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Woo! Replacement laptop ordered! I'm getting an XPS 15 to replace my 5-year-old XPS 13. - Mop Feb 18, 08:50
The tech workers at Kickstarter are now unionized. -- (link) - Beryllium Feb 18, 08:50
More YouTube numbers! YouTube paid $3 billion to the music industry in 2019. -- (link) - Mop Feb 18, 08:49 3
- Amount to artists? 2%. -- nm - Spawn Feb 18, 08:50 2
  - 0.02%. -- nm - JaxSean Feb 18, 08:53
  - Minus studio fees, manufacturing costs (those bits don't make themselves!), clothing allowance, travel fees... -- nm - Mop Feb 18, 08:52
YES. -- (link) - Beryllium Feb 18, 08:48 1
- I approve. -- nm - Mop Feb 18, 08:50
BOR: SONIC appears to be confirmed for $70M 4-day -- (link) - budice Feb 18, 08:41 1
- #GreenLightSonic2! -- nm - Mop Feb 18, 08:49
The Bayonetta/Vanquish remaster is out today for PS4/XB1. -- nm - Shaun Feb 18, 08:37
Class ring lost in Maine, turns up buried in a forest in Finland 47 years later -- (link) - Beaker Feb 18, 08:24 1
- Despite wanting to say 'how cute' my skepticism alarm is ringing. - ty97 Feb 18, 08:33
UNC has led by 10+ in the 2nd half only 8 times this season. They are 3&5 in those 8 games. - Will Hunting Feb 18, 08:23 3
- Before last night, ND was 2-6 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. Something had to give. -- nm - Beron Cherry Feb 18, 08:37 1
  - The only way I could be happier about ACC basketball would if Duke did bad enough that Coach K needed previously unknown and unneeded back surgery. -- nm - Will Hunting Feb 18, 08:38
- Have an appreciation of some semblance of parity in College Basketball. Tourney allows a good set of starting5 from lesser Conference to Rise up -- nm - budice Feb 18, 08:26
SITWAP you guys did see the new Venom Spider-man Comic Moment Pop is up for sale, right? -- (link) - sycor Feb 18, 08:10 2
- $60 in Canada...hard pass -- nm - Beaker Feb 18, 08:10 1
  - +1. It's an outstanding Pop for sure but not $60 outstanding. -- nm - Shaun Feb 18, 08:33
Whoever runs the Wendy's Twitter account must be having so much fun. -- (link) - Shaun Feb 18, 08:00 10
- Enjoy your no pay, intern! -- nm - Mop Feb 18, 08:39
- Is the Burger King team brainstorming while drunk? -- nm - Reagen Feb 18, 08:11 5
  - A chip butty is a sammich! -- nm - Beron Cherry Feb 18, 08:15 3
    - I'm not arguing semantics, just their mental state. -- nm - Reagen Feb 18, 08:17 2
      - I'd consider it, but honestly just give me the fries and sauce. No need for a bun. -- nm - Beron Cherry Feb 18, 08:38 1
        
        Just like OctoMom Breakfast: 8 eggs, no sausage -- nm - budice Feb 18, 08:42
  - I am curious the cost they pay for a burger vs the stack of fries. -- nm - Spawn Feb 18, 08:13
- there's just no good comeback for that -- nm - prayformojo Feb 18, 08:06
- They're definitely the gold standard for social media accounts. -- nm - JaxSean Feb 18, 08:04 1
  - They can hold my beer. -- nm - @NJGov Feb 18, 08:06
I love these stories: An abandoned 2400 ton ‘ghost ship’ washes up onshore in Ireland after more than a year at sea -- (link) - decline Feb 18, 07:50 2
- people first became worried when the builders named it the Mary Celeste 2... -- nm - Beaker Feb 18, 08:06
- that's a terrifically bizarre story -- nm - prayformojo Feb 18, 08:05
Just over 30 days out from needing to get in touch with Rogers to re-negotiate my internet plan pricing. I hate this annual song and dance. -- nm - Shaun Feb 18, 07:32
Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass. -- (link) - Shaun Feb 18, 07:20 2
- Two Point Hospital! Where Dr. Tim is banned for life! -- nm - David Feb 18, 08:32 1
  - It was a nice touch how he made the skin cancer patient sit out in the garden all day. -- nm - Will Hunting Feb 18, 08:35
Good doggo! -- (link) - decline Feb 18, 07:14 1
- 11/10 would be higher but I saw several pawballs committed -- nm - rollo Feb 18, 07:54
Buckle up, because the controversy that has rocked MLB this offseason doesn’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon -- (link) - Beaker Feb 18, 07:06 1
- Braves' Nick Markakis says every Astro 'needs a beating' (the first few Astros games are gonna be a blast) -- (link) - Beaker Feb 18, 07:22
Arriving today: Wolverine first appearance (2nd one as first had damaged box) and The Mountain large size -- nm - Beaker Feb 18, 07:00 9
- Good timing as Wolverene #1 drops this week. -- nm - Spawn Feb 18, 07:27 8
  - I setup my X-Men showcase this weekend :) - Beaker Feb 18, 07:40 7
    - Your lack of Nightcrawler displeases me. -- nm - Spawn Feb 18, 07:53 5
      - 99% sure there isn't one yet. I have Rogue and Gambit pre-ordered as well though -- nm* - Beaker Feb 18, 07:54 4
        
        Yeah yeah, what about Storm and Colossus? -- nm - Spawn Feb 18, 08:02 3
        
        I'm looking! only if get a good deal though -- nm - Beaker Feb 18, 08:10 1
        
        ::narrows eyes:: - Spawn Feb 18, 08:31
        
        And Dazzler! - Beron Cherry Feb 18, 08:05
    - My X-men Pops are Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead. -- nm - Shaun Feb 18, 07:50
Mini-rant. If you design something that requires an allen wrench but also don't design it with enough room to spin the allen wrench, you're a sadist. - Volnelk Feb 18, 07:00 1
- just gets you ready for the joys and perils of child rearing -- nm - Beaker Feb 18, 07:01
Seeing your kids grow into young adulthood is great and all, but when you realize.... - prayformojo Feb 18, 06:39 7
- Haha. Is your daughter still in TKD? - Inigo Feb 18, 06:42 6
  - That's fantastic - 2nd degree is a tough test to pass! - prayformojo Feb 18, 06:59 2
    - Awesome! Twinsies! -- nm - Inigo Feb 18, 08:15
    - For us, it was a tough test to GET to. He never did. Torn ACL pretty well ended the career. -- nm - Turd Ferguson Feb 18, 07:18
  - Sweet! -- nm - Turd Ferguson Feb 18, 06:49 2
    - Thank you! Very proud of how hard he practiced! -- nm* - Inigo Feb 18, 08:19 1
      - Oh yeah - that shit ain't no joke. I partook for a minute. -- nm - Turd Ferguson Feb 18, 08:22
Long Weekend viewing: Survivor A ; Toy Story 4 A- ; Narcos Mexico season 2 A -- nm* - Beaker Feb 18, 06:35 14
- October Faction - E01-E06: B+ -- nm - Shaun Feb 18, 07:57 1
  - I thought it was great - hope they do a second season -- nm - decline Feb 18, 07:58
- Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist eps 1-2. B -- (edited) - decline Feb 18, 07:56
- Parasite: B. Finished my Iron Man Saga Viewing: A+. -- nm* - Spawn Feb 18, 07:53
- A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, A - znufrii, human scum Feb 18, 06:59 1
  - I thought Marielle Heller deserved an Oscar nom more than Greta Gerwig. -- nm - LMS Feb 18, 07:07
- BoJack Horseman final episodes: A. I'm gonna miss this show. -- nm - Beron Cherry Feb 18, 06:55
- Downhill - A surprising B. Less funny than I expected but more interesting. -- nm - pmb Feb 18, 06:51
- Community Season 4 - D. ugh. -- nm - colin Feb 18, 06:40
- For us - we binged The Mandalorian - A. And yeah, the kid is absolutely adorable throughout. nm - Turd Ferguson Feb 18, 06:38
- I always found it odd that the Maritimes recognize President's Day. -- nm - Mop Feb 18, 06:38 3
  - It's "Family Day" here. -- nm - Shaun Feb 18, 06:49 1
    - this is only the third year we've had a February Holiday too... -- nm - Beaker Feb 18, 06:55
  - It's Heritage Day out here - Reagen Feb 18, 06:39
Hey mandy - you could always head over to the bank and withdraw the total amount of the bill...but get it all in penny rolls. nm - Turd Ferguson Feb 18, 06:13
Ugh. Lovely day to wake up to my back being a dick. Thanks, back. -- (edited) - znufrii, human scum Feb 18, 06:12 9
- My back went out two days ago. All that day, I was walking bent at the waist at a 45 degree angle. When did I get old? -- nm - crash davis Feb 18, 08:38
- mandatory drug & alcohol training for managers this morning. Fun! - Strongbad Feb 18, 06:17 7
  - serious question: why CBD oil? there's nothing in it... -- nm - colin Feb 18, 06:33 4
    - It depends on if it's from a reputable source or not. -- nm - LMS Feb 18, 06:44 1
      - this -- nm - JaxSean Feb 18, 07:15
    - From Strongbad's HR - Strongbad Feb 18, 06:35 1
      - True. I've heard isolate is the safer option, but still may ding ya. - colin Feb 18, 06:36
  - Oh, I was thinking training on taking drugs and alcohol. -- nm - zunk lake county Feb 18, 06:30 1
    - Yes, we made the same joke after Harassment training. -- nm - Strongbad Feb 18, 06:31
So, i went to see Parasite in a VIP theatre further away than our normal one this weekend. In addition to the buttons for the foot rest levels, and - Andie Feb 18, 06:02 7
- Where's the button that summons an attractive man in a sweater to massage my feet? -- nm - Andie si Feb 18, 06:40 1
  - And then lottery tickets just flew out of the seat! I only won $1000 this time... -- nm - Andie si #2 Feb 18, 06:48
- wow. xanadu -- nm - prayformojo Feb 18, 06:29
- Excellent -- nm - budice Feb 18, 06:09
- Good god, our only theatre *SUCKS* and needs an upgrade so badly. -- nm - Shaun Feb 18, 06:05 2
  - it's not like we have bed bugs or anything princess... - Mall Theatre Feb 18, 06:36 1
    - be the change you want to see in the world. -- nm - colin Feb 18, 06:37
The physical version of part 1 of the Final Fantasy VII Remake looks to come on 2 discs and needs 100gb of storage. -- (link) - Shaun Feb 18, 06:00 [Image]
In Silicon Valley when two companies backed by the same VC clash, it is customary for the legal teams to respond in iambic pentameter -- (link) - decline Feb 18, 05:50
Bachelor recap....Peter sounds like a moron more and more after each episode...and also, I've read a rumour online, spoilers - Beaker Feb 18, 05:34 1
- I've been sucked in this season. He is so annoying but maybe that adds to the entertainment. -- nm - zunk lake county Feb 18, 05:44
Tomorrow is the day -- nm - JackDawson Feb 18, 05:33 6
- This is the day. -- nm - Strongbad Feb 18, 06:15 2
  - The Calendalorian -- nm - Beryllium Feb 18, 08:08
  - ~This is my moment!~ -- nm - znufrii, human scum Feb 18, 06:47
- Bill Barr dismisses charges against all your Clients? -- nm - budice Feb 18, 05:41 2
  - My clients? The SEC? -- nm - JackDawson Feb 18, 06:00 1
    - i kid. -- nm - budice Feb 18, 06:09
This is a great article about taking on an incumbent -- written by a guy who was with the incumbent the last time it happened -- (link) - Will Hunting Feb 18, 05:03 1
- agreed from start to finish -- nm - JackDawson Feb 18, 05:21
TV PSA: Ellen's Game of Games, Biggest Loser, Siesta Key, NCIS, Conners, Flash, Washington, Resident, Chopped, Bless This Mess, Gordon Ramsay, FBI, -- nm - Beaker Feb 18, 04:59 2
- Legends of Tomorrow, This is Us, mixed-ish, black-ish, For Life, FBI Most Wanted, New Amsterdam, Project Blue Book, Miracle Workers, Schitt's Creek, - Beaker Feb 18, 05:01 1
  - 2: Legends and New Amsterdam for the wife and kids -- nm - Beaker Feb 18, 05:49
UK PM Boris Johnson divorce settlement finalized -- (link*) - budice Feb 18, 03:53 1
- I thought they finalized Brexit last month? -- nm - spamlet Feb 18, 04:02
Bloomberg to be on the debate stage even though he isn't on the ballot yet -- nm - zeitgeist Feb 18, 02:09
Cutest ever challenge on Amazing Race was the bunny agility course. -- nm - . Feb 18, 00:04
the head doctor of Wuhan's leading hospital has died of the covid19, 1700 other healthcare workers are sick, six have died -- (link) - zeitgeist Feb 17, 23:20 3
- My sister was exposed to TB at work yesterday. She'll probably be fine, though. Probably. -- nm - Beryllium Feb 17, 23:27 2
  - Ugh! I hope she's fine -- nm - Krusty Feb 18, 06:12 1
    - thanks :) -- nm - Beryllium Feb 18, 08:37
A flower photo from valentine's day -- (link) - Beryllium Feb 17, 23:08 [flickr]
Giants to have a reunion of the 2010 world series team, but has just disinvited Huff for his Alex Jones rivialling cringe worthy tweet account -- (link) - zeitgeist Feb 17, 22:36
Boy Scouts of america declares bankruptcy -- (link) - zeitgeist Feb 17, 22:15 4
- They shoulda sold more cookies. -- nm - Beron Cherry Feb 18, 06:01
- link with a lot less numbers & letters -- (link) - Peglegpete Feb 17, 22:23 2
  - AFAIK, they are putting money into a trust for victims of abuse so they will be compensated. Still going forward operationally on the council level. - SyrDragon Feb 18, 06:46 1
    - Youtube explanation if you're interested -- (link) - SyrDragon Feb 18, 07:33 [youtube]
Hey, Atlanta people. Flip Burger is no longer Blais. What’s good in town these days? - David Feb 17, 22:10 14
- Thank you, gentlemen. -- nm - David Feb 18, 08:29
- Trader Vic's for classic tiki bar. Classic ATL is the Vortex for burgers. For absolutely killer Chinese food, Buford Highway is worth the trip -- nm - colin Feb 18, 06:30 7
  - Buford Highway is the place if you're looking for anything international. They've got great options for just about every country you can think of. -- nm - Strongbad Feb 18, 06:34 1
    - good eastern european food at the farmer's market there. -- nm - colin Feb 18, 06:35
  - if you've never been to Your Dekalb Farmer's Market, it's an experience in food of all kind. Visit the bakery counter. - colin Feb 18, 06:31
  - Vortex is worth a trip to Little Five or Midtown if you have never been. -- nm - Strongbad Feb 18, 06:31 3
    - Can you still smoke in the restaurant? -- nm - JaxSean Feb 18, 08:42
    - Hell, drive over to Ponce City Market if you have never been. -- nm - Strongbad Feb 18, 06:33
    - L5P is still weird despite everything.. worth seeing :) Porter Beer Bar is one of the best craft beer spots in the country, if that's yer thing. -- nm - colin Feb 18, 06:32
- Did he sell it? God, they had the best shakes. -- nm - JaxSean Feb 18, 05:04 1
  - Several closed due to bad leases, and he sold the last remaining one. -- nm - David Feb 18, 08:28
- You should go to the Battery if you haven't been. - Strongbad Feb 18, 04:15 2
  - AC Hotel Downtown -- nm - Dark Callisto Feb 18, 05:28 1
    - Go to the College Football HOF if you never have been. -- nm - Strongbad Feb 18, 06:30
WWE: the documentary series that started after Takeover last night straight up lies and said the company chose to change its name - Tim Feb 17, 21:36 2
- well confused people might not donate to their cause if they think the money goes to wrestling lions, tigers and bears, oh my... -- nm - zeitgeist Feb 17, 22:39
- they are not the first documentary to get facts worng -- nm - Peglegpete Feb 17, 21:49
Here, have some cuteness. -- (link) - Beryllium Feb 17, 20:54 1
- I love the hop from the most patient one 🙂 -- nm - JD Feb 17, 22:54
from the backboards and the Amazing Race … yes, the hay bale challenge was brutal. and yes, the watermelon slingshot event was … what's the word ... - call me Ishmael Feb 17, 20:17
Astros Pitcher, Frances Martes is now suspended 162 games—for steroid use. - Flavorize— Feb 17, 19:56 1
- Pitchers may not throw at Astros players, but behind them or above them cant be ruled out -- nm - budice Feb 17, 20:02

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