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Plankton 05-23-2013 10:36 AM

Not an unbelievable story, but this does restore my faith in the goodness of most people:

http://jezebel.com/5946643/reddit-us...ously-schooled

ZiggyStardust 05-23-2013 10:51 AM

The Angels of Woolwich: Three women's outstanding courage as they confront killers and pray for slaughtered soldier | Mail Online

Paul Smeenus 05-24-2013 01:23 AM

OK, I have to try, and I mean try with all my will, to not take this news story as a sign from the almighty flying spaghetti monster that I should not exist.

Today I finally obtained my enhanced drivers licence. I love Vancouver BC and I've been meaning for years to get this enhanced licence that allows me to drive the approx. 2 hours north and back to that magnificent city. Well, specifically it allows me to cross to and from the US/Canada border. So, today I finally got that licence and am now legal to traverse north into Canada.

Then, today, mere hours after obtaining said enhanced licence, about halfway between my home and Canada on the freeway to the border, this




I must be pretty fecking evil. And God or whatthefuckever must be Canadian.

Laces Out Dan! 05-24-2013 08:46 PM

Just wild buddy, a ton of people headin south for the Sasquatch festival this weekend as well...thats gonna put a kink in things.

The Batlord 05-25-2013 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Laces Out Dan! (Post 1323930)
Just wild buddy, a ton of people headin south for the Sasquatch festival this weekend as well...thats gonna put a kink in things.

You should really put your foot down if it's bothering you.

Paul Smeenus 05-25-2013 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord (Post 1324016)
You should really put your foot down if it's bothering you.


It's too big

The Batlord 05-25-2013 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Smeenus (Post 1324049)
It's too big

But he has to do something. That would make me go ape.

Paul Smeenus 05-25-2013 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord (Post 1324051)
But he has to do something. That would make me go ape.


Nah, it's too much trouble to monkey with

Janszoon 05-25-2013 01:31 PM

Sounds like things could get pretty hairy.

Paul Smeenus 05-25-2013 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon (Post 1324101)
Sounds like things could get pretty hairy.


It could, tbh we don't know yeti

Janszoon 05-27-2013 06:53 AM

Netizen outrage after Chinese tourist defaces Egyptian temple - CNN.com

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Parents of a 15-year-old Chinese tourist have apologized after the teenager defaced a stone sculpture in an ancient Egyptian temple with graffiti.

The act drew ire in both Egypt and China -- generating a massive online backlash amongst China's unforgiving netizens.

The vandal carved 'Ding Jinhao was here' in Chinese in the 3,500 year old Luxor Temple.

This was photographed by an embarrassed Chinese traveler and shared on weibo, China's micro-blogging site on May 24.

"The saddest moment in Egypt. I'm so embarrassed that I want to hide myself. I said to the Egyptian tour guide,'I'm really sorry,'" that traveler wrote on the original weibo post.

"We want to wipe off the marking with a towel. But we can't use water since it is a 3,500 relic."

Stephen 05-28-2013 05:51 PM

Firefighters, Medics Rescue Newborn From Sewer Pipe

http://www.theblaze.com/wp-content/u...et-620x409.jpg

Scarlett O'Hara 05-28-2013 07:18 PM

That is fecking amazing, poor boy! I'm so hoping he gets a good upbringing if he does get put with social services.

Mojo 05-29-2013 02:56 AM

^^ I can't help but think that that may be best. You know, if it's possible to "accidently" let a precious, newborn baby "slip" down the toilet...

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Originally Posted by Plankton (Post 1323225)
Not an unbelievable story, but this does restore my faith in the goodness of most people:

Reddit Users Attempt to Shame Sikh Woman, Get Righteously Schooled

Hehe. That is a nice story. As you say, it's not mindblowing or implausible but its nice.

Mojo 05-29-2013 04:42 AM

Former IT Specialist Claims To Be Jesus Reborn

Alan John Miller, or AJ as he prefers to be known, runs a religious movement known as the Divine Truth from his home near the small town of Kingaroy in the state of Queensland.

Mr Miller holds seminars near his home and also travels around the world teaching people how to have a personal relationship with God, often by delving deep into their emotions.

Dozens of his followers are understood to have bought properties in the area to be closer to him.

Some, however, are concerned - like the Rev David Millikan, who has met AJ Miller and has studied cults for 30 years.

He said: "The danger is you'll be drawn closer and closer into his web to a point that you lose access to your social life, you spend all your money, you'll have the curses of all your family ringing in your ears and you may well lose your relationship."


Thats a reverend describing the actions of a man who claims to be the son of God and who forms a "religious movement" where he and his followers aim to teach people how to have a relationship with God, a "dangerous cult".

Sometimes jokes write themselves.

14232949 05-29-2013 09:25 AM

Beaver kills man in Belarus

A beaver killed a man. Yeah.

The Batlord 05-29-2013 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Smeenus (Post 1324102)
It could, tbh we don't know yeti

True, but if he doesn't do something it could get pretty abominable.

bob. 05-30-2013 08:50 AM

JC Penney teapot looks like Hitler

this made my morning

FRED HALE SR. 05-30-2013 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bob. (Post 1326247)

Saw this on the morning news yesterday. People have way too much time on their hands. The butthurt of America continues. PC people should be stoned with marshmellows.

bob. 05-30-2013 10:09 AM

yeah this is well beyond a stretch

but i have to admit.....that tea pot looks like Hitler :)

FRED HALE SR. 05-30-2013 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bob. (Post 1326294)
yeah this is well beyond a stretch

but i have to admit.....that tea pot looks like Hitler :)

They certainly should have somebody in the R&D with a better knack for marketing. I totally want one now.

bob. 05-30-2013 10:31 AM

same here :)

Paul Smeenus 05-30-2013 10:34 AM

Mars Rat? Blogger Spots 'Creature' In NASA Curiosity Rover Image (PHOTO)

bob. 05-30-2013 10:45 AM

as much as i would love to believe that there are large brained super rats on Mars

that looks like a rock

Stephen 06-03-2013 10:55 PM

I can believe it but I thought I'd post a link to go with my bitch about Australian media downloads.

Foxtel locks up Game of Thrones

LoathsomePete 06-04-2013 07:13 PM

I've always wondered why Australia always gets hit the hardest when it comes to entertainment. Movies, CDs, video games, etc. are always more expensive there, even stuff that's digital and doesn't have any kind of import tariff.

Anyhow in other news

Yahoo! News UK & Ireland - Latest World News & UK News Headlines

I'm surprised he didn't carve a swastika into his forehead.

Stephen 06-04-2013 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete (Post 1328453)
Yahoo! News UK & Ireland - Latest World News & UK News Headlines

I'm surprised he didn't carve a swastika into his forehead.

What a flippin' plonker. :usehead:


I would have to assume that he doesn't give a crap about the kids. It's all about him.

Janszoon 06-04-2013 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete (Post 1328453)
I've always wondered why Australia always gets hit the hardest when it comes to entertainment. Movies, CDs, video games, etc. are always more expensive there, even stuff that's digital and doesn't have any kind of import tariff.

Anyhow in other news

Yahoo! News UK & Ireland - Latest World News & UK News Headlines

I'm surprised he didn't carve a swastika into his forehead.

Great, he's just across the bridge from me somewhere.

Psy-Fi 06-05-2013 06:06 AM

Spanish town posts dog mess back to offending hound owners - Telegraph

The Batlord 06-05-2013 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Psy-Fi (Post 1328520)

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The year before a similar attempt to tackle the issue saw offending dog owners chased by a remote controlled dog mess on wheels with the label "Don't leave me – pick me up".
Dude, this town rules. :clap:

Paul Smeenus 06-07-2013 10:11 AM

Texas Says It's OK to Shoot an Escort If She Won't Have Sex With You


Revolting

The Batlord 06-07-2013 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Smeenus (Post 1329482)

The real problem here seems to be that it's okay in Texas to kill someone to recover your property (the money not the woman) even if your life isn't in danger. The circumstances are just rather bizarre in this case. Fuck Texas.

djchameleon 06-07-2013 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord (Post 1329485)
The real problem here seems to be that it's okay in Texas to kill someone to recover your property (the money not the woman) even if your life isn't in danger. The circumstances are just rather bizarre in this case. Fuck Texas.

Texas isn't for the faint of heart plus she did him dirty trying to steal his money like that. He also didn't mean to kill her but it's similar to being able to kill someone that comes onto your property down there.

Woman's boyfriend turns out to be ex-husband- The Heart Beat - MSN Living

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An unidentified Minnesota woman met a nice man through an online dating site, and the two eventually established a relationship. The couple began communicating extensively, and she felt comfortable sharing intimate details about her personal life.

His name was Aaron Carpenter, and the woman opened up to him about her issues with her ex-husband. She and her ex had an ugly split in 2011 and were involved in an ongoing custody battle, she confided to Carpenter.

Turns out, Aaron Carpenter was really Brian Matthew Cornelius, the woman’s ex. Yep, Cornelius catfished his ex-wife, creating a false online identity. He now faces stalking charges and is set to appear in court next month.
This probably happens more often than gets reported though.

The Batlord 06-10-2013 09:19 AM

Creation Museum Adds Zip Lines to Boost Declining Ticket Sales
 
Creation Museum Adds Zip Lines And Other Secular Fare, As Ticket Sales Decline

Baha. Baha. Bahahahahahahahahaha!

CanwllCorfe 06-10-2013 02:59 PM

I didn't know where else to put this, so I'm putting it here.

iOS 7

Stephen 06-10-2013 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CanwllCorfe (Post 1330702)
I didn't know where else to put this, so I'm putting it here.

iOS 7

Kind of looks more Android-y. I'm probably more interested in the next Mac OS they announced.

Plankton 06-12-2013 09:43 AM

It's "The Onion", but it's pretty hilarious:

Recently Single Al Gore Finally Able To Listen To W.A.S.P. Albums | The Onion - America's Finest News Source

Paul Smeenus 06-12-2013 10:32 AM

Hahaha, Blackie must be feeling pretty smug right now

Engine 06-12-2013 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord (Post 1329485)
The real problem here seems to be that it's okay in Texas to kill someone to recover your property (the money not the woman) even if your life isn't in danger. The circumstances are just rather bizarre in this case. Fuck Texas.

I don't see what's wrong with that. I'm totally gonna pack heat if my apartment management tries to keep my pet deposit when I move out because that would be bullshit.
The weird thing is that prostitution is illegal in Texas last time I checked. I wonder if I can legally shoot a drug dealer who tries to run off with my cash without supplying my dope.

The Batlord 06-14-2013 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Engine (Post 1331456)
I don't see what's wrong with that. I'm totally gonna pack heat if my apartment management tries to keep my pet deposit when I move out because that would be bullshit.
The weird thing is that prostitution is illegal in Texas last time I checked. I wonder if I can legally shoot a drug dealer who tries to run off with my cash without supplying my dope.

If someone is threatening my life, then it's on, but if they're just carrying off my TV then taking that person's life is completely out of proportion. No way should that be legal.

Edit: Not that I'm trying to get into some prolonged legal debate.


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