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Why aren't Italians fat? It's a question of pasta portion size -- (link) - con_carne Mar 27, 07:58 4
- There's another reason too - pasta in Italy is cooked for less time, which means it is not as easily converted into sugars through the digestion. -- nm - Roger More Mar 27, 08:12
- There's another reason too - pasta in Italy is cooked for less time, which means it is not as easily converted into sugars through the digestion. -- nm - Roger More Mar 27, 08:12
- Pasta should never be the whole meal. Just a little with your main course. We eat way too much, myself included. - Krusty Mar 27, 08:03
- huh ... here I thought it was just all that sex they have ... -- nm - JenBro Mar 27, 08:01
Does Spielberg's Ready Player One come out this week? - Jovian Mar 27, 07:54 10
- Is it not on HSX? Thought that was strange. -- nm - volnelk Mar 27, 08:23 1
  - it'll prolly end up being some mondo Saturday IPO soon. -- nm - Diva Mar 27, 08:28
- The overnights did 32M. -- nm - Ultron Mar 27, 08:00
- could someone spoil a synopsis on this? I tried wikipedia but couldn't get past the 1st paragraph. TIA -- nm - Diva Mar 27, 07:55 6
  - People in a dystopian future all play the same virtual reality game. - David Mar 27, 07:59 3
    - My favorite book that I read that year. Loved it so much! -- nm - Krusty Mar 27, 08:05
    - Is it grim though? -- nm - Shaun Mar 27, 08:00 1
      - The polar opposite. -- nm - David Mar 27, 08:01
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    - and the treasure hunt itself involves tons of 80's references and nostalgia -- nm - Jovian Mar 27, 07:59
It's a good thing we ended up saving some of the big ticket rides until our last day - Reagen Mar 27, 07:50 4
- Nothing shy and retiring about that one - she knows what she wants and how to get it :) -- nm - Meg Mar 27, 08:37
- I was plesantly surprised with Big Thunder Mountain. The Mt. Everest ride at Animal Kingdom was also excellent. -- nm - Shaun Mar 27, 08:00
- Glad you had fun. Did you make it over to California Adventure? -- nm - budice Mar 27, 07:56 1
  - yes, we bounced back and forth a few times each day. - Reagen Mar 27, 08:15
Which little cutie is getting her Semi-Black belt today? -- (link) - prayformojo Mar 27, 07:49 [Image]
I thought this was just a local controversy, but it's apparently gone national. -- (link) - David Mar 27, 07:39 7
- # 4 on Itunes indicates someone likes it -- nm - Epiphany Mar 27, 08:02 1
  - daymn this song is painfully slow - Epiphany Mar 27, 08:03
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- I have no idea how this is even a story. Some people just don't get life. -- nm - CQ Mar 27, 07:59
- offs. -- nm - znufrii Mar 27, 07:52
- "Are these people getting louder, or dumber?" "...Dumber!" -- nm - Reagen Mar 27, 07:49
- I read that the other day, but I could swear that in the article it said that song had a different name - prayformojo Mar 27, 07:41
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- Great story and happy ending. -- nm - Walt_Disney Mar 27, 07:48
- *sniffles* dusty in here (thanks for sharing that!) -- nm - JenBro Mar 27, 07:47
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- wow -- nm - Ultron Mar 27, 07:39
- great story. -- nm - Andie Mar 27, 07:36
Current ear worm: Metal band Nightwish doing Phantom of the Opera -- (link) - con_carne Mar 27, 07:29 [youtube]
On the plus side, UT no longer has a coach who looks like a pedophile. -- nm - David Mar 27, 07:19 1
- Agree. -- nm - volnelk Mar 27, 07:22
Movie Opener positions - Get Hard - can it make over $ 30 mil? Home - family fare - I can't get a read on this. Short? longs? -- nm - Epiphany Mar 27, 07:01 4
- I can see the people of color audience coming out for Get Hard - con_carne Mar 27, 07:19
- long on both. -- nm - CQ Mar 27, 07:09
- I'm long on everything, I think. there's a post over at the hsx about presales for it follows. -- nm - amanda Mar 27, 07:01 1
  - I think we are going - taking the teenaged love birds with us - so that's 4 more - LOL. -- nm - Epiphany Mar 27, 07:04
mail from ann re: get hard: "Dude I really want to see to see this movie, it looks like so much stupid fun. Any interest, when I am in PA?" - amanda Mar 27, 06:59
Kentucky : bull. -- West Virginia : cow. -- nm - Will Hunting Mar 27, 06:53 1
- so you are saying there is a chance - Epiphany Mar 27, 06:54
Secret Life of Walter Middy A - I was surprised how much I liked this movie. - JenBro Mar 27, 06:50 7
- I recorded it during free HBO a few mnonths ago and am savving it for a day I am home sick to watch it. -- nm - Ultron Mar 27, 07:23
- I loved it. Just the way it felt. I always stop and watch parts when it's on. -- nm - volnelk Mar 27, 07:01 3
  - I am allergic to his Oscar Bait material for some reason. - Mel Profit Mar 27, 07:29
  - yep. -- nm - Remlik Mar 27, 07:25
  - yep - I'm 50/50 on Ben Stiller movies - this was one of his I really liked. it had a surprisingly awesome support cast - which I didn't get from any - JenBro Mar 27, 07:03
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  - Dude relax she already gave it an A -- nm - con_carne Mar 27, 07:17
Destiny: Xur is selling the MIDA Multi-tool which I would highly recommend. It's a nice gun. -- nm - Shaun Mar 27, 06:48 1
- Awesome. Did not have the coins last time. -- nm - Ultron Mar 27, 07:10
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- Notre Dame over Kentucky is my entire tourney at this point. -- nm - Will Hunting Mar 27, 06:59 6
  - I've decided I like Wisconsin which is now going to be the kiss of death for them, of course. -- nm - Diva Mar 27, 07:12 2
    - My bracket has Wisconsin, Notre Dame, Michigan State and Duke, with Wisconsin winning it all. -- nm - Ultron Mar 27, 07:15 1
      - the Chapstick Kiss of Death. -- nm - Diva Mar 27, 07:18
  - Same. -- nm - volnelk Mar 27, 07:11
  - word -- nm - Ultron Mar 27, 07:10
  - They should make it a game worth watching. - Krusty Mar 27, 07:02
You'd think ESPN would try and tap the Irish and Polish American fan base for Sunday's Euro qualifier, but they opt for Portugal v Serbia -- nm - CQ Mar 27, 06:41
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- Two straight coaches have continued to stubbornly force the ball inside against them. - David Mar 27, 06:33
- I really needed UNC to win if I had any hope of winning my money bracket. Yet again, Roy Williams cost them another game -- nm - CQ Mar 27, 06:30
- More like did West Virginia lose? -- nm - budice Mar 27, 06:29 1
  - Or even get off the bus. -- nm - Krusty Mar 27, 06:38
Tennessee basketball coach Donnie Tyndall fired. - Kim Pine Mar 27, 05:58 18
- Another coach that can't follow the rules. Shocking! - Krusty Mar 27, 06:27 14
  - We've been waiting for this shoe to drop for three months. - David Mar 27, 06:32 13
    - Yeah, for this to happen after the previous issues is inexcusable and the AD needs to go as well. Time to overhaul the program because it can be a - Krusty Mar 27, 06:37 12
      - Yeah, big misfire when they hired him. Not sure it was entirely on UT. Hope they go after Marshall from Wichita. UT > Bama. -- nm - volnelk Mar 27, 06:41 11
        
        Marshall turned them down before. I see no reason he changes his mind now. -- nm - Kim Pine Mar 27, 06:59 10
        
        He actually wanted the job twice. We passed both times. - David Mar 27, 07:05 7
        
        Ah, I thought it was the other way around. - Kim Pine Mar 27, 07:12 6
        
        No, that's the bitch of it. He's turned around and become a superstar while we've...well, you know. -- nm - David Mar 27, 07:13 5
        
        Bring back Allan Houston. Or Chris Lofton. -- nm - volnelk Mar 27, 07:21 4
        
        I'd be thrilled with Lofton as our head coach. -- nm - David Mar 27, 07:23 3
        
        Tyler Summit! -- nm - Kim Pine Mar 27, 07:26 2
        
        You joke but... -- nm - David Mar 27, 07:30 1
        
        I kind of don't. -- nm - Kim Pine Mar 27, 07:51
        
        Then I see people talking about the guy from Belmont. -- nm - volnelk Mar 27, 07:01 1
        
        We passed on him 5 years ago because he was already 56. Now he's 61. - David Mar 27, 07:06
- Hey, we can always bring back Bruce...,oh. -- nm - David Mar 27, 06:11 2
  - Lane Kiffin still available. - budice Mar 27, 06:12 1
    - How is an incredible coach like Lane Kiffin still...oh. -- nm - David Mar 27, 06:13
Damn winter weather is playing havoc with our wifi.....ST is one of few sites that loads easily. Cant load most websites including what I need :( -- nm - Walt_Disney Mar 27, 05:51
It seems that travel website would be well served to identify the locations of pictures they use. Like delta.com right now. - ty97 Mar 27, 05:50 3
- I get a picture of an aircraft interior -- nm - Roger More Mar 27, 05:56 2
  - There are several pic options I guess. I refreshed a number of times and found the one I wanted - ty97 Mar 27, 05:59
  - (I've refreshed - looks like Mikonos, but I can't say for sure) -- nm - Roger More Mar 27, 05:58
GeekDeal:500GB Microsoft Xbox One Console (Pre-Owned) $230 + Free Shipping at CowBoom -- (link) - budice Mar 27, 05:23 2
- That's a good deal. If only the IRS would send me my loot I'd be all over it. :-( -- nm - Krusty Mar 27, 06:42
- 16GB Kindle Fire HDX 7" 1920x1200 WiFi Tablet (Pre-Owned) $79.99 with free shipping -- (link) - budice Mar 27, 05:36
Canada always gets the better chip flavors! Lays Canadian - Creamy Garlic Caesar, Grilled Cheese & Ketchup, Maple Moose & Perogy Platter. -- nm - JenBro Mar 27, 05:13 22
- I thought you said better flavors. *gross* -- nm - Krusty Mar 27, 06:24
- heh, i never ever try any of these. -- nm - Andie Mar 27, 05:55 18
  - Of course not. I mean, they're Lay's -- nm - Roger More Mar 27, 05:55 17
    - honestly - you guys are so spoiled with those "Presidents Choice" brand ... I gotta get some soon. -- nm - JenBro Mar 27, 05:59 16
      - PC is pretty variable. For chips, their flavours are good but I don't like the potatoes they use -- nm - Roger More Mar 27, 06:15 1
        
        their sweet chili thai chips are my favorite chip in their lineup so far -- nm - JenBro Mar 27, 06:51
      - Those are the best chips, for sure. Old Dutch are next. Lays are pretty awful and are a complete last resort. -- nm - Shaun Mar 27, 06:14
      - Spoiled Canadians!! -- nm - Epiphany Mar 27, 06:00 12
        
        COFFEE CRISP ... helloooo? I make my case. -- nm - JenBro Mar 27, 06:02 11
        
        I may have to take a day off next week to head up to the Soo ... I need a Canada fix. -- nm - JenBro Mar 27, 06:06 10
        
        what kind of time is that driving? also - had any luck in the casinos lately? -- nm - Epiphany Mar 27, 06:08 9
        
        I'm about an hour and a half drive time to the border - and it's mostly 70 MPH freeway - over the Mackinac Bridge! I had a couple hits on slots last - JenBro Mar 27, 06:50 6
        
        I am now about 45 minutes from Port Huron if we ever want to have a meet up :) -- nm - Walt_Disney Mar 27, 07:33
        
        that is a nice drive sounds like. better luck at the slots! MyVegas slots are sort of fixing my jones for now -- nm - Epiphany Mar 27, 06:53 4
        
        so TRUE!!! I love playing MyVegas ... can't wait to plan my next trip there - I'm nearing 400,000 loyalty points - JenBro Mar 27, 07:06 3
        
        Yes to the IM - 400k???!!!! geesh - that is a ton - you can stay at the Belliago for that! -- nm - Epiphany Mar 27, 07:16 2
        
        I'm hoping to get into some of the higher end choices for hotels ... Excalibur was fun - but since I have TONS of time to accumulate loyalty points - - JenBro Mar 27, 07:43
        
        i just hit 500,000, but i have no idea when i am going to Vegas. I guess i should look for a cheap flight from Buffalo or something. -- nm - Andie Mar 27, 07:36
        
        *craps out* :( -- nm - budice Mar 27, 06:16 1
        
        *rolls snake eyes seven times in a row* - Epiphany Mar 27, 06:16
- I'm waiting for the good flavors. -- nm - iSpam Mar 27, 05:37 1
  - for the 2015 contest - I submitted "croque monsieur" as my flavor - special rosemary ham with gruyere cheese grilled sandwich -- nm - JenBro Mar 27, 06:53
Inside the elaborate, often unglamorous world of presidential hotel stays -- (link) - budice Mar 27, 05:02
NYT says Harry Reid is retiring -- (link) - ty97 Mar 27, 04:52 3
- Aw. -- nm - Strongbad Mar 27, 05:07 2
  - Guess it's no fun being a crank old man in the Senate when you're out of power. -- nm - Der Frühlingshafterbaron Mar 27, 05:51 1
    - More like he's old and injured and likely to lose if Brian Sandoval ran. -- nm - Will Hunting Mar 27, 06:54
New Arizona Law Requires Doctors to Say Abortion Is 'Reversible' -- (link) - budice Mar 27, 04:48 5
- People makes me sick. - Krusty Mar 27, 06:40 1
  - *make* -- nm - Krusty Mar 27, 06:41
- So 6 months later, the woman changes her mind, it can be reversed? -- nm - amoxy Mar 27, 06:38
- ::seethes:: -- nm - Epiphany Mar 27, 06:01
- Challenge accepted. -- nm - Indiana Mar 27, 05:10
Final Fantasy Record Keeper is out. Have fun, Square fans. -- nm - Strongbad Mar 27, 04:47 1
- lol like Square has any fans left -- nm - Qale Mar 27, 09:20
TGIF! -- nm - Beaker Mar 27, 04:18 1
- TGIFBSB - Thank god its Friday before Spring Break!!! -- nm - volnelk Mar 27, 04:37
wake yp -- nm - prayformojo Mar 27, 03:36 1
- leave me alone. -- nm - yp Mar 27, 06:08
there's no way Disney can call him "Indiana" Jones anymore -- nm - professor smartbrain Mar 27, 01:36 1
- we named the dog Texas -- nm - Beaker Mar 27, 03:19
favourite euphemism of the day: "corporate transformation" is what BHP called their most recent round of layoffs. -- nm - mafic Mar 26, 23:19
"Arrested Development! Twin Peaks! The X-Files! Coach! Wait, go back one." - Name Withheld By Request Mar 26, 22:04 1
- the Goldbergs -- (link) - Peglegpete Mar 26, 22:13
4 for 4 on today's side of the Elite 8. Tomorrow will not be like that. -- nm - David Mar 26, 21:52 1
- Same here. -- nm - Will Hunting Mar 27, 04:12
17 days until GOT..11 days until discounted Easter candy. -- nm - Peglegpete Mar 26, 20:44 3
- 35 days till Avengers AoU -- nm - eag Mar 26, 20:48 2
  - Agents of Shield spoiler question - Beryllium Mar 26, 22:42 1
    - watch Charlie's weekly reviews. he explains it all -- (link) - Peglegpete Mar 26, 22:58 [youtube]
I'm drawing this at the next possible opportunity -- (link) - con_carne Mar 26, 20:44 [Image] 3
- Hmm...might make a goid prank send for Dolce & Gabbana. -- nm - tobor.2 Mar 26, 22:05 1
  - with one of those dessert pizza's that are fruit on top of cream cheese - in the pattern of rainbow colors :0 -- nm - JenBro Mar 27, 05:01
- fun idea -- nm - Peglegpete Mar 26, 20:45
you don't care: my office is torn asunder. the cricket world cup final is tomorrow between Australia and New Zealand. I'm glad it's a weekend game. -- nm - mafic Mar 26, 20:35 4
- Aussie Aussie Aussie! Nothing would be worse than losing to New Zealand. - Roger More Mar 26, 20:40 3
  - Like your IM would ever happen. -- nm - iSpam Mar 27, 03:47 1
    - Donovan Bailey (and Canada's relay team) at the 1996 Olympics may come closest. -- nm - Roger More Mar 27, 05:51
  - roughriders win the super bowl! roughriders win the super bowl! -- nm - mafic Mar 26, 21:01
Ned Beatty fared better in Deliverance. -- nm - David Mar 26, 20:23
5 million truckers can't be wrong, make pilots pee in bottles -- nm - zeitgeist roaming the dark galaxy Mar 26, 20:22 1
- even with a Norden bombsite, I would not trust their aim. -- nm - Peglegpete Mar 26, 20:31

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