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It’s Time To Make The Gluten-Free Donuts Says Dunkin’ CEO – Consumerist - http://consumerist.com/2013...
Rodfather, Tamara J., SteVe C and Kevin Johnson liked this
"If you had been asked to predict which national fast-food chain would be the first to offer gluten-free products, you probably wouldn’t have picked Dunkin’ Donuts, whose very name seems like it should be covered in wheat flour, but the company’s CEO says it will be selling both gluten-free donuts and muffins in all its U.S. stores. “We recognize the importance of providing our guests with many options, including alternative choices for people with food and dietary restrictions,” writes DD CEO Stan Frankenthaler in an e-mail to Bloomberg."
- Me
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Not sure how they'll keep a separate cooking area for GF so i'll let a less sensitive person test it first
- SteVe C
*imagines SteVe standing outside DD with a clipboard and labcoat taking exit polls*
- Spidra Webster
Yeah, Steve, I'm thinking this is a move to gain sales on a fad, not on those who have actual health issues with glutens. This has been a major weakness of American regulation of marketing. We don't force companies to mean what they say, so they can effectively say anything and argue that it doesn't mean what you think it means, but rather what they think it means.
- Scoble, Alex Scoble
In other words, "oh sorry, we don't mean that this is gluten-free as in 100% gluten free, which is a requirement for celiacs and other gluten related illnesses, we mean it's gluten free as in mostly not made with glutens...you know because we want hipsters to buy our donuts."
- Scoble, Alex Scoble
Preach on brotha Alex. For evidence see Dominos "gluten free pizza"
- SteVe C
It all comes back to hipsters.
- Eric - Too Hot
Casting call goes out for 'Star Wars Episode VII' - http://social.entertainment.msn.com/movies...
imabonehead, Jessie, Halil and WoH: Professor MOTHRA liked this
"It lists seven unnamed character descriptions, all of which said to be major roles. They are: A young man aged between 20 and 25, witty and smart, fit but not classically handsome; Man in late twenties, also fit, but this one is handsome and confident. Late teenage girl, independent, good sense of humour, also physically fit. Second young female, also late teens, tough, smart and physically fit. Man in his forties, obviously physically fit, this one is a military type. A man of around thirty or so, this one is an intellectual type. Finally, a guy aged around seventy, strong opinions and tough."
- SteVe C
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I see that the gyms are better in the future.
- Spidra Webster
My boss is looking for American TV shows about teenagers to watch with her daughter. She says they already watch Glee and she'd like to find something else that's similar, something uplifting that addresses teen issues and ideally also has some singing and dancing. Any suggestions?
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Janine watches all the teen shows. As far as i can tell they are all about murder, lies, sleeping around. Maybe the one with the deaf kids? send an email to her.
- SteVe C
The one Steve is mentioning is Switched at Birth.
- Anne Bouey
She could look into Degrassi or Secret Life of the American Teenager (just wrapped up after a bunch of seasons). Not much singing and dancing, but they do address teen issues. Dance Academy (Australian show) also features dancing and teens, but not sure how much they address teen issues
- DAMMIT, MR. NOODLE
Awkward. Suburgatory. Raising Hope- (Jimmy's a teen dad, sorta).
- Lnorigb
Ohhh does Suburgatory count that one is great.
- SteVe C
Yeah I was trying to think of ABC Family shows that might work, like Secret Life but I don't know if that's still on? Or the gymnastics one - it's not singing and dancing but they might still like that.
- Jessie
Are they looking for drama or something lighter? Shows in production now, or are older shows ok?
- Janelle Scarpelli
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I don't suppose the musical episode of Buffy would work? :-)
- Betsy #TeamMonique
Room 222? (I'm *really* dating myself with that one!) My So-Called Life? (Emmy award winner that got cancelled.)
- Jkram|ɯɐɹʞſ
from Android
Buffy the Vampire Slayer...no, not joking.
- Scoble, Alex Scoble
Here's a list that might help: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki... and I know there is a "Teen TV" section on Netflix. :)
- LoisMarketing
Yes! Lois' list reminded me. Freaks & Geeks was terrific as was The Wonder Years. Based on lives of *normal* kids in typical "growing up" situations (with plenty of humor, of course) rather than the non-stop dramatics of so many teen-oriented series.
- Jkram|ɯɐɹʞſ
from Android
Jessie - Neither Secret Life (which just finished up about 2 weeks ago) nor Make It or Break It (the gymnastics one) are still running; but I know that Make It or Break It is available on Netflix (the family watches that one), pretty sure Secret Life is, too.
- DAMMIT, MR. NOODLE
Just about anything from ABC Family will do. Degrassi is also ideal. Avoid anything from MTV. I think the newer the show, the better because the issues will be handled in a format more relatable to the current generation of teens.
- Hookuh Tinypants
I'll put my vote in for Gilmore Girls. And while some older shows (the Wonder Years and such) are really great, I think it's a good point that they are dated, and so may not provide the best portrayal of American teenage life.
- Janelle Scarpelli
from iPod
I suppose your boss could look into Skins (the British version, not necessarily the US-MTV version). It's pretty intense, though, so that may be too realistic for your boss' tastes.
- DAMMIT, MR. NOODLE
Oh, Skins (UK) is good. Very frank...it's basically like Degrassi: The Next Level. :)
- Hookuh Tinypants
It's true that the Wonder Years is dated, but since it was set in the 60's that's kind of a given (I guess?) There are many issues of adolescence that transcend the trappings of the latest technological devices, fad or zeitgeist du jour. Perhaps a series that portrays social/emotional/developmental issues underlying those superficial trappings would ultimately help define some of the universal features of adolescence that aren't bound to a specific culture and time? Just a thought.
- Jkram|ɯɐɹʞſ
I wasn't necessarily speaking in terms of technology, fads, etc. I was speaking in terms of the overall vibe of a show. The way people relate to and interact with one another changes from generation to generation, as do the pop cultural references that are often times used to carry these messages. Plus it may also help the mother to learn more about the daughter's generation as compared to her own.
- Hookuh Tinypants
I've started watching the Gilmore Girls repeats. I love that show, I used to get together with friends to watch it every Tuesday. Some ABC Family shows seem sketchy to me, but that's just from commercials I've seen.
- Heather
Thank you guys so much! I just sent the list to my boss.
- Jessie
The old Fame tv show? Was this already mentioned?
- OMG 404 Joe
So Iris, it's been >30 days since this season of SYTYCD started. Let the half-hearted delayed watching begin?
bevedog liked this
Sigh. I guess so. *shakes fist at stupid delay*
- lris
Shall we try to watch them together? Or is that too complicated with the lil guy around?
- lris
I can fill you in I'm caught up thanks to DVR. :)
- SteVe C
You will do no such thing, SteVe C
- lris
so, I watched a little last night and...
- maʀtha
Well, I was just thinking, you will be here sooooooooon, so we should be able to catch up togezza, yes?
- Heidi Crossley
Oooh, good plan. That is now The Plan.
- lris
Done.
- Heidi Crossley
A dead mouse just cost me $780. Damn.
Rodfather, VALZ/TT/TM and Micah liked this
Be thankful it wasn't Deadmau5. I hear he goes for a lot more.
- Hookuh Tinypants
How? Sorry to hear
- Shevonne
Whaaaaat?
- Stephen Mack #TeamMomo
from iPhone
Dead mouse was stuck to Al's AC coil in her car. Crazy stinky and they have to replace the part to deal with it.
- SAM
For a second, I was thinking that was a lot for a pointer driver.
- Curtis (a) Jackson
dang
- SteVe C
Has engine technology advanced to the point where you can no longer hose/scrape dead rodents off? Dang, so I bet you can't fix things with two spanners and an oil can either anymore? I'm glad I gave up driving.
- Slippy like shiny things.
from Android
Dude wins best line I've ever heard on a date with this one: "I'd take your pants off right now, but there's a bike in the way." I like this guy.
imabonehead, Kelli H., Me and 8 other people liked this
Very easily deterred.
- Todd Hoff
my bartender protection detail was also in full effect last night. it is such a sweet thing to have. soon as the dude went to the bathroom, bartender rolled up with, "So who's this? Do we like him?" After a brief description and explaining it was our third date he says "Ok. So you like him, but I don't yet." I am a spoiled woman.
- t-ra: confounded
Hah that's awesome
- SteVe C
Who can it be now?
Steven Perez liked this
*sexy sax*
- DAMMIT, MR. NOODLE
classic stalker song
- SteVe C
Anyone have + or - to say about Nook HD+? It's super cheap right now $149 for the full size $129 for the mini size. Looking for possible use at hospital with mom or on flights.
Kelli H., Joe Silence, John (bird whisperer) and Jessie liked this
Bump.
- Anne Bouey
The only reason I won't go with Nook is being tied to a storefront. The price is so darn low you can't go wrong even if BN goes belly-up.
- Janet:#TeamMonique
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If BN does go belly up, can you root the Nook to turn it into a standard Android tablet, or are you stuck with BN's walled garden?
- DAMMIT, MR. NOODLE
How well does Nook work with the Kindle store?
- Future C
Seriously though. My recommendation is to get a Kindle paperwhite, Nexus 7, or iPad mini.
- Future C
Nook is rootable.
- Joe Silence
Most people I know bought a Nook Color just to root it. The Nook store will be there whether B&N keeps it or not. They won't fold the store anytime soon me thinks.
- Eric - Too Hot
Thanks all and thanks Anne for the bump. What does "root" mean in this case?
- SteVe C
SteVe - In my case, I basically meant to jailbreak it and reformat it to use a different Android build than it comes with.
- DAMMIT, MR. NOODLE
Filling bird feeders. Grounds crew walks by. I wave. They wave. Then they see my dad. "JOE! HEY! How's it going??" <sigh>
http://www.oactivista.com, Hookuh Tinypants, ellbeecee and 11 other people liked this
Dad shows a little leg more often
- SteVe C
Would Joe like a job in business development for a one-broad branding firm? Commission only, unfortunately. But that could be rather generous.
- Mary B: #TeamMonique
from iPhone
If I start watching this game, that lead will totally evaporate. #HighlySuperstitious
And you're not doing everything you can to ensure a game 7??
- Andrew C (✓)
from Android
Nah, I'm too much of a LeBron hater. :)
- Victor Ganata
^ that
- SteVe C
Dawww. I'm not even watching the game and it still evaporated.
- Victor Ganata
Things I did as a kid (but my kids won't)Mom to Mom - MSN Living - http://living.msn.com/family-...
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Steven Perez, WoH: Professor MOTHRA, esther and 17 other people liked this
"There are things I did that my kids will never do. I could talk about how they will never dial a rotary phone. Or that they won't be enjoying candy cigarettes. (Remember those paper wrapped gum ones with powdered sugar inside that looked like smoke? So cool.) Or how caller ID will prevent them from learning the art of prank calling. But all of that stuff just makes me feel old. Plus, this type of comparison would be way more interesting coming from my grandparents who walked 50 miles barefoot uphill both ways in the snow and all that."
- SteVe C
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Candy cigarettes still exist, they just call them "Candy Sticks" now, instead.
- DAMMIT, MR. NOODLE
"My kids? They wear helmets at the dinner table. You know, just in case they fall off their chairs."
- DAMMIT, MR. NOODLE
I remember walking three blocks to the community pool with my BFF, we were five and successfully conned each mother into thinking the other one was taking us to the pool. This was the day I went off the high dive. I don't think our mothers ever figured out what we did.
- Janet:#TeamMonique
Ohhh Janet
- SteVe C
We had candy cigarettes called Fags. You can still get them, but now they are called Fads.
- Headless Gnad Kicker
penny candy ciggies, bubblegum cigars...shredded bubblegum chewing tobacco! (anyone remember "Big League Chew"?)
- Joe Silence
Gee, does it seem like Tim Duncan, like, really wants this ring? 27 pts 11 rebounds about midway through the 3rd quarter.
Michael W. May, SteVe C and Starmama liked this
I can't watch this, because I know I'll jinx them.
- Victor Ganata
And I still can't believe I'm rooting for the Spurs.
- Victor Ganata
Ohh it's okay to root for Spurs this time Victor, we're making an exception for everyone.
- SteVe C
Duncan is seriously having an epic game.
- Victor Ganata
Animals Without Necks (20 Pics) | Pleated-Jeans.com - http://www.pleated-jeans.com/2013...
esther, Royce's favorite Anna, Soup in a TARDIS and 9 other people liked this
*dying*
- holly #ravingfangirl
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omg the elephant
- Jenica
hah that's awesome
- SteVe C
The corgis don't look much different.
- John (bird whisperer)
Why? Who thought of this? And why am I laughing so hard???
- Friar Will
Trolololololol
- Kelli H.
At Leofoo Village Animal Park and Leofoo Village Resort, Hsinchu, Taiwan. - http://formosansnowleopard.tumblr.com/post...
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Halil, Anika, John (bird whisperer) and 2 other people liked this
I did it: Three miles in 21 minutes! The pace goal I set for myself at the beginning of the year achieved. I'm ecstatic.
Laura Norvig, Tamara J., Zulema ❧ spicy cocoa tart and 34 other people liked this
I thought I "wooted" on this post. Hmm . . . well, I guess I will do it again. w00t!
- Friar Will
Yay!
- Anne Bouey
Thanks, Will and Anne!
- Stephen Mack #TeamMomo
from iPhone
You said you'd do it and you did! You should run for president!
- Spidra Webster
Spidra: Heh, thanks -- but I wasn't born in this country, so not an option.
- Stephen Mack #TeamMomo
from iPhone
Well then be Governor!
- Janet:#TeamMonique
Wow!
- Brian Johns
Awesome, Stephen! Congrats on meeting your goal! :)))
- Kelli H.
That is impressive.
- SteVe C
JEALOUS! Great Job, S-Max!
- MoTO #TeamMonique
Nice job Stephen!!
- Georgia
Well done! (Now do it again. :P)
- Curtis (a) Jackson
Thanks, all! CAJ, not sure how long until I'll be able to recreate it. Will see tomorrow...
- Stephen Mack #TeamMomo
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Stephen, what is more important - going further or faster? For my biking, going further has also made me go faster - not sure if same applies when running. As your body gets used to doing something, it does it more efficiently too, and then burns less calories for the same distance/effort (at least for awhile, eventually you must plateau of course). So if you're running for weight control/maintenance, you'll have to either increase distance or speed to maintain the same calorie burn. YMMV of course. :)
- Ken Gidley
I think it's more important that Stephen set himself a goal and then worked to reach it. Period.
- Hookuh Tinypants
Def. agree with setting/achieving goals == good thing!
- Ken Gidley
America's Kids Under Constant Threat of Being Crushed by Toilet Seats - http://gawker.com/america...
Iain Baker, کیان, کرگدن and 12 other people liked this
"Toilet seats: your penis belongs dangling in front them, not crushed underneath them, but try telling that to America’s dumb kids. A new study published in urology journal BJU International (summarized in Reuters under the ominous headline “Falling toilet seats: Rare but growing risk for boys”) found that emergency room visits prompted by toilet seats slamming down onto little boys’ penises with the righteous fury of an angry God increased by a rate of 100 per year between 2002 and 2010."
- ronin
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Um, what?
- Eric - Too Hot
What Eric said.
- Scoble, Alex Scoble
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- WoH: Professor MOTHRA
Seriously, that would make me never want to pee into a toilet ever again.
- Victor Ganata
I can see this happening.
- John (bird whisperer)
How have toilets suddenly become so deadly since we were kids? I guess this explains the awful slow-close seat/lids that came with my new toilets a couple years ago.
- Hookuh Tinypants
in all my years as a child, i never had my penis flat-ironed by a toilet seat.
- Joe Silence
now, getting caught in the metal zipper of my blue jeans,,, *crosses legs with pained expression*
- Joe Silence
I think the penis-in-the-zipper thing is a rite of passage.
- Hookuh Tinypants
Don't blame the toilet seats blame modern technology making penis weak on kids these days.
- SteVe C
Careful, that's going to become a legit medical thing now. "And exactly why are you filing for disability?" "The doctor has diagnosed me with weak penis, sir."
- Hookuh Tinypants
I thought they had pills and outdoor tubs for that affliction?
- Curtis (a) Jackson
from Android
I wonder if porn actors can seriously apply for disability for that….
- Victor Ganata
Daniel (my last kitty - though there are two others in the house) is showing signs of either diabetis or kidney failure (weight loss and drinking lots of water). Given his age - best guess 15-16 - I already know I wont be going to great lengths with the vet over him. Given my schedule it will probably be the 29th before I can get him to the vet.
I'm a bad pet mama ...
- Shannon - GlassMistress
*hugs* Not a bad mama at all.
- The LB: #TeamMonique
a cat doesn't get to 15 or 16 with a bad pet mama
- SteVe C
^ This. Also? You're worried. That too is the sign of a good pet mama. Many folks wouldn't even notice a change in their pet's behavior until it was too late.
- Hookuh Tinypants
Weekend work - Dragon
Kelli H., MoTO #TeamMonique, SteVe C and 8 other people liked this
wow
- SteVe C
So, anyway, my next medical adventure is going to be a couple of follow ups getting poked in the eyes until they decide my "eyes are weird."
MoTO #TeamMonique, Jennifer Dittrich and John (bird whisperer) liked this
It's still sounds better than watching reality TV
- SteVe C
There is a gas station in Die Hard. Gas is listed at 78 cents a gallon.
Steven Perez, imabonehead, Brent Schaus and 16 other people liked this
That was considered expensive for 1987/1988. Another place on TV/movies where I specifically remember gas prices under a dollar: the opening credits to The Sopranos. 1998, in New Jersey.
- Julian
If it weren't for Harry Potter Alan Rickman would be best known as the bad guy in Die Hard.
- SteVe C
I remember paying .89 in 1998. That wasn't that long ago.
- Eric - Too Hot
Oh man. Seems like I haven't seen prices like that since the '70s.
- Spidra Webster
Alan Rickman was also in a film with Sigourney Weaver and Carrie-Anne Moss. it was good.
- Joe Silence
I remember seeing 99.9 cents/gallon in New Jersey as late as 1998. (I remember being shocked by it.) But I can't remember when gas was under $1/gallon in California.
- Victor Ganata
Victor: It surely was 99c at the Arco at California & Lake in Pasadena in 1997 - 1998. And I remember it being 79c in Austin, TX in early (February?) 1999.
- Tudor Bosman
I bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited in 1998. Gas had dropped to 95 cents per gallon (in the Chicago suburbs.) Typical mileage was about 11 mpg. (Premium fuel to boot.) I was an idiot.
- Jkram|ɯɐɹʞſ
I think maybe the reason why I can't remember gas being that cheap is because the first car I ever drove took diesel, and I didn't drive a car that used unleaded until 1998-1999.
- Victor Ganata
I think that gas station in the Sopranos opening credits may have been the Sunoco station on McCarter Highway, in Newark. They aren't exactly known for having cheap prices, so if that's the same gas station, that amount displayed on the sign was probably a bit inflated.
- April Russo
@Victor: Generally speaking, gas prices are lower in NJ and Oregon than the rest of the country. (the only 2 states that don't allow you to pump your own gas)
- April Russo
Squirrel rescued from Winnipeg woman's toilet with BBQ tongs - Manitoba - CBC News - http://www.cbc.ca/news...
Kelli H., Ouistitis, Halil and 10 other people liked this
"A Winnipeg woman had to act fast after finding a furry home invader taking a bath in her toilet earlier this week. Angela Campbell said she found a small squirrel floundering in her toilet early Wednesday morning after hearing a strange noise coming from the bathroom of her St. James-area home. Campbell she was first woken up by her two dogs around 5 a.m. but couldn’t figure out what was bothering the pair until hours later when she heard “big splashing in the toilet.”"
- Jessie
from Bookmarklet
"Campbell said she had no idea how the squirrel got in her toilet but said the city’s water and waste department was cleaning water mains on her street at the time."
- Jessie
Ew ew ew ew ew!!
- Spidra Webster
That picture is cracking me up.
- Anika
WHAT IS GOING ON IN THIS COUNTRY?
- Micah
from FFHound(roid)!
Canada is the new Florida.
- Jessie
But damned colder.
- Micah
from FFHound(roid)!
I can relate to the squirrel
- SteVe C
ewwwww
- پروتژه
Her husband said later: "I don't remember eating that!"
- WoH: Professor MOTHRA
Also: #NOTFLORIDA
- WoH: Professor MOTHRA
WoH just kilt me.
- Spidra Webster
Tuukka Rask shutout gives Bruins Stanley Cup lead over Blackhawks - http://guardian.co.uk.feedsportal.com/c...
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Russian Space Lizard and Brent Schaus liked this
Ohh hockey season started? good to know.
- SteVe C
Breast-feeding is best, so ban bottles, Venezuelan lawmaker proposes - CNN.com - http://www.cnn.com/2013...
Halil, Soup in a TARDIS and Mahdi E liked this
"Venezuelan lawmakers are weighing whether to ban the use of baby bottles as part of a push to promote breast-feeding, state media reported. The proposed measure will be up for debate in the South American country's National Assembly on Tuesday, lawmaker Odalis Monzon said in an interview with state-run VTV. "Every baby has the right to breast-feeding," said Monzon, a lawmaker from the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela. In addition to banning bottle-feeding, the proposed revisions to Venezuela's Law of Promotion and Protection of Breastfeeding also include plans to penalize those who advertise baby formula, she said."
- SteVe C
from Bookmarklet
"The proposal includes exceptions for mothers who cannot breast-feed due to illness, Monzon said. It would also provide for the creation of more breast-milk banks and require companies to set aside space for mothers to nurse."
- SteVe C
Hmmm. Seems like you'd want to have bottles around for wildlife rescuers at the very least.
- Spidra Webster
Children are different. Some needs bottles for various reasons. Some mother's need the flexibility to do bottle feeding.
- Eric - Too Hot
Not that I'm experienced with it, but I'd agree, Eric.
- Spidra Webster
So women can't pump and store milk and use bottles to feed? Way to destroy flexibility, Venezuela.
- Stephen Mack #TeamMomo
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Cheers! Let's toast Leonardo DiCaprio again and again and again - TODAY.com - http://www.today.com/enterta...
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imabonehead, Anne Bouey, Brian Johns and 5 other people liked this
"May we propose a toast? To Leonardo DiCaprio! A man who, it seems, is happy to raise a glass in any movie he appears in."
- SteVe C
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Ha!
- Tamara J.
Irvine in september // Dave Chappelle's New Comedy Tour Coming to a City Near You http://feedly.com/k/17Uq4SU
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Jury finds no negligence in trial over man's 8-month erection - US news - Weird news | NBC News - http://www.nbcnews.com/id...
Soup in a TARDIS liked this
"A jury on Monday cleared a doctor of negligence in a lawsuit filed by a Delaware truck driver who underwent a penile implant procedure and ended up with an erection that lasted eight months."
- SteVe C
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"Metzgar and his attorney during the one-week trial described the frequent discomfort and daily embarrassment he experienced after the procedure - including trouble riding a motorcycle, wearing normal clothes and joining family social events. "I could hardly dance, with an erection poking my partner," Metzgar told jurors at the start of the trial. "It's not something you want to bring out at parties and show to friends.""
- SteVe C
Dress in period costume with a codpiece. Dancing problem solved!
- Spidra Webster
My wife gave me a funny look earlier when I ate a pickle, because the "use by" date on the jar was March of this year. What's going to happen to it? Is it going to become too much of a pickle?
Friar Will liked this
SUPER PICKLE!!!
- SteVe C
My Top 3 #lastfm Artists: Butch Walker (32), Fall Out Boy (22) & Butch Walker and The Black Widows (11) http://www.tweekly.fm/twitter...
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SteVe C liked this
all is right in the world again, y'all.
- holly #ravingfangirl
It won't be right till Butch has both of the top spots. FOB must die!
- SteVe C
nooooooooooooooooooooooooo BW produced that FOB and is all over it, so it still counts
- holly #ravingfangirl
I wonder if Japandroids needs Butch Walker's assistance?
- Zamms
OH MY GOD THAT WOULD BE !!!!!!!!!!!!
- holly #ravingfangirl
Google to launch Wi-Fi balloon experiment - CNN.com - http://www.cnn.com/2013...
Halil, Stephen Mack #TeamMomo, Rachel Lea Fox and 5 other people liked this
"Google is preparing to conquer a new dimension: the stratosphere. The Internet giant is releasing 30 high-tech balloons in a trial of technology designed to bring the Internet to places where people are not yet connected. The balloons are being sent up into the sky from New Zealand's South Island this month in the first trial of a pioneering system dubbed Project Loon. According to Google, "Project Loon is a network of balloons traveling on the edge of space, designed to connect people in rural and remote areas, help fill coverage gaps, and bring people back online after disasters." Google estimates that two-thirds of the global population is without fast, affordable Internet access. So while it sounds like something from the realms of science fiction, if successful, the project could make a difference to many people around the world."
- SteVe C
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"Pussy Riot, A Punk Prayer" is a fascinating documentary if you get a chance to catch it. I had no idea of the complete story. (currently on HBO on our free weekend)
Janet:#TeamMonique liked this
Holy crap is the Russian Orthodox Church messed up that's the most anti woman institution I've ever seen in modern first world society. Which probably just means I don't know much about how bad other places are.
- SteVe C
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