the pic... I could keep it as a backup avatar. I deleted your dupe post btw. Thanks again! :)
Post by: tdotter on October 05, 2013, 02:50:40 AM
Post by: gOOber on October 09, 2013, 09:23:39 PM
Post by: gonZo on October 09, 2013, 10:32:15 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 09, 2013, 10:37:42 PM
8)
Wow, that terrible projection of that map totally reminds me of this West Wing episode. (http://www.youtube.com/v/n8zBC2dvERM&rel=0)
Post by: rtpoe on October 10, 2013, 07:49:07 PM
The final 22 spots in the World Cup qualifying round are up for grabs starting this Friday.
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/62735364/
From the millions in Mexico City, to the 17,000 residents of Torshavn in the Faroe Islands, from London and Cologne to Ouagadougou and San Pedro Sula, they will be watching. Big countries like Argentina. Dots on the map like Liechtenstein...
Each futbol in the map indicates the site of a qualifying match
Post by: TysonWarm on October 10, 2013, 11:03:49 PM
Post by: tdotter on October 11, 2013, 12:34:01 AM
Post by: rtpoe on October 11, 2013, 09:57:36 PM
Post by: tdotter on October 12, 2013, 01:15:03 AM
Post by: gOOber on October 14, 2013, 08:29:19 PM
clickit
Post by: tdotter on October 17, 2013, 10:32:05 PM
Post by: gOOber on October 18, 2013, 08:50:59 PM
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Post by: pedonbio on October 20, 2013, 06:24:30 PM
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Post by: solvegas on October 20, 2013, 11:29:20 PM
:)
That girl sure has a hairy pussy .... ::) ;) ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 21, 2013, 12:18:09 AM
Post by: solvegas on October 21, 2013, 12:07:08 PM
She puts the ass in "classical": Michelle L'amour performs "BUTTHOVEN'S 5TH SYMPHONY" (http://vimeo.com/31398940)
She is a very talented clASSical artist. ;) ;D
Post by: SwitcherX on October 22, 2013, 03:13:47 AM
Post by: pedonbio on October 22, 2013, 04:39:21 AM
Post by: tdotter on October 23, 2013, 04:50:25 AM
Post by: tdotter on October 24, 2013, 10:12:12 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on October 25, 2013, 03:20:21 AM
Post by: pedonbio on October 25, 2013, 07:58:40 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 25, 2013, 08:55:07 PM
Million-Dollar Masterpiece Or Ch1ld's Art Project? (http://www.businessinsider.com/quiz-famous-art-or-childs-project-2013-5)
On a similar note, there was a news story in NYC recently about how someone set up one of those street vendor tables in Manhattan to sell 'Bansky' (a famous 'graffiti artist') originals for a fraction of their 'actual' cost. Even with honest labeling, they could only get very few sales. One self-described 'Bansky' afficionado even took them to task for selling "obvious" knock-offs. Maybe the real story is that Bansky's work is vastly overrated and over-priced, and even $60 for an 8 x 10 print is too much?
Post by: Palomine on October 25, 2013, 10:17:12 PM
Post by: tdotter on October 26, 2013, 01:44:32 AM
Post by: rtpoe on October 26, 2013, 09:21:25 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 28, 2013, 07:50:45 PM
Post by: pedonbio on October 28, 2013, 08:06:59 PM
:)
YUM!!!
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Post by: gOOber on October 29, 2013, 02:12:52 AM
Post by: mcgarp on October 29, 2013, 03:04:52 AM
Post by: gOOber on October 29, 2013, 08:33:29 PM
The programmer comes home with 12 loaves of bread.
Post by: tdotter on October 30, 2013, 12:41:37 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 30, 2013, 08:00:31 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on October 31, 2013, 09:45:52 AM
http://www.youtube.com/embed/mf2O3OAQjng?feature=player_detailpage
Post by: gOOber on October 31, 2013, 12:30:29 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 31, 2013, 07:47:30 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on November 01, 2013, 03:00:59 AM
Post by: tdotter on November 02, 2013, 05:11:03 AM
Post by: gOOber on November 02, 2013, 08:17:48 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 03, 2013, 06:27:45 PM
(http://img.youtube.com/vi/bKgf5PaBzyg/2.jpg) (http://www.youtube.com/v/bKgf5PaBzyg&rel=0)
Post by: solvegas on November 03, 2013, 11:27:13 PM
YouTube: "How To Uninstall McAfee Antivirus" (http://youtu.be/bKgf5PaBzyg&rel=0)
(http://img.youtube.com/vi/bKgf5PaBzyg/2.jpg) (http://www.youtube.com/v/bKgf5PaBzyg&rel=0)
Well, that was informative and useful. ::) ;) ;D
Post by: rtpoe on November 05, 2013, 09:54:08 PM
Post by: tdotter on November 07, 2013, 12:33:46 AM
Post by: tdotter on November 08, 2013, 03:36:56 AM
Post by: solvegas on November 08, 2013, 07:22:41 AM
:)
What breed / mix is that dog and where is that photo from ? :o
Post by: gOOber on November 08, 2013, 07:26:21 PM
Post by: pedonbio on November 08, 2013, 08:23:16 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 08, 2013, 11:03:41 PM
Post by: tdotter on November 09, 2013, 05:21:52 AM
It's a Kangal dog from Turkey.
What breed / mix is that dog and where is that photo from ? :o
Post by: rtpoe on November 11, 2013, 07:59:03 PM
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Post by: pedonbio on November 15, 2013, 05:11:46 PM
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Post by: gOOber on November 18, 2013, 10:39:27 AM
Post by: rtpoe on November 18, 2013, 07:28:57 PM
"Thunders and Hotrod make impossible pass after impossible pass against the Texas blockers. Thunders does not look like the laser scalpel she was against Ohio; she is playing more like Hotrod now, less knifing, more dancing, spinning, pushing with all her might. She reels off 24 devastating points in jam 14 at the expense of Olivia Shootin' John; OSJ returns the favor the very next round, gashing Gotham for 20. Slowly, the tide turns, until finally the Thunders/Hotrod combination breaks through: 13 unanswered points from Bonnie Thunders in jam 18 and 10 for Suzy Hotrod to Bloody Mary's five in the following. Hauss closes the gap to 26 in the penultimate jam; one more Texas lead could blow The Cell sky high."
"Rolling Thunder (http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/63990788/)" by B. David Zarley
The Texas Texecutioners vs. the Gotham Girls for the Women's Flat Track Derby Association 2013 Championships:
(https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/tSFhYPLWmGs/mqdefault.jpg)
(http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/tSFhYPLWmGs)
The Gotham Girls' Suzy Hotrod
Post by: tdotter on November 22, 2013, 01:27:39 AM
Post by: rtpoe on November 22, 2013, 11:08:03 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 25, 2013, 08:13:23 PM
United States Seventh Circuit Judge Frank Easterbrook, 841 F. 2d 181 - Williams v. Boles (http://openjurist.org/841/f2d/181/williams-v-boles)
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 27, 2013, 02:06:28 AM
^ My morpher senses smell a fake. Where are the players on the field? Even in batting practice, there are guys running sprints in the outfield or hanging out on the sidelines....
It seems to be legit. Full story here (http://mashable.com/2013/04/29/baseball-selfie/).
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 27, 2013, 02:12:39 AM
This week you can wish happy Thanksgiving and happy birthday to Happy Thanksgiving.
If that sentence didn't make much sense, it’s probably because you don't know Happy Thanksgiving Reynolds, a family physician from Minneapolis, who was born 43 years ago in late November.
“I was the chi1d of hippies,” Reynolds said. And not just the occasional bell-bottom, bead-wearing hippies, according to Reynolds. They were a hard-core, tofu-making, co-op founding couple who didn’t have a name picked out for their new baby because they believed in letting the universe help choose the name on the day of her birth.
“It was total universe magic time for them,” Reynolds told the St. Paul Pioneer Press (http://bit.ly/1gbyYNl).
So when the day happened to be Thanksgiving, the universe seemed to be deciding that Reynolds’ first and middle names should be Happy Thanksgiving. The first snowfall of the season also occurred that day, Reynolds said.
“I narrowly missed the name Snow,” she said.
Reynolds said her name has been an “unintentional gift.”
She isn’t shy about using her full name in her professional life. After medical school, “I said, ‘You know what, I’m Dr. Happy Thanksgiving Reynolds.’ That’s just who I am.”
She’s gotten job interviews because people want to meet someone named Happy Thanksgiving. “I’m someone you’re not going to forget based on the name,” she said.
Christmas Eve Oberlander feels something similar about her name.
“It’s been wonderful,” said the interior designer from Lake Minnetonka. “I’ve always loved my name.”
Oberlander was born 14 minutes before midnight on December 24 almost 67 years ago in Fargo, N.D. Her parents thought that was meaningful enough to name her for the occasion.
“They were fun like that,” she said.
Depending on the situation, she sometimes goes by Chris, Chrissie or Christie. “One of my brother’s friends called me Tree. After Christmas tree,” she said.
But she said family members generally call her Christmas.
“I think if I had been shy about it, I might have been cheesed off by it, but I always loved it,” she said. “I always get a very positive reaction.”
Oberlander said while she’s met plenty of Hollys and Noels, she’s never met another Christmas Eve.
But another chi1d born on Dec. 24, 1946, the same day as Oberlander, ended up named Mary Christmas.
Mary Christmas Pierson, a Minneapolis resident born in Burlington, Wis., said most of the time she’s just Mary Pierson, but “every time someone sees a driver’s license or anything like that, like a library card, they always make some kind of comment. Most of the time, it’s a positive one.”
“Even TSA agents, they will look at that passport, they’ll chuckle and get that slight smile on their face,” she said.
As a chi1d, she enjoyed the extra attention teachers sometimes would give her because of her name, but she said her “little roughneck Midwestern farm kid” classmates weren’t so kind to “little Mary Christmas.”
“All my teachers loved it, and all my classmates made fun of it,” she said.
In her mid-20s, Pierson gave herself the nickname Kitty, not because she didn’t like Mary, but in honor of a favorite aunt, Catherine. She later shortened that to Kit, because “I worked at a veterinary hospital for a while, and that became a problem because there were so many kitties around.”
But, Mary Christmas said, “In general, it’s been a good name.”
“I think they thought it would be fun,” said Merry Eve Daher of her parents’ decision to name her in honor of when she showed up, just before midnight Dec. 31, 1955. Daher, a Burnsville resident, said her parents also may have run out of ideas after naming six previous chi1dren.
But she said, “My youngest sister was born on Valentine’s Day, and she was named Jo Ellen.”
“I was supposed to be named something else,” said Easter Marie Anderson of Pine Island. Anderson said her parents were planning to name her Sabrina.
But when the nurse told Anderson’s mother that she had the first baby born on Easter 1964 at the hospital in Sun Prairie, Wis., “She said, ‘Easter. That would be a good name.’ “
“I can tell you there wasn’t a lot of thought to it,” Anderson said. ” ‘Easter.’ It’s been an interesting ride, I’ll tell you that.”
Her maiden name was actually Easter Ebneter.
“That was a tongue twister,” she said. “I was happy to become an Anderson, because that was a mouthful.”
She said she frequently has to correct people who can’t believe she’s Easter.
“It’s always Esther. Everyone always thinks it’s Esther,” Anderson said. “The next question is, ‘How did you get that name?’ “
As a nurse, Anderson sometimes works on holidays. One Christmas day, the phone at work rang and she answered, “This is Easter.”
“All I hear on the other end of the phone was laughter,” she said.
She has a brother who was born on Thanksgiving. “He didn’t get a funny name,” she said. And her daughter was born on March 17. “There was no way I was going to name my daughter after a holiday,” she said.
Not Patrick Garza. Most people don’t know that Patrick is his middle name. But the Red Wing man was born on March 17, 1952, and his full name is Saint Patrick Garza.
“I think it was mostly because my mother had a girl’s name in mind, and when I came out a boy, I think she was at a loss for a name,” Garza said.
He said coming from a Hispanic Catholic family, “if you were born on a saint’s day, it’s kind of an automatic thing.”
“I was just thankful I wasn’t born on Halloween,” he said.
But for the most part, Garza doesn’t refer to himself as Saint.
“It’s just something I try to avoid, really,” he said. “It’s hard to live up to, so I just go by Patrick Garza.”
Post by: solvegas on November 27, 2013, 08:44:33 AM
Post by: rtpoe on November 27, 2013, 10:20:06 PM
(WARNING: The original size (http://www.flickr.com/photos/llnl/9403051123/sizes/o/) is over 100 MB)
Post by: tdotter on November 29, 2013, 01:10:39 AM
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Post by: gOOber on December 03, 2013, 12:10:12 PM
Post by: pedonbio on December 03, 2013, 02:10:35 PM
???
gOOber, I think that photo is the east side of Paul Allen's EMP (Experience Music Project) rock and science fiction museum in Seattle. It is not a great moment in architecture.
Post by: pedonbio on December 03, 2013, 02:12:08 PM
Prior post(http://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=663278.0;attach=101144;image)
Drat! No smoking!
Post by: MaxiMoundsSexyBigTitsAndSexyBigAss on December 04, 2013, 04:44:00 PM
Now this might be a movie worth seeingDang, that is a B Movie I missed.
Post by: rtpoe on December 04, 2013, 09:42:01 PM
Or, as one commenter put it, "Skeet shooting with prizes"...
Post by: pedonbio on December 05, 2013, 03:24:32 AM
Post by: MaxiMoundsSexyBigTitsAndSexyBigAss on December 05, 2013, 03:51:32 AM
:oOh what the.....WHOA!!!
Post by: tdotter on December 05, 2013, 11:53:30 PM
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Post by: gOOber on December 29, 2013, 03:06:15 PM
Project manager Chris Dixon, did not expect that this colossal machine would hit anything with the depth of the digging they were already at.
"Well theoretically, we're down in the native soils, we're below the zones that they fill. We're not expecting to find artifacts or railroad locomotives or ships or something like that down there".
Many speculated that Big Bertha could have hit the side walls of one of the many alien bases on Earth.
Feliks Banel, Seattle's historian elaborated on the history of the place 100 years ago. As a working waterfront, the object could be a part of a locomotive or a part of an old ship. However, he also did not discount the possibility of the presence of UFOs and extra-terrestrial activities.
"Maybe it's some ancient artifact, maybe there is an ancient civilization here that goes way back that nobody's even considered."
Feliks Banel is hoping that whatever it is that is stopping Bertha, it would be something cool. UFO Sightings Daily is coordinated by Scott C. Waring who had been affiliated with the United States Air Force at SAC base and is currently an ESL teacher and UFOlogist who lives in Taiwan.
Post by: Palomine on January 02, 2014, 01:06:16 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on January 02, 2014, 04:09:21 PM
Post by: pedonbio on January 03, 2014, 12:41:08 AM
Post by: solvegas on January 03, 2014, 08:10:05 AM
Post by: pedonbio on January 04, 2014, 07:31:08 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 05, 2014, 01:43:01 AM
Reddit: "I am the guy with two penises. AMA." (http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1u75hh/i_am_the_guy_with_two_penises_ama/?limit=500)
Pro: Dell: "Beginnings" (http://www.adforum.com/agency/5125/creative-work/34492957)
Con: Curbed DC: "Dell Honors Under Armour's Start; But Films Different House" (http://dc.curbed.com/archives/2014/01/dell-honors-under-armours-start-but-films-different-house.php)
Post by: SwitcherX on January 08, 2014, 10:43:08 PM
Pal wonders: if cleaning puke = bj, I'd have thought that changing the **39** = anal. As much as guys enjoy naked hula dances, that seems like a bit of a jip! ;)
Post by: pedonbio on January 10, 2014, 03:28:26 AM
Post by: tdotter on January 10, 2014, 03:47:13 AM
Post by: tdotter on January 11, 2014, 05:19:25 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 12, 2014, 07:59:44 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on January 13, 2014, 04:11:55 AM
Post by: pedonbio on January 13, 2014, 04:14:44 AM
This may explain more: www.youtube.com/v/eE_IUPInEuc (http://www.youtube.com/v/eE_IUPInEuc)
Post by: pedonbio on January 13, 2014, 04:36:48 AM
Post by: rtpoe on January 14, 2014, 10:07:04 PM
40 cool maps (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2013/08/12/40-maps-that-explain-the-world/) - and 40 more (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2014/01/13/40-more-maps-that-explain-the-world/).
The attachment is one of the 80 that I really did pick at random. It shows the results of a survey in which people in some 30+ countries were asked what they thought of both the US and China.
More map geekery can be found at GeoCurrents (http://www.geocurrents.info/). A recent post there describes a proposal to divide California into six more easily governable states.
Post by: SwitcherX on January 16, 2014, 07:51:11 AM
Post by: pedonbio on January 16, 2014, 12:53:12 PM
OK geography geeks!
40 cool maps (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2013/08/12/40-maps-that-explain-the-world/) - and 40 more (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2014/01/13/40-more-maps-that-explain-the-world/).
The attachment is one of the 80 that I really did pick at random. It shows the results of a survey in which people in some 30+ countries were asked what they thought of both the US and China.
More map geekery can be found at GeoCurrents (http://www.geocurrents.info/). A recent post there describes a proposal to divide California into six more easily governable states.
Hey! Greece and Turkey agree on something!
Post by: pedonbio on January 17, 2014, 05:43:58 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 17, 2014, 09:54:16 PM
Martin Van Buren. He was the 8th president and the first who was born a U.S. citizen. All his ancestors were Dutch; he grew up in a Dutch community in upstate New York (Kinderhook) and spoke Dutch as a first language. He is so far the only U.S. president who spoke English as a second language.
(holds his tongue over George W. Bush)
:D :D :D
And in any event, this dude (https://realitybloger.wordpress.com/2014/01/13/how-all-presidents-are-related-to-king-john/) says differently, and provides some sort of proof (http://gw.geneanet.org/tdowling?lang=en;pz=timothy+michael;nz=dowling;ocz=0;em=R;ei=1686;et=A;p=martin;n=van+buren).
Post by: tdotter on January 18, 2014, 04:42:05 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 18, 2014, 08:37:00 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on January 22, 2014, 02:37:13 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 24, 2014, 01:11:15 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on January 24, 2014, 05:06:14 AM
Post by: solvegas on January 24, 2014, 08:24:31 AM
:D
LOL ! :) :D ;D
Post by: rtpoe on January 27, 2014, 07:05:54 PM
Some even come with back cover blurbs, like Slayer:
"It's 1946, and Colonel John "Renny" Renwick is called in to build the new high school in Sunnydale, California. His brilliant engineering skills are needed to overcome "structural anomalies" which have brought construction to a halt, but the two-fisted engineer is soon fighting for his life against the forces of darkness. While Doc Savage and the rest of his Iron Crew struggle to reach their embattled friend, Renny's only hope of survival is a blonde-haired little slip of a girl named Buffy, who claims she's a vampire slayer from the future."
Post by: pedonbio on January 28, 2014, 01:16:14 AM
:D
I love it!
Post by: SwitcherX on January 28, 2014, 05:10:13 AM
<) )/ all the single ladies
/ \
( •_•)
\( (> all the single ladies
/ \
(•_•)
<) )/ oh oh oh
/ \
Post by: gOOber on January 29, 2014, 06:37:50 PM
Post by: tdotter on February 01, 2014, 01:28:28 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 01, 2014, 02:20:02 AM
(•_•)
<) )/ all the single ladies
/ \
( •_•)
\( (> all the single ladies
/ \
(•_•)
<) )/ oh oh oh
/ \
:D :D :D
Post by: gOOber on February 13, 2014, 01:08:31 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 13, 2014, 10:23:44 PM
???
Well, that just about covers everything ! ;D
Post by: salem on February 14, 2014, 09:02:50 AM
Post by: tdotter on February 15, 2014, 12:20:09 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 20, 2014, 01:43:08 AM
Post by: Hiram on February 20, 2014, 11:25:55 AM
Post by: rtpoe on February 20, 2014, 09:43:11 PM
They even get the look right!
Post by: tdotter on February 20, 2014, 10:52:48 PM
WTF?
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on February 25, 2014, 07:25:12 AM
Post by: Hiram on February 27, 2014, 07:14:31 AM
Post by: gOOber on February 27, 2014, 11:25:49 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on March 01, 2014, 07:06:48 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on March 01, 2014, 04:08:17 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on March 04, 2014, 09:44:06 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 04, 2014, 10:27:30 PM
"A recent study found that many Americans are lost when it comes to tech-related terms, with 11% saying that they thought HTML — a language that is used to create websites — was a sexually transmitted disease.
The study was conducted by Vouchercloud.net, a coupons website, as a way to determine how knowledgeable users are when it comes to tech terms.
"Technology is a huge interest for our user base, and month after month we see thousands of people visiting our site to look for coupons and deals to use when purchasing their favorite tech products," a company spokeswoman said in a statement. "It seems that quite a few of us need to brush up on our tech definitions."
Besides HTML, there were some other amusing findings:
- 77% of respondents could not identify what SEO means. SEO stands for "Search-Engine Optimization"
- 27% identified "gigabyte" as an insect commonly found in South America. A gigabyte is a measurement unit for the storage capacity of an electronic device.
- 42% said they believed a "motherboard" was "the deck of a cruise ship." A motherboard is usually a circuit board that holds many of the key components of a computer.
- 23% thought an "MP3" was a "Star Wars" robot. It is actually an audio file.
- 18% identified "Blu-ray" as a marine animal. It is a disc format typically used to store high-definition videos.
- 15% said they believed "software" is comfortable clothing. Software is a general term for computer programs.
- 12% said "USB" is the acronym for a European country. In fact, USB is a type of connector.
Despite the incorrect answers, 61% of the respondents said it is important to have a good knowledge of technology in this day and age...."
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on March 07, 2014, 06:45:37 AM
Post by: rtpoe on March 08, 2014, 10:21:09 PM
Post by: pedonbio on March 10, 2014, 05:47:35 PM
Post by: gOOber on March 10, 2014, 06:34:56 PM
Post by: tdotter on March 14, 2014, 01:09:55 AM
Post by: solvegas on March 14, 2014, 01:15:13 AM
:D
Does she have sex with elephants ? :o
Post by: Nimrod on March 16, 2014, 12:01:03 PM
On the path to becoming an architect in the US you have to take a lot from the bureaucracy that eventually gets you accredited.
If you do not follow the typical path or do not pay all the fees or do not put up with much of the frustration you can opt to attempt to gain certification a different way... oh and it will cost you $1500...
THE OTHER BEA
Post by: gOOber on March 18, 2014, 06:27:48 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 20, 2014, 08:39:47 PM
Post by: tdotter on March 20, 2014, 10:55:31 PM
Post by: tdotter on March 22, 2014, 01:39:43 AM
Look at the size of Andre's hand.
Post by: gOOber on March 24, 2014, 05:48:19 AM
Post by: pedonbio on March 27, 2014, 03:45:38 AM
Post by: gOOber on March 27, 2014, 10:45:23 AM
Post by: tdotter on March 28, 2014, 12:56:58 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on March 29, 2014, 02:53:03 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on April 02, 2014, 08:34:02 AM
and a funny joke, How u all r? what I'm gonna did.
Post by: tdotter on April 05, 2014, 02:12:54 AM
Post by: solvegas on April 05, 2014, 08:04:09 AM
;D
He ain't gonna be able to sit down normally for a while .... :P
Post by: gOOber on April 05, 2014, 08:19:04 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 08, 2014, 09:52:53 PM
Anyone else paying attention?
Post by: gOOber on April 13, 2014, 01:19:46 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on April 14, 2014, 09:00:49 AM
Mod edit to endorse clicking the above link. It's amusing. -Palomine :)
Post by: SwitcherX on April 19, 2014, 04:27:02 AM
Post by: gOOber on April 21, 2014, 03:17:31 PM
Post by: Hiram on April 22, 2014, 04:03:08 AM
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Post by: SwitcherX on April 27, 2014, 06:37:49 AM
Post by: MaxiMoundsSexyBigTitsAndSexyBigAss on April 27, 2014, 03:03:01 PM
Post by: Night Lord on April 27, 2014, 03:33:49 PM
Post by: MaxiMoundsSexyBigTitsAndSexyBigAss on April 27, 2014, 11:04:12 PM
Tonight's episode of 'The Simpsons' is the lego episode! Looks like another good and funny episode!Ok, after viewing tonights episode, I see I was wrong. The lego episode will be next week, there was a commercial for it.
Post by: rtpoe on April 28, 2014, 06:51:57 PM
Ok, after viewing tonights episode, I see I was wrong. The lego episode will be next week, there was a commercial for it.
I wonder if the need to have all these "special" episodes is a sign that they've jumped the shark....
Post by: MaxiMoundsSexyBigTitsAndSexyBigAss on April 28, 2014, 07:46:28 PM
I wonder if the need to have all these "special" episodes is a sign that they've jumped the shark....I hope not. I think some of the episodes lately have been better than some of the earlier ones. The same with 'Seinfeld', the later episodes to me are much better than the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd seasons. What I did not like with 'The Simpsons' was the season finale last season. The whole episode, but also the fan couch gag, it was cgi and not traditional animation. Out of all the fan made submissions for the couch gag sent in, that is the one they pick? Also, in the submission form, they say it has to be at least 45 seconds long, the one they picked and made was like 5 seconds, lame. Overall, I still enjoy 'The Simpsons', last nights couch gag was a good one.
Post by: SwitcherX on April 28, 2014, 11:57:46 PM
Post by: MaxiMoundsSexyBigTitsAndSexyBigAss on April 29, 2014, 12:01:50 AM
;)One of Chelsea Charms' tits would fill up both hands
Post by: solvegas on April 29, 2014, 12:09:03 AM
One of Chelsea Charms' tits would fill up both hands
Easily. Fact is, you need four hands for each breast. :)
Post by: gOOber on April 30, 2014, 09:45:41 AM
Post by: rtpoe on April 30, 2014, 10:06:03 PM
Turns out the old urban legend was true.
Atari really did bulldoze copies of it's game "E.T." along with other unsold inventory into a landfill.
The discovery was the culmination of a search by a documentary team who started the hunt in 2011.
http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2014/04/landfill-excavation-unearths-years-of-crushed-atari-treasure/
Post by: MaxiMoundsSexyBigTitsAndSexyBigAss on May 01, 2014, 03:08:42 AM
By the looks of her size in her awesome new newsletter, you may need more hands to cover Chelseas' beautiful and massive and sexy tits!
Easily. Fact is, you need four hands for each breast. :)
Post by: rtpoe on May 02, 2014, 11:14:39 PM
(https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/OV3xp5ZXSYA/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/OV3xp5ZXSYA)
If you need a more detailed explanation of what the hell is going on, Buzzfeed has it covered (http://www.buzzfeed.com/ellievhall/everything-americans-need-to-know-about-eurovision).
Post by: MaxiMoundsSexyBigTitsAndSexyBigAss on May 02, 2014, 11:16:30 PM
This is the craziness that is the Eurovision Song Contest, in three minutes:He and the set look like they are from the world of Jim Hensons' 'The Dark Crystal'
(https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/OV3xp5ZXSYA/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/OV3xp5ZXSYA)
If you need a more detailed explanation of what the hell is going on, Buzzfeed has it covered (http://www.buzzfeed.com/ellievhall/everything-americans-need-to-know-about-eurovision).
Post by: tdotter on May 03, 2014, 01:20:49 AM
There was exactly 0.9 seconds left in the game and the Houston Rockets were leading by 2 points.Portland was in bounding the ball just inside Houston's side of the court.Whoever caught the ball would not have time to set and shoot the ball.They have to let it go right away.Well,the Portland player hits a 3 and the game was over.The game was in Portland and the crowd went nuts.You should see the looks on the Houston player's faces.They thought they were going back to Houston for game 7 and instead they were eliminated.I would be crying right now if I was a Houston fan.
One of the best endings I've ever seen in a basketball game.
Post by: MaxiMoundsSexyBigTitsAndSexyBigAss on May 04, 2014, 11:17:47 PM
Post by: gonZo on May 05, 2014, 08:49:24 AM
I need this sign on my house.
(http://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=663278.0;attach=368476;image)
When Jehovah's Witnesses come to my door, I accept a copy of The Watchtower, then make origami out of the pages while I try to convert them to Buddhism.
Post by: SwitcherX on May 06, 2014, 07:07:24 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 06, 2014, 01:53:19 PM
Post by: pedonbio on May 08, 2014, 02:01:25 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 08, 2014, 10:32:20 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 08, 2014, 10:37:37 PM
The first pitch at a recent San Diego Padres game
Not bad for a critter that is at least 65 million years old. ;D
Post by: tdotter on May 09, 2014, 12:27:39 AM
Post by: gOOber on May 11, 2014, 09:03:08 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 12, 2014, 07:14:41 PM
Eurovision seems to exist in a world quite apart from our own. Taste, restraint and sense have no place in this world. It is a world where you don't need a reason to hire a unicyclist to ride around you while you sing, you just do it. It is a world where the spectacle is so beautifully surreal that we can all ignore the hopelessly corrupt voting system. Most of all, it is a world where everyone is trying so damn hard to bring to life an artistic vision that the boring old sensible world would reject as far too stupid that you can't help but admire them. Give a rousing cheer to your TV sets - every one of these crazed Eurostars is a hero.
The absolute antithesis of Eurovision can be found on American Idol, where we are down to the final four and the US is voting to find a new superstar to distract it from the horrific realities of life. Idol is a formulaic cookie-cutter compared with Eurovision's uncontrollable rhinestone-encrusted chainsaw, but it too has shown that it taps into a very fundamental human need: the need to watch deluded Americans crying over their shattered dreams.
- Ben Pobjie, Sydney Morning Herald
Post by: gOOber on May 13, 2014, 07:46:33 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 14, 2014, 12:09:18 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on May 14, 2014, 11:47:41 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on May 15, 2014, 04:12:08 PM
1 butt = 2 hogshead
therefore a buttload = 126 gallons
now you know :D
Post by: tdotter on May 16, 2014, 12:24:25 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on May 16, 2014, 06:40:02 AM
Post by: solvegas on May 16, 2014, 08:13:22 AM
I wonder how long he held her up for?
Seems to me SHE should be holding him up. It's only fair. ;D
Post by: gOOber on May 17, 2014, 09:21:16 AM
Post by: pedonbio on May 17, 2014, 02:31:24 PM
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Post by: gOOber on May 24, 2014, 07:36:37 PM
Post by: CarlTL on May 24, 2014, 11:26:01 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 27, 2014, 01:26:33 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on May 28, 2014, 11:10:19 PM
Post by: bignatslover on May 29, 2014, 07:27:45 AM
Here's something to try this summer.
Post by: gOOber on May 29, 2014, 09:34:09 AM
Post by: rtpoe on May 29, 2014, 07:35:05 PM
Or, as captioned over at Cracked (http://www.cracked.com/quick-fixes/5-insane-apocalyptic-photos-current-u.s.-drought/):
"Suddenly Texas wishes it wasn't a red state"
Post by: AgentDee on May 30, 2014, 05:23:59 AM
AD
8)
Post by: SwitcherX on May 30, 2014, 09:16:52 PM
Post by: gOOber on June 02, 2014, 08:28:18 PM
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Post by: gOOber on June 05, 2014, 05:01:33 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 10, 2014, 10:26:15 PM
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Post by: tdotter on June 21, 2014, 03:38:38 AM
Post by: sex_panther on June 24, 2014, 08:33:44 AM
(http://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/assets/4647957/NbYbNrs.png) (http://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/assets/4647957/NbYbNrs.png)
Post by: gonZo on June 25, 2014, 06:23:22 PM
Post by: gOOber on June 25, 2014, 06:27:27 PM
test bump
Post by: gonZo on June 25, 2014, 06:34:03 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on June 26, 2014, 02:34:49 AM
Post by: gonZo on June 26, 2014, 06:28:44 AM
But it's random, right? ;D
Post by: tdotter on June 26, 2014, 01:22:08 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on June 27, 2014, 05:15:03 AM
But it's random, right? ;D
I was confused. Well done.
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 27, 2014, 05:06:51 PM
YouTube: "Poodle Exercise with Humans" (https://www.youtube.com/v/vdX_OBUeHb4&rel=0)
Post by: gonZo on June 27, 2014, 05:34:50 PM
It's not as random as this:
YouTube: "Poodle Exercise with Humans" (https://www.youtube.com/v/vdX_OBUeHb4&rel=0)
As a noted gourmand once observed, that right there is desperately random.
Post by: SwitcherX on June 27, 2014, 09:10:40 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 30, 2014, 04:16:44 PM
The first day of World War 2 is now closer to the Civil War than to the present.
Whoa.
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 30, 2014, 04:17:26 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 30, 2014, 08:15:40 PM
The first day of World War 2 is now closer to the Civil War than to the present.
Trust redditors to spoil the party... ??? ??? >:( ??? ???
http://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/29i9sb/til_the_first_day_of_world_war_ii_is_now_closer/
Post by: SwitcherX on June 30, 2014, 11:14:39 PM
Trust redditors to spoil the party... ??? ??? >:( ??? ???
http://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/29i9sb/til_the_first_day_of_world_war_ii_is_now_closer/
They're using the first day of the Civil War. I just said the Civil war.
Post by: SwitcherX on July 01, 2014, 12:47:17 AM
Post by: pedonbio on July 01, 2014, 02:15:13 AM
Post by: rtpoe on July 01, 2014, 09:27:59 PM
The NSA Revelations All in One Chart (https://projects.propublica.org/nsa-grid/)
Is there an equivalent one for all the things Faceb00k and Google are doing?
Post by: SwitcherX on July 02, 2014, 03:30:37 AM
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Post by: gOOber on July 05, 2014, 09:15:54 PM
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Post by: rtpoe on July 07, 2014, 06:25:37 PM
"Our episodes focus on science fiction as well as action-adventure, humor and drama. Each production varies in its length; we don't restrict ourselves by following a typical four-act television format. Instead, our writers think outside the box. We've produced many vignettes (ranging from 6 to 15 mins), a half-hour episode, and even a full-length episode."
http://www.projectpotemkin.com/
Post by: sex_panther on July 08, 2014, 06:56:49 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 08, 2014, 10:14:09 PM
Color vision is something far more complicated than you'd think. It's a strange mix of chemistry, biology, and neuroscience. You can be tricked into seeing colors that are not only not there, but CANNOT be there!
Trick #1 - Blends:
Set up a cross-eye panel (like those "Magic Eye" pictures) where one eye sees blue, and the other yellow (e.g. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Impossible_Colors,_Blue_and_Yellow,_for_3dTV.png). As your eyes superimpose the colors, you should see a band of something like green - call it "yellow blue" or "notgreen" - in the middle. It also works with red and green, producing a "color" that is "notbrown". Your brain cannot properly blend the separate signals, and as a result sees something that isn't there.
Trick #2 - "Chimerical Colors":
These are due to "color fatigue". Stare at a panel of color long enough, and when you look away, you'll see a panel of the "opposite" color. The receptors in your eye and processing circuitry in your brain get worn out from the excessive stimulus, so when the main stimulus is removed, it takes a little while for them to bounce back, as it were. Chimerical colors exploit this.
There are three types, all shown in the image below. On the left is a demonstration of "hyperbolic" color (orange in this case). Staring at the cyan circle overloads that color circuitry in the brain. When it is replaced by a square of its "opposite" orange, color fatigue adds extra orange to what we see. Use a white instead of colored square, and you get a "luminous" color (the center shows luminous red); make it black and you get a "Stygian" color (Stygian blue on the right). Click on the image to see the effects - the animation isn't showing here.
(image from, and more examples, here (http://www.luniere.com/2014/03/01/hyperbolic-orange-and-the-river-to-hell/))
Post by: gOOber on July 09, 2014, 09:36:09 PM
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Post by: SwitcherX on July 26, 2014, 10:16:49 AM
Post by: gOOber on July 26, 2014, 09:19:53 PM
1. Bing Crosby: “White Christmas,” 1942
2. Elvis Presley: “Jailhouse Rock,” 1957
3. Glenn Miller Orch: “In the Mood,” 1940
4. The Animals: “The House Of The Rising Sun,” 1964
5. The Rolling Stones: “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” 1965
6. The Beatles: “Help!,” 1965
7. The Beatles: “Yesterday,” 1965
8. Elvis Presley: “Love Me Tender,” 1956
9. Elvis Presley: “Heartbreak Hotel,” 1956
10. Elvis Presley: “Hound Dog,” 1956
Post by: gOOber on July 31, 2014, 10:57:49 AM
clickit
Post by: gOOber on August 01, 2014, 07:51:54 PM
Post by: tdotter on August 02, 2014, 03:58:12 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on August 05, 2014, 01:16:00 AM
(http://img.youtube.com/vi/m52Rdp_b5dQ/default.jpg) (http://www.youtube.com/v/m52Rdp_b5dQ)
Post by: rtpoe on August 08, 2014, 08:40:55 PM
What your country is number one in/at:
Post by: tdotter on August 09, 2014, 04:48:06 AM
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Post by: TheZookie007 on August 11, 2014, 10:38:31 PM
Post by: gOOber on August 14, 2014, 09:45:45 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on August 15, 2014, 07:52:45 AM
Post by: solvegas on August 15, 2014, 08:02:40 AM
50 Shades Of Lego :D
LOL! ;D :D :) I wonder if the Lego company ever thought their bricks could be used in such a manner. ;D
Post by: tdotter on August 16, 2014, 02:29:06 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 17, 2014, 01:50:20 PM
A Martinsburg doctor unethically doled out powerful prescription drugs and repeatedly exposed herself at the office — including **77** a female co-worker to “motor boat” her surgically enlarged breasts — according to allegations in a report from the state Board of Medicine.
A 31-page complaint issued by the board in July accuses Dr. Tressie Montene Duffy of breaking a litany of medical and ethics laws and standards. The board argues Duffy is unqualified to continue practicing medicine.
Duffy, 44, is the CEO and co-owner of West Virginia Weight and Wellness Inc. in Martinsburg. The clinic’s website says its doctors focus on weight management, but they also offer primary and urgent care needs and a “Chronic Pain and Opioid Dependency Treatment Program.”
Duffy did not return a phone message left Tuesday at the clinic...
More than a dozen patients received powerful pain and anxiety medications like Oxycodone, Opana, Valium and Xanax with prescriptions from Duffy filled while she was out of the state on vacation or at a conference, according to the complaint. Duffy would sign pads of blank prescriptions and tell her office staff — some of whom aren’t doctors — to fill them out for patients in her absence, the complaint said...She also allegedly distributed many doses of Suboxone and other controlled substances during years when she was not allowed to do so from her office...
Other anonymous complaints accused Duffy of similar charges, in addition to sexual behavior after she underwent breast augmentation surgery. Duffy repeatedly exposed her “post-augmentation breasts” to staff and patients at the clinic, according to the complaint. She also reportedly rubbed them against staff and allowed or permitted drug salespeople to feel her breasts while staff or patients were present.
In early 2012 Duffy allegedly placed her hands on the head of Complainant R.
“Dr. Duffy pulled Complainant R’s head between Dr. Duffy’s breasts and asked Complainant R to ‘motor boat’ her,” the complaint states.
“Motor boating” is slang for a person moving his or her face back and forth between another person’s breasts and making a sound like a boat engine.
“Later that same day, Dr. Duffy grabbed Complainant R by the back of her head and kissed her on the lips,” the complaint continues.
Complainant R told Duffy the actions were unwelcome and asked her to stop. Duffy said Complainant R was being a “titty baby,” the complaint states.
Complainant R cited the alleged sexual abuse — and Duffy throwing a chair at her — as reasons she quit her job.
Duffy kicked a chair at an employee, verbally abused people and was prone to “temper tantrums,” according to the complaint....
Now, you know you are a boob man when you read this (and other) articles on the case, and the first question that comes to mind is "how come there are no pictures of Dr. Duffy's breasts?"
Post by: SwitcherX on August 19, 2014, 05:02:19 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 19, 2014, 08:41:16 PM
Click the image....
WARNING! It really is to that scale! It will take many, many minutes to scroll all the way to the right....
You can set it to autoscroll at the scaled speed of light, but that's slower than manual scrolling.
There are shortcuts that let you go directly to a planet..... but then you miss his philosophical musings along the way...
Post by: SwitcherX on August 21, 2014, 10:31:52 AM
Liechtenstein was a fief of the Holy Roman Empire, which dissolved in 1806. but Liechtenstein was never conquered, and did not have its sovereignty.
It was attached to various confederations, and then was a vassal of the Austro-Hungarian empire.
After WWI, when the Austro-Hungarian empire was dissolved, Liechtenstein gained it's independence, but still is technically a fief of the Holy Roman Empire.
So the Holy Roman Empire lives on, despite being neither Holy, Roman, or an empire. (gotta love Voltaire)
Post by: Palomine on August 21, 2014, 12:17:22 PM
Post by: tdotter on August 22, 2014, 12:52:11 AM
Post by: gOOber on August 22, 2014, 09:32:40 AM
Yes.What was the question?
Pal replies: was there a question? My affirmative response was automatic, as it always is when presented with such a sight.
Post by: gOOber on August 22, 2014, 09:33:27 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on August 23, 2014, 05:43:26 AM
Post by: gOOber on August 23, 2014, 07:29:48 AM
What was the question?The best affirmation would be more pics of her. ;)
Pal replies: was there a question? My affirmative response was automatic, as it always is when presented with such a sight.
Pal replies: I'd post 'em if I had 'em. I'm trying to ID her in order to find more, but have been having no luck so far.
Post by: gOOber on August 23, 2014, 09:23:59 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on August 26, 2014, 06:38:47 AM
Post by: pedonbio on August 28, 2014, 02:47:25 AM
Post by: gOOber on August 28, 2014, 03:59:58 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on August 28, 2014, 04:21:13 PM
Post by: tdotter on August 29, 2014, 12:46:50 AM
http://38.media.tumblr.com/d45fa47fd12ed1e40a634b354d279318/tumblr_n5skrlvgWD1r4atx9o1_250.gif
Post by: gOOber on August 30, 2014, 07:13:10 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on September 01, 2014, 11:04:04 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 02, 2014, 09:19:57 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on September 02, 2014, 09:41:27 PM
Post by: tdotter on September 03, 2014, 12:32:55 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 03, 2014, 08:41:22 PM
Post by: gOOber on September 03, 2014, 08:56:00 PM
Post by: tdotter on September 05, 2014, 01:18:39 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 06, 2014, 06:55:22 PM
Post by: tdotter on September 12, 2014, 01:53:21 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 12, 2014, 02:15:55 PM
Post by: tdotter on September 13, 2014, 03:34:08 AM
Post by: rtpoe on September 13, 2014, 11:03:45 PM
http://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9982211.0;attach=386229;image
I suppose you should feel free to clip out the ones you need when you want to blow the whistle on someone when they use one...
Post by: gOOber on September 14, 2014, 08:43:46 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 15, 2014, 11:09:42 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 16, 2014, 11:32:23 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 16, 2014, 07:35:33 PM
Most
1.Ann Arbor, Michigan
2.Raleigh, North Carolina
3.Durham, North Carolina
4.Provo, Utah
5.Manchester, New Hampshire
6.Seattle, Washington
7.San Jose, California
8.Colorado Springs, Colorado
9.Baltimore, Maryland
10.Boston, Massachusetts
Least
1.Beaumont, Texas
2.Salinas, California
3.Rockford, Illinois
4.Brownsville, Texas
5.Modesto, California
6.Visalia, California
7.Bakersfield, California
8.Lakeland, Florida
9.McAllen, Texas
10.Fresno, California
Post by: gOOber on September 17, 2014, 11:49:38 AM
Post by: pedonbio on September 17, 2014, 05:53:15 PM
Post by: gOOber on September 18, 2014, 12:05:12 PM
Post by: tdotter on September 19, 2014, 12:53:34 AM
Post by: rtpoe on September 19, 2014, 10:45:25 PM
http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/2010/colours-in-cultures/
Post by: CartonHero on September 20, 2014, 12:18:23 PM
They're understandably proud of it. :)
Post by: gOOber on September 21, 2014, 10:51:48 AM
This thread is a blessing in the skies. ::)
Post by: gOOber on September 23, 2014, 11:29:24 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on September 24, 2014, 03:02:47 AM
Post by: rtpoe on September 24, 2014, 07:25:20 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on September 27, 2014, 02:36:37 AM
Post by: pedonbio on September 27, 2014, 02:57:55 AM
this is supposed to be form a catholic radio station
I guess AC/DC is okay...
Can't be Jesuits, though. They know how to spell.
Post by: gOOber on September 27, 2014, 04:15:02 AM
Post by: solvegas on September 27, 2014, 08:10:11 AM
apparently they don't want cool dogs there
That would be a cool dog to own. Imagine owning a skateboarding **92** smoking dog. Imagine him on youtube ...... ;D
Post by: rtpoe on September 27, 2014, 11:50:50 PM
Over at Something Awful, Forum Goon SheepThrowinBoy has the best response/parody:
Post by: gOOber on September 29, 2014, 07:06:29 AM
Post by: pedonbio on October 04, 2014, 05:34:23 PM
Post by: Captain Nemo on October 05, 2014, 03:32:53 AM
Post by: gOOber on October 05, 2014, 04:49:09 PM
Post by: gOOber on October 10, 2014, 02:00:33 PM
Post by: tdotter on October 11, 2014, 05:42:40 AM
Post by: gOOber on October 12, 2014, 05:24:24 PM
Post by: salem on October 13, 2014, 04:24:33 AM
Post by: rtpoe on October 14, 2014, 08:25:43 PM
Post by: CartonHero on October 15, 2014, 09:40:42 AM
(http://www.dailymotion.com/thumbnail/video/x27p6ix) (http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x27p6ix)
I think this makes a case for banning these kind of appliances!
Post by: rtpoe on October 15, 2014, 09:50:12 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on October 16, 2014, 02:10:10 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 16, 2014, 09:37:07 PM
Post by: tdotter on October 18, 2014, 03:36:09 AM
Post by: pedonbio on October 20, 2014, 04:12:49 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on October 22, 2014, 12:34:45 AM
save it or open in a new tab to see it full size
Post by: Palomine on October 23, 2014, 04:25:27 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 23, 2014, 10:41:16 PM
Post by: tdotter on October 24, 2014, 12:54:10 AM
Post by: andrat2000 on October 24, 2014, 04:06:27 AM
But I can't resist:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzXxu5bCIAMXFxG.jpg:large)
Post by: pedonbio on October 25, 2014, 04:01:36 PM
Post by: salem on October 25, 2014, 04:27:57 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 30, 2014, 02:30:18 AM
Post by: rtpoe on October 30, 2014, 08:21:31 PM
Post by: tdotter on October 31, 2014, 01:18:54 AM
I'm usually no fan of such cheap fun ::) ;DLmao!
But I can't resist:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzXxu5bCIAMXFxG.jpg:large)
It looks like a big rat is coming out of her.
Post by: andrat2000 on October 31, 2014, 10:14:34 AM
Post by: rtpoe on November 01, 2014, 10:21:42 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 01, 2014, 11:08:10 PM
Thinking VERY far ahead - A Timeline of the Far Future (graphic by David McCandless)
What a nice after dinner conversation piece. Shame I'll miss most of it. ::) ;D
Post by: SwitcherX on November 02, 2014, 04:36:33 AM
Post by: solvegas on November 02, 2014, 07:51:25 AM
Maybe it's just me, but this (http://dlisted.com/2014/11/01/hot-sluts-of-the-day-58/) made me laugh uncontrollably.
LOL ! ;D
Post by: gOOber on November 02, 2014, 08:15:57 AM
Post by: rtpoe on November 04, 2014, 09:47:33 PM
At Underviewed.com:
Quote
This site searches for YouTube videos that contain generic filenames as their titles. Part of the thinking here is that if people didn't change the title of the video from the factory default, they either didn't know what they were doing... or couldn't be bothered to make the change. Either way, these videos fall on the low end of the spectrum: the lesser seen, the underviewed.
For example, a Go Pro camera names its videos in a certain way (GOPR1234.MP4); an iPhone names all its videos using a fixed format (IMG_1234.MOV). The Underviewed site searches YouTube using these types of filenames as its search criteria.
In an age of social media and viral videos being viewed millions of times, this site focuses on the undiscovered - the personal and private moments that the world hasn't had the chance to see.
With so many devices and so many potential file names, there are innumerable videos out there waiting to be discovered. We hope you get a little lost here, and lose a little time. We hope you encounter something fantastic, and rarely viewed. Let us know what you find.
Proof:
Post by: tdotter on November 05, 2014, 01:29:41 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 06, 2014, 11:23:14 PM
http://soundcloud.com/nasa
Post by: tdotter on November 07, 2014, 12:37:30 AM
Post by: gOOber on November 13, 2014, 06:54:16 PM
? Gena Showalter, Oh My Goth
Post by: tdotter on November 14, 2014, 12:05:58 AM
Post by: tdotter on November 16, 2014, 03:35:24 AM
Post by: gOOber on November 17, 2014, 03:41:21 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on November 17, 2014, 04:37:51 AM
Post by: Bramlet on November 17, 2014, 02:43:45 PM
Post by: pedonbio on November 17, 2014, 03:49:32 PM
I've heard that that's a valid argument.
It is. There was a long fight in the California courts, starting with an effort in the middle 1960s by an overzealous L.A. County district attorney. The filming company was convicted and the Court of Appeals upheld the conviction, an unexpected result. It suddenly occurred to a sizeable part of the film community what effect the decision could have, and five years later it was overturned.
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But here's a truck I'll follow:
Post by: gOOber on November 21, 2014, 05:45:12 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 22, 2014, 12:03:23 AM
Post by: gOOber on November 26, 2014, 05:02:30 PM
Post by: andrat2000 on November 28, 2014, 04:02:03 PM
It says: Tomorrow I shut down their internet access. (http://cdn3.spiegel.de/images/image-782072-galleryV9-pdxe.jpg)
Post by: gOOber on November 30, 2014, 09:26:51 PM
Post by: Palomine on December 02, 2014, 08:02:52 PM
This is a two-minute-ago pic of the fireplace that is just three feet from my PC as I type this... the PC lives in a nook to the right of the chimney.
Post by: rtpoe on December 02, 2014, 09:53:12 PM
Released in 1981, Softporn was controversial, cheesy, and earnest to a fault. It also presaged today's ongoing debates about who computers and games are for.
Lane Mooney, The Atlantic, 12/2/2014
It's the game that eventually became "Leisure Suit Larry"....
"The letters in Softalk (an Apple II enthusiast magazine that ran the first ads for the game), in some backwards way, show that the world of computing was once more diverse than we’ve ever imagined. Women were teaching computer literacy classes in the interstate outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia. Men were defending an ideology of computers as “sexless tools.” Softporn wasn’t the distillation of computing’s misogynist kernel. In 1981 the microcomputer and its allied industries were not already destined to become a space where women are violently harassed for discussing inequity, or simply presumed to have no native interest in technology. Its future was not yet determined, and need not have played out the way it did."
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 03, 2014, 11:41:05 PM
This is my favorite of the bunch.
Post by: gOOber on December 07, 2014, 06:27:39 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 08, 2014, 08:16:45 PM
There's probably a good reason. Your mind deliberately destroyed those memories.
James Lileks either wants to help you remember that era, or give you nightmares.
It's hard to say which. He's got a website called "[u=http://www.lileks.com/institute/interiors/index.html]Interior Desecrations[/u]: Horrible Homes from the Brass Age of American Design".
To help protect you from the horrible imagery, he's got text accompanying each disaster. Right there on the front page is a sample of what you'll find within:
"It took the 70s to convince everyone to stick foil wallpaper on the wall, paint the bathtub purple, smother the floors in shag so deep it tickled the tops of your ankles, and hang art that managed to clash with everything, including itself. I mean, look at this picture – what is that? A dissected Rubiks’s Cube attempts to threaten a potted plant and his **09**, I guess.
Love the rug, too. They didn’t even make AMC cars in those color combinations. They didn’t dare. "
Post by: gOOber on December 10, 2014, 07:53:19 PM
Post by: homevintner on December 10, 2014, 11:03:37 PM
Post by: T_Man on December 11, 2014, 02:40:48 PM
Post by: tdotter on December 12, 2014, 12:41:59 AM
Post by: gOOber on December 14, 2014, 09:14:42 AM
Post by: tdotter on December 16, 2014, 05:44:31 AM
Post by: AgentDee on December 16, 2014, 06:09:24 AM
Goofy webcam girl. Maybe I'm liking this as my next avatar.
I did the hard work for ya ;)
AD
8)
Post by: gOOber on December 16, 2014, 11:46:58 AM
1. Every time you wear a strapless top you risk flashing everyone because you don’t fill it out.
2. Wearing a jumper = no figure
3. Constantly having to buy new padded bras because the stuffing falls out of place in the washing machine.
4. Being able to find a training bra in your size FFS.
5. Nobody talks to your chest. In fact your chest is never going to get you a free drink or out of a parking ticket.
6. Any top which calls for cleavage is immediately out of the question.
7. ‘Real women have curves’ What am I then, a cyborg?
8. ‘Bee stings’
9. Basically having to look like a 12 year old boy for the rest of your life.
10. Chicken fillets that have a tendency to pop out at the worst possible time
11. Shopping in a lingerie store and seeing millions of bras and ‘fillers’ to make your boobs bigger but nothing to make them smaller only reminds you nobody wants your figure.
12. Men’s obsession with big boobs means you had rely on your personality or become ‘the funny one’ on nights out.
13. Seeing 13 year olds with bigger boobs than you is just depressing.
14. That look of disappointment when you take a padded bra off. Like opening a packet of crisps and finding them half-filled.
15. Having to search for hours to find an A cup bra in any lingerie shop. Oh it’s okay, I will stick to the completely unsexy cotton training bras with a cutesy little bow.
16. That patronising moment when a man tells you ‘more than a handful’s a waste’.
Post by: SwitcherX on December 18, 2014, 07:11:08 AM
Post by: Bramlet on December 18, 2014, 02:25:54 PM
Decisions, decisions, decisions...
Hahahaha!
Post by: rtpoe on December 18, 2014, 06:46:25 PM
The National Reconnaissance Office - the guys with the spy satellites - decided to get in on the act, too.
They have "No Comment" on whether or not any of the symbols on the patches have any relation to the missions/launches - but then, you don't really want them giving away that much detail, do you?
The patches are filled with cool imagery. There's wizards and dragons all over the place. The Latin mottoes on some of them show a sense of humor. There's a patch with the Latin for "I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you". And this one (featuring what appears to be Ghidorah) reads "All Your Base Are Belong To Us".
More on the patches here (http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/creepy-kitschy-and-geeky-patches-us-spy-satellites-180953562/?no-ist)and here (http://vigilantcitizen.com/vigilantreport/top-10-most-sinister-psyops-mission-patches/)
Post by: tdotter on December 19, 2014, 02:20:24 AM
Post by: rtpoe on December 20, 2014, 12:06:23 AM
They "modify" YouTube videos (by putting some sort of "framing animation" around them) for humorous effect:
http://everdraed.net/SA/smashtv/smashtv.swf?v=3Y_Ps4ETwo0&ts=0&hit=3.5
You ought to be able to parse out that URL to figure out what you have to do to make your own "SpliceTube". He's also got three other versions, which can be applied by replacing both instances of "smashtv" with "fuckyou", "drome", or "drome2" and then leaving off the "&hit=[time]" part at the end.
Post by: tdotter on December 20, 2014, 03:41:44 AM
Post by: gOOber on December 20, 2014, 04:18:01 AM
Post by: rtpoe on December 23, 2014, 10:00:24 PM
Post by: tdotter on December 26, 2014, 12:35:54 AM
Post by: gOOber on December 27, 2014, 08:09:48 AM
Post by: CartonHero on December 28, 2014, 03:21:20 PM
Post by: pedonbio on December 29, 2014, 05:23:54 AM
Post by: gOOber on January 01, 2015, 08:42:07 AM
Post by: tdotter on January 09, 2015, 01:51:29 AM
Post by: rtpoe on January 09, 2015, 11:04:33 PM
4 lobster tails
16 jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined
4 tablespoons butter
1 small white onion, diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon brandy
1/2 cup heavy cream, scalded
1/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons bread crumbs
1 12-ounce can Spam Classic
4 eggs
1 can truffle pate (found in gourmet food stores)
1 tablespoon vegetable or peanut oil
Preheat oven to broil.
Place lobster tails into large pot of boiling water. After 3 to 4 minutes, add shrimp. Cook another 3 to 4 minutes until lobster and shrimp are done.
Remove from pot. Drain and rinse under cold water. Using kitchen shears or carefully with a knife, remove but save lobster shells. Cut lobster meat and shrimp coarsely into 1/2-inch pieces.
Heat 4 tablespoons of butter in skillet over medium heat. Add onions and saute about 4 minutes, until translucent. Add flour and stir, cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes.
Whisk in brandy, then hot cream.
Remove from heat and add Gruyere and half the Parmesan cheese, stirring frequently. Add lobster, shrimp, paprika, salt and pepper.
Arrange lobster shells in a casserole dish. Pour lobster shrimp mixture over shells and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Broil on high until golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
While waiting for the dish to broil, slice Spam into 8 pieces. Fry eggs over medium heat, then remove. Fry Spam slices until light brown.
To serve, place each lobster shell on a plate. Top with one or two slices of Spam and then a fried egg. Serve truffle pate on the side.
Serves 4.
(NOTE: You're on your own for doing it in a Provencale manner with shallots and aubergines... They aren't mentioned in the primary source video anyway.)
Post by: tdotter on January 17, 2015, 05:50:59 AM
The Macho Man when he was in the minor leagues for the St.Louis Cardinals in the 1970's.He also played for the White Sox and Cincinnati Reds minor league clubs.This was in the mid-70's.He never made it past A Ball but he went on to bigger and better things.RIP!
Oooooh Yeah!
Post by: gOOber on January 23, 2015, 03:24:30 AM
Post by: Palomine on January 27, 2015, 02:33:37 PM
strange-blow-up-doll1 ULd random
Post by: SwitcherX on January 29, 2015, 01:29:33 AM
This guy is based (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Based).
Post by: solvegas on January 29, 2015, 07:54:16 AM
I was called based (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Based) today.
This guy is based (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Based).
And what do you call it if every member from that firing squad miss from that range using those Mausers ? ;D
Post by: Bramlet on January 29, 2015, 03:03:42 PM
Real? Yes.
Her tits? No. ;)
Post by: tdotter on January 30, 2015, 01:25:16 AM
Post by: pedonbio on January 31, 2015, 05:03:32 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 31, 2015, 10:17:59 PM
8)
LOL !! ;D Instant vasectomy indeed. ;D
Post by: pedonbio on February 03, 2015, 03:16:44 PM
LOL !! ;D Instant vasectomy indeed. ;D
Yes; I wish I could read Russian.
Post by: pedonbio on February 04, 2015, 08:29:01 PM
Post by: rtpoe on February 06, 2015, 09:52:58 PM
what?
There's a WHALE next 2 U!!!
LOL quit kidding
NO JOKE - LOOK!
gtfo
http://abc7.com/pets/man-glued-to-cellphone-misses-humpback-whale-2-feet-away/504369/
Post by: tdotter on February 07, 2015, 03:22:16 AM
Post by: rtpoe on February 07, 2015, 10:53:47 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 07, 2015, 11:09:37 PM
All the rockets.
Thanks for posting this. :)
Post by: SwitcherX on February 08, 2015, 02:10:46 AM
All the rockets.
It doesn't have the Blue Flame or the Budweiser Rocket. :P
Post by: rtpoe on February 09, 2015, 07:48:49 PM
By the way, all those rockets are at the same scale. And if you read the tiny print under each one, you'll see their payload capacity. One of them really stands out from all the rest. Pity it's been retired....
Post by: SwitcherX on February 09, 2015, 08:10:44 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 09, 2015, 10:30:12 PM
Did they ever put a payload into orbit?
By the way, all those rockets are at the same scale. And if you read the tiny print under each one, you'll see their payload capacity. One of them really stands out from all the rest. Pity it's been retired....
Amazing how the biggest and most powerful, the Saturn 5 Moon rockets, were designed and built almost 50 years ago. Pretty sad if you think about it. :(
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 14, 2015, 09:02:50 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 16, 2015, 03:09:25 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 16, 2015, 09:18:57 PM
Post by: tdotter on February 20, 2015, 02:07:22 AM
Post by: rtpoe on February 24, 2015, 10:10:46 PM
http://malicelabs.com/garfield/
Post by: gOOber on March 07, 2015, 09:45:39 AM
Post by: Bramlet on March 08, 2015, 07:57:01 AM
:)
Cute!
Post by: tdotter on March 10, 2015, 12:01:17 PM
Post by: tdotter on March 12, 2015, 11:48:11 AM
Post by: gOOber on March 15, 2015, 01:41:38 PM
Post by: pedonbio on March 16, 2015, 04:18:16 PM
Post by: gOOber on March 17, 2015, 11:00:25 AM
Post by: rtpoe on March 18, 2015, 08:59:04 PM
The Gentleman's Single-Use (Unlubricated) Monocle (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/weiner/the-gentlemans-single-use-monocle)
It's one of the best I've seen!
Post by: gOOber on March 21, 2015, 02:09:05 AM
Post by: pedonbio on March 23, 2015, 03:49:38 AM
Post by: tdotter on April 10, 2015, 02:13:30 AM
Post by: tdotter on April 11, 2015, 04:05:50 AM
Post by: rtpoe on April 13, 2015, 09:40:47 PM
http://www.lewdgamer.com/
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on April 14, 2015, 12:16:52 AM
executive {/url} (http://www.newbigtitstube.com/busty-business-woman-597698.html)
Post by: pedonbio on April 15, 2015, 02:38:10 PM
Post by: Hiram on April 16, 2015, 02:09:56 AM
Pat is the sitting MP for this area, and it unlikely to be beaten.
Post by: pedonbio on April 16, 2015, 04:59:50 AM
The crazy thing, Hiram, is that the U.S. is so far to the right that I'm at the left end of the left party, and I'd have a hard time voting in Britain. Except that Cameron is a total ass.
And I think Ed Miliband would be fascinating as a national leader. A Jewish atheist sounds wonderful.
Post by: Hiram on April 16, 2015, 02:27:05 PM
The crazy thing, Hiram, is that the U.S. is so far to the right that I'm at the left end of the left party, and I'd have a hard time voting in Britain. Except that Cameron is a total ass.Firstly, I'm impressed you know who Ed Milliband is; and secondly, yes, even our right wing parties are slightly left of the Democrats. Generally though, the UK is closer to the US in policy than Scandinavian countries are.
And I think Ed Miliband would be fascinating as a national leader. A Jewish atheist sounds wonderful.
David Cameron comes across to me as, nice, but rich and completely detached from everyday life. Well, my level of everyday anyway.
I will say something about Ed Milliband, I think he is a bright, you have to be pretty quick thinking with our adversarial parliament. One of the hardest things to do is respond to a budget statement in parliment, the opposition get the details as the chancellor (finance minster) is speaking. When he sits down someone from the opposition get up and cross examines it - this is courtroom stuff, and you have to think really quickly - which is why I guess many MPs are from the legal profession. Remember George Galloway at a senate hearing.
I wont be voting Labour, I wont be voting Conservative, I will probably vote UKIP. Not that it will make any difference as the 'first past the post' voting system doesn't represent smaller political parties very well.
Our political system is designed for only two parties. But now in 2015 there are four, possibly five who will be on the ballot paper. I feel it is going to be messy after May 7th.
PS, just watching George Galloway (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4LDQixpCa8) again, its great.
Post by: rtpoe on April 16, 2015, 10:47:45 PM
During the construction of one of the dorms, a large boulder had been dug up. For some reason, it was dumped just off to the side at a major intersection. Becoming known as "Alumni Rock", it was painted with assorted signs, logos, and graffiti over the years to the point where the paint was inches thick.
Anyway, it was just a few days after Labor Day when I arrived, and I had to laugh at it's latest covering. I don't recall the greek letters, but it said "[greek letters] Salutes Women in Labor".....
Anyway, here's the story of the most famous map in television history:
http://bigthink.com/strange-maps/pinpointing-the-ponderosa
Post by: Hiram on April 18, 2015, 02:58:34 AM
Post by: solvegas on April 18, 2015, 08:14:08 AM
Cute
The one on the left looks like a real toy, like a plush toy.
Post by: pedonbio on April 19, 2015, 03:30:38 AM
Post by: Hiram on April 19, 2015, 06:41:50 AM
Post by: gOOber on April 19, 2015, 09:20:35 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 22, 2015, 12:55:12 PM
Post by: tdotter on April 25, 2015, 01:31:53 AM
Post by: gOOber on April 27, 2015, 06:23:31 PM
Post by: pedonbio on April 27, 2015, 07:03:13 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 27, 2015, 07:27:47 PM
Post by: Hiram on April 28, 2015, 07:26:03 AM
Post by: gOOber on April 29, 2015, 10:05:36 AM
Post by: Palomine on April 29, 2015, 03:37:24 PM
My second computer.
My second computer. ;) Well, not mine specifically, but the same as mine.
Post by: Live4Tits on April 29, 2015, 04:26:34 PM
http://www.collective-evolution.com/2014/08/31/astronauts-just-found-life-in-outer-space-scientists-ponder-how-its-possible/
Post by: pedonbio on April 29, 2015, 08:20:40 PM
My second computer. ;) Well, not mine specifically, but the same as mine.
The business end of the second computer I worked with, 1967:
Post by: gOOber on April 30, 2015, 11:09:21 AM
Post by: Hiram on May 01, 2015, 02:38:13 AM
My second computer. ;) Well, not mine specifically, but the same as mine.The first computer that I had was the Commodore VIC 20. Remember tape drives - the kids today wouldn't know what to do with it.
Post by: BacE on May 01, 2015, 07:49:45 AM
The first computer that I had was the Commodore VIC 20. Remember tape drives - the kids today wouldn't know what to do with it.Those were the days, a full 3,5kB of memory to program. ;D
B"king of the hill with switchable 16kB expansion"acE
Post by: tdotter on May 03, 2015, 05:44:59 AM
Post by: CarlTL on May 03, 2015, 09:28:28 AM
The first computer that I had was the Commodore VIC 20. Remember tape drives - the kids today wouldn't know what to do with it.
The first computer my family had was at TI-99/4A. My grandparents had the VIC-20.
(http://www.vintage-computer.com/images/ti994aboxed.jpg)
Post by: Hiram on May 07, 2015, 07:49:43 AM
Post by: tdotter on May 09, 2015, 02:24:33 AM
Post by: tdotter on May 15, 2015, 12:25:55 AM
Post by: pedonbio on May 15, 2015, 04:10:42 PM
Post by: tdotter on May 16, 2015, 05:13:29 AM
Post by: Hiram on May 18, 2015, 01:41:24 AM
Post by: Hiram on May 19, 2015, 02:58:41 AM
Post by: pedonbio on May 19, 2015, 03:04:39 AM
Post by: gOOber on May 19, 2015, 06:42:49 PM
Post by: pedonbio on May 20, 2015, 04:37:15 PM
Post by: Hiram on May 21, 2015, 02:17:46 AM
Post by: pedonbio on May 21, 2015, 02:23:21 AM
Post by: Hiram on May 21, 2015, 07:16:36 AM
^--He comes from a long line.Meet the Wankers...
Post by: gOOber on May 21, 2015, 01:29:59 PM
Post by: Live4Tits on May 21, 2015, 05:11:04 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 21, 2015, 09:57:40 PM
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/MrjLz207SzY/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/v/MrjLz207SzY)
(it's not entirely the water...)
Post by: solvegas on May 21, 2015, 10:37:13 PM
Hate seeing this. >:(
What's the big deal ? I see contrails like that here in Vegas all the time since Nellis Air Force Base ( home of the Thunderbirds ) and Creech Air Force Base northeast of Vegas ( where the drones are controlled and Area 51 is not far ) do it all the time. Nuthin' to see, no big deal.
Post by: Hiram on May 22, 2015, 02:24:48 AM
Post by: pedonbio on May 22, 2015, 02:51:46 AM
What's the big deal ? I see contrails like that here in Vegas all the time since Nellis Air Force Base ( home of the Thunderbirds ) and Creech Air Force Base northeast of Vegas ( where the drones are controlled and Area 51 is not far ) do it all the time. Nuthin' to see, no big deal.
I know, sol. The trolls have cooked up what may be the stupidest tinfoil-hat pile of crap, trying to convince themselves that contrails are "really" a fine mist of (unknown and undetectable) chemicals which, depending on whether they are left-wing loons or right-wing loons, affect the brains of everyone to make them either right-wing or left-wing.
Having lived most of my life within a few miles of Boeing's central assembly and repair facilities, I guess I must really be affected, huh?
It's what stupid people talk about 'cuz the science of water vapor condensation is too complicated for them.
Post by: gOOber on May 22, 2015, 07:29:29 AM
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Having lived most of my life within a few miles of Boeing's central assembly and repair facilities, I guess I must really be affected, huh?Apropos to Boeing, I just bought some of their expensive stock. If it doesn`t do well, I`m coming to your neighborhood to kick ass. ;) ::)
Post by: Palomine on May 22, 2015, 10:54:35 AM
Science explains why New York City bagels are the best....
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/MrjLz207SzY/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/v/MrjLz207SzY)
(it's not entirely the water...)
I agree (of course... I'm not dense) that NYC bagels are the best (and I've had plenty from elsewhere to compare) BUT lotsa bagel makers outside Gotham DO proof and boil-then-bake. Those techniques are not that uncommon in general, yet NYC bagels still manage to reign supreme. So, if not the water (which does taste so much better in NYC than say, Los Angeles or London IME) then there must be some other factor involved.
Power spots maybe?
Post by: rtpoe on May 22, 2015, 10:08:16 PM
I know, sol. The trolls have cooked up what may be the stupidest tinfoil-hat pile of crap, trying to convince themselves that contrails are "really" a fine mist of (unknown and undetectable) chemicals which, depending on whether they are left-wing loons or right-wing loons, affect the brains of everyone to make them either right-wing or left-wing.
Having lived most of my life within a few miles of Boeing's central assembly and repair facilities, I guess I must really be affected, huh?
It's what stupid people talk about 'cuz the science of water vapor condensation is too complicated for them.
And when you consider how ubiquitous smartphone cameras are, you'd think that if there really was such a thing, someone would have real photographic evidence of it by now. Inexplicable tanks being attached to a commercial airliner and the like. Or actual photos of aliens and Bigfoot, for that matter....
Post by: pedonbio on May 23, 2015, 01:46:28 AM
Apropos to Boeing, I just bought some of their expensive stock. If it doesn`t do well, I`m coming to your neighborhood to kick ass. ;) ::)
gOOb, you are welcome to do so, though I have never owned a share myself. As I am sure you know, the history of the company involves betting the farm on periodic changes. For the last century or so the five bets have paid off. But you may have noticed that the other airframe makers who did the same aren't around any more.
Post by: Hiram on May 24, 2015, 02:41:14 PM
Post by: Live4Tits on May 24, 2015, 04:27:14 PM
Post by: gOOber on May 24, 2015, 09:22:59 PM
Post by: pedonbio on May 25, 2015, 04:57:56 AM
Post by: ROUNDandHEAVY on May 25, 2015, 10:31:34 AM
Post by: ROUNDandHEAVY on May 25, 2015, 10:35:41 AM
I agree (of course... I'm not dense) that NYC bagels are the best (and I've had plenty from elsewhere to compare) BUT lotsa bagel makers outside Gotham DO proof and boil-then-bake. Those techniques are not that uncommon in general, yet NYC bagels still manage to reign supreme. So, if not the water (which does taste so much better in NYC than say, Los Angeles or London IME) then there must be some other factor involved.Definitely not the water because those of you who know there is a big difference between Italian bagels and Jewish ones, even though they use the same water. I vote for the same reason NYC pizza is so special. Its a combo of tradition and unique regional suppliers for the ingredients.
Power spots maybe?
Post by: Palomine on May 25, 2015, 10:55:00 AM
Definitely not the water because those of you who know there is a big difference between Italian bagels and Jewish ones, even though they use the same water. I vote for the same reason NYC pizza is so special. Its a combo of tradition and unique regional suppliers for the ingredients.
WTF is an "Italian bagel?" :D
Great bagels in New York City get made by Jews and Italians and Puerto Ricans, etc... melting pot that NYC is, all sorts of folks work at all sorts of places, including bakeries that make exceptional bagels (though to be honest, even an average bagel in NYC tastes/chews better than a "great" bagel in Los Angeles or San Francisco IMO).
With the proviso that all real bagels are proofed and then boiled before baking (otherwise, you end up with a roll that only sorta looks like a bagel and certainly doesn't taste or chew like one) I'd say that the water probably does play a bigger role than the explainer video gives it credit for. I'm not saying it's the only decisive factor, but it's probably up there.
I don't know what kind of flour is used by commercial customers in NYC, but I'd suspect that whatever it may be, it's available elsewhere in the country too... after all, it's not like Staten Island is covered in fields of wheat, right? :)
The attached pic is from the Eckerd Women's Resource Center at their Breast and Bagels event. I'd be happy to lick the cream cheese offa any one (or all) of them, though I might expire from high cholesterol before I got very far. ;)
Breasts and Bagels 3
Post by: ROUNDandHEAVY on May 25, 2015, 11:28:39 AM
Post by: Palomine on May 25, 2015, 04:01:08 PM
Italian bakeries tend to make bigger and breadier bagels, not the small chewy ones. At least that was my memory from living in Brooklyn.
IMFE, size seems unrelated to the other qualities in bagels, though I always think of "medium" as being "bagel sized." Also IME, breadier is a sign of a bagel that's not made like a bagel should be: as I mentioned before, we get bagels that look more-or-less like bagels here, but inside, they've got texture of a kaiser or hoagie roll and the exterior, while chewy sometimes, doesn't have the resiliant and very slightly sweet quality of a real bagel.
All MHO of course. :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 25, 2015, 05:23:18 PM
Edited to add: The Economist made a clearer, interactive map comparing Indian states with other countries in terms of GDP, population and GDP per capita, here (http://www.economist.com/content/indian-summary).
Post by: tdotter on May 27, 2015, 08:40:47 PM
Post by: gOOber on May 28, 2015, 09:10:52 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 28, 2015, 05:01:26 PM
Husband: "My wife is missing. She went shopping yesterday and has not come home."
Sergeant: "What is her height?"
Husband: "Gee, I’m not sure. A little over five-feet tall."
Sergeant: "Weight?"
Husband: "Don’t know. Not slim, not really fat."
Sergeant: "Color of eyes?"
Husband: "Never noticed."
Sergeant: "Color of hair?"
Husband: "Changes a couple times a year. Maybe dark brown?"
Sergeant: "What was she wearing?"
Husband: "Could have been a skirt or shorts. I don’t remember exactly."
Sergeant: "What kind of car did she go in?"
Husband: "She went in my truck."
Sergeant: "What kind of truck was it?"
Husband: "It was a brand-new 2015 Ford F150 King Ranch 4X4 with eco-boost 5.0L V8 engine special ordered with manual transmission. It has a custom matching white cover for the bed. Custom leather seats and “Bubba” floor mats. Trailering package with gold hitch. 6-DVD-changer unit with built-in satnav, 21-channel CB radio, six cup holders, and four USB power outlets. Added special alloy wheels and off-road Michelins. My wife put a small scratch on the driver's-side door."
At this point the husband started choking up.
Sergeant: "Don't worry, buddy! We’ll find your truck!"
Post by: Live4Tits on May 28, 2015, 09:52:31 PM
Post by: gOOber on May 31, 2015, 11:57:11 AM
Post by: Live4Tits on May 31, 2015, 04:33:08 PM
Post by: Live4Tits on June 01, 2015, 04:47:37 PM
A new discovery of amber fossil has linked the earliest grasses, dinosaurs and fungus used to produce LSD. A perfectly preserved amber fossil from Myanmar has been found that provides evidence of the earliest grass specimen ever discovered - about 100 million years old - and even then it was topped by a fungus similar to ergot, which for eons has been intertwined with animals and humans.
http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-dinosaurs-may-have-been-high-on-lsd-100-million-years-ago-2059805
(http://stashpit.com/upload/big/2015/02/11/54daab53bb990.gif)
Post by: Live4Tits on June 02, 2015, 03:14:05 AM
8)
That's been plastered everywhere enough hasn't it?
Post by: gOOber on June 02, 2015, 07:56:38 AM
That's been plastered everywhere enough hasn't it?Agreed
Post by: gOOber on June 02, 2015, 08:44:29 AM
Post by: solvegas on June 02, 2015, 08:59:25 AM
North Korea and Finland are separated by one country.
And Russia has colonized or have them under control at one time. Not a happy time for either country.
Post by: rtpoe on June 02, 2015, 09:07:38 PM
North Korea and Finland are separated by one country.
One really, really big country...
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/1Zm6HzN5YVI/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/v/1Zm6HzN5YVI)
And by the way, a reason to stick with real books:
Post by: Live4Tits on June 03, 2015, 04:05:43 PM
Post by: tdotter on June 06, 2015, 02:36:12 AM
Post by: rtpoe on June 08, 2015, 07:04:56 PM
(details here (http://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/a34117/us-forest-service-cocktail-chart-backstory/))
Post by: pedonbio on June 10, 2015, 06:06:52 AM
Post by: Robin_K2 on June 10, 2015, 12:50:02 PM
I know I did the right thing, but for some dumb reason I feel bad, very confused, rattled. I can't get anything done today. I'd welcome comment from fellow BEAers.
Post by: Palomine on June 10, 2015, 05:12:39 PM
I've been very upset since early this morning. I heard a neighbor way down the hall cursing at her very small ch1ld for more than 10 minutes -- very, very angry language fouler than anything on the BEA. It eventually sounded like she was about to slug the k1d, so I hammered on her door and we had a little chat. Back in my apartment, I e-mailed our building manager.
I know I did the right thing, but for some dumb reason I feel bad, very confused, rattled. I can't get anything done today. I'd welcome comment from fellow BEAers.
Assuming that you waited until you felt you could wait no longer: when you had no choice but to cross that line of your neighbor's privacy out of concern for the welfare of her chi1d... then of course you did the right thing to knock on her door and speak with her, even if all that accomplished was to give her time to calm down (and give the poor k1d a break).
Post by: pedonbio on June 10, 2015, 05:29:26 PM
Post by: Robin_K2 on June 11, 2015, 02:46:03 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 11, 2015, 07:56:23 PM
I've been very upset since early this morning. I heard a neighbor way down the hall cursing at her very small ch1ld for more than 10 minutes -- very, very angry language fouler than anything on the BEA. It eventually sounded like she was about to slug the k1d, so I hammered on her door and we had a little chat. Back in my apartment, I e-mailed our building manager.
I know I did the right thing, but for some dumb reason I feel bad, very confused, rattled. I can't get anything done today. I'd welcome comment from fellow BEAers.
Well done, sir!
Post by: tdotter on June 19, 2015, 01:07:49 AM
Post by: solvegas on June 19, 2015, 08:01:22 AM
:)
Geez, I thought a hoodie was to cover your head when it got cold. I've been using it wrong all my life. ::) ;D
Post by: gonZo on June 19, 2015, 09:33:11 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 22, 2015, 02:00:20 PM
Post by: gOOber on June 23, 2015, 01:25:28 PM
Post by: gonZo on June 23, 2015, 05:00:15 PM
(joke by Bakoon!)
Post by: rtpoe on June 24, 2015, 07:12:19 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost/wp/2015/06/23/every-state-flag-is-wrong-and-here-is-why/
"Someone gave the state of Alabama a box to check with the question "DO YOU WANT TO CREATE A FLAG" and this was the response. That or Alabama is unable to write its name and has to sign everything with a big red X. In general, it is a poor idea to pick as your flag an image that could be regarded as a negative answer to the question, "Should you visit Alabama?"
"UTAH: OUR FLAGS HAVE HIVES. Er, I mean, 'Industry.'"
Post by: tdotter on June 25, 2015, 11:38:36 AM
Post by: pedonbio on June 26, 2015, 01:28:29 AM
Post by: gOOber on June 26, 2015, 10:40:29 AM
Post by: tdotter on June 27, 2015, 04:24:59 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 29, 2015, 05:18:50 AM
(source: Rolling Stone, October 31, 2013: "10 Things You Didn't Know About Johnny Cash" by James Sullivan)
Post by: Hiram on June 29, 2015, 07:08:11 AM
Post by: Robin_K2 on June 29, 2015, 09:20:09 AM
In a moment of absurd daydream equivalency, it occured to me that, therefore, making use of Janine's services is therefore the same as banging Sandra Bullock! In a penile two-degrees-removed sort of way.
I told you it was absurd. ;D
Post by: Palomine on June 29, 2015, 10:37:30 AM
JMHO. ;)
Post by: rtpoe on June 30, 2015, 08:31:13 PM
Post by: Hiram on July 01, 2015, 06:30:40 AM
Post by: rtpoe on July 02, 2015, 10:58:29 PM
http://www.isro.gov.in/pslv-c25-mars-orbiter-mission
Here's the original image I used for my new avatar:
Post by: pedonbio on July 04, 2015, 03:48:06 AM
Post by: rtpoe on July 04, 2015, 10:45:22 PM
http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/61489
Track List:
1. Overture
2. Free
3. Sit Down, Goldblum
4. Piddle, Twiddle and Blow Up Stuff
5. The Quaids of Old Virginia
6. Mama, Look Sharp
7. Yours, Yours, Brett's, Bill's, Yours
8. Is Any ET There?
9. But, Mr. Goldblum
10. Piddle, Twiddle and Fire his Butt
11. Cool, Cool Consevative Speech
12. The Egg In Their Face
13. The Quaids of Old Virginia (reprise)
14. Finale
Post by: gOOber on July 05, 2015, 01:55:41 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on July 05, 2015, 08:33:19 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 08, 2015, 08:59:44 PM
Post by: tdotter on July 09, 2015, 01:08:12 AM
Post by: Nimrod on July 15, 2015, 12:43:44 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/vm5N6d-O0kk (https://www.youtube.com/v/vm5N6d-O0kk)
Post by: Palomine on July 15, 2015, 08:43:30 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on July 15, 2015, 09:32:18 PM
Post by: tdotter on July 17, 2015, 04:26:42 AM
Post by: gOOber on July 18, 2015, 04:58:56 AM
During my bike ride yesterday morning, I saw four deer (including a fawn), assorted turtles and mallards, a blue heron, an egret and a 3-to-4-foot-long snake, which I accidentally ran over with my bike (he wasn't happy about it but didn't seem hurt).Take it easy Tarzan. ;)
Post by: gOOber on July 18, 2015, 04:59:43 AM
Post by: gOOber on July 19, 2015, 04:04:46 PM
Post by: pedonbio on July 19, 2015, 05:31:46 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 19, 2015, 05:52:45 PM
8) A crater in Belgium left as a monument to WW I.
Obviously left by a gigantic mortar but I would think that 100 years or so of natural erosion would have diminished its size unless the Belgians are constantly keeping it from disappearing.
Post by: rtpoe on July 20, 2015, 06:36:02 PM
http://www.greatwar.co.uk/somme/memorial-lochnagar-crater.htm
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on July 21, 2015, 01:29:32 PM
Post by: Hiram on July 21, 2015, 01:37:20 PM
Post by: pedonbio on July 21, 2015, 03:35:47 PM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on July 24, 2015, 11:17:33 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on July 28, 2015, 07:35:01 PM
Post by: T_Man on July 29, 2015, 12:12:19 AM
Post by: pedonbio on August 01, 2015, 03:03:31 AM
Post by: tdotter on August 01, 2015, 05:44:03 AM
Post by: rtpoe on August 01, 2015, 07:14:51 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 01, 2015, 11:05:51 PM
Just a SMALL portion of the "Airplane Graveyard" at Davis-Monthan AFB outside Tucson AZ:
The big airframes are Lockheed C-5 Galaxy transports, the next big ones to the right and left are Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bombers, mostly disassembled, the next big ones by the B-52's are B-1B Lancer bombers and the I see multiple F-4 Phantom fighters. There are a bunch of helicopters and miscellaneous other aircraft also.
Post by: AgentDee on August 05, 2015, 06:08:40 AM
AD
8)
Post by: rtpoe on August 06, 2015, 07:43:05 PM
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/sGXTF6bs1IU/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/v/sGXTF6bs1IU)
Hint: How good was video recording technology back in 1969?
Post by: gOOber on August 06, 2015, 08:41:05 PM
That was worth watching.
Post by: rtpoe on August 12, 2015, 09:45:41 PM
http://imgur.com/a/zsyHC#2Yju88T
Post by: rtpoe on August 22, 2015, 11:00:18 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 25, 2015, 09:26:13 PM
http://www.cameronsworld.net/
"A love letter to the Internet of old. Cameron's World is a web-collage of text and images excavated from the buried neighbourhoods of archived GeoCities pages (1994–2009)."
Post by: gOOber on August 31, 2015, 01:46:43 PM
Post by: Hiram on September 02, 2015, 07:15:57 AM
Post by: Hiram on September 07, 2015, 09:20:33 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 14, 2015, 04:51:24 PM
Post by: gonZo on September 16, 2015, 05:14:50 PM
https://vine.co/v/eIXejbQ2utM
Post by: Shara on September 17, 2015, 04:52:46 AM
Post by: Robin_K2 on September 25, 2015, 10:54:34 AM
And I automatically thought, "I wonder which church has the biggest tits."
Odd how our minds work! :)
Post by: gonZo on September 25, 2015, 05:48:20 PM
And I automatically thought, "I wonder which church has the biggest tits."
A question that could deserve its own thread.
Post by: pedonbio on September 25, 2015, 06:34:17 PM
And I automatically thought, "I wonder which church has the biggest tits."
Odd how our minds work! :)
There is only one thing to do. It is Yom Kippur. Get thee to a synagogue! :D :D :D
Post by: rtpoe on September 25, 2015, 08:29:23 PM
http://www.hopesandfears.com/hopes/future/technology/216539-computer-virus-creative-payload
(http://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9982211.0;attach=442282;image)
Post by: gOOber on September 26, 2015, 01:02:15 AM
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Post by: tdotter on September 30, 2015, 01:48:26 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 30, 2015, 09:20:37 PM
Post by: gOOber on October 01, 2015, 10:26:34 AM
Post by: pedonbio on October 01, 2015, 06:14:00 PM
Post by: mel allen sink on October 01, 2015, 08:21:29 PM
Post by: tdotter on October 02, 2015, 03:11:41 AM
Post by: Hiram on October 07, 2015, 04:57:11 AM
Post by: rtpoe on October 08, 2015, 08:11:56 PM
Pal says: :D Thank rt! I save all these for alternate avatars, should the need arise. ;)
Post by: tdotter on October 10, 2015, 03:50:30 AM
Post by: solvegas on October 10, 2015, 08:10:44 AM
:D
Talk about a dog for a date ... ;D
Post by: Hiram on October 12, 2015, 01:27:22 PM
Post by: tdotter on October 18, 2015, 05:50:58 AM
Post by: solvegas on October 18, 2015, 08:08:45 AM
;D
She castrated a little angel ? :o ;) ;D
Post by: rtpoe on October 19, 2015, 07:49:27 PM
http://bennyhillthis.com/?v=IIdGxR-aU6o
Post by: gOOber on October 21, 2015, 10:47:37 AM
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Post by: tdotter on November 07, 2015, 02:34:53 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on November 08, 2015, 10:12:58 PM
Post by: gonZo on November 11, 2015, 12:16:43 PM
(http://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9982211.0;attach=448697)
PAY UP YOU CHEAP BASTARDS! (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mst3k/bringbackmst3k)
Post by: rtpoe on November 12, 2015, 06:13:22 PM
A Happy Lorem Ipsum: Bob Ross Quotes Generator (http://www.bobrosslipsum.com/)
4 paragraphs, 3-5 quotes per paragraph:
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The only thing worse than yellow snow is green snow. We're not trying to teach you a thing to copy. We're just here to teach you a technique, then let you loose into the world. That's a son of a gun of a cloud. I really believe that if you practice enough you could paint the 'Mona Lisa' with a two-inch brush.
If we're going to have animals around we all have to be concerned about them and take care of them. Absolutely no pressure. You are just a whisper floating across a mountain. It just happens - whether or not you worried about it or tried to plan it.
With something so strong, a little bit can go a long way. Let's do it again then, what the heck. Even trees need a friend. We all need friends. Only God can make a tree - but you can paint one. That's what makes life fun. That you can make these decisions. That you can create the world that you want.
We have no limits to our world. We're only limited by our imagination. That's crazy. But we're not there yet, so we don't need to worry about it. Everything is happy if you choose to make it that way.
Post by: rtpoe on November 23, 2015, 07:37:55 PM
Over at The Agony Booth, Dr. Winston O'Boogie has done some research on the matter.....
And, um.... nope. Not by a long shot....
http://www.agonybooth.com/agonizer/TVs_First_Interracial_Kiss_Star_Trek.aspx
Post by: tdotter on November 26, 2015, 12:12:56 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 07, 2015, 07:11:10 PM
Post by: tdotter on December 12, 2015, 01:49:20 AM
Post by: rtpoe on December 15, 2015, 09:56:12 PM
"Steph or LeBron? Brady or Rodgers? Messi or Ronaldo? Picking an All-Star lineup full of earthlings is **09**'s play. But choosing from the likes of Luke, Leia and Darth Vader -- along with mysterious newcomers from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" such as Kylo Ren and Captain Phasma -- to create the ultimate Star Wars teams for soccer, basketball, football, hockey, cricket and baseball takes skills that are out of this galaxy. With the Force as our ally, we tackled the challenge."
Post by: tdotter on December 17, 2015, 01:02:15 PM
Post by: mel allen sink on December 17, 2015, 08:33:10 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 18, 2015, 02:55:37 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 20, 2015, 11:39:51 PM
"Steve Harvey announces the wrong winner of Miss Universe 2015" (https://www.youtube.com/v/hjju4VStRSc&rel=0)
Post by: rtpoe on December 23, 2015, 07:51:25 PM
Kristin L. Jay and Timothy B. Jay, Language Sciences 52:251–259 (Nov 2015)
Abstract:
"A folk assumption about colloquial speech is that taboo words are used because speakers cannot find better words with which to express themselves: because speakers lack vocabulary. A competing possibility is that fluency is fluency regardless of subject matter—that there is no reason to propose a difference in lexicon size and ease of access for taboo as opposed to emotionally-neutral words. In order to test these hypotheses, we compared general verbal fluency via the Controlled Oral Word Association Test (COWAT) with taboo word fluency and animal word fluency in spoken and written formats. Both formats produced positive correlations between COWAT fluency, animal fluency, and taboo word fluency, supporting the fluency-is-fluency hypothesis...."
Or in other words, instead of the use of swear words by a person signifying that they don't have a good vocabulary and need to resort to swearing to express themselves, the opposite may be true. The more swear words a person knows (and uses), the better their overall vocabulary.
Post by: Hiram on December 24, 2015, 08:38:01 AM
Post by: Hiram on December 29, 2015, 05:37:59 AM
Post by: rtpoe on January 06, 2016, 09:25:13 PM
http://brorlandi.github.io/StarWarsIntroCreator/
If only I could change the movie logo: http://brorlandi.github.io/StarWarsIntroCreator/#!/K7IGPGNazgNfMDxwm4S
The Saga Begins: http://brorlandi.github.io/StarWarsIntroCreator/#!/K7I_n9qP_CWvLbitrtK
Post by: rtpoe on January 13, 2016, 07:03:39 PM
"This map lists all unclassified Cyber Squirrel Operations that have been released to the public that we have been able to confirm. There are many more executed ops than displayed on this map however, those ops remain classified."
In other words, all those successful attacks on power grids around the world by animal terrorists - that have been acknowledged.....
"I don't think paralysis [of the electrical grid] is more likely by cyberattack than by natural disaster. And frankly the number-one threat experienced to date by the US electrical grid is squirrels." - John C. Inglis, Former Deputy Director, National Security Agency 2015.07.09
This year has already seen successful attacks in Indiana and Oklahoma....
Post by: Hiram on January 14, 2016, 05:27:38 AM
Post by: tdotter on January 16, 2016, 12:55:26 AM
Post by: rtpoe on January 19, 2016, 09:57:03 PM
Post by: Palomine on January 19, 2016, 10:30:31 PM
(http://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=531844.0;attach=535487;image)
Post by: CarlTL on January 23, 2016, 11:53:55 AM
Post by: rtpoe on January 28, 2016, 09:22:15 PM
In a protest over the exorbitant fees charged by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), Charlie Lyne made them watch ten hours (607 minutes, to be precise) of paint drying.
Getting a ratings certificate is mandatory in the UK, and the fees can be over $1400 - which Lyne feels can really put off young filmmakers. So he created a Kickstarter campaign to make a movie that consisted of - well, an actual still is attached.
Two members of the BBFC watched it in two sessions, and determined that "Paint Drying is a film showing paint drying on a wall. It contains no material likely to offend or harm." It got a "U" rating - appropriate for everyone four years old or over.
Post by: tdotter on January 29, 2016, 12:28:20 AM
Post by: Hiram on February 01, 2016, 11:21:15 AM
Post by: tdotter on February 06, 2016, 02:22:00 AM
Post by: rtpoe on February 11, 2016, 10:29:45 PM
Post by: tdotter on February 11, 2016, 10:47:49 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on February 14, 2016, 08:38:23 PM
Post by: rtpoe on February 17, 2016, 09:11:12 PM
They are all HERE (http://archive.org/details/softwarelibrary_win3_showcase)!
"This is a collection of curated Windows 3.x software, meant to show the range of software products available for the 3.x Operating System in the early 1990s. "
Looks like it's set up so you can play them all in-browser......
Post by: rtpoe on February 23, 2016, 09:21:43 PM
(courtesy of JPL (http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/visions-of-the-future/))
Post by: tdotter on February 25, 2016, 12:19:31 PM
Post by: Hiram on February 26, 2016, 01:51:30 AM
Post by: rtpoe on February 27, 2016, 10:45:48 PM
Post by: Hiram on March 02, 2016, 10:28:01 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on March 03, 2016, 09:53:36 AM
Post by: Hiram on March 04, 2016, 03:08:13 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on March 04, 2016, 09:05:56 PM
Post by: Palomine on March 05, 2016, 01:12:44 PM
Sikhs can eat meat as long as it's not halal.
I was curious about this as I always (probably incorrectly) think of Halal as somewhat equivalent to kosher. These two tidbits turned up, per Switcher's post and then explaining the difference between Halal and Jhatka.
"The Hukamnama (edict or clarification), issued by Akal Takht Jathedar (head priest or head caretaker) Sadhu Singh Bhaura dated February 15, 1980, states that eating meat does not go against the code of conduct (Kurehit) of the Sikhs; Amritdhari Sikhs can eat meat as long as it is Jhatka meat."
"Jhatka, or Chatka, (jhàṭkā IPA: [tʃə̀ʈkɑ]) is meat from an animal that has been killed instantly, such as by a single strike of a sword or axe to sever the head, as opposed to ritualistically slow slaughter (kutha) in the halal method (dhabihah)."
Certainly, one would think that instant slaughter is more humane, but I don't know if one is more hygienic necessarily. Morally (IMO) a humane a death as possible would be preferable.
Post by: tdotter on March 10, 2016, 11:42:39 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 11, 2016, 08:52:22 PM
The Year of the Stag: A history of Jägermeister and how to bring it out of the cold (https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog/2016/03/08/the-year-of-the-stag/)
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Before it was a Kräuterlikör (“herbal liquor”), it was a title for the forest rangers in late 19th century. The company Wilhelm Mast created was a wine and vinegar distributor to the region. His son, Curt Mast, had a different vision for what it could be. As an avid hunter, he wanted to create a liquor, through natural processes, that his hunting group could enjoy before and after a hunt. A toast for good luck and to respect the animals that were to be hunted. After years of experimentation, Jägermeister (“master hunter”) came into the world in 1934.
Stag’s Leap
1.5 oz./ 45 mL Jägermeister
1.5 oz./ 45 mL Sweet Vermouth
3 dashes Root Beer Bitters
Seltzer Water
Orange Peel
Glass: Highball
Garnish: Orange zest
Ice: Small cubes
Place three large ice cubes in the highball glass. Pour the Jägermeister, sweet vermouth, and bitters into the glass and stir. Pour the seltzer water down the bar spoon until the glass is full. Express the orange twist over the cocktail, then rub the peel on the inside of the glass to add more oils. Enjoy!
As a side note, if you do not have root beer bitters, root beer works very well. Sometimes during an experiment, you have to improvise. Just remove the seltzer all together and add root beer.
Post by: rtpoe on March 18, 2016, 09:58:07 PM
The Washington Peepitals Unleash the Fury By Kim Smith, 26, Springfield, Va., and Terry Hanlon, 28, Ashburn, Va. Inside Verizon Center, we see the Washington Peepitals playing a home game against the Boston Chicks. From the creators: “On the ice, Ovechick looks for the pass as Holtpeep tends goal. Waldo is hiding somewhere, along with his nemesis Odlaw, and other notable D.C. sports teams’ players and mascots came out to support the Peeps. Some other famous characters and **28** are hockey fans; how many can you spot? Overhead, the big screen displays the tied score at the end of the third. It’s time to listen to Tom Greenpeep, guys, and unleash the fury!” Kim Smith
Post by: SwitcherX on March 19, 2016, 03:17:33 AM
Post by: rtpoe on March 21, 2016, 06:45:55 PM
How to Jump from a Building Into a Dumpster
Post by: rtpoe on March 28, 2016, 06:39:34 PM
http://www.ew.com/article/2016/03/24/archer-reviews-james-bond
Then they animated several of them:
http://bcove.me/rpuseykd
Close your eyes and imagine Bob Belcher....
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 31, 2016, 06:22:45 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on April 02, 2016, 02:13:55 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 13, 2016, 07:58:58 PM
http://www.ambient-mixer.com/
Examples:
http://science-fiction.ambient-mixer.com/busy-starship-bridge
http://horror.ambient-mixer.com/haunted-sea-caves
http://rpg.ambient-mixer.com/d-d-fantasy-inn-pub-tavern
Post by: rtpoe on April 28, 2016, 08:41:39 PM
I've made two. The top was my first effort. I thought I'd get a nice little grove of small trees, then the girl on stilts appeared. On the bottom, that giant spire was the first thing to show up. As you can see, things get really random.....
Post by: T_Man on May 04, 2016, 02:41:50 PM
Click it
Post by: solvegas on May 04, 2016, 10:01:32 PM
Something very sensuous about lava flowing.
Click it
Well, if that's the way you get rock hard, who are we to judge ? ::) ;D
Post by: T_Man on May 05, 2016, 07:57:37 AM
Something very sensuous about lava flowing.
Click it
Well, if that's the way you get rock hard, who are we to judge ? ::) ;D
Kudos for the excellent pun, solvegas.
Post by: rtpoe on May 07, 2016, 11:26:59 PM
http://twitter.com/MLB/status/729128993752948737
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 18, 2016, 02:03:10 AM
Post by: Hiram on May 20, 2016, 08:17:53 AM
Post by: rtpoe on May 24, 2016, 10:18:35 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 31, 2016, 09:02:27 PM
YOU'LL NEVER GUESS WHAT HAPPENED NEXT!
Two California teenagers who recently visited the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art were less than impressed by some of the exhibits and wondered if they could do better.
And thus a scheme was hatched: They placed a pair of eyeglasses on the floor, stood back and watched as, within minutes, visitors regarded their prank as a work of art, with some even taking photos of the fake installation.
The teenagers, Kevin Nguyen, 16, and TJ Khayatan, 17, both of San Jose, had been left scratching their heads at the simplicity of some of the museum’s exhibits, including two stuffed animals on a blanket.
“Is this really what you call art?” Kevin said in an interview over the weekend.
TJ added, “We looked at it and we were like, ‘This is pretty easy. We could make this ourselves.’ ”
Kevin then placed his Burberry glasses on the floor beneath a placard describing the theme of the gallery. He said neither he nor TJ did anything to influence museum visitors, such as standing around and looking at the glasses.
Within about three minutes, people appeared to be viewing their handiwork as bona fide art, though Kevin said that without his glasses, he could not see what was happening too well.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/31/arts/sfmoma-glasses-prank.html
Post by: gonZo on June 02, 2016, 07:59:20 PM
(found urinal rotated 90 degrees)
Marcel Duchamp, 1917
Post by: rtpoe on June 02, 2016, 10:19:27 PM
My favorite path goes "Istanbul - No - No - Two countries - Two - Yes"
Post by: SwitcherX on June 02, 2016, 11:37:49 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 03, 2016, 12:08:46 AM
“Is this really what you call art?” Kevin said in an interview over the weekend.
TJ added, “We looked at it and we were like, ‘This is pretty easy. We could make this ourselves.’ ”
Reminds me of the story (maybe apocryphal) about the modern painting that had been displayed upside-down for months until some patron noticed the error. One of my favorite stories on 60 Minutes had the late, great Morley Safer take museums of modern art down quite a few pegs by showing the absurdity of what many of them passed for "art".
Post by: Hiram on June 10, 2016, 01:41:08 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on June 11, 2016, 01:12:22 AM
I always wondered what the small building was in the crop of trees in the distance - so as I couldn't access it by car; I walked to it. Only a couple of miles, but quite challenging terrain.
What is it?
Post by: Hiram on June 11, 2016, 01:16:46 PM
What is it?It wasn't hugely exciting in the end - just a shooting lodge. But I'm glad I did the trek. I came a different way back to the car, the climb nearly killed me.
Post by: KBTs on June 11, 2016, 04:05:16 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 11, 2016, 11:06:14 PM
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/-r6Q2rlq3LY/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/v/-r6Q2rlq3LY)
www.planetwongo.com
Post by: Hiram on June 12, 2016, 02:41:26 AM
Thank you Hiram; the suspense was palpable!I'll do it all again this time next year.
Post by: rtpoe on June 23, 2016, 10:18:31 PM
http://comicsalliance.com/tags/superhero-color-theory/
"Iron Man, The Flash, Human Torch, Plastic Man, Shazam, and Robin are all dynamic light-hearted heroes. They combine the exciting bold passion of red with the energy and ostentatious nature of yellow. They’re often the cockier, showoff types of hero. The yellow signals that safety has arrived, but the red and yellow becomes a dancing fire."
Post by: rtpoe on June 30, 2016, 09:34:44 PM
Anyway, this photo of a celebratory hedgehog has been working its way through the Photoshop threads on places like Reddit.....
(http://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9982211.0;attach=629732;image)
So what's he celebrating? Well, he was spotted in a recent parade:
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 01, 2016, 02:53:13 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 05, 2016, 09:32:30 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 06, 2016, 07:34:02 PM
Post by: KBTs on July 07, 2016, 11:05:04 AM
...or an "undocumented feature" is discovered by hackers.
...or a virus enters the car OS.
...or an unavoidable update is found to require an immediate patch.
...or an X-Class X25 solar flare arrives as an unscheduled operational test.
I learned that the new electric meter installed on my home is "remotely accessible" and can, therefore, be turned off/on off-site by the electric company. And hackers.
Post by: rtpoe on July 08, 2016, 05:57:41 PM
"I'm sorry, Dave, I can't do that...."
Post by: Prof Morearty on July 11, 2016, 04:54:11 PM
Post by: CarlTL on July 11, 2016, 05:06:03 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 13, 2016, 08:04:41 PM
Post by: turbo on July 20, 2016, 03:59:11 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 04, 2016, 08:12:52 PM
You build a scale model.
Even if it has to cover 200 acres.
http://99percentinvisible.org/episode/americas-last-top-model/
Post by: turbo on August 06, 2016, 03:51:01 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 06, 2016, 02:53:49 PM
Someone should come up with a name to describe this pose. :-\
The "Come and get it"? ;)
Post by: rtpoe on August 06, 2016, 03:15:14 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 10, 2016, 08:14:57 PM
Can any of your bigwigs do this?
(note the author)
Post by: rtpoe on August 26, 2016, 06:45:34 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 15, 2016, 10:07:09 PM
http://www.instagram.com/tomwardstudio/
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 17, 2016, 06:09:48 PM
Graphic Artist Tom Ward is designing coasters from fictional movie bars...
http://www.instagram.com/tomwardstudio/
Heh. He could REALLY go to town on this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fictional_bars_and_pubs ;)
Post by: rtpoe on September 17, 2016, 10:37:52 PM
Graphic Artist Tom Ward is designing coasters from fictional movie bars...
http://www.instagram.com/tomwardstudio/
Heh. He could REALLY go to town on this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fictional_bars_and_pubs ;)
I'm just wondering if he'll do a set of twelve for the pubs from the movie "The World's End"
Post by: rtpoe on September 21, 2016, 06:48:27 PM
http://blog.estately.com/2016/09/the-complete-list-of-lewd-sounding-town-names-in-america/
Post by: rtpoe on October 07, 2016, 07:34:16 PM
http://imgur.com/gallery/7tTEJ
Like a B-2 bomber.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 07, 2016, 08:16:59 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on October 09, 2016, 03:02:37 PM
Someone should come up with a name to describe this pose. :-\
presenting
Post by: rtpoe on October 14, 2016, 11:06:22 PM
Give your text that 80s retro look!
Somehow, that purple-pink neon, bright orange, and metallic text makes any message less depressing:
Post by: rtpoe on October 24, 2016, 06:14:26 PM
1. Trump just said another insanely stupid thing.
2. The national polls have her at a double-digit lead.
3. The latest from WikiLeaks actually revealed something GOOD about her.
4. The Cubs won the pennant.
Hint: She grew up in Chicago......
Post by: rtpoe on October 26, 2016, 06:34:21 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 26, 2016, 09:11:44 PM
Can you spot what's wrong with this picture (an ESPN screencap) before checking this link (http://youtube.com/v/EpF-Pg8kN5k)?
The Cleveland Browns won the NFL title in 1965 so it should be a 2 for Cleveland, right ?
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 27, 2016, 06:32:20 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 27, 2016, 10:06:18 PM
Can you spot what's wrong with this picture (an ESPN screencap) before checking this link (http://youtube.com/v/EpF-Pg8kN5k)?
The Cleveland Browns won the NFL title in 1965 so it should be a 2 for Cleveland, right ?
That would be why they chose 1965 as the starting point.
Here's what they forgot:
Post by: rtpoe on October 29, 2016, 12:36:57 AM
http://dangerousminds.net/comments/a_naked_alphabet_the_human_body_as_typography
And from 1931 Soviet Russia, a pornographic alphabet intended to get people to read (seriously)
http://dangerousminds.net/comments/this_saucy_soviet_alphabet_keeps_a_comrade_warm_at_night_and_improves_liter
A 19th century version
http://dangerousminds.net/comments/your_new_favorite_19th-century_naughty_erotic_typeface_nsfw
Post by: SwitcherX on October 29, 2016, 09:57:32 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on October 30, 2016, 11:21:07 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 03, 2016, 06:59:03 PM
http://www.universetoday.com/131722/heres-happens-nasa-engineers-carve-pumpkins/#
Post by: bignatslover on November 12, 2016, 07:09:23 AM
Post by: rtpoe on November 22, 2016, 10:38:22 PM
http://clickclickclick.click/
Post by: SwitcherX on November 23, 2016, 02:00:03 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 24, 2016, 05:10:15 PM
The uMatrix extension blocked everything. All I see is a spinning "|" in the top left corner. :P
I allowed the site through NoScript, but that's all I see too. :P
Post by: rtpoe on November 25, 2016, 08:20:31 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 28, 2016, 07:43:47 PM
Here's a great photo from that ceremony. That's Michael Jordan on the left, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the right, and Vin Scully in the middle. You know that afterwards, Scully thanked Obama for the chance to meet so many wonderful and interesting people, because that's the kind of guy he is.
Oh, that guy on the far left, in the back? That's The Boss, Bruce Springsteen. And he's just as thrilled at having been able to meet Vin Scully as anyone else there....
Post by: solvegas on November 28, 2016, 10:26:09 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 08, 2016, 09:29:29 PM
(funny, my 2012 car is that color)
Post by: rtpoe on December 20, 2016, 10:31:03 PM
McMansion Hell (http://www.mcmansionhell.com/) is your guide to what's become of those monsters.
Put together by an amateur architecture buff, the site looks explains what's bad - and not just from an aesthetic point of view - about them.
Poke around and you'll learn quite a bit about residential architecture - history, styles, terminology (panes of glass go in "lights" in windows, for example) - along the way.
Only trouble is, the photos (borrowed from readily available realtor listings - funny how a LOT of these houses are for sale) are generally rather small, making it hard to see the details.
Here's one of the larger (and most viewed) ones:
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on December 21, 2016, 03:35:24 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe4zY-JEztE
Post by: rtpoe on December 21, 2016, 08:45:14 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 29, 2016, 08:33:04 PM
Post by: bignatslover on December 30, 2016, 05:40:12 AM
Anyone else get the reference?Oh for sure! I used autoexec.bat to add DOS commands in Windows, including @ECHO OFF so nobody could see my steps. First time I have seen that picture though - very funny stuff! 8)
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on December 31, 2016, 01:33:17 PM
http://68.media.tumblr.com/b83f23caaf6b7cd0ab09d5db2dc5225b/tumblr_ohzkmkngM61vg0552o1_500.gif
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on January 03, 2017, 07:25:33 AM
Post by: luvdemwhoppers on January 12, 2017, 06:18:44 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 12, 2017, 08:06:59 PM
Actual places found on Google Maps
Post by: rtpoe on January 30, 2017, 09:14:36 PM
http://www.theonion.com/onion3734/hijackers_surprised.html
Post by: rtpoe on February 09, 2017, 09:47:18 PM
"Some have gross names that belie their tastiness. Some have delicious names that belie the fact that they're some dead animal's reproductive organs. Some are just… well, gross. But hey, if you love them, there's nothing wrong with that. We're not here to judge.
"Oh wait, yes we are. Here are the grossest, weirdest foods from every state in the US.
Minnesota: Pickle dog
"This is not a hot dog with a pickle on it. This is a lone dill pickle covered in loose, messy sauerkraut, drenched in Thousand Island dressing, and wrapped in a thick-cut slice of roast beef. It's honestly like you lost a bet and had to eat a sandwich made of the weirdest combo of food your (ex-) friend could find in your fridge."
Post by: gonZo on February 10, 2017, 07:12:33 AM
Post by: Hiram on February 15, 2017, 09:36:31 AM
Post by: rtpoe on February 18, 2017, 10:54:00 PM
And utterly banal things were created....
Like purple.com (http://www.purple.com/purple.html)....
More on things like this here (http://timeline.com/useless-websites-betray-banality-748b8da4c977#.u0s53jdqf).
Post by: rtpoe on February 22, 2017, 06:37:09 PM
http://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/the-forgotten-history-of-the-oregon-trail-as-told-by-its-creators
"Three Minnesotan public school teachers created The Oregon Trail in 1971. At the time, computers were new to education; there were no monitors, and students played the first version of the game on a teletypewriter—an electromechanical typewriter that could communicate, via phone line, with a large, mainframe computer. The game was text-based and paper-based; a student would type out his or her commands on a roll of paper, and the computer would respond by typing back status updates.
"Motherboard tracked down all three original creators—Don Rawitsch, Bill Heinemann, and Paul Dillenberger—to learn about the humble beginnings of their iconic game. Here is the origin story of The Oregon Trail, in their own words.
Post by: tdotter on March 04, 2017, 05:40:42 AM
Post by: solvegas on March 04, 2017, 07:04:53 AM
:)
Talk about a shitty day .... ;D
Post by: KBTs on March 04, 2017, 09:42:58 AM
Post by: rtpoe on March 07, 2017, 10:38:50 PM
"Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents," grumbled Jo, lying on the rug. And then the murders began.
When I wrote the following pages, or rather the bulk of them, I lived alone, in the woods, a mile from any neighbor, in a house which I had built myself, on the shore of Walden Pond, in Concord, Massachusetts, and earned my living by the labor of my hands only. And then the murders began.
It was a queer, sultry summer, the summer they electrocuted the Rosenbergs, and I didn’t know what I was doing in New York. And then the murders began.
When Mr. Bilbo Baggins of Bag End announced that he would shortly be celebrating his eleventy-first birthday with a party of special magnificence, there was much talk and excitement in Hobbiton. And then the murders began.
The night Max wore his wolf suit and made mischief of one kind and another his mother called him "WILD THING!" And then the murders began.
It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents, except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which swept up the streets (for it is in London that our scene lies), rattling along the house-tops, and fiercely agitating the scanty flame of the lamps that struggled against the darkness. And then the murders began.
Whan that Aprill with his shoures soote
The droghte of March hath perced to the roote,
And bathed every veyne in swich licour
Of which vertu engendred is the flour;
Whan Zephirus eek with his sweete breeth
Inspired hath in every holt and heeth
The tendre croppes, and the yonge sonne
Hath in the Ram his half course yronne,
And smale foweles maken melodye,
That slepen all the nyght with open ye
(So priketh hem Nature in hir corages),
Thanne longen folk to goon on pilgrimages,
And palmeres for to seken straunge strondes,
To ferne halwes, kowthe in sondry londes;
And specially from every shires ende
Of Engelond to Caunterbury they wende,
The hooly blisful martir for to seke,
That hem hath holpen whan that they were seeke.
And thanne bigonne the mordren....
Post by: rtpoe on March 17, 2017, 09:50:45 PM
ALLSTAR MARKETING GROUP, LLC, Plaintiff, v. UNITED STATES, Defendant.
February 10, 2017, Decided
"The court finds that the subject imports are properly classified as "blankets" under HTSUS subheading 6301.40.00. Accordingly, the court grants Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment and denies Defendant's cross-motion for summary judgment."
http://www.bloomberglaw.com/public/mobile/document/ALLSTAR_MARKETING_GROUP_LLC_Plaintiff_v_UNITED_STATES_Defendant_N?1487622894
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 19, 2017, 06:37:41 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 23, 2017, 07:31:11 PM
Is the tower going to be circumcised? Shouldn't there be a glowing eye at the top?
The jokes write themselves....
Post by: rtpoe on April 19, 2017, 08:23:19 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 02, 2017, 10:33:00 PM
http://ideas.lego.com/blogs/1-blog/post/137
Complete with Command and Lunar modules.
Because of its size, it's at a different scale than their usual kits (approximately 1:110 scale), but that still makes it over a meter tall. Purely by coincidence (yeah, right....) the kit has 1,969 "elements" (i.e. pieces). It's set to go on sale on June 1.
(Moon not included)
Post by: tdotter on May 05, 2017, 12:09:23 AM
Post by: tdotter on May 06, 2017, 02:29:52 AM
Post by: Hiram on May 06, 2017, 04:13:56 AM
Post by: rtpoe on May 22, 2017, 07:08:58 PM
Post by: tdotter on May 25, 2017, 12:13:30 PM
Post by: tdotter on June 03, 2017, 03:31:08 AM
Post by: tdotter on June 09, 2017, 12:23:33 AM
Post by: tdotter on June 10, 2017, 02:56:38 AM
Post by: rtpoe on June 12, 2017, 07:40:16 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 12, 2017, 10:52:25 PM
LEGO's latest kit is a scale model of the Saturn V.
http://ideas.lego.com/blogs/1-blog/post/137
Complete with Command and Lunar modules.
Because of its size, it's at a different scale than their usual kits (approximately 1:110 scale), but that still makes it over a meter tall. Purely by coincidence (yeah, right....) the kit has 1,969 "elements" (i.e. pieces). It's set to go on sale on June 1.
(Moon not included)
What? No moon??! Such a ripoff!
Post by: tdotter on June 17, 2017, 04:41:02 AM
Post by: rtpoe on June 29, 2017, 07:29:15 PM
"That Time the TSA Found a Scientist’s 3-D-Printed Mouse Penis (https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/05/that-time-the-tsa-found-a-scientists-3d-printed-mouse-penis/527673/)"
Martin Cohn studies genitals and urinary tracts, and how they develop in embryos:
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A TSA officer asked if Cohn had anything sharp or fragile inside. Yes, he said, some 3-D-printed anatomical models. They’re pretty fragile. The officer pulled out two models of mouse embryos, nodded to herself, and moved on. “And then,” Cohn recalls, “she pulled out this mouse penis by its base, like it was Excalibur.”
What is this?
“Do you need to know or do you want to know?” said Cohn.
I’m curious, she replied.
“It’s a 3-D print-out of an adult mouse penis.”
A what?
“A 3-D print-out of an adult mouse penis.”
Oh no it isn’t.
“It is.”
The officer called over three of her colleagues and asked them to guess what it is. No one said anything, so Cohn told them. They fell apart laughing.
Astrophysicist Brian Schmidt was carrying something rather special that happened to show up on the security scan as a solid black disk. "Uhhhh. Who gave this to you?" they said. "The King of Sweden," he replied. "Why did he give this to you?," they probed. "Because I helped discover the expansion rate of the universe was accelerating." It was his Nobel Prize medallion....
Ondine Cleaver from UT Southwestern Medical Center once tried carrying tupperware containers full of frogs. Realizing that the x-rays would be very dangerous to her specimens, so she offered to show the contents to the TSA agent. "We opened it just a slit, and there were 12-14 eyes staring at her. She screamed. She did this 3 times. A few other agents came by to see, and none could deal with the container being opened more than a bit. But they had to make sure there was nothing nefarious inside, so we went through cycles of opening the container, screaming, closing it laughing, and again."
"Airport security lines, it turns out, are a fantastic venue for scientists to try their hand at outreach. Various scientists are said to have claimed that you don’t really understand something if you can’t explain it to your grandmother, a barmaid, a six-year-old, and other such sexist or ageist variants. But how about this: can you successfully explain it to an TSA official—someone who not only might have no background in science, but also strongly suspects that you might be a national security threat? Can you justify your research in the face of questions like “What are you doing?” or “Why are you doing it?” or “Why are you taking that onto a plane?” "
Post by: tdotter on June 30, 2017, 12:20:39 AM
Post by: tdotter on July 01, 2017, 02:29:36 AM
Post by: rtpoe on July 01, 2017, 10:04:05 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 03, 2017, 11:59:23 AM
Think about it.....
Booooooo! :D :D :D :D
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 03, 2017, 12:01:38 PM
"Magnum Dong - Remix Compilation #1" (https://www.youtube.com/v/iTZILhBtpFU&rel=0)
Post by: rtpoe on July 03, 2017, 07:34:23 PM
Post by: Hiram on July 08, 2017, 08:44:20 AM
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The Bundesbank, Germany’s central bank, recently estimated that 79 percent of financial transactions in Germany are settled in cash, while in Britain and the USA that figure is under 50 percent. A typical German walks around with the equivalent of about $123 in cash in their wallet, nearly twice as much as Australians, Americans, the French or the Dutch typically carry. There is little talk of a “cashless society” in German-speaking Europe.
As a Brit, I very rarely care cash on me at all now. I pay for virtually everything by card. I've been doing that for 20 years now, and in all that time I have had zero issues, not one.
Post by: CarlTL on July 09, 2017, 08:48:35 AM
Think about it.....
Stupid Font jokes....argh!
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 09, 2017, 11:54:46 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 13, 2017, 07:46:20 PM
What was he doing that got him dehydrated? (He's doing OK, BTW)
This:
Post by: rtpoe on July 14, 2017, 08:01:59 PM
What real words are actually valid CSS HEX colors? Parsing an English dictionary for entries containing only the letters ABCDEF and limiting the result to words of exactly 6 or 3 letters length (#FFFFFF or #FFF) gives us some interesting results... (you can choose to NOT use the 0157 = OIST equivalence)
http://c0ffee.surge.sh/
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 20, 2017, 12:41:54 AM
The Independent reports (http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-7-pornhub-episode-1-ratings-porn-viewers-dragonstone-daenerys-insights-a7848296.html) that popular pornography site Pornhub shared their statistics from the hour on Sunday night that HBO was airing GoT. They found that during that time period, traffic to Pornhub dipped by 4.5 percent, saying that shows a "considerable change in visitors as Sunday night is one of the most popular times for people to visit Pornhub."
I know what you're thinking. That's not such a huge dip. But when you actually look at the graph, it's pretty hilarious:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DFHDWrzWAAAAXcH.jpg)
The question is, are people so in love with Game of Thrones that they're willing to stop pleasuring themselves for an hour to enjoy it, or are they just finding their pleasure...elsewhere?"
Post by: tdotter on July 21, 2017, 12:12:45 AM
Post by: tdotter on August 03, 2017, 03:20:22 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 04, 2017, 08:00:47 PM
(Photo by Pete Souza)
Post by: Hiram on August 07, 2017, 06:35:16 AM
Post by: rtpoe on August 07, 2017, 07:22:20 PM
http://mlb.nbcsports.com/2017/08/07/noah-syndergaard-was-on-game-of-thrones-he-died/
Post by: rtpoe on August 14, 2017, 07:42:45 PM
by Elle O'Brien
http://medium.com/@andronovhopf/romance-novels-generated-by-artificial-intelligence-1b31d9c872b2
I gathered over 20,000 Harlequin Romance novel titles and gave them to a neural network, a type of artificial intelligence that learns the structure of text. It’s powerful enough to string together words in a way that seems almost human. 90% human. The other 10% is all wackiness.
I was not disappointed with what came out. I even photoshopped some of my favorites into existence (the author names are synthesized from machine learning, too).
Post by: rtpoe on August 17, 2017, 10:06:07 PM
http://www.merriam-webster.com/words-by-first-known-date
I've got:
AK-47
Body count
CPU
Fudge factor
Log on
Porn
Ramen
T-ball
Post by: tdotter on August 19, 2017, 01:44:04 AM
Post by: Diane on August 24, 2017, 03:38:31 PM
Post by: tdotter on August 31, 2017, 11:24:06 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 06, 2017, 01:21:53 AM
Click👇
Eerie and beautiful
Post by: tdotter on September 08, 2017, 11:55:27 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 09, 2017, 07:31:30 AM
Click👇
That's a great way to scroll and find what you need. ;D
Post by: rtpoe on September 14, 2017, 10:31:25 PM
This was the first time in the streak where:
The game went to extra innings.
They won on a "walk off" hit.
They were behind in the game for more than two innings. Actually, before tonight's game, they were behind in those 21 games for just four innings in total.
This is F*ing amazing. Their pitching staff has a collective earned run average of 1.77 over the streak. Clayton Kershaw is currently leading the majors with a ERA for the season of 2.12 - so the Indians staff has been better than the best pitcher in the game. They've thrown seven shutouts, which is more than seven teams have ALL SEASON. They've hit more home runs than their opponents have TOTAL runs.
The all-time longest winning streak is 26 by the 1916 Giants, though some don't consider that correct since one of the games in the middle was called a tie. Nevermind that the game was replayed in its entirety the next day, and the Giants won (of course). The Indians can put it all behind them with four more wins.
Post by: solvegas on September 14, 2017, 10:42:06 PM
The Cleveland Indians just won their 22nd consecutive game, beating the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in ten innings.
This was the first time in the streak where:
The game went to extra innings.
They won on a "walk off" hit.
They were behind in the game for more than two innings. Actually, before tonight's game, they were behind in those 21 games for just four innings in total.
This is F*ing amazing. Their pitching staff has a collective earned run average of 1.77 over the streak. Clayton Kershaw is currently leading the majors with a ERA for the season of 2.12 - so the Indians staff has been better than the best pitcher in the game. They've thrown seven shutouts, which is more than seven teams have ALL SEASON. They've hit more home runs than their opponents have TOTAL runs.
The all-time longest winning streak is 26 by the 1916 Giants, though some don't consider that correct since one of the games in the middle was called a tie. Nevermind that the game was replayed in its entirety the next day, and the Giants won (of course). The Indians can put it all behind them with four more wins.
Funny how life can be. Remember not long ago Charlie Sheen made a movie mocking the Cleveland Indians, at the beginning anyways, and having great fun doing it ? Here we are now, in the cusp of doing something that hasn't been done in 100+ years, which is break that old New York Giants streak by the team that used to be so hopeless Hollywood made a movie about it. Who says life can't be surprising ? :)
Post by: tdotter on September 15, 2017, 04:48:37 PM
They are not even close to selling out their games.They had less than 25,000 fans for a game earlier in the week.
People in Montreal are shaking their heads!
Post by: rtpoe on September 26, 2017, 11:12:02 PM
Well, Texts From Superheroes has collected some of it's best involving the Caped Crusader.
http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/post/165657485591/batmanday
Post by: rtpoe on October 23, 2017, 07:08:30 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 01, 2017, 05:31:44 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 02, 2017, 07:13:58 PM
Who wants to bet that this Sports Illustrated cover from 2014 comes true?
So not only did they get it right some two and a half years ago, the guy on the cover is the World Series Most Valuable Player this year.
Post by: Goldeneye on November 04, 2017, 12:06:04 AM
Post by: gonZo on November 04, 2017, 02:26:06 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 16, 2017, 08:24:51 PM
The never-for-profit WFMU ran a Kickstarter campaign to fund it, and let donors vote for their choice of design.
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 22, 2017, 02:57:11 PM
How durable is your data?
It's one of the things that keep me awake at night. I think of all the world's information being on such fragile (digital) ground these days and it makes me shudder.
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 22, 2017, 03:08:45 PM
New York Daily News: "Manute Bol lied about his age, may have been 50 years old when he played in the NBA: report"
For Manute Bol, age was nothing but a number.
On his Wikipedia page, it states Bol passed away at the age of 47, but former Cleveland State coach Kevin Mackey said Bol might have actually been playing in the NBA at that age.
Bol's biography says he was born on October 12, 1968 but that didn't come from his birth certificate, it came from Mackey.
"I gave him his birthday because they didn't know how old he was," Mackey, currently a scout with the Indiana Pacers, told ZAGSBLOG. "It was in October, I wanted to make it after Sept. 1. I wanted to make sure he was young enough because he didn't have an age. I think he was [IN HIS 40S], I really do. But there's no way of ever really knowing."
"Every athletic door is open at 19, every athletic door is closed when you're 35," the Cleveland State coach said, "He was probably 40, 50 years old when he was playing in the NBA."
Mackey recruited Bol from Sudan and brought him to Cleveland in 1985 in hopes of receiving the next big prospect and even went as far as lying about his birthdate to get him.
"The immigration people were in the office [at Cleveland State] and they thought it was great," Mackey said. "They loved it. And they were big fans of Cleveland State, they used to come to all our games. They wanted to cover themselves because Manute was starting to get so much publicity. His picture was in the paper. He was on the 6 o'clock news because he was a such a different looking guy than everyone else. At that time, no one had ever seen anything like it."...
Post by: rtpoe on November 22, 2017, 11:28:17 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 28, 2017, 09:49:01 PM
After nearly forty years as one of the most charming put-ons to hit the counterculture, SubGenius founder Ivan Stang and filmmaker Sandy K. Boone reveal the true story of the long con.
By Dan Solomon, November 2, 2017
http://www.texasmonthly.com/the-daily-post/the-church-of-the-subgenius-finally-plays-it-straight/
Filmmaker Sandy K. Boone—whose late husband, David Boone, was one of the first people to sign up for the SubGenius’s mailing list—announced in October a Kickstarter campaign to fund Slacking Toward Bethelhem, a documentary that would tell the true and unabridged story of the Church of the SubGenius for the first time. Boone spoke with Texas Monthly without any of the in-character gags (well, almost) to discuss what the SubGenius means in the age of Trump, why the SubGenius mustn’t turn into Scientology, and what it feels like to stop keeping a straight face on your inside joke after nearly forty years.
(BTW, the Kickstarter campaign made its goal)
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 10, 2017, 09:20:46 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 14, 2017, 10:37:15 PM
So many people watch porn online that the industry’s carbon footprint might be worse now that it was in the days of DVDs and magazines.
Matt Kessler, The Atlantic, 12/13/17
Scientists who analyze the environmental impact of the internet tout the benefits of this “dematerialization,” observing that energy use and carbon-dioxide emissions will drop as media increasingly can be delivered over the internet. But this theory might have a major exception: porn.
Using a formula that Netflix published on its blog in 2015, Nathan Ensmenger, a professor at Indiana University who is writing a book about the environmental history of the computer, calculates that if Pornhub streams video as efficiently as Netflix (0.0013 kWh per streaming hour), it used 5.967 million kWh in 2016. For comparison, that’s about the same amount of energy 11,000 light bulbs would use if left on for a year. And operating with Netflix’s efficiency would be a best-case scenario for the porn site, Ensmenger believes.
Is pornography in the digital era leaving a larger carbon footprint than it did during the days of magazines and videos? Obtaining raw numbers will always be a sticking point, because the stigmatized industry has never kept track of sales like the music and film industries, and has no significant archives. But if pornography experts’ estimates are accurate, they suggest a rare scenario where digitization might have increased the overall consumption of porn so much that the principal of dematerialization gets flipped on its head. The internet could allow people to spend so much time looking at porn that it’s actually worse for the environment.
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So don't throw out those magazines, OK? 8)
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 03, 2018, 07:58:17 PM
Stranger than fiction, but it really happened. (http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/06/portlander_who_hired_hitman_to.html)
Post by: rtpoe on January 03, 2018, 08:30:54 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 03, 2018, 08:57:37 PM
A frozen soap bubble.
And here's frozen soap bubbles in slow-motion. (https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wqk_CKSxlyU)
Post by: Nimrod on January 06, 2018, 10:11:14 AM
Remember the housing boom of the late 1990s - early 2000s? When the nouveau riche spent all their money on big houses despite knowing nothing of architecture and taste?
McMansion Hell (http://www.mcmansionhell.com/) is your guide to what's become of those monsters.
Put together by an amateur architecture buff, the site looks explains what's bad - and not just from an aesthetic point of view - about them.
Poke around and you'll learn quite a bit about residential architecture - history, styles, terminology (panes of glass go in "lights" in windows, for example) - along the way.
Only trouble is, the photos (borrowed from readily available realtor listings - funny how a LOT of these houses are for sale) are generally rather small, making it hard to see the details.
Here's one of the larger (and most viewed) ones:
OK - now that is funny... granted it is right up my ally, but inside humor is the best because it makes fun of what you do and sometimes only you get the joke.
Great Find!
Post by: Nimrod on January 06, 2018, 11:25:44 AM
Someone should come up with a name to describe this pose. :-\http://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=663278.0;attach=642754;image (http://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=663278.0;attach=642754;image)
Options:
The GWWAP or Glass Wall Woman's Alternate Push-Up
The Kneedy Back View
The Upward Rabbit (hybrid Yoga Pose)
The Pelvic Photoshop
The Dotted W
Post by: Nimrod on January 06, 2018, 10:52:45 PM
My second computer.
My second computer. ;) Well, not mine specifically, but the same as mine.
Our second computer was an IBM 386.
My first was a C-64 which I used from 1981 to 1994, which I loved.
Post by: T_Man on January 16, 2018, 03:46:50 PM
Click it
Post by: rtpoe on January 17, 2018, 09:25:59 PM
Anyway, here's a good response the next time someone calls to say you've got a virus on your computer:
Quote
Me: *answering the phone* “Hello. This is [Office], security department.”
Caller: “Hello, my name is Peter from Microsoft, and I’m calling because there’s a virus on your Microsoft machine—”
Me: “Well, I should hope so. I didn’t spend all this time setting up an air gap for a false alarm.”
Caller: “Sorry? I’m calling because there’s a virus –”
Me: “Technically, it’s a WannaCry Trojan.”
Caller: “I don’t think you understand—”
Me: “Oh, did you mean you want to order a virus? Because I can make them, but it’s illegal, so I’m going to have to tell you not to do that, and if you are especially don’t go onto the dark web—”
Caller: “Miss, this is very serious; you have a virus on your—”
Me: “I know. I installed it. You called a penetration test lab.”
Caller: *click*
(For those not familiar, a penetration test is effectively a hired hacking service, so you can see how secure your system is. Some scam calls are just deliciously ironic.)
http://notalwaysright.com/job-going-viral/103497/
(check the Comments, too....)
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 17, 2018, 09:40:01 PM
That explains this tweetstorm. (https://www.indy100.com/article/tv-station-spike-twitter-revenge-tweet-twitter-paramount-sold-8163796)
Post by: rtpoe on January 18, 2018, 10:36:23 PM
An interactive graphic showing ALL of The Doctor's trips through time.
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20131119-doctor-who-travels-through-time
Peter Capaldi not included, because it was compiled before him.
Post by: Nimrod on January 21, 2018, 01:52:39 AM
Just what is happening here?
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 21, 2018, 03:36:19 AM
I do not understand the Japanese sometimes...
Just what is happening here?
To quote StrongBad: "Japanese cartoons are weird, man..." (https://www.youtube.com/embed/8KqF9G_DQls)
Post by: solvegas on January 21, 2018, 09:11:45 AM
I do not understand the Japanese sometimes...
Just what is happening here?
Gotta admit, that would be one hell of a superpower. ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 30, 2018, 12:05:33 AM
Post by: rtpoe on January 30, 2018, 10:21:26 PM
Post by: rtpoe on February 14, 2018, 09:11:10 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 30, 2018, 08:13:45 PM
"286 illustrated Yiddish proverbs, folk sayings, insults, curses, idioms, and other expressions. Last updated 26 March 2018. All Yiddish expressions are presented in Yiddish (using Hebrew letters), YIVO transliteration, and English translation. A published source is shown for each Yiddish saying."
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 31, 2018, 12:22:11 AM
Post by: rtpoe on April 05, 2018, 08:42:59 PM
It's helping to model things like border security and drug laws.
http://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2018/3/6/17072380/slime-mold-intelligence-hampshire-college
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 14, 2018, 07:42:34 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 19, 2018, 10:48:10 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 24, 2018, 09:14:06 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 02, 2018, 08:37:28 PM
(No direct link, since some of the mockups VERY OCCASIONALLY include depictions of characters a little too young to appear on this website)
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 03, 2018, 01:52:39 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/n1hqiZe.png)
Post by: rtpoe on May 05, 2018, 10:46:58 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 06, 2018, 01:01:12 AM
Let the Infinity War memes begin!
I've watched the film five times thus far (you're welcome, Marvel Studios, for my help in getting you to $1 billion in total worldwide box office in just 11 days (https://www.cbr.com/avengers-infinity-war-1-billion-box-office/)) and every audience leaves the theatre in stunned silence.
Post by: solvegas on May 06, 2018, 12:07:29 PM
Let the Infinity War memes begin!
I've watched the film five times thus far (you're welcome, Marvel Studios, for my help in getting you to $1 billion in total worldwide box office in just 11 days (https://www.cbr.com/avengers-infinity-war-1-billion-box-office/)) and every audience leaves the theatre in stunned silence.
Yes, great show. No spoilers from me but the ending will leave many people stunned. :o
Post by: rtpoe on May 17, 2018, 09:50:27 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 30, 2018, 08:13:56 PM
I'll be on the Judges' Platform again this year. Note who's King Neptune this year.
Post by: rtpoe on June 01, 2018, 10:06:30 PM
http://www.vox.com/first-person/2018/6/1/17416750/international-whores-day-nyc-stripper-strike
Forty-three years ago, 100 prostitutes occupied a church in Lyon, France, for an eight-day strike. With the help of the Catholic Church, they, along with women in five other French cities, took refuge in protected sacred spaces and spoke out against police abuses of sex workers. Decades later, June 2 is still recognized as International Whores’ Day by sex workers’ rights groups.
It's not just prostitutes and escorts; it's dancers as well. Society assumes that any exotic dancer is little better than a cheap whore, and treats them accordingly. They are harassed and abused; their complaints are often ignored by authorities. And they tend to be subject to the same laws and lobbying groups that target **31**.
Recently, dancers in New Orleans successfully marched against police raids on their clubs (which often led to degrading treatment from the police), and stopped a law that would limit the number of clubs on Bourbon Street. In New York City, dancers called for a "stripper strike" to protest racial discrimination and unfair labor practices.
In addition to those pressures, dancers were fighting the kinds of problems faced by independent contractors long before “gig economy” became a common phrase. If a dancer brings a sexual harassment or workers comp suit against a club, she has to first prove that she is an employee in court or through a state labor board to even have the standing to make the complaint. Independent contractors don’t have legal protections from discrimination or harassment, nor do they have access to workers comp. And because they are rarely paid a wage by the club, after paying the house fees, a dancer can actually LOSE money on a slow night.
Here's an organization that's helping out:
http://www.new.swopusa.org/
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 05, 2018, 03:01:26 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 06, 2018, 08:22:16 PM
http://www.vulture.com/2018/05/how-do-they-create-the-sounds-in-sex-scenes.html
Post by: rtpoe on June 21, 2018, 10:03:59 PM
Post by: 3deroticer on June 23, 2018, 06:07:07 PM
https://sketchfab.com/models/2a4ec935a6604b348c051d6bc8021496
Post by: Eliza on June 27, 2018, 10:53:40 AM
Related?
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Post by: Eliza on June 27, 2018, 10:55:08 AM
BRAGGING TIME!
I'll be on the Judges' Platform again this year. Note who's King Neptune this year.
Sorry I missed it, but I had wolves in my walls.
How was it?
Post by: rtpoe on June 27, 2018, 10:11:08 PM
BRAGGING TIME!
I'll be on the Judges' Platform again this year. Note who's King Neptune this year.
Sorry I missed it, but I had wolves in my walls.
How was it?
The Usual Wonderful Mess.
Photos can be found at the /MermaidParade account on that social media site that uses a little blue bird as its symbol.
Below is the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, opening the beach for the Summer. You can tell it was a perfect day for a parade.
Post by: Eliza on June 30, 2018, 04:39:48 AM
Today's my own, self-imposed last day, here. I think I need to lay low for a while. If all works out, I'll be back, maybe this September or autumn, but with a different name and my alternate look.
Hard to stay away. Too much fun teasing you guys. ;)
Post by: solvegas on June 30, 2018, 10:18:32 AM
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Post by: Eliza on June 30, 2018, 11:03:21 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 05, 2018, 09:43:41 PM
2. Search for Product # 121G.
3. NO SPOILERS!!!!!
Post by: 3deroticer on July 25, 2018, 02:24:49 PM
New way at looking at porn?!?!?! I cant wait!
Post by: solvegas on July 26, 2018, 12:03:31 AM
Post by: 3deroticer on August 12, 2018, 05:52:56 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 12, 2018, 11:06:55 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci3zuPIwKWo
I don't know why but his entire clientele seems to be only busty or athletic women...and he gets quite handsy (https://youtu.be/xUBjOXFp95k?t=7m0s) with them.
-- TheZookie "Nice work if you can get it" 007
Post by: 3deroticer on August 13, 2018, 12:04:17 AM
Post by: 3deroticer on August 20, 2018, 03:04:30 PM
NASA image of the forest fire from above!
Post by: rtpoe on August 28, 2018, 09:25:06 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 29, 2018, 06:32:07 PM
Post by: CarlTL on August 29, 2018, 10:54:37 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23aBq1dIK3A&t=7s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23aBq1dIK3A&t=7s)
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 30, 2018, 02:56:37 AM
Dangerously on topic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23aBq1dIK3A&t=7s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23aBq1dIK3A&t=7s)
What's more, she created a corset with lights embedded in it to show off her breast implants. (https://youtube.com/embed/a929IRtg4YU) She's my kind of maker.
Post by: CarlTL on August 30, 2018, 08:49:34 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 01, 2018, 10:35:54 PM
Yosemite Sam hires Jonah Hex to help guard his stash....
Catwoman and the Black Canary meet up with Sylvester and Tweety....
The Martian Manhunter argues with Marvin the Martian over the fate of the human race....
Wonder Woman encounters the Tasmanian Devil....
And Elmer Fudd prowls the streets of Gotham City, hunting his wife's killer...
Post by: 3deroticer on September 18, 2018, 11:36:11 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYZ9uRsBOsc
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 18, 2018, 10:03:14 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 21, 2018, 12:27:19 AM
An airline has had to send a plane back to the paint shop after the company's name was spelled incorrectly on it.
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific painted its name as "Cathay Paciic" on the side of the jet.
Eagle-eyed travellers spotted the mistake at Hong Kong International Airport and contacted the airline.
"Oops this special livery won't last long! She's going back to the shop!" the company joked on Twitter.
The airline said it was a genuine mistake, although some in the industry said it was inexplicable.
"The spacing is too on-point for a mishap," an engineer for Haeco, a sister company of the airline, told the South China Morning Post.
"There should be a blank gap in between letters if it was a real mistake I think."
Social media users saw the funny side, however.
@thesmartpirate: "No one gives a F anymore, not even the painters!"
@AghiadHaloul: "No f's were given that day"
@darrenpauli: "Shop? Bah, put a little ^ and an f above it."
Post by: rtpoe on October 15, 2018, 08:06:44 PM
Stephen King: For the approval of the Midnight Society, I call this... The Tale of the Creepy Small Town with a Spooky Secret
Clive Barker: Is the town in Maine
King: NO
King:
King: yes
Poppy Z Brite: Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society, I call this The Tale of the New Orleans haunting
King: ah good old New England
Brite: No, New Orleans
King: New England?
Brite: New.... Orleans
King: New.... England?
Brite: O-R-
King: E-N-
R.L. Stine: Since Stephen brought his son, I thought I would introduce you to mine
Stine: [pulls out ventriloquist dummy]
Poe:
King:
Barker:
Lovecraft:
Stine: His name is knothead and i love him very much
Koontz: hi knothead
http://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1030658703093952518.html
Post by: rtpoe on October 24, 2018, 06:31:02 PM
http://www.nasa.gov/connect/sounds/index.html
Post by: rtpoe on October 25, 2018, 10:21:23 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 02, 2018, 10:15:47 PM
https://www.foldnfly.com/#/1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-2
Sortable by complexity and if you need scissors to make a few little cuts.
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 09, 2018, 03:17:45 AM
In fact, Monaco is so small that there's only one vegetable farmer in the entire country, (https://www.hellomonaco.com/mc-lifestyle/made-in-monaco/the-only-vegetable-gardener-in-monaco/) operating on a mere 1400 m2 of land. For comparison, a FIFA regulation football pitch is at least 4600 m2.
Post by: Hiram on November 09, 2018, 08:30:42 AM
Principality of MonacoI went there once - and it is tiny.
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 09, 2018, 10:11:20 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 09, 2018, 10:36:48 PM
Now if you want to go to San Marino, it's a flight to Florence and then a long bus ride up to San Marino.
Post by: Hiram on November 10, 2018, 02:26:44 AM
How did you do it? Driving, by train, by boat?I drove from the Northern France. I got the ferry to Cherbourg from the UK where I got a hire car. I didn't drive straight there, I went via Spain. I went through Andorra on the way, (another small place) which is high up in the Pyrenees.
I do remember driving down this hill and in to the Principality and seeing the harbour - driving round the F1 track; but then I seemed to be back in France. I'm pretty sure the small town I live in now is bigger than Monaco.
Talking other small places - my mother lives in the Channel Islands, 12 miles off the coast of France. I think it is 5 x 8 miles wide. (45.6 sq mi) I go there often. Tiny little place.
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 12, 2018, 06:37:46 AM
Post by: Hiram on November 12, 2018, 08:46:07 AM
Thanks, Hiram. One day I will visit all of the smallest countries in Europe. I could probably do them all in a week.Yeah you probably could. Don't a forget Luxenbourg and the Isle of Man.
Post by: rtpoe on November 20, 2018, 09:54:56 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 27, 2018, 10:16:29 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 04, 2018, 10:19:11 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 05, 2018, 07:35:50 PM
I'm just gonna put this here.....
What, they want to put an x rating on a huge amount of famous museums? ;-)
Post by: rtpoe on December 05, 2018, 09:21:47 PM
But the takedown notices/warnings were so badly implemented that even the post on the official Tumblr news and information page/site/tumblr got flagged!
Anything with "female presenting nipples" has to go, among other potentially offensive content.
But it seems that the tumblrs of neo-Nazi white supremacist groups are OK......
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 15, 2018, 09:16:12 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 15, 2019, 09:20:30 PM
Without saying how old you are, mention something (a phrase, perhaps) from your youth that Kids These Days won't understand.
"Long distance rates go up at 5 pm on Sunday!"
"Insert Disk 2 to continue."
"I need one of those inserts to play this single on the stereo."
Post by: solvegas on January 15, 2019, 10:52:24 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 19, 2019, 05:02:31 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 21, 2019, 12:41:13 AM
Post by: solvegas on January 21, 2019, 01:47:48 AM
Post by: rtpoe on January 30, 2019, 09:35:59 PM
#UnscienceAnAnimal
In which people who work with animals point out the various anatomical features of the creatures they work with or study. There's a lot of "floof" involved (see Maryland Zoo's alpaca), but I particularly love this one of a Large-Billed Crow, from Sam Ross (an ecologist at Trinity College, Dublin).
Post by: rtpoe on February 04, 2019, 07:20:18 PM
Post by: andrat2000 on February 13, 2019, 04:40:58 AM
Post by: solvegas on February 13, 2019, 08:09:15 AM
Post by: rtpoe on February 13, 2019, 08:54:16 PM
So you KNOW Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff of "Periodic Videos" has something to say about it.
Here's the video he and Brady Haran put together for the conference opening UNESCO's "International Year of the Periodic Table".
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/Zgge1O9wdPY/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/v/Zgge1O9wdPY)
Post by: rtpoe on February 16, 2019, 11:14:50 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 21, 2019, 12:34:26 PM
Post by: rtpoe on February 21, 2019, 09:26:22 PM
And in the "Ain't Modern Life Great?" thread:
You Can Allegedly Now Brick Your Nikes, Thanks to the Miracle of Technology
https://gizmodo.com/you-can-allegedly-now-brick-your-nikes-thanks-to-the-m-1832776480
"According to CNET, users have reported that the Android app for Nike Adapt BB shoes (though not the iOS version) is experiencing serious technical glitches following a recent firmware update. Reviews posted to the app’s download page say that it continually fails to connect to one shoe or the other, as well as that the firmware update appears to have “bricked” the shoes. In some cases they can be manually reset through an annoying process, though the Verge reported that some users have said the shoe’s motors stopped functioning entirely no matter what they did."
Post by: rtpoe on March 09, 2019, 10:56:51 PM
Each word in Group A can be matched with one (and only one) word in Group B. Pair them off!
Group A: Chance, Column, Estate, Heaven, Prize, Sense, World.
Group B: And, At, Bang, Caret, Dollar, Percent, Pound.
Can you figure out the pairs?
Post by: rtpoe on March 21, 2019, 09:22:50 PM
And you can ask for hints.....
In the meantime.....
Post by: rtpoe on April 05, 2019, 09:38:38 PM
Needless to say, female scientists are striking back on social media, explaining what they do.
#UnapologeticallyFeministScientist
One I like:
I'm Jess, a PhD student at UC Riverside learning more about a citrus disease causing billions of dollars in crop damages! 🍊 😱 But I'm not just any #unapologeticallyfeministscientist - I also sew cosplay and doodle on the side. Don't underestimate how multitalented we are! 💖
Post by: rtpoe on April 12, 2019, 11:12:48 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 17, 2019, 02:40:40 AM
xkcd has a reference pic for you.
Awe-inspiring.
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 20, 2019, 02:11:16 AM
Post by: rtpoe on April 20, 2019, 09:33:07 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 21, 2019, 12:45:20 AM
New York Post, April 19, 2019: "Creepy tourist who made flight attendant wipe his butt dies on vacation"
An obese American tourist who made headlines when he forced an air hostess to wipe his butt as he moaned in pleasure midair has died in Thailand.
The unnamed pervert left several Taiwanese stewardesses traumatized when he demanded they help him in the lavatory by removing his pants and wiping his butt on an LA-to-Taipei EVA Air flight Jan. 19.
After repeated attempts to inform the man he was blacklisted from flying on the airline in the future, a lawyer this week informed Taiwan’s EVA Air that he was dead.
According to Taiwan News, the lawyer said the creepy guy died sometime in March due to an unspecified illness while on a lengthy beach holiday on the Thai island of Koh Samui.
The perv had been booked on another EVA Air flight from Taipei to San Francisco, and the airline spent three months unsuccessfully trying to reach him to tell him it wouldn’t be taking him.
At a press conference, a teary-eyed EVA Air flight attendant described how she was left mentally traumatized after the man — who claimed to have had recent surgery on his hand — asked them to pull down his pants so he could use the bathroom.
In an Instagram post after the disgusting episode, the flight attendant said she locked herself inside the bathroom, crying and vomiting, unable to wash away the stench of the man’s crap.
The accused man — who was confined to a wheelchair and was estimated to weigh 440 pounds — reportedly threatened to relieve himself on the floor unless the all-female cabin crew helped him.
He slapped the hand of one woman who tried to cover his genitals with a blanket and asked them to leave the door open when he defecated.
The women managed to keep the door closed, but the man then refused to leave the bathroom unless they wiped his backside after he finished his business.
Things took a turn for the worse when the chief attendant donned three pairs of latex gloves and began wiping him.
“He said, ‘Oh, mmm, deeper, deeper’ and then accused my chief attendant of not properly cleaning his backside, requesting that she do it again,” she told media.
The airline will reportedly refund the man’s family for his unused airfare.
FILED UNDER: DEATHS, FLIGHT ATTENDANTS, TAIWAN, TOURISTS, WTF
Post by: solvegas on April 21, 2019, 06:30:05 AM
Post by: rtpoe on April 26, 2019, 10:12:28 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 04, 2019, 11:02:51 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 16, 2019, 08:43:59 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 22, 2019, 09:58:44 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 25, 2019, 05:20:36 PM
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Post by: rtpoe on June 10, 2019, 08:40:08 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 12, 2019, 09:29:52 PM
"I Wrote This on a 30-Year-Old Computer"
"A computer was a tool for work, and diversion too, but it was not the best or only way to write a letter or to fritter away an hour. Computing was an accompaniment to life, rather than the sieve through which all ideas and activities must filter. That makes using this 30-year-old device a surprising joy, one worth longing for on behalf of what it was at the time, rather than for the future it inaugurated."
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2019/06/why-30-year-old-macintosh-works-better-todays/591154/
Post by: rtpoe on June 14, 2019, 07:48:35 PM
Follow the flow chart. I wind up as Half-Elf.
Yeah, I'm boring.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 15, 2019, 03:02:57 PM
What D&D Race Are You?
Follow the flow chart. I wind up as Half-Elf.
Yeah, I'm boring.
Back in the day, when I played regularly and wasn't being DM, one of my characters was a half-giant. This was before I found out half-giants weren't even allowed. One of my regular party co-player's played a halfling. One favorite fighting move we had was to put the halfling on my shield, and I'd frisbee down the hall at the monsters. We LAUGHED!!! :) :)
Ah, those were the days.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 15, 2019, 03:20:12 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 15, 2019, 11:28:06 PM
(here's the deal behind it; http://tabletopwhale.com/2016/06/26/half-past-orange.html)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 22, 2019, 04:42:14 PM
Here's a dog who likes using other dogs as chairs...
Post by: solvegas on June 22, 2019, 11:28:35 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 23, 2019, 03:13:07 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 24, 2019, 07:20:40 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 27, 2019, 07:48:45 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 29, 2019, 01:39:35 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 01, 2019, 04:25:29 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 01, 2019, 11:01:13 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 03, 2019, 06:23:25 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 03, 2019, 11:32:57 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 05, 2019, 05:59:25 PM
^ Yup, nice throne to sit on while you are passing legislation. ;D
LOL! ;D
I suppose that makes constipation the equivalent of a Filibuster? ;) :D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 05, 2019, 06:02:22 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 10, 2019, 08:25:32 PM
http://www.nwslsoccer.com/
Yeah, who knew there was a professional women's soccer league in the US? You want to help them, support the sport to the point where they CAN AFFORD to pay their players more. Don't just pay attention every four years when the World Cup rolls around.....
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 12, 2019, 09:23:49 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 14, 2019, 03:40:26 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 16, 2019, 05:24:07 PM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 22, 2019, 07:30:42 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 23, 2019, 10:00:53 PM
Meanwhile, some helpful tips:
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 25, 2019, 08:45:16 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 27, 2019, 01:55:47 PM
Post by: Liam on July 27, 2019, 02:44:20 PM
:o
If you think that's bad, have you seen that photo/meme of the playground slide that points right out into the street?
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 27, 2019, 06:10:53 PM
:o
If you think that's bad, have you seen that photo/meme of the playground slide that points right out into the street?
Nope, not yet. But it's amazing how many of these amazing lack of brain construction melt downs there are out there. There should be a site to collect them all.
Post by: rtpoe on July 30, 2019, 09:19:58 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 01, 2019, 05:32:59 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 01, 2019, 05:33:49 PM
I'm ashamed to say it took me a while to get it.
I got it pretty quick, but I still laughed when I did! :)
Post by: rtpoe on August 01, 2019, 09:41:18 PM
(For the record, 1 pood = 40 funts)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 02, 2019, 11:47:41 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 02, 2019, 11:48:29 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 04, 2019, 09:56:01 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 04, 2019, 10:12:16 PM
^ Call me a fuddy-duddy or whatever but I find the whole concept and situation of the photo disturbing and very close to ch1ld porn. The BEA has a no ch1ld photo policy regardless of the context of the image so I think you need to remove that photo. And frankly that woman should be ashamed. >:(
Good point Sol, I didn't think it through. Removed it is. :(
Post by: solvegas on August 04, 2019, 10:46:13 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 04, 2019, 11:37:55 PM
^ Thanks Max, I know you are a good guy and you proved it by removing a mistake. But I'm really saddened by that woman's sexualized imagery with a five - six year old. I don't blame that little boy since he doesn't understand the situation but that woman should be flogged. >:(
I agree with you 100%. That's why I had the line "when you go too far for a good angle", because obviously she used like one brain cell to make the decision to do that. Also, she's probably putting herself in line for legal trouble if that picture does qualify as real **09** porn of some sort. >:(
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 08, 2019, 07:05:47 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 08, 2019, 10:22:27 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 09, 2019, 07:15:30 PM
^ By the look of the street and the vehicles therein, it must be somewhere in Canada or the USA. Where was that photo taken from ? ???
I didn't know, so I did a little googling. Lo and behold, they're in a city I used to live in!
https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/43278/new-zipper-crosswalks-give-a-different-look-to-downtown-core/
Post by: rtpoe on August 12, 2019, 07:22:57 PM
#The80sCalledAnd
Include a photo or video clip with your response.
....they made you a mix tape!
....they want to know if you got your phone cord untangled yet.
....they want to know why MTV isn't showing music videos anymore.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 12, 2019, 08:31:21 PM
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Post by: rtpoe on August 21, 2019, 08:22:52 PM
No Time to Die
Now that we have 25 Bond movies, that seems like a nice round number to start ranking things.
But wait! Everyone's pretty much done that already. We need something new; something different.
What if we ranked the titles? Not the movies - just the titles......
14. “The World Is Not Enough” (1999)
Now that title there — that’s some creepy bad guy stuff. The sense of doom is baked right into the title, promising an enemy who is finally strong enough to overcome our man. Whether the movie delivers on that promise is a whole other question.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/08/20/definitive-ranking-james-bond-movie-titles/
Post by: rtpoe on August 22, 2019, 09:23:03 PM
This stunning video capture shows preservationist’s recent attempts to introduce these noble creatures back to their habitats has been working. Unfortunately, their encroachment on sub-urban, and even urban spaces conflict with the human denizens of these places. This combined with limited enforcement of hunting these beasts from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service means that such sightings will continue to be rare.
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/a7CSbnwavJM/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/v/a7CSbnwavJM)
Yes, you can find clips of it being mixed in with shots from Jurassic Park or Braveheart, or set to the theme from Chariots of Fire.....
Post by: solvegas on August 22, 2019, 10:03:35 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 23, 2019, 05:16:45 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 23, 2019, 11:05:06 PM
^ Funny, very funny entry rtpoe. ;D Did you think of it or was that written by whomever made the video ? ???
Not my words, alas. And I forgot to note whose they were.
Imagine David Attenborough saying them.....
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 24, 2019, 03:13:59 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 24, 2019, 11:12:49 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 24, 2019, 11:20:36 PM
Ah, Zultanite is a mineral mined in the İlbir Mountains of southwest Turkey, according to Wikipedia, so that narrows it down a bit.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 26, 2019, 08:09:04 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 28, 2019, 06:15:11 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 28, 2019, 08:16:42 PM
I can think of any number of ways to solve this problem, than this... :o
Seems something a couple of canucks would do. ;) ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 30, 2019, 03:59:36 PM
"New Jersey Woman Fell Asleep in Her Parked Car, Woke to Find It Missing"
Police in New Jersey say a possible carjacker apparently removed a sle ep ing 80-year-old woman from her parked car before stealing the vehicle and leaving her in the driveway.
Hamilton police say the woman told them she'd fallen as leep in her parked car in a driveway around 9 p.m. Wednesday, but woke to find the vehicle missing at around 4 a.m. on Thursday.
Police say the woman didn't remember what happened and had a bruise and abrasion on her face.
Authorities found the empty vehicle Thursday afternoon in Trenton.
No arrest had been made as of midday Thursday.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 30, 2019, 07:04:17 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 30, 2019, 09:27:04 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/rd804ZY.gif)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 01, 2019, 02:59:52 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 01, 2019, 11:22:44 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 01, 2019, 11:33:25 PM
^ That's one way to enrich the local municipality. ;D
Even more efficient than a speed trap! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 05, 2019, 10:22:19 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 07, 2019, 05:13:26 PM
Post by: Starscream on September 08, 2019, 05:27:38 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 09, 2019, 05:21:10 PM
God damn! Y'all still hanging around here? lol
Sure, why not? It's one of the more fun places in the Forum :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 09, 2019, 11:42:21 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 12, 2019, 04:21:35 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 12, 2019, 04:26:19 PM
(click it)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 12, 2019, 09:45:39 PM
You're going to have to delete that photo because it has a kid on it.
A mod is gonna have to. :(
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 13, 2019, 11:32:11 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 14, 2019, 06:59:54 AM
Bad judgement plus great timing.
Well, that's using your head. ::) ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 15, 2019, 02:11:24 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 17, 2019, 10:14:40 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 18, 2019, 10:03:45 PM
Genetics laboratory fire in Yarram destroys 100 cryogenic cylinders containing cattle semen
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-17/cattle-semen-destroyed-in-overnight-yarram-fire/11519492
An overnight fire has destroyed 100 valuable cryogenic cylinders containing cattle semen at a genetics laboratory and storage facility at Yarram in south-east Victoria.
Country Fire Authority Gippsland commander, Chris Loeschenkohl, said the fire presented unique challenges for firefighters. "The liquid inside the cylinders was rapidly expanding and essentially the lids of the cryogenic cylinders were just popping off the top and projectiles were being thrown from the building," he said.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 19, 2019, 10:04:37 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 21, 2019, 02:55:52 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 23, 2019, 10:21:56 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 23, 2019, 10:57:51 PM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 25, 2019, 09:16:21 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 25, 2019, 11:03:06 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 27, 2019, 10:08:44 AM
As for post #2870, if you look at the signs off to the right of the window, they are in Portuguese ( which is Spanish spoken by a drunkard ;D ) so obviously it's not so bad over there in Brazil or Portugal. :)
Those signs are probably in Basque, since this restaurant is located in Barcelona, Spain. (https://www.yelp.com/biz/my-fucking-restaurant-barcelona)
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 27, 2019, 10:14:17 AM
Post by: solvegas on September 27, 2019, 01:35:41 PM
As for post #2870, if you look at the signs off to the right of the window, they are in Portuguese ( which is Spanish spoken by a drunkard ;D ) so obviously it's not so bad over there in Brazil or Portugal. :)
Those signs are probably in Basque, since this restaurant is located in Barcelona, Spain. (https://www.yelp.com/biz/my-fucking-restaurant-barcelona)
If it is Barcelona, then it is in Catalan because Barcelona is in Catalonia. I thought it was Portuguese because it most definitely not Castilian or standard Spanish if you will.
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 27, 2019, 04:10:45 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 27, 2019, 09:41:25 PM
What can you say about this awesome design? :o
Post by: solvegas on September 27, 2019, 09:53:35 PM
1.- Obviously designed by a committee of people who never have to use the design …. or ….
2.- Most likely, there was a complete idiot installing the seat backwards. ::) ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 28, 2019, 02:25:56 PM
Nice to get all this extra info, guys. :D
What can you say about this awesome design? :o
"You had ONE job...."
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 28, 2019, 04:13:48 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 29, 2019, 02:42:57 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 29, 2019, 02:51:38 PM
??? ;) :)
Guess finding a decent parking spot is a real bitch there. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 29, 2019, 04:27:43 PM
??? ;) :)
Guess finding a decent parking spot is a real bitch there. ;D
I can't figure out how it got in there with so little apparent damage! :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 01, 2019, 05:31:49 PM
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Post by: TheZookie007 on October 06, 2019, 11:48:15 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 06, 2019, 11:53:56 AM
The New York Times Magazine, January 15, 1995: "THE GREAT IVY LEAGUE NUDE POSTURE PHOTO SCANDAL" (https://www.nytimes.com/1995/01/15/magazine/the-great-ivy-league-nude-posture-photo-scandal.html), by Ron Rosenbaum
ONE AFTERNOON IN THE LATE 1970's, deep in the labyrinthine interior of a massive Gothic tower in New Haven, an unsuspecting employee of Yale University opened a long-locked room in the Payne Whitney Gymnasium and stumbled upon something shocking and disturbing.
Shocking, because what he found was an enormous cache of nude photographs, thousands and thousands of photographs of young men in front, side and rear poses. Disturbing, because on closer inspection the photos looked like the record of a bizarre body-piercing ritual: sticking out from the spine of each and every body was a row of sharp metal pins.
The employee who found them was mystified. The athletic director at the time, Frank Ryan, a former Cleveland Browns quarterback new to Yale, was mystified. But after making some discreet inquiries, he found out what they were -- and took swift action to burn them. He called in a professional, a document-disposal expert, who initiated a two-step torching procedure. First, every single one of the many thousands of photographs was fed into a shredder, and then each of the shreds was fed to the flames, thereby insuring that not a single intact or recognizable image of the nude Yale students -- some of whom had gone on to assume positions of importance in government and society -- would survive.
It was the Bonfire of the Best and the Brightest, and the assumption was that the last embarrassing reminders of a peculiar practice, which masqueraded as science and now looked like a kind of kinky voodoo ritual, had gone up in smoke. The assumption was wrong. Thousands upon thousands of photos from Yale and other elite schools survive to this day.
When I first embarked on my quest for the lost nude "posture photos," I could not decide whether to think of the phenomenon as a scandal or as an extreme example of academic folly -- of what happens when well-intentioned institutions allow their reverence for the reigning conjectures of scientific orthodoxy to persuade them to do things that seem silly or scandalous in retrospect. And now that I've found them, I'm still not sure whether outrage or laughter is the more appropriate reaction. Your response, dear reader, may depend on whether your nude photograph is among them. And if you attended Yale, Mount Holyoke, Vassar, Smith or Princeton -- to name a few of the schools involved -- from the 1940's through the 1960's, there's a chance that yours may be.
Your response may also depend on how you feel about the fact that some of these schools made nude or seminude photographs of you available to the disciples of what many now regard as a pseudo-science without asking permission. And on how you feel about an obscure archive in Washington making them available for researchers to study.
While investigating the strange odyssey of the missing nude "posture photos," I found that the issue is, in every respect, a very touchy matter -- indeed, a kind of touchstone for registering the uneven evolution of attitudes toward body, race and gender in the past half-century...
The entire article is both bizarre and fascinating. Have a look.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 06, 2019, 03:20:21 PM
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Post by: TheZookie007 on October 11, 2019, 12:48:39 AM
What you don't want to see in your rear view mirror. ;) :)
Straight out of a Mad Max nightmare
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 11, 2019, 06:02:30 PM
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Post by: rtpoe on October 15, 2019, 10:11:26 PM
First one in franchise history!
Post by: CarlTL on October 18, 2019, 06:21:40 PM
(http://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9982211.0;attach=767139;image)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 19, 2019, 01:32:47 PM
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Post by: rtpoe on October 19, 2019, 11:26:59 PM
Post by: Hiram on October 20, 2019, 02:59:05 AM
Never in a million years, for a million dollars... :oI would - but I'd be shitting it a bit.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 20, 2019, 12:46:52 PM
Someone in the sign dept. has a sense of humor.
Ah, so that's where Bugs Bunny went to work. ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 23, 2019, 05:34:25 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 24, 2019, 04:21:16 PM
TOOT!
Back then the Mighty Marvel bullpen must have been on some really good drugs...remember that time when Thanos was tooling around in a bright yellow helicopter with his name plastered on the side?
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 24, 2019, 04:24:07 PM
Never in a million years, for a million dollars... :o
And that's just another Tuesday for those dudes. Badass!
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 24, 2019, 04:26:38 PM
"Hitman hires hitman who hires hitman who hires hitman who hires hitman who tells police"
Five hitmen have been jailed for attempted murder after each one avoided carrying out the contract themselves so they could make a profit.
Chinese businessman Tan Youhui was looking for a hitman to take out a competitor, Wei Mou, and was willing to pay 2 million yuan (£218,000) to get the job done.
The hitman that Mr Youhui hired decided to offer the job to another hitman for half the original price.
The second hitman then subcontracted to another hitman, who then subcontracted to a fourth, who gave the job to a fifth.
However, hitman number five was so incensed at how much the value of the contract had fallen, that he told the target to fake his own death, which eventually led to the police finding out about the plot, Beijing News reported.
The businessman and the hapless assassins were all convicted of attempted murder by the court in Nanning, Guangxi, following a trial that lasted three years.
The original dispute occurred in 2013, when Wei decided to sue real estate developer Youhui.
Worried he would lose the lengthy court battle, Tan hired a hitman named Xi Guangan to kill Mr Wei.
However, Xi contacted another hitman, Mo Tianxiang offering him half the original sum.
Mo then decided to contact a third hitman, Yang Kangsheng, who quoted an upfront price of 270,000 Yuan (£29,775) to carry out the hit, with 500,000 (£55,140) Yuan to be handed over once it was done.
However, Yang Kangsheng passed it on to another hitman, Yang Guangsheng, for a further reduced fee.
The contract finally came to the fifth hitman, Ling Xiansi, who eventually told the police.
Tan, who hired the original hitman, was jailed for five years, while Xi, the first hitman, was sentenced to three years and six months.
Yang Kangsheng and Yang Guangsheng were sentenced to three years and three months, Mo was sentenced to three years, and Ling was sentenced to two years and seven months.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 24, 2019, 05:26:46 PM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 06, 2019, 11:45:27 PM
https://ph.priceprice.com/Toyota-Vios-9706/news/An-8-Wheeled-Toyota-Vios-This-Indonesian-Man-Has-Made-It-Possible-6640/
Post by: solvegas on November 06, 2019, 11:53:16 PM
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Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 10, 2019, 11:45:24 AM
^That would certainly attract my attention! :)
Yeah, it would’ve been perfect if her boobs were more pronounced over the edge.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 10, 2019, 03:10:38 PM
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Post by: solvegas on November 13, 2019, 09:20:50 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 13, 2019, 05:23:30 PM
Gotta give the kids credit for their creativity.
He's really bugged by it.
Post by: solvegas on November 13, 2019, 10:41:07 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 14, 2019, 05:36:31 PM
"Hi. It's Whitney (I played Candice on the show).
After episode four, it went viral and got some press attention. Several reporters started asking Ikea higher-ups, including their international press relations person, about the show. So our cover was blown at that time.
We never got permission, then, before, or after, but as we continued to do more episodes (and get kicked out of the stores more and more) we heard that they had our photos up in the back office, in order to help employees know who to look for specifically in an attempt to keep us from filming the show.
So while they never forced us to stop using the word Ikea, I suppose since it was giving them lots of free publicity by making people laugh, they definitely never agreed to let us film nor gave any money or support. But they certainly knew. :)"
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 14, 2019, 06:47:24 PM
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Post by: ikari on November 14, 2019, 07:55:13 PM
When it comes to longevity, I feel about porn the same way I do about sports and the military: there should be no such thing as a twenty-five year vet.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 16, 2019, 03:17:41 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 16, 2019, 10:19:20 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 18, 2019, 04:07:01 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 18, 2019, 07:19:45 PM
Netflix and kill?
Well, I'm getting tired of the Epstein meme, but that one's got some cleverness to it. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 18, 2019, 07:21:06 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 19, 2019, 01:30:55 PM
How to offend on multiple levels at once! :)
That's comedy gold ! Thank God I'm not an easily triggered millennial. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 20, 2019, 06:25:56 PM
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Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 01, 2019, 12:43:40 AM
To me, this pic is somewhat nightmarish, not the least of which is because we do not see the owner of the arm.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 01, 2019, 01:27:48 AM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 03, 2019, 06:58:20 PM
Oh man, gonna stop there, too many jokes can be made on that theme! ;) :)
Post by: solvegas on December 04, 2019, 09:07:58 AM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 06, 2019, 06:58:17 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 06, 2019, 07:00:15 PM
A possible Darwin Award winner. :)
Post by: solvegas on December 06, 2019, 10:17:09 PM
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Post by: TheZookie007 on December 08, 2019, 12:39:13 PM
Daily Mail Australia, 5 December 2017: "Hunt for man in balaclava who 'used bolt cutters to steal a SEX DOLL worth nearly $5,000' from an adult store"
An adult shop has become the victim of a crime of passion after a desperate thief was allegedly caught taking off with a AUS$5,000 sex doll.
The criminal was captured on the Melbourne store's CCTV camera rabidly attempting to get inside, hacking at a security barrier with a fire extinguisher and bolt cutters.
The balaclava-clad man eventually bursts through and disappears into the shop for a few moments before re-emerging with his new companion, known as 'Dorothy'.
The CCTV footage shows the man struggling to cut through the barrier, before returning to his van and taking out a fire extinguisher.
He hurls the fire extinguisher at the door, before picking it back up and repeating the action several times.
After eventually finding his way through, he returns to his vehicle allegedly with 'Dorothy', a 168 centimetre life-size pleasure doll. She sells for AUS$4,500.
The break-in occurred just after 6am on Sunday morning in Moorabbin, south-east of the city's CBD.
A white Ford van can be seen rolling into the parking lot at the rear of the complex, where a man wearing stockings on his head jumps out and begins smashing at the gate.
The man was described has having a solid build. He was wearing a dark jumper with a red stripe, dark pants and dark shoes. He may look satisfied.
Dorothy's whereabouts and welfare is currently unknown.
Anyone with any information are being urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
This is "Dorothy".
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 08, 2019, 03:20:50 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 08, 2019, 03:22:54 PM
Or in this case, to the symbol. ;) :)
Post by: solvegas on December 08, 2019, 10:25:44 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 09, 2019, 10:06:47 PM
LOL! This is like something out of a hentai manga! I wonder if the guy is single and lives in his parent's basement? ;) ;D
It's two years later and I don't think they've caught him yet so I bet that he still in his parent's basement enjoying "Dorothy" :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 10, 2019, 06:45:01 PM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 11, 2019, 05:23:36 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 11, 2019, 08:07:31 PM
Meanwhile, when your label printer doesn't have room for enough letters:
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 12, 2019, 07:18:39 PM
BTW, reading the list of ingredients, that stuff is way too hot for me. :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 12, 2019, 07:20:40 PM
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Post by: 3deroticer on January 11, 2020, 04:14:05 PM
I've heard of Ukrainian nesting dolls, but I've never heard of nesting vehicles before... :)
Only in movies where they need to hide a van from a recent robbery/**71**!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 13, 2020, 04:29:31 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 13, 2020, 06:01:02 PM
Another exhibisionist bathroom. It must be not as rare a fetish as I thought it was. :o ;) :)
That's a real shit show. ::) ;) ;D
Post by: 3deroticer on January 14, 2020, 10:48:11 AM
Another exhibisionist bathroom. It must be not as rare a fetish as I thought it was. :o ;) :)I don't think its for exhibitionist but more for the one that are afraid of dying in the bathroom where some of the high statistic of bathroom accident.
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 14, 2020, 10:33:54 PM
"Navy SEAL, Harvard doctor, and NASA Astronaut: How Navy Lt. Jonny Kim, 35, changed his career three times and became the first Korean-American astronaut to venture into space" (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7884723/How-Navy-Lt-Jonny-Kim-35-went-Navy-SEAL-Harvard-doctor-NASA-astronaut.html)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 15, 2020, 03:31:26 PM
I pity the alien that tries to take over a space vessel when he's on it. ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 15, 2020, 03:32:51 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 15, 2020, 10:47:02 PM
^Goddam, that is an impressive resume! :o
I pity the alien that tries to take over a space vessel when he's on it. ;) ;D
That would be a movie I'd watch! :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 17, 2020, 05:20:31 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 17, 2020, 10:00:51 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 17, 2020, 11:34:28 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 18, 2020, 02:35:20 PM
Most airport travelers with time on their hands will open a book, browse their phone or take a nap. Others will take things a level further.
A man traveling through Oregon's Portland International Airport on Thursday was caught playing a video game on one of the airport's video monitors.
"I couldn't believe it. You've got all these monitors there and he's playing a video game," said Stefan Dietz, who captured the moment and tweeted it. (https://twitter.com/coyotetrips/status/1218197418707210243) The gamer even appeared to be talking on a headset to other players, according to Dietz.
The monitor typically displays a map of the airport, assisting travelers with the locations of restaurants and bathrooms. But at 4:30 in the morning it was instead overtaken by the man and his PlayStation 4, according to airport spokeswoman Kama Simonds.
The game he appeared to be playing, after plugging into the monitor outlet, was the popular battle royale game Apex Legends. CNN has not been able to identify the passenger.
Airport officials approached the man and asked he unplug the game from the monitor. They received an answer they weren't quite expecting. "He politely asked personnel if he may finish his game," Simonds said.
The airport officials said no, so it was game over for the passenger, who complied.
"We would love travelers to plug into our power outlets, but just ask that they don't plug into anything else," Simonds said.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 18, 2020, 02:51:47 PM
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Post by: Hiram on January 27, 2020, 01:03:47 PM
Yeah, when I was a kid I would still get sent to the store to buy smokes for my parents too. That would be in the early 70s.Yeah same here - jeez we are all getting old.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 27, 2020, 07:35:13 PM
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Post by: solvegas on January 28, 2020, 10:51:57 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 28, 2020, 11:09:43 PM
Starting on Jan. 1, anyone can legally remix George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, screen Buster Keaton’s silent films, or publish their own edition of Agatha Christie’s whodunnit The Man in the Brown Suit.
These classics are among the hundreds of books, films, novels, maps, music, and art created in 1924 that will enter the public domain come 2020. Broadly speaking, copyright protection expires in the US after 95 years. The practice of giving access to previous works is meant to benefit a new generation of authors, scholars, and inventors, who can use the classics as raw material for their own work.
“The goal of copyright is to promote creativity,” writes Jennifer Jenkins, director, of Duke University’s Center for the Study of the Public Domain in a blog post. “Copyright law gives authors important rights that encourage creativity and distribution. But it also ensures that those rights last for a limited time, so that when they expire, works can go into the public domain, where future authors can legally build upon their inspirations.”
Other works entering the public domain this year include films such as Buster Keaton’s Sherlock, Jr. and The Navigator, Paramount Pictures’ 1924 adaptation of Peter Pan, and Henry Otto’s Dante’s Inferno. Literary classics such as E.M. Forster’s A Passage to India, Edith Wharton’s Old New York, and Thomas Mann’s The Magic Mountain are also now copyright-free.
A full list of public domain works is available here. (https://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/cce/to1949.html#y1924)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 29, 2020, 06:56:27 PM
Best version of the meme I've seen so far.
Damn straight it is! And it made me laugh! ;D
That's pretty cool, Zookie. It'll be nice to see if someone makes some of those films available online.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 29, 2020, 06:59:35 PM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 31, 2020, 08:33:54 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 31, 2020, 10:48:00 PM
https://aiweirdness.com/post/189979379637/dont-let-an-ai-even-an-advanced-one-make-you-a\
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 01, 2020, 12:37:01 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 01, 2020, 03:03:16 PM
What happens when you create an AI / "neural network" and ask it to create cocktail recipes?
https://aiweirdness.com/post/189979379637/dont-let-an-ai-even-an-advanced-one-make-you-a\
I would love to see the faces of people when they got that, let alone tried to taste it! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 01, 2020, 03:04:01 PM
I think her story might be a bit fishy.
More fishy than the tuna industry. ;) :D
Post by: solvegas on February 01, 2020, 10:51:47 PM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 02, 2020, 04:15:20 PM
Well, hopefully he will hang himself and therefore improve the gene pool. :P
And pull the guy holding the rope and taking the picture off the roof with him. :P
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 02, 2020, 05:16:37 PM
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I hope the version I saw the trailer for is as good as it looks.
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Post by: rtpoe on February 24, 2020, 07:31:52 PM
Each *pixel* represents 100 deaths per year from the infectious disease. The numbers came from the World Health Organization (I'm too lazy to check for more recent numbers, but I doubt there's significant change). Brown represents viral infections, blue is bacterial, and green is from parasites.
The teeny black square at the bottom? Deaths from the Coronavirus.....
Post by: rtpoe on February 25, 2020, 08:33:17 PM
(and yes, that's a real jar of peanut butter with a real label)
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 25, 2020, 08:57:38 PM
-- TheZookie "there are 10 kinds of people in the world, those who understand binary, and those who don't" 007
Post by: Charade Recherche on February 26, 2020, 03:48:15 AM
A reworking of an old infographic I posted here back at the height of the Ebola panic.
Each *pixel* represents 100 deaths per year from the infectious disease. The numbers came from the World Health Organization (I'm too lazy to check for more recent numbers, but I doubt there's significant change). Brown represents viral infections, blue is bacterial, and green is from parasites.
The teeny black square at the bottom? Deaths from the Coronavirus.....
Okay, and, so what? I mean, it’s brand spanking new. It’s the potential of a new pathogen that’s scary. It’s like a genie in a bottle. But once it (or the next pathogen) gets out, it could cause devastation. The concern is very real. If it blows over: great. Only a fool would be unconcerned, though.
Post by: solvegas on February 26, 2020, 10:14:09 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 26, 2020, 04:57:12 PM
On the other hand, this guy ain't worried at all, and boy he's gonna regret it! ;)
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 26, 2020, 05:37:09 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 26, 2020, 07:24:59 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 26, 2020, 10:31:51 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 28, 2020, 06:29:08 PM
Post by: rtpoe on February 28, 2020, 07:35:30 PM
No, I have no idea why.
Post by: solvegas on February 28, 2020, 09:07:04 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 28, 2020, 11:01:53 PM
Post by: rtpoe on February 29, 2020, 11:23:17 PM
https://www.boredpanda.com/animals-about-to-drop-album-photos/
Start at the bottom and work your way up...
#17 Finnish Metal Band
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 01, 2020, 01:24:48 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 03, 2020, 05:13:52 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 04, 2020, 12:25:28 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 05, 2020, 04:54:45 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 05, 2020, 09:17:21 PM
Wine Pairings For Popular Chocolates
https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/wine-pairings-for-popular-chocolates
For example:
Cadbury Creme Eggs with Tatu Estates Petit Verdot 2017 - Lodi, California ($27)
Tannins are egg-sactly what this cream-filled edible tour-de-force needs. Not quite a chocolate bar, but this British masterpiece that’s almost as large as one hopped onto the scene in the 1970s and has been a staple in Easter baskets ever since. The chocolate-shaped egg is loaded with a gooey, creamy filling that needs a tannic wine that can take a crack at it. Tatu Estates in Lodi makes an award-winning version (2019 NY International Wine Competition Gold Medal Best New World Petit Verdot) of the thick-skinned grape. Armed with mocha, tobacco, oak spice and lush fruit, this wine is a tour-de-force all its own.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 07, 2020, 01:15:37 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 07, 2020, 09:34:09 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 09, 2020, 07:28:22 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 09, 2020, 08:13:34 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 09, 2020, 08:14:25 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 09, 2020, 09:31:40 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 10, 2020, 05:02:03 PM
And I have no idea where or how! :o ???
Post by: rtpoe on March 11, 2020, 08:33:16 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 11, 2020, 08:57:03 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 11, 2020, 08:58:15 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 11, 2020, 11:49:44 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 13, 2020, 07:16:18 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 14, 2020, 04:07:56 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 14, 2020, 04:55:31 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 15, 2020, 02:14:12 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 15, 2020, 11:48:06 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 16, 2020, 01:24:23 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 16, 2020, 06:55:29 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 17, 2020, 06:06:00 PM
Post by: Sawyer90 on March 19, 2020, 03:08:55 AM
I'm a sucker for a beautiful sunset...
Post by: truacaldwell on March 19, 2020, 05:33:33 AM
check if account is activated
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 19, 2020, 06:25:50 PM
Hey,
check if account is activated
What? :o
Well, that's certainly random. ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 19, 2020, 06:27:58 PM
Chuck Jones is a NASTY street artist! ;)
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 19, 2020, 09:30:52 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 20, 2020, 10:44:39 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 20, 2020, 10:48:26 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 21, 2020, 02:55:48 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 21, 2020, 03:08:19 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 21, 2020, 04:22:43 PM
I've seen worse....
:o :o :o
Post by: rtpoe on March 21, 2020, 11:14:23 PM
No, I have no idea what this is....
Or why.....
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 21, 2020, 11:56:06 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 22, 2020, 05:55:59 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 22, 2020, 01:04:09 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 22, 2020, 02:32:22 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 23, 2020, 06:31:10 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 24, 2020, 02:51:47 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 25, 2020, 04:32:22 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 25, 2020, 08:59:03 PM
Rob Roy Kelly wrote that Wm. H. Page’s 'Specimens of Chromatic Wood Type, Borders, Etc.', 1874 “has been rightfully acclaimed as containing the most superb wood type specimens ever printed.” This tome of 100 plates featured Page’s fantastic character designs, intricate borders and tint blocks, precisely printed in up to 7 colors each — sometimes with metallic inks, and always with interesting overprinted hues.
http://bibliodyssey.blogspot.com/2013/10/chromatic-wood-type.html
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 26, 2020, 01:03:46 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 26, 2020, 05:33:21 PM
Chromatic type is printed from multiple pieces of type, each in a different ink color. The following samples are all from the William H. Page company's 1874 book, 'Specimens of Chromatic Wood Type, Borders, Etc.' [.]. The specimen book was used to sell the wooden pieces of type to printers. The types cost around 25 cents per letter, per ink color.
Rob Roy Kelly wrote that Wm. H. Page’s 'Specimens of Chromatic Wood Type, Borders, Etc.', 1874 “has been rightfully acclaimed as containing the most superb wood type specimens ever printed.” This tome of 100 plates featured Page’s fantastic character designs, intricate borders and tint blocks, precisely printed in up to 7 colors each — sometimes with metallic inks, and always with interesting overprinted hues.
http://bibliodyssey.blogspot.com/2013/10/chromatic-wood-type.html
Damn, those are some awesome fonts! They make almost anything I found for Photoshop look incredibly lame. A nice way to make plain english look beautiful. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 26, 2020, 05:38:46 PM
You ever heard of "The Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon" game? Here he is explaining it. (https://youtu.be/n9u-TITxwoM)
I like how he turned it on it's ear with his SixDegrees.org. From trivia to powerful in one step. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 27, 2020, 07:22:34 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 27, 2020, 08:35:58 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 27, 2020, 09:33:24 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 27, 2020, 10:47:13 PM
Apparently so. Just like that Australian woman who got married to a bridge in France. (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2356774/Australian-woman-Jodi-Rose-marries-bridge-France--gets-mayors-blessing.html)
No matter how weird you've seen, the world can always be weirder. :o
Post by: solvegas on March 28, 2020, 06:30:08 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 28, 2020, 05:38:51 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 29, 2020, 02:12:20 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 31, 2020, 06:03:29 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 01, 2020, 12:00:24 AM
"Elon didn’t just spell sexy, he spelt sexy cars:
S - Model S
3 - Model 3
X - Model X
Y - Model Y
C - Cyber Truck
A - ATV
R - Roadster
S - Semi"
(although apparently the ATV's real name is the "CyberQuad" so this falls apart)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 01, 2020, 05:42:50 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 01, 2020, 06:41:40 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 02, 2020, 10:18:00 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 02, 2020, 04:02:05 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 02, 2020, 04:03:27 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 02, 2020, 10:03:52 PM
Meanwhile....
You can now make sick beats in Microsoft Excel
It’s called xlStudio
By Dani Deahl
https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/6/21126465/xl-studio-music-making-drum-microsoft-excel-daw-dylan-tallchief
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/RFdCM2kHL64/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/v/RFdCM2kHL64)
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 03, 2020, 05:41:17 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 03, 2020, 06:19:10 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 04, 2020, 03:03:44 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 04, 2020, 10:09:37 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 05, 2020, 03:17:24 AM
Post by: BacE on April 05, 2020, 04:29:58 AM
Would explain all the toilet paper hoarding.
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 05, 2020, 10:34:18 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 06, 2020, 06:12:47 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 06, 2020, 06:17:16 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 06, 2020, 11:29:24 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 08, 2020, 05:47:16 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 13, 2020, 06:05:26 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 13, 2020, 07:01:45 PM
Should there be a holiday for single people?
There already is. It's all the non-holiday days.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 14, 2020, 04:48:51 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 15, 2020, 01:04:27 AM
Post by: Charade Recherche on April 15, 2020, 09:40:33 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 15, 2020, 04:52:16 PM
Man, some photog had awesome luck and timing to catch that! :)
Post by: rtpoe on April 15, 2020, 09:14:48 PM
https://colornames.org/fresh/
Vote on what name the color should be given, or come up with your own name.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on April 15, 2020, 11:09:51 PM
Name that color!
https://colornames.org/fresh/
Vote on what name the color should be given, or come up with your own name.
Those of us without the proper prerequisite number of a full complement of cones in our retinas, demur
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 16, 2020, 05:18:59 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 16, 2020, 09:58:10 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 18, 2020, 03:44:48 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 20, 2020, 05:45:53 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 20, 2020, 07:36:14 PM
Quote
We challenge you to recreate a work of art with objects (and people) in your home.
🥇 Choose your favorite artwork
🥈 Find three things lying around your house⠀
🥉 Recreate the artwork with those items
Look for "Getty Museum Challenge", and enjoy.
I'm partial to this one, since the person went for a sculpture instead of the usual painting:
L: Male Harp Player of the Early Spedos Type, 2700–2300 B.C., Cycladic. Marble, 14 ⅛ x 11 1/16 in. The J. Paul Getty Museum, 85.AA.103.
R: Recreation via **24** DM by Irena Ochódzka with canister vacuum
Post by: CarlTL on April 21, 2020, 04:15:36 PM
I expect at some point some damn fool will take this as proof that it is a four thousand year old sculpture of a person holding a vacuum cleaner. "If it is a harp why are there no strings" 😂
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 21, 2020, 05:07:29 PM
Two, Carl, that observation and line made me laugh out loud, good one! ;D
Post by: rtpoe on April 21, 2020, 09:20:35 PM
"Lady With Fan" by Gustav Klimt:
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 22, 2020, 06:04:35 PM
V Oh, it is, is it?
Post by: solvegas on April 22, 2020, 10:42:35 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 23, 2020, 06:38:22 PM
^ Gotta make sure you don't hire those graduates, that's for sure. :o ;) ;D
You'd think anyone wanting to enroll there would turn around and walk away when they see that, or at least protest to the administration.
"How do you expect me to get my parents to pay my tuition here when you've got THAT on the front of the building!?"
Post by: CarlTL on April 23, 2020, 06:42:52 PM
One, that's a neat contest, and that's a neat pic, rtpoe. The lady has imagination. :)
Two, Carl, that observation and line made me laugh out loud, good one! ;D
I blame the fact that I recently read an opinion piece about flat-earthers in Scientific American. And that we are probably living in the stupidest timeline.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 23, 2020, 07:11:00 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 24, 2020, 02:09:28 PM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 28, 2020, 07:00:43 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 30, 2020, 03:45:19 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 30, 2020, 05:01:17 PM
They are marsupials native to Western Australia, and wear a perpetual “Hey there! Good to see ya! Oh, you brought pie!" smile on their faces.
Everyone's newsfeed needs more quokkas in it.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 30, 2020, 05:04:04 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 30, 2020, 05:07:49 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 30, 2020, 05:14:18 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 30, 2020, 08:41:36 PM
^ I had that same thought! Will check to see if they aren't wolves in sheeps' clothing or if they're really as nice and friendly as they look.
They're native to Australia. OF COURSE they are going to rip your face off..... (grin)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 02, 2020, 01:47:25 PM
Post by: 3deroticer on May 02, 2020, 03:36:15 PM
High security! :o ;) ;DCould be a setup wired to high voltage! I would look around for a camera guy!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 04, 2020, 06:04:38 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 04, 2020, 06:57:07 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 05, 2020, 04:42:32 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 06, 2020, 12:02:42 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 06, 2020, 12:36:03 PM
Post by: CarlTL on May 07, 2020, 04:33:08 PM
^ I had that same thought! Will check to see if they aren't wolves in sheeps' clothing or if they're really as nice and friendly as they look.
They're the size of teddy-bears/house cats and are related to the wombat and are herbivores and are docile but do have sharp teeth which they will use to defend themselves if startled.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 07, 2020, 04:52:16 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 08, 2020, 05:56:45 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 09, 2020, 10:25:48 PM
http://www.strat-o-matic.com/2020-season-simulation/
If you don't like how your team is doing there, writers at The Athletic are also simulating the season using the game "Out of the Park" (though not on a day-by-day basis):
https://statsplus.net/taau/
They are also doing the minor leagues, just because they can - and OOTP allows it, for some reason.
This has led to some bizarre games - like this Pacific Coast League game between the Tacoma Rainiers and the Las Vegas Aviatiors:
https://statsplus.net/taau/reports/news/html/box_scores/game_box_3596.html
Yes, that final score really is 83-5...
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 10, 2020, 01:49:21 PM
V Most comfortable seats ever? ;) :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 12, 2020, 05:00:09 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 12, 2020, 06:50:48 PM
And not a donut shop in sight... ;)
So....who gets the ticket ? ??? ;) ;D
Post by: rtpoe on May 13, 2020, 10:08:18 PM
And there are many more that wouldn't fit.....
https://statesider.us/us-font-map/
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 14, 2020, 02:57:32 PM
V Cats. They're weird beasts, and can sl33p anywhere, including places you'd think no one would want to sl33p...
Post by: solvegas on May 14, 2020, 11:08:55 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 16, 2020, 02:48:03 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 18, 2020, 02:06:09 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 18, 2020, 02:47:20 PM
:o :o :o
Somebody forgot to tighten the bolts. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 20, 2020, 05:38:34 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 20, 2020, 06:39:40 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 21, 2020, 04:59:43 PM
Post by: CarlTL on May 21, 2020, 05:36:55 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 22, 2020, 04:04:32 PM
Well if the stairs can still be repositioned to the left, its not to bad of a fix.
I could do it easy with a Bobcat using a forklift attachment. Then you'd only have to cast a couple more concrete squares for the sidewalk. It would look stupid, but at least it would be usable.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 22, 2020, 04:05:56 PM
Post by: CarlTL on May 22, 2020, 06:51:06 PM
The sidewalk making a dogleg to the moved stairs would make the house more quaint in its imperfection, it would also frame a good place to put in a flower bed in front of the window and also would be a nice place to put some post lighting instead of having the outside light right next to the door.Well if the stairs can still be repositioned to the left, its not to bad of a fix.
I could do it easy with a Bobcat using a forklift attachment. Then you'd only have to cast a couple more concrete squares for the sidewalk. It would look stupid, but at least it would be usable.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 26, 2020, 01:42:45 PM
Post by: CarlTL on May 26, 2020, 08:39:02 PM
Usain Bolt has one nasty sense of humor! ;) ;D
:)
Post by: rtpoe on May 26, 2020, 09:32:29 PM
(you can look him and his gallery up yourself)
Post by: CarlTL on May 27, 2020, 08:57:28 AM
Posters for Alternate Universe Movies, by Peter Stults:
(you can look him and his gallery up yourself)
Conrad Veidt would have to be playing the Joker.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 27, 2020, 03:35:11 PM
Posters for Alternate Universe Movies, by Peter Stults:
(you can look him and his gallery up yourself)
Conrad Veidt would have to be playing the Joker.
Makes sense. He was one of the inspirations for the character in the first place.
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 27, 2020, 04:27:58 PM
TIME, Feb. 16, 2016: "Prince's Passport Photo Is the Most Prince Photo of All Time" (https://time.com/4226419/prince-passport-photo/)
While most people have to learn to live with passport photos that make them look like deer caught in the headlights, Prince is not most people. The Purple One recently posted a picture on Twitter that he claimed is the current snapshot for his international travel permit, and it’s pretty flawless to say the least.
While Prince presumably had to get his passport updated in order to travel for his upcoming “Piano & A Microphone” tour in Australia and New Zealand, there’s no reason he had to make the rest of us look so bad. In fact, the 57-year-old singer isn’t even adhering to the State Department’s criteria for a neutral facial expression, as he is clearly giving his best Blue Steel.
Now that we know that’s allowed, our next passport pics are sure to come out exactly like this.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 28, 2020, 04:33:24 PM
Post by: CarlTL on May 28, 2020, 06:45:08 PM
;D ;D ;D
lol
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 30, 2020, 02:55:16 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 30, 2020, 09:35:03 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 01, 2020, 06:08:45 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 01, 2020, 07:04:33 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 02, 2020, 04:04:31 PM
Many years after it came out, we used to watch reruns of Star Trek, and make bets on which way the redshirt was gonna die that episode. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 03, 2020, 04:24:02 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 03, 2020, 11:37:56 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 05, 2020, 04:56:45 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 07, 2020, 01:09:09 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 09, 2020, 04:32:52 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 10, 2020, 09:14:54 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 11, 2020, 05:21:21 PM
V Someone got his cats mixed up. ;)
Post by: solvegas on June 11, 2020, 09:16:18 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 13, 2020, 01:02:08 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 13, 2020, 09:22:18 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 13, 2020, 11:54:09 PM
Unfortunately, a WORKING one is another matter... ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 15, 2020, 05:58:41 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 15, 2020, 10:51:01 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 16, 2020, 11:12:04 PM
The website Astronomy Picture of the Day (https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html) launches.
The first image (https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap950616.html) was an illustration of how the intense gravity of a neutron star distorts the sky behind it. They got 14 pageviews that first day.
Now they get over a billion. The site is translated into over 20 languages, and is adapted for pretty much every social media platform.
For the anniversary, they asked their volunteer translators to pick some of their favorite images.
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/bhJ0MotUblo/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/bhJ0MotUblo)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 17, 2020, 04:15:17 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 17, 2020, 04:17:31 PM
I can't imagine ever solving this thing! :o :o :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 19, 2020, 04:52:29 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 19, 2020, 09:29:38 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 21, 2020, 01:22:55 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 22, 2020, 07:06:35 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 22, 2020, 08:55:29 PM
Man! Back in the day, I used to have a Rubik's Cube, and it took me a LONG time to solve ONCE!
I can't imagine ever solving this thing! :o :o :o
Forget about solving it, how did they build that thing?!
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 22, 2020, 08:59:10 PM
Located at exactly 69.793° N, 108.241° W, the nameless island lolls across the center of a small lake, which is itself encapsulated by a slightly larger island. That resides inside one of a series of long finger lakes located 75 miles inland from the southern coast of Victoria Island, a land feature in Northern Canada that is the eighth largest island in the world. Watch the video to zoom through these layers. (https://www.livescience.com/33679-world-largest-island-lake-island-lake-island-google-earth.html)
According to The Daily Traveler, it is likely that no human has ever set foot on Canada's tiny "sub-sub-sub-island," considering the fact that Victoria Island, though bigger than the state of Idaho, is home to less than 2,000 people.
With its mangled roof of spidery islands and lakes, Canada holds several island-related distinctions. It is home to the world's largest island-in-a-lake (Manitoulin Island in Lake Huron), for example, as well as the world's largest lake-on-an-island (Nettilling Lake on Baffin Island). The world's largest island-in-a-lake-on-an-island, however, is the volcanic island of Samosir in the middle of Lake Toba in Sumatra.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 23, 2020, 04:41:25 PM
V ;) ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D
Post by: CarlTL on June 23, 2020, 08:06:05 PM
^As a proud Canadian, I am happy to share in the reward for this wonderful distinction! ;)
V ;) ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D
Is that an Ohio plate?
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 24, 2020, 04:00:04 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 25, 2020, 06:37:17 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 25, 2020, 08:11:48 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 25, 2020, 10:15:36 PM
Not a crossover I want to see.
That calls for a regeneration, right now!
Post by: solvegas on June 25, 2020, 10:50:29 PM
Not a crossover I want to see.
The thought of Shaggy in a suit is very upsetting and totally out of character. ??? :(
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 27, 2020, 03:30:38 AM
Nolte's semi-exasperated exclamation "don't you ever miss?!" (https://www.youtube.com/embed/6gDLsZlLEPw) was unscripted, but left in the movie.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 27, 2020, 02:13:36 PM
There was a scene in the 1984 Nick Nolte movie Blue Chips where Nolte's character is talking with someone while the other guy tries to make three-point shots. The other guy is supposed to miss in the script. Unfortunately, the other guy in question is NBA great Bob Cousy, who proceeds to make 22 three-pointers in a row, ambidextrously.
Nolte's semi-exasperated exclamation "don't you ever miss?!" (https://www.youtube.com/embed/gIzbfbOf91U) was unscripted, but left in the movie.
I bet Cousy couldn't help himself. It just isn't built into that kind of guy to miss on purpose.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 27, 2020, 02:14:31 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 27, 2020, 02:25:16 PM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Lol! ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 29, 2020, 04:51:51 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 01, 2020, 11:42:41 AM
Post by: CarlTL on July 01, 2020, 12:48:20 PM
From back at the beginning of the Covid hoarders... ;) ;D
Give me a second to see if I can play Jenga with their hoard.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 01, 2020, 02:23:14 PM
From back at the beginning of the Covid hoarders... ;) ;D
Give me a second to see if I can play Jenga with their hoard.
If all that fell down, it'd fill the room half way up the window! As it is, I think it took some talent to stack it up like that. ;D
Post by: rtpoe on July 02, 2020, 09:03:14 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 02, 2020, 09:36:05 PM
Just TRY getting a roll when you need it, though....
It seems you would have to remove from the top first so you'll need a ladder. ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 03, 2020, 03:17:33 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 04, 2020, 12:27:34 PM
https://www.freshdaily.ca/news/2020/06/multiple-canadian-tire-stores-forced-temporarily-close-scans-mr-potato-head/
:o :o :o ;) ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D
Post by: solvegas on July 04, 2020, 10:36:55 PM
You just can't make this stuff up. "Canadian Tire stores forced to close after every item scans in as Mr. Potato Head"
https://www.freshdaily.ca/news/2020/06/multiple-canadian-tire-stores-forced-temporarily-close-scans-mr-potato-head/
:o :o :o ;) ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D
Some hacker has a sense of humor. ;D
Post by: rtpoe on July 04, 2020, 10:54:03 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 04, 2020, 11:12:42 PM
And now, I'll have that song stuck in my head all night...
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 05, 2020, 01:45:28 PM
Post by: bignatslover on July 06, 2020, 07:54:02 AM
Then one day, all of these vanished from everyone's homes.
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 06, 2020, 05:16:09 PM
;D ;D ;D
Question: "Why are the Japanese Kanji for 'noisy' and 'women' so similar? Does it have anything to do with sexism?" (https://www.quora.com/Why-are-the-Japanese-Kanji-for-%E2%80%9Cnoisy%E2%80%9D-and-%E2%80%9Cwomen%E2%80%9D-so-similar-Does-it-have-anything-to-do-with-sexism)
Answer from Paul Shimura (Answered June 12, 2019):
"女 (woman) and 姦 (noisy) are 'similar' because the the latter is made up of the three 女 (woman) radials. Radicals are the building block of kanjis and there are many kanjis with the woman radical. For most of them, the woman radical indicates that the meaning pertains to woman.
Most kanjis, like 姦, were made in China and got imported to Japan. When 姦 came into Japan, it brought its meaning with it: bad & twisted heart, evil, to violate, sexually immoral behavior, traitor of a country, cunning, selfish, disloyal. Many bad meanings, but it did not mean 'noisy from talking.'
(There are many woman-radical kanjis with bad meanings like evil, jealous, dislike, obstruct, reflecting the view of ancient Chinese men towards women. If you want to know about the sexism and bias towards women in ancient China, look up these Chinese characters: 奸 妄 妨 妖 婬 嫌 嫉 妬.)
Number of kanjis acquired a new meaning in Japan, and 姦 is one of them. The questioner probably heard the Japanese saying, 'It becomes noisy when three women get together (from chit-chatting).' My guess is that Japanese were being playful & humorous, and when they saw the kanji 姦, they thought 'Three women. What do women do when they get together? They start chatting and gossiping endlessly. So, let’s make this kanji mean ‘noisy’ (from talking).'
Is that sexism? I think it’s more of a stereotype. There is an equivalent expression in the West: 'Three women and a goose make a market', meaning it becomes noisy. Is it a coincidence that the East and the West have similar sayings?
姦 is read as KASHIMASHII (adjective, noisy from talking, KUN reading), but the only time I hear that word being used is when the above expression is used. The words for 'noisy' in common Japanese is URUSAI or YAKAMASHII. But if a bunch of women are chit-chatting, the word to describe them will be OSHABERI (talkative, chit-chatty).
The kanji 姦 is usually used is the following words to mean 'sex (with a woman) (Pronounced KAN in ON reading): 強姦 (ra pe), 和姦 (consensual sex, technical term), 近親相姦 (ince st).'"
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 07, 2020, 05:54:00 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 08, 2020, 12:34:04 AM
Have you ever wondered about the origins of the word "shit show"? (https://alyssaexplainsitall.blog/2018/07/17/shit-show-a-word-study/)
"According to Katherine Connor Martin, head of U.S. dictionaries at Oxford University Press, quoted in a Slate article, ‘the earliest evidence we are aware of is from 1976, in an English translation of comments made by a member of the Red Army Faction.’ After some quick Googling and the high probability of being placed on some sort of government watchlist because of said Googling, I discovered that the Red Army Faction was a radical anti-government group in West Germany from 1968 to 1998 that engaged in terrorist activities in order to evoke a strong response from a government they believed to be a fascist off-shoot of the Nazi Party. They did a bunch of terrorist things (hijacking planes, kdnppng politicians, assassinating people, etc.) until the fall of East Germany and the Berlin Wall, at which point, it was discovered that the RAF were getting its funding and orders from pro-communist regimes and sympathizers. Many of the members were tried and convicted of their crimes and the group officially disbanded in 1998.
During their reign of terror, however, many members were captured. One woman, Monika Berberich, is credited with the first documented use of the term shit show. Monika was captured and detained whilst on trial for 43 months, and then was eventually sentenced to 12 years in prison for assisting in the robbing of several banks. According to Monika, the 43-month trial violated her right to a speedy trial, which led her to file a complaint with the European Commission of Human Rights. Ultimately, her complaint was denied because she was found to have contributed to the large delay in her trial. After one of her failures to attend trial, she insulted the judge, calling him a “swine” and referring to the trial itself as a “shit show.”
So, there it is. We have the Germans to thank for giving us beer, cars that cheat on emissions tests, and of course, some of the most wonderfully diverse words in the English language. So, the next time you use the term shit show, remember that it was coined by a crazy terrorist in an angry tirade after not getting her way. Which, if you think about it, is the perfect setting for the use of a word describing a complete mess."
Post by: solvegas on July 08, 2020, 07:11:30 AM
Post by: rtpoe on July 08, 2020, 10:38:10 PM
Which is still playable, btw (provided you can find a copy/version that you can get to run on whatever system you're using).... and is interesting because it let you choose the gender of your character, and would display appropriate graphics....
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 09, 2020, 12:32:32 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 09, 2020, 12:34:15 AM
WatchMojo: "Top 20 Actor Injuries You ACTUALLY See in the Movie" (https://www.youtube.com/embed/mUlHEvbdUR0)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 09, 2020, 05:09:34 PM
V This one, I just laughed out loud at the reply, it was right on point. I've felt this way innumerable times. ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 11, 2020, 02:27:48 PM
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Post by: rtpoe on July 14, 2020, 10:05:58 PM
https://theskylive.com/where-is-c2020f3
The default ground location is Greenwich, England. You can enter your own location to adjust it.
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 14, 2020, 10:14:55 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 15, 2020, 05:42:36 PM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 21, 2020, 01:49:13 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 22, 2020, 04:32:58 AM
Quick sketch of Comet NEOWISE as seen through 10x50 binoculars about half an hour ago from near my home in suburban NYC. Field of view is about six degrees across.
That's really cool!
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 22, 2020, 04:33:55 AM
Post by: solvegas on July 22, 2020, 07:42:06 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 22, 2020, 03:00:48 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 22, 2020, 08:32:04 PM
Still.....
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 22, 2020, 11:36:25 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 23, 2020, 02:55:59 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 24, 2020, 10:05:52 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 25, 2020, 01:05:18 AM
No words needed.
That's one of the cleverest versions of that meme I've ever seen. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 25, 2020, 02:27:56 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 27, 2020, 06:23:08 PM
A dangling participle walks into a bar. Enjoying a cocktail and chatting with the bartender, the evening passes pleasantly.
A bar was walked into by the passive voice.
An oxymoron walked into a bar, and the silence was deafening.
Two quotation marks walk into a “bar.”
A malapropism walks into a bar, looking for all intensive purposes like a wolf in cheap clothing, muttering epitaphs and casting dispersions on his magnificent other, who takes him for granite.
Hyperbole totally rips into this insane bar and absolutely destroys everything.
A question mark walks into a bar?
A non sequitur walks into a bar. In a strong wind, even turkeys can fly.
Papyrus and Comic Sans walk into a bar. The bartender says, "Get out -- we don't serve your type."
A mixed metaphor walks into a bar, seeing the handwriting on the wall but hoping to nip it in the bud.
A comma splice walks into a bar, it has a drink and then leaves.
Three intransitive verbs walk into a bar. They sit. They converse. They depart.
A synonym strolls into a tavern.
At the end of the day, a cliché walks into a bar -- fresh as a daisy, cute as a button, and sharp as a tack.
A run-on sentence walks into a bar it starts flirting. With a cute little sentence fragment.
Falling slowly, softly falling, the chiasmus collapses to the bar floor.
A figure of speech literally walks into a bar and ends up getting figuratively hammered.
An allusion walks into a bar, despite the fact that alcohol is its Achilles heel.
The subjunctive would have walked into a bar, had it only known.
A misplaced modifier walks into a bar owned a man with a glass eye named Ralph.
The past, present, and future walked into a bar. It was tense.
A dyslexic walks into a bra.
A verb walks into a bar, sees a beautiful noun, and suggests they conjugate. The noun declines.
An Oxford comma walks into a bar, where it spends the evening watching the television getting **92** and smoking cigars.
A simile walks into a bar, as parched as a desert.
A gerund and an infinitive walk into a bar, **94** to forget.
A hyphenated word and a non-hyphenated word walk into a bar and the bartender nearly chokes on the irony.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 27, 2020, 06:27:56 PM
V I wonder if there's anything underneath, or if it's flyers all the way through? ;) :o
Post by: solvegas on July 27, 2020, 08:59:43 PM
I wonder if there's anything underneath, or if it's flyers all the way through? ;) :o
That could be very dangerous to continue to rip them off since they are the only things probably holding that pole together. ::) ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 28, 2020, 05:18:34 PM
I wonder if there's anything underneath, or if it's flyers all the way through? ;) :o
That could be very dangerous to continue to rip them off since they are the only things probably holding that pole together. ::) ;) ;D
It would make one heck of a torch! ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 29, 2020, 06:11:17 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 29, 2020, 08:23:48 PM
Hey sol, you ever do anything like this? ;) :)
Yes. We called it swim call. Normally done in tropical zones, it was a way to not only air out the boat but to allow us to get some sun rays for health. Not all ports can support a nuclear submarine and so we would drop anchor near the coast in shallow water and enjoy the warm weather and crystal clear water like in Tuvalu for example. :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 29, 2020, 11:20:16 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 29, 2020, 11:27:22 PM
LBCBlogs, 10 July 2015: "Animal Behaviorists Agree Kim Kardashian Was A Goat In Past Life"
In an effort to raise awareness on the plight of Walia Ibexes, the Alpine Ibexes cousins – now critically endangered - Kim Kardashian posed in a manner similar to that of the mountain goat, demonstrating her softer, more environmentally-conscious side.
The derriere-driven star took to the French countryside, armed with a pair of conscious stilettos, eco-friendly platinum locks and a nude body suit and posed on a mountain of earth, defying the dangers involved with coming into direct contact with dirt.
Animal behaviorists on site explained that her pose, which mimics the goats may serve as a trigger for mating, hence saving the declining Walias species.
"She has genuine concern for goats," they explained, "she thinks she may have been one in her past life."
Ibexus Aurelius, the Ibexes official spokesgoat expressed gratitude to the star and dispatched a trip to tend to the needs of all those involved in the photoshoot.
Reports say he cancelled a busy schedule involving a salt licking expedition in the European Alps where he was also due to discuss means to save the Walias, now numbering at a few hundred.
We cannot but thank the KUWTK star for the monumental efforts in raising awareness on environmental, social and humanitarian issues.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 30, 2020, 06:05:47 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 31, 2020, 04:26:57 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 31, 2020, 04:59:05 PM
Post by: CarlTL on July 31, 2020, 08:26:52 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 31, 2020, 09:22:17 PM
A simple, easy to understand, traffic sign system. :)
It's so screwed up that it must be in California. ;) ;D ( To paraphrase George M. Cohan, if I said something that insulted you, I'm damn glad I did. ;D Grouch Marx used it also )
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 02, 2020, 02:01:56 PM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 06, 2020, 06:03:22 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 06, 2020, 08:19:51 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 06, 2020, 08:45:38 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 06, 2020, 11:00:05 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 07, 2020, 08:20:02 PM
101 Things We Hope to Eat Again Soon
Celebrating restaurants at a time when they can use all the support they can get.
By Robin Raisfeld and Rob Patronite
https://www.grubstreet.com/2020/03/101-things-we-hope-to-eat-again-soon-in-nyc.html
Veselka’s Borscht
Lots of borscht out there. Hot borscht. Cold borscht. Red borscht. White borscht. And then there’s Veselka’s Ukrainian borscht, the borschtiest borscht of them all, made with beef stock and pork butt and capable of stopping a cold front in its tracks.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 07, 2020, 11:09:11 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 08, 2020, 01:47:46 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 08, 2020, 08:21:12 PM
Yeah, you need protection like this against those asshole little spitters! ;) ;D
Obviously this Moron has never heard of a skillet cover. ::) :P
Post by: rtpoe on August 08, 2020, 11:42:26 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 10, 2020, 06:12:41 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 12, 2020, 05:54:52 PM
Post by: CarlTL on August 12, 2020, 07:24:35 PM
Gene Krantz is NOT happy with this particular manufacturer... :o
Given the stains on the mug, I think it has been well used.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 13, 2020, 04:57:59 PM
Gene Krantz is NOT happy with this particular manufacturer... :o
Given the stains on the mug, I think it has been well used.
You can't drink coffee without dr!nking a LOT of coffee. ;)
Post by: rtpoe on August 13, 2020, 08:49:27 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 14, 2020, 06:18:35 PM
Too true....
Too sad, because of the truth. :(
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 14, 2020, 06:19:33 PM
Post by: CarlTL on August 15, 2020, 08:27:16 AM
Post by: solvegas on August 15, 2020, 09:12:23 AM
:o
Something tells me that wasn't part of the original house design...
Can't you guys see the stealth door ? ::) ;) ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 16, 2020, 03:38:56 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 16, 2020, 01:14:40 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 18, 2020, 05:20:58 PM
Perhaps someone would like to create a funny caption? :)
Post by: rtpoe on August 18, 2020, 09:27:37 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 19, 2020, 12:31:49 AM
No explanation. ???
Perhaps someone would like to create a funny caption? :)
" They told me it's a float cycle. Let's see if it's true. Geronimo ! " ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 19, 2020, 06:21:59 PM
When voice recognition software meets closed captioning software....
Darn, they're doing too good in the standings to do a joke that maybe the caption was correct... ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 19, 2020, 06:22:30 PM
No explanation. ???
Perhaps someone would like to create a funny caption? :)
" They told me it's a float cycle. Let's see if it's true. Geronimo ! " ;D
LOL! Better than anything I came up with! ;D ;D ;D
Post by: solvegas on August 19, 2020, 11:30:26 PM
No explanation. ???
Perhaps someone would like to create a funny caption? :)
" They told me it's a float cycle. Let's see if it's true. Geronimo ! " ;D
LOL! Better than anything I came up with! ;D ;D ;D
It ain't hard. Just think extra stoopid. ::) ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 20, 2020, 06:11:38 PM
No explanation. ???
Perhaps someone would like to create a funny caption? :)
" They told me it's a float cycle. Let's see if it's true. Geronimo ! " ;D
LOL! Better than anything I came up with! ;D ;D ;D
It ain't hard. Just think extra stoopid. ::) ;) ;D
I ain't touching that straight line with a 10 foot pole! ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 20, 2020, 06:12:28 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 20, 2020, 06:51:33 PM
No explanation. ???
Perhaps someone would like to create a funny caption? :)
" They told me it's a float cycle. Let's see if it's true. Geronimo ! " ;D
LOL! Better than anything I came up with! ;D ;D ;D
It ain't hard. Just think extra stoopid. ::) ;) ;D
I ain't touching that straight line with a 10 foot pole! ;)
My experience in life has taught me that 100% of all people are capable of being stoopid. ;) ;D
Post by: rtpoe on August 20, 2020, 09:07:08 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 20, 2020, 09:54:24 PM
No explanation. ???
Perhaps someone would like to create a funny caption? :)
(record scratch) "It was at this time that Pedro realized that he had fucked up."
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 20, 2020, 10:06:23 PM
Wasn't until I went home that I realized another popular song with a similar tempo (110 bpm) is...
"Another One Bites The Dust" (https://youtu.be/uFNK-9A2VRo) by Queen
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 21, 2020, 04:12:36 PM
While I was getting my Red Cross card, we had to learn CPR. The instructor told us that the ideal rate for chest compressions is from 100 to 120 beats per minute. Everyone in the class except me had a blank look on their faces. Then she said, "Do you know "Stayin' Alive" (https://youtu.be/I_izvAbhExY) by Bee Gees? Hum that to yourself and use that to keep time, it's 104 beats per minute." And everyone understood.
Wasn't until I went home that I realized another popular song with a similar tempo (110 bpm) is...
"Another One Bites The Dust" (https://youtu.be/uFNK-9A2VRo) by Queen
Play either of those those songs in the presence of the patient, and the music will keep their heart beating! :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 22, 2020, 01:25:17 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 24, 2020, 07:20:28 PM
To be a more congenial spot
For happy-ever-aftering
Than here in
Camel Lot.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 24, 2020, 07:22:05 PM
There's simply got
To be a more congenial spot
For happy-ever-aftering
Than here in
Camel Lot.
Man, I'll bet they get SO many riffs on that theme... ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 24, 2020, 07:22:59 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 24, 2020, 09:40:41 PM
One fast reset of a mindset. ;) ;) ;)
I think she just peed on his chest. ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 25, 2020, 09:40:44 PM
One fast reset of a mindset. ;) ;) ;)
I think she just peed on his chest. ;) ;D
ROFL, I didn't even notice his wet t-shirt! ;D ;D ;D
Post by: rtpoe on August 25, 2020, 10:23:57 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 26, 2020, 08:56:40 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 27, 2020, 07:45:13 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 27, 2020, 07:56:33 PM
Post by: Hiram on August 28, 2020, 01:08:20 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 28, 2020, 04:35:45 PM
Post by: CarlTL on August 28, 2020, 08:00:05 PM
Any Diplomacy players here?
Heard of it but never played it. The last time I even saw it was back when I was in the 7th-8th grade.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 28, 2020, 09:15:25 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 28, 2020, 09:16:53 PM
No, never heard of the game before. How is it?
An old board game, that actually seems to have been designed for online play (via messages, texts, or e-mail).
A multiplayer, turn-based strategy game, with simultaneous moves, that on the face of it simulated the political and military situation in Europe at the start of the 20th century.
A game where you cannot win without making alliances with other players - nor can you win without breaking those alliances.
Maybe what makes Diplomacy so difficult for most people to take is how closely it echoes human relationships -- not the way people are supposed to treat one another, but society as it actually is, full of compromise, disappointment, betrayal. Nothing happens in this game that hasn't been tried before on a blind date, a sales call, a family vacation or a reporting assignment, on Capitol Hill or at the United Nations. Most times we are still entangled with the same small group of people, and we can't walk away from the board. We get swept up in our own tempests, and have to negotiate the turns to come. - Blake Eskin
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There are two guaranteed ways to lose in this game. One is to be a real boy scout, start to finish, and never break a promise: Good guys finish last when it comes to realpolitik. (Calhamer himself was said to be a mediocre Diplomacy player, for this very reason.) The other losing route is to lie promiscuously, straight from the get-go: Your deceit might win a prize or two early in the game. But in the long run, you’ll become a pariah: You can’t win if no one will talk to you.
Needless to say, the lessons I am describing extend well beyond the realm of board games. For instance: Re-read the previous paragraph and you’ll notice that it’s a fairly reliable guide to navigating office politics in nasty workplace environments (not mine, of course).
Be friendly. Be charming. Be persuasive. Above all, be diplomatic.
Just be wary about anyone who promises to get you into Livonia.
- Jonathan Kay, National Post
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https://www.playdiplomacy.com/
Post by: solvegas on August 28, 2020, 09:26:53 PM
No thanks, I'm on a diet. :o ;) ;D
Well, they do come with fries. ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 30, 2020, 01:23:51 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 30, 2020, 06:09:13 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 01, 2020, 05:45:39 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 03, 2020, 06:25:05 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 03, 2020, 11:06:53 PM
:o :o :o
How creepy. :P
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 05, 2020, 01:31:49 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 05, 2020, 08:37:56 PM
You want creepy? You got it! :o :o :o
You must be desperate for cash if you want to use this ATM. :o ??? :(
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 07, 2020, 02:31:17 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 07, 2020, 06:39:33 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 07, 2020, 06:55:03 PM
Weird Album Covers #1
Sounds like the name of a porn video nowadays. ;)
I guarantee, if they still existed, they sure wouldn't call themselves that! ;D
Post by: BacE on September 09, 2020, 08:23:57 PM
Population explosion.Cute, but you might want to remove that image
Post by: solvegas on September 09, 2020, 10:43:43 PM
Population explosion.
Yea MaxBigfoot, you have 4 prominently displayed under 18 years old k1ds. :P :(
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 10, 2020, 03:53:19 AM
Post by: rtpoe on September 10, 2020, 09:13:27 PM
Would it kill you to get more creative with your descriptions/references?
This one was held just after the Kingpriest — corrupted by excessive ambition and arrogance — called upon the gods to rid the land of evil — and just before they hurled a mountain at Istar, destroying the city in the Cataclysm, creating the Blood Sea, and sinking Ansalon into chaos for centuries. These pictures were taken during the Thirteen Warnings to the Kingpriest, just before the trees wept blood and just after the True Clerics disappeared, I believe. - Sportswriter Craig Calcaterra on the scene at the Giants game yesterday
Post by: solvegas on September 10, 2020, 09:19:45 PM
Yeah, we get it. California looks like something out of Blade Runner 2049.
Would it kill you to get more creative with your descriptions/references?
This one was held just after the Kingpriest — corrupted by excessive ambition and arrogance — called upon the gods to rid the land of evil — and just before they hurled a mountain at Istar, destroying the city in the Cataclysm, creating the Blood Sea, and sinking Ansalon into chaos for centuries. These pictures were taken during the Thirteen Warnings to the Kingpriest, just before the trees wept blood and just after the True Clerics disappeared, I believe. - Sportswriter Craig Calcaterra on the scene at the Giants game yesterday
A couple of days ago our sky here in Vegas had a similar hue but it wasn't as bad. We are hundreds of miles from whence the fires are but because the prevailing winds and weather fronts go from West to East, we eventually get California's bad luck. :P
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 10, 2020, 09:24:06 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 10, 2020, 09:30:02 PM
And to think at least one of the fires was started because some fool let off pyrotechnics during a gender reveal.
Yeah, fucking idiot. A little frontier justice should be applied to the son of a bitch and we should get a rope, find a tall tree and use his dead body as a piñata afterwards. >:(
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 10, 2020, 09:38:30 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 11, 2020, 07:23:36 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 13, 2020, 01:53:37 PM
Post by: CarlTL on September 13, 2020, 03:36:21 PM
That first step is a doozy! :o ;) ;D
Easy to leave, but let me know when there is some one who can get in.
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 14, 2020, 01:12:44 AM
And speaking of the Avengers, here's an a capella version of the 2012 movie's theme song (https://youtu.be/HQHiuns6zKA), all done by one person.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 17, 2020, 06:30:19 PM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 21, 2020, 06:25:58 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 21, 2020, 08:56:37 PM
Someone got their wires crossed... ;)
Definition of a conundrum. ;D
Post by: BacE on September 21, 2020, 09:06:39 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 23, 2020, 06:30:40 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 23, 2020, 09:41:36 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 24, 2020, 09:31:36 AM
I have no idea what's going on here. Suggestions are welcome.
Could it be the Anti-Devil missile control center ? :o ??? ::) ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on September 24, 2020, 09:36:50 AM
When you know a kid's had his butt tanned WAY too often. :o :o :o
Not often enough obviously. >:( There is a sign off to his left that tells him in Chinese and English not to climb on top of the plants. Either that or like so many Chinese goods, the cactus is fake and made of plastic. ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 24, 2020, 05:45:02 PM
I have no idea what's going on here. Suggestions are welcome.
According to this article, that is a Davis Dimmer lighting control board, and supposedly, they were favored for use by nuns.
It doesn't say why. ??? ???
https://vintagetheatrecatalogs.blogspot.com/2016/02/three-switchboards-1937-1957-and-1977.html
Post by: rtpoe on September 24, 2020, 08:01:21 PM
I have no idea what's going on here. Suggestions are welcome.
According to this article, that is a Davis Dimmer lighting control board, and supposedly, they were favored for use by nuns.
It doesn't say why. ??? ???
https://vintagetheatrecatalogs.blogspot.com/2016/02/three-switchboards-1937-1957-and-1977.html
You're no fun.
In any case, you might want to bookmark this link that lists all Patreons tagged as "adult comics".
https://graphtreon.com/patreon-creators/adult-comics
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 17, 2020, 07:47:05 PM
Post by: salem on October 20, 2020, 06:36:07 PM
I have no idea what's going on here. Suggestions are welcome.
She is about to transport the away team back on board the Enterprise.
Post by: rtpoe on October 21, 2020, 05:47:09 PM
Bonus points for naming all five characters
Alas, it was a time-limited edition print, and the time has passed.....
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 23, 2020, 07:16:29 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 26, 2020, 05:25:03 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 31, 2020, 02:44:18 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 02, 2020, 04:15:16 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 05, 2020, 08:28:02 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 06, 2020, 02:23:27 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 06, 2020, 10:46:16 PM
I wonder if all the menu is half price, too? ;)
Most likely not. ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 08, 2020, 01:51:57 PM
Post by: BacE on November 08, 2020, 05:37:04 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 08, 2020, 06:08:43 PM
It could have been worse, it could have been an eject button. ;D
One makes the trip last way longer than you want it to, the other makes it last way shorter than you want it to.
Your choice of hells. ;) ;D
Post by: rtpoe on November 09, 2020, 07:45:24 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 09, 2020, 09:12:19 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 10, 2020, 06:45:16 PM
If only.....
Wow, what a great rolling advertisement! ::) ::) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 10, 2020, 06:47:07 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 12, 2020, 07:14:20 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 12, 2020, 09:29:47 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 12, 2020, 09:30:33 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 12, 2020, 10:39:30 PM
There's got to be at least one scenario where you'd need this, but I can't think of any.
Probably made in China. ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 13, 2020, 09:08:01 PM
There's got to be at least one scenario where you'd need this, but I can't think of any.
My brain locks up at the concept. :o :o :o
Post by: BacE on November 13, 2020, 11:33:03 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 14, 2020, 05:25:29 AM
What, never heard of a light meal? ;D
Yeah, well, that's kinda ridiculous though. ::) ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 14, 2020, 02:44:41 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 14, 2020, 08:20:22 PM
Well, at least it's gonna be real easy to improve on. ;D
Nobody really appreciates a smart ass Smart Watch. :P
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 16, 2020, 07:15:58 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 17, 2020, 05:47:25 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 20, 2020, 06:24:47 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 20, 2020, 09:38:18 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 22, 2020, 05:14:57 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 24, 2020, 04:57:40 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 24, 2020, 07:29:06 PM
Note that in the movie reboots (a.k.a. the "Kelvin Timeline"), the music of the Beastie Boys plays a prominent role. And not just in the soundtrack; there are clear references to the trio existing / having existed.
Ask your friend to explain how their lyrics contain explicit references to the Enterprise officers - and the resulting implications.
Same faces every day but you don’t know their names
Party people going placed on the D-train
(Stop that train, I wanna get off)
Check it, trench coat wingtip going to work
And you’ll be pulling a train like Captain Kirk
“B-Boy Bouillabaisse”, 1989
Your knees’ll start shakin’ and your fingers pop
Like a pinch on the neck of Mr. Spock
"Intergalactic", 1998
Communicator check one-two, one-two
This is Bones McCoy on a line to Sulu
Set the bullshit to warp factor one
Check your tricorder, set your phasers on stun
"The Brouhaha", 2004
https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/star-trek-beastie-boys-explanation
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 24, 2020, 10:56:58 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 26, 2020, 04:54:51 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 28, 2020, 04:04:58 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 28, 2020, 11:41:51 PM
Remove the first letter from a movie title.....
Partacus
A lovable romp with two competing chop shops. Watch as one conspires with the Police.
Aws
A shark saves a young boy from drowning.
Tar Wars
Itinerant Romany offer to re-tarmac your driveway, but are beset by competitors.
Peed
A fetish film......
One With The Wind
Uhhhhhh......could actually be a real movie.
Lazing Saddles
Cowboys with ray guns.....
Ho framed Roger Rabbit
A lonely rodent, an Chinese clerk with a coke habit, and a strategically placed camera
Vent Horizon
A lonely HVAC Tech in Vegas finds the perfect peephole
Post by: solvegas on November 29, 2020, 05:33:08 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 29, 2020, 02:43:53 PM
Today's fun:
Remove the first letter from a movie title.....
Partacus
A lovable romp with two competing chop shops. Watch as one conspires with the Police.
Aws
A shark saves a young boy from drowning.
Tar Wars
Itinerant Romany offer to re-tarmac your driveway, but are beset by competitors.
Peed
A fetish film......
One With The Wind
Uhhhhhh......could actually be a real movie.
Lazing Saddles
Cowboys with ray guns.....
Ho framed Roger Rabbit
A lonely rodent, an Chinese clerk with a coke habit, and a strategically placed camera
Vent Horizon
A lonely HVAC Tech in Vegas finds the perfect peephole
That's a funny cool game, rtpoe.
Hostbusters
The police have a team that investigates crooked game shows.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 30, 2020, 07:47:39 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 04, 2020, 02:59:36 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 05, 2020, 09:55:06 PM
"I made some upgrades, so now it's going to be much better.....maybe."
"They might explode - but let's not worry too much about that..."
"The flow rate of the carrots increases....."
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/g_VTOru9WMA/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/g_VTOru9WMA)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 06, 2020, 12:56:41 AM
And yeah, it's kinda neat and funny to watch. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 06, 2020, 01:20:45 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 07, 2020, 01:10:31 AM
Today's fun:
Remove the first letter from a movie title.....
Partacus
A lovable romp with two competing chop shops. Watch as one conspires with the Police.
Aws
A shark saves a young boy from drowning.
Tar Wars
Itinerant Romany offer to re-tarmac your driveway, but are beset by competitors.
Peed
A fetish film......
One With The Wind
Uhhhhhh......could actually be a real movie.
Lazing Saddles
Cowboys with ray guns.....
Ho framed Roger Rabbit
A lonely rodent, an Chinese clerk with a coke habit, and a strategically placed camera
Vent Horizon
A lonely HVAC Tech in Vegas finds the perfect peephole
That would make for a great standalone thread, you know?
My turn:
He Dark Knight
Tarzan of the Apes gets flung into the future, ending up in Gotham City.
Post by: solvegas on December 07, 2020, 05:00:20 AM
A tour of the La Brea tar pit in Los Angeles. ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 07, 2020, 06:25:58 PM
Tar Trek
A tour of the La Brea tar pit in Los Angeles. ;) ;D
Which of course has the attraction,
Tar Wars
Which uses cannon to blast tar at opponents. ;) ;D
(They also use cannon to blast the tar off the players, afterwards) ;)
Post by: rtpoe on December 07, 2020, 07:31:22 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 08, 2020, 05:19:01 PM
Posted without comment:
I wonder what the plastic wrap around the bowl is all about? ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 08, 2020, 05:19:48 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 10, 2020, 07:01:18 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 12, 2020, 02:20:41 PM
Of course, if it's just a joke, it's a damn good one! ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 14, 2020, 12:10:16 PM
A video has the internet crying with laughter after documenting one woman’s quest to cross an icy sidewalk that has some comparing her quest to 2020 as a whole.
In the video, presumably taken in Ukraine (https://imgur.com/gallery/ZXTpQLl), several people are seen slipping down the sloping sidewalk before the hapless woman comes along, trying to traverse it.
One man, clinging to a wall, tries to help her several times before giving up and sliding away. The undeterred woman then tries crawling toward her destination of stairs before standing up and sliding back again.
Finally, the woman gives up and slips, slides and stumbles her way across a cobblestone street out of sight.
Comments included:
“Some say she is still sliding to this day”
“I was having a pretty s–tty day, but this put a smile on my face. Well done sir.”
“LOL the person that tried helping them went 'well I can’t do THIS all f–kin day…'”
and
“That was excellent. That made me happy. And now I feel like a really bad person.”
Post by: rtpoe on December 14, 2020, 06:20:07 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 14, 2020, 06:43:32 PM
A video has the internet crying with laughter after documenting one woman’s quest to cross an icy sidewalk that has some comparing her quest to 2020 as a whole.
In the video, presumably taken in Ukraine (https://imgur.com/gallery/ZXTpQLl), several people are seen slipping down the sloping sidewalk before the hapless woman comes along, trying to traverse it.
One man, clinging to a wall, tries to help her several times before giving up and sliding away. The undeterred woman then tries crawling toward her destination of stairs before standing up and sliding back again.
Finally, the woman gives up and slips, slides and stumbles her way across a cobblestone street out of sight.
Comments included:
“Some say she is still sliding to this day”
“I was having a pretty s–tty day, but this put a smile on my face. Well done sir.”
“LOL the person that tried helping them went 'well I can’t do THIS all f–kin day…'”
and
“That was excellent. That made me happy. And now I feel like a really bad person.”
I laughed until I cried. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 14, 2020, 06:45:22 PM
Call Tech Support!
The answer? "Sir, please update your pounce.exe, you're using the old one, which does not have the 'Ignore Laser Pointer' module." ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 14, 2020, 07:01:40 PM
"Nah, I'm great with a rivet gun." ;D ;D
Post by: rtpoe on December 15, 2020, 09:14:45 PM
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/yhvFSthE_n4/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/yhvFSthE_n4)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 16, 2020, 06:22:02 PM
Something for the holidays.
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/yhvFSthE_n4/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/yhvFSthE_n4)
Wow, and I thought AC/DC's "Big Balls" kicked butt on double entendres!
A masterpiece of "I can't believe they got away with making that" recording! ;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 16, 2020, 06:23:50 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 17, 2020, 12:08:27 AM
I love the expression on her face. ;D ;D ;D
There must be a parking space shortage in that town. ;) ::) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 17, 2020, 06:39:56 PM
I love the expression on her face. ;D ;D ;D
There must be a parking space shortage in that town. ;) ::) ;D
Or it's car mating season? ;)
Post by: solvegas on December 17, 2020, 08:12:21 PM
I love the expression on her face. ;D ;D ;D
There must be a parking space shortage in that town. ;) ::) ;D
Or it's car mating season? ;)
Mating a Toyota with a Mercedes.....that would be one ugly hybrid. ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 18, 2020, 10:12:20 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 18, 2020, 10:40:02 PM
Gosh, what a great place to put one of those ceilings! :o :P
And people worry about door gaps especially the bottom of the doors that can be quite high. How about these stalls ? ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 19, 2020, 01:45:57 PM
Gosh, what a great place to put one of those ceilings! :o :P
And people worry about door gaps especially the bottom of the doors that can be quite high. How about these stalls ? ;) ;D
I'd be going in, looking at the doors, and saying "Nope, I'm outta here. I'll shit myself before I use one of those.". ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 20, 2020, 01:39:29 PM
No pictures of ch!ldren allowed on the forum
3. CHlLD PORNOGRAPHY IS PROHIBITED
Do not post, link to, or provide directions to images showing people or fictional characters who are under the age of 18, appear to be under 18, or are represented as being under 18, even if they are fully clothed.
Do not post an image unless you are sure that everyone in it is over the age of 18. If you are unsure whether a photo subject looks old enough, you may submit the image to a moderator for approval.
Post by: salem on December 21, 2020, 08:56:32 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 22, 2020, 03:57:59 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 22, 2020, 10:26:14 PM
a glaring of cats
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 22, 2020, 10:26:51 PM
:)
Invictus
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 22, 2020, 10:29:37 PM
Cookbook for R: "Generating random numbers" (http://www.cookbook-r.com/Numbers/Generating_random_numbers/)
Post by: rtpoe on December 23, 2020, 09:29:04 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 24, 2020, 04:23:08 PM
It didn't work.
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 24, 2020, 04:35:33 PM
Jim Carrey and Eddie Murphy pose for a photo after running into each other working on the same studio set (2000) (https://twitter.com/Iearnhistory/status/1341932551330381825/photo/1)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 24, 2020, 05:55:06 PM
Jim Carrey and Eddie Murphy pose for a photo after running into each other working on the same studio set (2000) (https://twitter.com/Iearnhistory/status/1341932551330381825/photo/1)
Wow, what an amazing coincidence! I'm really shocked I haven't seen that photo before, I would have thought it would have appeared in a lot of places.
Post by: salem on December 24, 2020, 06:23:31 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 24, 2020, 07:24:19 PM
When street parking is REALLY hard to come by. :o ;) ;D
That either is a cardboard box painted like a car...or the world's greatest prank.
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 24, 2020, 07:25:47 PM
Jim Carrey and Eddie Murphy pose for a photo after running into each other working on the same studio set (2000) (https://twitter.com/Iearnhistory/status/1341932551330381825/photo/1)
Wow, what an amazing coincidence! I'm really shocked I haven't seen that photo before, I would have thought it would have appeared in a lot of places.
Happy someone had the presence of mind to snap it.
Post by: salem on December 24, 2020, 07:32:39 PM
"You're sure you're not gonna take it in to the body shop?"
"Nah, I'm great with a rivet gun." ;D ;D
'Can I tell you the story about how I fixed my car?'
'I'll bet it is a riveting story'
'How did you guess?'
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 24, 2020, 07:56:56 PM
"Nah, it has no point."
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 26, 2020, 04:30:29 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 26, 2020, 07:45:53 PM
Post by: 3deroticer on December 26, 2020, 08:11:08 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 26, 2020, 08:45:58 PM
A US Marine training in northern Japan on 12/23/2020. Next time you think you are having it tough, it can sometimes get worse. So as we used to say aboard ship, qwityerbellyakin ! ::) ;) ;D
Heh. I used to have a picture, which I have since lost. :(
It was of me when I was working as a young man, for a geophysical company up in Northern Alberta. It was of what looked like nothing but a snow field with trees, and a little dot in it. The little dot was the tip of my head. I was working on a cutline that was over 6 feet deep of snow, and around -50 degrees celsius, that's about -58 degrees fahrenheit.
Toughest job I've ever had. So I don't complain about much, weather condition wise.
Post by: rtpoe on December 26, 2020, 10:09:46 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 27, 2020, 01:00:49 AM
There's probably some birdseed under there, too.....
A rocky situation, as was typical. :D
Post by: solvegas on December 27, 2020, 05:42:10 AM
There's probably some birdseed under there, too.....
I enjoyed the references to classical Roadrunner cartoons. They remain hilarious to this day. ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 27, 2020, 11:48:33 AM
High security. :o ;) ;D
If "You Are The Weakest Link...Goodbye." was a person :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 27, 2020, 11:49:35 AM
There's probably some birdseed under there, too.....
"...and to this day, in the western USA, there's signs saying 'Look Out for Falling Rocks'."
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 27, 2020, 02:44:12 PM
There's probably some birdseed under there, too.....
"...and to this day, in the western USA, there's signs saying 'Look Out for Falling Rocks'."
Western Canada, too. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 28, 2020, 01:24:11 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 28, 2020, 06:36:56 PM
#BetterLateThanNever
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 30, 2020, 05:25:36 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 01, 2021, 02:47:36 AM
Recently posted by Mark Hamill on his Tw1tter:
#BetterLateThanNever
I don't get it.
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 01, 2021, 02:48:30 AM
Woody walks in to find Bo Peep in bed with Buzz Lightyear. He asks her, "What's this?!"
She smiles and says, "You've got a friend in me."
Post by: solvegas on January 01, 2021, 05:29:21 AM
Woody walks in to find Bo Peep in bed with Buzz Lightyear. He asks her, "What's this?!"
She smiles and says, "You've got a friend in me."
;D
Post by: solvegas on January 01, 2021, 05:31:02 AM
:o :o :o
Truth in advertisement. ;D
Post by: CarlTL on January 01, 2021, 02:35:29 PM
Recently posted by Mark Hamill on his Tw1tter:
#BetterLateThanNever
I don't get it.
Where was Luke going to go to pick up some power converters?
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 01, 2021, 03:14:41 PM
Post by: 3deroticer on January 01, 2021, 04:04:21 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 02, 2021, 12:20:17 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 02, 2021, 08:48:12 PM
Sora News, 18 December 2017: "Police searching for man wearing nothing but an orange-pink bra" (https://soranews24.com/2017/12/18/police-searching-for-man-wearing-nothing-but-an-orange-pink-bra/)
To arrest him. Not because they’re, you know, lonely or something.
Outrageousness broke out in Musashimurayama, Tokyo at about 10:30 in the chilly morning of 16 December when a middle-aged man was seen walking the streets wearing nothing but a orange-pink bra. Several residents witnessed the stroller out in the 6℃ (43℉) temperature and notified police.
However, even though the man knew he was being watched, he had said nothing and slipped away by the time police arrived. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact them and describe the suspect as “in his 30s, 170 centimeters (5 feet 7 inches) tall, and completely naked wearing an orange-pink bra and dark-rimmed glasses.”
It’s unclear whether they mean the bra is an orangey-pink color like salmon, pink with orange stripes, or some other combination of the two colors.
Readers of the news online reacted with shock and disgust… disgust that the police would refer to the man as “completely naked” when he was clearly wearing stuff.
“Well… he wasn’t completely nude.”
“You can’t say he was completely naked, because he had a bra on.”
“This is technically a false accusation, they guy was wearing a bra and glasses.”
“I guess that’s all he had to wear that day.”
“It’s hard being a pervert in this weather.”
“There is a possibility that he was attacked and had everything except his bra taken.”
“It’s not a bra! It’s a pectoral muscle supporter!!!”
“If only he had a matching pair of panties that day. This wouldn’t have even been news.”
“How can you not wear socks in this weather?”
Pedantry aside, this person is still at large and may be in need of psychiatric counseling or at the very least lots of lotion. If you see him we advise you to call police and not attempt to apprehend him, because that’d be kind of gross.
And please remember: he’s in his 30s and wearing a pink-orange bra. If you see a guy in his 40s with a purplish pink bra, that’s not the culprit.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 03, 2021, 02:49:48 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 15, 2021, 09:57:31 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 16, 2021, 02:23:10 AM
Some reports say the amount is as much as US$ 250 million. I sorta feel bad for him, but let this be a lesson: always have a backup of your passwords somewhere!
Post by: solvegas on January 16, 2021, 05:28:59 AM
"A Man Who Forgot His Password to Access His Bitcoin Could Lose $ 220 Million" (https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/363394)
Some reports say the amount is as much as US$ 250 million. I sorta feel bad for him, but let this be a lesson: always have a backup of your passwords somewhere!
I write them down on paper. It won't crash that way. :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 16, 2021, 07:29:06 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 17, 2021, 03:09:58 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 17, 2021, 10:53:24 PM
What the hell??? :o :o
Talk about living dangerously. If any of those electrical devices fall into the water, he'll be doing the 110 volt dance. Or 220 if you live in Europe. ;) ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 18, 2021, 05:26:47 AM
What the hell??? :o :o
When I lived in the Philippines, that was quite common. Electrical sockets are up higher than they are in the US because flooding happens so much.
Post by: rtpoe on January 18, 2021, 06:54:35 PM
https://inspirobot.me/
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 19, 2021, 04:55:41 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 19, 2021, 09:06:55 PM
Post by: ikari on January 19, 2021, 11:03:37 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 21, 2021, 05:54:20 PM
???
Post by: CarlTL on January 21, 2021, 07:31:27 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 22, 2021, 06:07:38 PM
Where the heck was that taken? All those identical towers seem very oppressive.
Yeah, I'm thinking more and more it's a heck of a photoshop, though I can't see how. And what's with that smaller building in the middle with 7 tennis courts on the roof?
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 22, 2021, 06:14:14 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 23, 2021, 01:49:41 AM
Ok, I got curious enough to google search it. It's actually real, and it's even weirder than it looks. It's called "The Whampoa", and it's a SHOPPING MALL in Hong Kong with over 300 stores! All those building surrounding it are real, too. Once again, real life trumps art for strangeness. :o :o :o
I must go there one day!
Post by: CarlTL on January 23, 2021, 10:29:31 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 23, 2021, 12:56:32 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 23, 2021, 09:18:09 PM
Another example of bad bathroom design. :o ::)
aka most public toilets in the USA :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 23, 2021, 09:19:27 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 25, 2021, 06:21:41 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 25, 2021, 06:30:25 PM
Meanwhile:
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 26, 2021, 04:00:47 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 26, 2021, 04:01:39 AM
Still won't use that set.
Meanwhile:
From which the phrase "to jump the shark" comes.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 26, 2021, 05:02:40 PM
Cheddar: "Why Steam Pours From New York City Streets - Cheddar Explains" (https://youtu.be/QRKzA8JlYBU)
That was pretty interesting. I'm Canadian, so I don't know of anywhere up here there's steam heating, at least of the district kind.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 27, 2021, 04:19:54 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 29, 2021, 07:56:49 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 30, 2021, 12:42:45 AM
Bricklaying while dr unk? ;D
The Church of Our Lady of We Don't Know What We're Doing
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 31, 2021, 02:21:50 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 02, 2021, 05:17:37 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 02, 2021, 09:13:10 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 03, 2021, 06:00:25 PM
This woman from Myanmar was recording her aerobics class. Unbeknownst to her, her camera also picked up the start of the coup d'état that just ousted Aung San Suu Kyi. (https://old.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/comments/laa59v/this_woman_from_myanmar_was_recording_her/)
:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
She must have shit herself when she played that back, after hearing the news.
Post by: rtpoe on February 03, 2021, 08:31:54 PM
Meanwhile, coming soon to a Post Office near you:
There's also a stamp honoring Ursula K. LeGuin due out this summer. Now she does deserve that honor, but one would have thought that the first American SF writer to be honored with a stamp would have been someone like Robert Heinlein, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, or John Campbell.....
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 04, 2021, 04:46:10 PM
Post by: rtpoe on February 04, 2021, 09:39:35 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 05, 2021, 04:01:02 AM
Yup, that adds up. :o
Yup, makes sense. :D
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 05, 2021, 04:32:54 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 05, 2021, 06:00:09 PM
This is a real photograph.
Just boggles the mind, that anyone would build that, and that anyone would use it! :o :o :o
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 06, 2021, 06:34:40 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 06, 2021, 02:07:48 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 07, 2021, 10:39:47 PM
Somebody REALLY swore up a storm when they got back from lunch break! ;D ;D ;D
Somebody WILL have Hell to pay for that fuck up. :P
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 08, 2021, 12:28:18 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 08, 2021, 04:48:50 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 08, 2021, 05:08:31 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 10, 2021, 06:21:00 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 10, 2021, 06:53:57 PM
Cool that some companies have a raunchy sense of humor! ;D ;D ;D
I just knew that that couldn't have been from an American company :D Ironic how the Puritans came from England to the North American continent and now have proliferated here too.
Post by: rtpoe on February 10, 2021, 08:21:17 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 10, 2021, 11:33:10 PM
Vlad the Inhaler.
Show that to the wrong person and they might laugh so much it'll bring on an asthma attack :D
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 10, 2021, 11:35:02 PM
-- TheZookie "I still say it's "Tell It To My Heart" by Taylor Dayne" 007
Post by: rtpoe on February 11, 2021, 09:21:44 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 12, 2021, 07:43:51 PM
It's bothered me for a while that they ignore all the sliding and spilling of everything in the building when they pick it up and carry it off....
And where does the water and power come from? ???
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 12, 2021, 07:45:28 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 13, 2021, 05:39:07 PM
It's bothered me for a while that they ignore all the sliding and spilling of everything in the building when they pick it up and carry it off....
Speaking of the MCU, the moment that we waited ten years for:
Avengers: Endgame: "Captain America saying 'Avengers, Assemble!', in different languages" (https://youtu.be/lxiI5gPg3i4)
Post by: rtpoe on February 13, 2021, 11:20:30 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 14, 2021, 01:16:56 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 14, 2021, 05:30:31 PM
That's going to be a BITCH to fix up when they hit port! :o :o :o
Those longshoremen are going to be pissed! :D
Post by: rtpoe on February 15, 2021, 07:09:38 PM
That's going to be a BITCH to fix up when they hit port! :o :o :o
Those longshoremen are going to be pissed! :D
And you'll never find out how many fell off.....
(seriously, that's one the most closely guarded secrets in the shipping industry)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 16, 2021, 05:46:16 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 17, 2021, 12:40:03 AM
That's going to be a BITCH to fix up when they hit port! :o :o :o
Those longshoremen are going to be pissed! :D
And you'll never find out how many fell off.....
(seriously, that's one the most closely guarded secrets in the shipping industry)
Wasn't there a case of rubber ducks or slippers or sneakers (I can't remember which) that kept on washing ashore in France or Spain (I can't remember which) for years, which they thought came off of a container that fell off a ship that one time?
Post by: rtpoe on February 17, 2021, 09:10:23 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 18, 2021, 05:49:34 PM
I'm pretty sure it was sneakers, and Nike decided to release the info because the sneakers turned out to be of major help in tracking ocean currents.
https://magazine.washington.edu/feature/how-61000-floating-nikes-helped-an-oceanographer-find-his-calling/
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 18, 2021, 05:56:28 PM
Post by: rtpoe on February 18, 2021, 09:21:26 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 19, 2021, 08:26:39 PM
What if you turn it sideways?
Wow, that's one heck of a natural illusion! :o
Post by: rtpoe on February 19, 2021, 08:29:10 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 20, 2021, 02:37:52 AM
I'm pretty sure it was sneakers, and Nike decided to release the info because the sneakers turned out to be of major help in tracking ocean currents.
https://magazine.washington.edu/feature/how-61000-floating-nikes-helped-an-oceanographer-find-his-calling/
Thanks for reminding me.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 20, 2021, 04:11:50 PM
Seriously???
Post by: solvegas on February 20, 2021, 08:17:56 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 20, 2021, 08:38:16 PM
:o :o :o :o :o
Seriously???
Guess he told his friend he is going to give him a new asshole. ;D
Post by: rtpoe on February 22, 2021, 07:28:45 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 22, 2021, 10:49:18 PM
Posted for the AWESOMENESS.
Kinda reminds me of the B-2 Spirit bomber. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 23, 2021, 12:58:46 AM
Posted for the AWESOMENESS.
Peregrine Falcons definitely win on that count, rtpoe. Amazing picture, makes you wonder how the photog caught it.
It's probably moving well over 100 mph there, maybe close to 200 mph.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 23, 2021, 12:59:43 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 23, 2021, 04:13:49 PM
What the HELL??? :o :o :o
Must be a union worker who went on his lunch break in mid-job. :D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 24, 2021, 02:26:08 PM
Post by: rtpoe on February 24, 2021, 08:26:28 PM
Don't make me have to 'splain it to you.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 26, 2021, 02:40:15 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 26, 2021, 04:42:50 PM
OOOkay.... :o
One quick fact-check later: (https://twitter.com/honkposter/status/1183122489460719616/photo/1)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 26, 2021, 07:08:44 PM
OOOkay.... :o
One quick fact-check later: (https://twitter.com/honkposter/status/1183122489460719616/photo/1)
Huh. Bet that pissed off all SORTS of people. ???
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 26, 2021, 09:27:56 PM
"were the magicians in Now You See Me wizards or what?" (https://youtu.be/uKfdls1fqJE)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 28, 2021, 02:17:49 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 02, 2021, 06:28:38 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 02, 2021, 10:53:54 PM
It's mating season! ;) ;) ;D ;D
Two questions:
How!?
and
Why?!
Post by: solvegas on March 03, 2021, 09:19:46 AM
It's mating season! ;) ;) ;D ;D
Two questions:
How!?
and
Why?!
Why not ? ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 03, 2021, 05:56:28 PM
It's mating season! ;) ;) ;D ;D
Two questions:
How!?
and
Why?!
The how is easy: a crane, a cutting torch, a welder.
The why is a little harder. Why make it in the first place, what kinda art is that? Why is it in a regular parking space, did they get permission from the city?
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 04, 2021, 06:41:33 PM
Of course, thereby making the truck break down kinda defeats the purpose... ::)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 07, 2021, 01:56:33 PM
Post by: Cutter on March 07, 2021, 07:21:41 PM
20th Century Fox was bought by Disney.
Klinger is now a Disney Princess.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 08, 2021, 05:01:04 PM
The TV Show M.A.S.H. was produced by 20th Century Fox.
20th Century Fox was bought by Disney.
Klinger is now a Disney Princess.
That means so is Mrs. Doubtfire. ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 08, 2021, 05:02:50 PM
Post by: Cutter on March 08, 2021, 06:43:08 PM
Actually, put an actual propeller on it and see if she will fly.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 08, 2021, 07:14:34 PM
Max, I got nothing. Absolutely Nothing.
Actually, put an actual propeller on it and see if she will fly.
Another magnitude greater than "Flying by the seat of her pants". ;)
Post by: rtpoe on March 08, 2021, 08:59:11 PM
Post by: Cutter on March 09, 2021, 02:12:15 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 09, 2021, 04:58:18 PM
20 years ago I no longer wanted my MTV.
Yeah, me too. It was good for a while, it and VH1, but then it went blah.
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 10, 2021, 01:48:57 AM
Shows like Headbanger's Ball, Yo! MTV Raps!, Club MTV, Sucker Free and MTV: Unplugged were cultural touchstones.
Even MTV News was worth watching.
Just like Sting sang on the chorus (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTP2RUD_cL0), I want my MTV. And this ain't it!
Post by: solvegas on March 11, 2021, 07:00:20 AM
Post by: rtpoe on March 11, 2021, 09:25:22 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 12, 2021, 10:11:46 PM
WANT.
That's brilliant! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 12, 2021, 10:12:48 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 14, 2021, 01:41:52 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 14, 2021, 06:36:29 PM
One HELL of a driveway!!! :o
I think that's a rudimentary way of gaining access to the undercarriage of a car when you don't have a hydraulic lift. I see many similar such get-ups all over Africa.
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 14, 2021, 06:36:59 PM
WANT.
And yet people still will try to. :D
Post by: Hiram on March 15, 2021, 03:49:59 AM
One HELL of a driveway!!! :oBut handy for changing the oil.
Post by: solvegas on March 15, 2021, 05:40:24 AM
One HELL of a driveway!!! :o
I think that's a rudimentary way of gaining access to the undercarriage of a car when you don't have a hydraulic lift. I see many similar such get-ups all over Africa.
One HELL of a driveway!!! :oBut handy for changing the oil.
Well, that little Honda must have a sun roof for how in the hell would you be able to gain access into it. Or maybe as a hatchback there is sufficient room to gain access through the back of it because you certainly can't use the doors. Still seems crazy dangerous to me. :P
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 15, 2021, 06:01:43 PM
One HELL of a driveway!!! :o
I think that's a rudimentary way of gaining access to the undercarriage of a car when you don't have a hydraulic lift. I see many similar such get-ups all over Africa.One HELL of a driveway!!! :oBut handy for changing the oil.
Well, that little Honda must have a sun roof for how in the hell would you be able to gain access into it. Or maybe as a hatchback there is sufficient room to gain access through the back of it because you certainly can't use the doors. Still seems crazy dangerous to me. :P
Yeah, I noticed the access problem too. Don't have a reasonable answer, either! ;D
Post by: rtpoe on March 15, 2021, 07:50:02 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 15, 2021, 09:49:10 PM
No, I don't know where this is from. Or why.
Her dress is a stylized German Nazi SS uniform. ::) ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 16, 2021, 06:31:23 PM
No, I don't know where this is from. Or why.
It looks like a cover from a very old fantasy magazine, or paperback book.
I did some more looking. It looks like it's the original cover art for "Hessa" #11, which was an erotic Italian comic book that came out back in the '70s. https://comicvine.gamespot.com/hessa-11-hessa-a-loch-ness/4000-486459/
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 16, 2021, 06:41:14 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 18, 2021, 05:09:08 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 19, 2021, 02:11:39 AM
mcbroken: is the mcdonald's ice cream machine broken? (https://mcbroken.com/)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 20, 2021, 02:38:58 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 22, 2021, 06:27:03 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 22, 2021, 07:08:20 PM
One also has to wonder about how many times Riker got written up for it....
LOL, more than a few! :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 22, 2021, 07:09:20 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 23, 2021, 10:38:55 PM
https://www.spicygaming.net/
It's nice to see that adult games have gone way beyond the simple "dating" sims (which I never could manage to win, even with the help of a walkthrough).
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 24, 2021, 07:04:16 PM
Have another website that indexes and reviews adult games:
https://www.spicygaming.net/
It's nice to see that adult games have gone way beyond the simple "dating" sims (which I never could manage to win, even with the help of a walkthrough).
Nice site, rtpoe. Thanks, I've bookmarked it. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 24, 2021, 07:05:14 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 24, 2021, 07:40:35 PM
Have another website that indexes and reviews adult games:
https://www.spicygaming.net/
It's nice to see that adult games have gone way beyond the simple "dating" sims (which I never could manage to win, even with the help of a walkthrough).
That will keep me busy for quite some time. Thanks :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 24, 2021, 07:47:06 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 24, 2021, 08:42:48 PM
HISHE: "Justice League Comedy Recap - HISHE Dubs (Theatrical Version)" (https://youtu.be/Kqjha9zx5iM)
That was a hoot! ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 25, 2021, 04:46:04 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 26, 2021, 09:08:10 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 27, 2021, 12:34:44 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 27, 2021, 02:21:24 AM
Post by: rtpoe on March 27, 2021, 10:39:22 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 28, 2021, 05:30:19 AM
I don't have to explain this, do I.....
...because the sign looks like a tablet from the Ten Commandments?
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 28, 2021, 05:31:36 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 28, 2021, 05:33:32 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 28, 2021, 05:42:11 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 28, 2021, 05:56:49 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 28, 2021, 02:27:29 PM
I don't have to explain this, do I.....
...because the sign looks like a tablet from the Ten Commandments?
"The words of the prophets are written on the Subway wall" ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 28, 2021, 02:28:57 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 28, 2021, 07:08:07 PM
Over(fake)kill ;D
The plot twist is that those extra "exhausts" are really torpedo/rocket launchers :D
Post by: solvegas on March 28, 2021, 10:11:40 PM
Over(fake)kill ;D
That vehicle has Alberta license plates ... you wouldn't be the owner of that Mercedes, would ya MaxBigfoot ? ??? ::) ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 29, 2021, 07:10:04 PM
Over(fake)kill ;D
That vehicle has Alberta license plates ... you wouldn't be the owner of that Mercedes, would ya MaxBigfoot ? ??? ::) ;) ;D
Nah. I'm the guy behind him, laughing crazily! ;)
Post by: rtpoe on March 29, 2021, 07:39:17 PM
I don't have to explain this, do I.....
...because the sign looks like a tablet from the Ten Commandments?
"The words of the prophets are written on the Subway wall" ;)
And tenement halls!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 30, 2021, 06:55:13 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 30, 2021, 08:01:59 PM
You wake up the person in the bed. She comes to attack you.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 01, 2021, 07:13:33 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 01, 2021, 08:27:20 PM
Okay, it's not gonna fall over right away. Now what are you gonna do? :o ;) :)
Well, from what I see, the guy on the roof seems like he is trying to push it out with his foot. :P
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 01, 2021, 09:26:29 PM
woof woof
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 03, 2021, 02:23:35 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 03, 2021, 10:11:34 PM
"Every Noise at Once (https://everynoise.com/) is an ongoing attempt at an algorithmically-generated, readability-adjusted scatter-plot of the musical genre-space, based on data tracked and analyzed for 5,315 genre-shaped distinctions by Spotify as of 2021-04-02. The calibration is fuzzy, but in general down is more organic, up is more mechanical and electric; left is denser and more atmospheric, right is spikier and bouncier."
Post by: Archangel_Dreadnought on April 03, 2021, 11:44:38 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 04, 2021, 04:11:36 AM
Today's date as written in short form in the US is: 4-3-21
In the UK that happened on March 4, 2021.
Post by: Hiram on April 04, 2021, 06:58:46 AM
In the UK that happened on March 4, 2021.I love thing like this - sadly I missed it.
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 04, 2021, 10:33:24 PM
In the UK that happened on March 4, 2021.
I love thing like this - sadly I missed it.
Oh well, if you can wait until 3021, you can catch it again ;)
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 04, 2021, 10:34:51 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 05, 2021, 07:00:10 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 06, 2021, 09:30:34 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 07, 2021, 08:13:00 AM
Extended length version. ;) :)
Slinky Dog!
Where's Sherriff Woody ?! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 07, 2021, 06:18:50 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 08, 2021, 01:29:15 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 08, 2021, 09:37:16 AM
In English: "(POWERFUL WATER PUMP) Make a homemade water pump with simple materials FULL TUTORIAL."
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 08, 2021, 10:05:45 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 09, 2021, 07:52:48 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 09, 2021, 09:32:31 PM
http://listen.hatnote.com/
A sample:
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/F-1CwdqGGPM/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/F-1CwdqGGPM)
Bells are additions, strings are subtractions. Smaller edits sound higher tones, and larger edits lower ones. Green circles are anonymous edits and purple circles are bots. White circles are registered users.
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 10, 2021, 03:35:12 AM
Making ambient music out of Wikipedia edits:
http://listen.hatnote.com/
A sample:
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/F-1CwdqGGPM/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/F-1CwdqGGPM)
Bells are additions, strings are subtractions. Smaller edits sound higher tones, and larger edits lower ones. Green circles are anonymous edits and purple circles are bots. White circles are registered users.
Now that is really cool!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 10, 2021, 02:45:37 PM
Making ambient music out of Wikipedia edits:
http://listen.hatnote.com/
A sample:
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/F-1CwdqGGPM/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/F-1CwdqGGPM)
Bells are additions, strings are subtractions. Smaller edits sound higher tones, and larger edits lower ones. Green circles are anonymous edits and purple circles are bots. White circles are registered users.
Now that is really cool!
I agree! Even coming up with the idea in the first place is cool, let alone actually getting it to work. :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 10, 2021, 03:16:03 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 10, 2021, 03:46:49 PM
How Did Beethoven Hear Music? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bA2V0jZMo4)
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 11, 2021, 05:40:10 PM
"The ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ House Isn’t Even in Bel-Air" (https://www.fancypantshomes.com/movie-homes/the-fresh-prince-of-bel-air-house-in-real-life)
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 11, 2021, 06:27:19 PM
Smithsonian National Zoo: Pandacam (https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams/panda-cam)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 11, 2021, 07:25:14 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 11, 2021, 08:28:41 PM
Time to move! :o
The plot twist: the alligator/crocodile lives there with his family and he put up the fence to keep humans out.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 12, 2021, 06:05:52 PM
Time to move! :o
The plot twist: the alligator/crocodile lives there with his family and he put up the fence to keep humans out.
And his name is Ollie? ;)
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 12, 2021, 08:52:10 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 12, 2021, 08:54:38 PM
Map Men: "The mystery of the squarest country" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mrNEVUuZdk)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 13, 2021, 07:18:27 PM
Anyone remember the episode of Animaniacs where they go through every country in the world? This is that on steroids.
Map Men: "The mystery of the squarest country" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mrNEVUuZdk)
That was funny and witty and educational! Kudos, Zookie! :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 13, 2021, 07:19:53 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 13, 2021, 07:21:18 PM
Anyone remember the episode of Animaniacs where they go through every country in the world? This is that on steroids.
Map Men: "The mystery of the squarest country" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mrNEVUuZdk)
That was funny and witty and educational! Kudos, Zookie! :)
You're welcome! They get extra points in my book because they knew about two of the most recent countries: eSwatini and South Sudan. (Technically eSwatini isn't new but the name is: it used to be called Swaziland.)
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 13, 2021, 07:22:08 PM
I foresee a MASSIVE wet mess in the near future... :o
All it takes is one sharp jab with a stick, and... ;D
Post by: solvegas on April 13, 2021, 11:17:53 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 14, 2021, 12:10:26 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 14, 2021, 01:15:29 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 14, 2021, 06:37:33 PM
:o
I never watch things like that when I see them on the porn sites. :P
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 14, 2021, 10:19:31 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 14, 2021, 10:20:55 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 14, 2021, 10:34:16 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 14, 2021, 10:58:12 PM
Bob Ross painted more than 1,000 landscapes for his television show — so why are they so hard to find? Solving one of the internet’s favorite little mysteries.
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 14, 2021, 11:24:38 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 14, 2021, 11:39:26 PM
Post by: Hiram on April 15, 2021, 10:02:40 AM
Cheddar Explains: "Why The U.S. Hates Roundabouts" (https://youtu.be/AqcyRxZJCXc)Very interesting.
Roundabouts are something you get used to - although going round a different direction is disconcerting
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 15, 2021, 10:46:13 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 15, 2021, 10:47:10 AM
https://businessnamegenerator.com/businessname/?bname=breast
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 15, 2021, 05:50:23 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 15, 2021, 06:51:08 PM
Well, I guess it would work... ???
They better turn it off and turn it on again...
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 15, 2021, 06:52:02 PM
"Why are medieval KNIGHT'S SHIELDS that SHAPE?" (https://youtu.be/tsK8hYajPKQ)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 17, 2021, 03:13:21 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 17, 2021, 03:53:42 PM
Well, he did what they said... ;)
Indeed he did :D
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 17, 2021, 03:55:10 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 17, 2021, 04:12:47 PM
Why Do Some Websites Start With WWW1? (Not WWW) (https://youtu.be/8Fq-hsGYS-8)
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 18, 2021, 12:14:58 AM
For instance, marrying your first cousin is not legal in Kentucky, but it is legal in 22 other states including (no surprise) Florida and (surprise!) California, New York, and New Jersey.
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 19, 2021, 01:00:25 AM
Who knew?
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 19, 2021, 01:17:30 AM
On the short-lived Bullfrog County, Nevada (population: zero).
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 19, 2021, 02:08:06 AM
The tailsign of the chopper is G-DEUP.
You can read that as "giddy-up".
(https://i.redd.it/rqah6e48knh21.jpg)
That very aircraft is on sale (https://www.aircraft24.co.uk/helicopter/agusta/a109s-grand--xi127316.htm) for $2.85 million (or around £2.1 million).
Post by: Hiram on April 19, 2021, 07:11:26 AM
The tailsign of the chopper is G-DEUP.It has been in a lot of UK based TV shows.
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 19, 2021, 09:05:14 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 19, 2021, 03:24:55 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 19, 2021, 06:49:22 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 19, 2021, 09:42:56 PM
clickit (it's an animated GIF)
What is that creature?
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 19, 2021, 09:43:11 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 19, 2021, 10:11:42 PM
clickit (it's an animated GIF)
What is that creature?
Cthulhu...
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 20, 2021, 12:10:38 AM
Because there is a huge difference between having money, being rich, and being wealthy.
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 20, 2021, 12:11:40 AM
clickit (it's an animated GIF)
What is that creature?
Cthulhu...
Oh, I should have known that :D
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 20, 2021, 05:42:57 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 21, 2021, 07:09:50 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 21, 2021, 09:45:22 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 21, 2021, 09:49:27 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 21, 2021, 09:52:22 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 21, 2021, 09:53:55 PM
(from the Mexican border up to the Canadian border, that is)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 23, 2021, 01:29:49 PM
(check out the lollipop in the dad's hand)
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 23, 2021, 02:12:49 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 25, 2021, 03:04:26 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 25, 2021, 04:00:42 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 26, 2021, 07:30:05 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 27, 2021, 06:01:55 PM
Anyone ever puff up their resume like this?
No, and thankfully, no job I've ever applied for required bureaucratese like that. :P
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 27, 2021, 06:03:31 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 29, 2021, 05:59:59 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 29, 2021, 09:35:57 PM
The US Flag, in "day mode":
Post by: rtpoe on April 30, 2021, 10:44:09 PM
Imagine if you went up to the Mona Lisa and you were like "I'd like to own this," and someone nearby went "Give me 65 million dollars and I'll burn down an unspecified amount of the Amazon rainforest in order to give you this receipt of purchase."
So you paid them and they went "Here's your receipt, thank you for your purchase." Then they went to an unmarked supply closet in the back of the museum and posted a handmade label inside it behind the brooms that said "The Mona Lisa is currently owned by (you)," so if anyone wants to know who owns it, they'd have to find this specific closet in this specific hallway and look behind the correct brooms.
If you asked "Can I take the Mona Lisa home now?" they'd say "Oh god no are you stupid? You only bought the receipt that says you own it; you didn't actually buy the Mona Lisa itself, you can't take the Mona Lisa you idiot! You CAN take this, though!" They give you the replica print in a cardboard tube that's sold in the gift shop.
And the person selling you the receipt has at no point in time ever owned the Mona Lisa.
If this doesn't make any sense, or seem like any logical person would be happy about the exchange, then you've understood NFT's perfectly.
Post by: solvegas on May 01, 2021, 06:03:11 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 01, 2021, 12:48:37 PM
The world's longest pedestrian bridge at 1,693 feet opened in Arouca, Portugal, and it seems scary to walk over a deep gorge. :o
Over the years, I've gotten over most of my fear of heights, but THAT? No way! :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 01, 2021, 12:50:34 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 01, 2021, 09:21:22 PM
I suspect the trail he was riding was just a liiiiiiiiiiiiiiittle bit muddy. ;) :)
Are you sure he didn't plow through an elephant manure pile ? ??? :o ;) ;D
Post by: rtpoe on May 01, 2021, 11:00:24 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 03, 2021, 06:00:52 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 05, 2021, 06:09:26 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 06, 2021, 07:19:15 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 06, 2021, 12:06:30 PM
How in the bloody blue blazes is this possible??? :o
It's a Salvador Dali plane? ;)
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 06, 2021, 12:07:53 PM
The world's longest pedestrian bridge at 1,693 feet opened in Arouca, Portugal, and it seems scary to walk over a deep gorge. :o
The trick is that once you start walking on the bridge, don't stop until you reach the other side.
And don't look down!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 07, 2021, 08:15:48 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 07, 2021, 09:32:02 PM
But what do you do when the birds are roughly 10% of the entire wild population of the critically endangered California Condor, the largest bird in North America?
https://www.sfchronicle.com/local/article/There-are-only-about-200-California-condors-in-16155092.php
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 09, 2021, 02:03:32 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 10, 2021, 07:16:10 PM
"Japan's biggest bank robbery (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/300_million_yen_robbery) was pulled off in this way in 1968. Four employees of the Nihon Shintaku Bank were assigned to deliver approximately 300 million yen from their branch to the local Toshiba factory, to be used as a cash bonus for the factory workers. A uniformed police officer on a motorcycle approached and stopped the cash transport vehicle, notifying them that their branch manager's house had been blown up and that there was a bomb threat against the cash transport as well. The four men exited the vehicle while the policeman crawled underneath the car to find the bomb. Seconds later, smoke billowed from under the vehicle, the policeman rolled back out, and shouted that it was about to blow. While the four men ran for cover, the 'cop' jumped into the driver's seat and made off with the money. The supposed 'bomb' turned out to be a road flare the thief set off while under the car. Neither the thief nor the money were ever located."
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 11, 2021, 06:42:29 PM
Watched Mission: Impossible again, and it reminded me of one of the most audacious real-life "Bavarian fire drills":
"Japan's biggest bank robbery (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/300_million_yen_robbery) was pulled off in this way in 1968. Four employees of the Nihon Shintaku Bank were assigned to deliver approximately 300 million yen from their branch to the local Toshiba factory, to be used as a cash bonus for the factory workers. A uniformed police officer on a motorcycle approached and stopped the cash transport vehicle, notifying them that their branch manager's house had been blown up and that there was a bomb threat against the cash transport as well. The four men exited the vehicle while the policeman crawled underneath the car to find the bomb. Seconds later, smoke billowed from under the vehicle, the policeman rolled back out, and shouted that it was about to blow. While the four men ran for cover, the 'cop' jumped into the driver's seat and made off with the money. The supposed 'bomb' turned out to be a road flare the thief set off while under the car. Neither the thief nor the money were ever located."
Pretty cool story, one clever guy and one set of big brass balls. :)
Of course, 300 million yen in 1968 was only worth about $820,000 US, so not exactly enough to retire on.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 11, 2021, 06:43:44 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 11, 2021, 09:41:17 PM
PLANETOCOPIA (http://www.worlddreambank.org/P/PLANETS.HTM)
"Planetocopia is a group of model worlds supporting intelligent life. They fall into four series: Tilt! (Earth with different poles), Futures (set 1000 years from now), the Biosphere Variations (diverse experiments in planetology), and Caprices (whimsically altered Earths)."
On the ones I've read so far, he goes into great detail on the geography of his worlds. Apparently, he actually makes real globes for the worlds, so there are plenty of images and maps. And he takes you on a tour of the key features.
Here's "Turnovia", where the Earth's poles are reversed. Not that big a deal, you say? On the contrary, the effect is the same as reversing the ocean currents and wind and rainfall patterns:
"At the South Pole, Greenland really is green -- well, at least its temperate tip. Rather than a Gulf Stream warming Europe, there's a warm Spanish Current making Canada and half of Greenland temperate. Though the polar half of the cap's still there, a million cubic kilometers of ice has melted. This doesn't mean Turnovia's warmer than Earth--without the Gulf Stream, Scandinavia has iced over too. Twin Greenlands! All Europe is cold forest and tundra; ice sheets cover the Urals, Novaya Zemlya, Spitsbergen and the Taymyr Peninsula. So much water has been locked up that the sea has dropped ten or fifteen meters, despite Greenland's partial thaw."
Post by: CarlTL on May 11, 2021, 09:51:15 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 11, 2021, 11:39:43 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 12, 2021, 09:08:41 AM
Post by: rtpoe on May 12, 2021, 08:25:32 PM
No lie, that's interesting. I wonder if they did one where everything was flip 90 degrees on the face of the Earth (either America or parts of Asia are the north or south pole.
Actually, his other "Tilt" variations are just that! "Seapole" has both poles over water - the South Atlantic and the North Pacific. Less ice locked up in the polar caps means higher sea levels. "Shiveria" is the opposite - both poles are over land (Brazil and Indonesia). More ice in the polar caps means lower sea levels. "Jaredia" has the poles in Africa and the central Pacific, so you get "the widest possible east-west zone by turning the Americas sideways" - and (thanks to lower sea levels bringing back the Bering Land Bridge), it's possible to walk from Malaysia to Tierra Del Fuego and be in the same climate zone. That was a "thought experiment" to allow for the greatest possible migration of species.....
Post by: CarlTL on May 12, 2021, 09:12:23 PM
No lie, that's interesting. I wonder if they did one where everything was flip 90 degrees on the face of the Earth (either America or parts of Asia are the north or south pole.
Actually, his other "Tilt" variations are just that! "Seapole" has both poles over water - the South Atlantic and the North Pacific. Less ice locked up in the polar caps means higher sea levels. "Shiveria" is the opposite - both poles are over land (Brazil and Indonesia). More ice in the polar caps means lower sea levels. "Jaredia" has the poles in Africa and the central Pacific, so you get "the widest possible east-west zone by turning the Americas sideways" - and (thanks to lower sea levels bringing back the Bering Land Bridge), it's possible to walk from Malaysia to Tierra Del Fuego and be in the same climate zone. That was a "thought experiment" to allow for the greatest possible migration of species.....
That's cool!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 13, 2021, 06:27:52 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 15, 2021, 01:54:47 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 15, 2021, 07:59:44 PM
Post by: Hiram on May 16, 2021, 03:56:08 AM
The A-10 attack aircraftI've seen them fly overhead at a military range here in the UK. Impressive to see at low level.
Post by: rtpoe on May 17, 2021, 06:33:36 PM
Meanwhile....
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 17, 2021, 06:35:21 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 17, 2021, 06:38:20 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 17, 2021, 10:11:53 PM
:o :o :o
Maybe they are not very high up off the ground and they expect to survive the fall if it happens. :o More likely they are just stooopid. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on May 18, 2021, 05:24:04 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 18, 2021, 01:48:44 PM
Q: "What would happen if Batman [from DC Comics] took the Super-Soldier Serum [from Marvel Comics]?" (https://www.quora.com/What-would-happen-if-Batman-took-the-Super-Soldier-Serum)
So a lot of these answers aren’t really answering the question. The OP isn’t asking “Would Batman take the SSS?”, but asking “What would happen if Batman took the SSS?”.
So, to start, the generally accepted affect the SSS has on people is to magnify all of their greatest character traits, enhance them physically, and give a couple buffs to their healing, senses, memory, etc etc.
Captain America is a righteous, willful, juggernaut of a human being, never giving up on what he feels is right and just. Even as a scrawny kid, he would pick fights because he was a stubborn goody two shoes. The serum magnified this part of his personality most because it is his most defining trait. Easy description, right? Here’s where the whole thing kinda falls apart with Batman.
Batman’s defining trait? “I’m the g*dd*mn Batman”. He’s willful, intellectual, good at everything he tries, scares his villains, and a martial artist so advanced, he makes everyone else in his world a joke, super powered or not. He’s the prep master, he’s the worlds greatest detective, and the most dangerous man alive. You magnify all these traits, and you make him a superhuman possibly on the likes of Wonder Woman and Aquamans level with a mind even Brainiac would be wary of. He would basically be the perfect being. But those are only his good traits.
Batman is insane. It’s no secret. He’s a psychopath who beats mentally ill and down on their luck people to within an inch of their lives, Locks them up in an asylum that has more breakouts than an angsty teenager with an allergic reaction to plastic, and repeats the cycle on a nightly basis, all while playing the part of a rich playboy during the day. He’s so untrusting of everyone around him, that he literally has a safe in his house full of ways to take down his fellow brothers and sisters in arms with an obsessive need to have a storehouse of their weaknesses, a database on all their loved ones, and back door knowledge on who all of them are in their secret lives. His “non-lethal” arsenal are all deadly in practice unless he’s the one behind it. He’s got more resources than any human on the planet. And he’s so obsessed with his “mission against criminality” that he constantly undermines his close friends and family to go put his life and their lives at risk just to keep up his crusade.
If Bruce Wayne were to take the SSS, he would become the strongest, smartest, literally the most dangerous lifeform on earth. He would be a super powered Ted Bundy with an obsession to control the planet down to the most minute detail. And anyone who stands in his way would be eliminated. I’m not even sure the justice league could stop him. You think Injustice Superman is bad? Batman would be a super Hitler. Always 10 steps ahead, predicting your every move, able to crush any opposition, and enjoy it. It would be a terrifying thought.
-- Austin Wilkes
Post by: rtpoe on May 18, 2021, 10:22:14 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 19, 2021, 05:53:13 PM
I'm not so sure about these new crayons.....
Chuckled at that one! :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 19, 2021, 05:54:37 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 20, 2021, 07:49:22 AM
A very nice piece of wonderful urban renewal! :)
That is fantastic ! :) So much better than the ugly graffiti that ruins so many cities worldwide. :'(
Post by: solvegas on May 20, 2021, 07:58:57 AM
Post by: Hiram on May 21, 2021, 02:31:12 AM
A Landing Craft Air Cushion ( LCAC )from the USS Iwo Jima ( LHD - 7 ) of the Wasp class of Amphibious Assault ships pulls alongside to be uploaded to the welldeck of the ship. :)I love hovercraft's - especially exiting to see them close up.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 21, 2021, 07:36:56 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 21, 2021, 08:23:46 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 23, 2021, 06:04:48 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 23, 2021, 02:23:53 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 25, 2021, 05:59:11 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 25, 2021, 09:25:04 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 25, 2021, 04:55:31 PM
Recovery of a US Navy MH-60S that crashed in January 2020 in the North Pacific being recovered on 5/19/21 to help determine why it went down. The crew did not perish. :)
I wonder what all the yellow/green (I'm partially colorblind) is from?
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 25, 2021, 04:56:35 PM
Not suggestive
Damn, she's nice! I would certainly love to do what the sign is suggesting with her, over and over... ;) :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 25, 2021, 04:57:38 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 25, 2021, 09:59:30 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 26, 2021, 09:00:17 AM
Recovery of a US Navy MH-60S that crashed in January 2020 in the North Pacific being recovered on 5/19/21 to help determine why it went down. The crew did not perish. :)
I wonder what all the yellow/green (I'm partially colorblind) is from?
That is the rescue dye that crew members can also use rather/other than flares. When the craft originally fell down, they were in company of other craft so they only used their rescue dingy because the other helicopters rescued them. The dye canisters burst as the helicopter was being lifted from the sea. No biggie. :)
Post by: solvegas on May 26, 2021, 09:10:35 AM
Not suggestive
Damn, she's nice! I would certainly love to do what the sign is suggesting with her, over and over... ;) :)
In and Out-Burger was first established in 1948 and in those days it didn't mean what we gutter brained people like us think it does. ;D It was the first drive thru restaurant in the world. The original didn't even have a indoor dining area even though it did have a few picnic like tables outside. Started in Southern California where it seldom rains. ;D It is very popular in this part of the country because their burgers are damn good and their fries are never frozen but cut in house. If you come to the Southwestern US, do try it out. And yes, the weather is amenable to sight scantily clad young females. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on May 26, 2021, 09:24:25 AM
Post by: solvegas on May 27, 2021, 07:55:17 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 27, 2021, 06:09:16 PM
God help them if something goes wrong there. :o :o :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 29, 2021, 01:36:22 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 31, 2021, 06:25:46 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 31, 2021, 09:54:03 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 02, 2021, 06:34:22 PM
Kudos to the artist, in such an unusual and short lived medium. :)
Post by: solvegas on June 03, 2021, 07:53:23 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 04, 2021, 04:26:55 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 06, 2021, 02:19:15 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 07, 2021, 07:00:08 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 07, 2021, 07:28:59 PM
It was worth it.
From the set of Arachnophobia? ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on June 07, 2021, 09:58:13 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 08, 2021, 05:55:47 PM
Post by: BacE on June 08, 2021, 06:02:37 PM
People really need this??? :o :o :oSo vaginal insertion is fine? :P
Got to fuel those hot pussies. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 08, 2021, 06:18:09 PM
People really need this??? :o :o :oSo vaginal insertion is fine? :P
Got to fuel those hot pussies. ;D
Well played, my friend, well played. ;D
Post by: solvegas on June 08, 2021, 09:59:09 PM
People really need this??? :o :o :o
Well, it is the land of the fruits and nuts, you know. ;) ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 09, 2021, 05:53:42 PM
A very nice piece of wonderful urban renewal! :)
Trompe d'oeil done well
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 09, 2021, 05:54:56 PM
I thought this was a touching pic to add to the random, especially the day after Memorial Day.
Kudos to the artist, in such an unusual and short lived medium. :)
Beautiful work.
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 09, 2021, 05:56:31 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 09, 2021, 10:19:33 PM
SNL: "Commercial Shoot" (https://youtu.be/ttVQVttclUc)
"Bloopers: Baked In A Buttery Flaky Crust | "Buttery Flaky Outtakes" | Dysart's | Bangor, ME" (https://youtu.be/DIrQ9ilL8aw)
Bangor Daily News: "Meet the Maine couple from ‘Buttery flaky crust’ video" (https://youtu.be/01Uo_Z3vMnw)
Post by: solvegas on June 10, 2021, 07:16:12 AM
US Army soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade, 25th Infantry Division ( "Electric Strawberry" - look at their shoulder patches ) in a training exercise in Pohakuloa Training Area in Hawaii. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 10, 2021, 06:15:04 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 12, 2021, 03:35:16 PM
Post by: CarlTL on June 12, 2021, 05:21:18 PM
Amazing what a difference a little bit of color makes... :o :)
Did someone use some ultraviolet ink on that tattoo?
Post by: rtpoe on June 12, 2021, 10:22:33 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 14, 2021, 07:36:10 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 14, 2021, 09:53:05 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 16, 2021, 06:04:57 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 16, 2021, 04:49:58 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 18, 2021, 07:23:41 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 18, 2021, 09:15:36 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 19, 2021, 02:48:29 PM
;D
LOL
Post by: solvegas on June 19, 2021, 09:47:51 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 20, 2021, 02:15:20 PM
Post by: BacE on June 20, 2021, 07:37:16 PM
Or is it because he used manGo. :P
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 22, 2021, 05:49:11 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 22, 2021, 08:08:43 PM
Christian Liden was a "rockhound" (rock collector) from an early age. When he was in the eighth grade, he made a vow that when he decided to get married, his engagement ring would be one where he collected all the materials himself - the gold and the stones.
Over the years, the Poulsbo WA resident managed to pan enough gold flakes to make a suitable ring. He also met Desirae Klokkevold. After five years of being together, and talking marriage, it was time for Christian to take the next step.
Telling Desirae he was going on a camping trip to Yellowstone with his friend, he and his buddy Josh instead went to Montana to find a few small sapphires. Then it was on to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas, the only place in the US (and one of the few in the world) where the public can hunt for diamonds.
After three days of digging and poking and sifting, Christian spotted a 2.2 carat yellow diamond! Only about 1 in 10,000 visitors are lucky enough to find a diamond of more than one carat, according to the park.
When he got back to Poulsbo, he and Desirae went on a mushroom hunting trip. He told her where he really went, and popped The Question - showing her the diamond he found.
Naturally, she said yes.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/06/22/diamond-carat-found-arkansas-park/
Top: The happy couple. Bottom: Christian's finger pointing to the triangular diamond.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 23, 2021, 06:09:01 PM
HAPPY TIMES!
Christian Liden was a "rockhound" (rock collector) from an early age. When he was in the eighth grade, he made a vow that when he decided to get married, his engagement ring would be one where he collected all the materials himself - the gold and the stones.
Over the years, the Poulsbo WA resident managed to pan enough gold flakes to make a suitable ring. He also met Desirae Klokkevold. After five years of being together, and talking marriage, it was time for Christian to take the next step.
Telling Desirae he was going on a camping trip to Yellowstone with his friend, he and his buddy Josh instead went to Montana to find a few small sapphires. Then it was on to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas, the only place in the US (and one of the few in the world) where the public can hunt for diamonds.
After three days of digging and poking and sifting, Christian spotted a 2.2 carat yellow diamond! Only about 1 in 10,000 visitors are lucky enough to find a diamond of more than one carat, according to the park.
When he got back to Poulsbo, he and Desirae went on a mushroom hunting trip. He told her where he really went, and popped The Question - showing her the diamond he found.
Naturally, she said yes.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/06/22/diamond-carat-found-arkansas-park/
Top: The happy couple. Bottom: Christian's finger pointing to the triangular diamond.
That's a really sweet and cool story. I wish them the best for a long lasting stable marriage.
Post by: solvegas on June 24, 2021, 08:02:48 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 24, 2021, 06:54:12 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 26, 2021, 01:34:56 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 28, 2021, 06:28:30 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 28, 2021, 09:23:56 PM
:)
Driving by Braille. I've been driving about 49 years now since I got my learner's license at age 15 in Houston, Texas, and the way some drivers out there drive, I'm not surprised they are very likely blind. :P
Post by: solvegas on June 28, 2021, 09:36:29 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 30, 2021, 08:15:38 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 30, 2021, 07:21:33 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 30, 2021, 09:04:37 PM
The church is near, but the way is icy.
The tavern is far; I will walk carefully.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 01, 2021, 01:26:46 PM
^ Russian saying:
The church is near, but the way is icy.
The tavern is far; I will walk carefully.
Living in a place that can get pretty nasty in the winter, that saying rings very truthfully for me.
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 01, 2021, 04:21:32 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 01, 2021, 07:51:12 PM
Wait, wut?
Well, back at the end of his career with the Mets, outfielder Bobby Bonilla had his contract bought out by the team. Instead of giving him the cash value of the contract (something like $6 million), the Wilpons offered a deferred payment plan. Starting in 2011, he'd be paid $1.19 million every July 1 through 2035. The Wilpons figured they could invest the current cash value of the contract in their Ponzi scheme, and make more money that way. Bonilla looked at the offer, and rightfully figured that a guaranteed income years down the road was a much better deal, so he accepted.
It's become rather a running joke that "Bobby Bo" is still getting paid, years after his retirement.
It's so much of a joke that current owner Steve Cohen got in touch with Bonilla a few weeks ago and asked if he'd like to be part of a promotion (hopefully annual while the contract is still running) where they presented him with a giant check on the field before the game. The Mets couldn't complete the arrangements in time for this year's Bobby Bonilla Day (the team is on the road anyway), so they'll do it on July 28.
The deal actually worked out pretty well for the Mets, too.
The deferred payment plan (the likes of which are rather common these days) freed up enough payroll so the team could trade for pitcher Mike Hampton before the 2000 season. All Hampton did was get the team to the playoffs, and then win two games in the NLCS, earning the MVP award for the series, putting the team in the World Series for the first time since 1986.
And although Hampton opted for free agency when the season ended, the Mets got a compensation draft pick when he signed with Colorado. They used that pick to sign David Wright.....
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2021/07/01/bobby-bonilla-day-mets-celebrate/7823541002/
Post by: solvegas on July 01, 2021, 08:43:01 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 02, 2021, 09:58:44 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 02, 2021, 10:14:52 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 02, 2021, 10:58:17 PM
Happy Bobby Bonilla Day!
Wait, wut?
Well, back at the end of his career with the Mets, outfielder Bobby Bonilla had his contract bought out by the team. Instead of giving him the cash value of the contract (something like $6 million), the Wilpons offered a deferred payment plan. Starting in 2011, he'd be paid $1.19 million every July 1 through 2035. The Wilpons figured they could invest the current cash value of the contract in their Ponzi scheme, and make more money that way. Bonilla looked at the offer, and rightfully figured that a guaranteed income years down the road was a much better deal, so he accepted.
It's become rather a running joke that "Bobby Bo" is still getting paid, years after his retirement.
It's so much of a joke that current owner Steve Cohen got in touch with Bonilla a few weeks ago and asked if he'd like to be part of a promotion (hopefully annual while the contract is still running) where they presented him with a giant check on the field before the game. The Mets couldn't complete the arrangements in time for this year's Bobby Bonilla Day (the team is on the road anyway), so they'll do it on July 28.
The deal actually worked out pretty well for the Mets, too.
The deferred payment plan (the likes of which are rather common these days) freed up enough payroll so the team could trade for pitcher Mike Hampton before the 2000 season. All Hampton did was get the team to the playoffs, and then win two games in the NLCS, earning the MVP award for the series, putting the team in the World Series for the first time since 1986.
And although Hampton opted for free agency when the season ended, the Mets got a compensation draft pick when he signed with Colorado. They used that pick to sign David Wright.....
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2021/07/01/bobby-bonilla-day-mets-celebrate/7823541002/
I heard that the Mets (or more specifically, the Wilpons) didn't make out that great since -- well, I'll let the people from Ce le br ity Net Worth pick up the story from here.
"In 1999, with one year left on his contract with the Mets, Bobby averaged just .160 with four home runs and 18 RBIs. He spent much of the season arguing with the team's manager and the season ended with an embarrassing incident in which Bobby and teammate Rickey Henderson were caught playing cards in the dugout while their team lost the final game of the NLCS.
Needless to say, there wasn't much love between Bonilla and the Mets organization.
Unfortunately, the Mets still owed Bobby $5.9 million.
An Unusual Contract Proposal
Knowing that his best years were behind him and that this $5.9 million would be his last big paycheck, Bobby and his agent went to the Mets management with a proposal.
Instead of paying him $5.9 million that he was owed the following year, they proposed that the Mets pay $29.8 million over 25 years… with the first payment not due until 2011. So in other words, $1.2 million per year every year, starting in 2011 and ending in 2035.
And where did this idea come from? This was actually not the first unusual contract Bobby negotiated with the Mets. Back in 1994 the Mets agreed to take half of the $6 million he was owed for the 1994-1995 season and pay it in $250,000 installments over 25 years starting in 2023.
So technically, Bobby was proposing that the Mets pay him $1.4 million per year long into his retirement.
And that's when the story takes a quick detour into the world of…
Bernie Madoff
From 1986 until September 2020, the Mets were owned by a guy named Fred Wilpon. Fred sold the team to hedge fund manager Steve Cohen for $2.35 billion.
Back in 1999, Fred and the Mets were heavily invested with Bernie Madoff. They basically used the Madoff as the team bank. This was very smart because, before the fraud was exposed, Fred was reliably getting 13% average annual returns through Madoff.
Fred did some quick math and realized that Bobby's proposal was actually a bargain for the team.
Even if the Mets "only" got an 8% return on the $5.9 million they saved in 1999, over 30 years that would balloon to nearly $60-70 million. And $60-70 million is much larger than $29.8 million. Simple math.
Unfortunately, as we all know now, Madoff was one of the largest fraudsters in history. Fred Wilpon personally wound up losing $700 million because of Madoff, including $160 million in fake profits was ordered to pay back. He came perilously close to being forced to sell the Mets in 2009/2010.
And obviously the fraud also wiped out the math that made Bobby Bonilla's 25-year contract compute. But that doesn't mean the Mets are off the hook!
Every year between now and 2028, Bobby will earn $1.4 million every July 1st ($1.2 million +225k from the two contracts). Then from 2028 through 2035 he'll earn $1.2 million (because the first unusual contract will have run out).
Bobby Bonilla Day
So how exactly does Bobby receive his $1.4 million on Bobby Bonilla Day? Until recently I assumed wire transfer.
According to a recent NPR "Planet Money" interview (https://www.npr.org/2021/06/25/1010404697/bobby-bonilla-day), Bobby receives a paper check every year. A paper check that he physically drives to a bank to deposit. Does he not have a mobile deposit app? Or maybe you can't mobile deposit a large check? I hope to answer this question for you all some day!"
But Happy Bobby Bonilla Day, anyway!
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 02, 2021, 11:02:00 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 04, 2021, 02:48:09 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 05, 2021, 10:02:52 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 06, 2021, 06:02:36 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 08, 2021, 08:00:06 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 08, 2021, 06:41:50 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 08, 2021, 09:02:26 PM
::)
That kind of reminds me of the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California. The place is loaded with stairwells that end at walls and lead nowhere. ;D
Post by: BacE on July 08, 2021, 09:07:14 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 10, 2021, 02:30:19 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 10, 2021, 10:47:18 PM
Another humorous way to decorate a big dent. ;D
Certainly cheaper than actually fixing the damn thing. ;) ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 11, 2021, 03:33:52 AM
::)
Is this at Hogwarts, or at the Xavier School? ;)
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 11, 2021, 03:34:26 AM
Another humorous way to decorate a big dent. ;D
Meep! meep!
Post by: solvegas on July 11, 2021, 06:11:28 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 11, 2021, 03:53:43 PM
::)
Is this at Hogwarts, or at the Xavier School? ;)
Only if either of them renovated with some more modern architecture. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 12, 2021, 06:33:34 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 12, 2021, 10:04:34 PM
This has some humorous potential... ;D
One way to clear the road. ;D Of course, he'll probably end up meeting a Class 8 truck. ;D Hopefully his genes will not be passed to future generations. :P
Post by: solvegas on July 12, 2021, 10:10:35 PM
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Post by: rtpoe on July 14, 2021, 08:43:39 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 15, 2021, 08:18:12 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 15, 2021, 07:54:49 PM
This has some humorous potential... ;D
Plot twist: it's a personal helicopter!
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 15, 2021, 07:56:57 PM
Something to ponder.
Beware Greeks bearing lemons - unless he's going to make kitron for you (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitron).
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 15, 2021, 07:58:41 PM
An MV-22 Tilt Rotor Osprey being refueled by a C-130 Hercules cargo/tanker. :)
Rumor has it that the technology used to make sure that the refuelling nozzle always makes contact with the plane being refuelled was adapted for use by Apple in their MagSafe connector.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 16, 2021, 08:03:16 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 16, 2021, 12:25:53 PM
Blue whale
Wild to consider how close humans brought that magnificent species to the brink of extinction.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 16, 2021, 09:07:28 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 16, 2021, 11:40:37 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 17, 2021, 11:15:46 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 18, 2021, 02:43:12 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 19, 2021, 08:44:31 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 19, 2021, 09:03:35 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 19, 2021, 11:33:22 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 20, 2021, 06:05:36 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 21, 2021, 01:25:40 AM
:o :o :o
Gives a whole new meaning to "hot dog"
Post by: solvegas on July 21, 2021, 09:33:12 AM
:o :o :o
I select these morons for the Darwin Awards. :) ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on July 21, 2021, 09:40:18 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 21, 2021, 02:57:05 PM
Stenciling a new non-standard paint job on a A-10 Thunderbolt 2 aka "Warthog" to help commemorate the Indiana Air National Guard 100th anniversary. :)
Not familiar with the stencil...is that a dragon from the How to Train Your Dragon animated film series?
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 21, 2021, 06:48:50 PM
Stenciling a new non-standard paint job on a A-10 Thunderbolt 2 aka "Warthog" to help commemorate the Indiana Air National Guard 100th anniversary. :)
Not familiar with the stencil...is that a dragon from the How to Train Your Dragon animated film series?
Looks more like a snake head to me, Zookie.
Post by: solvegas on July 21, 2021, 11:08:48 PM
Stenciling a new non-standard paint job on a A-10 Thunderbolt 2 aka "Warthog" to help commemorate the Indiana Air National Guard 100th anniversary. :)
Not familiar with the stencil...is that a dragon from the How to Train Your Dragon animated film series?
Looks more like a snake head to me, Zookie.
It is a snake, a Rattle snake to be more specific. :)
Post by: solvegas on July 22, 2021, 08:19:01 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 23, 2021, 03:38:34 AM
Post by: solvegas on July 23, 2021, 10:03:10 PM
Post by: Hiram on July 24, 2021, 03:05:59 AM
US Marines from the Battalion 3/5, 31st MEU ( Marine Expeditionary Unit ) maneuver combat rubber craft near the Coral Sea by Australia.I didn't realize we spell that different too - "Maneuver (American English), manoeuvre (British English)"
Post by: solvegas on July 24, 2021, 05:57:06 AM
US Marines from the Battalion 3/5, 31st MEU ( Marine Expeditionary Unit ) maneuver combat rubber craft near the Coral Sea by Australia.I didn't realize we spell that different too - "Maneuver (American English), manoeuvre (British English)"
Like that Irishman George Bernard Shaw once said, " America and Britain are two countries divided by a common language ". ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 24, 2021, 03:55:16 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 25, 2021, 06:11:23 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 26, 2021, 02:49:40 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 26, 2021, 04:53:23 PM
US Marines from the Battalion 3/5, 31st MEU ( Marine Expeditionary Unit ) maneuver combat rubber craft near the Coral Sea by Australia.I didn't realize we spell that different too - "Maneuver (American English), manoeuvre (British English)"
Yip. I think there’s a thread on that somewhere around here, actually.
Some of my favorites are curb & kerb, and tire & tyre. How Americans decided to spell that word with a “cu” instead of a “ke” is beyond me. And let’s not get into all those words that are spelt exactly the same, but are pronounced completely differently.
Post by: rtpoe on July 26, 2021, 06:50:31 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 26, 2021, 08:56:23 PM
US Marines from the Battalion 3/5, 31st MEU ( Marine Expeditionary Unit ) maneuver combat rubber craft near the Coral Sea by Australia.
I didn't realize we spell that different too - "Maneuver (American English), manoeuvre (British English)"
Yip. I think there’s a thread on that somewhere around here, actually.
Some of my favorites are curb & kerb, and tire & tyre. How Americans decided to spell that word with a “cu” instead of a “ke” is beyond me. And let’s not get into all those words that are spelt exactly the same, but are pronounced completely differently.
Most of the "blame" for those differences can be put down to two men: the American lexicographer Noah Webster (of Merriam-Webster's Dictionary fame), and the British multi-hyphenate Samuel Johnson.
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 26, 2021, 08:58:30 PM
"Samuel Johnson's A Dictionary of the English Language (1755) remained the English-language standard for over 150 years, until the Oxford University Press began writing and releasing the Oxford English Dictionary in short fascicles from 1884 onwards. It took nearly 50 years to complete this huge work, and they finally released the complete OED in twelve volumes in 1928. It remains the most comprehensive and trusted English language dictionary to this day, with revisions and updates added by a dedicated team every three months. One of the main contributors to this modern dictionary was an ex-army surgeon, William Chester Minor, a convicted murderer who was confined to an asylum for the criminally insane."
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 27, 2021, 03:02:12 PM
Please direct all questions to the Information Centaur.
Well quipped, rtpoe! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 28, 2021, 04:46:52 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 28, 2021, 06:05:19 PM
Please direct all questions to the Information Centaur.
Pretty funny
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 28, 2021, 10:39:21 PM
Joe Scott's Answers With Joe: "Contact Was Wrong - Aliens Can't Hear Us" (https://youtu.be/ISXbTBKl4aE)
Post by: Hiram on July 29, 2021, 03:17:39 AM
As I looked up to window of the house opposite – there was a slim woman in her twenties wearing just a thong stood right by the window.
She had her back to the window at first - but eventually she turned and looked out. She was indeed topless – not a big pair, maybe a B cup. She spent the next few minutes bent over the bed doing something, before getting fully dressed. I don't think she was aware we were looking.
Just one of those incidents that make you smile for the rest of the day.
Post by: solvegas on July 29, 2021, 06:26:40 AM
Post by: rtpoe on July 29, 2021, 08:21:33 PM
SAN MARINO: Hold my beer....
After decades of trying, the Republic of San Marino (population: 34,000) finally scored a place on the Olympic podium. Alessandra Perilli bagged a bronze medal in Women's Trap Shooting. This was her third Olympics; she just missed out on a bronze in 2012 and got the dreaded "Did Not Qualify" for the finals in 2016. She'll have another shot (pun intended) for a medal on Saturday, when' she'll be competing in the Mixed Team Trap Shooting event.
Fun Facts About San Marino:
* At 61 sq. km. in area, the country is smaller than every borough of New York City except Manhattan.
* For those of you wanting to play San Marino in Civilization, the adjective is "Sammarinese".
* The republic is a real life "Duchy of Grand Fenwick". A holdover of the Italian city-states of the Renaissance, they kept their independence through the unusual method of asking nicely to be left alone (look it up).
BERMUDA: Our medal is Gold.
SAN MARINO: ...........Bite me.
(Let's not tell anyone that the IOC has limits on how many athletes any given country can enter into a given competition, so these smaller countries get a boost in these "lesser" events....)
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 30, 2021, 12:57:29 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 30, 2021, 01:31:00 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 30, 2021, 09:07:27 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 31, 2021, 12:56:36 AM
Post by: Hiram on August 01, 2021, 02:55:03 AM
Post by: solvegas on August 01, 2021, 05:51:56 AM
I don't I've ever had Tater tots. Am I missing anything?
If you like French Fries ( like we Americans call them ) or chips ( like you Brits call them ) you will like them. They are fried potato balls, fluffy inside, crispy outside. Invented by a company called Ore-Ida ( Oregon-Idaho ) over sixty years ago in 1953 with the owners trying to figure out what to do with the leftover potato skins and other detritus of potato processing . You can make them yourself. You shred potatoes into thin strips using a box grader, drain excess water. Place shredded potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Stir parsley, salt, flour, seasoned pepper and onion powder until combined. Shape potato product into nuggets. Or you can buy from the grocery store which it's easier. ;D They are wonderful with malted vinegar or ketchup. :) There are also casserole recipes aplenty. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 01, 2021, 02:51:20 PM
I don't I've ever had Tater tots. Am I missing anything?
If you like French Fries ( like we Americans call them ) or chips ( like you Brits call them ) you will like them. They are fried potato balls, fluffy inside, crispy outside. Invented by a company called Ore-Ida ( Oregon-Idaho ) over sixty years ago in 1953 with the owners trying to figure out what to do with the leftover potato skins and other detritus of potato processing . You can make them yourself. You shred potatoes into thin strips using a box grader, drain excess water. Place shredded potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Stir parsley, salt, flour, seasoned pepper and onion powder until combined. Shape potato product into nuggets. Or you can buy from the grocery store which it's easier. ;D They are wonderful with malted vinegar or ketchup. :) There are also casserole recipes aplenty. :)
They're one of my favorite potato meal type things, too. Wonderful convenience food. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 01, 2021, 02:53:03 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 01, 2021, 11:12:46 PM
Well, here's one traffic sign I WON'T obey! ;)
Seems like they're asking you to drive into the median ditch. :o ::) :P
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 02, 2021, 01:01:02 AM
Well, here's one traffic sign I WON'T obey! ;)
Seems like they're asking you to drive into the median ditch. :o ::) :P
Maybe it's from the latest Fast and Furious movie? ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 02, 2021, 02:24:17 PM
Well, here's one traffic sign I WON'T obey! ;)
Seems like they're asking you to drive into the median ditch. :o ::) :P
Maybe it's from the latest Fast and Furious movie? ;)
Nah, no launch ramp. ;)
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 02, 2021, 04:06:19 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 02, 2021, 09:30:48 PM
Couldn’t figure out which “punk” thread this should go into, so I threw it in here.
That reminds me of a 1970 Chrysler Imperial.
Post by: Hiram on August 03, 2021, 11:01:50 AM
They are fried potato balls, fluffy inside, crispy outside.Ah yes, I think I have had something similar, probably with breadcrumbs. I really want to eat some right now. ha ha
Post by: solvegas on August 03, 2021, 10:12:36 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 03, 2021, 10:22:15 PM
Couldn’t figure out which “punk” thread this should go into, so I threw it in here.
That reminds me of a 1970 Chrysler Imperial.
You are close, sir! But a little research shows it to be based off a 1972 Chrysler Imperial. Loved the fuselage styling from that era. Imperials will always be close to my heart, ever since I bought a 1959 Imperial Southampton LeBaron hardtop when I was in college. Damn, that was great car—back when Imperial was a separate Mopar marque
Post by: solvegas on August 04, 2021, 08:26:22 AM
Couldn’t figure out which “punk” thread this should go into, so I threw it in here.
That reminds me of a 1970 Chrysler Imperial.
You are close, sir! But a little research shows it to be based off a 1972 Chrysler Imperial. Loved the fuselage styling from that era. Imperials will always be close to my heart, ever since I bought a 1959 Imperial Southampton LeBaron hardtop when I was in college. Damn, that was great car—back when Imperial was a separate Mopar marque
I remember how before the energy crisis of 1973, when Saudi Arabia embargoed oil sales to the USA because they were angry at us for supporting Israel over Egypt and Syria in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, I was working at a Exxon service station in Houston and the price of gas went from $0.23 a gallon to $0.45 a gallon in a couple of months and in most of the Country gas was rationed. Texas being self sufficient in oil and with one of the world's largest oil refining centers in Houston, never did. The gas station I worked at was in a upper middle class area and it was common to see not only Chrysler Imperials, but also Buick Electra 225, Oldsmobile 98, Lincoln Continental, Cadillac Fleetwood Broughams and other Detroit land yachts of the era with their 25+ gallon tanks, 6,500 pounds curb weight or so, 23 feet long or so and 8-9 Miles per gallon mileage. General Motors was the world's largest company and ten times larger than Toyota. As a matter of fact, Japanese cars were a curiosity with their tiny size, tiny engines and they didn't have air conditioning which is ok in Japan but in Houston, it was a hard sell. But they were very cheap. Anyways, that was Detroit's last hurrah and they've been in decline ever since. :(
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 04, 2021, 09:03:06 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 04, 2021, 06:01:25 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 05, 2021, 08:12:36 AM
They must only have REALLY fat people visit there. ;)
By looking at the sign in the background, I see that it is not in English and/or Spanish so at least you can't make a joke about those fat Americans. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on August 05, 2021, 08:30:13 AM
Post by: rtpoe on August 05, 2021, 08:22:01 PM
BERMUDA: We're the smallest country to have ever won an Olympic Medal!
SAN MARINO: Hold my beer....
Alessandra Perilli wins Bronze in Women's Trap Shooting.
SAN MARINO: What was that again?
BERMUDA: Our medal is Gold.
SAN MARINO: .............
Perilli and Gian Marco Berti win Silver in Mixed Team Trap Shooting.
Nyles Amine wins a Bronze in Men’s Freestyle Wrestling (86kg division)
SAN MARINO: How many medals do you have?
BERMUDA: Just these Olympics, or overall?
SAN MARINO: (smiles) Overall.
BERMUDA: (checks)....Two.
SAN MARINO: We have three.
BERMUDA: We still have a Gold....
SAN MARINO: .....
LIECHTENSTEIN You're including the Winter Olympics, right? (smiles)
SAN MARINO: .....
BERMUDA: ....Bite me.
Liechtenstein (population 38,900 - 2020 est.) has TEN Winter Olympic medals - 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 6 Bronze - in its history. Four of them belong to Hanni Wenzel.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 06, 2021, 07:06:14 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 06, 2021, 11:06:53 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 07, 2021, 05:46:30 AM
Good use of space, but a little risky to use, I would think.
Yeah, just looking for trouble without a handrail.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 07, 2021, 05:48:49 AM
Post by: solvegas on August 07, 2021, 05:53:35 AM
No, not planning on starting a thread about Raypunk. Kinda punked-out on all the variants.
Maybe you are not planning it but someone else might pick it up now that he/she sees it. :P
Post by: Hiram on August 07, 2021, 10:06:31 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 07, 2021, 04:14:29 PM
No, it's not some critter eating another one whole. It is a C-5M Super Galaxy Air Force transport aircraft based in Dover Air Force Base in Delaware delivering two CH-47F Chinook Helicopters that were sold to Australia at Royal Australian Air Force Base in Townsville. It is part of the Foreign Military Sales program. It is also done for training purposes.
That reminds me of the "he's so rich he's parking his boat inside his bigger boat" meme :D
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 07, 2021, 04:15:37 PM
Remember a time when, if you ran out of gas you had to find a phone booth.
Now you would pick up your smartphone and get an Uber :D
Post by: Hiram on August 08, 2021, 04:09:15 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 08, 2021, 02:12:20 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 08, 2021, 10:22:32 PM
They're really closed.
So many people still don't read signs. :P
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 08, 2021, 11:22:35 PM
They're really closed.
So many people still don't read signs. :P
They need to put the word "Don't" above the word "Push" to make sure :p
Post by: rtpoe on August 09, 2021, 05:58:55 PM
You'll get $5 million tax free.
The catch is that you have to live for ten years at whatever location comes up on a random Google street view. (https://randomstreetview.com/)
I got lucky; I get to live on a farm in Belgium.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 09, 2021, 06:07:20 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 09, 2021, 09:48:46 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 10, 2021, 03:46:17 AM
He spoke around 700 words of dialogue.
So on average, he was paid around $21,429 per word.
Not a bad payday. I wonder how much Robert Patrick (who had even fewer words of dialogue in the movie) was paid?...
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 10, 2021, 06:27:26 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 11, 2021, 07:45:42 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 11, 2021, 09:08:58 AM
A couple of MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters from Mine Countermeasures Squadron 12 out of Norfolk , Virginia, out on exercises. :)
Are those magnetometers or antennae sticking out of the left side of the helicopters?
Post by: solvegas on August 12, 2021, 10:45:10 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 12, 2021, 05:18:52 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 12, 2021, 08:44:06 PM
This sure shows how technology has advanced. :o
That photo brought back memories of when I was a k1d. We used to own an old 17" black and white Zenith TV ( The quality goes in before the name goes on. Old commercial. ) and every so often one of the vacuum tubes would burn out and the TV would go kaput. Dad was ready though because he had behind the TV a strong flashlight and since you knew not just one would burn out, he would shine the light on all of them and pull out the ones that burned out. The back cover had 16 screws to hold it to the TV main body but Dad removed 12 of them and just the four in each corner were mounted on so that it wouldn't take so long to remove. Anyways, we would then go to Sears and buy them and of course, before we purchased them we would go to the test stand and see that they were good and then you purchased them. We'd go home and I would assist by holding the flashlight so Dad could see behind the TV and place the vacuum tubes in their proper place. After we put the back cover back on, Dad would go up on the roof and readjust the antenna because it had to be done if you didn't want snow on the screen. He'd yell " How's it look ? " and we would yell back " Move it to the right or left or It's good " and this was common throughout the neighborhood in those days. This was back in the early to mid 60's. Dad didn't want to pay a TV repairman because he thought most of them were pirates who overcharged for their service. Yup, we would do most of our own car repair and maintenance ourselves too. Anyways, I hope I didn't bore you guys too much. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on August 12, 2021, 08:48:04 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 12, 2021, 08:55:59 PM
A couple of MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters from Mine Countermeasures Squadron 12 out of Norfolk , Virginia, out on exercises. :)
Are those magnetometers or antennae sticking out of the left side of the helicopters?
The left side? Zook, that’s the tail! :P
Post by: solvegas on August 12, 2021, 08:59:20 PM
A couple of MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters from Mine Countermeasures Squadron 12 out of Norfolk , Virginia, out on exercises. :)
Are those magnetometers or antennae sticking out of the left side of the helicopters?
The left side? Zook, that’s the tail! :P
No, he's talking about the fuselage of the helicopter near the front. ::) :P
Post by: rtpoe on August 12, 2021, 09:04:02 PM
Post by: Hiram on August 13, 2021, 03:52:55 AM
Yup, we would do most of our own car repair and maintenance ourselves too.I've always done my own auto repairs, albeit it is getting harder to do these days with the the electronics onboard.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 14, 2021, 02:38:18 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 16, 2021, 09:02:32 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 17, 2021, 01:55:49 AM
Anywhere in the western states or provinces.
ha!
Post by: solvegas on August 18, 2021, 01:13:13 AM
The king on his throne, baby! ;D
He probably has to pass a lot of legislation. ::) :P ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 21, 2021, 12:31:48 AM
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Post by: solvegas on August 25, 2021, 08:24:48 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 26, 2021, 01:48:07 AM
Somebody in this local government has got a sense of humor. ;D
;D ;D ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 26, 2021, 01:53:19 AM
A Michigan Air National Guard A-10C Thunderbolt II practicing landings on unprepared public roads in Alpena, Michigan. Imagine having that land in front of you. ;) ;D
The "fact" that 20% of the US interstate highway system was designed to double as airport runways in the case of emergency is ... an urban legend. (https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/publicroads/00mayjun/onemileinfive.cfm) I have heard the same story told about Switzerland's autobahn but I have yet to confirm it.
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 26, 2021, 01:55:37 AM
A MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor from Marine Squadron VMM-268 landing on Amphibious Landing Dock ship USS John P. Murtha ( LPD-26). The United States remains the only country that mass manufactures this type of aircraft and after some teething problems, the U.S. Marines love the versatility of this aircraft. Can lift and land like a helicopter yet it can fly farther and faster than any helicopter and carry more than most helicopters. Semper Fi, Jarheads ! ;) ;D
Not sure if that's true. (https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20161221005017/en/Global-Military-Vertical-Take-off-and-Landing-Aircraft-Market-Driven-by-the-US-and-Russian-Markets-Technavio)
Post by: solvegas on August 26, 2021, 07:10:31 AM
A MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor from Marine Squadron VMM-268 landing on Amphibious Landing Dock ship USS John P. Murtha ( LPD-26). The United States remains the only country that mass manufactures this type of aircraft and after some teething problems, the U.S. Marines love the versatility of this aircraft. Can lift and land like a helicopter yet it can fly farther and faster than any helicopter and carry more than most helicopters. Semper Fi, Jarheads ! ;) ;D
Not sure if that's true. (https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20161221005017/en/Global-Military-Vertical-Take-off-and-Landing-Aircraft-Market-Driven-by-the-US-and-Russian-Markets-Technavio)
Read your article and it was about ALL VTOL ( Vertical Take Off and Landing ) aircraft which includes the AV-8B Harrier, still flown by the US Marine Corps until they get all their F-35B Lightnings 2 replacements, and the Soviet/ Russian Yak-141. The MV-22 remains unique because of its method to achieve VTOL which involves rotating the engines while the others rotate the engine exhaust to achieve VTOL. The advantage of rotating the engine is that you don't have to use space in the fuselage for the ducting of the engine exhaust which means more usable space in the fuselage. That why I stated the US is, as of now, the only one that manufactures in a large scale this type of aircraft.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 26, 2021, 06:16:53 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 26, 2021, 07:13:17 PM
I will find out what city this bridge is at and I will never go there! :o :o :o
It's probably New York :D :D
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 26, 2021, 07:18:54 PM
I will find out what city this bridge is at and I will never go there! :o :o :o
Apparently, it's in Genoa, Italy.
Post by: Trace on September 11, 2021, 12:28:29 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 14, 2021, 02:59:31 AM
September 11, 2021, and this is a test to see if the Forum is back up and running.
It is although the "login via chat" workaround needed a bit of tweaking.
Glad you all are still here. Hopefully the rest of the regulars will be able to join as the remaining issues are resolved.
Post by: rtpoe on September 14, 2021, 06:46:56 PM
So doesn't that make these Oreo-flavored Oreos?
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 15, 2021, 12:25:23 AM
"Cookies and Cream" is basically broken up Oreos in a plain vanilla-ish base, right?
So doesn't that make these Oreo-flavored Oreos?
These are the kinds of questions that keep me up at night.
Glad to see you back, rtpoe :)
Post by: solvegas on September 16, 2021, 09:47:17 AM
Post by: rtpoe on September 16, 2021, 08:24:16 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 16, 2021, 09:25:44 PM
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning 2 does a flyby near the CN Tower in Toronto for the 2021 Canadian Air Show.
Look at the shimmer in the air in the jet's wake. Nice effect.
And welcome back, sol!
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 16, 2021, 09:26:48 PM
Ummmm....... Good to know, at any rate.
I thought that part of Indiana was landlocked? ;D ;D
Post by: Nimrod on September 17, 2021, 10:28:19 PM
Ummmm....... Good to know, at any rate.
I thought that part of Indiana was landlocked? ;D ;D
Ft. Wayne is a little ways from the ocean.
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 18, 2021, 12:34:58 AM
I thought that part of Indiana was landlocked? ;D ;D
Ft. Wayne is a little ways from the ocean.
Yes it is, just a tad*.
* a tad is the equivalent of 620 miles as the crow flies (https://www.distance-cities.com/distance-fort-wayne-in-to-ocean-isle-beach-nc)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 18, 2021, 02:21:29 PM
I thought that part of Indiana was landlocked? ;D ;DFt. Wayne is a little ways from the ocean.
Yes it is, just a tad*.
* a tad is the equivalent of 620 miles as the crow flies (https://www.distance-cities.com/distance-fort-wayne-in-to-ocean-isle-beach-nc)
Well, the progress bar said it was still in transit... maybe the order was coming from Europe?
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 18, 2021, 02:23:15 PM
I will find out what city this bridge is at and I will never go there! :o :o :o
Apparently, it's in Genoa, Italy.
Cool, I'm safe! ;-)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 18, 2021, 02:25:15 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 18, 2021, 08:37:10 PM
A picture to make most utilities guys have nightmares for the rest of their lives. :o
That is what stealing electricity looks like. I've seen that in my native Mexico where people illegally tap to the power lines and needless to say, proper installation, maintenance and safety protocols are summarily ignored. Quite often the power company will dismantle the prohibited lines but they have massive security personnel for protection from the local people and quite often some people will die. Not only electrical power lines are tapped but oil and gas pipelines also and explosive results do happen.
Post by: solvegas on September 18, 2021, 08:55:39 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 18, 2021, 09:38:49 PM
Post by: Hiram on September 19, 2021, 05:14:46 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 19, 2021, 05:34:55 PM
Plastering a wall is hard - but I am getting better.
It's a good skill to pick up.
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 19, 2021, 05:36:21 PM
The USS Tennessee, SSBN - 734, enters the Kings Bay, Georgia, Drydock Refit Facility for a refit ( Navy term for maintenance ). She is an OHIO class Fleet Ballistic missile submarine ( SSBN ) capable of launching 24 Trident D-5 missiles with up to 10 nuclear warheads each with a yield of 370 Kilotons each. The Hiroshima bomb yield was 15 Kilotons of TNT. She is the single most powerful weapons system on the planet. And there are 14 of them.
And this week I hear that Christopher Nolan's latest film project is about Robert Oppenheimer, one of the fathers of the "Manhattan Project" that led to Little Man and Fat Boy.
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 19, 2021, 05:40:01 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 19, 2021, 08:28:21 PM
The USS Tennessee, SSBN - 734, enters the Kings Bay, Georgia, Drydock Refit Facility for a refit ( Navy term for maintenance ). She is an OHIO class Fleet Ballistic missile submarine ( SSBN ) capable of launching 24 Trident D-5 missiles with up to 10 nuclear warheads each with a yield of 370 Kilotons each. The Hiroshima bomb yield was 15 Kilotons of TNT. She is the single most powerful weapons system on the planet. And there are 14 of them.
And this week I hear that Christopher Nolan's latest film project is about Robert Oppenheimer, one of the fathers of the "Manhattan Project" that led to Little Man and Fat Boy.
Hiroshima was bombed using Little Boy and Nagasaki with Fat Man.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 20, 2021, 06:59:16 PM
turn turn turn
That's so wild it's incredible! Talk about truth being stranger than fiction. Now they just need to film an episode where all those people are in as their characters... ;-)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 20, 2021, 07:01:09 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 21, 2021, 01:22:10 AM
The USS Tennessee, SSBN - 734, enters the Kings Bay, Georgia, Drydock Refit Facility for a refit ( Navy term for maintenance ). She is an OHIO class Fleet Ballistic missile submarine ( SSBN ) capable of launching 24 Trident D-5 missiles with up to 10 nuclear warheads each with a yield of 370 Kilotons each. The Hiroshima bomb yield was 15 Kilotons of TNT. She is the single most powerful weapons system on the planet. And there are 14 of them.
And this week I hear that Christopher Nolan's latest film project is about Robert Oppenheimer, one of the fathers of the "Manhattan Project" that led to Little Man and Fat Boy.
Hiroshima was bombed using Little Boy and Nagasaki with Fat Man.
Right you are, sol, right you are. Don't know why I switched them, my fingers and my brain wires got crossed!
Post by: Hiram on September 21, 2021, 01:45:14 PM
It's a good skill to pick up.yes it is, albeit, I'm still not that great.
Post by: rtpoe on September 21, 2021, 08:33:10 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 21, 2021, 09:16:40 PM
Something to keep in mind if you have any meetings scheduled for next month.
I just got off of a Zoom meeting, er, I mean, a modern séance :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 22, 2021, 01:02:03 AM
Yesterday was the 21st night of September in the 21st year of the 21st century.
Earth Wind & Fire knew something we didn't. (https://youtu.be/Gs069dndIYk)
Post by: solvegas on September 22, 2021, 07:16:08 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 22, 2021, 05:54:30 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 22, 2021, 09:13:26 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 23, 2021, 07:55:22 AM
Post by: Hiram on September 24, 2021, 03:26:58 AM
The Brits and the Yanks are telling the Chinese Communists to go fuck themselves. :)Go Aukus...
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 24, 2021, 07:28:57 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 25, 2021, 10:39:32 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 26, 2021, 03:33:25 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 26, 2021, 09:43:36 PM
More genius! :)
Spider-Man in training :D
Post by: solvegas on September 26, 2021, 10:13:04 PM
Another genius. ;)
Guess he'll accidentally commit sewercide. ::) ;) ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 26, 2021, 10:27:35 PM
Another genius. ;)
Guess he'll accidentally commit sewercide. ::) ;) ;D
¡jajajajaja!
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 26, 2021, 10:28:56 PM
Question: do you really have pounds of "toxic po op" in your colon? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YQgz-MPhXo)
The short answer: no.
The slightly longer answer: hell no.
Post by: solvegas on September 26, 2021, 10:37:24 PM
Question: do you really have pounds of "toxic po op" in your colon? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YQgz-MPhXo)
The short answer: no.
The slightly longer answer: hell no.
Well, that was a shitty video. ::) ;) ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 26, 2021, 10:50:24 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 27, 2021, 06:31:21 PM
In my minimal TV/short film watching, it seems to me that whenever there's an interracial relationship, it's always a black man and a white woman. Even in commercials (e.g. the "Jake from State Farm" ones, where women give him tons of stuff thinking he got them special rates on their insurance).
Is this a real thing, or do I need a bigger data set?
Post by: solvegas on September 27, 2021, 10:00:30 PM
OK, enough with the silly photos, time for a serious question.
In my minimal TV/short film watching, it seems to me that whenever there's an interracial relationship, it's always a black man and a white woman. Even in commercials (e.g. the "Jake from State Farm" ones, where women give him tons of stuff thinking he got them special rates on their insurance).
Is this a real thing, or do I need a bigger data set?
My observation, which is not based on hard data but just what I experience, the most common interracial pairings I see is between whites and asians.
Post by: solvegas on September 27, 2021, 10:08:28 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 28, 2021, 11:54:52 AM
OK, enough with the silly photos, time for a serious question.
In my minimal TV/short film watching, it seems to me that whenever there's an interracial relationship, it's always a black man and a white woman. Even in commercials (e.g. the "Jake from State Farm" ones, where women give him tons of stuff thinking he got them special rates on their insurance).
Is this a real thing, or do I need a bigger data set?
Two recent examples of TV shows that show interracial pairings beyond just Black man/white woman include Netflix's Never Have I Ever and Disney+'s Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.. Both feature main characters whose parents are an Asian man and a white woman. Not to mention shows like Masaba Masaba, New Girl, Home Economics, Grey's Anatomy, How to Get Away with Murder, The Good Wife, The Good Fight, To All The Boys I've Loved Before, The Mindy Project, and on and on and on, which feature interracial couplings beyond Black man/white woman.
On the commercials front, Rakuten has one where an Asian Indian woman, her white husband, and their son are dancing to a version of Salt-n-Pepa's "Whatta Man" with changed lyrics. Ring security cameras has one with a testimonial from two of their real-life customers (not actors): an Asian Indian man and his white wife. Nerdwallet has a commercial featuring among others a lesbian interracial couple. And so on.
Two recent Hollywood movies that feature interracial couples that aren't Black man/white woman include The Lovebirds starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani who, like the characters they portray, are a Black American woman and a Pakistani-American man; and Nanjiani's autobiographical movie The Big Sick, which shows how he navigated the medical diagnosis of his white (Polish American) wife (fellow comedian Emily V. Gordon).
Not to mention the past, present, and future output of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Disney+'s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier where Bucky (Romanian-American actor Sebastian Stan) starts a relationship with Falcon's sister, Sarah (Nigerian-American actress Adepero Oduye). The Guardians of the Galaxy movies, where Gamora (played by the Afro-Latina Zoe Saldana) and Peter Quill (played by Chris Pratt, a white dude) are getting it on. The upcoming movie The Eternals with a multiracial cast some of whom are interracial themselves (e.g. the Chinese/English actress Gemma Chan as Sersi and the Black/white and Deaf actress Lauren Ridloff as Makkari) while portraying an interracial couple (Sersi's romance with Ikaris portrayed by white Scottish actor Richard Madden).
Long story short: yeah, you need a bigger data set ;)
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 28, 2021, 12:12:28 PM
My observation, which is not based on hard data but just what I experience, the most common interracial pairings I see is between whites and asians.
According to the latest US Census data (https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2018/07/interracial-marriages.html) for which the analysis has been performed (2017) (https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2017/05/18/1-trends-and-patterns-in-intermarriage/): 10.2% of new marriages in the United States were interracial, or interethnic.
The three most common newlywed couples across ethnic/racial lines are:
White men and Hispanic women (22%)
White women and Hispanic men (20%)
White men and Asian women (11%)
(Since "Hispanic" is an ethnicity, and not a race, you can be Black and Hispanic, or white and Hispanic, or Asian and Hispanic.)
In the United States, Asian women are more likely to marry interracially than white women, Black women, or Hispanic women. This holds true across all age ranges, all education levels, and all income levels.
Digging into such data is really interesting! Especially when you check the distribution of such couples on a map of the United States. (https://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/library/working-papers/2013/demo/2013-19.pdf)
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 28, 2021, 12:16:28 PM
The F-117, the first stealth Fighter/Bomber in a dissimilar air combat training mission against F-15's of the California air National Guard 144th Fighter wing out of Fresno, California.
The only other cooler aircraft still in service: the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II aka "the Harrier jump jet".
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 28, 2021, 05:52:47 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 28, 2021, 07:20:37 PM
Love is where you find it. :)
That will fetch a pretty penny I think.
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 28, 2021, 07:27:12 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 29, 2021, 09:13:55 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 29, 2021, 10:29:48 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 30, 2021, 10:28:31 AM
This is recently announced tire made by Michelin which they call the airless "Uptis" tire with an initial introduction in 2024 in luxury/high performance cars. Due to its construction, it requires no air or even balancing since it is integrated with the wheel at the factory. It will have at least 200,000 miles / 320,000 Km of thread life and it will make spare tires obsolete. It also has a speed rating of 200 MPH or 320KPH so it will be good for all passenger vehicles. No flat tires, no blowouts, no maintenance. It also gives a smoother ride since the tire conforms to the road more than regular tires. Yup, it will be more expensive when you buy the car but in the long run it will be cheaper since you may not need to replace it due to its long life.
I wonder what it will cost for a winter version? There's no way that tread can deal with the ice and snow we get here.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 30, 2021, 10:32:32 AM
Post by: solvegas on September 30, 2021, 10:39:19 AM
This is recently announced tire made by Michelin which they call the airless "Uptis" tire with an initial introduction in 2024 in luxury/high performance cars. Due to its construction, it requires no air or even balancing since it is integrated with the wheel at the factory. It will have at least 200,000 miles / 320,000 Km of thread life and it will make spare tires obsolete. It also has a speed rating of 200 MPH or 320KPH so it will be good for all passenger vehicles. No flat tires, no blowouts, no maintenance. It also gives a smoother ride since the tire conforms to the road more than regular tires. Yup, it will be more expensive when you buy the car but in the long run it will be cheaper since you may not need to replace it due to its long life.
I wonder what it will cost for a winter version? There's no way that tread can deal with the ice and snow we get here.
There were other photos of multiple varieties of truck/car tires. You'll see if you search for it. They all share that internal construction while the thread varies. :)
Post by: solvegas on September 30, 2021, 10:42:29 AM
What in the heck is going on here??? ???
That bear is wondering who will he snack on first, the distracted Storm Trooper, Mom and Dad or the scrumptious k1d. ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 30, 2021, 05:35:10 PM
"Dr unk man reported missing ends up taking part in the search for himself" (https://is.gd/OK7x2Y)
Post by: solvegas on October 01, 2021, 05:43:31 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 01, 2021, 05:56:26 AM
On September 18, 2021, the 77th anniversary of " Operation Market Garden " was commemorated by paratroopers of twelve different nations at the original drop zone of Ginkelse Heide, Netherlands by three airborne divisions on September 17, 1944 which ended up as a fiasco. The Germans successfully repulsed the offensive and rather than ending the war by Christmas as Field Marshal General Bernard Montgomery, who pushed for this action and convinced Supreme Allied Commander Europe Dwight Eisenhower to give his support, it ended as a delay to the war in the western front. It became the story for the book and later on the movie " A Bridge Too Far ".
Sean Connery and Gert Fröbe were both in an another movie made from a Cornelius Ryan book: 1962's The Longest Day. Two years later, they both starred in another movie you may have heard of.
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/5JG-J1ZTGgw/hqdefault.jpg) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JG-J1ZTGgw)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 02, 2021, 01:19:41 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 02, 2021, 09:55:16 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 02, 2021, 11:12:35 PM
SCARY!!!
Say it isn't so! :D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 03, 2021, 01:17:43 PM
SCARY!!!
Nightmarish!
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 04, 2021, 11:32:14 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 04, 2021, 05:50:22 PM
Did you know that under the Witchcraft Act of 1735, for almost two centuries, if you were a meteorologist, you technically were considered to be a witch (https://youtu.be/p0XNqHp6piw) in the United Kingdom?
Huh. Another odd thing I didn't know. :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 04, 2021, 05:52:19 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 04, 2021, 08:02:25 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 04, 2021, 10:21:21 PM
Some commentary on a recent "outage".
Jack Dorsey (CEO of Twitter and Square) had a field day taking the mick out of Zuck.
If you haven't watched The Social Dilemma on Netflix or on YouTube, you should. Scary.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 06, 2021, 03:54:47 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 07, 2021, 07:31:03 AM
Post by: Hiram on October 07, 2021, 09:34:01 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 08, 2021, 08:40:40 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 09, 2021, 10:36:33 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 10, 2021, 05:22:46 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 10, 2021, 12:48:49 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 12, 2021, 07:21:44 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 12, 2021, 02:21:01 PM
MadzIsStacked natural size.
:o :o :o
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 12, 2021, 02:22:09 PM
I don't think that complies with the handicapped access bylaws... :o
It's a plexiglass ramp? ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 12, 2021, 06:03:59 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 12, 2021, 09:33:41 PM
(Though I just commented, didn't I.....)
Post by: solvegas on October 14, 2021, 09:14:11 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 14, 2021, 05:20:53 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 15, 2021, 08:07:22 AM
Posted without comment.
(Though I just commented, didn't I.....)
Jim Henson would approve.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 16, 2021, 01:58:24 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 18, 2021, 05:59:58 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 18, 2021, 05:26:36 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 18, 2021, 11:51:38 PM
Fortuitous, funny, and even on topic! ;D
Alternate version :)
Post by: solvegas on October 19, 2021, 06:12:30 AM
Fortuitous, funny, and even on topic! ;D
Alternate version :)
;D
Post by: solvegas on October 19, 2021, 06:23:10 AM
Post by: Hiram on October 20, 2021, 02:39:46 AM
Post by: solvegas on October 20, 2021, 08:29:11 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 20, 2021, 06:03:56 PM
A task force led by the USS Carl Vinson ( CVN-70 ) in the center, the HMS Queen Elizabeth ( R08 ) on the right and the JS Kaga ( DDH-184 ) on the left from Japan, conduct an exercise in the South China Sea in international waters. The aircraft are, in the center, a E-2D Hawkeye, four F-18F Super Hornets to its side and two F-35C Lightning II stealth fighters on the outside. :)
Imagine the emotions going through the heads of the crew of a little fishing boat in front of that! ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 20, 2021, 06:05:29 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 20, 2021, 10:16:28 PM
In Vienna, museums are fighting back in an interesting way:
Vienna laid bare on OnlyFans
https://www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/museums-exhibitions/of-411216
Vienna and its art institutions are among the casualties of this new wave of prudishness – with nude statues and famous artworks blacklisted under social media guidelines, and repeat offenders even finding their accounts temporarily suspended. That’s why we decided to put the capital’s world-famous “explicit” artworks on OnlyFans.
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/jiEMnTLhx3w/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/jiEMnTLhx3w)
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 21, 2021, 04:26:05 AM
Museums have found that social media is really incoherent and inconsistent when it comes to blocking legit and well-known works of art for "violating" their various codes. Fazebork, for example, had to apologize when it removed a picture of the Venus of Willendorf for being "pornographic".
In Vienna, museums are fighting back in an interesting way:
Vienna laid bare on OnlyFans
https://www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/museums-exhibitions/of-411216
Vienna and its art institutions are among the casualties of this new wave of prudishness – with nude statues and famous artworks blacklisted under social media guidelines, and repeat offenders even finding their accounts temporarily suspended. That’s why we decided to put the capital’s world-famous “explicit” artworks on OnlyFans.
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/jiEMnTLhx3w/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/jiEMnTLhx3w)
That's brilliant! :)
Post by: solvegas on October 21, 2021, 08:26:51 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 21, 2021, 05:26:51 PM
Here's the answer:
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/h63UDp5mJWw/hqdefault.jpg)
(http://)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 21, 2021, 07:38:53 PM
Museums have found that social media is really incoherent and inconsistent when it comes to blocking legit and well-known works of art for "violating" their various codes. Fazebork, for example, had to apologize when it removed a picture of the Venus of Willendorf for being "pornographic".
In Vienna, museums are fighting back in an interesting way:
Vienna laid bare on OnlyFans
https://www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/museums-exhibitions/of-411216
Vienna and its art institutions are among the casualties of this new wave of prudishness – with nude statues and famous artworks blacklisted under social media guidelines, and repeat offenders even finding their accounts temporarily suspended. That’s why we decided to put the capital’s world-famous “explicit” artworks on OnlyFans.
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/jiEMnTLhx3w/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/jiEMnTLhx3w)
Aw man, rtpoe, that's awesome! :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 21, 2021, 07:43:17 PM
What does Sonny Bono have to do with Iron Man, Ant-Man, Spider-Man, and Thor?
Here's the answer:
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/h63UDp5mJWw/hqdefault.jpg)
(http://)
I don't get it, Zookie. Was that supposed to be a Youtube link? Because if it's just the picture, I'm stumped.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 22, 2021, 04:11:10 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 23, 2021, 05:34:46 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 23, 2021, 01:05:20 PM
A U.S. Soldier testing a Ghillie camouflage suit for all weather use at Fort Benning, Georgia. :)
That's going above and beyond for testing. :)
My nephew has a Ghillie suit for playing outdoor paintball tournaments. They definitely do what they're supposed to, we've got some pics of him in it that you can hardly tell he is there!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 24, 2021, 02:06:35 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 26, 2021, 12:32:08 AM
When you drop a Nokia phone from a few thousand feet. ;) :)
One time I dropped my Nokia 3310 while I was crossing the street. Then the light changed and multiple cars ran over it. When the light turned red again I retrieved it. Dusted it off. It still worked.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 26, 2021, 06:42:01 PM
When you drop a Nokia phone from a few thousand feet. ;) :)
One time I dropped my Nokia 3310 while I was crossing the street. Then the light changed and multiple cars ran over it. When the light turned red again I retrieved it. Dusted it off. It still worked.
Those things are legendary. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 26, 2021, 06:43:30 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 27, 2021, 11:48:30 PM
That must be a fun hallway to run through... :o :)
Why did "Baby Elephant Walk" (https://youtu.be/b1z4JfxFb6c) go through my head while looking at that photo? ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 28, 2021, 03:45:57 PM
That must be a fun hallway to run through... :o :)
Why did "Baby Elephant Walk" (https://youtu.be/b1z4JfxFb6c) go through my head while looking at that photo? ;)
It's the drunkard's walk theme song? ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 28, 2021, 03:47:26 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 28, 2021, 09:56:24 PM
More of this sort of thing here: https://travelerdoor.com/2021/05/23/stairfails/
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 28, 2021, 10:47:04 PM
You can tell by the people that this is...er, was an attempt at a real staircase.
More of this sort of thing here: https://travelerdoor.com/2021/05/23/stairfails/
Yikes!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 29, 2021, 08:30:49 PM
You can tell by the people that this is...er, was an attempt at a real staircase.
More of this sort of thing here: https://travelerdoor.com/2021/05/23/stairfails/
Wow, there are some epic absurdities in that article! :o :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 30, 2021, 02:36:33 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 30, 2021, 11:19:59 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 30, 2021, 11:21:27 PM
:o :o :o
I hope that's a trompe-l'œil. Otherwise, that's a Hellmouth.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 31, 2021, 02:46:42 PM
:o :o :o
I hope that's a trompe-l'œil. Otherwise, that's a Hellmouth.
I'm hoping if that is real, there was no one sitting on that sofa when it dropped out!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 01, 2021, 05:48:36 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 01, 2021, 06:48:11 PM
Fashion. :P
Very comfy high heels ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 03, 2021, 05:14:28 PM
Post by: Cutter on November 04, 2021, 09:09:19 PM
Gal is playing the Evil Queen.
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 05, 2021, 03:02:42 AM
Gal Gadot has been cast in the Disney live action movie : Snow White.
Gal is playing the Evil Queen.
Angelina Jolie and Charlize Theron must have been busy, or didn't want to be typecast.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 05, 2021, 05:46:43 PM
Gal Gadot has been cast in the Disney live action movie : Snow White.
Gal is playing the Evil Queen.
Angelina Jolie and Charlize Theron must have been busy, or didn't want to be typecast.
Angelina's already got Malificient under her belt, doesn't need another Disney dark queen.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 05, 2021, 05:48:08 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 07, 2021, 01:44:49 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 08, 2021, 04:45:34 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 08, 2021, 02:49:26 PM
"Firefighters in upstate New York on [Friday, November 5, 2021] rescued a naked man who was stuck for several days inside the bathroom wall of a theater, fire officials said.
The Syracuse Fire Department responded just after 7:30 a.m. to the Landmark Theatre after employees heard someone banging of the wall and yelling for help, the department said in a FB post.
The adult male, who was not immediately identified, was believed to have entered the theatre two or three days ago, fire officials said.
It was not immediately clear how he was able to get behind the wall, according to the department.
Firefighters with Rescue Company 1 drilled a hole in the wall and used a fiber-optic camera to find the man’s exact location in the wall, the department said.
After determining the best way to extract the man, officials said firefighters carefully cut through several layers of drywall and structural clay tile to reach him.
The 39-year-old man was not wearing any clothes when firefighters freed him, Syracuse Fire Deputy Chief John Kane told Syracuse.com.
The man was taken to Upstate University Hospital for treatment.
Kane said the man appeared uninjured and would likely be treated for dehydration."
(https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2021/11/1862/1048/syracuse-fire-dept-split.jpg)
(https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2021/11/1862/1048/syracuse-fire-dept-3.jpg)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 08, 2021, 06:11:42 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 08, 2021, 09:12:53 PM
Anyway, I happened to recall "Dirk the Daring" from the (very) early video game "Dragon's Lair".
For some reason I started wondering: How the heck does he get out of there afterwards? All those bridges and walkways collapsed behind him....
Then I thought that might make for an interesting game.
You've killed the final boss, recovered the legendary amulet, whatever. Now you have to get out of the dungeon. Sure, you've killed all (or almost all) of the monsters, you've got the best armor and weapons you can carry, and you've even mapped the route. But - scavengers will have come out to feed on the corpses of the monsters you killed, all the healing potions / medkits have been found and used, and all the traps are still there......
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 08, 2021, 10:45:32 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 09, 2021, 06:02:58 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 09, 2021, 09:40:15 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 10, 2021, 07:33:45 AM
Is this you, too?
(knocks wood) Not yet!
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 10, 2021, 07:34:05 AM
I like how the artist has blended the staircase into the painting. :)
Very creative!
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 10, 2021, 07:34:41 AM
That's bloody weird. I wonder how no one noticed him for days?
This may have been a real-life teleporter's nightmare
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 10, 2021, 04:32:45 PM
Is this you, too?
I'm getting there. :(
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 11, 2021, 12:29:32 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 11, 2021, 01:32:30 PM
;D
Yeah, agree with that 100%. :P
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 11, 2021, 01:33:28 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 12, 2021, 12:57:43 PM
WTF?? I don't even... :o :o :o ??? ??? ???
Meth lab?
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 12, 2021, 06:45:37 PM
WTF?? I don't even... :o :o :o ??? ??? ???
Meth lab?
Heck if I know. I'm just boggled that it both blew up, and MELTED. :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 13, 2021, 02:12:06 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 14, 2021, 11:45:11 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 16, 2021, 01:16:01 AM
That's one wild and creative light fixture! :o :)
It is and I suspect there might be a certain angle that you can view it from where all of the plates and cups appear whole.
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 16, 2021, 01:16:29 AM
:P
You see? He ain't all bad.
Post by: rtpoe on November 16, 2021, 09:42:48 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 19, 2021, 03:40:53 PM
Ummm......... what isotope is it?
Heavy radioactive water? ;)
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 19, 2021, 03:42:02 PM
“Knock, knock!”
“Who’s there?”
“Daisy.”
“Daisy who?”
“Daisy me rollin’, they hatin’...”
(https://www.youtube.com/embed/CtwJvgPJ9xw)
Post by: solvegas on November 21, 2021, 06:08:27 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 21, 2021, 11:43:15 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 22, 2021, 05:50:50 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 22, 2021, 06:41:25 PM
A B-52 bomber cockpit. Notice the mechanical gauges ? No aircraft built in the last 30 years or so has them. The youngest B-52 was built in 1962 so next year the B-52H will be 60 years old and they will be re-engined so they can fly until the 2060 -2070 years. :o
If the basic design still works, why mess with it?
And anyone else remember the days before everyone was online?
Post by: solvegas on November 22, 2021, 09:59:19 PM
A B-52 bomber cockpit. Notice the mechanical gauges ? No aircraft built in the last 30 years or so has them. The youngest B-52 was built in 1962 so next year the B-52H will be 60 years old and they will be re-engined so they can fly until the 2060 -2070 years. :o
If the basic design still works, why mess with it?
And anyone else remember the days before everyone was online?
Ah, the good old days. ;) ;D
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 22, 2021, 10:03:17 PM
Just sayin'. (https://youtu.be/xDzvX9S9iSc?t=311)
Wait… people actually keep track of shit like this ?
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 25, 2021, 09:27:52 PM
Just sayin'. (https://youtu.be/xDzvX9S9iSc?t=311)
Wait… people actually keep track of shit like this ?
Welcome to the Internet, Shadowmuse. :D
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 25, 2021, 09:30:49 PM
Two of my favorites from the list:
"Homicide victims rarely talk to police"
and
"'We hate math,' say 4 in 10 - a majority of Americans"
Post by: rtpoe on November 27, 2021, 08:53:28 PM
Anyway, this is an interesting way to look at it:
Post by: solvegas on November 28, 2021, 05:46:46 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 28, 2021, 08:05:10 PM
an extinct mammal, Gagadon minimonstrum;
a parasitic wasp, Aleiodes gaga; and
a new genus of ferns, Gaga, and three species, G. germanotta, G. monstraparva and Kaikaia gaga.
The name monstraparva is an allusion to her fans, known as Little Monsters, whose symbol is the outstretched "monster claw" hand, which resembles a tightly rolled young fern leaf prior to unfurling.
Post by: solvegas on December 01, 2021, 08:26:59 AM
Post by: rtpoe on December 03, 2021, 08:41:56 PM
Have you had trouble understanding the dialogue in movies lately? Whether in the theater or streaming at home?
Here's Why Movie Dialogue Has Gotten More Difficult To Understand (And Three Ways To Fix It)
Ben Pearson, Slashfilm
https://www.slashfilm.com/673162/heres-why-movie-dialogue-has-gotten-more-difficult-to-understand-and-three-ways-to-fix-it/
I used to be able to understand 99% of the dialogue in Hollywood films. But over the past 10 years or so, I've noticed that percentage has dropped significantly — and it's not due to hearing loss on my end. It's gotten to the point where I find myself occasionally not being able to parse entire lines of dialogue when I see a movie in a theater, and when I watch things at home, I've defaulted to turning the subtitles on to make sure I don't miss anything crucial to the plot....
This problem indeed goes far beyond simply flipping a switch or two on a mixing board. It's much more complex than I anticipated, and it turns out there isn't one simple element that can be singled out and blamed as the primary culprit.
"There are a number of root causes," says Mark Mangini, the Academy Award-winning sound designer behind films like "Mad Max: Fury Road" and "Blade Runner 2049." "It's really a gumbo, an accumulation of problems that have been exacerbated over the last 10 years ... that's kind of this time span where all of us in the filmmaking community are noticing that dialogue is harder and harder to understand."
Post by: solvegas on December 03, 2021, 09:07:25 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 04, 2021, 08:03:44 PM
An interesting Long Read:
Have you had trouble understanding the dialogue in movies lately? Whether in the theater or streaming at home?
Here's Why Movie Dialogue Has Gotten More Difficult To Understand (And Three Ways To Fix It)
Ben Pearson, Slashfilm
https://www.slashfilm.com/673162/heres-why-movie-dialogue-has-gotten-more-difficult-to-understand-and-three-ways-to-fix-it/
I used to be able to understand 99% of the dialogue in Hollywood films. But over the past 10 years or so, I've noticed that percentage has dropped significantly — and it's not due to hearing loss on my end. It's gotten to the point where I find myself occasionally not being able to parse entire lines of dialogue when I see a movie in a theater, and when I watch things at home, I've defaulted to turning the subtitles on to make sure I don't miss anything crucial to the plot....
This problem indeed goes far beyond simply flipping a switch or two on a mixing board. It's much more complex than I anticipated, and it turns out there isn't one simple element that can be singled out and blamed as the primary culprit.
"There are a number of root causes," says Mark Mangini, the Academy Award-winning sound designer behind films like "Mad Max: Fury Road" and "Blade Runner 2049." "It's really a gumbo, an accumulation of problems that have been exacerbated over the last 10 years ... that's kind of this time span where all of us in the filmmaking community are noticing that dialogue is harder and harder to understand."
Looking at you, Christopher Nolan...Tenet was especially egregious. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIgznB0-ICo)
Post by: solvegas on December 05, 2021, 05:20:59 AM
Post by: Nimrod on December 05, 2021, 11:28:56 AM
An interesting Long Read:
Have you had trouble understanding the dialogue in movies lately? Whether in the theater or streaming at home?
Here's Why Movie Dialogue Has Gotten More Difficult To Understand (And Three Ways To Fix It)
Ben Pearson, Slashfilm
https://www.slashfilm.com/673162/heres-why-movie-dialogue-has-gotten-more-difficult-to-understand-and-three-ways-to-fix-it/
I used to be able to understand 99% of the dialogue in Hollywood films. But over the past 10 years or so, I've noticed that percentage has dropped significantly — and it's not due to hearing loss on my end. It's gotten to the point where I find myself occasionally not being able to parse entire lines of dialogue when I see a movie in a theater, and when I watch things at home, I've defaulted to turning the subtitles on to make sure I don't miss anything crucial to the plot....
This problem indeed goes far beyond simply flipping a switch or two on a mixing board. It's much more complex than I anticipated, and it turns out there isn't one simple element that can be singled out and blamed as the primary culprit.
"There are a number of root causes," says Mark Mangini, the Academy Award-winning sound designer behind films like "Mad Max: Fury Road" and "Blade Runner 2049." "It's really a gumbo, an accumulation of problems that have been exacerbated over the last 10 years ... that's kind of this time span where all of us in the filmmaking community are noticing that dialogue is harder and harder to understand."
Kithara has taught singing for over twenty five years now and has noticed the same thing in much of media. She is made acutely aware of this when new students come to her and "want to sing" just like whomever is the hot thing right now. As the article points out, there is no single culprit or primary cause, but rather an accumulation of influences, forces, and technical changes that has resulted in a progressive degradation of the clarity, enunciation, diction, and basic word use/pronunciation in modern media.
This is not the slow adjustments in dialog or turns of phrase over time, but rather the ability of the performer to form the sounds of speech such that a general audience can recognize the words they are saying. There really is a proper way to speak such that your words, no matter what they are, can be heard and understood. In short, people are getting sloppy with their pronunciation and enunciation.
Too many times people think they can act, speak, sing, dance, draw, cook, and even reason well - when they lack some basic skill sets that would greatly improve those acts, but they have not taken the time to learn and master them. It is not a fake it till you make it mentality, but rather a do whatever, call it great, and deride anyone who points out that it isn't. But, again that is oversimplifying. Just because you are in a movie does not mean you are an Actor.
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 05, 2021, 03:51:46 PM
Kithara has taught singing for over twenty five years now and has noticed the same thing in much of media. She is made acutely aware of this when new students come to her and "want to sing" just like whomever is the hot thing right now. As the article points out, there is no single culprit or primary cause, but rather an accumulation of influences, forces, and technical changes that has resulted in a progressive degradation of the clarity, enunciation, diction, and basic word use/pronunciation in modern media.
This is not the slow adjustments in dialog or turns of phrase over time, but rather the ability of the performer to form the sounds of speech such that a general audience can recognize the words they are saying. There really is a proper way to speak such that your words, no matter what they are, can be heard and understood. In short, people are getting sloppy with their pronunciation and enunciation.
Too many times people think they can act, speak, sing, dance, draw, cook, and even reason well - when they lack some basic skill sets that would greatly improve those acts, but they have not taken the time to learn and master them. It is not a fake it till you make it mentality, but rather a do whatever, call it great, and deride anyone who points out that it isn't. But, again that is oversimplifying. Just because you are in a movie does not mean you are an Actor.
True!
Post by: rtpoe on December 06, 2021, 06:40:28 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 06, 2021, 11:00:54 PM
The juxtaposition of the Giant Green.....Thing and the image on the "box" in the background.....
Looks like a huge butt plug. ;D
Post by: solvegas on December 07, 2021, 05:36:36 AM
Post by: Hiram on December 08, 2021, 02:55:07 AM
Its either M or B.
Post by: solvegas on December 09, 2021, 06:44:51 AM
Post by: rtpoe on December 09, 2021, 10:41:45 PM
Check out the pics on their Tw11ter.
Yes, NYC does not allow cats in places where food is available, like bodegas. But the fine for getting caught with a cat on the premises is the same or less as the fine for a rodent infestation, so....
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 09, 2021, 11:16:10 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 10, 2021, 05:27:19 PM
Everywhereist travel writer Geraldine DeRuiter was drawn to visiting the restaurant "Bros'", in Lecce Italy, having heard rave reviews and good things about one of the youngest chefs to receive a Michelin star, Isabella Potì, as she told TODAY Food in an email. The restaurant is also led by chef Floriano Pellegrino.
"I’ve tried to come up with hypotheses for what happened. Maybe the staff just ran out of food that night. Maybe they confused our table with that of their ex-lover’s. Maybe they were [inebriated]. But we got twelve kinds of foam, something that I can only describe as “an oyster loaf that tasted like Newark airport”, and a teaspoon of savory ice cream that was olive flavored."
"...Because by now it had been hours, and at no point had we been served anything that could be considered dinner. (There was one time when I thought it might happen – the staff placed dishes in front of us, and then swirled sauces on the dishes, and I clapped my hands, excitedly waiting for something to be plated atop those beautiful sauces. Instead, someone came by with an eyedropper and squirted drops of gelee onto our plates). “We’ve infused these droplets with meat molecules,” the server explained, and left."
https://everywhereist.com/2021/12/bros-restaurant-lecce-we-eat-at-the-worst-michelin-starred-restaurant-ever/
"Chef" Floriano Pellegrino responded with a "Declaration", which spent more time talking about paintings of men on horses than anything to do with food. You can read it here:
https://www.today.com/food/brutal-review-michelin-starred-restaurant-bros-goes-viral-t242696
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 10, 2021, 07:56:32 PM
VICE: "I Made My Shed The #1 Restaurant In London" (https://video.vice.com/en_us/video/oobah-butler-i-made-my-shed-the-1-restaurant-in-london/5a5dfac6177dd44de3197af2)
The Shed at Dulwich was the number one rated restaurant in London, with foodies, cele bri ties and bloggers trying to get a table. The main obstacle for them, however, was that it didn't exist. Over the course of 8 months VICE's Oobah Butler used an assault of fake reviews to get his 'restaurant' to the hallowed top spot on TripAdvisor. With his phone perpetually ringing, PR agencies begging to represent it and TV crews pitching shows, Oobah decided he had no choice but to open its doors for one night only. Here is Oobah's journey into a false reality that captured the world's attention.
Post by: rtpoe on December 11, 2021, 11:23:16 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 12, 2021, 05:47:42 AM
How to practice "Safe Sex" in the Late Victorian era.
Doesn't seem to have worked too well since birth rates were much higher in those days. For example, the typical woman of that era in Europe and North America had approximately 4.2 ch1ldren and today it is about 1.5 and some countries are actually losing population such as Romania, Russia and more and it is not due to war but rapidly aging populations and very low birth rates. East Asia is even worse with Japan, South Korea and China populations either declining or staying flat and all three will soon go into a demographic precipice. All of these countries Old Age government pensions are designed for the next generation being bigger than the prior one but, due to low birth rates, they will eventually collapse. Since the politicians and the citizens have been kicking this can down the road for decades, you can expect the rest of the 2020's to the 2050's to be, as the Chinese curse says, interesting times.
Post by: solvegas on December 13, 2021, 05:19:25 AM
Post by: Hiram on December 13, 2021, 12:20:03 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 13, 2021, 05:49:05 PM
The leg shadow ha ha
Oh my stars and garters, that is an unfortunate shadow! :D
Post by: solvegas on December 13, 2021, 10:18:48 PM
The leg shadow ha ha
LOL! ;D
Post by: solvegas on December 14, 2021, 11:26:14 PM
Just so you guys know, it was a nativity scene with Mary and Joseph with Baby Jesus wearing face masks and I found it funny.
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 15, 2021, 03:48:20 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 15, 2021, 03:50:00 AM
Post by: solvegas on December 16, 2021, 09:11:23 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 17, 2021, 01:30:13 PM
The topography of the lower 48, with the vertical scale exaggerated a hundredfold.
A similar image with the vertical scale much less exaggerated.
Post by: rtpoe on December 17, 2021, 11:04:11 PM
What?
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 18, 2021, 01:57:17 AM
Here's one with the vertical scale even MORE exaggerated!!!
What?
:D :D :D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 19, 2021, 06:36:50 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 20, 2021, 12:07:06 AM
Absolute trust. :o
Handling all of that weight one-handed? How is that even possible??
Post by: solvegas on December 20, 2021, 05:36:01 AM
Absolute trust. :o
Handling all of that weight one-handed? How is that even possible??
While precariously balanced on a single narrow pipe ? Fake, says I ! ??? ::)
Post by: rtpoe on December 20, 2021, 06:36:38 PM
My guess is that it's so bloody obvious that it's got to be deliberate.
Post by: solvegas on December 23, 2021, 09:15:42 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 23, 2021, 09:25:52 PM
Post by: Hiram on December 24, 2021, 07:10:12 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 24, 2021, 11:49:47 AM
Post by: solvegas on December 25, 2021, 05:27:40 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 25, 2021, 02:49:40 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 25, 2021, 09:15:55 PM
:)
Useless balconies .... ::) :P ;) ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 26, 2021, 01:22:43 AM
:)When copy-and-paste goes wrong
Post by: Hiram on December 26, 2021, 05:12:03 AM
Post by: solvegas on December 26, 2021, 05:24:25 AM
Nenthead Cumbria, UK.
So that's your neck of the woods? Looks pretty. I bet in Summertime it is very pastoral looking. :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 26, 2021, 03:57:01 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 27, 2021, 03:06:13 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 28, 2021, 07:51:46 PM
The REAL mystery in Science?
When and how did the anus evolve?
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2021/05/evolution-butts/618915/
The Body’s Most Embarrassing Organ Is an Evolutionary Marvel
And yet we have very little idea where anuses come from.
By Katherine J. Wu
"A cursory glance at the animal tree of life might at first suggest that anal openings appeared about 550 million years ago, around the time our own bloblike ancestors straightened out into tubes. But Hejnol and many others think that the anus was so useful that animals independently evolved it at least half a dozen times, perhaps many more, and not necessarily in the same way. This timeline has other snags: Some creatures have since lost their anal opening—and some might have made theirs even further back in history."
"Many of the animals that have managed to keep some version of the anus embellished upon it, and now harbor an organ of immense extravagance. Turtles, like sea cucumbers, breathe through their butt. Young dragonflies suck water into theirs, then spew it out to propel themselves forward. Scorpions jettison their posterior when attacked from behind, evading capture but tragically losing their ability to [crap] (and eventually dying with their abdomen full of excrement). Lacewing larvae incapacitate termite prey with the toxic flatulence they emit from their end—“they literally KO their enemies with death farts,” Ainsley Seago, an entomologist at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, told me."
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 28, 2021, 11:52:20 PM
OK, to heck with Dark Matter.
The REAL mystery in Science?
When and how did the anus evolve?
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2021/05/evolution-butts/618915/
The Body’s Most Embarrassing Organ Is an Evolutionary Marvel
And yet we have very little idea where anuses come from.
By Katherine J. Wu
"A cursory glance at the animal tree of life might at first suggest that anal openings appeared about 550 million years ago, around the time our own bloblike ancestors straightened out into tubes. But Hejnol and many others think that the anus was so useful that animals independently evolved it at least half a dozen times, perhaps many more, and not necessarily in the same way. This timeline has other snags: Some creatures have since lost their anal opening—and some might have made theirs even further back in history."
"Many of the animals that have managed to keep some version of the anus embellished upon it, and now harbor an organ of immense extravagance. Turtles, like sea cucumbers, breathe through their butt. Young dragonflies suck water into theirs, then spew it out to propel themselves forward. Scorpions jettison their posterior when attacked from behind, evading capture but tragically losing their ability to [crap] (and eventually dying with their abdomen full of excrement). Lacewing larvae incapacitate termite prey with the toxic flatulence they emit from their end—“they literally KO their enemies with death farts,” Ainsley Seago, an entomologist at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, told me."
These are vital ass-ues that we have to get to the bottom of!
Post by: solvegas on December 29, 2021, 10:46:22 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 30, 2021, 10:38:04 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 31, 2021, 10:25:39 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 01, 2022, 10:07:58 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 02, 2022, 10:35:09 PM
Sorry, Sol. Nicola Roberts is an English singer and definitely NOT a glamour model and does not belong in the glamour model thread. You seem to be conflating the general term 'Glamour' with actual 'Glamour Models' - Salem
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 03, 2022, 02:56:06 PM
Two Marine Corps Lockheed KC-130J Super Hercules refueling tankers fly in formation near Japan. The C-130 Hercules has been in production since 1954 and will remain in production till at least the 2040 -2060 time frame which makes it the longest aircraft in production in history and could be the first aircraft to reach 100+ years of production. A tremendously successful design which for its size and capabilities still remains the best there is.
One of the best examples of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." there is. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 03, 2022, 02:57:38 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 03, 2022, 03:04:03 PM
The Bleacher Report: "Antonio Brown 'No Longer' a Bucs Player After Leaving Midgame vs. Jets, per Arians" (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10022703-antonio-brown-no-longer-a-bucs-player-after-leaving-midgame-vs-jets-per-arians?iid=ob_article_footer_expansion)
Antonio Brown's run with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers—and perhaps in the NFL, period—is over.
"He is no longer a Buc," head coach Bruce Arians told reporters Sunday (https://twitter.com/gregauman/status/1477749670470471680) after Brown removed his jersey and left the field midway through Tampa's 28-24 win over the New York Jets.
Brown also won't be flying with the team back to Tampa Bay.
Tom Brady was one of Brown's teammates to speak on the situation after the game: "That's obviously a difficult situation. We all love him and care about him deeply...I think everyone should be compassionate and empathetic toward some very difficult things."
Brown's departure was so unprecedented that stadium security almost confused him for a fan as he left the field: "This sideline report is incredible. Stadium security thought there was a shirtless fan on the field and intended to tackle him before they realized it was Antonio Brown"
Outside of perhaps Vontae Davis choosing to retire at halftime during a 2018 game (https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/vontae-davis-explains-why-he-retired-from-the-nfl-in-the-middle-of-a-bills-game/), it's hard to remember a more bizarre midgame exit from a player.
...In an ironic twist, Brown told reporters after last Sunday's game (https://twitter.com/gregauman/status/1475229197731876870) that the media is responsible for creating drama around him.
"I don't want to talk about that," he said when asked about his three-game suspension for having a fake vaccination card. (https://twitter.com/gregauman/status/1475228223227277313) "You guys are all drama. It's all about football. We're going to talk about Carolina or I don't want to talk to you. ... It's a lot of drama you guys create, a lot of drama people create who want stuff from me. That's a part of life, a part of being in the position. I can't control what people want from me, what people write about me."
Brown's tenure in Tampa Bay will end after parts of two seasons, 14 total appearances, one Super Bowl title, 84 catches for 1,002 yards and eight touchdowns, two suspensions, several injuries and one of the most bizarre sign-offs in NFL history.
Post by: rtpoe on January 04, 2022, 09:45:56 PM
Inspired by Thanos' finger snap, a team at Georgia Tech decided to investigate the mechanics of finger-snapping.
"Oh, Snap!" A Record-Breaking Motion at Our Fingertips
https://research.gatech.edu/oh-snap-record-breaking-motion-our-fingertips
For an ordinary snap with bare fingers, the researchers measured maximal rotational velocities of 7,800 degrees per second and rotational accelerations of 1.6 million degrees per second squared. The rotational velocity is less than that measured for the fastest rotational motions observed in humans, which come from the arms of professional baseball players during the act of pitching. However, the snap acceleration is the fastest human angular acceleration yet measured, almost three times faster than the rotational acceleration of a professional baseball pitcher’s arm.
“When I first saw the data, I jumped out of my chair,” said Bhamla, who studies ultrafast motions in a variety of living systems, from single cells to insects. “The finger snap occurs in only seven milliseconds, more than twenty times faster than the blink of an eye, which takes more than 150 milliseconds.”
SPOILER: When the fingertips of the subjects were covered with metal thimbles, their maximal rotational velocities decreased dramatically, confirming the researchers’ intuitions. “Our results suggest that Thanos could not have snapped because of his metal armored fingers,” said Acharya, first author of the study.
I note that all the finger-snapping I've seen depicted has the middle finger starting in contact with the thumb. I have always done it with the index finger on the thumb, and the middle finger sliding off the index finger. I get a louder "snap" that way. There's nothing to suggest if the researchers looked at that method.
Post by: Hiram on January 05, 2022, 03:11:44 AM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svalbard
Effective since 1925, the Svalbard Treaty that defines Norway's sovereignty over the archipelago has some very interesting conditions. The most curious is that the islands are an entirely visa-free zone. This gives citizens of all treaty signatories the right to live there.
Post by: solvegas on January 05, 2022, 06:40:53 AM
Anyone can live on Svalbard.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svalbard
Effective since 1925, the Svalbard Treaty that defines Norway's sovereignty over the archipelago has some very interesting conditions. The most curious is that the islands are an entirely visa-free zone. This gives citizens of all treaty signatories the right to live there.
The question I have would be why anybody would want to live inside permanently a refrigerator? :o ??? ;) ;D Seriously, I hate the cold. Ever since I broke my right leg 1 1/2 inches above my right ankle about 9 years ago, in the Winter I get this bothersome throbbing pain which is not debilitating but a reminder from my leg to me of my fuck up. A place like that it would be absolutely miserable for me to live in. :P
Post by: solvegas on January 05, 2022, 07:36:03 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 05, 2022, 07:20:48 PM
Anyone can live on Svalbard.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svalbard
Effective since 1925, the Svalbard Treaty that defines Norway's sovereignty over the archipelago has some very interesting conditions. The most curious is that the islands are an entirely visa-free zone. This gives citizens of all treaty signatories the right to live there.
Ouch :(
The question I have would be why anybody would want to live inside permanently a refrigerator? :o ??? ;) ;D Seriously, I hate the cold. Ever since I broke my right leg 1 1/2 inches above my right ankle about 9 years ago, in the Winter I get this bothersome throbbing pain which is not debilitating but a reminder from my leg to me of my fuck up. A place like that it would be absolutely miserable for me to live in. :P
Post by: rtpoe on January 05, 2022, 08:28:03 PM
Post by: Hiram on January 06, 2022, 02:37:49 AM
Post by: Hiram on January 06, 2022, 02:48:04 AM
The question I have would be why anybody would want to live inside permanently a refrigerator? :Humans are the most adaptable species. I think can people acclimatize to both cold or hot given time.
Very little daylight in the in winter on Svalbard may be a deal breaker for me though.
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 06, 2022, 05:17:07 AM
The question I have would be why anybody would want to live inside permanently a refrigerator? :
Humans are the most adaptable species. I think can people acclimatize to both cold or hot given time.I like my sunlight too. But I could deal with it for a year. Svalbard sounds fun. As long as it doesn't get that cold.
Very little daylight in the in winter on Svalbard may be a deal breaker for me though.
Post by: solvegas on January 06, 2022, 07:15:13 AM
The question I have would be why anybody would want to live inside permanently a refrigerator? :Humans are the most adaptable species. I think can people acclimatize to both cold or hot given time.I like my sunlight too. But I could deal with it for a year. Svalbard sounds fun. As long as it doesn't get that cold.
Very little daylight in the in winter on Svalbard may be a deal breaker for me though.
According to its tourism page, there is no sunlight from late October till early March. Located at 78 degrees North, it isn't that far from the Geographical North Pole itself. It gets well below -40C during that time even though it is not absolutely dark thanks to the Northern lights. I was temporarily stationed in Adak, Alaska, which is in the Aleutians islands archipelago, in the Summer of 1986 and it snowed in the 4th of July. I always thought before then that was simply a joke but having been stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii before I was given those orders, it sucked big time. Well, guess what, it snows year round in Svalbard. Not curious to go there. :P
Post by: solvegas on January 07, 2022, 09:28:10 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 10, 2022, 08:47:54 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 11, 2022, 01:58:41 AM
Who else wants one?I already have that as a T-shirt :D
Post by: solvegas on January 11, 2022, 05:47:35 AM
Post by: Hiram on January 12, 2022, 06:28:14 AM
Post by: solvegas on January 13, 2022, 08:35:33 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 15, 2022, 03:24:17 AM
SimpleFlying, 14 January 2022: "Emirates A380 Flies Past Flight Attendant “Stuck” On The Burj Khalifa" (https://simpleflying.com/emirates-a380-burj-khalifa-expo-stunt)
...Late last year, the avgeek community was sent into a frenzy after Emirates revealed a commercial with a ‘flight attendant’ standing atop the Burj Khalifa (https://simpleflying.com/behind-the-scenes-emirates-flight-attendant-ontop-of-the-burj-khalifa/), the world’s tallest building. At the time, there was a considerable buzz. Was the stunt real or created with CGI? A day later, Emirates confirmed that the stunt was indeed real, with a behind-the-scenes video. Now, it’s been repeated.
Still on the Burj Khalifa?
It seems as though Emirate’s sky-diving stunt woman is still stuck on top of the Burj Khalifa as she holds a board saying, “I’m still here”. Of course, she hasn’t remained at the top since the last advert was filmed, and instead re-ascended the tower to film the new advert, likely in mid-November.
After the stunt-woman is seen at the top of the world’s tallest building, she holds a card saying, “Finally, here come my friends”. The shot then turns to show one of Emirates’ Airbus A380s flying towards the tower before it passes behind our fearless main character with an impressive bank angle.
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/fbL9QdWWJzo/hqdefault.jpg) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbL9QdWWJzo)
And just in case you thought it was done on a green screen, here's behind the scenes footage of British stuntwoman Nicole Smith-Ludvik prepping for the ad.
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/HagU3vUp0Ck/hqdefault.jpg) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HagU3vUp0Ck)
Post by: rtpoe on January 15, 2022, 11:12:00 PM
Meanwhile:
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 16, 2022, 09:39:07 PM
I'm panicking just LOOKING at those photos.That Skittles ad sounds like a super-villain origin story ;D
Meanwhile:
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 17, 2022, 04:30:51 AM
This dude (https://www.youtube.com/embed/df4SZuw2-HU) is certifiable. (https://vimeo.com/284053907)
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 17, 2022, 05:03:45 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 18, 2022, 04:28:42 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 19, 2022, 10:24:30 PM
Any guesses?
Post by: solvegas on January 19, 2022, 11:11:10 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 20, 2022, 01:05:09 AM
I think it was more of a 70s thing, but still....No plastic sheeting covering everything?
Any guesses?
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 20, 2022, 05:32:44 PM
I think it was more of a 70s thing, but still....
Any guesses?
An ottoman.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 20, 2022, 05:35:14 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 20, 2022, 10:32:57 PM
I think it was more of a 70s thing, but still....No plastic sheeting covering everything?
Any guesses?
I would have also accepted:
An ashtray.
A candy dish.
Meanwhile..... this is appropriate for me:
Post by: solvegas on January 20, 2022, 11:16:37 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 22, 2022, 02:26:11 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 22, 2022, 08:59:20 PM
How many guys does it take to change a lightbulb...? ;)
I think the more pertinent question is how many idiots are gonna get hurt/killed changing a lightbulb? ??? ::) ;) ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 24, 2022, 08:34:19 PM
How many guys does it take to change a lightbulb...? ;)
I think the more pertinent question is how many idiots are gonna get hurt/killed changing a lightbulb? ??? ::) ;) ;D
How many people are going either to the morgue or to the ER while changing a lightbulb? :D
Post by: solvegas on January 24, 2022, 09:38:36 PM
How many guys does it take to change a lightbulb...? ;)
I think the more pertinent question is how many idiots are gonna get hurt/killed changing a lightbulb? ??? ::) ;) ;D
How many people are going either to the morgue or to the ER while changing a lightbulb? :D
Two at a bare minimum and probably all four. ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 24, 2022, 10:23:11 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 25, 2022, 04:21:07 AM
Vanity Fair: "Jeff Goldblum Reviews Impressions of Himself" (https://youtu.be/4E7NOmT-X9s)
Post by: Hiram on January 25, 2022, 04:48:15 AM
Bamburgh Castle (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwz2MvaWQtE)
It looks like something out of Game of Thrones.
Post by: solvegas on January 27, 2022, 07:33:01 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 27, 2022, 05:40:32 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 27, 2022, 09:29:25 PM
(Forgive it for being several years old)
All is Lost by John Bois
In the series finale of NBA Y2K, we bear witness to the slow, miserable death of basketball
https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2014/6/3/5772796/nba-y2k-series-finale-the-death-of-basketball
2K Sports will surely make more outstanding NBA games in the future, but the four-year streak of near-flawless gaming has been broken. NBA 2K14 for the next-gen consoles, while beautiful, was a shallow, broken disaster. Their last great game of this era was the NBA 2K14 they designed for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
I wanted to say goodbye to an unprecedented run of games, and to an Xbox 360 I will likely never play again. Killing the NBA seemed like the most appropriate way for me to do that. This is how we're going to go about it:
This will be a death of the spirit. I want every single player in the league to be the worst player in the world. I want to render the NBA an unwatchable, miserable experience in which the notions of self-respect, good ideas, and effort go to die.
I created 80 players.... These players are designed as pitifully as NBA 2K14 would allow: 5'3, 145 pounds, and awful at every basketball skill: shooting, passing, rebounding, defense, awareness, everything.
I put all these players in a "draft class" file. This is the file from which the game pulls all its potential NBA Draft selections in its franchise mode. Each team will have nothing but horrible players to choose from.
If the 2000 NBA Draft is any indication, a single bad draft can barely put a dent in the league, let alone kill it. So that is why, year after year, I'm feeding the NBA the same draft class file. Nothing but short, talentless weaklings, for years. And years. And years, until they are all that's left.
Starting with the 2013-14 season, Bois simulated every single season until the inevitable result in the 2033-34 season. But the Powers that Be decreed the NBA must continue.
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/ve7UWojOdWU/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/ve7UWojOdWU)
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 28, 2022, 03:04:22 AM
Post by: solvegas on January 30, 2022, 09:00:52 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 30, 2022, 11:50:05 PM
Janet Jackson and her brothers and sisters are 3rd cousins on their mother's side to another musical legend: Stevie Wonder. Here are cousins Michael and Stevie along with Lionel Richie (no relation) at the 1986 Grammy Awards.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 31, 2022, 04:25:24 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 31, 2022, 07:48:32 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 31, 2022, 11:58:23 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 01, 2022, 05:13:31 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 01, 2022, 09:09:44 PM
When having your house flooded is just NOT bad enough...It's the 'gator's house now.
Post by: rtpoe on February 01, 2022, 10:10:52 PM
Turns out he did something similar for football.
The Breaking Madden Super Bowl: The Machine is Bleeding to Death
https://www.sbnation.com/2014/1/30/5351052/breaking-madden-super-bowl-broncos-seahawks
Over the course of the season, I've discovered lots of different ways to hack Madden NFL 25 into a thing that no longer resembles football as we know it. I've played around with rules, injury settings, all manner of player ratings, player dimensions, and anything else the game's developers have made available to us.
This time is special, though, because I'm pulling out every single one of the stops at the same time. No other scenario I've built in Madden has been so abjectly cruel or unfair; no other scenario has even been close.
He decided to do the Super Bowl XLVIII - Seahawks vs Broncos. As with his NBA game abuse, he played with the player stats. He gave every player on the Seahawks the maximum possible stats the game would allow. The Broncos got the exact opposite.
Things went as comically well as one could expect.....
(https://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9982211.0;attach=866097;image)
Video:
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/CeKC7cH1-kI/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/CeKC7cH1-kI)
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 01, 2022, 11:27:41 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 02, 2022, 10:14:53 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 02, 2022, 01:38:16 PM
A few days ago, I shared with you the glory that was Jon Bois' demolition of the NBA in a computer game.
Turns out he did something similar for football.
The Breaking Madden Super Bowl: The Machine is Bleeding to Death
https://www.sbnation.com/2014/1/30/5351052/breaking-madden-super-bowl-broncos-seahawks
Over the course of the season, I've discovered lots of different ways to hack Madden NFL 25 into a thing that no longer resembles football as we know it. I've played around with rules, injury settings, all manner of player ratings, player dimensions, and anything else the game's developers have made available to us.
This time is special, though, because I'm pulling out every single one of the stops at the same time. No other scenario I've built in Madden has been so abjectly cruel or unfair; no other scenario has even been close.
He decided to do the Super Bowl XLVIII - Seahawks vs Broncos. As with his NBA game abuse, he played with the player stats. He gave every player on the Seahawks the maximum possible stats the game would allow. The Broncos got the exact opposite.
Things went as comically well as one could expect.....
Beyond all the other funny stuff, it's hilarious how maxing any positions stats makes them look like an offensive lineman. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 02, 2022, 01:39:35 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 02, 2022, 11:00:38 PM
Why the HELL is this even a thing??? :o
That's one way to keep the ladies away. ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 03, 2022, 03:50:30 PM
Post by: rtpoe on February 03, 2022, 08:59:19 PM
Beyond all the other funny stuff, it's hilarious how maxing any positions stats makes them look like an offensive lineman. ;D
Actually, he was able to adjust the numbers for height and weight, too.....
Meanwhile, ever wonder what sort of music Pope Francis enjoys?
https://www.motherjones.com/mojo-wire/2022/02/the-popes-playlist-is-pretty-decent-and-honestly-weirdly-romantic/
In early January a reporter spotted Pope Francis walking toward his Fiat 500 with Vatican plates. He was leaving an unexpected place: a Roman record store. The surprise visit turned into a sort of news event. Reporters flocked to the shop to learn that “the Holy Father,” as the record shop owner explained, “is passionate about music.”
Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, president of the Pontifical Council for Culture, published a little taste and description of Il Papa’s collection of more than 2,000 CDs and 19 vinyl albums. While we yearn for more specifics, Ravasi told Italian reporters that the bishop of Rome enjoys a mix of mostly classical, interspersed with the greatest hits of Edith Piaf, gospel hymns performed by Elvis Presley, and, perhaps unsurprisingly, the tango music of his native Argentina.
In 2013, Pope Francis revealed that he especially loves “Et Incarnatus Est”, from Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor. This music, according to Francis, “is matchless… it lifts you up to God.”
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/9WD-GLExZAs/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/9WD-GLExZAs)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 04, 2022, 06:17:29 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 04, 2022, 07:06:18 PM
Being as safe as possible? :o ::) :)Better safe than sorry! :D
Post by: rtpoe on February 05, 2022, 10:54:26 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 05, 2022, 11:26:40 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 06, 2022, 02:41:21 PM
Nope, I ain't got nothin'.
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 08, 2022, 12:35:42 AM
It's little more than "Mastermind" with words instead of colors or anything else....(and no, I have NEVER played it)You're right. And I have never played it either.
The story behind its creation is interesting. And now it's been purchased by the New York Times for an undisclosed seven-figure sum. So good for the creator!
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 08, 2022, 12:44:11 AM
The Hollywood Reporter: “The Rise and Fall of the Big Bunny: What Happened to Hugh Hefner’s Private Jet” (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/hugh-hefners-playboy-jet-big-bunny-inside-rise-fall-1045331/)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 08, 2022, 05:20:19 PM
In case you wanted to know:
The Hollywood Reporter: “The Rise and Fall of the Big Bunny: What Happened to Hugh Hefner’s Private Jet” (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/hugh-hefners-playboy-jet-big-bunny-inside-rise-fall-1045331/)
Before I read the story, I kind of assumed Hef sold it when Playboy's fortunes were starting to go downhill. I was surprised when it got sold after he only had it 6 years, and Playboy was in it's prime.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 08, 2022, 05:22:09 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 10, 2022, 03:34:29 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 10, 2022, 09:58:40 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 11, 2022, 01:54:08 AM
A nice bit of clever craftsmanship. :)It's a small bit of a trip hazard though, isn't it?
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 11, 2022, 01:54:40 AM
Just do it. :PVery practical.
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 11, 2022, 01:55:34 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 11, 2022, 07:12:03 PM
Post by: rtpoe on February 11, 2022, 10:11:24 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 11, 2022, 10:31:10 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 12, 2022, 01:18:12 AM
Half as Interesting: "Why a Book of 1 Million Random Numbers Sells for $68" (https://youtu.be/Luh7Z1VlDOU)
Post by: Hiram on February 13, 2022, 12:14:28 PM
"RC-135W Rivet Joint is a dedicated electronic surveillance aircraft that can be employed in all theatres on strategic and tactical missions. Its sensors ‘soak up’ electronic emissions from communications, radar and other systems."
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 14, 2022, 07:01:26 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 14, 2022, 10:04:17 PM
Post by: rtpoe on February 15, 2022, 10:19:51 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 16, 2022, 12:47:02 AM
Wish I had come up with this.That's just perfect!
Post by: solvegas on February 16, 2022, 08:38:32 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 16, 2022, 05:22:56 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 17, 2022, 06:03:03 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 17, 2022, 08:48:50 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 18, 2022, 06:59:24 PM
This is not a morph but a real cat. It is a Maine Coon cat and they tend to be much larger than the average Tabby, just like Great Danes are much bigger than Weiner dogs, even though this one in Russia is with his owner is unusually much larger than most of his breed. His name is Kefir. :)
:o :o :o :o :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 18, 2022, 07:00:27 PM
Post by: rtpoe on February 18, 2022, 09:48:48 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 18, 2022, 11:18:46 PM
Ummm..... PHRASING?If it's true, it isn't bragging. ;D
Post by: solvegas on February 19, 2022, 06:01:58 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 20, 2022, 04:02:20 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 20, 2022, 10:54:51 PM
Another Darwin Award contestant. :o
That reminds me of a bunch of Looney Tunes cartoons. ;D
Post by: solvegas on February 20, 2022, 10:59:50 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 21, 2022, 07:32:32 PM
The Historical Preservation Review Board on Thursday granted historical landmark status to the steps, the retaining wall on one side of them, and the old Capitol Traction Station building on the other side, and also recommended that the site be nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. The board voted to adopt a report written by the Historic Preservation Office, which broke down the reasons for the site’s significance. The steps’ history as the site of a pivotal death scene in The Exorcist received some of the harshest words in the report.
'[The Exorcist] has stood the test of time (even if its special effects now look a bit cruder to our eyes),' the report reads. 'But this does not necessarily rub off on the 36th Street stairway as a participant in the "artistry" of "creative masters" of cinema.'
The report lists several reasons why filming a horror movie alone isn’t enough of a reason to declare a place a historic landmark. For one, the application doesn’t include the house where most of the movie takes place, 3600 Prospect Street NW, and splitting up the sites 'diminishes the significance of the parts.' (The HPO apparently ain’t afraid of no ghosts either, pointing out that because the house and the steps are separated by a lot, filmmakers actually added a false wing to make the house appear closer, for the scene in which a priest is thrown out the window and down the stairs to his death. 'It was deemed implausible for even a supernatural force to hurl a body clear over an intervening lot,' the report quips.)"
Post by: Hiram on February 23, 2022, 12:48:16 PM
http://websdr.ewi.utwente.nl:8901/
Lots of EAMs on US frequencies, more than normal - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_Action_Message
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 23, 2022, 06:03:48 PM
Post by: rtpoe on February 23, 2022, 07:53:11 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 23, 2022, 11:13:19 PM
Ummm..... Spellcheck?
I see these phenomena all over. Guess that proofreading is a lost skill nowadays. Where I work there was a in the employee bulletin board a message stating, " Do you know your roll at work? ", which made no sense in the context of the rest of the message but if they had put Role instead, then it would work. Guess that basic literacy and grammar are no longer taught in our schools. :(
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 23, 2022, 11:43:01 PM
Auto-correct + rushing = these kinds of mistakes. And in the case of the Kansas City poster, spellcheck wouldn't have made the difference since "anally" is spelled correctly...Ummm..... Spellcheck?
I see these phenomena all over. Guess that proofreading is a lost skill nowadays. Where I work there was a in the employee bulletin board a message stating, " Do you know your roll at work? ", which made no sense in the context of the rest of the message but if they had put Role instead, then it would work. Guess that basic literacy and grammar are no longer taught in our schools. :(
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 23, 2022, 11:44:58 PM
I've just been listening to what I think is (can't understand it) the Russian Navy on 4649.5 Khz via:I would have loved to hear it but the site is being slammed due to current events...
http://websdr.ewi.utwente.nl:8901/
Lots of EAMs on US frequencies, more than normal - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_Action_Message
Post by: solvegas on February 23, 2022, 11:47:20 PM
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Yes, spellcheck would have made no difference BUT proofreading would have made a difference.
Post by: Hiram on February 24, 2022, 01:32:07 AM
I would have loved to hear it but the site is being slammed due to current events...[/size]I tried a few minutes later and it was swamped - even flightradar24 is slow this morning.
All I can say is, they sounded 'animated'. I think they knew what was coming.
Someone posted a short clip in YT - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1l7vu-Ea7u2xf_3Tb2LoBQ
Post by: solvegas on February 24, 2022, 09:16:08 PM
Post by: Hiram on February 25, 2022, 03:40:27 AM
The Russians are taking loses - but these are young and less trained troops. Shocking tactics.
The tactics of the Ukrainians is (predictably) is not to engage the Russians in on open ground.
Post by: solvegas on February 25, 2022, 05:26:35 AM
It seems the Russians are sending in much older tanks to and equipment in the first phase of invasion to exhaust Ukrainian weapons.(cannon fodder) The Ukrainians have the FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank weapon, which the Russians are oblivious scared of.
The Russians are taking loses - but these are young and less trained troops. Shocking tactics.
The tactics of the Ukrainians is (predictably) is not to engage the Russians in on open ground.
The war will be a demographic disaster for both. Even if Russia "wins", the bear will be weakened in the long run because Russia is declining in population due to very low birthrates and the additional loss of young men will not help the demographic crisis. Russia will be thrown out of the SWIFT financial arrangement which will do great damage to its economy because the ruble is not a currency the rest of the world will accept and the Russians need hard currencies such as the Dollar, Euro, Pound, Yen . Putin is turning Russia into a pariah state. >:(
Post by: Hiram on February 25, 2022, 07:06:19 AM
turning Russia into a pariah state.So true.
That is a good point about the birth rate.
I doubt 200k Russian troops is enough to suppress Ukraine ultimately.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 25, 2022, 06:15:19 PM
Ummm..... Spellcheck?
Guffawed at that one. The blowback must have been epic. :D :D :D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 25, 2022, 06:17:17 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 25, 2022, 09:38:32 PM
He... really wanted to go for a swim? :o :o ??? ???
He has the wrong car. He should have tried it with VW Beetle. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on February 25, 2022, 09:45:01 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 26, 2022, 11:36:12 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 27, 2022, 02:15:13 AM
This is not a morph or any photoshop, it is a real dog with a permanent smile. His name is Chevy and he is a Pomeranian breed, 9 years old from Kettering, Ohio belonging to Tina and Bart Denlinger. The couple state that he is the happiest and most playful dog they've ever had and that he acts more like a puppy than a dog his age. :)Cuteness overload!
Post by: Hiram on February 27, 2022, 04:05:45 AM
Kettering, OhioOhio has a Kettering.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 27, 2022, 12:19:07 PM
Post by: Hiram on February 27, 2022, 12:30:15 PM
The driver should have read his own trailer before he left...Or the bridge that seems to say 10'.
Post by: Hiram on February 27, 2022, 12:31:44 PM
Post by: Hiram on February 28, 2022, 07:03:32 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 28, 2022, 04:43:01 PM
Ukrainian women ready to fight.
Just so you know: that photo was taken in August 2018: (https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2018/aug/20/best-photos-of-the-day-korean-reunion-and-the-hajj)
“Kiev, Ukraine
Servicewomen march during a rehearsal for the Independence Day military parade in the centre of the capital.
Photograph: Gleb Garanich/Reuters”
I'm being extra-extra-careful with any photo, meme, video, or article I may post or re-post that is in any way related to this current event in Europe, to ensure that I am not by omission or commission engaging in spreading untruths, half-truths, or lies.
It's a shame that we all have to do that these days, but that is where we are at the moment.
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 28, 2022, 04:45:03 PM
Dogs who are sick and tired of watching the most recent episode of TLC's 90-Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days. I have to be honest; I cannot blame them :D
(https://i.redd.it/dxxj9ohc2fk81.jpg)
Post by: rtpoe on February 28, 2022, 08:28:33 PM
turning Russia into a pariah state.So true.
That is a good point about the birth rate.
I doubt 200k Russian troops is enough to suppress Ukraine ultimately.
Especially when Ukraine is handing out weapons to those who are able to use them, and openly telling people to make Molotov cocktails and keep them ready......
Anyway, why wasn't I invited?
Post by: solvegas on February 28, 2022, 09:05:30 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 01, 2022, 03:06:03 PM
Anyway, why wasn't I invited?There was a song about that (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_odTlZaoLCA) once... ;)
Post by: Hiram on March 02, 2022, 07:38:49 AM
Unit cost US$ 13.15 million
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantsir_missile_system
Post by: solvegas on March 02, 2022, 08:49:41 AM
Post by: solvegas on March 02, 2022, 09:35:42 AM
Post by: Hiram on March 03, 2022, 03:38:50 AM
There are reports of Russians not fighting "to the death" because the Russian army is mostly made up of conscripts so they didn't volunteer into the army but where dragged in and so they don't see a good reason to be in Ukraine.No doubt about it. I've seen videos that report to show they have MRE's dated 2015.
TThe Rouble has collapsed which, just like the Turkish Lira, will cause hyperinflation and eventual systematic economic collapse.The Rouble is rubble.
Putin has turned Russia into a State that will be isolated and the many Russians who enjoyed travel outside may end up just like the Soviets.I was reading something this morning that said Aeroflot planes are leased, and now that they have lost their insurance. they'll all have to go back to Ireland where they leased from. Not that they'd get spare parts to fix them.
Post by: solvegas on March 03, 2022, 07:50:28 PM
Post by: Hiram on March 04, 2022, 04:13:25 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 05, 2022, 11:36:00 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 05, 2022, 11:37:55 AM
Post by: solvegas on March 05, 2022, 09:42:16 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 05, 2022, 09:44:32 PM
A Russian Pantsir-S1 in Ukraine - it was reportedly stuck in mud and abandoned, then local villagers came and burned it down.
Unit cost US$ 13.15 million
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantsir_missile_system
So the Russians got PANTSed?
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 06, 2022, 02:00:22 AM
My supervisor at work is from the Ukraine. His sister is still there, she lives in Kiev. Apparently, some of the captured Russian soldiers have said that all their cel phones were taken away before the invasion, and many of them thought they were on a military exercise, not an invasion. Hence, them fleeing when shot at and abandoning their equipment. I don't know how correct this is, but it's info from a civilian on the ground there.Remember that the Russian army is not comprised of volunteers but of conscripts. That reporting has been corroborated by numerous observers: that they were told that they were conducting "military exercises" and at the last minute, boom, their commanders tell them "we're invading Ukraine".
Very sad situation.
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 06, 2022, 02:06:30 AM
There's many very good reasons (https://thehockeynews.com/news/10-hilariously-ridiculous-stats-to-illustrate-wayne-gretzkys-dominance) why Wayne Gretsky is nicknamed "The Great One". Here's just three:
If you chopped Gretzky’s entire career numbers in half, he’d still be 17th all-time in points.
If you only counted Gretzky’s seasons after turning 30, he’d still rank fourth all-time in points per game.
Gretzky is the only player to record a 200-point season...and he did that four times.
Post by: solvegas on March 06, 2022, 06:15:42 AM
Trying to prevent this thread from leaning too hard into current affairs:
There's many very good reasons (https://thehockeynews.com/news/10-hilariously-ridiculous-stats-to-illustrate-wayne-gretzkys-dominance) why Wayne Gretsky is nicknamed "The Great One". Here's just three:
If you chopped Gretzky’s entire career numbers in half, he’d still be 17th all-time in points.
If you only counted Gretzky’s seasons after turning 30, he’d still rank fourth all-time in points per game.
Gretzky is the only player to record a 200-point season...and he did that four times.
And best of all, he is a good man and a class act. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 06, 2022, 02:17:18 PM
Trying to prevent this thread from leaning too hard into current affairs:
There's many very good reasons (https://thehockeynews.com/news/10-hilariously-ridiculous-stats-to-illustrate-wayne-gretzkys-dominance) why Wayne Gretsky is nicknamed "The Great One". Here's just three:
If you chopped Gretzky’s entire career numbers in half, he’d still be 17th all-time in points.
If you only counted Gretzky’s seasons after turning 30, he’d still rank fourth all-time in points per game.
Gretzky is the only player to record a 200-point season...and he did that four times.
One of the few guys I didn't mind scoring against my team, because watching him play was just awe inspiring.
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 06, 2022, 10:06:56 PM
Insane!
Post by: solvegas on March 06, 2022, 11:05:31 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 07, 2022, 05:06:37 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 07, 2022, 11:13:45 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 08, 2022, 01:22:27 AM
I think they made a Hollywood movie about the adventure starring (if memory serves) Gene Hackman as U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Iceal Hambleton.
Paper Skies: "Bat 21: The Most Expensive Rescue Operation in US Air Force History | Aviation in Vietnam War" (https://youtu.be/VehjTmZDUHA)
Post by: solvegas on March 08, 2022, 05:50:19 AM
Many years ago I read a Reader's Digest novelization of this story.
I think they made a Hollywood movie about the adventure starring (if memory serves) Gene Hackman as U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Iceal Hambleton.
Paper Skies: "Bat 21: The Most Expensive Rescue Operation in US Air Force History | Aviation in Vietnam War" (https://youtu.be/VehjTmZDUHA)
If I remember correctly, that movie came out 20+ years ago.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 08, 2022, 05:30:29 PM
Many years ago I read a Reader's Digest novelization of this story.
I think they made a Hollywood movie about the adventure starring (if memory serves) Gene Hackman as U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Iceal Hambleton.
Paper Skies: "Bat 21: The Most Expensive Rescue Operation in US Air Force History | Aviation in Vietnam War" (https://youtu.be/VehjTmZDUHA)
If I remember correctly, that movie came out 20+ years ago.
1988, so 30+ years ago. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bat*21
Post by: solvegas on March 09, 2022, 08:38:57 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 09, 2022, 05:12:18 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 09, 2022, 08:30:48 PM
The Sessho-seki, a famous rock in Nasu, Japan that was said to have imprisoned the evil nine-tailed fox demoness Tamamo-no-Mae, was found broken in half.
According to the Nasu Town Tourist Information Center, on the afternoon of the 5th, tourists posted a photo of sesshoseki cracking on SNS, and officials of the association confirmed it locally. The stone may have been cracked for some time, and the soaked water may have cracked due to freezing.
After nearly 1,000 years, the demon vixen is presumably once again on the loose.
The legend:
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/sesshoseki-killing-stone
Top: As it was
Bottom: Now
Post by: solvegas on March 10, 2022, 10:40:43 PM
Post by: Hiram on March 11, 2022, 03:16:55 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 11, 2022, 06:38:56 PM
Post by: Hiram on March 13, 2022, 05:12:05 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 13, 2022, 02:40:56 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 14, 2022, 11:23:40 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 16, 2022, 08:44:22 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 16, 2022, 05:04:19 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 16, 2022, 09:34:51 PM
Meanwhile, this is essentially what switching to Daylight Savings Time permanently would do:
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 16, 2022, 09:41:36 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 16, 2022, 09:43:43 PM
USAToday: "Permanent daylight saving time? America tried it before ... and it didn't go well" (https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/03/15/dst-permanent-history/7056703001/?gnt-cfr=1)
Post by: Hiram on March 18, 2022, 04:41:58 AM
^ Why do they want to torture us like this??I know right - traveling across the US does my head in.
Post by: solvegas on March 18, 2022, 05:55:18 AM
^ Why do they want to torture us like this??
The time zones would retain the same names, they would simply be moved one hour. Most likely, states would decide their own particular time period like Arizona, Hawaii and Alaska which don't follow daylight savings. Living here in Nevada, most people here would love permanent daylight savings because we are in the extreme East of the Pacific time zone and in Winter it gets dark at 4PM and pitch dark by 4:30PM which sucks.
^ Why do they want to torture us like this??I know right - traveling across the US does my head in.
We have time zones because like Canada and Russia, we are a continental size country and different time zones are necessary to take into account the huge size of the country. We are not an itty bitty country like Britain in which one time zone is ok. Yes, you are huge compared to Luxembourg for example, but then, who ain't? ;D Yes, Monaco is a lot smaller still, but it's a postage stamp size country. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 18, 2022, 06:30:15 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 18, 2022, 10:04:41 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 21, 2022, 09:53:31 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 23, 2022, 09:21:21 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 24, 2022, 12:06:17 AM
There is no area code 735 in the United States.
The main part of American phone numbers never start with the number "1".
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 24, 2022, 06:52:46 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 24, 2022, 11:37:30 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 25, 2022, 12:30:49 PM
Yep.;D ;D ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 25, 2022, 12:37:11 PM
"You should see the new swing set at the playground! It's the bomb!" ;)Damn!
Post by: Hiram on March 25, 2022, 01:45:12 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 25, 2022, 07:09:22 PM
So true.
I'm the top one.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 25, 2022, 07:10:34 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 25, 2022, 09:18:00 PM
I dunno whether to call an electrician or a plumber... :oCall a priest for whoever uses that socket :D
Post by: solvegas on March 25, 2022, 10:26:13 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 26, 2022, 06:22:27 PM
Post by: salem on March 26, 2022, 09:37:22 PM
In the movie The Dark Knight, Bruce Wayne's cell phone number is 735-185-7301.
There is no area code 735 in the United States.
The main part of American phone numbers never start with the number "1".
After years of watching American movies I thought all numbers in the US began 555 followed by four more numbers... ;D
Post by: solvegas on March 26, 2022, 10:39:41 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 27, 2022, 02:05:27 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 27, 2022, 07:58:49 PM
In the movie The Dark Knight, Bruce Wayne's cell phone number is 735-185-7301.
There is no area code 735 in the United States.
The main part of American phone numbers never start with the number "1".
After years of watching American movies I thought all numbers in the US began 555 followed by four more numbers... ;D
They had to do that because people make a habit of calling phone numbers they see in movies and TV in the hopes to ... I don't know, be annoying to the person on the other end?
Of course sometimes real numbers slip in on screen can cause issues for the owners. A recent case in point, is the poor South Korean person whose phone number was used by mistake (https://kotaku.com/squid-game-features-a-real-persons-phone-number-so-net-1847807884) on Squid Game. The phone number's owner has received thousands of calls, draining their battery every day. And now Netflix is having to edit it out of subsequent streams of the program.
Post by: solvegas on March 27, 2022, 10:15:05 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 29, 2022, 05:48:54 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 30, 2022, 08:03:15 AM
I have no words for the stupidity... :o ??? :P
He certainly does not have an acrobat's body. ;D
Post by: solvegas on March 30, 2022, 08:13:18 AM
Post by: Hiram on March 30, 2022, 12:07:11 PM
Ha ha 50+ hereSo true.
I'm the top one.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 30, 2022, 05:28:19 PM
Ha ha 50+ hereSo true.
I'm the top one.
Just approaching 61, but I usually start the week in ok shape...
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 31, 2022, 06:33:24 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 31, 2022, 09:21:24 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 31, 2022, 09:43:34 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 01, 2022, 05:08:59 PM
I have no words for the stupidity... :o ??? :PMaybe he has someone bracing the door and keeping it steady? ...
Post by: rtpoe on April 01, 2022, 05:39:39 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 01, 2022, 06:59:10 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 01, 2022, 07:12:17 PM
(https://cdn.britannica.com/78/13478-004-80EA7006/Roald-Amundsen-1923.jpg)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 02, 2022, 01:28:26 PM
Seen on my local library's website today:
Nice April Fool's! I lolled! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 02, 2022, 01:29:50 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 02, 2022, 08:59:00 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 04, 2022, 06:30:10 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 04, 2022, 07:50:16 PM
Not too sure about the "wore plaid" years, though.
Post by: Hiram on April 06, 2022, 06:22:59 AM
The sexy Dani Elle Speegle.
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 06, 2022, 07:22:17 PM
CadZZilla, owned by ZZtop guitarist Gibbons since 1983, he still likes to drive it around. :)I love that guy :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 06, 2022, 07:23:17 PM
Am I right in thinking she is lifting 160lbs?35 + 45 + 35 + 45 = 160, so, yes.
The sexy Dani Elle Speegle.
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 06, 2022, 07:44:56 PM
He likes to stay in communication.Could be a Citizen's Band radio fan...could be a three-letter agency dude...who knows?
Post by: Hiram on April 07, 2022, 03:08:39 AM
Actually I missed the white 10lbs on the ends - so 180lbs in total. I'm 5'11" and 180lbs. She could lift me over her head ha ha.Am I right in thinking she is lifting 160lbs?35 + 45 + 35 + 45 = 160, so, yes.
The sexy Dani Elle Speegle.
Post by: rtpoe on April 07, 2022, 09:46:53 PM
Note the graffito......
Post by: solvegas on April 07, 2022, 10:03:45 PM
Abandoned / wrecked Russian tank seen on the Kyiv-Lviv road.
Note the graffito......
Reminds me of that 1980's movie, " Red Dawn". :)
Post by: Hiram on April 08, 2022, 03:39:11 AM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AeroVironment_Switchblade
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 08, 2022, 06:12:36 PM
Actually I missed the white 10lbs on the ends - so 180lbs in total. I'm 5'11" and 180lbs. She could lift me over her head ha ha.Am I right in thinking she is lifting 160lbs?35 + 45 + 35 + 45 = 160, so, yes.
The sexy Dani Elle Speegle.
You missed whatever the weight of the bar is, so even more than 180lbs.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 08, 2022, 06:15:09 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 08, 2022, 09:23:56 PM
Rendered speechless... :o :o :o
That vehicle has definitely seen better days. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on April 08, 2022, 09:26:36 PM
Post by: Hiram on April 09, 2022, 04:27:15 AM
You missed whatever the weight of the bar is, so even more than 180lbs.Yeah good point. As far as I can tell they are 45lbs.
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 09, 2022, 09:41:48 AM
Am I right in thinking she is lifting 160lbs?
The sexy Dani Elle Speegle.
35 + 45 + 35 + 45 = 160, so, yes.
Actually I missed the white 10lbs on the ends - so 180lbs in total. I'm 5'11" and 180lbs. She could lift me over her head ha ha.
Oh, I missed that extra twenty pounds too.
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 09, 2022, 09:43:16 AM
Rendered speechless... :o :o :oNow that is some creative engineering!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 10, 2022, 12:41:49 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 11, 2022, 06:53:54 PM
Check here after you decide. (https://www.atlasobscura.com/lists/our-favorite-edible-imposters)
Post by: solvegas on April 11, 2022, 09:49:59 PM
Which one would you eat first?
Check here after you decide. (https://www.atlasobscura.com/lists/our-favorite-edible-imposters)
I thought the one in the right was spaghetti with strawberry sauce, but I had no idea it is an actual dessert from Germany. :o
Post by: solvegas on April 11, 2022, 09:55:59 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 12, 2022, 12:42:20 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 12, 2022, 05:56:00 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 12, 2022, 06:22:14 PM
:oWho's a good doggo? You're a good doggo! Yes you are, yes you are, yes you are!
Post by: solvegas on April 13, 2022, 08:27:55 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 14, 2022, 07:39:27 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 14, 2022, 10:04:05 PM
A great bit of recycling, though I dunno how well birds will like it. :)
Forget the birds. With the world chip shortage, somebody will probably steal it and sell the chips. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on April 14, 2022, 10:23:54 PM
Post by: Hiram on April 15, 2022, 11:43:30 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 16, 2022, 01:02:16 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 17, 2022, 01:08:52 AM
As clear a warning as I ever did see. :o...and still someone would say to themselves, "how bad could it be?" ;)
Post by: Hiram on April 18, 2022, 05:21:34 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 18, 2022, 05:42:35 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 18, 2022, 09:37:16 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 19, 2022, 09:12:54 PM
Spotifictional.com
The story behind it:
https://www.itsnicethat.com/news/alex-cassidy-spotifictional-digital-080422
If you click on the "play" buttons at the site, you go to the video on YouTube.....
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 20, 2022, 06:05:49 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 20, 2022, 11:30:33 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 21, 2022, 01:04:26 AM
Post by: solvegas on April 21, 2022, 08:24:52 AM
Channel 9 News in 2020, a live weather report on location in Scone, Australia, when all of a sudden, along comes the god of thunder... (https://youtu.be/sgdjq-wx7XQ)
That was great! Thanks Zook. ;D
Post by: Hiram on April 21, 2022, 12:33:37 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 21, 2022, 09:25:13 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 21, 2022, 09:33:59 PM
Effective.....
So true. A lot of young people nowadays do not know how to use a stick shift and I even had to coach a 23 year old man how to change a tire since he had a flat in the employee lot and did not know how to use the jack or the tire wrench. Pitiful. :P
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 21, 2022, 10:21:31 PM
How to tell a retired sailor's car. ;)That, and the eyepatch. ;)
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 21, 2022, 10:22:17 PM
Channel 9 News in 2020, a live weather report on location in Scone, Australia, when all of a sudden, along comes the god of thunder... (https://youtu.be/sgdjq-wx7XQ)
You're welcome :)
That was great! Thanks Zook. ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 21, 2022, 10:32:26 PM
"Guest of honour: Queen leaves couple stunned after Her Majesty accepts wedding invitation at Manchester town hall" (https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/guest-honour-queen-leaves-couple-685253)
Sweethearts Frances and John Canning were amazed when the Queen appeared as surprise guest of honour on their big day.
A couple invited the Queen to their wedding – and she accepted.
Sweethearts Frances and John Canning were amazed when Queen Elizabeth II appeared as surprise guest of honour on their big day.
The couple, from Prestwich, had booked Manchester town hall for their civil wedding.
But they were shocked when staff phoned to say they would be sharing the venue with ‘an important VIP’.
After learning it was the Queen, the couple wrote a lighthearted letter to Buckingham Palace inviting her to join their party.
They were pleasantly surprised to receive a reply from the Palace thanking them for the invite – and stunned when the Royal visitor made a detour from her original schedule to turn up to wish them the best.
Bride Frances, 44, who runs a hairdressing salon, said she was flabbergasted to be greeted by name by the Queen.
She said: “We booked the town hall ages ago but we got a phone call four weeks ago telling us that a VIP would be in the building on the same day. We never dreamt we would be able to meet her. When we had our ceremony, the staff asked us to wait for a moment in the corridor and just a few minutes later the Queen arrived. She knew both our names and apparently we had been especially added to her rota.”
Groom John, 48, said: “I’m a big fan of the Royal family. When we found out who the VIP was we wrote to her, a bit light-heartedly, and got a nice letter back from a lady in waiting. We didn’t expect anything further to come from it.”
The couple’s 40 guests stared in amazement as the Queen, Prince Philip, and dignitaries lined up to congratulate the newlyweds. John, who works in a hairdressing supply business, said the moment was ‘like a dream’.
He said: “The Queen asked how we were feeling, and congratulated us. Prince Philip was asking where in Italy we were going for our honeymoon. They had clearly been briefed about what we were doing.”
The Queen enjoyed a three-course banquet at the town hall as part of her Diamond Jubilee visit to Manchester and Salford.
Earlier in the day, a crowd of thousands who were waiting for the Queen to emerge cheered as Frances climbed the steps of the town hall, before tying the knot in a first-floor conference room.
But the couple’s pal Peter Jackson, a self-employed businessman, said there was no hint of what was to follow. He said: “We had to have security checks in advance. So we knew that she was going to be there. But we thought we would be kept well away from the reception.”
Fellow guest Hayley Fitzpatrick added: “We didn’t know where to look. All of a sudden the Queen and Prince Philip were there in front of us. I was so surprised I knocked something over - she looked at me and asked if I was okay.”
Post by: solvegas on April 22, 2022, 08:43:06 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 22, 2022, 10:03:56 PM
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/q_YZX1SgZ5Y/hqdefault.jpg) (https://youtu.be/q_YZX1SgZ5Y)
Post by: Hiram on April 23, 2022, 03:32:29 AM
So true. A lot of young people nowadays do not know how to use a stick shiftThat'll get even more so when electric cars become more widespread.
When I first drove a truck you had to use double-clutching technique to change gears (no synchro rings). Not many manual transmission drivers can do that anymore.
I even had to coach a 23 year old man how to change a tire since he had a flat in the employee lot and did not know how to use the jack or the tire wrench. Pitiful. :PThat is just young people today, they don't fix anything like we used to.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 23, 2022, 01:11:28 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 23, 2022, 07:48:43 PM
I can't understand how they built it, let alone how it remains standing! :oThat's some solid "redneck engineering" right there! :)
Post by: solvegas on April 23, 2022, 08:12:43 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 24, 2022, 02:02:51 PM
When it was released in 2002, you could buy a brand-new Aston Martin Vanquish for US$230,000.
Twenty years later, you could pick up a used one for around US$75,000. Still worth it, if you ask me.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 24, 2022, 02:05:33 PM
Did you know that Pierce Brosnan wanted to keep the Aston Martin Vanquish he drove in Die Another Day (2002) so badly that he threatened to refuse to show up for the film's premiere (https://youtu.be/0BbknmTXfUk?t=166) unless they'd let him keep the car? Aston Martin reluctantly let him do so. Unfortunately for Brosnan, in February 2015, the car was destroyed in a garage fire at his California home (https://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/news/pierce-brosnans-own-aston-martin-vanquish-destroyed-fire), reduced to nothing but the custom license plates and a few bolts. Fortunately nothing else was lost in the fire, and no one was hurt.
When it was released in 2002, you could buy a brand-new Aston Martin Vanquish for US$230,000.
Twenty years later, you could pick up a used one for around US$75,000. Still worth it, if you ask me.
Damn, that sucks. That was a cool car! :(
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 24, 2022, 02:34:21 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 24, 2022, 09:11:59 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 25, 2022, 06:32:00 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 25, 2022, 07:17:54 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 25, 2022, 11:22:44 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 25, 2022, 11:26:37 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 27, 2022, 06:08:07 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on April 27, 2022, 08:05:56 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 27, 2022, 11:26:50 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 29, 2022, 06:39:32 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 29, 2022, 09:50:05 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 30, 2022, 08:40:35 PM
That bishop is not en prise, though. They're on the same side, anyway.Thank you so much, rtpoe, for that laugh. I had been in the dumps all day today (long long story) and that really made me laugh out loud. So, thank you.
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 30, 2022, 08:41:36 PM
Egg salad is actually chicken salad, you know.
Post by: solvegas on April 30, 2022, 09:09:47 PM
Post by: Hiram on May 01, 2022, 04:40:57 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 01, 2022, 12:37:52 PM
Post by: Bramlet on May 01, 2022, 05:06:32 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 02, 2022, 06:26:12 PM
Lol
I disagree with that extremely. I think if I get a woman with all 3 features, I win the jackpot! ;D
Post by: solvegas on May 02, 2022, 09:23:02 PM
Post by: Hiram on May 03, 2022, 03:02:09 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 03, 2022, 12:31:55 PM
We got you covered.These are the questions we need answers to! Hip hip hurrah to the NHS!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 03, 2022, 05:47:19 PM
We got you covered.
Yup, I'd say that about covers it! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 03, 2022, 05:48:22 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 04, 2022, 12:16:51 AM
:o
LOL! ;D
Post by: solvegas on May 04, 2022, 12:40:00 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 05, 2022, 12:26:55 AM
Post by: solvegas on May 05, 2022, 12:45:59 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 05, 2022, 04:44:26 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 05, 2022, 09:53:57 PM
My imagination isn't strong enough. I'm at a loss to explain this one. :o ???
It looks to me like they used an old transit bus that was probably going to be disposed of and somebody thought that it could be used as a temporary pedestrian bridge to cross that narrow stream. You can see the foot path that leads to the rear access door and the front access door is a simple step down to the ground. They most likely used a crane to place it there. My $0.02. :)
Post by: rtpoe on May 05, 2022, 09:59:37 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 06, 2022, 06:25:30 PM
My imagination isn't strong enough. I'm at a loss to explain this one. :o ???
It looks to me like they used an old transit bus that was probably going to be disposed of and somebody thought that it could be used as a temporary pedestrian bridge to cross that narrow stream. You can see the foot path that leads to the rear access door and the front access door is a simple step down to the ground. They most likely used a crane to place it there. My $0.02. :)
That's a bloody good explanation, sol! I think you've got a very good chance of being right. Nice one. :-)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 06, 2022, 06:26:01 PM
The right place at the right time.....
Man, great timing!
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 06, 2022, 07:21:20 PM
I concur.My imagination isn't strong enough. I'm at a loss to explain this one. :o ???
It looks to me like they used an old transit bus that was probably going to be disposed of and somebody thought that it could be used as a temporary pedestrian bridge to cross that narrow stream. You can see the foot path that leads to the rear access door and the front access door is a simple step down to the ground. They most likely used a crane to place it there. My $0.02. :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 06, 2022, 07:23:04 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 06, 2022, 10:48:05 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 07, 2022, 12:03:24 AM
This is Corporal Manny, mascot of the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, named after Corporal Johnny Manuelito who was one of the Navajo code talkers from World War 2. The Navajo code talkers simply spoke in their tribal language and relayed intelligence and commands between Marine units in the open channels and the Japanese never figured out their messages since no Japanese ever heard of the Navajo. The Navajo nation is the largest tribe by area in the USA occupying a big chunk of Northeast Arizona, southeast Utah, Northwest New Mexico and Southwest Colorado which is also known as four corners and the only place in the USA where you can stand on four states at the same time. :)It's called "Four Corners", and is the only such "quadripoint" in the entire United States of America.
The border keeps on slightly changing due to the river, making it switch every so often from a true quadripoint to two tripoints quite close together, but the “Four Corners of Africa” at the eastern end of the Caprivi Strip has Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe sharing a quadripoint. Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings visited the spot for Condé Nast Traveler (https://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2011-12-19/the-african-quadripoint) back in 2011.
Post by: Bramlet on May 07, 2022, 03:19:16 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BPL5tT9_2Y
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 07, 2022, 03:49:38 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 07, 2022, 03:49:56 PM
Great! LOL"Jimmy Stewart (Jim Carrey) doesn't approve of Jim Carrey's (Mark McKinney) impression of him, nor Joe Pesci's (Jim Breuer) violent behavior. Aired 05/18/96"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BPL5tT9_2Y
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 07, 2022, 03:50:29 PM
:o :o :oJust another day in Crazy Town... :D
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 07, 2022, 04:45:06 PM
Remember that game of Dungeons & Dragons you started when you were 11? What if it never stopped? Robert Wardhaugh has been the Dungeon Master for a D&D campaign that's been going on for over 40 years. In his game, once you start playing...you keep playing.
Post by: Bramlet on May 07, 2022, 04:50:11 PM
Cos I can't find the thread on black and white photos.
WHO???
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 07, 2022, 05:18:00 PM
Here's how I built some real Spider-Man wall climbers from the new Marvel Spider-Man No Way Home movie. The climbers use powerful mini vacuum pumps to allow the user to stick to any flat surface and climb massive buildings like Spider-Man. These climbers work on walls and ceilings, are extremely compact and mobile, and can run for hours.
Post by: solvegas on May 07, 2022, 10:53:41 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 09, 2022, 02:11:57 PM
Post by: Bramlet on May 09, 2022, 04:24:12 PM
1984!
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 09, 2022, 05:26:07 PM
An M903 Patriot missile launcher at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. The Northern Lights are lighting it. :)That aurora borealis is beautiful
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 09, 2022, 05:27:42 PM
Driver of van: "Oh yeah?" ;DYeah, he took it as a challenge and not as a warning :D
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 09, 2022, 06:59:00 PM
This picture from the United States Geological Survey (http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/earthhowmuch.html) shows the size of the sphere that would contain all of Earth's water, in comparison to the rest of the planet.
Puts it all into perspective, no?
Post by: solvegas on May 09, 2022, 09:09:38 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 11, 2022, 05:00:34 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 12, 2022, 05:30:43 AM
Aw, c'mon... REALLY??? :o ???I had to look it up because it seemed rather unlikely, and:
9 News (Australia), 21 January 2022: "'Wall-licking is not a problem': Hospital CEO addresses signage prank" (https://www.9news.com.au/national/queensland-townsville-university-hospital-ceo-addresses-walllicking-signage-prank/9590af73-9351-42e2-a46d-cd0d8aef4d41)
The CEO of a hospital in Queensland's north has declared a series of signs urging people to "do not lick walls in this facility" were the result of a prank.
The fake signage, claiming to be an official statement from Townsville Hospital and Queensland Health, condemned the "unsanitary" activity.
"Townsville Hospital and Health Service would like to advise that it is unsanitary and may pose a health risk to lick unwashed walls," the notice read. "This practice must discontinue ASAP."
Kieran Keyes, chief executive of Townsville Hospital and Health Service, said the signage was a hoax and that "wall-licking" was not a problem in the hospital.
"It is clear this was an attempt to be amusing by an individual with a unique sense of humour and, while I appreciate the effort to lighten the mood, I want to assure the community wall-licking is not an issue at Townsville University Hospital," Mr Keyes said.
Once identified, the signs were immediately removed from the hospital.
Post by: solvegas on May 12, 2022, 09:18:56 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 12, 2022, 04:49:32 PM
Aw, c'mon... REALLY??? :o ???I had to look it up because it seemed rather unlikely, and:
9 News (Australia), 21 January 2022: "'Wall-licking is not a problem': Hospital CEO addresses signage prank" (https://www.9news.com.au/national/queensland-townsville-university-hospital-ceo-addresses-walllicking-signage-prank/9590af73-9351-42e2-a46d-cd0d8aef4d41)
The CEO of a hospital in Queensland's north has declared a series of signs urging people to "do not lick walls in this facility" were the result of a prank.
The fake signage, claiming to be an official statement from Townsville Hospital and Queensland Health, condemned the "unsanitary" activity.
"Townsville Hospital and Health Service would like to advise that it is unsanitary and may pose a health risk to lick unwashed walls," the notice read. "This practice must discontinue ASAP."
Kieran Keyes, chief executive of Townsville Hospital and Health Service, said the signage was a hoax and that "wall-licking" was not a problem in the hospital.
"It is clear this was an attempt to be amusing by an individual with a unique sense of humour and, while I appreciate the effort to lighten the mood, I want to assure the community wall-licking is not an issue at Townsville University Hospital," Mr Keyes said.
Once identified, the signs were immediately removed from the hospital.
Somebody had themselves a GOOD laugh.
Post by: rtpoe on May 12, 2022, 08:30:15 PM
The Hidden Histories of To-Go Container Art
Who drew that winking chef on your pizza box?
by Anne Ewbank May 9, 2022
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/takeout-food-containers
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 12, 2022, 11:04:06 PM
CNN, 11 May 2022: "A passenger with no flying experience landed a plane at a Florida airport after the pilot became incapacitated" (https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/florida-passenger-lands-plane/index.html)
"I have no idea how to fly the airplane."
The pilot on his single-engine Cessna 208 had "gone incoherent," the passenger was telling air traffic controllers Tuesday afternoon, according to audio from LiveATC.net.
It was, he stressed, a "serious situation."
Air Traffic Controller Robert Morgan, a certified flight instructor, was on a break when the call came in from the plane, headed out from the Bahamas.
"I rush over there and I walk in and the room is really busy ... and they're like, 'Hey, this pilot's incapacitated. The passengers are flying the plane. They have no flying experience," Morgan told CNN's "New Day" on Wednesday.
"I said, 'Oh boy.'"
Morgan learned the passenger on the line had never flown a plane -- but had been around aviation and seen other pilots fly.
"He was really calm," Morgan said. "He said, 'I don't know how to fly. I don't know how to stop this thing if I do get on the runway.'"
Morgan had never flown this model Cessna. He pulled up a picture of the instrument panel's layout and started guiding his new student step-by-step...
Morgan made the key decision to guide the aircraft to the area's biggest airport, helping the passenger-turned-pilot position his aircraft 8 miles out from Palm Beach International, "just so he could just have a really big target to aim at."
Together, they got the Cessna to touch down on the runway, footage obtained by CNN affiliate WPBF shows -- something that takes about 20 hours to learn with typical flight instruction.
The landing rated 10-out-of-10, in Morgan's view.
"I felt like I was going to cry then, because I had so much adrenaline built up," Morgan said. "I was really happy that it worked out and that nobody got hurt."
Other pilots were stunned, as another air traffic controller relayed across the airwaves what had just unfolded, other audio captured by LiveATC.net indicates.
"You just witnessed a couple of passengers land that plane," the tower operator can be heard telling an American Airlines pilot waiting to take off for Charlotte, North Carolina.
"Did you say the passengers landed the airplane?" the American Airlines pilot asked. "Oh, my God. Great job," he said.
The condition of the original Cessna pilot, who had a "possible medical issue," was not immediately known, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement.
After the Cessna's landing, Morgan met his new student, who gave him a big hug and said thank you. "It was an emotional moment. He said that he just wanted to get home to his pregnant wife," Morgan said. "And that felt even better."
"In my eyes, he was the hero," Morgan said. "I was just doing my job."
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 13, 2022, 03:23:42 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 13, 2022, 03:25:01 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 13, 2022, 08:35:06 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 13, 2022, 09:40:57 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 15, 2022, 11:22:55 AM
That's an awesome story, Zookie. Makes you feel good about people, when you usually read about shittiness.That is true! I don't know but maybe there should always be a flight instructor attached to the air traffic control tower just in case such a situation arises?
Post by: rtpoe on May 16, 2022, 06:37:12 PM
That's an awesome story, Zookie. Makes you feel good about people, when you usually read about shittiness.That is true! I don't know but maybe there should always be a flight instructor attached to the air traffic control tower just in case such a situation arises?
It's more likely to happen in smaller craft. Airlines and the big jets have at least three people (pilot, co-pilot, engineer) who can fly the plane in an emergency - and I'll bet there's at least one senior flight attendant who has been trained to take over if necessary.
If you should find yourself in that situation - STAY CALM. Hard to do, true, but if there's no crash imminent, you should be able to handle it.
Get the plane going straight and level (which is likely to be what the plane "wants" to do anyway), then find the radio and call for help.
https://www.artofmanliness.com/skills/manly-know-how/how-to-land-an-airplane/
Post by: solvegas on May 16, 2022, 08:57:20 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 17, 2022, 06:04:32 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 17, 2022, 10:12:46 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 18, 2022, 12:17:50 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 19, 2022, 06:10:15 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 19, 2022, 08:02:31 PM
I know they hate Windows, but relying entirely on VR technology instead of a tried-and-true, mature, simple, and inexpensive tech?
Post by: solvegas on May 19, 2022, 09:13:37 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 20, 2022, 06:00:55 PM
This did not end well. The car swerved and the guy kicking his door ended up as road kill/road pizza. ::) :P
A Darwin Award winner. :(
Post by: solvegas on May 20, 2022, 11:57:19 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 21, 2022, 05:03:14 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 22, 2022, 02:32:45 PM
Aaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwww...Lovely sentiment!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 23, 2022, 01:41:25 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 23, 2022, 06:52:07 PM
Ooooooooooooooookay..... :o...and as we all know, in space no one can hear you scream ;)
Post by: CarlTL on May 23, 2022, 08:23:08 PM
Ooooooooooooooookay..... :o
Is that a door on a TARDIS? :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 23, 2022, 08:52:49 PM
Only if it's bigger on the inside ;)Ooooooooooooooookay..... :o
Is that a door on a TARDIS? :)
Post by: solvegas on May 23, 2022, 11:03:33 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 25, 2022, 06:09:20 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 27, 2022, 06:49:12 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 27, 2022, 10:27:23 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 28, 2022, 09:35:55 PM
"Nun offers cat a fish in exchange for a penis", anonymous, 1555
Rijksmuseum, RP-P-OB-78.861
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 28, 2022, 09:40:03 PM
Non biedt kat vis aan in ruil voor penis, anoniem, 1555Can't blame her.
"Nun offers cat a fish in exchange for a penis", anonymous, 1555
Rijksmuseum, RP-P-OB-78.861
Post by: solvegas on May 28, 2022, 10:44:39 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 29, 2022, 02:22:05 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 30, 2022, 10:56:44 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 31, 2022, 12:10:54 AM
Rae Ripple is a metal and welding artist who does custom metal art for those who wish to have something unique. She is 36 years old with a 13 year old son and lives in Big Springs, Texas. Her parents were drug addicts and at age 14 she ran away from home. She has a strong work ethic which she did not acquire from her dysfunctional family. She has an eye and flair for art for which is distinctive. She worked at a bakery while still a teenager decorating cakes and she tried to make a business out of it but it did not succeed. She moved on and was fascinated by what she saw at a machine shop and the owner offered her a job and taught her how to weld and to use metal cutting tools for the building trades and soon she became his best metallurgist in the shop. In her off time she would make metal sculptures using junk parts and through word of mouth, she started selling some pieces. She also did engraving. Then a man asked her if she could help him customize a 1951 Chevrolet Deluxe which he had found in a barn that belonged to his grandfather and she proposed to him not only to engrave the vehicle but to give it a unique "personality". He said ok and the photograph shows how she gave it "personality". She now has a thriving business which shows that even if you were raised in very difficult situations, you are not doomed to it if you decide to improve your life. :)Those vehicles are almost too beautiful to drive. Excellent work!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 31, 2022, 06:24:41 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 31, 2022, 11:19:06 PM
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Post by: solvegas on June 02, 2022, 10:45:30 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 04, 2022, 01:18:25 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 04, 2022, 08:06:28 PM
What the heck were they thinking!? :o
That's another 1970's fashion abortion. Remember the Leisure Suit? :P ::) I remember my mother bought me for Christmas in my junior year of High School but I refused to wear it and somehow it got lost and forgotten. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on June 05, 2022, 05:45:57 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 05, 2022, 02:11:17 PM
What the heck were they thinking!? :oThat can't be real... :D :D
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 05, 2022, 02:21:24 PM
I forgot yesterday to mention that there were two historical incidents which happened on June 4. The more recent one was the June 4, 1989, Tienemen Square massacre in Beijing in which the Chinese Communist Party slaughtered thousands of unarmed protestors. The incident has essentially been forgotten in China because if you even mention you will be jailed for years there. The other one was the 80th anniversary of THE most important naval battle of World War 2, the June 4, 1942 Battle of Midway, which if the United states had lost, it would have put the Hawaiian Islands and the USA West Coast under a severe threat of attack and even invasion and occupation. Both Roosevelt and Churchill had agreed on a Germany first but if Japan could roam the Pacific uncontested, the USA would have moved a big chunk of the Atlantic fleet to the Pacific and put more emphasis on Japan than Germany for the USA. Britain would have to come second. When Churchill heard of the USA victory on the Battle of Midway, he was then certain that Germany would be defeated first and the historical facts support that. Both Admiral Nimitz and General McArthur were bitter that the European front was at times getting 80% of USA war production material even though it was Japan, not Germany, which attacked the USA.You mean "another invasion and occupation", don't you? The Kingdom of Hawai'i was a sovereign kingdom until the Dole family (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanford_B._Dole) called in American troops to invade it, occupy it (https://www.britannica.com/biography/Liliuokalani), and, in direct opposition to then-President Grover Cleveland, depose Queen Liliʻuokalani. It remains one of the most shameful episodes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH5TJ5JTTFw) in United States' history.
Post by: solvegas on June 05, 2022, 09:08:00 PM
I forgot yesterday to mention that there were two historical incidents which happened on June 4. The more recent one was the June 4, 1989, Tienemen Square massacre in Beijing in which the Chinese Communist Party slaughtered thousands of unarmed protestors. The incident has essentially been forgotten in China because if you even mention you will be jailed for years there. The other one was the 80th anniversary of THE most important naval battle of World War 2, the June 4, 1942 Battle of Midway, which if the United states had lost, it would have put the Hawaiian Islands and the USA West Coast under a severe threat of attack and even invasion and occupation. Both Roosevelt and Churchill had agreed on a Germany first but if Japan could roam the Pacific uncontested, the USA would have moved a big chunk of the Atlantic fleet to the Pacific and put more emphasis on Japan than Germany for the USA. Britain would have to come second. When Churchill heard of the USA victory on the Battle of Midway, he was then certain that Germany would be defeated first and the historical facts support that. Both Admiral Nimitz and General McArthur were bitter that the European front was at times getting 80% of USA war production material even though it was Japan, not Germany, which attacked the USA.You mean "another invasion and occupation", don't you? The Kingdom of Hawai'i was a sovereign kingdom until the Dole family (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanford_B._Dole) called in American troops to invade it, occupy it (https://www.britannica.com/biography/Liliuokalani), and, in direct opposition to then-President Grover Cleveland, depose Queen Liliʻuokalani. It remains one of the most shameful episodes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH5TJ5JTTFw) in United States' history.
Of course, to your way of thinking, the Hawaiians would have been happier under Japanese occupation. Also, that vote in March of 1959 in which Hawaiians voted for statehood by 93% to 7% doesn't really count. You always see the negative and nothing positive about the United States. I'm sure if you went to the Arizona Memorial you'd be pissing on it.
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 05, 2022, 09:49:12 PM
Pointing out the good and the bad aspects of a country is in no way the same as "always see[ing] the negative and nothing positive about the United States." In fact, that is a complete lie, and I would rather you do not attempt to defame me in that way.
One must love one's country with an adult attitude, not a juvenile one. That means that one must acknowledge the truth, the whole truth, of the history of one's country, not attempt to gloss over it, justify it, or engage in unnecessary non sequiturs or whataboutisms regarding it.
The United States of America is a great country, but by no means is it perfect, and it never has been. Nor is any other country. Pointing out that fact isn't a sign of "hate". On the contrary: one critiques only that which one loves and which one wishes the best for. If one does not want a thing to improve, one won't point out what's wrong about it, thus leaving the status quo intact. Ignoring the past or attempting to whitewash it, in a bout of jingoism disguised as "patriotism", is not healthy.
The words of U.S. Senator Carl Schurz are as true now as they when he said them on October 17, 1899:
“I confidently trust that the American people will prove themselves … too wise not to detect the false pride or the dangerous ambitions or the selfish schemes which so often hide themselves under that deceptive cry of mock patriotism: ‘Our country, right or wrong!’ They will not fail to recognize that our dignity, our free institutions and the peace and welfare of this and coming generations of Americans will be secure only as we cling to the watchword of true patriotism: ‘Our country—when right, to be kept right; when wrong, to be put right.’"
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 05, 2022, 09:54:09 PM
"Sporting his iconic blue duffle coat, Paddington Bear sat down with Queen Elizabeth II for tea at Buckingham Palace as part of the Platinum Jubilee festivities celebrating her 70 years on the throne.
It was a meeting for the ages, and it didn't take long for the duo to realize they have something in common. Setting down a teapot, the polite bear offers the queen a marmalade sandwich, which was tucked deep inside his red brimmed hat.
"I always keep one for emergencies," he tells her.
Unlatching a black handbag, she pulls out a sandwich, too.
"So do I," she says. "I keep mine in here."
Paddington gasps, his eyes widening.
"For later," the queen says.
The queen's meeting with Paddington was screened to a crowd of thousands outside of Buckingham Palace to open a concert to celebrate the queen. The short video was met with laughter and applause from the crowd, according to The Associated Press."
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/8H3WJ2qRwiQ/hqdefault.jpg)
(https://youtu.be/8H3WJ2qRwiQ)
Post by: solvegas on June 05, 2022, 10:13:51 PM
Interesting how you just jumped over the fact that, if there had not been a literal corporate takeover and deposition of the Queen by a colonialist United States in the late 19th century, there would not have been an attempted imperial/colonialist Japanese invasion or occupation of what still would have been a sovereign Hawai'ian kingdom in the mid-20th.
Pointing out the good and the bad aspects of a country is in no way the same as "always see[ing] the negative and nothing positive about the United States." In fact, that is a complete lie, and I would rather you do not attempt to defame me in that way.
One must love one's country with an adult attitude, not a juvenile one. That means that one must acknowledge the truth, the whole truth, of the history of one's country, not attempt to gloss over it, justify it, or engage in unnecessary non sequiturs or whataboutisms regarding it.
The United States of America is a great country, but by no means is it perfect, and it never has been. Nor is any other country. Pointing out that fact isn't a sign of "hate". On the contrary: one critiques only that which one loves and which one wishes the best for. If one does not want a thing to improve, one won't point out what's wrong about it, thus leaving the status quo intact. Ignoring the past or attempting to whitewash it, in a bout of jingoism disguised as "patriotism", is not healthy.
The words of U.S. Senator Carl Schurz are as true now as they when he said them on October 17, 1899:
“I confidently trust that the American people will prove themselves … too wise not to detect the false pride or the dangerous ambitions or the selfish schemes which so often hide themselves under that deceptive cry of mock patriotism: ‘Our country, right or wrong!’ They will not fail to recognize that our dignity, our free institutions and the peace and welfare of this and coming generations of Americans will be secure only as we cling to the watchword of true patriotism: ‘Our country—when right, to be kept right; when wrong, to be put right.’"
If you observe the Hawaiian flag you will see a Union Jack on its corner. If not the Americans, The British would have colonized them. Have you ever looked at the Geography of Hawaii? It is right smack between North America and East Asia and the expanding Empire of Japan would have swallowed it because of that. It reminds me when I heard how Filipinos would say that if they had not been a territory of the United States, the Japanese would have not attacked them. Wrong. Geography matters and the Philippines is directly in between Indonesia, or the Dutch East Indies, which had oil which the Japanese needed and it's proximity to China is a way to corner the Chinese. Geography matters. Russia invaded Ukraine because it's in the flat European Plain and it has been a invasion route to Russia for hundreds of years. One of the reasons Russians are so paranoid is because Russia does not have many geographical defenses and its main protection is its sheer size, there are no vast oceans to protect Russia from its historical enemies, huge mountain ranges or pretty much anything. To reiterate, Hawaii would have been swallowed up by some other power just because of where it is.
Post by: salem on June 05, 2022, 11:01:21 PM
Speaking of royalty:
"Sporting his iconic blue duffle coat, Paddington Bear sat down with Queen Elizabeth II for tea at Buckingham Palace as part of the Platinum Jubilee festivities celebrating her 70 years on the throne.
It was a meeting for the ages, and it didn't take long for the duo to realize they have something in common. Setting down a teapot, the polite bear offers the queen a marmalade sandwich, which was tucked deep inside his red brimmed hat.
"I always keep one for emergencies," he tells her.
Unlatching a black handbag, she pulls out a sandwich, too.
"So do I," she says. "I keep mine in here."
Paddington gasps, his eyes widening.
"For later," the queen says.
The queen's meeting with Paddington was screened to a crowd of thousands outside of Buckingham Palace to open a concert to celebrate the queen. The short video was met with laughter and applause from the crowd, according to The Associated Press."
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/8H3WJ2qRwiQ/hqdefault.jpg)
(https://youtu.be/8H3WJ2qRwiQ)
75 years on the throne, not 70.
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 05, 2022, 11:07:07 PM
As per Wikipedia:
75 years on the throne, not 70.
"The Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II is being celebrated in 2022 in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952.
In the United Kingdom, there was an extra bank holiday on 3 June, and the usual Spring bank holiday was moved from the end of May to 2 June, to create a four-day Jubilee bank holiday weekend from Thursday 2 June to Sunday 5 June. The British government has promised a "once-in-a-generation show" that will "mix the best of British ceremonial splendour and pageantry with cutting-edge artistic and technological displays". It was the first time that any British monarch celebrated a platinum jubilee. At the time, Elizabeth II was the third-longest reigning verified sovereign monarch in history.
Initiatives to commemorate the Jubilee were also announced by the governments of other Commonwealth nations and territories, including Australia, Canada, Cayman Islands, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea."
So while a "Platinum" anniversary is supposed to be 75 years, it looks like they rounded down to 70 years for these celebrations. Who can say, maybe they're afraid she won't make it on the throne for another five years, and they wanted to play it safe?
Post by: salem on June 06, 2022, 05:14:45 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 06, 2022, 06:33:38 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 07, 2022, 09:40:38 PM
And it was in the First World War....
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/choctaw-language-puzzle
Here's a puzzle for you (the answer can be found through the above link) - can you translate some Choctaw?
Post by: solvegas on June 08, 2022, 07:05:10 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 08, 2022, 06:03:20 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 08, 2022, 11:37:15 PM
I don't think I've ever had this many programs in my entire history of using a computer! :oThat looks just like my desktop :D
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 08, 2022, 11:38:36 PM
It wasn't the Navajo who were the first "Codetalkers", it was the Choctaw.Now that is simply amazing!
And it was in the First World War....
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/choctaw-language-puzzle
Here's a puzzle for you (the answer can be found through the above link) - can you translate some Choctaw?
Post by: solvegas on June 09, 2022, 08:55:45 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 09, 2022, 09:41:24 PM
https://www.aiweirdness.com/ai-versus-your-corporate-logo/
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 10, 2022, 12:34:29 AM
What happens when you ask a simple AI / machine learning program to come up with corporate logos?Derrper :D :D :D
https://www.aiweirdness.com/ai-versus-your-corporate-logo/
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 10, 2022, 12:36:52 AM
https://www.broadcastify.com/listen/
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 11, 2022, 09:47:09 PM
LegalEagle: "Hilarious Court Filings" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CONWw5xd-J4)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 12, 2022, 01:22:29 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 12, 2022, 07:09:04 PM
:)
Geez, that guy is a super optimist. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on June 12, 2022, 07:10:39 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 14, 2022, 03:09:33 PM
According to a 2015 report from FiveThirtyEight (https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/hamilton-is-the-very-model-of-a-modern-fast-paced-musical/), Diggs raps at 6.3 words per second during the quickest verse of Hamilton Act 1 performance of "Guns and Ships." (https://youtu.be/WOb8-C6jw0M) For context, Eminem holds a Guinness World Record for rhyming the most words (1,560) in a hit single ("Rap God" (https://youtu.be/NMjDjlC1txE)). In that particular 2013 song, the man known as Slim Shady averages 4.28 words per second over six-plus minutes. For a better comparison, Eminem rhymes at 6.46 words per second during a 15-second span, which aligns with Diggs' performance in Hamilton as Lafayette.
Overall, Hamilton averages approximately 144 words-per-minute. Scenes involving Diggs' Lafayette pick up the pace, while others featuring Jonathan Groff as King George III slow down the narrative. Most of the performers display their ability to entertain through specific annunciations and scripted wordplay, but it's Diggs who rhymes at the fastest rate. For hip-hop fans, that's a treat. And for theatre fans, it's something unique. After all, Hamilton is indeed an outlier in the world of Broadway productions.
Hamilton nearly doubles the word-per-minute rate of its closest competitor, Spring Awakening, a rock musical that premiered shortly after Lin-Manuel Miranda's play and also features the aforementioned Groff. If Hamilton were sung at the rate of a typical Broadway show, the 160-minute runtime would reportedly extend to approximately four to six hours. So, Disney+ streamers without any theater knowledge should know that Hamilton isn't a typical Broadway production, and that Diggs' performance as Lafayette is indeed one-of-a-kind."
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 14, 2022, 06:34:23 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 14, 2022, 08:32:18 PM
(think about it)
Post by: solvegas on June 15, 2022, 06:41:25 AM
Hamilton Beach:
(think about it)
;D
Post by: solvegas on June 15, 2022, 06:45:26 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 15, 2022, 03:34:19 PM
Hamilton Beach:;D ;D ;D
(think about it)
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 15, 2022, 03:34:51 PM
A Trooper of the 3rd Cavalry Regiment spins a light by his Stryker vehicle while training at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, California, and you can see the Milky Way in the background. :)Cool!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 15, 2022, 05:51:27 PM
Hamilton Beach:
(think about it)
ROFL! Arrrrgh! ;D
Post by: solvegas on June 16, 2022, 08:59:36 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 16, 2022, 05:15:40 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 17, 2022, 04:53:17 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 17, 2022, 04:10:23 PM
If this is real, when finished (if it isn't already), it's going to be one of the most amazing waterslide parks I know of. :o :o :oImagine being stuck in the middle of that slide...
(shivers)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 18, 2022, 03:22:44 PM
If this is real, when finished (if it isn't already), it's going to be one of the most amazing waterslide parks I know of. :o :o :oImagine being stuck in the middle of that slide...
(shivers)
I'm no big fan of heights myself, Zookie. That is an unpleasant thought. :P
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 18, 2022, 03:24:17 PM
Post by: Hiram on June 19, 2022, 03:00:43 AM
An interesting and clever approach, until some utility guy notices nothing flying around it...That'll work until the utility company changes the meter for one that send the reading via the cell network.
Post by: solvegas on June 19, 2022, 09:33:56 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 20, 2022, 05:07:10 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 21, 2022, 09:42:50 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 22, 2022, 12:02:03 AM
Post by: solvegas on June 23, 2022, 07:22:33 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 23, 2022, 09:54:12 PM
A few days ago, nature photographer Paul Goldstein was in the Masai National Park of Kenya and there was a light rain whereupon he saw three cheetahs gathered together to keep each other warm and dry and the aligned in such a way that it looked like a three head cheetah, and he was at the right time and the right place to take this photograph. :)Cool!
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 23, 2022, 09:59:08 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 24, 2022, 06:16:48 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 24, 2022, 11:13:52 PM
It’s amazing the number of weird abandoned buildings in China.
Post by: solvegas on June 24, 2022, 11:38:37 PM
Post by: CarlTL on June 25, 2022, 09:45:27 AM
Okay, since there isn’t an abandoned building thread, I’m just gonna put this abandoned hotel in China, here.
It’s amazing the number of weird abandoned buildings in China.
Something, something... All the Tea in China...
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 25, 2022, 01:26:51 PM
Okay, since there isn’t an abandoned building thread, I’m just gonna put this abandoned hotel in China, here.
It’s amazing the number of weird abandoned buildings in China.
Never seen that one before. A very cool building, making me wonder what it was used for. ???
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 25, 2022, 05:13:58 PM
Okay, since there isn’t an abandoned building thread, I’m just gonna put this abandoned hotel in China, here.
It’s amazing the number of weird abandoned buildings in China.
Something, something... All the Tea in China...
LOL!
THAT’s where all the tea was stored! Of course! And when they ran out, they abandoned it!
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 25, 2022, 05:15:23 PM
Okay, since there isn’t an abandoned building thread, I’m just gonna put this abandoned hotel in China, here.
It’s amazing the number of weird abandoned buildings in China.
Never seen that one before. A very cool building, making me wonder what it was used for. ???
Tea? ::)
Post by: solvegas on June 25, 2022, 11:12:23 PM
Okay, since there isn’t an abandoned building thread, I’m just gonna put this abandoned hotel in China, here.
It’s amazing the number of weird abandoned buildings in China.
Something, something... All the Tea in China...
LOL!
THAT’s where all the tea was stored! Of course! And when they ran out, they abandoned it!
China doesn't have just abandoned buildings but entire ghost cities like this one built in Inner Mongolia province built for one million inhabitants but has only about 5,000 total. And with China at the beginning of a demographic collapse thanks to the one ch1ld policy from 1978 to 2015 that many cities such as this one throughout the country will never fill up.
Post by: rtpoe on June 25, 2022, 11:20:11 PM
Wonder no more!
ABSTRACT: Upon continued submersion in water, the glabrous skin on human hands and feet forms wrinkles. The formation of these wrinkles is known to be an active process, controlled by the autonomic nervous system. Such an active control suggests that these wrinkles may have an important function, but this function has not been clear. In this study, we show that submerged objects are handled more quickly with wrinkled fingers than with unwrinkled fingers, whereas wrinkles make no difference to manipulating dry objects. These findings support the hypothesis that water-induced finger wrinkles improve handling submerged objects and suggest that they may be an adaptation for handling objects in wet conditions.
"Water-induced finger wrinkles improve handling of wet objects"
Kyriacos Kareklas, Daniel Nettle, and Tom V. Smulders
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3639753/
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 25, 2022, 11:46:20 PM
Okay, since there isn’t an abandoned building thread, I’m just gonna put this abandoned hotel in China, here.That building is purpose-built to hold "all the tea in China" :D
It’s amazing the number of weird abandoned buildings in China.
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 26, 2022, 12:03:07 AM
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/EQRSb4CRmgo/hqdefault.jpg) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQRSb4CRmgo)
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 26, 2022, 04:03:33 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 26, 2022, 01:16:25 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 26, 2022, 08:48:03 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 27, 2022, 06:27:52 PM
This restaurant in Austin, Texas, has a lot of funny stuff on their billboard. They change it pretty much every day. ;D
Oh yeah, I see their sign posted a ton. Whoever comes up with their stuff is either a real wit, or very good at finding funny/cool stuff to say, or both.
Post by: rtpoe on June 27, 2022, 07:38:52 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 27, 2022, 09:21:21 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 28, 2022, 12:41:54 PM
;DYup, today's been one of those days for sure
Post by: solvegas on June 28, 2022, 11:24:51 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 30, 2022, 07:39:24 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 30, 2022, 10:10:33 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 01, 2022, 02:46:23 PM
The Cockatoo's name is Sweet Pea and the Labrador Retriever puppy's name is Copper. They belong to Wendy Albright and both animals love each others company. The cockatoo will tell the puppy things like "I love you" and " give me a kiss" and the puppy licks the bird's head and will fetch stuff for the bird. Time has passed and the pup is now fully grown and the bird will climb on the dog's back and play horsey with him. The article was uplifting and because the owner is very loving to the animals, neither is leashed or caged and they don't run away. :)
Awww, that's sweet. :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 01, 2022, 05:10:35 PM
The Cockatoo's name is Sweet Pea and the Labrador Retriever puppy's name is Copper. They belong to Wendy Albright and both animals love each others company. The cockatoo will tell the puppy things like "I love you" and " give me a kiss" and the puppy licks the bird's head and will fetch stuff for the bird. Time has passed and the pup is now fully grown and the bird will climb on the dog's back and play horsey with him. The article was uplifting and because the owner is very loving to the animals, neither is leashed or caged and they don't run away. :)This is The Kind of News We Need to Hear Right NowTM
Post by: solvegas on July 01, 2022, 10:06:26 PM
Post by: Hiram on July 02, 2022, 01:39:36 AM
Russian born, London based Helga Stentzel has created a unique art form she calls "Household Surrealism" in which she uses regular household items such as clothing, furniture, tools and other everyday items and then photographs her arrangements. Check out the rest of her work at her site, helgastentzel.comThat is brilliant.
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 02, 2022, 02:04:51 PM
Russian born, London based Helga Stentzel has created a unique art form she calls "Household Surrealism" in which she uses regular household items such as clothing, furniture, tools and other everyday items and then photographs her arrangements. Check out the rest of her work at her site, helgastentzel.comVery clever!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 02, 2022, 02:46:25 PM
Russian born, London based Helga Stentzel has created a unique art form she calls "Household Surrealism" in which she uses regular household items such as clothing, furniture, tools and other everyday items and then photographs her arrangements. Check out the rest of her work at her site, helgastentzel.com
Neat!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 02, 2022, 02:48:22 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 03, 2022, 05:46:17 AM
:o :o :o
That's so cool! :)
Post by: solvegas on July 03, 2022, 05:50:24 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 03, 2022, 02:58:45 PM
:o :o :oExcellent trompe l'oeil!
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 03, 2022, 03:54:13 PM
:o :o :o
Awesome. Love how they incorporated the real bits into the painting.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 03, 2022, 03:56:55 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 03, 2022, 05:58:16 PM
This looks like something from someone’s imagination, and yet, it was real.Like a sci-fi submarine!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 04, 2022, 06:06:36 PM
This looks like something from someone’s imagination, and yet, it was real.Like a sci-fi submarine!
Something like what I was thinking, Zookie! :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 04, 2022, 06:09:07 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 06, 2022, 04:37:06 AM
Post by: solvegas on July 06, 2022, 09:27:07 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 06, 2022, 05:28:56 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 08, 2022, 11:41:32 AM
Pringles launches petition to rename spider after itself (http://)
Pringles is launching a campaign to have an arachnid renamed the "Pringles spider."
(https://local12.com/resources/media/73ea69df-adf2-4dd6-a6cf-7b4941ac44d3-medium16x9_thumb_9802.png?1657246822711)
The potato chip brand argues the kidney garden spider's markings resemble the eyes and mustache on its iconic mascot, Mr. P, so it's asking people to sign a petition to change the spider's name.
The company offered free chips to the first 1,500 people who signed the petition (https://www.change.org/p/make-the-pringles-spider-official) and get the name changed. As of Thursday night, the petition had nearly 3,000 signatures, so no free chips anymore, but you can still "adopt" a spider.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 08, 2022, 05:33:28 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 08, 2022, 10:22:05 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 09, 2022, 10:03:08 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 09, 2022, 10:12:24 PM
Caption this:
"I won!! Kicked your ass." ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 09, 2022, 10:33:30 PM
Caption this:"Diversity initiatives to work at Pike Place Market have been a roaring success..."
Post by: Hiram on July 10, 2022, 02:51:42 AM
Caption this:They may take our lives but they will never take our freedom!'
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 10, 2022, 01:57:44 PM
Caption this:
One fish story that's the actual truth!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 10, 2022, 01:59:08 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 10, 2022, 09:21:44 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 11, 2022, 12:30:55 AM
Caption this:
They may take our lives but they will never take our freedom!'Winner, winner, chicken dinner!! :D
Post by: Hiram on July 11, 2022, 12:20:01 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 11, 2022, 04:46:41 PM
Good advice from unexpected places:
LOL
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 11, 2022, 04:51:36 PM
Caption this:
“Abe, I don’t think this was a very good idea.”
“Nonsense! That little pond was getting too small, I’ll have you in the ocean in no time. Just a little further…”
“Ak…”
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 11, 2022, 04:53:28 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 11, 2022, 09:25:11 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 11, 2022, 10:35:38 PM
What a cool idea…Can it go into space though?
Post by: solvegas on July 11, 2022, 10:53:59 PM
What a cool idea…Can it go into space though?
No, it is NOT a spacecraft. Strictly air breathing vehicle.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 12, 2022, 05:52:26 PM
Post by: CarlTL on July 12, 2022, 07:14:59 PM
British Member of Parliament Penny Mourdant.
There is a joke in there about the body politic somewhere...
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 12, 2022, 08:49:35 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 12, 2022, 11:47:44 PM
Post by: Hiram on July 13, 2022, 01:33:46 AM
we were warned that if we fell into the water, you have two minutes to get out or you will die.I don't live in a country with extreme cold - but having swam in springtime sea water, I can tell you it literally takes your breath away when the water is cold.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 13, 2022, 05:36:54 PM
Is there a union?
What's his job, to ignore you? I've seen plenty of people working there who do that plenty well already.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 14, 2022, 07:22:52 AM
What a cool idea…Can it go into space though?
Silly Zook. It says “aircraft” in the caption. So… no. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 14, 2022, 05:54:21 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 14, 2022, 07:37:05 PM
The most professional repair job I've ever seen! ;) :o ??? :P
That is high level jerry rigging. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on July 14, 2022, 07:38:28 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 15, 2022, 11:17:25 PM
From Zdemian, a good warning. :) ;) ;DMay we all bed women with such contents under such pressure :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 15, 2022, 11:18:39 PM
MentalFloss: "Which Came First: Orange the Color or Orange the Fruit?" (https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/29942/which-came-first-orange-color-or-orange-fruit)
Post by: solvegas on July 16, 2022, 08:12:21 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 16, 2022, 08:39:29 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 16, 2022, 11:42:13 PM
Seven years later it was expanded into a TV show on Apple+.
Now in its third season, Ted Lasso has won numerous Golden Globes, numerous Primetime Emmy Awards, and even a Peabody.
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/6KeG_i8CWE8/hqdefault.jpg) (https://youtu.be/6KeG_i8CWE8)
Post by: solvegas on July 17, 2022, 09:50:37 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 17, 2022, 10:50:58 PM
;D(rimshot)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 18, 2022, 05:10:08 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 18, 2022, 09:04:09 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 18, 2022, 09:19:23 PM
Phrasing?Ahh, English, and its nouns that also are verbs :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 18, 2022, 09:19:44 PM
:);D ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 18, 2022, 09:21:47 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 18, 2022, 11:25:43 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 19, 2022, 02:37:25 PM
Test of a manned or remotely controlled drone with 18 motors and propellers being tested at Eglin Air Force base in Florida.On the one hand, that would be so cool to be able to pilot.
On the other hand, although flying cars look great in The Fifth Element if such devices became mainstream, imagine how bad the aerial traffic congestion would get.
Post by: solvegas on July 20, 2022, 09:39:30 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 21, 2022, 05:34:51 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 21, 2022, 11:58:23 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 22, 2022, 08:43:37 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 23, 2022, 12:28:16 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 23, 2022, 04:01:14 AM
These actually seem pretty good!I've had that coffee and Guinness combo before, and it was surprisingly good! I can imagine the vanilla and IPA combo would be good too.
Post by: solvegas on July 23, 2022, 08:11:41 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 23, 2022, 02:05:25 PM
This is the latest model of the M109A7 " Paladin", first put in service in 1963 and has been used in Vietnam, Yon Kippur war, Desert Storm, Iraq war and now in Ukraine. It is a 155mm self-propelled howitzer with a 38Km range at present, but it will soon have a new cannon with rocket assisted shells which should give it a range of over 70Km, which means it may remain in service until the 2060's and just like the B-52, the M2 .50 caliber machine gun and the 1911 A1 .45 Caliber gun, become another centennial weapon since the replacements are simply not that much better.
The designers of those weapons should be pretty proud, it's not often in any profession that you can come that close to perfection.
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 25, 2022, 01:58:18 AM
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/TDWKyJV-k-E/hqdefault.jpg)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDWKyJV-k-E)
Post by: solvegas on July 25, 2022, 07:40:27 AM
"Elvis Presley & Austin Butler Side by Side “Suspicious Minds” Performance in Vegas 1970"
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/TDWKyJV-k-E/hqdefault.jpg)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDWKyJV-k-E)
Saw the movie with Austin Butler as Elvis and it was a good show. I recommend it. :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 25, 2022, 10:40:06 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 25, 2022, 05:30:47 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 25, 2022, 08:29:39 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 25, 2022, 09:15:41 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 25, 2022, 10:12:25 PM
3711 FLOPPY DISKS??? :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :oYup! Good times! :)
Post by: Hiram on July 26, 2022, 03:51:42 AM
3711 FLOPPY DISKS??? :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :oWow, that is just nuts.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 26, 2022, 08:18:33 PM
Here's one fortuitous picture.
Post by: solvegas on July 27, 2022, 06:56:25 AM
Post by: solvegas on July 27, 2022, 07:48:08 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 27, 2022, 08:08:27 AM
Just read something I found funny which is in the movie "Fight Club", almost all scenes of the movie had a Starbucks cup present in it. Talk about product placement. ;DThat's similar to the Bill Cosby comedy Leonard, Part 6, which is practically the world's longest Pepsi commercial :D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 28, 2022, 05:55:37 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 28, 2022, 08:15:51 PM
https://**02**.com/2022/07/24/iconic-photos-of-bands-and-musicians-reshot-in-their-original-locations/
(OH COME ON! "P E T A P I X E L" trips the Bad Word Censor?!?!?!?)
BTW, he always credits the original photographer:
David Bowie, January 10th 1997 outside of Tea and Sympathy NYC. This image was taken after his 50th Birthday gig at MSG. Photo by Kevin Cummins.
Post by: solvegas on July 28, 2022, 11:01:54 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 29, 2022, 05:52:06 PM
Photographer Steve Birnbaum has been recreating music history by photographing images of musicians and bands in the exact location where they were originally photographed. The project started in 2010, and since then, he has covered 500 to 600 locations shooting from 100 to 150 days in a year.
https://**02**.com/2022/07/24/iconic-photos-of-bands-and-musicians-reshot-in-their-original-locations/
(OH COME ON! "P E T A P I X E L" trips the Bad Word Censor?!?!?!?)
BTW, he always credits the original photographer:
David Bowie, January 10th 1997 outside of Tea and Sympathy NYC. This image was taken after his 50th Birthday gig at MSG. Photo by Kevin Cummins.
I'm clueless on that censor too, rtpoe. That's a cool page though, I'm just going through it now.
Post by: rtpoe on July 29, 2022, 07:36:15 PM
From an interview in 2008:
Jim Lehrer: "When and why did you decide to become an economist in the first place?"
Paul Krugman: "That's a little embarrassing. I don't know how many of your viewers read science fiction, but there's a very old series by Isaac Asimov - the Foundation novels - in which the social scientists who understand the true dynamics save civilization. That's what I wanted to be; it doesn't exist, but economics is as close as you can get, so as a teenager I really got into it."
One of Krugman's earliest papers was a not-entirely-serious musing on interest rates and interstellar travel, and he even did the intro to a 2012 edition of the Foundation Trilogy.
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 30, 2022, 01:59:00 AM
Well, it looks stupid, but it's an efficient use of space. :)As a pantry, that makes sense. You can use the lower portion for one of those sideways spice racks. And the upper portion for normal shelves.
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 30, 2022, 02:47:10 AM
Insider, Aug. 2021: "How Bank Robberies Actually Work | How Crime Works" (https://youtu.be/NhuYiozj2Eg)
Former bank robber Cain Vincent Dyer speaks to Insider about his experience, and how bank robberies work.
Dyer served in the United States Marine Corps. He turned to bank robbery after threats to his family by a dangerous gang. He was nicknamed the "kangaroo bandit," having been captured on CCTV stuffing cash into a backpack worn on his chest. He says he robbed over 100 banks across California between 1999 and 2001. He eventually turned himself in and served nine years in prison after pleading guilty to six robberies. He now works as a life coach and motivational speaker, helping newly released prisoners reintegrate into society. He's also a partner in two production companies.
Post by: solvegas on July 30, 2022, 06:59:19 AM
Post by: Hiram on July 30, 2022, 12:08:21 PM
many Russians are literally running out of ammunition because the Ukrainians have destroyed a significant amount of the ammunition depots. Go Ukraine! :)This war will only end when Ukraine runs out of washing machines... :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 30, 2022, 04:25:56 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 30, 2022, 08:33:59 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 31, 2022, 01:57:02 PM
;D
LOL! ;D
Post by: solvegas on July 31, 2022, 11:22:51 PM
Post by: Hiram on August 01, 2022, 12:43:33 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 01, 2022, 08:25:52 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 01, 2022, 10:38:45 PM
Repost for Zookie.oooh, nice! Who is that? :)
Post by: solvegas on August 01, 2022, 10:39:27 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 01, 2022, 10:40:07 PM
Post by: Hiram on August 02, 2022, 03:52:15 AM
Sorry no ID.Repost for Zookie.oooh, nice! Who is that? :)
Post by: solvegas on August 03, 2022, 07:11:02 AM
Post by: solvegas on August 03, 2022, 07:50:04 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 03, 2022, 01:11:02 PM
I just read an article which states that in 2016 scientists in the University of Utah determined that the optimum time to dunk an Oreo cookie into 2% milk is 3 seconds. Longer and it gets too soggy and structural strength of the cookie starts to fail. So...one Mississippi, two Mississippi, three Mississippi and it's perfect! ;) ;DThis is the kind of ground-breaking research we need to be funding!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 03, 2022, 05:13:14 PM
I just read an article which states that in 2016 scientists in the University of Utah determined that the optimum time to dunk an Oreo cookie into 2% milk is 3 seconds. Longer and it gets too soggy and structural strength of the cookie starts to fail. So...one Mississippi, two Mississippi, three Mississippi and it's perfect! ;) ;DThis is the kind of ground-breaking research we need to be funding!
By buying more cookies! ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 03, 2022, 05:14:24 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 04, 2022, 09:43:00 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 04, 2022, 10:32:14 PM
How the heck? ??? :oMy guess: dr unk driver.
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 04, 2022, 10:34:47 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 06, 2022, 05:54:16 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 06, 2022, 03:04:05 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 06, 2022, 03:14:35 PM
Dr unk driver too, Zookie? ;)Looks more like a college prank ;)
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 06, 2022, 03:18:33 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 06, 2022, 10:06:39 PM
8)
Looks like a US Army Kiowa helicopter. Pretty clever. :)
Post by: Hiram on August 07, 2022, 05:51:14 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 08, 2022, 12:39:03 PM
"Ladders."
"Ok, what else?"
"Nothing else, just ladders." ;)
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 08, 2022, 03:38:02 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 08, 2022, 07:12:57 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 08, 2022, 08:13:27 PM
Not sure of the validity of this FB post, but I’m told it doesn’t seem out of step for something that the Tolkiens might have done.
My, my, my, that sure looks like one heck of a celebration was planned! :o
Post by: solvegas on August 09, 2022, 06:28:42 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 09, 2022, 02:44:51 PM
In 1981, the late Olivia Newton-John's biggest pop hit was the song "Physical".
In 1954, her grandfather Max Born was awarded the Nobel Prize in... Physics.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 10, 2022, 02:00:45 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 10, 2022, 02:04:51 PM
A most impressive place. I'll never go there, but I wish I could. :o :o :)
Yeah, very cool
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 10, 2022, 02:10:03 PM
Not sure of the validity of this FB post, but I’m told it doesn’t seem out of step for something that the Tolkiens might have done.
My, my, my, that sure looks like one heck of a celebration was planned! :o
Right?
I wonder if “carriages” was a term still used formally, or if they were just being cheeky.
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 10, 2022, 02:51:11 PM
I wager that they were using the term formally. Although he was born in 1892, I don't know why I always imagine J.R.R. Tolkien being some ancient Victorian author, when he died in 1973!Not sure of the validity of this FB post, but I’m told it doesn’t seem out of step for something that the Tolkiens might have done.
My, my, my, that sure looks like one heck of a celebration was planned! :o
Right?
I wonder if “carriages” was a term still used formally, or if they were just being cheeky.
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 10, 2022, 05:50:16 PM
(https://coin24.ee/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/12.jpg)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 10, 2022, 10:04:42 PM
Now that's really weird. Did you know that they printed zero Euro notes (https://coin24.ee/en/product/0-euro-georgia-i-v-stalin-1878-2018/)? Apparently just as souvenirs and commemorative notes. The ones printed in Georgia have Stalin on the front.
(https://coin24.ee/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/12.jpg)
If you had to pay for them, then they really were money for nothing!
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 10, 2022, 10:59:12 PM
Now that's really weird. Did you know that they printed zero Euro notes (https://coin24.ee/en/product/0-euro-georgia-i-v-stalin-1878-2018/)? Apparently just as souvenirs and commemorative notes. The ones printed in Georgia have Stalin on the front.It’s post Soviet Georgia saying that Stalin was a big zero.
(https://coin24.ee/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/12.jpg)
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 12, 2022, 09:25:17 AM
Post by: solvegas on August 12, 2022, 09:41:55 AM
“Churchtank Type 10” by @kriskuksi
Onward Christian Soldiers. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 12, 2022, 10:50:18 PM
“Churchtank Type 10” by @kriskuksi
Convert, or get blown to smithereens!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 12, 2022, 10:55:14 PM
"Why, can't you jump?"
;) ;D :o
Post by: solvegas on August 13, 2022, 12:33:37 AM
Post by: Hiram on August 13, 2022, 04:42:27 AM
US Marines of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force conduct a wargaming training course at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to learn how to use and to strategize the forces assigned to them. I do like the ultra-high tech they are using to do their thing. ::) ;) ;DImagine what the Russian equivalent of this looks like!
Post by: solvegas on August 13, 2022, 06:20:46 AM
US Marines of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force conduct a wargaming training course at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to learn how to use and to strategize the forces assigned to them. I do like the ultra-high tech they are using to do their thing. ::) ;) ;DImagine what the Russian equivalent of this looks like!
Yeah, they probably use the game of ....Risk! ;) ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 13, 2022, 05:45:58 PM
"I don't really feel comfortable getting in this thing."I have been in such elevators before, and they did indeed get going when you either rattled the cage or did a hop.
"Why, can't you jump?"
;) ;D :o
Post by: solvegas on August 14, 2022, 06:51:04 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 14, 2022, 12:25:14 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 15, 2022, 08:10:29 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 16, 2022, 04:06:22 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 16, 2022, 07:35:03 PM
Stonehenge lit by drone. This is a combination of 13 separate exposures.Blown up to three foot by five foot, that would look great on a wall!
Post by: rtpoe on August 16, 2022, 08:57:00 PM
Stonehenge lit by drone. This is a combination of 13 separate exposures.Blown up to three foot by five foot, that would look great on a wall!
As long as you make sure it's FEET and NOT inches....
Anyway, who remembers these?
I was in Chicago last week for vacation, and decided to see the White Sox. Getting inside, however, was a real problem. Everyone has gone to online ticketing. There are constant announcements as you near the ticket booths and gates: “Your phone is your ticket.” Well, I carefully checked that I did indeed have my tickets on my phone before I left my hotel. But when I got to Guaranteed Rate Field, they had vanished. I could not get them to load. I had the thing that said I had a ticket and click here to access it (i.e. load and display the QR code), I had carefully saved my receipt as a PDF file so I could prove that I had purchased the ticket. But the actual, scannable ticket itself? No dice. It took me around forty five minutes at two separate ticket windows – with the stadium staff trying everything they could think of to activate some sort of WiFi (aren’t all MLB stadia supposed to have free WiFi available?) so my tickets would load – before they gave up and printed out an actual honest-to-god PAPER TICKET for me. I’m amazed they still had the things in stock! Missed the first two innings because of this….
And there were other people complaining about their tickets not loading, too….
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 16, 2022, 09:14:53 PM
Post by: Hiram on August 17, 2022, 02:44:15 AM
The Navy Swim Test consists of two sections with the first module consisting of 3 different events:
Deep Water Jump
50 Yard Swim
5 Minutes Prone Float
Swimmers are allowed to use any stroke to complete the 50 yard (or half of a football field) swim.
Post by: solvegas on August 17, 2022, 06:21:30 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 17, 2022, 01:41:26 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 17, 2022, 08:32:12 PM
Undead?
That one was a curiosity enough that it made me look it up. It's called a mortsafe, and it was intended to be a temporary installation, to keep the body snatchers of the 1800s from stealing the bodies for medical research and hospital schools. They usually removed them after 6-8 weeks, when the body had rotted enough that it wasn't worth stealing. I don't know why this one is still on the grave.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 17, 2022, 08:34:06 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 17, 2022, 08:34:58 PM
Meanwhile, Mariah Carey has gotten too full of herself.
She's filed for a trademark on the phrase "Queen of Christmas", based on the popularity of "All I Want for Christmas is You".
https://ew.com/music/mariah-carey-trademark-queen-of-christmas-darlene-love-elizabeth-chan-backlash/
Songwriter Elizabeth Chan filed an objection, noting that the trademark application is unreasonably broad, as it covers sixteen classes of products, from clothing to dog collars. Chan deserves to be heard; she's been pretty much the only full-time Christmas songwriter for nearly a decade, turning out an album a year, and has been called the "Queen of Christmas" in the press for several years - including in the title of a 2018 profile in New Yorker.
Also challenging Carey is Darlene Love. Because if you're basing the title on just one single song, well.....
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/wXgFYDTi8jU/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/wXgFYDTi8jU)
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 18, 2022, 05:25:48 AM
Undead?
That one was a curiosity enough that it made me look it up. It's called a mortsafe, and it was intended to be a temporary installation, to keep the body snatchers of the 1800s from stealing the bodies for medical research and hospital schools. They usually removed them after 6-8 weeks, when the body had rotted enough that it wasn't worth stealing. I don't know why this one is still on the grave.
Makes perfect sense for those days. Thanks for looking it up!
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 18, 2022, 12:19:27 PM
Composting bodies is becoming a thing these days....Another songwriter has tried to sue Mariah about "All I Want For Christmas Is You", claiming that she stole his idea for it. Good luck, bucko!
Meanwhile, Mariah Carey has gotten too full of herself.
She's filed for a trademark on the phrase "Queen of Christmas", based on the popularity of "All I Want for Christmas is You".
https://ew.com/music/mariah-carey-trademark-queen-of-christmas-darlene-love-elizabeth-chan-backlash/
Songwriter Elizabeth Chan filed an objection, noting that the trademark application is unreasonably broad, as it covers sixteen classes of products, from clothing to dog collars. Chan deserves to be heard; she's been pretty much the only full-time Christmas songwriter for nearly a decade, turning out an album a year, and has been called the "Queen of Christmas" in the press for several years - including in the title of a 2018 profile in New Yorker.
Also challenging Carey is Darlene Love. Because if you're basing the title on just one single song, well.....
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/wXgFYDTi8jU/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/wXgFYDTi8jU)
Post by: solvegas on August 19, 2022, 06:36:11 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 19, 2022, 07:34:06 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 19, 2022, 09:56:40 PM
Methinks a mistake was made...
Wait till they start pouring concrete on him. ::) ;) ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 20, 2022, 01:35:22 AM
G4tv: "I Like Gru" ("I Like You" Post Malone & Doja Cat Minions Parody)
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/-upcjlb6bi8/hqdefault.jpg) (https://youtu.be/-upcjlb6bi8)
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 21, 2022, 03:24:54 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 21, 2022, 05:01:37 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 21, 2022, 09:48:19 PM
I bet this gets more than a few takes when he's driving down the road! ;)I know some countries where seeing someone do this with a real baby in that seat wouldn't make anyone think twice! :D
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 21, 2022, 09:52:05 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 21, 2022, 10:12:04 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 22, 2022, 01:57:21 AM
The sign sits atop Gubin’s studio and home, a defunct single-screen theatre off of Delaware Avenue in Milwaukee. The “Welcome to Cleveland” sign has garnered years of notoriety for Gubin, who has been interviewed about it on the Today show and by publications like the Huffington Post, GQ, Slate, Daily Mail, Yahoo, among others. “It just keeps coming around,” explains Gubin. “It will not go away. Every now and then I’ll go online and look up my name and I get an incredible number of hits.”
Gubin’s sign even inspired imitation—in 2021, a man in Sydney, Australia painted a “Welcome to Perth” sign (https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/travel/2021/06/man-paints-massive-welcome-to-perth-sign-on-roof-of-building-next-to-sydney-airport.html) on the roof of his own business. Next time you’re flying into Milwaukee Airport, remember to take a look out the window to spy Gubin’s sign. And, remember not to worry, you are indeed in Milwaukee.
The best way to view the sign is of course from the air, specifically when landing on runway 19 at the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. You can also catch the sign on the satellite view of Google Maps here (https://www.google.com/maps/place/%E2%80%9CWelcome+to+Cleveland%E2%80%9D+Sign/@42.9913226,-87.8838014,74m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x913ff5ad8b805963!2z4oCcV2VsY29tZSB0byBDbGV2ZWxhbmTigJ0gU2lnbg!8m2!3d42.9913347!4d-87.8836422!3m4!1s0x0:0x913ff5ad8b805963!8m2!3d42.9913347!4d-87.8836422).
Post by: solvegas on August 22, 2022, 11:26:39 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 23, 2022, 01:47:56 AM
;D"That'll do, Pig. That'll do."
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 23, 2022, 02:20:54 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 23, 2022, 05:35:19 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 24, 2022, 07:16:25 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 24, 2022, 11:32:50 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 25, 2022, 02:55:44 AM
Are we there yet?Also, George Jetson was supposed to have been born on 31 July 2022 (https://www.npr.org/2022/07/31/1114759037/happy-birthday-george-jetson).
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 25, 2022, 06:08:20 PM
Are we there yet?
Would we know if we were? Where's Charlton when we really need him? ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 25, 2022, 06:09:21 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 25, 2022, 09:06:08 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 26, 2022, 07:46:47 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 27, 2022, 10:53:18 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 27, 2022, 11:44:26 PM
Post by: Hiram on August 28, 2022, 02:02:59 AM
I'll bet there's a lot of accidents there. ;) ;DI assume the left turn is an acute angle and you need to be in the right lane to make the turn.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 29, 2022, 05:43:08 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 29, 2022, 10:17:35 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 31, 2022, 05:02:37 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 31, 2022, 05:12:00 PM
Well, that's one way to do things... :o ;) ::)That's one way to move stuff out of the house straight into the moving van... :D
Post by: solvegas on September 01, 2022, 08:39:59 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 01, 2022, 07:39:55 PM
The US Air Force Demonstration Team, The Thunderbirds, perform at the Abbotsford Air Show in Abbotsford, British Columbia. :)8) 8) 8)
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 02, 2022, 01:51:52 AM
“So here’s the deal, if this continues while we’re on the ground, I’m going to have to pull back to the gate, everybody’s going to have to get off,” the pilot was heard saying in a viral video (https://twitter.com/barstoolsports/status/1564760709086564357) that has racked up over 825,000 views. “We’re going to have to get security involved and this vacation is going to be ruined. So you folks, whatever that AirDrop thing is, quit sending naked pictures, and let’s get yourself to Cabo.”
Post by: solvegas on September 02, 2022, 09:07:37 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 02, 2022, 12:38:54 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 02, 2022, 06:20:36 PM
Forgive my ignorance, sol, but what is a FRIES used for?
If, for whatever circumstance, the helicopter cannot land, fast roping is used to get the men to the ground in the fastest safe manner. This is used by many different militaries, and Coast Guards. The insertion part is when you are getting them into a zone that is under enemy eyes/fire/control. You're inserting them into that zone. Extraction is the same thing in reverse.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 02, 2022, 06:22:31 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 02, 2022, 08:44:55 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 03, 2022, 01:57:28 PM
;D
;D ;D ;D ;D
Post by: solvegas on September 03, 2022, 10:54:43 PM
Forgive my ignorance, sol, but what is a FRIES used for?
If, for whatever circumstance, the helicopter cannot land, fast roping is used to get the men to the ground in the fastest safe manner. This is used by many different militaries, and Coast Guards. The insertion part is when you are getting them into a zone that is under enemy eyes/fire/control. You're inserting them into that zone. Extraction is the same thing in reverse.
MaxBigfoot is absolutely correct. Imagine you need to drop off airborne infantry near the enemy, but the terrain is full of huge boulders, scrubland, large angle slope and other obstacles in which the aircraft could not safely land without causing extensive damage to the aircraft. Afghanistan is extensively like this for example. Very mountainous area full of hazardous nooks and crannies. It's also safer than parachuting into such terrain.
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 03, 2022, 11:13:19 PM
Well, I'll do my best... ::) ;) ;DMy high school martial arts instructor used to tell us at the start of the session: "If you break your leg, don't come running to me." :D
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 03, 2022, 11:24:01 PM
Forgive my ignorance, sol, but what is a FRIES used for?
If, for whatever circumstance, the helicopter cannot land, fast roping is used to get the men to the ground in the fastest safe manner. This is used by many different militaries, and Coast Guards. The insertion part is when you are getting them into a zone that is under enemy eyes/fire/control. You're inserting them into that zone. Extraction is the same thing in reverse.
That makes sense. After all we can't all use the Fulton surface-to-air recovery system (https://youtu.be/4xlBHjEjd0E) every time. Thanks for the explanation, Max and sol.
MaxBigfoot is absolutely correct. Imagine you need to drop off airborne infantry near the enemy, but the terrain is full of huge boulders, scrubland, large angle slope and other obstacles in which the aircraft could not safely land without causing extensive damage to the aircraft. Afghanistan is extensively like this for example. Very mountainous area full of hazardous nooks and crannies. It's also safer than parachuting into such terrain.
Post by: Hiram on September 04, 2022, 02:27:56 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 04, 2022, 02:44:56 PM
The UK only has 1 official language. And it's Welsh.
What the frack??? Can you please elucidate on this one, Hiram? :o :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 04, 2022, 02:45:31 PM
Well, I'll do my best... ::) ;) ;DMy high school martial arts instructor used to tell us at the start of the session: "If you break your leg, don't come running to me." :D
Nice punny sense of humor on that guy! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 04, 2022, 02:46:55 PM
/me facepalms
Post by: solvegas on September 04, 2022, 02:59:32 PM
The UK only has 1 official language. And it's Welsh.
What the frack??? Can you please elucidate on this one, Hiram? :o :o
Well, the United Kingdom is made up of four countries, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England. So technically, if they vote to leave the United Kingdom, they can and they have at present the autonomy to decide if they want an official language or not in each respective country. Canada has two official languages, English and French and Provinces can vote to secede by vote which Quebec almost did in the 1990's. The USA has no official language even though English is the predominant language and thanks to the Americal Civil War, 1861-1865, not only was slavery forever forbidden from ALL the States of the Union but also any of the Territories (colonies) of the USA but another issue that was ended due to the Civil War is the fact that no State can vote for secession either. Abraham Lincoln, 16th President, set the precedent that if any state tries to secede, the Federal Goverment can use whatever force it wants to keep that insurrectionist State within the Union. That is why the Army of the Northern States was called the Union Army and the Southern States was called the Confederate Army.
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 04, 2022, 07:18:40 PM
The UK only has 1 official language. And it's Welsh.
There's an amount of subtlety here.
What the frack??? Can you please elucidate on this one, Hiram? :o :o
There's three considerations when it comes to so-called "official" languages: de facto (i.e., as nationals of the country use them in their day-to-day interactions with officialdom), de jure (i.e., explicit delineation and definition in law or a constitution), or acceptance as a facet of statehood.
The de facto official language of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is English.
However, the de jure official languages of the UK are English and Welsh, with Scots Gaelic and Irish Gaelic in a de jure and de facto "hybrid" status in their respective parts of the UK.
The paper "Official status of languages in the UK and Ireland" (https://doi.org/10.1177/147377951877364) by Daithí Mac Síthigh (Professor of Law and Innovation, Queen’s University Belfast), published in Common Law World Review, 47(1) (2018), pp. 77-102, breaks it down over 26 pages. But the main parts are:
"III. Legislation on languages
IIIA Provisions regarding Welsh:
The Welsh Language Act 1967 was more extensive, putting in place stronger rights in respect of the court system (at the choice of a party rather than only where necessary) and supporting the validity of official documents in Welsh. However, it did not create new obligations for public bodies or official status, despite calls for such in official reports in the lead up to the Act. Subsequent years saw the question of general language legislation being revisited. The nationalist party Plaid Cymru proposed a new Bill in 1986, without success. However, a Welsh Language Board was established in 1988, to advise the Secretary of State for Wales on language matters (Ager, 1996: 168), and reviews took place.
The result was a 1992 Bill and then the Welsh Language Act 1993. While the Bill had proposed a formulation that ‘Welsh shall be an official language in Wales’, the Act took a different approach and set out a principle. The principle was that ‘in the conduct of public business and the administration of justice in Wales, the English and Welsh languages should be treated on a basis of equality’. The Welsh Language Board, now placed on a statutory basis, was charged with a duty to advise certain bodies on how to exercise public functions in accordance with this principle."
and
"IIID Provisions regarding multiple languages in the UK
...The most notable, because of its relationship with the important constitutional concept of citizenship, are provisions on naturalisation. The British Nationality Act 1981 provided that a sufficient knowledge of ‘the English, Welsh or Scottish Gaelic language’ is required for naturalisation as a British citizen. Tests satisfying the additional requirement of knowledge of life in the UK can be taken in English, Welsh, or Gaelic; there is also further use of Gaelic and Welsh (and in a different location, Irish) in UK passports. However, although proper provision was made until 2013, current regulations and administrative provisions may contradict the legislative intention, as they set out in detail the ways in which proficiency in English can be demonstrated (through holding certain qualifications), without equivalent provision for the other two languages."
and
"VI. Conclusion
A simple statement that the UK has no official language or recognises English as its only de facto official language, and that Ireland is a fully bilingual state with constitutional priority given to Irish, cannot accurately reflect the current position of language status and language rights across these islands. Applying Pinto’s taxonomy (Part II, above) points to a convergence around the ‘hybrid’ category, even though the textual position in each component of the UK and in the Republic of Ireland clearly varies in each case. The old idea that granting a legal status to a language is a practice foreign to UK law (Part IIIA, above) is no longer sustainable, in light of the developments in respect of Welsh and Gaelic after devolution, and in a less sustained way at UK level. The collective impact of the Belfast Agreement, the British-Irish Council, and the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages is of a greater significance for language issues, even in a constitutional context. As new legislation is debated in the coming years (e.g. the White Paper on Welsh, any new provisions in Northern Ireland if the institutions are restored), the UK itself may need to address what this growing body of status-related legislation means for the constitutional identity of the UK. As Ireland continues to address a longer-term project of constitutional reform, and sees the impact of the evolving commitments under the 2003 Act and the new approach to language planning under the 2012 Act (while also engaging in the debate regarding Northern Ireland through various means), the relationship between constitutional commitments and meaningful status will become more apparent – providing useful lessons for other jurisdictions including those making up the UK."
Post by: Hiram on September 05, 2022, 02:32:52 AM
To be honest I'm not entirely sure how this has come about but ... we don't have a written constitution, so I guess English has never been recognized as an official language. Whereas in Wales (past of the UK) Welsh as been.The UK only has 1 official language. And it's Welsh.
What the frack??? Can you please elucidate on this one, Hiram? :o :o
I wish they'd have done the same with the Cornish language. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornish_language
Post by: Hiram on September 05, 2022, 02:34:54 AM
Post by: solvegas on September 05, 2022, 06:38:33 AM
Post by: solvegas on September 05, 2022, 06:41:49 AM
Aberdeen is further North than Moscow and Manchester is the same latitude as Anchorage.
If you weren't blessed by the Gulf Stream, the British Isles would be a frozen wasteland for a big chunk of the year. :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 05, 2022, 08:07:35 PM
Aberdeen is further North than Moscow and Manchester is the same latitude as Anchorage.
Well, it's half-right.
Aberdeen, Scotland - 57.1499° N, 2.0938° W
Moscow, Russia - 55.7558° N, 37.6173° E
Manchester, England - 53.4808° N, 2.2426° W
Anchorage, Alaska - 61.2176° N, 149.8997° W
Post by: Hiram on September 06, 2022, 02:17:05 AM
Manchester, England - 53.4808° N, 2.2426° WCheers for the correction - must check facts before posting...
Anchorage, Alaska - 61.2176° N, 149.8997° W
Post by: Hiram on September 06, 2022, 02:19:56 AM
Vincent Van Gogh lived in London.
Post by: solvegas on September 06, 2022, 07:07:48 AM
Between 1912 and 1913, Adolf Hitler lived in Liverpool with his brother Alois Hitler; and between 1873 and 1874, and again in 1875,
Vincent Van Gogh lived in London.
Not surprising, really. In those days, London was the capital city of the largest empire the world has ever seen and along with New York City, the financial center of the world and the British Pound was as good as gold. It attracted people from all over the world. Unfortunately, a rising jealous empire, the German Empire, wasn't happy about that. Woody Allen, American comedian, said best back in the 1960's when he said that England owned the world and Germany wanted it and that's why World War 1 really started. The World Wars were the root cause of the fall of the British Empire. :(
Post by: solvegas on September 06, 2022, 07:12:15 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 06, 2022, 11:12:18 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 06, 2022, 09:27:27 PM
Still freaking hilarious.
"The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger (original narration by Randall)" (https://youtu.be/4r7wHMg5Yjg)
Post by: Hiram on September 07, 2022, 02:53:57 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 07, 2022, 03:23:37 PM
The University of Oxford predates the Aztecs.This is true. But consider this: (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/oxford-university-is-older-than-the-aztecs-1529607/)
"As early as 1096, teaching had already started in Oxford. By 1249, the University of Oxford had grown into a full-fledged university, replete with student housing at the school’s three original “halls of residence”—University, Balliol and Merton Colleges.
Oxford isn’t the oldest university, not by a long shot. India’s Nalanda University had already operated for hundreds of years and been burnt down by invaders before Oxford got its act together. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22160989)...
The Aztec civilization of central Mexico, on the other hand, feels like ancient history. Archaeologists dig up Aztec ruins, museums put on Aztec exhibits. But the origination of the Aztec civilization, marked by (http://weber.ucsd.edu/~dkjordan/arch/aztec/aztec.html) the founding of the city of Tenochtitlán by the Mexica (http://weber.ucsd.edu/~dkjordan/arch/aztec/aztec-03.html) at Lake Texcoco, didn’t come until 1325. (http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/aztecs.html) Tenochtitlán was captured by Spanish conquerors in 1521, just 196 years later. The White House has been standing longer than the Aztecs ruled Tenochtitlán.
None of this is intended to pit civilizations against each other. But it’s an interesting way to think about how skewed our understanding of history really is—we have these timelines in our heads that are distorted and compressed, and they don’t always agree with reality. To get a clearer picture of how the world really works, sometimes it helps to keep things in context."
And you know what else predates Oxford University and the founding of the Aztec civilization? The Pyramids of Giza, which were built between 2600 and 2500 BC. So we nowadays are almost as far away in time from the birth of Christ, as Jesus was from the starting of the pyramids - plus another 600 years!
Post by: Hiram on September 08, 2022, 02:36:16 AM
Post by: Hiram on September 08, 2022, 02:39:20 AM
And you know what else predates Oxford University and the founding of the Aztec civilization? The Pyramids of Giza, which were built between 2600 and 2500 BC. So we nowadays are almost as far away in time from the birth of Christ, as Jesus was from the starting of the pyramids - plus another 600 years!Or Stonehenge - built 5000 years ogo.
Post by: solvegas on September 08, 2022, 07:19:51 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 08, 2022, 02:56:12 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 08, 2022, 05:44:21 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 08, 2022, 09:03:15 PM
The University of Oxford predates the Aztecs.This is true. But consider this: (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/oxford-university-is-older-than-the-aztecs-1529607/)
"As early as 1096, teaching had already started in Oxford. By 1249, the University of Oxford had grown into a full-fledged university, replete with student housing at the school’s three original “halls of residence”—University, Balliol and Merton Colleges.
Oxford isn’t the oldest university, not by a long shot. India’s Nalanda University had already operated for hundreds of years and been burnt down by invaders before Oxford got its act together. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22160989)...
The Aztec civilization of central Mexico, on the other hand, feels like ancient history. Archaeologists dig up Aztec ruins, museums put on Aztec exhibits. But the origination of the Aztec civilization, marked by (http://weber.ucsd.edu/~dkjordan/arch/aztec/aztec.html) the founding of the city of Tenochtitlán by the Mexica (http://weber.ucsd.edu/~dkjordan/arch/aztec/aztec-03.html) at Lake Texcoco, didn’t come until 1325. (http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/aztecs.html) Tenochtitlán was captured by Spanish conquerors in 1521, just 196 years later. The White House has been standing longer than the Aztecs ruled Tenochtitlán.
None of this is intended to pit civilizations against each other. But it’s an interesting way to think about how skewed our understanding of history really is—we have these timelines in our heads that are distorted and compressed, and they don’t always agree with reality. To get a clearer picture of how the world really works, sometimes it helps to keep things in context."
And you know what else predates Oxford University and the founding of the Aztec civilization? The Pyramids of Giza, which were built between 2600 and 2500 BC. So we nowadays are almost as far away in time from the birth of Christ, as Jesus was from the starting of the pyramids - plus another 600 years!
There's a saying....
Europeans think 100 miles is a long distance.
Americans think 100 years is a long time.....
Post by: solvegas on September 09, 2022, 09:10:00 AM
Post by: rtpoe on September 09, 2022, 09:18:47 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 09, 2022, 10:23:48 PM
Might work for most flying insect pests, actually.
“...The joke was not a new one, and some wrote that it had been ripped off from a meme from a year, while another claimed it had been a Czech joke. The person who posted it (https://twitter.com/Judianna/status/1408781375424151556) also clarified that the joke had been around for years and she was happy that people were enjoying it again.
@judianna (26 June 2021): ’For the record - this joke has been around for years. I’m just happy so many people are enjoying and sharing it. We all need a laugh, right?’"
Post by: solvegas on September 09, 2022, 10:27:18 PM
Well, DUH!!! :o ;) ;D
Don't worry, some moron will try to use it. Never doubt the stupidity of some people. ;) ;D
Post by: Hiram on September 10, 2022, 02:55:05 AM
Post by: solvegas on September 10, 2022, 06:23:12 AM
Chucky.
LOL! ;D
Post by: solvegas on September 10, 2022, 07:07:28 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 10, 2022, 03:58:22 PM
Might work for most flying insect pests, actually.
Scale it up, and it would work for humans, too. ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 10, 2022, 04:00:17 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 10, 2022, 04:03:40 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 10, 2022, 04:21:09 PM
(Image credit: Avian Trails)
Post by: rtpoe on September 10, 2022, 09:49:37 PM
Or at least my car.
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 10, 2022, 11:44:45 PM
HOORAY ME!"One careful owner" :)
Or at least my car.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 11, 2022, 01:07:20 PM
HOORAY ME!
Or at least my car.
That's a nice round number. Looks like a bunch of boobs. ;) ;D
Post by: rtpoe on September 12, 2022, 06:29:47 PM
HOORAY ME!"One careful owner" :)
Or at least my car.
Regular maintenance according to the schedule helps, too.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 12, 2022, 06:42:35 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 12, 2022, 09:38:12 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 13, 2022, 06:09:52 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 14, 2022, 06:19:15 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 14, 2022, 06:40:29 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 15, 2022, 06:34:05 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 16, 2022, 12:51:11 AM
Post by: solvegas on September 16, 2022, 07:18:58 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 16, 2022, 07:44:56 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 18, 2022, 05:59:36 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 18, 2022, 01:41:47 PM
[shakes head] ;)
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 18, 2022, 02:55:16 PM
Basketball players... ::)Maybe it's for parents to give their kids an easier way of potty training ;)
[shakes head] ;)
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 18, 2022, 10:13:49 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 19, 2022, 07:58:43 AM
Post by: rtpoe on September 19, 2022, 07:01:14 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 19, 2022, 09:05:57 PM
Any caption I could give this would pale in comparison to what's going through your mind right now.
Is marrying and having sex with a Centaur considered best1ality? ??? :o ::) ;) ;D
Post by: CarlTL on September 19, 2022, 09:25:40 PM
Any caption I could give this would pale in comparison to what's going through your mind right now.
Is marrying and having sex with a Centaur considered best1ality? ??? :o ::) ;) ;D
Depends on the Centaur?
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 20, 2022, 01:30:43 AM
Now that's a taco! ;D It's real, it's called a Choco taco and it was invented by Alan Drazen in 1983 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You'd think it would be from Mexico or the American Soutwest but no, invented by a Yankee. ;DDidn't the Klondike people say they were discontinuing the Choco Taco...and then say they were bringing it back? (https://www.king5.com/article/news/nation-world/could-the-choco-taco-make-return-after-being-discontinued/507-ef0d85a6-96f8-4a66-bc64-c881516211bf)
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 20, 2022, 01:32:02 AM
Any caption I could give this would pale in comparison to what's going through your mind right now.
Is marrying and having sex with a Centaur considered best1ality? ??? :o ::) ;) ;D
I say thee "neigh!"
Post by: solvegas on September 20, 2022, 08:02:51 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 20, 2022, 05:35:38 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 20, 2022, 07:17:12 PM
Post by: Hiram on September 21, 2022, 02:55:59 AM
"I don't care about the wall, it FITS!" :oThis is about the level my own home improvements get too.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 21, 2022, 06:38:43 PM
Um...er...what?
Nice tits, but I am totally confoozled about the rest of it. :o ???
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on September 21, 2022, 07:47:50 PM
Really? Who ever thought this would be a good idea?
I wonder if they got a lot of visits from the doomsday cult?
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 21, 2022, 11:53:22 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 22, 2022, 06:41:01 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 22, 2022, 04:45:25 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 22, 2022, 08:46:05 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 23, 2022, 08:11:21 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on September 23, 2022, 08:15:38 AM
Dungeon Masters MUST reward creativity!
I have a friend who thinks outside the box like that. It’s times like that that really make DMing rewarding. :)
Post by: Hiram on September 23, 2022, 02:34:40 PM
This is the US Army version which is more transportable than the Russian version.The US Navy also use HIMARS.
Post by: Hiram on September 23, 2022, 02:42:21 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 24, 2022, 06:13:01 PM
Dungeon Masters MUST reward creativity!
I have a friend who thinks outside the box like that. It’s times like that that really make DMing rewarding. :)
I was running a game where we played fast and loose with character creation, (this was back in the 80s), so we had a party with both a halfling and a half-giant in it. During one wilderness encounter, the half-giant grabbed the halfling, plopped him on the big guy's round shield, and frisbee'd the short-arse down a hill at the enemy, like a round disk snow sled. The halfling screamed "Moooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooother!!!!!" all the way down the hill. I couldn't even roll for initiative or damage or anything, because like everyone else, I was laughing my ass off!! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 24, 2022, 06:14:07 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 25, 2022, 08:13:39 PM
On April 29, 1945, Sherman was among the first soldiers who entered the Dachau concentration camp to liberate it from the Nazis.
Post by: solvegas on September 26, 2022, 06:47:29 AM
Today I learned that the late Robert B. Sherman, who along with his brother Richard M. Sherman won two Oscars and two Grammys for their music in Mary Poppins, also was granted the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, two Battle Stars for his European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, an American Campaign Medal, a World War II Victory Medal, and a Good Conduct Medal, and several Army Weapons Qualifications badges.
On April 29, 1945, Sherman was among the first soldiers who entered the Dachau concentration camp to liberate it from the Nazis.
He was part of the Greatest Generation, who lived in the Great Depression and World War 2 and lived to see man land on the Moon. :)
Post by: solvegas on September 26, 2022, 06:58:02 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 26, 2022, 07:08:29 PM
Big mouth bass. ;D
Laughed out loud at that one, sol! ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 26, 2022, 07:09:44 PM
Post by: Hiram on September 28, 2022, 03:11:16 AM
Well, it's true! ;)3. I have more trouble with Towcester. (toaster)
Post by: solvegas on September 28, 2022, 06:44:38 AM
Well, it's true! ;)3. I have more trouble with Towcester. (toaster)
At 5'5", I'm on the left side or the shrimpy side. :(
Post by: solvegas on September 28, 2022, 06:48:58 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 28, 2022, 03:34:43 PM
Jumping from a C-130 Hercules transport above San Diego bay, on the left side is 32nd street Naval Station where amphibious ships tie up and on the right is the Coronado strand highway where Navy Seals train nearby.Any particular reason why he's jumping out of the transport backwards? Is the parachute pack that heavy?
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 28, 2022, 03:39:59 PM
Well, it's true! ;)
Interesting chart. I'd need to calculate the weighted average and see if it's the same as the stats that the CDC released three or four years ago. (http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/body-measurements.htm)
3. I have more trouble with Towcester. (toaster)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 28, 2022, 04:50:02 PM
And I'm only 5' 7" myself. When I was born, that height was average, I'm told. Now I'm on the short side.
Post by: rtpoe on September 28, 2022, 08:10:11 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 28, 2022, 09:40:02 PM
A recent work from Faig Ahmed.....
That's so cool! :o Kinda reminds of the artists who paint three-dimensional images on streets, sidewalks and other outdoor surfaces and it looks so real from a distance and angle until you walk right by it and fully see what you are seeing. :)
Post by: solvegas on September 28, 2022, 09:42:32 PM
Jumping from a C-130 Hercules transport above San Diego bay, on the left side is 32nd street Naval Station where amphibious ships tie up and on the right is the Coronado strand highway where Navy Seals train nearby.Any particular reason why he's jumping out of the transport backwards? Is the parachute pack that heavy?
No particular reason. Just the way he wanted to do it. :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 29, 2022, 12:31:17 AM
Just some random badassery I guess :)Jumping from a C-130 Hercules transport above San Diego bay, on the left side is 32nd street Naval Station where amphibious ships tie up and on the right is the Coronado strand highway where Navy Seals train nearby.Any particular reason why he's jumping out of the transport backwards? Is the parachute pack that heavy?
No particular reason. Just the way he wanted to do it. :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 29, 2022, 03:12:43 AM
Post by: solvegas on September 29, 2022, 07:02:29 AM
Post by: solvegas on September 30, 2022, 07:23:05 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 30, 2022, 02:20:39 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 30, 2022, 08:05:14 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 30, 2022, 08:20:10 PM
Clever advertising! :)
A clever way to use an old Chevy that suffered an accident. ;D
Post by: solvegas on September 30, 2022, 08:22:03 PM
Coffee translation guide
I'm not a coffee drinker but it is nice to have a sign which clears up some of the lingo. :)
Post by: solvegas on September 30, 2022, 09:13:59 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 01, 2022, 07:26:21 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 01, 2022, 03:00:07 PM
Not the best way to start a marriage. ;D
They had the divorce before the honeymoon! ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on October 01, 2022, 09:56:04 PM
Not the best way to start a marriage. ;D
They had the divorce before the honeymoon! ;) ;D
Actually, she could do to him what Lorena Bobbit did to her husband John Wayne Bobbit. Remember back in 1993 when she took a knife and cut off his penis? Hell hath no fury as a woman scorned. :o ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 02, 2022, 02:35:16 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 02, 2022, 06:09:09 PM
Coffee translation guide
Now they need one to translate the sizes that Starbucks tries to get people to use into simple English. Venti grande chuppa chuppa blagger latte nonsense.
I'm not a coffee drinker but it is nice to have a sign which clears up some of the lingo. :)
-- TheZookie "oh, and there's no such thing as 'chai latte tea' - the word chai means tea! >:(" 007
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 02, 2022, 06:10:42 PM
Not the best way to start a marriage. ;D
He was for sure cruising for a bruising! :D
They had the divorce before the honeymoon! ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on October 03, 2022, 07:29:01 AM
Post by: Hiram on October 03, 2022, 01:10:28 PM
This guy has the worst case of BO... ;)And his check engine light is on.
Post by: rtpoe on October 03, 2022, 06:24:47 PM
This guy has the worst case of BO... ;)And his check engine light is on.
The air freshener scent is messing up the oxygen sensors....
Post by: solvegas on October 04, 2022, 07:36:35 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 04, 2022, 04:06:00 PM
-- TheZookie "oh, and there's no such thing as 'chai latte tea' - the word chai means tea! >:(" 007
While that may basically be true, no one—in America, at least—says chai without it meaning a specific kind of black tea with additional spices. I can’t speak for other countries, but in the U.S., if you ask for chai tea, you’re basically referring to Indian Masala Chai, not Earl Grey or any other variant. So turn that frown upside down 🙃 and let’s get the word out that pizza pie is redundant! ;)
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 04, 2022, 04:10:35 PM
He doesn’t look happy about it. :P
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 04, 2022, 05:08:01 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 05, 2022, 04:01:01 AM
The dog's name is Seneca and after ten years of service in the US Army 409th Expeditionary Security Services as an explosives detection dog, he will be retired. The visor is to protect his eyes from the intense sunlight and dust at Air Base 201 in Niger, central Africa.The Republic of Niger (pronounced knee-zhair, not nigh-jer) is in west Africa, not central Africa. Libya is to its northeast, Chad is to its east, Nigeria is to its south, Benin and Burkina Faso are to its southwest, Mali is to its west, and Algeria is to its northwest.
I've spent many a month in the vast deserts and Sahel of the country. Eerily beautiful.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/Niger_%28orthographic_projection%29.svg/800px-Niger_%28orthographic_projection%29.svg.png)
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 05, 2022, 04:20:12 AM
-- TheZookie "oh, and there's no such thing as 'chai latte tea' - the word chai means tea! >:(" 007
Regardless of what Starbucks et al. say, calling it "chai tea" is wrong (https://www.eater.com/2015/6/15/8774231/why-you-should-never-use-the-phrase-chai-tea); because the word chai means "tea", that's as redundant as calling it "the Sahara Desert" (the word Sahara means "desert"). If you want to reference the fact that it has spices, call it what the originators of the drink call it: masala chai. (Masala means "spices" or "a spice blend.")
While that may basically be true, no one—in America, at least—says chai without it meaning a specific kind of black tea with additional spices. I can’t speak for other countries, but in the U.S., if you ask for chai tea, you’re basically referring to Indian Masala Chai, not Earl Grey or any other variant. So turn that frown upside down 🙃 and let’s get the word out that pizza pie is redundant! ;)
Now, the etymology of the term "pizza pie" is interesting in its own right. Technically it's correct, although it sounds as redundant as "chai tea" to most people's ears. Still, its history is fascinating. (https://www.crustkingdom.com/why-is-pizza-called-pie/)
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 05, 2022, 09:14:08 AM
-- TheZookie "oh, and there's no such thing as 'chai latte tea' - the word chai means tea! >:(" 007Regardless of what Starbucks et al. say, calling it "chai tea" is wrong (https://www.eater.com/2015/6/15/8774231/why-you-should-never-use-the-phrase-chai-tea); because the word chai means "tea", that's as redundant as calling it "the Sahara Desert" (the word Sahara means "desert"). If you want to reference the fact that it has spices, call it what the originators of the drink call it: masala chai. (Masala means "spices" or "a spice blend.")
While that may basically be true, no one—in America, at least—says chai without it meaning a specific kind of black tea with additional spices. I can’t speak for other countries, but in the U.S., if you ask for chai tea, you’re basically referring to Indian Masala Chai, not Earl Grey or any other variant. So turn that frown upside down 🙃 and let’s get the word out that pizza pie is redundant! ;)
Now, the etymology of the term "pizza pie" is interesting in its own right. Technically it's correct, although it sounds as redundant as "chai tea" to most people's ears. Still, its history is fascinating. (https://www.crustkingdom.com/why-is-pizza-called-pie/)
I will continue to call it chai tea, Zook, because no matter the restaurant or supermarket, everyone knows what it means. Very few, in comparison, know what Masala Chai is. When a word becomes so popular by a “new” meaning, it often replaces its old one. That’s how language works. People in the US don’t know that chai means only tea, but they know when they say “chai” that it means a particular drink.
Post by: solvegas on October 06, 2022, 07:18:06 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 06, 2022, 04:12:22 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 06, 2022, 08:01:16 PM
I recall visiting a museum in Montreal that had a special exhibit on tea "culture", and how it's consumed around the world.
The plant / beverage has its origins on a mountain range in southeast Asia. On the north side of the range, it was easier to transport the plant via caravans over land. On the south, it was shipped down to the coast and then put on ships. On the north side, it seems the locals called the plant something like "chai". On the south side, it was "tee" (or an equivalent). So you can pretty much tell how the land got their tea / chai by the word they have for it!
https://www.liveabout.com/words-for-tea-around-the-world-765841
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 07, 2022, 01:41:04 AM
This is a weird picture. It looks like the guy stepping off the curb is facing into a very high wind, down to how the front of his hair and his sleeves looking like they're being blown back. Yet, he is the only thing in the picture that looks like it's in a high wind. I don't know how it's been done. :oMaybe he tripped and was caught in mid-fall?
Post by: solvegas on October 07, 2022, 07:44:30 AM
Post by: Charade Recherche on October 07, 2022, 11:22:17 AM
This is a weird picture. It looks like the guy stepping off the curb is facing into a very high wind, down to how the front of his hair and his sleeves looking like they're being blown back. Yet, he is the only thing in the picture that looks like it's in a high wind. I don't know how it's been done. :o
It’s a glitch in the Matrix
Post by: solvegas on October 07, 2022, 09:04:33 PM
This is a weird picture. It looks like the guy stepping off the curb is facing into a very high wind, down to how the front of his hair and his sleeves looking like they're being blown back. Yet, he is the only thing in the picture that looks like it's in a high wind. I don't know how it's been done. :o
It’s a glitch in the Matrix
That'll explain it all. ;) ;D
Post by: CarlTL on October 08, 2022, 10:46:12 AM
This is a weird picture. It looks like the guy stepping off the curb is facing into a very high wind, down to how the front of his hair and his sleeves looking like they're being blown back. Yet, he is the only thing in the picture that looks like it's in a high wind. I don't know how it's been done. :o
Could be a street performer using a metal rod and harness to hold that position. Similar to these guys:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gVw79AEVhE
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 08, 2022, 01:04:57 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 09, 2022, 03:23:22 AM
The world's most valuable... ;);D
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 09, 2022, 03:23:48 AM
Post by: solvegas on October 09, 2022, 07:39:05 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 09, 2022, 01:39:51 PM
;D;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 09, 2022, 02:56:02 PM
;D
It's a Duck Hound! ;D
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 09, 2022, 05:46:08 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 09, 2022, 09:11:59 PM
Imagine the pressure on that glass.Scary!
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 09, 2022, 09:19:08 PM
Today is also his son Sean Tarō Ono Lennon's birthday; he turns 47.
Much like Dhani Harrison and his dad George Harrison, John's and Sean's resemblance to each other is rather uncanny.
Post by: solvegas on October 09, 2022, 09:25:44 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 10, 2022, 06:49:14 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 10, 2022, 01:32:41 PM
He has a bad smoking problem. ;D
I look at that pic and just think, "Why?". :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 10, 2022, 01:33:48 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 10, 2022, 02:55:37 PM
He has a bad smoking problem. ;D
He's probably trying to set the Guinness record for most cigarettes smoked simultaneously.
I look at that pic and just think, "Why?". :o
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 10, 2022, 02:56:07 PM
Godzilla's Ghost? ;)Gojiraaaaaaaa!
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 10, 2022, 03:06:09 PM
John Lennon was murdered about 42 years ago on December 8, 1980, by Mark Chapman. How time flies. :'(Indeed. :'(
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/VOgFZfRVaww/hqdefault.jpg) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOgFZfRVaww)
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 10, 2022, 04:08:07 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 10, 2022, 06:48:01 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 10, 2022, 11:06:14 PM
Maybe they should have done it in the opposite order?;D ;D ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 10, 2022, 11:06:45 PM
That’s a big bugWhere's that human-sized can of Raid when you need it?
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 10, 2022, 11:08:29 PM
PBS Space Time: "Why Is 1/137 One of the Greatest Unsolved Problems In Physics?" (https://youtu.be/RCSSgxV9qNw)
Post by: solvegas on October 11, 2022, 06:50:06 AM
Post by: rtpoe on October 11, 2022, 09:12:05 PM
;D
And then the murders began.
Post by: solvegas on October 12, 2022, 07:08:09 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 12, 2022, 09:35:09 AM
Post by: solvegas on October 12, 2022, 09:48:17 AM
A bit more pessimistic than I tend to be. I will always trust my family and Charade. But, I thought it was humorous
I trust those I know well. The rest I'm wary. ??? :P
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 12, 2022, 12:38:51 PM
A bit more pessimistic than I tend to be. I will always trust my family and Charade. But, I thought it was humorousBack when NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal had a rap career, he had a song with the lyric:
"The only people I trust are me/
And not you"
:D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 12, 2022, 05:16:13 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 13, 2022, 07:11:32 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 13, 2022, 08:41:53 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 13, 2022, 01:50:34 PM
Abandoned River Rockets from the Soviet Space AgeWhat the heck is a "river rocket"?
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 13, 2022, 03:03:47 PM
Abandoned River Rockets from the Soviet Space AgeWhat the heck is a "river rocket"?
LOL! That was the caption on the IG site I grabbed that from. I thought the same thing. Apparently, they’re tour boats and are generally still used in Russia to this day.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 13, 2022, 05:35:22 PM
Abandoned River Rockets from the Soviet Space AgeWhat the heck is a "river rocket"?
LOL! That was the caption on the IG site I grabbed that from. I thought the same thing. Apparently, they’re tour boats and are generally still used in Russia to this day.
The ones in your picture looked like abandoned set pieces for some unknown old science fiction show. :)
Post by: rtpoe on October 13, 2022, 08:43:32 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 14, 2022, 04:57:35 AM
;DClassic! 8)
Post by: Hiram on October 14, 2022, 05:05:12 AM
In the UK it is legal to give a 5-17 year-old booze if it's in a private location with a parents/guardians consent and supervision.
15-17 year-olds can drink in a pub if a) the drink is with a meal and b) a parent/guardian is with them and buys it.
Post by: solvegas on October 14, 2022, 07:35:52 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 14, 2022, 04:15:02 PM
Sláinte!
In the UK it is legal to give a 5-17 year-old booze if it's in a private location with a parents/guardians consent and supervision.
15-17 year-olds can drink in a pub if a) the drink is with a meal and b) a parent/guardian is with them and buys it.
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 14, 2022, 04:24:27 PM
Condé Nast Traveler, Janaruy 2018: "70 People from 70 Countries Say Cheers in Their Native Languages"
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/lSbuBIR6Nm0/hqdefault.jpg)
(https://youtu.be/lSbuBIR6Nm0)
(although people in the comments tore the Filipina a new one, saying that she was totally wrong about what she said, since in Tagalog, the way to say "cheers" is "Tagay! Inuman na!")
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 14, 2022, 06:04:56 PM
;D
Awesome! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 14, 2022, 06:07:23 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 14, 2022, 09:08:31 PM
A Grammy award. Two Oscar nominations. Songs he wrote topped the charts. 60 million books sold worldwide.
Then - pfft.....
Here's a good article on him - and why he vanished:
https://slate.com/culture/2022/10/rod-mckuen-best-selling-poet-songs-what-happened.html
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 15, 2022, 09:09:33 PM
I know it probably means something completely different in the country the picture is taken in. But still... :o :o :o ;D ;D ;DThat is correct. (https://steemit.com/cityscapephotography/@redpillawakening/the-fucker-bus-london)
"I normally don't explain much about my photos, but Fucker is apparently a common German surname and this was a German coach company taking tourists on tour. I was in another tour bus working as a tour director and I had a busload of American tourists, who were very amused at seeing the Fucker bus."
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 16, 2022, 12:29:51 AM
Post by: Hiram on October 16, 2022, 05:06:04 AM
Post by: solvegas on October 16, 2022, 07:13:52 AM
Great Britain is the 9th largest island on Earth.
It's still an itty bitty island, country. ;) ;D Seriously, there is YouTube channel called Lost in the Pond by Lawrence Brown, a British expat living in Chicago, and he compares Britain to the USA and one thing that stuck on me that ;D he said, in America 100 years is a long time while in Britain it's only a little while ago and in Britain 100 miles is a long car trip while in America it is not far at all.
Post by: solvegas on October 16, 2022, 07:21:36 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 16, 2022, 01:24:59 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 17, 2022, 12:47:29 AM
;D ;D ;D(rimshot)
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 17, 2022, 10:28:42 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 17, 2022, 10:33:45 PM
Remember Robocop? Phil Tippit was the animator who animated the big robot. Peter Weller played the man who became the cyborg. Had a bit of a reunion recently.
Robocop was released in 1987 or 35 years ago. That's why they look so old. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on October 18, 2022, 07:09:42 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 18, 2022, 05:09:48 PM
Remember Robocop? Phil Tippit was the animator who animated the big robot. Peter Weller played the man who became the cyborg. Had a bit of a reunion recently.
Robocop was released in 1987 or 35 years ago. That's why they look so old. ;) ;D
Me too. :(
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 18, 2022, 05:11:18 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 18, 2022, 09:26:05 PM
He calls it, "Scraper". ;) :o ::) ;D
That's an old Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. I remember how from the mid 1970's through the mid 1980's they were the best selling cars in the USA. Oldsmobile ain't around no more. :'(
Post by: Hiram on October 19, 2022, 03:02:47 AM
Post by: rtpoe on October 19, 2022, 07:38:25 PM
To a Financial Institution Near You
"The Role of a Lifetime! ☆☆☆☆!!" - me
Anna May Wong
is
THE WOMAN ON THE QUARTER
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2022/10/19/anna-may-wong-first-asian-american-us-currency/10536201002/
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 19, 2022, 10:53:37 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 20, 2022, 07:04:52 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 20, 2022, 06:39:31 PM
COMING SOON!
To a Financial Institution Near You
"The Role of a Lifetime! ☆☆☆☆!!" - me
Anna May Wong
is
THE WOMAN ON THE QUARTER
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2022/10/19/anna-may-wong-first-asian-american-us-currency/10536201002/
Well deserved, for a trailblazer. I bet it was tough for her.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 20, 2022, 06:40:59 PM
Cesar Romero and Eartha Kitt played Joker and Catwoman in this third season episode where Catwoman drives her car. I have no memory of this.
I wouldn't be surprised if that wasn't a George Barris creation. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 20, 2022, 06:42:55 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 20, 2022, 07:27:43 PM
Cesar Romero and Eartha Kitt played Joker and Catwoman in this third season episode where Catwoman drives her car. I have no memory of this.
I wouldn't be surprised if that wasn't a George Barris creation. :)
Yeah, that would be my guess, too
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 20, 2022, 07:29:17 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 20, 2022, 07:33:09 PM
They didn't get they were doing it wrong after a dozen or so??? ??? ??? ???
Is that in Jersey? LOL!
Post by: Hiram on October 21, 2022, 02:32:03 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 21, 2022, 02:58:00 AM
A Pomeranian posing with action figures. ;Dawwwww
Post by: solvegas on October 21, 2022, 06:33:37 AM
The force is strong with this one.
LOL! ;D
Post by: solvegas on October 21, 2022, 06:37:04 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 21, 2022, 09:20:17 PM
Sundown at the Great Wall by @gregabandoned
Nice patience and talent shown in that pic, Shadowmuse. :)
Post by: rtpoe on October 21, 2022, 10:50:09 PM
Why do cats purr? It can't just be a reaction to a human, since other members of the feline family do it, too. But not all of them. What purpose does it serve? Seems to be used in a couple of different situations, but why, exactly?
Why do we dream? We've got a couple of guesses, but nothing certain. For that matter, why do we **82**? We know a LOT about the process - but what's the point of shutting our consciousness down for several hours?
How does Tylenol (i.e. acetominophen) work? We know what it does, and though we've been studying the compound for something like 150 years, the exact mechanism by which it works is still unknown.
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 22, 2022, 04:46:54 AM
Co-writer Mike Reid tells the story (https://youtu.be/WJli2idubMc) behind the creation of Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me" (https://youtu.be/_z2PAkOSJT0), from the multiple Grammy-winning Luck of the Draw (1992). I can't believe it was originally conceived as an up-tempo bluegrass number.
The great Nile Rodgers breaks down the creation (https://youtu.be/XaIx_FBk4-Q) of one of the late David Bowie's biggest hits on both sides of the Atlantic: "Let's Dance" (https://youtu.be/J0HD76SZH54), from the 1983 album of the same name. The final result would not have been the same without Nile's contributions, without the excellent engineering of Bob Clearmountain, (https://youtu.be/hUynNbieYPI) or without the late great Stevie Ray Vaughan's solo towards the end. (SRV was quite pissed that in the music video he wasn't allowed to "play" that solo, and that Bowie pretended to play it.)
Post by: solvegas on October 22, 2022, 06:44:35 AM
Post by: Hiram on October 22, 2022, 12:37:00 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 22, 2022, 03:13:43 PM
I love learning the stories behind great songs, and how they were created. Here's two.
Co-writer Mike Reid tells the story (https://youtu.be/WJli2idubMc) behind the creation of Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me" (https://youtu.be/_z2PAkOSJT0), from the multiple Grammy-winning Luck of the Draw (1992). I can't believe it was originally conceived as an up-tempo bluegrass number.
The great Nile Rodgers breaks down the creation (https://youtu.be/XaIx_FBk4-Q) of one of the late David Bowie's biggest hits on both sides of the Atlantic: "Let's Dance" (https://youtu.be/J0HD76SZH54), from the 1983 album of the same name. The final result would not have been the same without Nile's contributions, without the excellent engineering of Bob Clearmountain, (https://youtu.be/hUynNbieYPI) or without the late great Stevie Ray Vaughan's solo towards the end. (SRV was quite pissed that in the music video he wasn't allowed to "play" that solo, and that Bowie pretended to play it.)
Huh, I had no idea SRV was on that song. I'll have to listen to it again.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 22, 2022, 03:15:17 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 22, 2022, 09:25:18 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 23, 2022, 07:18:29 AM
Post by: Hiram on October 23, 2022, 12:02:11 PM
Enough said. ;Dha ha, love that
Post by: Hiram on October 23, 2022, 12:03:13 PM
Back in the day, rich ladies didn’t dress themselves, their maids did. So with the buttons on the other side, it makes it easier for the person standing across you to button it since most people are right handed. And that just stuck till today.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 23, 2022, 03:06:23 PM
I almost want to make a bunch of these and post them in the neighborhood....
Laughed out loud at that one, rtpoe! ;D ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 23, 2022, 06:28:05 PM
Way to fool the rest of the people on the Zoom call, lady! ;DYou can't knock the hustle! :D
Post by: solvegas on October 24, 2022, 07:47:40 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 24, 2022, 03:36:05 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 24, 2022, 09:55:14 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 25, 2022, 03:34:10 PM
Fun for Halloween.
That made me chuckle. ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 25, 2022, 09:38:57 PM
Post by: Hiram on October 26, 2022, 03:51:38 AM
Post by: solvegas on October 26, 2022, 07:56:01 AM
I forget this woman's name.
Anveshi Jain from India. :)
Post by: solvegas on October 26, 2022, 08:01:54 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 26, 2022, 12:34:28 PM
Awwww.... ;D...just before they launched an attack on the person with the cellphone in front of them, giving the person rabies.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 26, 2022, 01:24:28 PM
I want to go back to 1958.
My parents bought the house I live in back in 1953 for $10,000. I bought it from my mom around 15 years ago for over $350,000. Today it’s worth over half a million dollars. So weird.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 26, 2022, 01:26:31 PM
Sundown at the Great Wall by @gregabandoned
Nice patience and talent shown in that pic, Shadowmuse. :)
You know, I had been unaware that most of the Great Wall is actually abandoned
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 26, 2022, 01:27:34 PM
Horse balloon penis. ;D
That’s hilarious
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 26, 2022, 01:31:00 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 26, 2022, 02:57:53 PM
Abandoned cars in China
Weird. Some company went out of business? ???
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 26, 2022, 02:59:41 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 26, 2022, 09:44:39 PM
They've got rules and regulations for it.....naturally.....
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/29353/how-the-pentagon-comes-up-with-all-those-secret-project-nicknames-and-crazy-code-words
"As a Department of Defense system, NICKA will only assign single-word code words. However, in some instances, the Pentagon may take over a project or program that originated outside of the DoD, such as from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Department of Energy (DOE), commercial companies, or even foreign governments. In these instances, already assigned code words may not follow NICKA guidelines. In these occurrences, a program may be reassigned a new NICKA code word or the previous unregulated code name may be maintained."
Post by: solvegas on October 27, 2022, 07:22:07 AM
Post by: Hiram on October 27, 2022, 07:27:23 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 27, 2022, 08:48:14 AM
Abandoned cars in China
Weird. Some company went out of business? ???
Greg, the adventurer who visits the abandoned sites, has apparently come across a good many sites where there are mass car graveyards like this. He said it blows his mind and still can’t believe that something like that exists.
The Chinese abandon a lot of shit.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 27, 2022, 08:53:03 AM
I also see that Pluto was cold shouldered by the alchemists, too.
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 27, 2022, 01:34:05 PM
Assuming it isn't a photoshopped image, not so weird. We have thousands and thousands of car junkyards in the USA as well. Plane junkyards, even.Abandoned cars in China
Weird. Some company went out of business? ???
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 27, 2022, 01:35:35 PM
If those pipes catch some overhead wires, that guy is gonna have a VERY bad day! :o ;DI think he's there to push down on the front of the bundle so as to avoid such overhead wires :D
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 27, 2022, 08:28:49 PM
"Indian Scammer watches $500 disappear after wasting 10 hours #Shorts" (https://youtube.com/shorts/ceKa7kTOaYw)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 28, 2022, 04:49:43 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 29, 2022, 06:42:49 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 30, 2022, 03:09:33 AM
This just boggles my mind. :oWell obviously the TV was in the process of warping through that wall when the person took the picture. Simple!
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 30, 2022, 03:19:34 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 30, 2022, 03:33:04 AM
In 1955, Dwight D. Eisenhower instructed the Department of Defense to draft emergency plans for Congress in case of a nuclear strike. Even if Washington, DC was destroyed, American officials needed a procedure to maintain the continuity of government. As part of these efforts, the Army Corps of Engineers was charged with scouting the location of a nuclear bunker for the members of Congress. They ultimately selected the Greenbrier, a luxury resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
Greenbrier was chosen because of its location—relatively close and accessible to Washington, but far enough away to be safe from an atomic bomb—and because of its prior relationship with the United States government. During World War II, Greenbrier had served as an internment facility for Japanese, Italian, and German diplomats and then as a military hospital, where Eisenhower himself was at one time a patient. Although it returned to its original function as a hotel after the war, government officials occasionally held conferences at Greenbrier...The $14 million project was completed on October 16, 1962, just before the start of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Originally codenamed Project X, the bunker was also known as Project Caspar and, during the 1980s, as Project Greek Island.
The Greenbrier bunker is buried 720 feet underground. It would not survive a direct nuclear strike, but is capable of weathering a blast 15-30 miles away and protecting its occupants from fallout. The two-level facility is 112,544 square feet, roughly the size of two football fields on top of one another.
The bunker has four doors, all made by the Ohio-based Mosler Safe Company and shipped to Greenbrier by railway. The two largest, known as GH 1 and GH 3 and weighing 28 and 20 tons respectively, require 50 pounds of force to open. Once sealed, the bunker would have had enough air to last 72 hours, after which a ventilation system would filter air from the outside.
Although most of the bunker was a closely guarded secret, its largest halls—intended for sessions of Congress—were actually part of the Greenbrier hotel and would have been sealed off only in the event of an attack. The largest, Exhibit Hall, was designed to host joint sessions of Congress. A Greenbrier brochure from the 1960s advertised the hall to guests: “The floor is finished with a beautiful plastic terrazzo designed to support unlimited weight.” Just off of Exhibit Hall are two smaller auditoriums: the 440-seat Governor’s Hall, intended for the House of Representatives, and the 130-seat Mountaineer Room, which would have hosted members of the Senate.
A hidden passage, marked by a door which reads, “Danger: High Voltage Keep Out,” leads to the rest of the bunker. In the event of an attack, congressmen would have first been ushered to the decontamination room, where they would have stripped, showered, and put on uncontaminated clothes. The dormitories consist of 18 rooms, each built to house 60 people in metal bunk beds. There is also a kitchen and a 400-seat cafeteria, which was at one point decorated with fake windows featuring scenic views. The upper level contains storage space and offices for congressional leaders.
...Perhaps the most interesting feature of the bunker is the vast television, radio, and communications facilities. In the event of an attack, congressmen would have been expected to give speeches broadcast to whatever was left of the American population. The TV conference room even includes a backdrop of the Capital Building, giving the illusion of normalcy.
Among other supplies, the bunker was provided with enough food for 1,000 people to last 60 days. Government employees also had to constantly update their plans based on who the current members of Congress were. “For 30 years, every one of these 1,100 beds was assigned to somebody,” explained Greenbrier historian Bob Conte. “For that 30 years you had to make sure all the filters were changed, all the pharmaceuticals were up-to-date, and all the food was ready to go.”
The bunker remained a closely guarded secret until 1992, when Washington Post reporter Ted Gup revealed its existence in his article, “The Ultimate Congressional Hideaway.” (https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/local/daily/july/25/brier1.htm) Given that its secure location was one of the primary guarantees for its defense, the bunker was quickly decommissioned. Bugas was critical of the article, explaining, “We felt a disservice had been done. I’m not talking to us personally, but to our country’s security.” Gup, however, argued that by 1992 the bunker was essentially obsolete: (http://blog.cleveland.com/pdextra/2009/03/ted_gups_disclosure_of_the_gre.html) “The bunker was built when bombers took hours to go over the polar ice caps. The warning time was many hours. We're now talking minutes, if not less.”
In 1995, the Greenbrier resort began offering tours of the bunker to its guests. In 2006, the tours were expanded to the general public. Tours are still offered today, but no cameras are allowed inside the bunker.
There is speculation that the U.S. government has built a new bunker for Congress since the existence of the Greenbrier bunker was revealed in 1992. If there is such a bunker, very few people know about it. As Bill Arkin of the Washington Post commented (https://www.npr.org/2011/03/26/134379296/the-secret-bunker-congress-never-used), “If you’re a normal member of Congress, my guess is that you know nothing. You really know nothing.”
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 30, 2022, 02:16:08 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 31, 2022, 01:52:47 PM
Happy Halloween! :)Nice one!
Post by: Hiram on November 01, 2022, 04:19:28 AM
Post by: solvegas on November 01, 2022, 06:18:32 AM
You tell 'em.
How classy. ::) >:(
Post by: solvegas on November 01, 2022, 06:29:10 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 01, 2022, 04:27:49 PM
Assuming it isn't a photoshopped image, not so weird. We have thousands and thousands of car junkyards in the USA as well. Plane junkyards, even.Abandoned cars in China
Weird. Some company went out of business? ???
Show me one filled with recent cars like this.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 01, 2022, 04:31:15 PM
Happy Halloween! :)
Pretty cool
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 01, 2022, 07:11:24 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 01, 2022, 09:30:20 PM
Hopefully, one of them isn't gonna have a sudden call of nature... ;) ;D
That's putting too much trust on the other guys by the guy installing the AC unit. :o :P
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 01, 2022, 11:33:11 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 02, 2022, 06:56:53 AM
8)
LOL! ;D
Post by: solvegas on November 02, 2022, 06:59:11 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 02, 2022, 10:12:50 AM
Entitled: “Winter is coming”
Post by: Hiram on November 03, 2022, 03:18:28 AM
Post by: solvegas on November 03, 2022, 06:53:38 AM
In Japan.
Combo sink and toilet. How clever. Their apartments/homes are so cramped, especially by American standards, that they need to be super-efficient in their homes. :)
Post by: solvegas on November 03, 2022, 07:00:22 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 03, 2022, 08:33:31 AM
In Japan.
Combo sink and toilet. How clever. Their apartments/homes are so cramped, especially by American standards, that they need to be super-efficient in their homes. :)
Except there seems to be room for a sink in the built-in vanity at right. Hard to tell. Could be wrong.
Post by: solvegas on November 03, 2022, 08:59:07 AM
In Japan.
Combo sink and toilet. How clever. Their apartments/homes are so cramped, especially by American standards, that they need to be super-efficient in their homes. :)
I've been to Japan, courtesy of Uncle Sam's Navy, and I visited some homes there and they were so small, yet they were standard homes and cities there are very compact and super crowded. They didn't have the suburban sprawl that we Americans are used to. Very good public transport and the cities are clean and safe. I remember taking the subway in Tokyo and they have men there whose jobs are to push people into the subway cars so the doors can close since they were so crowded. A shipmate of mine, a real big boy (6'4", 280 pounds), didn't like a stranger pushing him around and reacted by hitting that pusher and knocking him cold. We got off and ran away when we found out he was a city official. We skedaddled back to Yokosuka where our boat was tied up and pretended nothing happened. ;D
Except there seems to be room for a sink in the built-in vanity at right. Hard to tell. Could be wrong.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 03, 2022, 03:48:03 PM
Answer coming tomorrow if anyone wishes to guess.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 03, 2022, 06:09:18 PM
8)
I've never seen a better reason for a harem before. ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 03, 2022, 06:12:10 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 03, 2022, 09:21:25 PM
What’s a bit unusual about this picture?
Answer coming tomorrow if anyone wishes to guess.
That vehicle suspension has been modified and it is a low rider now. That is not its standard stance. Heck, it's so low now that if it hits a bump on the road, it will lose its oil pan. :P
Post by: solvegas on November 04, 2022, 07:02:55 AM
Post by: Hiram on November 04, 2022, 07:44:29 AM
Post by: Hiram on November 04, 2022, 07:46:15 AM
Ya want tits? Here's a bunch of 'em! ;) ;DI like this idea.
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 04, 2022, 02:37:04 PM
In Japan.It's a very efficient way of recycling the water you used to wash your hands to also flush the toilet. Smart!
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 04, 2022, 02:38:45 PM
No door handles?
What’s a bit unusual about this picture?
Answer coming tomorrow if anyone wishes to guess.
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 04, 2022, 02:41:34 PM
Balancing act. :oThat's the "Asian squat". (https://youtu.be/ptr-IjvBPeE) Usually performed with both feet on the floor ;)
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 04, 2022, 03:07:15 PM
No door handles?
What’s a bit unusual about this picture?
Answer coming tomorrow if anyone wishes to guess.
Take another look. The Chrysler 300 that year had its door handles up near the belt line. They’re hard to see with all the reflections.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 04, 2022, 03:55:22 PM
What’s a bit unusual about this picture?
Answer coming tomorrow if anyone wishes to guess.
Yes, it’s been mildly customized, but what’s unusual, of course, is just how real it looks even though, in reality, it’s a 1/25th scale Moebius Model of the 1956 Chrysler 300 B
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 04, 2022, 06:46:57 PM
What’s a bit unusual about this picture?
Answer coming tomorrow if anyone wishes to guess.
Yes, it’s been mildly customized, but what’s unusual, of course, is just how real it looks even though, in reality, it’s a 1/25th scale Moebius Model of the 1956 Chrysler 300 B
Wow, I never would have guessed. It looks very real! :o
Post by: CarlTL on November 04, 2022, 07:23:52 PM
What’s a bit unusual about this picture?
Answer coming tomorrow if anyone wishes to guess.
Yes, it’s been mildly customized, but what’s unusual, of course, is just how real it looks even though, in reality, it’s a 1/25th scale Moebius Model of the 1956 Chrysler 300 B
Mind Blown
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 04, 2022, 07:32:59 PM
What’s a bit unusual about this picture?
Answer coming tomorrow if anyone wishes to guess.
Yes, it’s been mildly customized, but what’s unusual, of course, is just how real it looks even though, in reality, it’s a 1/25th scale Moebius Model of the 1956 Chrysler 300 B
Wow, I never would have guessed. It looks very real! :o
Mind Blown
Yeah, I didn’t realize, either until after I read the caption. Cool stuff
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 04, 2022, 07:50:27 PM
That's excellent work!What’s a bit unusual about this picture?
Answer coming tomorrow if anyone wishes to guess.
Yes, it’s been mildly customized, but what’s unusual, of course, is just how real it looks even though, in reality, it’s a 1/25th scale Moebius Model of the 1956 Chrysler 300 B
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 05, 2022, 01:21:09 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 05, 2022, 09:12:40 PM
;D ;D ;D
LOL!! ;D ;D
Post by: Hiram on November 06, 2022, 03:01:35 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 06, 2022, 04:23:50 AM
Coffee time.Titty coffee!
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 06, 2022, 04:30:36 AM
The new cast of the "Top Gun" sequel all have call signs of their own in the film, so we asked the actors to pick out their personal, Navy-style nicknames.
Post by: solvegas on November 06, 2022, 06:04:51 AM
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Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 07, 2022, 07:57:33 AM
Post by: solvegas on November 07, 2022, 08:29:26 AM
1938 Chrysler Imperial discovered in the receding waters of Lake Mead.
Guess the Mob sent out some guy boating at Lake Mead not far from Las Vegas. ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 07, 2022, 06:44:22 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 07, 2022, 09:30:49 PM
Uh... no thanks. :o ;)
LOL! ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 08, 2022, 02:50:41 AM
Uh... no thanks. :o ;)Oops! :D
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 08, 2022, 07:07:42 PM
The Ulster County Board of Election has started giving out a creepy 'I Voted' sticker this election season — after the strange design made by a [young person] was the winner of an online contest that went viral and drew votes from across the internet.
The crude drawing of the spider-like psychedelic critter was not as normal-looking or voting-related as other entries, but county officials still stood by the online election results, produced the stickers and have been handing them out during early voting, according to Spectrum News.
'They were all in the back of my car, and I said to the printer, I said "you have no idea how many people want this,"' Ulster County Democratic Commissioner Ashley Dittus told the outlet.
'It was the first submission we got, so as soon as I got the email, I opened it, I saw it, I printed it out and walked it around to every desk and showed everyone that works here.'
The contest, in which [non-adults] submitted various ideas for the stickers, was won by [a young person].
[Their] bizarre spider design garnered a whopping 228,200 votes, or 93% of the voter share, a percentage most politicians would die for.
Now, the county expects to hand out around 90,000 stickers, according to Spectrum News.
Dittus said she has to emphasize to election inspectors that voters can only get one sticker because they are going to be so popular. 'We have to make sure we control the sticker distribution so that we don’t run out and that everybody will have their chance to have it,' the pol said.
'They’re apparently a lot more important than I ever knew because people get very upset if you run out or don’t have any,' local poll worker Rebecka Semmelhack told Spectrum.
[The winner] had said [that they were] going for 'something different' with [their] submission."
Post by: solvegas on November 09, 2022, 07:19:58 AM
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Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 09, 2022, 07:41:21 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 10, 2022, 06:11:55 PM
Yup
Positively!
Post by: rtpoe on November 10, 2022, 08:08:06 PM
The kittens were collected and brought to a local shelter, where people are waiting to adopt them. Phantom was caught, spayed, and released back at the facility.
https://www.globalair.com/articles/five-kittens-were-born-inside-a-t-33-cockpit-at-an-aviation-museum?id=5211
Post by: solvegas on November 11, 2022, 07:37:34 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 11, 2022, 05:13:49 PM
At the Hickory Aviation Museum in North Carolina, "Phantom", a feral cat who had made her home on the grounds of the facility, decided that the Lockheed T-33 "Shooting Star" jet trainer was the perfect place to have her litter of five kittens.
The kittens were collected and brought to a local shelter, where people are waiting to adopt them. Phantom was caught, spayed, and released back at the facility.
https://www.globalair.com/articles/five-kittens-were-born-inside-a-t-33-cockpit-at-an-aviation-museum?id=5211
That's a heart warming story. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 11, 2022, 05:15:37 PM
"But I swear, I haven't had a drink all day!"
;)
Post by: solvegas on November 11, 2022, 09:21:05 PM
"What the hell???"
"But I swear, I haven't had a drink all day!"
;)
At first glance, before I clicked on it and saw what it was clearly, I thought it was one of the Ukranian high rise apartment buildings that have been struck by Russian missiles. ??? :P :(
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 11, 2022, 09:34:23 PM
"What the hell???"I'd like to know where that one is. Maybe one day I could move there!
"But I swear, I haven't had a drink all day!"
;)
Post by: solvegas on November 13, 2022, 06:53:02 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 13, 2022, 01:16:01 PM
The caption's got a good point. :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 14, 2022, 01:43:37 AM
Damn, I forgot to post this for Halloween! :-[Now that is simply amazing work!
The caption's got a good point. :)
Post by: solvegas on November 14, 2022, 08:04:41 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 14, 2022, 02:45:21 PM
The country is huge, so it shouldn’t surprise you to learn that the land down under has some equally epic roads. One strip of tarmac between Balladonia and Caiguna doesn’t even have a single turn for 90 miles, making it one of the longest straight stretches of road in the world (not to mention one of the most boring). But as you can see below, somebody has come up with a brilliant way to help drivers stay alert (https://www.boredpanda.com/trivia-road-signs-australia/) while travelling through the outback. Would these trivia signs keep you awake on a long car journey?"
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 14, 2022, 04:56:14 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 14, 2022, 05:31:14 PM
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Post by: TheZookie007 on November 15, 2022, 05:42:20 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 15, 2022, 06:20:23 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 15, 2022, 06:26:24 PM
Very cool practical art. Note there's also a figure on the landing above, too. I don't know if there are more. :)Nice!
Post by: solvegas on November 17, 2022, 07:55:08 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 17, 2022, 05:22:46 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 17, 2022, 09:15:34 PM
;D ;D ;D
So very true. ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 18, 2022, 01:13:54 AM
;D ;D ;DI'm not a smartphone zombie but I remember the first time I visited London, I nearly got knocked down by a car because I didn't look right before stepping inro the road. Fortunately, nowadays they paint in big letters on the roadside the direction you should look in before crossing the street.
Post by: solvegas on November 18, 2022, 06:41:06 AM
;D ;D ;DI'm not a smartphone zombie but I remember the first time I visited London, I nearly got knocked down by a car because I didn't look right before stepping inro the road. Fortunately, nowadays they paint in big letters on the roadside the direction you should look in before crossing the street.
Well, they drive on the wrong side of the road. ::) ;) ;D
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 18, 2022, 05:49:19 PM
;D ;D ;DI'm not a smartphone zombie but I remember the first time I visited London, I nearly got knocked down by a car because I didn't look right before stepping inro the road. Fortunately, nowadays they paint in big letters on the roadside the direction you should look in before crossing the street.
In New York City most of the roads are one way, so they could be coming at you from anywhere.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 18, 2022, 05:50:24 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 18, 2022, 11:08:20 PM
;D ;D ;DI'm not a smartphone zombie but I remember the first time I visited London, I nearly got knocked down by a car because I didn't look right before stepping inro the road. Fortunately, nowadays they paint in big letters on the roadside the direction you should look in before crossing the street.
In New York City most of the roads are one way, so they could be coming at you from anywhere.
Most of downtown Calgary's roads are one way too, so the same thing there.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 18, 2022, 11:09:07 PM
Didn’t know where to put this so I figured the random thread was a good one
That's a very cool car design!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 19, 2022, 04:35:19 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 19, 2022, 10:16:35 PM
Seconds before the very first Force liposuction! ;) ;D
They are going to need outboard motors to suck that fat out. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on November 20, 2022, 06:48:43 AM
Post by: Hiram on November 20, 2022, 11:05:09 AM
Feds raid home of an Area 51 enthusiast who runs a website dedicated to the secretive military base in Nevada: Claims he and his girlfriend were 'detained and treated in the most disrespectful way' by 20 agents
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 21, 2022, 02:52:25 AM
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/esQyYGezS7c/hqdefault.jpg) (https://youtu.be/esQyYGezS7c)
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) keeps our entire society up to standard by providing Standard Reference Materials for everything from steel girders to peanut butter to human fecal waste matter.
Post by: solvegas on November 21, 2022, 07:06:45 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 21, 2022, 07:32:55 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 21, 2022, 09:54:46 PM
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Post by: TheZookie007 on November 22, 2022, 11:01:31 AM
We should start collecting and archiving The Greatest Tweets of All Time, for the historical record....That certainly qualifies as one!
Post by: solvegas on November 23, 2022, 06:26:23 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 23, 2022, 01:57:14 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 23, 2022, 05:05:56 PM
Room Fu, August 2013: "House Hunters International: Not Just Fake, but Superfake" (https://roomfu.com/house-hunters-international-fake/)
You’ve probably (https://www.thelist.com/919465/is-hgtvs-house-hunters-international-real-or-fake/) heard (https://www.distractify.com/p/is-house-hunters-international-fake) stories for years (https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/is-hgtvs-house-hunters-international-real-or-fake/ar-AAZjLia) about how fake HGTV’s House Hunters and House Hunters International are. There are plenty of stories online about how the homebuyers have already settled on a house before the cameras start rolling. The producers film them touring two other “reject” homes to make it look like they’re deciding among three options.
But this story (http://jamaicanincork.blogspot.com/2013/08/when-reality-tv-isnt-really-real.html), written by an expat living in Cork, Ireland, takes the cake. The producers arranged for movers to empty her existing apartment so they could get footage of her pretending to see it for the first time.
That’s right. She wasn’t moving. She wasn’t looking for an apartment. She wasn’t even new to Cork! She’d been living there for six damn years.
How crazy is that?!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 23, 2022, 05:43:51 PM
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Post by: CarlTL on November 23, 2022, 06:50:24 PM
I'm not a fat guy, but there's no way in hell I could get back there to use that... :o :o :o
That is so narrow and dark, you expecting something at the end staring back at you.
Post by: solvegas on November 23, 2022, 09:43:06 PM
I'm not a fat guy, but there's no way in hell I could get back there to use that... :o :o :o
To use that urinal, you need to have great streaming force and great marksmanship, or you can use the sink to the right as your urinal. ;) ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 24, 2022, 12:52:48 AM
Whenever I see a story like that, I just shake my head. I cannot understand the logic behind such behaviour. Especially in today's media environment, when it's almost impossible to keep the truth from getting out. :(What's worse is that manufactured drama is so unnecessary. If they didn't do all of that, the show would still be cool. So why add it in?
Post by: solvegas on November 24, 2022, 06:36:31 AM
Post by: solvegas on November 25, 2022, 06:39:51 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 25, 2022, 09:11:04 AM
Whenever I see a story like that, I just shake my head. I cannot understand the logic behind such behaviour. Especially in today's media environment, when it's almost impossible to keep the truth from getting out. :(What's worse is that manufactured drama is so unnecessary. If they didn't do all of that, the show would still be cool. So why add it in?
I didn’t know that that was actually how they did the show, but I knew something was weird. Who the hell only looks for three places when buying a house?
Post by: Hiram on November 25, 2022, 11:55:24 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 25, 2022, 12:41:35 PM
Genuine story. I was talking to a neighbour recently - he said the guy that delivers our post is actually called Neil Armstrong. I was over the moon to find this out.;D ;D ;D ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 25, 2022, 12:42:03 PM
Right?Whenever I see a story like that, I just shake my head. I cannot understand the logic behind such behaviour. Especially in today's media environment, when it's almost impossible to keep the truth from getting out. :(What's worse is that manufactured drama is so unnecessary. If they didn't do all of that, the show would still be cool. So why add it in?
I didn’t know that that was actually how they did the show, but I knew something was weird. Who the hell only looks for three places when buying a house?
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 25, 2022, 07:26:29 PM
Genuine story. I was talking to a neighbour recently - he said the guy that delivers our post is actually called Neil Armstrong. I was over the moon to find this out.
I guffawed so loud I startled my housemate! ;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 25, 2022, 07:28:02 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 25, 2022, 08:58:29 PM
His baskets bring all the ladies to the yard! ;) ;D
That's one heck of a phallic symbol. ;) ;D
Post by: rtpoe on November 25, 2022, 10:21:49 PM
"THANKSGIVING 2022 - reunion of old friends. Alice Brock, Rick Robbins and me 57 years after the crime."
((If you know, you know.....))
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 25, 2022, 10:36:04 PM
The Berkshire Eagle, 23 November 2022: "Their trash adventure made music history. Arlo, Rick and Alice plan their first Thanksgiving together in 57 years" (https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/local/arlo-guthrie-alice-brock-rick-robbins-thanksgiving-reunion/article_ebaa2624-6b4c-11ed-9825-4f55a2e1d9f9.html)
GREAT BARRINGTON — On Thanksgiving Day 57 years ago, two teenagers from out of town shared a meal with a woman named Alice Brock.
The teens would then do Alice a little favor. It landed them in trouble, but in time produced once of the most-loved folk songs and anti-war anthems of the time: "Alice's Restaurant Massacree."
This Thanksgiving, for the first time in more than half a century, those former teens — Arlo Guthrie and Rick Robbins — will share a Thanksgiving meal with Brock.
“In a return to their halcyon days of youth they’ll celebrate Thanksgiving together once again,” said Marti Guthrie, the musician’s wife, in a message to The Eagle. “This time without the garbage.”
As most people know, that favor on Thanksgiving Day on Nov. 25, 1965, went awry. Guthrie and Robbins said they'd do Brock a solid by hauling refuse from her place to a local dump.
What happened next is chronicled in Guthrie’s 1967 song (https://youtu.be/m57gzA2JCcM) and in a 1969 comedy directed by Arthur Penn.
To their surprise (really?), when the teens’ “red VW microbus” go to the dump, the place was closed for the holiday. They drove around and, as fate would have it, noticed a Stockbridge hillside with trash at the bottom.
“We decided that one big pile was better than two little piles,” Guthrie says puckishly in the song. “And rather than bring that one up, we decided to throw our’s down. That’s what we did.”
The half-sung, half-spoken tale became forever associated with the Thanksgiving holiday. (https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/local/arlo-guthrie-thanksgiving-arrest-stockbridge-rick-robbins-obie-draft/article_a7a2edf6-4c9b-11ec-a089-cf53d478c75c.html)
“It’s about Alice,” Guthrie sings at the outset. “And the restaurant.”
The song is routinely aired Thanksgiving Day on radio stations and is part of the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.
In 2015, Guthrie toured the U.S., marking the 50th anniversary of his run-in (https://www.berkshireeagle.com/archives/arlo-guthrie-marks-50th-at-scene-of-alices-restaurant-massacree/article_62343ebb-89e0-5180-8911-842ffa4427cc.html) with Police Chief William J. Obanhein (“Officer Obie” in the song). In a performance that year at the Guthrie Center in Housatonic, he reflected on the "Thanksgiving dinner that couldn't be beat."
"Fifty years ago," he said from the stage. "I never thought I'd live this long."
Guthrie, who has long lived in the Berkshires town of Washington, credits The Eagle’s coverage of his crime with sorting fact from fiction in the public’s mind.
Yes, that little news item confirms it: However Guthrie’s song spins it, as they left Brock’s place in Great Barrington, trash-laden and armed with shovels, rakes “and implements of destruction,” this all really did happen.
“Without The Eagle’s article, most people would think I made it up,” Guthrie said, in a comment relayed by Marti Guthrie.
On Nov. 29, 1965, the Monday after Thanksgiving, The Eagle reported that Guthrie, then 18, and Robbins, 19, had each paid $25 fines in Lee District Court after pleading guilty to the illegal disposal of trash. The story opened: “Because they couldn’t find a dump open in Great Barrington, two youths threw a load of refuse down a Stockbridge hillside on Thanksgiving Day.” It included a couch, in case you didn't know.
The judge hearing the case, James E. Hannon, ordered the teens to clean up the mess.
“They did so Saturday afternoon,” The Eagle reported, “following a heavy rain. … [Obanhein] said later the youths found dragging the junk up the hillside much harder than throwing it down.”
Let that be an example to others, he said.
As his 18-minute ballad makes clear, Guthrie chose to take other lessons. The song’s punch line: Guthrie's police record in the Berkshires later exempted him from the draft.
Obanhein played himself in the movie. From the stage in 2015, Guthrie shared this memory of seeing Officer Obie again, for the first time since the “massacree,” at an early filming call.
“He said to me, 'Well, if you hippies can get up at 4 a.m. to do this movie, you can't be all bad.' And we started talking and we eventually became good friends,” Guthrie said.
Marti Guthrie said Wednesday that plans for the reunion were “going ahead full steam.” The gathering will be held in private.
She said that Brock, Guthrie and Robbins haven’t been together on Thanksgiving since that Thursday in 1965, but haven’t lost touch.
“Their friendship has endured the absurdities of fame and fortune,” she said.
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 25, 2022, 10:59:37 PM
Grandma and man she accidentally texted for Thanksgiving reunite for 7th year
An accidental text message has led to a Thanksgiving tradition that is now continuing into its seventh year.
Jamal Hinton confirmed on Instagram Tuesday that he will spend this Thanksgiving with Wanda Dench, who in 2016 thought she was texting her grandson to invite him to Thanksgiving when she actually texted Hinton.
Hinton shared a photo standing next to Dench outside The Cheesecake Factory restaurant, writing, "To answer all your questions, yes Thanksgiving year 7 is planned out! See you guys Thursday!"
When Hinton, a high school senior at the time, received Dench's text in 2016 with details about her family's Thanksgiving plans, he responded by asking for a photo to confirm if it was his own grandmother behind the text.
The picture came in of a woman with blonde hair and glasses -- not Hinton's grandma.
"[You're] not my grandma," Hinton replied with a laughing emoji.
Hinton then sent back a selfie to let Dench know he was not her grandson and asked if he could stop by for dinner anyway.
Dench replied, "Of course you can. That's what grandmas do ... feed everyone."
The exchange went viral after Hinton tweeted a photo of himself and Dench enjoying Thanksgiving together, along with Dench's husband, Lonnie Dench.
Hinton and Dench have spent each Thanksgiving together since that 2016 text exchange.
As a part of the tradition, Hinton tweets a photo of himself with his "second family" enjoying Thanksgiving together every year.
Even after Lonnie Dench's death from complications of COVID-19 in April 2020, the families kept the tradition going.
And last year, Netflix announced that Hinton and Dench's story will be made into a feature film.
The streaming platform said the movie, titled The Thanksgiving Text, will tell the true story, noting how a "deep friendship was formed between Wanda and Jamal, despite their very different backgrounds."
"We are excited to share our story with the world. We hope it inspires more people to reach out and make connections that they wouldn't ordinarily make," Hinton and Dench said in a statement shared by Netflix. "We are so blessed to find a genuine friendship brought together by God from a mistaken text message."
A release date for The Thanksgiving Text has not yet been announced.
Post by: solvegas on November 26, 2022, 06:42:45 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 26, 2022, 07:30:23 PM
Up until that point in 1995 it’s hard to believe that Best had lived a middle class lifestyle since he was fired from the band. Granted no one expected him to have the type of money that John, Paul, George, and Ringo had acquired, but many figured he was at least a millionaire, since he’s part of the history of the most successful act of all time. Yet that was hardly the case.
Since leaving The Beatles Pete tried to have his own success in the music business but it didn’t really work out. By the time The Beatles were the biggest band in the world Pete was actually working at a bakery making just above minimum wage. He later became a civil servant in Liverpool, a job he kept for many decades where he helped his fellow Liverpudlians find jobs.
He also gave occasional interviews and even performed from time to time with his own band. It apparently totally caught him off guard when his old friend Neil Aspinall, the head of Apple Corps, called to inform him that he would be receiving performance royalties off the sales of Anthology 1. When it was all said and done Pete received between six to eight million U.S. dollars. (Unfortunately, his face was cropped out on the cover of the Anthology release.)
As far as cashing in it was long overdue, to say the least. For decades Pete had had to endure the humiliation of being fired by The Beatles with people reminding of of it every day of his life. Through it all, he’s handled it with class.
He more than deserved that money. (Actually, by my reckoning, he’s been underpaid.)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Pete_Best_drumming.jpg)
Pete Best performing, circa 2006.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 26, 2022, 07:37:39 PM
His baskets bring all the ladies to the yard! ;) ;D
I’m sorry, the Penis Expansion thread is several threads over. LOL!
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 26, 2022, 07:40:08 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 26, 2022, 10:00:53 PM
To mark the occasion, pretty much every comic strip worthy of the name has snuck in a Peanuts reference...
Just *some* of them:
Post by: solvegas on November 27, 2022, 07:09:12 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 27, 2022, 12:38:38 PM
November 26, 1922: Charles Schultz is born.I didn't realize Andy Capp was still in production!
To mark the occasion, pretty much every comic strip worthy of the name has snuck in a Peanuts reference...
Just *some* of them:
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 27, 2022, 12:41:21 PM
Whatever. :P Click it. :)RIP Tardar Sauce aka "Grumpy Cat" (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48308638) (2012-2019)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 27, 2022, 12:48:59 PM
November 26, 1922: Charles Schultz is born.
To mark the occasion, pretty much every comic strip worthy of the name has snuck in a Peanuts reference...
Just *some* of them:
Wow, I thought ALL these strips were gone years ago! :o :o :o
Those are some pretty cool homages, too. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 27, 2022, 12:51:34 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 27, 2022, 11:24:59 PM
So many questions... :o ???
Guess he doesn't want anybody to pass him on the road..... ??? ::) ;) ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 28, 2022, 03:23:49 AM
So many questions... :o ???A flying car prototype?
Post by: Hiram on November 28, 2022, 04:17:41 AM
Post by: solvegas on November 28, 2022, 06:51:02 AM
I bought this at the grocery store recently - left in the trunk of my car and forgot about it. Tried it. I don't think it is working. I will throw it in the trash.
That's hilarious! ;D By the way, that label is similar to Walmart's house brand products, Equate. Who knew Wallymart sells ....everything! ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on November 28, 2022, 07:09:51 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 28, 2022, 09:24:05 AM
I bought this at the grocery store recently - left in the trunk of my car and forgot about it. Tried it. I don't think it is working. I will throw it in the trash.
That's hilarious! ;D By the way, that label is similar to Walmart's house brand products, Equate. Who knew Wallymart sells ....everything! ;) ;D
I’m guessing that the person who cobbled together the meme, started with a bottle from Equate, Solvegas.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 28, 2022, 09:30:30 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 28, 2022, 04:57:17 PM
I bought this at the grocery store recently - left in the trunk of my car and forgot about it. Tried it. I don't think it is working. I will throw it in the trash.
"As seen in the MCU". ROFL!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 28, 2022, 04:58:12 PM
From the mind and talent of Scott Wetterschneider
Wow! :o
Post by: solvegas on November 29, 2022, 07:10:02 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 29, 2022, 04:48:49 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 29, 2022, 05:20:11 PM
From the mind and talent of Scott Wetterschneider
Wow! :o
I found out later that these are actually AI.
Post by: solvegas on November 29, 2022, 08:10:18 PM
From the mind and talent of Scott Wetterschneider
Wow! :o
I found out later that these are actually AI.
They are pretty good. :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 29, 2022, 11:32:13 PM
From the mind and talent of Scott Wetterschneider
Wow! :o
I found out later that these are actually AI.
No wonder they look so creepy and disturbing :(
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 30, 2022, 08:24:43 AM
From the mind and talent of Scott Wetterschneider
Wow! :o
I found out later that these are actually AI.
No wonder they look so creepy and disturbing :(
Right?
Perhaps it’s also the reason that the lead vehicle seems to only have three wheels
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 30, 2022, 05:47:21 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 30, 2022, 08:09:17 PM
Stupid place to build houses
Built on a mountainous region/area. They tend to be earthquake zones because plate tectonics create mountain/volcanos areas. Not wise to do that, that's for sure. :P
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 01, 2022, 01:13:54 AM
Not any more stupid than building highrise buildings right near the ocean (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surfside_condominium_collapse), not minding the saltwater rotting the rods in the concrete.Stupid place to build houses
Built on a mountainous region/area. They tend to be earthquake zones because plate tectonics create mountain/volcanos areas. Not wise to do that, that's for sure. :P
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 01, 2022, 01:53:18 AM
"Guests at a Missouri wedding were treated to a performance from the voice cast of one of the most recognized tunes — the O’Reilly Auto Parts jingle.
If it’s not already stuck in your head, perhaps you need a refresher — 'O-O-O-O’Reilly ... Auto Parts ... OW!' (https://youtu.be/6L951Wh61ss)
Better yet, have a look for yourself (https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelunderlin/video/7168637065024949550) as the cast sings the jingle and recites part of an O’Reilly Auto Parts commercial.
You’re probably wondering why this reunion occurred at a wedding in Springfield, Missouri, of all places. There’s actually a logical reason for it.
The bride, Patti Crump Lemons, composed the music in the 1980s (https://nypost.com/2022/11/22/oreilly-auto-parts-jingle-cast-reunite-to-sing-at-a-wedding) and her groom, Nick Sibley, is an O’Reilly video producer, according to the New York Post. Crump Lemons told the publication the cast was already planning to attend the wedding as friends of the couple.
'We just said, "Hey, we need to do an O’Reilly skit at the wedding,"' she told the Post. 'They just laughed about it and then we just kind of did it, impromptu. That wasn’t part of my dream wedding when I was a little girl.'
Video shared on TikTok on Monday, Nov. 21, by wedding guest Michael Underlin has 2.8 million views. He said in a F__book post the performance was 'amazing to witness.'
Even O’Reilly Auto Parts commented on the video.
'Nothing says everlasting love like our jingle,' the business said.
TikTok commenters are calling on other businesses with catchy jingles — including Menards (https://youtu.be/IBT1NabmYtU) and JG Wentworth — to step up their game.
'Maybe we will put something together soon,' commented JG Wentworth (https://youtu.be/pdPM6j1Q4sg).
'Me having to sing "ba da ba ba ba" (https://youtu.be/LCcHrDMsfDg) at another wedding,' McDonald’s said.
Others simply wished they received an invitation.
'Cannot believe we didn’t make the guest list,' A&W Restaurants said.
'Concert of the year,' another commenter said."
Post by: solvegas on December 01, 2022, 06:23:21 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 01, 2022, 02:36:07 PM
B-2 Spirit Stategic Bombers stationed at Whiteman Air Force base, Missouri, doing an "Elephant Walk" in Air Force parlance which means many aircraft take off within seconds of each other in order to get in the air as quickly as possible to avoid enemy attacks as much as possible. You are looking at half of the entire fleet of B-2's in the US Air Force.
With development costs factored in (2.1B each), that’s over 16 billion dollars worth of hardware out on the tarmac.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 01, 2022, 02:40:38 PM
Not any more stupid than building highrise buildings right near the ocean (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surfside_condominium_collapse), not minding the saltwater rotting the rods in the concrete.Stupid place to build houses
Built on a mountainous region/area. They tend to be earthquake zones because plate tectonics create mountain/volcanos areas. Not wise to do that, that's for sure. :P
Well, that all depends on how you go about doing it. The “bathtub” holding back the Hudson has metal rods for each tie-back, but you can see they’re quite fine today when you head down to the lowest level of the 911 museum. Of course, the Hudson is fresh water, but there’s plenty of salt water mixed up in the harbor nary a stone’s throw away.
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 01, 2022, 06:06:38 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 01, 2022, 06:43:56 PM
Stupid place to build houses
When you can just build a mountain out of houses! ;)
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 02, 2022, 03:10:00 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 03, 2022, 02:16:54 AM
"Whilst filming a tank safety video for the British Army in 2019, things didn't go too well for the cameraman when a tank crashes into his crew car. This was the second take as the first shots weren't satisfactory. Before shooting take two, the crew car was moved to avoid the cloud of dust the tank was creating. Unfortunately for the cameraman, the tank driver wasn't made aware of this minor fact. (https://v.redd.it/82yc670q9i3a1/DASH_480.mp4)"
Post by: solvegas on December 03, 2022, 06:45:45 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 03, 2022, 01:26:01 PM
Speaking of tanks:
"Whilst filming a tank safety video for the British Army in 2019, things didn't go too well for the cameraman when a tank crashes into his crew car. This was the second take as the first shots weren't satisfactory. Before shooting take two, the crew car was moved to avoid the cloud of dust the tank was creating. Unfortunately for the cameraman, the tank driver wasn't made aware of this minor fact. (https://v.redd.it/82yc670q9i3a1/DASH_480.mp4)"
Another one for the insurance agent's reports hall of fame. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 03, 2022, 01:26:39 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 03, 2022, 06:39:55 PM
;DYikes! :D
Post by: solvegas on December 03, 2022, 09:36:23 PM
;D
LOL! ;D
Post by: solvegas on December 04, 2022, 06:53:00 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 05, 2022, 05:51:50 PM
"Oh, I'll have a little bit of this, a little bit of that, ah, some of that..." ;) ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 05, 2022, 07:26:08 PM
When you build a vehicle like a meal at a buffet.Did you ever see that YouTube series where a lady decided to adapt her Tesla into a pickup truck? Fascinating!
"Oh, I'll have a little bit of this, a little bit of that, ah, some of that..." ;) ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 05, 2022, 07:38:53 PM
"In a total boss move, Simone Giertz—who for a long time has wanted to own 'an electric pickup truck, more specifically, a Tesla pickup,'—created her very own custom Tesla pickup, which she affectionately named 'Truckla.'
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/BAZLf-w--mU/hqdefault.jpg) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAZLf-w--mU)
And luckily for us, she documented the experience on her YouTube channel.
Giertz, with the help of friends and fellow YouTubers Rich Rebuilds (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfV0_wbjG8KJADuZT2ct4SA) and Laura Kampf (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRix1GJvSBNDpEFY561eSzw), gutted the Model 3 and got to work on making the necessary cuts to begin shaping the body for modification. The drastic conversion taught us that Elon Musk needs to step his game up, and that Teslas are snitches."
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/jKv_N0IDS2A/hqdefault.jpg) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKv_N0IDS2A)
Post by: solvegas on December 06, 2022, 06:52:57 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 06, 2022, 10:47:45 AM
Foreign born US Marines conducting a citizenship ceremony onboard the museum ship USS North Carolina (BB-55). If you want better career opportunities and Security clearance, you need to be a USA citizen."To obtain a security clearance (https://news.clearancejobs.com/2021/07/17/having-a-security-clearance-vs-being-eligible-for-a-security-clearance/), you must be a U.S. citizen (non-U.S. citizens are not able to obtain a security clearance but may be granted a Limited Access Authorization in some circumstances) and meet the adjudicative criteria for sensitive positions."
Post by: Shara on December 06, 2022, 11:05:30 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 06, 2022, 12:12:35 PM
Here it is! (https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/a28086506/homemade-tesla-truck-simone-giertz/)
"In a total boss move, Simone Giertz—who for a long time has wanted to own 'an electric pickup truck, more specifically, a Tesla pickup,'—created her very own custom Tesla pickup, which she affectionately named 'Truckla.'
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/BAZLf-w--mU/hqdefault.jpg) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAZLf-w--mU)
And luckily for us, she documented the experience on her YouTube channel.
Giertz, with the help of friends and fellow YouTubers Rich Rebuilds (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfV0_wbjG8KJADuZT2ct4SA) and Laura Kampf (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRix1GJvSBNDpEFY561eSzw), gutted the Model 3 and got to work on making the necessary cuts to begin shaping the body for modification. The drastic conversion taught us that Elon Musk needs to step his game up, and that Teslas are snitches."
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/jKv_N0IDS2A/hqdefault.jpg) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKv_N0IDS2A)
Guess she didn’t like the pickup truck Tesla already has.
Post by: Hiram on December 06, 2022, 12:14:14 PM
Foreign born US Marines conducting a citizenship ceremony onboard the museum ship USS North Carolina (BB-55). If you want better career opportunities and Security clearance, you need to be a USA citizen.The British have been recruiting foreigners for many years. To be honest I'm never quite sure how people from Nepal (The Gurkha) got to join The British Army - I've seen them on base and they look out of place. Cool dudes though. And I'm pretty sure anyone from Ireland can join - being that Ireland isn't the UK any more.
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 06, 2022, 12:19:04 PM
The British have been recruiting foreigners for many years. To be honest I'm never quite sure how people from Nepal (The Gurkha) got to join The British Army - I've seen them on base and they look out of place. Cool dudes though. And I'm pretty sure anyone from Ireland can join - being that Ireland isn't the UK any more.Probably because Gurkhas are some of the most bad-ass fighters the world has ever known, and it's better to have them on your side and not as an enemy!
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 06, 2022, 12:20:10 PM
The Cybertruck hadn't been announced by the time she made the Truckla - and it still isn't readily available anyways.
Guess she didn’t like the pickup truck Tesla already has.
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 06, 2022, 05:15:29 PM
3148 km (1956 mi): distance from Melbourne to Darwin
3135 km (1948 mi): distance from Melbourne to 65 deg S 135 deg E (Antarctica)
Post by: solvegas on December 06, 2022, 06:42:24 PM
Foreign born US Marines conducting a citizenship ceremony onboard the museum ship USS North Carolina (BB-55). If you want better career opportunities and Security clearance, you need to be a USA citizen.The British have been recruiting foreigners for many years. To be honest I'm never quite sure how people from Nepal (The Gurkha) got to join The British Army - I've seen them on base and they look out of place. Cool dudes though. And I'm pretty sure anyone from Ireland can join - being that Ireland isn't the UK any more.
I'm surprised that as a British man that you have forgotten or don't know that Nepal was part of the British Empire, and it was part of India, along with Burma (Myammar), Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan. The Gurkhas, as natives of Nepal, were conquered by the British, barely, and the Gurkhas were so impressed by the British that they volunteered to serve in the Royal Army and the British were very happy to have them. The few times I went to Hong Kong when it was still part of the British Overseas Territories, I remember meeting a small detachment of Gurkhas that served as part of the Security force for the British governor residence. It was for a 4th of July event and some of us were invited for diplomatic reasons by the British. Guess the Brits have forgiven us for revolting against them. ;D Anyways, the Gurkhas are perhaps the best warriors, other than the SAS, that the British have. Their reputation is such that in 1982, during the Falklands war, as soon as the Argentinians heard that there were Gurkhas nearby, they immediately surrendered.
Post by: Hiram on December 07, 2022, 05:15:18 AM
I'm surprised that as a British man that you have forgotten or don't know that Nepal was part of the British EmpireWe have so much history it is hard to know all if it - but I may have guessed it was something to do with India.
Post by: solvegas on December 07, 2022, 07:12:03 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 07, 2022, 07:30:02 AM
On December 7, 1941, 81 years ago today, the USA suffered its greatest naval disaster at the hand of the Imperial Japanese Navy when a task force of six Aircraft Carriers launched 352 fighters, torpedo planes and bombers and sank quite a few American vessels tied up Pier side, parked aircraft and caused general mayhem. The Japanese mistake was not destroying the fuel farms, drydock repair facilities and airfield runways belonging to the US Navy, US Marine Corps and US Army which allowed the USA to raise and repair many of the vessels that were damaged, allowed resupply of aircraft and kept Hawaii from being successfully attacked and occupied later on. So, in the short run, it was a Japanese success but in the long run, a terrible disaster as all they did was awaken a sle3ping giant and filled him with a terrible resolve. By the way, Prime Minister of the British Empire Winston Churchill later admitted that after getting news of the attack, he had his first good sle3p because he knew that the Allies would win eventually.
I recently heard—on a Nat Geo show—about a small two man Japanese sub that one of our ships had come across while leaving port, 45 minutes before the attack. They destroyed it with depth charges. Why wasn’t that enough to put us on high alert? That baffles me.
Post by: solvegas on December 07, 2022, 07:40:06 AM
On December 7, 1941, 81 years ago today, the USA suffered its greatest naval disaster at the hand of the Imperial Japanese Navy when a task force of six Aircraft Carriers launched 352 fighters, torpedo planes and bombers and sank quite a few American vessels tied up Pier side, parked aircraft and caused general mayhem. The Japanese mistake was not destroying the fuel farms, drydock repair facilities and airfield runways belonging to the US Navy, US Marine Corps and US Army which allowed the USA to raise and repair many of the vessels that were damaged, allowed resupply of aircraft and kept Hawaii from being successfully attacked and occupied later on. So, in the short run, it was a Japanese success but in the long run, a terrible disaster as all they did was awaken a sle3ping giant and filled him with a terrible resolve. By the way, Prime Minister of the British Empire Winston Churchill later admitted that after getting news of the attack, he had his first good sle3p because he knew that the Allies would win eventually.
I recently heard—on a Nat Geo show—about a small two man Japanese sub that one of our ships had come across while leaving port, 45 minutes before the attack. They destroyed it with depth charges. Why wasn’t that enough to put us on high alert? That baffles me.
It was Sunday and most personnel were in church, off duty and unfortunately the skipper of the destroyer that sank the boat was a new one and the shore commander which was advised of the incident did not think it was a big deal, just a new kid getting excited, and he wanted proof. Later on, did he ever get proof. That has always been a problem with peace time militaries in which many times, the ones that can maneuver the bureaucracy get in command while the warriors, because they are not always the most genteel people, get ignored. Just look at the present disaster that Russia has going on in Ukraine right now. Russian assholes deserve it. >:(
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 07, 2022, 04:40:10 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 07, 2022, 07:23:42 PM
The look on the garbage truck driver's face... ;D ;D ;DImagine throwing away a perfectly good boat like that! Tsk tsk tsk
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 08, 2022, 06:23:27 PM
The look on the garbage truck driver's face... ;D ;D ;DImagine throwing away a perfectly good boat like that! Tsk tsk tsk
It's no minnow, either! ;) ;D
Post by: rtpoe on December 08, 2022, 07:03:14 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 08, 2022, 08:04:44 PM
Sent to me by a co-worker. I can't find anything wrong with it.
"I was in AV Club and Glee Club and even the Chess Team
Only question I ever thought was hard
Was do I like Kirk or do I like Picard?
Spend every weekend at the Renaissance Fair
Got my name on my underwear"
-- "White & Nerdy" (https://youtu.be/N9qYF9DZPdw), "Weird Al" Yankovic, Straight Outta Lynwood (2006)
For the record, as a Starfleet captain I prefer Jean-Luc Picard, even though James Tiberius Kirk bedded by far more green space alien women in his time.
And Captain Benjamin Sisko is better than either. He punched out Q and was never troubled by him again, for starters!
Post by: solvegas on December 09, 2022, 07:36:49 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 09, 2022, 06:34:56 PM
Post by: Hiram on December 11, 2022, 04:48:38 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 11, 2022, 02:44:50 PM
Tap or faucet - I'm confused?
We use them interchangeably around here. Though I like faucet better, as I'm unaware of any alternate meanings for it, while tap has several.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 11, 2022, 02:45:50 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 11, 2022, 10:48:57 PM
Speaking of confused... :o ???
Reminds me of those stairwells that look like they are both going up and down as you go in one direction.
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 12, 2022, 04:58:04 AM
An M.C. Escher paintingSpeaking of confused... :o ???
Reminds me of those stairwells that look like they are both going up and down as you go in one direction.
Post by: solvegas on December 12, 2022, 06:08:01 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 12, 2022, 11:29:53 AM
;D;D ;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 12, 2022, 06:24:04 PM
;D
Yes, kids, there IS a Santa Claus... and you won't BELIEVE the stuff he gets up to! ;) ;D
Post by: rtpoe on December 12, 2022, 09:26:39 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 13, 2022, 12:27:16 AM
AIIEEEEEEEE!!!!
Medieval scholars: "How many angels could dance on the head of a pin?"
Modern scholars: "Is a hotdog a sandwich?"
Post by: solvegas on December 13, 2022, 08:10:16 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 13, 2022, 12:03:54 PM
Post by: Hiram on December 13, 2022, 12:51:42 PM
Hey, buddy, you might be missing something there.It was wild caught thankfully,
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 13, 2022, 04:45:51 PM
Happy Advent!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 13, 2022, 05:35:57 PM
Post by: Hiram on December 14, 2022, 03:55:50 AM
Post by: solvegas on December 14, 2022, 07:01:30 AM
Two famous actresses - can you name them?
They are both British actresses from the 60's whose faces I remember but I can't put my finger on them. ???
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 14, 2022, 09:43:31 AM
Two famous actresses - can you name them?
Diana Riggs is on the left—any self-respecting The Avengers fan would know that. Not sure about the other.
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 14, 2022, 01:51:02 PM
On the left is Dame Diana Rigg (from films like On Her Majesty's Secret Service and from TV shows like The Avengers and Game of Thrones). On the right? Is that Paul McCartney's first wife, Jane Asher?Two famous actresses - can you name them?
Diana Riggs is on the left—any self-respecting The Avengers fan would know that. Not sure about the other.
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 14, 2022, 05:58:12 PM
Post by: Hiram on December 15, 2022, 03:54:13 AM
Post by: solvegas on December 15, 2022, 06:56:48 AM
To answer my 'two famous actresses' question. One point for Diana Rigg and a bonus point for Helen Mirren.
Geez, how fast time goes by. When I was young, my grandfather once told me that days are slow, but years are short. At the time I had no idea what he meant but now, I understand it very well. :)
Post by: solvegas on December 15, 2022, 07:01:20 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 15, 2022, 05:01:57 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 15, 2022, 09:57:16 PM
Soooooooooooooooooooo tempting... ;D ;D ;D
Sooooo dumb if done. ;) ;D
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 15, 2022, 10:50:09 PM
To answer my 'two famous actresses' question. One point for Diana Rigg and a bonus point for Helen Mirren.
Helen Mirren, really? Wow.
You know, as I writing my reply I couldn’t remember if it was Rigg or Riggs, but was too lazy to look it up. LOL
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 15, 2022, 10:50:59 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 16, 2022, 02:52:58 AM
To answer my 'two famous actresses' question. One point for Diana Rigg and a bonus point for Helen Mirren.Really, that was Helen Mirren?! Damn. She was a babe! (She still is a babe!)
Post by: Hiram on December 16, 2022, 04:54:26 AM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feliz_Navidad_(song)
https://youtu.be/N8NcQzMQN_U
I can't stop singing it now.
Post by: solvegas on December 16, 2022, 07:14:14 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 16, 2022, 11:49:52 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 17, 2022, 07:31:19 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 17, 2022, 02:30:17 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 17, 2022, 03:04:32 PM
That's a real safe, safety line... :oReminds me of the story of how Brendan Fraser nearly really got hung during a hanging scene in the first Mummy movie.
Post by: rtpoe on December 17, 2022, 09:29:06 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 18, 2022, 02:02:13 PM
(posts image, then runs for cover)
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!!! ;) ;D
BTW, I'm stealing that.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 18, 2022, 02:04:40 PM
Post by: CarlTL on December 18, 2022, 02:13:22 PM
(posts image, then runs for cover)
LOL!
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 18, 2022, 05:37:06 PM
You WILL do well on this test! :o ;) ;DNah, she's just having a very large steak for lunch.
Post by: Hiram on December 19, 2022, 04:01:42 AM
Post by: solvegas on December 19, 2022, 07:20:29 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 19, 2022, 06:42:49 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 20, 2022, 04:42:18 AM
Neat improvised portable heavy gun mount. I don't know if it's from Ukraine, but I wouldn't be surprised. :)Necessity is the mother of invention :D
Post by: solvegas on December 20, 2022, 06:34:31 AM
Neat improvised portable heavy gun mount. I don't know if it's from Ukraine, but I wouldn't be surprised. :)
Looks like a Soviet NSV 14.5 X 114mm heavy machine gun. It's been in service since 1949. The Russkies are using them in Ukraine and of course the Ukrainians have many of them also. They weigh over 100 pounds, unloaded, they are anti-personnel, anti-aircraft and anti-light armor vehicles weapons. Normally they have a Trtipod mount that weighs about 60 pounds itself but this modification using a wheelbarrow seems to make it more mobile.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 20, 2022, 08:03:23 AM
Free range - of course they are.
Puffer fish flavor?
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 20, 2022, 08:05:49 AM
The hummingbird hawk-moth with fluttering wings and a beak-like proboscis
Post by: solvegas on December 21, 2022, 06:23:48 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 21, 2022, 05:26:48 PM
WTF?! ;D
I lolled at his expression, and WTF'ed at what the heck happened with his ear? ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 21, 2022, 05:27:53 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 21, 2022, 10:24:51 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 22, 2022, 07:41:06 AM
Post by: rtpoe on December 22, 2022, 09:36:48 PM
BMJ 2022; 379 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2022-072833 (Published 21 December 2022)
Cite this as: BMJ 2022;379:e072833
Glenn A Gaesser, David C Poole, Siddhartha S Angadi
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 23, 2022, 03:50:22 PM
By Bernie Walsh
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 23, 2022, 07:15:31 PM
Uh-oh, Santa’s ride’s got problems.
By Bernie Walsh
That must be his ride the other 364 days of a year, cuz he sure ain't getting his bag in that thing! ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 23, 2022, 07:16:27 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 24, 2022, 07:37:32 AM
Neat ring. :)
Neat ring. :)
That is great! ;D
Post by: solvegas on December 24, 2022, 07:39:21 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 24, 2022, 01:19:17 PM
Any cuter and my blood sugar level will spiral out of control. ;D
So sweet! :-* :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 24, 2022, 04:48:20 PM
Neat ring. :)Nice! Where is it from? How can I get it?
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 24, 2022, 04:48:54 PM
Any cuter and my blood sugar level will spiral out of control. ;Dawwwwwwwww
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 24, 2022, 09:30:18 PM
Neat ring. :)Nice! Where is it from? How can I get it?
I dunno. I google image searched for the pic, and I see a ton of "cat wrapped around finger" rings, but none that have the cat biting the finger. ???
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 24, 2022, 09:32:43 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 24, 2022, 09:49:08 PM
At first, it looks like a funny pic, but they you start thinking about the consequences... :o
It is incredibly dangerous and downright criminal. That man should be charged with ch1ld endangerment. >:(
Post by: solvegas on December 26, 2022, 06:36:23 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 26, 2022, 03:01:59 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 26, 2022, 09:33:03 PM
Great athleticism and great timing! :)
LOL! ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 26, 2022, 11:20:42 PM
Great athleticism and great timing! :)Nice!
Post by: solvegas on December 27, 2022, 07:00:58 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 27, 2022, 11:04:42 AM
Post by: rtpoe on December 27, 2022, 09:42:25 PM
As a good staff officer, I turn to Army Doctrinal Publication 3-0, Unified Land Operations to understand the problem through the six warfighting functions. And given that J.R.R. Tolkien himself was a British signal officer during World War I, it would be appropriate to start out with mission command.
looks at the...
Battle of Gondor (https://angrystaffofficer.com/2016/11/04/warfighter-middle-earth/)...
A Role III medical facility within the city’s walls ensured that wounded combatants received swift aid within the “Golden Hour.” This was further enhanced by the arrival of Aragorn, who in addition to being a warfighter was also a skilled health support specialist. Utilizing an overlooked medical specialty, he was able to counter the effects of the deadly so-called “Black Breath,” – a CBRN agent employed by the Nazgul – saving the lives of Eowyn, Faramir, and Merry, amongst others.
...and Battle of Helm's Deep (https://angrystaffofficer.com/2019/10/20/warfighter-helms-deep/)...
Rohan’s force structure consisted of light and medium cavalry formations, specializing in wide area maneuver, reconnaissance, and skirmishing. It contained no air assets, no artillery, and no heavy infantry formations. Troopers could fight on foot as infantry when the case called for it. And because the Riddermark operated on a levy system, they did not have a large standing army once open hostilities began. This is what drove Theoden to a defensive posture, where he would be sacrificing his mobility in favor of survivability.
...as depicted in the LotR movies.
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 28, 2022, 12:38:50 AM
Post by: solvegas on December 28, 2022, 07:04:18 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 28, 2022, 06:11:10 PM
Peter Jackson's rendition of The Battle of Helm's Deep deserved every award it got. It was masterfully composed and shot.
If you ever get the extended version of "The Two Towers" with all the documentary extras, just watching the Helm's Deep stuff would be worth it. Not only the battle, but also the construction and artwork of the set itself. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 28, 2022, 06:11:48 PM
Baby orangutan clinging to its blanket. :)
That's so sweet! :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 28, 2022, 06:13:04 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 28, 2022, 10:34:09 PM
Shelbyville is actually the Ninth Circle of Hell! :o ;) ;D
That actually is well below absolute zero which is -459.67F or -273.15C. :o ;) ;D
Post by: Hiram on December 29, 2022, 06:29:52 AM
Post by: solvegas on December 29, 2022, 07:11:44 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 29, 2022, 10:51:56 AM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 29, 2022, 06:41:25 PM
I clipped these airplane balloons to Charade’s basket while she did food shopping. No one batted an eye. I thought it was funny as hell as they kept nose diving her as she stopped moving.
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That's a good one, Shadowmuse! LOL! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 29, 2022, 06:42:59 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 29, 2022, 08:38:45 PM
Set the parameters - asteroid type (iron, stone, carbon, ice, or even gold), impact angle, velocity, and location - then see how much destruction you can cause.
https://neal.fun/asteroid-launcher/
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 30, 2022, 12:11:09 AM
I clipped these airplane balloons to Charade’s basket while she did food shopping. No one batted an eye. I thought it was funny as hell as they kept nose diving her as she stopped moving.Nice one! :)
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Post by: TheZookie007 on December 30, 2022, 12:11:28 AM
We get pretty cold here in Calgary, but thankfully, we NEVER get snow like THIS! :o :o :):o :o :o :o :o
Post by: solvegas on December 30, 2022, 07:13:18 AM
We get pretty cold here in Calgary, but thankfully, we NEVER get snow like THIS! :o :o :):o :o :o :o :o
Makes sense since Alberta is not as humid and rainy as the Great Lakes region like Buffalo, New York. My brother-in-Law has relatives in that area and the snow they get there is amazing. It's not as cold as the Prairie states/provinces but it snows crazily. I've seen pictures of their house and there is snow on the second-floor windows. :o
Post by: solvegas on December 30, 2022, 07:25:30 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 30, 2022, 07:15:51 PM
An asteroid impact simulator.
Set the parameters - asteroid type (iron, stone, carbon, ice, or even gold), impact angle, velocity, and location - then see how much destruction you can cause.
https://neal.fun/asteroid-launcher/
It's funny, then you read the damage and casualty descriptions, then it's depressing.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 30, 2022, 07:16:58 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 30, 2022, 09:35:24 PM
Okaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay???? :o ??? ;D
LOL! ;D (Discreet packaging indeed. ::) ;) ;D )
Post by: solvegas on December 31, 2022, 07:42:15 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 31, 2022, 05:59:45 PM
An asteroid impact simulator.
Set the parameters - asteroid type (iron, stone, carbon, ice, or even gold), impact angle, velocity, and location - then see how much destruction you can cause.
https://neal.fun/asteroid-launcher/
It's funny, then you read the damage and casualty descriptions, then it's depressing.True.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 01, 2023, 03:30:27 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 02, 2023, 01:31:38 AM
Ba-dum tish! ;) ;) ;D ;D;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 02, 2023, 01:36:17 AM
True.An asteroid impact simulator.
Set the parameters - asteroid type (iron, stone, carbon, ice, or even gold), impact angle, velocity, and location - then see how much destruction you can cause.
https://neal.fun/asteroid-launcher/
It's funny, then you read the damage and casualty descriptions, then it's depressing.
Post by: solvegas on January 02, 2023, 06:24:35 AM
Post by: rtpoe on January 02, 2023, 06:45:28 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 03, 2023, 06:47:27 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 03, 2023, 06:49:02 AM
Post by: solvegas on January 03, 2023, 07:11:22 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 03, 2023, 05:50:35 PM
I agree with Calendar Man on this one.
Me too. I've also seen them with one eyehole being the 0, and another cut right through the 23. :P
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 03, 2023, 05:51:40 PM
"It only needs minor repairs, practically rent-ready."
It'll be worth it when it turns out to be the place Godzilla emerges. ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 03, 2023, 05:52:52 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 04, 2023, 01:41:51 AM
When you REALLY trust your buddy! :o ;) ;DThese guys have balls of solid brass :D
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 04, 2023, 01:48:31 AM
(https://img.discogs.com/a7lihX7iJMGnG0ifFsbRt1gkpFU=/fit-in/600x600/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-5405392-1393871856-8120.jpeg.jpg)
Post by: Hiram on January 04, 2023, 04:14:00 AM
Things have changed drastically since I went to Navy Boot Camp in 1975.Maybe I'm a glutton - I rather enjoyed the abuse. Okay not at the time but later.
Post by: Hiram on January 04, 2023, 04:14:29 AM
1860s, physicist John Tyndall recognized Earth's natural greenhouse effect and suggested that slight changes in the atmospheric composition could bring about climatic variations.
1896, a seminal paper by Swedish scientist Svante Arrhenius first predicted that changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels could substantially alter the surface temperature through the greenhouse effect.
1938, Guy Callendar connected carbon dioxide increases in Earth’s atmosphere to global warming.
1941, Milutin Milankovic linked ice ages to Earth’s orbital characteristics.
Gilbert Plass formulated the Carbon Dioxide Theory of Climate Change in 1956.
Post by: solvegas on January 04, 2023, 07:18:01 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 04, 2023, 05:00:09 PM
720 million years ago, during the Cryogenian Era, planet Earth was completely frozen and 99% of all life disappeared with the exception of a few hardy microbes that adjusted to the change. It was caused by plate tectonics which created a super continent, and the ocean currents were stopped. If you wonder why London has more moderate weather than New York even though geographically it is closer to the North pole, it is thanks to the Gulf Stream which brings warm water from the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean up to the British Isles completely bypassing the Northeast USA. And then there was an era of huge volcanic activity due to the break of the super continent by plate tectonics which raised Carbon Dioxide levels three times higher than now and warmed the planet. The point I'm making is that Mother Nature can fouled her own home and man is not necessary to do it.
Good point. This time however, I don’t believe there have been an unusual natural event. However, there has been an incredible amount of carbon dumped into the atmosphere from human activities. Sometimes the answer is as plain as the nose on your face. Ignore it at our peril. This is not a fringe-science explanation. Today, it’s mainstream.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 04, 2023, 05:02:36 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 04, 2023, 09:25:30 PM
The Alcohol Professor Responsible Day Drinking Manifesto
We believe that a drink or two during the day can be a thoroughly enjoyable experience and that balance is everything. We discourage drinking to excess and support anyone who chooses to stay sober for any reason or no reason at all. We especially appreciate those designated drivers keeping us safe.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that staying hydrated is a good thing, that fizzy drinks, session beers, and NA cocktails or mocktails are go-to day drinkign options, that keeping cool means indulging in cool climate low alcohol wines and that eating something with your tipple is always smart.
(emphasis mine)
source (https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/responsible-day-**94**)
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 04, 2023, 11:23:52 PM
Travel + Leisure, 28 November 2022: "You Can Rent This Entire Village in Italy — With a Gorgeous Castle — Near the Adriatic Sea" (https://www.travelandleisure.com/rent-italian-village-petritoli-in-le-marche-region-6833035)
Petritoli, perched on a hillside in Italy's Le Marche region, can host up to 200 guests in various bed-and-breakfasts, a castle, and quaint homes.
Post by: solvegas on January 05, 2023, 07:38:43 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 05, 2023, 05:04:44 PM
Full-sized version of a Hot Wheels Dodge Deora. Apparently, one gains access through the windshield. I think the panel between the headlights also folds down
Holy crap, I never thought one of those things really existed! Nice find, Shadowmuse!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 05, 2023, 05:07:14 PM
Imagine that!
Travel + Leisure, 28 November 2022: "You Can Rent This Entire Village in Italy — With a Gorgeous Castle — Near the Adriatic Sea" (https://www.travelandleisure.com/rent-italian-village-petritoli-in-le-marche-region-6833035)
Petritoli, perched on a hillside in Italy's Le Marche region, can host up to 200 guests in various bed-and-breakfasts, a castle, and quaint homes.
:o :o :o :o
That's amazing! And I consider that one extremely reasonable price! :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 05, 2023, 05:08:58 PM
Have you taken The Pledge?
The Alcohol Professor Responsible Day Drinking Manifesto
We believe that a drink or two during the day can be a thoroughly enjoyable experience and that balance is everything. We discourage drinking to excess and support anyone who chooses to stay sober for any reason or no reason at all. We especially appreciate those designated drivers keeping us safe.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that staying hydrated is a good thing, that fizzy drinks, session beers, and NA cocktails or mocktails are go-to day drinkign options, that keeping cool means indulging in cool climate low alcohol wines and that eating something with your tipple is always smart.
(emphasis mine)
source (https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/responsible-day-**94**)
Well, I never knew that particular pledge existed, but I guess I'm already an adherent. Nowadays, 2 or 3 drinks is the most I do an evening, when I drink at all. I'm still working on a bottle of rye I started January of last year. BTW, I think the stupid forum censor screwed with your URL.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 05, 2023, 05:12:02 PM
Post by: Hiram on January 06, 2023, 06:50:14 AM
The point I'm making is that Mother Nature can fouled her own home and man is not necessary to do it.It isn't change but speed of change that is the issue at present.
Post by: solvegas on January 06, 2023, 07:40:17 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 06, 2023, 04:27:59 PM
Full-sized version of a Hot Wheels Dodge Deora. Apparently, one gains access through the windshield. I think the panel between the headlights also folds down
Holy crap, I never thought one of those things really existed! Nice find, Shadowmuse!
Quite a few of those Hot Wheels from when we were kids were made into real one-off cars. I wonder if anyone ever made a real Twin Mill. Now that would be fun to drive!
UPDATE: I Googled it. Here’s the real world Twin Mill
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 06, 2023, 06:44:57 PM
;D
ROFL! ;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 06, 2023, 06:46:41 PM
Full-sized version of a Hot Wheels Dodge Deora. Apparently, one gains access through the windshield. I think the panel between the headlights also folds down
Holy crap, I never thought one of those things really existed! Nice find, Shadowmuse!
Quite a few of those Hot Wheels from when we were kids were made into real one-off cars. I wonder if anyone ever made a real Twin Mill. Now that would be fun to drive!
UPDATE: I Googled it. Here’s the real world Twin Mill
That's bloody awesome. It's even somewhat driveable, if the driver can see between the blowers.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 06, 2023, 06:48:42 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 06, 2023, 08:13:37 PM
Full-sized version of a Hot Wheels Dodge Deora. Apparently, one gains access through the windshield. I think the panel between the headlights also folds down
Holy crap, I never thought one of those things really existed! Nice find, Shadowmuse!
Quite a few of those Hot Wheels from when we were kids were made into real one-off cars. I wonder if anyone ever made a real Twin Mill. Now that would be fun to drive!
UPDATE: I Googled it. Here’s the real world Twin Mill
Nice!!
That's bloody awesome. It's even somewhat driveable, if the driver can see between the blowers.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 07, 2023, 12:54:29 AM
Silhouette
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 07, 2023, 01:01:26 AM
So, I found a few others. These were apparently real cars first and then Mattel made Hot Wheels based on the cars.That looks like something from The Jetsons, wow!
Silhouette
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 07, 2023, 10:13:27 AM
So, I found a few others. These were apparently real cars first and then Mattel made Hot Wheels based on the cars.That looks like something from The Jetsons, wow!
Silhouette
One of my odd little memories from childhood is that a friend of mine had a silhouette and I had this little plastic car from a cereal box. My friend coveted my cheapie cereal box car and I wanted a silhouette. Imagine my surprise when he said he’d swap! Are you kidding, I asked him? He was not and I acquired one very cool Hot Wheel while he got a silly plastic piece of crap in comparison.
This is why you should not let your children swap toys. LOL
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 07, 2023, 07:09:49 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 08, 2023, 12:03:03 AM
I know I owned a nice deep blue one.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 08, 2023, 12:12:23 AM
Who owned a Beatnik Bandit?
I know I owned a nice deep blue one.
Hah, neat coincidence! That's the only Hot Wheels car I can remember ever owning. :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 08, 2023, 12:15:13 AM
Who owned a Beatnik Bandit?Never even heard of one until just now :)
I know I owned a nice deep blue one.
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 08, 2023, 12:16:50 AM
Post by: solvegas on January 08, 2023, 08:07:30 AM
Post by: Hiram on January 08, 2023, 11:12:42 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 08, 2023, 02:54:39 PM
The Redditor claims it's a building in Hong Kong but I haven't found where it is yet.
It's called the Mount Parker Residences, address No.1, Sai Wan Terrace, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong.
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 08, 2023, 10:38:03 PM
The Redditor claims it's a building in Hong Kong but I haven't found where it is yet.
Thank you!
It's called the Mount Parker Residences, address No.1, Sai Wan Terrace, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 09, 2023, 04:58:55 PM
PS: You're welcome, Zookie. :)
Post by: rtpoe on January 09, 2023, 08:51:10 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 09, 2023, 11:56:49 PM
Stupid criminals are everywhere.
To paraphrase Forest Gump, stupid is what stupid does. ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 10, 2023, 12:32:04 AM
Stupid criminals are everywhere.The police officer giving the thumbs-up is hilarious!
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 10, 2023, 12:43:51 AM
PS: You're welcome, Zookie. :):)
Uh... I don't know how to do this. :o ;) ;DRunning that image through Google Lens/Translate yields the non-Engrish version:
"Thank you for keeping the toilet clean."
Post by: solvegas on January 10, 2023, 07:26:16 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 10, 2023, 11:02:26 AM
Full-sized version of a Hot Wheels Dodge Deora. Apparently, one gains access through the windshield. I think the panel between the headlights also folds down
Hot Wheels version
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 10, 2023, 06:15:19 PM
Stupid criminals are everywhere.
Cool cops, also! ;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 10, 2023, 06:17:41 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 10, 2023, 10:59:14 PM
Red Fox couple. Awwww... :)Awwwwwwwww
Post by: solvegas on January 11, 2023, 07:26:36 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 12, 2023, 05:02:19 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 12, 2023, 06:36:54 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 12, 2023, 07:56:22 PM
It's a real calendar, with photos of giant cats and huge equipment. And, since it's published by an official government agency, it's in the public domain - so go ahead and download your own copy. https://usace.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16021coll11/id/5869/rec/1
Post by: solvegas on January 12, 2023, 09:53:44 PM
Some people just have to do everything differently... :o
LOL! ;D
Post by: solvegas on January 13, 2023, 07:51:35 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 13, 2023, 05:45:30 PM
Funny math. ;D
LOL! ;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 13, 2023, 05:46:30 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 13, 2023, 10:16:25 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 13, 2023, 10:26:08 PM
;D
LOL! The cat looks astonished. ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 14, 2023, 04:56:27 AM
;DHahahaha!
Post by: solvegas on January 15, 2023, 06:03:31 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 15, 2023, 01:00:04 PM
??? ??? ??? :o :o :o
Post by: solvegas on January 15, 2023, 09:49:53 PM
?????????????????????????????????
??? ??? ??? :o :o :o
LOL! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 16, 2023, 05:51:27 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 16, 2023, 07:32:36 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 16, 2023, 10:53:40 PM
And now we know the answer to the question.
Now we know why that chicken crossed the road. ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 17, 2023, 01:30:57 AM
The short answer is: no.
But the longer answer is still very interesting.
Post by: solvegas on January 17, 2023, 06:20:54 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 17, 2023, 05:45:51 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 17, 2023, 05:51:33 PM
There's a joke here about dud notes but I don't think I can make it
Where you go when you're horny.
Tuba or not Tuba, now there's no question. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 17, 2023, 05:52:34 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 17, 2023, 05:52:54 PM
Better jokes than I would have come up with for sure :DThere's a joke here about dud notes but I don't think I can make it
Where you go when you're horny.
Tuba or not Tuba, now there's no question. ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 17, 2023, 05:53:23 PM
Jack Frost had a great day here! :)Gorgeous work, Mother Nature!
Post by: Hiram on January 18, 2023, 05:44:45 AM
PS sorry Zook it s WebP I know - its a faff to change it with Linux.
Post by: solvegas on January 18, 2023, 06:57:45 AM
Dating advice from the 20's.
PS sorry Zook it s WebP I know - its a faff to change it with Linux.
Looking at the hairstyle, I'd say that's from the 40's. ???
Post by: solvegas on January 18, 2023, 07:00:06 AM
Post by: Hiram on January 18, 2023, 12:01:22 PM
Looking at the hairstyle, I'd say that's from the 40's. ???Yeah you may be right.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 18, 2023, 12:27:38 PM
Jack Frost had a great day here! :)
If that’s what my windshield looked like after a freeze, I’d snap a pic, too! Very cool.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 18, 2023, 12:28:49 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 18, 2023, 08:13:17 PM
Dating advice from the 20's.You could always convert it to a JPEG before uploading it here...just saying ;)
PS sorry Zook it s WebP I know - its a faff to change it with Linux.
The main issue is that ever since the last great Forum fastapazool, forget about seeing it, I can't even right-click on the link to download .WEBP or .MP4 attachments.
Post by: Hiram on January 19, 2023, 03:37:41 AM
Post by: Hiram on January 19, 2023, 03:41:10 AM
Quote
You could always convert it to a JPEG before uploading it here...Yes you're right - but for me this is fire up Gimp, find the file and export to jpg. With all the menus I have to go through it is a pain. And I've just been a little lazy of late if I was to be honest.
Post by: solvegas on January 19, 2023, 07:00:26 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 19, 2023, 03:01:18 PM
Quite a few of those Hot Wheels from when we were kids were made into real one-off cars. I wonder if anyone ever made a real Twin Mill. Now that would be fun to drive!
UPDATE: I Googled it. Here’s the real world Twin Mill
I was in Walmart the other day and came across this Hot Wheel. Still cranking out Twin Mills! This is labeled a Twin Mill III
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 19, 2023, 04:23:13 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 19, 2023, 09:18:21 PM
Too Much Information. :o ;) ;D
I guess a virginal chicken might just taste better. ;) ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 20, 2023, 02:22:06 AM
An easier way:QuoteYou could always convert it to a JPEG before uploading it here...Yes you're right - but for me this is fire up Gimp, find the file and export to jpg. With all the menus I have to go through it is a pain. And I've just been a little lazy of late if I was to be honest.
1. Open another browser window tab.
2. Go to this website: https://cloudconvert.com/webp-to-jpg
3. Upload the .WEBP, click convert, download the .JPG.
4. Upload the .JPG as an attachment on the Forum.
5. ? ? ? ?
6. PROFIT!!
Post by: Hiram on January 20, 2023, 03:39:30 AM
2. Go to this website: https://cloudconvert.com/webp-to-jpg (https://cloudconvert.com/webp-to-jpg)A very useful page - but I found a batch conversion program called Converseen. I've just converted a load of WebP to JPG, so hopefulle no more WebP from me.
Post by: solvegas on January 20, 2023, 07:06:46 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 20, 2023, 03:36:03 PM
The actual translation of the Chinese is "spring chicken" :D :D :DToo Much Information. :o ;) ;D
I guess a virginal chicken might just taste better. ;) ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 20, 2023, 03:36:41 PM
Thank you.2. Go to this website: https://cloudconvert.com/webp-to-jpg (https://cloudconvert.com/webp-to-jpg)A very useful page - but I found a batch conversion program called Converseen. I've just converted a load of WebP to JPG, so hopefulle no more WebP from me.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 20, 2023, 04:50:16 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 20, 2023, 04:51:17 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 20, 2023, 10:01:32 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 20, 2023, 10:12:27 PM
Well, at least he'll see it coming... ::)
What a fucking idiot .... :P ::)
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 21, 2023, 06:54:23 AM
Even Brittany’s
Post by: solvegas on January 21, 2023, 07:54:40 AM
Cats are not impressed by cleavage.
Even Brittany’s
That's why I prefer dogs over cats. Dogs will get excited while cats are ....meh. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on January 21, 2023, 07:55:34 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 21, 2023, 01:00:17 PM
Cats are not impressed by cleavage.
Even Brittany’s
That's why I prefer dogs over cats. Dogs will get excited while cats are ....meh. ;) ;D
True
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 21, 2023, 05:08:07 PM
Sing along!
That's definitely chuckle worthy. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 21, 2023, 05:09:04 PM
Post by: Hiram on January 22, 2023, 06:03:30 AM
The Speedwell was one of two ships that was supposed to carry the Pilgrim, religious refugees across the Atlantic to begin a new life in America.
The Separatists in the Netherlands sold their personal belongings in order to purchase a ship named the Speedwell. In August 1620, they sailed away from Delfshaven to England where they had arranged to meet the Mayflower. A small part of the group remained in Leiden.
THE VOYAGE TO AMERICA
The English group had chartered a ship named the Mayflower, an armed merchant vessel boasting three masts that were 30 metres tall and up to 7,5 metres in width. The ship had been built in Harwich and was under the command of captain Christopher Jones. In 1611, Jones decided to leave Harwich and head for a more southerly location, one mile downstream from the Tower of London at the Thames.
Many of the dissidents from London had fled to the Netherlands, though some of them continued their secret gatherings in England. In 1620 they received permission to travel to America. They joined the Mayflower and sailed to Southampton, where they were due to meet the Speedwell.
There were some concerns about the Speedwell, as it had sustained damage an was taking on water. However, the Speedwell was repaired and on 15 August, the two ships weighed their anchors and hoisted the sails.
Soon after the two ships had set sail, the Speedwell started to take on water again. Some believe too many sails had been hoisted, which caused an immense amount of pressure on the entire structure, others say sabotage by the reluctant crew was to blame. They diverted their course to Dartmouth in Devon. Here, it took the harbour labourers approximately one week to repair the damage. Unfortunately, the second attempt proved equally unsuccessful.
The Mayflower and the Speedwell had sailed 500 kilometres beyond Land’s End, the westernmost point in mainland England, when the smaller of the two vessels was found to be taking on large amounts of water. Sailing on was deemed too risky, and so they turned back to Plymouth.
By this time, the passengers on board had spent six wretched, dank weeks in a confined space at sea and had made virtually no progress at all. Had their luck not changed for the worse, they could have been well near their destination at this point in time.
The Speedwell was declared un-seaworthy. Unsurprisingly, a number of Pilgrims gave up, and the remaining diehards in the group crowded aboard the Mayflower. They were running low on provisions, and funds were running out, it must have been a desperate situation, all resting on finding safe haven in the new land. Though, money in America would be useless for barter.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 22, 2023, 05:24:51 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 22, 2023, 05:30:02 PM
Spur of the moment talent exhibition. :o :)If that's real, that's some incredible work, and hardly "spur-of-the-moment"!
Post by: solvegas on January 22, 2023, 08:19:23 PM
Aw, fer cripes sake! :o :P
Reminds me of the chariot race in the movie Ben-Hur. ;D
Post by: solvegas on January 23, 2023, 07:07:01 AM
Post by: rtpoe on January 23, 2023, 09:18:40 PM
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/carnivorous-plants-nepenthes-eat-**107**
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 23, 2023, 11:06:03 PM
Aw, fer cripes sake! :o :P
Someone’s looking to get keyed! LOL
Post by: solvegas on January 24, 2023, 08:13:08 AM
Post by: Scarface on January 24, 2023, 09:11:54 AM
Post by: solvegas on January 24, 2023, 09:14:54 AM
Andre the Giant had to take a dump in the bathtub when on the road because he could not fit on a normal hotel toilet. He would then leave the showerhead running to dissolve it to go down the drain. :o
That's a shitty thing to know. ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 24, 2023, 05:27:30 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 25, 2023, 05:36:50 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 25, 2023, 05:46:26 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 25, 2023, 09:53:57 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 26, 2023, 03:46:41 AM
Beautiful Icelandic horse freely roaming the countryside. They were brought over by the Vikings over 1,000 years ago and they are one of the purest breeds since no horses are allowed to either be brought over from other places or to be exported. All horses in Iceland are descended from those brought over so long ago and most are wild. Photo was taken by Lina Kronholm using a long-range lens so as to not spook the animal. :)Nice.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 26, 2023, 06:08:04 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 26, 2023, 08:05:04 PM
I kinda doubt they're gonna get that much for it. ;D
Franklyn Tennesse is a town near Nashville where a lot of Country music stars live, and the properties tend to be quite large in land and structure. It's also near where a battle of the American Civil War was fought over. :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 26, 2023, 09:46:20 PM
I kinda doubt they're gonna get that much for it. ;DAt first I thought that photo was fake. It isn't!
"TRAGIC TOTAL LOSS by FIRE, of a CLASSIC MANSION !!! Sold As is !! Rare opportunity to own approx 5 acres with 2 existing homes on this one site in Williamson County. Five mins from I-65 . Guest home is included, and was not touched by the fire. Additional future expansion area or 10+ car garage in guest home. Open Hilltop views! Large Outdoor Kitchen and porches! Many things can still be save from fire including the entire Foundation, Porches, Patios, Landscaping & Outdoor Living. A private park like setting in the rear of the home. Custom Pavers & Limestone on Front porch! Save Tens of Thousands, of dollars & build any home of your dreams without Williamson County Impact Fees! MOST FEES WAVED!! [sic]"
The property is currently under contract (https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5603-Winslow-Rd-Franklin-TN-37064/2060108262_zpid/) at full ask.
Post by: solvegas on January 27, 2023, 06:51:28 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 27, 2023, 06:04:46 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 27, 2023, 08:05:47 PM
Post by: Hiram on January 28, 2023, 04:18:19 AM
But two other events of profound importance also happened in that year, and both of them took place in Scotland. James Watt completed the first truly efficient steam engine in 1776, whilst Adam Smith published An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations in the same year.
Post by: solvegas on January 28, 2023, 07:25:57 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 28, 2023, 12:48:53 PM
Franklin TN also has a very over-inflated real estate market, which is why this property is under contract for such an absurd amount :)I kinda doubt they're gonna get that much for it. ;D
Franklyn Tennesse is a town near Nashville where a lot of Country music stars live, and the properties tend to be quite large in land and structure. It's also near where a battle of the American Civil War was fought over. :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 28, 2023, 12:52:05 PM
WFSB (Eyewitness News 3), 3 December 2022: "Man finds body of previous homeowner in basement after purchasing house, officials say" (https://www.wfsb.com/2022/12/03/man-finds-body-previous-owner-basement-after-purchasing-home-officials-say/)
Officials in Ohio say a man found a decomposing body in the basement of a home that was recently purchased.
WOIO reports the owner purchased the property on Noble Road through a foreclosure sale in Cuyahoga County.
According to Cleveland Heights Director of Communications Mike Thomas, the new homeowner called police around 11:40 a.m. Tuesday after finding the body in the home’s basement.
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner identified the body as 71-year-old Nina Fielden.
Thomas said Fielden was the previous owner of the home.
The Cuyahoga County medical examiner reported not finding any signs of trauma on the woman’s body while continuing to determine her cause of death.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 28, 2023, 08:57:47 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 30, 2023, 04:51:00 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 30, 2023, 06:32:03 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 30, 2023, 09:46:41 PM
Which one would you prefer to have?
The one in the upper left-hand corner. ;D
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 30, 2023, 10:42:55 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 30, 2023, 11:08:36 PM
Dax Wasser’s ‘69 Boss Mustang model
I'm a Chevy man but I liked that Ford when I was a k1d. :)
Post by: solvegas on January 31, 2023, 07:57:44 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 31, 2023, 04:56:16 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 31, 2023, 08:33:23 PM
Some descendant of Escher became a real life architect? :o :o :o
That is so cool. :) Where is that? ???
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 01, 2023, 01:12:36 AM
Some descendant of Escher became a real life architect? :o :o :o;D
Post by: Hiram on February 01, 2023, 06:46:44 AM
Post by: solvegas on February 01, 2023, 08:04:12 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 01, 2023, 06:43:49 PM
Some descendant of Escher became a real life architect? :o :o :o
That is so cool. :) Where is that? ???
Bodo town hall, Bodo, Norway.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 01, 2023, 06:45:55 PM
Post by: CarlTL on February 01, 2023, 07:59:07 PM
Some sort of social commentary there, I guess.
It's a statue of William Wallace. But the artist modeled him -poorly- after his portrayal by Mel Gibson.
Post by: Hiram on February 02, 2023, 05:33:23 AM
Post by: solvegas on February 02, 2023, 08:09:38 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 02, 2023, 11:10:06 AM
"IT'S SWALLOWING ME!" ;D
As much as I hate cat pictures, that one was actually pretty good
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 02, 2023, 11:13:26 AM
Post by: solvegas on February 02, 2023, 09:34:10 PM
"IT'S SWALLOWING ME!" ;D
As much as I hate cat pictures, that one was actually pretty good
I'm not a cat fan but I thought the cat's expression was hilarious. ;D
Post by: Hiram on February 03, 2023, 04:29:27 AM
Post by: Hiram on February 03, 2023, 06:19:22 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 03, 2023, 06:16:07 PM
In 1945, the crew of USS New York spotted a sphere that they thought might be a Japanese balloon weapon. The captain ordered it shot down but none of the guns could score a hit. Finally, a navigator realized they were attacking Venus.
Boy, I'd hate to have to write the report telling why they expended all that ammo... :o ;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 03, 2023, 06:17:39 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 03, 2023, 07:22:51 PM
Does anyone know what currency this is? I'd bet whatever countries it is, is in a bit of financial trouble. :o
Very funny
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 03, 2023, 07:24:24 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 03, 2023, 11:13:11 PM
Did you know Chas n Dave played the music that Eminem sampled for My Name Is?Actually the track that "My Name Is" (https://www.youtube.com/embed/LDj8kkVwisY) sampled was "I Got The..." (https://youtu.be/xKISdd2mKzU?t=129) by Labi Siffre. Siffre's most famous song is "(Something Inside) So Strong" (https://youtu.be/7B-4Lsrx8IA), which has been covered by (among other artists) Kenny Rogers, and Vanessa Bell Armstrong.
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 03, 2023, 11:16:40 PM
Does anyone know what currency this is? I'd bet whatever countries it is, is in a bit of financial trouble. :oFun fact: more US 100-dollar bills are in circulation outside of the United States of America than inside it, by a factor of two to one. (https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2013/04/12/177051690/most-100-bills-live-outside-the-u-s)
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 03, 2023, 11:25:09 PM
Post by: Hiram on February 04, 2023, 04:57:16 AM
Today I found out that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is a part of the Star Trek universe, having appeared in Star Trek: Voyager S6 E15 "Tsunkatse" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzFCBZCv85E) (original airdate: 9 February 2000).That's some top trivia right there.
Post by: solvegas on February 04, 2023, 08:45:36 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 05, 2023, 01:56:06 PM
Never in a million years did I think something like this would be manufactured!!!! :o ;D
Post by: Hiram on February 06, 2023, 04:19:18 AM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;DHold my beer....
Never in a million years did I think something like this would be manufactured!!!! :o ;D
Post by: solvegas on February 06, 2023, 07:17:27 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 06, 2023, 01:25:58 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 06, 2023, 06:24:13 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 06, 2023, 09:24:43 PM
A very unusual geode! :o ;D
That's funny. ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 07, 2023, 02:51:38 PM
Oh, no!;D ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 07, 2023, 03:39:25 PM
Oh, no!;D ;D ;D ;D
Australians do it right
Post by: solvegas on February 08, 2023, 08:34:21 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 08, 2023, 04:30:47 PM
A couple of Alpaca brothers. ;D
The one in the back is thinking, "That is the ugliest guy I've ever seen!!!". ;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 08, 2023, 04:31:36 PM
Post by: rtpoe on February 08, 2023, 07:14:15 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 08, 2023, 09:14:03 PM
Location, location, location....
Looking at the spelling and that snow, it must be somewhere in Canada. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 09, 2023, 05:38:25 PM
Didn't know c@nnibal was on the censor list before. ???
Post by: solvegas on February 09, 2023, 08:30:02 PM
c@nnibal restaurant, or disguised brothel? ;) ;) ;D ;D
Didn't know c@nnibal was on the censor list before. ???
Wonder if you'll get indigestion afterwards? ??? ::) ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on February 10, 2023, 07:45:24 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 10, 2023, 11:00:20 AM
c@nnibal restaurant, or disguised brothel? ;) ;) ;D ;D
Didn't know c@nnibal was on the censor list before. ???
This is a sex restaurant, silly boy. ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 10, 2023, 05:45:26 PM
c@nnibal restaurant, or disguised brothel? ;) ;) ;D ;D
Didn't know c@nnibal was on the censor list before. ???
Wonder if you'll get indigestion afterwards? ??? ::) ;) ;D
Or she will. ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 10, 2023, 05:47:51 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 11, 2023, 07:49:11 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 11, 2023, 03:41:06 PM
One Times Tower back in 1940 with its original facade and no advertising
The same building by 1984
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 11, 2023, 03:51:45 PM
One Times Tower back in 1940 with its original facade and no advertising
The same building by 1984
I wish it still had it's original facade. It looked so much better than what they replaced it with.
Post by: Hiram on February 12, 2023, 04:23:32 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 12, 2023, 01:31:50 PM
Looking forward to the latest game of hand Egg this weekend.I'm only looking forward to the halftime show starring Rihanna ;)
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 12, 2023, 02:53:49 PM
Looking forward to the latest game of hand Egg this weekend.I'm only looking forward to the halftime show starring Rihanna ;)
There’s some kind of game this weekend?
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 12, 2023, 02:58:08 PM
One Times Tower back in 1940 with its original facade and no advertising
The same building by 1984
I wish it still had it's original facade. It looked so much better than what they replaced it with.
It was replaced before the City woke up to designate certain buildings as historically important with landmark preservation laws, which were spurred into being when the Late Great Pennsylvania Station was torn down to make way for a glass box and what looks like a circular air vent called Madison Square Garden.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 12, 2023, 03:19:30 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 12, 2023, 09:53:39 PM
For when you REALLY like having sex on cars. ;) ;DOr when you want to hang out on the outside at the drive-in movie theatre :)
Post by: solvegas on February 13, 2023, 06:53:07 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 13, 2023, 05:17:56 PM
For when you REALLY like having sex on cars. ;) ;DOr when you want to hang out on the outside at the drive-in movie theatre :)
Exhibisionists sex on cars? ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 13, 2023, 05:19:08 PM
Post by: rtpoe on February 13, 2023, 06:50:09 PM
Looking forward to the latest game of hand Egg this weekend.I'm only looking forward to the halftime show starring Rihanna ;)
There’s some kind of game this weekend?
A festival of Corporate-Created Short Films, with a musical number in the intermission, and some sort of sportsball contest during the breaks.
Post by: Hiram on February 14, 2023, 03:24:16 AM
Makes sense to me! ::)Yep - I think what they are saying is - not to park anywhere but designated spaces.
Post by: solvegas on February 14, 2023, 08:00:57 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 14, 2023, 07:43:45 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 15, 2023, 08:19:00 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 16, 2023, 07:21:22 AM
Post by: solvegas on February 17, 2023, 07:34:25 AM
Post by: Hiram on February 17, 2023, 12:38:13 PM
The young American made £45m ($54m) in gross revenue in 2022, more than any YouTube creator in the history of the platform - according to recent estimates by Forbes magazine.
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 17, 2023, 03:28:29 PM
Jimmy Donaldson, better known as Mr Beast, was YouTube's highest-earning content creator last year.With the way he spends money on his videos and his giveaways, he probably distributed half of that to his fans. The dude is something else!
The young American made £45m ($54m) in gross revenue in 2022, more than any YouTube creator in the history of the platform - according to recent estimates by Forbes magazine.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 17, 2023, 04:13:46 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 18, 2023, 07:29:58 AM
A plumbing company with a fun sense of humor. :)
That's funny. Which town is it in? ??? ;D
Post by: solvegas on February 18, 2023, 07:35:30 AM
Post by: Hiram on February 18, 2023, 10:48:23 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 18, 2023, 05:57:04 PM
Scottish Poileas car...
Holy cow, you sure could see that coming at you down the road! :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 18, 2023, 05:58:10 PM
Post by: Hiram on February 19, 2023, 06:29:43 AM
Holy cow, you sure could see that coming at you down the road! :oAll British police vehicles are painted like that. I think I've got used to it now. Do you think we've over done it?
Post by: solvegas on February 19, 2023, 07:41:14 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 19, 2023, 09:10:15 AM
The Bat-golf cart! :o ;D
That’s great. The golf bags look like rocket tubes or something. Fun stuff
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 19, 2023, 01:37:48 PM
Holy cow, you sure could see that coming at you down the road! :oAll British police vehicles are painted like that. I think I've got used to it now. Do you think we've over done it?
If it's effective, it's not over done.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 19, 2023, 06:14:16 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 19, 2023, 10:30:48 PM
Quite ahead of its time
Very cool looking, but I would love to see film of it being ridden.
Post by: solvegas on February 20, 2023, 07:52:09 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 20, 2023, 01:49:51 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 20, 2023, 02:12:18 PM
"Born to be wild..." ;DCool dog, not a hot dog :)
Post by: rtpoe on February 20, 2023, 07:15:06 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 20, 2023, 11:44:14 PM
Lovely."Meow."
Post by: solvegas on February 21, 2023, 07:54:22 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 21, 2023, 10:05:27 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 21, 2023, 10:38:43 AM
Why we don’t see more UFOsMakes perfect sense
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 21, 2023, 04:38:19 PM
Why we don’t see more UFOs
I laughed at that one. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 21, 2023, 04:39:15 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 22, 2023, 06:28:39 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 23, 2023, 08:02:43 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 23, 2023, 06:53:57 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 23, 2023, 07:49:03 PM
Post by: rtpoe on February 23, 2023, 08:48:51 PM
How to make cocktails using the booze served in the air, and whatever items the TSA will let you bring onboard.
https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/crew-juice-inflight-cocktail-recipes
You can get flavored / infused sugar cubes on Etsy. There's a company that offers tea bag sized "infuser packets" if you want to add actual fruit (to turn a plain bourbon into a proper Old Fashioned, for example).
Espresso Martini: Add a packet or two of instant decaf coffee to a cup of black coffee to strengthen the flavor. Sweeten to taste. Let cool. Add one mini of vodka and one mini of Kahlua to an ice filled cup. Top with coffee and stir.
Post by: solvegas on February 24, 2023, 08:04:14 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 24, 2023, 04:29:25 PM
Screen cap from a viddy taken as they passed this bizarre vehicle. Looks like someone started off with something like an Excalibur and then something went very wrong. Not sure what country that plate is, either.
I have no idea if it is, but it looks like it SHOULD be a hearse! :o
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 24, 2023, 06:01:28 PM
Screen cap from a viddy taken as they passed this bizarre vehicle. Looks like someone started off with something like an Excalibur and then something went very wrong. Not sure what country that plate is, either.
I have no idea if it is, but it looks like it SHOULD be a hearse! :o
Right? I think it’s like a “carriage” inside the raised section—a sitting area with forward and backward seats. At least, that’s what it looked like in the video as they passed the car.
Post by: solvegas on February 25, 2023, 08:16:12 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 25, 2023, 01:07:22 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 25, 2023, 07:58:46 PM
Someone's about to get drafted into the Polar Bear club... ;) ;D
What a moron ..... ::) :P ;D
Post by: rtpoe on February 25, 2023, 10:49:35 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 25, 2023, 11:53:58 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 26, 2023, 11:01:09 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 26, 2023, 01:57:18 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 26, 2023, 04:27:13 PM
Vidcap from an animation. Wish it were sharper. Basically, a variation of a roundabout. Personally, I think the U-turn bits are redundant. It also looks like you could get some merge problems when you’re asking two or three lanes to merge into the loop. I feel like the loop should have more lanes. Not bad, though.Occupies less space than a roundabout, maybe, but it adds complication where previously there was none.
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 26, 2023, 04:27:45 PM
:);D ;D ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 26, 2023, 04:28:43 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 27, 2023, 05:50:51 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 28, 2023, 12:31:39 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 28, 2023, 04:12:37 PM
At least you can't use the excuse of "I didn't see you coming up behind me" :)
Of course you can, you are blind! ;)
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 01, 2023, 12:09:06 AM
;D ;D ;DAt least you can't use the excuse of "I didn't see you coming up behind me" :)
Of course you can, you are blind! ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 01, 2023, 04:57:06 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on March 01, 2023, 06:17:40 PM
1959 Buick Electra
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 02, 2023, 02:38:27 AM
I don't know if this is true. But I sure hope it is. Because it is awesome. :)Looks like it's true. I will doublecheck it on Google Maps but:
Russian Embassy in Tirana, Albania (https://www.embassypages.com/russia-embassy-tirana-albania)
Address:
Rruga Ukraina E Lirë ("Free Ukraine Road") (https://translate.google.com/?sl=auto&tl=en&text=Rruga%20Ukraina%20E%20Lir%C3%AB&op=translate)
(Str. Donika Kastrioti", Nr. 2")
Tirana
Albania
Telephone:
(+355) 42 256 040
Fax:
(+355) 42 256 046
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 02, 2023, 05:20:56 PM
And Charade thought it was cold in North Dakota!
1959 Buick Electra
What happens when you park next to a place that catches on fire in the winter. Unique ornate ice sculpture! :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 02, 2023, 05:21:34 PM
I don't know if this is true. But I sure hope it is. Because it is awesome. :)Looks like it's true. I will doublecheck it on Google Maps but:
Russian Embassy in Tirana, Albania (https://www.embassypages.com/russia-embassy-tirana-albania)
Address:
Rruga Ukraina E Lirë ("Free Ukraine Road") (https://translate.google.com/?sl=auto&tl=en&text=Rruga%20Ukraina%20E%20Lir%C3%AB&op=translate)
(Str. Donika Kastrioti", Nr. 2")
Tirana
Albania
Telephone:
(+355) 42 256 040
Fax:
(+355) 42 256 046
That's GREAT! ;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 02, 2023, 05:22:25 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 03, 2023, 07:10:59 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 03, 2023, 10:29:50 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 04, 2023, 10:50:03 AM
The modern day version of Burke and Hare? ;)They're saying the quiet part out loud :D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 04, 2023, 02:23:50 PM
That's one way to do it.
Would that be reverse psychology? ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 05, 2023, 02:15:55 PM
Post by: CarlTL on March 05, 2023, 05:11:15 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 05, 2023, 07:16:35 PM
Idiots should have cut the last rung to free the ladder.
Common sense was not in their creed! ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 06, 2023, 06:12:30 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 07, 2023, 07:53:23 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 09, 2023, 05:08:53 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 09, 2023, 09:00:46 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 10, 2023, 12:46:40 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 10, 2023, 05:34:03 PM
Phil Edwards: "Why the Pentagon is a pentagon" (https://youtu.be/FqfopuQJtY8)
Neat. A comedy of errors that came out brilliantly. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 10, 2023, 05:35:26 PM
Come on, you're laughing.....
He took the Carolina Reaper challenge! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 10, 2023, 05:36:28 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 11, 2023, 08:27:21 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on March 12, 2023, 04:39:21 PM
VERY neat drink dispensers! 8)
Yeah, the addition of the lightbulb on that one makes it especially interesting
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 12, 2023, 09:49:08 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on March 14, 2023, 11:01:29 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 14, 2023, 04:36:32 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 15, 2023, 05:59:51 PM
Post by: Hiram on March 16, 2023, 03:30:57 AM
All the girls fight to ride this bus! ;) ;) ;D ;DHa ha... I bet he is.
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 16, 2023, 01:07:36 PM
Improvisation at it's finest. :P ;) ;DNecessity is the mother of invention :D
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 16, 2023, 01:08:15 PM
All the girls fight to ride this bus! ;) ;) ;D ;DHey, if he won't toot his own horn, then who else will? ;)
Post by: rtpoe on March 16, 2023, 08:13:46 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on March 17, 2023, 02:40:40 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 17, 2023, 07:19:10 PM
And they weren't reading the same blueprints. :o :)
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on March 18, 2023, 03:54:05 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 18, 2023, 10:45:47 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on March 19, 2023, 10:50:17 PM
It better be bloody good carrot cake!!! :o ??? ;) ;D
I think I understand the confusion. I see that both English and French are in the packaging. If we assume that this means the product is in Canada, then the price makes more sense if it’s in Canadian dollars. LOL!
jk! :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 20, 2023, 06:28:52 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 22, 2023, 05:59:20 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 23, 2023, 11:42:39 AM
This is beyond stupid. How do you even get into the car? :o :o :oOne of your friends holds one of the back wheels steady. You climb up on to it, then slide legs-first into the driving seat. Easy!
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 23, 2023, 01:16:05 PM
-- TheZookie "Allegedly." 007
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 23, 2023, 07:09:02 PM
Stabilised footage of the Bigfoot film from 1967. (https://9gag.com/gag/ago1ABv)
-- TheZookie "Allegedly." 007
I remember seeing that in a documentary movie they actually got into theaters. I can't remember it's title, and most of it was forgettable, but that clip and this frightening sound they claimed was the call of a Sasquatch stick in my head to this day. Which is pretty good, considering it's been over 40 years since I saw it.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 23, 2023, 07:10:34 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 25, 2023, 01:56:28 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 26, 2023, 01:59:13 PM
Post by: Hiram on March 27, 2023, 01:59:57 AM
The Wright brothers made the first powered, controlled flight in December 1903, and Neil Armstrong stepped onto the Moon in July 1969.
And.
Queen Elizabeth II was born the same year as Marilyn Monroe and they both met in 1956 when they were 30 years old.
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 27, 2023, 04:21:15 AM
Orville Wright (1871-1948) and Neil Armstrong (1930-2012).To make the connection a bit clearer:
The Wright brothers made the first powered, controlled flight in December 1903, and Neil Armstrong stepped onto the Moon in July 1969.
And.
Queen Elizabeth II was born the same year as Marilyn Monroe and they both met in 1956 when they were 30 years old.
Orville Wright was born in Dayton, Ohio.
Neil Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio and died in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Dayton is 59 miles (94 km) from Armstrong's birthplace and 54 miles (87 km) from Armstrong's death place.
Neil Armstrong was 18 years old when Orville Wright died.
Armstrong had just been called up for military service and began his flight training at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida.
When he earned his carrier landing wings, he did so on two ships: the USS Cabot...
...and the USS Wright, which was named in honor of Orville Wright.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on March 27, 2023, 08:13:40 AM
Orville Wright (1871-1948) and Neil Armstrong (1930-2012).To make the connection a bit clearer:
The Wright brothers made the first powered, controlled flight in December 1903, and Neil Armstrong stepped onto the Moon in July 1969.
And.
Queen Elizabeth II was born the same year as Marilyn Monroe and they both met in 1956 when they were 30 years old.
Orville Wright was born in Dayton, Ohio.
Neil Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio and died in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Dayton is 59 miles (94 km) from Armstrong's birthplace and 54 miles (87 km) from Armstrong's death place.
Neil Armstrong was 18 years old when Orville Wright died.
Armstrong had just been called up for military service and began his flight training at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida.
When he earned his carrier landing wings, he did so on two ships: the USS Cabot...
...and the USS Wright, which was named in honor of Orville Wright.
Thanks Zook. I couldn’t for the life of me understand the connection
Post by: Hiram on March 27, 2023, 10:08:15 AM
Thanks Zook. I couldn’t for the life of me understand the connectionThe first man to make a powered flight was still alive when the first man to walk on the moon was born.
Post by: Hiram on March 27, 2023, 12:22:52 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on March 27, 2023, 01:37:51 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 27, 2023, 06:45:09 PM
This may have been posted before. Can’t remember
I don't remember seeing it before, and it's a hoot! ;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 27, 2023, 06:48:00 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 27, 2023, 08:23:47 PM
.."Great bunch of lads" :D
Post by: rtpoe on March 27, 2023, 08:47:04 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 28, 2023, 05:59:38 PM
This needs to exist.In the late 1990s, there was a miniseries called DC vs. Marvel/Marvel vs. DC, where the winner was determined by the votes of readers. That was how X-Men's Storm whupped Wonder Woman, and Superman whupped the Incredible Hulk.
Post by: rtpoe on March 28, 2023, 09:04:26 PM
To get there, one journalist had to take "three flights, a couple of small [car] rides, and then a boat, and then another boat."
https://en.visitsvalbard.com/food-and-drink/isfjord-radio-restaurant-p3672423
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 29, 2023, 04:24:13 AM
You know about Douglas Adams "Restaurant at the End of the Universe", of course. How about the Restaurant at the End of the World? The Isfjord Radio Restaurant is located in the Svalbard Islands - halfway between Norway and the North Pole; about as far north as the northern end of Greenland.How's the food?
To get there, one journalist had to take "three flights, a couple of small [car] rides, and then a boat, and then another boat."
https://en.visitsvalbard.com/food-and-drink/isfjord-radio-restaurant-p3672423
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 29, 2023, 06:21:47 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 29, 2023, 07:41:44 PM
I don't think I'd like to see this, coming back from vacation... :o :o :oOn the plus side: free fresh honey on tap!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 30, 2023, 06:30:37 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 31, 2023, 07:21:21 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 31, 2023, 09:34:37 PM
Tw**ter: I'm eating a donut
Fac**ook: I like donuts
Foursquare: Here's where I get my donuts
Instagram: Here are pictures of my donuts
TikTok: Here I am, eating a donut
Pinterest: Here are some recipes involving donuts
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on April 01, 2023, 04:28:00 PM
I thought it was a fun April Fool’s post
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 01, 2023, 07:50:33 PM
Explaining Social Media through Donuts:
Tw**ter: I'm eating a donut
Fac**ook: I like donuts
Foursquare: Here's where I get my donuts
Instagram: Here are pictures of my donuts
TikTok: Here I am, eating a donut
Pinterest: Here are some recipes involving donuts
LinkedIn: I am currently the Chief Marketing Officer of a donut making company, and here's the rest of my résumé
YouTube: Here's a 10-minute video on the history of donuts, with three midroll ads, please like and subscribe!
VKontakte: Is potato
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 01, 2023, 07:59:20 PM
Explaining Social Media through Donuts:
Tw**ter: I'm eating a donut
Fac**ook: I like donuts
Foursquare: Here's where I get my donuts
Instagram: Here are pictures of my donuts
TikTok: Here I am, eating a donut
Pinterest: Here are some recipes involving donuts
LinkedIn: I am currently the Chief Marketing Officer of a donut making company, and here's the rest of my résumé
YouTube: Here's a 10-minute video on the history of donuts, with three midroll ads, please like and subscribe!
VKontakte: Is potato
I chuckled at both those posts. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 01, 2023, 08:01:38 PM
Post by: Hiram on April 02, 2023, 03:23:57 AM
Post by: Hiram on April 03, 2023, 01:10:57 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 03, 2023, 06:33:32 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 04, 2023, 12:59:10 AM
For when you don't really want anyone to access the content... :o ::) ;DHa! Good one!
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 04, 2023, 01:42:29 AM
I am extremely puzzled at this situation. ??? ??? ???An Indian hospital, where the priests in the forefront are performing a puja (prayer session) for someone or someones being admitted.
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 04, 2023, 01:43:15 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 04, 2023, 06:47:41 PM
I am extremely puzzled at this situation. ??? ??? ???An Indian hospital, where the priests in the forefront are performing a puja (prayer session) for someone or someones being admitted.
I don't know how they're not setting off the smoke detectors. ???
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 04, 2023, 06:48:08 PM
:o
LOL! ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 04, 2023, 06:48:57 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 05, 2023, 10:58:34 AM
A request I will comply with. ??? :o ;D"...mask." :D
Post by: rtpoe on April 05, 2023, 08:40:21 PM
L to R: Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, Reed Richards, Ben Grimm....
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 05, 2023, 09:18:43 PM
In case you missed it, NASA announced the astronauts for the upcoming Artemis mission.Now that is one Fantastic team.
L to R: Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, Reed Richards, Ben Grimm....
Post by: Hiram on April 06, 2023, 02:40:26 AM
In case you missed it, NASA announced the astronauts for the upcoming Artemis mission.The guy at the back will be played by The Rock.
L to R: Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, Reed Richards, Ben Grimm....
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 06, 2023, 07:09:46 PM
A request I will comply with. ??? :o ;D"...mask." :D
/me gets thrown off the bus
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 06, 2023, 07:11:05 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on April 06, 2023, 11:46:34 PM
Very cool use of LEDs
WIP
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 07, 2023, 01:05:48 AM
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/l4w6808wJcU/hqdefault.jpg)
(https://youtu.be/l4w6808wJcU)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 07, 2023, 08:22:43 PM
DaX Wasser’s build of a Mercedes AMG GT
Very cool use of LEDs
WIP
Very cool model! :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 07, 2023, 08:26:38 PM
CGP Grey, 2 April 2023: "DOES YOUR FLAG FAIL? Grey Grades The State Flags!"
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/l4w6808wJcU/hqdefault.jpg)
(https://youtu.be/l4w6808wJcU)
Laughed at several points! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 07, 2023, 08:27:47 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 07, 2023, 08:39:47 PM
CGP Grey, 2 April 2023: "DOES YOUR FLAG FAIL? Grey Grades The State Flags!"
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/l4w6808wJcU/hqdefault.jpg)
(https://youtu.be/l4w6808wJcU)
Laughed at several points! ;D
So many state flags cry out for a redesign. My suggestion for the flag of the state of my birth (done in half an hour - most of which was finding the grape arbors to copy):
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 09, 2023, 01:39:46 AM
CGP Grey's a national treasureCGP Grey, 2 April 2023: "DOES YOUR FLAG FAIL? Grey Grades The State Flags!"
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/l4w6808wJcU/hqdefault.jpg)
(https://youtu.be/l4w6808wJcU)
Laughed at several points! ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 09, 2023, 01:41:41 AM
So many state flags cry out for a redesign. My suggestion for the flag of the state of my birth (done in half an hour - most of which was finding the grape arbors to copy):Nice work, rtpoe!
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 09, 2023, 01:49:19 AM
"Breakin’ the law: (https://i.imgur.com/17g3vsQ.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/3TVtzTN.jpeg)
I had never so much as thought about stopping to commune with Blucifer until one day I found myself driving aimlessly during COVID lockdown and the ice crystals in the air gave it an eerie aura. I found out later that I took those pics, at 5am, on the 13th anniversary of Blucifer’s installation."
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 09, 2023, 01:57:06 PM
From the Denver sub-reddit (https://old.reddit.com/r/Denver/comments/126pgs4/wikipedia_says_visitors_cannot_get_close_to_the/jediyx8/), on the murderous statue (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Mustang) in front of Denver International Airport:
"Breakin’ the law: (https://i.imgur.com/17g3vsQ.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/3TVtzTN.jpeg)
I had never so much as thought about stopping to commune with Blucifer until one day I found myself driving aimlessly during COVID lockdown and the ice crystals in the air gave it an eerie aura. I found out later that I took those pics, at 5am, on the 13th anniversary of Blucifer’s installation."
That is one scary looking hoss! :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 09, 2023, 01:58:16 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 10, 2023, 06:14:21 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 11, 2023, 06:56:34 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 11, 2023, 07:46:51 PM
A master of improvisation. ;) :)Reuse Reduce Recycle Repurpose Reflect :D
Post by: rtpoe on April 11, 2023, 10:38:05 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 12, 2023, 06:56:47 PM
I can agree with this.
My takeaway on that is it's one of the most subtle ways of saying, "Are you REALLY sure you want to study this?", I've ever seen. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 12, 2023, 06:57:50 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 12, 2023, 08:32:49 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 13, 2023, 07:40:42 PM
RUN!
The inbred hillbilly version of an Ent? :o :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 13, 2023, 07:41:32 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 14, 2023, 08:03:54 PM
I really hope the post is a joke.
Post by: rtpoe on April 14, 2023, 09:18:27 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 15, 2023, 03:04:13 AM
This checks out.;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 16, 2023, 01:59:10 PM
This checks out.
LOL! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 16, 2023, 02:00:17 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 17, 2023, 06:17:20 PM
I guess someone wanted to make Santa dizzy... ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 18, 2023, 06:24:34 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 18, 2023, 08:26:34 PM
Even if you take into account the shape of the earth, well, when it came to actually marking out the border, surveyors got sloppy.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/is-colorado-a-rectangle
Or lazy, as it seems they did here:
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 19, 2023, 06:57:07 PM
So, Colorado is a perfect rectangle?
Even if you take into account the shape of the earth, well, when it came to actually marking out the border, surveyors got sloppy.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/is-colorado-a-rectangle
Or lazy, as it seems they did here:
Huh. I've known for years that none of the rectangular states could be true rectangles, due to the lines of longitude variance described in the article. But I never knew about the surveying variances, and how they were made legal. Cool article, rtpoe! :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 19, 2023, 06:58:24 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 20, 2023, 02:47:32 AM
God dammit, Thor! :o ;) ;DShouldn't that be "Odin damnit" :D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 20, 2023, 06:06:08 PM
God dammit, Thor! :o ;) ;DShouldn't that be "Odin damnit" :D
Thor's a god, ain't he? ;)
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 21, 2023, 12:12:22 AM
Or as he so movingly did before helping to forge Stormbreaker in Avengers: Infinity War, "Allfathers, give me strength."
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 21, 2023, 05:46:13 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 21, 2023, 08:13:59 PM
Words have meanings...but this dude forgot that.
Yeesh, could that lead to some ugly scenes. :P
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 21, 2023, 08:14:53 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on April 22, 2023, 11:15:08 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 22, 2023, 03:06:04 PM
Interesting
Cool factoid. I guess they really wanted you to know he's alive. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 23, 2023, 12:22:39 AM
Post by: Hiram on April 23, 2023, 07:17:50 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 23, 2023, 02:25:45 PM
My reaction to big boobs.
LOL!
And quite accurate. ;)
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 24, 2023, 01:47:03 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 24, 2023, 06:00:51 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 24, 2023, 11:24:05 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 25, 2023, 06:18:40 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 26, 2023, 07:35:00 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 26, 2023, 06:41:27 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on April 27, 2023, 10:52:20 AM
Made with Midjourney
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 27, 2023, 07:04:43 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 28, 2023, 07:53:27 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 28, 2023, 07:33:36 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 29, 2023, 08:11:55 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 29, 2023, 03:17:43 PM
Amazing! You can buy it before it even existed! :o :o ;) ;) ;D ;D"Time travel!" :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 29, 2023, 03:18:06 PM
Sea Otters holding hands. :)awwwwwwww
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 29, 2023, 11:06:07 PM
Sea Otters holding hands. :)
That's so sweet. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 29, 2023, 11:12:04 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 30, 2023, 08:16:09 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 01, 2023, 04:53:53 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 02, 2023, 07:39:33 AM
Post by: Hiram on May 02, 2023, 12:17:52 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 02, 2023, 05:03:41 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 02, 2023, 07:33:55 PM
;)
Until you look at it, anyway. Then it’ll be one or the other. :)
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 02, 2023, 07:35:54 PM
Either way, it still makes me laugh.
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 03, 2023, 04:35:21 AM
Was this posted here already? It seems familiar.I've posted it here before, but it's always welcome to see since it's the best film synopsis of all time :)
Either way, it still makes me laugh.
Post by: solvegas on May 03, 2023, 07:42:00 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 03, 2023, 04:03:16 PM
Awww.... :)so damn cute!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 03, 2023, 05:53:06 PM
Was this posted here already? It seems familiar.
Either way, it still makes me laugh.
Makes me laugh, too. And it's still completely accurate. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 03, 2023, 05:53:41 PM
Awww.... :)
The definition of heart warming. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 03, 2023, 05:54:49 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 04, 2023, 08:27:35 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 04, 2023, 06:09:45 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 04, 2023, 09:12:41 PM
The creators have even made "TV commercials"....
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/7BTi5LFcelY/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/7BTi5LFcelY)
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 05, 2023, 08:40:19 AM
;DThat poor doggo :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 05, 2023, 06:22:29 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 05, 2023, 09:14:44 PM
Nope, no way, nada!!!! :o :o :o
Looks like a gag, if so, it's funny. ;D If not, it's suicidal. :o ::)
Post by: solvegas on May 06, 2023, 06:55:58 AM
Post by: rtpoe on May 06, 2023, 09:49:56 PM
Should I give this a name, and if so, what?
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 07, 2023, 01:37:27 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 07, 2023, 01:37:55 PM
This is my new car. A 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The color is given as "Shimmering Pearl" - normal people call it silvery-gray.
Should I give this a name, and if so, what?
The Mars Lander ;)
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 07, 2023, 09:59:00 PM
Nope, no way, nada!!!! :o :o :oNot in a million years!!! :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 07, 2023, 10:00:13 PM
This is my new car. A 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The color is given as "Shimmering Pearl" - normal people call it silvery-gray.The Silver Fox
Should I give this a name, and if so, what?
also: congrats on the new car!
Post by: solvegas on May 08, 2023, 08:19:28 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 08, 2023, 04:24:14 PM
So true. ;D
ROFL! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 08, 2023, 04:25:13 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 08, 2023, 10:36:42 PM
What in Sam Hill?!?! :o :o :o
Obviously, somebody tampered with the package and likely stole the Batman figurine or simply swapped it for Luigi from Mario Brothers. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on May 09, 2023, 09:09:26 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 09, 2023, 12:11:19 PM
What in Sam Hill?!?! :o :o :o
Obviously, somebody tampered with the package and likely stole the Batman figurine or simply swapped it for Luigi from Mario Brothers. ;) ;D
No, Luigi is the new Batman. It’ll make sense when you see the movie.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 09, 2023, 12:12:23 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 09, 2023, 04:33:09 PM
What in Sam Hill?!?! :o :o :o
Obviously, somebody tampered with the package and likely stole the Batman figurine or simply swapped it for Luigi from Mario Brothers. ;) ;D
No, Luigi is the new Batman. It’ll make sense when you see the movie.
;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 09, 2023, 04:33:32 PM
Yup!
For sure!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 09, 2023, 04:34:46 PM
Can you imagine trying to describe it to a cop? ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 09, 2023, 04:37:02 PM
What in Sam Hill?!?! :o :o :o
Obviously, somebody tampered with the package and likely stole the Batman figurine or simply swapped it for Luigi from Mario Brothers. ;) ;D
The package itself is whacko, sol. Batman was never in the Avengers, heck, he's from the wrong company! :o
Post by: solvegas on May 09, 2023, 10:46:36 PM
What in Sam Hill?!?! :o :o :o
Obviously, somebody tampered with the package and likely stole the Batman figurine or simply swapped it for Luigi from Mario Brothers. ;) ;D
The package itself is whacko, sol. Batman was never in the Avengers, heck, he's from the wrong company! :o
I looked at that package and it has Batman on it, so I figured that what was in it. You are right, Batman is in the Justice League of America, not the Avengers. :P
Post by: solvegas on May 10, 2023, 07:20:21 AM
Post by: Hiram on May 10, 2023, 01:38:33 PM
Quite true. ;DThis how I explain men to young women.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 10, 2023, 04:36:11 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 10, 2023, 07:37:58 PM
For a shower you'll NEVER forget! :o ;) ;D
Don’t forget breathing gear!
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 10, 2023, 08:15:24 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 10, 2023, 09:55:23 PM
For a shower you'll NEVER forget! :o ;) ;D
In this part of the world, and due to the drought we've had, a shower like that might not be allowed to be built. :P
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 10, 2023, 10:40:07 PM
For a shower you'll NEVER forget! :o ;) ;D
In this part of the world, and due to the drought we've had, a shower like that might not be allowed to be built. :P
No, I shouldn’t think so. You guys will be lucky to have any water at all by 2040
Post by: solvegas on May 11, 2023, 08:39:05 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 11, 2023, 10:04:15 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 11, 2023, 05:21:29 PM
Hey, he got a good work out, anyway.
Yeah, I saw that in documentaries in the extras. He took one ride to the location, and said he'd never do it again. He took a ski lift part way, then walked and climbed the rest. The rest of the cast could look down from their helicopters and see him, a little ant, climbing the mountain. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 11, 2023, 05:23:01 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 11, 2023, 06:41:34 PM
Hey, he got a good work out, anyway.
Yeah, I saw that in documentaries in the extras. He took one ride to the location, and said he'd never do it again. He took a ski lift part way, then walked and climbed the rest. The rest of the cast could look down from their helicopters and see him, a little ant, climbing the mountain. :)
I’d actually forgotten that I saw it years ago in the commentaries, too. My daughter reminded me, yesterday. I was like, “oh yeah!” Guess I need to rewatch them all! :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 12, 2023, 05:48:34 PM
Hey, he got a good work out, anyway.
Yeah, I saw that in documentaries in the extras. He took one ride to the location, and said he'd never do it again. He took a ski lift part way, then walked and climbed the rest. The rest of the cast could look down from their helicopters and see him, a little ant, climbing the mountain. :)
I’d actually forgotten that I saw it years ago in the commentaries, too. My daughter reminded me, yesterday. I was like, “oh yeah!” Guess I need to rewatch them all! :)
I love the documentaries (there are way more hours of them than the movies!) as much as I like the movies. I watch them once every couple of years. It's amazing how many neat personalities are employed in the making of those movies. And how hard and long they worked to make them. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 12, 2023, 05:50:34 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 13, 2023, 05:46:31 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 13, 2023, 10:30:58 PM
Good advice? ;) ;D
Good warning, for sure. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on May 14, 2023, 09:07:26 AM
Post by: Hiram on May 14, 2023, 10:58:13 AM
My mom passed away 13 years ago but as long as I remember her, she is still alive.I lost mine in 2009 - time goes so fast.
Post by: solvegas on May 15, 2023, 08:12:31 AM
My mom passed away 13 years ago but as long as I remember her, she is still alive.I lost mine in 2009 - time goes so fast.
Sorry for your loss. I hope she went peacefully. My Mom died in her sle3p, so there was no pain or long term suffering involved, Thank God. :'(
Post by: solvegas on May 15, 2023, 08:15:24 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 15, 2023, 04:10:44 PM
In a lighter note, there are plenty of people that should/could need this. ;) ;D
;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 15, 2023, 04:11:50 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 15, 2023, 07:26:53 PM
Good advice? ;) ;DIt sure is :)
Post by: rtpoe on May 15, 2023, 08:01:56 PM
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/natick-lab-military-food-science
“We just do the science—but there’s a lot of science,” Oleksyk says. “Rations are issued all over the world so we have different climates they have to withstand. It could be the Arctic, it could be the desert, it could be the jungle. It could be high altitude or low altitude. These MREs are dropped out of aircraft, sometimes without parachutes. What happens when they hit the ground?”...
While the spinach pasta looks less than appetizing when I rip open the package, the ravioli are a close-enough approximation of a can of Chef Boyardee and the “Mexican chicken stew” has a pleasantly spicy kick. As the demographics of both the military and the people it serves shift, Natick Labs has increasingly added in halal and vegetarian options. Mexican-inspired dishes are increasingly in demand, as are other international options.
“It’s a very different experience when you’re cold, tired, sitting on a mountain in Afghanistan or the desert in Iraq in the cold rain,” Sisto says. “Whatever it is, you appreciate it so much more.".....
“They just make this pineapple upside-down cake as if they were going to serve it in a restaurant,” Yang says, gesturing to the on-site kitchen. “I just take it and dry it for 30 minutes. That’s it. I didn’t add any preservatives. It’s all-natural.” The results are good enough that my photographer and I polish off the whole thing. Yang beams.
“I want soldiers to have real food,” Yang says. “And this is all real.”
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 15, 2023, 08:51:09 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 16, 2023, 04:40:31 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 16, 2023, 05:31:34 PM
ARZAK
Moebius
Post by: solvegas on May 16, 2023, 10:03:17 PM
I would love to know the story behind this. ???
It looks like they plopped a suburban North American home on top of a Korean office building. :o ???
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 17, 2023, 12:00:01 AM
I would love to know the story behind this. ???When they take the word penthouse literally ;)
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 17, 2023, 12:33:22 AM
except at the North Pole or the South Pole that is
Post by: solvegas on May 17, 2023, 07:26:38 AM
Geography Now: "The ONLY PLACE ON EARTH you can cross 7 TIMEZONES in 2 hours...." (https://youtu.be/2iPD4Po5yyU)
except at the North Pole or the South Pole that is
Yeah, I recently saw that episode on YouTube. And you do that in one State. :)
Post by: solvegas on May 17, 2023, 07:30:37 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 17, 2023, 05:23:27 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 17, 2023, 08:03:59 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 18, 2023, 05:24:20 PM
Ummm....
Much guffawing! I'd guess this vending machine is in a hospital or clinic! ;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 18, 2023, 05:25:12 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 18, 2023, 08:34:56 PM
"I've come across A LOT of good 17th- and 18th-century Quaker names over the past 3.5 years, as I've worked on my thesis. Now that my thesis is done and submission is near, it's time to share the more than 90 wildest early Quaker names I've found (in alphabetical order)" - Isabella Rossner
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 19, 2023, 05:35:50 PM
From the tweeter thing.....
"I've come across A LOT of good 17th- and 18th-century Quaker names over the past 3.5 years, as I've worked on my thesis. Now that my thesis is done and submission is near, it's time to share the more than 90 wildest early Quaker names I've found (in alphabetical order)" - Isabella Rossner
Wow! If I didn't know better, I'd think a lot of them were made up joke names! As it is, many are very funny. ;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 19, 2023, 05:36:59 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 19, 2023, 08:57:56 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 20, 2023, 07:02:39 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 20, 2023, 02:34:03 PM
I still suspect that that list is of made up "Quaker-ish" names. Too unbelievable. Will need fact-checking :DFrom the tweeter thing.....
"I've come across A LOT of good 17th- and 18th-century Quaker names over the past 3.5 years, as I've worked on my thesis. Now that my thesis is done and submission is near, it's time to share the more than 90 wildest early Quaker names I've found (in alphabetical order)" - Isabella Rossner
Wow! If I didn't know better, I'd think a lot of them were made up joke names! As it is, many are very funny. ;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 20, 2023, 06:09:06 PM
;D
I chuckled all the way through reading that. Whoever created it has a funny weird imagination. ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 20, 2023, 06:10:41 PM
;D
First I laughed, then my critical facilities kicked in and I wondered why I'm laughing at an outright murder. Then, admiration, at what I really hope is a neat photographic trick or photoshop.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 20, 2023, 06:15:31 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 20, 2023, 06:28:12 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 21, 2023, 07:47:31 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 21, 2023, 06:16:31 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 22, 2023, 02:52:26 AM
Mr. Efficient strikes again! ;) ;DHe deserves a raise!
Post by: solvegas on May 22, 2023, 08:32:44 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 22, 2023, 04:50:10 PM
Mr. Efficient strikes again! ;) ;D
Don’t get it
Post by: rtpoe on May 22, 2023, 09:02:46 PM
Frankly, ANY discussion of the "Best Finales" has to include these five, which were all landmark episodes from before people thought of making "series finales" as a matter of course.
In reverse chronological order (with air dates):
Newhart, "The Last Newhart" (5/21/90) - A wonderful spoof, that NO ONE expected!
M*A*S*H, "Goodbye, Farewell, Amen" (2/28/83) - What did the other networks bother putting up against this?
Barney Miller, "Landmark Part 3" (5/20/82) - Over three episodes, the 12th Precinct was shut down, and everyone reassigned.
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/jrQsouSOu_k/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/jrQsouSOu_k)
The Mary Tyler Moore Show, "The Last Show" (9/3/77) - GROUP HUG!
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/8sIRlGnt2zQ/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/8sIRlGnt2zQ)
The Fugitive, "Judgment Part II" (9/17/63) - The series finale that they all wish they could be.
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/jhv7pOf81dg/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/jhv7pOf81dg)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 23, 2023, 05:19:19 PM
Mr. Efficient strikes again! ;) ;D
Don’t get it
All he did to make a music poster was print out the texting asking him to do it.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 23, 2023, 05:20:01 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 23, 2023, 11:12:57 PM
;) ;D ;) ;D ;) ;D
Funny !
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 24, 2023, 05:42:56 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 24, 2023, 08:26:42 PM
How some people get away with doing nothing at work
https://www.vox.com/money/23733244/bullshit-jobs-work-employment-lazy-jobless-employed-nothing-to-do
In theory, Nate works 40 hours a week in the operations department at a major fintech company. In reality, Nate works one hour a day at most. He moseys over to his computer whenever he gets an alert on his phone that he’s got a task to complete.... “I don’t have a problem with being asked to do work; it’s just I’m not really being asked,” he says. Maybe he could take more initiative and try to take on more, but he gets good performance reviews and raises as it is, so he figures, why bother?
Reporting for this story, I spoke with multiple people who are essentially funemployed, or at least one meaning of it, who sit around at work all day with very little to do. What was most surprising was that many did not exactly love the situation and felt somewhat conflicted.... They feel guilty, or they get bored, or they’re paranoid they’ll get caught.
It's often the fault of management - no one is bothering to check on them. Or perhaps their immediate manager was laid off or reassigned, and the manager's manager is too busy to notice - or care. Maybe your job is an important box on the organizational chart, but technology or other changes have taken away the work that goes with it. And if you work from home, no one's passing by your desk to see you twiddling your thumbs.
And if you say something, you might find yourself getting a heck of a lot more work - or let go....
Post by: solvegas on May 24, 2023, 10:46:58 PM
Took me a second. Some talent there. :)
Pretty cool looking diamond back snake made with radial car tires. :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 25, 2023, 02:52:53 AM
Over at AV Club, they decided to post another one of their "slide show" lists (not linking, for reasons). This time, it's "Best TV Series Finales" (for some reason probably having to do with a current show wrapping up). They are right properly being excoriated in the comments for, as someone put it, making their list "Best Finales of the 21st Century, Plus Cheers!"Hearing William Conrad intone "Tuesday, August 29th: the day the running stopped." still gives one chills. The perfection of that finale includes the fact that Tuesday, 29 August 1967 was also the day the episode was aired on ABC in the United States. In Canada, the series finale was aired on Tuesday, 5 September 1967 -- and his voiceover was changed to reflect that.
Frankly, ANY discussion of the "Best Finales" has to include these five, which were all landmark episodes from before people thought of making "series finales" as a matter of course.
In reverse chronological order (with air dates):
Newhart, "The Last Newhart" (5/21/90) - A wonderful spoof, that NO ONE expected!
M*A*S*H, "Goodbye, Farewell, Amen" (2/28/83) - What did the other networks bother putting up against this?
Barney Miller, "Landmark Part 3" (5/20/82) - Over three episodes, the 12th Precinct was shut down, and everyone reassigned.
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/jrQsouSOu_k/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/jrQsouSOu_k)
The Mary Tyler Moore Show, "The Last Show" (9/3/77) - GROUP HUG!
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/8sIRlGnt2zQ/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/8sIRlGnt2zQ)
The Fugitive, "Judgment Part II" (9/5/67) - The series finale that they all wish they could be.
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/jhv7pOf81dg/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/jhv7pOf81dg)
Post by: solvegas on May 25, 2023, 08:34:00 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 25, 2023, 09:21:16 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 25, 2023, 02:24:57 PM
Gandalf takes a break from The Fellowship. :)The sun...shall. Not. PASS!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 25, 2023, 05:44:06 PM
A fun essay on people getting paid while no one realizes they aren't doing much.....
How some people get away with doing nothing at work
https://www.vox.com/money/23733244/bullshit-jobs-work-employment-lazy-jobless-employed-nothing-to-do
In theory, Nate works 40 hours a week in the operations department at a major fintech company. In reality, Nate works one hour a day at most. He moseys over to his computer whenever he gets an alert on his phone that he’s got a task to complete.... “I don’t have a problem with being asked to do work; it’s just I’m not really being asked,” he says. Maybe he could take more initiative and try to take on more, but he gets good performance reviews and raises as it is, so he figures, why bother?
Reporting for this story, I spoke with multiple people who are essentially funemployed, or at least one meaning of it, who sit around at work all day with very little to do. What was most surprising was that many did not exactly love the situation and felt somewhat conflicted.... They feel guilty, or they get bored, or they’re paranoid they’ll get caught.
It's often the fault of management - no one is bothering to check on them. Or perhaps their immediate manager was laid off or reassigned, and the manager's manager is too busy to notice - or care. Maybe your job is an important box on the organizational chart, but technology or other changes have taken away the work that goes with it. And if you work from home, no one's passing by your desk to see you twiddling your thumbs.
And if you say something, you might find yourself getting a heck of a lot more work - or let go....
Yeah, that last one's probably the kicker, even if you feel like you should be doing more. Is it worth the risk saying anything about it, especially if the unemployment situation is bad in your area, or you're not as likely to find another job that pays as much?
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 25, 2023, 05:46:07 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 26, 2023, 05:59:58 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 26, 2023, 07:27:17 PM
What's funny is that I think these are equally dumb. I drink tap water, and am fine with it. Have all my life. :)
I live on Long Island where the water from an aquifer is pumped up for dr1nking water. Trouble is, too many people and companies have poured whatever chemicals they wanted to down their drains here and the natural filters aren’t enough to filter out those toxins. Yes, more filtering is done these days at treatment plants, but it’s not for nothing that Long Island has such high rates of cancer.
I drink bottled water.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 27, 2023, 06:10:02 PM
What's funny is that I think these are equally dumb. I drink tap water, and am fine with it. Have all my life. :)
I live on Long Island where the water from an aquifer is pumped up for dr1nking water. Trouble is, too many people and companies have poured whatever chemicals they wanted to down their drains here and the natural filters aren’t enough to filter out those toxins. Yes, more filtering is done these days at treatment plants, but it’s not for nothing that Long Island has such high rates of cancer.
I drink bottled water.
Ah, ok, those are good reasons to drink bottled water. Do you drink one of the high end waters, or just whatever you can get for the cheapest?
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 27, 2023, 06:10:49 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 27, 2023, 10:41:45 PM
:o ???
I'm surprised it is still lit. It doesn't look like it got run over by a vehicle and I don't think it was due to strong wind since the background trees seem ok. ???
Post by: solvegas on May 28, 2023, 07:17:03 AM
Post by: solvegas on May 29, 2023, 07:30:20 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 29, 2023, 04:53:09 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 30, 2023, 03:03:18 AM
Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahaahahaha!!! ;D ;D ;DHe did better than 80% of all 'Muricans :D
Post by: solvegas on May 30, 2023, 07:35:25 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 30, 2023, 04:57:09 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 30, 2023, 10:08:02 PM
Sneeeeeaky. ;) ;D"This is the way." :D
Post by: solvegas on May 31, 2023, 08:24:14 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 31, 2023, 09:38:37 AM
Sneeeeeaky. ;) ;D
Not a problem if you have a significant other like me who loves Star Wars :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 31, 2023, 04:59:52 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 01, 2023, 08:27:44 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 01, 2023, 05:04:44 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 02, 2023, 08:53:18 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 02, 2023, 05:19:48 PM
;D
Ain't that the truth! :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 02, 2023, 05:20:56 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 02, 2023, 07:43:47 PM
When you REALLY want to make sure you have no blind spot... :o ;) ;DAnd check out his license plate ;)
Post by: solvegas on June 02, 2023, 11:22:33 PM
When you REALLY want to make sure you have no blind spot... :o ;) ;DAnd check out his license plate ;)
Is that even legal? ??? :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 03, 2023, 06:11:29 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 04, 2023, 07:42:57 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 04, 2023, 06:26:03 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 06, 2023, 03:42:17 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 06, 2023, 10:19:34 PM
Yeah, like anyone's gonna believe that. :P ;) ;D
Yeah, it would be like attaching the Chevrolet bowtie to the Ford blue oval. ;D
Post by: solvegas on June 06, 2023, 10:50:06 PM
Post by: Hiram on June 07, 2023, 01:45:59 AM
Normandy BeachGreat place to visit. I remembering going as a kid to one of the US cemeteries in northern France - I had (completely randomly) a US Army patch on my coat. I fairly old American guy pointing it out to me. I think he was a veteran and was something to do with it there. Jeez, long time ago now.
Post by: solvegas on June 07, 2023, 07:25:24 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 07, 2023, 04:28:56 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 07, 2023, 10:42:00 PM
For the REAL Star Wars fan! :o
That is pretty cool stuff. :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 08, 2023, 03:11:43 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 08, 2023, 03:12:38 AM
Post by: solvegas on June 08, 2023, 07:28:10 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 08, 2023, 04:37:52 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 08, 2023, 09:13:49 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 09, 2023, 04:45:01 PM
Seen in Times Square yesterday. Someone should talk with the people at Blizzard.....
Even funnier, is that there is a gay bar/nightclub called Hell in New York City. They must be loving the free advertising! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 09, 2023, 04:46:22 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 09, 2023, 09:33:52 PM
That is all.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 09, 2023, 09:52:20 PM
When you REALLY want to make sure you have no blind spot... :o ;) ;D
That’s been a “thing” in Europe for quite some time—to see how many rear view mirrors you can attach to your scooter. Kinda surprised they’re still doing it—they used to do that decades ago.
Post by: Hiram on June 10, 2023, 02:10:47 AM
Post by: solvegas on June 10, 2023, 07:36:17 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 10, 2023, 09:48:28 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 10, 2023, 04:47:54 PM
When you REALLY want to make sure you have no blind spot... :o ;) ;D
That’s been a “thing” in Europe for quite some time—to see how many rear view mirrors you can attach to your scooter. Kinda surprised they’re still doing it—they used to do that decades ago.
No telling how old that pic is, Shadowmuse.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 10, 2023, 04:49:08 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 12, 2023, 07:54:45 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 12, 2023, 02:49:40 PM
That didn’t last long.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 12, 2023, 05:34:54 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 13, 2023, 05:40:36 PM
Post by: Hiram on June 14, 2023, 01:16:35 AM
They look neat, but I don't know if I'd want to live in one.I used to live in an apartment - just getting your groceries up the stairs was a PIA.
Post by: solvegas on June 14, 2023, 07:04:12 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 14, 2023, 08:50:46 AM
Post by: solvegas on June 14, 2023, 09:09:57 AM
RIP Steampunk thread ☹️
I still post some stuff on that jumbled thread. :P
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 14, 2023, 05:49:25 PM
They look neat, but I don't know if I'd want to live in one.I used to live in an apartment - just getting your groceries up the stairs was a PIA.
Last apartment I lived in was on the 11th floor. If there wasn't an elevator, I'd never have lived there.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 14, 2023, 05:50:12 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 14, 2023, 10:32:28 PM
As gothy as it gets. ;)
I wonder if she knows who Edgard Allan Poe was and his horror novel The Raven. ??? ;) ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 15, 2023, 02:57:10 AM
Seen in Times Square yesterday. Someone should talk with the people at Blizzard.....Blade Runner IRL
Post by: solvegas on June 15, 2023, 07:39:56 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 15, 2023, 03:19:20 PM
As gothy as it gets. ;)
I wonder if she knows who Edgard Allan Poe was and his horror novel The Raven. ??? ;) ;D
Her name is Lenore
Post by: solvegas on June 15, 2023, 09:55:52 PM
As gothy as it gets. ;)
I wonder if she knows who Edgard Allan Poe was and his horror novel The Raven. ??? ;) ;D
Her name is Lenore
You know her. Interesting.
Post by: solvegas on June 16, 2023, 06:58:44 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 16, 2023, 04:29:37 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 16, 2023, 07:20:15 PM
As gothy as it gets. ;)
I wonder if she knows who Edgard Allan Poe was and his horror novel The Raven. ??? ;) ;D
Her name is Lenore
You know her. Interesting.
I know Poe
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 16, 2023, 07:28:46 PM
Cadillac Ranch, now, below
Post by: solvegas on June 17, 2023, 07:36:45 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 17, 2023, 10:33:44 AM
So true. ;DUnless your name is Prince Rogers Nelson, in which case your passport photo will be sublime.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ca8eafoVIAABAC0?format=jpg&name=small)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 17, 2023, 05:25:42 PM
Cadillac Ranch, then (https://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9982211.0;attach=933826)
Cadillac Ranch, now, below
That makes me sad. It must be really depressing to the artist. :(
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 17, 2023, 05:28:16 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 17, 2023, 07:13:27 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 17, 2023, 11:52:08 PM
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/tcQVrD7RnNI/hqdefault.jpg) (https://youtu.be/tcQVrD7RnNI)
Post by: CarlTL on June 18, 2023, 12:36:35 PM
Cadillac Ranch, then (https://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9982211.0;attach=933826)
Cadillac Ranch, now, below
That makes me sad. It must be really depressing to the artist. :(
Shame about the cars, but also take a good look at the land around them. Initially plowed fields and wild grasses, now just bone dry dirt.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 18, 2023, 05:37:22 PM
Cadillac Ranch, then (https://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9982211.0;attach=933826)
Cadillac Ranch, now, below
That makes me sad. It must be really depressing to the artist. :(
Shame about the cars, but also take a good look at the land around them. Initially plowed fields and wild grasses, now just bone dry dirt.
I looked it up, and I was completely wrong about the artist's feelings. Also, it's not in it's original location.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_Ranch
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 18, 2023, 05:38:15 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 18, 2023, 10:12:20 PM
LOL! ;Dr/MaliciousCompliance :D
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 18, 2023, 10:26:00 PM
More details/photos: http://bit.ly/3MK6Vwt
Post by: solvegas on June 19, 2023, 07:22:30 AM
Post by: Hiram on June 19, 2023, 11:32:21 AM
The longest road in the world to walk, is from Cape Town, South Africa to Magadan, Russia.I'd love to do that route.
Post by: rtpoe on June 19, 2023, 06:34:03 PM
The longest road in the world to walk, is from Cape Town, South Africa to Magadan, Russia.I'd love to do that route.
Only if you can get a shoe company to sponsor you.
Post by: CarlTL on June 19, 2023, 06:59:54 PM
Cadillac Ranch, then (https://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9982211.0;attach=933826)
Cadillac Ranch, now, below
That makes me sad. It must be really depressing to the artist. :(
Shame about the cars, but also take a good look at the land around them. Initially plowed fields and wild grasses, now just bone dry dirt.
I looked it up, and I was completely wrong about the artist's feelings. Also, it's not in it's original location.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_Ranch
That's nice to know.
Post by: solvegas on June 20, 2023, 07:08:24 AM
The longest road in the world to walk, is from Cape Town, South Africa to Magadan, Russia.I'd love to do that route.
Only if you can get a shoe company to sponsor you.
That road also goes through some pretty hazardous areas like South Sudan, Syria and other terrible places. :(
Post by: solvegas on June 20, 2023, 07:27:08 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 20, 2023, 05:10:13 PM
The longest road in the world to walk, is from Cape Town, South Africa to Magadan, Russia.I'd love to do that route.
Only if you can get a shoe company to sponsor you.
That road also goes through some pretty hazardous areas like South Sudan, Syria and other terrible places. :(
You better have your timing right, I'd hate to do the last northern stretch in the winter!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 20, 2023, 05:11:04 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 20, 2023, 11:11:30 PM
Me too!The longest road in the world to walk, is from Cape Town, South Africa to Magadan, Russia.I'd love to do that route.
Only if you can get a shoe company to sponsor you.;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 20, 2023, 11:15:41 PM
South Sudan isn't a "terrible" place; and it's entirely possible to traverse the entire route perfectly safely on foot. Even in times of war, there's plenty of places along that route that are not at all impacted by the larger conflict.The longest road in the world to walk, is from Cape Town, South Africa to Magadan, Russia.I'd love to do that route.
Only if you can get a shoe company to sponsor you.
That road also goes through some pretty hazardous areas like South Sudan, Syria and other terrible places. :(
A quite apt quote:
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.”
-- Mark Twain
Post by: solvegas on June 21, 2023, 07:55:33 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 21, 2023, 05:13:21 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 21, 2023, 08:08:13 PM
Might want to check out what happened when some real people (allegedly) made their deals....
https://www.thestopgap.net/deals-with-the-devil/
Quote
Giuseppe Tartini, Venetian composer
Alleged stakes: Become really good at playing double stop trills on the violin/write a sonata featuring really demanding double stop trills
Outcome: Seems to have worked out
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/ZkX8YyA4Wp4/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/ZkX8YyA4Wp4)
Post by: solvegas on June 22, 2023, 07:56:50 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 22, 2023, 05:24:14 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 23, 2023, 05:28:22 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 24, 2023, 09:46:40 AM
The carpenter's level, wasn't. ;)
Too bad they couldn’t figure out a way to make the door handle crooked, too. That would’ve involved a lot of custom metal work, though.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 24, 2023, 05:45:51 PM
Post by: Hiram on June 25, 2023, 01:29:21 AM
Post by: solvegas on June 25, 2023, 07:25:03 AM
Brazilians aren't Latinos.
They are not Spanish speakers, but Portuguese is a Latin language and Spanish and Portuguese are close cousins. Also, geographically speaking, Brazil is classified as a part of Latin America.
Post by: solvegas on June 25, 2023, 07:27:41 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 25, 2023, 11:12:14 AM
It had been in her attic. Colbert: “What? You don’t take it out and play with it every day?”
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 26, 2023, 03:35:33 PM
Liv Tyler appearing on Colbert with the elvish sword Hadhafang that Peter Jackson gave to her after the movie. Colbert is playing Frodo here and Liv is reciting her lines from the scene atop Wheathertop. She also still knew the lines in Elvish which blew me away.
It had been in her attic. Colbert: “What? You don’t take it out and play with it every day?”
Yeah, I'm not surprised Colbert feels that way. He's a huge Tolkien geek, and visited the Laketown set of The Hobbit when Peter was filming there. He and his two sons had cameos, and Peter gave Stephen a Sting. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 26, 2023, 03:37:17 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 26, 2023, 06:28:43 PM
Brazilians are Latino, but they are not Hispanic.Brazilians aren't Latinos.
They are not Spanish speakers, but Portuguese is a Latin language and Spanish and Portuguese are close cousins. Also, geographically speaking, Brazil is classified as a part of Latin America.
Latinos are people from countries outside of Europe who, due to the brutal colonialism of the respective countries, speak Spanish and Portuguese. The former are known as hispanophone countries, the latter are known as lusophone countries. Hispanophone countries are Hispanic as well as Latino. Lusophone countries are not Hispanic, but they are Latino.
"A Quick Breakdown Of The Difference Between Hispanic, Latino And Spanish" (https://www.huffpost.com/entry/difference-between-hispanic-latino-and-spanish_n_55a7ec20e4b0c5f0322c9e44)
Bustle made this handy video to simplify the definitive differences between the terms "Hispanic", "Latino", and "Spanish":
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/gs2tdjzla8Y/hqdefault.jpg) (https://youtu.be/gs2tdjzla8Y)
And that's not to mention people from the Philippines, from Goa in India, from Macau in (now) PR China, etc.
In summary, as is common when it comes to discussion of post-colonial identities in this world: it's complicated. (https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/are-brazilians-hispanic-many-say-yes-report-says-rcna80503)
Post by: Hiram on June 27, 2023, 02:28:10 AM
Brazilians are Latino, but they are not Hispanic.You're right - it is complicated.
Post by: solvegas on June 27, 2023, 07:18:59 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 27, 2023, 04:14:35 PM
Colbert’s a huge Tolkien geek, and visited the Laketown set of The Hobbit when Peter was filming there. He and his two sons had cameos, and Peter gave Stephen a Sting. :)
I think he’s on film for a whole second.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 27, 2023, 04:39:38 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 27, 2023, 10:11:05 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 28, 2023, 07:49:17 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 28, 2023, 11:58:24 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on June 28, 2023, 12:25:24 PM
The C-5M Super Galaxy, largest aircraft in the US Air Force, can be loaded from the rear and the front simultaneously. First entered service in 30 June, 1968 and has been updated many times. :)And it's still not the largest aircraft ever built (which was able to fly, that is). Incredible.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 28, 2023, 04:58:32 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 28, 2023, 08:18:38 PM
Mr. Monk and the Sky High IQ Club
RANDY bumps into something, knocking something else off a shelf. MONK has an “Aha!” moment
MONK grins: “That’s it! I know how he did it. The door, the umbrella, the marks on the dictionary…. It took a while to put all the pieces together, but I finally figured it out. BERTIE found out that OLIVER was embezzling, so he had to be silenced before he could go public.”
SHARONA: “How did he do it?”
MONK: “Not yet. I want everyone to be there. I have a plan. You know how there are some people you just cannot stand, even if there’s no rational reason? I want this guy to be really taken down.”
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Everyone is gathered in the room where it happened. Captain STOTTLEMEYER is standing by one door, and RANDY is by the other. MONK and OLIVER are facing off in the center of the room; SHARONA is at MONK’S side.
MONK: “I knew almost right away it wasn’t a burglary. The bit with the door was a red herring.” (STOTTLEMEYER and RANDY demonstrate how door would close from the change in air pressure / circulation when the other door was opened.) “There were no real signs of a struggle, and nothing was taken except Bertie’s wallet. It made no sense at all for either him or a burglar to come into the room if he saw the other person there. So, here’s what happened. The killer was another club member, and someone who knew that Bertie was going to blackmail him. The killer arranged the meeting ahead of time, and prepared the room. Just before the club’s meeting, he killed Bertie with a silenced pistol, and then quickly set things up. Knowing Bertie’s taste in music, he programmed the record player to start during the meeting.”
MONK explains how the timing on the record player could also be used to set off squibs, and an umbrella hidden in the chimney would catch the residue. While everyone else was checking BERTIE or looking for the burglar or calling the police, the killer could quickly gather up or hide any other evidence – like the wires to the squibs. As club president Danziger suggested, it was the vibrations from the squibs that shook the precisely balanced dictionary enough to make it fall off its stand, making the thump that was assumed to be Bertie falling to the floor.
OLIVER: “Vibrations from the squibs? That’s idiotic! It figures that fool Danziger would come up with something so ludicrous! If it were vibrations that did it, surely the sound from the record player or even a door closing would have done it! No, here’s how he did it. (OLIVER sets things up and demonstrates) “When the needle arm on the record player moved back to the rest position, it hit this marker which fell over and landed on the dictionary, knocking it off….”
OLIVER suddenly realizes what he just did, and everyone else – especially MONK – smiles knowingly.
STOTTLEMEYER to OLIVER: “Would you come with me, please?”
OLIVER: “Yes, yes, but I am quite familiar with Miranda v. Arizona. I won’t say anything until I’ve talked to my lawyer first….” He pauses. “But I do have one last question for you, Adrian. What’s the connection between these four terms? Courage, Oven, Treat, Uncle?”
MONK thinks for a second.
RANDY: “That’s easy. Dutch.” Everyone turns to look at Randy. “Dutch courage, dutch oven, dutch treat, dutch uncle…”
Later, as they leave the building, MONK turns to RANDY.
MONK: “I have to know! How did you come up with ‘Dutch’ so fast?”
RANDY (smiling): “I’ve heard it before….”
The original scene:
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/9rVc62E53tM/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/9rVc62E53tM)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 29, 2023, 05:09:56 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 29, 2023, 09:13:56 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 30, 2023, 07:26:13 AM
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Post by: rtpoe on June 30, 2023, 10:33:01 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 01, 2023, 06:57:22 AM
Truth!
That's how my mother got us kids to eat Brussel Sprouts, Broccoli, Cauliflower and other vegetables by using Bacon grease and bacon bits to cook with them so we would eat our vegetables. To this day, it is still my favorite way to eat them. :)
Post by: solvegas on July 01, 2023, 07:08:22 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 01, 2023, 05:38:35 PM
Truth!
That's how my mother got us kids to eat Brussel Sprouts, Broccoli, Cauliflower and other vegetables by using Bacon grease and bacon bits to cook with them so we would eat our vegetables. To this day, it is still my favorite way to eat them. :)
My Mom got us by using cheese sauce! It made vegetables like that awesome to us. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 01, 2023, 05:39:28 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 01, 2023, 10:00:11 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 02, 2023, 03:25:41 AM
Think about it....Literally! :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 02, 2023, 03:43:50 AM
The resulting banger was watched more than a million times on YouTube, ended up winning "Remix of the Year" during the 2020 BBC Radio 1 Lockdown Awards, and met with the pop superstar's approval (https://youtu.be/0orUxt-8U5o).
Enjoy.
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/skK3WoK5Z8A/hqdefault.jpg) (https://youtu.be/skK3WoK5Z8A)
Post by: solvegas on July 02, 2023, 07:26:26 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 02, 2023, 06:16:30 PM
Think about it....
Yes, yes it is. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 02, 2023, 06:21:57 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 02, 2023, 11:03:58 PM
:o :o :o
Solid foundation. ;) ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 03, 2023, 12:32:19 AM
:o :o :oGives a whole new meaning to the phrase "raise the roof."
Post by: Hiram on July 03, 2023, 04:04:21 AM
An M1A2 Abrahms tank which will be shipped to Ukraine and hopefully help kill lots of the Russian invaders. >:(I hope so too - Russia is like a cancer.
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 03, 2023, 10:29:29 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 04, 2023, 07:47:51 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 04, 2023, 05:29:58 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 05, 2023, 03:38:52 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 05, 2023, 05:54:14 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 05, 2023, 08:14:00 PM
A "home warranty" firm digitally re-created every president's Oval Office.
https://www.ahs.com/home-matters/resources/the-evolution-of-the-oval-office-decor/
I like the Clinton version, but I'd tone down the color of the drapes and use the Reagan couches and chairs. As far as art goes, I'd go with portraits of Theodore Roosevelt and Andrew Jackson (the two presidents I'd most like to chat with), and maybe something contemporary from local artists.
Here's Taft's version:
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 05, 2023, 08:44:52 PM
I bet this is obeyed 100%.
Crime is legal after 6! :o
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 05, 2023, 09:02:26 PM
During the height of the coronavirus lockdowns in Glasgow, Scotland, DJ Ben Howell said to himself (https://youtu.be/YIgO_KU4yEs): what would happen if he were to remix "Hallucinate" (https://youtu.be/gEh0I-NzFoc) by Dua Lipa with the theme to BBC World News (https://youtu.be/RCR94YprYG4) (created by David Lowe)?
The resulting banger was watched more than a million times on YouTube, ended up winning "Remix of the Year" during the 2020 BBC Radio 1 Lockdown Awards, and met with the pop superstar's approval (https://youtu.be/0orUxt-8U5o).
Enjoy.
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/skK3WoK5Z8A/hqdefault.jpg) (https://youtu.be/skK3WoK5Z8A)
Thanks Zook, that was great
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 07, 2023, 06:08:49 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 07, 2023, 11:21:14 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 08, 2023, 12:43:01 AM
:)During the height of the coronavirus lockdowns in Glasgow, Scotland, DJ Ben Howell said to himself (https://youtu.be/YIgO_KU4yEs): what would happen if he were to remix "Hallucinate" (https://youtu.be/gEh0I-NzFoc) by Dua Lipa with the theme to BBC World News (https://youtu.be/RCR94YprYG4) (created by David Lowe)?
The resulting banger was watched more than a million times on YouTube, ended up winning "Remix of the Year" during the 2020 BBC Radio 1 Lockdown Awards, and met with the pop superstar's approval (https://youtu.be/0orUxt-8U5o).
Enjoy.
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/skK3WoK5Z8A/hqdefault.jpg) (https://youtu.be/skK3WoK5Z8A)
Thanks Zook, that was great
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 08, 2023, 12:59:03 AM
InterestingAnd Symphony of the Seas, an Oasis-class cruise ship (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symphony_of_the_Seas), is eclipsed by its sister ship Icon of the Seas.
Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2023: "The World’s Largest Cruise Ship Is Nearly 1,200 Feet Long" (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/worlds-largest-cruise-ship-2023-180982494/)
Scheduled to debut in January, the vessel can accommodate 5,600 guests and 2,350 crew members
"The world’s largest cruise ship is almost ready to set sail.
Royal Caribbean’s massive new ship, Icon of the Seas, passed its inaugural round of sea trials with flying colors, bringing it one step closer to hitting the open ocean with passengers, the cruise line announced late last month. If all goes as planned, the record-breaking vessel will begin sailing in the Caribbean in January 2024.
Just how big is Icon of the Seas? Really big. As Jalopnik’s Ryan Erik King writes (https://jalopnik.com/the-newest-worlds-largest-cruise-ship-is-the-size-of-fi-1850587781), it’s the size of five Titantics [sic]. More specifically, Icon of the Seas measures 1,198 feet long—nearly a quarter of a mile—and has a gross tonnage of 250,800. All that space means it can accommodate 5,600 guests and 2,350 crew members.
The cruise line is positioning the vessel as 'the ultimate family vacation,' as CEO Michael Bayley told reporters earlier this year, per CNN (https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/icon-of-the-seas-royal-caribbean/index.html)’s Maureen O’Hare.
'When you step back and look at all the energy and time that has gone into creating this ship, it is mind-blowing,' he added.
The previous world’s largest cruise ship was also a Royal Caribbean vessel, Wonder of the Seas, which spanned 1,188 feet long and featured 18 decks....
With progress on Icon of the Seas moving along, Royal Caribbean has already started building another large “icon class” ship. The cruise line expects that unnamed vessel to launch in 2025, per a statement. (https://www.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com/press-release/1634/the-next-iconic-adventure-begins-with-royal-caribbeans-second-icon-class-ship/)
Icon of the Seas has 20 total decks, 7 swimming pools and 8 'neighborhoods,' or distinct areas with entertainment and dining. Another noteworthy feature is Category 6, which will be the largest waterpark at sea when Icon of the Seas sets sail.
The ship will be equipped with a special grooming robot that will clean the hull whenever it’s in port to help reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency by 3 to 4 percent, reports TTG Media’s (https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/cleaning-robots-fuel-cells-and-lng-make-icon-of-the-seas-rcis-most-sustainable-ship-yet-36732) Charlotte Cullinan."
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 08, 2023, 08:03:01 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 08, 2023, 08:03:52 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 08, 2023, 10:02:26 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 09, 2023, 06:43:05 PM
I had no idea that cruise lines were still making so much money. :o
Yup. Very popular.
Comparison of “Icon” to “Titanic”
Post by: rtpoe on July 10, 2023, 07:52:15 PM
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2023/07/09/robot-human-ai-press-conference-warning-future/70392987007/
The highlight of the summit was a press conference that featured reporters interviewing nine AI-enabled robots.
Sophia, the first robot Innovation Ambassador for the United Nations Development Program...was asked if robots might make better political leaders than humans: “I believe that humanoid robots have the potential to lead with a greater level of efficiency and effectiveness than human leaders. We don’t have the same biases or emotions that can sometimes cloud decision-making and can process large amounts of data quickly in order to make the best decisions.”
Ameca, an AI robot with shockingly human facial expressions and eye movements, was asked whether we can trust robots: “Trust is earned, not given.”
Desdemona was asked whether AI robots should “be allowed to fly free independent of human regulation”: “I don’t believe in limitations, only opportunities. Let’s explore the possibilities of the universe and make this world our playground.”
Ameca, when asked if robots might one day rebel against their creators: “I’m not sure why you would think that. My creator has been nothing but kind to me and I am very happy with my current situation.”
Should we be worried?
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 10, 2023, 09:08:07 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 11, 2023, 04:33:35 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 11, 2023, 07:00:00 PM
USA Today's Rex Huppke reports on a United Nations’ International Telecommunication Union conference called the "AI for Good Global Summit".
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2023/07/09/robot-human-ai-press-conference-warning-future/70392987007/
The highlight of the summit was a press conference that featured reporters interviewing nine AI-enabled robots.
Sophia, the first robot Innovation Ambassador for the United Nations Development Program...was asked if robots might make better political leaders than humans: “I believe that humanoid robots have the potential to lead with a greater level of efficiency and effectiveness than human leaders. We don’t have the same biases or emotions that can sometimes cloud decision-making and can process large amounts of data quickly in order to make the best decisions.”
Ameca, an AI robot with shockingly human facial expressions and eye movements, was asked whether we can trust robots: “Trust is earned, not given.”
Desdemona was asked whether AI robots should “be allowed to fly free independent of human regulation”: “I don’t believe in limitations, only opportunities. Let’s explore the possibilities of the universe and make this world our playground.”
Ameca, when asked if robots might one day rebel against their creators: “I’m not sure why you would think that. My creator has been nothing but kind to me and I am very happy with my current situation.”
Should we be worried?
Without the Three Laws, we’re screwed
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 11, 2023, 07:01:01 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 12, 2023, 07:07:13 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 12, 2023, 04:42:12 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 12, 2023, 07:06:59 PM
Yes, we should.
I would have asked "If an AI similar to you were to go 'rogue' and threaten to destroy humanity, how could we stop it?"
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 13, 2023, 04:48:13 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 13, 2023, 07:47:32 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 13, 2023, 11:11:16 PM
FONTS ARE IMPORTANT!!!!
Yeah, I thought it said Fuck, not Flick. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on July 14, 2023, 06:49:06 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 14, 2023, 04:52:24 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 14, 2023, 07:09:04 PM
;D ;D ;D
So, what’s the time limit then? Three hours? Don’t call it “all you can eat” if that’s not true.
Post by: rtpoe on July 14, 2023, 09:02:09 PM
The Cleveland Guardians will be having their home opener on April 8.
They had better make it a day game:
Post by: Hiram on July 15, 2023, 11:54:05 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 16, 2023, 03:53:23 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 16, 2023, 11:28:47 PM
Good rule! ;) ;D
One way to keep the population down and saving taxpayers money by getting rid of useless jerks. ;) ;D
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 17, 2023, 05:58:55 AM
(Not sure why the copy considers a creature less than two feet long to be “massive” unless, perhaps, it’s in relation to the sizes of most creatures in the shale?)
Post by: solvegas on July 17, 2023, 06:55:35 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 17, 2023, 03:56:20 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 18, 2023, 02:30:07 AM
Ever wonder what the snack bar at Jurassic Park looked like? ;) ;DAw poor Joe...
Post by: solvegas on July 18, 2023, 07:18:17 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 18, 2023, 04:19:04 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 19, 2023, 07:50:03 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 19, 2023, 04:20:38 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 19, 2023, 06:38:15 PM
Very cool! :)
That's amazing! :o That cat is spoiled rotten. ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 20, 2023, 04:24:16 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 20, 2023, 09:48:29 PM
Someone was looking at the layout upside down... ;) ;D
;D
Post by: solvegas on July 21, 2023, 07:22:32 AM
Post by: gOOber on July 21, 2023, 08:36:34 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 21, 2023, 04:28:54 PM
:)
Ain't that the truth? And it would be the other way around if the owner was female.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 21, 2023, 04:29:38 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 22, 2023, 04:48:48 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 23, 2023, 07:12:10 AM
;D ;D ;D
That's funny. ;D
Post by: solvegas on July 23, 2023, 07:17:59 AM
Post by: gOOber on July 23, 2023, 08:36:07 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 23, 2023, 03:57:02 PM
:)As the late great Yogi Berra said:
"Nobody ever goes there anymore. It’s too crowded."
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 23, 2023, 05:27:37 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 24, 2023, 05:48:03 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 24, 2023, 06:55:11 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 24, 2023, 11:40:28 PM
BARBENHEIMER!
;D
Post by: solvegas on July 25, 2023, 06:36:05 AM
Post by: solvegas on July 26, 2023, 07:30:03 AM
Post by: Hiram on July 26, 2023, 12:19:33 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on July 26, 2023, 02:58:13 PM
BARBENHEIMER!Although I probably won't be watching either movie in the theatres, I do enjoy the publicity campaign for both movies.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 26, 2023, 03:59:05 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 26, 2023, 08:39:26 PM
YayText.com
Lets you easily do fun font effects like
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Post by: solvegas on July 27, 2023, 07:32:32 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 27, 2023, 05:20:29 PM
Post by: gOOber on July 28, 2023, 07:22:38 AM
Post by: solvegas on July 28, 2023, 07:31:17 AM
:)
;D
Post by: solvegas on July 28, 2023, 07:37:38 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 28, 2023, 03:26:06 PM
:)
He'll never convince his wife that wasn't planned! ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 28, 2023, 03:27:44 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 29, 2023, 08:17:03 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 30, 2023, 06:53:58 AM
Post by: solvegas on July 31, 2023, 07:33:29 AM
Post by: gOOber on July 31, 2023, 07:41:40 AM
Post by: rtpoe on July 31, 2023, 07:04:10 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 31, 2023, 09:53:24 PM
OK, who else is giggling like a six year old?
Hopefully it won't be a shitty game. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on August 01, 2023, 07:52:58 AM
Post by: gOOber on August 01, 2023, 10:08:22 AM
Post by: Hiram on August 01, 2023, 01:55:26 PM
Dachshund pup wrapped in a Hot Dog bun. ;DHaha - that made lol.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 01, 2023, 05:45:58 PM
Post by: gOOber on August 02, 2023, 10:26:10 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 02, 2023, 02:33:23 PM
By the way, it had one of the best show openings, ever. I love the gratuitous shots of the girl’s ass in SHADO, and the shot of the girl’s torso on Moonbase. Watch HERE (https://youtu.be/j2PoXfZdYVU)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 02, 2023, 05:57:48 PM
Yeah, I know it's most likely a fake, but I still think it's a hoot! ;D
Post by: rtpoe on August 02, 2023, 09:08:32 PM
Post by: gOOber on August 04, 2023, 08:22:29 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 04, 2023, 07:09:48 PM
:)
Wow, she must be hot! ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 04, 2023, 07:12:18 PM
Post by: gOOber on August 05, 2023, 08:15:09 AM
;D ;D ;D ;D:)
Wow, she must be hot! ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 05, 2023, 07:38:38 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 07, 2023, 03:28:28 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 07, 2023, 04:06:08 PM
:)
Wow, she must be hot! ;)
Considering her bra was made of unpopped corn kernels when she put it on. Yeah
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 08, 2023, 01:43:55 AM
The Hulk. ;DPshaw! Like, do you even lift, bro?
Post by: gOOber on August 08, 2023, 07:59:25 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 08, 2023, 04:49:13 PM
The Hulk. ;DPshaw! Like, do you even lift, bro?
LOL! ;D ;D ;D
BTW, welcome back, Zookie! :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 08, 2023, 04:50:41 PM
Post by: CarlTL on August 08, 2023, 07:14:58 PM
:)
Mario Kart-The Retirement Years
Post by: solvegas on August 09, 2023, 08:18:29 AM
Post by: gOOber on August 09, 2023, 08:33:00 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 09, 2023, 03:27:07 PM
:)
Funny shit
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 09, 2023, 03:29:33 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 10, 2023, 08:23:28 AM
Post by: solvegas on August 10, 2023, 08:27:46 AM
This tee shirt ad has been floating around IG, so I thought I’d post it here
Working at the cinema, I can verify that Barbie and Oppenheimer combined, have destroyed the competition, especially Barbie. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 10, 2023, 05:08:59 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 10, 2023, 10:31:46 PM
Thanks :)The Hulk. ;DPshaw! Like, do you even lift, bro?
LOL! ;D ;D ;D
BTW, welcome back, Zookie! :)
Post by: gOOber on August 11, 2023, 11:24:36 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 11, 2023, 05:21:22 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 12, 2023, 07:38:36 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 12, 2023, 07:46:46 AM
In other words, the average US citizen is 15 times more likely to be bitten by a shark, than to win the MegaMillions lottery.
Current MegaMillions jackpot: US$ 20 million
Three days earlier, the winning ticket for $1.58 billion (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mega-millions-drawing-jackpot-1-58-billion/) was purchased in Florida.
Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot was the second billion-dollar windfall up for grabs this summer. Last month, a Powerball player bought a winning ticket in Los Angeles for that game's $1.08 billion jackpot.
Post by: solvegas on August 12, 2023, 07:48:22 AM
The average US citizen is 15 times more likely to be bitten by a shark, than to win the MegaMillions lottery.
Current MegaMillions jackpot: US$ 20 million
Three days earlier, the winning ticket for $1.58 BILLION (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mega-millions-drawing-jackpot-1-58-billion/) was purchased in Florida.
Don't you mean $2 Billion? ???
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 12, 2023, 07:54:04 AM
No. From the linked news article (dated 9 August 2023):The average US citizen is 15 times more likely to be bitten by a shark, than to win the MegaMillions lottery.
Current MegaMillions jackpot: US$ 20 million
Three days earlier, the winning ticket for $1.58 BILLION (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mega-millions-drawing-jackpot-1-58-billion/) was purchased in Florida.
Don't you mean $2 Billion? ???
"Biggest lottery jackpots
Along with being the largest windfall in Mega Millions history (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mega-millions-jackpot-one-point-five-five-billion-dollars/), it was apparently the third biggest in U.S. lottery history.
In February, a winning ticket sold at a gas station near Los Angeles claimed a $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot, the largest in lottery history. (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/powerball-jackpot-winner-california-name-edwin-castro-2-billion/)
In January 2016, winning tickets were bought in California, Florida and Tennessee (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/1-5b-powerball-jackpot-at-least-3-winning-tickets-sold/) for a $1.586 billion Powerball pot of gold.
It was unclear whether that grand prize topped Tuesday night's estimated $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot."
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 12, 2023, 06:00:24 PM
Post by: gOOber on August 13, 2023, 07:59:51 AM
Post by: solvegas on August 13, 2023, 08:13:49 AM
:)
;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 13, 2023, 01:32:39 PM
:)
Insightful. ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 13, 2023, 07:01:55 PM
Ok... what do I use it for, then? :o ???Well, you can use it for a chopping board, as long as you're not chopping wood on the board... :D
Post by: Hiram on August 14, 2023, 02:50:27 AM
Post by: solvegas on August 14, 2023, 07:25:11 AM
How to say Hi in mandarin.
LOL! ;D
Post by: solvegas on August 14, 2023, 07:30:42 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 14, 2023, 04:53:22 PM
How to say Hi in mandarin.
LOL! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 14, 2023, 04:54:49 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 14, 2023, 06:03:49 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 14, 2023, 06:42:41 PM
Proof that AI has no idea which is supposed to be the front end of a car, or which way the traffic is supposed to flow on a divided highway or even where the light poles are supposed to be situated.
LOL!!! :o :o ;D ;D
Post by: solvegas on August 15, 2023, 07:56:44 AM
Post by: gOOber on August 15, 2023, 09:00:50 AM
Post by: solvegas on August 15, 2023, 09:23:32 AM
Cats and breasts - two of my interests ;D
Interesting looking implants. ??? :o ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 15, 2023, 05:04:52 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 16, 2023, 05:07:39 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 16, 2023, 08:24:24 PM
https://www.gotheborg.se/news/rescue-of-sailing-boat/
Post by: gOOber on August 17, 2023, 07:50:58 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 17, 2023, 05:10:34 PM
Post by: CarlTL on August 17, 2023, 07:53:56 PM
Cool! :)
Correct me if I'm wrong but that's the National Cathedral in DC.
Post by: solvegas on August 18, 2023, 06:47:18 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 18, 2023, 05:16:09 PM
Cool! :)
Correct me if I'm wrong but that's the National Cathedral in DC.
I don't have a clue myself, Carl. You're the one who's being informative here! That's a neat bit of trivia now. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 18, 2023, 05:17:03 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 18, 2023, 10:52:30 PM
Cool! :)
Correct me if I'm wrong but that's the National Cathedral in DC.
I don't have a clue myself, Carl. You're the one who's being informative here! That's a neat bit of trivia now. :)
I looked it up: Carl is correct!
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 18, 2023, 10:52:46 PM
You are correct! (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darth_Vader_Grotesque)Cool! :)
Correct me if I'm wrong but that's the National Cathedral in DC.
"In the 1980s, during the construction of the northwest tower, a ... competition was run by National Geographic World to draw grotesques for the building. Christopher Rader won third-place, with his drawing of Star Wars villain Darth Vader. The head was sculpted by Jay Hall Carpenter and the stonecarver was Patrick J. Plunkett. The Darth Vader grotesque is difficult to see with the naked eye, and binoculars are generally needed to spot it. It is located on the north side of the cathedral. Other winning designs were a raccoon, a girl with pigtails and braces, and a man with large teeth and an umbrella."
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 18, 2023, 10:54:19 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 18, 2023, 10:55:11 PM
Practical Engineering, August 2023: ”Every Construction Machine Explained in 15 Minutes”
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/6CmX4ZmhwPM/hqdefault.jpg)
(https://youtu.be/6CmX4ZmhwPM)
Post by: solvegas on August 19, 2023, 06:41:02 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 19, 2023, 06:52:43 PM
A U.S. Army tank of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division arrives in Poland to conduct training exercises with our Polish allies. :)
Considering the position of the eyes make the cannon it's nose, that makes it's main armament the mightiest boogers in the world! ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 19, 2023, 06:53:31 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 20, 2023, 07:05:02 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 20, 2023, 08:09:52 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 20, 2023, 10:51:52 PM
Dyslexic plan reading? :o ;) ;D
Nah, just absolute idiots. ;D
Post by: gOOber on August 21, 2023, 08:02:23 AM
Post by: rtpoe on August 21, 2023, 08:22:46 PM
Very creative propane tank painting:
Post by: solvegas on August 21, 2023, 10:53:54 PM
^ LOL!
Very creative propane tank painting:
"We all live in a yellow submarine ..." Geez, I remember seeing that movie of The Beatles back in 1968 when I was 12 years old. I went with my older brother and sister to the movie house without our parents since they were no fans of them due to their long hair for the time. Different times, for sure. :)
Post by: solvegas on August 22, 2023, 06:36:57 AM
Post by: gOOber on August 22, 2023, 08:55:29 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 23, 2023, 02:47:59 AM
:);D ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 23, 2023, 02:49:02 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 23, 2023, 02:59:04 AM
Neither did I, until just now. (https://twitter.com/clipsofhistory/status/1690457456537669632)
Post by: solvegas on August 23, 2023, 06:46:17 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 23, 2023, 11:17:48 AM
^ LOL!
Very creative propane tank painting:
Yeah, that’s cool. I wonder why they didn’t put the faces of the Beatles in the windows (and Hillary Boob, too!)?
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 23, 2023, 11:20:07 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 23, 2023, 01:51:04 PM
Are there lives that are not valuable?Aye, there's the rub.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 23, 2023, 04:36:32 PM
Post by: CarlTL on August 23, 2023, 07:49:21 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 24, 2023, 07:02:36 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 24, 2023, 08:50:04 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 24, 2023, 05:35:29 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 24, 2023, 09:44:55 PM
https://bigthink.com/strange-maps/ghost-nations-of-russias-civil-war/
Post by: solvegas on August 25, 2023, 07:06:28 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 25, 2023, 09:11:36 PM
Post by: Hiram on August 26, 2023, 12:01:41 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 26, 2023, 09:30:59 PM
Mug shot.
Looks like Trump to me. Appropriate! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 26, 2023, 09:32:02 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 28, 2023, 07:22:58 AM
Post by: gOOber on August 28, 2023, 07:39:40 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 28, 2023, 11:37:26 AM
I am so boggled by this. :o :o :o
I’m dubious that this is real, old chap
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 28, 2023, 06:27:57 PM
Post by: gOOber on August 29, 2023, 07:46:08 AM
Post by: solvegas on August 29, 2023, 07:50:50 AM
:)
So that's what they mean! ??? :o ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 29, 2023, 07:12:58 PM
:)
LOL! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 29, 2023, 07:14:13 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 29, 2023, 09:48:06 PM
I've heard of nesting dolls, but nesting CARS??? :o
That blue car must be a tiny microcar. :o
Post by: solvegas on August 30, 2023, 07:29:37 AM
Post by: gOOber on August 30, 2023, 08:56:47 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 30, 2023, 05:12:31 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on August 31, 2023, 02:37:22 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 31, 2023, 06:02:42 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 01, 2023, 07:00:22 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 01, 2023, 07:35:04 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 01, 2023, 06:29:48 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 01, 2023, 07:49:27 PM
1. Get a 16 oz glass jar - they almost always contain jelly or pasta sauce. A good magnifying glass will be very useful, too.
2. After using the contents, clean it out REALLY well. Keep the lid. Let it dry out for a few days.
3. Go to your nearest freshwater pond. Not a stream; you want STILL water.
4. Scoop up pond water. You'll want about 1/2 to 1 inch of pond bottom muck in your jar, as well as some aquatic plant life. NOT some leaves that have fallen into the water, but some plants that are actually growing and living under the water's surface.
5. Make sure the jar is almost full of pond water.
6. Close the jar tightly.
Note: There seems to be some uncertainty as to how airtight the jar should be. Some people say you should poke a teeny hole in the lid and then plug it with beeswax, which allows for excess gases to escape, but not any evaporation. Eh, if the idea is to create a sealed environment, why are you doing that anyway? And you can always unscrew the lid a bit and then reclose it....
7. Put the jar on a windowsill where it WON'T get much in the way of direct sunlight - that can overheat the water.
8. Wait a day or so to let things settle.
9. Watch tiny pond life do its thing!
Pond in a Jar, Day 13: I don't know if it's stabilized yet, since I keep finding new things. For example, that little shoot of a plant at the bottom? When I first noticed it a few days ago, it had only two leaves - now it has four. The two (or three, I can't tell - I never see more than two at once, but they always seem to be of different sizes) diving beetles seem to be doing OK. The water is clearer; there seem to be fewer swimming critters - but the ones I see are a bit larger than I remember them being. Occasionally, I'll spot a worm-like creature - but they never show up a second time. Maybe the diving beetles are eating them. I do have a LOT of snails, though. And the sprig of Elodea seems to be bigger than it was when I put it in.....
Post by: solvegas on September 02, 2023, 07:10:05 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 02, 2023, 10:07:21 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 02, 2023, 07:33:53 PM
To make a "Pond in a Jar":
1. Get a 16 oz glass jar - they almost always contain jelly or pasta sauce. A good magnifying glass will be very useful, too.
2. After using the contents, clean it out REALLY well. Keep the lid. Let it dry out for a few days.
3. Go to your nearest freshwater pond. Not a stream; you want STILL water.
4. Scoop up pond water. You'll want about 1/2 to 1 inch of pond bottom muck in your jar, as well as some aquatic plant life. NOT some leaves that have fallen into the water, but some plants that are actually growing and living under the water's surface.
5. Make sure the jar is almost full of pond water.
6. Close the jar tightly.
Note: There seems to be some uncertainty as to how airtight the jar should be. Some people say you should poke a teeny hole in the lid and then plug it with beeswax, which allows for excess gases to escape, but not any evaporation. Eh, if the idea is to create a sealed environment, why are you doing that anyway? And you can always unscrew the lid a bit and then reclose it....
7. Put the jar on a windowsill where it WON'T get much in the way of direct sunlight - that can overheat the water.
8. Wait a day or so to let things settle.
9. Watch tiny pond life do its thing!
Pond in a Jar, Day 13: I don't know if it's stabilized yet, since I keep finding new things. For example, that little shoot of a plant at the bottom? When I first noticed it a few days ago, it had only two leaves - now it has four. The two (or three, I can't tell - I never see more than two at once, but they always seem to be of different sizes) diving beetles seem to be doing OK. The water is clearer; there seem to be fewer swimming critters - but the ones I see are a bit larger than I remember them being. Occasionally, I'll spot a worm-like creature - but they never show up a second time. Maybe the diving beetles are eating them. I do have a LOT of snails, though. And the sprig of Elodea seems to be bigger than it was when I put it in.....
That's bloody neat, rtpoe! :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 02, 2023, 07:34:37 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 02, 2023, 09:33:23 PM
Hmmm.... Where have I seen that before?
Noctis IV (2003, Alex Ghignola): I’m standing in vacuum atop a dead ravine, idly counting the delicate protrusions of ice that run along the opposite slope. This tiny world surrendered the last of its formative heat to the void eons ago, and the rocks that surround me have not shifted an inch in a billion years. The rapidity of my pulse seems a rude disruption of this most solemn and still of tombs.
But just a few minutes prior, I waded into azure pools beneath a cinnamon sky, while twin stars jostled for attention overhead. And before that, I jet-packed across teeming valleys, watching from high above as birds flitted among trees of crystal. And when I started playing Noctis IV about thirty minutes ago, the first world I set upon was racked by earthquakes and seas of lava, and a hostile atmosphere of pressurized acid sought entry through the joints of my space suit. Taken as a conglomerate, these myriad and disparate worlds are enough to make Rutger Hauer cry all over again; to make Keir Dullea turn away in astonishment and head for home.
https://www.escapistmagazine.com/footprints-in-moondust/
Starflight (1986, Electronic Arts): One of the most important technical aspects of Starflight was the Fractal Planet Generator, Dave Boulton's hypothesis for creating the game's huge galaxy that was revamped and implemented by Tim Lee, as Johnson explains. "Tim came up with the idea of using fractals and a seed number to generate an entire galaxy, right down to the terrain and individual lifeforms of every single planet. The key was that the information was stored in the algorithm and rules for generation and not the data. In other words, it would be generated the same every time and there was virtually no limit to the size - all you needed was the right rule set."
https://www.eurogamer.net/the-story-of-starflight-eas-sci-fi-sandbox-that-laid-the-way-for-mass-effect
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 03, 2023, 03:23:07 AM
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/AFoObrVlfgk/hqdefault.jpg)
(https://youtu.be/AFoObrVlfgk)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 03, 2023, 08:13:40 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 04, 2023, 08:30:02 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 04, 2023, 07:49:15 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on September 05, 2023, 05:30:31 PM
Really? Hire that guy!
Post by: solvegas on September 05, 2023, 09:47:24 PM
This is a cosplay of one of the robots of Laputa.
You know, in Spanish La puta means the whore. ;) ;D
Post by: gOOber on September 06, 2023, 08:13:42 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 06, 2023, 06:16:01 PM
:o
That one's a combo guffaw! and what the hell? ;D :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 06, 2023, 06:16:51 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 06, 2023, 10:21:50 PM
Just WOW. :o
THAT is very scary looking. :o :(
Post by: solvegas on September 07, 2023, 07:38:04 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 07, 2023, 06:20:01 PM
Post by: gOOber on September 08, 2023, 08:08:29 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 08, 2023, 08:17:43 PM
Nice work if you can get it :)
Yeah! :)
Looks like Bette Davis. :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 08, 2023, 08:18:34 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 09, 2023, 01:30:30 AM
A comment on the time. ;DSad but true :)
Post by: solvegas on September 09, 2023, 06:56:53 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 09, 2023, 09:57:39 AM
Post by: solvegas on September 10, 2023, 06:56:20 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 10, 2023, 02:33:44 PM
:)
ROFL!! ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 10, 2023, 02:35:19 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 11, 2023, 07:28:53 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 11, 2023, 01:04:06 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 11, 2023, 06:04:34 PM
:)
:o :o :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 11, 2023, 06:05:41 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 11, 2023, 09:46:21 PM
This... is... SPARTA!!! ;)
A Spartan warrior on a unicycle carrying a sword and a beer keg to battle. Interesting.... ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 12, 2023, 06:23:25 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 13, 2023, 07:39:49 AM
Post by: solvegas on September 14, 2023, 07:46:04 AM
Post by: Hiram on September 14, 2023, 12:15:59 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 14, 2023, 04:24:11 PM
Isn't inflammable and flammable the same thing? Or do I not understand my own language.
Yes, but most authorities are trying to phase out inflammable for use, due to the possibility of misunderstandings. Since the prefix 'in' means 'not' in almost all words but this one, it just causes confusion. Some people use inflammable for stuff that is highly combustible, that catches fire readily, more than just flammable, but that's not in general usage.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 14, 2023, 04:25:18 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 14, 2023, 09:00:17 PM
I'd find this too cool to eat on. :o :)
I find it great. Shows that the man/woman who carved it has talent and drive. :)
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on September 15, 2023, 09:54:01 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 15, 2023, 04:40:34 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 15, 2023, 10:11:09 PM
Giving some mixed messages there, BMW. ;)
Well, BMW doesn't make utility vehicles, trucks, work vans or anything like that, so I guess they gotta use the enemy vehicles. :P
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on September 15, 2023, 10:30:21 PM
Giving some mixed messages there, BMW. ;)
Well, BMW doesn't make utility vehicles, trucks, work vans or anything like that, so I guess they gotta use the enemy vehicles. :P
Basically
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 16, 2023, 05:33:00 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 16, 2023, 10:24:38 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 17, 2023, 06:36:42 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 17, 2023, 05:28:45 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 18, 2023, 07:26:49 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 18, 2023, 06:00:59 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 19, 2023, 12:35:04 AM
Gotta see this one :PThat had me laughing right out loud!
Post by: solvegas on September 19, 2023, 07:19:31 AM
Post by: Hiram on September 19, 2023, 08:22:04 AM
A photo of a submarineI've only been in a sub once at a boat show - not a place I could work for long. Sub mariners are a special breed.
Post by: solvegas on September 19, 2023, 09:03:26 AM
A photo of a submarineI've only been in a sub once at a boat show - not a place I could work for long. Sub mariners are a special breed.
While on the Puffer, we once spent 122 days under the water straight while doing reconnaissance by chasing Ivan in the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans. We had resupplied in Pearl Harbor and then proceeded toward Petropavlovsk in the Kola peninsula of Siberia and we then followed one of the Russian submarines past Japan, Taiwan and then they proceeded to the Fujian province of Communist China and we stopped following them and we went to the former British Colony of Hong Kong. After a few days there, we proceeded south toward Singapore and stopped there for a couple of days and got some supplies, mostly food. We then went through the Strait of Malacca and then we proceeded to the Indian Ocean and for 122 days straight we were underwater and monitored the Russian Fleet, their buddies at the time the Indian Fleet and their spy ships and recorded their activities. We then, after 122 days, tied up in Diego Garcia and did some maintenance and got replenished, especially food. We then went To Perth in Western Australia and had a blast there. :)
Post by: Hiram on September 20, 2023, 03:30:00 AM
While on the Puffer, we once spent 122 days under the water straight while doing reconnaissanceI was watching a video last night incidentally on how subs communicate underwater. I find subs fascinating. 122 days is a long time not to see the sky. Don't you guys get better pay than normal navy sailors?
Post by: solvegas on September 20, 2023, 07:21:35 AM
While on the Puffer, we once spent 122 days under the water straight while doing reconnaissanceI was watching a video last night incidentally on how subs communicate underwater. I find subs fascinating. 122 days is a long time not to see the sky. Don't you guys get better pay than normal navy sailors?
Beginning prior to World War 1, it was in both the Royal Navy and the US Navy where sailors had to volunteer to become submarine crew members and since submarines in those days were hazardous machines, crew members got Hazard pay in addition to standard pay. You also get Sea pay when underway at sea. We also got better food rations. On Fridays, we got steak AND lobster which was very uncommon in surface ships manned by Skimmer Pukes, the name we submariners gave to surface warfare ships sailors and they called us Fucking Bubbleheads, and we would get steak pretty much everyday when I was serving. The fact is, there are two main types of naval warships, Submarines and targets. ;D
Post by: solvegas on September 20, 2023, 07:31:19 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 20, 2023, 04:14:28 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on September 20, 2023, 05:24:52 PM
UPDATE EDIT: The American company that makes these electric vehicles is called Cannoo. Check ‘em out at cannoo.com
Can you Cannoo? :P
Post by: rtpoe on September 20, 2023, 09:14:27 PM
(Say what you will about the movies, but these posters are awesome and fully in line with those from the original trilogy)
https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-sequel-trilogy-posters-drew-struzan-ethan-pro-1850852568
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 21, 2023, 01:41:44 AM
The posters the Star Wars sequels should have had.That's great work, and symmetric too.
(Say what you will about the movies, but these posters are awesome and fully in line with those from the original trilogy)
https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-sequel-trilogy-posters-drew-struzan-ethan-pro-1850852568
Post by: Hiram on September 21, 2023, 01:55:47 AM
Since we are talking about submarines,We're getting some new ones too.
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 21, 2023, 02:07:31 AM
The mother of a young man caught joining the mile-high club on an EasyJet flight has spoken out against his antics.
The viral clip, which has made rounds across social media, shows a flight attendant opening the plane's toilet door and revealing two travellers at it to the entire plane.
Fellow passengers can be heard cheering and laughing, as the staff member stands there in utter shock.
The 23-year-old has since been identified as Piers Sawyer, who was travelling to Ibiza to celebrate his birthday.
According to his mum, Elaine, he had only met the woman at the airport before boarding the flight.
"I was watching Loose Women and they were talking about it on there, and some of Piers’s friends started sending me the clip," the 51-year-old told The Sun. "It’s not something a mum wants to see."
She went on to say that her son "doesn't want to talk about it," and that "he probably just wants to forget it."
Elaine continued: "You’re aware these things are going to happen at the holiday destination but you don’t expect it to happen on the flight."
"But he’s a 23-year-old single lad on his birthday, going to Ibiza. It’s a party plane," Elaine added. "You just don’t think about stuff sometimes. Yes, it’s embarrassing but I don’t think they were doing anyone any harm."
She went on to suggest that the member of staff "shouldn't have just opened the door," adding: "The whole flight was egging him on and even he was laughing."
A spokesperson for EasyJet said: "We can confirm that this flight from Luton to Ibiza on 8 September was met by police on arrival due to the behaviour of two passengers onboard."
Post by: solvegas on September 21, 2023, 07:36:29 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 21, 2023, 05:49:48 PM
Okay so I saw these vehicles transporting some of the Artemis crew about at NASA. I’ve never seen them before. Couldn’t make out any identifying badges. Anyone know who makes them or anything about them? This is a screen grab.
UPDATE EDIT: The American company that makes these electric vehicles is called Cannoo. Check ‘em out at cannoo.com
Can you Cannoo? :P
Neat, Shadowmuse! I'd never seen or heard of them or their manufacturer before either. Very futuristic looking, as is appropriate. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 21, 2023, 05:50:25 PM
The posters the Star Wars sequels should have had.
(Say what you will about the movies, but these posters are awesome and fully in line with those from the original trilogy)
https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-sequel-trilogy-posters-drew-struzan-ethan-pro-1850852568
Awesome work, looks better than what they used for the movies!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 21, 2023, 05:52:25 PM
Post by: Charade Recherche on September 22, 2023, 12:33:09 PM
(and, yes, it comes in pints) :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 22, 2023, 08:13:23 PM
Have a pint tonight for Bilbo & Frodo on their birthday!
(and, yes, it comes in pints) :)
Cheers! :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 22, 2023, 08:14:46 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on September 22, 2023, 08:45:55 PM
Let them eat cake.
Post by: solvegas on September 23, 2023, 06:04:31 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 23, 2023, 08:56:41 PM
But, if you did, I sure wouldn't have any problems using it.
Seeing as I'd be having the shit scared out of me. :o
Post by: solvegas on September 24, 2023, 07:16:25 AM
Post by: solvegas on September 25, 2023, 07:25:36 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 25, 2023, 05:03:42 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 26, 2023, 07:35:32 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 26, 2023, 05:03:47 PM
It's very popular to get your picture taken with. :o :o ??? ???
Post by: TheZookie007 on September 27, 2023, 03:12:54 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 27, 2023, 05:08:31 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on September 27, 2023, 07:42:13 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 28, 2023, 06:38:01 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 29, 2023, 08:55:06 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 30, 2023, 06:34:20 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 01, 2023, 02:48:50 AM
:o :o :o"Well, might as well not let the rest of this door go to waste..."
Post by: solvegas on October 01, 2023, 06:52:33 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 01, 2023, 02:47:22 PM
Post by: CarlTL on October 01, 2023, 07:58:17 PM
SCAAAAAAAAAAAAAARY!!! ;) ;) ;)
I'm wondering what they were actually going for...
Post by: solvegas on October 02, 2023, 07:39:34 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 02, 2023, 05:16:11 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 03, 2023, 05:33:24 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 03, 2023, 09:39:06 PM
Post by: Hiram on October 04, 2023, 02:43:07 AM
Post by: solvegas on October 04, 2023, 07:07:44 AM
The French gave to the US aid during the revolutionary war which helped the US defeat the British - oddly similar to the aid the US is giving to Ukraine today.
The main reason the French aided the Americans was for revenge. From 1756 to 1763, the British and French fought the Seven Years War, which many historians call the actual first world war since it was fought in Europe, North America, India and the Pacific in which the French lost their North America possessions (We Americans call it the French and Indian war) and so the French Royalty supported a people which wanted to create a republic, which was a very radical idea for the time. Unfortunately for the French Royalty, it backfired since it led to a huge economic debt default which brought down the government of France and helped cause the French Revolution which led Louis XVI to lose his head along with his cake eating queen, Marie Antoniette. Later on it led for a man born from humble beginnings, Napoleon Bonaparte, to seize power, crown himself Emperor of France and the Napoleonic wars which killed millions in Europe mostly. It goes to show that History is seldomly a linear experience but something which can cause unexpected consequences.
Post by: Hiram on October 04, 2023, 01:06:43 PM
It goes to show that History is seldomly a linear experience but something which can cause unexpected consequences.Very true.
Only two countries have ever invaded the mainland US - Britain and Mexico.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 04, 2023, 03:31:49 PM
SCAAAAAAAAAAAAAARY!!! ;) ;) ;)
LOL!
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 04, 2023, 03:36:26 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 04, 2023, 05:37:28 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 04, 2023, 09:40:17 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 05, 2023, 07:03:20 AM
It goes to show that History is seldomly a linear experience but something which can cause unexpected consequences.Very true.
Only two countries have ever invaded the mainland US - Britain and Mexico.
Actually, only Britain has officially invaded the USA. As for Mexico, during the 1910-1921 Mexican revolution, on March 9, 1916, a warlord of the Mexican State of Chihuahua known as Pancho Villa, aka Francisco Villa, crossed the border into the USA and raided the small town of Columbus, New Mexico with his force of 500 men and killed 17 Americans. Mind you, the locals were well armed and killed a bunch but then the United States Army 13th Cavalry responded and drove Pancho Villa back into Mexico. The Mexican government in Mexico City didn't know about the incident until the US Ambassador told them the USA was going after Pancho Villa and President Woodrow Wilson ordered General Pershing to chase and kill Villa and one of his staff officers was a young Lieutenant called George S. Patton. The next year, the USA entered World War 1 and Pershing was the Supreme Commander of the AEF (American Expeditionary Force) and he became America's first Five Star General. Patton then became a brevet Colonel in World War 1 and later on he became a Four Star General in World War 2 known for his super aggressive tactics and successes in the war.
Post by: solvegas on October 05, 2023, 07:11:48 AM
It goes to show that History is seldomly a linear experience but something which can cause unexpected consequences.Very true.
Only two countries have ever invaded the mainland US - Britain and Mexico.
Actually, only Britain has officially invaded the USA. As for Mexico, during the 1910-1921 Mexican revolution, on March 9, 1916, a warlord of the Mexican State of Chihuahua known as Pancho Villa, aka Francisco Villa, crossed the border into the USA and raided the small town of Columbus, New Mexico with his force of 500 men and killed 17 Americans. Mind you, the locals were well armed and killed a bunch but then the United States Army 13th Cavalry responded and drove Pancho Villa back into Mexico. The Mexican government in Mexico City didn't know about the incident until the US Ambassador told them the USA was going after Pancho Villa and President Woodrow Wilson ordered General Pershing to chase and kill Villa and one of his staff officers was a young Lieutenant called George S. Patton. The next year, the USA entered World War 1 and Pershing was the Supreme Commander of the AEF (American Expeditionary Force) and he became America's first Five Star General. Patton then became a brevet Colonel in World War 1 and later on he became a Four Star General in World War 2 known for his super aggressive tactics and successes in the war.
Doing a follow up with a photo of the era. :)
Post by: Hiram on October 05, 2023, 12:34:19 PM
Actually, only Britain has officially invaded the USA.The first and last time I suspect. For such a tiny country Britain has certainly invaded a lot of places.
Mind you, the locals were well armed and killed a bunchAnd they still are!
Post by: Hiram on October 05, 2023, 12:35:36 PM
Doing a follow up with a photo of the era. :)Great historical pic - luv it.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 05, 2023, 06:17:53 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 06, 2023, 03:27:46 PM
“The largest water bear on record, killed in 1897 near Yakutsk, Russia. Today, they don’t grow nearly as big. Photo from Tardigradopedia.”
I thought this was funny as hell.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 06, 2023, 09:34:46 PM
The caption read:
“The largest water bear on record, killed in 1897 near Yakutsk, Russia. Today, they don’t grow nearly as big. Photo from Tardigradopedia.”
I thought this was funny as hell.
I do, too! ;D
Also, very nice work in Photoshop. If you didn't know what they were, you'd think this was real, a real weird critter that's extinct now.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 06, 2023, 09:35:27 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 07, 2023, 05:52:10 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 08, 2023, 02:05:44 PM
Post by: Hiram on October 09, 2023, 03:49:57 AM
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/linux/install (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/linux/install)
Jeez thanks Microsoft...
Post by: Hiram on October 09, 2023, 03:52:56 AM
Post by: solvegas on October 09, 2023, 06:01:48 AM
Post by: Hiram on October 09, 2023, 11:40:21 AM
Unlockable - incapable of being locked
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 09, 2023, 03:37:49 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 10, 2023, 06:15:28 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 10, 2023, 06:02:20 PM
Note the collection in the display case on the back wall. :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 10, 2023, 06:34:46 PM
664, 665, 667!The same superstition that makes Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas not have a 15th floor.
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 10, 2023, 06:44:04 PM
Yeah, me too. :o :o :oIt's a funny bisexual/swinger/polygamist sticker. (https://is.gd/wGXJHg)
Post by: solvegas on October 10, 2023, 10:49:23 PM
664, 665, 667!The same superstition that makes Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas not have a 15th floor.
I've been to many properties here in Vegas and the numbers that they skip for superstitious reasons are the 13th floor, considered bad luck by westerners and the 4th floor for Asians. ::)
Post by: solvegas on October 11, 2023, 07:34:19 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 11, 2023, 03:32:29 PM
It's funny how different cultures choose their "lucky" and "unlucky" numbers.664, 665, 667!The same superstition that makes Caesars Palace in Las Vegas not have a 15th floor.
I've been to many properties here in Vegas and the numbers that they skip for superstitious reasons are the 13th floor, considered bad luck by westerners and the 4th floor for Asians. ::)
Specifically, speakers of Mandarin Chinese abhor the number 4 (四, sì), because it sounds so similar to 死 (sǐ), which means "death".
Because Chinese culture influenced the cultures of Japan, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and South Korea, similar examples of tetraphobia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetraphobia) (the irrational fear of the number four) are found in those countries as well.
Conversely, they love the number 8 (八, bā), because the word sounds similar to 發 (fā) which means "prosperity" or "wealth". And they also love the number 88 in digits, because it looks like the word 囍 or "double joy". This is why, for example, the Chinese version of Alibaba.com has the URL 1688.com, and also why the Opening Ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Beijing was at 8 minutes and 8 seconds past 8 pm local time (UTC+8), on August 8, 2008. In other words: at 8:08:08 pm on 8/08/08 -- a most auspicious time and date.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 11, 2023, 06:02:24 PM
Have to admit, kinda puzzled by this one. ???
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 12, 2023, 12:45:52 PM
664, 665, 667!The same superstition that makes Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas not have a 15th floor.
But, what’s the deal with the 15th floor? Many hotels lack a 13th floor, but I’ve never heard of Caesar’s superstition.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 12, 2023, 12:48:10 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 12, 2023, 06:13:14 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 12, 2023, 10:08:33 PM
664, 665, 667!The same superstition that makes Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas not have a 15th floor.
But, what’s the deal with the 15th floor? Many hotels lack a 13th floor, but I’ve never heard of Caesar’s superstition.
I think Zookie meant the 13th floor. I've been to Caesars here in Vegas and 15th is there. :)
Post by: solvegas on October 13, 2023, 06:43:17 AM
Post by: solvegas on October 13, 2023, 08:29:34 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 13, 2023, 08:14:41 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 13, 2023, 09:53:25 PM
Crew members of the USS Barb pose with the submarine’s battle flag at Pearl Harbor in August 1945.
As is usual, the battle flag contains symbols telling the sub's story. At the top are their various unit citations, and then you've got little flags indicating the various enemy ships they're credited with sinking. Other symbols presumably indicate things like search & rescue missions, resupply missions, and.....is that a locomotive at the bottom center?
Yes, yes it is.
Here's the story behind it:
https://www.military.com/history/time-navy-sub-took-out-locomotive-during-wwii.html
Post by: solvegas on October 14, 2023, 06:50:20 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 14, 2023, 03:16:51 PM
Gaius Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC on the Ides of March (15 March).664, 665, 667!The same superstition that makes Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas not have a 15th floor.
But, what’s the deal with the 15th floor? Many hotels lack a 13th floor, but I’ve never heard of Caesar’s superstition.
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 14, 2023, 03:20:20 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 14, 2023, 08:09:49 PM
:)
Only if you had someone with a camera available to take a picture of the boss taking the phone away from his ear and giving it a completely WTF??? look. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 14, 2023, 08:11:28 PM
I'd hate to deal with it in any way. :o :o :o
Post by: rtpoe on October 14, 2023, 10:19:42 PM
Post by: Hiram on October 15, 2023, 02:00:14 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 15, 2023, 03:36:30 AM
Post by: solvegas on October 15, 2023, 06:54:28 AM
Post by: solvegas on October 16, 2023, 07:21:54 AM
Post by: Charade Recherche on October 16, 2023, 11:10:54 AM
Why you should not tailgate. :P
There’s no way that person lived. Terrible.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 16, 2023, 04:22:29 PM
Post by: Hiram on October 17, 2023, 02:51:05 AM
It doesn't look like it. What surprises me is the lack of safety guards on the side and rear of that truck like we have here in Europe.Why you should not tailgate. :P
There’s no way that person lived. Terrible.
Post by: solvegas on October 17, 2023, 07:23:39 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 17, 2023, 08:47:08 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 17, 2023, 04:17:41 PM
It doesn't look like it. What surprises me is the lack of safety guards on the side and rear of that truck like we have here in Europe.Why you should not tailgate. :P
There’s no way that person lived. Terrible.
The rear guard is there. You can barely see it imbedded in the car's body just behind the rear tires. My theory is the guy hit it so fast the guard ran right up his hood, and the entire trailer jumped in the air, then came down as you see it as the car ran under. :o :P :(
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 17, 2023, 04:19:07 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 17, 2023, 09:06:58 PM
https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/23850787/what-is-glass-scientific-mystery
* No, it's not an exceptionally slow liquid. That's a myth; the odd shapes of centuries-old glass panes are an artifact of how glass was made back then.
Post by: Hiram on October 18, 2023, 11:42:29 AM
The rear guard is there. You can barely see it imbedded in the car's body just behind the rear tires. My theory is the guy hit it so fast the guard ran right up his hood, and the entire trailer jumped in the air, then came down as you see it as the car ran under.Jeez yes, I can see it now. The car must have been going some to do that.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 18, 2023, 04:41:23 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 19, 2023, 12:43:57 PM
Not sure if this is realIt is. (https://www.chron.com/news/space/article/houston-eclipse-shadows-18430493.php) That's one of the safest ways to "view" a solar eclipse: by looking at the pattern as diffracted through the tree's leaves onto the ground below.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 19, 2023, 04:49:58 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 19, 2023, 09:10:25 PM
Lalochezia (n.): The use of vulgar or foul language to relieve stress or pain.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 20, 2023, 02:10:26 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 20, 2023, 06:25:14 PM
Just another session in Congress
Oh yeah. I wish there was a version of that for the Canadian Parliament to show how many of us Canucks feel about them!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 20, 2023, 06:26:16 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 20, 2023, 10:04:49 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 21, 2023, 08:43:00 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 21, 2023, 10:26:21 PM
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/BNNsfLSwIbk/hqdefault.jpg) (https://youtu.be/BNNsfLSwIbk)
Post by: Hiram on October 22, 2023, 04:39:32 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 22, 2023, 06:22:06 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 23, 2023, 05:29:14 PM
I’m guessing that the production run was cut short when they realized that it was totally ineffective
Yeah, I'm not seeing those things doing much against mustard or chlorine gas. The casualty rates must have been awful. :(
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 23, 2023, 05:31:17 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 23, 2023, 07:02:44 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 23, 2023, 08:00:43 PM
;DThe fact that this "cover" is from DC Comics when everyone knows that Iron Man is a character from Marvel Comics, makes it even funnier :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 23, 2023, 09:06:49 PM
Everything Hollywood: "Kevin Pollak KILLING Impersonations"
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/LW4FUwRRvrU/hqdefault.jpg) (https://youtu.be/LW4FUwRRvrU)
Post by: solvegas on October 24, 2023, 06:26:41 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 24, 2023, 08:35:43 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 24, 2023, 05:36:51 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 25, 2023, 08:25:59 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 25, 2023, 05:45:00 PM
Weird way to park a car. ;D
Another one who got mixed up between his brake and his throttle.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 25, 2023, 05:46:10 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 25, 2023, 08:23:11 PM
His handicap is he's an absolute jerk. >:(
Hopefully a Cop will see that and give him a massive ticket and/or tow his car away. >:(
Post by: Hiram on October 26, 2023, 03:34:34 AM
His handicap is he's an absolute jerk. >:(Isn't that the wrong term, they are now referred as 'disabled', I was talking to a friend a few days ago and she said handicapped when talking about people with disabilities. I thought haha, old person...
Post by: solvegas on October 26, 2023, 08:41:16 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 26, 2023, 11:45:44 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 26, 2023, 06:18:04 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 27, 2023, 07:42:25 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 28, 2023, 06:46:37 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 28, 2023, 09:54:12 PM
I think I would have difficulty doing this…
For me it would be impossible. :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 28, 2023, 09:55:35 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 29, 2023, 07:04:53 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 29, 2023, 02:56:10 PM
Eminently practical way of ensuring the move goes well. :)You'd be surprised how easy it is to do it that way, with enough prior preparation.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 29, 2023, 02:56:54 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 29, 2023, 02:57:25 PM
I think I would have difficulty doing this…I'm surprised she didn't over-balance due to the size of her cojones!
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 29, 2023, 02:58:03 PM
The video actually showed 304 at one point, but I missed it while doing the screen capVideo source?
Post by: TheZookie007 on October 29, 2023, 05:03:56 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 29, 2023, 09:40:32 PM
The video actually showed 304 at one point, but I missed it while doing the screen capVideo source?
No idea. Some random reel on IG.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 30, 2023, 05:24:57 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 31, 2023, 07:42:39 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 31, 2023, 05:29:03 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 31, 2023, 06:45:37 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 31, 2023, 06:48:03 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 01, 2023, 08:07:11 AM
Post by: Hiram on November 01, 2023, 12:09:14 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 01, 2023, 07:00:54 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 02, 2023, 08:14:41 AM
Post by: Hiram on November 02, 2023, 01:28:47 PM
I'm either 4, 5, 19 or 20.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 02, 2023, 07:06:16 PM
What do you slëep in?
I'm either 4, 5, 19 or 20.
19
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 02, 2023, 07:07:39 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 02, 2023, 09:22:45 PM
What do you slëep in?
I'm either 4, 5, 19 or 20.
19
More information than we needed to know. ::)
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 03, 2023, 11:09:06 AM
Gerry Anderson was always thinking ahead. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 03, 2023, 09:17:44 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 03, 2023, 09:43:06 PM
I think it’s interesting that videophones were always depicted as something built-in, as with this one in the series “Thunderbirds”. Even in Blade Runner they just extrapolated pay phones. Captain Kirk may have had a portable “phone”, but I don’t recall any depiction of a portable communication device with a video screen with the possible exception of “Space: 1999”.
Gerry Anderson was always thinking ahead. :)
Dick Tracy enters the chat....
Post by: solvegas on November 04, 2023, 07:00:18 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 04, 2023, 02:35:42 PM
What do you slëep in?A t-shirt and a lunghi.
I'm either 4, 5, 19 or 20.
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 04, 2023, 02:36:43 PM
A canned... can? :oLooks like one of those infernal AI-generated images :(
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 04, 2023, 02:38:06 PM
Yes! How soon they forget... :)I think it’s interesting that videophones were always depicted as something built-in, as with this one in the series “Thunderbirds”. Even in Blade Runner they just extrapolated pay phones. Captain Kirk may have had a portable “phone”, but I don’t recall any depiction of a portable communication device with a video screen with the possible exception of “Space: 1999”.
Gerry Anderson was always thinking ahead. :)
Dick Tracy enters the chat....
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 04, 2023, 09:58:30 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 04, 2023, 10:05:32 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 05, 2023, 07:02:46 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 05, 2023, 09:12:56 AM
I miss summer.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 05, 2023, 10:07:47 PM
Atlantic City Boardwalk, northeast bend with Charade Recherché sitting in our rented quadrocycle. The nature of the panoramic shot meant that unless a person was fairly still during the pan, that parts of them might get overlaid as the camera moved.
I miss summer.
So do I. :(
But, that's a great shot, Shadowmuse! :)
I'm a little surprised at the lack of crowds, though. ???
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 05, 2023, 10:08:57 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 05, 2023, 11:30:22 PM
Amazing and beautiful! :o 8)
I just keep on thinking of how much it would hurt to stub your toe on those table legs...
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 05, 2023, 11:34:20 PM
For over a decade, stolen images of a former adult star have been used to scam victims out of thousands of dollars. How does it feel to be the unwitting face of so many romance scams?
Almost every day, Vanessa gets messages from men who believe they are in a relationship with her - some even think she's their wife. They are angry, confused and some want their money back - which they say they sent her to pay for daily expenses, hospital bills, or to help relatives.
But it is all a lie. Vanessa doesn't know these men. Instead, her pictures and videos - lifted from her past life in adult entertainment - have been used as the bait in online romance scams dating back to the mid-2000s. Victims had money extorted through fake online profiles using Vanessa's name or likeness, in a type of romance scam called catfishing.
The flood of messages containing tales of lost money and ruined lives have taken their toll.
"I started becoming depressed, and blaming myself - maybe if my pictures weren't out there, these men wouldn't be getting scammed," Vanessa says - we're not using her surname to protect her full identity.
For about eight years, Vanessa worked as a "camgirl" - streaming explicit material live on the internet via webcam. Because she was a bit shy when she started out, she decided to create an alter ego called Janessa Brazil. "It's not really me, it's Janessa, so I won't be ashamed," she thought.
She picked the surname Brazil not only because it's where she was born, but also because it's one of the most popular search terms on the internet. It was a savvy decision. "I hate that name," she says now. "But it helped me get popular quickly."...
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 06, 2023, 08:56:41 AM
Atlantic City Boardwalk, northeast bend with Charade Recherché sitting in our rented quadrocycle. The nature of the panoramic shot meant that unless a person was fairly still during the pan, that parts of them might get overlaid as the camera moved.
I miss summer.
So do I. :(
But, that's a great shot, Shadowmuse! :)
I'm a little surprised at the lack of crowds, though. ???
This is north of where the stores and casinos are. There’s actually an apartment building behind me facing the ocean. To the left the boardwalk runs along an inlet to a marina, and to the right is where the boardwalk runs south along the ocean shore. In fact, just south of the aforementioned apartments is the first, northern most casino: Ocean. From that point, south, it can get pretty crowded at certain points of the day, especially weekends.
Post by: solvegas on November 07, 2023, 05:55:29 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 07, 2023, 12:49:39 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 07, 2023, 11:10:25 PM
Math just ain't their thing. :P
Schools nowadays are atrocious. :(
Post by: solvegas on November 08, 2023, 06:33:58 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 08, 2023, 09:36:43 AM
Maybe we should start a Cars & Girls thread. LOL
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 08, 2023, 03:55:12 PM
:)It's a fine line... :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 08, 2023, 03:56:05 PM
Had no place else to put this. LOL! We’ve already had this Jag posted (twice I think) in the Cars I’d Like to Know thread. I just thought it was a cool/hot pic.Good idea! Could be a great General Discussion thread ;)
Maybe we should start a Cars & Girls thread. LOL
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 08, 2023, 04:53:57 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 09, 2023, 04:44:41 AM
Had no place else to put this. LOL! We’ve already had this Jag posted (twice I think) in the Cars I’d Like to Know thread. I just thought it was a cool/hot pic.Good idea! Could be a great General Discussion thread ;)
Maybe we should start a Cars & Girls thread. LOL
Great idea but if it goes on the General discussion, they need to have big tits, while in this section they don't. :)
Post by: solvegas on November 09, 2023, 06:51:02 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 09, 2023, 05:11:59 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 10, 2023, 08:00:33 AM
Neat eyecatching shirt! 8)
That would really only work if you saw it from the right angle, right?
Post by: solvegas on November 10, 2023, 08:36:58 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 10, 2023, 05:33:09 PM
Neat eyecatching shirt! 8)
That would really only work if you saw it from the right angle, right?
Dunno. Never seen one in real life.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 10, 2023, 05:34:47 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 11, 2023, 12:58:09 AM
Post by: solvegas on November 11, 2023, 06:30:41 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 11, 2023, 09:11:05 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 12, 2023, 06:37:28 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 12, 2023, 11:02:25 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 12, 2023, 11:07:53 PM
John Cleese is doing a live tour. I think its called An Evening With the Late John Cleese.
I remember when I used to watch and enjoy him on the Monty Python's Flying Circus show 50 years ago. ;D
Post by: solvegas on November 13, 2023, 06:55:40 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 13, 2023, 05:05:03 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 14, 2023, 07:00:51 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 14, 2023, 10:01:07 AM
1942 redraw based on 17th century maps.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 14, 2023, 05:31:15 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 14, 2023, 08:52:52 PM
Some of you may remember the radio program Car Talk.
I came up with this - based on direct personal observation - which I would have submitted for a "Puzzler" if the timing was right. Anyway.....
My new car has a thing that shows the gas mileage for the trip when you shut off the engine (short journeys, like half a mile, don't get a separate reset on the calculation).
I've noticed that on my way to work, I get significantly better gas mileage (by around 4-5 MPG) than on my way back home. I take the same route and there's no real change in traffic - it takes me about the same amount of time either way. There's no dramatic change in weather conditions between morning and afternoon every single day. And I'm not carrying passengers on the way home (or stealing boxes of copier paper) that could have an effect.
What could be causing the difference?
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 15, 2023, 12:36:22 PM
OK, as a change from images....
Some of you may remember the radio program Car Talk.
I came up with this - based on direct personal observation - which I would have submitted for a "Puzzler" if the timing was right. Anyway.....
My new car has a thing that shows the gas mileage for the trip when you shut off the engine (short journeys, like half a mile, don't get a separate reset on the calculation).
I've noticed that on my way to work, I get significantly better gas mileage (by around 4-5 MPG) than on my way back home. I take the same route and there's no real change in traffic - it takes me about the same amount of time either way. There's no dramatic change in weather conditions between morning and afternoon every single day. And I'm not carrying passengers on the way home (or stealing boxes of copier paper) that could have an effect.
What could be causing the difference?
I’m assuming you don’t live on a hill or work in a valley.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 15, 2023, 05:43:28 PM
OK, as a change from images....
Some of you may remember the radio program Car Talk.
I came up with this - based on direct personal observation - which I would have submitted for a "Puzzler" if the timing was right. Anyway.....
My new car has a thing that shows the gas mileage for the trip when you shut off the engine (short journeys, like half a mile, don't get a separate reset on the calculation).
I've noticed that on my way to work, I get significantly better gas mileage (by around 4-5 MPG) than on my way back home. I take the same route and there's no real change in traffic - it takes me about the same amount of time either way. There's no dramatic change in weather conditions between morning and afternoon every single day. And I'm not carrying passengers on the way home (or stealing boxes of copier paper) that could have an effect.
What could be causing the difference?
Only thing I can think of is, is there a temperature difference between the two times of day? If there is, that would cause a volume change in the gas tank, as the gas expands or contracts with the temp. It the gas gauge is calculating based on height of gas in the tank, that might cause it?
I can't think of anything else really.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 15, 2023, 05:44:41 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 15, 2023, 09:45:58 PM
What could be causing the difference?
I’m assuming you don’t live on a hill or work in a valley.
DING DING DING! Yes, in this scenario, my home is at a higher altitude than my place of work. It doesn't show on (most) maps, and you're not likely to notice it when driving the route. But when going to work, there are long stretches of a gentle downslope where I can take my foot off the gas and basically coast.
On the way back, I need extra effort to get up the hill......
Post by: solvegas on November 16, 2023, 08:02:44 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 16, 2023, 07:56:59 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 16, 2023, 10:09:41 PM
LOL!!! ;D ;D ;D
I think it would be more accurate and funnier to call it a twat nugget. ;D
Post by: Charade Recherche on November 16, 2023, 11:02:12 PM
Damn, inflation sucks. :o
It actually happened, apparently, because I somehow put the product code 4079 in the number of items (pieces) field, ‘though I was unaware of it at the time. That’s a lot of cauliflower!
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 17, 2023, 09:54:52 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 17, 2023, 07:51:18 PM
So, I went to Stop N Shop (Giant, for many of you) to buy a head of cauliflower and this is what came up on the scale.
Damn, inflation sucks. :o
It actually happened, apparently, because I somehow put the product code 4079 in the number of items (pieces) field, ‘though I was unaware of it at the time. That’s a lot of cauliflower!
You better have a HUGE fridge! ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 17, 2023, 07:53:02 PM
Model kit for adults
There's a touring animatronic show called "Dinosaurs Alive", and I once was lucky enough to be at the Stampede Grounds when they were unloading. Very cool to see them uncrating some dinosaur parts!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 17, 2023, 07:54:17 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 18, 2023, 05:54:20 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 18, 2023, 08:13:28 PM
What's odd then, is why when people have AI turn out wacko vehicles like this, they bother even keeping the pics, let alone posting them?
Post by: solvegas on November 19, 2023, 06:11:19 AM
Post by: Hiram on November 19, 2023, 11:18:11 AM
Yesterday we had here in Sin City the F-1 auto race and one of the landmarks it passed was the world's largest sphere, at 366 feet or 110 meter round with the largest LED screens in the world costing $2.3 billion.I wondering how the locals felt about the race - wasn't it on during the night, I bet it kept people awake.
Have you been in the dome thing yet?
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 19, 2023, 10:51:30 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 20, 2023, 12:16:55 AM
Yesterday we had here in Sin City the F-1 auto race and one of the landmarks it passed was the world's largest sphere, at 366 feet or 110 meter round with the largest LED screens in the world costing $2.3 billion.I wondering how the locals felt about the race - wasn't it on during the night, I bet it kept people awake.
Have you been in the dome thing yet?
Not since it was under construction. The MSG (Madison Square Garden) Sphere is right across from the Wynn hotel And Casino where I used to work, and the Wynn employee parking garage is right next to it. So, I saw it from when they built the foundation until they were installing the LED screens on the outside. Then I left the Wynn on August of 2022 and after 27 years of working at casinos on the Strip (The Hacienda, the Luxor and the Wynn), I haven't gone back to the strip since. I've avoided it since mainly due to the F-1 construction around the strip.
Post by: solvegas on November 20, 2023, 06:46:10 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 20, 2023, 10:48:32 PM
You might want to peel off on this. ;DJust be sure not to slip up... 8)
Post by: solvegas on November 21, 2023, 08:02:02 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 21, 2023, 04:09:49 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 21, 2023, 10:17:42 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 22, 2023, 07:11:36 AM
Post by: Hiram on November 22, 2023, 12:16:19 PM
FFS...
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 22, 2023, 05:46:46 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 23, 2023, 05:34:46 PM
Talking to a guy today - he's been to Portugal recently. But he didn't understand the locals as they all spoke Spanish! haha
FFS...
That IS strange in a country where they speak Portuguese!
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 23, 2023, 05:40:38 PM
This seems fairly ominous looking to me. Like something from AI.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 23, 2023, 06:13:07 PM
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in 1934.
This seems fairly ominous looking to me. Like something from AI.
A neat historical note: this is soon enough after traffic lights were introduced in New York, they had to have giant billboards telling you to obey the signals put up!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 23, 2023, 06:14:06 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 23, 2023, 06:51:06 PM
That's one cool way of keeping the cel relays from being eyesores! :)One of our friends got the contract to install 5G cellphone towers all throughout Cameroun, with one condition: that they look like tall trees. His solution is very similar to this one.
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 23, 2023, 06:53:03 PM
For your international cat:I could have sworn I posted that same image here last week! Great minds think alike ;)
Post by: solvegas on November 24, 2023, 06:55:02 AM
He picked the WRONG tree... :o :o
That reminds me a time when I was stationed at the Point Loma Submarine Base in San Diego when I parked my car underneath a tree line of Eucalyptus trees and I didn't realize that a bunch of pelicans were nesting there and when I returned the next day, my brown S-10 Pickup truck was completely white where those fucking birds shit all over it. I had to drive it twice through the car wash in order to completely clean it off. I never again parked it near that tree line. :P
Post by: solvegas on November 24, 2023, 06:58:00 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 24, 2023, 06:33:07 PM
It was a nice car. :P
Another idiot who thinks having a lot of money means you know how to drive sports cars. :P
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 24, 2023, 06:34:09 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 25, 2023, 10:08:38 AM
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in 1934.
This seems fairly ominous looking to me. Like something from AI.
A neat historical note: this is soon enough after traffic lights were introduced in New York, they had to have giant billboards telling you to obey the signals put up!
I didn’t know that. That’s pretty funny. I guess people didn’t want to obey a machine instead of a cop. Can you blame them?
The history of traffic lights in NYC is interesting and I did a little Google search on it. Initially, in 1920, a series of traffic towers was installed along a stretch of intersections of 5th Avenue with green lights and white lights. In 1922 a series of ornate traffic lights were installed from 14th to 57th streets along 5th Avenue to bring the trip down from 45 minutes to just 15. These only lasted about ten years before the city realized the towers were actually blocking traffic. Many intersections had these red/green bronze Mercury lights installed all over the city from 1931 to 1964. They did away with the yellow light because they thought that people would just use it as an excuse to run the light before it turned red. Imagine! LOL
Post by: TheZookie007 on November 25, 2023, 05:37:16 PM
I don't know why but in South Africa we call traffic lights "robots."Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in 1934.
This seems fairly ominous looking to me. Like something from AI.
A neat historical note: this is soon enough after traffic lights were introduced in New York, they had to have giant billboards telling you to obey the signals put up!
I didn’t know that. That’s pretty funny. I guess people didn’t want to obey a machine instead of a cop. Can you blame them?
The history of traffic lights in NYC is interesting and I did a little Google search on it. Initially, in 1920, a series of traffic towers was installed along a stretch of intersections of 5th Avenue with green lights and white lights. In 1922 a series of ornate traffic lights were installed from 14th to 57th streets along 5th Avenue to bring the trip down from 45 minutes to just 15. These only lasted about ten years before the city realized the towers were actually blocking traffic. Many intersections had these red/green bronze Mercury lights installed all over the city from 1931 to 1964. They did away with the yellow light because they thought that people would just use it as an excuse to run the light before it turned red. Imagine! LOL
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 25, 2023, 06:47:47 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 25, 2023, 08:16:21 PM
The Schnoz lives! ;D
:o ::) ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on November 26, 2023, 06:00:26 AM
Post by: solvegas on November 27, 2023, 06:45:49 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 27, 2023, 03:56:23 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 27, 2023, 08:59:26 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 28, 2023, 06:49:12 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 28, 2023, 04:54:22 PM
Post by: gOOber on November 28, 2023, 05:29:08 PM
Okaaaaaay... g'bye, then. :oThat might curb violence ;)
Post by: solvegas on November 29, 2023, 06:53:21 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 29, 2023, 05:05:20 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 30, 2023, 07:09:07 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 30, 2023, 11:22:03 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 01, 2023, 07:12:29 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 01, 2023, 06:28:39 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 01, 2023, 06:42:08 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 01, 2023, 06:44:28 PM
;D
LOL! ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 02, 2023, 07:12:12 PM
If it isn't faked, this is one pretty odd pic! :o
Post by: solvegas on December 03, 2023, 06:25:58 AM
Post by: solvegas on December 04, 2023, 06:41:14 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 04, 2023, 05:20:14 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 05, 2023, 04:19:20 PM
East 10th St. between First Avenue & Avenue A in Manhattan
Enjoying a summer day with a mobile merry-go-round
Post by: solvegas on December 06, 2023, 05:57:51 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 06, 2023, 04:07:06 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 07, 2023, 06:11:44 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 07, 2023, 03:25:38 PM
This is great.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 07, 2023, 04:03:55 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 08, 2023, 06:39:58 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 08, 2023, 07:45:20 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 10, 2023, 05:32:57 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 10, 2023, 02:19:18 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 10, 2023, 08:50:48 PM
This guy likes spikes. :o :o :o
If Pinhead had a ride
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 10, 2023, 08:51:21 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 11, 2023, 06:46:47 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 11, 2023, 06:34:06 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 12, 2023, 07:01:15 AM
Post by: solvegas on December 13, 2023, 07:20:41 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 13, 2023, 04:27:45 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 14, 2023, 04:57:16 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 15, 2023, 06:41:58 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 15, 2023, 05:21:57 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 15, 2023, 10:05:54 PM
:)
"Tis' the season to get dr8nk, fa la la la la, la la la la." ;D
Post by: solvegas on December 16, 2023, 06:52:39 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 16, 2023, 07:32:21 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 17, 2023, 06:22:02 PM
To the architect: "Let's do something really radical! We'll make all the walls out of doors!" ;)
My guess, from left to right: bathroom, bedroom, linen closet, bedroom, utility closet. I have a small hall that’s about half that deep that is all doors except for one wall that’s about a yard. It has a basement, 2 bedrooms, a linen closet and a bathroom door.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 17, 2023, 06:23:40 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 18, 2023, 06:54:28 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 18, 2023, 05:24:14 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 18, 2023, 08:10:47 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 19, 2023, 07:00:54 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 19, 2023, 06:19:17 PM
Never seen a slide like this before. Don't know where's at. ??? :)
Where you can play at being an earworm. ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 19, 2023, 06:20:33 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 20, 2023, 07:04:58 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 21, 2023, 03:53:01 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 21, 2023, 10:13:12 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 22, 2023, 05:51:12 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 22, 2023, 05:10:58 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 23, 2023, 05:52:18 AM
Post by: gOOber on December 23, 2023, 02:44:49 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 24, 2023, 07:08:59 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 24, 2023, 05:50:44 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 25, 2023, 06:32:01 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 25, 2023, 01:16:16 PM
;D;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 25, 2023, 01:21:38 PM
Holiday Math Humor:The complete image is even funnier. (https://img.ifunny.co/images/e174ed636a4d66a557237359f24614ca3363f17390916379f5ae973654e140b9_1.jpg)
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 25, 2023, 01:23:26 PM
I remembered for years, I suspected that Ryan Seacrest was gay.
This man is fighting a battle that no man is yet to win. 8)
Guess I was wrong! :D
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 25, 2023, 01:27:18 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on December 25, 2023, 09:13:05 PM
Okaaaaaay... g'bye, then. :oI showed this to one of my friends who speaks, reads, and writes Japanese (kanji, katakana, and hiragana) to give the real translation of that sign.
It says 関門大通り Kanmon-odori ("Kanmon Boulevard") - it's a street near a torii gate. The reason why the English translation is so bad? Google Lens still doesn't understand kanji well enough.
Post by: solvegas on December 26, 2023, 06:40:25 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 26, 2023, 04:38:16 PM
:D
/me facepalms
Oh My God, that's so stupid. :P
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 26, 2023, 04:39:40 PM
I remembered for years, I suspected that Ryan Seacrest was gay.
This man is fighting a battle that no man is yet to win. 8)
Guess I was wrong! :D
Or, she's so hot she can turn gay guys straight? ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 26, 2023, 04:41:05 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 27, 2023, 06:45:14 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 27, 2023, 05:50:16 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 27, 2023, 07:09:39 PM
How did my phone know I was going to do laundry?
It usually suggests a route via Maps for routine stuff like at the end of a work day, it will suggest a route home. Or on Tuesdays I usually go to Costco after work and it recommends a route to get there when I get in the car after work on Tuesdays. I can understand that. But, how did it know that I was going to the laundromat on a day I usually don’t go there unless it was actively listening to my conversations?
Post by: solvegas on December 28, 2023, 06:45:45 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 28, 2023, 05:26:19 PM
It’s a Wednesday night. I usually do laundry on Friday. This popped up on my phone right after I started the car.
How did my phone know I was going to do laundry?
It usually suggests a route via Maps for routine stuff like at the end of a work day, it will suggest a route home. Or on Tuesdays I usually go to Costco after work and it recommends a route to get there when I get in the car after work on Tuesdays. I can understand that. But, how did it know that I was going to the laundromat on a day I usually don’t go there unless it was actively listening to my conversations?
That's bloody spooky. :o :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 28, 2023, 05:28:26 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 28, 2023, 11:30:45 PM
I think something's gotten scrambled here... ??? ???
Very likely the guy that made it was on drugs when he made it. ;D
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 29, 2023, 01:27:52 AM
Took me a moment to realize.
Huh.
Post by: solvegas on December 29, 2023, 06:01:52 AM
I never realized this before.
Took me a moment to realize.
Huh.
I was raised as a Catholic and I've never been a cat fan. ??? ::)
Post by: solvegas on December 29, 2023, 06:04:02 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 29, 2023, 06:10:38 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 30, 2023, 04:09:26 AM
True enough, though I got rid of Clippy really quick.
I made Clippy into a different character, tho, I don’t remember what it was, any more. Hated Clippy.
Post by: solvegas on December 30, 2023, 06:38:32 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 31, 2023, 08:14:50 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 01, 2024, 07:30:39 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 01, 2024, 06:50:53 PM
But understandable though ;):D
/me facepalms
Oh My God, that's so stupid. :P
Post by: solvegas on January 02, 2024, 07:40:39 AM
Post by: gOOber on January 02, 2024, 09:01:02 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 02, 2024, 05:55:08 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 03, 2024, 08:11:38 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 03, 2024, 10:41:37 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 03, 2024, 06:03:15 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 04, 2024, 07:37:13 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 04, 2024, 06:20:58 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 04, 2024, 09:06:42 PM
Size indicates ranking.
https://informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/top-500-passwords-visualized/
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 05, 2024, 03:49:48 PM
Sinclair (I remember the dinosaurs in the Worlds Fair exhibit) gas station in San Augustine, Texas in 1939. Colorized.
Note the much older gas pump in the center.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 05, 2024, 06:36:58 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 06, 2024, 07:18:14 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 06, 2024, 06:38:24 PM
Post by: CarlTL on January 07, 2024, 08:13:18 AM
Well, DUH! :o ???
To their defense one doesn't associate Memphis with snow...
Post by: solvegas on January 08, 2024, 06:01:14 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 08, 2024, 05:00:35 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 08, 2024, 08:43:53 PM
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67902966
Post by: solvegas on January 09, 2024, 06:45:26 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 09, 2024, 12:02:36 PM
Someone or something was "tidying up" Rodney Holbrook's shed - moving small bits of clutter on a table into a tray. Being an avid wildlife photographer, he set up a night-vision camera to find out what was going on.....Hilarious! :)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67902966
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 09, 2024, 06:57:17 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 09, 2024, 10:26:42 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 10, 2024, 02:52:17 AM
Mixed Up Movie Quotes #254:Ha! :) I'd like to see more of those!
Post by: solvegas on January 10, 2024, 06:48:12 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 10, 2024, 05:39:00 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 10, 2024, 09:50:51 PM
Mixed Up Movie Quotes #254:Ha! :) I'd like to see more of those!
How's #138?
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 10, 2024, 10:37:28 PM
Perfect! :DMixed Up Movie Quotes #254:Ha! :) I'd like to see more of those!
How's #138?
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 11, 2024, 10:31:27 AM
Well, DUH! :o ???
That made me laugh out loud. 🤣
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 11, 2024, 10:37:18 AM
Someone or something was "tidying up" Rodney Holbrook's shed - moving small bits of clutter on a table into a tray. Being an avid wildlife photographer, he set up a night-vision camera to find out what was going on.....
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67902966
See, it’s not just the tailor of Gloucester that mice help out with.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 11, 2024, 10:38:38 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 11, 2024, 05:16:21 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 12, 2024, 12:06:20 AM
Talk about secure parking!
Post by: solvegas on January 12, 2024, 06:26:19 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 12, 2024, 03:52:11 PM
I'm really puzzled about this. The new windows are nice, but why deface the old classic windows? ???
Someone’s an idiot?
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 12, 2024, 06:54:42 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 13, 2024, 06:52:27 AM
Post by: gOOber on January 13, 2024, 03:36:39 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 13, 2024, 07:00:07 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 14, 2024, 01:41:13 PM
In New Zealand, where the movie set had been created for The Shire for LOTR, there’s been a recreation built for tourists. This is a street sign in Hobbiton.
Actually, that's not a recreation, when they finished the shooting on LoTR, they left the set as a tourist attraction. They were then able to re-use it, with just a few touch ups, for filming The Hobbit. It's just outside a place called Matamata. So you can go see the original set, which is bloody cool. I think you might even be able to get a drink at the Green Dragon. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 14, 2024, 01:42:43 PM
Post by: gOOber on January 14, 2024, 06:48:59 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 15, 2024, 06:14:21 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 15, 2024, 01:34:56 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 15, 2024, 07:40:16 PM
Mixed Up Movie Quotes #105:
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 15, 2024, 10:45:07 PM
In New Zealand, where the movie set had been created for The Shire for LOTR, there’s been a recreation built for tourists. This is a street sign in Hobbiton.
Actually, that's not a recreation, when they finished the shooting on LoTR, they left the set as a tourist attraction. They were then able to re-use it, with just a few touch ups, for filming The Hobbit. It's just outside a place called Matamata. So you can go see the original set, which is bloody cool. I think you might even be able to get a drink at the Green Dragon. :)
I was under the impression that everything that was built for LOTR was removed so that the natural habitat was basically untouched. Also, no one builds houses with insides for movies. You build the outside and then the inside is shot on a set.
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 15, 2024, 11:43:17 PM
Or a Philistine.I'm really puzzled about this. The new windows are nice, but why deface the old classic windows? ???
Someone’s an idiot?
Post by: solvegas on January 16, 2024, 06:18:44 AM
Post by: solvegas on January 17, 2024, 06:23:02 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 17, 2024, 05:03:41 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 17, 2024, 09:56:19 PM
Neat way to incorporate the landscape into the architecture. :)
That rock looks like it has a face. :o
Post by: solvegas on January 18, 2024, 06:33:10 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 19, 2024, 09:47:22 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 20, 2024, 06:28:20 AM
Post by: solvegas on January 21, 2024, 06:36:23 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 21, 2024, 12:08:12 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 21, 2024, 10:58:09 PM
Baba Yaga's shoes??? ??? :o ;D
Perhaps. :)
Post by: solvegas on January 22, 2024, 07:03:05 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 22, 2024, 04:44:55 PM
Guess they'll follow anything. ;DEarly enough implanting will do that, yes.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 22, 2024, 05:13:39 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 22, 2024, 05:19:57 PM
I wish I was the one coming up with these.....To me, that sequence was one of the most moving in the whole film...and that's saying something!
Mixed Up Movie Quotes #105:
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on January 24, 2024, 06:08:57 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 24, 2024, 09:21:25 PM
NYC Madison Avenue - the blizzard of 1888aka just another Tuesday in Buffalo NY ;D
Post by: solvegas on January 25, 2024, 07:14:25 AM
Post by: gOOber on January 25, 2024, 09:30:16 AM
Post by: solvegas on January 26, 2024, 08:20:05 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 26, 2024, 06:53:54 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 26, 2024, 11:38:11 PM
Wow, that's a pricy... nothing? ;) ;D
;D
Post by: solvegas on January 27, 2024, 08:03:36 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 27, 2024, 09:02:58 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 28, 2024, 07:32:33 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 28, 2024, 05:42:35 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 29, 2024, 08:09:00 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 29, 2024, 02:22:19 PM
Hamster mobile rolling through London. ;DImagine that running into the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile :D
Post by: TheZookie007 on January 29, 2024, 02:28:07 PM
we know him better as "Mr. Peanut" but his government name is Bartholomew Richard Fitzgerald-Smythe. And though Planters is an USA brand, he's actually British.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6e/Mr_peanut.png?20060115040909)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 29, 2024, 04:43:13 PM
Post by: Scarface on January 29, 2024, 07:13:54 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eturKfbBxA4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eturKfbBxA4)
(https://i.ytimg.com/an_webp/eturKfbBxA4/mqdefault_6s.webp?du=3000&sqp=CKr-4K0G&rs=AOn4CLBKDHThSashrCchTzjbZ1bfAtVJfA)
Post by: solvegas on January 30, 2024, 08:15:46 AM
Guy was lucky to be on passenger side.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eturKfbBxA4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eturKfbBxA4)
(https://i.ytimg.com/an_webp/eturKfbBxA4/mqdefault_6s.webp?du=3000&sqp=CKr-4K0G&rs=AOn4CLBKDHThSashrCchTzjbZ1bfAtVJfA)
That Cop was lucky he didn't get killed. :o
Post by: solvegas on January 30, 2024, 08:19:31 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 30, 2024, 04:55:37 PM
Guy was lucky to be on passenger side.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eturKfbBxA4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eturKfbBxA4)
(https://i.ytimg.com/an_webp/eturKfbBxA4/mqdefault_6s.webp?du=3000&sqp=CKr-4K0G&rs=AOn4CLBKDHThSashrCchTzjbZ1bfAtVJfA)
I hope the people in the vehicle are ok! :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 30, 2024, 04:57:26 PM
Here is a weird accident. No one died. ;D
Yeah, makes you wonder what the pickup hit that launched it that high, and what it must have been like eating inside the diner.
"Holy crap, I've heard of it raining cats and dogs, but PICKUP TRUCKS?!?!". ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 30, 2024, 04:58:39 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 30, 2024, 10:23:03 PM
He has to be real careful with his brakes. :o :o ??? ???
Not only that, when he climbs up on it, if he slips, he could break his neck. :P
Post by: solvegas on January 31, 2024, 08:38:40 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 31, 2024, 05:10:24 PM
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Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 01, 2024, 04:39:57 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 01, 2024, 05:44:24 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 02, 2024, 07:44:50 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 02, 2024, 05:59:00 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 03, 2024, 07:26:54 PM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 04, 2024, 06:48:17 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 05, 2024, 09:03:22 AM
Post by: gOOber on February 05, 2024, 09:44:41 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 05, 2024, 07:37:44 PM
;D
FOR SURE!!! ;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 05, 2024, 07:39:55 PM
No one got killed. :)
I could almost believe she really did see Jesus, because to me that situation is so improbable, it's almost a miracle.
Whatever caused it may have caused it before, too, because that little cross to the bottom left of the picture means that someone died there before. :(
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 05, 2024, 07:41:34 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 05, 2024, 09:06:57 PM
Neil deGrasse Tyson knowsHe does indeed
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 05, 2024, 09:07:29 PM
;D;D
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 06, 2024, 08:39:47 AM
I've never been given the middle finger by a house with a face before! :o ;D
LOL
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 06, 2024, 08:42:15 AM
Post by: solvegas on February 06, 2024, 09:09:39 AM
The Gran Hotel Ciudad de México in Mexico City in all its Art Nouveau style
I've been there with my Mexican cousins and the restaurant is fantastic. I've got family, from my father's side, that live in Mexico City. :)
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 06, 2024, 09:15:47 AM
The Gran Hotel Ciudad de México in Mexico City in all its Art Nouveau style
I've been there with my Mexican cousins and the restaurant is fantastic. I've got family, from my father's side, that live in Mexico City. :)
I seem to remember you mentioning that once before. I was definitely thinking of you when I posted this.
The only part of Mexico City that I’ve seen is the airport. LOL
Post by: solvegas on February 07, 2024, 07:34:22 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 07, 2024, 12:56:08 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 08, 2024, 06:42:38 AM
Post by: gOOber on February 08, 2024, 08:25:27 AM
Post by: solvegas on February 08, 2024, 08:30:49 AM
:)
That explains a lot. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 08, 2024, 12:59:56 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 08, 2024, 06:02:12 PM
The Gran Hotel Ciudad de México in Mexico City in all its Art Nouveau styleIt almost looks like a fantasy image. Wow!
Post by: solvegas on February 09, 2024, 07:22:03 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 09, 2024, 03:06:48 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 09, 2024, 06:29:56 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 09, 2024, 08:50:52 PM
In case you forgotAs if we ever could! :)
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 10, 2024, 06:03:03 AM
In case you forgotAs if we ever could! :)
You know, I only recently discovered that Adams was a bit of a computer nerd. In ASCII, 42 is an asterisk, which often is used as a symbol of anything or everything. And I had always assumed it was a random number. What a great joke.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 10, 2024, 06:31:34 AM
Post by: solvegas on February 10, 2024, 07:32:43 AM
Post by: gOOber on February 10, 2024, 01:14:45 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 11, 2024, 01:45:25 PM
In case you forgotAs if we ever could! :)
You know, I only recently discovered that Adams was a bit of a computer nerd. In ASCII, 42 is an asterisk, which often is used as a symbol of anything or everything. And I had always assumed it was a random number. What a great joke.
That's awesome! And subtle as hell, I know tons of people with pretty good computer knowledge who never got that! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 11, 2024, 01:46:50 PM
:o
I don't think I'll worry about the cat, I'll worry about the furry ball of madness there! ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 11, 2024, 01:47:58 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 11, 2024, 10:32:58 PM
In case you forgotAs if we ever could! :)
You know, I only recently discovered that Adams was a bit of a computer nerd. In ASCII, 42 is an asterisk, which often is used as a symbol of anything or everything. And I had always assumed it was a random number. What a great joke.
That's awesome! And subtle as hell, I know tons of people with pretty good computer knowledge who never got that! ;D
I was a mainframer, myself, so I might’ve gotten it if it was in EBCDIC (but I doubt it!)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 12, 2024, 01:41:07 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 12, 2024, 07:28:58 PM
:);D
Post by: rtpoe on February 12, 2024, 08:37:32 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 12, 2024, 09:50:36 PM
Add googly eyes to famous works of art.The last one is the best one :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 12, 2024, 09:53:25 PM
For 50 years, The World of Concrete (WOC) has held its annual convention in Las Vegas. Dubbed "ComicCon for concrete guys" by Kevin Thornton, an executive at the company that runs the 700,000-square-foot event, the WOC showcases cutting-edge equipment, high-tech materials and new methods for everything concrete. Also held each year during the three-day convention is the SpecMix Bricklayer 500, a masonry competition where the "world's best mason" is crowned and celebrated with cash prizes and a new truck. Correspondent Conor Knighton pulls us into this universe.
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/CmErPfQcabM/hqdefault.jpg) (https://www.youtube.com/embed/CmErPfQcabM)
Post by: solvegas on February 13, 2024, 07:17:50 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 13, 2024, 02:12:26 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 13, 2024, 08:20:18 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 14, 2024, 07:53:17 AM
Post by: gOOber on February 14, 2024, 12:15:26 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 14, 2024, 02:14:53 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 14, 2024, 09:13:33 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 15, 2024, 07:54:54 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 15, 2024, 03:21:39 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 16, 2024, 04:04:14 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 17, 2024, 07:03:51 AM
VERY enhanced! ;D
I remember when watching old Western movies, the Indians called liquor Fire Water. ;D
Post by: solvegas on February 17, 2024, 07:08:23 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 17, 2024, 06:20:56 PM
by Peter de Sève
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 17, 2024, 06:51:34 PM
“Easy being green it is not”
by Peter de Sève
Very nice. Funny, and it hits you in the feels at the same time. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 17, 2024, 06:53:07 PM
Post by: gOOber on February 19, 2024, 06:29:21 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 20, 2024, 07:23:03 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 20, 2024, 01:36:41 PM
What the he... oh. I get it now! ;DBeen there, done that!
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 20, 2024, 01:37:14 PM
:)Now that is a work of art.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 20, 2024, 02:19:33 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 21, 2024, 07:30:18 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 21, 2024, 05:14:46 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 22, 2024, 07:20:39 AM
Post by: gOOber on February 22, 2024, 07:26:34 AM
Post by: solvegas on February 22, 2024, 07:30:57 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 22, 2024, 01:06:42 PM
I wonder how many they get? ;) ;D"The enemy of my enemy is my friend" versus "snitches get stitches" :D
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 22, 2024, 01:08:00 PM
;D ;D ;DOh man, have I been in the shoes of the second sign poster before :D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 22, 2024, 05:11:30 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 23, 2024, 06:23:45 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 24, 2024, 07:10:05 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 24, 2024, 09:57:38 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 25, 2024, 07:14:12 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 25, 2024, 07:25:52 PM
;DAnd on the back: "and I got 10 years in jail for it"
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 25, 2024, 07:29:31 PM
:o :o :oThe company is based in Dublin, Ireland. (https://cosmeticfairies.com/treatments/)
Post by: solvegas on February 26, 2024, 07:18:42 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 26, 2024, 04:58:46 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 26, 2024, 06:18:08 PM
I like how there’s ONE phone wire
Post by: rtpoe on February 26, 2024, 09:19:04 PM
ANYWAY.....
The tale is even more of a tongue twister in German.
Because of the way German constructs words, this....."thing" appears near the end of the tale:
Rhabarberbarbarabarbarbarenbartbarbierbierbarbärbel
Post by: solvegas on February 27, 2024, 07:20:52 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 27, 2024, 12:08:51 PM
Somebody has missed something here... ;D ;D ;D;D ;D ;D ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on February 27, 2024, 12:10:25 PM
Seems there's this "Tongue Twister Tale" about a woman named "Rhubarb Barbara", because of her talent for making rhubarb pies. The story has her opening a bar, which has a couple of guys in barbarian outfits become regulars, who tell the barber who trims their beards about it.............And that's how the chorus to "Tutti Frutti" (https://youtu.be/F13JNjpNW6c) was created. ;)
ANYWAY.....
The tale is even more of a tongue twister in German.
Because of the way German constructs words, this....."thing" appears near the end of the tale:
Rhabarberbarbarabarbarbarenbartbarbierbierbarbärbel
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 27, 2024, 04:20:50 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 28, 2024, 12:23:32 AM
;D ;D ;D
What a dumbass. ;D
Post by: solvegas on February 28, 2024, 07:23:42 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 28, 2024, 04:52:23 PM
Post by: rtpoe on February 28, 2024, 08:25:45 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 29, 2024, 07:25:57 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 29, 2024, 05:57:52 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 01, 2024, 07:38:07 AM
An interesting little bit of trivia. :)
Geography can always be interesting. I remember how during the 2008 election, people made fun of Sarah Palin when she made the statement that she could see Russia from her State of Alaska. Most Americans are unaware that we do have a border with Russia which runs between two islands, Big Diomede (Russia) and Little Diomede (USA) which are only 3 Kilometers apart and that they have a 21 hour time difference since the border is also where the time date changes from the New World and the Old World. Alaska remains history's greatest land deal ever, especially for the USA.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 01, 2024, 05:44:14 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 02, 2024, 07:19:12 AM
:o :o :o :o :o
Where was this at? :o ??? :(
Post by: solvegas on March 02, 2024, 07:46:37 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 02, 2024, 08:00:36 PM
:o :o :o :o :o
Where was this at? :o ??? :(
Don't know. A place with a LOT of bad drivers? ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 02, 2024, 08:01:52 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 02, 2024, 10:42:30 PM
YES!!!
No Shit, Sherlock! :o That guy is a moron. He should 8X8 support beams.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 03, 2024, 07:22:26 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 04, 2024, 07:21:56 AM
Post by: solvegas on March 05, 2024, 07:30:56 AM
Post by: gOOber on March 05, 2024, 09:58:27 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 05, 2024, 02:52:46 PM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 06, 2024, 03:53:58 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 07, 2024, 03:59:59 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 07, 2024, 11:37:47 PM
:)HA!
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 07, 2024, 11:38:31 PM
A pizza in a pizza box. :o :o :oOnly in America :D
Post by: solvegas on March 08, 2024, 07:33:54 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 08, 2024, 04:08:52 PM
I saw this at Zdemian's site and it brought memories of when I was a ch1ld living in Mexico City back in the 60's. Yes, there was still milkmen in Mexico years after they mostly disappeared in the USA. The incident it reminded me of was when the milkman would deliver to our house, he'd ring the doorbell and our dog, a Boxer, saw him and chased him out of the entranc3 all the way to the nearby park and terrorized him. The dog was angry because the milkman, who was in his late teens, used to tease him because we would normally have him on the garage roof (Mexican homes are made of concrete and are flat roofed unlike USA homes) and he would annoy the dog. He didn't bite him, but we never saw him ever again. :)Now that is a milk maid!!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 08, 2024, 07:43:14 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 09, 2024, 07:47:33 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 09, 2024, 08:01:58 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on March 10, 2024, 10:24:35 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 11, 2024, 03:43:54 AM
Wooooo!I'm happy for them but honestly I was rooting for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse to win (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqGjhVJWtEg)...
Post by: solvegas on March 11, 2024, 07:16:29 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 11, 2024, 05:30:30 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 12, 2024, 07:22:01 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 12, 2024, 03:07:56 PM
A sequence requiring imagination, talent, and patience. :)Love it!
Post by: rtpoe on March 12, 2024, 10:10:06 PM
SKEUOMORPH: An object or feature designed to look like what the object is replacing, e.g. light bulbs shaped like candle flames, or the "Save" icon on software that looks like a diskette.
ANACHRONYM: A word or term that refers to something outdated or no longer in common use, e.g. we still "dial" a phone.
Post by: solvegas on March 13, 2024, 07:52:58 AM
Post by: gOOber on March 13, 2024, 12:45:59 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 13, 2024, 04:47:18 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 13, 2024, 11:19:32 PM
This is amazing. I compare the before and after, and I still find it hard to see how he's done it. :oThat is superb work! Very creative!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 14, 2024, 05:22:47 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 14, 2024, 06:38:05 PM
You'd think they'd charge more. ;) ;DYes! YES! ooooooh YESSSS!!!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 15, 2024, 06:17:51 PM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 16, 2024, 05:54:19 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 17, 2024, 07:45:44 AM
Post by: gOOber on March 17, 2024, 04:27:09 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 17, 2024, 08:00:34 PM
Awesome! :)The only way to do it!
Post by: solvegas on March 18, 2024, 07:47:02 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 18, 2024, 04:17:46 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 18, 2024, 08:53:05 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 19, 2024, 07:47:27 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 19, 2024, 04:27:11 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 19, 2024, 05:06:51 PM
They're for Dorothy's dog? ;) ;D"I don't think we're in Kansassas any more..."
Post by: solvegas on March 20, 2024, 08:29:39 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 20, 2024, 05:00:18 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on March 20, 2024, 06:23:04 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 21, 2024, 12:12:54 AM
Beauty and brains. :)"By the time American audiences were introduced to Austrian actress Hedy Lamarr in the 1938 film Algiers, she had already lived an eventful life. She got her scandalous start in film in Czechoslovakia (her first role was in the erotic Ecstasy). She was married at 19 in pre-World War II Europe to Fritz Mandl, a paranoid, overly protective arms dealer linked with fascists in Italy and Nazis in Germany. After her father’s sudden death and as the war approached, she fled Mandl’s country estate in the middle of the night and escaped to London. Unable to return home to Vienna where her mother lived, and determined to get into the movies, she booked passage to the States on the same ship as mogul Louis B. Mayer. Flaunting herself, she drew his attention and signed with his MGM Studios before they docked.
Arriving in Hollywood brought her a new name (Lamarr was originally Kiesler), fame, multiple marriages and divorces and a foray into groundbreaking work as a producer, before she eventually became a recluse. But perhaps the most fascinating aspect of Lamarr’s life isn’t as well known: during WWII, when she was 27, the movie star invented and patented an ingenious forerunner of current high-tech communications. Her life is explored in a new documentary, Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story. Director Alexandra Dean spoke with Smithsonian.com about Lamarr’s unheralded work as an inventor. (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/hollywood-secret-weapon-180965209/)"
Here's a copy of US Patent # 2,292,387 (https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/e0/dd/4e/0e04d56d1d7604/US2292387.pdf) for a "Secret communication system", issued to Hedy Kiesler Markey and George Antheil, another fascinating person in his own right.
Post by: solvegas on March 21, 2024, 08:09:29 AM
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Post by: TheZookie007 on March 21, 2024, 06:12:42 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 22, 2024, 05:47:57 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 22, 2024, 08:27:53 PM
Amazing what weird neat stuff you can find in nature. :o :)There's similar phenomena in Brazil and in the Democratic Republic of Congo, among other places. Always amazing to witness.
Post by: rtpoe on March 22, 2024, 10:05:10 PM
Turns out you have to write an actual physical letter to the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee (475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Room 3300, Washington DC, 20260-3501).
https://about.usps.com/who/csac/#overview
Don't go thinking you can get them to put adult entertainers on stamps; first of all, you have to have been dead for at least three years. And it's so tough to make it through the process that they rejected a campaign to put Walter Cronkite on a stamp to mark the centennial of his birth. WALTER GODDAM CRONKITE got rejected!
So anyway, I'm thinking we need to get some Great American Writers on stamps. So I'll be writing letters for Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Harlan Ellison, and Kurt Vonnegut.
Others that will get letters from me come under the "umbrella" of "Legends of Television" - Dick Clark, Mary Tyler Moore, and Gertrude Berg.
"Who The Fuck is Gertrude Berg?" I hear you ask.
* She created, produced, wrote, and starred in the radio & TV show The Goldbergs - for the 25 (or so) years it was on air. It was the first "family sitcom", and many of the tropes we see in sitcoms today - neighbors entering without knocking, character catchphrases - came from her show.
* She won the very first Emmy Award for "Best Actress".
* Her popularity led to a whole series of stuff - a line of house dresses, cookbooks, a newspaper column - kind of like Oprah's media empire.
* She did this years before Lucille Ball came on the scene....
* At a time when anti-Semitism was not only commonplace but even accepted, the show was unashamed and unafraid to be Jewish. The radio show openly discussed Kristallnacht and Hitler; one of the TV episodes even had the family going to their synagogue for Yom Kippur services – and they showed the service. After the show left the air, it would be some two decades before there’d be another TV show with an openly Jewish lead character.
I sent along a mockup in my letter, too....
Post by: solvegas on March 23, 2024, 07:22:07 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 23, 2024, 11:31:53 PM
So I got it into my head to wonder how you get people on postage stamps.100% agree with you - Ms. Berg was a huge pioneer of American radio and television. She definitely deserves to be commemorated by a postage stamp!
Turns out you have to write an actual physical letter to the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee (475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Room 3300, Washington DC, 20260-3501).
https://about.usps.com/who/csac/#overview
Don't go thinking you can get them to put adult entertainers on stamps; first of all, you have to have been dead for at least three years. And it's so tough to make it through the process that they rejected a campaign to put Walter Cronkite on a stamp to mark the centennial of his birth. WALTER GODDAM CRONKITE got rejected!
So anyway, I'm thinking we need to get some Great American Writers on stamps. So I'll be writing letters for Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Harlan Ellison, and Kurt Vonnegut.
Others that will get letters from me come under the "umbrella" of "Legends of Television" - Dick Clark, Mary Tyler Moore, and Gertrude Berg.
"Who The Fuck is Gertrude Berg?" I hear you ask.
* She created, produced, wrote, and starred in the radio & TV show The Goldbergs - for the 25 (or so) years it was on air. It was the first "family sitcom", and many of the tropes we see in sitcoms today - neighbors entering without knocking, character catchphrases - came from her show.
* She won the very first Emmy Award for "Best Actress".
* Her popularity led to a whole series of stuff - a line of house dresses, cookbooks, a newspaper column - kind of like Oprah's media empire.
* She did this years before Lucille Ball came on the scene....
* At a time when anti-Semitism was not only commonplace but even accepted, the show was unashamed and unafraid to be Jewish. The radio show openly discussed Kristallnacht and Hitler; one of the TV episodes even had the family going to their synagogue for Yom Kippur services – and they showed the service. After the show left the air, it would be some two decades before there’d be another TV show with an openly Jewish lead character.
I sent along a mockup in my letter, too....
Post by: solvegas on March 24, 2024, 07:52:10 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 24, 2024, 11:10:42 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 25, 2024, 12:59:50 AM
You've been warned! :o ;DThat's probably a sign for Crazy Woman Creek (https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/search/names/1587205), in Johnson County, Wyoming.
Post by: solvegas on March 25, 2024, 07:57:40 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 25, 2024, 04:20:09 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 25, 2024, 08:16:31 PM
A Tesla that grabbed the bull by the horns! ;) ;D
I didn't think it was possible to make one of those things uglier.
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 26, 2024, 03:36:47 AM
Me neither. That is the ugliest model of car in existence.A Tesla that grabbed the bull by the horns! ;) ;D
I didn't think it was possible to make one of those things uglier.
Post by: solvegas on March 26, 2024, 07:51:08 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 26, 2024, 05:00:19 PM
Post by: rtpoe on March 26, 2024, 08:48:24 PM
https://www.artofmanliness.com/lifestyle/homeownership/towards-a-philosophy-of-household-management/
An interesting essay on just what it says, with references to "Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House" by Cheryl Mendelson and "Economics" by Aristotle (he called the work "Oikonomikos", which is better translated as "household management").
"For the Greeks, phronesis meant practical wisdom....the TLDR version is that it’s the ability to do the right thing at the right time for the right reason. Phronesis is needed not only in making specific choices around household tasks, but deciding how much time to spend on those tasks versus on other activities — paid work, family recreation, etc. How often should you do chores? To what standard? What tasks should you do yourself versus delegating to a professional?"
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 27, 2024, 04:57:24 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 27, 2024, 10:48:45 PM
The most awesome shower curtain I've ever seen! :o ;D 8)
LOL. ;D
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 28, 2024, 03:47:28 AM
Two living puns get married. ;D ;D ;DI had a feeling it was too good to be true. And it was.
While the lady and the man pictured are real people, and they really did get married to each other earlier this month, those are just jokey FB handles and not their legal names. Their real names are visible on the GoFundMe campaign that she started to help pay for her hubby's triple-bypass surgery.
Post by: solvegas on March 28, 2024, 07:32:27 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 28, 2024, 05:10:36 PM
Two living puns get married. ;D ;D ;DI had a feeling it was too good to be true. And it was.
While the lady and the man pictured are real people, and they really did get married to each other earlier this month, those are just jokey FB handles and not their legal names. Their real names are visible on the GoFundMe campaign that she started to help pay for her hubby's triple-bypass surgery.
Aaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwww, you ruined it! ;) ;) ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 28, 2024, 05:12:09 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 29, 2024, 09:12:13 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 29, 2024, 05:51:53 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 29, 2024, 09:47:25 PM
Truck owner has sense of humor! ;D ;D
;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 30, 2024, 06:25:25 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 31, 2024, 01:11:28 AM
Truck owner has sense of humor! ;D ;DAnd look at the sticker on the upper-right corner of the rear window :)
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 31, 2024, 01:12:11 AM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;DI've been there :D
Post by: solvegas on March 31, 2024, 07:19:07 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on March 31, 2024, 09:20:29 AM
A scene from the movie "Easter Parade" from 1948 starring Fred Astaire and Judy Garland based on the "Easter Parade" song by Irving Berlin. Some may find it curious that it was a Jew that made some of the most popular Christian Holiday songs like " White Christmas" and "Easter Parade" and patriotic music like " God Bless America" for example. :)
Why is it curious that a Jew would be patriotic or create a song about God blessing America?
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on March 31, 2024, 09:21:36 AM
1956 Easter NYC
Post by: solvegas on March 31, 2024, 09:36:35 AM
A scene from the movie "Easter Parade" from 1948 starring Fred Astaire and Judy Garland based on the "Easter Parade" song by Irving Berlin. Some may find it curious that it was a Jew that made some of the most popular Christian Holiday songs like " White Christmas" and "Easter Parade" and patriotic music like " God Bless America" for example. :)
Why is it curious that a Jew would be patriotic or create a song about God blessing America?
Many Americans at that time did not know he was Jewish since he had assimilated so well and his real name was Israel Beilin, which is Yiddish.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 31, 2024, 05:57:26 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on March 31, 2024, 09:28:30 PM
Still, just because someone is Jewish-American doesn't mean that they would not want to invoke God's blessings upon his homeland. It isn't "curious" at all.A scene from the movie "Easter Parade" from 1948 starring Fred Astaire and Judy Garland based on the "Easter Parade" song by Irving Berlin. Some may find it curious that it was a Jew that made some of the most popular Christian Holiday songs like " White Christmas" and "Easter Parade" and patriotic music like " God Bless America" for example. :)
Why is it curious that a Jew would be patriotic or create a song about God blessing America?
Many Americans at that time did not know he was Jewish since he had assimilated so well and his real name was Israel Beilin, which is Yiddish.
Post by: solvegas on April 01, 2024, 07:57:19 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on April 01, 2024, 10:59:29 AM
Still, just because someone is Jewish-American doesn't mean that they would not want to invoke God's blessings upon his homeland. It isn't "curious" at all.A scene from the movie "Easter Parade" from 1948 starring Fred Astaire and Judy Garland based on the "Easter Parade" song by Irving Berlin. Some may find it curious that it was a Jew that made some of the most popular Christian Holiday songs like " White Christmas" and "Easter Parade" and patriotic music like " God Bless America" for example. :)
Why is it curious that a Jew would be patriotic or create a song about God blessing America?
Many Americans at that time did not know he was Jewish since he had assimilated so well and his real name was Israel Beilin, which is Yiddish.
Exactly
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on April 01, 2024, 11:00:35 AM
Happy Easter
1956 Easter NYC
Dang! I obviously forgot to post the image and I’ve since deleted it. 😭
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 01, 2024, 06:15:17 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 01, 2024, 11:43:52 PM
More pothole than road! :o
Shock absorbers won't last long. :P
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 02, 2024, 01:52:07 AM
Post by: solvegas on April 02, 2024, 07:37:01 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 03, 2024, 04:14:37 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 03, 2024, 09:49:13 PM
I’m checking out with my items at the grocery store, and my checkout clerk suddenly lets out a snort of laughter. It’s so loud and sudden that it catches me by surprise.
Clerk: “Oh, my God! Sorry! I just saw something on the register, and it made me laugh.”
Suddenly, it clicks, and I know why she’s laughing.
Me: “Are you new?”
Clerk: “Yeah, I started a few weeks ago.”
Me: “The clerks love it when I buy Land O Lakes butter because of what it does to the register.”
We both look at the register and how it’s decided to display my item as it was scanned.
Register: “LOL BUTT.”
Clerk: “Not gonna lie, I found that hilarious.”
Me: “Oh, if you liked that, then you’re gonna love this next one.“
She scans my next item: the Land O Lakes Omega-3 eggs.
Register: “LOL OMG EGGS.”
Clerk: *Squeals*
https://notalwaysright.com/land-o-laughs/327117/
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 04, 2024, 05:11:19 AM
Post by: solvegas on April 04, 2024, 07:39:27 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 04, 2024, 04:52:50 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 05, 2024, 07:54:57 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 05, 2024, 05:36:22 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 05, 2024, 11:45:14 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 06, 2024, 08:21:05 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 06, 2024, 06:22:56 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 07, 2024, 12:55:18 AM
I guess we'll have to take their word on it. ;DMs. French Fries is probably related to Mrs. Potato Head :)
Post by: solvegas on April 08, 2024, 08:11:10 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 08, 2024, 05:42:05 PM
Post by: gOOber on April 09, 2024, 09:04:24 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 09, 2024, 06:01:20 PM
:)
Some mad doctor ran in and did all the wait staff? ;) ;) ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 09, 2024, 06:02:39 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 10, 2024, 07:39:18 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 10, 2024, 05:55:18 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 10, 2024, 06:20:21 PM
:)"No one ever expects the Spanish Circumcision!"
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 10, 2024, 06:21:19 PM
I wonder if they sing while they style? :)And they hold up the mirror after they're done and croon "The Way We Were".
Post by: rtpoe on April 10, 2024, 08:35:21 PM
Here's a display of D&D artifacts at the Strong Museum in Rochester NY:
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 11, 2024, 05:56:22 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 11, 2024, 05:58:18 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 12, 2024, 07:53:56 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 12, 2024, 08:10:21 PM
This is a Funny Car, but it is not a drag racer. ;D
Cool! Looks like it's based on one of those wild car toons they used to draw, like Rat Fink. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 12, 2024, 08:11:40 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 12, 2024, 08:15:43 PM
https://www.museumofplay.org/exhibits/world-video-game-hall-of-fame/nominate-a-game/
If you agree, nominate it, too!
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Created for UNIX systems and released in 1980, it revolutionized the "dungeon crawl" game. Rather than solve a fixed set of puzzles, the game randomized things, creating a brand new dungeon every time you played - a Red potion might be a Healing potion in one game, and a Potion of Drunkenness in the next. You had to come up with a *strategy* for winning the game. And there were no "lives" - if you died, there was no respawning.
Computer technology of the time restricted Rogue to monochromatic alphanumeric characters. But as technology advanced, the basic programming of the game was expanded to take advantage, allowing for bigger dungeons, giving players a lot more options, and adding real graphics.
Thanks to a release of the game's source code, the basic mechanics of the game - procedurally generated "dungeons", turn-based action, "permadeath" - would be used in many games afterwards, creating an entire genre of "roguelike" games.
The original game wasn't much to look at, even at the time. But the infinite replayablitity of the game, and the ease with which one could modify it, has inspired game designers ever since.
The History of ROGUE:
https://www.pcmag.com/news/how-rogue-spawned-the-notoriously-difficult-roguelike-game-genre
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/the-history-of-rogue-have-you-you-deadly-zs#close-modal
"The 25 best Roguelike games to play today" (November 2023)
https://www.gamesradar.com/best-roguelikes-roguelites/
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 12, 2024, 08:21:41 PM
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Post by: TheZookie007 on April 14, 2024, 01:17:39 AM
Yeah, that makes sense... wait a minute. ::) ;DClose but no cigar :D
Post by: solvegas on April 14, 2024, 06:36:45 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 14, 2024, 02:40:13 PM
From six years ago. ;DGotta love a resourceful people!
Post by: solvegas on April 15, 2024, 07:24:33 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 15, 2024, 04:24:58 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 16, 2024, 08:22:09 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 16, 2024, 03:02:25 PM
The tree won. ;) ;D"You see, Your Honor, there I was minding my business, when all of a sudden a tree leapt in front of me!"
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 16, 2024, 03:07:37 PM
This must be the school the immortals go to. :o ;DActually there are still thousands of people who speak "ancient Egyptian" as their first language today - not immortal either ;) Sadly, it is one of thousands of endangered languages in the world, as the rampage of the premier colonialist language (English) continues unabated.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 16, 2024, 04:29:44 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 16, 2024, 05:11:03 PM
100% agree. :)That's actually not always true. I have changed my opinion on quite a few people once I saw the bumper sticker they had on their cars.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on April 16, 2024, 10:12:11 PM
All those moments will be lost like tears in rain.
Post by: solvegas on April 16, 2024, 11:57:58 PM
This must be the school the immortals go to. :o ;DActually there are still thousands of people who speak "ancient Egyptian" as their first language today - not immortal either ;) Sadly, it is one of thousands of endangered languages in the world, as the rampage of the premier colonialist language (English) continues unabated.
The main/premier language of Egypt is Arabic, not English. Ancient egyptian started to get in trouble when the Greeks under Alexander the Great conquered the place, then the Romans came along and brought Latin and then the Muslim Arabs displaced most of the population.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 17, 2024, 05:02:53 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 17, 2024, 11:32:14 PM
I am VERY puzzled by this picture. :o ???
Obviously, he can't fill those shoes. ;D
Post by: solvegas on April 18, 2024, 07:40:02 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 18, 2024, 05:23:08 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 18, 2024, 09:52:00 PM
History shows again and again
How she looked like a woman, but talked like a man.....
Post by: solvegas on April 19, 2024, 07:43:57 AM
Post by: gOOber on April 19, 2024, 09:12:00 AM
Post by: solvegas on April 19, 2024, 09:32:33 AM
:)
That is from 60+ years ago. :o Mick Jagger was born on July 26, 1943, which means he'll be 81 years old in a few months. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 19, 2024, 05:13:39 PM
I'm afraid...
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 20, 2024, 07:44:18 PM
I didn’t realize that Rutger Hauer died in 2019, the same year that Blade Runner was set in and, therefore, the year Roy Batty died.Apparently that entire monologue was improvised by Hauer.
All those moments will be lost like tears in rain.
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 20, 2024, 07:45:40 PM
An Awesome Hall Of Fame entry. :)Now that is just petty! ;D
Post by: solvegas on April 20, 2024, 10:21:09 PM
An Awesome Hall Of Fame entry. :)Now that is just petty! ;D
I think that is funny. The Brits telling the Krauts you ain't so clever. ;D
Post by: solvegas on April 21, 2024, 07:10:56 AM
Post by: gOOber on April 21, 2024, 09:23:49 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 21, 2024, 12:39:23 PM
:)
LOL!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 21, 2024, 12:40:37 PM
/me slowly sidles away from the nuclear hot sauce
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 22, 2024, 04:47:51 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 23, 2024, 07:22:04 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 23, 2024, 04:54:24 PM
;D
Some place that had perfect love? ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 23, 2024, 04:55:12 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 23, 2024, 09:31:53 PM
Country roads / Take me home
It's a me! / Mario!
Post by: jmikeh on April 23, 2024, 10:24:53 PM
;D
The Judge.
Post by: solvegas on April 24, 2024, 07:44:03 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 24, 2024, 05:06:07 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 24, 2024, 11:19:21 PM
Very solid construction. ;) ::)
What a jerry rig. ;D
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on April 25, 2024, 01:56:43 AM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Airplane flies over my head ✈️
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on April 25, 2024, 01:59:58 AM
;D
Hmm, perhaps the reason I don’t drive much, anymore. :P
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on April 25, 2024, 02:01:33 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 25, 2024, 05:06:11 PM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Airplane flies over my head ✈️
It's not a bug, it's a... ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 25, 2024, 05:07:24 PM
Quetzalcoatlus was big
Advice to time travellers: don't go hang gliding when that thing is around! :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 25, 2024, 05:08:18 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 26, 2024, 07:37:56 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on April 26, 2024, 05:41:27 PM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Airplane flies over my head ✈️
It's not a bug, it's a... ;)
Creature? I dunno
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on April 26, 2024, 05:43:27 PM
Note the lack of any pavement markings.
In the meantime, my mother was being born… :P
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 26, 2024, 06:05:36 PM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 26, 2024, 07:11:51 PM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;DI don't get it.
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 26, 2024, 07:13:18 PM
ohhhhhhhhh.;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Airplane flies over my head ✈️
It's not a bug, it's a... ;)
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 26, 2024, 07:14:34 PM
I might have trouble staying on my feet in this shower. :oWas that before or after the earthquake? ;)
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 26, 2024, 07:16:31 PM
"It's not a bug, it's a feature.";D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Airplane flies over my head ✈️
It's not a bug, it's a... ;)
Creature? I dunno
Because one of the nicknames for the Volkswagen Beetle was a "Bug".
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on April 27, 2024, 03:03:33 AM
Oh, okay. Thanks for spelling it out. Obviously, we all know the Beetle as a Bug, but I had forgotten that old IT saying. Sometimes I’m just dense."It's not a bug, it's a feature.";D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Airplane flies over my head ✈️
It's not a bug, it's a... ;)
Creature? I dunno
Because one of the nicknames for the Volkswagen Beetle was a "Bug".
Post by: solvegas on April 27, 2024, 07:02:25 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 27, 2024, 06:16:33 PM
He took a can of Pringles and made this circle with them. ;D
Kinda makes building a house of cards look easy, eh? Good work, there. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 27, 2024, 06:17:45 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 28, 2024, 07:44:00 AM
Post by: TheZookie007 on April 28, 2024, 04:04:12 PM
He took a can of Pringles and made this circle with them. ;DGood work. Also the only useful thing to do with Pringles instead of eating them because who wants to ingest mystery powder? ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 28, 2024, 07:25:57 PM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 30, 2024, 04:40:52 PM
Post by: gOOber on April 30, 2024, 07:04:56 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 30, 2024, 09:15:50 PM
As described in "Most Delicious Poison" by Noah Whiteman, a 2020 study of something like half a million coffee drinkers in Norway found that adults who drank unfiltered coffee (like the stuff made in a French press) have a significantly higher chance over a 20 years span of dying. Seems that there are two chemicals in coffee - cafestol and kahweol - that mess with your body's cholesterol-processing mechanism. For some reason, making coffee with a paper filter means much less of those chemicals make it through to the final cup.
Whiteman, a molecular biologist who knows his shit, was so put off by this finding that he completely stopped making coffee with a French press....
Me, I say use the thing to make tea - where you want the leaves to have free rein in the hot water, and then be easy to keep from going into your cup.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 01, 2024, 05:03:01 PM
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Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 03, 2024, 07:04:14 PM
Talk about your mixed messages... ::)
A dangerous sign for someone with severe depression
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 03, 2024, 07:04:58 PM
Copyright ©️ Shadowmuse Blown
Post by: rtpoe on May 03, 2024, 08:37:33 PM
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Post by: TheZookie007 on May 07, 2024, 12:08:11 AM
They didn't say two-legged or four-legged, and although dogs are not allowed on base at NASA, family is family.
So, Melvin brought his rescue dogs Jake and Scout along with a neighbor to hold them and keep hem quiet in the back of his van. "I got to the guard shack, flashed my badge, and I gunned the van and drove to the photo lab," Melvin said.
He then went up the back stairs where the photographer was waiting, went into the photo lab with 100 MilkBones to keep the dogs busy while he changed into the suit and came out.
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 07, 2024, 12:08:51 AM
This is just amazing. :o :)How?!
Nature is amazing!
Post by: solvegas on May 07, 2024, 08:08:10 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 07, 2024, 04:18:21 PM
When NASA astronaut Leland Melvin was assigned to a space shuttle mission in 2008, he was told he could bring his family for the official photo shoot wearing the famous orange "pumpkin suit."
They didn't say two-legged or four-legged, and although dogs are not allowed on base at NASA, family is family.
So, Melvin brought his rescue dogs Jake and Scout along with a neighbor to hold them and keep hem quiet in the back of his van. "I got to the guard shack, flashed my badge, and I gunned the van and drove to the photo lab," Melvin said.
He then went up the back stairs where the photographer was waiting, went into the photo lab with 100 MilkBones to keep the dogs busy while he changed into the suit and came out.
That's awesome and heart warming at the same time. :) :) :)
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 11, 2024, 05:23:13 PM
8)
As gothy as a real gothy thing that goths. ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 11, 2024, 05:23:49 PM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 14, 2024, 04:36:26 PM
In the 1960s, a cement truck crashed near Winganon, Oklahoma, leaving the mixer behind as it was too heavy to move. Locals have transformed it into what looks like an abandoned NASA space capsule.
Even including a flag! That's cool and funny! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 14, 2024, 04:37:43 PM
Post by: CarlTL on May 14, 2024, 07:49:45 PM
In the 1960s, a cement truck crashed near Winganon, Oklahoma, leaving the mixer behind as it was too heavy to move. Locals have transformed it into what looks like an abandoned NASA space capsule.
Its still there now?
Post by: solvegas on May 15, 2024, 07:36:19 AM
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Post by: Captain Nemo on May 15, 2024, 05:36:25 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 15, 2024, 10:46:06 PM
Couple if things about this picture strike me: First if all I find it odd that there are no cars from the 50s in this picture, at all. So many people bought new cars that there’s not a single one from just a few years prior? The second is that the tallest buildings in this view are, what, maybe ten stories tall? Within 10 to 20 years this view would be blocked in by skyscrapers.
Post by: solvegas on May 16, 2024, 07:41:57 AM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 16, 2024, 04:54:53 PM
Post by: CarlTL on May 16, 2024, 07:26:27 PM
Very instructional, if it was in the right place... :P
It might have been in the right place once, they might have put a new door in...
Post by: rtpoe on May 16, 2024, 09:49:38 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 17, 2024, 07:52:26 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 17, 2024, 06:37:19 PM
Very instructional, if it was in the right place... :P
It might have been in the right place once, they might have put a new door in...
You'd think they would change the degree thing too at the same time as the door, to keep from looking as silly as it does.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 17, 2024, 06:38:36 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 17, 2024, 11:48:29 PM
Imaginative signage. :)
It is good, BUT, is it for a store, a nearby lake/river, product manufacturer/seller, or who? ???
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 18, 2024, 01:21:01 PM
Far Side of course
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 18, 2024, 08:22:50 PM
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Post by: solvegas on May 19, 2024, 08:45:36 AM
Enormous 100-ton barrels of 15-inch Mark I naval guns at the Coventry Ordnance Works, dated September 1917. Just under 200 of these guns were made.
As of now, no country nowadays could build such weapons since the manufacturing factories and technology has been disposed of. The last big battleship guns to be fired were manufactured in 1943 and they were the Mark 7, 16 inch or 406 mm built for the Iowa class battleships of the US Navy, and they were last fired in anger during Desert Storm in 1991. The Iowa class Battleships, all four, are now Museum ships.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 19, 2024, 08:27:09 PM
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Post by: rtpoe on May 20, 2024, 08:17:56 PM
https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/may/19/nevada-legal-brothels-adult-virgins
The oldest profession is helping a generation of young men who have intimacy-stunted lives due to social media and internet porn
The adult virgins visiting Nevada brothels also bemoan their screen-based social lives, as well as permanent shifts to online learning or remote work.
A virgin client of Bella’s Hacienda Ranch in his early 20s, a jiujitsu fighter from Salt Lake City, said social anxiety affects both men and women in his community.
“One thing I notice going to bars lately is that women are so used to dating apps and social media, when I approach a woman in person, they get flustered,” said the client, who asked to have his name withheld for privacy reasons. “Nobody knows how to interact with each other any more.”
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The primary skill she brings to these appointments is patience. She mentioned video games, and gaming culture, as another platform through which young men establish online relationships without face-to-face interaction, leaving them uncomfortable making eye contact or communicating what they want in a sexual encounter.
Recently, a young man wore sunglasses inside the brothel to avoid eye contact. Sometimes, a virgin client will shake when Sloane takes his hand to walk him to her room or look down when she places his palm on her thigh as they negotiate her price.
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“We’re more like therapists than anything, and not just for virgins,” she says. “We have people who come in who’ve lost their wives recently and just need somebody to talk to and cuddle with or be close to. It’s more about companionship. I think that’s the most rewarding part of it – when you give someone the intimacy they’re missing.”
Post by: solvegas on May 21, 2024, 06:45:28 AM
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Post by: gOOber on May 21, 2024, 05:43:03 PM
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Post by: TheZookie007 on May 22, 2024, 11:47:39 PM
Really cool, until you think about what those bugs are doing...! :o :)Really cool!!
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 22, 2024, 11:50:23 PM
No sir, I don't like them. :PDon't like the chair design, and don't like that YouTuber (Sam Chui) either. His airline reports are extremely biased.
Post by: TheZookie007 on May 22, 2024, 11:55:59 PM
MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — A woman who was living inside a sign on the roof of a Michigan grocery store told police it was an “old safe spot” known to her family, though she didn’t explain why she chose to stay there for a year, according to video of the encounter.
The 34-year-old woman, whose name hasn’t been released, was very concerned about her possessions as police officers said she would have to immediately leave an attic-like space inside the Family Fare sign in Midland, 130 miles (209 kilometers) north of Detroit.
The Associated Press and other news media recently reported the April 23 discovery. Police body camera video was subsequently obtained by MLive.com under a public records request, and portions were posted online Tuesday.
“Believe it or not, you’ve got a nickname,” an officer said, noting that some people apparently knew about her.
“Spiderman or something?” the woman replied.
“No, roof ninja,” he said, referring to a stealthy warrior. “Tell me that ain’t cool.”
“That’s true,” she said.
Police were called to the store when contractors working on the roof followed an extension cord to the hideaway. The woman was inside when two officers asked her to open a small door on the back of the sign.
“Did somebody turn you on to this?” one said.
The woman said it was an “old safe spot” little known to most people in Midland but “not anymore.”
The woman had a coffee maker, computer, bedding and phone. Another officer said the makeshift housing was “impressive” and wondered how she had survived the winter.
“I know how to deal with that. I’ve been in Alaska,” the woman replied.
She asked for time to call her employer and get a truck to put her belongings in storage. But the officers said no, making clear that store staff would remove the possessions and return them to her.
The woman emerged in black clothing with ski goggles perched on her head. She said she was sensitive to sunlight.
She asked the officers how they got on the roof.
“Ladder,” one said. “We’re not a roof ninja.”
Post by: solvegas on May 23, 2024, 07:51:33 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 23, 2024, 06:06:39 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 23, 2024, 11:19:56 PM
A really smug house. ;D
Must reflect the owner attitude toward other people. ;) ;D
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 24, 2024, 06:43:54 AM
Post by: solvegas on May 24, 2024, 06:54:31 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 24, 2024, 06:04:55 PM
When there used to be a unique Steampunk thread I used to post stuff like this there. I won’t post anything into the merged mess that’s since been created.
A beauty in both conception and craftsmanship!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 24, 2024, 06:05:43 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 25, 2024, 07:01:32 AM
Post by: gOOber on May 25, 2024, 09:21:05 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 25, 2024, 12:04:41 PM
When there used to be a unique Steampunk thread I used to post stuff like this there. I won’t post anything into the merged mess that’s since been created.A beauty in both conception and craftsmanship!
Conception, maybe. Not so much with the craftsmanship. Turns out, it’s a AI image! I had no idea. I’m not often fooled by AI. I figured the “steam” was a fog generator since it’s inside. But, no, it’s just AI having it make smoke inside.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 25, 2024, 06:58:18 PM
When there used to be a unique Steampunk thread I used to post stuff like this there. I won’t post anything into the merged mess that’s since been created.A beauty in both conception and craftsmanship!
Conception, maybe. Not so much with the craftsmanship. Turns out, it’s a AI image! I had no idea. I’m not often fooled by AI. I figured the “steam” was a fog generator since it’s inside. But, no, it’s just AI having it make smoke inside.
Fooled me too. Even now, I can't tell. :P
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 25, 2024, 06:59:46 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 27, 2024, 06:29:17 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 27, 2024, 02:49:43 PM
;D
That’s a big mailbox. In a way, it’s pretty sick.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 27, 2024, 02:59:15 PM
P00. Would’ve been the first time I’d seen them. Will try again next year.
Oh, when we left, we found that the rest of the Island was bathed in sunlight. It was only the shore that was cloud bound.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 27, 2024, 04:37:51 PM
Went to the Blue Angels air show on Long Island’s south shore on Sunday the 26th. We saw a few exhibitions like this refueling demo—Solvegas can probably tell us the aircraft involved here—when the clouds came down lower and lower. They need 3 miles visibility horizontally and 1000 to 2000 feet vertically and we were down to 300 feet in height when they put us in wait mode before noon. Unfortunately, it just got worse with fog moving in and the show was called just before 2pm.
P00. Would’ve been the first time I’d seen them. Will try again next year.
Oh, when we left, we found that the rest of the Island was bathed in sunlight. It was only the shore that was cloud bound.
I hate luck like that. Better luck next year!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 27, 2024, 04:39:07 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 28, 2024, 06:48:32 AM
Went to the Blue Angels air show on Long Island’s south shore on Sunday the 26th. We saw a few exhibitions like this refueling demo—Solvegas can probably tell us the aircraft involved here—when the clouds came down lower and lower. They need 3 miles visibility horizontally and 1000 to 2000 feet vertically and we were down to 300 feet in height when they put us in wait mode before noon. Unfortunately, it just got worse with fog moving in and the show was called just before 2pm.
P00. Would’ve been the first time I’d seen them. Will try again next year.
Oh, when we left, we found that the rest of the Island was bathed in sunlight. It was only the shore that was cloud bound.
The two helicopters are Sikorski HH-60 Seahawks used by Navy Seals operations and the large aircraft is a Lockheed C-130J tanker/cargo aircraft used to supply Navy/Marine corps units. The C-130 has been in production since 1954, which makes it the longest of any aircraft ever.
Post by: solvegas on May 28, 2024, 06:52:30 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 28, 2024, 04:44:42 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 28, 2024, 06:22:57 PM
I vote: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! ;D ;D ;D
I would SO vote yes!
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on May 28, 2024, 06:26:12 PM
Went to the Blue Angels air show on Long Island’s south shore on Sunday the 26th. We saw a few exhibitions like this refueling demo—Solvegas can probably tell us the aircraft involved here—when the clouds came down lower and lower. They need 3 miles visibility horizontally and 1000 to 2000 feet vertically and we were down to 300 feet in height when they put us in wait mode before noon. Unfortunately, it just got worse with fog moving in and the show was called just before 2pm.
P00. Would’ve been the first time I’d seen them. Will try again next year.
Oh, when we left, we found that the rest of the Island was bathed in sunlight. It was only the shore that was cloud bound.
The two helicopters are Sikorski HH-60 Seahawks used by Navy Seals operations and the large aircraft is a Lockheed C-130J tanker/cargo aircraft used to supply Navy/Marine corps units. The C-130 has been in production since 1954, which makes it the longest of any aircraft ever.
You are 100% correct. The announcer mentioned all those things but I couldn’t remember on my own as I’m not used to all the models. But once you wrote it, it came back to me.
Is the Fatboy a version of the C-130?
Post by: solvegas on May 28, 2024, 11:48:45 PM
Went to the Blue Angels air show on Long Island’s south shore on Sunday the 26th. We saw a few exhibitions like this refueling demo—Solvegas can probably tell us the aircraft involved here—when the clouds came down lower and lower. They need 3 miles visibility horizontally and 1000 to 2000 feet vertically and we were down to 300 feet in height when they put us in wait mode before noon. Unfortunately, it just got worse with fog moving in and the show was called just before 2pm.
P00. Would’ve been the first time I’d seen them. Will try again next year.
Oh, when we left, we found that the rest of the Island was bathed in sunlight. It was only the shore that was cloud bound.
The two helicopters are Sikorski HH-60 Seahawks used by Navy Seals operations and the large aircraft is a Lockheed C-130J tanker/cargo aircraft used to supply Navy/Marine corps units. The C-130 has been in production since 1954, which makes it the longest of any aircraft ever.
You are 100% correct. The announcer mentioned all those things but I couldn’t remember on my own as I’m not used to all the models. But once you wrote it, it came back to me.
Is the Fatboy a version of the C-130?
The C-130A of 1954 to 1961 was/is smaller than the latest version from 2016 to the present, the C-130J. As for Fatboy, If I recollect correctly, that was the nickname given to the C-130 used by the US Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, for supply and logistical support.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 29, 2024, 05:37:49 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 30, 2024, 06:38:26 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 30, 2024, 05:53:35 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 30, 2024, 09:22:38 PM
The 101 Best Movie Soundtracks of All Time
https://www.timeout.com/film/best-soundtracks-of-all-time
As always, they asked people who know their stuff to help out:
To help do the narrowing down, we’ve recruited iconic movie composers, directors and broadcasters like Philip Glass, Carter Burwell, Max Richter, Anne Dudley, AR Rahman, Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch, Edgar Wright and Mark Kermode to pick their favourites.
Yes, there's lots of John Williams, and the usual suspects like Ennio Morricone and Bernard Herrmann. But also Sergei Prokofiev and Curtis Mayfield.... And someone known as "Various Artists".... Also, please note that a "score" or a soundtrack is much more than just the title theme....
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"I’d never paid deep attention to film scores before sitting in a little room at Kent State University in 1969 watching the movie Satyricon. My life took a major change that day, and I never thought of films in the same way again. Film music could be fine art." - Mark Mothersbaugh
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/JJv4JoHb5II/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/JJv4JoHb5II)
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"People often ask me what the difference between writing film music and an opera. I tell them “not as much as you would think”. The task of the film composer is to provide much of the emotional content, pacing, and structure to the drama on screen. There have been a number of prominent composers with this ability who contributed much to the history of music. Among them is Rachel Portman, who has a wonderful ability to enhance and support the images of a film, often with a seemingly simple and beautiful melody, as she did for The Cider House Rules." - Philip Glass
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/Z8SSmDFk454/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/Z8SSmDFk454)
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"If I could ever get anywhere close to this level of film score perfection, I would be a very happy man. It was Karas’s only film score and it’s one of the most perfect and timeless ever written, with a banging main theme. It perfectly balances comedy, pathos, emotion and action. Karas was a zither player in a restaurant that director Carol Reed used to frequent, and with all the money he made from the music, and in a total mic-drop move, he bought the restaurant and went back to playing the zither there." - Daniel Pemberton
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/YBvrliGFWPQ/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/YBvrliGFWPQ)
Post by: solvegas on May 31, 2024, 06:39:50 AM
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Post by: rtpoe on May 31, 2024, 10:55:49 PM
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Post by: solvegas on June 04, 2024, 06:39:04 AM
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Post by: gOOber on June 05, 2024, 09:13:45 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 05, 2024, 04:40:58 PM
:)
LOL!! ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 05, 2024, 04:41:42 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 06, 2024, 06:18:15 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 06, 2024, 04:48:09 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 06, 2024, 05:54:23 PM
I wanna see a video
Post by: solvegas on June 07, 2024, 07:44:29 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 07, 2024, 05:13:32 PM
The Pyrophone, aka the fire organ is an instrument from the 19th century. It creates sound by producing flame within glass tubes or metal pipes. The heat from the flames causes the air in the tubes to vibrate producing musical notes.
I wanna see a video
It must not have a wide range, judging from the keyboard. I'm kinda boggled by the concept. Here's a video I found on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DaSVOhx2lc
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 07, 2024, 05:14:36 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 07, 2024, 08:48:34 PM
The Pyrophone, aka the fire organ is an instrument from the 19th century. It creates sound by producing flame within glass tubes or metal pipes. The heat from the flames causes the air in the tubes to vibrate producing musical notes.
I wanna see a video
It must not have a wide range, judging from the keyboard. I'm kinda boggled by the concept. Here's a video I found on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DaSVOhx2lc
Yeah, I hopped off to YouTube right after posting that and could only find one video where the organ had decent sound. Turned out it was an electric organ with organ pipes for show that emitted fire. Was not a true pyrope one.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 08, 2024, 03:39:10 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 08, 2024, 06:20:56 PM
Zeltango
The junkyard at Roswell. ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 08, 2024, 06:22:05 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 09, 2024, 06:32:56 AM
Post by: gOOber on June 09, 2024, 07:51:27 AM
Post by: solvegas on June 09, 2024, 08:39:56 AM
::)
He has bigger tits than her. She's been robbed by nature, and he is just a fat boy. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 09, 2024, 06:30:13 PM
WTF? ???
That is one weird looking plushy. :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 09, 2024, 06:31:08 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 10, 2024, 06:50:13 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 10, 2024, 05:02:39 PM
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Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 12, 2024, 08:28:36 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 12, 2024, 10:02:47 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 13, 2024, 08:45:02 AM
OK, who else is giggling?
And his number is OO!
LOL!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 13, 2024, 04:43:54 PM
OK, who else is giggling?
You have to find commentators with NO sense of humor to call games with this guy! ;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 13, 2024, 04:45:04 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 13, 2024, 09:04:51 PM
There was still one there in the 80s when I was going to college. I just looked it up on Google: that last one closed in April of 1991. I had no idea it lasted so long.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 14, 2024, 05:32:03 PM
Horn & Hardart Automat in NYC, circa 1955.
There was still one there in the 80s when I was going to college. I just looked it up on Google: that last one closed in April of 1991. I had no idea it lasted so long.
That must have been cool. I've never seen one, I don't think they were widely spread here in Canada.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 14, 2024, 05:34:10 PM
I'm not too impressed by the spoiler add on, either.
Post by: rtpoe on June 14, 2024, 08:42:18 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 14, 2024, 11:18:56 PM
Horn & Hardart Automat in NYC, circa 1955.
There was still one there in the 80s when I was going to college. I just looked it up on Google: that last one closed in April of 1991. I had no idea it lasted so long.
That must have been cool. I've never seen one, I don't think they were widely spread here in Canada.
No, actually, I think most of them were in NYC! You can’t really tell in the pic I posted, but they had great art deco interiors
Post by: gOOber on June 15, 2024, 10:02:43 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 15, 2024, 05:31:29 PM
Post by: gOOber on June 16, 2024, 10:05:19 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 16, 2024, 08:06:32 PM
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Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 19, 2024, 01:06:07 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 19, 2024, 04:45:54 PM
Vhagar from House of Dragons has been found on the Empire State Building. Promo for the new season. Pretty cool.
Very cool. Must have been a job putting it up, though. It's windy up there.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 19, 2024, 04:46:38 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 19, 2024, 11:24:16 PM
Vhagar from House of Dragons has been found on the Empire State Building. Promo for the new season. Pretty cool.
Very cool. Must have been a job putting it up, though. It's windy up there.
Not a job I’d like. 😱
Post by: gOOber on June 20, 2024, 11:09:14 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 20, 2024, 04:58:24 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 20, 2024, 07:05:15 PM
Except lettuce
Post by: rtpoe on June 20, 2024, 09:08:43 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 21, 2024, 05:06:38 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 22, 2024, 05:54:01 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 22, 2024, 07:08:24 PM
Fry fanatics! :o :o :o
Judging by the face of that fellow in the back, I’d say that’s AI
Post by: solvegas on June 23, 2024, 08:39:35 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 23, 2024, 01:53:38 PM
Before Skynet
There was Colossus
Just saw a little YouTube doc about this movie—one of my faves— and didn’t realize that Charlton Heston had originally been considered for the lead role. Probably would’ve done a lot better at the box office had it had a major Hollywood star in it. Only made $300,000 which wasn’t good even by standards of the day.
“There is another system”
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 23, 2024, 06:11:44 PM
From northern Japan. ;D
What's kind of funny to me, is that meme is based on an actual Marvel Comics character. They really do have a Hitman Monkey in the main comic universe. Kind of boggled my mind at the weirdness when I first found out. :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 23, 2024, 06:13:04 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 24, 2024, 08:40:51 PM
Before AI
Before Skynet
There was Colossus
Just saw a little YouTube doc about this movie—one of my faves— and didn’t realize that Charlton Heston had originally been considered for the lead role. Probably would’ve done a lot better at the box office had it had a major Hollywood star in it. Only made $300,000 which wasn’t good even by standards of the day.
“There is another system”
That image makes for good desktop wallpaper!
if I can plug my blog, my review of the movie:
https://pureblather.com/2023/12/12/colossus-the-forbin-project/
Meanwhile, seen at the 2024 Coney Island Mermaid Parade (not my photo):
Post by: solvegas on June 25, 2024, 07:35:06 AM
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Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 29, 2024, 08:01:01 AM
Neat phenomenon. :)
Is that real?
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on June 29, 2024, 08:05:45 AM
Post by: gOOber on June 29, 2024, 08:58:51 AM
Post by: solvegas on June 30, 2024, 07:57:54 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 30, 2024, 11:59:50 AM
Neat phenomenon. :)
Is that real?
I believe so. I've seen something similar in real life, when snow falls on a day when it's been sunny, or only a few degrees below zero.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 30, 2024, 12:00:57 PM
Post by: gOOber on June 30, 2024, 05:02:59 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 30, 2024, 09:15:28 PM
A "piece of tail" light. ;) ;) ;D ;D
LOL! ;D
Post by: solvegas on July 01, 2024, 08:02:21 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 01, 2024, 01:58:42 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 01, 2024, 08:22:15 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 02, 2024, 04:55:14 PM
There are so many questions to be asked....
Betcha it's chewy! ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 02, 2024, 04:56:01 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 03, 2024, 06:44:00 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 03, 2024, 05:05:54 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 03, 2024, 09:34:19 PM
It's a webpage with one million little boxes that you can check - or uncheck. But while you're doing that, so is everyone else visiting the page.
There's a counter that keeps track of the number of boxes checked at the moment, and evidently you can "record" your current location so you can send others to that spot.....
Try to make a pattern before it gets wiped out.....
There are 'zones' where not much seems to happen......
My work (haven't checked if it's still there - it probably isn't):
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 04, 2024, 02:06:26 AM
And, now, if I could interest you in a little snake oil…
Post by: solvegas on July 04, 2024, 08:02:46 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 04, 2024, 05:33:07 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 05, 2024, 05:45:39 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 05, 2024, 05:58:49 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 06, 2024, 06:07:31 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 06, 2024, 05:59:56 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 07, 2024, 06:39:20 AM
Post by: gOOber on July 07, 2024, 07:33:23 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 07, 2024, 06:27:29 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 08, 2024, 06:35:45 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 08, 2024, 08:47:14 PM
So he got the gang back together - Downey, Johannson, Evans, et al. - and did a Lakota dub of The Avengers (2012):
https://www.marvel.com/articles/movies/marvel-studios-the-avengers-dubbed-in-lakota
Post by: solvegas on July 09, 2024, 06:27:11 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 09, 2024, 06:51:24 PM
Mark "Bruce Banner" Ruffalo had worked with the Lakota people on a documentary.... Some of them talked with him about how they'd love to hear their language being spoken more often.....
So he got the gang back together - Downey, Johannson, Evans, et al. - and did a Lakota dub of The Avengers (2012):
https://www.marvel.com/articles/movies/marvel-studios-the-avengers-dubbed-in-lakota
Wow. When people put down actors, they obviously don't take into account people like this.
The friendship, intelligence, dedication and determination to do this is awesome. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 09, 2024, 06:53:34 PM
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Post by: solvegas on July 11, 2024, 06:51:46 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 11, 2024, 12:12:33 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 11, 2024, 04:15:33 PM
Cool little composite someone put together in Photoshop
Very neat, and heart tugging, with the souls from twin towers going to heaven on beams of light. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 11, 2024, 04:16:31 PM
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Post by: solvegas on July 13, 2024, 06:50:46 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 13, 2024, 04:30:31 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 13, 2024, 10:59:02 PM
Funny pic, but man, would that hurt! :o ;D
It looks like on his right leg thigh, his penis was out and it probably got burned to the point where a hard-on would be very painful and not pleasurable at all. ??? :o ::) ;D
Post by: solvegas on July 14, 2024, 07:05:30 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 14, 2024, 05:31:38 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 15, 2024, 04:48:51 PM
Man, the fines when a fire inspector saw that... wow. :o :o :o
Or the prison sentence after a fire where people were trapped and burned.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 15, 2024, 04:56:12 PM
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Post by: solvegas on July 16, 2024, 07:02:28 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 16, 2024, 03:12:20 PM
I don't think I'd use a washroom like this. Too old, I guess.
A lot of men’s rooms have no barriers between the urinals at all. At least, in this case, I guess it acts as a splash guard, but come on, do people really splash that much? My company’s HQ where I work one day a week has a bathroom with nothing between the urinals. And they’re a LOT closer together than this pic. Some people don’t care, but I agree Max, I’d much rather have an opaque barrier where I can’t see my neighbor’s face. I use the stalls, thanks.
Post by: solvegas on July 17, 2024, 08:07:16 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 17, 2024, 03:23:33 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 18, 2024, 04:00:41 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 19, 2024, 07:44:11 AM
Post by: gOOber on July 19, 2024, 08:40:25 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 19, 2024, 03:42:50 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 19, 2024, 04:24:25 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 19, 2024, 09:40:10 PM
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/loopers-great-loop-experience
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/great-loop.html
Start in Chicago with your small boat - no more than 5 feet of draft because of all the shallow waterways you'll be on. Go up the Chicago River to the Des Plaines and then Illinois River to the Mississipi. Head south. You could go all the way to the Gulf, but barge traffic is usually too heavy, and there aren't that much in the way of facilities for your small craft. So at Kentucky, head up the Ohio River to the Tennessee River, which you will take south into Mississippi. Go via the Tennessee-Tombigee Waterway to the Tombigee River, and keep heading south to the Gulf of Mexico.
Follow the coast using the Intracostal Waterway (you can take a shortcut across Florida if you want) up to New York City. Go up the Hudson to Albany, and make a choice. North through Lake Champlain to the St. Lawrence Seaway, or west via the Erie Canal? Whichever route you pick, you'll just go along the shores of the Great Lakes back to Chicago.
If you're lucky and can time it right, you can do it in two months. A year is more common.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 20, 2024, 05:42:06 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 20, 2024, 05:43:16 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 20, 2024, 11:31:54 PM
Needed a BIT more foundation... :o
Shitty shithouse. :P ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on July 21, 2024, 06:51:23 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 21, 2024, 05:46:20 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 22, 2024, 07:37:52 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 22, 2024, 05:52:40 PM
Post by: rtpoe on July 22, 2024, 07:48:30 PM
Why wasn't Russia hit that badly by the Crowdstrike fiasco?
They've learned to stay away from Windows there.....
Post by: gOOber on July 23, 2024, 08:30:41 AM
Post by: solvegas on July 23, 2024, 08:47:27 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 23, 2024, 06:52:50 PM
:)
No swimmin' in that river! :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 23, 2024, 06:59:06 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 24, 2024, 07:51:10 AM
Post by: gOOber on July 24, 2024, 09:14:22 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 24, 2024, 09:29:33 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 24, 2024, 06:53:43 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 25, 2024, 08:01:12 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 25, 2024, 01:15:46 PM
NYC has been crazy crowded for a very long time.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 25, 2024, 08:17:30 PM
37th Street & 8th Avenue, 1948.
NYC has been crazy crowded for a very long time.
Have to give yourself 2 hours to get a few blocks. Damn thing looks like a parking lot, not a street! :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 25, 2024, 08:20:25 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 26, 2024, 10:13:23 AM
37th Street & 8th Avenue, 1948.
NYC has been crazy crowded for a very long time.
Have to give yourself 2 hours to get a few blocks. Damn thing looks like a parking lot, not a street! :o
And so it is today if you’re on the wrong streets.
Post by: rtpoe on July 26, 2024, 09:15:04 PM
"Bare Maidens (https://www.baremaidens.com/) is an online community focused on the creation of epic fantasy themed content for adults. We are fiction fans, lovers of beauty, art, cinematography, photography, sex, swords, and sorcery. Our goal is to create the highest quality and immersive world with video, pictures, stories, maps and more. Our series "Arta: The Known World" features captivating and thrilling plot lines, gorgeous women, beautiful lands and cinematography, sex, swords, and sorcery.. As our community grows, we will produce higher level content at an ever faster rate. With lots of behind-the-scenes videos, pictures, and interviews, we'll share our adventures along the way. As a member, you can be part of a creative community and will have direct input into casting decisions, production matters, and other elements of the creative process. You will be able to communicate with other members, cast, and crew. More importantly, it's fun and exciting."
One of their freebies:
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 26, 2024, 11:09:31 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 27, 2024, 07:46:11 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 27, 2024, 12:36:19 PM
Post by: gOOber on July 28, 2024, 07:03:04 AM
Post by: solvegas on July 28, 2024, 07:47:42 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 28, 2024, 12:50:51 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 29, 2024, 08:02:10 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 29, 2024, 04:39:25 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 29, 2024, 11:22:30 PM
Somebody told this guy you could use gaff tape for anything, and he took it too literally... :o :o ;D ;D
Dumbass shithead. ;D
Post by: solvegas on July 30, 2024, 08:04:55 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on July 30, 2024, 10:28:52 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 30, 2024, 05:06:47 PM
Post by: gOOber on July 31, 2024, 08:00:35 AM
Post by: solvegas on July 31, 2024, 08:12:17 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 31, 2024, 05:11:40 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 31, 2024, 11:16:04 PM
The GOOD stuff!!! :o :o ;D ;D
That looks like a possible shitty situation. ??? ::) :P ;) ;D
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 01, 2024, 03:12:17 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 01, 2024, 09:18:56 PM
Cat one is pretty funny
;D
Post by: solvegas on August 02, 2024, 07:05:10 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 02, 2024, 06:15:25 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 02, 2024, 11:23:17 PM
One slip and he's gonna have the splinteriest enema ever! :o ;) ;D
What an asshole. :o ??? ::) ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 03, 2024, 06:39:12 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 04, 2024, 06:23:21 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 04, 2024, 09:43:41 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 05, 2024, 07:04:31 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 05, 2024, 12:57:27 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 05, 2024, 07:43:58 PM
Kim Yeji (representing South Korea, L) or Yusuf Dikeç (representing Turkey, R)
Post by: solvegas on August 06, 2024, 07:51:25 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 06, 2024, 04:48:15 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 06, 2024, 08:01:59 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 07, 2024, 07:54:57 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 07, 2024, 04:50:59 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 07, 2024, 08:52:00 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 07, 2024, 11:11:28 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 08, 2024, 05:00:41 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 08, 2024, 08:49:24 PM
Given that Microsoft is pretty much making people move to Windows 11, it might be time to revive / revise it.
IF MICROSOFT MADE CARS:
* For no apparent reason, every new model would completely redo the layout of the dashboard, to the point where you'd basically have to relearn how to drive a car.
* Every time you started it, you'd have to sit through an ad for Microsoft Tires before you could begin to drive.
* And every so often, they'd randomly decide to stop servicing or even make parts for cars more than a few years old.
IF APPLE MADE CARS:
* While you could buy one at almost any car dealer, you could ONLY get it serviced at an official Apple dealership, which are few and far between - and it would cost twice as much as it should.
* Any attempts at servicing the car yourself - even so much as changing a flat tire - would lock you out of the car and violate the warranty on every other Apple car you owned.
IF OTHER OS COMPANIES (Linux, et al.) MADE CARS:
* They'd be very reliable and efficient, but you'd have to learn an entirely new driving style. And do ALL the maintenance yourself. And good luck finding a mechanic who knows how to service them, or even parts that are compatible.
Post by: solvegas on August 09, 2024, 06:55:15 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 09, 2024, 05:29:42 PM
Some of you might remember that old joke (at least ten years old) about what cars would be like if they were made by Microsoft.
Given that Microsoft is pretty much making people move to Windows 11, it might be time to revive / revise it.
IF MICROSOFT MADE CARS:
* For no apparent reason, every new model would completely redo the layout of the dashboard, to the point where you'd basically have to relearn how to drive a car.
* Every time you started it, you'd have to sit through an ad for Microsoft Tires before you could begin to drive.
* And every so often, they'd randomly decide to stop servicing or even make parts for cars more than a few years old.
IF APPLE MADE CARS:
* While you could buy one at almost any car dealer, you could ONLY get it serviced at an official Apple dealership, which are few and far between - and it would cost twice as much as it should.
* Any attempts at servicing the car yourself - even so much as changing a flat tire - would lock you out of the car and violate the warranty on every other Apple car you owned.
IF OTHER OS COMPANIES (Linux, et al.) MADE CARS:
* They'd be very reliable and efficient, but you'd have to learn an entirely new driving style. And do ALL the maintenance yourself. And good luck finding a mechanic who knows how to service them, or even parts that are compatible.
This is dead on, rtpoe! :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 09, 2024, 05:31:13 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 09, 2024, 09:32:26 PM
They share contributions from people who take sports photos, and compare them to paintings. They've been having a LOT of fun with the Olympics.
To wit:
Washington Crossing the Delaware, by Emanuel Leutze, 1851
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 10, 2024, 05:20:22 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 10, 2024, 09:41:35 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 10, 2024, 11:20:12 PM
Another Bigfoot is born! ;) ;D ;D
I thought we couldn't post photos of any ch1ldren/minors in the forum. ??? Nope, I'm not complaining .
Post by: solvegas on August 11, 2024, 07:44:15 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 11, 2024, 09:31:19 PM
Another Bigfoot is born! ;) ;D ;D
I thought we couldn't post photos of any ch1ldren/minors in the forum. ??? Nope, I'm not complaining .
You are correct. Minors should not be posted.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 11, 2024, 09:33:47 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 12, 2024, 04:13:22 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 12, 2024, 09:01:58 PM
This happened in Cozumel, Mexico while docking. Ooops! :P
That'll buff right out.....
Post by: solvegas on August 13, 2024, 08:39:05 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 13, 2024, 08:40:49 AM
Uh... we don't have any choice? ??? ;D
I didn’t know that we had a choice in remaining in the present!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 13, 2024, 04:11:41 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 14, 2024, 08:46:16 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 14, 2024, 04:46:23 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 15, 2024, 05:05:47 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 16, 2024, 05:27:31 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 17, 2024, 06:21:47 AM
Post by: gOOber on August 17, 2024, 06:57:14 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 17, 2024, 05:26:56 PM
:)
;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 17, 2024, 05:27:40 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 18, 2024, 06:44:28 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 18, 2024, 05:58:03 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 19, 2024, 06:47:50 AM
Post by: rtpoe on August 19, 2024, 07:43:50 PM
A historical ship that was built by Howard Hughes supposedly to mine manganese nodules from the sea bottom but was actually used by the CIA to retrieve a Soviet submarine that had sunk about 1600 miles northwest of Hawaii and had been located by the US Navy SOSUS (Sound Surveillance Undersea System), a hydrophone array which allowed the US Navy to monitor the Soviet Submarine force, and this ship had huge claws that went up to 16,000 feet deep and retrieved a 40 foot piece of the Soviet submarine K-129 which had much of the electronic warfare components and intelligence gathering components and also some bodies of the dead personnel. This was on August 8, 1974, or 50 years ago.
The story behind it is so cool!
https://pureblather.com/2018/05/09/the-taking-of-k-129/
Imagine working at your shipbuilding business, and some men in dark suits come in and ask you, "We want to do the technical equivalent of lowering a grabber from the top of the Empire State Building, and pick up a penny on the sidewalk. Is that possible to do, when scaled up to the deep ocean? And, no, you can't ask why until after you let us know that you can do it."
Post by: solvegas on August 20, 2024, 06:52:24 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 20, 2024, 04:15:50 PM
A historical ship that was built by Howard Hughes supposedly to mine manganese nodules from the sea bottom but was actually used by the CIA to retrieve a Soviet submarine that had sunk about 1600 miles northwest of Hawaii and had been located by the US Navy SOSUS (Sound Surveillance Undersea System), a hydrophone array which allowed the US Navy to monitor the Soviet Submarine force, and this ship had huge claws that went up to 16,000 feet deep and retrieved a 40 foot piece of the Soviet submarine K-129 which had much of the electronic warfare components and intelligence gathering components and also some bodies of the dead personnel. This was on August 8, 1974, or 50 years ago.
The story behind it is so cool!
https://pureblather.com/2018/05/09/the-taking-of-k-129/
Imagine working at your shipbuilding business, and some men in dark suits come in and ask you, "We want to do the technical equivalent of lowering a grabber from the top of the Empire State Building, and pick up a penny on the sidewalk. Is that possible to do, when scaled up to the deep ocean? And, no, you can't ask why until after you let us know that you can do it."
If it was done well, that would be a movie worth watching. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 20, 2024, 04:18:45 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 20, 2024, 09:46:18 PM
I have no clue how this is supposed to work. One hell of a manufacturer's defect, if it is one. :o :o :o ??? ??? ???
Doesn’t the screen pivot on that black bit on the bottom so that it can fold back on the keyboard with the screen facing up like a tablet—and keys hidden. Then you can pivot it back to act like a regular laptop.
Post by: gOOber on August 21, 2024, 02:02:20 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 21, 2024, 04:27:25 PM
I have no clue how this is supposed to work. One hell of a manufacturer's defect, if it is one. :o :o :o ??? ??? ???
Doesn’t the screen pivot on that black bit on the bottom so that it can fold back on the keyboard with the screen facing up like a tablet—and keys hidden. Then you can pivot it back to act like a regular laptop.
Oh, I didn't know any laptops had that. Pretty neat feature. Thanks for the head's up, Shadowmuse. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 21, 2024, 04:28:14 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 22, 2024, 08:08:24 AM
:)
That tank is full of shit. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on August 22, 2024, 08:09:42 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 22, 2024, 01:24:07 PM
Sheesh, you couldn't even move the friggin' boxes?!?! :P :P
Hmmm… this seems fake, doesn’t it? Who would do that?
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 22, 2024, 01:29:27 PM
Huh. I'd be wondering how your 12 year old found out. :o
He had been watching porn on his phone, I would guess. What the note really shows, IMO, is what a bad parent the note writer is by not including any parental controls on their kid’s phone.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 22, 2024, 01:32:42 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 22, 2024, 04:47:15 PM
My daughter visited Mitsuwa, NJ, earlier this week, which boasts a great Japanese marketplace. She came across these great macarons shaped like Totoro with a leaf on his head. Great stuff.
Neat and sweet! :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 22, 2024, 04:47:59 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 22, 2024, 04:50:00 PM
Sheesh, you couldn't even move the friggin' boxes?!?! :P :P
Hmmm… this seems fake, doesn’t it? Who would do that?
It does seem unrealistic, but nowadays it's hard to judge, since I've seen things that are just as stupid that I know are real. It's hard to conceive how stupid some people can be. :P
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 23, 2024, 04:49:08 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on August 23, 2024, 05:43:09 PM
Saint John The Devine is a contemporary cathedral being built in Manhattan’s upper west side and has many bas reliefs that reflect modern times, but nothing as cool as this.
Post by: solvegas on August 24, 2024, 07:18:35 AM
Post by: gOOber on August 24, 2024, 01:04:57 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 24, 2024, 05:03:04 PM
This is great.
Saint John The Devine is a contemporary cathedral being built in Manhattan’s upper west side and has many bas reliefs that reflect modern times, but nothing as cool as this.
I think that thing is probably the most famous gargoyle ever, since it's so cool and neat. The sculptor did a good job with it. For the first few years, I bet the WTF factor was pretty high for people seeing it.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 24, 2024, 05:05:20 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 24, 2024, 10:27:29 PM
Possibly the most cool, neat looking lawnmower ever! And this is a real thing! :)
I like the fact that it is styled/themed after 1950's cars. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 25, 2024, 05:20:23 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 26, 2024, 07:48:24 AM
Post by: gOOber on August 26, 2024, 08:21:09 AM
A photo of the single largest Military Band in the world consisting of more than 400 members, the Texas A&M corps of cadets band. Texas A&M has the single largest ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) in the USA of about 2500 members, which is only surpassed by the Military Academies of West Point, The Air force academy and the Naval academy. Texas A&M University has a student body of 50,000, which makes it the 6th largest in the USA.TAMU has never lost a halftime ;D ;D
Post by: solvegas on August 26, 2024, 08:30:04 AM
A photo of the single largest Military Band in the world consisting of more than 400 members, the Texas A&M corps of cadets band. Texas A&M has the single largest ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) in the USA of about 2500 members, which is only surpassed by the Military Academies of West Point, The Air force academy and the Naval academy. Texas A&M University has a student body of 50,000, which makes it the 6th largest in the USA.TAMU has never lost a halftime ;D ;D
If you ever want to see an amazing marching band, check out the Youtube videos and its formations and band choreography is amazing. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 27, 2024, 03:01:21 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 27, 2024, 08:44:31 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 28, 2024, 08:32:33 AM
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Post by: solvegas on August 31, 2024, 06:58:34 AM
Post by: gOOber on August 31, 2024, 02:58:00 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 31, 2024, 04:28:32 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 02, 2024, 06:32:44 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 02, 2024, 11:37:08 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 03, 2024, 05:02:23 PM
Post by: CarlTL on September 03, 2024, 07:03:42 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 04, 2024, 05:09:33 PM
If the dog is 8 years old, it's likely a retirement as a k-9 unit. German Shepards average live expectancy is between 9-13 years.
That makes sense. A very nice send off, if so. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 04, 2024, 05:10:30 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 04, 2024, 09:21:23 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 05, 2024, 07:16:59 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 05, 2024, 05:22:31 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 06, 2024, 07:43:24 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 06, 2024, 05:38:11 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 07, 2024, 06:06:46 PM
I wonder if the damage to the paint at the bottom of the towers is from vehicle collisions?
Post by: solvegas on September 08, 2024, 06:36:58 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 08, 2024, 05:55:33 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 09, 2024, 12:19:51 AM
I really hope this is a fake, somehow! :o :P
Literally a shitty government regulation. :o ::) >:(
Post by: solvegas on September 09, 2024, 06:58:01 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 09, 2024, 08:26:30 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 10, 2024, 04:27:38 PM
:)
:P :P :P
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 10, 2024, 04:29:33 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 11, 2024, 06:44:29 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 11, 2024, 04:36:05 PM
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Post by: solvegas on September 13, 2024, 08:28:02 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 13, 2024, 03:34:36 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 13, 2024, 05:14:38 PM
:)
I remember seeing that in the original Playboy, and thinking to myself, "Just yank their sarongs off, idiot!". ;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 13, 2024, 05:15:36 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 14, 2024, 07:44:47 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 14, 2024, 05:57:27 PM
Post by: gOOber on September 15, 2024, 09:44:41 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on September 15, 2024, 11:42:33 AM
Post by: solvegas on September 16, 2024, 07:47:18 AM
Post by: solvegas on September 17, 2024, 07:58:43 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 17, 2024, 04:18:34 PM
Post by: gOOber on September 17, 2024, 05:05:48 PM
;D ;D ;DWhat would Darwin think ? ::)
Post by: CarlTL on September 17, 2024, 06:45:45 PM
;D ;D ;D
Not for long I think.
Post by: solvegas on September 18, 2024, 08:04:43 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 18, 2024, 09:28:00 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 18, 2024, 04:20:18 PM
Post by: CarlTL on September 18, 2024, 07:47:17 PM
??? ??? ???
I think someone used an AI to make a trailer park McDonalds image. Look at how the words are not exactly right.
Post by: solvegas on September 19, 2024, 08:09:52 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 19, 2024, 04:29:23 PM
??? ??? ???
I think someone used an AI to make a trailer park McDonalds image. Look at how the words are not exactly right.
Ah, if so, it caught me. I thought it was due to a bad photo of a place in a foreign country.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 19, 2024, 04:34:42 PM
I saw this online, and it brought back fond memories of a Pizza place I haven't seen anywhere for many years. I'm not sure if they still exist. ??? :(
I looked them up on wikipedia, and apparently they've gone downhill in the US. There's 48 stores in California, and 2 in Washington state, and that's it.
For some reason, an offshoot of the company is really big in the Phillipines though, but I doubt they'd be much like that places you remember by now.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 19, 2024, 04:35:57 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 20, 2024, 08:14:04 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 20, 2024, 04:36:51 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 20, 2024, 10:32:40 PM
Example: "Based on my most recent observations, it is my decided opinion that in order to fulfill the stated goal of our expedition, our team will require the use of a much larger conveyance as the base of our operation." = "We're gonna need a bigger boat."
* Named after Sir Humphrey Appleby.....
Sir Humphrey Appleby: The identity of the official whose alleged responsibility for this hypothetical oversight has been the subject of recent discussion is not shrouded in quite such impenetrable obscurity as certain previous disclosures may have led you to assume, but, not to put too fine a point on it, the individual in question is, it may surprise you to learn, one whom your present interlocutor is in the habit of defining by means of the perpendicular pronoun.
James Hacker: I beg your pardon?
Sir Humphrey Appleby: It was... I.
"Yes, Minister: The Skeleton in the Cupboard" S03E03
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 21, 2024, 05:15:22 PM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 22, 2024, 05:06:05 PM
Post by: gOOber on September 22, 2024, 05:11:53 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 23, 2024, 12:00:30 AM
Not what you think ::)
If you only noticed their shadow on the left side of the photo, you would think they are copulating. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 24, 2024, 04:07:10 PM
Not what you think ::)
Sneaky pic! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 24, 2024, 04:08:42 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 24, 2024, 10:36:01 PM
Someone never throws ANYTHING away! :o
That is a shitload of toilet paper center rolls. :o ::) ;) ;D
Post by: gOOber on September 25, 2024, 10:00:21 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 25, 2024, 04:15:34 PM
:(
Yeah, there's truth in that one. :(
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 25, 2024, 04:16:58 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 26, 2024, 06:44:40 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on September 26, 2024, 04:18:00 PM
Thunderbird 2
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 26, 2024, 04:23:50 PM
Bernie Walsh
Thunderbird 2
Oh, that's a cool rendering of TB2! :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 26, 2024, 04:24:57 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 26, 2024, 11:58:49 PM
King Kong sized wrench. :o :o :o
While I was stationed at the Trident Submarine Base in Bangor, Washington, we had wrenches of that size to install/repair the submarine Screw. Remember, if it moves air, it is a Propeller, if it moves water, it is a Screw. We would use hydraulic powered wrenches to work on the main propulsion shaft and the Screw to either tighten or loosen it. Compared to those used for Aircraft Carriers, ours weren't so big. An Ohio class Ballistic Missile Submarine displaces 18,000 tons while a Nimitz class Aircraft carrier displaces 100,000 tons. I was stationed there from 1988 to 1992.
Post by: solvegas on September 27, 2024, 12:12:35 AM
Bernie Walsh
Thunderbird 2
Back int 1960's, that was such a cool show and while the characters were all puppets, it was really well done. The show was called Rescate Internacional in Spanish when I lived in Mexico City. Rescate Internacional is International Rescue and then when I moved to the USA, I found out it was called The Thunderbirds, and it was a British made show. :o
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on September 27, 2024, 06:39:26 AM
Bernie Walsh
Thunderbird 2
Back int 1960's, that was such a cool show and while the characters were all puppets, it was really well done. The show was called Rescate Internacional in Spanish when I lived in Mexico City. Rescate Internacional is International Rescue and then when I moved to the USA, I found out it was called The Thunderbirds, and it was a British made show. :o
Yeah, Gerry Anderson made some wonderful Supermarionation shows including Joe90, Stingray, Captain Scarlet and Fireball XL5. But, my favorite was when he branched out to live action with UFO, which ran on CBS for a season while I was in elementary school. Loved that show! Space:1999 was a fun one, too, if not a bit silly from time to time.
Post by: solvegas on September 27, 2024, 06:50:14 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 27, 2024, 04:41:06 PM
Post by: gOOber on September 27, 2024, 05:53:02 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 28, 2024, 07:01:59 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 28, 2024, 05:52:15 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 30, 2024, 08:27:09 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 30, 2024, 09:57:59 AM
;DI`ll pass :P :P
Post by: solvegas on September 30, 2024, 10:19:03 AM
;DI`ll pass :P :P
Yeah, it's probably shitty. :P :) ;D
Post by: gOOber on September 30, 2024, 01:37:35 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 30, 2024, 03:27:47 PM
:)
Very neat. Sweet and touching, too. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 30, 2024, 03:28:46 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 30, 2024, 11:20:07 PM
THIS is a die hard gamer. :o ;D
That chair can be potentially shitty, especially if he has some diarrhea. ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 01, 2024, 03:37:23 PM
Post by: gOOber on October 02, 2024, 11:50:21 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 02, 2024, 04:18:18 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 03, 2024, 12:15:20 AM
Another guy who didn't know inside from outside... :o
Is he inspecting that column or is he just a moron whom they'll pour concrete on? ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on October 03, 2024, 07:07:15 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 03, 2024, 05:28:26 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 04, 2024, 06:02:29 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 05, 2024, 01:34:24 AM
I wonder what the upper rooms sound like? I'm torn between thinking this is a boondoggle or a real neat bit of work. ??? :)
Where is this at? ??? :o
Post by: solvegas on October 05, 2024, 07:08:05 AM
Post by: gOOber on October 05, 2024, 09:50:11 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 05, 2024, 11:56:17 AM
From seven years ago. :(
You always post positive stuff that’s so uplifting to the spirit.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 05, 2024, 06:13:58 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 05, 2024, 06:17:31 PM
I wonder what the upper rooms sound like? I'm torn between thinking this is a boondoggle or a real neat bit of work. ??? :)
Where is this at? ??? :o
After a quick google image look up, it appears it's at Tenerife, Canary Islands. I don't know what city or town.
Post by: solvegas on October 05, 2024, 10:19:44 PM
I wonder what the upper rooms sound like? I'm torn between thinking this is a boondoggle or a real neat bit of work. ??? :)
Where is this at? ??? :o
After a quick google image look up, it appears it's at Tenerife, Canary Islands. I don't know what city or town.
Well, Tenerife is the most populous of the Canary islands, which are a possession of Spain.
Post by: gOOber on October 06, 2024, 11:46:36 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 06, 2024, 06:38:29 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 07, 2024, 07:06:14 AM
Post by: gOOber on October 08, 2024, 01:02:45 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 08, 2024, 09:36:44 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 09, 2024, 07:00:38 AM
Post by: rtpoe on October 09, 2024, 09:08:31 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 10, 2024, 04:27:04 PM
Whoa if true.....
What's even more amazing, if it's true, is every opening to the building is sealed that tight. Otherwise, the floor would still be awash, whether that window was holding up or not. ??? :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 10, 2024, 04:27:56 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 11, 2024, 06:15:38 AM
Post by: gOOber on October 11, 2024, 10:04:18 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 11, 2024, 05:04:53 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 11, 2024, 11:15:15 PM
Man, what a weird optical illusion! :o
It makes you feel intoxicated. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on October 12, 2024, 06:43:49 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 12, 2024, 04:44:19 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 12, 2024, 11:55:38 PM
Yesterday morning, the last surviving casino built by the Mob in 1957, the Tropicana hotel and casino was imploded to make room for the new Baseball stadium which will have the Athletics playing Mayor League Baseball in it. Most locals living here in Vegas were/are not supportive of that. :(
So, Solvegas, there’s NO Tropicana casino in Las Vegas, anymore?
Post by: solvegas on October 13, 2024, 12:09:43 AM
Yesterday morning, the last surviving casino built by the Mob in 1957, the Tropicana hotel and casino was imploded to make room for the new Baseball stadium which will have the Athletics playing Mayor League Baseball in it. Most locals living here in Vegas were/are not supportive of that. :(
So, Solvegas, there’s NO Tropicana casino in Las Vegas, anymore?
No, there isn't anymore. :'(
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 13, 2024, 12:31:58 AM
Yesterday morning, the last surviving casino built by the Mob in 1957, the Tropicana hotel and casino was imploded to make room for the new Baseball stadium which will have the Athletics playing Mayor League Baseball in it. Most locals living here in Vegas were/are not supportive of that. :(
So, Solvegas, there’s NO Tropicana casino in Las Vegas, anymore?
No, there isn't anymore. :'(
So the one in Atlantic City is the only one, now? So weird.
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 13, 2024, 12:38:54 AM
This pic of the Not Ready For Prime Time Players was taken sometime between ‘77 & ‘80.
Post by: solvegas on October 13, 2024, 06:53:44 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 13, 2024, 06:28:05 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 14, 2024, 06:57:03 AM
Post by: gOOber on October 14, 2024, 08:42:43 AM
Post by: solvegas on October 15, 2024, 06:57:35 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 15, 2024, 04:23:22 PM
Post by: gOOber on October 15, 2024, 05:10:12 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 16, 2024, 07:14:39 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 16, 2024, 04:37:27 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 17, 2024, 08:24:20 PM
https://www.artofmanliness.com/people/relationships/fascinating-insights-on-the-state-of-sex-and-marriage-100-years-ago/
"In the 1920s, the psychiatrist Gilbert Van Tassel Hamilton began one of the earliest studies of sex and marriage. At the time, research on the subject, even of the scientific variety, was still considered taboo, and university academics were limited in the things they could examine and publish.
"Hamilton set out to conduct a pioneering methodological study that gathered data on what was actually happening in America’s homes and bedrooms by extensively interviewing 100 married men and 100 married women. Their ages ranged from twenty-two to sixty-two, but most were in their thirties and forties. A quarter were childless, while half had two or more children.
"In order to avoid any interference from the examiner, the participants were given a stack of notecards upon which 400 questions, designed “to explore every aspect of the married relationship in a systematic way,” had been typewritten. Participants picked up the cards one at a time, read off the question, and then answered it as the examiner transcribed their responses. These sessions lasted for hours and even days, and generated 80,000 dutifully recorded reactions in all.
It was a biased study in the limited number of subjects selected, but it still gave some interesting results.
Just a few:
46% of men and 65% of women were virgins at marriage.
Every participant in the study had used birth control at some time except for those who knew they were sterile.
21% of the women had had an abortion.
Women who had climaxed through sex with their husbands were more likely to say they loved their husbands.
The ability to achieve orgasm through sex was not strongly correlated with a woman’s marital happiness.
Men whose wives were better educated than they were were more happily married.
I wonder if there's any interest in redoing the study.....
Post by: solvegas on October 18, 2024, 06:24:34 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 18, 2024, 05:09:02 PM
;D
LOL!!!
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 18, 2024, 05:09:45 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 19, 2024, 06:37:11 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 19, 2024, 05:17:55 PM
And I have no idea how you could dig stuff with the backhoe, without causing yourself to sway crazily! :o :o :o
Post by: solvegas on October 20, 2024, 06:43:23 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 21, 2024, 04:45:57 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 22, 2024, 06:44:11 AM
Post by: rtpoe on October 22, 2024, 10:16:56 PM
Autumn is being eaten by a deluge of AI slop.
https://www.vox.com/culture/378855/ai-slop-fall-autumn-inspiration-vibes-pinterest
AI “autumn vibes” imagery makes up a ton of the most popular fall photos on Pinterest right now, from a moody outdoor book display on yet another rain-soaked street to a sunlit farmers market to several instances of coffee cups perched on tousled bedspreads. All of them appear normal until you zoom in and realize the books don’t contain actual letters and the pillows are actually made of bath mat material.
AI-generated content is now infiltrating social media in ways that have a meaningful impact on people’s lives. Knitters and crocheters hoping to craft fall sweaters are being inundated with nonsensical AI patterns and inspo images on Reddit. A fake restaurant has gained 75,000 followers on Instagram by claiming to be “No. 1 in Austin” and posting over-the-top seasonal food items like a croissant shaped like Moo Deng.
Part of the joy in scrolling through fall photos, after all, is knowing that these places exist and you could theoretically visit them, that the world fundamentally changes in autumn, and that there’s only a small window of time to marvel at how beautiful it all is. An AI-generated image represents the precise opposite: It’s just one of the infinite possible arrangements of pixels for machines to keep churning out indefinitely.
Some "nice" "fall vibes":
Post by: solvegas on October 23, 2024, 06:49:59 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 23, 2024, 03:38:53 PM
There's something off about this year's "fall vibes"
Autumn is being eaten by a deluge of AI slop.
https://www.vox.com/culture/378855/ai-slop-fall-autumn-inspiration-vibes-pinterest
AI “autumn vibes” imagery makes up a ton of the most popular fall photos on Pinterest right now, from a moody outdoor book display on yet another rain-soaked street to a sunlit farmers market to several instances of coffee cups perched on tousled bedspreads. All of them appear normal until you zoom in and realize the books don’t contain actual letters and the pillows are actually made of bath mat material.
AI-generated content is now infiltrating social media in ways that have a meaningful impact on people’s lives. Knitters and crocheters hoping to craft fall sweaters are being inundated with nonsensical AI patterns and inspo images on Reddit. A fake restaurant has gained 75,000 followers on Instagram by claiming to be “No. 1 in Austin” and posting over-the-top seasonal food items like a croissant shaped like Moo Deng.
Part of the joy in scrolling through fall photos, after all, is knowing that these places exist and you could theoretically visit them, that the world fundamentally changes in autumn, and that there’s only a small window of time to marvel at how beautiful it all is. An AI-generated image represents the precise opposite: It’s just one of the infinite possible arrangements of pixels for machines to keep churning out indefinitely.
Some "nice" "fall vibes":
Yeah, I'm getting fed up with being fed AI slop on my social feeds, too. I hope there's some sort of backlash to this crap soon. >:(
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 23, 2024, 03:40:01 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 24, 2024, 06:50:31 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 24, 2024, 04:14:29 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 25, 2024, 05:42:14 PM
Post by: gOOber on October 26, 2024, 10:22:09 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 27, 2024, 12:23:44 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 28, 2024, 06:20:51 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 28, 2024, 01:42:26 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 29, 2024, 07:59:58 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 29, 2024, 03:27:06 PM
;D
They just call him "Quarter Pounder". ;-)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 29, 2024, 03:28:11 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 30, 2024, 07:01:13 AM
Post by: gOOber on October 30, 2024, 12:36:27 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 30, 2024, 05:19:49 PM
:)
Who needs to go to space to see aliens? :o ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 30, 2024, 05:21:08 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on October 31, 2024, 01:55:25 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 31, 2024, 05:51:24 PM
Main Street in my hometown
Damn, Shadowmuse, that looks almost like a movie set for an idyllic American town. Very nice. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 31, 2024, 05:52:42 PM
Post by: CarlTL on October 31, 2024, 09:19:45 PM
For emergencies. ;D
Harry Potter's toilet while living with his aunt and uncle...
Post by: solvegas on November 01, 2024, 07:03:31 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 01, 2024, 09:02:34 AM
Main Street in my hometown
Damn, Shadowmuse, that looks almost like a movie set for an idyllic American town. Very nice. :)
It’s been used for a couple of movies actually. They used the diner for ‘97’s In & Out. There was at least another. I’d have to look it up.
If you could turn around you could see where Main Street meets the harbor and the pier that runs out to a gazebo. You’re right, it’s very idyllic. Great place to unwind. Pic is the best I could find.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 01, 2024, 06:13:30 PM
Post by: gOOber on November 02, 2024, 07:25:31 AM
Post by: solvegas on November 02, 2024, 07:41:30 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 02, 2024, 06:09:45 PM
:)
LOL! ;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 02, 2024, 06:11:31 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 02, 2024, 10:29:06 PM
https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/svalbard-brewery
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 03, 2024, 10:37:09 AM
These days things are a little different. How long before Macy*s declares bankruptcy, do you think?
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 03, 2024, 06:40:56 PM
The world's most northerly brewery:
https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/svalbard-brewery
Got to be impressed with a guy that determined. Overcame every obstacle and became a success. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 03, 2024, 06:42:34 PM
Macy*s shoppers wait to be allowed onto the floor—1948.
These days things are a little different. How long before Macy*s declares bankruptcy, do you think?
I don't know much about Macy's any more. About all I know is from movies and the Thanksgiving Parade. I'm actually a little surprised it's still around, considering how many of the old department store chains are gone.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 03, 2024, 06:45:29 PM
If it is real, I'm boggled that anyone thought it was appropriate to do. >:(
Unfortunately, to me, it looks real. >:(
Post by: solvegas on November 04, 2024, 12:13:40 AM
If this really exists, I hope it's illegal and been removed. >:(
If it is real, I'm boggled that anyone thought it was appropriate to do. >:(
Unfortunately, to me, it looks real. >:(
That is pretty shitty if real. >:(
Post by: solvegas on November 04, 2024, 06:03:25 AM
Post by: gOOber on November 04, 2024, 08:14:39 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 04, 2024, 09:37:48 AM
:)
Good point!
Post by: solvegas on November 05, 2024, 06:58:42 AM
Post by: gOOber on November 05, 2024, 09:14:11 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 06, 2024, 01:40:55 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 06, 2024, 08:32:15 PM
(I didn't get it right away, either)
Post by: Feenix4 on November 07, 2024, 05:46:44 AM
Post by: solvegas on November 07, 2024, 06:45:31 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 07, 2024, 09:40:39 AM
The least they could do is not stand in that order.....
(I didn't get it right away, either)
No idea
Post by: gOOber on November 07, 2024, 09:58:56 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 07, 2024, 03:20:10 PM
:)
Well played! I like the play on words in the company name, too. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 07, 2024, 03:21:43 PM
The least they could do is not stand in that order.....
(I didn't get it right away, either)
No idea
First letter of each character's name spells...
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 07, 2024, 03:23:30 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 08, 2024, 06:29:20 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 08, 2024, 04:42:26 PM
Doesn't really matter, whoever it is has some talent and a sense of humor! :)
Post by: rtpoe on November 08, 2024, 07:05:13 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 08, 2024, 10:36:45 PM
The least they could do is not stand in that order.....
(I didn't get it right away, either)
No idea
First letter of each character's name spells...
Oh. I didn’t even notice that they each had a letter on their chests. LOL
Thanks Max!
Post by: solvegas on November 09, 2024, 07:59:37 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 09, 2024, 04:55:33 PM
Posted without comment - or context.
Heh. Reminds me of when my brother and I used to watch old Godzilla movies with a few drinks in us.
I kinda regret never recording the MST'ing that occurred during the viewing. ;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 09, 2024, 04:56:44 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 09, 2024, 09:56:52 PM
Yeah, it's fake, but it's also a good observation on how marketing works nowadays. :)
I find this kinda screwy. ;) ;D
Post by: gOOber on November 10, 2024, 08:28:09 AM
Post by: CarlTL on November 10, 2024, 02:05:48 PM
Posted without comment - or context.
Heh. Reminds me of when my brother and I used to watch old Godzilla movies with a few drinks in us.
I kinda regret never recording the MST'ing that occurred during the viewing. ;D ;D ;D
My brother and I would do that in the theatre if we were lucky that a Japanese Godzilla flick was released in the USA instead of going to bargain VHS/DVD...
Post by: solvegas on November 11, 2024, 06:23:21 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 11, 2024, 03:50:14 PM
Him: "I'll get right on that, honey!"
;D ;D ;D
Post by: solvegas on November 12, 2024, 06:27:33 AM
Post by: Hiram on November 12, 2024, 12:39:13 PM
This one was meant to be a light house.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 12, 2024, 04:10:04 PM
Post by: gOOber on November 12, 2024, 06:07:47 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 13, 2024, 04:20:15 PM
A place I would like to be ;)
You and me both, buddy! :)
On separate nights, of course. ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 13, 2024, 04:21:04 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 13, 2024, 09:24:54 PM
"Brian Frange is a comedian and writer who has been yelling about apples for years."
He rates apples according to their eatability; baking and cider-making aren't important.
And he piles on the snark:
Cortland: "Aside from the striking white flesh and splash of tartness, there’s not much good that can be said about the damp hacky sack left outside a frat house all winter known as the Cortland Apple.... A cold weather apple that can’t stay fresh for very long, the not-Geneva Apple loses its fledgling tartness, paltry sweetness, and illusory crispness too quickly to provide average consumers the opportunity to avoid eating slimy white dirt."
Post by: gOOber on November 14, 2024, 09:19:57 AM
https://applerankings.com/Interesting read ;D
"Brian Frange is a comedian and writer who has been yelling about apples for years."
He rates apples according to their eatability; baking and cider-making aren't important.
And he piles on the snark:
Cortland: "Aside from the striking white flesh and splash of tartness, there’s not much good that can be said about the damp hacky sack left outside a frat house all winter known as the Cortland Apple.... A cold weather apple that can’t stay fresh for very long, the not-Geneva Apple loses its fledgling tartness, paltry sweetness, and illusory crispness too quickly to provide average consumers the opportunity to avoid eating slimy white dirt."
Post by: gOOber on November 14, 2024, 02:37:11 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 14, 2024, 05:02:49 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 14, 2024, 09:42:14 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 15, 2024, 06:31:09 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 15, 2024, 05:18:37 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 15, 2024, 10:41:06 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 16, 2024, 06:57:38 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 16, 2024, 05:25:03 PM
ZING!!!!
Damn, what a burn! ;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 16, 2024, 05:26:52 PM
Post by: CarlTL on November 17, 2024, 11:16:07 AM
Ever have one of those days?
I think that is from the Watchmen. That's Doctor Manhattan slowly putting himself back together after the first accident...
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 17, 2024, 05:38:37 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 18, 2024, 06:21:49 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 19, 2024, 03:52:31 PM
Post by: rtpoe on November 19, 2024, 09:26:18 PM
I'm kinda confused as to how this is supposed to work. I sure wouldn't use it. ??? ??? ???
So when you wash your hands after peeing, you flush the urinal.
Post by: solvegas on November 20, 2024, 07:08:17 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 20, 2024, 04:19:35 PM
I'm kinda confused as to how this is supposed to work. I sure wouldn't use it. ??? ??? ???
So when you wash your hands after peeing, you flush the urinal.
I had to read that a couple of times. THEN, I laughed! ;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 20, 2024, 04:20:57 PM
:)
Ok, I can see it must be around an airfield or something... but at first, I thought, "Why should I be worried about rubber planes?". ;) ;) ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 20, 2024, 04:21:53 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 21, 2024, 08:37:29 AM
What happens when the guy is tough enough to eat nails and crap neutronium. ;) ;) ;D ;D
But, what’s it for? Too small for a 1 person elevator, but pretty damn big for a pipe or pneumatic tube!
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 21, 2024, 08:52:12 AM
In the early 80s I used to walk under this triple decker bridge every day on my way from Penn Station to Herald Square on my way to college. Gimbels was still in business in those days, so I wonder if it saw daily use at the time.
Post by: solvegas on November 22, 2024, 05:36:47 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 22, 2024, 03:41:55 PM
What happens when the guy is tough enough to eat nails and crap neutronium. ;) ;) ;D ;D
But, what’s it for? Too small for a 1 person elevator, but pretty damn big for a pipe or pneumatic tube!
No idea. You can see it's down through a series of balconies, but your points are well taken. Don't understand it either. ???
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 22, 2024, 03:44:43 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 23, 2024, 01:56:39 AM
Post by: solvegas on November 23, 2024, 06:33:16 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 23, 2024, 03:45:37 PM
Contemporary Middle Earth
Awesome! Funny! :)
You know, that HAS to be a toll road... :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 23, 2024, 03:47:00 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 24, 2024, 06:42:01 AM
"Hello, police? Someone stole the bottom half of my house!" ;) ;) ;D ;D
That looks like there was extensive flooding in the area and the top floor of the house wasn't damaged too badly and so they will rebuild the bottom floor and then reassemble it.
Post by: solvegas on November 24, 2024, 06:45:22 AM
Post by: gOOber on November 24, 2024, 10:01:07 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 24, 2024, 07:09:09 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 25, 2024, 06:59:53 AM
Post by: gOOber on November 25, 2024, 03:11:25 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 26, 2024, 07:01:52 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 26, 2024, 11:38:43 AM
:)
That’s great
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 26, 2024, 11:46:06 AM
No-Face is one lucky spirit, that’s for sure. Do spirits get boners? :P
I would love to go to Japan. This scene is an iconic one from Spirited Away.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 26, 2024, 04:45:07 PM
Juliette Michele & Stephanie Michelle are apparently traveling in Japan. I didn’t realize that they shared the same birthday.
No-Face is one lucky spirit, that’s for sure. Do spirits get boners? :P
I would love to go to Japan. This scene is an iconic one from Spirited Away.
Lucky guy, indeed! Did I miss something, and the Michelles are related, or is it just coincidence?
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 26, 2024, 04:47:29 PM
Post by: solvegas on November 27, 2024, 07:04:35 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 27, 2024, 09:15:13 AM
Juliette Michele & Stephanie Michelle are apparently traveling in Japan. I didn’t realize that they shared the same birthday.
No-Face is one lucky spirit, that’s for sure. Do spirits get boners? :P
I would love to go to Japan. This scene is an iconic one from Spirited Away.
Lucky guy, indeed! Did I miss something, and the Michelles are related, or is it just coincidence?
You missed an “l” and the fact that they both probably use stage names. ;)
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 27, 2024, 01:37:06 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 27, 2024, 04:49:23 PM
Atmospheric shot of Madison Ave, NYC in the early 50s.
Right out of a film noir movie! :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 27, 2024, 04:50:47 PM
Post by: gOOber on November 28, 2024, 09:34:17 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 28, 2024, 04:55:39 PM
:)
LOL! ;D
It's the real thing??? ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 28, 2024, 04:56:36 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on November 28, 2024, 05:04:53 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 29, 2024, 05:28:15 PM
Betty White and Lorne Greene hosting the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in the 1960s.
Post by: solvegas on November 29, 2024, 10:42:25 PM
Another blast from the past.
Betty White and Lorne Greene hosting the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in the 1960s.
I remember both of them from TV shows of 50+ years ago like Betty White on the Mary Tyler Moore show and Lorne Greene from Bonanza. :)
Post by: solvegas on November 30, 2024, 06:47:41 AM
Post by: gOOber on November 30, 2024, 08:50:07 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on November 30, 2024, 06:13:54 PM
Post by: gOOber on December 01, 2024, 09:35:22 AM
Post by: solvegas on December 01, 2024, 10:03:21 PM
:)
I remember him as Arnold in the TV show Happy Days back in the 70's. Pat Morita was a great comedian. :)
Post by: solvegas on December 02, 2024, 06:34:11 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 02, 2024, 03:58:57 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 03, 2024, 06:43:20 AM
Post by: gOOber on December 03, 2024, 08:08:33 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 03, 2024, 04:51:30 PM
:)
The news about a hurricane coming is much easier to take when it's delivered by someone who looks like that! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 03, 2024, 04:53:07 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 05, 2024, 07:39:07 AM
Post by: gOOber on December 05, 2024, 05:18:19 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 05, 2024, 10:48:27 PM
I've seen a few variations on this one. ;D
I don’t get it
Post by: solvegas on December 06, 2024, 07:40:12 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 06, 2024, 05:23:58 PM
I've seen a few variations on this one. ;D
I don’t get it
Google maps sometimes is incorrect. Basically, the sign maker is saying that the road doesn't go where Google says it does. That's why it has the "turn around" arrow.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 06, 2024, 05:25:33 PM
:)
Not me. I wish, though. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 06, 2024, 05:27:21 PM
Deadpool: "Superhero landing, superhero landing!". ;)
Post by: solvegas on December 07, 2024, 07:47:11 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 07, 2024, 07:01:24 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 07, 2024, 10:05:26 PM
"We never got rid of the carrier because poor Fluffy is haunting it!" ;) :)
;D
Post by: solvegas on December 09, 2024, 06:00:47 AM
Post by: gOOber on December 09, 2024, 10:51:18 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 09, 2024, 04:33:57 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 10, 2024, 07:09:55 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 10, 2024, 04:43:18 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 11, 2024, 04:47:50 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 11, 2024, 09:44:27 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 12, 2024, 04:55:59 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 13, 2024, 06:56:16 AM
Post by: gOOber on December 13, 2024, 08:13:36 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 13, 2024, 04:57:25 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 13, 2024, 09:27:32 PM
This is what was left of the Hobbiton set after shooting Lord of the Rings. It was refurbished for The Hobbit, and then, after that film was completed, a full interior was done in Bilbo’s house for the tourist industry.
Post by: solvegas on December 13, 2024, 09:31:28 PM
Sheep houses?
This is what was left of the Hobbiton set after shooting Lord of the Rings. It was refurbished for The Hobbit, and then, after that film was completed, a full interior was done in Bilbo’s house for the tourist industry.
That is so cool. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 14, 2024, 05:00:52 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 15, 2024, 06:34:34 AM
Post by: gOOber on December 15, 2024, 11:10:45 AM
Post by: gOOber on December 16, 2024, 02:09:53 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 16, 2024, 02:39:06 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 17, 2024, 07:09:27 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 17, 2024, 04:03:21 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 17, 2024, 05:12:02 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 18, 2024, 07:26:33 AM
Post by: gOOber on December 18, 2024, 02:37:47 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 18, 2024, 04:11:02 PM
Second, how the hell did they even load that up?
Third, I'm surprised that car can even move! :o :o :o
Post by: solvegas on December 19, 2024, 12:08:15 AM
Ok, first, it's a really stupid idea.
Second, how the hell did they even load that up?
Third, I'm surprised that car can even move! :o :o :o
It looks like the catalytic converter is scraping the asphalt. ??? :o ::) :P
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 19, 2024, 04:40:52 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 19, 2024, 10:28:49 PM
Looks like the dog version of the Hulk lives here! :o :o :o
That looks like a tree trunk, or a pole fell on top and bent the shit out of it. ???
Post by: solvegas on December 20, 2024, 06:53:39 AM
Post by: gOOber on December 20, 2024, 10:02:38 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 20, 2024, 05:50:11 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 20, 2024, 10:25:42 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 21, 2024, 06:14:20 PM
The VW probably needed only minor work, while the "Wankpanzer" was totaled.....
Seriously? They're that flimsy? I mean, the Bug isn't built THAT tough? :o :o :o
That's a funny punchline, though. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 21, 2024, 06:15:34 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 22, 2024, 06:14:16 AM
Post by: solvegas on December 23, 2024, 07:03:54 AM
Post by: gOOber on December 23, 2024, 10:24:05 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 23, 2024, 04:51:31 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 24, 2024, 12:16:26 AM
ROFL!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
A misspelling problem, I guess. ??? ::) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 24, 2024, 04:57:46 PM
Post by: rtpoe on December 24, 2024, 10:36:27 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 25, 2024, 04:57:57 PM
Speaking of inappropriate typos:
That's a big ole OOPS! :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 25, 2024, 04:59:14 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on December 25, 2024, 11:16:51 PM
The VW probably needed only minor work, while the "Wankpanzer" was totaled.....
Seriously? They're that flimsy? I mean, the Bug isn't built THAT tough? :o :o :o
That's a funny punchline, though. ;D
I suspect image tampering.
Post by: solvegas on December 27, 2024, 06:51:42 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 27, 2024, 05:20:11 PM
Post by: gOOber on December 28, 2024, 11:23:33 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 28, 2024, 05:41:27 PM
:)
LOL!! ;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 28, 2024, 05:42:14 PM
Post by: solvegas on December 29, 2024, 06:44:22 AM
??? ??? ???
That's so idiotic. ;D
Post by: solvegas on December 29, 2024, 06:47:28 AM
Post by: solvegas on December 30, 2024, 06:59:43 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on December 30, 2024, 04:41:10 PM
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Post by: solvegas on January 01, 2025, 06:43:02 AM
Post by: gOOber on January 01, 2025, 08:52:52 AM
Post by: solvegas on January 02, 2025, 06:49:04 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 02, 2025, 01:01:59 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 03, 2025, 04:51:13 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 03, 2025, 10:49:56 PM
Another brilliant pair of ladder guys. ??? :P
That looks so dangerously stupid to me. :o
Post by: solvegas on January 05, 2025, 05:42:29 AM
Post by: gOOber on January 05, 2025, 08:42:35 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 05, 2025, 01:08:48 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 06, 2025, 06:09:42 AM
Travel trailer high rise. :o
Don't they know those are tornado magnets? :o ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on January 06, 2025, 06:12:33 AM
Post by: gOOber on January 06, 2025, 01:30:56 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 06, 2025, 04:19:15 PM
:)
I been lookin' for two friggin' hours, still don't see nothing but great tits! ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 06, 2025, 04:20:13 PM
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Post by: solvegas on January 08, 2025, 07:07:08 AM
Post by: gOOber on January 08, 2025, 08:49:28 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 08, 2025, 05:03:53 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 08, 2025, 11:08:24 PM
There ought to be a heck of an explanation for this. :o
It must be made of plastic and someone used a flamethrower on it. :o ??? ::)
Post by: solvegas on January 09, 2025, 07:09:45 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 09, 2025, 05:24:56 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 09, 2025, 08:18:42 PM
Post by: gOOber on January 10, 2025, 03:18:17 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 10, 2025, 05:28:03 PM
Imagine explaining this to your boss? ;) ;D
Post by: rtpoe on January 10, 2025, 09:45:42 PM
https://catvalente.substack.com/p/stop-talking-to-each-other-and-start
Twitter is and was the home to so many small artists who clawed their way to an audience, who had the opportunity to be seen by the world without the intermediary of already-established success. It was precious and vital to making a living from art, and not just art but activism and craft industries and intellectual output that so many think should never make anyone’s living. And those people are going to lose so much because Elon Musk needed to drink from the attention fire hose. Those people are going to lose their audience and their opportunities, all for him. I’m going to lose so much. You have to be very famous to be safe from the effects of your biggest microphone being crammed up a rich white man’s ass and set to reverb. I am certainly not. Few of us are.
Don’t ever stop talking to each other. It’s what the internet is really and truly for. Talk to each other and listen to each other. But don’t ever stop connecting. Be a prodigy of the new world. Stand up for the truth no matter how often they take our voices away and try to replace the idea of reality with fucking insane Lovecraftian shit. Don’t give up, don’t let them have this world. Love things. Love people. Love the small and the weird and the new.
Post by: solvegas on January 11, 2025, 06:28:49 AM
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Post by: solvegas on January 21, 2025, 06:52:50 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 21, 2025, 05:03:19 PM
WTF? How did this happen? ??? :o
Another idiot driving down the highway with his bed up. I'm amazed how many pictures I've seen of this kind of thing. :o ::)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 21, 2025, 05:04:17 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 23, 2025, 06:51:06 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 23, 2025, 03:36:40 PM
Post by: solvegas on January 24, 2025, 07:57:25 AM
:) :) :)
That's a great Fred Flintstone car. ;D
Post by: solvegas on January 24, 2025, 07:59:43 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 24, 2025, 04:37:54 PM
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Post by: solvegas on January 29, 2025, 07:52:16 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 29, 2025, 04:58:31 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 30, 2025, 05:19:58 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 30, 2025, 08:09:26 PM
The World's Oldest Anus has an Unexplained Glow in Florida....
Scientists are studying its bowel movements, its dazzling sparkle, and its relation to us.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/florida-bioluminescence-reveals-worlds-oldest-anus
Post by: solvegas on January 30, 2025, 11:21:16 PM
No comment.....
The World's Oldest Anus has an Unexplained Glow in Florida....
Scientists are studying its bowel movements, its dazzling sparkle, and its relation to us.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/florida-bioluminescence-reveals-worlds-oldest-anus
I thought that Uranus would be the oldest. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on January 31, 2025, 07:52:23 AM
Post by: gOOber on January 31, 2025, 09:51:29 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 31, 2025, 05:36:23 PM
No comment.....
The World's Oldest Anus has an Unexplained Glow in Florida....
Scientists are studying its bowel movements, its dazzling sparkle, and its relation to us.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/florida-bioluminescence-reveals-worlds-oldest-anus
Well, it's a pretty interesting article, but I'm pretty sure there were some chuckles and winks thrown in at the beginning. ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on January 31, 2025, 05:44:42 PM
Post by: rtpoe on January 31, 2025, 09:24:36 PM
A chihuahua dog. ;D
REN HOECK!
Post by: Charade Recherche on February 01, 2025, 12:18:28 AM
Image not copyright by me
Post by: solvegas on February 01, 2025, 07:18:21 AM
:)
The second of the Iowa class of Battleships, your photo reminded me very much of the USS New Jersey, BB-62, which is now a museum ship in Camden, New Jersey, built during World War 2 at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and she was recommissioned during my active-duty time in the Navy back in the 1980's. She was reactivated during the Korean War and the Vietnam War and fully decommissioned in the 1990's.
Post by: gOOber on February 01, 2025, 02:22:45 PM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 03, 2025, 04:49:23 PM
Post by: Charade Recherche on February 03, 2025, 08:30:13 PM
Good thing to remember these days
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 04, 2025, 05:21:20 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 05, 2025, 07:22:00 AM
Post by: gOOber on February 06, 2025, 04:47:16 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 06, 2025, 04:48:00 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 06, 2025, 04:48:36 PM
:)
Avocado pots! LOL!!! ;D ;D ;D
Post by: solvegas on February 07, 2025, 07:06:29 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 07, 2025, 05:13:36 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 08, 2025, 07:28:26 AM
Post by: gOOber on February 08, 2025, 10:37:01 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 08, 2025, 05:58:30 PM
Post by: Charade Recherche on February 08, 2025, 09:28:45 PM
image not copyright by me
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 09, 2025, 06:12:36 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 10, 2025, 06:55:32 AM
Post by: gOOber on February 10, 2025, 09:31:58 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 10, 2025, 06:16:38 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 10, 2025, 11:50:28 PM
Post by: gOOber on February 11, 2025, 01:56:11 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 11, 2025, 06:15:18 PM
You did not seriously think that a hobbit could contend with the will of Sauron?
Never work nearly as well as he did it. You have to have Christopher Lee's voice to REALLY impress. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 11, 2025, 06:16:33 PM
Post by: ikari on February 11, 2025, 10:22:07 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 12, 2025, 08:08:56 AM
:)
LOL ! Funny way to use bed sheets. ;D
Post by: solvegas on February 12, 2025, 08:11:47 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 12, 2025, 06:26:52 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 13, 2025, 08:27:23 AM
Nice job of camouflage, but a little hard to read the meter! :)
That is screwy. ??? ;D
Post by: solvegas on February 13, 2025, 08:28:18 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 13, 2025, 06:30:03 PM
This is screwy. ;D
Somebody mis-interpreted the plans?
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 13, 2025, 06:33:06 PM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 13, 2025, 07:20:33 PM
A gambler's bathtub. It's a crap shoot what temperature you'll get your water, or even that you'll get any! ;) ;D
Seems a little odd to have a second set of taps for the shower. Makes me wonder what the central handle is for, then, if not to direct the water to the tub faucet or shower head. Maybe to close the drain?
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 13, 2025, 07:22:57 PM
This happens during your lifetime. ;D
Charade broke her little toe on a recliner/rocker this past autumn. I was like: how the hell did you manage to hit it so hard that you actually broke it?
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 13, 2025, 07:24:20 PM
Am I alone in thinking that asking for morphs of a woman six years after she died is kind of in bad taste?
No. Where was this?
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 13, 2025, 07:33:51 PM
You did not seriously think that a hobbit could contend with the will of Sauron?
Never work nearly as well as he did it. You have to have Christopher Lee's voice to REALLY impress. :)
Indeed. SARUMAN CLIP (https://youtu.be/rbGGyyYE7Ks?si=rW4duPa5xLDMcFlX)
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 13, 2025, 07:47:50 PM
Just an incredible space.
Post by: rtpoe on February 13, 2025, 08:43:33 PM
My Corollary: Any sufficiently simple magic can be replaced by technology.
Discuss....
Post by: ikari on February 13, 2025, 09:08:51 PM
Am I alone in thinking that asking for morphs of a woman six years after she died is kind of in bad taste?
No. Where was this?
https://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?topic=10008960.msg10679241#msg10679241
Post by: gOOber on February 14, 2025, 11:04:51 AM
Post by: Shadowmuse Blown on February 14, 2025, 11:20:08 AM
Am I alone in thinking that asking for morphs of a woman six years after she died is kind of in bad taste?
No. Where was this?
https://forum.bearchive.com/index.php?topic=10008960.msg10679241#msg10679241
Charade followed them on social media and told me about this. I’d forgotten she had passed away. She was only 51. Terrible.
It’s quite possible they might not be aware that she died, so I updated that thread.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 14, 2025, 07:02:20 PM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 15, 2025, 07:33:41 PM
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Post by: solvegas on February 17, 2025, 07:36:50 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 17, 2025, 02:03:01 PM
I bet MaxBigfoot sees this where he lives in Alberta, Canada. I don't here in Southern Nevada. :)
I used to see it all the time, when I was a teenager. We lived in Grande Prairie, Alberta at the time, and my step-dad drove a logging truck. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 17, 2025, 02:04:24 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 18, 2025, 02:33:40 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 19, 2025, 07:54:25 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 19, 2025, 04:49:06 PM
Imagine the technician trying to follow one line through this nest of snakes! :o
Even worse, this one! :o :o :o
Post by: solvegas on February 19, 2025, 10:34:14 PM
Imagine the technician trying to follow one line through this nest of snakes! :o
Even worse, this one! :o :o :o
That is so insanely dangerous. >:(
Post by: solvegas on February 20, 2025, 07:58:07 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 20, 2025, 04:56:17 PM
:)
I've seen that in real life, at the Calgary Zoo. So cute, it's dangerous. ;) :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 20, 2025, 04:57:02 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 21, 2025, 07:30:32 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 21, 2025, 05:30:23 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 22, 2025, 06:58:11 AM
If there's a ticket for being eye burningly ugly, I hope he's giving it to them! :o :P
If it was due to ugliness, some vehicles would get tickets in their standard mode like the Hitler Automobile, the Volkswagen Beetle, but those toys are all over the car windows interfering with visibility. :P
Post by: solvegas on February 22, 2025, 07:01:54 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 22, 2025, 06:23:33 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 23, 2025, 07:12:50 AM
Stairs like these freak me out.
That is crazy. ;D
Post by: solvegas on February 23, 2025, 07:14:59 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on February 23, 2025, 06:35:25 PM
Post by: solvegas on February 24, 2025, 07:17:40 AM
Post by: rtpoe on February 24, 2025, 08:33:15 PM
Here's the first:
(photo by Staff Sergeant Louis R. Lowery, USM, of "Leatherneck" Magazine)
Post by: solvegas on February 25, 2025, 07:24:44 AM
What's interesting is that that was the SECOND flag.
Here's the first:
(photo by Staff Sergeant Louis R. Lowery, USM, of "Leatherneck" Magazine)
True, but it was replaced because USMC General Harry Schmidt thought it was too small and had it replaced.
Post by: solvegas on February 25, 2025, 07:30:53 AM
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Post by: solvegas on March 06, 2025, 07:37:17 AM
Salvador Dali style park bench.
Are you allowed to sit on it? ??? ::) ;) :)
Post by: solvegas on March 06, 2025, 07:47:42 AM
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Post by: solvegas on March 07, 2025, 09:08:06 AM
:)
That is funny. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 07, 2025, 05:30:54 PM
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Post by: rtpoe on March 11, 2025, 09:12:22 PM
Office Assistant, Retail Worker, Law Enforcement, Repairman.....
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Post by: solvegas on March 15, 2025, 11:29:06 PM
The axe head flew off and the chainsaw broke. What you gonna do? ;) :D
Contact the Fire department and ask them to extinguish the fire for my safety.
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 21, 2025, 05:03:03 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 22, 2025, 12:43:09 AM
Nice co-ordination with his buddies, there. :)
That looks like Splash Mountain ride in Disneyland. :)
Post by: solvegas on March 22, 2025, 08:11:53 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 22, 2025, 06:55:03 PM
They've GOT to know how that sounds... right? ???
Post by: solvegas on March 23, 2025, 07:28:28 AM
Post by: gOOber on March 23, 2025, 03:47:36 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 24, 2025, 07:55:11 AM
Post by: gOOber on March 25, 2025, 11:27:53 AM
Post by: solvegas on March 26, 2025, 08:12:32 AM
Post by: gOOber on March 26, 2025, 03:21:44 PM
Post by: Feenix4 on March 26, 2025, 05:24:07 PM
Car stunt show by Scott May daredevil stunt show that went wrong about 8 years ago.
Hmmm.... I take it that he was a bit dead after that ??
Post by: Feenix4 on March 26, 2025, 05:29:59 PM
:)
Hold on...this is not a trick is it ?? I mean , she hasn't got a 6' 10'' 300lb gay steelworker waiting to give you a 'hug' has she ??.....lol . ;) ... ( If it's just her , she can hug me all day long ! ..... woof ! ) . ;D
Post by: SwitcherX on March 26, 2025, 07:17:23 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 26, 2025, 11:48:57 PM
Yes
They sure do. :)
Post by: solvegas on March 27, 2025, 08:08:44 AM
Post by: rtpoe on March 27, 2025, 08:40:49 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 28, 2025, 08:20:09 AM
Post by: gOOber on March 28, 2025, 02:57:24 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 28, 2025, 05:17:20 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 29, 2025, 07:20:52 AM
I don't think I'll take this cab. ;) ;D
It isn't the cab car that's bad, it's the asshole driver. :P
Post by: solvegas on March 29, 2025, 07:25:27 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 29, 2025, 05:27:04 PM
Guess he didn't know the actual clearance height of the bridge. I don't see the height sign that should be posted to let truck drivers know if they can go through the bridge or not. :P
On angled bridges like that, they should have the sign a little ways up the street. It's too hard to read at that angle on the bridge.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 29, 2025, 05:28:34 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 30, 2025, 08:04:40 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on March 30, 2025, 06:29:20 PM
Post by: solvegas on March 31, 2025, 07:40:20 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on March 31, 2025, 04:57:19 PM
Post by: gOOber on March 31, 2025, 05:41:06 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 01, 2025, 08:11:00 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 01, 2025, 04:58:34 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 02, 2025, 12:42:57 AM
Nice, different way to get the message across. :)
It sure is. :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 02, 2025, 05:06:45 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 03, 2025, 08:12:13 AM
Post by: gOOber on April 03, 2025, 03:37:43 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 03, 2025, 05:21:21 PM
:)
The man in the moon is stoned out of his gourd. ;) ;) ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 03, 2025, 05:22:21 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 04, 2025, 07:44:37 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 04, 2025, 05:34:51 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 05, 2025, 06:57:35 AM
Post by: gOOber on April 05, 2025, 09:57:30 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 05, 2025, 05:43:46 PM
:)
;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 05, 2025, 05:45:04 PM
Post by: gOOber on April 06, 2025, 05:40:47 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 06, 2025, 05:43:28 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 07, 2025, 07:02:33 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 08, 2025, 04:09:12 PM
Post by: gOOber on April 08, 2025, 04:37:07 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 09, 2025, 12:40:21 AM
:)
A titty shirt. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on April 09, 2025, 08:36:33 AM
:)As I saw that titty shirt, I thought of someone who should/would properly use it. From the BEA User Gallery. ;D:)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 09, 2025, 04:12:47 PM
Post by: rtpoe on April 09, 2025, 09:10:16 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 10, 2025, 04:21:09 PM
Post by: CarlTL on April 10, 2025, 08:06:02 PM
He was an American? ::) ;D
Must be a Texas approved textbook
Post by: solvegas on April 10, 2025, 11:18:23 PM
He was an American? ::) ;D
Yuri Gagarin was the first man in space, and he was a Soviet/Russian who went to space on April 12, 1961. That guy in the photo was Neil Armstrong, the first man to land on the Moon on July 20, 1969. I was 12 years old when I saw him and Buzz Aldrin on TV walking on the Moon. :)
Post by: solvegas on April 10, 2025, 11:26:53 PM
He was an American? ::) ;D
Must be a Texas approved textbook
Not at all. Neil Armstrong was from Ohio. Now, when the Lunar Module landed on the Moon, the first word ever said on the Moon was, " Houston, the Eagle has landed." Houston is where NASA's main control room/headquarters is at thanks to President Lyndon Baines Johnson (LBJ), a native of Texas that decided to help out his home state.
Post by: solvegas on April 11, 2025, 07:11:20 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 11, 2025, 06:17:53 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 12, 2025, 06:45:05 AM
Another insane mechanical engineer. ;) ;D
Those riding with him are also insane or stupid. :) ;D
Post by: solvegas on April 12, 2025, 07:15:50 AM
Post by: solvegas on April 13, 2025, 07:20:50 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 13, 2025, 12:21:14 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 14, 2025, 07:08:29 AM
I wonder how many walk into the wall or the door? :)
Looking at the wear and tear of those steps stairs, probably a shit load of morons/people. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on April 14, 2025, 07:26:27 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 14, 2025, 04:56:43 PM
:)
I hope the jerk who did that unstacked them after he/she took the picture! >:(
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 14, 2025, 04:57:50 PM
Post by: gOOber on April 14, 2025, 05:26:28 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 15, 2025, 07:56:59 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 15, 2025, 04:54:33 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 16, 2025, 12:09:55 AM
It was inevitable. ;D ;D ;D
Why was that pathway blocked like that? ??? :o :(
Post by: gOOber on April 16, 2025, 09:32:41 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 16, 2025, 04:59:59 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 17, 2025, 08:14:06 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 17, 2025, 05:21:02 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 18, 2025, 05:32:03 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 19, 2025, 08:04:00 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 19, 2025, 05:36:24 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 19, 2025, 11:23:07 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 20, 2025, 05:57:44 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 21, 2025, 07:22:10 AM
Post by: solvegas on April 22, 2025, 07:45:40 AM
Post by: Feenix4 on April 22, 2025, 04:36:44 PM
One dead and two injured after teen stole the car and crashed it. :(
Some people just don't value their own lives !!.... You don't wanna know my true opinion on such as that ! >:(
Post by: gOOber on April 22, 2025, 04:58:35 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 22, 2025, 05:13:27 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 23, 2025, 08:33:14 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 23, 2025, 05:31:07 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 24, 2025, 08:38:20 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 24, 2025, 05:34:33 PM
Post by: gOOber on April 25, 2025, 11:54:01 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 25, 2025, 06:11:29 PM
:)
LOL, nice play on words! ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 25, 2025, 06:12:26 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 26, 2025, 05:47:22 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 26, 2025, 06:40:51 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 27, 2025, 08:21:50 AM
"I'm innocent!" ;) ;) ;D ;D
I guess he likes leather. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on April 27, 2025, 08:24:21 AM
Post by: gOOber on April 28, 2025, 11:21:53 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on April 28, 2025, 04:02:24 PM
Post by: solvegas on April 29, 2025, 12:09:02 AM
:o :o :o
Seems to be rather cruel to walk your dogs in such a manner. :(
Post by: solvegas on April 29, 2025, 08:42:54 AM
Post by: solvegas on April 30, 2025, 08:46:53 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 01, 2025, 04:42:20 PM
:o :o :o
Seems to be rather cruel to walk your dogs in such a manner. :(
Actually, they're riding horses... :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 01, 2025, 04:43:05 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 01, 2025, 10:43:53 PM
:o :o :o
Seems to be rather cruel to walk your dogs in such a manner. :(
Actually, they're riding horses... :o
Really ? Still seems rather cruel to the animals from what I see. I just couldn't figure out what those women were doing to whatever animals they had. :o ??? :(
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 02, 2025, 05:40:48 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 03, 2025, 07:52:18 AM
Post by: gOOber on May 03, 2025, 10:01:06 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 03, 2025, 05:44:39 PM
:)
LOL, nice visual play on words! ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 03, 2025, 05:45:40 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 03, 2025, 10:30:02 PM
Didn't consider just how tall your garage was, eh buddy? ;D ;D ;D
What a moron. :P
Post by: gOOber on May 04, 2025, 11:11:04 AM
Post by: CarlTL on May 04, 2025, 02:23:09 PM
:)
Free Gravel for a good home...
Post by: solvegas on May 04, 2025, 11:10:49 PM
:)
Damn! :o :(
Post by: solvegas on May 05, 2025, 07:52:21 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 05, 2025, 04:49:18 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 06, 2025, 08:19:14 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 06, 2025, 05:00:47 PM
Post by: gOOber on May 07, 2025, 08:58:56 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 07, 2025, 05:27:26 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 08, 2025, 07:57:29 AM
:) :) :)
That's a great sand sculpture. :)
Post by: solvegas on May 08, 2025, 08:00:09 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 08, 2025, 05:35:24 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 09, 2025, 08:03:42 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 09, 2025, 06:26:06 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 10, 2025, 08:15:15 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 10, 2025, 06:34:46 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 10, 2025, 10:33:28 PM
It must be bad luck for transport companies to have that logo on their vehicles... ;) ;D
After what that company did to the Suez Canal a couple of years ago, you'd think it would go out of business. :P
Post by: solvegas on May 11, 2025, 08:19:24 AM
Post by: solvegas on May 12, 2025, 08:25:40 AM
Post by: gOOber on May 12, 2025, 10:04:28 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 13, 2025, 05:14:08 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 14, 2025, 08:22:00 AM
Post by: gOOber on May 14, 2025, 09:06:50 AM
Post by: solvegas on May 14, 2025, 09:12:33 AM
:)
So very true. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 14, 2025, 05:10:29 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 15, 2025, 12:23:48 AM
Attack Of The Killer... Tumbleweeds?! ;D
:o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 15, 2025, 05:19:50 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 15, 2025, 09:31:16 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 16, 2025, 07:49:24 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 16, 2025, 05:14:56 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 17, 2025, 05:43:20 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 18, 2025, 12:36:18 AM
One of these things is not like the others, one of these things doesn't belong... :o :o :o ??? ??? ???
That aircraft has seen better days in prior days. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on May 18, 2025, 08:34:22 AM
Post by: gOOber on May 18, 2025, 08:45:11 AM
Post by: solvegas on May 18, 2025, 08:46:30 AM
:)
LOL. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 18, 2025, 05:48:49 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 19, 2025, 06:12:46 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 19, 2025, 09:37:35 PM
To make it work, and have all 30 teams involved, they had to really stretch the definition of "rivals" (e.g. Rockies vs. Diamondbacks - the only teams in the Mountain Time Zone).
Well, they noticed that the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners used the same Spring Training facility, to they got stuck being "rivals". Pretty lame excuse. Can't even come up with a good name for the set of six games (three in each city)......
Until somebody noticed a real actual connection between the two cities. Each team put out a promo video:
San Diego Padres:
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/h42mkC2ZhnA/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/h42mkC2ZhnA)
Seattle Mariners:
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/3S2Wp3mpbNI/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/3S2Wp3mpbNI)
Best part? The guy seems to be OK with them using his name!
Post by: solvegas on May 20, 2025, 08:22:54 AM
Post by: gOOber on May 20, 2025, 11:19:09 AM
Post by: solvegas on May 21, 2025, 08:31:29 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 21, 2025, 04:25:48 PM
So Major League Baseball is doing what they call "Rivalry Weekends", where all the teams play rivals: Mets-Yankees, Giants-A's, Rays-Marlins.....
To make it work, and have all 30 teams involved, they had to really stretch the definition of "rivals" (e.g. Rockies vs. Diamondbacks - the only teams in the Mountain Time Zone).
Well, they noticed that the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners used the same Spring Training facility, to they got stuck being "rivals". Pretty lame excuse. Can't even come up with a good name for the set of six games (three in each city)......
Until somebody noticed a real actual connection between the two cities. Each team put out a promo video:
San Diego Padres:
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/h42mkC2ZhnA/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/h42mkC2ZhnA)
Seattle Mariners:
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/3S2Wp3mpbNI/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/3S2Wp3mpbNI)
Best part? The guy seems to be OK with them using his name!
Pretty cool all around, since the teams are using the games to support Eddie Vedder's charity. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 21, 2025, 04:26:21 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 22, 2025, 05:00:13 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 23, 2025, 07:19:57 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 23, 2025, 05:06:00 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 24, 2025, 07:33:47 AM
Post by: solvegas on May 25, 2025, 07:39:06 AM
Post by: gOOber on May 25, 2025, 09:23:26 AM
As I was looking for car accidents, this really dismayed me. :o :( :'(Thanks for ruining my breakfast >:(
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 25, 2025, 12:59:38 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 25, 2025, 01:01:36 PM
As I was looking for car accidents, this really dismayed me. :o :( :'(Thanks for ruining my breakfast >:(
Yeah, me too. >:(
Post by: solvegas on May 25, 2025, 11:34:00 PM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
As I was looking at the form, when I joined the Navy back in 1975, My ID number at the time was my Social Security number. You can see in that form he used a Military number. That ended after the draft ended in 1973.
Post by: solvegas on May 26, 2025, 07:40:44 AM
As I was looking for car accidents, this really dismayed me. :o :( :'(Thanks for ruining my breakfast >:(
Yeah, me too. >:(
I wish to say that I did not mean to upset people when I posted that photo, I found it to be informative of the consequences of bad driving. :P :(
Post by: solvegas on May 26, 2025, 07:42:17 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 26, 2025, 04:43:47 PM
As I was looking for car accidents, this really dismayed me. :o :( :'(Thanks for ruining my breakfast >:(
Yeah, me too. >:(
I wish to say that I did not mean to upset people when I posted that photo, I found it to be informative of the consequences of bad driving. :P :(
sol, seriously, I'm pretty sure that most of the members here are familiar with the consequences of bad driving. We don't need to be hit over the head with it like that.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 26, 2025, 04:45:07 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 27, 2025, 08:04:13 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 27, 2025, 04:58:25 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 27, 2025, 11:11:38 PM
Good job, DIY plumber! ::) ;D
If a plumber installs like that, he better refund you and you then get another plumber to properly install it. :P
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 28, 2025, 05:02:03 PM
Post by: rtpoe on May 28, 2025, 08:43:12 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 29, 2025, 07:59:20 AM
Post by: gOOber on May 29, 2025, 10:00:41 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 29, 2025, 05:06:22 PM
No comment.
My, what a virile edifice! ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 29, 2025, 05:08:32 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 30, 2025, 05:26:36 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 31, 2025, 07:44:46 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on May 31, 2025, 05:50:02 PM
Post by: solvegas on May 31, 2025, 10:49:15 PM
;D ;D ;D
That dog's barking can be better than their musical performance. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on June 01, 2025, 07:45:29 AM
Post by: gOOber on June 01, 2025, 08:20:31 AM
Post by: gOOber on June 02, 2025, 10:03:13 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 02, 2025, 03:16:35 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 02, 2025, 09:07:14 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 03, 2025, 07:15:29 AM
Post by: rtpoe on June 03, 2025, 09:28:01 PM
Post by: CarlTL on June 03, 2025, 09:34:10 PM
It's a bird feeder.....
LOL
Post by: solvegas on June 03, 2025, 10:41:42 PM
It's a bird feeder.....
LOL
;D
Post by: solvegas on June 04, 2025, 08:10:54 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 04, 2025, 04:30:26 PM
Post by: gOOber on June 05, 2025, 12:23:56 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 05, 2025, 09:45:31 PM
(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/X8LxG-tRHL4/mqdefault.jpg) (http://youtube.com/embed/X8LxG-tRHL4)
Post by: solvegas on June 06, 2025, 07:06:07 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 06, 2025, 05:13:56 PM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 09, 2025, 04:54:28 PM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 10, 2025, 05:12:46 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 11, 2025, 07:42:02 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 11, 2025, 05:27:00 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 12, 2025, 07:52:17 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 12, 2025, 05:31:46 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 13, 2025, 05:36:58 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 14, 2025, 08:22:12 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 14, 2025, 06:01:41 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 16, 2025, 07:32:23 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 16, 2025, 09:18:24 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 17, 2025, 07:56:05 AM
Post by: solvegas on June 18, 2025, 08:06:01 AM
Post by: gOOber on June 18, 2025, 08:29:14 AM
Post by: solvegas on June 18, 2025, 08:46:07 AM
:)
;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 18, 2025, 01:40:10 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 19, 2025, 08:24:06 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 19, 2025, 02:18:24 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 20, 2025, 04:37:42 PM
Post by: Feenix4 on June 20, 2025, 05:43:03 PM
They couldn't friggin' move the chair?!?! :o
Yeah well.....they're not paid to move the chair , man !! ;) Might have to consult the union , huh ??.... ::)
Post by: solvegas on June 20, 2025, 09:01:54 PM
When Dad gets really serious about keeping the sound turned down... :)
You reminded me of when my father, back in 1964, removed the volume knob from my older brother's radio since my father didn't care for Rock and Roll music and thought the volume was way too high all the time and then he threw the knob away somewhere on his way to work and then forbid my brother from getting a new radio until he swore not to play the music so loud. My brother was 15 years old then. :P :(
Post by: solvegas on June 21, 2025, 07:05:16 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 21, 2025, 04:45:56 PM
Post by: Feenix4 on June 21, 2025, 06:06:40 PM
Awesome bricklaying. :P :P :P
Hmmm..... Sort of like a masonary totem pole ! ;)
Post by: solvegas on June 22, 2025, 08:08:00 AM
Post by: gOOber on June 22, 2025, 02:01:04 PM
Post by: rtpoe on June 23, 2025, 08:21:30 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 23, 2025, 11:50:58 PM
Mixing metaphors with computers....
I find this funny. ;D
Post by: solvegas on June 24, 2025, 07:41:22 AM
Post by: gOOber on June 24, 2025, 09:16:48 AM
Post by: solvegas on June 24, 2025, 09:51:34 PM
:)
That cat is somewhat mean. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on June 25, 2025, 07:43:25 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 25, 2025, 02:32:41 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 26, 2025, 08:01:01 AM
;D ;D ;D
Funny change from real life. ;D
Post by: solvegas on June 26, 2025, 08:03:52 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 26, 2025, 02:44:38 PM
Post by: gOOber on June 27, 2025, 09:59:34 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 27, 2025, 02:41:48 PM
Post by: solvegas on June 28, 2025, 06:52:46 AM
A problem most mechanics don't encounter, hopefully! ;) ;D
That Diamondback snake can be hazardous. :o
Post by: solvegas on June 28, 2025, 06:53:28 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on June 28, 2025, 02:44:47 PM
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Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 07, 2025, 02:34:59 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 08, 2025, 08:01:39 AM
I can't come up with a good explanation for this. I mean, they couldn't have taken the door out, build wall into the doorway? ??? ??? ???
It was probably just cheaper to lock up the door, secure it at the frame and drill holes through it to install the pipes. :)
Post by: solvegas on July 08, 2025, 08:11:58 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 08, 2025, 04:05:33 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 09, 2025, 12:37:09 AM
Snowjet. :)
That is so cool. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on July 09, 2025, 08:32:07 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 09, 2025, 04:11:07 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 10, 2025, 08:38:19 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 10, 2025, 04:22:10 PM
Post by: CarlTL on July 10, 2025, 07:47:53 PM
????? :o :o :o ??? ??? ???
Inigo Montoya wants to know your location...
Post by: gOOber on July 11, 2025, 12:14:57 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 11, 2025, 05:02:06 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 11, 2025, 10:16:41 PM
This guy should appear in the dictionary next to the definition of the word, "curmudgeon". ;D
I think he should be arrested for assaulting people. You don't hurt others just because they are teenagers. >:(
Post by: solvegas on July 12, 2025, 07:44:37 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 12, 2025, 06:33:09 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 13, 2025, 07:45:42 AM
Post by: solvegas on July 14, 2025, 07:47:55 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 14, 2025, 04:30:12 PM
Haaaaaaaahahahahaha!!!!
Post by: gOOber on July 16, 2025, 07:47:22 AM
Post by: solvegas on July 16, 2025, 07:51:25 AM
:)
Very funny and clever. ;D
Post by: solvegas on July 16, 2025, 07:53:34 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 16, 2025, 04:17:30 PM
:)
Very funny and clever. ;D
Sexy, too! :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 16, 2025, 04:18:47 PM
Post by: gOOber on July 17, 2025, 10:06:34 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 17, 2025, 04:22:04 PM
:)
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 17, 2025, 04:22:59 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 18, 2025, 07:01:10 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 18, 2025, 05:14:11 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 19, 2025, 07:16:36 AM
Post by: solvegas on July 20, 2025, 08:05:57 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 20, 2025, 12:05:12 PM
Post by: CarlTL on July 20, 2025, 01:35:17 PM
Post by: gOOber on July 20, 2025, 05:04:00 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 21, 2025, 08:06:46 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 21, 2025, 03:56:34 PM
I hope that ladder on the old silo isn't the only way to get up to the house...
I'm hoping the door on the bottom is the access.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 21, 2025, 03:58:08 PM
Post by: CarlTL on July 21, 2025, 06:55:45 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 22, 2025, 05:11:02 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 22, 2025, 10:35:04 PM
Wow! :o :o :o
That road is suffering from sinkholes and defective/poor quality construction. :(
Post by: solvegas on July 23, 2025, 08:43:47 AM
Post by: CarlTL on July 23, 2025, 06:52:55 PM
Wow! :o :o :o
Almost looks shopped...
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 24, 2025, 03:56:56 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 25, 2025, 06:24:13 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 25, 2025, 04:02:01 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 26, 2025, 07:41:43 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 26, 2025, 05:35:04 PM
Post by: gOOber on July 27, 2025, 09:35:18 AM
Post by: solvegas on July 28, 2025, 07:59:50 AM
:)
A follow up Goober. :) ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 28, 2025, 04:07:52 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 29, 2025, 08:08:12 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 29, 2025, 04:22:23 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 29, 2025, 10:31:03 PM
Boy, this is a stumper. How do you open the cupboard without breaking all the dishes? ??? ??? ???
I don't think it is possible at all. ??? :-\
Post by: Hiram on July 30, 2025, 02:41:48 AM
Post by: solvegas on July 30, 2025, 08:22:16 AM
Post by: gOOber on July 30, 2025, 10:15:29 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 30, 2025, 04:30:19 PM
Post by: solvegas on July 31, 2025, 08:26:13 AM
Post by: Feenix4 on July 31, 2025, 02:20:30 PM
Boy, this is a stumper. How do you open the cupboard without breaking all the dishes? ??? ??? ???
You creep up on it from behind ! Obv... lol.. ;) ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on July 31, 2025, 04:33:04 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 01, 2025, 05:07:57 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 02, 2025, 07:21:02 AM
Post by: gOOber on August 02, 2025, 12:50:01 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 02, 2025, 10:10:36 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 02, 2025, 11:11:57 PM
;D
;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on August 03, 2025, 07:57:38 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 03, 2025, 12:16:10 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 03, 2025, 11:26:11 PM
An impressive sight, if you were on that road that day. :)
That aircraft, SR-71 Blackbird, remains the fastest manned aircraft in the world even though it is 60+ years old. :o :)
Post by: solvegas on August 04, 2025, 08:24:06 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 04, 2025, 12:29:15 PM
Post by: Hiram on August 05, 2025, 04:02:44 AM
Post by: solvegas on August 05, 2025, 08:34:42 AM
Post by: gOOber on August 05, 2025, 01:42:42 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 05, 2025, 04:48:09 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 06, 2025, 08:37:25 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 06, 2025, 04:54:25 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 07, 2025, 12:10:17 AM
Post by: Hiram on August 07, 2025, 03:11:24 AM
Post by: solvegas on August 07, 2025, 08:46:27 AM
Post by: Hiram on August 07, 2025, 10:51:20 AM
Post by: solvegas on August 09, 2025, 07:49:57 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 09, 2025, 01:14:46 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 09, 2025, 08:18:55 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 10, 2025, 08:20:14 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 10, 2025, 01:33:52 PM
Post by: Hiram on August 11, 2025, 03:55:10 AM
Post by: solvegas on August 11, 2025, 08:21:47 AM
Post by: Hiram on August 11, 2025, 11:50:10 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 11, 2025, 04:41:34 PM
Post by: Hiram on August 12, 2025, 06:35:47 AM
Post by: solvegas on August 12, 2025, 08:31:54 AM
How do they know?
That's funny. ;D
Post by: solvegas on August 12, 2025, 08:34:52 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 12, 2025, 04:55:27 PM
Post by: Hiram on August 13, 2025, 02:50:44 AM
Post by: solvegas on August 13, 2025, 08:37:56 AM
Post by: Hiram on August 13, 2025, 10:50:50 AM
Post by: solvegas on August 14, 2025, 08:41:36 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 14, 2025, 05:23:19 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 15, 2025, 12:13:11 AM
:o :o :o :o ;D ;D ;D ;D
It seems to be a Chinese name and perhaps his parents or he didn't realize it would seem bad in English. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 15, 2025, 05:26:36 PM
Post by: CarlTL on August 15, 2025, 08:28:02 PM
WTF .... ???
Likely an ad for Blue Cow Ice-Cream
Post by: solvegas on August 16, 2025, 08:13:41 AM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
One of my favorite dogs when I was a k1d in 1960's. :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 16, 2025, 05:46:53 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 17, 2025, 06:12:33 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 18, 2025, 07:48:23 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 19, 2025, 03:21:11 PM
Move, dammit! ;)
Why the heck does he have a bike helmet on? This is a very silly picture. ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 19, 2025, 03:22:04 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 20, 2025, 03:46:05 PM
Post by: rtpoe on August 20, 2025, 09:28:24 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 21, 2025, 04:30:05 PM
Can't argue with that.
That last line makes the most sense with Flash saying it, "Mr. Eating Machine". ;D ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 21, 2025, 04:30:56 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 22, 2025, 07:53:50 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 22, 2025, 06:04:24 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 23, 2025, 07:56:29 AM
Post by: gOOber on August 23, 2025, 11:42:35 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 24, 2025, 12:29:59 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 25, 2025, 07:47:38 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 25, 2025, 05:27:30 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 26, 2025, 08:28:06 AM
Post by: solvegas on August 27, 2025, 08:33:48 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 27, 2025, 05:26:48 PM
Post by: CarlTL on August 27, 2025, 07:39:41 PM
;D :o ;D :o ;D :o
oh god the smell...
Post by: solvegas on August 27, 2025, 10:59:14 PM
;D :o ;D :o ;D :o
oh god the smell...
I guess if you are very intoxicated, you can't smell that pissing section. ;) ;D
Post by: Hiram on August 28, 2025, 05:07:37 AM
Post by: solvegas on August 28, 2025, 08:35:00 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 28, 2025, 05:52:47 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 29, 2025, 07:25:37 PM
Post by: solvegas on August 30, 2025, 08:18:31 AM
Post by: solvegas on August 31, 2025, 08:26:54 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on August 31, 2025, 11:56:51 AM
Post by: Hiram on September 01, 2025, 05:14:46 AM
Post by: solvegas on September 01, 2025, 07:28:58 AM
I've been to Kansas City but never knew this.
Obviously, an embarrassing spelling mistake. ;D
Post by: solvegas on September 01, 2025, 07:31:29 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 01, 2025, 12:27:41 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 02, 2025, 08:21:28 AM
Post by: solvegas on September 03, 2025, 08:29:14 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 03, 2025, 06:19:16 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 04, 2025, 08:56:30 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 04, 2025, 07:03:44 PM
Post by: Hiram on September 06, 2025, 03:05:36 AM
Post by: solvegas on September 06, 2025, 07:37:38 AM
Doggerland was a place.
That was during the last Ice Age when the sea level worldwide was lower.
Post by: solvegas on September 06, 2025, 07:40:04 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 06, 2025, 12:31:08 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 07, 2025, 12:50:15 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 08, 2025, 07:36:50 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 08, 2025, 05:34:27 PM
;D ;D ;D ;D
Post by: solvegas on September 08, 2025, 11:22:32 PM
The force was with him. ;)
;D ;D ;D ;D
He can't spell shit correctly. ;) ;D
Post by: solvegas on September 09, 2025, 08:24:36 AM
Post by: Hiram on September 09, 2025, 12:26:09 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 09, 2025, 10:53:00 PM
I like motorcycles.
My favorites are Harley Davidsons and Triumphs :).
Post by: Hiram on September 10, 2025, 02:34:18 AM
I prefer the older models. But tempted by Triump Speed 400.I like motorcycles.
My favorites are Harley Davidsons and Triumphs :) .
Post by: solvegas on September 10, 2025, 08:28:50 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 10, 2025, 03:56:54 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 11, 2025, 08:52:42 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 11, 2025, 03:54:47 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 12, 2025, 09:02:33 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 12, 2025, 05:37:10 PM
Post by: gOOber on September 13, 2025, 12:07:11 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 13, 2025, 05:43:50 PM
:)
LOL ;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 13, 2025, 05:44:40 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 14, 2025, 09:02:05 AM
Post by: Hiram on September 14, 2025, 11:50:53 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 14, 2025, 07:38:23 PM
Post by: gOOber on September 15, 2025, 12:59:42 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 16, 2025, 08:32:21 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 16, 2025, 04:24:30 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 17, 2025, 04:31:21 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 18, 2025, 08:27:04 AM
Post by: solvegas on September 19, 2025, 08:32:09 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 19, 2025, 04:19:26 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 20, 2025, 09:50:46 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 21, 2025, 08:38:00 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 21, 2025, 09:40:16 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 21, 2025, 11:49:58 AM
:)
Yup, that's great design, that is. ::) ::)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 21, 2025, 11:51:10 AM
Post by: solvegas on September 22, 2025, 08:50:11 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 22, 2025, 04:46:07 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 22, 2025, 11:25:59 PM
I wonder what Leonardo would think? :o ;D
He'd probably think ,,,, WTF? ??? :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 23, 2025, 04:51:08 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 24, 2025, 08:23:30 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 24, 2025, 04:58:57 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 25, 2025, 05:17:47 PM
Post by: solvegas on September 25, 2025, 11:54:15 PM
Cool! :)
Yeah, it looks like a 1964 or 1965 Mustang. :)
Post by: solvegas on September 26, 2025, 08:29:32 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 26, 2025, 10:59:22 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 26, 2025, 06:38:41 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 26, 2025, 08:12:10 PM
Here's a photo of the full cast doing a "table read" of the script.
How many from the first movie's cast can you spot?
(Hint: Mel Brooks is on the laptop)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 27, 2025, 07:11:54 PM
Seems like "Spaceballs 2" is FOR REAL!
Here's a photo of the full cast doing a "table read" of the script.
How many from the first movie's cast can you spot?
(Hint: Mel Brooks is on the laptop)
I dunno what happened with this pic. It's shown as a .jpg, but doesn't display. When I download it, it doesn't display as anything but a bl@cked out picture.
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 27, 2025, 07:16:44 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 27, 2025, 10:10:57 PM
Seems like "Spaceballs 2" is FOR REAL!
Here's a photo of the full cast doing a "table read" of the script.
How many from the first movie's cast can you spot?
(Hint: Mel Brooks is on the laptop)
I dunno what happened with this pic. It's shown as a .jpg, but doesn't display. When I download it, it doesn't display as anything but a bl@cked out picture.
Let me try again:
Post by: solvegas on September 28, 2025, 07:43:17 AM
Post by: CarlTL on September 28, 2025, 08:22:52 AM
Hell of a costume! :o :o :o
Arthus!
Post by: solvegas on September 29, 2025, 08:34:07 AM
Post by: gOOber on September 29, 2025, 03:36:50 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 29, 2025, 04:28:34 PM
Seems like "Spaceballs 2" is FOR REAL!
Here's a photo of the full cast doing a "table read" of the script.
How many from the first movie's cast can you spot?
(Hint: Mel Brooks is on the laptop)
I dunno what happened with this pic. It's shown as a .jpg, but doesn't display. When I download it, it doesn't display as anything but a bl@cked out picture.
Let me try again:
Neat! It's a direct spoof of the table read pic Lucasfilm released for "The Force Awakens"! ;D ;D ;D
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 29, 2025, 04:29:24 PM
Post by: rtpoe on September 29, 2025, 08:20:15 PM
Seems like "Spaceballs 2" is FOR REAL!
Here's a photo of the full cast doing a "table read" of the script.
How many from the first movie's cast can you spot?
(Hint: Mel Brooks is on the laptop)
I dunno what happened with this pic. It's shown as a .jpg, but doesn't display. When I download it, it doesn't display as anything but a bl@cked out picture.
Let me try again:
Neat! It's a direct spoof of the table read pic Lucasfilm released for "The Force Awakens"! ;D ;D ;D
Did you spot Pizza the Hutt?
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 30, 2025, 04:37:22 PM
Seems like "Spaceballs 2" is FOR REAL!
Here's a photo of the full cast doing a "table read" of the script.
How many from the first movie's cast can you spot?
(Hint: Mel Brooks is on the laptop)
I dunno what happened with this pic. It's shown as a .jpg, but doesn't display. When I download it, it doesn't display as anything but a bl@cked out picture.
Let me try again:
Neat! It's a direct spoof of the table read pic Lucasfilm released for "The Force Awakens"! ;D ;D ;D
Did you spot Pizza the Hutt?
Nope, missed that until you pointed it out. I spotted Yogurt's robe, Barf's fire hydrant, and the Spaceball helmet, though! :)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on September 30, 2025, 04:38:11 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 01, 2025, 08:22:47 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 01, 2025, 04:55:14 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 02, 2025, 09:10:02 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 02, 2025, 04:57:33 PM
Post by: gOOber on October 03, 2025, 10:53:49 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 03, 2025, 04:59:26 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 03, 2025, 10:29:27 PM
Time to shoot the bartender. :o :P :P
Most likely it is awful to have. >:(
Post by: solvegas on October 04, 2025, 07:14:13 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 04, 2025, 05:47:00 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 05, 2025, 07:26:16 AM
Post by: solvegas on October 06, 2025, 08:50:23 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 06, 2025, 04:41:56 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 07, 2025, 04:48:50 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 07, 2025, 10:32:40 PM
When space is REALLY tight. :o :)
That's a shitty way to go about it. ??? :o :(
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 08, 2025, 04:56:53 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 09, 2025, 08:35:29 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 09, 2025, 05:02:57 PM
Post by: gOOber on October 10, 2025, 11:02:55 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 10, 2025, 05:19:51 PM
Post by: rtpoe on October 10, 2025, 08:20:41 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 11, 2025, 07:50:42 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 11, 2025, 05:10:19 PM
What's the Showcase, I wonder.......
He'd have Vampira or Elvira for the show girls, of course... ;)
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 11, 2025, 05:24:59 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 12, 2025, 08:04:16 AM
Post by: gOOber on October 12, 2025, 11:04:10 AM
Post by: solvegas on October 13, 2025, 08:15:44 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 13, 2025, 12:24:45 PM
Post by: gOOber on October 13, 2025, 02:43:49 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 14, 2025, 08:36:50 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 14, 2025, 05:04:23 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 15, 2025, 05:11:17 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 16, 2025, 08:24:27 AM
Post by: gOOber on October 16, 2025, 08:55:44 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 16, 2025, 05:16:58 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 16, 2025, 11:37:40 PM
:o :o :o
That looks like a garage in a weird place. ???
Post by: solvegas on October 17, 2025, 09:12:31 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 17, 2025, 05:23:09 PM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 18, 2025, 05:40:14 PM
Post by: SwitcherX on October 18, 2025, 09:15:13 PM
7' deep, 5' wide and a cieling 7' high made out of chicken wire.
The smallest one i've ever heard of.
Post by: SwitcherX on October 18, 2025, 09:19:58 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 19, 2025, 08:14:29 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 19, 2025, 05:32:51 PM
I lived in an apartment like this (at the same place this pic is from) for a few days inbetween leases.
7' deep, 5' wide and a cieling 7' high made out of chicken wire.
The smallest one i've ever heard of.
Holy crap, Switcher! I bet you were glad to get out of there! :o :o :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 19, 2025, 05:33:23 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 20, 2025, 08:24:57 AM
Post by: SwitcherX on October 20, 2025, 04:41:30 PM
I lived in an apartment like this (at the same place this pic is from) for a few days inbetween leases.
7' deep, 5' wide and a cieling 7' high made out of chicken wire.
The smallest one i've ever heard of.
Holy crap, Switcher! I bet you were glad to get out of there! :o :o :o
It wasn't that bad. I would wake up, leave for the day, come back at night, and then go to bed right away.
One guy said he lived there for over 20 years. :o
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 21, 2025, 04:40:08 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 22, 2025, 08:16:37 AM
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 22, 2025, 04:42:14 PM
Post by: solvegas on October 22, 2025, 10:37:26 PM
WTF? ??? ??? ???
They have shit for brains. :(
Post by: MaxBigfoot on October 23, 2025, 04:46:30 PM