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I realize this means very very little to just about everyone here, but these are some of the most astonishing political poll results I've ever seen - Reagen Apr 29, 20:43 1
- (The last time Alberta changed governments, the Ed Sullivan show was still on the air) -- nm - Reagen Apr 29, 20:59
Deja vu poll: is the Secret app's failure a canary in the coal mine for popping the latest tech bubble? - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 20:26 3
- The entire market is in a bubble not just tech -- nm - Bacon Apr 29, 20:39
- It's not inconceivable, but there still seems to be tons of money out there. I'm hoping for a slow smartening up, rather than a crash. -- nm - Beryllium Apr 29, 20:36 1
  - in the rich get richer scheme of things, there is so much money its top heavy, IE: billionaire toys like rare cars, fabulous properties are skyrocketi - zeitgeist Apr 29, 20:59
(It's all about me). Go home protesters. I can't sleep with the chopper hovering. -- nm - ty97 Apr 29, 20:23
Now I'm watching The Wedding Ringer. What am I doing?? -- nm - Max Apr 29, 20:23 4
- wondering about a career change? -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 29, 20:34
- XBox Bing! - David Apr 29, 20:26
- Celebrating the Josh Gad decade -- nm - prayformojo Apr 29, 20:25
- Giving in to the dark side? -- nm - amoxy Apr 29, 20:25
Late payment from Kiva - I now have $24.38 available. I know I should fund the $0.62 and make another loan :/ -- nm - Meg Apr 29, 19:59 5
- I so wish we could just pad for things like that. maybe not under a dollar, but like a $10 minimum. -- nm - b. Apr 29, 20:08 4
  - Heh, PayPal probably doesn't appreciate a 62 cent transfer....tough :) -- nm - Meg Apr 29, 20:17 3
    - go ahead, I sent someone 2 cents once (as in my 2cents worth) -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 29, 21:00
    - wait, it let you do that? ::goes to look:: hey! they let you add credit now! that wasn't there when I checked recentlyish! v. good! -- nm - b. Apr 29, 20:31 1
      - Ah, I wondered what you meant by padding. I guess I used to just add another $25 but lately have only transferred just what I needed. -- nm - Meg Apr 29, 20:33
There are a lot of missteps in The Gambler but I sure like a lot of its pieces. - Max Apr 29, 19:41 2
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  - It's too wordy. -- nm - Max Apr 29, 20:16
Next year is the 30th anniversary of Hands Across America. They should try again -- nm - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 19:35 4
- this year is the 30'th of Live Aid -- nm - Peglegpete Apr 29, 19:41
- I love that song. -- nm - David Apr 29, 19:38 2
  - No doubt -- nm - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 19:41 1
    - I love many of their songs, too. -- nm - David Apr 29, 19:44
So tonight I saw the trailer for Star Wars before Avengers. It was in 3D, and I'm definitely finding a way to see this in 2D - Guigue Apr 29, 19:13 4
- Along those lines, The Hobbit Is Over is the best looking 2D movie I've ever watched on Vudu. - David Apr 29, 19:16 3
  - What do you mean by framerate? Is Hobbit 3 in 2D High Frame Rate on Vudu? -- nm - Guigue Apr 29, 19:19 2
    - I'm honestly not sure how they've handled the conversion, but it looks phenomenal. - David Apr 29, 19:25 1
      - It's probably just very crisp 24fps, HFR will make it have less motion blur. But I don't think it's possible to deliver HFR to regular TV as it is - Guigue Apr 29, 19:33
Dang, didn't expect them to win but we got so close. -- nm - iSpam Apr 29, 19:10
packing poll: do you own monopoly? when was the last time you played? - all the boys love OBBR Apr 29, 19:07 29
- Yes. Does FB Monopoly count? - tobor.2 Apr 29, 20:28
- pmb plays...for real -- nm - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 19:59
- I may still have national parks monopoly somewhere in Canada. Last played probably in about 2003. -- nm - mafic Apr 29, 19:56
- Yep. I own three different Monopoly games. Last played about 2 months ago. -- nm - ReluctantCynic Apr 29, 19:47 1
  - when is that game scheduled to end? -- nm - Reagen Apr 29, 19:54
- no, and i haven't played for 20+ years....nm - x Apr 29, 19:22 5
  - What...happened? -- nm - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 19:31 4
    - "...that night." -- nm - Max Apr 29, 20:02
    - He still hasn't gotten over his second place finish in that obviously rigged beauty contest. nm - ralph wiggum Apr 29, 19:35 2
      - He got 2nd! They can only rig it so much and have it remain believable. -- nm - Roger More Apr 29, 19:35 1
        
        That puny $10 consolation prize doesn't even cover the cost of his weave! nm - ralph wiggum Apr 29, 19:37
- Give it to Chad -- nm - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 19:15 1
  - mmm, tophat. mmm, shoe. mmm, racecar. -- nm - CHAD Apr 29, 19:17
- I own it, played with my roommates last year I think -- nm - Guigue Apr 29, 19:13
- Yes. About two years ago. -- nm - Andie Apr 29, 19:12
- none currently. BUT the Game of Thrones edition is coming out later this year -- (link) - Peglegpete Apr 29, 19:12 8
  - will it slit my throat or behead me while I await my turn? -- nm - all the boys love OBBR Apr 29, 19:16 7
    - who are you? -- nm - PeglegPriest at the temple of Black & White Apr 29, 19:38
    - You don't wait your turn in GoT Monopoly - you take it. -- nm - Roger More Apr 29, 19:19 1
      - When you collect rent, they have to pay the iron price -- nm - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 19:43
    - That chance card pile would be fraught with tension. -- nm - Reagen Apr 29, 19:19 2
      - "Proceed directly to Meereen and wait there for 2000 pages. You will not invade Westeros" -- nm - Roger More Apr 29, 19:21
      - laughing. -- nm - all the boys love OBBR Apr 29, 19:20
    - The Mandy Show season finale went *dark* -- nm - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 19:18
- I think I have one in my garage that's not been played in forever, but I played several years ago at a brother's house with his wife and some kids. nm - b. Apr 29, 19:11
- we own the original and the BBT theme. probably 2-3 years ago. -- nm - Strongbad Apr 29, 19:10
- Yes, last year with the kiddo -- nm - iSpam Apr 29, 19:09
- Yes. 10+ years, I'd guess. -- nm - David Apr 29, 19:09
- Yes and I played last year. -- nm - Krusty Apr 29, 19:08
Survivor elimination spoilers - David Apr 29, 19:02 12
- This could be anyone! -- nm - Roger More Apr 29, 19:12 11
  - I *know*! - David Apr 29, 19:15 10
    - I just spoiled myself. Not who I was expecting. -- nm - Roger More Apr 29, 19:18 9
      - The person eliminated is my least favorite player since Scout Master Lillian. -- nm - David Apr 29, 19:25 8
        
        I have some sympathy for that person because I have a friend who is very similar. - Roger More Apr 29, 19:31 7
        
        Spoilers - David Apr 29, 19:40 6
        
        Most of those things are essential in Survivor. - Roger More Apr 29, 20:01 5
        
        Everything she says and does. - David Apr 29, 20:26 2
        
        The worst thing (spoilers) - Roger More Apr 29, 20:33 1
        
        Spoilers - David Apr 29, 21:02
        
        I'm not getting that either. -- nm - Jim Apr 29, 20:22 1
        
        ditto -- nm - mud Apr 29, 20:57
Interesting dataplot (is that the write word?) from 538 on % of police that live in the city they serve -- (link) - ty97 Apr 29, 18:59 3
- I'm surprized san fran isn't even lower, its a realy espensive city -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 29, 20:33
- Back when my brother worked for the city of Denver (not as a cop) one of the requirements was that city employees had to live within the city limits - prayformojo Apr 29, 19:00 1
  - Certainly no longer for police officers based on this data - ty97 Apr 29, 19:02
There is a secret sleeping compartment for airline stews for long haul flights....did not know this.... -- (link) - zeitgeist Apr 29, 18:58
So I went into BestBuy today to look at telehones. I was prepared to buy one. A nice young man directed me to the correct aisle and he and another - Meg Apr 29, 18:56 2
- "A woman does not care to be ignored" -- nm - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 19:17 1
  - Particularly when she's in a shopping mood. I don't much care for Walmart but if it saves me $20.... :/ -- nm - Meg Apr 29, 19:23
They should have put those wacky inflatable arm flailing tube men in the stands today. -- nm - Krusty Apr 29, 18:51
Ryan Adams covering Bryan Adams -- (link) - Reagen Apr 29, 18:51 [youtube] 5
- I saw last year that he had done a straighter cover of "run to you" nm but: -- (link) - b. Apr 29, 19:08 [youtube]
- woo -- nm - Amy Adams Apr 29, 18:53 2
  - Hey -- nm - Gentleman Chris Adams Apr 29, 18:56 1
    - *superkick* -- nm - Tim Apr 29, 18:57
- Sobriety seems to have smoothed off some of the asshole edges. nm - ralph wiggum Apr 29, 18:52
oh man, i missed wigs. the rainbird pattern by victor canning....nm - x Apr 29, 18:49 14
- Hmmmm. I'm intrigued. nm - ralph wiggum Apr 29, 18:50
- I wish I'd missed her. Punk gave me an earworm. -- nm - David Apr 29, 18:50 12
  - I had just gotten that damn song out of my head... -- nm - kelly Apr 29, 19:32
  - how could anyone wish they missed wigs...nm - x Apr 29, 19:21 1
    - YEAH! Suck it, haters! nm - ralph wiggum Apr 29, 19:28
  - An awesome earworm! nm - ralph wiggum Apr 29, 18:51 8
    - Doncha wish your girlfriend was hot like me? -- nm - David Apr 29, 18:54 2
      - Nice try, but the Unbreakable-fu is too strong. nm - ralph wiggum Apr 29, 18:55 1
        
        Challenge accepted. -- nm - David Apr 29, 19:03
    - I love how cheerful the final "dammit!" is -- nm - prayformojo Apr 29, 18:53 4
      - I really enjoy how Ellie Kemper is playing Kimmie as being constantly just a hair shy of completely losing her shit. nm - ralph wiggum Apr 29, 18:57 3
        
        I love the true believer. -- nm - David Apr 29, 19:01
        
        Kimmy Makes Waffles! -- nm - prayformojo Apr 29, 18:58 1
        
        I'm only about half way through the season, so I look forward to whatever that refers to. :) nm - ralph wiggum Apr 29, 19:01
Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins will be named the 2014-2015 NBA Rookie of the Year on Thursday -- nm - Beaker Apr 29, 18:38 4
- Hoping Payton is #2. 6.5 apg and 2 triple doubles. -- nm - Strongbad Apr 29, 18:50
- it;s not a great class, but deserved...nm - x Apr 29, 18:47
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- Glad to hear that. That kid has some nice skills. - Krusty Apr 29, 18:44
Great finish to the game. Atlanta just made the baskets they needed to and didn't give up the lead. So close! -- nm - Krusty Apr 29, 18:37 16
- Happy to see my boy Jarrett Jack doing well. He kept yall in it. - Strongbad Apr 29, 18:41 15
  - he's awesome...nm - x Apr 29, 18:48
  - He was unconscious out there. Glad to see him contributing so well. Horford killed us, he was just draining the long jumper. -- nm - Krusty Apr 29, 18:43 4
    - Brooklyn is committing to making Korver uncomfortable. The other guys have to make those open shots. -- nm - David Apr 29, 18:46 3
      - It's their best chance at winning this series. Korver is just too good behind the arc. Make someone else beat them. -- nm - Krusty Apr 29, 18:49 2
        
        This is why I like our roster construction so much. Everyone can shoot. - David Apr 29, 19:00 1
        
        It really worked well tonight. It's hard to guard three guys that tight not knowing which one is going to take the shot. -- nm - Krusty Apr 29, 19:02
  - I remember when he was at Tech, though it seems like a long time ago. He must be getting old by now -- nm - prayformojo Apr 29, 18:42 7
    - This is his 10th year in the NBA. - Strongbad Apr 29, 18:46 2
      - yeah - prayformojo Apr 29, 18:47 1
        
        Mine is seeing the children of former players coming up. - Strongbad Apr 29, 18:53
    - I wanted the Hawks to draft him. I always loved him as a player. -- nm - David Apr 29, 18:45
    - 30 or so. Not too old but not a young guy anymore. -- nm - Krusty Apr 29, 18:43 2
      - huh. seems like longer than that -- nm - prayformojo Apr 29, 18:44 1
        
        Looked him up, he's 31. Yeah, it feels like longer. -- nm - Krusty Apr 29, 18:45
  - Atlanta doesn't have a good answer for him. He's playing out of his mind. -- nm - David Apr 29, 18:42
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- Masterful leak. -- nm - ty97 Apr 29, 18:57
I think Lasership knows that I'm going to rain down hell upon them tomorrow....just got an apology call at 9:30 pm from their customer service - prayformojo Apr 29, 18:33
The announcer had fun, at least -- (link) - Reagen Apr 29, 18:32 3
- It's the subtlety that makes it brilliant. -- nm - David Apr 29, 18:56
- Haha! -- nm - Krusty Apr 29, 18:52
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NHL DET@TB spoils...3rd period upcoming on NBCSN - budice Apr 29, 18:26
I'm already bored making this presentation. ST is going to have to entertain me. -- nm - Dano Apr 29, 18:25 1
- Yes, I want a whisker basket! -- nm - prayformojo Apr 29, 18:27
Reading: A Short History of England (really good read and the pictures are outstanding); just finished The Human Divison by Scalzi: B/B+ -- nm - Beaker Apr 29, 18:21 6
- Just finished Lord of the Flies, most of H. P. Lovecraft's stuff before that. -- nm - Ender Apr 29, 19:19
- Death and The Girl Next Door. Previously finished A Cool Breeze on the Underground -- nm - JD Apr 29, 18:55 1
  - I really like Don Winslow. nm - ralph wiggum Apr 29, 18:59
- Books are for people who haven't discovered Destiny yet. -- nm - David Apr 29, 18:23
- The Book of Strange New Things -- nm - Dano Apr 29, 18:22
- waiting on The End of All Things and Fields of Prey for next -- nm - Beaker Apr 29, 18:21
My cheeks are still hot from my condo board meeting tonight. - Max Apr 29, 18:12 9
- Slowly backs out of the room -- nm - amoxy Apr 29, 18:41
- Someone said Need for Speed was clearly better than Forza? -- nm - iSpam Apr 29, 18:30 1
  - >wut< - Max Apr 29, 18:33
- Man, I'm hyper vigilant and watching The Gambler and reading forum comments and I feel like I should drive to Baltimore. -- nm - Max Apr 29, 18:27
- "This is a Corgi-free premises! Don't test me, people" -- nm - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 18:18
- ::fills plastic donut pillow with icewater:: this should help. -- nm - b. Apr 29, 18:17
- oh, uh, so... watch out! -- nm - Max Apr 29, 18:12 2
  - so...you're *not* going to pay a lot for this muffler? -- nm - prayformojo Apr 29, 18:16 1
    - Look man, I ain't falling for no banana in my tailpipe. -- nm - Max Apr 29, 18:17

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