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Want to know which banks are financing the “assault weapon” industry? -- (link*) - znufrii Feb 27, 06:47
Thievin' 101: Don't rob people while there's snow on the ground -- (link) - decline Feb 27, 06:44 1
- you're not my supervisor! -- nm - Beaker Feb 27, 07:10
Cool: Canon's new 470EX-AI flash, uses a laser to scan the subject and ceiling in the room, measure distance, and then automatic bounce the flash -- (link) - decline Feb 27, 06:40
Just finished: The Crying of Lot 49. I quite enjoyed it but I'm not rushing out to melt my brain trying to process Gravity's Rainbow just yet. -- nm - Baron of the Rings Feb 27, 06:36 1
- JF: The Wife Between Us - how in the world is this on the NY Best Sellers list? Its horrible. I'd like to give is zero stars -- nm - Epiphany Feb 27, 06:46
Finally wrapped up Season 1 of The Punisher last night. Damned good season. -- nm - Shaun Feb 27, 06:35
It is too late for gun control in America: Neil Macdonald -- (link) - Beaker Feb 27, 06:14 15
- Fun Fact: Brother of Norm Macdonald. -- nm - Name Withheld by Request Feb 27, 07:16 2
  - OJ didn't need an assault rifle to kill multiple people -- nm - Norm McDonald Feb 27, 07:28 1
    - *fires you again* -- nm - NBC Feb 27, 07:29
- that's immeasurably sad to read. -- nm - Andie Feb 27, 06:23
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  - I think it's natural for those who have watched this for decades with nothing happening to expect the old patterns to reassert themselves - Reagen Feb 27, 06:59 3
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      - I will not be surprised if nothing ultimately changes (old, cynical), but it is unquestionably different this time in some way. -- nm - Reagen Feb 27, 07:21 1
        
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  - It might as well, though, given the impact of the reverence for it has in the political sphere. -- nm - znufrii Feb 27, 06:26 3
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      - Right, my point is more about the interpretation of it that Heller confirmed, rather than the decision itself. -- nm - znufrii Feb 27, 06:38
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  - so, what did the Heller case he references say? -- nm - Beaker Feb 27, 06:26 1
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Vero got smooshed by new users (if you're trying it and haven't gotten in). -- (link) - decline Feb 27, 06:03 10
- Seen a few chirps on Twitter that it eats battery life behind the scenes. Not sure if that is legit. -- nm - volnelk Feb 27, 06:22 1
  - I have not noticed that, but I also have only been able to open it a couple of times -- nm - decline Feb 27, 06:23
- Though the execs might be a little shady... -- (link) - Ender Feb 27, 06:06 7
  - The password I gave it is hilariously bad. -- nm - Beryllium Feb 27, 06:55 5
    - 12345 is not a password, Bery. -- nm - Baron of the Rings Feb 27, 06:59 4
      - It’s almost that bad. But I have to be on my desktop to add a new password to my current password manager, so .... -- nm - Beryllium Feb 27, 07:42
      - “And change the combination on my luggage!” -- nm - znufrii Feb 27, 07:00 1
        
        L3 -- nm - SyrDragon Feb 27, 07:10
      - He's such a newb -- nm - Epiphany Feb 27, 07:00
  - Have Kasperov scan it to make sure it's safe -- nm - Bacon Feb 27, 06:18
like you care, but this week's episode of the mandy show is called "divestment." I'm selling everything. all the old electronics I no longer use - amanda Feb 27, 05:55 12
- Where are you selling old electronics? -- nm - pmb Feb 27, 07:17
- I sold my funkos to buy this chicks old electronics -- nm - Bacon Feb 27, 06:19
- we went through the kitchen over Christmas and had 4 boxes of stuff that we donated; freed up a ton of space - Beaker Feb 27, 06:11 6
  - I do't have a ton of kitchen stuff but I'm planning on going through it in the next week or so. I am scheduled off two days next week so - amanda Feb 27, 06:25 5
    - all you need is an instapot and a spoon -- nm - decline Feb 27, 06:26 4
      - and then when it burns your house down you are free of material possessions! -- nm - Beaker Feb 27, 07:02 2
        
        I'm sure amanda has already checked her unit to make sure it's not one that burns -- nm - decline Feb 27, 07:04 1
        
        yet.... -- nm - Beaker Feb 27, 07:29
      - Slotted spoon. -- nm - znufrii Feb 27, 06:39
- but how many Funkos do you have now? -- nm - Beaker Feb 27, 06:09
- *cha-ching* -- nm - Epiphany Feb 27, 06:04
- It's so freeing. -- nm - Reagen Feb 27, 06:00
David news network: Disneyland Paris announces major expansion plan for Walt Disney Studios Park including three new themed areas based on Marvel - decline Feb 27, 05:45 3
- Let me know when I can ride Captain America - Epiphany Feb 27, 06:05 2
  - Nope. -- nm - Diva Feb 27, 07:00
  - "I know what I said" -- nm - rollo Feb 27, 06:49
Murray Head news! He's back for the West End revival of Chess this year. -- (link) - LMS Feb 27, 05:42 1
- This is freaking cool. -- nm - Mop Feb 27, 07:44
From B2, most notable Joel Edgerton performance is Kinky Boots! - LMS Feb 27, 05:41
What the f#dge. In doing our taxes, I've come across the number 666 *twice* -- nm - prayformojo Feb 27, 05:35 1
- the devil is in the details -- nm - Epiphany Feb 27, 06:05
Teddy Bridgewater expected to be a free agent -- (link) - budice Feb 27, 04:58 1
- *ML signal activated* -- nm - Strongbad Feb 27, 05:12
UofA Board of Regents have been meeting re: Sean Miller's future. Fate likely decided today. Been away from team since report broke mutually agreed. -- nm - budice Feb 27, 04:40
Variety: Ryan Seacrest’s E! Stylist Reveals Abuse and Harassment Allegations -- (link) - Strongbad Feb 27, 03:48 1
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TV PSA: Lethal Weapon, America's Next Top Model, Oak Island, NCIS, NCIS NO, NBA, Flash, Middle, Voice, Fresh off the Boat, Smackdown, Black Lightning, -- nm - Beaker Feb 27, 03:07 3
- UK gets Mum and The Archiveologists - here's the 1st ep about Luton Library, it's 2.5 mins long and is hilarious -- (link) - LMS Feb 27, 05:21 [youtube]
- Bull, LA to Vegas, Challenge, Mick, This is Us, Baskets, Drunk History, Another Period, Bryant Gumble, Kevin Saves the World, Chicago Med, Quad, -- nm - Beaker Feb 27, 03:09 1
  - Detour, Winter Break: Hunter Mountain, Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G., other stuff -- nm - Beaker Feb 27, 03:10
Japan authorizes a one shot flu fighter that kills the virus in a day vs 5 days of doses with tamaflu -- (link) - zeitgeist Feb 27, 00:30 1
- sideeffects: incredible thirst for ramen & brains -- nm - Epiphany Feb 27, 06:06
On the last night of the Olympics, NBC ran a short documentary on the evolution of snowboarding at the Olympics. - Mop Feb 26, 23:39
Back in 2015, there was a second season of Wander Over Yonder. - Mop Feb 26, 23:17
"There are concerns about the structural integrity of the building, authorities say." uhhh... the collapsed building? -- (link) - mafic Feb 26, 22:44 2
- Is that the *whole* article? -- nm - Mop Feb 26, 23:42 1
  - No. There was a fire at a big box hardware store, gutted the whole thing. Some walls still up, but looks like no ceiling. -- (link) - mafic Feb 27, 05:10
McDonald's Szechuan Sauce tastes like corn syrup and sadness -- (link) - crash davis Feb 26, 22:26 15
- OMG, could they have found someone more arrogant to review a product from McDonald’s? The headline should read “I’m Hating In” - Mop Feb 26, 23:13 7
  - Without reading the article, this is less a serious review than it is trolling Rick and Morty fans -- nm - Roger More Feb 27, 05:57
  - This is a strong audition for if they need a follow-up. -- nm - Reagen Feb 27, 03:04
  - Heh. - Beryllium Feb 26, 23:16 4
    - and whatever makes that McNugget coating so crisp, I'm thinking corn starch -- nm - crash davis Feb 26, 23:22 3
      - Think larger ... more legs. -- nm - Beryllium Feb 26, 23:23 2
        
        (smaller) -- nm - Reagen Feb 27, 03:49 1
        
        I was subverting it because corn starch is a powder. -- nm - Beryllium Feb 27, 06:56
- "Maybe it just needs salt?" nm - ralph wiggum Feb 26, 22:46 1
  - proper sadness does have a salinity to it -- nm - crash davis Feb 26, 22:48
- hmm. -- (pic) - Beryllium Feb 26, 22:30 [Attachment] 4
  - I have now started Tin Star, I hope I like it -- nm - crash davis Feb 26, 22:48 3
    - Right now I'm pausing and switching tabs between Silicon Valley and Young Frankenstein as my discomfort level spikes with each one. - Beryllium Feb 26, 23:01 1
      - "Werewolf!" "Werewolf?" "There wolf." -- (edited) - Beryllium Feb 26, 23:09
    - Oh, I should check that one out. -- nm - Beryllium Feb 26, 22:53
Next industry for amazon to muscle into? Major religion? -- (link) - zeitgeist Feb 26, 22:22 3
- And Jeff Bezos wept for there were no more industries left to disrupt. -- nm - Mop Feb 27, 00:20 1
  - “Gaze upon my works, ye mighty, and sign up for Amazon Prime.” -- nm - Beryllium Feb 27, 06:57
- They're gonna have tough competition with the Church of Trek and the adherents of Oprahism. -- nm - Beryllium Feb 26, 22:24
'BitFlenser'. Heh. -- nm - Beryllium Feb 26, 22:17 1
- "One question. Uh ... regarding our hotel accommodations." haha. Reminds me of the delta/gold medallists situation, but with the opposite outcome -- nm - Beryllium Feb 26, 22:27
Oh hey look the internet's death throes just started -- (link) - Beryllium Feb 26, 22:06 2
- ~Life in the fast lane~ -- nm - Strongbad Feb 27, 03:50
- I’ll take my news without a hint of hyperbole as provided by DailyKos. Here’s the article they reference instead to get a more... neutral take. - Mop Feb 26, 22:16
There's no way I'd spend this much on it, but damn it's tempting. -- (pic) - Beryllium Feb 26, 21:56 [Attachment] 1
- Open Channel D. I think there may be a problem here. -- nm - peglegpete Feb 26, 22:05
David claims to be Alexa Bliss’ biggest fan, but does he have one of these? -- (pic) - IrishStephen Feb 26, 21:54 [Attachment] 2
- Is it an Alexa Bliss real doll? -- nm - Mop Feb 26, 22:16
- I -think- yes! I definitely dropped a hint to Kim, and I believe she remembered. -- nm - David Feb 26, 22:09
Filed under “state legislators be crazy pants”, Florida lawmakers pass bill increasing age of gun buyers, but also allowing teachers to carry guns. -- (link) - Mop Feb 26, 21:45 4
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- Q: would that be constitutional on the fed level, age of adult is 18, you are a full citizen, why should you be discriminated by age -- nm - zeitgeist Feb 26, 22:00 2
  - Drinking age... -- nm - Will Hunting Feb 27, 03:48
  - Let’s find out! -- nm - Mop Feb 27, 00:00
Hmm. To be fair, "bone spurs" do sound like a badass gauntlet-like thing. -- (link) - Beryllium Feb 26, 21:23
Death Wish ads have gone from dark drama to comedy. -- nm - Max Feb 26, 21:17 1
- Didn't they basically start out as Hobo With A Shotgun comedy? -- nm - Beryllium Feb 26, 21:22
Hey JD, I can make sure I get a room with 2 beds and we can be roomies, no problem. -- nm - Mop Feb 26, 21:04 2
- Many thanks. Let me know details of exactly when and where and my share -- nm - JD Feb 26, 22:03 1
  - Send me an e-mail at rburriel at the Hotmails. I’ll send you location and date. -- nm - Mop Feb 26, 22:09
So far, YouTube TV and DirecTV Now are both a couple of features away from perfect television. - David Feb 26, 21:03 19
- The only one that seems to work for me is Hulu TV as they're the only ones with the Yes Network. -- nm - Krusty Feb 27, 05:26
- We been looking as well. Have Hulu Live but not super fans. BTW, what are you doing with the tivos? - James Bond (aka Igor) Feb 26, 22:56 1
  - Why aren't you fans? -- nm* - Krusty Feb 27, 05:26
- Primer on OTT Services for 2018 -- (link) - budice Feb 26, 21:17 2
  - Channel List comparison for the major players -- (link) - budice Feb 26, 21:20 1
    - Thanks, I've written a couple of these. -- nm - David Feb 26, 21:21
- I have vastly unimpressed with the YouTube TV experience through Chromecast. -- nm - Mop Feb 26, 21:12 1
  - I'm using Roku. -- nm - David Feb 26, 21:13
- DirecTV Now supposed to have DVR by next month -- nm - budice Feb 26, 21:09 7
  - Why does a streaming service need a DVR, that doesn't make any sense -- nm - Karl_S Feb 26, 21:30 4
    - It's not a streaming service like Netflix. It's a streaming service like your neighbor giving you free cable. -- nm - Beryllium Feb 26, 21:34 1
      - Oh, I'm seeing the confusion now. Karl, it's owning cable, only you get the channels through the internet. - David Feb 26, 21:43
    - Because if you miss a program when it airs, you're out of luck without a DVR. -- nm - David Feb 26, 21:34
    - Live TV Streaming still folks like record option -- nm - budice Feb 26, 21:31
  - ~Next month, next month, I love you, next month...~ -- nm - Spawn Feb 26, 21:12
  - That's my hope, but they've been saying it since last July. -- nm - David Feb 26, 21:10
- direct tv as in satellite cable? -- nm - Remlik Feb 26, 21:08 2
  - directv now, their stream service -- (link) - budice Feb 26, 21:10 1
    - ah. thank you -- nm - Remlik Feb 26, 21:11
Anyone know of any photos of Han’s long coat on Endor? -- nm - Beryllium Feb 26, 20:53 2
- Google has no short of results of “Han Solo Endor”. This one’s the first. -- (link) - Mop Feb 26, 21:03 1
  - thanks -- nm - Beryllium Feb 26, 21:22
dang Krusty...barber beaten up by 3 people in the Bronx -- (link) - Remlik Feb 26, 20:44 2
- Krusty? I don't go to the Bronx unless it's for a Yankees game or the zoo. -- nm - Krusty Feb 27, 05:29
- Luke Cage is going to have a talk with them. -- nm - Beryllium Feb 26, 20:57
A couple things I liked about the closing ceremonies....I didn't have to yell at Katie Couric to shut up and I could hear the music. -- nm - . Feb 26, 20:43
for crash: beware the Bunyip. -- (link) - mafic Feb 26, 20:43 1
- who do you think would win in a fight, the bunyip or a chupacabra? -- nm - crash davis Feb 26, 20:51
B2 Remlik 🤣 - JD Feb 26, 20:21 1
- Er that's kind of an interesting auto correct / slip for 'pro' wrestling -- nm - JD Feb 26, 20:22
Do you wanna meet me at the bar? -- nm - David Feb 26, 20:11 6
- yawp -- nm - Spawn Feb 26, 21:13
- After my blood draw on Thursday :/ -- nm - Meg Feb 26, 20:34
- We’ve got shit to shoot? -- nm - Qale Feb 26, 20:29 1
  - bom bom bom -- nm - Tim Feb 26, 20:44
- yah -- nm - Tim Feb 26, 20:18
- ...if you're buying -- nm - JD Feb 26, 20:15

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