Video: German Bicycle Gymnasts w/ Mad Skillz
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Today’s insanity break is a video clip of some truly exceptional fixed-gear bicycle gymnastics, from somewhere in der Nederlands, via wrenchwench.
185 comments
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Obdicut Sat, Nov 6, 2010 3:37:23pm |
The standing on handlebars bit looks impossible.
As my wife said, "There's gotta be a tough learning curve to that one".
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NJDhockeyfan Sat, Nov 6, 2010 3:39:47pm |
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wrenchwench Sat, Nov 6, 2010 3:41:36pm |
I think Karla und Henrika are German. Their leotards say Deutschland, and their fans in red in the stands are waving German flags. I'd sure like to see the other competitors.
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Bipartite Gnomenclature Sat, Nov 6, 2010 3:42:31pm |
My intellectual side was impressed. My emotional side was even more impressed. My hormonal side just went ballistic.
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Taqyia2Me Sat, Nov 6, 2010 3:43:30pm |
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Charles Johnson Sat, Nov 6, 2010 3:44:17pm |
re: #4 wrenchwench
I think Karla und Henrika are German. Their leotards say Deutschland, and their fans in red in the stands are waving German flags. I'd sure like to see the other competitors.
You're right! I just noticed that too and changed the title. I saw the big sign about the Netherlands and thought it was a Dutch event.
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wrenchwench Sat, Nov 6, 2010 3:45:04pm |
Oh, man. It's not just for chicks.
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MittDoesNotCompute Sat, Nov 6, 2010 3:50:17pm |
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Sat, Nov 6, 2010 3:55:43pm |
If this video could be transported back in time to the BMX / freestyle world of the early 80s, the sound of teenage male egos shattering would be heard around the world.
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Gus Sat, Nov 6, 2010 3:57:07pm |
Did a little searching and that's Carla und Henriette Hochdorfer.
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Bipartite Gnomenclature Sat, Nov 6, 2010 3:58:09pm |
re: #11 negativ
If this video could be transported back in time to the BMX / freestyle world of the early 80s, the sound of teenage male egos shattering would be heard around the world.
The sounds of crystal balls cracking echoes through the halls of high schools everywhere.
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wrenchwench Sat, Nov 6, 2010 4:01:15pm |
re: #12 Gus 802
Did a little searching and that's Carla und Henriette Hochdorfer.
I'm impressed.
*bows to the Search Master*
This was emailed to me today.
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elizajane Sat, Nov 6, 2010 4:01:54pm |
re: #7 Charles
You're right! I just noticed that too and changed the title. I saw the big sign about the Netherlands and thought it was a Dutch event.
It's in Heerlen (Netherlands) but this was the German team, and boy are they good! I wonder what the other teams were like.
The Dutch take bicycling very seriously. It's their contribution to the one-world government conspiracy, of course.
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wrenchwench Sat, Nov 6, 2010 4:03:13pm |
re: #11 negativ
If this video could be transported back in time to the BMX / freestyle world of the early 80s, the sound of teenage male egos shattering would be heard around the world.
Today's teenage male egos can handle it.
(21,304,278 views)
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Gus Sat, Nov 6, 2010 4:12:13pm |
re: #14 wrenchwench
I'm impressed.
*bows to the Search Master*
This was emailed to me today.
Thanks! Now I'm trying to figure out what the Guiness record was for.
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Aceofwhat? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 4:29:15pm |
Zenyatta lost by a head. Although i'm not much into racing, i confess.
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Kragar Sat, Nov 6, 2010 4:34:35pm |
Just got back from seeing Megamind with the kids. Funny movie.
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SteveMcG Sat, Nov 6, 2010 4:40:14pm |
At the end of the video, some guys are putting up a goal at one end of the floor. I can't imagine what was coming up after that biking exhibition.
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FreedomMoon Sat, Nov 6, 2010 4:41:08pm |
That is beyond astonishing. I'm not sure if I can believe my eyes...How in the hell did they do that??? When I was a kid I could ride a bike with no hands, and I (in my child-like mind) thought I achieved the impossible, but this, this is like sending people to the moon complicated.
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Aceofwhat? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 4:44:00pm |
re: #21 Kragar (proud to be kafir)
Just got back from seeing Megamind with the kids. Funny movie.
cool. i want to take my daughter - good to hear that it's not a dud.
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prairiefire Sat, Nov 6, 2010 4:46:20pm |
Very fun and creative Pit Bull Sharky YouTube posts:[Link: www.youtube.com...]
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Sat, Nov 6, 2010 4:47:09pm |
re: #21 Kragar (proud to be kafir)
Just got back from seeing Megamind with the kids. Funny movie.
I'm (technically) an adult, have no kids, thought The Incredibles and WALL-E were brilliant. I have no friends or family, so going to a movie means I go alone. In your estimation, am I likely to enjoy Megamind?
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Killgore Trout Sat, Nov 6, 2010 4:51:36pm |
re: #25 prairiefire
Very fun and creative Pit Bull Sharky YouTube posts:[Link: www.youtube.com...]
My cats don't mind the Roomba but they haven't tried to ride it yet.
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Killgore Trout Sat, Nov 6, 2010 4:54:41pm |
I see Drudge is the only wingnut still trying to make a big deal out of Obama's India trip. The rest of them have gone silent.
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Sat, Nov 6, 2010 4:54:57pm |
re: #16 wrenchwench
OK well if you're gonna show videos of Jedi knights on bikes, that's kinda like cheating.
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Killgore Trout Sat, Nov 6, 2010 4:56:36pm |
I'm not ready for another Oregon winter. Get's dark at 4pm. I usually don't mind but this year is a little different.
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Aceofwhat? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 4:57:53pm |
re: #30 Killgore Trout
I'm not ready for another Oregon winter. Get's dark at 4pm. I usually don't mind but this year is a little different.
you're always welcome to visit Jacksonville...65 and sunny isn't the tropics, but it ain't bad, either-
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wrenchwench Sat, Nov 6, 2010 4:58:25pm |
re: #30 Killgore Trout
I'm not ready for another Oregon winter. Get's dark at 4pm. I usually don't mind but this year is a little different.
Makes it harder when you don't get a summer between the winters.
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Killgore Trout Sat, Nov 6, 2010 4:58:28pm |
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Wozza Matter? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 4:59:12pm |
bbl - having my butt handed to me by a soccer management sim.
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Kragar Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:00:37pm |
re: #26 negativ
I'm (technically) an adult, have no kids, thought The Incredibles and WALL-E were brilliant. I have no friends or family, so going to a movie means I go alone. In your estimation, am I likely to enjoy Megamind?
Yes.
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Killgore Trout Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:00:44pm |
re: #32 wrenchwench
Makes it harder when you don't get a summer between the winters.
Yeah, very short summer for us this year. Maybe 6 weeks of summer like weather was all we got.
The Frogs love it. I would have thought they'd stop singing by now but they start up every time it rains.
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:00:56pm |
Spiderman lives in Russia
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Aceofwhat? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:02:48pm |
re: #37 negativ
another pastime with a painful learning curve...
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wrenchwench Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:03:54pm |
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:05:53pm |
re: #30 Killgore Trout
I'm not ready for another Oregon winter. Get's dark at 4pm. I usually don't mind but this year is a little different.
That's where we part ways, I'm a vampire, I love rain and darkness in Portland, the town just seems to become more rock and roll in the winter
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Kragar Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:08:07pm |
re: #40 WindUpBird
That's where we part ways, I'm a vampire, I love rain and darkness in Portland, the town just seems to become more rock and roll in the winter
Just so long as you don't sparkle in the sunlight.
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prairiefire Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:10:10pm |
re: #39 wrenchwench
Bestest first lady ever!
I think she's doing a good job with her girls. They are both pretty young to be in the White House spotlight.
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:10:39pm |
My looney bun is fine, Benny Lava.
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Aceofwhat? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:11:26pm |
re: #39 wrenchwench
Bestest first lady ever!
Can't say enough about the quality of their family...we can quibble over policies but it's a wonderful thing to have a president who is also a good husband and father. Deepest compliments to the Prez and First Lady.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:11:55pm |
re: #41 Kragar (proud to be kafir)
Just so long as you don't sparkle in the sunlight.
Noo, I'm more of the Alex Winter-from-Lost-Boys-got-killed-early-on-in-the-film vampire :D
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Killgore Trout Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:12:15pm |
Scientists to Congress: Pass the stem cell law ... while you still canre: #43 negativ
My looney bun is fine, Benny Lava.
[Video]
HA! I forgot about that.
Indian Nipple Song
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wrenchwench Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:15:04pm |
re: #42 prairiefire
I think she's doing a good job with her girls. They are both pretty young to be in the White House spotlight.
It surely helps to have her own mother in the White House too. Although I've seen speculation that it causes Barack to take more trips than he otherwise would. Joking, I'm sure.
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Killgore Trout Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:18:52pm |
Oops....
Oklahoma Voters May Have Accidentally Voted Against Ten Commandments, Too
As a law professor noted to CNN, however, the religious zealotry of these lawmakers may now be in serious self-conflict:
Rick Tepker, the first member of the University of Oklahoma School of Law faculty to try a case before the U.S. Supreme Court…called the passage of the measure “a mess” with implications unknown until a case that challenges it arises.
“Many of us who understand the law are scratching our heads this morning, laughing so we don’t cry,” he said. “I would like to see Oklahoma politicians explain if this means that the courts can no longer consider the Ten Commandments. Isn’t that a precept of another culture and another nation? The result of this is that judges aren’t going to know when and how they can look at sources of American law that were international law in origin.”
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wrenchwench Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:26:43pm |
The parade of sleepers who log in is amazing. Also, this guy is posting Pages, even though he's blocked.
Karma: 0
Charles Johnson
This user is blocked.
Registered since: May 4, 2009 at 12:21 pm
No. of comments posted: 0
No. of Pages posted: 0
Weird.
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Aceofwhat? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:26:57pm |
re: #49 Killgore Trout
Oops...
Oklahoma Voters May Have Accidentally Voted Against Ten Commandments, Too
idiots
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Charles Johnson Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:28:40pm |
re: #50 wrenchwench
The parade of sleepers who log in is amazing. Also, this guy is posting Pages, even though he's blocked.
Weird.
Hah. Yeah, that was a stalker's attempt to register my name.
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Charles Johnson Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:29:29pm |
It's a little hypnotic to watch the logins. Do not operate heavy machinery while viewing.
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Aceofwhat? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:32:09pm |
re: #52 Charles
Hah. Yeah, that was a stalker's attempt to register my name.
subtle as an elephant in the pantry...
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wrenchwench Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:32:18pm |
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Decatur Deb Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:33:03pm |
re: #54 Aceofwhat?
subtle as an elephant in the pantry...
Just looking for an unguarded ventilator port.
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wrenchwench Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:35:08pm |
Later lizards. I'm going to ride my bike home, both wheels on the ground, facing forward, and nobody on my shoulders. It will seem easier than usual.
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Aceofwhat? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:37:02pm |
re: #56 Decatur Deb
Just looking for an unguarded ventilator port.
which means that we can smell them all the way over in the cargo bay...
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brookly red Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:38:37pm |
re: #1 Obdicut
The standing on handlebars bit looks impossible.
As my wife said, "There's gotta be a tough learning curve to that one".
I see kids ride a skate board down the hand rail of a 3 flight staircase... I often wonder why they didn't die learning how to. I guess God really does protect fools & children.
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reine.de.tout Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:43:12pm |
re: #44 Aceofwhat?
Can't say enough about the quality of their family...we can quibble over policies but it's a wonderful thing to have a president who is also a good husband and father. Deepest compliments to the Prez and First Lady.
Agreed.
They live their family values.
I also think it's pretty neat that Michelle Obama's mom is there to see to the kids when Michelle and/or the President can't.
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Almost Killed by Space Hookers Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:44:16pm |
re: #52 Charles
Hah. Yeah, that was a stalker's attempt to register my name.
Wow, in real time watching fools operate...
Also, I sent you a mail.
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Aceofwhat? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:44:31pm |
re: #59 brookly red
I see kids ride a skate board down the hand rail of a 3 flight staircase... I often wonder why they didn't die learning how to. I guess God really does protect fools & children.
eh, there are a million videos on youtube of kids racking their nuts or breaking their ankles trying to grind. it's exactly why i never tried it during my 7th grade skater phase...they may not die learning, but they sacrifice an awful lot of gonads to the rail gods/
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Aceofwhat? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:44:58pm |
re: #61 reine.de.tout
Any 'Bama fans here, so I can gloat?
heh. i don't particularly love LSU, either, but that was a fun game!
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brookly red Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:45:07pm |
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Decatur Deb Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:45:48pm |
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reine.de.tout Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:46:16pm |
re: #65 brookly red
no but just gloat for gloatings sake...
We have a hard spot in our hearts for Nick Sabin.
We're always glad to have him shown up.
And especially happy when it's LSU!
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Almost Killed by Space Hookers Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:46:29pm |
Alas, Miss S is away until Monday on a business trip... There really is a ton of work I could be doing right now. Yet, a powerful yetzer ha ra draws me to chat rather than do my work...
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:46:48pm |
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reine.de.tout Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:47:16pm |
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Aceofwhat? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:47:19pm |
re: #68 LudwigVanQuixote
Alas, Miss S is away until Monday on a business trip... There really is a ton of work I could be doing right now. Yet, a powerful yetzer ha ra draws me to chat rather than do my work...
sorry, sometimes the magnetic field of my personality gets difficult to control//
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reine.de.tout Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:48:40pm |
re: #71 Aceofwhat?
sorry, sometimes the magnetic field of my personality gets difficult to control//
There's that humility coming through again . . .
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brookly red Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:49:07pm |
re: #63 Aceofwhat?
eh, there are a million videos on youtube of kids racking their nuts or breaking their ankles trying to grind. it's exactly why i never tried it during my 7th grade skater phase...they may not die learning, but they sacrifice an awful lot of gonads to the rail gods/
when I was a kid karate was all the rage... after a while you figure out that paying money to get beat up so you can't learn how not to get beat up is kinda stupid... as far as the rail gods go, the gods of smart say wear a cup... just saying.
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:49:15pm |
re: #70 reine.de.tout
yahoo!
Was hoping you'd show up!
Didn't see the game, but saw the result! Awesome.
Sabin is so slippery. Yuck.
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brookly red Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:49:55pm |
re: #67 reine.de.tout
We have a hard spot in our hearts for Nick Sabin.
We're always glad to have him shown up.
And especially happy when it's LSU!
I have no idea what you just said but if your happy I am happy...
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Aceofwhat? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:50:56pm |
re: #72 reine.de.tout
There's that humility coming through again . . .
i know, right? it's a good thing i'm so humble, or i'd be tempted to wax prosaic on the topic of me//
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reine.de.tout Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:51:14pm |
re: #74 Stanley Sea
Didn't see the game, but saw the result! Awesome.
Sabin is so slippery. Yuck.
Folks here adored him when he was at LSU. Just adored him, he was treated very very well.
Then it's like it was wham, bam, thank-you-ma'am- poof he was gone.
Tiger fans will hold that grudge for a looooong time.
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reine.de.tout Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:51:47pm |
re: #76 Aceofwhat?
i know, right? it's a good thing i'm so humble, or i'd be tempted to wax prosaic on the topic of me//
"wax prosaic"?
LOL.
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:52:41pm |
re: #77 reine.de.tout
Folks here adored him when he was at LSU. Just adored him, he was treated very very well.
Then it's like it was wham, bam, thank-you-ma'am- poof he was gone.
Tiger fans will hold that grudge for a looong time.
You should. I hope they get investigated and soon.
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Interesting Times Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:53:31pm |
re: #68 LudwigVanQuixote
There's something I'd like to send you, but can't post it here as it could potentially reveal my identity - is there a way to contact you offline? My nic's blue.
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Aceofwhat? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:53:45pm |
re: #66 Decatur Deb
War Eagle.
seems like that stuff about Newton is a bunch of hooey...i wonder what the motive is to lie about something like that?
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Aceofwhat? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:54:52pm |
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Almost Killed by Space Hookers Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:58:17pm |
re: #80 publicityStunted
There's something I'd like to send you, but can't post it here as it could potentially reveal my identity - is there a way to contact you offline? My nic's blue.
I can only get to your Baloon juice site that way... Help me with who to contact from there...
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Decatur Deb Sat, Nov 6, 2010 5:59:06pm |
re: #81 Aceofwhat?
seems like that stuff about Newton is a bunch of hooey...i wonder what the motive is to lie about something like that?
NCAA investigations of 'Bama and Auburn are a big part of the Southern economy.
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:00:24pm |
re: #84 Decatur Deb
NCAA investigations of 'Bama and Auburn are a big part of the Southern economy.
lol
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Aceofwhat? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:00:36pm |
re: #84 Decatur Deb
NCAA investigations of 'Bama and Auburn are a big part of the Southern economy.
lmao
and up north, JoePa gets 400. that's pretty cool.
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Decatur Deb Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:01:50pm |
re: #86 Aceofwhat?
lmao
and up north, JoePa gets 400. that's pretty cool.
And donated a library back to the school. He is the greatest coach ever.
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albusteve Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:02:50pm |
union blackmail in....
HOBBITON!
[Link: www.hollywoodreporter.com...]
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Aceofwhat? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:03:00pm |
re: #87 Decatur Deb
And donated a library back to the school. He is the greatest coach ever.
agree completely
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Jadespring Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:03:22pm |
Ugh...some days I just really, really, really hate some people and I have to retreat before I lose it.
Maybe it's hormonal but some days the stupid and the idiotic and the sheer meaness that some people ooze gets to me more then usual.
Not talking about here though.
Just needed to rant a little.
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ozbloke Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:06:16pm |
/ Take note, this is us over here, so I expect a little more respect around here!1!1
US 'has no better friend' than Australia
Ms Clinton has also thanked Australia for its support in the aftermath of September 11 terrorist attacks.
She says the United States has no better friend than Australia.
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:06:56pm |
re: #89 albusteve
union blackmail in...
HOBBITON![Link: www.hollywoodreporter.com...]
I'm rather shocked that you are reading the Hollywood Reporter!
Here's something for you Steve - the Cowboys have been playing so, er not well that the most excitement is in the stands:
Lap dance at Cowboys game sends security running, delights fans
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Aceofwhat? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:06:57pm |
re: #91 Jadespring
Ugh...some days I just really, really, really hate some people and I have to retreat before I lose it.
Maybe it's hormonal but some days the stupid and the idiotic and the sheer meaness that some people ooze gets to me more then usual.Not talking about here though.
Just needed to rant a little.
rant away, friend. it's good to have a little oasis of sane on this mad little rock of ours.
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Jadespring Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:07:24pm |
re: #92 ozbloke
/ Take note, this is us over here, so I expect a little more respect around here!1!1
US 'has no better friend' than Australia
Ms Clinton has also thanked Australia for its support in the aftermath of September 11 terrorist attacks.
She says the United States has no better friend than Australia.
But but they said the same thing about Canada too. Hmph...make up yer minds already.
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prairiefire Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:07:26pm |
Study shows Hep C virus numbers may be reduced by new 2 drug combo:[Link: www.webmd.com...]
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Almost Killed by Space Hookers Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:07:44pm |
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Charles Johnson Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:08:01pm |
re: #92 ozbloke
/ Take note, this is us over here, so I expect a little more respect around here!1!1
US 'has no better friend' than Australia
Ms Clinton has also thanked Australia for its support in the aftermath of September 11 terrorist attacks.
She says the United States has no better friend than Australia.
I totally agree with Secretary Clinton. Australia has been a great and good friend of America for the past difficult decade, and I for one will be eternally grateful.
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albusteve Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:08:20pm |
re: #93 Stanley Sea
I'm rather shocked that you are reading the Hollywood Reporter!
Here's something for you Steve - the Cowboys have been playing so, er not well that the most excitement is in the stands:
Lap dance at Cowboys game sends security running, delights fans
that's Romo!
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Decatur Deb Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:08:31pm |
re: #92 ozbloke
/ Take note, this is us over here, so I expect a little more respect around here!1!1
US 'has no better friend' than Australia
Ms Clinton has also thanked Australia for its support in the aftermath of September 11 terrorist attacks.
She says the United States has no better friend than Australia.
I value Australia highly. You have the world's largest reserves of 1973 LandRover parts.
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scienceisreal Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:08:48pm |
Does this mean it's now acceptable for non-hipsters to ride fixies?
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albusteve Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:09:21pm |
re: #98 Charles
I totally agree with Secretary Clinton. Australia has been a great and good friend of America for the past difficult decade, and I for one will be eternally grateful.
and their fighting men are legendary....absolutely as tough as they come
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:09:27pm |
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Gus Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:09:39pm |
re: #28 Killgore Trout
I see Drudge is the only wingnut still trying to make a big deal out of Obama's India trip. The rest of them have gone silent.
Not only that but it's more than an "India trip". He's going to several other Asian countries. The links old "Dimwit" Drudge picks are also to Indian nationalist commentaries which are criticizing the USA for its current alliance with Pakistan due to AFPAK.
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ozbloke Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:10:03pm |
re: #95 Jadespring
But but they said the same thing about Canada too. Hmph...make up yer minds already.
Maybe you hang around men like me, I think I'm a carrier for the menopause gene.
I hope your day gets better...
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Wozza Matter? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:10:34pm |
re: #92 ozbloke
/ Take note, this is us over here, so I expect a little more respect around here!1!1
US 'has no better friend' than Australia
Ms Clinton has also thanked Australia for its support in the aftermath of September 11 terrorist attacks.
She says the United States has no better friend than Australia.
am just glad the Simpson's episode did no lasting damage to international relations.................
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Renaissance_Man Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:10:58pm |
re: #92 ozbloke
/ Take note, this is us over here, so I expect a little more respect around here!1!1
US 'has no better friend' than Australia
Ms Clinton has also thanked Australia for its support in the aftermath of September 11 terrorist attacks.
She says the United States has no better friend than Australia.
I wonder if we're still the 'little deputy in the Pacific'.
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Aceofwhat? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:11:30pm |
re: #107 wozzablog
am just glad the Simpson's episode did no lasting damage to international relations...
real adults don't get worked up about cartoons anyway.
*cough*
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ozbloke Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:12:19pm |
re: #107 wozzablog
am just glad the Simpson's episode did no lasting damage to international relations...
I don't think I saw it, but I would like too.
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ozbloke Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:14:05pm |
re: #108 Renaissance_Man
I wonder if we're still the 'little deputy in the Pacific'.
I don't think so, Julia Gillard is so much taller than little Johnny.
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Interesting Times Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:14:17pm |
re: #97 LudwigVanQuixote
re: #80 publicityStunted
I sent you a mail.
So the LGF mailer worked? I haven't received any message yet. I normally link to the Balloon Juice comment you saw, but also checked the "Show email" box this time - maybe it didn't take effect right away? At any rate, if you have a YouTube account, you can reach me that way as well (just go here and you'll see which username is mine)
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Gus Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:14:35pm |
re: #105 Gus 802
Not only that but it's more than an "India trip". He's going to several other Asian countries. The links old "Dimwit" Drudge picks are also to Indian nationalist commentaries which are criticizing the USA for its current alliance with Pakistan due to AFPAK.
Nations on the itinerary:
• India
• Indonesia
• South Korea
• Japan
| 114 |
ozbloke Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:15:34pm |
re: #98 Charles
I totally agree with Secretary Clinton. Australia has been a great and good friend of America for the past difficult decade, and I for one will be eternally grateful.
I behalf of all of us here, I thank you Charles, and the rest of you mob who gave good wishes.
I was just tryin for some positive karma...
| 115 |
Wozza Matter? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:15:41pm |
re: #110 ozbloke
just found it online................
googling "simpsons australia" throws up a couple of links to the full streaming episode. won't link it directly.
| 116 |
Aceofwhat? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:16:36pm |
re: #114 ozbloke
I behalf of all of us here, I thank you Charles, and the rest of you mob who gave good wishes.
I was just tryin for some positive karma...
you're the best friends we have in the entire southern hemisphere...it's not even close. good on ya.
| 117 |
Page 3 in the Binder of Women Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:17:27pm |
re: #113 Gus 802
Nations on the itinerary:
• India
• Indonesia
• South Korea
• Japan
Just wait for the Indonesia stop. Just WAIT!
| 118 |
Our Precious Bodily Fluids Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:17:27pm |
re: #114 ozbloke
Fish and ye shall occasionally receive.
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brookly red Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:18:13pm |
re: #98 Charles
I totally agree with Secretary Clinton. Australia has been a great and good friend of America for the past difficult decade, and I for one will be eternally grateful.
we have a lot in common with Australia for sure.
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Decatur Deb Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:19:15pm |
re: #113 Gus 802
Nations on the itinerary:
• India
• Indonesia
• South Korea
• Japan
The whole trip is just about the cheap running shoes in Itaewon--it's always the running shoes.
| 121 |
Jadespring Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:19:45pm |
re: #106 ozbloke
Maybe you hang around men like me, I think I'm a carrier for the menopause gene.
I hope your day gets better...
Thanks,
My overall day is great. That little rant was just about one small part which I just disengaged from so it wouldn't entirely ruin it. :)
| 122 |
albusteve Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:19:48pm |
re: #119 brookly red
we have a lot in common with Australia for sure.
an exaggerated love of beer and fighting?
| 123 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:20:26pm |
re: #101 Decatur Deb
I value Australia highly. You have the world's largest reserves of 1973 LandRover parts.
They also love station wagons that go very fast: [Link: wot.motortrend.com...]
| 124 |
ozbloke Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:20:49pm |
re: #115 wozzablog
just found it online...
googling "simpsons australia" throws up a couple of links to the full streaming episode. won't link it directly.
Bart vs. Australia 1995?
Thanks, thats vaguely familiar now, bookmarked it.
| 125 |
Gus Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:20:53pm |
Author of Reagans "Boys of Pointe du Hoc" speech (D-Day/Normandy) call Sarah Palin a "nincompoop"!
“...He was a great man and you are a nincompoop...”
[Link: blogs.wsj.com...]
| 126 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:21:28pm |
re: #125 Gus 802
Author of Reagans "Boys of Pointe du Hoc" speech (D-Day/Normandy) call Sarah Palin a "nincompoop"!
“...He was a great man and you are a nincompoop...”
[Link: blogs.wsj.com...]
Oh man, she's always hated Palin's guts, remember the thing she said when she though the mic was off after Palin was nominated?
| 127 |
Gus Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:21:44pm |
re: #125 Gus 802
Author of Reagan's "Boys of Pointe du Hoc" speech (D-Day/Normandy) calls Sarah Palin a "nincompoop"!
“...He was a great man and you are a nincompoop...”
[Link: blogs.wsj.com...]
PIMF
| 128 |
brookly red Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:21:55pm |
re: #122 albusteve
an exaggerated love of beer and fighting?
I was think more about being former subjects of the crown that went out on our own... but yes the make a good brew too.
| 129 |
Decatur Deb Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:22:13pm |
re: #123 WindUpBird
They also love station wagons that go very fast: [Link: wot.motortrend.com...]
Didn't know Holden had survived. A lot of old LRs have Holden sixes grafted in.
| 130 |
Our Precious Bodily Fluids Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:22:25pm |
Ozzy's "Bark at the Moon", demo version.
Jake E. Lee sort of redeems his horrible soloing by means of playing excellent rhythm.
(NOTE: applies to the heavy metal idiom only. Don't drag Al Di Meola into this)
| 131 |
Gus Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:23:58pm |
re: #126 WindUpBird
Oh man, she's always hated Palin's guts, remember the thing she said when she though the mic was off after Palin was nominated?
Yep. She's been freaking out the Palinistas since. She's right of course and on of the few conservatives that has the guts to speak out about her.
| 132 |
albusteve Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:24:20pm |
re: #130 negativ
Ozzy's "Bark at the Moon", demo version.
[Video]Jake E. Lee sort of redeems his horrible soloing by means of playing excellent rhythm.(NOTE: applies to the heavy metal idiom only. Don't drag Al Di Meola into this)
no problem
gaze
| 133 |
Jadespring Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:24:29pm |
| 134 |
Gus Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:25:41pm |
re: #133 Jadespring
I love that word.
It's fun to use too.
It's a one word comedic line. I also like discombobulated.
| 136 |
ozbloke Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:28:13pm |
re: #128 brookly red
I was think more about being former subjects of the crown that went out on our own... but yes the make a good brew too.
Hi Brookly,
We are still under the monarch, we had a referendum in 1999 with two questions.
The first question asked whether Australia should become a republic with a President appointed by Parliament, a bi-partisan appointment model which had previously been decided at a Constitutional Convention in February 1998. The second question, generally deemed to be far less important politically, asked whether Australia should alter the constitution to insert a preamble. Neither of the amendments passed.
| 137 |
Jadespring Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:28:36pm |
re: #134 Gus 802
It's a one word comedic line. I also like discombobulated.
Absolutely. It has to be use right though. Politely and calmly.
| 138 |
MittDoesNotCompute Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:29:05pm |
| 139 |
Our Precious Bodily Fluids Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:30:04pm |
re: #134 Gus 802
You haven't lived until you've been recombobulated.
re: #132 albusteve
no problem
gaze
For some reason, the word "gaze" will always and forevermore remind me of a particular hateful proudly child-abusing shithead banned from LGF some months back. Yet I still don't really know what it's supposed to mean.
| 140 |
brookly red Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:30:04pm |
re: #136 ozbloke
Hi Brookly,
We are still under the monarch, we had a referendum in 1999 with two questions.
The first question asked whether Australia should become a republic with a President appointed by Parliament, a bi-partisan appointment model which had previously been decided at a Constitutional Convention in February 1998. The second question, generally deemed to be far less important politically, asked whether Australia should alter the constitution to insert a preamble. Neither of the amendments passed.
sheesh, kick em out, but first find out how they make the red ale...
| 141 |
albusteve Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:31:07pm |
re: #139 negativ
You haven't lived until you've been recombobulated.
re: #132 albusteve
For some reason, the word "gaze" will always and forevermore remind me of a particular hateful proudly child-abusing shithead banned from LGF some months back. Yet I still don't really know what it's supposed to mean.
well I'm back....
it means, fergetaboutit!
| 142 |
brookly red Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:31:33pm |
re: #139 negativ
You haven't lived until you've been recombobulated.
re: #132 albusteve
For some reason, the word "gaze" will always and forevermore remind me of a particular hateful proudly child-abusing shithead banned from LGF some months back. Yet I still don't really know what it's supposed to mean.
think "yeah whatever.."
| 145 |
Decatur Deb Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:32:53pm |
re: #138 talon_262
Oh yes, Holden is still kicking...as a matter of fact, Pontiac's newest version of the version of the GTO (2004-2006, before the Pontiac brand was phased out) was a rebadged Holden Monaro/Commodore.
That's a mixed-up business. When I last heard of Holden it was under Ford ownership. (Also read today that Harley-Davidson is opening production in India--perhaps part of the big package?)
| 146 |
ozbloke Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:32:58pm |
| 147 |
ozbloke Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:34:46pm |
re: #140 brookly red
sheesh, kick em out, but first find out how they make the red ale...
Its only a matter of time, as our population becomes more diverse with through immigration it will happen.
I would think within twenty years.
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Wozza Matter? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:35:16pm |
re: #138 talon_262
Oh yes, Holden is still kicking...as a matter of fact, Pontiac's newest version of the version of the GTO (2004-2006, before the Pontiac brand was phased out) was a rebadged Holden Monaro/Commodore.
Holden Monaro - pound for pound one of the best muscle/family car crossovers evaah
| 149 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:35:30pm |
re: #129 Decatur Deb
Didn't know Holden had survived. A lot of old LRs have Holden sixes grafted in.
Holden's huge! Gm exported two Holden cars to the us, one's the 2004-2006 GTO, which is a Holden Monaro, and the Pontiac G8, which is a Holden Commodore.
If you want the gnarliest Holden available in the US, its currently the 415 hp G8 GXP, a friend of mine owns one and he's just in love with the thing :D
| 150 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:36:02pm |
| 151 |
albusteve Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:36:25pm |
re: #138 talon_262
Oh yes, Holden is still kicking...as a matter of fact, Pontiac's newest version of the version of the GTO (2004-2006, before the Pontiac brand was phased out) was a rebadged Holden Monaro/Commodore.
THIS is a GTO...
[Link: www.webridestv.com...]
| 152 |
Almost Killed by Space Hookers Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:36:54pm |
Out of boredom, I took a peak at the stalkers.
Snork AKA Iapyx, AKA Earth2moonbat AKA Larry, really has a bug in his ass about me lately. They all rather do, however his so called "debunking" of the problems with Fracking is hilarious and written with the same non- level of scientific accuracy and talking point repetition you would come to expect.
As always, there is nothing to document or back up any of his false claims and what he says is ludicrous at.
He is going after the film Gasland. Here is the trailer:
Here are some fun quotes:
Junk geology. Again I welcome detail from people with knowledge, but the gas is at depths well below where the drinking water is, and the process simply doesn’t have the energy to connect the two layers. Perhaps the most egregious bit of junk science in the entire film is when he finds a home with methane in the tap water, and lights the gas on fire, when it’s well known that naturally-occurring biogenic methane in drinking water exists.
Except that you are fracturing the rock and creating fissures underground as the method of extraction. From the trailer itself, you can see the methane bubbling out from the ground. Clearly there was some "mixing of layers" whatever that might mean. The fact that people can light their tap water on fire would be another big clue!
Unfortunately for "scientists" like snork, the clear evidence of large amounts of methane in the water does not constitute large amounts of methane in the water.
Another gem:
Junk toxicology. Claims that there is some kind of witch’s brew with 596 (!) toxic components being injected into the groundwater, when these substances are either non-toxic, or in very low concentrations, and again, the gas wells aren’t hydraulically connected to the drinking water wells. The 596 figure is misleading, because in any one situation no more than 12 are used.
The movie then goes on with more junk toxicology, claiming that people who live around these wells have elevated benzene in their blood, when real science shows that 1) there’s no benzene in the drinking water, and 2) the people with elevated benzene are smokers, and smoking is known to cause elevated benzene.
The 596 number comes from the specifically tested for compounds found by independent researchers and the list of chemicals that the companies themselves have released. Of course, actual fact checking is beyond Snork, but there are real interviews in the film with real facts. There are medical professionals talking about what they found in people's bodies and what these things do to people. The bit about brain lesions and organ failures is not made up.
He harps on benzene - which is a carcinogen and toxic in its own right. Independent analysis has shown toxic levels of it in many streams - where there is quite clearly hydraulic mixing - but it is also interesting how he neglects things like found strontium and arsenic levels, which are deadly poisons themselves.
He gives no back up to his wild and false claim that only 12 compounds are used with the old and stupid canard about "small amounts." We call poisons, poisons, because it only takes a small amount to make you sick or kill you.
Let's actually fact check kids:
[Link: geology.com...]
Along with the introduced chemicals, hydrofrac water is in close contact with the rock during the course of the stimulation treatment, and when recovered may contain a variety of formation materials, including brines, heavy metals, radionuclides, and organics that can make wastewater treatment difficult and expensive. The formation brines often contain relatively high concentrations of sodium, chloride, bromide, and other inorganic constituents, such as arsenic, barium, other heavy metals, and radionuclides that significantly exceed drinkingwater standards (Harper, 2008).
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:37:11pm |
re: #138 talon_262
Oh yes, Holden is still kicking...as a matter of fact, Pontiac's newest version of the version of the GTO (2004-2006, before the Pontiac brand was phased out) was a rebadged Holden Monaro/Commodore.
I'm eyeballing one of these for my next car, just seems like way way too much fun for under $20,000 with lo miles
| 154 |
Our Precious Bodily Fluids Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:38:01pm |
| 155 |
MittDoesNotCompute Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:38:08pm |
re: #145 Decatur Deb
That's a mixed-up business. When I last heard of Holden it was under Ford ownership. (Also read today that Harley-Davidson is opening production in India--perhaps part of the big package?)
Uhh, Holden has always been GM's Australian division since GM bought them in the 1930s and folded them into their existing operations.
| 156 |
Almost Killed by Space Hookers Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:39:08pm |
re: #92 ozbloke
/ Take note, this is us over here, so I expect a little more respect around here!1!1
US 'has no better friend' than Australia
Ms Clinton has also thanked Australia for its support in the aftermath of September 11 terrorist attacks.
She says the United States has no better friend than Australia.
Dude, Americans love Aussies. Between you and the Israelis, you fulfill a sort of wild west image we used to have of ourselves. Both nations also have awesome beaches, fabulously hot women and dangerous native wildlife.
| 157 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:39:50pm |
re: #151 albusteve
THIS is a GTO...
[Link: www.webridestv.com...]
We know, we know, we know ;-)
I'm warming up to buy a "new" GTO at some point, and I think the first thing I'll do is shave the emblems off and rebadge it back as a Holden Monaro. I'm buying it because Holden knows how to make a new muscle car that isn't expensive and kicks ass, and it's sort of the best of all worlds, it's an awesome import that rocks a 400hp Vette engine and is easy to fix.
| 158 |
MittDoesNotCompute Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:41:24pm |
re: #149 WindUpBird
Holden's huge! Gm exported two Holden cars to the us, one's the 2004-2006 GTO, which is a Holden Monaro, and the Pontiac G8, which is a Holden Commodore.
If you want the gnarliest Holden available in the US, its currently the 415 hp G8 GXP, a friend of mine owns one and he's just in love with the thing :D
Forgot about the G8...kinda moot now since Pontiac's dead and buried now.
| 159 |
ozbloke Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:41:33pm |
re: #153 WindUpBird
I'm eyeballing one of these for my next car, just seems like way way too much fun for under $20,000 with lo miles
Many were impressed, manual, rear wheel drive and you can turn off the traction control.
Top Gear Special - Holden Monaro
| 160 |
Decatur Deb Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:42:23pm |
re: #155 talon_262
Yup. Dug into that--they were apparently great rivals. Perhaps mixed it up because Ford owned LR for a (sad) short while.
| 161 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:42:44pm |
re: #159 ozbloke
I have that episode, I was all moon-eyes over it *_*
| 162 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:44:14pm |
re: #156 LudwigVanQuixote
Dude, Americans love Aussies. Between you and the Israelis, you fulfill a sort of wild west image we used to have of ourselves. Both nations also have awesome beaches, fabulously hot women and dangerous native wildlife.
and good taste in metal!
I mean, who else on earth sounds like this, they're lime Midnight Oil and Killing Joke and Sabbath all jamming together and tearing it up in the outback
| 163 |
MittDoesNotCompute Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:44:40pm |
re: #160 Decatur Deb
Yup. Dug into that--they were apparently great rivals. Perhaps mixed it up because Ford owned LR for a (sad) short while.
As long as Tata Motors doesn't fuck with the Land Rover (or Jaguar) formula/essentials, they'll be around for a while yet.
| 164 |
Jadespring Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:44:41pm |
re: #147 ozbloke
Its only a matter of time, as our population becomes more diverse with through immigration it will happen.
I would think within twenty years.
I don't think we'll ever boot the monarchy or at least not in the foreseeable future. It would be such a huge headache to implement, changing the constitution, figuring out what to do about all the treaties made with the crown and actually coming to an agreement on the whatever the new system of head of state would be. Even if the majority agree that we should, or don't care one way or another the sheer time and complexity is a real turn off. Most people I know don't care one way or another but just can't be fussed spending the energy or wanting to gov't to spend energy on it when there are other things that need to be focused on.
| 165 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:46:13pm |
re: #164 Jadespring
Is changing the monarchy like cleaning out the garage? :D
"Ugh, what a mess. I'll do it next year."
| 166 |
Jadespring Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:48:29pm |
re: #165 WindUpBird
Is changing the monarchy like cleaning out the garage? :D
"Ugh, what a mess. I'll do it next year."
More like, well the junk stacked in the corner of the garage really doesn't affect what goes on in the house all that much so I'll just leave it for the next guy who buys the place to deal with. :)
| 167 |
ozbloke Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:48:48pm |
re: #164 Jadespring
I don't think we'll ever boot the monarchy or at least not in the foreseeable future. It would be such a huge headache to implement, changing the constitution, figuring out what to do about all the treaties made with the crown and actually coming to an agreement on the whatever the new system of head of state would be. Even if the majority agree that we should, or don't care one way or another the sheer time and complexity is a real turn off. Most people I know don't care one way or another but just can't be fussed spending the energy or wanting to gov't to spend energy on it when there are other things that need to be focused on.
Hi Jadespring, I didn't realize you were Australian.
I can agree with a lot of your sentiment however the left managed to get it to a referendum before.
Not forgetting that the party that introduces it may have a majority say in whatever type of constitutional changes that come along with it.
Lets make it interesting, I will bet you a beer or a dollar, your choice.
| 168 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:49:00pm |
re: #166 Jadespring
More like, well the junk stacked in the corner of the garage really doesn't affect what goes on in the house all that much so I'll just leave it for the next guy who buys the place to deal with. :)
Yes :D
| 169 |
Decatur Deb Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:49:06pm |
re: #163 talon_262
As long as Tata Motors doesn't fuck with the Land Rover (or Jaguar) formula/essentials, they'll be around for a while yet.
Someone in India has been making aftermarket spares for some time. I'm about to eBay some 24v electrics from Kuala Lampur. Malta also has a good dealer.
| 170 |
Jadespring Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:50:32pm |
re: #167 ozbloke
Hi Jadespring, I didn't realize you were Australian.
I can agree with a lot of your sentiment however the left managed to get it to a referendum before.Not forgetting that the party that introduces it may have a majority say in whatever type of constitutional changes that come along with it.
Lets make it interesting, I will bet you a beer or a dollar, your choice.
Sorry I forgot to say I was talking about Canada.
| 171 |
ozbloke Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:52:38pm |
re: #162 WindUpBird
and good taste in metal!
I mean, who else on earth sounds like this, they're lime Midnight Oil and Killing Joke and Sabbath all jamming together and tearing it up in the outback
[Video]
Did you know the singer from Midnight Oil was the Minister for the environment until he had a recent shift to the Education I believe.
Midnight Oil - Blue Sky Mine
Midnight Oil - Beds Are Burning
| 172 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Sat, Nov 6, 2010 6:57:57pm |
re: #171 ozbloke
I knew that! I'm a midnight oil fan straight up :D
| 173 |
ozbloke Sat, Nov 6, 2010 7:04:56pm |
re: #172 WindUpBird
I knew that! I'm a midnight oil fan straight up :D
They have a cult following, great band.
| 174 |
Wozza Matter? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 7:05:47pm |
re: #157 WindUpBird
We know, we know, we know ;-)
I'm warming up to buy a "new" GTO at some point, and I think the first thing I'll do is shave the emblems off and rebadge it back as a Holden Monaro. I'm buying it because Holden knows how to make a new muscle car that isn't expensive and kicks ass, and it's sort of the best of all worlds, it's an awesome import that rocks a 400hp Vette engine and is easy to fix.
Holden got more bhp than the americans from the american engine :-p
| 176 |
Wozza Matter? Sat, Nov 6, 2010 7:14:11pm |
re: #175 prairiefire
looks vastly better than the current 3series ;p
| 177 |
ozbloke Sat, Nov 6, 2010 7:15:36pm |
re: #175 prairiefire
It looks like a Beamer 3 Series.
Its actually bigger than the 5 series, I'm guessing there, but I bet it is.
The Monaro is a two door version of our four door Commodore.
The Commodore has always been the family sedan for Mum, Dad and three kids.
The Monaro would not be much shorter, I would guess 8 inches.
It's defiantly by Australia's standards a large car.
| 178 |
ozbloke Sat, Nov 6, 2010 7:16:32pm |
re: #175 prairiefire
It looks like a Beamer 3 Series.
By the way, I love beamers, favorite car I have owned, and favorite car on windy roads.
| 179 |
prairiefire Sat, Nov 6, 2010 7:19:31pm |
re: #178 ozbloke
By the way, I love beamers, favorite car I have owned, and favorite car on windy roads.
I love the sound when you shut the door.
| 180 |
ozbloke Sat, Nov 6, 2010 7:21:46pm |
re: #179 prairiefire
I love the sound when you shut the door.
I want another nice 5 series, for the luxury, probably 3.5 litre, with the leathe and timber.
Would be magic with a five speed.
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prairiefire Sat, Nov 6, 2010 7:26:35pm |
re: #180 ozbloke
I want another nice 5 series, for the luxury, probably 3.5 litre, with the leathe and timber.
Would be magic with a five speed.
Sigh.
We have a straight shot east and west highway right by our house...
| 182 |
ozbloke Sat, Nov 6, 2010 7:33:03pm |
re: #181 prairiefire
Sigh.
We have a straight shot east and west highway right by our house...
Sorry, I just dribbled down my shirt.
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SteveMcG Sat, Nov 6, 2010 9:08:51pm |
re: #22 SteveMcG
At the end of the video, some guys are putting up a goal at one end of the floor. I can't imagine what was coming up after that biking exhibition.
A lady friend of mine suggested that they were the halftime entertainment at some indoor sporting event, that's why they were putting the goal back.
| 184 |
Gus Sat, Nov 6, 2010 11:02:48pm |
BA retro livery Boeing 757-236 G-CPET
RR engines. That a Simon Lowe video. Best on Youtube IMO.
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Gus Sat, Nov 6, 2010 11:07:18pm |
That's that is.
Here's the US ventures with RR:
* Alpha Leasing (US) LLC, Alpha Leasing (US) (No.2) LLC,
* Alpha Leasing (US) (No.4) LLC, Alpha Leasing (US) (No.5) LLC,
* Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance (US) LLC, Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance (US) (No.2) LLC - Aero engine leasing Partnerships
* Exostar LLC - Business to business internet exchange
* GE Rolls-Royce Fighter Engine Team LLC
* F136 development engine for the Joint Strike - Fighter (JSF) Programme
* Texas Aero Engine Services, LLC - Aero engine repair and overhaul
* Williams-Rolls Inc. (UK & US) - Small aero engine collaboration
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Views: 253 • Comments: 0 • Rating: 1- Pictures From Today’s Exhibition of Paintings Done by Jane LilienthalPROPS TO MICHELE AND SAGEHEN FOR CATCHING THE SPELLING ERROR IN THE TITLE THAT MY DIABETIC EYES COULDN'T CATCH I wanted to share pictures of the art show I visited today. The portraits were created by the mother of my ...Joe Bacon ✅
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March FavoritesYou've seen these all already but looking back, just because. These are my favorite shots of this last month. That 1937 Zeiss Sonnar is such a gloriously wonderful bit of glass. Thanks for looking.
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Russia’s New Combat Robots Blown Up by Drones Near Avdiivka When we landed on the moon, I thought about how science fiction had become real. Now, the robot wars have begun. It's more poignant somehow on the ground than in the missile wars we have in the air as ...
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Why Did More Than 1,000 People Die After Police Subdued Them With Force That Isn’t Meant to Kill? An investigation led by The Associated Press has found that, over a decade, more than 1,000 people died after police subdued them through physical holds, stun guns, body blows and other force not intended to be lethal. More: Why ... Cheechako
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Views: 511 • Comments: 1 • Rating: 5- A Closer Look at the Eastman State Bar DecisionTaking a few minutes away from work things to read through the Eastman decision. As I'm sure many of you know, Eastman was my law school con law professor. I knew him pretty well because I was also running in ...KGxvi
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Abortions Outside Medical System Increased Sharply After Roe Fell, Study Finds The number of women using abortion pills to end their pregnancies on their own without the direct involvement of a U.S.-based medical provider rose sharply in the months after the Supreme Court eliminated a constitutional right to abortion, according ... Cheechako
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Once Praised, the Settlement to Help Sickened BP Oil Spill Workers Leaves Most With Nearly Nothing When a deadly explosion destroyed BP’s Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico, 134 million gallons of crude erupted into the sea over the next three months — and tens of thousands of ordinary people were hired ... Cheechako
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Texas County at Center of Border Fight Is Overwhelmed by Migrant Deaths EAGLE PASS, Tex. - The undertaker lighted a cigarette and held it between his latex-gloved fingers as he stood over the bloated body bag lying in the bed of his battered pickup truck. The woman had been fished out ... Cheechako
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