I thought links to Powerline were not welcome here.

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Those lines aren't down

Happy Hannuka

Chag Semayach

re: #1 Bloodnok

I thought links to Powerline were not welcome here.

/

I'm shocked!

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re: #5 Sharmuta

I'm shocked!

/

I'm just amped up is all.

I dream of wires.

re: #6 Bloodnok

I'm just amped up is all.

It's important to stay current.

Steve Vai - I Know You're Here

I see some pretty powerful conversations are going on here.
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re: #10 Irenicum

Watts up with you?

Cool, I didn't know they had invisible utility poles on the market already, that should really help out with the NIMBY type folks.

/

re: #11 Sharmuta

Watts up with you?

I'm feeling ec-static.

re: #11 Sharmuta

Watts up with you?

I'm too wired for bed.

re: #11 Sharmuta

Alternating Currency is my thing.

This thread might get the coppers after us!

re: #16 Irenicum

This thread might get the coppers after us!

I hope we don't get arrested for battery.

re: #17 Sharmuta

I hope we don't get arrested for battery.

You'll spend the night in a Duracell.

re: #17 Sharmuta

That's a salty comment!

That's why I come around here. I always want to stay current.

re: #17 Sharmuta

I hope we don't get arrested for battery.

Just as long as you didn't break Ohm's Law.

re: #18 Bloodnok

You'll spend the night in a Duracell.

They'll have to charge me first.

re: #22 Sharmuta

Is that a positive or negative thing?

re: #22 Sharmuta

They'll have to charge me first.

I hope your case isn't tried before the 9th Circuit.

re: #24 Bloodnok

How revolting!

Thank God for pun threads is all I can say!

I call out for positive resistance against this unbearable load of puns and idioms!

re: #27 ausador

You might just spark some interest.

re: #27 ausador

I call out for positive resistance against this unbearable load of puns and idioms!

You need to go with the flow.

re: #28 Irenicum

I just got here, can somebody keep me current with the puns?

From powerful lines to telephone lines.

Johnny Cash - Hurt

re: #30 Fenway_Nation

I may charge you for this service.

re: #30 Fenway_Nation

I just got here, can somebody keep me current with the puns?

I re-fuse.

re: #33 Irenicum

How much? That could be a deal breaker.

re: #33 Irenicum

I may charge you for this service.

Ohm my goodness- you can do that?

It's amazing how 5 billion years of evolution and innumerably vast chemical reactions have, at best, produced a species capable of slowly killing itself off (if their penchant for spontaneous violence, or the universe's penchant for grandiose cosmic energy phenomena doesn't do it for them at any given point) and then depending on some supernatural extraordinary power to save them.

Makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, just like "Together in Electric Dreams" by Phil Oakley!

re: #36 Sharmuta

re: #35 Fenway_Nation

Ohm gonna see watts the right charge.

re: #29 Sharmuta

You need to go with the flow.

It doesn't matter if you prefer to flow in series or in parallel, eventually your breaker will get old and start to trip prematurely. That always chokes off the current flow.

re: #39 ausador

It doesn't matter if you prefer to flow in series or in parallel, eventually your breaker will get old and start to trip prematurely. That always chokes off the current flow.

In bed.

Did everyone bolt?

re: #41 Sharmuta

No, I'm still grounded here.

re: #41 Sharmuta

Watt would make them do such a thing?

re: #41 Sharmuta

Why the arc-ane comment?

re: #43 Fenway_Nation

Watt would make them do such a thing?

The thread is getting static?

re: #44 Irenicum

Why the arc-ane comment?

Causing dis-cord, I see?

re: #45 Sharmuta

The thread is getting static?

We just needed a creative outlet.

re: #47 Bloodnok

Nice way to plug in!

Running Away

re: #48 Irenicum

Nice way to plug in!

Is that any way to conduct yourself?

re: #50 Bloodnok

Is that any way to conduct yourself?

It's quite shocking.

re: #51 Sharmuta

It's quite shocking.

Resistance is futile.

Actually, I've been watching an interview and performance of Phil Ochs. Fascinating stuff.

It's pretty quiet all of a sudden- hope I'm not too insulated from the goings on here.

re: #2 Sharmuta

Those lines aren't down

Glen! Is that you?

Youtube Video

re: #45 Sharmuta

The thread is getting static?

Eveready with the sarcasm is Sharmuta.

re: #56 sngnsgt

Eveready with the sarcasm is Sharmuta.

Yeah, she should just switch it off for a while and let her batteries recharge.

re: #56 sngnsgt

Very acidic if you ask me.

Looks like the thread has short-circuited.

re: #59 ryannon

Nah, just some bad fluctuation.

I thought that someone might have blown a fuse.

Any AC/DC fans here?

re: #61 ryannon

I refuse to accept that!

re: #62 ryannon

Not currently.

re: #63 Irenicum

I refuse to accept that!

It's part of the job. Just make sure you're wearing insulted gloves and a heavy plastic mouth dam.

This thread is becoming revolting with all of these electrical puns.

re: #66 sngnsgt

This thread is becoming revolting with all of these electrical puns.

Don't worry, it'll soon run out of juice.

re: #67 ryannon

And there's always a renewable source of energy to keep these threads going.

re: #67 ryannon

Don't worry, it'll soon run out of juice.

I'll be ecstatic when it does.

re: #68 laZardo

And there's always a renewable source of energy to keep these threads going.

True. But renewable doesn't necessarily mean clean.

re: #69 sngnsgt

Clinging to static as usual. Sheesh!

re: #69 sngnsgt

I'll be ecstatic when it does.

You're not one for spark-ling wit, I see.

re: #72 ryannon

You're not one for spark-ling wit, I see.

I'm just trying to keep up with current events.

re: #73 sngnsgt

Good to see a positive comment.

re: #73 sngnsgt

Don't let 'em socket to you!

re: #42 laZardo

BTW, that's such a leading comment.

re: #50 Bloodnok

Definitely conduct unbecoming!

re: #77 Irenicum

Definitely conduct unbecoming!

Socket to 'em Irenicum!

It's about time someone pulled the plug on this.

Well my alternate reality is about to take over. G'nite all.

re: #79 ryannon

Irenicum is now unplugged.

re: #79 ryannon

It's about time someone pulled the plug on this.

Resistance is futile!

re: #81 Irenicum

Irenicum is now unplugged.

I'll light a candle in your memory

re: #81 Irenicum

Wire you still up?

So...who here hasn't even started their Christmas shopping yet?

re: #84 Fenway_Nation

Wire you still up?

I should go to bed, I have to hit the ground running at first light of day.

re: #84 Fenway_Nation

Wire you still up?

I know he's a guy, but if Irenicum were a girl, would you still try and transformer?

re: #85 Fenway_Nation

So...who here hasn't even started their Christmas shopping yet?

I can't seem to generate the energy.

re: #87 ryannon

That would cause alot of tension.

re: #76 Irenicum

All we need is one to bring the circuit full circle.

re: #89 Fenway_Nation

That would cause alot of tension.

You'd just have to grid your teeth and take it.

Power Cut Riddim - Busssh Cash

- Aidonia

re: #91 ryannon

I see no utility in that course of action.

re: #85 Fenway_Nation

So...who here hasn't even started their Christmas shopping yet?

I'm going shopping at an outlet mall.

re: #94 sngnsgt

And face down those kinds of crowds? More power to you...

re: #94 sngnsgt

I'm going shopping at an outlet mall.

Over in Makati, we shop at the Power Plant.

re: #95 Fenway_Nation

And face down those kinds of crowds? More power to you...

I'm going to put it on the never-never plan & charge it all.

Power? Not enough...

Money, Power and Respect

-Lox

re: #96 laZardo

Is there usually a surge in business this time of year?

re: #99 Fenway_Nation

Yeah, but the overload is dialled down because we don't have a Thanksgiving to have Black Friday after.

re: #100 laZardo

Yeah, but the overload is dialled down because we don't have a Thanksgiving to have Black Friday after.

And then it starts amping up again for Christmas.

re: #101 ryannon

Some radio channels start conducting their festivities as early as late August. I kid you not.

And that's how you get teenagers not even old enough to volt, completely wired and staggering around bottles of "Christmas Cheer."

re: #102 laZardo

Some radio channels start conducting their festivities as early as late August. I kid you not.

So the Christmas spirit makes its circut early then?

re: #99 Fenway_Nation

Is there usually a surge in business this time of year?

Yes, stores conduct business like the the Energizer Bunny, they just keep keeps going and going and going.

Well...I gotta bolt, so I'll leave the puns to you guys.

re: #104 Fenway_Nation

With aftershocks lasting well into January.

/yeah, I know it's more of an earthquake pun.

re: #105 sngnsgt

Yes, stores conduct business like the the Energizer Bunny, they just keep keeps going and going and going.

I stepped on one once, just by accident. The cops hauled me in and charged me with assault on battery just the same.

re: #108 ryannon

I stepped on one once, just by accident. The cops hauled me in and charged me with assault on battery just the same.

We're you charged with resisting arrest as well?

re: #108 ryannon

I stepped on one once, just by accident. The cops hauled me in and charged me with assault on battery just the same.

Did they have grounds to charge you?

Goodness..The Weather is ugly outside..It woke me up...

re: #111 HoosierHoops

What part of the country are you in?

re: #112 sngnsgt

What part of the country are you in?

Indiana

re: #113 HoosierHoops

Indiana

We had rain here in Vegas earlier.

re: #114 sngnsgt

We had rain here in Vegas earlier.

They say this pouring rain will turn to snow soon..I've got a big Colt's party to go to today..Might have to shovel snow before I go

re: #115 HoosierHoops

No snow here in Vegas, it will probably be humid tomorrow from the rain. I just left NW Pennsylvania. I had to get away from that white s**t.

re: #116 sngnsgt

No snow here in Vegas, it will probably be humid tomorrow from the rain. I just left NW Pennsylvania. I had to get away from that white s**t.

I have never been to Vegas...Someday I'll get comped for a room and visit...

re: #117 HoosierHoops

I have never been to Vegas...Someday I'll get comped for a room and visit...

I love it in the summer here, the heat doesn't bother me. The dry heat makes a difference, no humidity.

re: #117 HoosierHoops

I have never been to Vegas...Someday I'll get comped for a room and visit...

The ones who get comped are the ones who the casinos believe can be most thoroughly fleeced. The day you get comped is the day you should run the other way.

re: #119 Spare O'Lake

The ones who get comped are the ones who the casinos believe can be most thoroughly fleeced. The day you get comped is the day you should run the other way.

LOL I don't gamble..I suck at it.. I'd like to see a show though

re: #108 ryannon

I stepped on one once, just by accident. The cops hauled me in and charged me with assault on battery just the same.

That is a hare-razing story.

re: #119 Spare O'Lake

The ones who get comped are the ones who the casinos believe can be most thoroughly fleeced. The day you get comped is the day you should run the other way.

If you live here, you don't gamble. It's too expensive to live here and about the only time I gamble is when friends or family come to visit.

re: #122 sngnsgt

If you live here, you don't gamble. It's too expensive to live here and about the only time I gamble is when friends or family come to visit.

That sounds right...Vegas is a growing City isn't it?

re: #123 HoosierHoops

That sounds right...Vegas is a growing City isn't it?

Growing like a weed, you can't drive 10 blocks without seeing the state flag, the road construction sign. Foreclosures out here are ridiculous, you can't walk passed 3 houses without tripping over a for sale or foreclosed sign.

re: #124 sngnsgt

Growing like a weed, you can't drive 10 blocks without seeing the state flag, the road construction sign. Foreclosures out here are ridiculous, you can't walk passed 3 houses without tripping over a for sale or foreclosed sign.

Wow..I transfered out here from California..silly cone valley company.
It looks like in Springtime I'll be going to Singapore..Hopefully not permanent but you never know..My boss is hinting it will be for 3 years

re: #125 HoosierHoops

Wow..I transfered out here from California..silly cone valley company.
It looks like in Springtime I'll be going to Singapore..Hopefully not permanent but you never know..My boss is hinting it will be for 3 years

A lot of people are leaving Vegas because jobs are drying up and Harry Reid's expensive health care scam is scaring people away.

re: #126 sngnsgt

A lot of people are leaving Vegas because jobs are drying up and Harry Reid's expensive health care scam is scaring people away.

You guys really need to vote Harry out

Morning Lizards,

re: #128 rwdflynavy

Morning Lizards,

Good morning! What up?

re: #127 HoosierHoops

You guys really need to vote Harry out

Hopefully Barry-care will do it this time around, I've never voted for him. Harry's not very well liked here, people are pissed about the economy, jobs, and foreclosures. If people don't come to spend money, people are not working.

re: #129 HoosierHoops

Good morning! What up?

Recovering from the Army Navy game. Lots of good food and company at a buddy's house. Game wasn't much to speak of, but at least Navy continued the streak.

Goodnight morning lizards, I should have been in bed an hour ago.

re: #132 sngnsgt

Goodnight morning lizards, I should have been in bed an hour ago.

Nighty night

re: #131 rwdflynavy

Recovering from the Army Navy game. Lots of good food and company at a buddy's house. Game wasn't much to speak of, but at least Navy continued the streak.

We have a big Colts party today...A bunch of crazy guys..Should be fun

re: #134 HoosierHoops

We have a big Colts party today...A bunch of crazy guys..Should be fun

Enjoy!

bbl

I don't mind waking up early. But on Sundays it sucks because I have to wait so long for football. Tick, tock.

No birds on the wire?

re: #138 The Sanity Inspector

No birds on the wire?

They got shot. Sad, really.

re: #125 HoosierHoops

Wow..I transfered out here from California..silly cone valley company.
It looks like in Springtime I'll be going to Singapore..Hopefully not permanent but you never know..My boss is hinting it will be for 3 years

Don't spit out your chewing gum.

re: #125 HoosierHoops

Wow..I transfered out here from California..silly cone valley company.
It looks like in Springtime I'll be going to Singapore..Hopefully not permanent but you never know..My boss is hinting it will be for 3 years

You'll love it in Singapore. And you'll be just a few hours away from dozens of other amazing spots.

re: #121 Spare O'Lake

That is a hare-razing story.

Luckily for me, the hare was autopsied and found to be rabit. The charges were dropped.

re: #137 Cannadian Club Akbar

I don't mind waking up early. But on Sundays it sucks because I have to wait so long for football. Tick, tock.

Too bad it's not Super Bowl Sunday. The pregame show would have started two days ago.

re: #143 The Sanity Inspector

Too bad it's not Super Bowl Sunday. The pregame show would have started two days ago.

They started the 2012 Presidential race about 2 seconds after Obama won.

When you're doing your Christmas shopping, don't forget to give yourself some extra folding money by sending in your old Baby Einstein dvds for a refund. Details here.

In retrospect, it was pretty silly. TV is a bad babysitter, how could having your baby stare at blinking pixels do anything good?

re: #145 The Sanity Inspector

What is sad is I've known people who swore they wouldn't let their kids watch to much TV. Funny how things change once a child hits 2 years old.

re: #145 The Sanity Inspector

When you're doing your Christmas shopping, don't forget to give yourself some extra folding money by sending in your old Baby Einstein dvds for a refund. Details here.

In retrospect, it was pretty silly. TV is a bad babysitter, how could having your baby stare at blinking pixels do anything good?

The company knows this offer is meaningless.

"Hi. I wanna return my Baby Einstein DVD for a refund."

"OK, I can help you with that. Why do you want to return the DVD?"

"My kid's stupid."

Not gonna happen.

I ordered a 2 disc set from Natioal Geographic once. The second disc wouldn't load. I called and asked what to do. The lady sent me another entire set for free. Mighty nice. I love NatGeo.

Been to see Avatar yet? Enjoy, but take a moment to appreciate the pre-CGI genius that was Ray Harryhausen:

IMAO blog has an absolutely demented anti-evolution post up.

re: #150 The Sanity Inspector

IMAO blog has an absolutely demented anti-evolution post up.

Never heard of it. But then again, I don't visit most of the blogs people here talk about. I'll just sit in my big, comfy LGF chair.

re: #149 The Sanity Inspector

Been to see Avatar yet? Enjoy, but take a moment to appreciate the pre-CGI genius that was Ray Harryhausen:

Thanks for that. I've loved Harryhausen's work since I was a kid, and it never gets old. There's something compelling about it, even in today's era of hyper-realistic effects. And the skeleton fight is one of my favorites.

According to his Wikipedia entry, Harryhausen is still alive and involved in new projects.

Tim Burton is also a huge fan. In The Corpse Bride, a long panning shot of one of the character playing a grand piano slowly zooms into his hands, and as the camera travels along in close up, the piano maker's logo is clearly visible for a moment. And it's a "Harryhausen".

Chilly and rainy in Atlanta. Not going to get my leaves raked or my Christmas lights up today, it looks like.

re: #153 The Sanity Inspector

Chilly and rainy in Atlanta. Not going to get my leaves raked or my Christmas lights up today, it looks like.

Why the hell not? Are you at war with Christmas or something? Huh?

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Why the fuck can't I figure out how to post a link putting in my own words which turn blue? I looked at the HTML and can't figure it out. I better put on a helmet.

re: #155 Cannadian Club Akbar

Why the fuck can't I figure out how to post a link putting in my own words which turn blue? I looked at the HTML and can't figure it out. I better put on a helmet.

Click the chain-looking thing and enter your URL; then replace the highlighted "Enter your text here" section in the resulting tag.

Could be a problem with the URL; if it contains anything that looks like a phone number, for example, Charles' filters will chop it out and it won't work. If this is the case, try using TinyURL.

Off on errands. We got freezing rain last night, so this should be fun.

re: #157 SixDegrees

Off on errands. We got freezing rain last night, so this should be fun.

Don't eat the yellow ice.

test so I don't need a helmet

re: #157 SixDegrees

Thanks, Six.

re: #159 Cannadian Club Akbar

test so I don't need a helmet

The New York Times reported Saturday that the American is a U.S. government contractor who was working on behalf of the Obama administration distributing cell phones, laptops and other communications equipment in Cuba.

What in the world?

re: #161 MandyManners

Spying in Cuba to intercept communications from Venezuela or their ilk?

The detained American is a subcontractor for Maryland-based Development Alternatives Inc., an economic development organization, the company's chief said Saturday.

"Our prime concern is for the safety, well-being, and quick return to the United States of the detained individual," said President and CEO Jim Boomgard in a statement Saturday. "We have been working closely with the State Department to ensure that the detainee's safety and well-being is given top priority."

The American was involved in a new USAID program aimed at helping the U.S. government "implement activities in support of the rule of law and human rights, political competition, and consensus building, and to strengthen civil society in support of just and democratic governance in Cuba," Boomgard said.

SNIP

re: #163 MandyManners

Huh. Does Cuba censor the internet, like China does?

re: #164 Obdicut

Huh. Does Cuba censor the internet, like China does?

I'm betting they do.

And...

Good grief:

Orly Taitz, a leading Birther spokesperson, told CNN today that she had in her possession a birth certificate for Mr. Obama that was issued in Tel Aviv.

Oy vay.

U.S. Sen. George LeMieux, R-Fla., criticized the Cuban regime on Saturday after learning that a U.S. citizen was detained by Cuban authorities.

The citizen was detained on Dec. 5 while distributing cell phones, laptop computers and other communications equipment to Cuban citizens.

Under Raul Castro’s regime, the Cuban people are supposedly allowed to own the communications devices.

“This is clear evidence the Cuban regime continues to stifle dissent and oppress the basic human rights of its people," LeMieux said. "Unfortunately, the dictatorial regime of Raul Castro is choosing to harass and detain American citizens while also limiting the Cuban people’s access to digital technology."

SNIP

"Now more than ever, we need to maintain critical democracy funding in the midst of this crackdown by the Cuban regime," he said. "Democratic assistance grants play an important role in furthering the cause of freedom for the Cuban people and the regime’s reaction clearly shows our efforts are working."

re: #166 Obdicut

I can assume that what I linked is parody, right? Not even Taitz is that insane?

re: #166 Obdicut

And...

Good grief:

Orly Taitz, a leading Birther spokesperson, told CNN today that she had in her possession a birth certificate for Mr. Obama that was issued in Tel Aviv.

Oy vay.

SEKRIT MUSLIM JOO!

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If this had happened during the Bush Administration, the MFM would be screaming bloody murder about our tampering with the soveriegnity of another nation. Guaranteed.

re: #163 MandyManners

Ah yes, one of those evil "contractors" like they had in Iraq.

/ O:

re: #167 MandyManners

U.S. Sen. George LeMieux, R-Fla., criticized the Cuban regime on Saturday after learning that a U.S. citizen was detained by Cuban authorities.

He is the Senator that replaced Mel Martinez. I've heard him on the radio and like what I've heard. He is suppose to not run for re-election so Gubner Crist can become a Senator

re: #162 Cannadian Club Akbar

Spying in Cuba to intercept communications from Venezuela or their ilk?

Mark Lloyd of the FCC likes Chavez.

re: #173 MandyManners

Mark Lloyd of the FCC likes Chavez.

I've seen the videos. The guy is a Dbag.

re: #167 MandyManners

U.S. Sen. George LeMieux, R-Fla., criticized the Cuban regime on Saturday after learning that a U.S. citizen was detained by Cuban authorities.

How many of us have ever heard of The Varela Project? I just learned of it today.

re: #173 MandyManners

Mark Lloyd of the FCC likes Chavez.

re: #168 Obdicut

I can assume that what I linked is parody, right? Not even Taitz is that insane?

The Borowitz byline is a giveaway.

re: #174 Cannadian Club Akbar

I've seen the videos. The guy is a Dbag.

Yeah, I did a bit of research on him a few months ago.

Mark Lloyd FCC diversity officer

[Link: www.fcc.gov...]

[Link: www.freepress.net...]

[Link: www.lunch.com...]

[Link: www.sourcewatch.org...]

Praise for Chavez

[Link: www.rushlimbaugh.com...]

re: #175 The Sanity Inspector

How many of us have ever heard of The Varela Project? I just learned of it today.

Nice.

re: #178 MandyManners

Show off.
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Nifty news from Texas:

Houston elects a fiscally-conservative lesbian as mayor.

re: #175 The Sanity Inspector

How many of us have ever heard of The Varela Project? I just learned of it today.

The aspects of the Varela Project regarding the freedom to start a private business were seen by the Cuban government as the real purpose of the project. The Cuban government claimed that the other freedoms were already guaranteed to the Cuban people,...

re: #181 Obdicut

Nifty news from Texas:

Houston elects a fiscally-conservative lesbian as mayor.

"God made me this way!"

/there, I said it.

Slow thread, let's juice it up!

re: #184 laZardo

Slow thread, let's juice it up!

[Video]

That's good stuff!! Thanks!

Elin Nordegren has bought a house in Sweden.

Tiger Woods' wife bought a six-bedroom house on a small island near Stockholm that is reachable only by boat.

Stenake Johansson, chairman of the Residential Association on Faglaro island, told the Associated Press on Saturday that Elin Nordegren became the owner on Dec. 1.

SNIP

Nordegren's property is among the biggest on the island. Johansson said negotiations most likely started shortly after the house was put on the market in August — well before Woods' car crash last month at his Florida home touched off the scandal.

re: #186 MandyManners

I wonder if she'll get the 150 foot yacht.

Shrine of the Mall Ninja

Good for some serious laughs if you have never read the exploits of Gecko45.

re: #150 The Sanity Inspector

IMAO blog has an absolutely demented anti-evolution post up.

I guess I'm with Charles about the state of the "right" - they are looney.

BTW, put up a humerous video in the links about evolution. Posted on Youtube a couple of months ago, but not sure if many people here have seen it. Definite dig at Comfort.

BTW, a new edition of the Springer journal Evolution: Education and Outreach is online (all free articles), and some of the articles are worth a visit.

re: #187 Cannadian Club Akbar

I wonder if she'll get the 150 foot yacht.

The island's reachable only by boat.

re: #188 rwdflynavy

Median age is usually 19-25, and they tend to boast about their various exploits with certain Special Forces units, all of which they’re too young and idiotic to have joined (real Special Forces types don’t brag).
I remember when I was a SEAL. For Sea World, not the Navy.
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re: #191 Cannadian Club Akbar

"... the GAP employees who asked for my autograph, and had to settle for a cover identity’s signature, the flashbangs, and their acrid scent, the small of napalm in the evening breeze, as I crouch behind a shopping cart in the parking lot,"

re: #187 Cannadian Club Akbar

I wonder if she'll get the 150 foot yacht.

She won't even touch Tiger Woods with that? Wow.

/ q;

re: #188 rwdflynavy

Shrine of the Mall Ninja

Good for some serious laughs if you have never read the exploits of Gecko45.

Duct tape on his skin? That was my first red flag. Moron.

re: #192 rwdflynavy

"... the GAP employees who asked for my autograph, and had to settle for a cover identity’s signature, the flashbangs, and their acrid scent, the small of napalm in the evening breeze, as I crouch behind a shopping cart in the parking lot,"

Oh, for the love of Pete.

re: #194 MandyManners

Duct tape on his skin? That was my first red flag. Moron.

Only to make sure he didn't take a .308 to the back!

re: #196 rwdflynavy

Only to make sure he didn't take a .308 to the back!

With duct tape, who needs Kevlar?
/

re: #196 rwdflynavy

Only to make sure he didn't take a .308 to the back!

I like the response about needing a better Plan B.

But, really, in a mall?

What I am worried about is repeated hits to that area with .308 ammunition. I have a high-risk security job and I fear that I would be the target for repeated long-distance shots to my back.

And, is the woman his SO or his wife?

re: #198 MandyManners

Is the mall in Beirut?

World news item:

Mysteries Swirl as Thais Seize N. Korean Arms

Officials in Thailand did little over the weekend to shed light on the mysterious and dramatic seizure of an aircraft flying from North Korea and packed with tons of weapons, offering only rudimentary details about the plane, its crew and its cargo.

Kim will not be pleased one of his income sources has been shut down.

I had to quit reading. I prefer the Brothers Grimm's fairy tales.

re: #200 freetoken

World news item:

Mysteries Swirl as Thais Seize N. Korean Arms

Kim will not be pleased one of his income sources has been shut down.

Intercept a Crystol (sp?) shipments and he will freak.

re: #200 freetoken

World news item:

Mysteries Swirl as Thais Seize N. Korean Arms

Kim will not be pleased one of his income sources has been shut down.

I wonder what was the destination. Was Hamas the ultimate destination of the cargo?

re: #202 Cannadian Club Akbar

Intercept a his Crystol (sp?) shipments and he will freak.

re: #203 MandyManners

Probably Myanmar, but the Thais are not giving out many details, according to the article.

re: #188 rwdflynavy

Shrine of the Mall Ninja

Good for some serious laughs if you have never read the exploits of Gecko45.

MALL NINJA, MOTHERFUCKER!

/was the first thing that came to mind anyway.

Morning, all. Apropos of post#1, what happened to Powerline? I used to read them back before the 2004 election and i thought they played well with Charles? Haven't been there in years...don't tell me they went birther...

re: #207 Aceofwhat?

I think if you look at the blogs which they link to it will become clear.

re: #188 rwdflynavy

Shrine of the Mall Ninja

Good for some serious laughs if you have never read the exploits of Gecko45.

It's Paul Blart!

re: #205 freetoken

Probably Myanmar, but the Thais are not giving out many details, according to the article.

Sri Lanka was a planned stop-over, way out of the way for Myanmar.

Developing nontroversy? Yeah, probably.

"And the secret ingredient is...Communism!!!"

Reading the bit about the Mortal Combat gunfight. That's brightening my day.

/it's 10:34 pm here, shut up. ;D

re: #211 SixDegrees

Developing nontroversy? Yeah, probably.

"And the secret ingredient is...Communism!!!"

Or tainted greens from the WH garden.
/

Morning folks, everyone ready for some good games today?

re: #213 Cannadian Club Akbar

Or tainted greens from the WH garden.
/

Sometimes love can be tainted too...

re: #214 RogueOne

Hey! I owe you an apology from the other day. I did not mean to imply that your wife was stepping out on you. I'm sorry.

re: #214 RogueOne

Morning folks, everyone ready for some good games today?

Actually, I'm about to go play some Team Fortress 2 and then head to bed.

Cheers!

re: #214 RogueOne

Morning folks, everyone ready for some good games today?

Not if you're a Bucs fan.

re: #213 Cannadian Club Akbar

Or tainted greens from the WH garden.
/

If it were up to me - for this Iron Chef episode, or any other - I'd choose live elk as the secret ingredient. Release a small herd in Kitchen Stadium, and each chef has one hour to take down, gut, butcher and prepare five unique and tasty dishes, using only ordinary commercial kitchen tools.

re: #200 freetoken

World news item:

Mysteries Swirl as Thais Seize N. Korean Arms

Kim will not be pleased one of his income sources has been shut down.

There's one N. Korean that doesn't look like he's starving. I hope he doesn't make it out of his cell.

re: #220 RogueOne

Should have read his name, obviously not N. Korean.

I had 38 emails on my main screen name used for communications yesterday. Didn't open one of them. Sheesh.

re: #216 MandyManners

Hey! I owe you an apology from the other day. I did not mean to imply that your wife was stepping out on you. I'm sorry.

I never took it like that, no apology needed. I think I had even updinged your comment since a couple others I thought mistook what you meant.

re: #223 RogueOne

I never took it like that, no apology needed. I think I had even updinged your comment since a couple others I thought mistook what you meant.

Thank you for your graciousness.

re: #218 Cannadian Club Akbar

Not if you're a Bucs fan.

I think they have a shot today. Yeah know, I'm a long time Buc lurker fan. They were so pathetic when they came into the league you had to root for them. Plus, what kid doesn't like a big ass orange pirate logo. I even wore a bucs team jersey to a game vs. detroit. Back then Detroit fans were very unfriendly, haven't been to a lions game since.

re: #225 RogueOne

I still have an orange and white knit cap with the old Buccaneer Bruce patch on it. And an old pennant signed by Tony Dungy.

re: #226 Cannadian Club Akbar

I wonder if the colts ever sent the buc ownership a thank you letter for firing Dungy?

re: #225 RogueOne

I think they have a shot today. Yeah know, I'm a long time Buc lurker fan. They were so pathetic when they came into the league you had to root for them. Plus, what kid doesn't like a big ass orange pirate logo. I even wore a bucs team jersey to a game vs. detroit. Back then Detroit fans were very unfriendly, haven't been to a lions game since.

Neither have many others.

The Little green football prayer list
Today is 12-13-2009

We pray Father for our dear Lizards in need... Those that cry out for help and comfort in this hour.
Reine: Health and Family
gregb - 4 year old son who suffered a head injury last Friday and spent the
weekend in the ICU with some lingering effects all week.
Semper Fi – longtime friend and co-worker “Jim” diagnosed with intestinal cancer. Surgery to remove entire large intestine scheduled for the 6th of October. Also pray for his wife, Debbie.
Irish Rose… midlife retraining for a new career
I.R. My Marine was just taken into medical at MCAS Miramar, they think that he may have a blood clot in his leg.
SteveC: Two friends, one needs heart surgery, and one might.
Update from our friend SteveC:
News on both my friends - the one who might have heart surgery: They're going to adjust her medication and try a Brachoscopy (?) before deciding on the surgery.
Update
After surgery to replace her Aortic valve, my friend was released from the hospital today! Since she is at Mayo Clinic and lives several hundred miles away, her family is staying at a local hotel and will head for home tomorrow!
Anyone who held a good thought for her, I humbly thank you.

My other friend got a surgical date in January. She quickly got tired of the waiting and asked the surgeon if she could reschedule earlier. Now she's set for Nov 16

lurking faith… prayers for an aunt
Sanity Inspector: Wives Nephew: is in graduate school and is buckling under the strain. His relations with his mother are tense,
Beekiller: Sister has been diagnosed with Cancer…We pray for a speedy recovery
Wlewisiii: Son John has the H1N1 flu….May God touch and heal him this morning
Prairiefire: Good friend John had surgery on cancer in the jaw..We pray for a speedy recovery
Mcspiff: if you could add my uncle to the list. He went in for surgery today and it didn't go so well. Extra organs had to come out, etc. Still just hearing bits and pieces now. But any prayers would be greatly appreciated.
Yesandno’s husband passed away Friday.. Pray for her comfort
In Memoriam:
Obi Wan
Dublin(CA)Dude
USMC 1968
ElderZion
All our Troops who have died protecting our Freedom and their families.
Lord. Hear our Prayers

This is awesome:

Family portraits of 56 Chinese ethnic groups.

It's so much better to see the whole families, with their stuff, than just one guy.

re: #227 RogueOne

I wonder if the colts ever sent the buc ownership a thank you letter for firing Dungy?

I know the Bucs tried for years to get the Colts offensive coordinator, but weren't allowed to talk to him. Imagine the old Bucs D with a Colts style offense.

Bigger pictures of Chinese ethnicities

re: #230 Obdicut

This is awesome:

Family portraits of 56 Chinese ethnic groups.

It's so much better to see the whole families, with their stuff, than just one guy.

Those are fantastic. thanks for the link.

re: #228 Bloodnok

Neither have many others.

I was just a teenager and they were starting to throw stuff at me. My mom, an old lions fan, made me put on my jacket and hide my bucs pennant under my seat.

re: #233 Aceofwhat?

Those are fantastic. thanks for the link.

No problem. Do I have to even mention that there are some ethnic groups not represented because the current Chinese government hates them and wants to deny their existence?

re: #217 laZardo

Heh, might have to meet you on the battlefield sometime ;)

I've had a Steam account since way back. When my son's mother left the state with him, online gaming was a great way for us to stay connected (and a Ventrilo server) - it helped in between the flights down once a month until he was able to travel more on his own. I've been 'working' on Empire: Total War - very engaging.

My little girl is four now, her big birthday party is today. She'll be prancing around in Snow White garb. I love her very much. I miss my two year old little girl like crazy though. Besides, I want these last four years back. I'd do better this time.

re: #232 Obdicut

Bigger pictures of Chinese ethnicities

I bookmarked that.
Wow.
I loved the clothes! And the hats- amazing.

re: #236 Ericus58

If you're frustrated with the AI behavior at all, I recommend DarthMod. Darth has made mods for all of the total war games, and he's great at it.

DarthMod for Empire

re: #237 cliffster

Always look forward.

re: #235 Obdicut

No problem. Do I have to even mention that there are some ethnic groups not represented because the current Chinese government hates them and wants to deny their existence?

Nope

Here's an example of my Sunday morning coffewithbailey's-playwithcats-readtheblogs music.

Love her voice, dig the deep tones of the beat.

re: #238 reine.de.tout

The Kazak are my favorite-- their clothing looks like Russians, Mexican troubadors, and 16th century Venetian traditions combined.

re: #239 Obdicut

SWEET!
Thanks, I'll check it out and let you know!

re: #232 Obdicut

Bigger pictures of Chinese ethnicities

That is stunning. Thanks for linking.

re: #232 Obdicut

I wonder how many of them want to be thought of as "Chinese"?

re: #188 rwdflynavy

Shrine of the Mall Ninja

Good for some serious laughs if you have never read the exploits of Gecko45.

That was great. My fav: "and unlike you I have to face unruly shoppers every day." Dudes obviously never been in Walmart during a holiday sale.

re: #246 freetoken

I wonder how many of them want to be thought of as "Chinese"?

I always reply to "Free Tibet" protestors with "Free China."

re: #188 rwdflynavy

Shrine of the Mall Ninja

Good for some serious laughs if you have never read the exploits of Gecko45.

I have been reading this since you posted it and...i...can't...stop...

re: #249 Aceofwhat?

I have been reading this since you posted it and...i...can't...stop...

I am the Sergeant of a three-man Rapid Tactical Force at one of America’s largest indoor retail shopping areas.

Come quick!! Some kid named Trevor just stole some sprinkles from the ice cream shop in the food court!!

re: #188 rwdflynavy

Shrine of the Mall Ninja

Good for some serious laughs if you have never read the exploits of Gecko45.

My vote for best quote from your link:

If a kid picks up a candy bar and runs, you give him a warning before you cuff him. Same with those mindless teenyboppers who go to the Hickory Farms store, and then take double samples of fruitcake and cheeselog, you warn them that they will be charged with a felony(grand theft), and that if they attempt to fight and run, they will be, unfortunately, first tazered, and if they continue to resist violently with intent to maim, then wounded. Fortunately, wounding fire to suppress teenage kleptomaniacs is relatively easy, they all run in straight lines, and a hit in the knee will be relatively simple from the second floor.

re: #242 Ericus58

Loved it. This is a little more mainstream, and a little more soothing...(i'm having coffee sans bailey, so i think i'm still catching up).

Hide and Seek

re: #251 Aceofwhat?

My vote for best quote from your link:

If a kid picks up a candy bar and runs, you give him a warning before you cuff him. Same with those mindless teenyboppers who go to the Hickory Farms store, and then take double samples of fruitcake and cheeselog, you warn them that they will be charged with a felony(grand theft), and that if they attempt to fight and run, they will be, unfortunately, first tazered, and if they continue to resist violently with intent to maim, then wounded. Fortunately, wounding fire to suppress teenage kleptomaniacs is relatively easy, they all run in straight lines, and a hit in the knee will be relatively simple from the second floor.

Lolwtf?.. That's... wow...

re: #253 Varek Raith

exaaactly. go read the whole thing, but put your beverage down first.

re: #252 Aceofwhat?

Wow... top shelf. Loved it, thanks!

re: #254 Aceofwhat?

exaaactly. go read the whole thing, but put your beverage down first.

Reading it now.

I am the Sergeant of a three-man Rapid Tactical Force at one of America’s largest indoor retail shopping areas.

I am not permitted to carry Glocks on duty; however, when my wife picks me up from work I strap on the “Deadly Duo” of a 27 and 23, each with Bar-Sto .357 bbl.I am writing a proposal to replace our current Mossberg-Smith armament with the following:

* 3) MP5K-PDW with red-dot sights;
* 2) G36 rifles using SS109 rounds;
* 3) Glock practical tacticles in .357 Sig
* 1) PSG-1 using Fed Gold Medal .308
* 1) Starlight scope for the PSG-1 in case we lose power in the building.
* 3) Glock 27 backup guns
* 3) Kahr P-9 holdouts

...can't...stop...laughing my ass off!..

my prediction...contrary to BOs campaign promise to set us on the road to lessen dependence on foreign oil, by the end of his first term we will be even more dependent than we are now

re: #256 Varek Raith

Ya know the really fun part is when one of those guys (often several in their own squad) come out to IDPA of IPSC to compete with well trained civilians and cops. The first thing they get told is no combat clothes.
Anyone want to guess how ell these guys do under time clock and movement pressure? Keystone cops comes to mind.