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    ATOT Effect [Update] WON with 41%! Thanks ATOT! Vote for my kids Principal?

    Bored with the whole Trump/Clinton/Sanders fiasco? My kids' principal is nominated for a local news show award. No money, no fame, no big deal to anyone but a bunch of 6-11 year olds. But he's a really good guy that works hard trying to run an elementary school. If he wins, the TV...
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    This thread is now about Whales

    Back on the topic at hand. Did you know: You can tell the age of a whale by counting the rings in its earwax.
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    Germany fights sexual assault with cartoons

    In an effort to deal with the surge of sexual assaults being committed by the influx of refugees, Germany has decided that cartoons are the best course of action: "Rocked by a wave of sexual assaults committed by migrant men, Germany is fighting back with cartoons, in a PC campaign critics...
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    New Generator Sparking/Arcing

    Picked up this inexpensive Buffalo Tools Generator when it was on sale: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Sportsman-9-000-Watt-Tri-Fuel-Electric-Start-Portable-Generator-800517/205613110 It just arrived yesterday. Once I got it assembled, I connected to LP, and it started right up. A bit noisy...
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    Hit a deer this weekend

    Update #2 After removing the seats and cleaning out all the glass, the shop is up to $9200 in damages. Cuts on the dash cover, leather seats, etc. Plus, the haven't dialed the roof in yet, so its possible that they may have to replace the roof. I guess that I'm lucky that I didn't get hurt...
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    Leave Corporate America for Academia

    OK old guys. I've been slugging it out in the cube farm for many, many years. I'm now assistant chief bottlewasher with a fairly decent shot at becoming chief bottlewasher in the next 10 years, if: - we don't have more layoffs - we don't get split up and sold - C level execs don't decide to...
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    "Tom Brady SUX" stamped on 20,000 beer cans

    A guy named Biscuit decided to change the date stamp to reflect his personal views on the subject. Guess he's a Colts fan. http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2015/08/12/brewery-employee-stamps-20000-cans-beer-with-tom-brady-sux/ "On May 13, a Sun King employee who has been identified as Biscuit...
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    Chechen Girls troll ISIS - now going to jail

    These girls have some serious stones! I hope they get off with a light sentence. "ISIS bride, meet Russian mail-order bride, meet classic Internet scam. A group of young Chechen women crafted a brilliant online money-making scheme, all in the name of ripping off ISIS recruiters—whom they...
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    The giant spiders have finally arrived

    This one found a nice snack on live TV! http://fox17online.com/2015/07/21/spider-catches-breakfast-on-weather-cam-on-the-air-on-fox-17/
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    Microsoft Cutting 18K jobs (sorry Nokia)

    Microsoft to cut over 18,000 jobs over the next year, mostly at Nokia: http://www.foxbusiness.com/industries/2014/07/17/microsoft-to-eliminate-up-to-18k-jobs-over-next-year/ "The first round of cuts will hit the Nokia Devices and Services unit, which will account for a loss of 12,500 jobs...
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    Snake Island: A deadly snake every three feet!

    Crap. I don't think I'll be sleeping tonight. "An island off the coast of Sao Paolo, Brazil, is home to one of the deadliest snakes on Earth—and there are a lot of them. Some believe there's a golden lancehead viper for every square meter of Ilha de Queimada Grande, or as many as 4,000 of...
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    Hammock Stand?

    Since I cut down all of my trees, I don't have any place to hang my really nice hammock. Anyone have any experience with the arc stands? I need something easy enough to move around since I'll have to move it to cut the grass. I'm looking at this "cheap" cypress one at Home Depot ($238)
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    "Frank Furter" finishes epic tweet after 5 years

    Twitter user Frank Furter created an account in May 2009 and made exactly four tweets... ...until last Thursday when he fired off the epic conclusion to his tweet - five years to the day. http://www.buzzfeed.com/richardhjames/this-rocky-horror-picture-show-joke-on-twitter-took-five-yea
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    Redneck Pools will ruin your truck's suspension!

    Not sure if 1st world problem... Don't Get 'Er Done! You'll need a new truck! http://www.offroadxtreme.com/news/redneck-pools-harmful-to-even-the-strongest-of-trucks/
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    Amy Purdy is rocking it.

    Normally I can never watch the crap my wife watches, but this chick with no legs is dancing her ass off. It is really amazing to watch. And she's cute http://www.justjaredjr.com/2014/05/12/amy-purdy-derek-hough-get-jazzy-for-dwts-watch-now/
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    US Navy successfully demos jet fuel made from seawater

    The Navy has been working for several years on an attempt to create a fuel source for aircraft that doesn't require constant refueling at sea. Article from 2009 discussing the project: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17632-how-to-turn-seawater-into-jet-fuel.html#.U0akf6hdW4I Now...
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    (NECRO) Best "Virtual" Credit Card Option Nowadays?

    I'm looking to make a reservation for an upcoming trip in Jamaica. The tour operator wants a credit card. Looking around, I see Bank of America, Citi, and Discover may still offer virtual card numbers for single use transaction. Capital One, Amex, and Chase no longer offer this. Is anyone...
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    Idiots derailing Hume thread again...

    You're right. It's your same old bullshit. Keep your P&N crap to yourself. It was funny.
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    Anyone got any good snow pics?

    Wife took these last night. Got about 18 inches in 30 hours. That retaining wall is about 36" tall. It will probably be buried after this weekend's storm.
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    Any recommendations on OM1 fiber cable manufacturers?

    Needing to source some LC-LC and LC-ST Duplex OM1 cable assemblies (terminated). Need small quantities (5-10) of staggering lengths (6m, 7m, 8m, 9m, etc...) Need vendor to provide RoHS cert and possibly UL cert (at least using UL cert cable). I'm seeing a lot of online stories, but I...
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    Cheaper to buy a (legit) cell phone in China?

    Trip to Shanghai, Singapore, & Malaysia coming up next month. I'm in the market for a new cellphone (GSM w/LTE). Does anyone have experience on whether it would be cheaper to buy it while I am there? I'm not interested in iphones or knock-offs.
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    Annette Funicello - Dead at age 70

    04.08.13 – Actress Annette Funicello, long-time Disney and Beach Party star, passed away on Monday, April 8, at Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield, California, at the age of 70. http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/08/showbiz/annette-funicello-obit/index.html
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    So an Assassin Snail is a real thing

    I didn't need a fake passport, but I was curious about the assassin snail thing... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clea_helena "Like all snails in the clade Neogastropoda, it is carnivorous. It feeds on worms and gastropods, and is often known as the "assassin snail" for its habit of eating...
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    Yo Dawg! How 'bout some pizza in your pizza?

    Pizza Hut in Singapore launches a pizza within a pizza! http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/12/20/pizza-hut-singapore-has-introduced-pizza-in-pizza/?intcmp=related
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    I'm really hating that Fathead commerical

    The one with the kid who gets an 8 foot monster truck decal put on his wall, while the mom supposedly shoots video of the kid crying while talking to her mother. Seriously? First of all - an 8 foot monster truck on your kids wall? Would you actually put one of those in your house? And if...
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    Polar Express - The horror version

    Stumbled upon this while trying to find an edited version of the Polar Express that wouldn't freak out my kids: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4reHHWW4Ws Love the comment: "Polar Express...next stop is not the end of the line...its the end of your life"
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    Judge orders woman to wear "idiot" sign after she drives on sidewalk

    This genius decided to drive on the sidewalk to avoid a school bus. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/11/06/ohio-woman-who-drove-on-sidewalk-to-avoid-school-bus-ordered-to-wear-idiot-sign/?test=latestnews
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    High School Football Team plays "Fantasy Slut League"

    Team members would rack up points for sexual conquests: http://video.foxnews.com/v/1916862838001/fantasy-slut-league-has-high-school-athletes-in-hot-water/?intcmp=obnetwork Wonder if they had a draft?
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    Madonna will strip onstage if Obama wins

    For the love of god, vote for Romney or Ron Paul or Mickey Mouse anybody... http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/09/25/madonna-calls-president-obama-black-muslim-says-shell-strip-onstage-if-wins/?intcmp=obnetwork
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    Outpost at it again ! Polk R15 for $39.98/pr!

    Outpost.com is back at it again in case you've missed it before! Polk R15 for $39.98/pr @ Outpost Polk R15 for $39.98 @ OUtpost
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    They're Back! Polk R15 Black @ Outpost - $39.98!

    Outpost.com is back at it again in case you've missed it before! Polk R15 for $39.98/pr @ Outpost
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    Fun with Mentos & Diet Coke!

    Fun summer project! The Great Mentos & Diet Coke Experiment
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    OnStar Safe & Sound for $12.95/mo.

    So I called OnStar to cancel my enrollment. When they asked me why, I told them that since they will be cutting off service to my analog-only OnStar hardware (in Jan 08) I had decided to cancel the service now. They immediately offered to reduce my monthly payment from $18.31/mo to...
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    Buying a lapdance

    So.. its that time again. Friday night with lots of useless cash lying around. Anyhow, been busy with work and masterbation and sleep. Decided to draw upon the collective powers of ATOT to help out with my lapdance selection. Hoping to get a list of potential lap-dancers to look over...
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    Paul Anka Sings Nirvana!

    Old Teen Idol sings new Teen Idol Songs! NPR Story
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    Any Danes Online?

    An opportunity to relocate to Copenhagen has come up. I have not received an offer yet, but have the first interview. Big change. Any Danes around that can provide advice? I've lived in Germany for awhile, but only visited Copenhagen.
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    What - no roll call today?!

    so nobody is neffing at work today?
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    Lance kicking @ss again!

    Lance took the yellow jersey yesterday after Zabriskie wiped out with 1.5K left Suckage for Zabriskie. Kudos for Lance though! Video of the wipe out (Hope that works) Tour De France Website
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    Baseball Trivia

    Name 11 major league players whose name is a body part, and one team that they have played for: For example: Rollie Fingers - Oakland A's Roy Face - Pittsburgh Pirates Who are the others...
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    Looking for custom painting for LCDs

    I work for an OEM, and we are looking for a supplier who can custom paint a 17" LCD (VESA mount) to match our customer colors. We are not locked in to a particular LCD, and are open to considering alternatives. However, because we are an OEM, we have to be registered with UL, and the painter...