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Follow this one easy trick for great coffee! -- (link) - Reagen Jul 22, 05:42 5
- If he was a true VC he’d fund some company to grind the beans before him first and sell it for a billion dollars as a revolution. -- nm - spamlet Jul 22, 05:48 1
  - Starbucks, but the internet. I'd like my billion please. -- nm - mafic Jul 22, 05:49
- *years* -- nm - mafic Jul 22, 05:46
- To each their own, but I prefer Nespresso -- (edited) - znufrii, silly old man Jul 22, 05:45 1
  - sir, you are objectively wrong. -- nm - mafic Jul 22, 05:47
Qantas's last 747 is on its last flight. check out the flight path off the coast. -- (link) - mafic Jul 22, 05:36 2
- or if you don't feel like scrolling the map to Australia -- (pic) - mafic Jul 22, 05:38 [Attachment]
- ha, cool! -- nm - ty97 Jul 22, 05:37
Rereading the last few Dresden books. Skin Game spoilers - Beaker Jul 22, 04:43 6
- Have you read Peace Talks yet? -- nm - Will Hunting Jul 22, 04:47 5
  - not yet. thinking will order this weekend if it doesn't drop in price -- nm - Beaker Jul 22, 05:13 4
    - In hindsight, I’d skip it. It is easily the worst of the series. -- nm - Will Hunting Jul 22, 05:17 3
      - A friend who has read it told me to hold off on reading it until the next one comes out, so I'm doing that. -- nm - Ender Jul 22, 13:35
      - haha, not likely. -- nm - Beaker Jul 22, 05:24 1
        
        (not that it might not be the worst mind you; just got alot invested in the series to just stop it :) ) -- nm - Beaker Jul 22, 05:47
Meanwhile, on Worm Twitter... -- (link) - Reagen Jul 22, 04:40 3
- As The Worm Turns -- nm - the ice Jul 22, 04:55
- That last response is one response cycle from keeling over from the vapors. -- nm - Will Hunting Jul 22, 04:49 1
  - And two from trying to get him fired. -- nm - spamlet Jul 22, 05:21
Nice news story - How a 10-year-old created a lockdown print hit for punk fans -- (link) - LMS Jul 22, 03:36
Yesterday I had a pop in my elbow and I'm getting closer to self diagnosing a distal bicep tendon rupture. Anyone ever get diagnosed for that? - Max Jul 21, 23:41 1
- I had two tendons rupture in my calves. It was painful and I had bruising. What are you seeing? -- nm - loosilu Jul 22, 03:49
just started watching Nausicaa and the valley of the wind on Netflix, and holy hell, that's a voice cast. -- (link) - mafic Jul 21, 23:41
Trolls World Tour - C. Mostly it wasn't Trolls. -- nm - . Jul 21, 23:31 1
- was there a world tour, or is the entire title lies? -- nm - mafic Jul 22, 04:12
M7.4 quake in Alaska. If there's a tsunami, travel time to here is 3-6 hours. -- nm - Beryllium Jul 21, 23:27 8
- Latest update (watch #3) -- (pic) - Beryllium Jul 22, 00:24 [Attachment]
- This looks significant, but could be calmed by other data. -- (link) - Beryllium Jul 22, 00:14 1
  - Ah, nevermind. -- (link) - Beryllium Jul 22, 00:18
- Well, the latest update says that non-US/CA coasts and pacific islands won't be affected. So that probably bodes well for us, as well. -- nm - Beryllium Jul 22, 00:03
- Upgraded to 7.8 -- nm - Beryllium Jul 21, 23:37
- Tsunami warning for a decent chunk of the Alaska coast. Waiting on info for BC. -- nm - Beryllium Jul 21, 23:36
- Looks like the warning was cancelled, so that's good. -- nm - Beryllium Jul 21, 23:32 1
  - Oh, no, I misread - the warning for Guam was cancelled. Heh. -- nm - Beryllium Jul 21, 23:33
Fire in Houston is Chinese Consulate, Eviction is on Friday. - Qale Jul 21, 23:11 4
- Anyone know why a consulate is being evicted? Is it just rent dispute? -- nm - Mop Jul 21, 23:55 2
  - Dicks being dicks -- (link) - spamlet Jul 22, 05:22
  - unclear. China says the US ordered it closed in 72 hours. -- nm - mafic Jul 22, 01:33
- "Quick! We have three months before the election to trigger a World War!" - David Jul 21, 23:14
Having your own streaming platform (like Disney+) gives a company more accurate and fine grain analytics than AC Nielsen can ever hope to deliver. - Mop Jul 21, 22:34 2
- Max Headroom told us this 30 years ago -- nm - Peglegpete Jul 21, 22:37 1
  - Yeah, but he had a real hard time spitting it out. -- nm - Qale Jul 21, 22:47
Today's twitter trends in Canada are ... deeply concerning. -- (pic) - Beryllium Jul 21, 22:28 [Attachment] 1
- I can see whay they might be. - . Jul 21, 23:32
Its not donald's fault the virus is rampant, he should have been impeached, its McConnell's Cruz, Graham, Rand, Collin's fault... -- nm - Wisdom of FB Jul 21, 22:02 2
- It can be both. -- nm - znufrii, silly old man Jul 22, 05:12
- Hmm. There seems to be an element of truth to this, but I can't quite isolate it. I say we lump them all together and give them the boot. -- nm - Beryllium Jul 21, 22:27
New Lego set -- (link) - Beryllium Jul 21, 21:50
You want to know why Calvin Ridley might have a monster year—I present to you...vacated targets - Flavorize Jul 21, 21:39
"Gentlemen, your country is already dead." -- (link) - Beryllium Jul 21, 21:15 4
- I am confused by this. He's sending federal whatever they are to Chicago to quell protests because of shootings on the south and west sides? - . Jul 21, 22:45
- Little by little... -- nm - Spawn Jul 21, 21:52
- “You give me that juris-my-diction crap, you can shove it up your ass.” -- nm - Qale Jul 21, 21:31
- so donny is sending federal cops (not detectives/investigators like in the wire) to do what? it'll be like the red coats are coming -- nm - zeitgeist Jul 21, 21:30
I love how the market is headed right now, but hate that it will likely be used against us in November. I almost wish it would back off some :/ - Meg Jul 21, 21:08 2
- I think there's plenty of cratering time ahead. -- nm - Beryllium Jul 21, 21:11 1
  - Likely, but I'd rather it be before November. Selfish, I know. -- nm - Meg Jul 21, 21:15
Would the gender of the person cooking your food affect how you thought of the food? - JD Jul 21, 20:13 8
- not at all. -- nm - Diva Jul 22, 06:17
- Depends if they're a member of my family. - . Jul 21, 22:24
- are cooking naked? -- nm - zeitgeist Jul 21, 21:28
- Not in the slightest. As long as it isn't one of the deados from RIPD. -- nm - Beryllium Jul 21, 21:09
- Nope -- nm - TWuG Jul 21, 20:35
- It’s mostly Mexican hibachi cooks where I go but never female. Hmmmm. - Epiphany -As Above, so it is below Jul 21, 20:26
- I think about my food being prepared as little as humanly possible. -- nm - Spawn Jul 21, 20:16 1
  - So you wouldn't be into the Restaurant at End of the Universe, meet the meat thing? -- nm - JD Jul 21, 20:20
These early Jeopardy shows being run right now are hilarious. Highest question value is $500!! - Meg Jul 21, 20:02 2
- just think of the things said 50 or 60 years ago on the original show with Art Fleming that are seen differently now -- nm - Peglegpete Jul 21, 21:28
- Yeah, your IM wouldn't fly today -- nm - Krusty Jul 21, 21:27
Anyone know if Trump commented on Ghislaine Maxwell recently? -- nm - Mop Jul 21, 19:43 3
- Yes. He wished her well today during his press conference. -- nm - Mr. Havens Jul 21, 19:48
- According to a conservative friend on FB, the lamestream media didn't even have the guts to ask him. - David Jul 21, 19:47 1
  - Did whoever he follows ask? -- nm - . Jul 21, 23:34
Maybe a Qale or JD question? I'm liking Katy Perry's "Daises (Can't Cancel Pride)" remix but can't find a download? Any idea on how to get a copy? - MDH Jul 21, 19:40 [youtube] 2
- I haven’t done a deep dive for mixes since I stopped DJing. Fortunately one of my sources is still around. It might be one of these, just named wrong. -- (link) - Qale Jul 21, 21:36
- Sorry as I'm no help on this one. The only music I purchase these days is physical copies, typically at shows. I stream everything else - JD Jul 21, 19:52
Trump on Ghislaine Maxwell: "I just wish her well, frankly. I've met her numerous times over the years...I just wish her well, whatever it is" -- (link*) - the ice Jul 21, 19:34 2
- Yeah, whether it's cheap nylon or one of those fancy braided ones ... -- nm - Beryllium Jul 21, 19:42 1
  - sounds like he's giving her a signal about the tunnel -- nm - zeitgeist Jul 21, 21:34
I went into the office today to ste-- borrow an iMac and brought my 11-year-old along as an accomplice. - Mop Jul 21, 19:15
I just accidentally got a mouthful of wasabi. Almost died. I'm okay now, nobody panic. But man that was close. -- nm - Max Jul 21, 18:58 8
- When you eat sushi off naked bodies, you gotta avoid the belly button...that’s where all the wasabi pools to. -- nm - Flavorize Jul 21, 20:38
- mmmm...ice cream -- (link) - znufrii, 2020 apocalypse bingo player Jul 21, 20:37 [youtube]
- It's always entertaining when someone mistakes it for guacamole :) -- nm - Meg Jul 21, 20:33
- How does that even happen!?! -- nm - Spawn Jul 21, 19:11 4
  - mom is legally blind, one day we had a poke and it was hidden in the leafy greens.... -- nm - zeitgeist Jul 21, 21:36
  - I was just eating sushi, and then cut to: it's in my mouth. -- nm - Max Jul 21, 19:21 2
    - But, you have to ADD the wasabi to the sushi. -- nm - loosilu Jul 22, 03:56
    - Have you never eaten sushi before? Are you a novice? - Epiphany -As Above, so it is below Jul 21, 20:24
AEW/NXT: Tino Sabbitini debuted on AEW Dark -- nm - Remlik Jul 21, 18:56 4
- But is he still dating Mandy Rose? -- nm - Tim Jul 21, 19:31 1
  - ooohhhh really? interesting. -- nm - Remlik Jul 21, 20:06
- I remember talking about him before his NFL Draft. -- nm - David Jul 21, 19:15
- I think MJF should just go up to him, knee him in the balls, and tell him that his position has already been filled. -- nm - Qale Jul 21, 19:03
OHIO Biden 47% (+4) Trump 43% -- (link) - Remlik Jul 21, 18:47
I for one can’t wait until we can return to full contact take out and delivery -- nm - Dano Jul 21, 18:40 2
- Do not lick the deliverymen. -- nm - Beryllium Jul 21, 19:08 1
  - I miss college. -- nm - Spawn Jul 21, 19:12
Natalie Portman, National Women’s Soccer League Team Owner (for LA in 2022) -- (edited) - mud Jul 21, 18:19 3
- My wife and I are buying season tickets literally the first moment possible. We are SOOOOOO excited for this. -- nm - Mr. Havens Jul 21, 19:56 1
  - Spoiler - Spawn Jul 21, 20:15
- Q&A: Natalie Portman on the origins and ambition of NWSL’s LA expansion team - JD Jul 21, 18:32
A local hill has a brush fire on it - it's the same hill I hiked with Kieran last month, so I knew there was a viewpoint walking distance from home. -- (pic) - Beryllium Jul 21, 18:13 [Attachment] 1
- Album with more photos -- (link) - Beryllium Jul 21, 18:53 [flickr]
Ive been numb to a lot lately, but that Maxwell response really leaves me stunned - Jovian Jul 21, 17:49 3
- do you think it was a subtle threat to her to STFU ..? .. I do. -- nm - mud Jul 21, 17:52 2
  - I don't think he could spell subtle if you spotted him both ts. -- nm - Reagen Jul 21, 17:53 1
    - he doesn't need to be as smart as Tony Soprano to be a wanna-be ( the stakes are higher) -- nm - mud Jul 21, 17:56
CBS Sports: 13 NFL Players who are already locks for Hall of Fame if they don't play another down - Strongbad Jul 21, 17:48 2
- If they opt out of this season because of the virus, the NFL will have a huge drain of star power the likes of which it's never seen. -- nm - Mop Jul 21, 22:42
- Hard to argue with those -- nm - Flavorize Jul 21, 21:41
The tax advantages a 401k provides have basically disappeared since the 401k was created, and they no longer make sense to have... - Tim Jul 21, 17:25 8
- glaring: "The capital gains tax rate was 28% in 1980, 0% today." -- nm - Max Jul 21, 19:54 1
  - that's only for the median household income example though, because it falls in the 12% marginal tax bracket. -- (edited) - znufrii, 2020 apocalypse bingo player Jul 21, 19:57
- I cashed out my 401(k) when I was furloughed in March, and I'm getting a better ROI because I have like 1000x the options for investing - Mr. Havens Jul 21, 19:52
- Interesting -- nm - Epiphany Jul 21, 18:18
- at the median income, and ignoring the potential availability of Roth-designated contributions. -- nm* - znufrii, 2020 apocalypse bingo player Jul 21, 18:00
- I've been having this consideration since my employer is suspending the match starting next month. -- nm - Judge Bane Jul 21, 17:33 2
  - Eek. -- nm - Tim Jul 21, 17:34 1
    - It's a temporary measure to prevent layoffs, but it's forcing us to consider some stuff. -- nm - David Jul 21, 17:40
Earlier, there was a report of 6 new cases on Vancouver island. That has been revised to 4 cases. - Beryllium Jul 21, 17:21 3
- 85 new cases, one death in my county. 3 postal workers in nearby town -- nm - zeitgeist Jul 21, 17:28
- "Recent infection cases and exposures have been linked to restaurants, bars, big parties and festival-like gatherings." -- (link) - mud Jul 21, 17:26
- Tuesday: 30 new cases in B.C. and no new deaths. -- (link) - mud Jul 21, 17:25
"(Twitter) .. will classify QAnon as coordinated harmful activity in part due to harassment targeting high-profile critics of Trump" -- (link) - mud Jul 21, 17:10 5
- I hate it, but I’ve been considering changing my name. -- nm - Qale Jul 21, 19:04 1
  - no -- nm - mud Jul 21, 19:59
- *Donald Glover GOOD.gif* -- nm - Reagen Jul 21, 17:42 1
  - heh -- nm - Tim Jul 21, 17:45
- I wonder when Q predicted that would happen - Jovian Jul 21, 17:29
"For the first time in July, the United States recorded more than 1,000 coronavirus deaths in one day." -- nm - David Jul 21, 17:09
Toronto Police warn protesters against vandalizing symbols of white supremacy, citing difficulty of removing paint from uniforms -- (link) - Beaker Jul 21, 17:05
Has anyone here watched the HBO Succession? Thoughts? -- nm - kelly Jul 21, 17:00 9
- It’s good. Reagen is going through it now. If you get to say, episode 3, you’ll know whether or not it’s for you. -- nm - spamlet Jul 21, 17:11 7
  - I just discovered that my brother is involved in the production - if you hear any trumpets in the accompanying background music, that’s him! - kelly Jul 21, 17:18 6
    - They really are all assholes so if you need someone to root for it’s not going to be for you. - spamlet Jul 21, 17:51 1
      - It's a slightly less ridiculous Veep. -- nm - Reagen Jul 21, 17:52
    - They aren't! But you're not meant to root for them. - Reagen Jul 21, 17:51 3
      - and - mud Jul 21, 17:53 2
        
        no no no no -- nm - spamlet Jul 21, 17:55 1
        
        :-] -- nm - mud Jul 21, 17:57
- I like it alot. It gets a little outrageous some times. The characters are juciy but largely unlikeable. It's a pretty mean-spirited show, but is stil - prayformojo Jul 21, 17:04
"The recorded crowd is growing impatient." -- nm - Strongbad Jul 21, 16:56
Because... you know... children in cages didn't quite destroy all their morale. -- nm - Mop Jul 21, 16:44 1
- It's the *insane* elephant in the living room. -- nm - David Jul 21, 16:51
for more information about Last Christmas, consult your local JD! -- nm - prayformojo Jul 21, 16:42 3
- the hell are anyone watching xmas shit in July for anyway -- nm - mud Jul 21, 16:54 2
  - Christmas in July! Well, HBO just added it -- nm - JD Jul 21, 17:22 1
    - mental -- nm - mud Jul 21, 17:28
Would I be crazy for getting Oliver Cat a harness so she can hang out outside with me? -- nm - amanda Jul 21, 16:41 3
- Ebi and Hamachi had them for the old house. Ebi was fine with it, Hamachi forgot how to walk the first few times. - mafic Jul 21, 23:09
- With a leash? -- nm - zeitgeist Jul 21, 17:23
- Go for it! -- nm - Krusty Jul 21, 16:48
bwahahahahahaha ! -- (link) - mud Jul 21, 16:34
Worf -- nm - Beaker Jul 21, 16:33

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