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Big Tarot -- dang that is good -- nm - rollo Sep 20, 08:34
I completely did not recognize that that is Mandy Moore *or* Milo Ventimiglia in This Is Us. - Reagen Sep 20, 08:30 1
- but it's a smartly provocative new drama... -- nm - decline Sep 20, 08:32
More on Brange from Lainey -- (link) - Andie Sep 20, 08:26 1
- (also from Lainey - please enjoy Eric Monkman.) -- (link) - Andie Sep 20, 08:27
*breaks out the war drum* OB just raided me on .com; on top of the raid against Pirate -- nm - Beaker Sep 20, 08:18 8
- so, so SO happy we are no longer Dip. although I wonder if that played a part in all the recent...unpleasantness. And eff Piracy. -- nm - Diva Sep 20, 08:35
- Keep me in the loop. - Spawn Sep 20, 08:32
- I hear generally what's happening from Diva. OB is the old...what was their name? - Mel Profit Sep 20, 08:22 4
  - VIP -- nm - Beaker Sep 20, 08:22 3
    - that's right. VIP. -- nm - Mel Profit Sep 20, 08:31
    - (and I don't really care, but it seems to be a growing theme) -- nm - Beaker Sep 20, 08:23 1
      - also, mafic; you are inactive on .com -- nm - Beaker Sep 20, 08:24
- yeah - give me a few days to apply my warpaint. be right there. -- nm - Diva Sep 20, 08:21
an AI creates a Beatles like song called Daddy's Car -- (link) - Remlik Sep 20, 08:16 4
- better than that AI movie though that was pretty funny -- nm - oblique Sep 20, 08:26
- I get more Beach Boys off this. -- nm - Reagen Sep 20, 08:18 2
  - David can easily settle this one, then. -- nm - Spawn Sep 20, 08:33
  - *kicks you in the shins* -- nm - Mel Profit Sep 20, 08:31
It Looks Like the Chance of a President Trump Is Starting to Hit Canada's Currency -- (link) - ty97 Sep 20, 08:15 2
- like a doobie? -- nm - oblique Sep 20, 08:26
- friggin Trump -- nm - Andie Sep 20, 08:17
THE BEAR HAS TWO MOUTHS!!! -- nm - Spawn Sep 20, 08:06 5
- Funny. The whole bit with the points for good/bad was good too. But by the 2nd it was (spoilers?) - oblique Sep 20, 08:25 3
  - From what I heard (KB and the creators at SD Con), they have a pretty solid storyline. -- nm - Spawn Sep 20, 08:27 2
    - they almost lost me with the (spoilers) - oblique Sep 20, 08:28 1
      - Oh, that helped sell it for me. - Spawn Sep 20, 08:29
- There are four lights. -- nm - The Munificent Baron Sep 20, 08:10
STIS -- Simple tax question on HSAs that I can't seem to find the answer to... -- (edited) - znufrii, dad. Sep 20, 08:06 2
- "You have your entire lifetime to reimburse yourself. As long as you had your HSA established at the time the expense was incurred, ..." -- (link) - decline Sep 20, 08:12 1
  - Awesome, thanks. -- nm - znufrii, dad. Sep 20, 08:20
My cousin's daughter turns 3 today. She celebrates this by FB reposting the immeidately post-birth picture of her baby. - ty97 Sep 20, 08:05 1
- She at least needs to wait until the kid is old enough to be disgusted. -- nm - Spawn Sep 20, 08:05
House thoughts? -- (link) - Will Hunting Sep 20, 08:04 36
- it's not lupus -- nm - skankhunt42 Sep 20, 08:32
- oh, and that realtor is not as hot as the other one -- nm - decline Sep 20, 08:26 1
  - I"M MARRIED! Let's leave that deciding point off to the side. -- nm - Will Hunting Sep 20, 08:28
- the green in that bathroom is perfect. *perfect.* -- nm - university of amanda jones Sep 20, 08:15 9
  - Actually, given the picture filter, you might be right. -- nm - Will Hunting Sep 20, 08:16 8
    - it's exactly the color I wanted my big bathroom. instead I got (***crying***) -- nm - university of amanda jones Sep 20, 08:21 7
      - Exorcist green? -- nm - The Munificent Baron Sep 20, 08:25 6
        
        ***crying.*** -- nm - university of amanda jones Sep 20, 08:27 5
        
        mint gum green? -- nm - Diva Sep 20, 08:31 4
        
        whimper. yes. old chewed mint gum green. it's worst. I am not repainting though. (not yet.) -- nm - university of amanda jones Sep 20, 08:35 1
        
        don't cry. -- nm - Diva Sep 20, 08:39
        
        limejello -- nm - decline Sep 20, 08:32
        
        Metallic mint green paint? -- nm - prayformojo Sep 20, 08:32
- what a tiny TV they have. -- nm* - Beaker Sep 20, 08:14
- I flip out whenever I see home prices like this -- nm - prayformojo Sep 20, 08:11 3
  - right? It's kinda pricey for the area -- nm - ty97 Sep 20, 08:13
  - that occured to me as well. -- nm - Reagen Sep 20, 08:12 1
    - word. -- nm - Andie Sep 20, 08:12
- It's never lupus. -- nm - The Munificent Baron Sep 20, 08:11
- Dude, have you learned nothing from amanda and Dano - con_carne Sep 20, 08:10 1
  - The only thing I really don't like about many homes there is a reliance on fireplaces. - Will Hunting Sep 20, 08:12
- when can I move in? -- nm - Diva Sep 20, 08:08
- "And here, our poorly maintained lawn..." - Reagen Sep 20, 08:07 7
  - That's what ours always looks like this time of year. We thought it was the dog tearing it up but that's not the case so we have no idea. - spamlet Sep 20, 08:14 3
    - We've been in drought, so most lawns are looking like that. -- nm - Dark Callisto Sep 20, 08:39
    - cinch bug? they are a huge problem here -- nm - Beaker Sep 20, 08:16 1
      - Maybe. We had moles in the back yard but they didn't go into the side yard because of the dogs. - spamlet Sep 20, 08:27
  - Kitchen needs same appliances; bath needs paint -- our lawn sucks so we can't complain...i likey overall. -- nm - Will Hunting Sep 20, 08:08 2
    - can you picture you and Kelly sitting on those rocking chairs on the front porch? - decline Sep 20, 08:10
    - we are currently in drought around here. Everybody's lawn looks like crap. -- nm - Diva Sep 20, 08:10
- Lot of space. Seems bright (though that could be photo trickery). Kitchen looks separated / closed off. 209 days on market? -- nm* - ty97 Sep 20, 08:07 2
  - It is *not* lacking in living space. -- nm - Spawn Sep 20, 08:08
  - way oversaturated photos. -- nm - Reagen Sep 20, 08:07
- It was a decent show, but like most medical dramas went off the rails towards the end -- nm - decline Sep 20, 08:06 2
  - I hope Carson Wentz studies film of Kirk Cousins and thinks that's how to do it. -- nm - Will Hunting Sep 20, 08:07
  - I am thankful for it bringing us Olivia. - Spawn Sep 20, 08:07
Brad and Angelina are no more. -- nm - MDH Sep 20, 08:03 9
- for real?? -- nm - Andie Sep 20, 08:08 7
  - (wow) -- (link) - Andie Sep 20, 08:09 6
    - Wow. -- nm - Spawn Sep 20, 08:25 1
      - wow -- nm - decline Sep 20, 08:25
    - ...could this have to do with the other major rumour we've discussed since yesterday maybe? (I hope not and probably not) -- nm* - Beaker Sep 20, 08:12 2
      - zero chance. Pitt was a nobody until the mid 90s. -- nm - Reagen Sep 20, 08:12
      - i don't really see how. The timing isn't right. -- nm - Andie Sep 20, 08:12
    - whoa -- nm - groiny Sep 20, 08:11
- effin' kids -- nm - decline Sep 20, 08:04
Some people really want big houses. It's crazy how our living space requirements have expanded so much over the years -- nm - ty97 Sep 20, 08:03 2
- There is something nice about having all that space - decline Sep 20, 08:04 1
  - Everyone's needs are different, but my 1060 square foot place felt too big with only me in it. -- nm - ty97 Sep 20, 08:05
Update: Restrictions lifted, we are good to continue as usual. -- nm - MDH Sep 20, 08:00 3
- Did they say what it was? -- nm - Mel Profit Sep 20, 08:00 2
  - "Suspicious package" but I don't have any additional details yet. Not sure. -- nm - MDH Sep 20, 08:03 1
    - glad all is well. -- nm - Mel Profit Sep 20, 08:13
Dammit, Media - I'm a football coach, not a doctor!! - Bill Belichick on Garoppalo Sep 20, 07:59 2
- the funny thing is that I don't know if you're quoting him or not. - Mel Profit Sep 20, 08:01 1
  - It's a mystery. -- nm - Bill Belichick Sep 20, 08:05
Why did I think that Jolie/Pitt were already split? -- nm - Beryllium Sep 20, 07:59 1
- I believe there was a rumor a few months ago about this -- nm - Remlik Sep 20, 08:20
The 13 Most Insane Things Happening Right Now (9/20) -- (link) - Beaker Sep 20, 07:56 1
- that was a rather grim one -- nm - decline Sep 20, 08:00
WaPo: Trump used money from his foundation to settle legal claims against his businesses. - znufrii, dad. Sep 20, 07:56 4
- And keep in mind his foundation is almost entirely funded by other people. -- nm - znufrii, dad. Sep 20, 08:02
- I'm an exempt orgs tax accountant, and specialize in private foundations. The stuff they are doing is mind boggling. - MDH Sep 20, 07:59
- The Florida attorney general? Or is this more? -- nm - Spawn Sep 20, 07:59 1
  - More, to the tune of over $250,000 -- nm - znufrii, dad. Sep 20, 08:01
Okay, we can have robot umps now. (and this wasn't even the worst call) -- (link) - spamlet Sep 20, 07:43 5
- Jjjjust a bit outside. -- (link) - spamlet Sep 20, 07:44 4
  - And a video of him being tossed. The ump followed him to the dugout and tossed him on the way. -- (link) - spamlet Sep 20, 07:47 2
    - The catcher did a masterful job of framing that pitch to make it look like a strike. -- nm - Ender Sep 20, 07:56 1
      - Yes, but you shouldn't miss a pitch that's 8 inches outside. - spamlet Sep 20, 08:13
  - right over the heart of the second, secret plate, though. -- nm - Reagen Sep 20, 07:46
Passengers official trailer (saves you the time of watching the movie imo) -- (link) - Beaker Sep 20, 07:41 [youtube] 4
- I think the HSX description gives away a plot point as well. -- nm - volnelk Sep 20, 08:28
- Wow. They should have left off the last 10 seconds, for sure. -- nm - Spawn Sep 20, 07:48 2
  - and added another 30 seconds of Michael Sheen having his faced rubbed violently into things. -- nm - Reagen Sep 20, 07:53 1
    - (Very good) SPOILER! -- nm - Spawn Sep 20, 07:58
Police officers sue Bills RB LeSean McCoy over bar fight -- (link) - Beaker Sep 20, 07:31
Jim Carrey says a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estranged husband of his ex-girlfriend is a heartless attempt to exploit him & vowed to fight it -- (link) - Beaker Sep 20, 07:29
Does NASA realize they are going to cast doubt on the integrity of the whole astrological system??! nm - ralph wiggum Sep 20, 07:20 2
- Clearly the horoscope lobbyists got to them. -- nm - mafic Sep 20, 07:27 1
  - I suspect Big Tarot. nm - ralph wiggum Sep 20, 07:29
Checking in: My office is on lockdown, we aren't allowed to leave. Snipers on the rooftops around us. -- nm - MDH Sep 20, 07:19 21
- Pro Tip: find Kiefer Sutherland and don't leave his side. -- nm - Beryllium Sep 20, 07:51
- a couple of things... - Mel Profit Sep 20, 07:32 3
  - Thank you for this, I do appreciate the tips, and will definitely make sure I charge the phone. -- nm - MDH Sep 20, 07:41 1
    - And don't take off your shoes. -- nm - John McClane Sep 20, 07:44 1
  - Well said. -- nm - Spawn Sep 20, 07:39
- Thanks everyone. Originally our street was okay, but they closed it off an hour ago. "expanded perimeter" -- (link) - MDH Sep 20, 07:27 2
  - stay safe. -- nm - Diva Sep 20, 07:45
  - Whew! now I hope you didn't flush that weed -- nm - decline Sep 20, 07:28
- you better go flush that weed -- nm - decline Sep 20, 07:26
- what did you do? -- nm - groiny Sep 20, 07:25
- Shit. Be safe and let us know everything is ok when you can. nm - ralph wiggum Sep 20, 07:25 2
  - yonh -- nm - Diva Sep 20, 07:26
  - this -- nm - Beaker Sep 20, 07:26
- President at the UN? -- nm - TWuG Sep 20, 07:25 3
  - the UN is in NY. I believe mdh works in the DC Metro area. -- nm - Diva Sep 20, 07:26 2
    - Correct, I work in downtown DC near Metro Center - 13th and F, so I'm close to White House, etc. -- nm - MDH Sep 20, 07:32
    - Ah. I wonder why I thought he was NYC? -- nm - TWuG Sep 20, 07:27
- whoa. -- nm - Andie Sep 20, 07:24
- da fuq! -- nm - Diva Sep 20, 07:22
- I take it there's A Thing happening? No news has made it here yet. Stay safe. -- nm - mafic Sep 20, 07:22
- Wait, what? -- nm - spamlet Sep 20, 07:22
LIR: The Good Place. The premier was funnier than the 2nd episode -- nm - oblique Sep 20, 07:15 1
- That is not unusual. -- nm - Spawn Sep 20, 07:39
Better bake cookies. -- nm - Spawn Sep 20, 07:13 3
- and leave some skittles out -- nm - oblique Sep 20, 07:15 2
  - who puts skittles in a bowl? I bet he also eats them with a spoon. -- nm - mafic Sep 20, 07:19 1
    - Mmm, cereal -- nm - Beryllium Sep 20, 07:48
Too much yard to mow? Just buy some sheep. -- nm - mafic Sep 20, 07:13 1
- This is why farming was invented. No lawn mowers in prehistoric times. -- nm - Beryllium Sep 20, 07:14
Tuesday morning cross-off - time to eliminate a NFL team from the playoffs. Leaning toward Chicago but willing to listen to nominations. - rollo Sep 20, 07:11 7
- Good points all ... sticking with Chicago -- nm - rollo Sep 20, 08:32 1
  - in that Division makes sense. But keep the Bills on your speed dial -- nm - Beaker Sep 20, 08:35
- Washington. They're grumbling about Cousins in the lockerroom. No good comes from this. - Name Withheld by Request Sep 20, 07:29 1
  - Washington would be good if it wasn't for the rest of the division being a dumpster fire. -- nm - Will Hunting Sep 20, 07:49
- Bills -- nm - Beaker Sep 20, 07:26 1
  - *forces you to listen to a profanity-laced tirade about how great I am* -- nm - Unsexy Rexy Sep 20, 07:28
- Rams. -- nm - spamlet Sep 20, 07:22

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