Joad Cressbeckler’s Brokeback Mining Camp
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freetoken Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:19:34pm |
Joad sure has ... um... flavor.
On brains: "mix in whiskey for flavor". I think that is supposed to describe some bloggers.
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freetoken Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:23:13pm |
Speaking of drunk bloggers, I see crazy Pam is claiming now that she is top of a literal "hit list" from CAIR.
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:27:04pm |
re: #2 freetoken
Speaking of drunk bloggers, I see crazy Pam is claiming now that she is top of a literal "hit list" from CAIR.
regarding CAIR's tax status
[Link: www.jihadwatch.org...]
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:27:15pm |
re: #2 freetoken
Speaking of drunk bloggers, I see crazy Pam is claiming now that she is top of a literal "hit list" from CAIR.
Pam Geller becomes more fun if you assume her entire blog is just a gigantic ARG
Claiming she's being hunted by CAIR would support this perspective
maybe they'll "kidnap" her and she'll tweet from inside the trunk of a car as they whisk her away to their secret C.O.B.R.A.-esque technodrome
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:28:52pm |
re: #3 albusteve
They just haven't done their paperwork yet. It's no big deal.
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Kragar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:29:18pm |
re: #4 WindUpBird
Pam Geller becomes more fun if you assume her entire blog is just a gigantic ARG
Claiming she's being hunted by CAIR would support this perspective
maybe they'll "kidnap" her and she'll tweet from inside the trunk of a car as they whisk her away to their secret C.O.B.R.A.-esque technodrome
I can see the headlines now.
"Extremists kidnap blogger, offering $5 million to anyone who takes her back."
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wrenchwench Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:29:32pm |
This is the first entry tagged: Frontier Gibberish
Well, I'm glad that lacuna has been filled.
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Charles Johnson Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:31:43pm |
The 'anti-jihad' kooks aren't going to like this one:
Geert Wilders's American Fan Base - Global - The Atlantic Wire
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syrius Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:33:19pm |
"Mix it in your whiskey for power."- Joad on men's brains
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wrenchwench Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:33:55pm |
re: #9 Charles
The 'anti-jihad' kooks aren't going to like this one:
Geert Wilders's American Fan Base - Global - The Atlantic Wire
He spelled all their names right. And yours, Mr. Lefty Blogger.
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Varek Raith Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:35:55pm |
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:37:18pm |
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Varek Raith Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:38:06pm |
re: #11 wrenchwench
He spelled all their names right. And yours, Mr. Lefty Blogger.
Elitist Ivory Tower Socialist Somethingerother!
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Charles Johnson Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:41:23pm |
re: #11 wrenchwench
I wish I could get Google's ad sales people to take me off whatever list it is that keeps serving up ads for extreme right wing BS. Tea Party groups, Bachmann, Santorum. Blech.
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Kragar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:43:03pm |
re: #15 Charles
I wish I could get Google's ad sales people to take me off whatever list it is that keeps serving up ads for extreme right wing BS. Tea Party groups, Bachmann, Santorum. Blech.
The joys of keyword triggered advertising.
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allegro Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:43:34pm |
re: #12 Varek Raith
Private Prisons Spend Millions On Lobbying To Put More People In Jail
Government spending on corrections has soared since 1997 by 72 percent, up to $74 billion in 2007. And the private prison industry has raked in tremendous profits. Last year the two largest private prison companies — Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) and GEO Group — made over $2.9 billion in revenue.
Free market fucktardery at work. How in the hell are Repubs ever taken seriously when they start with the deficit crap (among all the other crap)?
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Varek Raith Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:43:46pm |
re: #15 Charles
I wish I could get Google's ad sales people to take me off whatever list it is that keeps serving up ads for extreme right wing BS. Tea Party groups, Bachmann, Santorum. Blech.
You don't want a life size cardboard cutout of Sarah Palin???
Funniest ad I've seen here.
:)
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Decatur Deb Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:43:56pm |
re: #15 Charles
I wish I could get Google's ad sales people to take me off whatever list it is that keeps serving up ads for extreme right wing BS. Tea Party groups, Bachmann, Santorum. Blech.
There is precedent, comrade. Just think of them as a reliable source of support, like the FBI infiltrators who were the only faithful dues-payers for the old CPUSA
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wrenchwench Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:45:27pm |
re: #15 Charles
I wish I could get Google's ad sales people to take me off whatever list it is that keeps serving up ads for extreme right wing BS. Tea Party groups, Bachmann, Santorum. Blech.
Do what I do: Subscribe. Never see another ad!
/
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:47:21pm |
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Varek Raith Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:47:33pm |
re: #20 wrenchwench
Do what I do: Subscribe. Never see another ad!
/
That's what we call a 'paradox'.
You'll destroy us all!
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:51:35pm |
WTF !!!!!?!?!?!?!?!
[Link: www.usatoday.com...]
U.S. Jews not able to fly on Delta flights to Saudi Arabia
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Varek Raith Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:53:20pm |
Huh?
All the links turned green?
What the hell did I do?!?
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:53:40pm |
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:57:33pm |
re: #23 sattv4u2
WTF !!!?!?!?!?!?!
[Link: www.usatoday.com...]
U.S. Jews not able to fly on Delta flights to Saudi Arabia
What happens to a woman whose chaperone doesn't come to the airport? Does she have to exist in a state of limbo until a suitable male arrives?
They also ban things like Bibles, making me wonder what they do about kindles, tablets, etc.
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Charles Johnson Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:58:46pm |
re: #20 wrenchwench
Do what I do: Subscribe. Never see another ad!
/
Yeah, I could just turn them off, but I want to know what people see when they load LGF, ads, warts, and all.
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freetoken Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:59:07pm |
Nice little article about the discovery of rogue planets, and also covers the explosion in numbers of exoplanets known:
The author also asks the question I have posed here at times:
You may wonder at this point why something so Earth shattering as the discovery of innumerable planets has not caused more excitement in the broad public. One reason, I would suggest, is that scientific discoveries take a while to register in the popular consciousness. In 1925, the astronomer Edwin Hubble first confirmed the existence of galaxies other than our own; four years later, he showed that they were moving apart from one another, supplying astonishing evidence of an expanding universe. Time magazine put him on its cover only in February 1948.
Another reason is I think, through television and film, that the public has been desensitized to the magnitude of these discoveries.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 2:59:28pm |
re: #26 EmmmieG
What happens to a woman whose chaperone doesn't come to the airport? Does she have to exist in a state of limbo until a suitable male arrives?
They also ban things like Bibles, making me wonder what they do about kindles, tablets, etc.
I'm sitting here literally with mu jaw slacked
I just can't fathom Delta agreeing to this
I understand that as a world wide carrier they want to have more routes available,,, but the PR hit that should come of this far outweighs the bennies, I would hope
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Charles Johnson Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:00:03pm |
And yes, I've been playing with the CSS link colors.
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Varek Raith Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:00:48pm |
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SpaceJesus Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:01:12pm |
is everything green or has something bad happened to my eyes
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:01:50pm |
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Kragar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:01:52pm |
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Varek Raith Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:02:56pm |
re: #36 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
And you call yourself a sith...
Funny coming from someone who plays with plastic figurines.
/
:P
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:03:02pm |
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:04:09pm |
re: #23 sattv4u2
WTF !!!?!?!?!?!?!
[Link: www.usatoday.com...]
U.S. Jews not able to fly on Delta flights to Saudi Arabia
Beware the source of the outrage......
Saudi Arabia bans anyone with an Israeli stamp in their passport from entering the country, even in transit. Many Jews believe the kingdom has also withheld visas from travelers with Jewish-sounding names.Religious items such as Bibles that are not related to Islam may be confiscated at the airport.
Colby M. May, senior counsel of the American Center for Law and Justice, a conservative legal group founded by religious broadcaster Pat Robertson, said his office is trying to determine if the agreement runs afoul of U.S. law.
The Magic Kingdom has strict rules about Jews and Israelis entering the country. I suspect this is another Sharia/Islamification/dhimmi bogus story.
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Kragar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:04:13pm |
re: #37 Varek Raith
Funny coming from someone who plays with plastic figurines.
/
:P
Tactical scale representations
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freetoken Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:04:41pm |
re: #30 Charles
And yes, I've been playing with the CSS link colors.
Clashes with my background screen color.
Not that that is important to anyone else...
For light green the complementary color would be magenta. Hmmm.... green lettering on a pink background...
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:05:45pm |
In a statement to Religion News Service on Thursday, Delta said it "does not discriminate, nor do we condone discrimination against any protected class of passenger in regards to age, race, nationality, religion, or gender."The airline, which did not deny the new policy, insisted that it has no control over who may fly to Saudi Arabia.
There it is.
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Kragar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:06:18pm |
re: #41 freetoken
Clashes with my background screen color.
Not that that is important to anyone else...
For light green the complementary color would be magenta. Hmmm... green lettering on a pink background...
with a column of flame gifs on either side of the screen, with a midi file of "Kissed by a rose" by Seal automatically playing on each page
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Decatur Deb Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:07:14pm |
re: #39 Killgore Trout
Beware the source of the outrage...
The Magic Kingdom has strict rules about Jews and Israelis entering the country. I suspect this is another Sharia/Islamification/dhimmi bogus story.
In the past, they played hardball with US Air Force crews landing there. Possession of booze or a Playboy could make a pilot's stay short and uncomfortable.
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Varek Raith Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:07:27pm |
re: #43 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
with a column of flame gifs on either side of the screen, with a midi file of "Kissed by a rose" by Seal automatically playing on each page
*PEWPEWPEW*
That's that.
/
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:07:43pm |
re: #39 Killgore Trout
Thanks
I have an acquaintance that works in Deltas legal dept (they're based here in Atlanta)
I'm e-mailing him later tonight to see what he knows
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freetoken Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:08:35pm |
re: #46 Amory Blaine
Well, at least you'd be easy to dress - white shirt, black pants, silver vest. Works every time.
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:08:54pm |
re: #44 Decatur Deb
In the past, they played hardball with US Air Force crews landing there. Possession of booze or a Playboy could make a pilot's stay short and uncomfortable.
It wasn't that long ago that the official Suadi tourist website openly stated that Israelis and Jews are not allowed entry. I think they took it off the website but I don't think the policy has changed.
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Charles Johnson Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:09:39pm |
If you reload, the link colors are now back to the tried and true blue.
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Kragar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:09:56pm |
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Decatur Deb Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:10:33pm |
re: #28 freetoken
Nice little article about the discovery of rogue planets, and also covers the explosion in numbers of exoplanets known:
The author also asks the question I have posed here at times:
Another reason is I think, through television and film, that the public has been desensitized to the magnitude of these discoveries.
Please don't use the phrases "Earth-shattering" and "explosion of exo-planets" when Varek is online.
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Stanghazi Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:11:11pm |
re: #50 Charles
If you reload, the link colors are now back to the tried and true blue.
Purple for Derp threads!
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wrenchwench Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:12:13pm |
re: #27 Charles
Yeah, I could just turn them off, but I want to know what people see when they load LGF, ads, warts, and all.
Warts? Where are my warts? Do I need to reload?
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Stanghazi Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:14:06pm |
LOL Ron Artest!!!
sgw94 Stephen White
Only in LA @LAIreland reports Ron Artest legally changing name to "World Peace"
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:16:10pm |
re: #55 Stanley Sea
LOL Ron Artest!!!
sgw94 Stephen White
Only in LA @LAIreland reports Ron Artest legally changing name to "World Peace"
Yup, because the 1st thing I think about when Rons name is mentioned is PEACE!!
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watching you tiny alien kittens are Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:16:13pm |
re: #50 Charles
If you reload, the link colors are now back to the tried and true blue.
Better, that green was too...err...green?
Instead of Kelly green how forest or olive? Something darker wouldn't be so...GREEN!
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:17:13pm |
HOOSIER
re: the draft tonight
re-posted from previous thread
e-mail me if/when you get a chance
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A Man for all Seasons Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:17:36pm |
re: #56 sattv4u2
Yup, because the 1st thing I think about when Rons name is mentioned is PEACE!!
I'll never forgive him for starting the malice at the palace
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:17:41pm |
more on the Gaza flotilla...
“We will be carrying letters …expressing solidarity and love. That is all its cargo will consist of," Walker wrote. "If the Israeli military attacks us, it will be as if they attacked the mailman. This should go down hilariously in the annals of history."
"But if they insist on attacking us, wounding us, even murdering us, as they did some of the activists in the last flotilla, Freedom Flotilla I, what is to be done?” she asks.
it's hopeless...Israels are murderers
[Link: www.haaretz.com...]
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A Man for all Seasons Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:18:25pm |
re: #58 sattv4u2
HOOSIER
re: the draft tonight
re-posted from previous thread
e-mail me if/when you get a chance
I don't have your email
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watching you tiny alien kittens are Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:18:28pm |
re: #54 wrenchwench
Warts? Where are my warts? Do I need to reload?
Your neighborhood Walgreen Pharmacist can help you with that, you just have to ask.
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Turkey Jihad Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:18:36pm |
re: #55 Stanley Sea
LOL Ron Artest!!!
sgw94 Stephen White
Only in LA @LAIreland reports Ron Artest legally changing name to "World Peace"
I think Paul Pierce would disagree.
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:19:20pm |
re: #59 HoosierHoops
I'll never forgive him for starting the malice at the palace
that was a good one...I'd have to look again, but didn't a fan TKO one of the players?...the guy who got his beer knocked out of his hand?
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:21:05pm |
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Turkey Jihad Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:21:51pm |
re: #65 albusteve
that was a good one...I'd have to look again, but didn't a fan TKO one of the players?...the guy who got his beer knocked out of his hand?
Here's the video.
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Vicious Babushka Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:24:36pm |
re: #23 sattv4u2
WTF !!!?!?!?!?!?!
[Link: www.usatoday.com...]
U.S. Jews not able to fly on Delta flights to Saudi Arabia
Delta should ban Saudis from flights to Israel.
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jvic Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:26:57pm |
re: #17 allegro
Free market fucktardery at work. How in the hell are Repubs ever taken seriously when they start with the deficit crap (among all the other crap)?
From the Justice Policy Institute's report referenced in Varek Reith's link:
Recent giving, when analyzed by political party, reinforces the lack of adherence to a political ideology. Although on the whole, most private prison company contributions have gone to
Republican candidates (67.2 percent), 2010 saw the majority of contributions from these private prison companies going toward federal Democratic candidates (63.4 percent).
A good way to prevent bipartisan action on a national disgrace like the 'justice' system is to get voters to reflexively blame the problem on 'fucktards' of the opposition (cf. Jonah Goldberg's book Liberal Fascism).
Which the professional manipulators and special-interest lobbyists well know.
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:27:55pm |
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:28:08pm |
re: #68 Alouette
It's a bogus story from some Pat Robertson affiliated group.
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Turkey Jihad Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:28:36pm |
re: #69 Stanley Sea
OH MY GOD. Never saw that.
Hell, yeah. That one dude came looking for some, and got his fat ass clocked. Once those fans went on the floor, it was a free for all.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:28:48pm |
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Turkey Jihad Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:29:34pm |
re: #71 albusteve
it was a doozy
I'll go search YouTube real quick, but didn't something similar happen back in the 70's with the Flyers?
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:30:07pm |
re: #72 Killgore Trout
It's a bogus story from some Pat Robertson affiliated group.
And now it appears to have, um, disappeared. At least when I click that link.
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Kragar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:30:46pm |
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Turkey Jihad Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:33:29pm |
Now THIS is a doozy! It was actually in 1979 between the Bruins and the Rangers at MSG. It starts to rock at 1:07.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:35:22pm |
re: #78 Kid A
Now THIS is a doozy! It was actually in 1979 between the Bruins and the Rangers at MSG. It starts to rock at 1:07.
[Video]
Mike Millbury
Hits the guy with his own shoe
Classic!!
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Turkey Jihad Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:36:12pm |
re: #79 sattv4u2
Mike Millbury
Hits the guy with his own shoe
Classic!!
LOL! Artest doesn't have shit on this!
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Turkey Jihad Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:37:14pm |
re: #79 sattv4u2
Watching him climb over the glass like it's no big deal just cracks me up. That Bruin was on a serious mission!
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:38:52pm |
re: #81 Kid A
Watching him climb over the glass like it's no big deal just cracks me up. That Bruin was on a serious mission!
Heh,, Talk about a "serious" dude, I remember when John Wensink challenged the entire Minny North Star bench to a fight
Nobody on the bench budged
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Turkey Jihad Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:40:05pm |
re: #82 sattv4u2
Heh,, Talk about a "serious" dude, I remember when John Wensink challenged the entire Minny North Star bench to a fight
Nobody on the bench budged
Hockey = Man's Game.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:41:10pm |
re: #83 Kid A
Hockey = CRAZY Man's Game.
ftfy
(and yes, i played a LOT from the time I was 10 till just out of high school!!)
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:42:10pm |
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Turkey Jihad Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:43:21pm |
re: #84 sattv4u2
ftfy
(and yes, i played a LOT from the time I was 10 till just out of high school!!)
Stamkos taking a puck in his face, exploding his nose, and coming back to the ice in ten minutes = MAN'S GAME!!!
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:45:15pm |
re: #87 Kid A
Stamkos taking a puck in his face, exploding his nose, and coming back to the ice in ten minutes = MAN'S GAME!!!
[Video]
heh
baseball players,,, cracked fingernail,, out 4-6 weeks!!
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Turkey Jihad Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:45:23pm |
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Turkey Jihad Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:46:03pm |
re: #88 sattv4u2
heh
baseball players,,, cracked fingernail,, out 4-6 weeks!!
Soccer players flop everytime they're touched, wail like babies. Screw them.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:46:08pm |
re: #87 Kid A
Stamkos taking a puck in his face, exploding his nose, and coming back to the ice in ten minutes = MAN'S GAME!!!
[Video]
Of course...He's a Lightning player!! WOOT!!
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Turkey Jihad Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:47:09pm |
re: #91 Cannadian Club Akbar
Of course...He's a Lightning player!! WOOT!!
Does half of Tampa bay even know they have a hockey team, let alone WON a Cup a few years ago? Judging by the tens of fans at Rays game, I'd have to say "No."
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:47:56pm |
"It's worth asking: Where in the world has President Obama been for the last month? Where is he? What does he propose? What is he willing to do to reduce the debt? And to avoid this crisis, that's building on his watch?" Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said today.
"He's the one in charge. I think most Americans think it's about time he started acting like it. It's not enough for the President to step in front of a microphone every once in a while and say a few words that somebody hands him to say about the jobs situation and our economy. Americans want to see that he's actually doing something about it."
I could not agree more...the perception that BO's golf, entertaining and campaigning will not set well with people...R or D
[Link: realclearpolitics.com...]
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Cannadian Club Akbar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:49:01pm |
re: #92 Kid A
Does half of Tampa bay even know they have a hockey team, let alone WON a Cup a few years ago? Judging by the tens of fans at Rays game, I'd have to say "No."
Lightning do well attendance wise. And I was at Game 7 for the finals. And my ticket is signed by the coach and captain (Torts and Dave) I also have a pic with me, the cup and the coach.
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Turkey Jihad Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:50:20pm |
re: #94 Cannadian Club Akbar
That's awesome. Stamkos is all-world.
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Turkey Jihad Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:51:03pm |
Remember this from last year? Liquored up Flyer chick fan...
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Cannadian Club Akbar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:52:52pm |
re: #95 Kid A
That's awesome. Stamkos is all-world.
I also went to the first Devil Ray game and got my pic and a comment in the St. Pete Times. I whored for that one.:)
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:54:01pm |
re: #96 Kid A
Remember this from last year? Liquored up Flyer chick fan...
[Video]
Hey ,, if he didn't want the answer, he shouldn't have asked the question!!
/
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:56:10pm |
re: #76 Slumbering Behemoth
And now it appears to have, um, disappeared. At least when I click that link.
Not surprising. It was horribly stupid for the MSM to pick up stories from Pat Robertson.
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Turkey Jihad Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:56:42pm |
re: #98 sattv4u2
Hey ,, if he didn't want the answer, he shouldn't have asked the question!!
/
SHOCKING! A Philly fan using the f-bomb. What's the next shocker? "Obama's a sekrit Muslim!!!" from the right wing nuts?? Oh, wait...
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:57:27pm |
re: #99 Killgore Trout
Not surprising. It was horribly stupid for the MSM to pick up stories from Pat Robertson.
a Robertson obit would be acceptable tho
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Cannadian Club Akbar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:57:40pm |
re: #100 Kid A
SHOCKING! A Philly fan using the f-bomb. What's the next shocker? "Obama's a sekrit Muslim!!!" from the right wing nuts?? Oh, wait...
I'm just shocked people in Philly drink at sporting events.
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Turkey Jihad Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:57:56pm |
re: #97 Cannadian Club Akbar
I also went to the first Devil Ray game and got my pic and a comment in the St. Pete Times. I whored for that one.:)
Davis Price was on his game last night. 10 Ks, and he was lighting the gun upwards to 96-97. Looks like he's found more velocity to go along with his wicked filth.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:58:20pm |
re: #94 Cannadian Club Akbar
Lightning do well attendance wise
I recall growing up as a kid in Boston
The old Boston Garden held 13,909 for hockey
This was back in the "original 6" teams days
The Bruins and Rangers would vie for last place EVERY YEAR, yet the Garden sold out night after night
Meanwhile, the Celtics were winning title after title after title and during the regular season the place was half empty
Boston a hockey town, much !?!?!?
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Turkey Jihad Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:59:43pm |
re: #104 sattv4u2
Well, from what I've heard, the Boston sports hierarchy goes in this order, no?:
1. Red Sox
2. Patriots
3. Celtics
4. Bruins
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Cannadian Club Akbar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:00:05pm |
re: #103 Kid A
Davis Price was on his game last night. 10 Ks, and he was lighting the gun upwards to 96-97. Looks like he's found more velocity to go along with his wicked filth.
James Shields pitched Monday night, I think. Caught the 9th inning. His curve was breaking between 18-24 inches. Then mixed in the change up. He has 5CG and 3 SO. All Star starter. Oh, and an ERA of 2.40.
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Turkey Jihad Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:00:49pm |
re: #106 Cannadian Club Akbar
James Shields pitched Monday night, I think. Caught the 9th inning. His curve was breaking between 18-24 inches. Then mixed in the change up. He has 5CG and 3 SO. All Star starter. Oh, and an ERA of 2.40.
Yeah, Shields has found his groove this season. Of course, so has Garza, but he went to the Cubs.
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:01:25pm |
Afghanistan drawdown risky, US joint chiefs head says
Afghan President Hamid Karzai welcomed the move, but the Taliban dismissed it as "symbolic" and vowed to continue fighting until all foreign forces left.
what I said yesterday, and the day before...etc etc...
the Taliban will never give up...either stay there for decades or get out, yesterday
[Link: www.bbc.co.uk...]
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Turkey Jihad Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:01:37pm |
CCA, did you see MadBum get lit up on Tuesday night by the Twins? Lol, 1/3 IP, 8ER! Game ERA: 216.00
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Cannadian Club Akbar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:01:44pm |
re: #107 Kid A
Yeah, Shields has found his groove this season. Of course, so has Garza, but he went to the Cubs.
Garza is sub .500 record wise, but I don't know what his run support has been.
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:02:28pm |
re: #102 Cannadian Club Akbar
I'm just shocked people in Philly drink at sporting events.
Philly sports fans are subhuman animals...they know it and love themselves for it
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:02:28pm |
re: #105 Kid A
Well, from what I've heard, the Boston sports hierarchy goes in this order, no?:
1. Red Sox
2. Patriots
3. Celtics
4. Bruins
Today, yes
But back when I was a kid
Red Sox
Bruins
Celtics
Patriots (who were just in their infancy)
hell, they didn't even have their own stadium. One year they played their home games at Harvard Stadium, another at Boston Universitys
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Cannadian Club Akbar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:02:31pm |
re: #109 Kid A
CCA, did you see MadBum get lit up on Tuesday night by the Twins? Lol, 1/3 IP, 8ER! Game ERA: 216.00
No. And who is MadBum?
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Turkey Jihad Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:02:31pm |
re: #110 Cannadian Club Akbar
$140M payroll, second-to-last NL Central.
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Targetpractice Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:04:03pm |
re: #108 albusteve
Afghanistan drawdown risky, US joint chiefs head says
Afghan President Hamid Karzai welcomed the move, but the Taliban dismissed it as "symbolic" and vowed to continue fighting until all foreign forces left.what I said yesterday, and the day before...etc etc...
the Taliban will never give up...either stay there for decades or get out, yesterday[Link: www.bbc.co.uk...]
Ayep. Short of taking the fight into Pakistan, we're never going to effectively end the Taliban. All we can do now is leave in a manner that puts our troop at little to no risk until all are out. After that, if Karzai wants to keep tickling the dragon's tail, he can do so without us there to clean up his mess.
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:04:17pm |
Fox Nation (of course) is pimping the bogus story: Delta: We Love to Fly Without Jews (and Bibles) — and it Shows
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Turkey Jihad Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:04:19pm |
re: #106 Cannadian Club Akbar
Davis David Price was on his game last night. 10 Ks, and he was lighting the gun upwards to 96-97. Looks like he's found more velocity to go along with his wicked filth.
Sorry, I had to fix that. I do know he went to Vanderbilt for Christ's sakes, lol.
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Turkey Jihad Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:04:52pm |
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Cannadian Club Akbar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:07:38pm |
re: #117 Kid A
Everyone expected the Rays to fold this year because of all the players we lost. HEY YANKEES, HOW'S SORIANO WORKING OUT FOR YOU!!!
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:07:57pm |
Delta issues statement: Delta on Diversity
...some have raised questions about whether Saudi Arabian Airlines’ membership in SkyTeam means Delta is adopting any type of policies that could present barriers to travel for some passengers, including Jewish customers. For this particular concern, it’s important to realize that visa requirements to enter any country are dictated by that nation’s government, not the airlines, and they apply to anyone entering the country regardless of whether it’s by plane, bus or train.
We, like all international airlines, are required to comply with all applicable laws governing entry into every country we serve. You as passengers are responsible for obtaining the necessary travel documents, such as visas and certification of required vaccinations, and we’re responsible for making sure that you have the proper documentation before you board.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:09:25pm |
re: #116 Killgore Trout
Also the headline on Worldnutdaily. Also a link on Drudge.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:10:36pm |
re: #120 Killgore Trout
Delta issues statement: Delta on Diversity
heh,, but Delta COULD have said "no" to this particular "partnership". as I stated in #29
Delta does not HAVE to fly into SA
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Turkey Jihad Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:10:37pm |
re: #119 Cannadian Club Akbar
Not well. I think they had hoped that he would step up to closer if Rivera decided to retire.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:12:54pm |
re: #123 Kid A
Not well. I think they had hoped that he would step up to closer if Rivera decided to retire.
Yep. And threw major cash at him. Same happened with Benoit. Not sure where he went.
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:13:35pm |
re: #115 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
Ayep. Short of taking the fight into Pakistan, we're never going to effectively end the Taliban. All we can do now is leave in a manner that puts our troop at little to no risk until all are out. After that, if Karzai wants to keep tickling the dragon's tail, he can do so without us there to clean up his mess.
the Talis are the epitome of tribalists...they are terrifying but cannot and would not project their power and if they want to take the money for providing a haven, that is just not something we can deal with effectively other than an air presence and covert stuff...anybody that has watched this unfold has to agree with this...boots on the ground is a meat grinder and I do not trust BO anymore than the Talis...he has to think in terms of re-election, they don't
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:14:03pm |
re: #121 Cannadian Club Akbar
Also the headline on Worldnutdaily. Also a link on Drudge.
USA Today is now redirecting to this: No Jews, no Bibles on flights to Saudi Arabia?
Delta doesn't currently fly to Saudi Arabia but next year it will have a new code-sharing agreement with the Saudi airlines through the SkyTeam network. That means folks may be booking through Delta but still flying a Saudi airline.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:14:52pm |
re: #99 Killgore Trout
Not surprising. It was horribly stupid for the MSM to pick up stories from Pat Robertson.
That should be carved in stone somewhere.
"Thou shalt not accept the word of Pat Robertson at face value".
"Thou shalt not accept
the word ofPat Robertsonat face value".
/FTFM
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Cannadian Club Akbar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:16:33pm |
re: #127 Killgore Trout
when I fly, I go Jet Blue. But if Delta knew this going in, let the spin begin. I saw their statement you posted earlier, BTW.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:22:45pm |
Christopher Walken impersonario reads Go the Fuck to Sleep NSFW
Sort of.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:25:05pm |
re: #128 Slumbering Behemoth
Regardless of source, IF the story is true and Delta is joining in where some of their flights and/ or bookings (even if diverted to a different "partnered" airline) don't allow a Jew to travel ONLY BECUASE of that I would boycott them (
(not that it would matter to them)
((and yes, I know Saudi Arabia doesn't allow it, but in the end it's Deltas choice to go along with that!))
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Cannadian Club Akbar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:28:11pm |
OT. Might have sold my fridge. That puts me in passport range. Carry on.
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Varek Raith Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:28:37pm |
re: #133 Cannadian Club Akbar
OT. Might have sold my fridge. That puts me in passport range. Carry on.
Is it still running?
/
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:28:40pm |
re: #132 sattv4u2
Fair enough. And it's a damn sight easier than boycotting Saudi oil.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:29:33pm |
re: #134 Varek Raith
Is it still running?
/
Yes. So is my nose!!
/why do your feet smell and your nose runs?
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:30:14pm |
re: #133 Cannadian Club Akbar
OT. Might have sold my fridge. That puts me in passport range. Carry on.
So we're that much closer to getting rid of you!!
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:31:11pm |
re: #136 Cannadian Club Akbar
Yes. So is my nose!!
/why do your feet smell and your nose runs?
Your built upside down!
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Cannadian Club Akbar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:31:27pm |
re: #137 sattv4u2
I plan on haunting you long after I'm dead. Count on it!!!
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:31:55pm |
re: #139 Cannadian Club Akbar
I plan on haunting you long after I'm dead. Count on it!!!
Can we start now?
Here ,, drink this!!
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:32:22pm |
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:32:34pm |
re: #132 sattv4u2
Regardless of source, IF the story is true and Delta is joining in where some of their flights and/ or bookings (even if diverted to a different "partnered" airline) don't allow a Jew to travel ONLY BECUASE of that I would boycott them (
(not that it would matter to them)
((and yes, I know Saudi Arabia doesn't allow it, but in the end it's Deltas choice to go along with that!))
Don't be stupid. Delta is not barring Jews from travel.
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:33:11pm |
the NFL strike seems to be in it's final stages before an agreement...good news for us football nutters....getting so close, I don't think I could handle withdrawal
[Link: msn.foxsports.com...]
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Cannadian Club Akbar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:34:19pm |
re: #143 albusteve
Good. Now put away the rope.
/
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:35:38pm |
re: #142 Killgore Trout
Don't be stupid. Delta is not barring Jews from travel.
{sigh}
Under this "partnership" (if true) ,, if someone with an Israeli passport wanted to book a flight into Saudi Arabia using Deltas booking dept and/ or flying Delta, please tell me what will happen?
((answer,, because if saudi travel restrictions the same thing as with any other Israeli citizen trying to fly in)
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:37:07pm |
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:37:56pm |
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:38:38pm |
re: #145 sattv4u2
{sigh}
Under this "partnership" (if true) ,, if someone with an Israeli passport wanted to book a flight into Saudi Arabia using Deltas booking dept and/ or flying Delta, please tell me what will happen?
((answer,, because if saudi travel restrictions the same thing as with any other Israeli citizen trying to fly in)
No airline can get Israelis past Saudi immigration. That has been true for the entire history of air travel (or at least the establishment of Israel). Why be outraged at Delta? Airlines can not overrule any countries immigration policies.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:40:48pm |
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:41:19pm |
re: #147 sattv4u2
Have no fear
Tony Romo will!!!
talk about a guy who's time has come...he has it all, but can he win in the playoffs?...the CB's have done a terrible job of protecting Romo and he takes the fall for it...
(so would I for $10m a season)
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:42:31pm |
re: #148 Killgore Trout
No airline can get Israelis past Saudi immigration. That has been true for the entire history of air travel (or at least the establishment of Israel). Why be outraged at Delta? Airlines can not overrule any countries immigration policies.
But any airline CAN decide to or not to service a particular route
"Outraged" at Delta because the story is fresh
ALSO outraged at any other US carrier that abides by it and has routes in and out of Saudi
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darthstar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:42:55pm |
My niece Erin at today's Giant's game....you know who I'm taking to the playoff games with me if the Giants make it.
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:43:38pm |
Egypt's left threatens 'million-strong' protest to stop Islamists winning power
Egyptian activists have threatened to bring mass pro-democracy protests back to Cairo, with a "million-strong" occupation of Tahrir Square planned for 8 July unless the ruling army generals abandon their current "roadmap" to democracy.In an increasingly rancorous debate, which has developed into a proxy war between the nation's fledgling Islamist and secular political forces, 40 different liberal and leftist movements have joined forces to demand that plans to hold elections in September are dropped.
Campaigners fear the existing post-Mubarak transition programme – which would see September's ballot held under an amended version of Egypt's existing constitution and then allow members of parliament to oversee the writing of a new constitution – may cede permanent power to the Muslim Brotherhood and other religious groups, who are expected to dominate the poll.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:43:39pm |
re: #152 darthstar
My niece Erin at today's Giant's game....you know who I'm taking to the playoff games with me if the Giants make it.
me?!?!?!
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:44:55pm |
re: #151 sattv4u2
Whatever. Dance to Pat Roberton's tune. I won't stop you.
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:45:43pm |
re: #153 Killgore Trout
Egypt's left threatens 'million-strong' protest to stop Islamists winning power
may be the precursor to the breakup of the MB...power concentrated at the top is fragile and unpredictable...lot of despot leaders are learning that now days
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CuriousLurker Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:46:55pm |
re: #148 Killgore Trout
No airline can get Israelis past Saudi immigration. That has been true for the entire history of air travel (or at least the establishment of Israel). Why be outraged at Delta? Airlines can not overrule any countries immigration policies.
Yeah, their rules suck, but I find it kinda hard to be outraged at Delta when our own government has a "partnership" with Saudi Arabia. I guess as SB said in his #135, it's easier than boycotting their oil. That would involve a lot more pain.
Speaking of boycotts, last night I watched that video about the blood diamonds you posted the other night. It was excellent. I don't wear diamonds—in fact I rarely wear any jewelry—but if I did, I would boycott them after seeing that.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:47:48pm |
re: #155 Killgore Trout
Whatever. Dance to Pat Roberton's tune. I won't stop you.
Bullshit
This has nothing to do with Pat Roberstson.
Again,, IF there is a new partnership between Delta and a Saudi carrier OR the country itself, then it's on DELTA
NOT Robertson ,, NOT SAUDI (after all, as you stated, it's long been their policy)
DELTA,,, that is all
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:48:02pm |
re: #149 Cannadian Club Akbar
Romo? You made a funny.
what's funny are fans attitude toward him...he has Hall of Fame stats, and if he can stay around the pocket will shoot your lights out....two premier O lineman and it's Super Bowl time...bet me
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:49:33pm |
re: #160 albusteve
what's funny are fans attitude toward him...he has Hall of Fame stats, and if he can stay around the pocket will shoot your lights out...two premier O lineman and it's Super Bowl time...bet me
Still wouldn't trust him at the end of a close game
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:49:58pm |
re: #158 CuriousLurker
Yeah, their rules suck, but I find it kinda hard to be outraged at Delta when our own government has a "partnership" with Saudi Arabia. I guess as SB said in his #135, it's easier than boycotting their oil. That would involve a lot more pain.
Speaking of boycotts, last night I watched that video about the blood diamonds you posted the other night. It was excellent. I don't wear diamonds—in fact I rarely wear any jewelry—but if I did, I would boycott them after seeing that.
diamonds are a huge fraud...they are only worth what De Beers wants them to be worth, go figure...there are tons of extremely high quality diamonds sitting in vaults
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CuriousLurker Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:51:44pm |
re: #162 albusteve
diamonds are a huge fraud...they are only worth what De Beers wants them to be worth, go figure...there are tons of extremely high quality diamonds sitting in vaults
Yeah, their ad campaigns that gave diamonds the "brand" of being all about love & forever has to be one of the most successful of all time.
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:51:52pm |
re: #161 sattv4u2
Still wouldn't trust him at the end of a close game
he's got all the guts he needs...when did he ever choke?
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:52:36pm |
re: #158 CuriousLurker
Speaking of boycotts, last night I watched that video about the blood diamonds you posted the other night. It was excellent. I don't wear diamonds—in fact I rarely wear any jewelry—but if I did, I would boycott them after seeing that.
I'm with ya, it's a principled stand. But as a guy, having dealt with certain types of materialistic girlfriends, I find they don't much care for such principles.
Ah, but it's good to be single.
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:53:38pm |
re: #163 CuriousLurker
Yeah, their ad campaigns that gave diamonds the "brand" of being all about love & forever has to be one of the most successful of all time.
it is...bar none...with the huge pit at Ladysmith, something had to be done to get them sold...De Beers simply invented the entire scheme
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:54:14pm |
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:55:24pm |
re: #167 sattv4u2
I dunno!!
[Video]
he didn't choke and you know it...he blew a snap...he loves the pressure
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CuriousLurker Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:56:37pm |
re: #165 Slumbering Behemoth
I'm with ya, it's a principled stand. But as a guy, having dealt with certain types of materialistic girlfriends, I find they don't much care for such principles.
Ah, but it's good to be single.
If I was gonna as for something material, I'd much rather have a new computer part or peripheral, or maybe some of the art supplies I'm hard-pressed to afford. At least those things DO something, y'know?
Indeed is it good to be single.
BTW, I keep hearing you talk about a passport. Where you going?
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blueraven Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:57:47pm |
re: #18 Varek Raith
You don't want a life size cardboard cutout of Sarah Palin???
Funniest ad I've seen here.
:)
I need a scarecrow...hmmm
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darthstar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:58:47pm |
Tobey Maguire getting sued for being a good poker player...seriously.
The actor is at the center of a high-profile lawsuit involving incarcerated hedge fund manager Brad Ruderman, who orchestrated a massive Ponzi scheme then blew $25 million of his ill-gotten gains in poker games with actors like Maguire, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Ben Affleck, and their fellow teen heartthrob, Welcome Back Kotter’s Gabe Kaplan.
Hey asshole...that's why they call it gambling.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Thu, Jun 23, 2011 4:58:59pm |
re: #158 CuriousLurker
Another funny anecdote... I think it was at the start of the war in Afghanistan, when we were all supposed to be angry at the French...
I go into to the corner store for a bottle of cold water, and notice that one brand is significantly cheaper than the other brands for the same volume.
I ask the proprietor "What's up with that"? He tells me that that brand is French, and no one wants to buy it because of the whole war/politics thing going on.
I reply "Oh, but they're perfectly content to drive around a car full of oil from the middle east, eh"?
So I buy the French stuff, 'cuz I'm frugal like that.
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:00:45pm |
re: #171 darthstar
Tobey Maguire getting sued for being a good poker player...seriously.
Hey asshole...that's why they call it gambling.
why is he an asshole?
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:01:21pm |
re: #163 CuriousLurker
Yeah, their ad campaigns that gave diamonds the "brand" of being all about love & forever has to be one of the most successful of all time.
This is the message they're really trying to get across.
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darthstar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:01:34pm |
re: #168 albusteve
he didn't choke and you know it...he blew a snap...he loves the pressure
Here's a Romosapien who knows what the fuck he's doing in professional sports.
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darthstar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:02:09pm |
re: #173 albusteve
why is he an asshole?
Not Tobey...the hedge fund manager who bilked people for millions. Must I explain everything to you?
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:03:25pm |
re: #176 darthstar
Not Tobey...the hedge fund manager who bilked people for millions. Must I explain everything to you?
not everything...your word usage is amiguous...can't you see that, or need I explain it?
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darthstar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:04:07pm |
re: #177 albusteve
not everything...your word usage is amiguous...can't you see that, or need I explain it?
I'm all ears!
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:07:18pm |
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CuriousLurker Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:08:13pm |
re: #172 Slumbering Behemoth
Another funny anecdote... I think it was at the start of the war in Afghanistan, when we were all supposed to be angry at the French...
I go into to the corner store for a bottle of cold water, and notice that one brand is significantly cheaper than the other brands for the same volume.
I ask the proprietor "What's up with that"? He tells me that that brand is French, and no one wants to buy it because of the whole war/politics thing going on.
I reply "Oh, but they're perfectly content to drive around a car full of oil from the middle east, eh"?
So I buy the French stuff, 'cuz I'm frugal like that.
Ha! I do the same, but with Muslims who pass around lists of Israeli products they want to boycott. It's like, "Um, you DO realize that they're one of our allies and our government sends them lots of money every year, right? And, BTW, while you're at it are you also gonna boycott all the Israeli inventions & discoveries that have helped improve your life?" *crickets*
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CuriousLurker Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:09:10pm |
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:10:04pm |
re: #180 CuriousLurker
Ha! I do the same, but with Muslims who pass around lists of Israeli products they want to boycott. It's like, "Um, you DO realize that they're one of our allies and our government sends them lots of money every year, right? And, BTW, while you're at it are you also gonna boycott all the Israeli inventions & discoveries that have helped improve your life?" *crickets*
ideology run amok makes no sense...which is why I try to keep mine very simple and hope I'm flexible when the time comes
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:15:30pm |
re: #182 albusteve
ideology run amok makes no sense...which is why I try to keep mine very simple and hope I'm flexible when the time comes
Nadia Comaneci, is that you??
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:15:55pm |
re: #180 CuriousLurker
Yeah, I don't boycott much. Very little, really. It has zero effect in the larger scheme of things.
What I do boycott, I do at a personal and local level, and I never make a thing out of it. I just stop sending my money in a certain direction, and move on.
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:16:53pm |
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:17:50pm |
re: #185 albusteve
no, my tits are bigger
Are you sure?
Looks as if someone has had some ,,, ummm,, work done!!
[Link: honewatson.com...]
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:19:17pm |
heh...even Metalica sold out...are bobble heads next?
[Link: www.metallica.com...]
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CuriousLurker Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:19:35pm |
re: #182 albusteve
ideology run amok makes no sense...which is why I try to keep mine very simple and hope I'm flexible when the time comes
It really doesn't make sense. It's like Geller and her halal Campbell's Soup boycott. I have to wonder: If they were to go to the ER with a serious injury or with a sick child, what would they do if they got a doc with a Jewish name? Ask him if he sends money to Israel and refuse treatment if he says yes? Somehow I doubt it. /
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:20:44pm |
re: #186 sattv4u2
Are you sure?
Looks as if someone has had some ,,, ummm,, work done!!
[Link: honewatson.com...]
my, she grew up...probably carrying 4 gallons of silicon
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:22:29pm |
re: #187 albusteve
They sold out a looong time ago, bro.
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:26:28pm |
re: #190 Slumbering Behemoth
They sold out a looong time ago, bro.
not a fan...but I don't recall Ry Cooder paper dolls or whatever...seems like it's just goes against the lords of music...is Metalica Ice Cream next?...I mean they all have to be worth a couple hundred million by now
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:28:21pm |
re: #188 CuriousLurker
Two examples of Behemoth style boycotting:
1) I don't by produce from Mexico because a) poor standards that have led to hep. and ecoli outbreaks, and b) I prefer to support my local farmers, and there are tons of 'em in my parts.
2) I stopped going to one of my favorite restaurants because ONE TIME they brought me a glass of water that had a very visible lipstick imprint on it. Having worked in restaurant kitchens before, I know that if something that obvious slips by, much worse things are going on.
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darthstar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:29:38pm |
Rick Perry - secessionist teabagger conservative...worked for Al Gore?
Another, better way of looking at Perry’s political success is to recognize that he has an uncanny ability to position himself to take advantage of political opportunities.
Perry, after all, entered the Texas House in 1984 as a Democrat. He won reelection as a Democrat in 1986 and 1988, the same year he served as state chairman of Al Gore’s presidential campaign.
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PhillyPretzel Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:30:00pm |
re: #192 Slumbering Behemoth
I agree with the produce example. That is why a go to a local market to buy my produce and eggs.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:30:09pm |
re: #192 Slumbering Behemoth
ONE TIME they brought me a glass of water that had a very visible lipstick imprint on it
Man, did you miss that signal
The hot waitress was trying to pick you up!!!
/
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:31:55pm |
re: #193 darthstar
Rick Perry - secessionist teabagger conservative...worked for Al Gore?
when he came to a fork in the road, he took it...getting elected and staying there trumps everything else
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wrenchwench Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:33:52pm |
re: #191 albusteve
not a fan...but I don't recall Ry Cooder paper dolls or whatever...
But did you ever see his ice cream truck?
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:34:10pm |
re: #194 PhillyPretzel
I agree with the produce example. That is why a go to a local market to buy my produce and eggs.
It's the local "Dollar Store" that you gotta watch out for. I've seen them sell cheap tomatoes and squash imported from Mexico. While not more than 30-50 miles from there, we have American farmers growing the same stuff.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:35:17pm |
re: #199 Slumbering Behemoth
It's the local "Dollar Store" that you gotta watch out for. I've seen them sell cheap tomatoes and squash imported from Mexico. While not more than 30-50 miles from there, we have American farmers growing the same stuff.
American Farmers are growing Mexican tomatoes and squash!?!?
/
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:36:14pm |
re: #199 Slumbering Behemoth
It's the local "Dollar Store" that you gotta watch out for. I've seen them sell cheap tomatoes and squash imported from Mexico. While not more than 30-50 miles from there, we have American farmers growing the same stuff.
American farmers are growing Mexican cheap tomatoes and squash
(better!!)
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:37:44pm |
re: #198 wrenchwench
But did you ever see his ice cream truck?
he earned it...Cooder is a national treasure whereas Metalica are a bunch of marginal talent radio drones
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Cannadian Club Akbar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:38:35pm |
re: #203 albusteve
he earned it...Cooder is a national treasure whereas Metalica are a bunch of marginal talent radio drones
Saw Crossroads when I was young. First I knew of him.
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CuriousLurker Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:40:08pm |
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:40:28pm |
re: #204 Cannadian Club Akbar
Saw Crossroads when I was young. First I knew of him.
Cooderize yourself...you will be a better person for it
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:42:52pm |
re: #202 sattv4u2
American farmers are growing Mexican cheap tomatoes and squash
(better!!)
"American farmers are growing cheap Mexican tomatoes and squash".
(betterer!!!)
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PhillyPretzel Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:43:01pm |
re: #199 Slumbering Behemoth
Yes. I know. You have seen me mention this place before. DiBruno Bros is where I buy my produce and eggs. [Link: www.dibruno.com...]
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:43:29pm |
re: #206 albusteve
Cooderize yourself...you will be a better person for it
[Video]
Is that what you kids are calling it nowadays
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:44:10pm |
re: #207 Slumbering Behemoth
"American farmers are growing cheap Mexican tomatoes and squash".
(betterer!!!)
I's tired!
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b_sharp Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:44:38pm |
re: #202 sattv4u2
American farmers are growing Mexican cheap tomatoes and squash
(better!!)
You're doing it again.
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CuriousLurker Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:44:41pm |
re: #208 PhillyPretzel
Yes. I know. You have seen me mention this place before. DiBruno Bros is where I buy my produce and eggs. [Link: www.dibruno.com...]
Dammit! Now you made me hungry...
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:44:51pm |
re: #203 albusteve
he earned it...Cooder is a national treasure whereas Metalica are a bunch of marginal talent radio drones
Kirk Hammet studied under Joe Satriani, and it shows. He is absolutely not a marginal talent.
Now, radio drone...
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:45:43pm |
re: #208 PhillyPretzel
Yes. I know. You have seen me mention this place before. DiBruno Bros is where I buy my produce and eggs. [Link: www.dibruno.com...]
I just go to the local WinCo, and check the labels. I'm always checking labels.
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:46:59pm |
re: #209 sattv4u2
Is that what you kids are calling it nowadays
I hope so..I think my own kids are the only two in their crowd that's ever heard of him...those two sucked the music outa their daddy like vampires...they know their stuff...and I cannot overstate what Cooder has done for music
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:47:30pm |
re: #216 b_sharp
Whoa now, let's try and keep it PG-13 okay.
///
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:48:05pm |
re: #213 Slumbering Behemoth
Kirk Hammet studied under Joe Satriani, and it shows. He is absolutely not a marginal talent.
Now, radio drone...
Satriani does not impress me...plays a lot of fast scales...big whoop...speed means nothing
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:51:11pm |
re: #219 albusteve
Satriani does not impress me...plays a lot of fast scales...big whoop...speed means nothing
Thats why you never made it as an Indy Car driver
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CuriousLurker Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:51:13pm |
re: #215 PhillyPretzel
I am sorry. :(
Okay, don't make that sad face. I lied—I was already hungry, but I'm jealous because I don't have a store like that close by. I do have some crusty bread and extra virgin olive oil, though.... but no cheese except the grocery store plastic packaged stuff... and no Calamata olives, just green Spanish ones... *sigh* I feel sooo deprived.
Gonna go munch out. BBL
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:51:33pm |
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:52:03pm |
re: #213 Slumbering Behemoth
Kirk Hammet studied under Joe Satriani, and it shows.
It shows that he paid attention to the parts about Dorian mode and pentatonic minor. I guess.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:52:03pm |
re: #219 albusteve
Satriani does not impress me...plays a lot of fast scales...big whoop...speed means nothing
Didn't he convert music to tablature (SP?) for Zappa when he was young?
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:52:38pm |
re: #224 Cannadian Club Akbar
Didn't he convert music to tablature (SP?) for Zappa when he was young?
That was Steve Vai, also a student and childhood friend of Satriani.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:53:24pm |
re: #225 negativ
That was Steve Vai, also a student and childhood friend of Satriani.
That's right. Thanks. BTW, met Vai.
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:53:28pm |
re: #220 sattv4u2
Thats why you never made it as an Indy Car driver
I prefer right turns...pins you to the door and your not flying around trying to hold the line...I'm more of a shiner type guy, and I love speed in a car...too much I think
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CuriousLurker Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:53:42pm |
re: #216 b_sharp
Oh, suck it up girl.
Maybe some hummus will help ease my pain...
*wanders away to kitchen to look for chickpeas*
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prairiefire Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:54:31pm |
re: #208 PhillyPretzel
Yes. I know. You have seen me mention this place before. DiBruno Bros is where I buy my produce and eggs. [Link: www.dibruno.com...]
Cool.
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b_sharp Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:55:00pm |
re: #219 albusteve
Satriani does not impress me...plays a lot of fast scales...big whoop...speed means nothing
Speed by itself means little, but it indicates precision and control from which the ability to translate emotion into tone originates.
Satriani is good.
I prefer Bonamassa, SRV, Metheny and a host of others, but I can't dismiss Satriani's mastery.
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:55:07pm |
re: #224 Cannadian Club Akbar
OH and by the way, he wasn't converting music to tablature. He was converting entire scores to standard notation. He got Zappa's attention at age 17 by mailing him a transcription of a percussion piece called "The Black Page".
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:57:06pm |
re: #222 Slumbering Behemoth
Yeah, anybody can do what he does.
9_9
did I say that?...look, I don't want to diminish great ability and all guitar players deserve credit for even trying...it's a very difficult instrument to play...but some people try to reach the bar, while others raise it...there are tons of Satrianis out there..they are just not famous...he has never done anything that somebody else did even better before him...he's a product, not an original...now CJ can kick me
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:57:36pm |
re: #224 Cannadian Club Akbar
Didn't he convert music to tablature (SP?) for Zappa when he was young?
don't know
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Cannadian Club Akbar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:58:33pm |
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b_sharp Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:58:49pm |
re: #232 albusteve
did I say that?...look, I don't want to diminish great ability and all guitar players deserve credit for even trying...it's a very difficult instrument to play...but some people try to reach the bar, while others raise it...there are tons of Satrianis out there..they are just not famous...he has never done anything that somebody else did even better before him...he's a product, not an original...now CJ can kick me
Are you saying he's no Ynwie Malmsteen?
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Cannadian Club Akbar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 5:59:45pm |
re: #236 b_sharp
Are you saying he's no Ynwie Malmsteen?
My friend just became his FB friend. Not sure if it's the real one. Need to talk to him.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:00:23pm |
re: #237 Cannadian Club Akbar
My friend just became his FB friend. Not sure if it's the real one. Need to talk to him.
Prolly not
It's a very common name!
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:00:33pm |
re: #230 b_sharp
Speed by itself means little, but it indicates precision and control from which the ability to translate emotion into tone originates.
Satriani is good.
I prefer Bonamassa, SRV, Metheny and a host of others, but I can't dismiss Satriani's mastery.
right but Satrianis music doesn't convey emotion to me...it's a technical show...Joe B has much more feeling and sings with his guitar like he was born to...his attack is astounding...I'm stepping in the shit here but i know what I'm trying to say
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b_sharp Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:01:43pm |
re: #237 Cannadian Club Akbar
My friend just became his FB friend. Not sure if it's the real one. Need to talk to him.
I'm going to get a FB page for my ass just to see how many friends it can get.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:01:56pm |
Alrighty. Out for the night (I think) See ya'll in the morning.
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:02:24pm |
I was prepared to drop this topic but USA Today's article keeps on changing. Now it says: Airline to Jewish rumor: 'Delta does not discriminate.'
It's funny to watch the old school media keep changing the headlines and content without any acknowledgement of all the changes and edits.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:03:14pm |
re: #240 b_sharp
I'm going to get a FB page for my ass just to see how many friends it can get.
I got rid of 2/3rds of my friends, some of them family. Heh. OK. Really out now.
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:03:26pm |
re: #242 Killgore Trout
I was prepared to drop this topic but USA Today's article keeps on changing. Now it says: Airline to Jewish rumor: 'Delta does not discriminate.'
It's funny to watch the old school media keep changing the headlines and content without any acknowledgement of all the changes and edits.
Breaking News: "The bogus rumor we started is not true"
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b_sharp Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:03:29pm |
re: #239 albusteve
right but Satrianis music doesn't convey emotion to me...it's a technical show...Joe B has much more feeling and sings with his guitar like he was born to...his attack is astounding...I'm stepping in the shit here but i know what I'm trying to say
No, you're doing OK. I understand. Sat does sound more technical than emotive most of the time, and the reasons I prefer other guitarists over Sat is because of the emotion inherent in their sound.
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:05:00pm |
re: #244 Killgore Trout
Drudge no longer linking
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:05:43pm |
re: #245 b_sharp
No, you're doing OK. I understand. Sat does sound more technical than emotive most of the time, and the reasons I prefer other guitarists over Sat is because of the emotion inherent in their sound.
:(
Oh ,,, wait ,,, you're not talking about me
nevahmind!
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:06:23pm |
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PhillyPretzel Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:07:49pm |
re: #250 Killgore Trout
Why am I not surprised? Is it for the web traffic or magazine sales?
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:08:03pm |
re: #245 b_sharp
No, you're doing OK. I understand. Sat does sound more technical than emotive most of the time, and the reasons I prefer other guitarists over Sat is because of the emotion inherent in their sound.
this describes what I'm trying to say...original with a style never really heard before...listen to the timing and the attack (when and how he comes and goes across the strings and up and down the neck)...yes people do this now everyday but in context it was a mind fucker like something never heard before...listen close to this intro, and the rest
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:09:10pm |
re: #251 PhillyPretzel
Why am I not surprised? Is it for the web traffic or magazine sales?
Wingnuts stopped caring about what's real a long time ago.
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TedStriker Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:12:57pm |
re: #9 Charles
The 'anti-jihad' kooks aren't going to like this one:
Geert Wilders's American Fan Base - Global - The Atlantic Wire
Like the honey badger, they don't give a fuck...
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:17:39pm |
Hendrix literally invented a whole new way to play the guitar...nobody had ever heard anything like it...his Strat with the upside down neck, the crazy way he made chords...bending the neck, playing only with his left hand...using his wammy bar to the max, the brand new wah wah petal...echo, reverb, feedback...the guy was a bonafied genius, a guitar God...he turned the entire music scene on it's ears...the power trio, a one man extravaganza when he freaked...one of very few who did it all by himself and changed the way things were
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b_sharp Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:18:25pm |
re: #252 albusteve
this describes what I'm trying to say...original with a style never really heard before...listen to the timing and the attack (when and how he comes and goes across the strings and up and down the neck)...yes people do this now everyday but in context it was a mind fucker like something never heard before...listen close to this intro, and the rest
[Video]
Jimi's a legend for a reason.
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:25:15pm |
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darthstar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:26:59pm |
re: #259 albusteve
yeah, me too
close to the best ever in that time
I just wish it was about 17 minutes longer. I need to see what bootlegs are available out there...I know he was taped a lot when he lived in England in his teens...they loved him over there. Someone's got some good reel-to-reels in an attic that need to be digitized.
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:27:47pm |
Hendrix...straight up blues
Red House
the guy is like 25...just an awesome piece of guitar here
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darthstar Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:27:47pm |
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:31:42pm |
re: #261 albusteve
Hendrix...straight up blues
Red House
the guy is like 25...just an awesome piece of guitar here[Video]
The only thing Hendrix ever did wrong was die.
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:33:22pm |
re: #260 darthstar
I just wish it was about 17 minutes longer. I need to see what bootlegs are available out there...I know he was taped a lot when he lived in England in his teens...they loved him over there. Someone's got some good reel-to-reels in an attic that need to be digitized.
it's hard to say...I know people that do that and it's typical now...trace down every scrap of anything ever taped and book it...it's doubtful much else is out there, but like you say, some rare home vid always pops up sooner or later...Little Wing is really special to a lot of people...but he didn't do extended versions of the song with a longer break...same with the monster Hey Joe...it's way too short
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:34:34pm |
re: #264 negativ
[Video]The only thing Hendrix ever did wrong was die.
well, he made the 27 Club...so he's in damned fine company
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jaunte Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:35:38pm |
re: #55 Stanley Sea
LOL Ron Artest!!!
sgw94 Stephen White
Only in LA @LAIreland reports Ron Artest legally changing name to "World Peace"
There's a psycho 'businessman' in Houston who changed his name to 'Worldpeace.' Some disgruntled ex-employees put up a website to warn the world about him. [Link: water.squarespace.com...]
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:36:03pm |
re: #264 negativ
[Video]The only thing Hendrix ever did wrong was die.
that's a rare tape...playing a SG
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:38:31pm |
re: #262 darthstar
Isn't Allahpundit a Geller/Breitbart spawn?
Nope. He is/was an old school neocon atheist. He took that nice paying gig at Hot Air and is now content to feed the wingnuts pablum that even he doesn't believe.
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:46:34pm |
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engineer cat Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:56:49pm |
Texas Gov. Rick Perry made a joke at a Latino convention that an appointee’s name sounds like a bottle of tequila — and it didn’t go over very well.
The Associated Press reported that Perry, a Republican considering a run for president in 2012, made the comments Thursday in San Antonio at the 28th annual National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials conference. (Report: Perry likely to jump in this summer)
Perry reportedly joked that he liked how a man named Jose Cuevas had been appointed to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission because his name sounds like Jose Cuervo, a brand of tequila. The joke fell flat.
“Perry struggled to regain his confidence as he described Texas as a land of opportunity,” the Associated Press reported.
in other news, researchers confirm that republican politicians are getting measurably stupider
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jaunte Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:10:46pm |
re: #272 engineer dog
Perry has no plan b.
The politicians and public policy professionals were unimpressed with his stock-speech touting the state's business-friendly climate. Perry often stopped for applause and heard only the clink of forks on plates as he stared out at the crowd, a stark contrast to the jubilant reception he's received at recent Republican events. Many in the audience had never heard of him before.
The organization released a study Thursday predicting that 12.2 million Latinos will cast a ballot in the 2012 presidential election, representing a 26 percent increase from 2008. Latinos will account for 8.7 percent of the national electorate, the group's study predicted.[Link: www.bakersfieldnow.com...]
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Four More Tears Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:13:09pm |
Well thank God someone's on the case...
Beck To Visit Auschwitz To Figure Out ‘How Did This Happen?’
Glenn Beck said Thursday that he will be visiting the former Nazi death camp Auschwitz in a visit to Poland, and he'll broadcast a special from a town outside of the camp because this will help him "figure out," he says, "how did this happen?"
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:15:19pm |
re: #15 Charles
I wish I could get Google's ad sales people to take me off whatever list it is that keeps serving up ads for extreme right wing BS. Tea Party groups, Bachmann, Santorum. Blech.
Just part of having a political blog, I guess.
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:15:27pm |
re: #274 JasonA
Well thank God someone's on the case...
Beck To Visit Auschwitz To Figure Out ‘How Did This Happen?’
fucker ought to be thrown in chains for pulling a stunt like that...I'm surprised the authorities allow it
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:16:00pm |
re: #274 JasonA
Well thank God someone's on the case...
Beck To Visit Auschwitz To Figure Out ‘How Did This Happen?’
Lack of guns...
"Poland, I didn't know this when I first started doing my research." Beck said, "Poland rose up, a lot of Poles rose up, to try to help the Jews but they had nothing left. They had no arms."
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Four More Tears Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:17:57pm |
re: #277 Killgore Trout
Lack of guns...
Yeah, I didn't have to read after that paragraph. Pretty obvious what this stunt was all about after that.
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:18:13pm |
re: #274 JasonA
Well thank God someone's on the case...
Beck To Visit Auschwitz To Figure Out ‘How Did This Happen?’
I await the conspiracy theories with weary anticipation. And I'll club 'em as soon I hear 'em. You gotta squash that sort thing right away.
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:22:09pm |
re: #279 Dark_Falcon
I await the conspiracy theories with weary anticipation. And I'll club 'em as soon I hear 'em. You gotta squash that sort thing right away.
so what could you say that hasn't been said already?...this puke is allowed to use a place like that to spread his evangelical word and sell books...he'll do anything to feed his sick ego
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:22:09pm |
re: #274 JasonA
Well thank God someone's on the case...
Beck To Visit Auschwitz To Figure Out ‘How Did This Happen?’
Beck's as serious a pundit as this guy.
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:22:29pm |
re: #277 Killgore Trout
Lack of guns...
Not really true. The Polish Home Army did make a couple of attempts to aid the Warsaw Ghetto fighters in 1943, but these were strictly small scale. The Poles decided against a general uprising, not because of Anti-Semitism* but because they did not feel the time to be right. Despite this, those Ghetto survivors who managed to stay hidden in the ghetto's ruins did emerge to fight along the Home Army when the latter did rise in August 1944. Most of them sadly died when Stalin halted the Red Army's advance and let the Germans crush the uprising.
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albusteve Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:23:22pm |
re: #280 albusteve
in other words his conspiracy crap means nothing
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Hawaii69 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:29:31pm |
After 16 years on the run, Irish Mobster Whitey Bulger has been arrested.
[Link: www.cnn.com...]
Along with Osama Bin Laden, he is the second person to be crossed off
of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list in inte past 2 months.
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:32:48pm |
re: #282 Dark_Falcon
Not really true. The Polish Home Army did make a couple of attempts to aid the Warsaw Ghetto fighters in 1943, but these were strictly small scale. The Poles decided against a general uprising, not because of Anti-Semitism* but because they did not feel the time to be right. Despite this, those Ghetto survivors who managed to stay hidden in the ghetto's ruins did emerge to fight along the Home Army when the latter did rise in August 1944. Most of them sadly died when Stalin halted the Red Army's advance and let the Germans crush the uprising.
*= This is not to say that the Polish Home Army did not contain anti-Semites. It did (Jew hate was very common in Poland at the time), but the main factor that influenced the Poles not to act was that in 1943 the Red army was still far away from Warsaw, so any uprising would have ultimately been destroyed.
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:34:31pm |
re: #284 Hawaii69
After 16 years on the run, Irish Mobster Whitey Bulger has been arrested.
[Link: www.cnn.com...]
Along with Osama Bin Laden, he is the second person to be crossed off
of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list in inte past 2 months.
He had his won episode on Biography's Mobsters series, an episode whose ending they'll now need to redo.
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Vicious Babushka Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:35:24pm |
re: #274 JasonA
Well thank God someone's on the case...
Beck To Visit Auschwitz To Figure Out ‘How Did This Happen?’
A mirror would help.
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:35:58pm |
re: #286 Dark_Falcon
He had his own episode on Biography's Mobsters series, an episode whose ending they'll now need to redo.
PIMF
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Hawaii69 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:38:04pm |
re: #286 Dark_Falcon
He had his won episode on Biography's Mobsters series, an episode whose ending they'll now need to redo.
Yeah, I watched 3 of those in a row the other night. Addictive.
I grew up in the Boston area, so I used to hear about Bulger back when he was running the Winter Hill Gang.
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freetoken Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:44:53pm |
One of the hot web pages today:
The 100 Longest Entries On Wikipedia
Not sure about the exact nature of the algorithm that determined "longest".
Anyway, hard to guess. Try guessing before checking it out. One hint: those Irish must stay indoors and on their computers during all those rainy days on the emerald isle.
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Four More Tears Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:47:48pm |
re: #291 freetoken
#1 gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling.
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:50:45pm |
re: #291 freetoken
One of the hot web pages today:
The 100 Longest Entries On Wikipedia
Not sure about the exact nature of the algorithm that determined "longest".
Anyway, hard to guess. Try guessing before checking it out. One hint: those Irish must stay indoors and on their computers during all those rainy days on the emerald isle.
The saddest link: #20
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Four More Tears Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:50:53pm |
Here's a fun Kos diary...
A Letter Regarding Antisemitism at Daily Kos — Please Do Not Turn Away
Top o' the Rec List, too. Hey, maybe some of them really don't like it?
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Targetpractice Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:51:11pm |
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freetoken Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:52:28pm |
re: #293 Killgore Trout
It kind of summarizes an aspect of history well, though.
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Four More Tears Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:52:40pm |
re: #295 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
I hear there's a cream for that these days.
//
My insurance doesn't cover it...
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BishopX Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:52:41pm |
re: #291 freetoken
Lol @ #89, list of Honorverse characters. That series is massive!
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Targetpractice Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:54:28pm |
re: #297 JasonA
My insurance doesn't cover it...
Fear not, comrade. For soon, Comrade Obama's glorious government takeover of the insurance industry will bleed the rich dry to provide us with substandard care!
///
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freetoken Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:55:22pm |
That list of top 100 wikipedia longest entries makes some sort of statement about the "human condition", I think.
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freetoken Thu, Jun 23, 2011 7:59:44pm |
If an alien from another planet were to be given that list he/she/it would summarize humans as animals who:
Live in a hierarchical society
of interacting tribes
who spend most of their time at war with each other
or who are preparing for such,
and are curious enough about the world around them to enumerate other living things.
And... that summarizes us quite well, I think.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:01:55pm |
re: #302 freetoken
If an alien from another planet
Yeah ,, but who says THEIR society would be any better
TO SERVE MAN!!!
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:02:37pm |
re: #294 JasonA
Here's a fun Kos diary...
A Letter Regarding Antisemitism at Daily Kos — Please Do Not Turn Away
Top o' the Rec List, too. Hey, maybe some of them really don't like it?
Fucking hell, it used to be much worse. They used to link to videos from Hamas, stormfront, David Duke and Alex Jones.If they think it's bad now they should have seen it a few years ago. If wingnuts weren't preoccupied with "perfecting" the Jews and using Israel as a doomsday machine they could have picked up the Jewish vote long ago.
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:05:31pm |
The Protocols of the Daily Kos used to be a regular feature on LGF.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:06:56pm |
re: #305 Killgore Trout
The Protocols of the Daily Kos used to be a regular feature on LGF.
Linky No Goody
(but I remember it well)
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:07:37pm |
An older Irish man who'd been abused in a Catholic reform school as a child ... uugh. Just see for yourself.
I've never been in that situation, so I can't say - but I'd speculate that the cover-up and whitewashing that went on for decades (and still goes on) would be at least as traumatic as the original abuse in the first place.
See also:
Thousands of Irish Children Abused and Raped in Irish Catholic Reform Schools
Irish Report Says Vatican Shielded Priest Until He Raped a Boy in a Pub
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:09:38pm |
re: #306 sattv4u2
Fuck let's try again: The Protocols of the Daily Kos Because I'm especially pround of myself way back in 2007....
I've been picking on Koskidz and islamists too long. I'm out of touch with the Nazis.
Indeed.
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:11:36pm |
re: #308 Killgore Trout
Another one.....
Here's what I find truly impressive: Neither the Koskidz or I noticed this was actually Nazi propaganda. We all though it was typical progressive anti-semitism, they really have become interchangable.
It's an interesting trip down memory lane. I haven't changed much.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:14:28pm |
re: #309 Killgore Trout
Another one...
It's an interesting trip down memory lane. I haven't changed much.
You should!!!
///
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:15:12pm |
re: #308 Killgore Trout
Fuck let's try again: The Protocols of the Daily Kos Because I'm especially pround of myself way back in 2007...
Indeed.
hehe,,, 2nd comment from the 1st link
(deleted) !!!
(((buzzsawmonkey)))
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:18:12pm |
re: #310 MikeySDCA
OT:
Much hoo-ha today about releasing 30 million barrels of oil over a 30-day period from the National Petroleum Reserve. I wondered how this compared with consumption.
Consumption is 18,771,000 barrels per day (2009 data.) Drop in the bucket, anyone?
about a day and a halfs worth, iirc what I read earlier
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:36:07pm |
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RadicalModerate Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:38:13pm |
re: #312 sattv4u2
hehe,,, 2nd comment from the 1st link
(deleted) !!!
(((buzzsawmonkey)))
If you check the users in that thread, the vast majority of them are individuals who are now blocked - and I'd guess that a significant percentage of those were given the boot for bigoted statements.
On a side note, one LGF feature I'd kind of like to see (available to registered users only) would be a special icon that would identify those individuals who have been shown the door - maybe a deflated football, or something similar. It would be really helpful especially when referencing some of the older articles and running across some of the over-the-top comments that I've come across.
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freetoken Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:39:07pm |
re: #317 Gus 802
Just in! Gus photographed in the parking lot of his nearest Walmart!
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:39:25pm |
re: #317 Gus 802
Just got back from Walmart. Walmart rules!
"welcome to WalMart,, get your shit and get out"
(Walter)
((no,,, not THAT Walter ,,, THIS Walter !!!))
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Gus Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:40:17pm |
re: #319 freetoken
Just in! Gus photographed in the parking lot of his nearest Walmart!
Hmm. You know. That man has the right idea! Looks comfortable. ;)
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Four More Tears Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:40:42pm |
re: #319 freetoken
Just in! Gus photographed in the parking lot of his nearest Walmart!
Looks like what happens when someone flunks out of Hogwarts.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:42:03pm |
re: #319 freetoken
Just in! Gus photographed in the parking lot of his nearest Walmart!
Uncle Gus goes to Wal Mart and saves 32 cents on a Snuggie
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Gus Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:45:18pm |
re: #323 sattv4u2
Uncle Gus goes to Wal Mart and saves 32 cents on a Snuggie
Kind of looks like Walter.
/
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:46:29pm |
re: #324 Gus 802
Kind of looks like Walter.
/
Sounds/ disposition wise too!!!
//
SORRY WALTER ,,, LOVE YA MAN !!
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:48:35pm |
re: #326 Gus 802
Uh oh. The sun has set. Time for that poop smell.
Maybe you should purchase some windows~!
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:49:21pm |
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:50:06pm |
Evening all!
How is it going?
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Gus Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:51:07pm |
re: #328 sattv4u2
re: #327 sattv4u2
Either that, or move your nose!!
I'm having to "rough it" for the summer. Kind of sucks but I'll get by. Still have this old box running too. Plus I'm smoking less even though I have to smell the poop. It's from the farms way out in the distance I think. Or, I'm thinking it might be the moss that grows around here.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:51:32pm |
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:51:55pm |
re: #326 Gus 802
Uh oh. The sun has set. Time for that poop smell.
Sunset in California must be different than I remember.
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Gus Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:54:04pm |
re: #332 Killgore Trout
Sunset in California must be different than I remember.
I'm in the southern most part of Santa Clara County. They have farms around here.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:54:34pm |
re: #332 Killgore Trout
Sunset in California must be different than I remember.
No
I'm sure it's the same sun
((that is, unless you're really Really REALLY old!!))
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:54:58pm |
We had a power outage tonite. The kind that flashes off and then on again within a few seconds. Enough to turn the house dark and freak-out the dogs, then come right back on.
Some of the clocks reset to flashing 12 and some didn't. How bizarre.
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RadicalModerate Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:55:35pm |
Oh my, the nativists aren't going to like this one.
Memo from head of ICE urges deportation priority list
DALLAS - The Pew Hispanic Center says 11 million undocumented immigrants live in the United States. Last year, the U.S. deported nearly 400,000 people living in the country illegally.
A new memo released from the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is now encouraging a priority list. The memo could be welcome news to a number of local immigrants, mostly students and the elderly, set for deportation.
[...]
Dated last Friday, the memo was from Morton to all the regional directors, special agents and chief counsel.
"Because the agency is confronted with more violations than its resources can address, the agency must regularly exercise prosecutorial discretion," it read.
"Felons," "gang members," "repeat offenders" first.
But, the following cases should prompt special consideration, inlcuding "minors and elderly individuals," those "in the U.S. since childhood" and those who "have or are pursuing a college or advanced degree at a legitimate institution of higher education."
This is the third in a series of memos from the the ICE agency director.
Immigration activist Ralph Isenberg, of Dallas, said this is easily the most declarative.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:55:35pm |
re: #335 ggt
We had a power outage tonite. The kind that flashes off and then on again within a few seconds. Enough to turn the house dark and freak-out the dogs, then come right back on.
Some of the clocks reset to flashing 12 and some didn't. How bizarre.
The Land Of Forever Noon
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:55:37pm |
re: #333 Gus 802
I'm in the southern most part of Santa Clara County. They have farms around here.
In in Kane County, Illinois. They have corn and soybeans here.
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:56:50pm |
re: #337 sattv4u2
The Land Of Forever Noon
The clinker is that I finally have a child old enough to set the clock on my VCR and I don't have a VCR anymore. Mostly the kid downloads movies onto his Playstation.
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:58:02pm |
I think it should be set to verse.
Anyone got the talent and the inclination?
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:58:09pm |
And on that note, the long quiet drive home beckons
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:58:46pm |
Is Walter ever coming back?
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Gus Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:59:18pm |
re: #338 ggt
In in Kane County, Illinois. They have corn and soybeans here.
Don't know much about here but from looking on line they can grow carrots, eggplant, mushrooms, bok choy, onions, and garlic of course.
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:01:52pm |
re: #343 Gus 802
Don't know much about here but from looking on line they can grow carrots, eggplant, mushrooms, bok choy, onions, and garlic of course.
Garlic is Good!
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Gus Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:03:16pm |
re: #344 ggt
Garlic is Good!
Some parts of Gilroy smell like garlic. All over the place. They have a garlic festival every year. Selling garlic ice cream.
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prairiefire Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:05:04pm |
re: #342 ggt
Is Walter ever coming back?
My son got an A on his Greek Island project. Hope your boy did well.
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:08:14pm |
re: #346 prairiefire
My son got an A on his Greek Island project. Hope your boy did well.
He got a B.
The kids that got A's obviously did not do the majority of the work themselves.
What are you gonna do?
Congrats to your boy! Did you put a pix on the pages?
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:09:53pm |
re: #338 ggt
In in Kane County, Illinois. They have corn and soybeans here.
Hell, they have corn in Chicago itself. Illinois grows more corn than any other state save Iowa.
Sorry I was gone for a while. Firefox 5 took some time to install. So far, it seems a good improvement.
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:10:45pm |
re: #349 Dark_Falcon
Hell, they have corn in Chicago itself. Illinois grows more corn than any other state save Iowa.
Sorry I was gone for a while. Firefox 5 took some time to install. So far, it seems a good improvement.
How sales?
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austin_blue Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:13:30pm |
re: #336 RadicalModerate
Oh my, the nativists aren't going to like this one.
Shocking, to keep the most likely to be good citizens, productive to our society, and steady tax payers to be the last to be deported.
Like Pulitzer Prize winning authors.
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:13:43pm |
re: #350 ggt
How sales?
Not so hot. I've had 3 same day possibilities, and all of them flopped. The good news is that I'm doing better in finding leads and my lining up end users (my current event deals in IT for military health) is going well. I expect to have another vendor sale before the month is out and I hope to add an end-user as well. Tomorrow is packed with call-backs and I know I can get the deals done.
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:14:44pm |
re: #352 Dark_Falcon
Not so hot. I've had 3 same day possibilities, and all of them flopped. The good news is that I'm doing better in finding leads and my lining up end users (my current event deals in IT for military health) is going well. I expect to have another vendor sale before the month is out and I hope to add an end-user as well. Tomorrow is packed with call-backs and I know I can get the deals done.
Keep a positive attitude and keep on keepin' on. It will happen.
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:16:23pm |
re: #349 Dark_Falcon
Hell, they have corn in Chicago itself. Illinois grows more corn than any other state save Iowa.
Sorry I was gone for a while. Firefox 5 took some time to install. So far, it seems a good improvement.
I know! And I left Indiana to get away from corn :)
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:17:58pm |
re: #353 ggt
Keep a positive attitude and keep on keepin' on. It will happen.
I know. But that same-day today served a useful function even if it didn't close: It got me out of a self-induced worry-fest and help me focus. And that focus got me an end-user with a decent chance to close. Sometimes you just need that extra boost to win.
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prairiefire Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:18:03pm |
re: #347 ggt
No, he's in the photos I took of it. I thought your guy's looked like more than a B! I don't know how some of those projects get done w/o a bit of help. My guy is 8 and needed positive direction.
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windsagio Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:19:24pm |
OT: WUB and I went to what had to be the classiest Star Trek themed wedding ever.
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Shiplord Kirel Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:20:50pm |
7.4 earthquake in Alaska, about two hours ago. Fox Island is way out in the Aleutians.
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:20:59pm |
re: #354 ggt
I know! And I left Indiana to get away from corn :)
Still, it can be impressive. And yes, I've seen corn stalks in those urban gardens as high as the proverbial elephant's eye. It's a sight to see, and it reminds you how much of a farm state Illinois still is.
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:21:34pm |
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austin_blue Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:21:59pm |
re: #342 ggt
Is Walter ever coming back?
Depends on Walter, me thinks.
An odd duck, Walter. I love a committed curmudgeon like Steve, but Walter reminds me too much of my mom. A tremendously committed, passive aggressive nudnik. It's always about Walter and his pain/frustration/atheism. Too bad.
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:22:09pm |
re: #360 Shiplord Kirel
7.4 earthquake in Alaska, about two hours ago. Fox Island is way out in the Aleutians.
Can we use it hold the staff of Fox News? The name fits and then they wouldn't be hanging around New York making America look bad.
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:22:34pm |
re: #356 prairiefire
No, he's in the photos I took of it. I thought your guy's looked like more than a B! I don't know how some of those projects get done w/o a bit of help. My guy is 8 and needed positive direction.
I don't know, I think the high schoolers could handle it on their own. Some looked professionally done . . . . .
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:23:46pm |
re: #355 Dark_Falcon
I know. But that same-day today served a useful function even if it didn't close: It got me out of a self-induced worry-fest and help me focus. And that focus got me an end-user with a decent chance to close. Sometimes you just need that extra boost to win.
Sales can be such an anxiety producer!!!!!
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freetoken Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:24:24pm |
Speaking of corn... what an amazing plant, especially if we play with the genes:
Synthetic collagen from maize has human properties
Synthetic collagen has a wide range of applications in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery and in the food industry. For proper function in animals a certain number of prolines within the protein need to be hydroxylated. BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Biotechnology reports that for the first time the α1 chain of type 1 collagen has been produced in maize with similar levels of proline hydroxylation to human collagen.
Most collagen used is derived from animals but there are risks associated with this collagen containing infectious agents or being rejected by the body. To avoid this problem several laboratory–based systems have been developed using plants to produce collagen. Plant-derived recombinant proteins should have lower contamination and fewer infectious agents, but these systems are unable to make modifications to the protein essential for proper function in human cells.
Working in collaboration with industrial partners researchers added a gene, which codes for the α1 chain of human CI (hCI α1), to maize along with genes which make human prolyl 4-hydroxylase. This second protein was able to hydroxylate approximately the same percentage of prolines in the recombinant collagen α1 chain, produced in maize, as seen for human collagen made in human cells.
Dr Kan Wang from Iowa State University said, "Producing human collagen in maize seeds is an inexpensive alternative to using animal-derived collagen. The seeds are easy to grow, process, and store. Our transgenic plant system is also able to produce a protein with human-like modifications making it a better choice for a wide range of applications."
Now we just need to add genes for the plant to grow ears and voice boxes (both of which are made out of collagen) and they tell us exactly when they need watering.
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:25:13pm |
re: #368 freetoken
Speaking of corn... what an amazing plant, especially if we play with the genes:
Synthetic collagen from maize has human properties
Now we just need to add genes for the plant to grow ears and voice boxes (both of which are made out of collagen) and they tell us exactly when they need watering.
They could be their own scarecrows too!
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:25:25pm |
re: #358 windsagio
OT: WUB and I went to what had to be the classiest Star Trek themed wedding ever.
Did it end with the bride and groom beaming out to their honeymoon suite?
And I'd heard that Star Trek events were dangerous to us lizards because of the threat of Paulian aliens and their alcohol. I was told to "avoid the Ronulan Ale".
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austin_blue Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:27:34pm |
re: #358 windsagio
OT: WUB and I went to what had to be the classiest Star Trek themed wedding ever.
Umm...Urr....
Is that a contradiction in terms or an oxymoron?
Just asking...
But please, post video! Was the service in Klingon? Was the groom dressed as a Star Fleet captain while the bride was dressed as an Antarian?
Please dish!
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A Man for all Seasons Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:31:17pm |
Back from the NBA draft..Had a couple Hoosiers leave the Hotel room tonight...Had a blast..But almost time to drive back to Oklahoma..
Really enjoyed Indiana this week
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austin_blue Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:33:08pm |
re: #368 freetoken
Speaking of corn... what an amazing plant, especially if we play with the genes:
Synthetic collagen from maize has human properties
Now we just need to add genes for the plant to grow ears and voice boxes (both of which are made out of collagen) and they tell us exactly when they need watering.
That reminds me of an old National Lampoon Radio Hour where George Washington Carver waxed eloquent about the Intercontinental Ballistic Peanut, the Self-Dialing Telepeanut, and, of course, Peanut Oleo.
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freetoken Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:33:42pm |
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Shiplord Kirel Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:33:55pm |
re: #364 Dark_Falcon
Can we use it hold the staff of Fox News? The name fits and then they wouldn't be hanging around New York making America look bad.
Now that you mention it, that makes me doubt whether this Fox Island exists at all. It might be just a floating mass of conjecture, innuendo, half truth, and bowdlerized Playboy centerfolds.
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austin_blue Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:34:05pm |
re: #373 HoosierHoops
Back from the NBA draft..Had a couple Hoosiers leave the Hotel room tonight...Had a blast..But almost time to drive back to Oklahoma..
Really enjoyed Indiana this week
Who did Cleveland take at #1 and #4?
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Targetpractice Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:36:03pm |
Another day of "50% chance of rain," another day without a drop from the sky. I'm beginning to think that saving my garden may require a rain dance.
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:36:23pm |
re: #375 freetoken
Ship is sinking:
Newt Gingrich Says He Won't Participate In Ames Straw Poll, Citing Financial Limitations
May it sink into the Challenger Deep* and be lost forever.
* The Challenger Deep is the deepest part of the Pacific Ocean,
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Shiplord Kirel Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:37:03pm |
re: #371 Dark_Falcon
Did it end with the bride and groom beaming out to their honeymoon suite?
And I'd heard that Star Trek events were dangerous to us lizards because of the threat of Paulian aliens and their alcohol. I was told to "avoid the Ronulan Ale".
The space gomers' fondness for booze was on my list of Star Trek plausibility flaws, along with such phenomena as human-alien genetic compatibility and the absence of pockets on the uniforms.
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Targetpractice Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:45:54pm |
The thread is dead! Long live the thread!
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A Man for all Seasons Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:47:29pm |
re: #381 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
The thread is dead! Long live the thread!
I'm on vacation..There is no such thing as a dead thread
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freetoken Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:47:35pm |
re: #381 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
There's always one topic that works...
Courtesy of Rupert Murdoch's (who knows how to make money) Sun:
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Targetpractice Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:48:17pm |
re: #383 freetoken
There's always one topic that works...
Courtesy of Rupert Murdoch's (who knows how to make money) Sun:
...I'll be sending you the bill for my new monitor.
/
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:48:48pm |
re: #381 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
The thread is dead! Long live the thread!
The last post was a Star Trek post. Thus by law your post should have read:
"Bones, the thread?"
"It's dead, Jim."
Hand in your tricorder, you're no trekkie. ;)
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Targetpractice Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:50:22pm |
re: #385 Dark_Falcon
The last post was a Star Trek post. Thus by law your post should have read:
"Bones, the thread?"
"It's dead, Jim."
Hand in your tricorder, you're no trekkie. ;)
"He's dead, Jim. You get his tricorder, I'll grab his wallet."
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:51:46pm |
re: #386 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
"He's dead, Jim. You get his tricorder, I'll grab his wallet."
They don't have money in Star Trek! For that, you must be beamed down into a fever swamp, there to be set upon by crazed trolls.
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:53:59pm |
I"m back.
All I could think about was the Star Trek wedding with Deanna Troi and her mother. . . .
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Targetpractice Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:54:30pm |
re: #387 Dark_Falcon
They don't have money in Star Trek! For that, you must be beamed down into a fever swamp, there to be set upon by crazed trolls.
That's actually a topic of major contention amongst Trek fans, mostly because of so much contradiction between series. The oft-mentioned credit is seen as a form of electronic currency, at least until the advent of replicators, when the need for material wealth just sort of evaporated.
Er, I mean, let them come! I shall slay them all with my bat'leth!
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:55:58pm |
re: #373 HoosierHoops
Back from the NBA draft..Had a couple Hoosiers leave the Hotel room tonight...Had a blast..But almost time to drive back to Oklahoma..
Really enjoyed Indiana this week
THat's just wrong!
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windsagio Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:56:53pm |
re: #372 austin_blue
So lets see, The Groom's party was dressed in Romulan-style outfits complete with sashes, etc, and the bride's party was dressed as Federation. The main trick was to make the accents Trek related and not go overboard (so no prosthetics for the Romulans for instance), but rather to go with pins and such. Once we get pictures I'll post some (with WUB's permission since he's in it too).
I'd say it was classy because it didn't have the camp over-the-topness that trek weddings usually have (especially the damn sad Klingon ones).
Cheesy things we did not have: Fake Trek booze, prosthetics, made up languages.
Things we did have: Iconography (Romulan, Federation, IDICs), snappy outfits, excellent Lebanese food.
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A Man for all Seasons Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:58:09pm |
re: #390 ggt
THat's just wrong!
I really enjoyed driving to Indiana for a week to meet up with many friends
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jun 23, 2011 9:58:20pm |
re: #391 windsagio
So lets see, The Groom's party was dressed in Romulan-style outfits complete with sashes, etc, and the bride's party was dressed as Federation. The main trick was to make the accents Trek related and not go overboard (so no prosthetics for the Romulans for instance), but rather to go with pins and such. Once we get pictures I'll post some (with WUB's permission since he's in it too).
I'd say it was classy because it didn't have the camp over-the-topness that trek weddings usually have (especially the damn sad Klingon ones).
Cheesy things we did not have: Fake Trek booze, prosthetics, made up languages.
Things we did have: Iconography (Romulan, Federation, IDICs), snappy outfits, excellent Lebanese food.
Sounds like fun.
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windsagio Thu, Jun 23, 2011 10:00:15pm |
I think seriously trying ot reproduce alien food and drink is a straight road to 'embarassing'.
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Four More Tears Thu, Jun 23, 2011 10:00:35pm |
re: #391 windsagio
The main trick was to make the accents Trek related and not go overboard (so no prosthetics for the Romulans for instance)
That's some hell of a bar for overboard...
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Thu, Jun 23, 2011 10:00:36pm |
re: #391 windsagio
So lets see, The Groom's party was dressed in Romulan-style outfits complete with sashes, etc, and the bride's party was dressed as Federation. The main trick was to make the accents Trek related and not go overboard (so no prosthetics for the Romulans for instance), but rather to go with pins and such. Once we get pictures I'll post some (with WUB's permission since he's in it too).
I'd say it was classy because it didn't have the camp over-the-topness that trek weddings usually have (especially the damn sad Klingon ones).
Cheesy things we did not have: Fake Trek booze, prosthetics, made up languages.
Things we did have: Iconography (Romulan, Federation, IDICs), snappy outfits, excellent Lebanese food.
I don't know if I could go to a Romulan Wedding. I'm kinda partial to the Vulcans and the Federation.
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Targetpractice Thu, Jun 23, 2011 10:03:29pm |
All this talk about scifi has got me tempted to fire up the ol' 360 and play a new Mass Effect campaign. Or a new New Vegas one.
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Thu, Jun 23, 2011 10:04:31pm |
New Thread, my cue to go to bed.
Have a great morning all!
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jun 23, 2011 10:05:28pm |
re: #398 ggt
I don't know if I could go to a Romulan Wedding. I'm kinda partial to the Vulcans and the Federation.
The Federation was there. Think of it as a peace summit. Star Trek is big on peace summits, and they do more good in Star Trek fiction than in real life. But that's because in fiction the good guys aren't represented by a bunch of diplomats who would rather give away the store and hope for the best than actually take a firm position.
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