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was just backboarding and noticed that an hour ago Mop posted on B8 -- nm - zork Jan 25, 16:36 1
- It happens. Sometimes you just think you're on the newest board. You post and refresh and ...ooops! -- nm - tl Jan 25, 16:56
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- I would put him at least above RGIII -- nm - amoxy Jan 25, 16:39 2
  - Injured RG3, or healthy RG3? - the wrong element, bad guy Jan 25, 16:59
  - Today, anyway. -- nm - Spawn Jan 25, 16:58
ya know ... as I think about it, w/ JJ Abrahms directing SW VII, maybe we'll finally settle this whole issue of phasers vs lasers -- nm - i'm not dead yet ! Jan 25, 16:33 4
- I just hope he doesnt take the same approach he took with Star Trek. - Jovian Jan 25, 16:52
- *blocks the phaser beam with their lightsaber* Okay, that's settled -- nm - Every Jedi Knight Ever Jan 25, 16:35 2
  - yeah, and if all else fails, we can always beam in Old Ben Kenobi to turn off the shield generators on a Capital Starship or something... -- nm - i'm not dead yet ! Jan 25, 16:38 1
    - Captain we've detected an intruder in engineering. "Beam him into space" -- nm - any Starfleet Ensign...ever. Jan 25, 16:54
Zero Dark Thirty. Pretty good, but I've realized I'm a sucker for movies that take place in fucked up countries. -- nm - con_carne Jan 25, 16:26
movie "villains" who were actually right all along -- (link) - charlie Jan 25, 16:19 7
- Vader. -- nm - Mop (190 lbs) Jan 25, 16:23
- I'm not a fan of the multipage articles, but I keep noticing that Cracked puts together more interesting lists than EW or Premiere, etc ever did. -- nm - Max Jan 25, 16:23 4
  - No wonder they followed Mufasa's brother. What Scar offered the hyenas was a revolution of the common man. He was more or less their four-legged Lenin -- nm - charlie Jan 25, 16:32 3
    - "In comparison, all Skroeder wanted was to quietly run the robot over with his truck. That's not so bad." -- nm - charlie Jan 25, 16:40 2
      - "Do you understand the implications of that? A machine that can kill but doesn't know what killing means?" -- nm - Max Jan 25, 16:44 1
        
        hah, they totally flip the arguments for Short Circuit and The Matrix. -- nm - Max Jan 25, 16:45
- Before looking, Gabriel Sheer better be on this list! -- nm - Jovian Jan 25, 16:21
I love the UPS proof of delivery - prayformojo Jan 25, 16:13 2
- The state of US education. *sigh* -- nm - tl Jan 25, 16:17
- I know him! -- nm - Jovian Jan 25, 16:16
So glad I don't do desktop tech support. Our IT guy just discovered that windows has a unique requirement for hosts file formatting - Beryllium Jan 25, 16:05 5
- I use a tab that is only 7 spaces and it works. - Karl_S Jan 25, 17:04
- Interesting. The file actually contains this message: "The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one space." -- nm - GregW Jan 25, 16:22
- (and of course HTML doesn't show spaces. You can view source if you need visual help ;-) ) -- nm - Beryllium Jan 25, 16:06 2
  - Good. I thought you were going crazy. -- nm - Mop (190 lbs) Jan 25, 16:09 1
    - Don't mind if I do. -- nm - Beryllium Jan 25, 16:10
SITWAP: Bad Lip Reading the NFL -- (link) - Dano Jan 25, 15:55 [youtube] 1
- I gotta make sure that plays at my Super Bowl party. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Jan 25, 16:01
Snow Day! Sent home from work early. I didn't see the point, but I didn't argue. -- nm - Dano Jan 25, 15:44
Bobby Jindal to GOP: "stop being the stupid party" and "stop insulting the intelligence of voters." -- (link) - Mop (190 lbs) Jan 25, 15:32 15
- He should talk to Boehner: Ending Abortion Is 'One Of Our Most Fundamental Goals This Year' -- (link) - amoxy Jan 25, 16:22 2
  - "Fundamental". Yes. -- nm - Mop (190 lbs) Jan 25, 16:35
  - please Obama, stop the annihilation -- nm - charlie Jan 25, 16:24
- . . . said the governor of a state that teaches Creationism in its public schools -- nm - charlie Jan 25, 16:11 5
  - I am curious, do we have any Creationists on ST? - Jovian Jan 25, 16:12 4
    - as a die hard evolutionist, I think Scientologists are ten times crazier. -- nm - loosilu Jan 25, 16:45 1
      - dont get me wrong, I think both are batshit level crazy. -- nm - Jovian Jan 25, 16:49
    - Hawthorne was. -- nm - Reagen Jan 25, 16:30 1
      - yes. -- nm - loosilu Jan 25, 16:45
- encouraging. But still, there is nothing new in anything he said in his speech. - Jovian Jan 25, 16:02 4
  - In the GOP, that's new. - Will Hunting Jan 25, 16:06 3
    - oh I know, but still nothing has changed. - Jovian Jan 25, 16:09 2
      - I'm not sure if you've been following, but a lot has changed in the 11 weeks since the election. - Will Hunting Jan 25, 16:14 1
        
        the fever hasn't broken -- nm - charlie Jan 25, 16:17
- but don't bother to challenge their core principles, it's just a marketing problem -- nm - znufrii Jan 25, 15:33
OK, Spawn, I found an approximation of your snow question. -- (link) - Beryllium Jan 25, 15:28 1
- I love you, man! -- nm - Spawn Jan 25, 15:41
Heh, from xkcd's what-if site ... - Beryllium Jan 25, 15:22 3
- I like this except he then flew in the other direction just as fast and the earth's rotation changed. if it was just us viewing time going backward - dogbert Jan 25, 16:49
- Whoa. -- nm - Mop (190 lbs) Jan 25, 15:25
- Exactly. -- nm - Reagen Jan 25, 15:24
Google Fiber, patiently I wait. - J Jan 25, 15:17 2
- There's a Google Fiber sales rep job posting for here in NYC. *twitch* - Krusty Jan 25, 15:28
- its possible that they may expand into the burb i live in later this year -- nm - tRuMaN Jan 25, 15:22
amoxy, do you know what the first stadium is from that gallery you posted earlier? - the wrong element, bad guy Jan 25, 15:15 2
- I don't. I can message the guy to see if I can get the names -- nm - amoxy Jan 25, 15:17 1
  - It looks like it was Griffith Stadium, where the Washington Senators played. - the wrong element, bad guy Jan 25, 16:13
And Sarah Palin is out at FOX News -- (link) - amoxy Jan 25, 15:07 5
- deuces bitch -- nm - Jovian Jan 25, 16:09
- her list of friends grows short. - Mel Profit Jan 25, 15:13 1
  - i'm sure Vivid will give her $1M a year -- nm - peglegpete Jan 25, 15:16
- to be replaced by Jane Curtin & Dan Akroyd with their Point/Counterpoint commentarys - peglegpete Jan 25, 15:11 1
  - "PAPA BEAR, YOU IGNORANT SLUT" -- nm - Dan Aykroyd Does O'Reilly Jan 25, 15:15
if one wanted to torrent a tv show in 2012, where would one go? (thanks. I'm not this girl anymore, I swear.) -- nm - amanda Jan 25, 15:00 19
- Also, if you don't mind the ads, the websites for some of the channels are good. - tl Jan 25, 16:11 2
  - And many are nonexistant, or so hard to watch that they may as well be nonexistant. - the wrong element, bad guy Jan 25, 16:15 1
    - I prefer no commercials but in a few cases the channels' websites have been the best place to get the shows. - tl Jan 25, 16:30
- To the wayback machine! -- nm - JaxSean Jan 25, 15:41
- I use two different sites, one for just watching shows and one for downloading. No torrents or uTorrent needed. - Krusty Jan 25, 15:25
- TvTorrents is the best, but it requires an invitation. If you need one, let me know. -- nm - GregW Jan 25, 15:15 2
  - actually if you're offering, I'm not saying no. thanks so much. whatmary@g is me. - amanda Jan 25, 15:17 1
    - No problem. -- nm - GregW Jan 25, 15:41
- Depends on the show. Some don't seem to get done. Or only in annoying formats like mkv. -- nm - the wrong element, bad guy Jan 25, 15:06
- The Pirate Bay is still around. -- nm - Reagen Jan 25, 15:02
- I haven't even looked in a couple of years, but http://eztv.it/ appears to be active still. -- nm - David Jan 25, 15:02 8
  - It still works, and it's *spectacular*. -- nm - nubby, Astro-lord Jan 25, 15:04 7
    - I'm having no luck there. what client are we using? -- nm - amanda Jan 25, 15:05 6
      - Vuze -- nm - J Jan 25, 15:09
      - uTorrent. -- nm - Reagen Jan 25, 15:09 3
        
        yeah this was my issue. thanks kitties. -- nm - amanda Jan 25, 15:13 2
        
        ps again I swear I *never* do this anymore. -- nm - amanda Jan 25, 15:13 1
        
        I don't have a choice for some things. -- nm - Reagen Jan 25, 15:17
      - thanks very much) -- nm - amanda Jan 25, 15:05
Follow-up to ML's B2 post: TMZ reporting that Dr. Phil interviewed Tuiasosopo yesterday. -- (link) - nubby, Astro-lord Jan 25, 14:56
"Key Republicans Back Away From Electoral Vote Scheme" "VA's bill appears dead." -- (link) - MDH Jan 25, 14:55 2
- So you're saying that breaking out an umbrella in the face of a tsunami isn't gonna cut it? - Mop (190 lbs) Jan 25, 15:29
- Sounds like the grownups sent the kids back to their room -- nm - amoxy Jan 25, 15:10
Dwight Howard is "sick of hearing all the negative stuff" - Strongbad Jan 25, 14:54 7
- The only difference between him and Greg Oden is that Greg would love to be able to play, Dwight would love to be injured with an excuse -- nm - Bacon Jan 25, 15:58
- More hilarious, The 2013 Lakers or the 2012 Jets? - amoxy Jan 25, 15:16 2
  - oh Lakers, only because the fans were *certain* that bringing Dwight = instant championship -- nm - charlie Jan 25, 16:13
  - if they can invent a funnier word than "buttfumble" before the season ends, Lakers -- nm - Strongbad Jan 25, 15:27
- And as soon as he understands exactly what that means he intends to do it. -- nm - pmb Jan 25, 15:00
- i will never get tired of this season -- nm - charlie Jan 25, 14:55 1
  - werd -- nm - tRuMaN Jan 25, 14:58
matt damon should take over kimmel's show more often -- nm - tRuMaN Jan 25, 14:52 5
- did he take over the show as in it was more than just that little clip? -- nm - Mel Profit Jan 25, 15:12 3
  - The whole episode is on Hulu (thanks Pixie!) -- nm - Mop (190 lbs) Jan 25, 15:55
  - The whole show. And he had some good guests. But Andy Garcia stole the show - amoxy Jan 25, 15:14 1
    - sounds fun. -- nm - Mel Profit Jan 25, 15:20
- Spoilers - amoxy Jan 25, 15:02
Today's lesson: Pictures of NY pizza inspire lots of comments -- nm - ty97 Jan 25, 14:50 1
- Slightly off topic but I hear Chicago has the best pizza in the U.S. - Bacon via droid Jan 25, 14:53
Logitech looking to sell its Harmony remote division. -- (link) - Mop (190 lbs) Jan 25, 14:49 6
- We bought the expensive one and still can't get it to worl flawless - Bacon via droid Jan 25, 14:52 5
  - I never liked the Harmony. It's behavior oriented rather than objective oriented. -- nm - Mop (190 lbs) Jan 25, 15:03 3
    - It's perfect for my wife who just wants to do one thing. "Turn on TV? OK." -- nm - Reagen Jan 25, 15:09 2
      - It's fine so long as it works. When one bit falls out of sequence, you have to troubleshoot. -- nm - Mop (190 lbs) Jan 25, 15:30 1
        
        This is our problem. My wife just gives up and gets out the old remote. -- nm - spamlet (iPhone) Jan 25, 15:58
  - how does it worl? -- nm - tRuMaN Jan 25, 14:55
As what pointed out earlier, the Coachella lineup has been announced. Suggestions on acts to start checking out? - JD Jan 25, 14:44 [Image] 39
- Janelle Monae -- nm - tl Jan 25, 16:27
- Cafe Tacuba (en Espanol, but you will like it). I've never seen Dinosaur Jr, so personally I'd check them out. -- nm - con_carne Jan 25, 16:24 2
  - Noted -- nm - JD Jan 25, 16:30 1
    - They are basically party rockers -- nm - con_carne Jan 25, 16:36
- I'd check out Jello Biafra just to see the trainwreck. - spamlet (iPhone) Jan 25, 15:55
- Who the f--- are the Stone Roses? - Mop (190 lbs) Jan 25, 15:33
- I don't love the Japandroids as much as music critics seem to have this year, but they're fun. -- nm - Reagen Jan 25, 15:05
- No one has mentioned the Femmes? I'd go to that. -- nm - loosilu Jan 25, 15:02 1
  - Let me go on.......I'll be going as well (nm) - JD Jan 25, 15:05
- I would add the following: Fri - Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Passion Pit and Band of Horses. Saturday - The XX and I've heard Hot Chip is great live, though I - pmb Jan 25, 14:57 3
  - Tell me something about DIIV, if you would be so kind -- nm - JD Jan 25, 15:02 2
    - I'm having a hard time coming up with a valuable description. Easiest just to listen a bit. I've attached a review from Pitchfork of their album. - pmb Jan 25, 15:21 1
      - Many thanks -- nm - JD Jan 25, 15:32
- I think you might like Grimes, too. -- nm - Reagen Jan 25, 14:56 2
  - oh I missed that one, I agree. -- nm - MDH Jan 25, 14:56 1
    - You're both right and dammit for not putting that in the original post - JD Jan 25, 15:01
- Thoughts Inside: Although, you've mentioned almost all that I would see - MDH Jan 25, 14:51 2
  - Oh, hey. That works as well. Any warnings as to acts on the bill that have been known to disappoint? - JD Jan 25, 14:53 1
    - I'll ask some friends. I mentioned Benny already. Franz is the only other one I've seen that was meh. - MDH Jan 25, 14:58
- Purity Ring! -- nm - Reagen Jan 25, 14:50 4
  - Really? Do elaborate -- nm - JD Jan 25, 14:51 3
    - They sold out here quick, although I don't know much of the stuff. -- nm - MDH Jan 25, 14:52
    - dream pop/electronica. Sort of like Portishead after therapy. -- nm - Reagen Jan 25, 14:52 1
      - Sold! That's a fantastic description - JD Jan 25, 14:55
- if i went this year, i wouldn't miss Stone Roses for love or money - charlie Jan 25, 14:45 14
  - So dumb - Spawn Jan 25, 16:01
  - great single off a solid cd. but I think they've been overhyped -- nm - Remlik Jan 25, 14:51 4
    - there are about eight great singles on their first album -- nm - charlie Jan 25, 14:52 2
      - ymmv. -- nm - Remlik Jan 25, 14:57 1
        
        it's on about every best of all time list i've ever seen -- (link) - charlie Jan 25, 15:00
    - no -- nm - charlie Jan 25, 14:52
  - *nod* but I have to admit that I never quite "got" the Stone Roses - JD Jan 25, 14:48 2
    - that was a great booty CD. -- nm - loosilu Jan 25, 15:01
    - i think it might have been the album i played most in college -- nm - charlie Jan 25, 14:51
  - also, Dead Can Dance are pretty epic live (but not dancey in the least) - charlie Jan 25, 14:47 4
    - that's without LIz, right? -- nm - loosilu Jan 25, 15:01 1
      - ohfer. I'm thinking of Cocteau Twins -- nm - loosilu Jan 25, 15:06
    - i don't know what Johnny Marr will be playing but i'd be interested in that -- nm - charlie Jan 25, 14:48 1
      - He's got a solo album that is just out or just about to be released - JD Jan 25, 14:49
Oh God! Not That! Mondays. -- nm - Mel Profit Jan 25, 14:43
I can't sleep -- nm - Bacon via droid Jan 25, 14:43 1
- ~who needs sleep~ -- nm - Strongbad Jan 25, 14:49

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