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    Escapee Matt shot and killed. Sweat shot and captured.

    I didn't see a thread on this so I started this one. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/06/26/prison-escapee-richard-matt-shot-and-killed-by-law-enforcement-officers-source/ Prison escapee Richard Matt shot and killed, police believed closing in on accomplice EDIT: Sweat shot and captured...
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    Game of Thrones

    I posted the below in the Non Book spoiler thread in the hope that maybe some people might see it and go to the correct forum. It's my issue and I hope it is dealt with: Hey, Mods, is this the non book spoiler thread? It seems as soon as one thing happened in the show that didn't happen in...
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    Shhh. Don't wake him. He took a sleeping pill.

    Lest we forget.
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    Marvel Cinematic Universe Death Watch

    Despite the box office mojo of Ultron the MCU is headed for a crash. With many of the most popular characters already appearing in two or even three movies the backstories are getting more and more complicated and the characteristics of the heroes are getting too set in stone. It won't be...
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    Capture sound only from Vimeo

    I want to save only the sound from Vimeo videos. Can anyone recommend a good free program to do this? Thanks
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    Easter Wabbits

    It brought a smile to my lips. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PrOsX5oxmU
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    This flower is NSFW

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchis_italica http://www.danoah.com/are-the-hanging-naked-men-flowers-real Yes, it's a real flower.
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    Where can I find a free criminal history check?

    A couple of years ago I got a link in this forum for a free check. I can't find it anymore. Can anyone help?
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    Mister Roberts and that ilk.

    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048380/?ref_=nv_sr_2 After rewatching this wonderful movie I am looking for more movies of this ilk. Mister Roberts was blessed with great actors like Henry Fonda, James Cagney, William Powell and Jack Lemmon. Recommend me some more wonderful movies like...
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    Minor league baseball players can smoke weed to get on major league roster.

    https://sports.yahoo.com/news/loophole-offers-potential-path-for-some-minor-league-players-to-smoke-way-onto-major-league-rosters-181525068.html Loophole offers potential path for some minor league players to smoke way onto major league rosters Inside a minor league clubhouse this year, a...
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    Coast Guard Alaska

    Absolutely fabulous tv show about the operations of the Coast Guard station at Kodiak Alaska. It shows actual rescues in some of the most challenging weather imaginable. Real heroes in action. Links here: http://www.weather.com/tv/tvshows/coast-guard-alaska/article/about-the-show_2011-09-21...
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    A three hour tour.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC6-E5XV_yE Greatest opening sequence ever.
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    Falling Skies Season 4

    The season starts June 22 but you can buy the first episode on Amazon now. EDIT: Apparently its free on Amazon.
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    Youtube video quality report for you.

    Get yours here: http://www.google.com/get/videoqualityreport/# You can also compare other providers in your area.
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    David Ortiz. Hall of Fame?

    Big Papi might just make it to 500 home runs, he's at 443 now. Does he make it into the Hall of Fame without getting to 500? Does making it to 500 get him in? Does the steroid controversy affect his chances?
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    Man arrested for sexually abusing an ATM.

    http://www.dnj.com/article/20140519/NEWS/305190030/Murfreesboro-man-arrested-after-attempting-sex-ATM-picnic-table-police-say MURFREESBORO — A local man was arrested Friday night after he tried to take advantage of an ATM and a picnic table at a local bar, according to an arrest report from...
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    Should naked female boobies be allowed on primetime network tv?

    At this point men's naked butts have been shown. Not sure about women's naked butts... So, is it time to break the boobie barrier and show naked female boobies on network tv, in the 10-11 slot, of course.
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    Pig killers!

    Don't get me started on how tasty and tender pork chops used to be 20-30 years ago. Todays pig looks more like a dachsund than a pig. Breeding has produced a tasteless, chewy and bland hunk of meat that is only fit to be fed to a ..well, pig. I just got lucky and found a tray of dark, creamy...
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    ISP's fall to new low in customer satisfaction.

    http://www.eweek.com/mobile/customer-satisfaction-with-isps-pay-tv-the-lowest-of-any-industry.html?google_editors_picks=true Customer satisfaction with subscription TV and Internet service providers (ISPs) has sunk to a new low. So low, said the report, that these industries are the worst...
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    Wes Welker not returning $14,000 to Churchill Downs

    http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/horseracing/2014/05/16/wes-welker-churchill-downs-kentucky-derby/9177795/ Wes Welker not returning $14,000 to Churchill Downs Churchill Downs spokesman Darren Rogers said Friday that "an individual believed to be a member of Wes Welker's group" received...
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    Legal and moral issues over watching a "pirated" video?

    Let's say a movie that hasn't been released on bluray yet is posted on Youtube. You know that there is no way the movies owners would let youtube show their new movie for free. So, you know it's a pirated copy. Is it legally ok to watch something you believe is being illegally shown? Is it...
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    Rosemarys Baby remake.

    It's sitting on my dvr. Was the first episode worth watching?
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    "Sliders" was one of tv's greatest ideas...

    "Sliders" was one of tv's greatest ideas...and worst executions ever. Below are spoilers. Don't read if you don't want to be spoiled: I was going thru some old dvd's and found Sliders. It was a great idea. Sliding from one parallel world to another. Some of the shows were about a world...
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    Check out these upcoming SCIFI tv shows. Pretty cool looking.

    Nice trailers with a scifi/fantasy flavor. Upcoming tv shows: The Portal https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4x2Icxr37kc The Last Ship premieres june 22 https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=zKmwX2BUH-0 Dominion premieres june 19...
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    Cake or Pie? Well, they call it Pizza Cake

    http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/pizza-chain-hopes-add-pizza-cake-its-menu/nfdWW/?icmp=cmgcontent_internallink_relatedcontent_2014_partners1 Pizza chain hopes to add a ‘pizza cake’ to its menu Pizza lovers, get ready: pizza cakes may become a new food trend. According to this Daily Mail...
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    Poll: Should there be a spoiler free Game of Thrones thread?

    Poll: Should there be a spoiler free Game of Thrones thread? So what to do you think?
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    Fargo tv series premieres tonite. No spoilers until aired.

    It's on FX at 10 pm. Just a heads up.
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    nm

    nm solved
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    Say goodbye to Warehouse 13 starting tonight. No spoilers until aired.

    A six episode "season" brings this show to a close starting tonite. I can't even remember how the last "season" ended. It's a mercy, imo. It jumped the shark a while back.
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    Game of Thrones-NO BOOK SPOILERS. Episode spoilers ok after airing.

    I can't go back to the Game of Thrones thread due to the spoilers continually posted, yet I want to discuss the show. Since the title of the other thread doesn't say no book spoilers I feel we need a no book spoiler thread. Once an episode has aired it's ok to post about the episode, just...
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    Boston Marathon bombing anniversary.

    It's hard to believe a year has gone by. The bombings one year anniversary will be April 15th. This years marathon will be run on April 21st. Security will be overwhelming so don't plan on bringing a knapsack.
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    "The Great Escape". Shooting escaped P.O.W's?

    Just rewatched The Great Escape and was wondering about escaped prisoners. If they are found wearing civilian clothes is it ok under international law to shoot them as spies?
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    Microsoft launches new game "Escape from XP". I kid you not.

    I guess the developers were too busy working on this than to get Windows 8 right. Play, Escape from XP here: http://www.modern.ie/en-us/virtualization-tools#escape-from-xp Oh, special guest appearance by Mr. Clippy! Better play it quick before Microsoft announces end of support for it.
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    Do you eat tilapia?

    Tilapia are fish that has become hugely popular in the US and elsewhere recently. China is the worlds largest exporter by far and if you buy tilapia in the US you are probably getting Chinese or Viet Nam raised fish. Tilapia has been in the news since it is, apparently, fed pig, cow and...
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    Windows 8.1 spring update

    So, I already had 8.1 and installed the 900 mb "spring update" On Anandtech they showed what appeared to be a screen shot of the new start menu but it's nothing like what I am getting. Here's what shows in the Anandtech story: I can't show you a screenshot of what I have because I can't...
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    nm

    NM. double post
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    UPDATE: Stephen Colbert to host The Late Show. Five year contract.

    http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2014/04/06/stephen-colbert-reportedly-favorite-for-late-show-gig/ But in the past 48 hours Colbert has been tabbed by showbiz insiders and the media as a top contender to move to CBS’ 11:35 p.m. slot. CBS reps have steadfastly declined comment on...
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    ATOT rewatchers club. Spoilers allowed.

    If you are like me you rewatch movies from time to time. This thread is for those movies you have rewatched and want to recommend. Or, conversely, warn the masses that a particular movie doesn't stand the test of time. To start, I have just rewatched Fargo. It's still an awesome movie. Even...
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    $1,000-a-day miracle drug shocks U.S. health care system

    http://www.cbsnews.com/news/1000-a-day-miracle-drug-shocks-us-health-care-system/ $1,000-a-day miracle drug shocks U.S. health care system Sovaldi, a new hepatitis C treatment, can cure up to 90 percent of patients within three months. There's just one problem: The drug costs $1,000 a day...