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Bioshock Infinite delayed until 2013 -- (link) - J May 9, 07:05
President Obam will sit with ABC News today to discuss same-sex marriage -- (link) - MDH May 9, 06:59 9
- holy crap - I can't wait. -- nm - Epiphany May 9, 07:02 8
  - I hope all these CEOs hold true to their word and don't bring jobs to NC. 5th worst unemployment in the US, isn't getting any better. -- nm - MDH May 9, 07:04 7
    - you want corporations to punish citizens of a struggling state? seems kind of cold. -- nm - colin May 9, 07:06 5
      - then they shouldn't vote as a bunch bigots -- nm - Beaker May 9, 07:06 4
        
        i'm sure gay marriage isn't very high on folks radar when they're unemployed.. besides, not everyone in the stated voted for the elected officials. - colin May 9, 07:08 1
        
        the Gay Mafia is mighty! -- nm - Beaker May 9, 07:12
        
        then they shouldn't have voted like a bunch of bigots -- nm - Beaker May 9, 07:06 1
        
        got it the first time. -- nm - colin May 9, 07:08
    - I hope they stick to their word. that would be fantastic -- nm - Epiphany May 9, 07:05
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- that's very cool -- nm - decline May 9, 06:59 1
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- which is what exactly? -- nm - TFox May 9, 06:48 2
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    - its ok, but i like Zite better. -- nm - tRuMaN (sarcastically stoic) May 9, 07:04
I can't believe it is and isn't butter. -- (link) - Beryllium May 9, 06:46 [Image]
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- What Andie said - plus doesn't Italy get stifling hot in August and nothing is open because everyone goes on vacation? -- nm - Roger More May 9, 07:08
- Luckily this wasn't an issue for us; Disneyland in late September has just the right amount of a crowd. -- nm - Beryllium May 9, 06:55 1
  - Wait - really? You honeymooned at Disneyland? That's so awesome! -- nm - JenBro May 9, 07:04
- is she also expecting fireworks and a big spontaneous song and dance number from her guests, led by Rupert Everett? -- nm - Reagen May 9, 06:53 1
  - Jack = Rupert Everett is this case, obvie. -- nm - Inigo May 9, 06:54
- sounds about right. -- nm - znufrii May 9, 06:51 15
  - You put this much $, time and effort into something, you sure as shit better get the cherry that goes on top. -- nm - Iron Spawn May 9, 06:55 14
    - Except the cherry won't be what she wants. You really think she'll be satisfied with scorching hot, crowded Italy as her honeymoon? - Inigo May 9, 06:58 5
      - Actually, yes. Becuase when she makes the scrapbook, she will make it look perfect, silly. - Iron Spawn May 9, 07:00 4
        
        and then in 10 years, the perfect divorce -- nm - decline May 9, 07:04
        
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        troof. -- nm - TFox May 9, 07:01
        
        *ding* -- nm - znufrii May 9, 07:01
    - not quite what I'm getting at, but okay. -- nm - znufrii May 9, 06:58 7
      - Just saying that if the ridiculousness was allowed up to this point, you can't suddenly bring reason into it. -- nm - Iron Spawn May 9, 06:59 6
        
        from what Jack's said though, i think this is actually out of character for her. - Andie May 9, 07:00 4
        
        I love that term, btw. -- nm - znufrii May 9, 07:05
        
        are we sure its not out of Melancholia the movie? *spoils* - Epiphany May 9, 07:04
        
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        See my scrapbook post. -- nm - Iron Spawn May 9, 07:01
        
        *that's* more of what I'm getting at, yes. -- nm - znufrii May 9, 07:00
- For once, she is correct. -- nm - Iron Spawn May 9, 06:50
- is she open to, like, 2 nights at an Inn a few hours away (or similar) immediately, then the big trip later? - Andie May 9, 06:44 9
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    - i think she's nuts, obviously, but that doesn't help you - can you tell her it can super-special if they make it that way? - Andie May 9, 06:49 6
      - or...the groom needs to grow a pair and tell her to stop being insane -- nm - decline May 9, 06:54 2
        
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        i imagine he's hoping that once the **!!!{{{{WEDDING}}}!!!** (picture that in big neon flashing lights) is over, life can get back to normal. - Andie May 9, 06:56
      - put a pony in the room. -- nm - TFox May 9, 06:50 2
        
        A pony show? -- nm - Beryllium May 9, 06:54 1
        
        sweet! -- nm - Randall May 9, 06:55
    - He might as well take his nuts and give them to her right now. Dead Man Walking -- nm - Bacon May 9, 06:46
- Take 2 trips. A short one for a few days immediately after and then a big trip when it works - decline May 9, 06:41 6
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    - she must be amazing in the sack -- nm - Beaker May 9, 06:47
    - the groom should run now -- nm - decline May 9, 06:44 2
      - signed, - 2011 May 9, 06:50
      - This. -- nm - MDH May 9, 06:46
    - the poor poor groom. -- nm - Andie May 9, 06:44
- can i send the groom a wedding gift? i feel like he deserves it. (though i guess that's not the way wedding gifts are "supposed to be".) -- nm - TFox May 9, 06:40 3
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    - you really need to take this guy out for drinks. -- nm - TFox May 9, 06:46 1
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*realizes that the ultimate anti-hulk weapon is an apathy bomb - is too apathetic to build it* - Beryllium May 9, 06:36 1
- Spoilers for Norton's Hulk - Beryllium May 9, 06:39
paternity test and a large cappuccino to go, please -- (link) - znufrii May 9, 06:11
Tackling the trade in human flesh pills -- (link) - Danedukenuuk May 9, 05:55
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- nice evening for me in Dingers! -- nm - Beaker May 9, 06:15
- My coworker was there; and she said they left at the top of the 8th before #4. -- nm - Don Homer May 9, 05:55
- and hitting for the natural cycle, 13 times. -- nm - znufrii May 9, 05:53
Perspective Poll; what's the most self-destructive thing you've ever done? Like, House driving his car into Cuddy's living room self-destructive. - landbeck May 9, 05:43 13 1
- i'm sorry to hear that, i hope this is truly rock bottom. for me i think it was a period of gaming, drinking, and bad relationships.. in response to - colin May 9, 07:04
- Too many to count. -- nm - Iron Spawn May 9, 06:51 1
  - How about just the top five? Seriously; what was the best, most nurturing response from those hurt by the fallout? -- nm - landbeck May 9, 07:00
- I guess the best way to look at it is that it is a cry for help. - Inigo May 9, 06:21
- The only thing I can offer is that people redeem themselves from things like this... - TFox May 9, 06:10
- I assume your son will be getting on going counselling? I am thinking of your entire family at this time. -- nm - Andie May 9, 06:05 2
  - The Social Worker that's working with him at the hospital is trying to get him admitted to a drug rehab program. We are hoping. -- nm - landbeck May 9, 06:45 1
    - that's great. i'm sure you are all filled with conflicting emotions - anger, fear, worry, everything, really. - Andie May 9, 06:51
- I've sabatoged some romantic relationships but nothing like that. I wouldn't know where to begin. My heart goes out to you and your family -- nm - Epiphany May 9, 06:00
- wow. can't say I've ever done anything like that - znufrii May 9, 05:57
- wow, you are handling this well. I don't think I've done something quite so spectacular, but maybe something more long term or chronic. -- nm - loosilu May 9, 05:49
- Nothing like that. But many best wishes and thoughts to your son, you, and your family for him getting well soon. [hug] -- nm - Don Homer May 9, 05:47 1
  - this -- nm - Beaker May 9, 06:24
American support for the war in Afghanistan has hit a new low, according to a poll out Wednesday... - Don Homer May 9, 05:21
Cris Carter admits to putting bounties on opposing players during his career -- (link) - Beaker May 9, 04:56
Leaked last page of Mad Men Series Finale? ... you be the judge (spoils) -- (link) - The Incredible Budice May 9, 04:55
"Tell the sheep whatever you want, repeat it often, bet that most reporters are too lazy to call you on it and -- (link) - Beaker May 9, 04:45 2
- soudns about right - znufrii May 9, 06:00
- you might gain a point or two in the opinion surveys." Neil MacDonald on the American election. -- nm - Beaker May 9, 04:45
Mike McQueary launching "whistle blower" lawsuit against Penn State -- (link) - Beaker May 9, 04:37
Minnesota Senate approved the new stadium for the Vikings -- (link) - Beaker May 9, 04:31 3
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  - I was wondering about the extra money they want the team to pay, whether that would be a dealbreaker or not -- nm - Beaker May 9, 06:28 1
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May 9, 1887 � Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show opens in London. -- nm - Beaker May 9, 03:44 1
- 20 years ago today the Westray Mine explosion in Nova Scotia killed 26 -- (link) - Beaker May 9, 04:26
Wake up - prayformojo May 9, 03:15 2
- Happy B- Day indeed! -- nm - JenBro May 9, 04:09 1
  - Don Homer! -- nm - Beaker May 9, 04:31
zuckerberg is making the hoodie his mockneck attire, went to a meeting on wall street wearing one, twitter catches fire -- (link) - zeitgeist May 9, 00:06
I love that Hooters is doing a Mother's Day special. - David May 9, 00:06
Ooohhhh cool! Bravo just showed a clip - they're having the cast of Mad Men on Inside the Actors Studio! -- nm - JenBro May 8, 23:57
my NY cousin posts on FB this link to an alledged SNL cold open skit that was "banned" I say BS - zeitgeist May 8, 23:38 4
- EW had an article on a skit they didn;t show as well iirc -- nm - Beaker May 9, 04:32
- I'm so hypersensitive now about FB hacks that I wouldn't click on a link advertised as such. -- nm - Qale May 9, 00:04 1
  - when its a bit.ly or other trunicated link then yeah, but this looked legit, and its typical of anti obama crap he posts -- nm - zeitgeist May 9, 00:08
- it's pretty much exactly the kind of thing they used to do with bush sr. -- nm - mafic May 8, 23:46
A good enough ending to The Voice but... did Xtina forget her pants? -- nm - Mop May 8, 23:05
When the scholarship application guidelines specify a 2-page essay, am I wrong to deduct points for 3 pages? - MojaveMeg May 8, 22:08 22
- yes math is hard -- nm - Danedukenuuk May 9, 05:54
- *garbage* Next! -- nm - Beaker May 9, 04:33
- considering last year or so you had to extend the deadlines just to get any applications, I'd let it slide -- nm - zeitgeist May 8, 22:59 4
  - I actually have a number of viable candidates this year, including some of the also-rans from the fall if they've maintained their eligibility. -- nm - MojaveMeg May 8, 23:17 3
    - did you ask of their cooking & other outdoor skills? -- nm - peglegpete May 8, 23:19 2
      - Application Section 1, Sub-section B: Describe your fieldwork experience. -- nm - MojaveMeg May 8, 23:24 1
        
        extra credit for skinning & dissection? -- nm - peglegpete May 8, 23:37
- Was it scented paper? If so, then yes - 3 pages is overkill :) -- nm - JenBro May 8, 22:40 1
  - Not that one. The California girl used fancy textured stock for her essay. If my committee - MojaveMeg May 8, 22:44
- I had a part time job in the admissions office during college. The admissions people used to say "Thick folder, thick kid." nm - ralph wiggum May 8, 22:35
- has she finished detailing your car yet? -- nm - peglegpete May 8, 22:30
- Stop reading at the end of page 2. -- nm - loosilu May 8, 22:20 3
  - "Essay lacked a proper conclusion at the end of page 2." heheh -- nm - Beryllium May 8, 22:23 2
    - seriously, that's a common policy among college instructors. -- nm - loosilu May 8, 22:25 1
      - Hmm, I never encountered it. :) -- nm - Beryllium May 8, 22:26
- nope -- nm - TFox May 8, 22:13
- hot or not? -- nm - psilotum May 8, 22:10 5
  - Actually a California girl-next-door type. Quite cute :) -- nm - MojaveMeg May 8, 22:24 4
    - we need proof! PICS!! -- nm - Beaker May 9, 04:34
    - Then let it slide. -- nm - psilotum May 8, 22:29 2
      - And she wants to combine her anthropology major with the study of the deaf and American sign language...no archaeology :( -- nm - MojaveMeg May 8, 22:39 1
        
        Sub-discipline snob! -- nm - psilotum May 8, 22:53
Josh Hamilton just homered again. -- nm - David May 8, 22:05 1
- Always nice to see the opposing crowd cheering for an accomplishment like this. Good for Hamilton. -- nm - Jelly May 9, 03:28
Lakers/Nuggets spoils - The Incredible Budice May 8, 21:38
Lo-Cute-us of Corg -- (link) - Remlik May 8, 21:02 6
- Have you seen Thor Corgi? -- (link) - MDH May 8, 22:12 4
  - Thorgi. -- nm - Beryllium May 8, 22:25 2
    - Lorgi! -- nm - Beaker May 9, 04:34
    - The expression on the dogs face kills me - it's like it's saying "really? All the tricks I can do - and THIS is what makes you proud?" -- nm - JenBro May 8, 22:37
  - Lol! So wrong! Lol -- nm - JenBro May 8, 22:25
- Oh my gosh! How could anyone mess up that cute face like that??? -- nm - JenBro May 8, 21:42
I am fairly certain that colin saw a different movie than the rest of us. - Iron Spawn May 8, 20:19 11
- i know i came off kind of critical, but i felt really disappointed with what could/should have been an incredible movie. - colin May 9, 06:32
- heh I was just coming here to post something along those lines... - Stephen May 8, 20:46 8
  - "So you're saying I'm a critic........ sweet!" -- nm - colin si May 8, 20:56
  - He gave X-Men: First Class a higher grade. - Iron Spawn May 8, 20:49 6
    - X-Men First Class did have Jennifer Lawrence in blue paint, and not much else :) -- nm - peglegpete May 8, 20:54 5
      - Yeah, points off for that. -- nm - Iron Spawn May 8, 20:57 4
        
        This...is where we part ways... - Stephen May 8, 21:16 3
        
        or - peglegpete May 8, 21:31 2
        
        If you guys are in to foreheads you can park your cars on, knock yourselves out. - Iron Spawn May 8, 21:33 1
        
        Your penis is broken -- nm - Bacon, via droid May 8, 21:49
- I suppose I should make seeing it more of a priority. I don't read his reviews (or any reviews for that matter) before seeing a movie and writing mine -- nm - Qale May 8, 20:34

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