Daily Tech News 16 January 2025

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Colossal Biosciences has raised another $200 million to de-extinct the woolly mammoth. (VentureBeat)

I mean... Sure. Fine. Why not? It's a herbivore, so the worst it can do is block traffic.

And compared to some of the things money is being spent on right now, this is a gilt-edged investment.

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If you are using Windows 10 and Office 365, Microsoft will invited you to get fucked in October. (Tom's Hardware)

You can continue to use Windows 10 - and even pay for another year of support - but Microsoft's own software will stop working.
When the bullshit is shoveled away, Nvidia's 5070 Ti and 5070 will be 20% faster than the old 4070 Ti and 4070. (WCCFTech)

Unfortunately, they're competing against the 4070 Ti Super and 4070 Super, which are already 10% to 15% faster than the base models.

So the new models are underwhelming at best, unless you are a bullshit afficianado.
AMD has quietly announced the 7400F, a new six core Ryzen CPU. (WCCFTech)

It's only six cores, and only runs at 4.7GHz, and it's only Zen 4, which means it's only remarkably powerful. Price is expected to be around $149.
How Cerebras solved the yield problem. (Cerebras)

When you have 900,000 cores on a CPU, it doesn't matter if a few of them don't work. Or even a few thousand. So long as you can route around the broken cores without affecting the overall functionality, it's all good.

And that's what they did.
The Asus NUC 14 Essential is available now, starting at $170. (Liliputing)

Though that's without RAM, or storage, or an operating system, or anything else. So not quite as much of a bargain unless you already have spare bits to put in it.

The base model is a four core Intel N150, which is not the fastest chip around, but it has 2.5Gbit Ethernet and HDMI and DisplayPort, and supports up to 32GB of RAM.

Musical Interlude

Disclaimer: Can we stop dancing now?

Posted by: Pixy Misa at 04:00 AM

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1 w00t

Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 04:03 AM (VnUSN)

2 G'Day everyone
Trying to decide if getting up

Posted by: Skip at January 16, 2025 04:04 AM (fwDg9)

3 Mornin'

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at January 16, 2025 04:06 AM (sAmhv)

4 Good morning, risers …

Good night, fallers ….

Posted by: Adriane the Bah Humbug Critic . . . at January 16, 2025 04:08 AM (qz+gL)

5 Morning Horde

Posted by: actually inside the beltway at January 16, 2025 04:10 AM (xA5g+)

6 Always liked Chris Rea. He's still alive and, according to Wikipedia, still active. So I assume he's still performing. He's got to be in his late 70s now

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at January 16, 2025 04:15 AM (sAmhv)

7 >>>Disclaimer: Can we stop dancing now?

Under this moonlight? This serious moonlight?

; )

Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 04:16 AM (VnUSN)

8 Birth name Christopher Anton Rea
Born 4 March 1951 (age 73)

Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 04:18 AM (VnUSN)

9 G'morning Horde.

Good tune, Pixy. That new 7400F looks like a good candidate for a new computer build... Thanks for mentioning it.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at January 16, 2025 04:19 AM (O7YUW)

10 Evening and morning to all the late toilers and early risers on this Thor's Day! Some light showers moving through the area, 49 F., feels like 47. Today is a workout day off, so no rush. Coffee first and everything else later.

Whassup? How did MushBrain's "farewell" speech go?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 16, 2025 04:19 AM (omVj0)

11 Okay, time for coffee and the waking up...

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at January 16, 2025 04:19 AM (O7YUW)

12 I like wooly mammoths. I saw one in Ice Age.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 16, 2025 04:21 AM (Hbs7G)

13 John Varley around the turn of the 21st Century wrote a fine SF novel called Mammoth, but it was not about cloning an extinct animal. Rather, a female mammoth is brought into the early 21st via time travel, and she and her calf become big media stars. There's a lot more than that, though. Good stuff.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 16, 2025 04:21 AM (omVj0)

14 President Trump issues a DO NOT PASS GO list:

https://tinyurl.com/3yf6aedu

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 16, 2025 04:22 AM (Hbs7G)

15 Whassup? How did MushBrain's "farewell" speech go?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
...............
Oh, the usual. Bitter, nasty, hateful, and lots of lies. He is what he's always been except for his rotting brain.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at January 16, 2025 04:22 AM (sAmhv)

16 I might go to work but doubt will be there lomg

Posted by: Skip at January 16, 2025 04:24 AM (fwDg9)

17 20 and mostly cloudy in western CT.
I see Pres Trump is considering changing the traditional setup for press at WH - this needs to be a priority- the DNC mouthpieces should be in the back of the room (if at all).

Posted by: CTSPURSMAN at January 16, 2025 04:28 AM (Uy2Lz)

18 14 President Trump issues a DO NOT PASS GO list:

https://tinyurl.com/3yf6aedu
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 16, 2025 04:22 AM (Hbs7G)

He's having fun--I guess.

Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 04:30 AM (VnUSN)

19 Maybe Ben Had could raise them for their hair.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 16, 2025 04:31 AM (bss/y)

20 Skip: Feeling poorly today then?

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at January 16, 2025 04:31 AM (O7YUW)

21 I just had a mental image of a herd of wooly mammoths on the Texas prairie. Lol.

I bet the little guys would be cute.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 16, 2025 04:32 AM (bss/y)

22 Would be difficult at shearing time. Ladders would be required.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 16, 2025 04:32 AM (bss/y)

23 It's cold in Babylon DC. 17 degrees. Actually having a cold winter here this year.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at January 16, 2025 04:32 AM (sAmhv)

24 It was six yesterday morning. 23 this morning. Supposed to get up to 43 by friday and then get frozen again.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 16, 2025 04:36 AM (bss/y)

25 Someone wants money before they go under:

https://tinyurl.com/4cwab7rz

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 16, 2025 04:37 AM (Hbs7G)

26 Aetius, Good morning. I'll stick with the yaks!

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 04:41 AM (oT+t6)

27 Oh no! Our culture as we know it will never recover from what's been lost to the LA fires:

https://t.co/F2s5Nf9Sw8

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 16, 2025 04:41 AM (Hbs7G)

28 Bondi confirmation hearing (The Hill)
define hypothetical:

“It was the third question, where I said, ‘What would you do if ordered to do something illegal or unethical?’” Coons said. “She said, ‘That’s a hypothetical I won’t answer it.’”
Coons said he had to tell Bondi that it’s not hypothetical because Trump may ask her to do that.

Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 04:41 AM (VnUSN)

29 25 Someone wants money before they go under:

https://tinyurl.com/4cwab7rz
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey
..............................
The grift never ends.

So, is the tide going out or coming in.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at January 16, 2025 04:43 AM (sAmhv)

30 Yesterday during my work evaluation, it pretty much came down to "I'm leaving March 31." (Actually the 28th is the last Friday of March. I don't really want to drag myself in for one last Monday.) We talked about finding a replacement; I have to research the current hiring procedures, and I guess update my job description.

I spoke to my successor at my old job about applying, and she did not seem very excited until I told her it would mean more money. "And you have an offspring currently in college, too," I reminded her.

Anyway, about 71 days to go!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 16, 2025 04:44 AM (omVj0)

31 Biden's Dog, deal or no deal?

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 04:44 AM (oT+t6)

32 Ben Had,

I sent you an email.

Posted by: pawn, RIP Vic at January 16, 2025 04:45 AM (QB+5g)

33 27 Oh no! Our culture as we know it will never recover from what's been lost to the LA fires:

https://t.co/F2s5Nf9Sw8
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey
..............................
He lost his money laundering,,er,,art work.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at January 16, 2025 04:46 AM (sAmhv)

34 Mrs Clinton is running her suck again with her oft-repeated demands that Americans “who engage in misinformation” be arrested.

Who gets to decide that, one might wonder. We are now hectored routinely that men can get pregnant, (among many, many other absurdities, chiefly among those on the left, natch.

Most of us were raised with the idea that there are two sexes: male and female. We’re usually told that people with XY chromosomes are male and people with XX chromosomes are female. It’s a lot more complicated than that.”

Really? I’m not a biologist, but I haven’t found it especially complicated. Boys have a penis, girls have a vagina. We got the briefing in Kindergarden most likey

Posted by: Common Tater at January 16, 2025 04:46 AM (2OKI5)

35 Biden's Dog: I see what you meant with your question to me a couple of days ago about who was pushing Israel to accept this cease fire. I didn't think Trump would push the existing deal proposed by the current administration. I was wrong, it seems.

Thanks for the question, it was a timely and a good one and made me re-observe and re-evaluate a few things. There's more going on here than I realize.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at January 16, 2025 04:47 AM (O7YUW)

36 This turns up differently worded different places, but this short and sharp one hits the spot:

“There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit.” Ronald Reagan

Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 04:47 AM (VnUSN)

37 Birdbath status?

Posted by: Just Wondering at January 16, 2025 04:48 AM (dg+HA)

38 I'm so paranoid about Microsquish that I've shut down the Windows 10 updates.

I remember the last few updates on Win7, one of them slowed my machine down by 20% or so.

Posted by: pawn, RIP Vic at January 16, 2025 04:48 AM (QB+5g)

39 President Trump issues a DO NOT PASS GO list:

https://tinyurl.com/3yf6aedu

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 16, 2025 04:22 AM (Hbs7G)
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He's having fun--I guess.

Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 04:30 AM (VnUSN)
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I don't think so. Just look at that punim:

https://tinyurl.com/yuheuvrn

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 16, 2025 04:49 AM (Hbs7G)

40 34: ah, America's drunk, bitter, harpy speaks.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at January 16, 2025 04:50 AM (sAmhv)

41 pawn, received. I will reply when I can sit down at the computer but the quick answer is yes I do

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 04:50 AM (oT+t6)

42 39 President Trump issues a DO NOT PASS GO list:

https://tinyurl.com/3yf6aedu

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 16, 2025 04:22 AM (Hbs7G)
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He's having fun--I guess.

Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 04:30 AM (VnUSN)
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I don't think so. Just look at that punim:

https://tinyurl.com/yuheuvrn
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 16, 2025 04:49 AM (Hbs7G)

Ha!

Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 04:51 AM (VnUSN)

43 Gracias.

Posted by: pawn, RIP Vic at January 16, 2025 04:53 AM (QB+5g)

44 Thanks for the question, it was a timely and a good one and made me re-observe and re-evaluate a few things. There's more going on here than I realize.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at January 16, 2025 04:47 AM (O7YUW)
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Willowed from ONT:

Here in Israel, many of us are very despondent. I cannot speak for the majority because when you look how majorities often vote, that, too, makes one despondent.

Some things Trump said about consequence are vague in whom he was addressing.

Simply explain to me why Trump didn't tell Netanyahu to just say no to the current DC Regime and wait another week.

I can only hope that there's some 4D chess plays being made here with Netanyahu and Trump in cahoots with each other but there's zero proof to that.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 16, 2025 04:53 AM (Hbs7G)

45 “There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit.” Ronald Reagan
Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 04:47 AM (VnUSN)

That is very good.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 16, 2025 04:54 AM (bss/y)

46 Grumpy. There is information that you should read at the elder. of ziyon blog.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 04:55 AM (oT+t6)

47 @29

First find out if the area he's speaking from is affected by high and low tide, then you may assess the veracity of the photo and accompanying statements.

I'll bet there's a bit of fakery present.

Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at January 16, 2025 04:55 AM (hKoQL)

48 There is a surprising amount of backstory to that quote.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 16, 2025 04:56 AM (bss/y)

49 Good morning all y'all !!

Posted by: OkJohn at January 16, 2025 04:58 AM (NC/it)

50 48 There is a surprising amount of backstory to that quote.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 16, 2025 04:56 AM (bss/y)

What's that?

Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 04:58 AM (VnUSN)

51 Grumpy. There is information that you should read at the elder. of ziyon blog.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 04:55 AM (oT+t6)
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Good blog. Haven't read it in ages.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 16, 2025 05:00 AM (Hbs7G)

52 What's that?
Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 04:58 AM (VnUSN)

https://tinyurl.com/pczfwh74

Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 16, 2025 05:02 AM (bss/y)

53 Good morning! It's a chilly 34 here on the patio in Cowtown, headed for the mid 60s.

Blowin and goin on the bathroom reno. Tile is complete and the vanity cabinets and the linen closet are installed. Need to finish some drywall, do some texture, cut in the lighting and replace the plugs/switches and paint. And wait for the vanity top to get here. Very definitely gonna install the throne PDQ so the MiL will quit bitchin. And there's only 4 more work days 'til Monday!

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at January 16, 2025 05:02 AM (3Ope8)

54 Grumpy. There is information that you should read at the elder. of ziyon blog.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 04:55 AM (oT+t6)
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No time to read now but the blog article's title sums it up:

https://tinyurl.com/k5656ahs

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 16, 2025 05:03 AM (Hbs7G)

55 There's this, relatedly:

The President [Reagan]. I know that you've heard the news already, that the rate of increase in inflation for September is in, and I no longer can say that inflation for 1982 so far is 5.1 [percent]. It is only 4.8....
Q. You're taking credit for it?
The President. What?
Q. You're taking credit for it?
The President. Well, I feel this: that since all of you seem to feel that I'm to blame for unemployment, then somebody must be responsible for the inflation drop.

Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 05:04 AM (VnUSN)

56 52 What's that?
Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 04:58 AM (VnUSN)

https://tinyurl.com/pczfwh74
Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 16, 2025 05:02 AM (bss/y)

Thanks!
Quote Origin: A Man May Do an Immense Deal of Good, If He Does Not Care Who Gets the Credit

Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 05:04 AM (VnUSN)

57 Ben Had & Biden's Dog: Thank you for that blog site, I'll take a look at that "Pt1" article from Jan 15.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at January 16, 2025 05:09 AM (O7YUW)

58 G'morning, all!

My cousin who had the triple bypass is now home from the hospital.
Recovering well, but at least five weeks till return to work.

And....

28.0degrees out, with 96% RH.

Gonna be another cold walk this morning.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at January 16, 2025 05:09 AM (a1415)

59 The gotcha questions were getting maddening

Posted by: Skip at January 16, 2025 05:11 AM (fwDg9)

60 And it looks like Biden will be spending Sunday here in the greater Charleston area, for some unknown reason.

Local news reported it yesterday.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at January 16, 2025 05:12 AM (a1415)

61 VIA, Bribe'em is a man of no reason.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 05:14 AM (oT+t6)

62 Skip, are you still feeling poorly?

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 05:17 AM (oT+t6)

63 Ben Had!

Only reason I can think of for Biden to come here is so he can shop the Tangier Outlet in North Charleston.
Just to feel like he is back in Rehoboth Beach, shopping at the Tangier Outlets there.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at January 16, 2025 05:17 AM (a1415)

64 Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at January 16, 2025 05:09 AM (a1415)

Good news is always good to hear! 3X bypass and back to work in a little over a month, though.... That's crazy!

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at January 16, 2025 05:17 AM (3Ope8)

65 Morning all

Posted by: rickb223 at January 16, 2025 05:19 AM (5lxGh)

66 Yeah, moving from sinuses into chest some.

Posted by: Skip at January 16, 2025 05:19 AM (fwDg9)

67 "3X bypass and back to work in a little over a month, though.... That's crazy!"

I'm focusing on the 'At Least' part of that update.

Time will tell, and he has a long way to full recovery.

But so far, things seem to be progressing well.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at January 16, 2025 05:20 AM (a1415)

68 Crotchety Old Jarhead. Good morning. Chilly in Cowtown?

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 05:20 AM (oT+t6)

69 rickb223, Good morning. Hope you are well.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 05:22 AM (oT+t6)

70 Regarding the lost Hunter paintings, thats fresh money laundering at the foot of the insurance companies. Ha, what a fraud..."oh Mr. Insurance Co., I lost $100m in Hunter Biden paintings...please pay"

Posted by: actually inside the beltway at January 16, 2025 05:23 AM (xA5g+)

71 According to local records, January 19th is the historically coldest day of the year here in Summerville.

And while they are not calling for historical lows, it is gonna dip down over the weekend.

Yeah us!

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at January 16, 2025 05:23 AM (a1415)

72 200 paintings. That ain't art .

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 05:24 AM (oT+t6)

73 I hear ya VIA. My lil brother just had a whipple procedure for his pancreatic cancer. It's tough to have to just stand by and step in to help when they ask.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at January 16, 2025 05:24 AM (3Ope8)

74 Looking ahead as d next Tuesday it's to be very cold,

Posted by: Skip at January 16, 2025 05:25 AM (fwDg9)

75 VIA, I have a snow warning for Tuesday.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 05:25 AM (oT+t6)

76 rickb223, Good morning. Hope you are well.
Posted by: Ben Had

Doing good. And you as well. Hope you are staying warm. Dreading next week.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 16, 2025 05:26 AM (5lxGh)

77 I do believe that the Stat of Maryland is going to face some rather significant fiscal challenges in the near future.

https://tinyurl.com/35f55atf

While at the same time, facing rising energy generation challenges as well.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at January 16, 2025 05:26 AM (a1415)

78 "VIA, I have a snow warning for Tuesday."

Good luck!

I hear some grumblings of a small amount of that white stuff showing up here.

But it's more rumors than actual predictions at this point.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at January 16, 2025 05:28 AM (a1415)

79 The last few days of Joe Biden's Dark Winter.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at January 16, 2025 05:28 AM (dg+HA)

80 Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 05:20 AM (oT+t6)

Good morning, Ma'am! Not as cold as it will be Monday. At least we're not (currently) scheduled for some craptastic winter precip. But we did get a vented log gas fireplace installed just in time for this stuff!

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at January 16, 2025 05:28 AM (3Ope8)

81 rickb223, I am dreading it as well.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 05:28 AM (oT+t6)

82 Morning, 'rons and 'ettes.

Posted by: olddog in mo at January 16, 2025 05:29 AM (hoCmQ)

83 01-20-2025 The End Of An Error.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 16, 2025 05:29 AM (5lxGh)

84 olddog, Good morning to you and yours. Did your letter arrive,?

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 05:31 AM (oT+t6)

85 Insurance is a lot more complicated than that.

I’m no expert on that, but a lot of people find out with cars, a “declared value” policy is not what people might think. “Agreed upon value” policy - with appraisal .

Maybe that’s what the First Crackhead did, but I doubt it.

Posted by: Common Tater at January 16, 2025 05:33 AM (2OKI5)

86 It's always darkest before the Don.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at January 16, 2025 05:33 AM (dg+HA)

87 Morning, Ben Had. Yes, got it late afternoon. Family and I thought it was beautiful. Thank you so much.

Posted by: olddog in mo at January 16, 2025 05:33 AM (hoCmQ)

88 Rain on Saturday and maybe snow Sunday then single digit mornings Tuesday and Wednesday from Cape Henlopen to Chincoteague inlet so Biden went south to stay warm.

Posted by: Accomack at January 16, 2025 05:34 AM (w9ItN)

89 Biden's Dog: Okay, I've read that article.

I'm seeing the same historical pattern repeat. Attack by forces against Israel. Israel fights back and not only repels the attacking forces, but gains ground. Other countries not involved in the fight pressure Israel to make or take a deal to stop the fighting. Israel finally capitulates and agrees. Attacking forces celebrate openly (a sign that you've done something incredibly unwise) and then re-arm and recruit, and come back years later with an attack equal or even more terrible, and Israel either shows forbearance with very limited pushback, or it snaps and goes all in (and it's usually forbearance.)

After the snap/war point, we're right back to other countries pressuring Israel to stand down.

Too many times in my life now... too many times. And it doesn't seem to matter who's in charge of the countries directly or peripherally involved; same pattern.

I think I was being foolish to hold out hope that this time might be different.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at January 16, 2025 05:35 AM (O7YUW)

90 Going to go to work , see who shows up but might bail out as soon as can reset up

Posted by: Skip at January 16, 2025 05:36 AM (fwDg9)

91 "It's a herbivore, so the worst it can do is block traffic."

Yeah. And then one of the scientists would say "You know what would be cool?! Fangs and a carnivorous digestive system!"

Posted by: NR Pax at January 16, 2025 05:37 AM (OPGS/)

92 "Yeah. And then one of the scientists would say "You know what would be cool?! Fangs and a carnivorous digestive system!"

And laser beams...

On their heads.

Can't forget them!

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at January 16, 2025 05:38 AM (a1415)

93 For starters, if you’re insuring 30 million in “Art”; you can’t just stuff it in the closet at the Crackhouse.

I’m always amazed at how stupid and ordinary the people who deign to rule over us are, in aggregate.

Posted by: Common Tater at January 16, 2025 05:38 AM (2OKI5)

94 It's always darkest before the Don.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty

ISWYDT.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 16, 2025 05:39 AM (5lxGh)

95 Grumpy, one of the food for thought points is if PDT really was trying to stave off the UN resolution .

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 05:41 AM (oT+t6)

96 And laser beams...
On their heads.

Now if they bring back the dodo, I'm going to start a franchise to compete with KFC.

Posted by: NR Pax at January 16, 2025 05:42 AM (OPGS/)

97 When JFK was inaugurated it was 7 degrees at the Capitol so they moved indoors. This year it will be at least 17 degrees, so all is well, light snow the night before. So all is well as they are using heaters to keep our betters warm.
Remember the first inauguration and the MSM and others arguing about how many were watching on the mall. Will the MSM do that all over again.

Posted by: Colin at January 16, 2025 05:43 AM (wlQdF)

98 Now if they bring back the dodo, I'm going to start a franchise to compete with KFC.
Posted by: NR Pax

KFD.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 16, 2025 05:44 AM (5lxGh)

99 mornin yall

Pixy, if you are still here, what is the purpose of the email field in the comment section?

Posted by: fd at January 16, 2025 05:44 AM (vFG9F)

100 Dodo nuggets, uh. Maybe not

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 05:45 AM (oT+t6)

101 We do Dodo right.

Posted by: KFD at January 16, 2025 05:45 AM (dg+HA)

102 Will it come in crispy and spicy versions?

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 05:46 AM (oT+t6)

103 I doubt Biden gets the last world on Israel. After the 20th it won't mean squat.

Posted by: fd at January 16, 2025 05:47 AM (vFG9F)

104 Dodo Loco

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at January 16, 2025 05:47 AM (dR6yv)

105 Love that dodo from Popeyes!

Posted by: With N.O. jazz music at January 16, 2025 05:47 AM (dg+HA)

106 "KFD."

And I'm not stopping there. I'm thinking Panda Nuggets for the kids if we're going to bring back threatened species.

Posted by: NR Pax at January 16, 2025 05:48 AM (OPGS/)

107 Were dodos all that good to eat? Yes, sailors killed them by the thousands for food, but, you know, sailors. You've been at sea eating hardtack long enough, *anything* looks good to you.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 16, 2025 05:48 AM (omVj0)

108 Dodo and Waffles.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at January 16, 2025 05:48 AM (dR6yv)

109 "You've been at sea eating hardtack long enough, *anything* looks good to you.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere"

Bite me!

Posted by: the penguin at January 16, 2025 05:49 AM (vFG9F)

110 Time for the morning walk.

BBIAB

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at January 16, 2025 05:49 AM (a1415)

111 Golden Dodo
Dodo Express
Raisin' Dodos
Lane's Dodo Fingers

We can work this.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 16, 2025 05:50 AM (5lxGh)

112
I solved the problem of how to download and verify Linux on a bootable drive by investing $20 on a drive with Linux already loaded.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 16, 2025 05:50 AM (dxSpM)

113 It takes tough man to make a tender dodo.

Posted by: Frank Perdue at January 16, 2025 05:51 AM (dg+HA)

114 Pixy, if you are still here, what is the purpose of the email field in the comment section?
Posted by: fd
-----------

So they know where to send the banning notice?

Posted by: olddog in mo at January 16, 2025 05:51 AM (hoCmQ)

115 Dodo and chips

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 05:52 AM (oT+t6)

116 Dodo soup for the soul.

Posted by: The self help book section at January 16, 2025 05:52 AM (dg+HA)

117 "So they know where to send the banning notice?
Posted by: olddog in mo"

You can put anything in that field. Dodo@dodo.com if you want.

Posted by: the penguin at January 16, 2025 05:53 AM (vFG9F)

118 97 year old grandma sings with her son a great old hymn of faith, "I surrender all" written in the late 1800's. Faith Pot site video:

https://tinyurl.com/ctbd327d

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 16, 2025 05:54 AM (dYIq8)

119 Tastes like Dodo.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at January 16, 2025 05:54 AM (dR6yv)

120 $4.99 rotisserie dodo.

Posted by: Costco at January 16, 2025 05:55 AM (dg+HA)

121 I used to like Dodo In A Biscuit crackers but they started adding too much flavoring and it overrides the biscuit part.

Posted by: fd at January 16, 2025 05:56 AM (vFG9F)

122 You dodoshit!

Posted by: rickb223 at January 16, 2025 05:57 AM (5lxGh)

123 "Where's your guts, man? Are you dodo?"

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 16, 2025 05:57 AM (omVj0)

124 Dodo salad sammiches.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 16, 2025 05:57 AM (5lxGh)

125 Dodo of the Sea.

Posted by: Sorry Charlie at January 16, 2025 05:57 AM (dR6yv)

126 I am proud to have started ideas about dodos as cuisine.

Posted by: NR Pax at January 16, 2025 05:58 AM (OPGS/)

127 Dodo fricassee

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 05:59 AM (oT+t6)

128 When I look at Congress, I think, "the Dodos have come home to roost".

Posted by: fd at January 16, 2025 05:59 AM (vFG9F)

129 If life gives you dodoshit, make dodo salad.

Posted by: Like granddad said at January 16, 2025 05:59 AM (dg+HA)

130 I don't know this song, "Does Jesus care?" But it's done nicely by students from a Christian school in Canada.

https://tinyurl.com/3y89y94t

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 16, 2025 06:00 AM (dYIq8)

131 NRPax, let us know when you have the kickstarter up.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 06:00 AM (oT+t6)

132 I can't read this. It's nothing but dodo scratches.

Posted by: Your pharmacist at January 16, 2025 06:01 AM (dg+HA)

133 While some of the people in Congress are apparently quite stupid, Congress critters seem more malevolent than actual Dodos probably were.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 16, 2025 06:02 AM (dYIq8)

134 I won't sell a fat, yeller dodo.
Posted by: Bo Pilgrim

Posted by: rickb223 at January 16, 2025 06:04 AM (5lxGh)

135 Biden's former speechwriter gave Joe an "A" for his speech last night. Probably was choking his dodo the whole time.

Posted by: fd at January 16, 2025 06:04 AM (vFG9F)

136 "You've been at sea eating hardtack long enough, *anything* looks good to you. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius

Hey sailor, what's your sign?

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at January 16, 2025 06:06 AM (Q8Bj8)

137 The time for Joke congratulating himself has come to an end

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 06:06 AM (oT+t6)

138 Speaking of banning, why doesn't the silver tongued man of many handles either apologize and not be so completely rudely combative or just find another place to post? . I understand people can get irritable on here sometimes-me as well-but
He brings these banning on himself. It's a shame because he's a smart man but clearly needs some competent therapy.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 16, 2025 06:07 AM (dYIq8)

139
Pixy, if you are still here, what is the purpose of the email field in the comment section?
Posted by: fd

Pixy is making bank. Those e-mails you get for investments in dodo farms? There's a reason for them.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 16, 2025 06:10 AM (dxSpM)

140 Posted by: fd at January 16, 2025 06:04 AM (vFG9F

I happily avoided the speech and a A must have been awarded for effort. Congratulations, Joe. Evidently they successfully drugged you up and you read a speech that was written for you and put on a teleprompter really well. Dementia is a terrible thing but I have known wonderful parishioners who had it and it was hard for they and their families, but Joe had always been a nasty man. He didn't have dementia when he was a rude jackass to Clarence Thomas.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 16, 2025 06:13 AM (Bs+xY)

141 I had an argument with a friend about bringing back extinct mammoths. He thought it was stupid and a waste of resources. I pointed out that he was Texan, maybe mammoth ribs were awesome when prepared properly. He accepted my point, and wandered off imagining all of the lost animals hadn't tasted yet. Because, Texas.

Posted by: bittergeek at January 16, 2025 06:15 AM (NFXcl)

142 131 NRPax, let us know when you have the kickstarter up.
Posted by: Ben Had

What is funny is that I'm looking at retiring in a few years so if they can bring the dodo back, I'll start asking for donations.

Posted by: NR Pax at January 16, 2025 06:15 AM (OPGS/)

143 I wish Joe a long retirement far away from the rest of us.

Posted by: NR Pax at January 16, 2025 06:16 AM (OPGS/)

144 Posted by: NR Pax at January 16, 2025 06:15 AM (OPGS

That is funny😊

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 16, 2025 06:16 AM (Bs+xY)

145
Diana is going in for an ultrasound this morning. We would like to find out why she keeps injuring herself and why she can't indulge in more normal activities. Her show name should be GCH Soyara's Ming Vase.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 16, 2025 06:17 AM (dxSpM)

146 Posted by: NR Pax at January 16, 2025 06:16 AM (OPGS/)

Amen!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 16, 2025 06:17 AM (Bs+xY)

147 141 I had an argument with a friend about bringing back extinct mammoths. He thought it was stupid and a waste of resources. I pointed out that he was Texan, maybe mammoth ribs were awesome when prepared properly. He accepted my point, and wandered off imagining all of the lost animals hadn't tasted yet. Because, Texas.
Posted by: bittergeek at January 16, 2025 06:15 AM (NFXcl)

$$$$$

Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 06:18 AM (VnUSN)

148 142 131 NRPax, let us know when you have the kickstarter up.
Posted by: Ben Had

What is funny is that I'm looking at retiring in a few years so if they can bring the dodo back, I'll start asking for donations.
Posted by: NR Pax at January 16, 2025 06:15 AM (OPGS/)

donations-->dodonations

Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 06:18 AM (VnUSN)

149 Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 16, 2025 06:17 AM (dxSpM)

Poor doggy. Hope they can determine what's going on and be able to treat it.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 16, 2025 06:18 AM (Bs+xY)

150 @139/Hadrian the Seventh: "...Those e-mails you get for investments in dodo farms? There's a reason for them."

I'm reminded of the scene in the Babylon 5 Episode "The Geometry of Shadows" where Londo has crossed a technomage and has suffered a holo-demon consuming his data records.

"Forty minutes ago, it gathered together the pieces of my personal financial accounts, and cast an equation spell. I now own 200,000 shares in a spoo ranch."
...
Computer: *glitches* "Congratulations, you are now the owner of 500,000 shares of Fireflies Incorporated."

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at January 16, 2025 06:20 AM (O7YUW)

151 Dodonations. Ha! Well done.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 16, 2025 06:20 AM (Bs+xY)

152 Red dye 3 banned but won't take place until 2027

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 06:20 AM (oT+t6)

153 Remembering Fred Flintstone and his visit to Ed's Mammoth Ribs which was a sort of Bedrock Sonic.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at January 16, 2025 06:22 AM (dg+HA)

154 Dunkin' Dodonuts

Wait, no.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at January 16, 2025 06:23 AM (O7YUW)

155 I happily avoided the speech...Congratulations, Joe. Evidently they successfully drugged you up...
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 16, 2025 06:13

I just couldn't watch it. Jules is home now for one week, but she has been sick for several days, unable to keep any nutrition in.

After a new med yesterday she has now kept 2 meals down. I thought this would be much easier when she got home, but it's not.

Sorry, ust venting here and I'm sure things will be better tomorrow.

Posted by: Farmer at January 16, 2025 06:26 AM (55Qr6)

156 Saw a cartoon recently. It was a cave art drawing of a woman captioned "I'm not hungry. I'll just have some of your mammoth."

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at January 16, 2025 06:26 AM (dg+HA)

157
I took over the Chromebook I brought back from the dead (Her Majesty having a replacement) and while at first I thought it would combine the worst features of a phone and a laptop, I can see the advantages now that I'm using it more.

But truly it is remarkable how badly having a keyboard with very slightly different dimensions than one you're accustomed to affects one's typing skills.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 16, 2025 06:28 AM (dxSpM)

158 I had an argument with a friend about bringing back extinct mammoths. He thought it was stupid and a waste of resources. I pointed out that he was Texan, maybe mammoth ribs were awesome when prepared properly. He accepted my point, and wandered off imagining all of the lost animals hadn't tasted yet. Because, Texas.
Posted by: bittergeek

Bacon wrapped pterodactyl breast poppers.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 16, 2025 06:28 AM (5lxGh)

159 155 Jules is home now for one week, but she has been sick for several days, unable to keep any nutrition in.

After a new med yesterday she has now kept 2 meals down. I thought this would be much easier when she got home, but it's not.

Posted by: Farmer at January 16, 2025 06:26 AM (55Qr6)

Blessings on you and Jules, Farmer.

Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 06:29 AM (VnUSN)

160 Sorry, ust venting here and I'm sure things will be better tomorrow.
Posted by: Farmer at January 16, 2025 06:26 AM (55Qr6)

Farmer, that's what we're here for- so sorry things are not going smoothly. Prayers for both of you, and for her medical team to provide good and timely care.

Posted by: sal at January 16, 2025 06:30 AM (f+FmA)

161 Chris Rhea’s best song was Fool If You Think It’s Over. But that scarf…….

Posted by: Eromero at January 16, 2025 06:31 AM (jgmnb)

162 Eromero, how is Mrs. E's knee doing?

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 06:33 AM (oT+t6)

163 Posted by: sal at January 16, 2025 06:30 AM (f+FmA)

Amen!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 16, 2025 06:34 AM (bnidB)

164 161 Chris Rhea’s best song was Fool If You Think It’s Over.
Posted by: Eromero at January 16, 2025 06:31 AM (jgmnb)

Oh, that's a great one (197

.
I don't remember having heard his "Let's Dance."

Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 06:34 AM (VnUSN)

165 Red dye 3 banned but won't take place until 2027
Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 06:20 AM (oT+t6)

The federal government has decreed that companies may continue giving you cancer... but only for two more years?

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at January 16, 2025 06:38 AM (ExV1e)

166 Ok . I am going back to bed. I was up between 11:00 and 4:30 and feel like a zombie.

May everyone here know that they are a blessing to others in what they do and say!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 16, 2025 06:39 AM (r69/0)

167 Thanks for asking, Ben Had. Mrs. E’s right knee is nearly 100%, she gets the left knee replaced 24 Feb.

Posted by: Eromero at January 16, 2025 06:40 AM (jgmnb)

168 G'mornin' everyone!

27 degrees, overcast.
for Wisconsin in January, a modest heat wave, lol

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at January 16, 2025 06:41 AM (cY18j)

169 Eromero, fantastic.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 06:42 AM (oT+t6)

170 Posted by: Farmer at January 16, 2025 06:26 AM (55Qr6

Sorry that things are difficult. Will pray for her complete recovery and for you in your care for her.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 16, 2025 06:42 AM (r69/0)

171 45 going to 64 down here by the Bay.

Posted by: rhennigantx at January 16, 2025 06:42 AM (gbOdA)

172 97:Will the MSM do that all over again.
Posted by: Colin
.......................
The MSM is viscous, stupid, and lazy. They will do it all over again.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at January 16, 2025 06:42 AM (sAmhv)

173 What is the O/U of Hamasholes breaking the deal?

Posted by: rhennigantx at January 16, 2025 06:45 AM (gbOdA)

174 The MSM is Ministry Of Truth, straight out of Orwell’s 1984. Everything they do is fake and ghey.

Posted by: Eromero at January 16, 2025 06:46 AM (jgmnb)

175 What is the O/U of Hamasholes breaking the deal?
Posted by: rhennigantx at January 16, 2025 06:45 AM (gbOdA)
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I suspect it will last at least through Friday. We'll see what happens after they attend mosque services...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at January 16, 2025 06:49 AM (BpYfr)

176 The LA Times is taking the fire dept leadership to the woodshed
Someone there is committing journalism.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 06:50 AM (oT+t6)

177 Good morning!

Let's smile & be happy & strike fear in the hearts of killjoy leftists everywhere.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 16, 2025 06:52 AM (u82oZ)

178 Finish this coffee and them it’s polly wolly doodle. All day.

Posted by: Eromero at January 16, 2025 06:53 AM (jgmnb)

179 176 The LA Times is taking the fire dept leadership to the woodshed
Someone there is committing journalism.
Posted by: Ben Had

Do the three large stronk women still have their jobs?

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at January 16, 2025 06:53 AM (dg+HA)

180 Someone there is committing journalism.
Posted by: Ben Had

They are either retiring soon or their GAF was destroyed in the fires.

Posted by: NR Pax at January 16, 2025 06:54 AM (NR6c1)

181 Quarter Twenty, they do but the Times is reporting on their lies.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 06:55 AM (oT+t6)

182 The MSM is viscous

Well, Jeffrey Toobin, for sure.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at January 16, 2025 06:55 AM (ExV1e)

183 Village Idiot's Apprentice

Top o ta mornin to ya, gov'nor.

27℉! Wahoo. It will get above freezing for several hours this afternoon. First time in a month. A heat wave I'll enjoy.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 16, 2025 06:56 AM (u82oZ)

184 This discussion certainly highlights a wide range of perspectives. It’s interesting to see how humor and critique are interwoven with serious political and cultural commentary. It’s a reminder of how diverse opinions can shape our understanding of these issues.
——-

Shut up, Robot

Posted by: Common Tater at January 16, 2025 06:57 AM (2OKI5)

185 I don't want to be the Nothing Will Happen guy, but...

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at January 16, 2025 06:58 AM (dg+HA)

186 NaCly dearest, that will be a welcome change

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 06:58 AM (oT+t6)

187 Dozens reported killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza ahead of ceasefire coming into force

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c3rwqpj70ert

Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 07:00 AM (VnUSN)

188 Mrs fd's birthday is today. Everything is staged before she gets up. I'm trying to get the cats to leave her alone so she can sleep in a bit.

Posted by: fd at January 16, 2025 07:00 AM (vFG9F)

189 Someone there is committing journalism.
——
Having tens of thousands of structures torched due to incompetent and corrupt lunatics in charge tends to clarify one’s thinking, I expect. Let’s see if it lasts

Posted by: Common Tater at January 16, 2025 07:01 AM (2OKI5)

190 Maybe scientists can do their magic and resurrect the human being.

I don't know what this weird mammal running all over today is, but it ain't H. sapiens.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at January 16, 2025 07:01 AM (+iIV1)

191 m, it was a missed opportunity when all the hamassholes were celebrating in the streets.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 07:02 AM (oT+t6)

192 I let Miss Kitty outside. She wanted to go. Miss Kitty is not that bright.

Posted by: fd at January 16, 2025 07:02 AM (vFG9F)

193 Won't be around for JJ today but would line to contribute a link to smirk at: Governor Stacey Abrams hit with largest ethics fine in Georgia history, for election law violations

https://tinyurl.com/53fp93xs

Posted by: Huck Follywood at January 16, 2025 07:02 AM (O3KmZ)

194

*hic*

Posted by: Hillary Clinton at January 16, 2025 07:03 AM (5hfjS)

195 fd, wish her a happy one from a bunch of strangers on the intertubes! and many more!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at January 16, 2025 07:03 AM (cY18j)

196 Happy Birthday, Mrs. fd

Posted by: Ben Had at January 16, 2025 07:03 AM (oT+t6)

197 Hillary Clinton

Why are you still alive?

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 16, 2025 07:04 AM (u82oZ)

198 unless you are a ~~bullshit~~ wooly mammoth afficianado
Better.

Posted by: GWB at January 16, 2025 07:05 AM (69JzL)

199 "Stacey Abrams hit with largest ethics fine in Georgia history, for election law violations"

Damn. It took them long enough. Good, but she won't have to personally pay it, I bet.

Posted by: fd at January 16, 2025 07:05 AM (vFG9F)

200 Time for work preps.

Have a wonderful day, everyone. 5 days to go.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 16, 2025 07:05 AM (u82oZ)

201 200

Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 07:05 AM (VnUSN)

202 robbed

Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 07:06 AM (VnUSN)

203 Dangit...
"wooly mammoth shit aficionado"

Posted by: GWB at January 16, 2025 07:06 AM (69JzL)

204 I'm trying to get the cats to leave her alone so she can sleep in a bit.
Posted by: fd at January 16, 2025 07:00 AM (vFG9F)

So instead she can be stirred awake by the dulcet tones of you running around going "dammit, stop that, no, get out of there, where did you get that, put that down!!!"

Posted by: Warai-otoko at January 16, 2025 07:06 AM (+iIV1)

205 $300k fine. Pocket change for Soros.

Posted by: fd at January 16, 2025 07:07 AM (vFG9F)

206 184 This discussion certainly highlights a wide range of perspectives. It’s interesting to see how humor and critique are interwoven with serious political and cultural commentary. It’s a reminder of how diverse opinions can shape our understanding of these issues.
——-

Shut up, Robot
Posted by: Common Tater
......................................
Stupid bot. Spewed all that out and nothing about bewbs.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at January 16, 2025 07:07 AM (sAmhv)

207 "wish her a happy one from a bunch of strangers on the intertubes! and many more!
Posted by: sock_rat_eez"

Will do!

Posted by: fd at January 16, 2025 07:07 AM (vFG9F)

208 Stupid bot. Spewed all that out and nothing about bewbs.

Well, "wide range of perspectives" can cover cup sizes.

Posted by: NR Pax at January 16, 2025 07:08 AM (NR6c1)

209 Also, is that bluebell in the video?

Posted by: GWB at January 16, 2025 07:09 AM (69JzL)

210 197 Hillary Clinton

Why are you still alive?
Posted by: NaCly Dog
......................
Gin and vodka increases lifespan??

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at January 16, 2025 07:09 AM (sAmhv)

211 Bewbs?

Posted by: Perks up at January 16, 2025 07:10 AM (dg+HA)

212 Where the heck did the word "boob" come from, anyway? Tit, i can understand, that's just a variation on teat. But boob?

Is it some sort of bird connection? Tits are a kind of bird. Boobies are too. Maybe boobie pre-dates boob, and isn't just a diminutive derived form of it.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at January 16, 2025 07:14 AM (+iIV1)

213 Do the three large stronk women still have their jobs?
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at January 16, 2025 06:53 AM (dg+HA)

Have you been fired from your cushy government job because your a rug muncher? Have you been terminated because your a lip licker? Have you been let go because you like strapping one on and playing pretend weenie? Well, call me! I want to get you some money!

Posted by: Alexander Shunnarah, Billboard King at January 16, 2025 07:14 AM (jiYtH)

214 The cold is really bothering me this season, and we have another blast coming in this weekend. I was looking at the weather maps to see if a 250 mile trip could take me somewhere to escape and the answer is no. Fortunately I don't have to go anywhere until next Thursday (VA appointment) and it will be warming by then. Guess I'll just hang out for a few days, do some crock pot cooking and some Valu Rite drinkin'.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at January 16, 2025 07:15 AM (gm9Sb)

215 "NJ elementary teacher Laura Caron sexually assaulted, had child with former student, 13, who lived with her"

How does stuff like this happen? No, I don't mean how did she get pregnant. I know how that works.

Posted by: fd at January 16, 2025 07:15 AM (vFG9F)

216 boob2 | bo͞ob |
noun informal
a woman's breast.
ORIGIN
1930s (originally US): abbreviation of booby2, from dialect bubby, of uncertain origin; perhaps related to German dialect Bübbi ‘teat’.

Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 07:16 AM (VnUSN)

217 "Where the heck did the word "boob" come from, anyway? "

Probably Arabic. I just recently learned that "bint" and "ghoul" are Arabic words, so it could be.

Posted by: fd at January 16, 2025 07:18 AM (vFG9F)

218 perhaps related to German dialect Bübbi ‘teat’.
Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 07:16 AM (VnUSN)

Well now i just have even more questions...

Posted by: Warai-otoko at January 16, 2025 07:18 AM (+iIV1)

219 boob2? Is that the correct pluralization for boob?

Posted by: olddog in mo at January 16, 2025 07:18 AM (hoCmQ)

220 booby2 | ˈbo͞obē |
noun (plural boobies) informal
a woman's breast.
ORIGIN
1930s: alteration of dialect bubby (see boob2).

Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 07:19 AM (VnUSN)

221 Rain this weekend and then it clears up next week. Really cold next week too.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at January 16, 2025 07:19 AM (sAmhv)

222 "(see boob2)."

I'm gonna want to see 'em both for a fair evaluation.

Posted by: fd at January 16, 2025 07:20 AM (vFG9F)

223 boob2? Is that the correct pluralization for boob?
Posted by: olddog in mo at January 16, 2025 07:18 AM (hoCmQ)

Boob 2: The Reboobening

Posted by: Warai-otoko at January 16, 2025 07:20 AM (+iIV1)

224 Off to bed. Later daywalkers.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at January 16, 2025 07:20 AM (sAmhv)

225 219 boob2? Is that the correct pluralization for boob?
Posted by: olddog in mo at January 16, 2025 07:18 AM (hoCmQ)

"abbreviation of booby2"

That's sending you to the related entry "booby2" (booby, second entry). (That "2" is superscript in the original.)

Posted by: m at January 16, 2025 07:21 AM (VnUSN)

226 219 boob2? Is that the correct pluralization for boob?
Posted by: olddog

Boobage, I think, from the French.

Posted by: Auspex at January 16, 2025 07:22 AM (j4U/Z)

227 Once again I ask, how does stuff like this happen?

"Parents at a Bronx special education school were shocked Wednesday after hearing a teacher was accused of exposing himself and doing a lewd act in front of students.

Dana Barschdorf, 44, was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly inserted his genitalia into an apparent Lysol container"

Posted by: fd at January 16, 2025 07:25 AM (vFG9F)

228 "Apparent Lysol container"? Is this one of those AI articles?

Posted by: fd at January 16, 2025 07:27 AM (vFG9F)

229 Well, call me! I want to get you some money!
Posted by: Alexander Shunnarah, Billboard King at January 16, 2025 07:14 AM

Heh. I know of what you speak.
From Gulf Shores to Huntsville.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at January 16, 2025 07:27 AM (dg+HA)

230 "...after he allegedly inserted his genitalia into an apparent Lysol container"

Go on...

Posted by: Jeffrey Toobin at January 16, 2025 07:29 AM (dg+HA)

231 Once again I ask, how does stuff like this happen?

The behavior or the fact that the parents were unaware that the "education" system is rife with this sort of thing?

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at January 16, 2025 07:29 AM (ExV1e)

232 There be noodity.

Posted by: Look upstairs at January 16, 2025 07:30 AM (dg+HA)

233 Mrs fd's birthday is today. Everything is staged before she gets up. I'm trying to get the cats to leave her alone so she can sleep in a bit.
Posted by: fd at January 16, 2025 07:00 AM (vFG9F)
----
You have cats and you are trying to stage a birthday surprise?

I admire the effort, but what's wrong with this picture?

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at January 16, 2025 07:30 AM (7fElN)

234 JJ is nood. Come mock the formatting error while you can.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at January 16, 2025 07:31 AM (ExV1e)

235 I am now de facto head of Seasonal, since the real head is going off on another Samaritan's Purse mission. It's just for four weeks and there is no heavy lifting, so it should be fine.

We are offering all Christmas for free today- just to get it out of the building. We stored the really good stuff, threw away a lot of sad decorations Tuesday- prep day- and packed the shelves with the remainder.

It'll be crazy- we've been closed for two weeks and people need their Thrift Store fix.

Y'all have a good one. Stay warm!

Posted by: sal at January 16, 2025 07:31 AM (f+FmA)

236 > Really? I’m not a biologist, but I haven’t found it especially complicated. Boys have a penis, girls have a vagina. We got the briefing in Kindergarden most likey

Posted by: Common Tater at January 16, 2025 04:46 AM (2OKI5)

There are a few (VERY few) people who are born with XYY, XXY, and various other mixed-up sex chromosomes. Those poor bastards were dealt a poor hand at birth, and they have my sympathy.

However, 99.99% of "transgendered" individuals do NOT have one of these physical abnormalities. They are mentally ill, in much the same way that someone who believes he is Napoleon is mentally illl.

They also have my sympathy, but that sympathy does not extend to allowing them to enter facilities designed for the opposite sex. Nor does it extend to forcing me to pretend that their delusion is real.

There's another type of body dysmorphia folks might have heard of. It's called anorexia nervosa. The victims believe they are fat, even when they are skeletally thin. If untreated, it can even result in death. If we treated anorexia the way that quacks are "treating" "transgenderism", we'd have to pretend that they really are fat, give them fat reduction surgery, etc.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at January 16, 2025 07:32 AM (W5ArC)

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