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Also while kicking around at the mall, I found this store called Fuego which I think markets to 20ish girls mostly but whatever. -- (link) - Qale Apr 6, 15:48 4
- oo, I may need those earrings on the front page. -- nm - b. Apr 6, 15:50
- It looks like an Urban Outfitters alternative. -- nm - ReluctantCynic Apr 6, 15:48 2
  - Oh? I kind of liked how everything seemed positive, less cynical. They were having a 25% off anything to do with cats sale. -- nm - Qale Apr 6, 15:51 1
    - heh, read this right after seeing this book there - some st parents may appreciate it. (title has some asterisked profanity of the anatomical kind) -- (link) - b. Apr 6, 15:56
Five minutes into Hateful 8 and I already love and hate it. - ML Galaxy Apr 6, 15:46 1
- It looked awesome in 70mm. Might not work so well on a smaller screen. - Krusty Apr 6, 15:49
LAPD investigating Charlie Sheen in alleged murder-for-hire plot -- (link) - the brain Apr 6, 15:43 2
- hot off the presses. right after the piece below, I read that he's being investigated; but no details were out. radar ft-icky-w. -- nm - b. Apr 6, 15:46 1
  - without reading the whole transcript for context, that quoted sentence doesn't sound like a criminal solicitation to me -- nm* - the brain Apr 6, 15:48
*starts doing the new phone dance* It's here! It's here! -- nm - Qale Apr 6, 15:37 5
- whatdja get? :) - -- nm - b. Apr 6, 15:42 3
  - I took advantage of the still running until April 9th, Nexus 5X for $200 if you use it on Project Fi. - Qale Apr 6, 15:45 2
    - good dealing! happy new phone-ing! :) - -- nm - b. Apr 6, 15:46 1
      - So excited. It supposedly has a legit camera. And I dig the idea of the fingerprint lock. And the VPN for public wifi. -- nm - Qale Apr 6, 15:50
- no, that's the new phone *book* dance -- nm - the brain Apr 6, 15:41
Seth McFarland and Emilia Clarke? -- (link) - amoxy Apr 6, 15:35 2
- ~I saw her boobs~ -- nm - Will Hunting Apr 6, 15:51
- a few years ago, iirc. around the time he hosted the oscars. -- nm - b. Apr 6, 15:42
not saying anyone should read this, but I'm not sure what's worse - the writer/writing or the people it's about. "move over, rat pack and brat pack: - b. Apr 6, 15:33 2
- have at em, ISIS -- nm - the brain Apr 6, 15:34 1
  - I looked at the writer's twitter, and someone told her the piece is beautifully written. wtheck. -- nm - b. Apr 6, 15:48
David, rumor has it Cuonzo is now our #1 target. - Strongbad Apr 6, 15:33
Soooo Kia's put us into default on our credit reports for our last lease when even they don't show us owing anything. I can dispute through them but I - spamlet, spreading happiness and joy where he goes Apr 6, 15:29 2
- Yes. -- nm - David Apr 6, 15:29 1
  - My credit score dropped 125 points because of this one "late payment" - spamlet, spreading happiness and joy where he goes Apr 6, 15:33
Highest res Pluto image yet -- (link) - con_carne Apr 6, 15:15 [Image] 2
- what a bunch of nothing -- nm - the brain Apr 6, 15:17 1
  - Scientists say Pluto filled with cookies -- (link) -- nm - con_carne Apr 6, 15:18
Our secret for the Disney Dining Plan: - prayformojo Apr 6, 15:10 16
- But they have to be actual brand name Kelloggs Pop-Tarts. I don't wanna see no goddamn Sam's Club ones. -- nm - Qale Apr 6, 15:40 6
  - I've started buying the generic Aldi ones. They are sooooo good. Way better than Kelloggs. -- nm - kelly Apr 6, 15:46
  - ST Poll: Best Pop-Tarts flavor. Go! - Strongbad Apr 6, 15:40 4
    - Smores -- nm - Qale Apr 6, 16:02
    - Frosted strawberry -- nm - Will Hunting Apr 6, 15:54
    - Cookies and Creme are one of the things that prove God exists and He wants us to be happy. -- nm - iSpam Apr 6, 15:47
    - Yeah, frosted strawberry are the best -- nm - prayformojo Apr 6, 15:43
- Pop Tarts for breakfast? Ew -- nm - con_carne Apr 6, 15:29 3
  - if you held a gun to my head, i'd rather eat a big breakfast and power through the day without a fast food lunch -- nm - the brain Apr 6, 15:33 1
    - disney parks are like a walking marathon. - b. Apr 6, 15:40
  - Go sit in the corner and think about the stupid thing you just posted. -- nm - David Apr 6, 15:30
- ayup -- nm - ML Apr 6, 15:27
- we did that too. -- nm - Beaker Apr 6, 15:13
- maybe this is a dumb question, but the Plan doesn't cover 3 meals a day? -- nm - the brain Apr 6, 15:12 2
  - Some do, but the most popular one (by far) provides one quick service and one table service meal a day. - David Apr 6, 15:16 1
    - paying extra for a sit-down breakfast is the easiest money you can spend - the brain Apr 6, 15:18
VW Dieselgate fixes in Europe put on hold after fuel economy drops and CO2 emissions rise post-fix. -- (link) - spamlet, spreading happiness and joy where he goes Apr 6, 14:57 2
- ANNNNDDD here come the dealer lawsuits. -- (link) - spamlet, spreading happiness and joy where he goes Apr 6, 15:01
- they might have to buy them all back and crush them -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 6, 15:00
things you should never give a cat: tanks -- (link) - the brain Apr 6, 14:49
women now get to wear the US Navy 'Dixie cup' hats -- (link) - Peglegpete Apr 6, 14:47 1
- ha ha. nm - Dignan Apr 6, 14:49
Decide ML's Movie: Spotlight, Hateful 8, Revenant -- nm - ML Apr 6, 14:46 22
- Spotlight -- nm - Marlowe Apr 6, 15:35
- 8 -- nm - Jovian Apr 6, 15:17
- Pitch perfect 2. It's amazing -- nm - decline Apr 6, 15:02
- in that order. -- nm - znufrii Apr 6, 15:02
- Can't go wrong, really. nm - Dignan Apr 6, 15:01
- Spotlight -- nm - David Apr 6, 15:00
- Spotlight or The Revenant -- nm - ReluctantCynic Apr 6, 14:56
- I've only seen Spotlight and it's fantastic. - spamlet, spreading happiness and joy where he goes Apr 6, 14:56 3
  - it goes against my avoidance of legal TV shows or films, but I'll have to give in at some point -- nm - ML Apr 6, 15:00 2
    - Honestly, the movie isn't really about legal stuff. I mean it's in the background (I guess) but there are no real court scenes. -- (edited) - spamlet, spreading happiness and joy where he goes Apr 6, 15:01 1
      - ML can't handle the truth -- nm - con_carne Apr 6, 15:04
- Spotlight is an A, the other two are in B territory -- nm - con_carne Apr 6, 14:53
- Hateful 8 -- nm - groiny Apr 6, 14:51
- Spotlight. -- nm - kelly Apr 6, 14:49 3
  - I don't know if we've talked about this? One thing I thought was really interesting was (sp) - prayformojo Apr 6, 14:52 2
    - Didn't notice that -- nm - amoxy Apr 6, 14:57
    - Mmhmm. -- nm - kelly Apr 6, 14:56
- I'm interested in your reaction to Spotlight -- nm - prayformojo Apr 6, 14:48 4
  - how so? -- nm - ML Apr 6, 14:49 3
    - How they approached the subject matter, mainly -- nm - prayformojo Apr 6, 14:51 2
      - like, the legal side of things? or the religious side of things? -- nm - ML Apr 6, 14:53 1
        
        both -- nm - prayformojo Apr 6, 14:58
Preview of My Nightmare: Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) has to call out of today's shows for acute laryngitis. If this happens when we go I don't know -- (edited) - Diva Apr 6, 14:45
Beauty & The Beast animator breaks down how they hand-drew a scene from the film (that still should have won best picture) -- (link) - the brain Apr 6, 14:41
This is going to be the uber-Jose Fernandez start, I see - ML Apr 6, 14:37
Homemade deep dish is in the oven. Repeat--in the oven. -- (edited) - ML Apr 6, 14:19 1
- You're a day late, yesterday was National Deep Dish Day, except in Chicago. -- nm - nic to be determined Apr 6, 14:22
the giants perfect season is no more. 2 out of 3, though, woo. -- nm - b. Apr 6, 14:10 11
- 159 more to go! catch the fever -- nm - CQ Apr 6, 14:39
- sausage race spoilers -- (link*) -- (link*) - the brain Apr 6, 14:28 4
  - I posted the winner earlier. pay attention! -- nm - b. Apr 6, 14:39 3
    - I now have confirmation (and grainy video). She was the Bratwurst. She came in last. - pmb Apr 6, 14:58 2
      - i bet my IRA and 401(k) on her - the brain Apr 6, 15:01
      - aww, at least she competed! glad it was fun. :) - -- nm - b. Apr 6, 14:59
- you know who's still perfect? - the brain Apr 6, 14:20 4
  - los gigantes are comin' to town soon, watch out! -- nm -- (edited) - b. Apr 6, 14:41
  - The Cubs. I didn't want to react prematurely after the first game, but now I'm satisfied 162-0 is within reach. - pmb Apr 6, 14:26 2
    - ahem -- nm - groiny Apr 6, 14:46
    - can't see it any other way -- nm - ML Apr 6, 14:27
Chewing tobacco now banned at NYC MLB stadiums. -- nm - ty97 Apr 6, 14:08
Cool, Gary Player hit a hole-in-one at the Masters Par 3 contest today. -- nm - Will Hunting Apr 6, 14:05 9
- Screw Gary Player. Never liked the guy. Walking around like his shit doesn't stink. Pompous prick -- nm - CQ Apr 6, 14:50 2
  - Is there any science behind the claim that fecal odor (or lack thereof) would significantly change one's demeanor? nm - Dignan Apr 6, 14:56
  - heh -- nm - the brain Apr 6, 14:52
- even though I knew what happened, the video almost made me cheer, heh. nm but: -- (link) - b. Apr 6, 14:43 1
  - (plus it was the 31st h-i-o in his career. schmoly.) -- nm - b. Apr 6, 14:46
- Bill's dad was the secretary/manager of a golf club in South Africa. Bill remembered meeting Gary Player back then. - Meg Apr 6, 14:12 3
  - That dude might be the most physically fit athlete I've ever seen. - Will Hunting Apr 6, 14:16 2
    - so not Glen Big Baby Davis? -- nm* - the brain Apr 6, 14:26 1
      - I'm pretty sure Player could do reps of Big Baby. - Will Hunting Apr 6, 14:28
SOUZA 2X! - Will Hunting Apr 6, 14:01
In old hometown news: "EPA proposes naming Wappinger Creek a Superfund site" -- (link) - ty97 Apr 6, 13:59 3
- thanks, eye-bee-emm, right? - b. Apr 6, 14:02 2
  - They aren't to blame for this SuperFund site (the old Bleachery is probably) but yes, they were huge (and remain big) in the area -- nm - ty97 Apr 6, 14:04 1
    - ah, in googling to see what that is I found the company had taken some remedial action on their site in wf some years back, at least. - b. Apr 6, 14:09
Poor Rick Scott can't even get himself some Starbucks -- nm - ty97 Apr 6, 13:51 2
- She'll be sorry when he figures out where the last Horcrux is. -- nm - Reagen Apr 6, 14:06
- I laughed and laughed at that. -- nm - David Apr 6, 14:01
muggles psa: after tomorrow, you won't have to sully yourself in Florida to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter -- nm - the brain Apr 6, 13:50 1
- Leviosaa -- (link) - con_carne Apr 6, 13:52 [youtube]
ty97travel.com - do Porter aircraft have adequate overhead storage? Trying to avoid taking a large suitcase - Meg Apr 6, 13:48 5
- I told you Meg, you don't have to take the entire heads. Just the ears will do -- nm - con_carne Apr 6, 13:55
- IIRC, the Q400 has decent size overhead. Think of it like the E175 that AA flies (except with propellers) - ty97 Apr 6, 13:50 3
  - Yup, I'll just have to see how the packing goes. Toronto in September will likely required a different wardrobe to the Caribbean in March :) -- nm - Meg Apr 6, 13:56 2
    - Yeah, I recall some crisp mornings and pleasant (sometimes even warm) afternoons. -- nm* - ty97 Apr 6, 13:57 1
      - yeah, early September can vary wildly one year to the next. -- nm - Andie Apr 6, 14:15
Morning board, speaking of anniversaries, a certain Hollywood celebrity driver will be celebrating a 30th this summer, I'm going to send them this -- (link) - zeitgeist Apr 6, 13:47 7
- I should probably get them a bottle of Patron, right? Or maybe I'll go with Don Julio ;) -- nm - Meg Apr 6, 13:53 6
  - Get that stuff they feature on better call saul -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 6, 14:08
  - Cazadores, El Jimador -- nm - con_carne Apr 6, 13:55 4
    - Chinaco anejo...first though, does he like blanco, resposada or anejo, highland or low land -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 6, 14:16 1
      - He was always a Patron drinker (Blanco). That's what we chipped in and bought him after the Vegas incident. -- nm - Meg Apr 6, 14:31
    - Heh, I googled Cazadores and found this - -- (link) - Meg Apr 6, 14:09 1
      - That will make your next campout more exciting -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 6, 14:12
have somewhere to sit down handy when i tell you the Panama papers contain names of China's communist party ruling class -- (link) - the brain Apr 6, 13:46 2
- Yeah and the people will have no clue as the government suppresses the info. -- nm - Krusty Apr 6, 14:45 1
  - they'll find out and they execute corrupt politicians (now and then, to keep the others semi honest) -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 6, 14:59
Go out in style -- (link) - oblique Apr 6, 13:44
Ha. Maybe this was well known but it's new to me: Haggard was in the audience for Johnny Cash's San Quentin show - Reagen Apr 6, 13:41 2
- yah, he said it was what inspired him to join his first country band. -- nm - b. Apr 6, 13:45
- I liked the comeback atcha song, I'm proud to be a Hippy from Bolinas -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 6, 13:43
Ah turned 21 in prison doing life with out parole -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 6, 13:37
Disney Dining Plan. - David Apr 6, 13:36 11
- How much does Kim even eat? -- nm - the brain Apr 6, 13:39 9
  - Correcting... - David Apr 6, 13:44 8
    - Whoa..that's quite a bit of food. Though I guess you could do the two for 1 upgrade for some of the credits -- nm - JD Apr 6, 13:51 3
      - We'll use every one of our credits. It's already mapped out. -- nm - David Apr 6, 14:02 2
        
        Nice. And even better planning - JD Apr 6, 14:07 1
        
        No, we booked at 180 days. - David Apr 6, 14:13
    - how many times a year do you go to disney? -- nm - Remlik Apr 6, 13:46 3
      - I think we're going twice this year. We'll either go back in September/October, or we'll go to a beach/take a cruise. - David Apr 6, 13:47 2
        
        So you're doing to Epcot then? I mean, where else can you actually roam the earth all in one place? - Qale Apr 6, 15:43
        
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- Speaking of which, where's Inigo's vacation post? -- nm - David Apr 6, 13:37
Actually, that's not true, it was our a/c system we had installed. -- nm - znufrii Apr 6, 13:36 2
- It is supposed to hit 88 today...I may turn on the A/C or - amoxy Apr 6, 13:38 1
  - Now that would be one hell of an option on a new car -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 6, 13:40
Just say yo -- nm - the brain Apr 6, 13:33

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