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TV PSA: Survivor -- nm - Beaker Nov 2, 08:15 4
- Ep 2 of Frozen Planet - simply stunning. -- nm - LMS Nov 2, 08:25
- I need to get caughtup on this. -- nm - budice Nov 2, 08:16 1
  - a brief recap - spoilers - Beaker Nov 2, 08:18
- kneel and watch it! KNEEL! -- nm - Beaker Nov 2, 08:15
1) Today soooooo feels like Thursday. Has all day. 2) Right before waking up this morning I dreamed that it was snowing. Hard. Woke up to - prayformojo Nov 2, 08:14
LYC: I am so happy to find out my rommate has passed the bar exam. - Krusty Nov 2, 08:13 10
- congrats!! you sound like a very supportive friend - I 'm sure that helped at times -- nm - Epiphany Nov 2, 08:23
- don homer! -- nm - loosilu Nov 2, 08:22
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- awshum! -- nm - Diva, Hot Choklit Nov 2, 08:20
- just let dawson plan it for you. then take all the credit. -- nm - tRuMaN Nov 2, 08:16
- *hiccup*..*hic*..what's next?...Wooo! Everclear! -- nm - drunk roommate si Nov 2, 08:15
- Off to what? See, you're supposed to ask US. -- nm - con_carne Nov 2, 08:15 1
  - I know but I feel like ST gets asked to do so much. :-) - Krusty Nov 2, 08:17
- yay! -- nm - Beaker Nov 2, 08:14
- nice! -- nm - znufrii Nov 2, 08:14
Republic Wireless to offer $19/mo unlimited talk/text/data plan -- (link) - budice Nov 2, 08:13
I'm not sure John Podhoretz is "one of the crown princes of American conservatism." but good for him anyway. -- (link) - mara Nov 2, 08:09 1
- more of this from the GOP please. - Mel Profit Nov 2, 08:18
i am sure this has been on st, but still, Iambetterthanyourkids is someone grading kids' drawings that people submitted -- (link) - tRuMaN Nov 2, 08:09
Can you guess who the all-time career NFL leader in completion % is (66.0)? -- nm - Don Homer Nov 2, 08:08 4
- Chad Pennington (I'm almost 100% sure of this) -- nm - MDH Nov 2, 08:12 3
  - Correct! -- nm - Don Homer Nov 2, 08:14 2
    - *trades 3 first rounders for him* -- nm - Raiders Nov 2, 08:16
    - yeah, but how about % over 20 yards? - groiny Nov 2, 08:15
BREAKING: New Hampshire secretary of state sets Jan. 10 presidential primary date. -- nm - budice Nov 2, 08:07
so my work christmas party is at an undisclosed location, but they want me to tell them if I am going or not..... - groiny Nov 2, 08:06 24
- If word got out that it's at Hooters, some no-fun type would shut it down -- nm - Bloger Blore Nov 2, 08:12 2
  - put it at Tilted Kilt, and I am in!!!! nm -- nm - groiny Nov 2, 08:13 1
    - (word) -- nm - JaxSean Nov 2, 08:14
- it's sort of stupid, but, say yes. it might turn out to be something awesome and then you'll be pissed you missed it. - Andie Nov 2, 08:11 9
  - I guess it depend on where you work. Pretty sure that would never happen here. Their parties suck. -- nm - mara Nov 2, 08:16 5
    - I totally want to go to Diva's work place xmas party -- nm - Epiphany Nov 2, 08:22
    - this is my concern, there are some horror stories about Xmas parties here. nm -- nm - groiny Nov 2, 08:17
    - sure, it *probably* won't, but you have nothing to lose by saying yes here. -- nm - Andie Nov 2, 08:17 2
      - I know *you* have nothing to lose, working where you work, but I think others might. I want to know where it is before I bother going. - mara Nov 2, 08:21 1
        
        this. -- nm - loosilu Nov 2, 08:21
  - I always say yes. I mean, you never, ever know where fun lives. -- nm - drumstick jones Nov 2, 08:13 1
    - *checks my pants* nm -- nm - groiny Nov 2, 08:13
  - this -- nm - Beaker Nov 2, 08:12
- that's stupid. -- nm - loosilu Nov 2, 08:11 2
  - we did this at hesser. I left before the party, but it was like 35 miles away. everyone had to drive. really cut down on the open bar. -- nm - drumstick jones Nov 2, 08:11 1
    - open bar *expense.* sorry. the utilisation of it. -- nm - drumstick jones Nov 2, 08:12
- Christmas Party Flu Shot Surprise! -- nm - prayformojo Nov 2, 08:09
- sounds like they don't have a location nailed down yet. -- nm - Diva, Hot Choklit Nov 2, 08:09 1
  - see, I am like, super picky with food, and if it is like a sushi bar or some shit.... - groiny Nov 2, 08:11
- Maybe I'm a curmudgeon, but at that point I'd just shrug and say, "Then no." -- nm - mara Nov 2, 08:08 1
  - Interesting. I'd say "yes," but you're not required to go. (Unless there's a monetary upfront for something.) -- nm - JaxSean Nov 2, 08:10
- Surprise!! Happy Birthday!! - Epiphany Nov 2, 08:08
- agree, then dont go, say something came up -- nm - budice Nov 2, 08:07
- That's retarded. - Will Hunting Nov 2, 08:07
Poll: What are you reading? I just finished "The Night Circus" (excellent book to read over Halloween weekend) and need a new one. -- nm - mara Nov 2, 08:05 12
- The Monster of Florence, also just finished War Horse audiobook. -- nm - LMS Nov 2, 08:24
- trying to read Animal Farm again -- nm - Hotkiss Nov 2, 08:21
- Ready Player One and I'm about done with it which is disappointing. I want another 100+ pages. - Krusty Nov 2, 08:20
- The Avenger by Frederick Forsythe -- nm - Beaker Nov 2, 08:11
- I'm slugging through What Alice Forgot - I would not recommend. It's a great concept but the execution is cumbersome -- nm - Epiphany Nov 2, 08:10
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  - Sup? -- nm - Will Hunting Nov 2, 08:06 5
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      - I think it's miles better than his last 2 (Red Rabbit and Teeth of the Tiger). I gave it a B overall. - Will Hunting Nov 2, 08:19 2
        
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        My faves of his are Without Remorse -- Executive Orders -- Rainbow Six - Will Hunting Nov 2, 08:23
    - his blood alcohol level, probably. nm -- nm - groiny Nov 2, 08:07
so, is this nuts? the store asked me to pick up a shift on thursday night (matt has a gay event and can't work) (in men's) and I think I'm saying yes. - drumstick jones Nov 2, 08:01 10
- is the thursday aka thanksgiving? -- nm - z'nuff garlic 'n butter to eat snails Nov 2, 13:28
- *trade* with Matt. make him take one of your shifts next week. -- nm - Andie Nov 2, 08:05 5
  - I tried to leverage that, but the only night I want to trade is next thurs and he can't work. he said "keep asking," of course - drumstick jones Nov 2, 08:09 3
    - this is fair. unwanted shifts equals frivolity-cash. -- nm - Andie Nov 2, 08:09 2
      - tresor midnight rose is like a freaking drug. I wore it home last night and stopped at patryk's for grimm and he was like, will - drumstick jones Nov 2, 08:11 1
        
        andrea!! go try this on at lunch!! do it! -- nm - drumstick jones Nov 2, 08:17
  - In women's intimates :) -- nm - MojaveMeg Nov 2, 08:09
- It's smart, you gain a favor for future payoff -- nm - budice Nov 2, 08:03
- yes it is nuts - znufrii Nov 2, 08:03
- listen to the drumstick. she knows what she's talkin about -- nm - prayformojo Nov 2, 08:02
"I can do that, but I have to have something signed by the clergy of my choice." feels like a lawsuit waiting to happen. - ty97 Nov 2, 07:55 12
- For fun (was it strongbad who suggested it?), I might just declare myself a Jedi and let them know that my midichlorian count is high enough to - Jim Nov 2, 07:59 11
  - L3!! and FWIW - you can't be the only one at your place miffed about this situation -- nm - Epiphany Nov 2, 08:11 2
    - I sit right next to someone who is also refusing. -- nm - Jim Nov 2, 08:16 1
      - Found the Church of IT. - Will Hunting Nov 2, 08:21
  - that's funny. -- nm - Mel Profit Nov 2, 08:01
  - "I don't need a flu shot" "he doesn't need a flu shot" "I can go back to work" "He can go back to work" -- nm - Beaker Nov 2, 08:00 6
    - props to Jim if he declares himself a Jedi and actually does this dialogue at someone. - Mel Profit Nov 2, 08:01 4
      - I don't know that I could do it with a straight face. I'd also have to have someone filming. -- nm - Jim Nov 2, 08:03 3
        
        this is your challenge. - Mel Profit Nov 2, 08:05 1
        
        there is no try. only do. -- nm - drumstick jones Nov 2, 08:10
        
        *waits for the YouTube video of them holding Jim down while he's screaming "DON'T FLU ME MAN!" -- nm - JaxSean Nov 2, 08:04
    - "These are not the veins you're looking for." -- nm - con_carne Nov 2, 08:01
Market Share graphs highlighting Web Browser usage -- (link) - budice Nov 2, 07:53 1
- Wow. IE has dropped that much? Also: Firefox needs to catch the F up on making a stable Android browser. - JaxSean Nov 2, 07:58
2 gold glove winners, on the Orioles????? - groiny Nov 2, 07:51 11
- Jeter was robbed! -- nm - Beaker Nov 2, 08:14
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  - I'm pissed about Tex and Cano but not the two Sox played had very good seasons. - Krusty Nov 2, 08:23
  - yeah, I think him and Granderson had a legit shot. nm -- nm - groiny Nov 2, 08:14 1
    - this -- nm - Diva, Hot Choklit Nov 2, 08:21
- alex gordon! at least kc wins something... -- nm - tRuMaN Nov 2, 07:57
- The Markakis one is laughable...the Weiters one is deserved. -- nm - Will Hunting Nov 2, 07:52 4
  - I figured it was the other way around? nm -- nm - groiny Nov 2, 07:54 3
    - 1 passed ball and I think led the league in steals stopped for Wieters - Will Hunting Nov 2, 08:01 2
      - I think he gets a lot of props for his cannon arm, as much as anything. nm -- nm - groiny Nov 2, 08:04 1
        
        Yeah, and he doesn't make many errors (0? this year)...but he's rated negatively by every metric. - Will Hunting Nov 2, 08:06
ST Poll: Which tdo you like better "Once Upon a Time" or "Grimm" -- nm - Capstern Nov 2, 07:48 25
- So far Once Upon a Time, though it may be unfair since we've only seen the pilot of Grimm. -- nm - Ender Nov 2, 07:57
- so far, Once -- nm - znufrii Nov 2, 07:57
- Having only watched the pilot of both, I liked Grimm a bit better (for a pilot). -- nm - JaxSean Nov 2, 07:54
- Fables -- nm - Beaker Nov 2, 07:51 2
  - I never heard the backstory on this, link? -- nm - MDH Nov 2, 07:52 1
    - best comic going -- (link) - Beaker Nov 2, 07:53
- Once Upon a Time - hands down -- nm - Epiphany Nov 2, 07:50 6
  - You are so contrary - I think I need to start calling to Mary Mary :P -- nm - Capstern Nov 2, 07:51 5
    - I got TV viewing issues - that is for sure -- nm - Epiphany Nov 2, 07:53 4
      - Yes because SN should have stopped with Dean in hell, BUT this season as been pretty good back to roots to me -- nm - Capstern Nov 2, 07:56 3
        
        my one complaint (Major Supernatural spoilers) - Beaker Nov 2, 07:58 1
        
        I had the same compliant and Cappie had a reason for it but I can't recall what he said. -- nm - Epiphany Nov 2, 08:07
        
        should have stopped after season 5, but I am beleaguring the point these days -- nm - Epiphany Nov 2, 07:58
- we watched grimm last night. it was okay. the art direction is very ... engaging. -- nm - drumstick jones Nov 2, 07:49 3
  - I agree with that. I like the touch of humor and its very visually appealing -- nm - Capstern Nov 2, 07:52
  - that one shot of the VW Bug on the bridge in the forest? with the moonlight behind it? very beautiful -- nm - Epiphany Nov 2, 07:51
  - I have it recorded, set to record all episodes, but have not watched it yet. - groiny Nov 2, 07:50
- Didn't watch "Once Upon a Time" but I actually liked Grimm. -- nm - MDH Nov 2, 07:49
- not sure yet. need a bigger sample of each first. -- nm - Diva Nov 2, 07:48
- never saw. -- nm - loosilu Nov 2, 07:48 4
  - I think you would like Grimm....the odd part and unrelated is it makes me think of Buffy -- nm - Capstern Nov 2, 07:52 3
    - never watched Buffy. -- nm - loosilu Nov 2, 08:01
    - series Creator David Greenwalt worked extensively on Buffy and Angel. -- nm - Diva Nov 2, 07:55 1
      - I thought I had heard that and I like that Whedonverse stink thats on it -- nm - Capstern Nov 2, 07:57
- damn enter button - so far I liked GRIMM better -- nm - Capstern Nov 2, 07:48
Walking Dead is just evil, I am terrified of zombies but I cant not watch that show for some reason -- nm - Capstern Nov 2, 07:47 7
- Heh. Agreed. And I'm glad they pulled out of the slump of the first two episodes this season. -- nm - Beryllium Nov 2, 07:49 2
  - Yea was slow roll to get started.... spoliers - Capstern Nov 2, 07:53 1
    - Spoils - Beryllium Nov 2, 07:57
- I know it's just me, but the first 3 episodes this season have been huge letdowns IMO. -- nm - MDH Nov 2, 07:49 3
  - I thought the most recent one was much improved. (spoils) - Beryllium Nov 2, 07:50 1
    - I liked that aspect, but it was sp predictable that it did nothing for me. -- nm - MDH Nov 2, 07:51
  - that last episode slayed me. -- nm - Diva Nov 2, 07:50
Funny or Die and Fuse have teamed up for the show 'Billy On The Street' it looks frantic yet funny -- (link) - MDH Nov 2, 07:46 1
- Black C3PO is pretty funny too -- nm - budice Nov 2, 07:47
Apparently, Kris Jenner just happens to be on a promotional tour this week. - loosilu Nov 2, 07:46
Ok, so FB and/or Spotify peeps...spamlet just linked up a String Quartet Tribute to Guns n Roses. FANTASTIC! - Jim Nov 2, 07:45 9
- i liked the Guns & Roses reference last night on New Girl. -- nm - Diva Nov 2, 07:56 2
  - New girl spoiler - con_carne Nov 2, 07:59 1
    - spoiler - Diva, Hot Choklit Nov 2, 08:01
- I just saw this. It looks awesome. -- nm - Mel Profit Nov 2, 07:46 5
  - 3 songs in and it's brilliant. Apparently they do other groups as well...I'll check them when I'm done with this one. -- nm - Jim Nov 2, 07:50 4
    - Their stuff is all over Turntable, I think - con_carne Nov 2, 07:53
    - Wow: White Stripes, Gorillaz, Arcade Fire, Adele, Journey...just on a quick search -- nm - Jim Nov 2, 07:51 2
      - They do hundreds of groups. I have few from a few years ago, they are awesome. -- nm - MDH Nov 2, 07:53 1
        
        Yep. Cello Rock = awesome. -- nm - Beryllium Nov 2, 07:53
~Some like it hot~ -- nm - Strongbad Nov 2, 07:45
Android: I'm purposely holding off on purchases of a new phone and tablet until ICS is available -- nm - budice Nov 2, 07:44 8
- not sure you need to wait. any phone you get now will just get the upgrade when available - decline Nov 2, 07:46 3
  - I don't think my phone (Samsung Moment) can upgrade to the newer versions. Or can it? It won't update when I try to get the newest version. - JaxSean Nov 2, 07:55 2
    - I think that's why he said "any phone you get now." Your phone is over 2 years old. -- nm - mara Nov 2, 07:57 1
      - True. -- nm - JaxSean Nov 2, 08:01
- internal combustion system? -- nm - loosilu Nov 2, 07:45 3
  - infected colon skanks? -- nm - groiny Nov 2, 07:46 2
    - (ice cream sandwich. But now even that sounds like some disgusting euphemism. Thanks.) -- nm - Beryllium Nov 2, 07:52
    - (better use the neti) -- nm - loosilu Nov 2, 07:46
Lesbian couple voted homecoming queen and king... -- (link) - Don Homer Nov 2, 07:44 2
- they look happy. Good for them. -- nm - Mel Profit Nov 2, 07:59
- nice! -- nm - znufrii Nov 2, 07:45

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