Ahhh, time to stretch out and relax....

Fish thread.

My Tuesday afternoon hasn't been very turbulent today, thankfully.

I declare this bazar open

WE DON'T NEED NO STINKIN' CALM-DOWN !

/

Okay Ward, the suspense is killing me. What is this "automotive crap" you spoke of?

Back from lunch just in time for the Open.

/What do you mean I have to work?

Here’s an open thread for a tempestuous Tuesday...

Where's a teapot when you need one?

re: #6 Slumbering Behemoth

Okay Ward, the suspense is killing me. What is this "automotive crap" you spoke of?

We're discussing the Yugo?

I see Obama's saying Iran has a right to Nuclear power. Question, if Iran has that right, how come we don't?

re: #9 MrSilverDragon

We're discussing the Yugo?

I assumed it was the PT Cruiser.

re: #10 Lee Coller

I see Obama's saying Iran has a right to Nuclear power. Question, if Iran has that right, how come we don't?

Environmentalists say we don't, and Congress agreed.

A Statistical Investigation of Possible Political Motivations in the 2009 Closing of Chrysler Dealerships

Part One of Several: Congressional Representation

Following Chrysler Corporation’s announcement that it intends to close many of its dealerships, some have alleged that political considerations played a role in determining which dealerships will be shut down. In order to investigate those claims in as objective and methodologically rigorous a manner as possible, I have downloaded the two published lists of dealerships, listing those that will be closed and those that will remain open. I have converted those lists into a digital database, which I will use for statistical investigation of possible political bias.

Most of the allegations have focused on political contributions made by the owners of individual dealerships. Unfortunately, information about political contributions is difficult to obtain in a way that affords easy integration with other data (although one blogger has been attempting to do just that). I may try to do this myself at some point.

In the meantime, I’m going to focus on the issue of congressional representation, which is a relatively easy thing to look up in an automated way. At least one blog has raised the possibility that dealership closings might be concentrated in regions with stronger Republican voting records, and looking up congressional representation is one way to test that.

The lists contain 3180 Chrysler dealerships located in the 50 states and Guam. There are no Chrysler dealerships in the District of Columbia. There are some in Puerto Rico, but they weren’t included in either list. Of the 3180 dealerships, 789 (24.8%) are closing, and 2391 (75.2%) are staying open.

For the following analysis, I’ll omit the one dealership in Guam, because Guam has no voting member of congress. I will also omit Clippinger Chrysler Jeep Dodge in West Covina, California, whose district has had no representation in the House of Representatives since February, when its representative, Hilda Solis, resigned to serve as U.S. Secretary of Labor.

That leaves 3178 dealerships, of which 1,682 are in districts with a Democrat congressperson (“Democratic congressional districts,” or “DCDs”) and 1,496 are in districts with a Republican congressperson (“Republican congressional districts,” or “RCDs”). If there were no effect of political leanings on likelihood of dealership closure, then we’d expect 24.8% of the DCD dealers to close, and 24.8% of the RCD dealers to close. Here’s what actually happened:

DCD: 1,251/1,682 (74.3%) surviving, 431/1,682 (25.6%) closing.
RCD: 1,138/1,496 (76.1%) surviving, 358/1,496 (23.9%) closing.

As you can see, there’s almost no difference in the proportions of dealers closing in DCDs versus RCDs. A slightly higher percentage of DCD dealerships are closing, but the difference is not statistically significant (Chi2=1.2171, p=0.270).

Another way to look at regional political differences is in the party affiliations of states’ senators. Here, I’ll once again include the dealership in West Covina. To maximize the chance of detecting a difference, I’ll compare dealerships in the 21 states with two Democratic senators (“Strongly Democratic States” or “SDS”), versus the 14 states with two Republican senators (“Strongly Republican States,” or “SRS”):

SDS: 1,113/1,496 (74.4%) surviving, 383/1,496 (25.6%) closing.
SRS: 589/759 (77.6) surviving, 170/759 (22.4%) closing.

A slightly higher proportion of SDS dealerships than SRS dealerships are closing, and this time the difference approaches statistical significance (Chi2=2.7922, p=0.095).

I plan to perform and post more analyses, when I find time.

re: #2 Walter L. Newton

Fish thread.

Sea Kitten thread.

re: #7 CyanSnowHawk

Back from lunch just in time for the Open.

/What do you mean I have to work?

What'r you Grumman about?

Not to worry. Tuesday afternoon will be followed by a night in white satin.

re: #9 MrSilverDragon

I dunno. Ward said he wanted an open thread because he was "itching to post some automotive crap."

The "not knowing", it be driving me nuts. Arrr!

re: #13 Last Mohican

Great job and you have way to much time on your hands?

At 25, 'Tetris' drops into place as gaming icon
Jun. 2, 2009 12:00 PM
Associated Press

NEW YORK - With its scratches and sticky brown beer stains, the "Tetris" arcade machine near the back of a Brooklyn bar called Barcade has seen better days. Which makes sense, given that the machine was made in the 1980s.

Even today, though, it's not hard to find 20- and 30-somethings plucking away at its ancient controls, flipping shapes made up of four connected squares and fitting them into orderly patterns as they descend, faster and faster as the game goes on.

"You could just play infinitely," said Michael Pierce, 28, who was playing against Dan Rothfarb, also 28. Both have been fans since they - and the game - were young. "Tetris" has its 25th birthday this week.

re: #18 Nevergiveup

Great job and you have way to much time on your hands?

Yes. That, and some new statistical software I wanted to play with.

John and Kate.

Discuss.

re: #13 Last Mohican

I think the percentage of dealer closings is slightly higher in Democrat-controlled districts because more Democrats buy foreign cars, and are less likely to buy Chrysler

"The danger, I think, is when the United States, or any country, thinks that we can simply impose these values on another country with a different history and a different culture," he said.

so says Obama?
[Link: news.bbc.co.uk...]

But I guess imposing your values on Israel is just OK Fine and Dandy ha?

re: #16 Occasional Reader

Not to worry. Tuesday afternoon will be followed by a night in white satin.

You have satin sheets?

re: #21 Ben Hur

Ken and Barbie.

Discuss.

re: #21 Ben Hur

John and Kate.

Discuss.

Eight is enough.

re: #21 Ben Hur

John and Kate.

Discuss.

Jon.

re: #4 hans ze beeman

I declare this bazar open

"Dinner for One", Miss Sophie and her 90^th birthday; Freddie Frinton.

re: #16 Occasional Reader

Not to worry. Tuesday afternoon will be followed by a night in white satin.

...never reaching the end.

re: #20 Last Mohican

Stop talking significance, give us effect sizes

Fine, I'll post an automotive question of my own:

Dear auto-expert Lizards,

When I cut the steering wheel hard left, there is a knocking sound coming from the front, passenger side wheel that increases in frequency as I increase the speed.

What's up with that?

re: #31 Slumbering Behemoth

Where's your dog, did you check lately?

re: #21 Ben Hur

John and Kate.

Discuss.

I never knew Kate, but I drank with her mother quite often, before I had better sense.

/do I have a moral obligation to warn John? ....... Discuss

re: #23 Nevergiveup

"The danger, I think, is when the United States, or any country, thinks that we can simply impose these values on another country with a different history and a different culture," he said.

so says Obama?
[Link: news.bbc.co.uk...]

But I guess imposing your values on Israel is just OK Fine and Dandy ha?

Japan.
Germany.

Blessed are the peacemakers, but more blessed are the offspring who shall make their mother salted caramels. Yum.

re: #32 hans ze beeman

Where's your dog, did you check lately?

LOL! *whack* LOL!

re: #32 hans ze beeman

Gah! I have no dog.

re: #34 Ben Hur

Japan.
Germany.

I don't think History was Obama's best subject.

re: #31 Slumbering Behemoth

Fine, I'll post an automotive question of my own:

Dear auto-expert Lizards,

When I cut the steering wheel hard left, there is a knocking sound coming from the front, passenger side wheel that increases in frequency as I increase the speed.

What's up with that?

Who's the nut you're lugging in the passenger seat?

As promised, automotive crap:

REPORT: Pollution from 15 of world's biggest ships equal that of world's 760m cars

Hummer reportedly purchased by Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer [w/POLL]

Did anyone post this? The ADL has a write-up about Roeder. I thought it might get lost in the other thread.

[Link: www.adl.org...]

Shooter In Kansas Physician Killing Held Extreme Beliefs

New York, NY, June 2, 2009 … The man charged with killing a Kansas abortion doctor was not only a radical anti-abortion extremist, but also was an active member of anti-government extremist movements, according to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).

Scott Philip Roeder, 51, belonged to the anti-government extremist sovereign citizen and tax protest movements. The sovereign citizen movement believes that virtually all existing government in the United States is illegitimate and they seek to "restore" an idealized, minimalist government that never actually existed.

"Roeder's attachment to extreme causes extended beyond anti-abortion extremism," said Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director. "His extremism cross-pollinated between anti-government extremism and anti-abortion activism and led to violence and murder."

(snip)

Roeder was previously arrested in Topeka, Kansas in 1996 after deputies pulled him over for having a bogus sovereign citizen license plate on his vehicle and found bomb-making materials in his car. He was subsequently convicted of an explosives violation, though his conviction was ultimately overturned due to a technicality.

re: #35 EmmmieG

Blessed are the peacemakers, but more blessed are the offspring who shall make their mother salted caramels. Yum.

I thought it was "Blessed are the cheesemakers"

re: #39 pre-Boomer Marine brat

All lugs high and tight. Only makes the noise when turning hard left.

re: #38 Nevergiveup

I don't think History was Obama's best subject.

nor math...

re: #37 Slumbering Behemoth

Gah! I have no dog.

That's what you say NOW... :)

OT
LIVE - from the White House

Nancy Reagan & President Obama, commemorating President Reagan.

re: #42 Kosh's Shadow

I thought it was "Blessed are the cheesemakers"

It's "Blessed is the Greek."

re: #47 Mad Al-Jaffee

It's "Blessed is the Greek."

No, the Greek will inherit the Earth.
Did you get his name?

So the President falls all over himself to issue his "outrage" over the killing of a scumbag at the hands of another scumbag, yet the CinC remains strangely silent over the murder of a SOLDIER by an islamic terrorist.
Something is terribly wrong with this picture.

Are there no aut-experts here today?

re: #41 American Sabra

Tea Party?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

re: #40 Ward Cleaver

The ship polution article is VERY interesting. It originally came from the Guardian. I wonder if the supporting data is trustworthy.

Nancy Reagan is using a cane, walking on Pres. Obama's arm, as they go to sign a bill commemorating President Ronald Reagan on his 100th Birthday.

re: #31 Slumbering Behemoth

Fine, I'll post an automotive question of my own:

Dear auto-expert Lizards,

When I cut the steering wheel hard left, there is a knocking sound coming from the front, passenger side wheel that increases in frequency as I increase the speed.

What's up with that?

It could be a sway bar issue, it might have lost a bolt and it's bumping the tire.

re: #42 Kosh's Shadow

I thought it was "Blessed are the cheesemakers"

Ezekiel 25:17:
The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the iniquities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who in the name of charity and goodwill shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee.

re: #42 Kosh's Shadow

I thought it was "Blessed are the cheesemakers"

I made that joke ina church service the other day.

Nobody got it :(

Anyone have suggestions for hamburger toppings other than the usual lettuce, tomato, pickle, catsup combo? Teenage boys will be eating so nothing fancy like truffles or foie gras. lol

re: #42 Kosh's Shadow

I thought it was "Blessed are the cheesemakers"

Well, blessed is just about everyone with a vested interest in the status quo, as far as I can tell.

re: #43 Slumbering Behemoth

All lugs high and tight. Only makes the noise when turning hard left.

Seriously this time ... I'd take it to a reputable shop. Could be suspension, wheel, et cetera. Could also be a pain to find.

re: #54 MrSilverDragon

Thanks, I'll look into that.

re: #57 snowcrash

Anyone have suggestions for hamburger toppings other than the usual lettuce, tomato, pickle, catsup combo? Teenage boys will be eating so nothing fancy like truffles or foie gras. lol

avocado?

Reality is stranger than satire time:

US magazine to vote on 'best Obama cover'
AFP
Tue Jun 2, 12:27 pm ET

WASHINGTON (AFP) – In a sign Obama-mania is still going strong, the American Society of Magazine Editors' (ASME) has added a new category in its search for the year's top US magazine covers: the best one featuring Barack Obama.

The covers of US magazines which appeared between July 2008 -- when the US president was still an Illinois senator -- and June 2009 are eligible to enter the contest.

There are nine other categories ranging from the sexiest to the best news and business cover, ASME said Monday as it posted a call for entries.

re: #55 callahan23

In the King James version from which Jules's speech is adapted, Ezekiel 25:17 reads in its entirety, "And I will execute great vengeance upon them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall lay my vengeance upon them."

OYour text to link...bama aims to repair U.S. image in Muslim world

Commentary: Obama must speak to young Muslims

Obama says Iran's energy concerns legitimate

Damn...I feel safer already.
//

Spillover from the last thread:

I did a Google search for "Stanislav Mishin". It seems like every frigging right wing blog has latched onto his article. In the search, I found some other articles. One should tell these folks that Mr. Mishin is no friend of theirs.

An example of his work during the Georgian Crisis last year:

Mr. Saakashvili, it is time to say goodbye
He calls the BBC a "mouth piece of British Neocons" and calls the Georgian troops "Anglo-American trained goons".

Mr. Mishin is not to be trusted, and no one should fall for his tripe.

Al Qaeda's Zawahri urges Egyptians to reject 'criminal' Obama
Published: 06.02.09, 22:50 / Israel News
al Qaeda's second-in-command urged Egyptians to reject a visit by US President Barack Obama to Egypt during which he plans to deliver a message to Muslims.

Ayman al-Zawahri, an Egyptian militant leader, described Obama as a "criminal" and said his "messages to Muslims had already been received (through) ... a bloody campaign against Muslims in Swat" in Pakistan. Zawahri's recorded remarks were posted on an al Qaeda-linked Islamist website. (Reuters)

Urh, hey why don't you come listen. We've reserved a special seat just for you?

re: #57 snowcrash

Anyone have suggestions for hamburger toppings other than the usual lettuce, tomato, pickle, catsup combo? Teenage boys will be eating so nothing fancy like truffles or foie gras. lol

I always like a cream horseradish, or a good spicy barbeque sauce on mine... and bacon is always the win in my book.

re: #57 snowcrash

Jalopenos! They're the new hip topping since the annointed one orders his burgers with them.

GM to sell Hummer to Chinese company

I suppose the new logo will be a Hummer and Sickle.

re: #57 snowcrash

Anyone have suggestions for hamburger toppings other than the usual lettuce, tomato, pickle, catsup combo? Teenage boys will be eating so nothing fancy like truffles or foie gras. lol

* * *
Low fat topping: yogurt with chopped cucumbers (an Indian raita--provides dairy calcium with less fat than cheese slices)

From Fox News:

President Obama backed Iran's claim that it has a right to nuclear energy -- but only if the country proves by the end of the year that its aspirations are peaceful.

And if the Third Reich was around today, Obama would let them build more camps as long as they proved the ovens were for Girl Scout cookies and the showers were for hydrotherapy.

By the end of the year.

re: #57 snowcrash

Anyone have suggestions for hamburger toppings other than the usual lettuce, tomato, pickle, catsup combo? Teenage boys will be eating so nothing fancy like truffles or foie gras. lol

Green chile.

re: #57 snowcrash

Anyone have suggestions for hamburger toppings other than the usual lettuce, tomato, pickle, catsup combo? Teenage boys will be eating so nothing fancy like truffles or foie gras. lol

Salt Peter?

re: #59 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Could also be a pain to find.

That's what I was afraid of. I was hoping to find something I could fix myself, but there is so much crap there it could be anything.

I can swing a wrench, but I don't know enough about cars to be very good at trouble shooting certain areas.

re: #22 Kosh's Shadow

I think the percentage of dealer closings is slightly higher in Democrat-controlled districts because more Democrats buy foreign cars, and are less likely to buy Chrysler

Sounds plausible to me. But that would presuppose that (A) Chrysler is closing the dealerships that are selling fewer cars, and either (B) Democrats are becoming less and less likely to buy domestic cars, at a greater rate than Republicans, or (C) the Democratic districts where more dealerships are closing are becoming more strongly Democratic than they used to be.

I believe that A is true, but not necessarily B or C.

Obama aims to repair U.S. image in Muslim world

Sorry...screwed up that first link.

re: #43 Slumbering Behemoth

All lugs high and tight. Only makes the noise when turning hard left.

CVJ if front wheel drive. Just a wheel bearing if rwd.

re: #57 snowcrash

Anyone have suggestions for hamburger toppings other than the usual lettuce, tomato, pickle, catsup combo? Teenage boys will be eating so nothing fancy like truffles or foie gras. lol

Pepperjack cheese.

re: #66 Nevergiveup

Al Qaeda's Zawahri urges Egyptians to reject 'criminal' Obama
Published: 06.02.09, 22:50 / Israel News
al Qaeda's second-in-command urged Egyptians to reject a visit by US President Barack Obama to Egypt during which he plans to deliver a message to Muslims.

Ayman al-Zawahri, an Egyptian militant leader, described Obama as a "criminal" and said his "messages to Muslims had already been received (through) ... a bloody campaign against Muslims in Swat" in Pakistan. Zawahri's recorded remarks were posted on an al Qaeda-linked Islamist website. (Reuters)

Urh, hey why don't you come listen. We've reserved a special seat just for you?

The comfy chair?
Or the one with the straps and the funny metal hat?

re: #73 Nevergiveup

Salt Peter?

*WHACK*

Well, the wife talked me into seeing Terminator Salvation the other day. Hmmm.

Let's see, James Cameron did Terminator and Terminator 2. McG did this one. Let's compare:

Cameron: Lots of humor in both.
McG: Nope.
Cameron: Cool special effects (like the semi in the LA river bed thing).
McG: Nope. All CGI.
Cameron: Snappy dialog.
McG: Nope.
Cameron: Characters with charisma.
McG: Nope. Christian Bale phoned this one in.
Cameron: Pacing, pacing, pacing.
McG: Nope.

Cameron: Roller coaster ride.
McG: Sunday drive in a Yugo.

re: #51 Ben Hur

Tea Party?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? !?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

So they say. He had prior arrests, but I'm not sure where they're getting the Tax Protest stuff. It kinda jumped out at me when I read it.

re: #40 Ward Cleaver

Thanks Ward. Not knowing was driving me nuts.

re: #74 Slumbering Behemoth

That's what I was afraid of. I was hoping to find something I could fix myself, but there is so much crap there it could be anything.

I can swing a wrench, but I don't know enough about cars to be very good at trouble shooting certain areas.

I don't know suspensions, but MrSilverDragon's suggestion is a good starting point.

In general, also look for shiney spots, where something's been rubbing.

re: #57 snowcrash

When I was in the UK, a girl put wine gum into her hamburger. She thought it was high cuisine

To reiterate, T4 sucked, but Surrogates looks good.

re: #85 hans ze beeman

I've seen fried eggs on hamburgers in Australia.

Man angry at solicitor fires rifle, hits own car
AP
39 mins ago

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – A door-to-door solicitor apparently rubbed a Michigan man the wrong way, prompting him to grab a rifle and fire two shots — one of which hit his own car. Police said the 20-year-old apparently was intoxicated when the solicitor paid a visit Monday afternoon. In irritation, they said he fired once inside and once outside the suburban Detroit house.

re: #40 Ward Cleaver

As promised, automotive crap:
Hummer reportedly purchased by Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer [w/POLL]

Very interesting, if true. The Chinese are on track to produce a world-class car of their own within just a few years. Purchasing Hummer gives them a head start in several lucrative markets, establishing their presence with a top-flight luxury vehicle that commands a high price and large profit margin. China's own rapidly emerging upper class will soon be large enough to pay attention to, as well, when it comes to providing this sort of toy.

re: #65 Honorary Yooper

Spillover from the last thread:

I did a Google search for "Stanislav Mishin". It seems like every frigging right wing blog has latched onto his article. In the search, I found some other articles. One should tell these folks that Mr. Mishin is no friend of theirs.

An example of his work during the Georgian Crisis last year:

Mr. Saakashvili, it is time to say goodbye
He calls the BBC a "mouth piece of British Neocons" and calls the Georgian troops "Anglo-American trained goons".

Mr. Mishin is not to be trusted, and no one should fall for his tripe.

Look, anyone who knows the Russki slavik could tell from the name of his blog "Mat Rodina" that he'd be a whack-job.

now that chinese company is buying the HUMMER does it mean if we get one we will want another one in a hour?

Could anybody tell me:

1. How do you add a video to a comment?
2. How do you send items to Charles for the purposes of starting a new thread?

I am not planning on doing either of the above at the moment, but I'd like to have this information for future reference.

re: #30 hans ze beeman

Stop talking significance, give us effect sizes

By congressional district:
D: 1,251/1,682 (74.3%) surviving, 431/1,682 (25.6%) closing.
R: 1,138/1,496 (76.1%) surviving, 358/1,496 (23.9%) closing.

By senate representation:
D: 1,113/1,496 (74.4%) surviving, 383/1,496 (25.6%) closing.
R: 589/759 (77.6) surviving, 170/759 (22.4%) closing.

These inter-group differences are very small.

Frankly, I think if there's anything to this story, it will come out in the political contribution information, not voting patterns. And I still suspect that the answer will be that a few powerful donors pulled strings, but there was no systematic bias. But, hopefully, we'll see.

re: #87 Mad Al-Jaffee

I've seen fried eggs on hamburgers in Australia.

In Scotland, they fry Snickers, not out of fun but they actually eat this

re: #87 Mad Al-Jaffee

I've seen fried eggs on hamburgers in Australia.

Quite squishy then?

re: #88 FurryOldGuyJeans

Man angry at solicitor fires rifle, hits own car
AP
39 mins ago

Didn't he have that sign up "No Solicitation or Else"?

re: #53 alegrias

She's ... "walking on Pres. Obama's arm" ...?

What's the Secret Service sayin' about that?

re: #69 solomonpanting

GM to sell Hummer to Chinese company

I suppose the new logo will be a Hummer and Sickle.

Rising Sun, with workers, soldiers, and revolutionary youth of all nations basking in the charismatic rays of the Chairman's smiling face.

re: #94 hans ze beeman

In Scotland, they fry Snickers, not out of fun but they actually eat this

They fry Twinkees in Vegas. Most foul looking thing I ever saw.

re: #81 subsailor68

McG did manage to avoid any hassles involving Plot and character development by simply not including them in the movie.

re: #42 Kosh's Shadow

I thought it was "Blessed are the cheesemakers"

That's a gouda thing.

re: #87 Mad Al-Jaffee

I've seen fried eggs on hamburgers in Australia.

Mmmm, with a pickled beet slice. Yummers!

re: #94 hans ze beeman

In Scotland, they fry Snickers, not out of fun but they actually eat this

They do that here (USA) too, but I've never had one. I've heard of carnival and fair booths selling fried candy bars, twinkies and oreo cookies.

re: #38 Nevergiveup

I don't think History was Obama's best subject.

At least not the part that happened before he was born.

re: #98 Guanxi88

Rising Sun, with workers, soldiers, and revolutionary youth of all nations basking in the charismatic rays of the Chairman's smiling face.

I thought that was the new GM logo.

Best "exotic" topping for a burger is mango chutney. The real stuff, not that Santa Fe or fusion crap.

re: #83 Slumbering Behemoth

Make sure you see razorbacker's #77.

re: #77 razorbacker

Thanks, it's FWD. Not sure I can service CVJs myself. Bummer.

re: #103 Mad Al-Jaffee

They do that here (USA) too, but I've never had one. I've heard of carnival and fair booths selling fried candy bars, twinkies and oreo cookies.

Yeah, frying snickers... just like Nature intended it to be

re: #104 aggieann

At least not the part that happened before he was born.

There was no history before he was born; didn't he tell you?

re: #93 Last Mohican

Intersting. What software do you use, Stata? SAS? R?

re: #91 yochanan

I want a chinese hummer.
/wait, what?

re: #109 hans ze beeman

The last time I was in Memphis, I had fried dill pickles. They came with the fried chicken I got, from a place that's supposed to be the best in Memphis. Can't remember the name. Yeah, that was a really healthy eating and drinking weekend.

re: #92 John Neverbend

1. How do you add a video to a comment?

If it's a youtube video, then just post the link, and it'll show up as a little expandable "youtube video" symbol. If not, then you'll just have to link to it like anything else.

2. How do you send items to Charles for the purposes of starting a new thread?

You can use the little "contact" option, in green at the upper left of your window. Or just post it as a spinoff link, or as a comment, and see if he takes an interest.

re: #92 John Neverbend

Could anybody tell me:

1. How do you add a video to a comment?
2. How do you send items to Charles for the purposes of starting a new thread?

I am not planning on doing either of the above at the moment, but I'd like to have this information for future reference.

To Q.1: Copy the link address, then paste it onto an empty space right in your comment editor box.
Works for U-Tube as well as LiveLeak videos.

Chile police find suitcases made of cocaine
AP
51 mins ago

SANTIAGO, Chile – Police say two suitcases carried by a woman who was about to fly from Chile to Spain were made of cocaine. Detective Leandro Morales at the Santiago airport says the drug "was not hidden in the luggage. This time the suitcases were the drug." Morales tells The Associated Press that the suitcases were made of a substance combining cocaine with resin and glass fiber.

re: #111 hans ze beeman

Intersting. What software do you use, Stata? SAS? R?

Well... is it okay if I don't disclose that? It's one of the three that you mentioned.

re: #110 Guanxi88

There was no history before he was born; didn't he tell you?

/then why do we have to return the wealth of the country to it's "rightful owners"?

re: #106 Guanxi88

Best "exotic" topping for a burger is mango chutney. The real stuff, not that Santa Fe or fusion crap.

a chutney snob eh?

re: #116 FurryOldGuyJeans

Chile police find suitcases made of cocaine
AP
51 mins ago

That sounds very similar to the plot of a Cheech & Chong movie.

Thanks guys! All excellent ideas to help me fill up the build your own burger buffet. Can't believe I forgot BACON! Salt peter is hilarious, may print that on a "post it" note stuck to a salt shaker. lol

re: #57 snowcrash

Anyone have suggestions for hamburger toppings other than the usual lettuce, tomato, pickle, catsup combo? Teenage boys will be eating so nothing fancy like truffles or foie gras. lol

Salsa, cheese, jalapenos!

re: #117 Last Mohican

Heh, I guess it's not R then... :)

re: #57 snowcrash

Anyone have suggestions for hamburger toppings other than the usual lettuce, tomato, pickle, catsup combo? Teenage boys will be eating so nothing fancy like truffles or foie gras. lol

Here's one they might like:

Amarillo Burger

Hey, teenage boys have cast iron stomachs!

;-)

re: #111 hans ze beeman

There were also various other programs involved. The downloadable lists are in .pdf format. I had to use an OCR program to convert them to plain text, then various filters that I wrote to parse them into tab-delimited text, and then other automated scripts to look up congressional representative information from the internet.

re: #52 pre-Boomer Marine brat

The ship polution article is VERY interesting. It originally came from the Guardian. I wonder if the supporting data is trustworthy.

Me too.

re: #112 Slumbering Behemoth

I want a chinese hummer.
/wait, what?

If the world has taught me anything, it's that you can't always have a happy ending...

/sorry, it just came out...

re: #105 solomonpanting

I thought that was the new GM logo.

No, the new GM logo is pictured below; they're gonna steal it from my company's t-shirts:

[Link: www.cafepress.com...]

re: #127 MrSilverDragon

If the world has taught me anything, it's that you can't always have a happy ending...

/sorry, it just came out...

No pun intended?

Guilt-ridden New Yorker returns stolen rock to Israel
AFP
Tue Jun 2, 12:44 pm ET

JERUSALEM (AFP) – A guilt-ridden New Yorker has returned a massive marble stone he took from an excavation site in Jerusalem's Old City 12 years ago, Israel's Antiquities Authority said on Tuesday.

The 21-kilo (46-pound) piece of 9th century marble column disappeared from an Israeli Antiquities Authority (IAA) dig in 1997.

Several weeks ago the authority received an email from a priest in New York state who requested forgiveness on behalf of a member of his congregation.

re: #57 snowcrash

Anyone have suggestions for hamburger toppings other than the usual lettuce, tomato, pickle, catsup combo? Teenage boys will be eating so nothing fancy like truffles or foie gras. lol

Blue cheese dressing.

Onion rings.

Finely julienned carrots, soaked in apple cider vinegar and sugar for about a half hour before serving.

re: #129 Mad Al-Jaffee

No pun intended?

C'mon, it's me we're talking about! :)

re: #116 FurryOldGuyJeans

Chile police find suitcases made of cocaine
AP
51 mins ago

Life imitates art. The suitcases were "fiberweed". Cheech and Chong had an entire van made out of it.

re: #114 Last Mohican

re: #115 callahan23

Thank you.

re: #57 snowcrash

Sauteed onions. Also, get some hot sauces like Dave's Insanity and mix (very sparingly) with mayo; it really gives it some zip.

If you're making your own burgers, get good meat like fresh ground chuck ( I find sirloin dries out too fast) and season it with garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper and some parsley. If you start with good meat and cook it right--you do not need condiments.

re: #73 Nevergiveup

Salt Peter?

Pins!

(1776 fans rejoice... ) :-)

re: #21 Ben Hur

John and Kate.

Discuss.

Won't even watch. My daughters love the show and I've always considered it voyeurism. Now they are disappointed in the recent revelations and I am biting my tongue trying not to say "I told you so"...

I heard the brother in law was pushing child labor charges. He's looking for his own 15 minutes of fame if you ask me.

Futurama and King of the Hill reruns on cartoon network are more educational and edifying.

/hows that for a soapbox moment?

re: #125 Last Mohican

Sounds nice, and SAS-esque, which works perfectly with LaTeX btw.

re: #105 solomonpanting

I thought that was the new GM logo.

Someone could make some money by selling small Obama face magnets to put over their cars' GM logo.

re: #118 brookly red

/then why do we have to return the wealth of the country to it's "rightful owners"?

That's easy - all manner of wrongs occurred in pre-history - ask the Neanderthals and the mastodons.

re: #121 snowcrash

Thanks guys! All excellent ideas to help me fill up the build your own burger buffet. Can't believe I forgot BACON! Salt peter is hilarious, may print that on a "post it" note stuck to a salt shaker. lol

You can always check out how Blimpy's does 'em:

re: #98 Guanxi88

Rising Sun, with workers, soldiers, and revolutionary youth of all nations basking in the charismatic rays of the Chairman's smiling face.

WWMD--What would Mao Drive?

re: #108 Slumbering Behemoth

Thanks, it's FWD. Not sure I can service CVJs myself. Bummer.

If it is the constant velocity joint, I'd take it to a shop. You might be able to do it, but it needs some specialized tools to get the boots and such right.

You're right, bummer.

The 'cheating car sales guy' in me says that if the noise only happens in one certain turning direction you should sell the car. On the test drive set up a route that only turns in the quiet direction.

But don't do that. Leave that to the professional cheaters.

re: #77 razorbacker

CVJ if front wheel drive. Just a wheel bearing if rwd.

I was gonna say, if the car is moving, it's probably a bad CV joint.

Slumbering, while the car is parked, turn the steering wheel, then check the boots on the CV joints to see if they're torn. My guess is they are.

re: #139 aggieann

Someone could make some money by selling small Obama face magnets to put over their cars' GM logo.

Sounds like a great way to devalue a car... and on that note, y'all have a great day, I'm out!

re: #75 Last Mohican

Sounds plausible to me. But that would presuppose that (A) Chrysler is closing the dealerships that are selling fewer cars, and either (B) Democrats are becoming less and less likely to buy domestic cars, at a greater rate than Republicans, or (C) the Democratic districts where more dealerships are closing are becoming more strongly Democratic than they used to be.

I believe that A is true, but not necessarily B or C.

From what I can see, any difference is safely within the noise band.

President Barack Obama reiterated that Iran may have some right to nuclear energy _ provided it takes steps to prove its aspirations are peaceful.

[Link: www.washingtonpost.com...]

So lemi get this straight Lucy? Iran which has a shit load of oil is right to develop nuclear energy? But in America Nuclear Energy is verboten?

re: #57 snowcrash

Anyone have suggestions for hamburger toppings other than the usual lettuce, tomato, pickle, catsup combo? Teenage boys will be eating so nothing fancy like truffles or foie gras. lol

re: #142 calcajun

WWMD--What would Mao Drive?

another burger?

wtf just happened ?

re: #139 aggieann

Someone could make some money by selling small Obama face magnets to put over their cars' GM logo.

I was thinking of calling the White House and scheduling a service appointment. From POTUS to MGOTUS--Mr. Goodwrench of the United States.

re: #142 calcajun

WWMD--What would Mao Drive?

A rickshaw pulled by his worshiping subjects, all fighting for the chance to pull it.

re: #120 Mad Al-Jaffee

dave's not here

re: #142 calcajun

WWMD--What would Mao Drive?

I can see him in an old Dodge Diplomat, or a Buick Roadmaster. Maybe the Buick.

re: #153 Guanxi88

I can see him in an old Dodge Diplomat, or a Buick Roadmaster. Maybe the Buick.

I think he'd be a sedan guy, regardless.

re: #142 calcajun

WWMD--What would Mao Drive?

A Red Flag limousine, of course.

re: #153 Guanxi88

I can see him in an old Dodge Diplomat, or a Buick Roadmaster. Maybe the Buick.

I agree. For reasons I cannot fathom, the Chinese love Buicks. Maybe the lost tribe of Israel did end up in China./

re: #57 snowcrash

Anyone have suggestions for hamburger toppings other than the usual lettuce, tomato, pickle, catsup combo? Teenage boys will be eating so nothing fancy like truffles or foie gras. lol

I support the avocado idea. Or guacamole. Also maybe sprouts, bacon, salsa. Or some interesting cheese. How about a camembert burger?

re: #156 calcajun

I agree. For reasons I cannot fathom, the Chinese love Buicks. Maybe the lost tribe of Israel did end up in China./

Well Jews and Chinese food?

MrSilverDragon
Pre-Boomer Marine brat
Razorbacker

Thanks a bunch for the automotive advice. This doesn't sound like it will be something I can work on myself, which is a bummer 'cuz I am a DIY guy.

/and I'm cheap
//and I'm poor

Thanks again, Lizards.

re: #151 Kosh's Shadow

All fighting for the chance to pull it.

The rickshaw, you mean?

re: #133 Kosh's Shadow

Life imitates art. The suitcases were "fiberweed". Cheech and Chong had an entire van made out of it.

Low-tech composites.

re: #156 calcajun

I agree. For reasons I cannot fathom, the Chinese love Buicks. Maybe the lost tribe of Israel did end up in China./

Chinese guy I work with is convinced that the Mongols are one of those groups. He points to the fondness for lamb, garlic, and onions as proof, and thinks it's pretty clever of him to have figured out what no one else has.

re: #158 Nevergiveup

I sense a trend here./

re: #130 FurryOldGuyJeans

Guilt-ridden New Yorker returns stolen rock to Israel
AFP
Tue Jun 2, 12:44 pm ET

A Hamas spokesperson said, "what's the big deal, we're returning rocks to Israel all the time?" /

re: #160 calcajun

The rickshaw, you mean?

HA!

re: #160 calcajun

The rickshaw, you mean?

Yes.

re: #158 Nevergiveup

Well Jews and Chinese food?

And have you ever looked at a Chinese checker board?

Image: 538px-Chinese_checkers_start.svg.png

re: #136 ckb

Pins!

(1776 fans rejoice... ) :-)

Sit down John!

Susan Boyle's loss due to climate change...

[Link: www.thesun.co.uk...]

(only kidding)
/////////

re: #162 Guanxi88

He points to the fondness for lamb, garlic, and onions as proof...

Not to mention a penchant for blondes and big tushes.//

re: #159 Slumbering Behemoth

See this one of Ward's!

re: #144 Ward Cleaver

I was gonna say, if the car is moving, it's probably a bad CV joint.

Slumbering, while the car is parked, turn the steering wheel, then check the boots on the CV joints to see if they're torn. My guess is they are.

re: #164 DaddyG

A Hamas spokesperson said, "what's the big deal, we're returning rocks to Israel all the time?" /

But the Hamas spoke man added: " Not that these rocks ever belong to the Jews!"

re: #158 Nevergiveup

Well Jews and Chinese food?

One of my favorite places, when I was in Beantown:

[Link: www.menupix.com...]

re: #168 DaddyG

Sit down John!

Will someone shut that man up!

re: #146 SixDegrees

From what I can see, any difference is safely within the noise band.

I agree. If something pans out with the individual donor information, I'll try something fancy like multilevel regression, to see if Republican-owned dealerships were more likely to get axed within individual market areas. But it seems clear to me that the voting pattern thing has nothing going on and isn't worth further exploration.

re: #139 aggieann

Someone could make some money by selling small Obama face magnets to put over their cars' GM logo.

Those cars would only be able to turn left.

re: #56 Mithrax

I made that joke ina church service the other day.

Nobody got it :(

What? Have the never heard of Cheeses of Nazareth?

re: #176 solomonpanting

Those cars would only be able to turn left.

Three times right is one time left

re: #176 solomonpanting

KFC is going to be selling the Obama Bucket, comprising of all Left wings......

re: #138 hans ze beeman

Sounds nice, and SAS-esque, which works perfectly with LaTeX btw.

LaTeX still exists? Wow. I remember that distinctive font from 20 years ago, when people were writing up their dissertations on, like, VAX systems and stuff.

Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn! Ia! Ia! Cthulhu fhtagn!

re: #177 KenJen

What? Have the never heard of Cheeses of Nazareth?

Or, as R. Crumb puts it, Cheesis K. Reist.

re: #177 KenJen

What? Have the never heard of Cheeses of Nazareth?

"Blessed are the Cheese makers?"
"Not just cheese makers, my dear, but the purveyors of any dairy product"

-Life of Brian

re: #183 calcajun

"Blessed are the Cheese makers?"
"Not just cheese makers, my dear, but the purveyors of any dairy product"

-Life of Brian

"Follow the sandal!"

re: #177 KenJen

What? Have the never heard of Cheeses of Nazareth?

Swiss being the holiest, of course.

re: #176 solomonpanting

Those cars would only be able to turn left.

The deluxe version could have red glowing LED lights for the eyes.

OMG!
Something's got hold of Mandy!

Pipe wrench to Aisle 181 !

re: #143 razorbacker

Heh, it's a salvage title. I couldn't sell it for enough to make the hassle worth my while. I do know of a reputable shop, though. Often hard to find, but they do exist.

re: #144 Ward Cleaver

Thanks Ward. Where to look? There is no mention of CV joints in the index of my skimpy Haynes manual.

re: #23 Nevergiveup

Obama's plans to address the Arab-Israeli issue, as exemplified by the many postings to LGF, remind me of this:

re: #185 Honorary Yooper

"Follow the sandal!"

I have his gourd! The holy gourd of Nazareth!

I LOVE all these ideas. Seriously, thanks lizards.

re: #156 calcajun

I agree. For reasons I cannot fathom, the Chinese love Buicks. Maybe the lost tribe of Israel did end up in China./

Buick is easier to pronounce than Clystlel or Fold. /

re: #181 MandyManners

Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn! Ia! Ia! Cthulhu fhtagn!

Talkin' in tongues again? Is there a brother or sister who can interpret this for us?//

re: #169 Walter L. Newton

Far be it for me to comment on one's looks, but really she looks like she fell out of the Ugly Tree and hit every branch on the way down....

re: #185 Honorary Yooper

"Follow the sandal!"

No--Follow the gourd!

re: #194 calcajun

Talkin' in tongues again? Is there a brother or sister who can interpret this for us?//

Is it Welsh?

re: #175 Last Mohican

I agree. If something pans out with the individual donor information, I'll try something fancy like multilevel regression, to see if Republican-owned dealerships were more likely to get axed within individual market areas. But it seems clear to me that the voting pattern thing has nothing going on and isn't worth further exploration.

Pass your findings along to Malkin; she is still flogging this silliness.

Barack Obama should stop apologising for America

..... The world needs a president who aggressively projects American power on the world stage, rather than seeks the adoration of traditionally hostile foreign audiences. In Egypt, Obama should not be afraid to offend the sensibilities of Muslim leaders, by calling for religious tolerance, freedom of speech, worship and association, and a rejection of Islamist extremism.
In Germany, the president should call on Europe to learn the lessons of the Holocaust and stand and fight against totalitarianism, whether in the form of the Taliban in Afghanistan or the Mullahs of Tehran in their drive for nuclear domination of the Middle East. He must urge the Germans to end their massive investments in Iran, which shamefully help sustain a regime that threatens to wipe the descendents of the survivors of the Final Solution from the face of the earth. .......

And all that coming from a british newspaper!

Obama says Iran's energy concerns legitimate

President Barack Obama reiterated that Iran may have some right to nuclear energy _ provided it takes steps to prove its aspirations are peaceful. ... "Without going into specifics, what I do believe is that Iran has legitimate energy concerns, legitimate aspirations.

The comments echo remarks Obama made in Prague last month in which he said his administration would "support Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy with rigorous inspections" if Iran proves it is no longer a nuclear threat.

It's the headline on Drudge right now.

re: #21 Ben Hur

John and Kate.

Discuss.

blech

Can't I sell my newly allotted GM shares to pay some debts?

re: #194 calcajun

Talkin' in tongues again? Is there a brother or sister who can interpret this for us?//

I wonder if she just discovered something horrible that The Kid had put into her coffee cup.

At least the cat in Karachi wasn't worried:

Car loses all four wheels on highway
Reuters
Mon Jun 1, 10:10 am ET

ZURICH (Reuters) – A car traveling on a motorway in Switzerland lost all four wheels simultaneously, coming to an immediate halt in the middle of the highway, police said on Saturday.

re: #173 Guanxi88
Were you originally from Boston? I grew up there.

re: #181 MandyManners

Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn! Ia! Ia! Cthulhu fhtagn!

What a work of genius, comparable only to the Vogon poetry.

re: #197 John Neverbend

Is it Welsh?

Oops, it's Lovecraft. Like most things, it's in Wikipedia.

re: #181 MandyManners

I appreciate the "shout out", Mandy, but how does that help me fix my car?
//

re: Plus#180 Last Mohican

Sure, most scientists use TeX! If you find a mathematician, physicist etc. using butterfly software, you've discovered the needle in the hay stake!

re: #159 Slumbering Behemoth

MrSilverDragon
Pre-Boomer Marine brat
Razorbacker

Thanks a bunch for the automotive advice. This doesn't sound like it will be something I can work on myself, which is a bummer 'cuz I am a DIY guy.

/and I'm cheap
//and I'm poor

Thanks again, Lizards.

Yeah, CV joints are a pain. You can buy rebuilt drive axles, but a lot of times, they use crap parts to rebuild them, to keep it cheap. And you have be careful when pulling the axles out (use plugs to hold the side gears in in position in the differential), or the side gears can move out of place, completely screwing things up. Very bad.

I generally avoid FWD cars because of CV joints.

re: #31 Slumbering Behemoth

Fine, I'll post an automotive question of my own:

Dear auto-expert Lizards,

When I cut the steering wheel hard left, there is a knocking sound coming from the front, passenger side wheel that increases in frequency as I increase the speed.

What's up with that?

Your spouse is hitting the door with the oh shit handle

re: #181 MandyManners

Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn! Ia! Ia! Cthulhu fhtagn!

It's says "drink more Ovaltine."

re: #190 John Neverbend

Loved the vid.

I wonder what the dog was there for.

re: #201 Eowyn2

blech

Well, that about sums it up. On next week's show, well show you children how to be a gynecologist, and how Muslims and Jews can live in peace in harmony. Until then...//

re: #124 subsailor68

Here's one they might like:

Amarillo Burger

Hey, teenage boys have cast iron stomachs!

;-)

That sounds great! Have you ever tried one of these? My personal favorite.

re: #185 Honorary Yooper

"Follow the sandal!"

"Follow the gourd!"

re: #204 pre-Boomer Marine brat

I wonder if she just discovered something horrible that The Kid had put into her coffee cup.

I vote for the cat doing something unmentionable on the keyboard.

re: #194 calcajun

Talkin' in tongues again? Is there a brother or sister who can interpret this for us?//

I recognize Cthulhu, but if I translated any more, we'd all go insane...

re: #169 Walter L. Newton

Susan Boyle's loss due to climate change...

[Link: www.thesun.co.uk...]

(only kidding)
/////////

Did you see the performance of the cheerleader squad that won the competition? I mean, WTF, any U.S. high school cheerleading squad could kick their silly asses.

re: #212 Eowyn2

My spouse? I am happily unmarried, I'll have you know.

re: #207 callahan23

What a work of genius, comparable only to the Vogon poetry.

Be careful that your intestines don't leap up the throat and throttle your brain./

re: #189 Slumbering Behemoth

Heh, it's a salvage title. I couldn't sell it for enough to make the hassle worth my while. I do know of a reputable shop, though. Often hard to find, but they do exist.

re: #144 Ward Cleaver

Thanks Ward. Where to look? There is no mention of CV joints in the index of my skimpy Haynes manual.

What kind of car is is (year/make/model)? Even Haynes manuals typically cover CV joints. They're terribly hard to rebuild/replace, except that you can't swap parts (balls/races) between sides, because they're matched parts, and sometimes the clamps on the boots require a special tool to install.

re: #218 calcajun

I vote for the cat doing something unmentionable on the keyboard.

It's own version of a "her-ball" remedy?

re: #224 Ward Cleaver

What kind of car is is (year/make/model)? Even Haynes manuals typically cover CV joints. They're terribly hard to rebuild/replace, except that you can't swap parts (balls/races) between sides, because they're matched parts, and sometimes the clamps on the boots require a special tool to install.

Er, not terribly hard to rebuild/replace. PIMF.

re: #214 Last Mohican

Loved the vid.

I wonder what the dog was there for.

It's making fun of the British TV children's show Blue Peter where the hosts always had at least one dog or cat with them at all times.

re: #224 Ward Cleaver

92 honda accord

re: #225 taxfreekiller

So, the UAW , goes on strike, and We the People, own 70% of the stock,
can we hire scabs and fire their ass's?

You're proxy in DC has the power.

re: #221 Alouette

Did you see the performance of the cheerleader squad that won the competition? I mean, WTF, any U.S. high school cheerleading squad could kick their silly asses.

They sucked. Reminded me of some old school Janet Jackson moves. Miss Jackson if your nasty.

re: #223 calcajun

Be careful that your intestines don't leap up the throat and throttle your brain./

You can always chew your own leg off to prevent that from happening.

re: #221 Alouette

Did you see the performance of the cheerleader squad that won the competition? I mean, WTF, any U.S. high school cheerleading squad could kick their silly asses.

A complete disgrace. A band of prancing ninnys.

re: #229 Slumbering Behemoth

92 honda accord

Yep, definitely FWD.

re: #223 calcajun

Be careful that your intestines don't leap up the throat and throttle your brain./

LOL, wow I didn't remember that bit.

re: #228 John Neverbend

It's making fun of the British TV children's show Blue Peter where the hosts always had at least one dog or cat with them at all times.

Oh!

Thanks.

re: #230 solomonpanting

PIMF

Your...

Nothing says Christmas more than fighting with a new PC trying to get it to work:

Windows 7 confirmed for holiday season PCs
* Posted on - Tue Jun 2, 2009 2:37PM EDT

REDMOND, Wash. - Microsoft Corp. says Windows 7, the next version of its computer operating software, will go on sale Oct. 22.

Windows 7, which replaces the much-complained-about Windows Vista, will be available on new PCs. Microsoft, the world's largest software maker, will also sell versions that people can install on existing PCs.

re: #213 Walter L. Newton

It's says "drink more Ovaltine."

A crummy commercial? Son of a bitch.

re: #231 KenJen

They sucked. Reminded me of some old school Janet Jackson moves. Miss Jackson if your nasty.

It reminded me of those "Bring it On" cheerleader movies, except the kids in the BIO movies could actually dance.

re: #216 UFO TOFU

That sounds great! Have you ever tried one of these? My personal favorite.

Man that sounds terrific! You can bet I'll be trying that one out. Thanks!

re: #202 solomonpanting

Can't I sell my newly allotted GM shares to pay some debts?

You'll have to find other means to pay for that Snickers bar.

For fans of weirdness....
Strange Flavour Monster

Well, this is definitely a strange one.... it's a black comedy from Hitoshi Matsumoto that takes on the Japanese "giant superhero" genre. If you get this movie (and please do, it's one of those rare classics), keep in mind you'll have to watch it subtitled, as it hasn't been dubbed in English.

I also won't spoil the ending, and I'd advise you to ignore the IMDB discussions on the subject until you watch the whole movie.

Here is the "Strange Flavour Monster" scene, in high quality:

re: #238 FurryOldGuyJeans

Nothing says Christmas more than fighting with a new PC trying to get it to work:

Windows 7 confirmed for holiday season PCs
* Posted on - Tue Jun 2, 2009 2:37PM EDT

Oh, I think it'll be out way before Christmas. I've been using 7 for awhile, and even the beta and RC versions are pretty solid. Fast, too.

re: #238 FurryOldGuyJeans

Nothing says Christmas more than fighting with a new PC trying to get it to work:

Windows 7 confirmed for holiday season PCs
* Posted on - Tue Jun 2, 2009 2:37PM EDT

That's one more thing for me to ignore until 3 years after its debut.

re: #234 Ward Cleaver

That much I did know. You can just feel the difference from a RWD. I miss my old car.

re: #238 FurryOldGuyJeans

"Now I gotta un-f?ck what you f?cked up" - Tony Soprano

I wasn't here to enjoy the earlier thread but as I expected today the abortion doctor killing is still making headlines, Bruno's thonged backside eating an emenem is above the fold and sudden Jihadist soldier killer isn't even on the front page.

MSM

*spit*spit*spit* haaaaack *spit*

re: #130 FurryOldGuyJeans

Guilt-ridden New Yorker returns stolen rock to Israel
AFP
Tue Jun 2, 12:44 pm ET

Look at the picture.

"Massive" FAIL.

re: #243 taxfreekiller

Might not be so bad, we hire scabs to replace the UAW goon squad, then
avanti can hire the Union guys cheap to build Studebaker retro's.

Serious question from the legal mind here; any thoughts on whether GM will be protected by sovereign immunity now that it is government owned?

re: #240 Alouette

It reminded me of those "Bring it On" cheerleader movies, except the kids in the BIO movies could actually dance.

They won because their group was named "Diversity"

re: #181 MandyManners

Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn! Ia! Ia! Cthulhu fhtagn!

There's got to be a fuck you somewhere in that gibberish.

re: #199 callahan23

Barack Obama should stop apologising for America

And all that coming from a british newspaper!

This is such a refreshing change from the fawning drivel that's routinely printed in the Financial Times.

Today's FT comment could be reduced to: "What a great idea it is for Mr. Obama to speak in Cairo, but if he can't persuade Israel to abandon their settlement policy, the entire fabric of space-time will be torn asunder."