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from that other site ... words I thought I'd never see used together to describe a movie ... scientist, selling genetically modified rice to India, & - call me Ishmael O'Malley Mar 10, 20:34
When the choice is between YUI and raw ES6 JavaScript, go with ES6. -- nm - Beryllium Mar 10, 19:11
I am way overthinking this. - znufrii Mar 10, 18:57 4
- Wtf -- nm - Epiphany Mar 10, 21:17
- crystal clear -- nm - Peglegpete Mar 10, 20:35
- yep, scratch offs -- nm - CQ Mar 10, 19:03
- *punches you and sends you to the emergency room* We can keep doing this.until it's a moot point. -- nm - Will Hunting Mar 10, 19:00
D-U-K-E!! -- nm - Beaker Mar 10, 18:53 1
- *VOMITS* -- nm - Bacon Mar 10, 18:56
European Union may end visa waivers for American travelers -- (link) - zeitgeist Mar 10, 18:51 3
- It will hurt them more than it hurts us. -- nm - Bacon Mar 10, 18:56 2
  - They send more tourists here than we send there. -- nm - . Mar 10, 19:06 1
    - Those tourists already don't want to come here. -- nm - Bacon Mar 10, 19:31
Powerless has an aces Wonder Woman joke this week. -- nm - Reagen Mar 10, 18:36 1
- It's a shame no one will ever hear it. -- nm - Mop Mar 10, 18:39
Ours is a small college town of less than 60,000 people... - Mop Mar 10, 18:36 5
- Meg is busy this weekend -- nm - Peglegpete Mar 10, 20:33
- There's a man down there, might be your man, I just don't know -- nm - zeitgeist Mar 10, 18:44 1
  - 6/27/71 -- (link) - Peglegpete Mar 10, 18:56 [youtube]
- And then the murders started. -- nm - Remlik Mar 10, 18:40
- and there's a comet headed straight for you... -- nm - Reagen Mar 10, 18:37
Amy Schumer is supposed to be funny, right? - Cuzzin Todd Mar 10, 18:20 8
- Did she go all " Whitney Cummings" and go from funny to cynical and man bashy? -- nm - Epiphany Mar 10, 21:18 1
  - well its the new eat pray love -- nm - zeitgeist Mar 10, 21:40
- right -- nm - Peglegpete Mar 10, 20:33
- "Mostly Sex Stuff" was absolutely brilliant. Since then she's been recycling, and hasn't been too funny. -- nm - MDH Mar 10, 19:57
- shes great -- nm - budice Mar 10, 19:33
- Her 12 angry men episode was the best thing on cable, brilliant and got some great character actors to participate -- nm - zeitgeist Mar 10, 18:42
- And smart! Get over it! -- nm - Mop Mar 10, 18:27
- she can be. -- nm - Remlik Mar 10, 18:26
DUKE! -- nm - Beaker Mar 10, 18:00 1
- sucks -- nm - CQ Mar 10, 18:02
That Atomic Blonde is a mess of a trailer - Reagen Mar 10, 17:58 7
- Oh, and the same guy is directing DP2. And directed the short. -- nm - Beryllium Mar 10, 18:15
- A secret agent looking like that ain't so secret. -- nm - CQ Mar 10, 18:07
- I'll grant that it's a bit odd how it seems to hop through three timeframes and four stories - Beryllium Mar 10, 18:02 1
  - (Er, toby jones, not Toby Zola. Mashed up a character there.) -- nm - Beryllium Mar 10, 18:13
- and a lot of her punches in that first bit are clearly not connecting. -- nm - mud Mar 10, 18:01 1
  - and telegraphed by the camera pointing at each spot -- nm - Max Mar 10, 18:51
- Sure I know what this is -- nm - budice Mar 10, 18:00
Patriots send first-, third-round picks to Saints for Brandin Cooks -- nm - Beaker Mar 10, 17:48 1
- Can you imagine being a team defending against the Patriots? - Mop Mar 10, 18:29
well shit. youngest left her blankie and a couple stuffies at the resort, they haven't found them yet - Beaker Mar 10, 17:30
My Logan thoughts. Not perfect. I've got questions. Spoilers. - Volnelk Mar 10, 17:18 6
- I had similar concerns. -- (edited) - Mop Mar 10, 18:33
- I said the same thing about Pierce (spoil) - Dignan Mar 10, 17:46
- this is why me, you and all of my friends never get hired by film or tv companies as expert consultants. we think. -- nm - Peglegpete Mar 10, 17:22 2
  - Yeah I don't do well with suspension of disbelief. -- nm - Volnelk Mar 10, 17:27 1
    - you're gonna love my favorite problem with Legends of Tomorrow - Peglegpete Mar 10, 17:57
- Besides SoulGlo dude...spoyls - budice Mar 10, 17:22
The Pats got Cooks? There's another AFC East title. -- nm - CQ Mar 10, 16:48 1
- Brandin Cooks, Oregon State University. -- nm - Mop Mar 10, 18:46
Former New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett is signing with the Green Bay Packers. -- nm - Beaker Mar 10, 16:43 1
- Panthers send Kony Ealy and a third-round pick to New England in exchange for the Patriots' second-round pick. -- nm - Beaker Mar 10, 16:43
LYC: I now ride roller coasters. The ones at SeaWorld are super fun and so was Space Mountain -- nm - Beaker Mar 10, 16:42 1
- fun -- nm - Peglegpete Mar 10, 20:34
Duke sucks -- nm - CQ Mar 10, 16:30 1
- Yes! -- nm - Bacon Mar 10, 16:36
Coolio has given up alcohol for Lent. Day 9 update: "does prosecco count as alcohol?" -- nm - Roger More Mar 10, 16:21 1
- Also, cognac doesn't count because it is medicinal -- nm - Roger More Mar 10, 16:32
The best Jets news I've heard is they signed Chandler Catanzaro. When it's a kicker that's getting you excited you know it's going to be a long season. -- nm* - Krusty Mar 10, 16:12
Ooh, like clockwork, the tax scammer calls are back. They're funny. - Reagen Mar 10, 15:57 1
- If one calls here I want to remember to say, "Oooh, what're you gonna do to me?" -- nm - Max Mar 10, 16:15
"These people are dead Burke! Don't you realize what you've done?!?!" -- nm - Jovian Mar 10, 15:46
Will Hunting news: John Cena joins the cast of "Daddy's Home 2" with Ferrel and Wahlberg -- (link) - Remlik Mar 10, 15:37 1
- Good for him. Now if Vince can get a job working Hollywood creative...the WWE might not suck. -- nm - Will Hunting Mar 10, 15:44
Talking to Verizon Wireless, it is unbelievable how ever rep says something different. It must be amazing to just suck at your job and no ones cares. -- nm - James Bond (aka Igor) Mar 10, 15:19 2
- "Asian Dawn..D-A-W-N" -- nm - budice Mar 10, 15:35
- Perhaps by Verizon performance standards, they're doing exactly what they're supposed to be doing -- nm - JD Mar 10, 15:27
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- That's crazy. Much cheaper to just become an investment advisor and start a ponzi scheme to pilfer money from retirees -- nm - decline Mar 10, 15:25 1
  - Speaking of, are we all watching the good fight or just me? -- nm - Amanda Mar 10, 16:14
Dr. Tyson is a very engaging speaker. - TWuG Mar 10, 14:38
Buffy merch celebrates 20th anniv -- (link) - mud Mar 10, 14:37 1
- ironically reminding fans of their mortality -- nm - con_carne Mar 10, 15:00
Is Meg away for the weekend? I've got a friend who posted some beautiful petroglyphs from White Tank Mountain Regional Park, AZ. - Mop Mar 10, 14:36 2
- I've not been there but my friends know the site and we may have published on them in the past. - Meg Mar 10, 17:38
- outside yosemite -- nm - zeitgeist Mar 10, 14:43
*some* convictions in a 2nd trial related to the Malheur wildlife refuge occupation involving a 2nd group of armed... visitors. -- (link) - Mop Mar 10, 13:58
So, apparently, yesterday Sean Hannity called for a purge of Obama appointees from the Justice dept. I'm sure today's action was just a coincidence. -- nm* - znufrii, definitely not 40 Mar 10, 13:49 3
- We know Trump responds to whatever he sees on Fox. It's only a question of whether this is more the Putin presidency or the Murdoch presidency. -- nm - pmb Mar 10, 13:54 2
  - He's obviously skipping the hours Shepard Smith is on. -- nm - jnine Mar 10, 14:10
  - (Berlusconi) -- nm - Roger More Mar 10, 13:56
ooh, i just got a package too! - colin Mar 10, 13:41 3
- Ha! :-) I received a delivery today as well. - Krusty Mar 10, 13:50 2
  - awesome! it's just a package heavy friday. -- nm - colin Mar 10, 13:52 1
    - I'm just glad to get it before the storm hits next week. -- nm - Krusty Mar 10, 13:57
"The voters hit the hardest [by the ACA repeal] ... supported Trump by a margin of 59% to 36%." -- (link*) - znufrii, definitely not 40 Mar 10, 13:37 25
- I'm so fucking tired of being hated for wanting to help "these people". They're getting what they deserve. -- nm - Mop Mar 10, 18:38
- I'm almost ready to stop fighting. My investments are up, I have healthcare and I'll probably get a tax cut. Why am I fighting for people who did - jnine Mar 10, 13:41 23
  - Yeah, I'm a white affluent man. I'm good. I gave up arguing. - JaxSean Mar 10, 15:32
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  - The reality is that what's best for all people is also what's best for you. We'll enjoy our tax cut and such for now, until the repercussions of the - pmb Mar 10, 13:53 3
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      - Emergency room doctor visits cost 10x office calls, counties usually get stuck with the bills -- nm - zeitgeist Mar 10, 16:21
      - Repealing it will cost more in the long run. It's already saved money in the short. Expanding Medicaid did that. - . Mar 10, 15:24
  - I'm not fighting for them, I'm fighting for the 36% who deserve better. -- nm - znufrii, definitely not 40 Mar 10, 13:51
  - I understand that point of view, but the problem is one of education. - David Mar 10, 13:47 13
    - Unfortunately, some of them can't be educated. - the wrong element, bad guy Mar 10, 14:35 1
      - Emails! -- nm - jnine Mar 10, 15:40
    - I have many family members who voted for Trump. They are educated and knew what they were doing. They didn't care. -- nm - jnine Mar 10, 14:03 10
      - ahhh yes like the majority of white NJ voters. - Jovian Mar 10, 14:31 4
        
        Yup, same here. Many like him though the many that I know were republicans before him. -- (edited) - Krusty Mar 10, 15:14 3
        
        Italian American here too. What's our problem? -- nm - jnine Mar 10, 15:38 2
        
        Fascism is in the blood. *shrug* You'd think they'd be strong democrats with their union ties but nope. -- nm - Krusty Mar 10, 15:42 1
        
        Here they were big supporters of democrats early on as they were new immigrants and that was the party that best supported them. -- (edited) - Krusty Mar 10, 15:56
      - There's a good amount of greed and selfishness going around as well. Some people think they shouldn't contribute to anyone else's well being. - Krusty Mar 10, 14:05 4
        
        You mean like the Congressman yesterday whining about why men have to pay for prenatal care? I'm sure he's pro-life, but who cares what type of life. -- (edited) - jnine Mar 10, 14:08 3
        
        Yet viagra is covered, dude god wanted you to have a limp dick -- nm - zeitgeist Mar 10, 16:24 1
        
        Yes, that's on my facebook page. -- nm - jnine Mar 10, 17:44
        
        Exactly. It shows itself in many ways and with people that should know better. -- nm - Krusty Mar 10, 14:17
  - because it's affection a lot of others, too, who didn't ask for it. -- nm* - prayformojo Mar 10, 13:46 1
    - *waves hands wildly* Yup. -- nm - Krusty Mar 10, 13:58
thanks to you all and especially NCM for the birthday wishes! - colin Mar 10, 13:37 4
- Have a fantastic birthday weekend! -- nm - Krusty Mar 10, 14:02 1
  - thank you! I'll do me best. -- nm - colin Mar 10, 14:06
- Happy happy! -- nm - znufrii, definitely not 40 Mar 10, 13:51 1
  - well thanks! -- nm - colin Mar 10, 13:53
Bloomberg : SEC refuses bit coin ETF. I Didn't know it was a Winkle Voss twins thing -- nm - zeitgeist Mar 10, 13:34
Hi mary, your package has been delivered. Delivery Date: Friday, 03/10/2017 Delivery Time: 03:40 PM Left At: MET CUST MAN - amanda jones state university Mar 10, 13:25 18
- can this be a poll? What did YOU get delivered today? Here's my answer: -- (link) - Andie Mar 10, 13:29 16
  - M got like a thousand seeds. -- nm - mafic Mar 10, 15:40
  - Unicorn Poop -- (link) - Krusty Mar 10, 15:20
  - We're expecting a maul handle!! I'll bet it arrives today!! -- nm - mara Mar 10, 15:09
  - Haven't been back to the house for today but yesterday I received an envelope from the City of Fontana - JD Mar 10, 15:04
  - that's cool. I got the door to my spice rack and something else. it *might* be cookies or candy from my loan company. I didn't order anything else - amanda jones state university Mar 10, 13:35 4
    - surprise cookies! i never get surprise cookies. -- nm - Andie Mar 10, 13:35 3
      - my student loan company is *amazing.* their customer service is stellar. I get that I'm paying them for these things - amanda jones state university Mar 10, 13:38 2
        
        It makes me want to get a loan with them. I could pretend to be a student. -- nm - jnine Mar 10, 13:43 1
        
        "hello, yes I study Dave Grohl like all the time.." -- nm - jnine si Mar 10, 14:17
  - A truck - Epiphany Mar 10, 13:34
  - Very cool -- nm - Epiphany Mar 10, 13:33
  - Hammer Arrester -- (link) - psilotum Mar 10, 13:33 3
    - i got one of those just last week. - Andie Mar 10, 13:34
    - Is it 2 legit? -- nm - Reagen Mar 10, 13:34 1
      - I'll let you know after I install it. -- nm - psilotum Mar 10, 13:34
  - I got a rock. (actually it was black toner). Oh, I got my Blue Apron order. -- nm - Max Mar 10, 13:30
- hey custard man -- nm - Max Mar 10, 13:27
The number of people on the phone who get forwarded to me that are calling looking for some specific information that when I say "yes. what you need -- (edited) - Andie Mar 10, 13:24 16
- All the fricking time, I say, let me text it to you -- nm - zeitgeist Mar 10, 13:30
- "What's the number?" "Okay, 845-" "WHOA SLOW DOWN!" -- nm - Tim Mar 10, 13:27 13
  - This drives me nuts. I say three digits and then stop. *AFTER* I stop they say "Hold on!" -- nm - mara Mar 10, 13:56
  - admittedly, I ask this of people constantly. I'm good at remembering about 4 consecutive numbers and then my brain just seizes. -- nm - Mel Profit Mar 10, 13:30 11
    - Would you like your order number? (Starts to read off more digits than the latest found prime number or bit coin chain) uh, no -- nm - zeitgeist Mar 10, 13:32 5
      - I get peeved at people who machine gun out a phone number. - Mel Profit Mar 10, 13:44 4
        
        ~362436? Only if it ends in 53 oh wait that's too many numbers~ - Max Mar 10, 13:46
        
        also - people who leave a big long giant voicemail, and then at the end say their number supersuperfast. -- nm - Andie Mar 10, 13:44 2
        
        I had one guy who stuttered who felt compelled to read my whole mailer back to me about weddings, then finally his number in one sylable -- nm - zeitgeist Mar 10, 21:37
        
        locusts on their house. -- nm - Mel Profit Mar 10, 13:50
    - I try to read off numbers musically to help people remember them. -- nm - Max Mar 10, 13:30 4
      - Eight! It is the cube of two / Four! Comes between three and five / Three! The number of wise men. - Max von Trapp Mar 10, 13:39 1
        
        "it's just every third number in Pi, gosh!" -- nm - Reagen Mar 10, 14:12
      - You sold advertising to Cheers, didn't you. -- nm - Reagen Mar 10, 13:33 1
        
        ghost writer for an 80s one hit wonder, is my guess. -- nm - Mel Profit Mar 10, 13:37
- oh my god. this is among my biggest pet peeves. -- nm - amanda jones state university Mar 10, 13:25

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