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where's truman? nm -- nm - groiny Dec 3, 12:53 1
- last seen 12/1 heading into the badlands -- nm - oblique Dec 3, 12:55
Rock Band 2 players, what difficulty level do you play at? nm -- nm - groiny Dec 3, 12:52 7
- I am in that horrible mid stage between Hard/Medium - Epiphany Dec 3, 12:59 1
  - work the neck more and you can get to hard :P -- nm - Capstern Dec 3, 13:00
- Expert. Only my 8-year old plays at medium. -- nm - JaxSean Dec 3, 12:55
- Expert on about 75% of guitar/bass songs, medium on 90% of drums, N/A on vocals. -- nm - Reagen Dec 3, 12:54 1
  - Oh yes, Medium on drums. -- nm - JaxSean Dec 3, 12:55
- medium - harder almost feels like work and makes my handshurt -- nm - Capstern Dec 3, 12:53 1
  - I can play hard and do ok - just too stressful for when I am playing to relax and unwind :) -- nm - Capstern Dec 3, 13:00
we're lucky FDR didn't tell America "private industry will drive job growth" -- (link) - mr. squiggles Dec 3, 12:50
You open a Slightly Smaller Gift and receive a Slightly Smaller Gift. - nubby Dec 3, 12:48
SITWAP: Sox considering moving Pedroia to SS (maybe, as a last resort). Dustin is all for it. -- (link) - TFox Dec 3, 12:47 2
- does he have the arm for that switch? - groiny Dec 3, 12:48 1
  - Don't doubt me, boy. I have the arm to do anything. - Pedroia si Dec 3, 12:49
I posted this trailer a couple days ago but can anyone place the music used in it. I feel I have heard it before. Maybe on BSG? -- (link) - HdnAgnda Dec 3, 12:45 [youtube] 12
- STIS. Thanks! -- nm - HdnAgnda Dec 3, 12:53
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  - You know what, this is correct. In fact, that sequence is probably on YouTube. -- nm - David Dec 3, 12:50 2
    - (The cowardly escape at the start of 28 Weeks Later, right?) -- nm - David Dec 3, 12:51 1
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  - Yeah, the track is called "East Hastings". -- nm - Reagen Dec 3, 12:50
- Goodspeed You Black Emperor. -- nm - Reagen Dec 3, 12:49 3
  - (suck) -- nm - TFox Dec 3, 12:49 1
    - a little of them goes a long way, but this track in particular is spectacular. -- nm - Reagen Dec 3, 12:52
  - "Godspeed" -- nm - Reagen Dec 3, 12:49
- The music at the 2 minute mark definitely sounds like it was in BSG. -- nm - David Dec 3, 12:48
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Hi! -- nm - Todd Manning Dec 3, 12:44 6
- nude guy!! -- nm - b. Dec 3, 12:46 2
  - *hugs* -- nm - Todd Manning Dec 3, 12:49 1
    - :) - -- nm - b. Dec 3, 12:50
- There's my Turf Toe! -- nm - David Dec 3, 12:45 2
  - *kicks* -- nm - Todd Manning Dec 3, 12:49 1
    - *This* is the thanks I get for noticing your absence? -- nm - David Dec 3, 12:52
Study shows that autism and schizophrenia may be linked, at opposite ends of a genetic anomoly -- (link) - Beryllium Dec 3, 12:39 5
- now they can get crack a lackin on finding the DLC gene -- nm - mr. squiggles Dec 3, 12:48 2
  - I wonder what's on the opposite end of that genetic anomaly -- nm - Roger More Dec 3, 12:50 1
    - Reagen's vulcan logic -- nm - mr. squiggles Dec 3, 12:51
- Yeah, I've heard this theory presented before and it makes a kind of logical sense. -- nm - Reagen Dec 3, 12:42
- Interesting. -- nm - Inigo Dec 3, 12:42
FML: I just got offered free Lady Gaga tix for tonight in Philly. But my car isn't in the city with me :-( -- nm - MDH Dec 3, 12:39 6
- Still not worth it. - Spawn Dec 3, 12:47
- train! -- nm - b. Dec 3, 12:39 4
  - ew. i mean, you can run a train on her if you want, that's your business. but don't wish that filth on someone else. -- nm - TFox Dec 3, 12:40
  - I don't think this means what you think it means. nm -- nm - groiny Dec 3, 12:40 2
    - you guys. geez. -- nm - b. Dec 3, 12:42 1
      - I know. Dammit, now I have that earworm. -- nm - JaxSean Dec 3, 12:46
Up in the Air wins best film from National Board of Review. Clooney and Morgan Freeman share best actor; Carey Mulligan (An Education) best actress. -- (link) - Don Homer Dec 3, 12:38 9
- Carey Mulligan? That name sounds familiar, but I can't quite place it. -- nm - David Dec 3, 12:45 6
  - I think she's dating Zac Efron. -- nm - JaxSean Dec 3, 12:49 2
    - Shia (they're doing Wall Street 2 together) -- nm - mr. squiggles Dec 3, 12:51 1
      - This was more of a Callisto jab, or maybe a David jab. - JaxSean Dec 3, 12:53
  - she was in An Education -- nm - mr. squiggles Dec 3, 12:47 2
    - Is that the one with Carey Mulligan? -- nm - nubby Dec 3, 12:47 1
      - the very same! -- nm - mr. squiggles Dec 3, 12:48
- Full list of winners... -- (link) - Don Homer Dec 3, 12:40
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Saito is official, press conference in an hour. Go Frank Wren! -- nm - David Dec 3, 12:37 17
- Why are you taking my whole bullpen?! -- nm - TFox Dec 3, 12:38
- isn't he like 40? nm -- nm - groiny Dec 3, 12:38 15
  - 4 months younger than me, yes. -- nm - David Dec 3, 12:40 3
    - hell, I can still throw, you guys should sign me too. - groiny Dec 3, 12:40 2
      - Is your agent Scott Boras? -- nm - David Dec 3, 12:41 1
        
        Son of a bitch will not return my calls! nm -- nm - groiny Dec 3, 12:42
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    - We've got a great mix now with O'Flaherty and Medlen, Kimbrel coming and Scott Proctor when he gets back from surgery. -- nm - David Dec 3, 12:40 9
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        I've never been a fan but Dr. James Andrews described his arm as mush and he is in Alcoholics Anonymous. It's possible we get a steal there. -- nm - David Dec 3, 12:53
        
        or Gamble. nm -- nm - groiny Dec 3, 12:49
      - (It would be hard to make an argument against the Braves having the best pitching staff right now.) -- nm - David Dec 3, 12:41 5
        
        wasn't hitting the problem? nm -- nm - groiny Dec 3, 12:41 4
        
        Not after we got rid of Francoeur. We actually outscored the Phillies the second half of the year. - David Dec 3, 12:43 3
        
        you expect to get much out of Chipper and Garret Anderson? - groiny Dec 3, 12:46 2
        
        Garret won't be back. I expect we'll go with Mike Cameron if we can't free up the money for Bay or Holliday. - David Dec 3, 12:50 1
        
        yeah, I am anxiously awaiting his presence. nm -- nm - groiny Dec 3, 12:51
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Connor update: Spent 6 1/2 hours at the ER last night, had his bloodwork done and they didn't find anything abnormal. - Stephen Dec 3, 12:31 10
- I understand the desire to take a temp that often, but I'd be careful with it. Maybe if you get two 102's in a row. - TFox Dec 3, 12:33 1
  - (by "her", i obviously meant "him". sorry, running around to meetings.) -- nm - TFox Dec 3, 12:35
- glad he's doing better. Just hope you never have to give him a nebulizer. That *sucks*. -- nm - Don Homer Dec 3, 12:33 1
  - *shudders* nm -- nm - groiny Dec 3, 12:33
- I'm sorry. This is one of the toughest parts of being a parent. -- nm - David Dec 3, 12:33
- I know how that is why my little guy was in the hospital with the lung issues. - groiny Dec 3, 12:32
- ugh. hope he's better asap, and that y'all get some good rest soon. -- nm - b. Dec 3, 12:32
- hang in there stephen. that's not easy to go through. -- nm - prayformojo Dec 3, 12:32
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- eeesh. *good thoughts* -- nm - Elf Andie Dec 3, 12:32
Man, I *loved* the 25th Hour, think Spike Lee is usually a genius, and even I'm floored by the #2 rank. -- nm - TFox Dec 3, 12:31 2
- Spike Lee? Did I miss something? -- nm - Beryllium Dec 3, 12:33 1
  - yep, yes, I did. It wasn't a Spike Jonze Joint like I suspected. :) -- nm - Beryllium Dec 3, 12:34
In my database I've seen 2,420 movies but that may be underreported by up to 10%. - Max Dec 3, 12:31 11
- 3,220 different movies for me. Do you track repeat viewings? - Spawn Dec 3, 12:46 1
  - no. nerd. -- nm - Max Dec 3, 12:55
- I use imdb- and the vote history function - though I also have an excel spreadsheet (but it's a bit out of date). -- nm - Don Homer Dec 3, 12:34
- (I've rated all of them but only ranked 300 of them) -- nm - Max Dec 3, 12:33
- I think I'm somewhere in the 1800 range. -- nm - Reagen Dec 3, 12:33 6
  - I've definitely picked up speed. Since 1/1/2000 I've seen 1,606 and I now average over 200 per year. -- nm - Max Dec 3, 12:34 5
    - I've slowed down dramatically. I blame TV - Reagen Dec 3, 12:36 1
      - soon you'll be able to blame your children -- nm - Roger More Dec 3, 12:37
    - *does the math* That's almost 4 movies a week. New movies? -- nm - oblique Dec 3, 12:35 1
      - yes, actually that's "1,606 released in theater or direct to dvd since 1/1/2000" -- nm - Max Dec 3, 12:37
    - Yeah, but how many have you seen since Smarch 31st? -- nm - Don Homer Dec 3, 12:35
That's it. I'm back on Team Yo-Yo. (nm) - David Dec 3, 12:30 1
- *sigh* - Elf Andie Dec 3, 12:31
So, I think I should get the $1.80 steamed rice with sauce at the sushi place (to go) ... or should I get two? -- nm - Beryllium Dec 3, 12:29 3
- you need protein, and veggies. go for chicken teriyaki or something. -- nm - b. Dec 3, 12:31 2
  - but the goal is to save money. (I totally spaced on setting up the slow cooker this morning. Oops.) -- nm - Beryllium Dec 3, 12:36 1
    - not being healthy will cost more. ;p -- nm - b. Dec 3, 12:40
My top 10 of the 00s (order may be subject to change)... - Don Homer Dec 3, 12:29 14
- Heh. Having Adaptation directly above Almost Famous seems like you're purposely taunting David. -- nm - Inigo Dec 3, 12:36
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- I've seen 8. I disagree with #1 being in the top ten, although it was good. I think #5 was dreck. - Beryllium Dec 3, 12:32
- Maybe five. But four is fairer. -- nm - amanda Dec 3, 12:32
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- in a shocking twist of events, I have actually seen 9 of these. nm -- nm - groiny Dec 3, 12:30 6
  - which one haven't you seen? -- nm - Don Homer Dec 3, 12:32 5
    - Adaptation. nm -- nm - groiny Dec 3, 12:33 4
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        are you my doppleganger? nm -- nm - groiny Dec 3, 12:37 2
        
        go fuck yourself - oblique Dec 3, 12:38 1
        
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- Don't forget your airhead postcard collection! -- nm - amanda Dec 3, 12:31 8
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    - Wine glasses: no. Steal more instead. Bottle opener: yes. I live in hotels. You never know when you'll need one and not have one. - amanda Dec 3, 12:40 1
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    - Someone saw one at work and was like, aren't you going to sign it? Seriously?! Who would sign those? -- nm - amanda Dec 3, 12:33 3
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        Now even if you do give me your home address, I'm sending that series to work still. -- nm - amanda Dec 3, 12:42 1
        
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- I would have thought znufrii would have been the single most annoying thing you've ever done -- nm - oblique Dec 3, 12:29 2
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  - No, that was the best. -- nm - Jack Dawson si Dec 3, 12:29
*ranks every film seen, debates merits of On Deadly Ground v DC Cab* -- nm - Roger More Dec 3, 12:28 4
- saddly I love DC Cab and Dr Detroit -- nm - Capstern Dec 3, 12:31
- ODG is legitimately one of the worst movies ever made. -- nm - Reagen Dec 3, 12:30
- dc cab has Mr. T. -- nm - mr. squiggles Dec 3, 12:29 1
  - and Irene Cara -- nm - Roger More Dec 3, 12:30
i don't think you tame david, so much as just manage the crazy at a functional level -- nm - mr. squiggles Dec 3, 12:27 8
- Gibberish like this is why I have to put the semi in front of the benevolent. -- nm - David Dec 3, 12:29 4
  - tell us again of your Cougar Town crush -- nm - mr. squiggles Dec 3, 12:30 1
    - I, like most people who watch it, like Cougar Town. -- nm - David Dec 3, 12:32
  - you're going to drive over mr squiggles with a semi truck? -- nm - Beryllium Dec 3, 12:30 1
    - Hell, if he was willing to drive the truck, I'd grab Pixie and hogtie him, insult his manly parts 2-3 times and toss him in the middle of the road. -- nm - Trish Dec 3, 12:43
- that's pretty much what a lion-tamer does for lions -- nm - Roger More Dec 3, 12:29
- ... or just take away the crazy pills -- nm - Beryllium Dec 3, 12:28
- that wouldn't fit on a standard business card. -- nm - b. Dec 3, 12:28
/smacks B2 around -- nm - Dr.Vermin Dec 3, 12:25 4
- *runs into B2 doing 90 mph* -- nm - mara Dec 3, 12:26 2
  - *false fellates the carcass* nm -- nm - Adam Lambert Dec 3, 12:26 1
    - heh. -- nm - Don Homer Dec 3, 12:30
- *takes the heat for it.* nm -- nm - Skippy Dec 3, 12:25

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