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Tell me now...
Post Date: 2012-02-22 20:01:58 by Eric Stratton
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Anyone want anything from the Fox News store at the Minneapolis airport while I'm waiting for my connecting flight? LOL The koolaid cooler in there was empty, ... sorry. I can see if they have mugs w/ a pair of large spheres and a long trunk to suck your favorite hogwash from. And yes Virginia, there really is a Schlock Ooze store here. ... amazing what shrilled in this kountry are preoccupied with.
Police technique for avoiding drunk driving charge
Post Date: 2012-02-21 05:02:44 by Tatarewicz
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VANCOUVER — According to an addiction expert, Benjamin "Monty" Robinson suffered from severe alcohol dependence at the time of a fatal crash 3 1/2 years ago. It was "quite obvious" Robinson was also depressed, Dr. Paul Sobey told a B.C. Supreme Court judge in New Westminster Monday. Robinson, a 41-year-old RCMP corporal, is charged with obstruction of justice in connection with the incident that killed motorcyclist Orion Hutchinson, 21, in Delta, B.C. Robinson is best known as the officer in charge of three other Mounties at Vancouver International Airport who Tasered distraught and disoriented Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski in October of 2007, shortly before ...
Never Forget Your Keys, Phone or Lipstick Ever Again
Post Date: 2012-02-20 23:48:04 by Tatarewicz
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ScienceDaily (Feb. 20, 2012) — RFID tags are becoming ubiquitous, shops, warehouses, libraries and others use them for stock and inventory control and to reduce the risk of theft. Now, a team in Dubai has developed the concept of an IPURSE, a mobile platform that keeps track of tiny RFID tags you stick to or insert into your personal possessions, mobile phone, camera, laptop, keys other gadgets and even mundane objects such as notebooks and cosmetics. Writing in the International Journal of Intelligent Systems Technologies and Applications, Mohamed Watfa of the University of Wollongong in Dubai and his research team in the faculty of Computer Science and Engineering, Manprabhjot ...
Scroogle.org down?
Post Date: 2012-02-20 15:16:37 by Eric Stratton
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Scroogle.org seems to be permanently down. It's been down for days. I know that they've had trouble with Google for a few weeks. Anyone know anymore? Big Brutha?
Prayers for Lod [Full Thread]
Post Date: 2012-02-19 22:32:03 by christine
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I just received news that Jim was taken to the hospital several days ago for a bleeding ulcer and is not doing well. They have him on a respirator and he's not lucid. That's all I know tonight.
NASCAR demonstrates bias against Southerners
Post Date: 2012-02-19 18:28:05 by X-15
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NASCAR officials are refusing to allow professional golfer Bubba Watson to drive the ‘General Lee’ car at Phoenix as originally planned over ‘concerns about a negative reaction to an image of the Confederate flag on its roof.’ This is another example of cultural discrimination against the Southern people. NASCAR would bend over backwards to appease any other cultural or national group but the people from whose culture NASCAR actually arose are spit on once again. Officials said they want to be more ‘inclusive,’ which in the politically-correct language we now have come to expect from NASCAR actually means to discriminate against Southerners. Watson, apparently ...
Mysticism Claims More Victims
Post Date: 2012-02-19 18:22:09 by Jethro Tull
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CNN reports two recent atrocities: In central Nepal, a “40-year-old mother of two was burned alive . . . after she was accused of being a witch.” The woman “was attacked and set on fire by family members and others after a shaman allegedly accused her of casting a spell to make one of her relatives sick.” Meanwhile, Iran’s Supreme Court threatens a Canadian citizen with execution because the man “wrote a program to upload photos to the Internet.” That became a legal issue when a different party used the program “to upload pornography,” which, the court found, resulted in “insulting and desecrating Islam.” What enables such atrocities ...
Did anyone's gas prces rise 5 cents overnight?
Post Date: 2012-02-19 11:52:21 by F.A. Hayek Fan
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We jumped from 3.19 to 3.24 overnight. If it's this high this early in the year, summer's going to be a bitch.
Sweden snow: Man 'survives -30 two months trapped in car'
Post Date: 2012-02-19 08:13:14 by Tatarewicz
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The car in which a man was discovered who claims he was trapped inside for two months, in woods north of Umea, Sweden The cold, nutrition-deprived man may have gone into a kind of hibernation, said one doctor The car was found on Friday at the end of a forest track more than 1 km (0.6 miles) from a main road in northern Sweden. Police say the temperature in the area had recently dropped to -30C (-22F). The man, who was too weak to utter more than a few words, said he had been inside since 19 December. He may have survived by drinking melted snow. Police say they have no reason to doubt his story. Sleeping bag The man, who has not been named, is recovering at Umea University Hospital ...
Did Hitler father a lovechild? New claims emerge that Fuhrer had a son with Frenchwoman
Post Date: 2012-02-19 03:29:57 by Tatarewicz
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They share the same piercing gaze, defined jawline and stern mouth set off with a clipped moustache. But the Frenchman who believed he was the secret son of Adolf Hitler was never able to prove his family line before he died. He wasn’t even sure he wanted to. Now new information has emerged that adds weight to Jean-Marie Loret’s claim to have been Hitler’s son from a brief relationship with a French woman during the First World War. There is new evidence that Jean-Marie Loret, right, was the lovechild of Adolf Hitler, left DID HITLER ALSO HAVE A BRITISH LOVECHILD? Unity with Hitler in the 1930s - she became obsessed by him Sensationally, evidence that Hitler had a ...
IRAN WAR WHITNEY DEATH EURO DEBT
Post Date: 2012-02-18 17:41:07 by Southern Style
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Should the childless pay more tax?
Post Date: 2012-02-18 08:49:54 by Tatarewicz
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A group of young German MPs have proposed that people who do not have children should pay extra tax to help pay for social services in the future. In the light of Germany’s low birth rate, should those not producing offspring pay more? Have your say. In a detailed paper submitted to Chancellor Angela Merkel, the conservative group surrounding Marco Wanderwitz, suggested that from next year, Germans over the age of 25 who do not have children, should pay a share of their income as a special tax. Those with one child should pay half the rate, while the tax would be dropped altogether for people with two children. “In particular regarding health and nursing insurance, people ...
Shitstorm 'best English gift to German language'
Post Date: 2012-02-18 08:08:25 by Tatarewicz
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Germany needed Shitstorm, according to a group of language experts who elected the word as the top English contribution to the German language last year. The “Anglicism of the Year” jury defined Shitstorm as a public outcry, primarily on the internet, in which arguments mix with threats and insults to reach a critical mass, forcing a reaction. “This new kind of protest is clearly different in kind and degree from what could be expected in the past in response to a statement or action,” said jury member Michael Mann, who runs a language website called Lexikographieblog. The jury said in a statement on Monday: “Shitstorm fills a gap in the German vocabulary ...
President Eisenhower had three secret meetings with aliens, former Pentagon consultant claims
Post Date: 2012-02-18 05:56:51 by Tatarewicz
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Former American President Dwight D. Eisenhower had three secret meetings with aliens, a former US government consultant has claimed. The 34th President of the United States met the extra terrestrials at a remote air base in New Mexico in 1954, according to lecturer and author Timothy Good. Eisenhower and other FBI officials are said to have organised the showdown with the space creatures by sending out 'telepathic messages'. Bizarre: Former American President Dwight D. Eisenhower had three secret meetings with aliens, a former US government consultant has claimed Bizarre: Former American President Dwight D. Eisenhower had three secret meetings with aliens, a former US government ...
Head south to escape messed up America
Post Date: 2012-02-18 02:31:25 by Tatarewicz
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Mike Sager’s a California boy. He loves warm sunny weather and spending all his free time at the beach. He just couldn’t afford a beach home in Southern California. But Mike’s found a place that looks a lot like California. He admits it’s not quite the same as Highway 1. Mike’s coast isn’t as well- known. You won’t see crowds on the beaches — and you won’t get sticker shock when it comes to property prices. Mike’s inviting you to come and see his piece of paradise with him, and check out the prime properties on this coast. More on that in a moment. Now, back to Mike. Mike grew up in Huntington Beach, California. Even back in the 1960s, ...
Embargo Warning Pending
Post Date: 2012-02-16 14:26:51 by ndcorup
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> Embargo Warning Pending This morning, the Muslim Brotherhood warned the United States that if the United States continued meddling in Egypt, Libya, and other potential hot spots in the Middle East they intend to cut off America's supply of 7-11 and Motel 6 managers. If this action does not yield sufficient results, cab drivers will be next, followed by Dell, AT&T, and AOL customer service reps. Finally, if all else fails, they have threatened to not send us any more presidents. It's gonna get ugly people. >
Happy Valentine's Day to All of The Hearts of Gold Out There
Post Date: 2012-02-14 20:13:44 by intotheabyss
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Happy Valentine's Day! It's been 40 years now since "Heart of Gold" entered our lives, and we'd like to wish that every day could be Valentine's Day. So there comes a time for a delightfully heart-warming story from Matthew and Melinda or ...Understanding Neil Young's Music. Often, we've found ourselves trying to explain Neil Young's music to others with varying degrees of success. In the end, we find that his music isn't really something that can be explained. While we've expended quite a few words on this blog making an attempt, it really is the stories of others which transcend the gap much better. Art by Susan Farrington So ...
Monsanto 'guilty' in France Pesticide poisoning case
Post Date: 2012-02-14 07:56:18 by Tatarewicz
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A French court has found the US biotech giant Monsanto legally responsible for the poisoning of a farmer who inhaled a powerful weedkiller. Correspondents say the case could influence rulings in other countries on the use of pesticides. Monsanto says it will appeal against Monday's verdict by a court in Lyon. Paul Francois, 47, suffered from dizziness, headaches and other problems after examining a sprayer in 2004 which contained Lasso, a product now banned. The court linked Lasso directly to the farmer's illness. It ordered a report on his condition, to establish the amount of compensation Monsanto would have to pay him. 'Historic decision' Mr Francois, a cereal ...
Oh No! Jim Needs Mo' Money to Buy New Equipment and Whatnot---Y'all Dig Deep and Help a Brutha Out!
Post Date: 2012-02-13 23:46:18 by James Deffenbach
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2012` Q1 FReepathon. Target: $94,000 Receipts & Pledges to-date: $79,477 84% Woo hoo!! Less than $15k to go!! Thank you all very much!! We need your help to keep FR online!! [Freepathon thread XXXII] Click here to pledge your support! ^ | Feb 13, 2012 | Jim Robinson Posted on Monday, February 13, 2012 9:23:32 PM by Jim Robinson We don't sell products or services on FR. We don't sell advertising. We don't charge membership dues. We are not a 501c non profit and therefore are not subject to government regulation. We pay all applicable taxes on our income and are free to speak our mind. Our operating costs are funded solely by donations from our readers and participants and ...
some funnies I got in email
Post Date: 2012-02-13 20:08:36 by James Deffenbach
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An elderly couple had dinner at another couple's house, and after eating, the wives left the table and went into the kitchen. The two gentlemen were talking, and one said, 'Last night we went out to a new restaurant and it was really great.. I would recommend it very highly..' The other man said, 'What is the name of the restaurant?' The first man thought and thought and finally said, 'What is the name of that flower you give to someone you love? You know.... The one that's red and has thorns? 'Do you mean a rose?' 'Yes, that's the one,' replied the man. He then turned towards the kitchen and yelled, 'Rose, what's the name of that ...
Whitney Houston - Super Bowl XXV (1991) - The National Anthem of the United States of America
Post Date: 2012-02-13 16:34:42 by wudidiz
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Whitney Houston - Super Bowl XXV (1991) - The National Anthem of the United States of America On February 11, 2012, Whitney Houston was found dead at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California, of causes not immediately known. Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 -- February 11, 2012) was an American singer, actress, producer, and model. Houston was the most awarded female act of all time, according to Guinness World Records. Her list of awards includes 2 Emmy Awards, 6 Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among a total of 415 career awards as of 2010. Houston was also one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over ...
Americans choose Chinese as second foreign language - Poll
Post Date: 2012-02-13 07:41:19 by Tatarewicz
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NEW YORK – Like a good academic person should do, Dr Jean Adilifu of the Medgar Evers College Preparatory School in Brooklyn, New York, did her homework before responding to questions relating to the recently released China Daily/Gallup poll. Speaking to a colleague the night before, the assistant principal for foreign languages for the school that requires all its sixth graders to take Chinese had her data at her fingertips. “Spanish is the No 1 foreign language offered in the schools across the country, French is second and Chinese is third – but growing exponentially,” Adilifu added. The results of a survey of 2,007 Americans and 250 opinion leaders, conducted last ...
year on, only brief home visits for Japan nuclear evacuees
Post Date: 2012-02-13 05:08:03 by Tatarewicz
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OKUMA, Japan (Reuters) - Back home for just three hours, a tearful Miyoko Takeda sorted through her belongings. She left behind the kimonos she once wore as a traditional dancer, fearful they might be contaminated by radiation. Nearly a year has passed since a massive 9.0 magnitude earthquake hit Japan, Okuma town, but the site of the reactors at the centre of the Fukushima nuclear crisis remains off limits for residents, save for short trips to hastily abandoned homes. The Fukushima Daiichi plant, on the coast 240 km (150 miles) northeast of Tokyo, was wrecked by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, triggering reactor meltdowns and radiation leaks that caused mass evacuations and ...
Swiss develop rapid infrared cocaine test
Post Date: 2012-02-12 07:44:47 by Tatarewicz
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Up to 60,000 Swiss are estimated to take cocaine every day Researchers at Zurich’s Federal Institute of Technology (ETHZ) have helped create an infrared device that can detect tiny traces of cocaine in human saliva. The compact detector, which was created as part of a national new technology research programme, Nano-Tera, may be adopted by law enforcement agencies to test suspect drivers. “Current rapid tests conducted by the police in the streets do not give the concentration of drugs consumed, just negative or preliminary positive results, which are sometimes wrong and not recognised by the courts,” ETHZ physics professor Markus Sigrist told swissinfo.ch. “It takes ...
reporter mishaps (vid)
Post Date: 2012-02-11 14:47:46 by PSUSA2
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