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  1. TastesLikeChicken

    Even Fox News host tells Trump he's a fool

    http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/fox-host-to-trump-%E2%80%98fake-news-media%E2%80%99-isn%E2%80%99t-the-issue-it%E2%80%99s-you/ar-BBCbZHX?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=spartanntp Trump will still remain oblivious though. To paraphrase the B-52s - 'He's living in his own private Idaho.'
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    RIP Jack O'Neill

    http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Surfing-world-icon-Jack-O-Neill-who-pioneered-11192673.php Anyone who ever surfed for any period of time probably owned one his wetsuits. I know I did. Even if you didn't surf you may have owned some of his other products. Respect to a surfing pioneer,
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    Had cataract surgery yesterday...

    ...on my right eye. It was a relatively quick and painless process. I waited a couple of hours to get into the operating room but the actual surgery took around 10 minutes. The results were fantastic. The problem though is that I am 58 years old. Most people don't have cataract surgery until...
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    Trollhunters: Animated Netflix Series

    This series is totally aimed at kids. But I don't know what it is, maybe it takes me back somehow, but I really like this show.
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    The current Jeopardy champion is dead

    link Sad story but thumbs up to this woman. She won again this evening. I hope Jeopardy matched the winnings that she donated to charity.
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    Dolby Atmos, DTS: X, 7.2, 9.1?

    I'm going to be doing a Home Theater install for my brother-in-law. He wants a fairly high-end setup and is looking to spend @ $40K for the AV equipment. That should allow for a nice 4K projector, screen, and audio system. The room design, wiring, furnishings, etc. are not included in that...
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    Moving to Tivo

    Because of a dog (long story) we have sold our house and are moving this coming week. The new place we bought has Xfinity. For years I have used WMC with a Ceton tuner and WMC extenders. After some research I've decided to go with Tivo, mostly because Tivo can do video on demand with Xfinity...
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    Bairdi Crab

    My favorite crab for years has always been King crab. It's meaty, huge, and has a nice flavor. But not long ago I tasted some Tanner crab. Man, it was good. Actually, it was better than good, it was F-in fantastic. It was like a King and Opilio crab (Snow crab) had a baby. It's my new favorite...
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    My Prediction - Hillary

    I have correctly predicted every single elected president since Nixon so my track record is solid in that regard. As a member of this forum my predictions for president have always come true (and you are welcome to check my posting history for those predictions, though they don't equate to my...
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    DEA to reschedule marijuana?

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/dea-marijuana-reschedule_us_5704567de4b0537661881644 Place your bets. I would like to believe that the Obama admin will finally make this right.
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    Have you ever saved a human life?

    This question doesn't really apply to those in the medical occupations. No doubt you save lives regularly, and I thank you for that, but it is part of your job. This question goes to the average Joes, not the medical supermen. I think I have saved a life a couple of times, though I don't know...
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    The James Webb Telescope

    A new documentary is out about the JWT on the Discovery Channel. The documentary is ok, but I am still excited because I first heard about this telescope in the late 90s and now it is finally coming close to fruition. 100X the capability of the Hubble. The Pillars of Creation? Pffft. Can't wait...
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    I need to learn Portuguese

    My son has been seeing a Brazilian girl for a long time and they have been engaged for a couple of years. They are finally going to tie the knot in October 2016. She has an MBA in English and speaks it very well. However, on her side of the family very few of them speak English. Because of that...
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    DEA chief calls medical MJ a "joke"

    https://news.vice.com/article/the-dea-chief-just-called-medical-marijuana-a-joke?utm_source=vicenewsfb What a douche. Maybe he should talk directly to cancer patients, chronic pain sufferers, and those with glaucoma around the nation who find it works very well as a medicinal agent? Maybe if...
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    US Drone Program - Classified Info Leaked

    https://www.aclu.org/blog/speak-freely/intercepts-drone-papers-shed-new-light-targeted-killing I'm surprised this hasn't been posted already considering those in here who love leaked classified data that exposes government inadequacy.
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    Today is my one year anniversary...

    ...of quitting cigs after 35+ years of smoking. Don't see myself ever smoking again and don't miss it. It was a vile habit, though I can completely understand why people like it. For the next year I plan to lose the 20+ pounds gained after quitting. :\
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    KFC Rose Burger

    http://www.syracuse.com/us-news/index.ssf/2015/08/pink_burger_buns_kfc_china_introduces_rose-flavored_menu_item.html o_O Paging Quebert.
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    Mr. Robot (new USA series)

    Has anyone else seen this new series on USA? Watched it tonight and it was pretty impressive. Usually hacking (and anarchy) is done poorly, but this handles it fairly well.The acting is tight too. Hopefully they can keep up the mojo of the premier.
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    Spieth wins 2nd golf major in a row: 2015 US Open

    Congrats to Jordan Spieth. Sad to see DJ choke yet again.
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    RIP Yeoman Rand

    http://www.startrek.com/article/remembering-grace-lee-whitney-1930-2015 Has a crush on her when I was young.
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    HD Homerun Prime - $89.99

    http://www.woot.com/offers/silicondust-hdhomerun-prime-3-tuners-17 10 hours left. Seems to be a hot price if you're in the market for a cablecard tuner.
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    Gas Fireplaces

    Recently the wife and I relocated and bought a new home (new to us). It was built in the 80s and has a gas fireplace, something we have never dealt with before. Had a guy come to check out the gas lines and set it all up. Everything works great. The question I have is about the vermiculite...
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    Is there really any difference...

    ...between Rob Lowe and super-creepy Rob Lowe? :colbert:
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    Antique car identification

    A relative of mine is doing some genealogy work and found an old picture of her grandfather. She was wondering what make/model of car he was driving and so far has had no luck getting an answer besides wild guesses. Are there any antique car buffs in here that can ID this?:
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    Question about VA mortgages

    The wife and I are in the process of relocating. We have a VA loan on the current house (which was listed last Friday, received nearly a full-price offer on Saturday, and now has a contract) and want to go VA on the next place because it provides the best interest rate. The mortgage broker...
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    Update: Popcorn ceilings and asbestos

    Long story relatively short...the wife and I are moving. Management pissed her off at her old job and she ended up getting an offer for a job in another city at significantly higher pay and benefits, and for a very stable international firm, which she accepted. The new company is paying for...
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    Bye Bye Love

    Phil Everly dead at 74. http://www.today.com/entertainment/phil-everly-everly-brothers-dies-74-newspaper-reports-2D11850600 A great talent of his time. RIP Phil.
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    Your Christmas movies?

    Over the years the wife and I have certain movies that we routinely watch every Christmas season: Scrooged - watching Carol Kane punch Bill Murray always makes me laugh Miracle on 34th Street - the best PR that USPS ever had A Christmas Story - "You'll shoot your eye out, kid" White...
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    The Anova immersion circulator (sous vide time)

    Bought one of these. Modified a Coleman cooler with a Skill jigsaw and Dremel to use as a reservoir: First attempt at sous vide. Rack of lamb cooked for 1.5 hours at 128F then quickly seared in a cast iron skillet. Twas tasty. Looking forward to doing a steak in this.
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    Comcast Tech Support. Seriously?

    The wife and I are visiting family for the weekend in Orlando. Last night we are at my parents' house and my dad was complaining that he hasn't been able to receive his Comcast email for a couple of days. He had his Comcast email set up through an alias in Windows Live Mail through Outlook.com...
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    PSA: Gulf Coast ATers - Batten Down The Hatches

    Here comes Karen: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at2.shtml?gm_track#contents Right now she is fairly disorganized but looks to regroup and gain strength in the next day or so.
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    Rest In Peace Keith

    This is an ode and memorial to my brother-in-law, Keith James, who passed away this morning. 6 years ago Keith was diagnosed with ALS. It is a horrible disease. He went from an energetic person who loved life and being on the go to the confines of a wheelchair, slurred speech, and virtually no...
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    That's a queer tatoo

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwAiFWCiOH8 Warning: Some potentially NSFW content
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    JJ Cale dead at 74

    Some may not recognize the name but he wrote some great songs like Cocaine, After Midnight, and They Call Me The Breeze that were turned into hits by other musicians. I always like his version of After Midnight better than Clapton's. It had an understated elegance and moodiness that Clapton's...
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    Boxing: Donaire vs Rigondeaux - HBO 11 EST

    Anyone else planning on watching this tonight? I'm hoping for an epic bout from two world-class fighters.
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    Good case for GS3?

    After reading a large variety of online opinions on Ballistic, OtterBox, Elago, Skinomi, and others I'd like to ask AT for their feedback. I searched on this question and found some old threads but now that people have used the SGS3 for a while I'm hoping for some updated information. I'm...
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    Bill Gates wants a better condom

    http://vitals.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/03/25/17455537-gates-foundation-challenge-shoots-for-a-better-condom?lite I have the perfect brand name for Bill - Macrohard
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    Vikings

    Anyone else watch this new series on History Channel? I didn't have a lot of hope for it but after watching the premiere I'm intrigued. It's no Game of Thrones but it's not too bad at all and will be some nice filler until GoT starts up.
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    A breakthrough in the dark matter mystery?

    http://phys.org/news/2013-02-scientists-breakthroughs-dark-matter-mystery.html We may finally get an answer. Or at least, and more likely, a partial answer about the makeup of dark matter. I guess the big question is how the standard model will account for this?