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"“Every generation has guys that do that, none of that is new. “They run the risk of disrespecting their audience members who have worked hard to pay for their ticket, to give you the permission to take two or three hours of their lives — or in that kid’s case, 80 minutes of their lives. “Do it once, you can be forgiven. Do it enough times and shame on you. They won’t have you back. Then it just becomes a cliché. It’s really not cool — you’re an a**hole. Go to f***in’ work!”" - Eric - seven eleven from Bookmarklet

but what I was most surprised to learn is that Hieronymous is the source of the derivation (in Spanish) of Geronimo. Didn't see that one coming. - Jkram|ɯɐɹʞſ

And, you are talking those 5 day weekends! - sglassme

that was like an entire summer in one visit. - Sarah G.

Better than the War of Northern Indigestion - DAMMIT, MR. NOODLE

Also better than the War of Northern Inhalation. - Steven Perez

*raises coffee mug* - t-ra: not givin up

Let's have a field study - maybe it does after all. - Uli - Sent to Coventry

:( i hope it gets worked out quickly - Sir Shuping is just sir

Hopefully they interpret "dirt" and "hammock" as suspicious... *crosses fingers* - lris

I saw one that said "An F-5 fighter jet was seen leaving Oklahoma City airspace just prior to the tornado "forming" and wiping out the town". (It was pointed out that the F-5 refers to the tornado strength and that isn't an aircraft) - Johnny from iPhone

Yep. I thought after Sandy hit, people would stop saying such incredibly deranged things, but it's like they're addicted. - Anika

If a massive tornado is heading for a military base (in this case, Tinker), it's logical they'd fly as much gear out of the way as possible. Plenty of fodder for wackos to work with there -"squadron spawns, controls and directs massive tornado!" It's like these folks need constant drama in their boring lives and create conspiracy theories to ease their plight... - Bash

Keeping it all to myself, cuz tired. (forthright comment) - Uli - Sent to Coventry

what about thought engineer? - Sir Shuping is just sir

perhaps we should ask Barry? I'll bet he knows. - Uli - Sent to Coventry

And right at the end, he lights a cig, takes a long drag, and let's it out slow as the spotlight fades to black. Tell me you wouldn't pay to see it. - MoTO #TeamMonique

This is a sign. - MoTO #TeamMonique from Android

'ey Macarena. I did until you posted this. - Gimminy

http://www.youtube.com/watch... - April Russo

"Orchids of the genus Coryanthes have evolved along with orchid bees, and depend on each other for reproduction. Male bees are attracted to an pheromone laced wax produced under the orchid’s helmet. The wax is stored by the male and are used in courtship. However, the helmet is slippery and bees sometimes fall into the fluid filled bucket below. Once in the bucket, their wings are wet, which prevent them from flying. The walls of the bucket are smooth and lined with downward pointing hairs, preventing the insect from escaping through climbing. A small opening towards the front of the flower is the only way out. As the bee climbs through the narrow opening, they must press their bodies against sticky pollen packets. These are essentially glued to the bee’s body as it tries to escape. In order for fertilisation to happen, the pollen from one plant must be transferred to the stigma of another plant. After the bee flies off and visits another flower, it goes through a similar ordeal. This... more... - April Russo from Bookmarklet

FFHound? - Zulema ❧ spicy cocoa tart from Android

FFHound works well for me. - Stephen Mack #TeamMomo

Oatmeal raisin? If so, please send them to me. I will trade. - Julian

I can't stand that! - Yvonne from FFHound!

saw our first lightning bug tonight too, :) - chaz2b

(1st monarch was seen about three weeks ago; way way ahead of schedule, and saw two different breeds today. bring it on summer, :) - chaz2b

bit by first mosquito last week too, but that doesnt really illustrate the glamours of summer, ;) - chaz2b

Petraeus is a grade A asshole. - Andrew C (✓) from Android

I like this, "many Washington think tanks effectively serve as unregistered lobbyists". I've been unable to really articulate why I don't give credence to think-tanks. I think they're a shell game. It's a holding place for people wait out scandals, non-competes and other laws before moving on. I don't think all lobbyists are bad, but there should be transparency in how money affecting votes is flowing. - Anika

"A rare and tiny island fox is on the verge of making a comeback from near-extinction in the Channel Islands, a rugged and wind-swept chain off Southern California, officials said Monday. The population of the fox dropped to an all-time low of just 70 animals on Santa Cruz Island in 2000 before rebounding to 1,300 foxes now, said Yvonne Menard, a spokeswoman for the National Park Service. Santa Cruz is the largest island. Populations on nearby San Miguel and Santa Rosa islands have also bounced back into the hundreds after dropping in 1999 to just 15 of the cat-sized animals on each island. The island fox is only found on six of the Channel Islands, a chain of eight islands, five of which form a national park. Each of the six islands has its own unique fox subspecies because of generations of genetic isolation. In a five-year period in the 1990s, fox populations plummeted more than 90 percent on the rugged and mountainous islands due to an influx of golden eagles, which preyed on... more... - Anne Bouey from Bookmarklet