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And I may have broken the record for shortest LDB Challenge ever. I was driving home from my mom's last night and heard it on the radio. -- nm - Dano Nov 24, 06:56 2
- You are in luck, unless it was after midnight, ST said it started today. -- nm - Qale Nov 24, 07:02 1
  - correct -- nm - Beaker Nov 24, 07:03
Is there a mass outage for bank websites today? I've been having problems with two different ones. -- nm - Dano Nov 24, 06:54
184 killed in a mosque attack in Egypt -- (link) - Amoxy Nov 24, 06:34 1
- :( -- nm - Andie Nov 24, 06:35
Uma Thurman is not in a forgiving mood re Harvey. -- (link) - Andie Nov 24, 06:21 1
- (... as Diva noted below) -- nm - Andie Nov 24, 06:30
Mystery Science Theatre 3000 has been renewed by Netflix for its Twelfth season. No further details were given. -- nm - Qale Nov 24, 06:02
Fire 7 for the Mrs. is a no brainer at $30. She's never owned a tablet before! How is that even possible? -- nm - CQ Nov 24, 05:53
Oscar Pistorius' prison sentence was more than doubled to 13 years and five months on Friday -- (link) - Beaker Nov 24, 05:45
I may have written my SuperFeud chances off prematurely...Keenan Allen and Jamison Crowder helped...a lot. - Beaker Nov 24, 05:43 3
- Was surprised to find Crowder as FA in normal BF. Nice points for W/T position -- nm - budice Nov 24, 05:45 2
  - he was less than useless the first 7 weeks and barely decent other than 1 week (2 counting this one) otherwise -- nm - Beaker Nov 24, 05:47 1
    - Yeah, as good an example of the ridiculous variance swings in fantasy football today than anything else. -- nm - Name Withheld by Request Nov 24, 06:56
8:40 am indoor temperature check: 56F - prayformojo Nov 24, 05:40
Ana Ivanovic and Bastian Schweinsteiger living their best life -- (link) - budice Nov 24, 05:38
Uma Thurman tells Harvey W. that she's 'glad it's going slow" because he doesn't 'deserve a bullet. Stay tuned'. -- (link) - Diva Nov 24, 05:23 2
- Yeah... and this is what she said *after* she waited until she wasn't so angry. -- nm - Dano Nov 24, 05:45 1
  - But that's her secret Dano - eag Nov 24, 06:23
TV PSA: Andi Mack, iHeartRadio, College Football, Gold Rush, Grammy's Greatest stories, Z Nation, Happy!, other stuff -- nm - Beaker Nov 24, 04:27
WootOff: XBone Wireless Controller $29 -- (link) - budice Nov 24, 03:10
Yeah, I watched three episodes of Kevin Probably Saves the World. It's quite winning. -- nm - David Nov 24, 00:16
Joss Whedon to write and direct "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" film for Warner Bros, original cast to return. -- (link*) - Spawn Nov 24, 00:09 2
- Just to avoid confusion, this is fake. - David Nov 24, 00:17 1
  - I'm glad. that would be terrible. -- nm - mafic Nov 24, 00:31
Animal Crossing for mobile has been out 48 hours maybe? Just hit level 20. -- nm - Mop Nov 23, 23:51 3
- This is not how you're supposed to play Animal Crossing! -- nm - Qale Nov 24, 06:19
- Now you can unlock Tom Nook! - David Nov 24, 00:09
- ... Congrats? -- nm - Spawn Nov 24, 00:01
Iran says it will have its navy 'patrol' the gulf of mexico -- (link) - zeitgeist Nov 23, 23:19
Well, the Punisher is f*cking grim. And dark. There’s nothing “feel good” about it. On the up side, Rosario Dawson wasn’t in it. -- nm - Mop Nov 23, 23:06 1
- How is that an up side? - Beryllium Nov 24, 08:53
“Let me guess. They’ve got a computer guy. Or maybe a girl. And they’ve got the DNA results, and the blueprints to the building...” - Mop Nov 23, 23:04
Did anyone else see the moon tonight? I don't think I've ever seen the 1st quarter moon look so big and bright. -- nm - Meg Nov 23, 22:11 2
- Hard to miss. Gorgeous. -- nm - Mop Nov 23, 22:53
- when...the...moon..hits your eye like a big pecan pie, that's thanksgiving -- nm - zeitgeist Nov 23, 22:31
We're on Fast and Furious 5 in our all day marathon. We just got the damn veggies - colin Nov 23, 21:55 3
- *giggles* -- nm - Qale Nov 24, 06:19
- Wonder Woman :) -- nm - peglegpete Nov 23, 21:58 1
  - You look and sound....hispanicish... -- nm - colin Nov 23, 22:00
Tonight we unwrapped and poured the mystery wine I won in the 'wine grab' in October. - Meg Nov 23, 21:29 2
- is it a bad thing that I know that's Australian? -- nm - mafic Nov 23, 22:52 1
  - I don't think so. I buy Australian as much as California wines. I drink a lot of Yellow Tail. -- nm - Meg Nov 23, 22:55
Ruiner Bowl Update: Husker Nowledge and Team Autodraft are in a dead heat -- 50%/50% split on chance to win. -- nm - ReluctCynic at home Nov 23, 20:37
Eli! - J Nov 23, 20:32
tomorrow is Green Friday -- (link) - peglegpete Nov 23, 20:16
bwhahahaha. 4th and 1. Line up to punt. Take time out. Send offense back in. Clock runs out. Get 5 yard penalty. Punt. -- nm - prayformojo Nov 23, 20:03 1
- Yeeeeaaaah. That was……that was…not good. -- nm - Volnelk Nov 23, 20:20
11:00 pm indoor temperature check: 60F -- nm - prayformojo Nov 23, 20:00
So. Corrupt cops in Baltimore might have killed an honest cop who was testifying against them. Who investigates that? The FBI? - Beryllium Nov 23, 19:50 6
- The State Patrol if not the department's own Internal affairs. FBI has Office of Prof Responsibility, ultimately the DOJ oversees -- nm - zeitgeist Nov 23, 22:37
- Jim Gordon? -- nm - Qale Nov 23, 20:01
- Coast Guard? -- nm - prayformojo Nov 23, 19:59
- according to G, Pembleton & Bayliss are up -- nm - peglegpete Nov 23, 19:59
- I think it's the Office of Inspector General who would investigate the FBI. -- nm - Krusty Nov 23, 19:57
- Isn't that the town where The Wire was set? -- nm - Amoxy Nov 23, 19:57
amazon did not launch in Australia on Black Friday, unless they got the dateline wrong, in which case: bad global company! - mafic Nov 23, 19:38 5
- Lifehacker Australia is on the case. (I’m shocked that amazon hasn’t landed there yet) -- (link) - Beryllium Nov 23, 19:41 3
  - Australia has (or maybe had, until recently) restrictive book publishing laws that wouldn’t have given Amazon much scope to operate -- (edited) - Roger More Nov 23, 20:07
  - I'm not too surprised. reasonably small market with difficult logistics. I can get audio and e-books, but that's about it. -- nm - mafic Nov 23, 20:01
  - Its a pretty good site to bookmark. Much better than the us one -- nm - budice Nov 23, 19:43
- suddenly mafic is overwhelming with Amazon Prime drones -- nm - budice Nov 23, 19:39
damn -- nm - mud Nov 23, 19:26 1
- wheeee -- nm - mud Nov 23, 19:40
I went through and updated some of the ads to be black friday specific -- nm - Beryllium Nov 23, 19:22
HOFer Eli Manning is really tearing it up tonight -- nm - Beaker Nov 23, 19:07 1
- no he's not. - mud Nov 23, 19:11
Legends of Tomorrow and Flash are still great fun; Arrow is almost unwatchable even with skipper from POI and Lost -- nm - Beaker Nov 23, 18:55 1
- if they want a good skipper, they need Jonas Grumby -- nm - peglegpete Nov 23, 19:12
For the first time ever, I locked my keys in my car. No problem. I've learned I can break into my own apartment through the bedroom windows. - Qale Nov 23, 18:41 7
- I suspect there exist houses in Texas that are made entirely from guns. -- nm - Beryllium Nov 23, 19:26 1
  - some people buy a boat after they win the lottery. others build a gun range and Hogun's Alley :) -- nm - peglegpete Nov 23, 19:33
- you can also get a sign saying you have a mean dog -- nm - peglegpete Nov 23, 18:47
- And you trust this gun to defend your apartment when you are not home? -- nm - Spawn Nov 23, 18:43 3
  - Not to mention that I don't yet know if I'd be a good guy with a gun or a bad guy with a gun. -- nm - Qale Nov 23, 18:48 2
    - seriously its mostly how good your lawyer is...even if you are the good guy, shoot somebody and you're gonna need a lawyer - zeitgeist Nov 23, 22:44
    - We all know the answer to that. -- nm - spamlet Nov 23, 19:12
thank us for this fantastic game! -- nm - NFL Nov 23, 18:25 3
- About time to switch to Modern Family reruns -- nm - Amoxy Nov 23, 18:42
- There is just something not right about a team called the Redskins playin on Thanksgiving -- nm - eag Nov 23, 18:28 1
  - Depends on if they win or lose. -- nm - Spawn Nov 23, 18:42
The first thing i asked Google Mini to do was tell a joke. Here it is... -- (edited) - Andie Nov 23, 18:03 4
- Cant wait for stellar kareoke -- nm - budice Nov 23, 19:40
- Worth every penney. -- nm - Spawn Nov 23, 18:13
- It'll be here all week -- nm - prayformojo Nov 23, 18:10 1
  - Try the alphabet soup. -- nm - Google Mini, Comedian Nov 23, 18:12
Pretty sure the Mississippi State quarterback’s foot is not supposed to do that... -- nm - Tim Nov 23, 17:05 4
- Amazingly, the cameraman cuts to a few fans, one laughing her ass off. -- nm - Will Hunting Nov 23, 17:27 2
  - drunk -- nm - Spawn Nov 23, 17:27 1
    - not yet1 oh you meant her... -- nm - Beaker Nov 23, 18:31
- Gordan Hayward thinks that is fucked up -- nm* - Beaker Nov 23, 17:15
ABC is reairng the Kevin (Probably) Saves the World pilot episode now (or a bit later depending on your time zone). Watch it and save my show! -- (edited) - Cuzzin Todd Nov 23, 17:01 4
- No, the "(Probably)" is just too undecided. -- nm - Spawn Nov 23, 18:44
- I watched the first ep. It's not for me. -- nm - Krusty Nov 23, 18:43
- no. Kevin is a stupid name --- nm - Beaker Nov 23, 18:32
- I've been enjoying it. -- nm - znufrii Nov 23, 17:58
fwiw I think the worst part of the cross-Canada drive is ~Kenora-Sudbury. endless single lane forest. - mafic Nov 23, 16:52 8
- Man, looking at a Google Map, how do you get across western Ontario without a boat? -- nm - Mop Nov 23, 23:10
- maybe more like Kenora-Thunder Bay, now that I think about it. the bit north of the lakes is sometimes quite nice. -- nm - mafic Nov 23, 19:40 1
  - yes -- nm - mud Nov 23, 19:42
- Heh, I thought so: right near lake of the woods -- nm - Beryllium Nov 23, 19:36
- Yup. Soul destroying. - Reagen Nov 23, 17:43 3
  - yeah. I went through Timmins once just for the sake of variety. -- nm - mafic Nov 23, 17:54 1
    - Shania you home!!!!???? -- nm - Beaker Nov 23, 18:15
  - Self driving cars would be perfect for Canada. Except for snow and ice. -- nm - Beryllium Nov 23, 17:50
Best bite I had today: Turkey, styffing,mashed sweet potato and cranberries. Fantastic - Amoxy Nov 23, 16:48 3
- Yum! -- nm - elf kelly Nov 23, 17:25 2
  - I am afraid to take my blood sugar -- nm - Amoxy Nov 23, 17:30 1
    - I was surprised today. I definitely had more carbs than usual today (stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce) but nothing crazy. Reasonable - elf kelly Nov 23, 17:59
happy america eats too much food day to everyone. -- nm - Truman Nov 23, 16:32
scientists find a new species of Galapagos Finches -- (link) - peglegpete Nov 23, 16:32
TV PSA: Supernatural, Giants/Skins, Young Sheldon, Arrow, Flip or Flop, Mom, Life in Pieces, Soul Train Special, Chrisley, SWAT, other stuff -- nm - Beaker Nov 23, 16:22
If I was to get my science nerd a telescope to see the main planets, what would I be looking for in specs/cost? -- (edited) - Will Hunting Nov 23, 16:13 11
- 150 for a celestrion, plus a tripod to start camera adapter, a motorized tracker - zeitgeist Nov 23, 22:48
- did he get my card? -- nm - mud Nov 23, 16:32 2
  - Yes, thanks!! -- nm - elf kelly Nov 23, 16:34 1
    - sweet -- nm - mud Nov 23, 16:34
- there are some decent apps you can get to that will show planets, constellations, stuff like that - Beaker Nov 23, 16:32 2
  - stellarium -- nm - mud Nov 23, 16:37
  - He has a few tings but is enthralled when we get out binoculars and a 2x scope -- nm - Will Hunting Nov 23, 16:35
- From space.com... - Krusty Nov 23, 16:19 3
  - I think the ones for kids aged 10 and up are what you're really looking for. -- nm - Krusty Nov 23, 16:21 2
    - This was what I was thinking -- (link) - Will Hunting Nov 23, 16:30 1
      - I like that one better than the ones they recommend. It has better specs and is still geared to the new and young user. -- nm - Krusty Nov 23, 16:40
So close! Made it until nearly the end of the day without hearing a snide molestation "joke." - Cuzzin Todd Nov 23, 16:13 9
- I wish. It's going to be 3+ days of this around here. -- nm - Diva Nov 24, 05:25
- I made one when my brother was massaging the turkey breast. -- nm - Max Nov 23, 16:37
- Did you mention that Michael Flynn's attorneys are no longer working with Trump's attorneys? -- nm - Spawn Nov 23, 16:19 6
  - I just remain quiet and don't engage. - Cuzzin Todd Nov 23, 17:03 3
    - It's what I do too -- nm - Pippy Nov 23, 19:50
    - spoils - znufrii Nov 23, 17:46
    - IM: lol -- nm - mud Nov 23, 17:15
  - big if true - mud Nov 23, 16:30 1
    - heh -- (link) - Spawn Nov 23, 17:26
Godiva needs to stop with their fetishized commercials. We know it’s the same chocolate -- nm - Epiphay Nov 23, 16:12 2
- We call it the chocolate cameltoe, with a flourish of bloody holly. -- nm - Godiva Nov 23, 16:16
- leave an unmarked 5 pound bag of Dove milk chocolate on B2, or you don't get the N back. -- nm - peglegpete Nov 23, 16:16
L.A. Metro's PSAs are slightly more entertaining these days. Super Kind vs. Eating -- (link) - con_carne Nov 23, 16:10 [youtube]
Imagine what Uma would have said if she had spoken when she was angry. -- nm - Dano Nov 23, 15:41
Library of Congress Obtains Mesoamerican Map from the Dawn of the Americas -- (link) - peglegpete Nov 23, 15:36
Barnes and Noble has half off cookbooks and free shipping over 50 this weekend -- (link) - zeitgeist Nov 23, 14:55
Where am I? -- (pic) - Covington on the road Nov 23, 14:53 [Attachment] 8
- Disney Springs -- nm - David Nov 23, 16:22 2
  - Ding ding ding ding! - Covington on the road Nov 23, 18:46 1
    - we LOVE the pizza at Wolfgang Pucks. Luv. It is a great free time killer with kids -- nm - Beaker Nov 23, 18:48
- Legoland -- nm - JaxSean Nov 23, 15:20 1
  - You get partial credit because I was outside the Lego store. -- nm - Covingtoncat Nov 23, 18:47
- inside a huge stewpot being cooked by cannibals -- nm - peglegpete Nov 23, 15:14
- Middle Earth -- nm - Amoxy Nov 23, 15:08
- Loch Nuts. -- nm - mud Nov 23, 14:55
Go Portland State! - Dano Nov 23, 14:45

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