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Correlation? Causation? Study Finds That The More Beautiful Your Home Is, The Less Likely You Are To Be Religious -- (link) - Mop Aug 10, 08:57 3
- That's why I've been working really hard to decorate my house well lately, I find myself to be way too religious -- nm - Guigue Aug 10, 09:07
- I would love to see how tgey quantified "beautiful" -- nm - TWuG Aug 10, 08:59 1
  - people who give all their money to the church can't afford nice things or hire a landscaper -- nm - zeitgeist Aug 10, 10:42
Zac Efron in talks to join Dwayne Johnson in the Baywatch movie. -- (link) - Diva Aug 10, 08:55
I'm going to evans city on saturday to interview potential cat friends. -- nm - fabulous squad Aug 10, 08:49 8
- what kinds of questions do you have planned for them? -- nm - Beaker Aug 10, 08:57
- All the catses! -- nm - Baron Bing Bong Aug 10, 08:56
- so your headed to an even smaller town? -- nm - decline Aug 10, 08:56 4
  - it's a pittsburgh suburb. we're not a suburb of anything. -- nm - fabulous squad Aug 10, 09:01 3
    - true (I've driven through there once - it's tiny), but you should stop in Pittsburgh and go to Primanti Bros! -- nm - decline Aug 10, 09:02 2
      - we have primanti bros here now. I had pizza from there on friday night. it was so much better than I expected. -- nm - fabulous squad Aug 10, 09:02 1
        
        I'm so jealous :) -- nm - decline Aug 10, 09:05
- bring that pussy home! -- nm - groiny Aug 10, 08:49
alas, it is ending, today was Michelle Dockery's last day filming as Lady Mary #lastseasonDowntonAbbey -- (link) - Andie Aug 10, 08:43 1
- She probably needs someone to console her in her trailer -- nm - jangles Aug 10, 08:44
Hillary should make things more exciting by naming Sanders as Fed Chairman. - Max Aug 10, 08:22
So glad to be on vacation and not have to work this morning #hangover -- nm - znufrii Aug 10, 08:21 2
- PBR strikes again. -- nm - Shaun Aug 10, 08:24 1
  - How did you know? -- nm - znufrii Aug 10, 08:24
My TV died last night. :( I had to order a new bulb from Amazon. - sycor Aug 10, 08:18
Here's Jack getting fired up for his big scene in The Shining. -- (link) - Shaun Aug 10, 08:14 [Image] 1
- Is that Kubrick in the shot with him? -- nm - Jovian Aug 10, 09:08
John Oliver teaches sex ed -- (link) - Beaker Aug 10, 08:13 3
- Ron Swanson alert -- nm - Beaker Aug 10, 08:30 2
  - Screw that! Jonathan Banks alert! -- nm - Mop Aug 10, 08:31 1
    - (that was hilarious) -- nm - Beaker Aug 10, 08:33
I had no idea about this Bill O'Reilly stuff -- (link) - Beaker Aug 10, 08:11
Party's over, free Spotify users. -- (link) - ML Aug 10, 08:05 1
- Maybe and sometime next year. -- nm - spamlet, Reigning Blood Feud Champion Aug 10, 08:14
Interesting article on Bernie Sanders at Politico reads like a hatchet job. -- (link) - Mop Aug 10, 07:56 4
- I can see Bernie reading this and thinking "They toned it down a bit." - Mop Aug 10, 08:33
- "and then one time he said they were poopy pants, back in 1950, but still". What a crap article -- nm - Beaker Aug 10, 08:07
- the heck you say! -- nm - jangles Aug 10, 07:58
- Well, it is Politico. -- nm - spamlet, Reigning Blood Feud Champion Aug 10, 07:57
Pats release QB Matt Flynn, expected to sign Ryan Lindley -- nm - Beaker Aug 10, 07:56
Transcanada may sue the US under NAFTA if Obama blocks the Keystone pipeline -- (link) - Beaker Aug 10, 07:54 1
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Eagles Players Say Chip Kelly's Dictatorial Style Is the Issue, Not Racism -- (link) - ML Aug 10, 07:53 1
- *@&# those little @*#&s! GET BACK TO WORK! -- nm - Chip Kelly Aug 10, 08:56
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Parts of Moncton, NB under lockdown as police search for armed man -- (link) - Beaker Aug 10, 07:53 1
- becoming an annual event. -- nm - Reagen Aug 10, 07:57
1st Star Wars commercial released...in Korea. -- (link) - ML Aug 10, 07:44 2
- C'mon, man. You see all those clips of the Empire stitched together, with their shiny armor and fluttering capes... how do you not want to be a part? -- nm - Mop Aug 10, 08:45
- The commercial is for the Korean DVD release tomorrow -- nm - rollo Aug 10, 07:48
also, sneaky pete trailer. I don't know if it works for me. -- (link) - fabulous squad Aug 10, 07:35 [youtube]
I applied to adopt a cat friend yesterday. they told me that it's likely that I wouldn't be selected because I haven't had a pet in the last - fabulous squad Aug 10, 07:29 21
- "A Tab? I can't give you a tab unless you order something." -- nm - Max Aug 10, 08:02
- I hate the arbitrary rules of a small town but recognize them immediately and have to laugh. -- nm - spamlet, Reigning Blood Feud Champion Aug 10, 07:59
- Was this from a rescue organization? That's b.s. -- nm - IrishStephen Aug 10, 07:50 1
  - Can you throw a couple stamps on a cat and ship it out? -- nm - Ender Aug 10, 07:53
- does pet fish count? -- nm - budice Aug 10, 07:47
- wait, you've had betta's that entire time, haven't you? - fish are pets too ya' know! -- nm - decline Aug 10, 07:41
- seriously? that crazy. contact a rescue agency. -- nm - Andie Aug 10, 07:39 1
  - yeah, let's bust that cat out of its holding cell! -- nm - Max Aug 10, 07:43
- If they turn you down there should be other adoption agencies in the area. -- nm - Ender Aug 10, 07:37 2
  - I'd have to go to harrisburg or pittsburgh. not a huge deal I guess. -- nm - fabulous squad Aug 10, 07:39 1
    - Have you fully googled the local options? In general I find that there are a lot more adoption places than people immediately think of. -- nm - Ender Aug 10, 07:52
- Are they aware of those issues? Are they the only adoption facility? - TWuG Aug 10, 07:35 1
  - I live in a very small town so my options are pretty limited. they suggested I go to harrisburg or pittsburgh where there are more lenient rescue - fabulous squad Aug 10, 07:38
- Some places have rules like that but there should be other places. Our shelters are overflowing with cats so I'm sure yours are too. - Krusty Aug 10, 07:34
- Maybe you need to lease a cat for a bit before you can buy. You know, to build a credit history -- nm - oblique Aug 10, 07:33 1
  - Effin renters. -- nm* - Shaun Aug 10, 07:35
- go on craigslist and look for someone giving one away -- nm - decline Aug 10, 07:32
- they don't make it easy. They don't want to get the animal back in a month. nm -- nm - groiny Aug 10, 07:31 3
  - Yup. A few places here have similar policies. -- nm - Krusty Aug 10, 08:16 2
    - here, if you want a dog, they come and inspect your house first. nm -- nm - groiny Aug 10, 08:51 1
      - I've heard of that as well. Too many issues in the past leads to things like this. I get it. -- nm - Krusty Aug 10, 08:54
While in Chicago at Harry Caray's I watched my first full MMA match (the Ronda Rousey eye-blinks don't count). I was pleasantly surprised that I kind - Diva Aug 10, 07:28 3
- You and Mel like boxing, right? It's not 1 = 1, but there's a lot of cross over experience watching. -- nm - Name Withheld By Request Aug 10, 07:36 1
  - I enjoy boxing as well as real wrestling so i guess it wasn't that big a stretch. There's so much skill involved, the confluence of so many styles. - Diva Aug 10, 07:54
- I've got a buddy who trains in Muay Thai. He also bartends at a place I go to alot and has it on most Saturday nights - decline Aug 10, 07:30
Dang. Gas is at $1.99 this AM, has dropped 50 cents in the last 10 days. -- nm - ML Aug 10, 07:23 3
- I paid 2.59 on Saturday and was thrilled about it. nm -- nm - groiny Aug 10, 07:31
- still paying about $2.50 around here -- nm - decline Aug 10, 07:28
- if this is a poll, I lose per usual. 2.69 still yesterday. -- nm - fabulous squad Aug 10, 07:26
So, I bought I Love You Beth Cooper (book) and read it...fun book. I'm not sure how the movie could have done better with it - Will Hunting Aug 10, 06:49 1
- That's probably why I like the movie. It's very faithful to the book. -- nm - David Aug 10, 06:58
Vikings going 24-0!!! -- nm - ML Aug 10, 06:41 6
- Hay SB - ML Aug 10, 07:02 1
  - Saw that. James had some action too. -- nm - Strongbad Aug 10, 08:12
- I've called them 10-6. In a fit of bravado I also told the office that they will win the division. This seems . . . less likely. -- nm - emoticripple Aug 10, 06:59
- Teddy! Teddy! -- nm - decline Aug 10, 06:53 1
  - He was 100% effective in not getting injured last night! Whoo! - ML Aug 10, 06:55
- Jays undefeated rest of the season!! -- nm - Beaker Aug 10, 06:43
Chistragvanza wrap up report - Pippy at rest Aug 10, 06:34 22
- Great seeing everyone. Sorry that I could join you all on the boat. -- nm - pmb Aug 10, 08:31
- Nice! Wish we could have been there, but I enjoyed the pics and this. -- nm - JaxSean Aug 10, 07:37
- Thanks for the report and it sounds like everyone had a lot of fun. :-) - Krusty Aug 10, 07:09 8
  - well, dogbert and Mr Pippy tried to start a fight on the boat. nm -- nm - groiny Aug 10, 07:12 7
    - With strangers or each other? Also, this is why there are video cameras on everyone's phone. Come on, people! -- nm - Krusty Aug 10, 07:13 6
      - strangers. - groiny Aug 10, 07:15 5
        
        Also thanks for diffusing that situation -- nm - Pippy Aug 10, 07:58 3
        
        lol, I just had to point him over to the beer. nm -- nm - groiny Aug 10, 07:59 2
        
        Beer and boobies - Pippy Aug 10, 08:05 1
        
        I am well aware of both. nm -- nm - groiny Aug 10, 08:06
        
        Heh, perky. :-) -- nm - Krusty Aug 10, 07:18
- Sounds like you all had a great time! -- nm - MDH Aug 10, 07:02
- It was really neat to see so many people attend (I didn't realize it was such a big crowd). Walking into dinner late was almost like walking into - oblique Aug 10, 06:43 6
  - LOL - yeah the whole table greeted you. You know the rest of the restaurant was like " who is that guy?" -- nm - Pippy at rest Aug 10, 06:48 5
    - I did get a funny look too on my way in as I just walked right past the line outside and all the staff :) -- nm - oblique Aug 10, 06:49 4
      - If oblique were standing next to the Pope, people would be all "Who's that guy with oblique?" -- nm - Baron Bing Bong Aug 10, 06:57 3
        
        One of my favorite stories from an ST encounter was when Filmjerk was exceeding generous to me and my boss when were were in LA for business - oblique Aug 10, 07:00 2
        
        Nice! -- nm - Krusty Aug 10, 07:10
        
        sweet! -- nm - Pippy at rest Aug 10, 07:03
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- Excellent recap! Is the hubby doing better from the accident? -- nm - amoxy Aug 10, 06:38 1
  - yes, his ankle/knee get stiff if he walks too much and then sits down ( tightens up) but he is his same ole self - Pippy at rest Aug 10, 06:47
Krusty, the value of Bernie's campaign is going to be forcing the party to recognize and incorporate a lot of the issues he's talking about. - ML Aug 10, 06:33 19
- Also, if we're really lucky they'll run a competition to spend a weekend with Bernie. -- nm - Ender Aug 10, 06:40 2
  - *wonders if he waterskis* -- nm - Beaker Aug 10, 06:42
  - *sad trombone* -- nm - ML Aug 10, 06:40
- That's great and I'm sure they'll talk about some of the policies he's pushing. I don't have much hope they'll actually incorporate his good ideas -- (edited) - Krusty Aug 10, 06:38 10
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    - I haven't heard it yet so I can't comment. I have very little trust in things she says. -- nm - Krusty Aug 10, 06:41 8
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        I am. The only legit good person running won't win according to ST. I see Hillary as nothing more than a power hungry person that will - Krusty Aug 10, 06:51 4
        
        DINO. The term you're looking for is "DINO". -- nm - Ender Aug 10, 07:53 3
        
        Not accurate -- she's a Democrat; she believes Government should be heavy in improving society. - Will Hunting Aug 10, 08:01 2
        
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        I tend to believe she's more moderate than most, she is more hawkish than the party - Will Hunting Aug 10, 08:21
      - refer to my link on B2 to see when a politician is lying to you :) -- nm - Beaker Aug 10, 06:42 1
        
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  - *giggle* - Will Hunting Aug 10, 06:37 3
    - The last line of the IM cracked me up. -- nm - MDH Aug 10, 06:38 2
      - That was taken from early this weekend on ST... -- nm - Will Hunting Aug 10, 06:39
      - yup -- nm - Beaker Aug 10, 06:39
Weekend Movie Poll - MI:Rogue Nation B+, Welcome to Me B, Wyrmood A-, In Bruges A- - amoxy Aug 10, 06:30 12
- Trainwreck - B+. But I don't think I'll ever be able to look at John Cena the same way anymore. -- nm - pmb Aug 10, 08:30
- MI:Rogue Nation: B+, Dark Places: C- -- nm - JD Aug 10, 07:41
- Interstellar (2nd viewing): A-. I liked it better second time around. - JaxSean Aug 10, 07:06
- I don't think I watched a minute of TV this weekend. Not even gaming. - ML Aug 10, 07:05
- Unfriended: A- -- nm - emoticripple Aug 10, 07:03
- Mission: Impossible: B+; The Gift: B/B+ -- nm - prayformojo Aug 10, 06:43
- Sabotage: C (poor Josh Holloway); Predestination B -- nm - Beaker Aug 10, 06:41
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  - Is Ricky and the Flash worth seeing in the theater? I was on the bubble whether to see it in the theater or VUDU -- nm - amoxy Aug 10, 06:43 1
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- Pitch Perfect 2: C+ -- nm - Krusty Aug 10, 06:39
- Transparent (4 episodes) A- (Tambor and Light are great) -- nm - MDH Aug 10, 06:39
Would *you* want to see a Congress full of monkeys? - prayformojo Aug 10, 06:25 4
- With infinite typewriters. I want the complete works of Shakespeare written, STAT! -- nm - Inigo Aug 10, 06:46
- "it was the best of times it was the blurst of times?!" -- nm - Beaker Aug 10, 06:43
- We already have a monkey as the Prime Minster in Australia -- nm - Karl_S Aug 10, 06:31
- There's not much more than poo flinging going on now so we're not far. -- nm - spamlet, Reigning Blood Feud Champion Aug 10, 06:31
LIR: 2004. So that would mean my son was 4 and my daughter 2 at the time. That makes more sense than Spawn's "13 years" answer -- nm - oblique Aug 10, 06:24 3
- Spamlet's kidlet was a few weeks old when we met him/Tru/Jim in St Louis is May 2004. - Will Hunting Aug 10, 06:34 1
  - My kids were 5 and 6 then. Jamie started his senior year today, Cam's a junior. Egads! -- nm - Jim Aug 10, 07:50
- Really sorry I missed that one. Went to another wedding that day - amoxy Aug 10, 06:31
*suspicious* -- nm - ML Aug 10, 06:22

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