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Wednesday Overnight Open Thread - March 4, 2026 [Doof]
Speaking of T Rex Seems as though my friend Dino hasn't been fully forthcoming with his fleetness of foot. Scientists Just Discovered That T-Rex Actually Pranced on Its Tiptoes. But This Made Them Even Deadlier Than We Thought
Pop culture has conditioned us to imagine a terrifying encounter with Tyrannosaurus rex first starts with the rhythmic, earth-shattering boom of heavy, flat-footed stomps. But if you were actually standing in a Cretaceous forest, you might not feel those tremors at all. Evolutionary biologists and biomechanics experts are giving the apex predator a serious makeover. It turns out the T. rex was remarkably dainty on its feet. Instead of slamming its heels into the dirt, the ten-ton carnivore may have walked and sprinted on its tiptoes. *** Fossilized footprints actually corroborate the math. When the researchers examined tracks left by tyrannosaurs, including a massive three-foot-long track from New Mexico, they found the deepest impressions were located under the toes. This suggests the dinosaur pressed its weight into the front of its foot. Walking on tiptoes allowed the T. rex to maintain a crouched posture, taking numerous fast steps to stay stable. This distal-first strike turned the animal’s legs into massive shock absorbers, managing the immense stress of its body weight over uneven terrain.Check out the whole thing. Long and informative article. *** Not related, yet somehow related. This is now my default thought of how our own T Rex actually ambles around.
Maybe think about a solution down here on Earth first. If you’ve spent any time on the Earth in the last 50 years or so, you might have noticed a lot of trash laying around…with less and less space to, you know, put it. Meanwhile, we’re sending all sorts of satellites and rockets beyond our atmosphere every day. That’s why you asked us: Why can’t we launch our junk into space, too? Or better yet: STRAIGHT INTO THE SUN! For the moment, let’s set aside the big problems with creating too much trash in the first place, and focus on the blocker: We simply can’t afford to shoot our junk into that flamin’ hot Cheeto in the sky. Plus, shouldn’t we worry about finding a solution down here on our planet? Yes. On our latest video episode of Ask Us Anything, we explain why we can’t launch our garbage into the sun or onto the moon.
Southwest Airlines’ decision to abandon its iconic open-seating system has sparked a wave of customer backlash, prompting the carrier to reassess parts of its newly introduced assigned-seating policy in early 2026. The Dallas-based airline’s move, which was rolled out on January 27, 2026, was intended to modernize the booking and boarding experience, but loyal flyers have loudly objected to unintended consequences that have emerged in the first weeks of operation. As complaints mounted across social media and travel forums, Southwest responded with refinements aimed at addressing pain points and restoring trust among its most frequent passengers, as reported by the Dallas News. At the heart of the controversy is bin space and boarding flow. Southwest’s overhead bin issues arise from a mismatch between its newly assigned seating system and the aircraft’s original design, which was built for a different approach. Under open seating, passengers could pick a row with available bin space, which would naturally spread carry-ons across the cabin. Assigned seating removes that choice. Now, some passengers with seats toward the rear often board earlier and sometimes stow bags in forward bins to avoid carrying them down the aisle.Check out the whole thing to read about what the airline plans to do. Spoiler: they are not returning to the old A/B/C boarding groups. ----- Flight Attendants and Pilots Use These 4 Phrases on Board to Signal Emergencies—Here's What to Listen For
“Terms like ‘Code 300’ or ‘Angel’ are typically used by commercial airlines to discreetly signal a medical emergency onboard, often when a passenger is incapacitated, unresponsive, or in serious distress,” Jason Martinelli, the director of operations at Cirrus Aviation Services, told Travel + Leisure. However, he noted airlines “often have their own internal codes and operating procedure” for these types of scenarios. *** Other code words could include "code yellow," which usually indicates a minor medical incident, "pan-pan," which indicates a serious, but non life-threatening emergency, and "mermaid," meant for passengers who purposely sprawl out across empty seats in order to get the row to themselves, according to luxury vacation rental company Wander.I'm often fascinated by insider jargon like this. Just this week, while on a demolition type job site, I heard some of the crew start saying "eighty eight" to each other when a particular gentleman showed up. That is their code for when someone from the safety department shows up. Hmm -- Now I need to pay attention to what they say when I show up. Any of you have examples of stuff like this? Code words or signals you use to alert others of a particular person or thing?
Check out this reusable grocery list from the 1950s pic.twitter.com/rQ9VV65MFV
— internet hall of fame (@InternetH0F) February 25, 2026
----- Of course it's a redhead!
She ate his soul with that kiss 😭 pic.twitter.com/daaqg56uA9
— internet hall of fame (@InternetH0F) March 2, 2026
from thisdayinmusic.com 1974 - ABBA released “Waterloo,” the title track and first single from their second album. When it won the Eurovision Song Contest, it made the Swedish group a household name, topping the charts in nine countries across the world, including the UK where it was also the quartet’s first gold single.
Born on this date in 1948 - Shakin' Stevens, (Michael Barratt), Welsh singer. In the UK Stevens has charted 33 Top 40 hit singles including four chart-topping hits; 'This Ole House', 'Green Door', 'Oh Julie', and 'Merry Christmas Everyone'.
Also born on this date in 1948 - Chris Squire, bassist and founding member of Yes. He was the only member to appear on each of their 21 studio albums, released from 1969 to 2014. Squire died on 27th June 2015 from acute erythroid leukemia.
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 10:01 PM (4k6kk)
Posted by: mindful webworker makes it through another day at March 04, 2026 10:01 PM (9O6qm)
Posted by: Tonypete at March 04, 2026 10:01 PM (cYBz/)
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 04, 2026 10:02 PM (1Ff7Z)
😎
Posted by: mindful webworker makes it through another day at March 04, 2026 10:02 PM (9O6qm)
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 10:04 PM (gKDq2)
Oh, wait! I forgot to use the secret code-word NOOD.
Oh, well.
Posted by: mindful webworker is out of practice at this at March 04, 2026 10:04 PM (9O6qm)
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 04, 2026 10:02 PM (1Ff7Z)
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They went extinct because they were light in the loafers.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 04, 2026 10:04 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Piper at March 04, 2026 10:04 PM (p4NUW)
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 10:04 PM (gKDq2)
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By 20, she'll be doing the deadeye stare in orange scrubs.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 04, 2026 10:05 PM (ZOv7s)
I hope.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 04, 2026 10:06 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 04, 2026 10:06 PM (+HNx/)
And so the answer is, well... theoretically we could but it would be stupid expensive so we wouldn't.
So their article is like me writing one titled "Why It's Physically Impossible For Me To Have Sex With Sydney Sweeney" and the reasoning being that she'd never go for it. 'Science' journalism, ladies and gentlemen.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 04, 2026 10:06 PM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 10:01 PM (4k6kk)
Fred, or Ethel?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 04, 2026 10:07 PM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: pookysgirl, racking her brain at March 04, 2026 10:07 PM (Wt5PA)
Posted by: The Polish Sanitation Workers Union at March 04, 2026 10:07 PM (2EYjk)
Posted by: LRob in OK at March 04, 2026 10:08 PM (7D3Aa)
Posted by: The Grateful at March 04, 2026 10:08 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 10:08 PM (snZF9)
Of course, when training managers I have always told people often, you will need to pick out a bitch and fire them if you are sent in to fix a bad site.
Thanks for the ONT.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 04, 2026 10:08 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 04, 2026 10:08 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: TRex - deadly prancing dino at March 04, 2026 10:08 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: mindful webworker was on a prairie schooner that day at March 04, 2026 10:09 PM (9O6qm)
It didn't work out too well, though, as it went on an elliptical orbital path and eventually returned to Earth.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 04, 2026 10:09 PM (ESVrU)
Posted by: LRob in OK at March 04, 2026 10:09 PM (7D3Aa)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 04, 2026 10:06 PM (ExV1e)
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It's funny because it's 40 years out of date. That's when there was fear of running out of landfill space, but of course landfills can become parkland, and often do. Also, the danger of gas and methane is gone because those are now tapped and use for fuel. At some point, if metals get scarce, we will mine landfills for them.
Basically it's all lies.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 04, 2026 10:09 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 04, 2026 10:09 PM (+HNx/)
Posted by: The Grateful at March 04, 2026 10:10 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 04, 2026 10:10 PM (6U1c2)
Posted by: Andy Aricept at March 04, 2026 10:10 PM (oftw2)
Posted by: tankdemon at March 04, 2026 10:10 PM (PMi3m)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 04, 2026 10:11 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: tankdemon at March 04, 2026 10:10 PM (PMi3m)
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Next time don't use European swallows.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 04, 2026 10:11 PM (ESVrU)
Posted by: TRex - deadly prancing dino
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Whoa....you bowl?
Posted by: The Grateful at March 04, 2026 10:11 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: LRob in OK at March 04, 2026 10:08 PM (7D3Aa)
So basically you're saying "whelming"
Posted by: Doof at March 04, 2026 10:11 PM (D3zHV)
What's wrong with "Oh shit!"?
Posted by: nerdygirl at March 04, 2026 10:11 PM (0Htd1)
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at March 04, 2026 10:12 PM (MZ+PY)
Posted by: Garbage Person at March 04, 2026 10:12 PM (oftw2)
What's wrong with "Oh shit!"?
Posted by: nerdygirl at March 04, 2026 10:11 PM (0Htd1)
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DEAR GOD WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE almost always means some kind of trouble.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 04, 2026 10:13 PM (+HNx/)
Posted by: LRob in OK at March 04, 2026 10:13 PM (7D3Aa)
Will have to check my bowling technique...
Posted by: TRex - deadly prancing dino at March 04, 2026 10:08 PM (IQ6Gq)
The T in TRex stands for tiptoe!
Posted by: Doof at March 04, 2026 10:13 PM (D3zHV)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 04, 2026 10:14 PM (u82oZ)
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Stay gruntled, my friend.
*clink*
Posted by: The Most Interesting Man In The World at March 04, 2026 10:15 PM (+HNx/)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 04, 2026 10:09 PM (ZOv7s)
Or are they "Inconvenient Truths"?
*eyeroll*
Posted by: Doof at March 04, 2026 10:15 PM (D3zHV)
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder
My daughter, at the time a late teen, inadvertently sent me a P pic. I panicked and deleted it asap. I told my wife and she asked me, "Are you sure it was her?"
I just stared at her.
Posted by: Tonypete at March 04, 2026 10:15 PM (cYBz/)
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at March 04, 2026 10:12 PM (MZ+PY)
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It's part of the overall alienation of society, where humans are reduced to mere images. Actual physical intimacy is too stressful, so better to just do snapchat and achieve some sort of connection that way.
It's the sexual equivalent of people doxxing and otherwise taunting people who - if they were physically present, would punch you in the mouth. But since you're on the other side of a screen, you're full of courage. Exact same vibe.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 04, 2026 10:15 PM (ZOv7s)
Only European swallows are migratory. Max air speed 26 mph?
Posted by: NaCly Dog
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Is that laden or unladen?
Posted by: Florida Peasant at March 04, 2026 10:16 PM (Lo97M)
Posted by: NaCly Dog
Salty, laden or unladen?
Posted by: Tonypete at March 04, 2026 10:16 PM (cYBz/)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 10:17 PM (4k6kk)
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And I thought seeing my daughter leave the house with her shoes on the wrong foot was embarrassing.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 04, 2026 10:17 PM (+HNx/)
Glamor Shots Go Genitalia.
Needs good enlargement AI, however. Only for the insecure. The satisfied man and size queen women do not need extra advertisements.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 04, 2026 10:17 PM (u82oZ)
While working at another company's site we noticed one of 'their' people hanging around eavesdropping. This was in an office environment. So our code word became 'Pontiac*' to alert each other that other person was around since people are still working there.
* Not the real word but OpSec precludes me using the actual term.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at March 04, 2026 10:17 PM (QGaXH)
No idea, really. When I was on yahoo chat I always assumed that any weirdo presenting his veiny root on his profile was queer. No way was any woman going to be interested in that, from some rando.
I'm assuming that a woman/girl asking for a picture of this was deliberately seeking blackmail-material. or was Chris Hansen
Posted by: gKWVE at March 04, 2026 10:17 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder
I don’t understand how this is a winning strategy, either.
Posted by: Piper at March 04, 2026 10:18 PM (p4NUW)
Posted by: Don Black at March 04, 2026 10:18 PM (ZxPkt)
I just stared at her.
Posted by: Tonypete at March 04, 2026 10:15 PM (cYBz/)
*does the blinking eye meme*
Posted by: Doof at March 04, 2026 10:18 PM (D3zHV)
Glamor Shots Go Genitalia.
Needs good enlargement AI, however. Only for the insecure. The satisfied man and size queen women do not need extra advertisements.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 04, 2026 10:17 PM (u82oZ)
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Have you ever heard of Photoshop?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 04, 2026 10:18 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at March 04, 2026 10:18 PM (SRRAx)
Apparently the author hasn't been outside the city. Its a large world out there and a lot of places to bury things.
Also, why not incinerate and harvest the energy?
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 04, 2026 10:19 PM (a4flb)
Posted by: Lurking Cheshirecat at March 04, 2026 10:19 PM (w3u3d)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 04, 2026 10:14 PM (u82oZ)
I've always thought the storm petrel, which migrates from the North Pole to Antarctica and back each year, to be a truly Admirable Bird.
Posted by: Philip at March 04, 2026 10:19 PM (o71/e)
Posted by: runner at March 04, 2026 10:19 PM (GD0B3)
Unladen. Laden the air speed is 0 mph. It's a matter of thrust to weight ratios, of course.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 04, 2026 10:19 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 04, 2026 10:19 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: Florida Peasant at March 04, 2026 10:16 PM (Lo97M)
Considering it's for a coconut delivery, I'd say laden.
Posted by: tankdemon at March 04, 2026 10:20 PM (PMi3m)
Posted by: man at March 04, 2026 10:20 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: LRob in OK
If you're German, it's what you get when you pick one out of a group of delicatessen.
Posted by: mikeski at March 04, 2026 10:20 PM (VHUov)
I've long said we should dispose of our nuclear waste by putting it in barrels that will collapse asymmetrically, and drop it into the Marianas Trench, where it should get shoved down into the mantle of the earth and recycled. Don't see why you couldn't do the same with trash.
Posted by: GWB at March 04, 2026 10:20 PM (cAEoL)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 04, 2026 10:09 PM (+HNx/)
Spend the extra cash and send it to Somalia.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 10:20 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure
The woke City of Columbus (Ahia) tried that for years. Lost a metric shit ton of money.
Apparently they are so dumb that can't even boil water properly.
Posted by: Tonypete at March 04, 2026 10:20 PM (cYBz/)
Posted by: The Redheaded Stranger at March 04, 2026 10:21 PM (oftw2)
Posted by: man at March 04, 2026 10:21 PM (XuXeR)
Not really. Maybe it is on computers without green screens and amber letters. My Apple 2 does not have that.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 04, 2026 10:21 PM (u82oZ)
Long time ago, I used to have a spreadsheet set up to print out our shopping list based on how the store was arranged. But then Lotus went away. 😟
Posted by: mindful webworker used to write all kinda stuff at March 04, 2026 10:21 PM (SkrI0)
Posted by: LRob in OK at March 04, 2026 10:21 PM (7D3Aa)
She referred to some of them as being 'comfortable with their short comings, the tiny dicked losers.'
I said 'damn.'
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 04, 2026 10:21 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: GWB at March 04, 2026 10:20 PM (cAEoL)
Do you want Kaiju? 'Cause, that's how you get Kaiju!
Posted by: Kindltot at March 04, 2026 10:22 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 04, 2026 10:22 PM (zZu0s)
Have my first appointment April 3rd at the unironic time of High Noon.
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 10:23 PM (gKDq2)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 04, 2026 10:21 PM (u82oZ)
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HAH! I have an Apple 2E. Loser.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 04, 2026 10:24 PM (ZOv7s)
In the rare time my ships were pierside, I lived in the shadows of Mount Trashmore in Virginia Beach, VA.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 04, 2026 10:24 PM (u82oZ)
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iOS has had one forever. You can link it with the one on your SO's phone so that whoever makes it to the store first has a complete list.
Technology, man.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 04, 2026 10:24 PM (+HNx/)
Posted by: Inogame at March 04, 2026 10:24 PM (fcoLq)
Well then, we could die out as a race. Oh, well. That could solve the social security dilemma.
Posted by: nerdygirl at March 04, 2026 10:25 PM (0Htd1)
For those who can't woo a person by sending them pictures of their latest bank statement.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 04, 2026 10:25 PM (a4flb)
All she needs is one guy to decide it's not worth doing her bidding anymore.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at March 04, 2026 10:25 PM (QGaXH)
Great photo up top with lots of color.
Thanks for the article on the TRex movements and the clip from the Flintstones! Now I cannot unsee the tiptoe action...
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at March 04, 2026 10:25 PM (kB9dk)
Why not just admit you've failed as a parent? Give the kid a baggie of cocaine and a handgun with the serial numbers filed off and let him know he's on his own.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 04, 2026 10:25 PM (4/BuS)
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Prayers for a joyous outcome!
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 04, 2026 10:26 PM (+HNx/)
Posted by: man at March 04, 2026 10:26 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: GWB at March 04, 2026 10:20 PM (cAEoL)
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Didn't anyone watch Space: 1999?!
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 04, 2026 10:26 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: mindful webworker used to write all kinda stuff at March 04, 2026 10:21 PM (SkrI0)
Wow, that is now 2 days in a row with a Lotus reference for me. Was talking with a coworker about how I use keyboard commands in Excel (such as Ctrl-c / Ctrl-v). Also the Alt-tab command to switch between active applications in Windows. I mentioned that my tendency to use keyboard commands likely goes back to using Lotus 1-2-3 back in the day. Weird to have another Lotus reference the next day.
Posted by: Doof at March 04, 2026 10:26 PM (D3zHV)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 04, 2026 10:24 PM (u82oZ)
1/2" of snow and Mount Trashmore would be covered in sleds. Mount Trashmore was literally the only hill around where you were able to do any sledding.
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 10:26 PM (gKDq2)
You are the tech winner tonight. Can't match that speed. And my ImageWriter dot matrix printer is getting louder.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 04, 2026 10:26 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 04, 2026 09:47 PM (viF8m)
Perhaps hanging out at the small airport with your airplane.
Posted by: Diogenes at March 04, 2026 09:59 PM (2WIwB)
Now thats big dick shit.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Maybe not as much as you might think.
But it is kind of impressive to fly from the NE down to the Keys on a weekend for shits and giggles.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 04, 2026 10:26 PM (/lPRQ)
Alexis does it already. Just wander around within earshot, add things to the grocery list then check them off at the grocery if Alexa hasn't already placed the order for you.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 04, 2026 10:26 PM (a4flb)
Posted by: Don Black at March 04, 2026 10:18 PM (ZxPkt)
And the perfect reproduction of the record.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 10:26 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: Don Black at March 04, 2026 10:26 PM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 10:23 PM (gKDq2)
*music plays*
Or
https://youtu.be/uhYLfK8GSr0?
si=aQgT_NmudW-voQWS
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 04, 2026 10:26 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 04, 2026 10:27 PM (etYFQ)
Posted by: man at March 04, 2026 10:27 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 04, 2026 10:27 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: LRob in OK
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Pretty much the same in south Florida. If you see a hill down here, it's probably just a big pile of trash.
Posted by: Florida Peasant at March 04, 2026 10:27 PM (Lo97M)
Posted by: Archer at March 04, 2026 10:27 PM (wvc0i)
That's so much energy that some SF writers have suggested throwing it out in a comet-like orbit towards Pluto, then at the apex, adding just enough horizontal velocity to be able to fall straight into the sun. That _might_ work out cheaper, delta-v wise than trying to negate the earth's rotational velocity at 93 million miles out.
Posted by: Nathan at March 04, 2026 10:27 PM (joVRR)
Posted by: Wally at March 04, 2026 10:28 PM (pduCL)
I'm timing which is why I'm on my phone...
Posted by: Inogame at March 04, 2026 10:28 PM (fcoLq)
Posted by: Kindltot at March 04, 2026 10:22 PM (rbvCR)
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On the plus side we'd have to develop giant mecha to fight them...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 04, 2026 10:28 PM (ESVrU)
Posted by: LRob in OK at March 04, 2026 10:08 PM (7D3Aa)
Agreed! Thank you Doof!
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at March 04, 2026 10:29 PM (QGaXH)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
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you're a musician, right? This must irk you too.
Posted by: Don Black at March 04, 2026 10:29 PM (ZxPkt)
I'm timing which is why I'm on my phone...
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Tell her to breathe. And push.
That's all I got.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 04, 2026 10:29 PM (+HNx/)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 10:29 PM (4k6kk)
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan
Discovery is going to be interesting.
Posted by: Tonypete at March 04, 2026 10:30 PM (cYBz/)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 04, 2026 10:27 PM (etYFQ)
Tube tops out rank them. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 10:30 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: Inogame at March 04,
Okay, everyone! Gather ‘round. Let’s pray for this mama and baby!
Father God, please give this mama strength deeper than she knows she has. Surround her with peace, courage, and Your comforting presence.
Guide this precious baby safely into the world, wrapped in Your love and protection.
Amen.
Posted by: Piper at March 04, 2026 10:30 PM (Wmg4n)
Then you take it to the next level and learn to switch desktops with Win + Ctrl + → and Win + Ctrl + ←
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 04, 2026 10:31 PM (a4flb)
Posted by: Beartooth at March 04, 2026 10:31 PM (ggkmJ)
Posted by: LRob in OK at March 04, 2026 10:31 PM (7D3Aa)
Posted by: Tonypete at March 04, 2026 10:32 PM (cYBz/)
We have an 'ette that was a go-go dancer in a cage (as a yute) at what was probably an interesting emporium. She told me she wore white boots.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 04, 2026 10:32 PM (u82oZ)
Why not just admit you've failed as a parent? Give the kid a baggie of cocaine and a handgun with the serial numbers filed off and let him know he's on his own.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls
You're not setting them up for life in the fast lane with that vax.
Posted by: mikeski at March 04, 2026 10:32 PM (VHUov)
you're a musician, right? This must irk you too.
Posted by: Don Black
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That's the way it was done. Always.
You do the audio then you do the video or vice versa.
Never at the same time. It was the studio's incompetence.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 10:33 PM (4k6kk)
Posted by: Don Black at March 04, 2026 10:18 PM (ZxPkt)
And the perfect reproduction of the record.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
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Figuring that out was kinda like figuring out the Santa Claus racket.
But Saturday Night Live, and Letterman . . . That was the real deal.
Posted by: 2009Refugee at March 04, 2026 10:33 PM (8AONa)
Great photo up top with lots of color.
Thanks for the article on the TRex movements and the clip from the Flintstones! Now I cannot unsee the tiptoe action...
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at March 04, 2026 10:25 PM (kB9dk)
YW!
Posted by: Doof at March 04, 2026 10:33 PM (D3zHV)
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at March 04, 2026 10:33 PM (L1JuH)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 04, 2026 10:26 PM (/lPRQ)
Learned to fly as a teen when I worked at the local airport in Vancouver WA. There was a really good restaurant in the Salem.OR airport...about a 30-40 minute flight. I'd take a date down there for dinner (things were cheap back then) and fly back after dark, seeing the lights over Portland.
Good times.
Posted by: Diogenes at March 04, 2026 10:33 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 04, 2026 10:26 PM (u82oZ)
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I remember when professors would not accept dot matrix printer documents. You either had to write them out by hand or type them up.
But in between was the "smart typewriter" which had limited memory so you could see the text and correct it before it was printed. I had something even better, a typewriter with a disc drive that saved the text for review and correction before printing! Eight glorious lines of text visible at a time! I still have it because when the EMPs go off, it will be the top of the line.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 04, 2026 10:33 PM (ZOv7s)
Golf clap
Posted by: man at March 04, 2026 10:33 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: LRob in OK at March 04, 2026 10:33 PM (7D3Aa)
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder
I don’t understand how this is a winning strategy, either.
Posted by: Piper at March 04, 2026 10:18 PM (p4NUW)
Some guys are willing to suffer a thousand face slaps in order to find that one willing partner...
Posted by: Joe Kidd at March 04, 2026 10:33 PM (nbLIj)
Posted by: Inogame at March 04, 2026 10:33 PM (fcoLq)
Posted by: Beartooth at March 04, 2026 10:31 PM (ggkmJ)
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My mom always used an envelope for her shopping list. She'd stick it to the fridge with a magnet and update it throughout the week. Then stuff the envelope with coupons and take that with her while shopping.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 04, 2026 10:33 PM (ESVrU)
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Too bad they don't have a vax for HOA.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 10:34 PM (4k6kk)
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at March 04, 2026 10:34 PM (QGaXH)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 04, 2026 10:34 PM (RIvkX)
It has been so long, I forgot that cartoons came with laugh-tracks - so annoying!
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 04, 2026 10:34 PM (a4flb)
Posted by: Doof at March 04, 2026 10:34 PM (D3zHV)
Posted by: fourseasons at March 04, 2026 10:34 PM (3ek7K)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 10:30 PM (snZF9)
Daisy dukes were pretty popular in college if you were around during summer school.
Bare midriffs and daisy dukes, with that ponytail. Those ladies looked fine and they weren't even trying.
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 10:35 PM (gKDq2)
Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 04, 2026 10:35 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: man at March 04, 2026 10:35 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 04, 2026 10:35 PM (S/Y4j)
So how did that kids family know it was his dick? And why would any of them care beside parents?
Posted by: Ripley at March 04, 2026 10:36 PM (PTDkx)
I knew that rule before I even knew what a midriff was.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 04, 2026 10:36 PM (+HNx/)
Posted by: Crusader at March 04, 2026 10:36 PM (Cjcf6)
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I haven't done the math, but consider that the Earth orbits the sun, and thus has a certain momentum which is sufficient to keep it there.
If you were starting at the sun, you'd have to expend a certain amount of energy to get here, plus some to be moving perpendicular to gravity fast enough to stay (there are squares of distance in the divisor of these terms). And then some more if you wanted to escape and you could be clever and slingshot around some of the larger planets. I'm not sure which of those is the bigger factor, but I'm sure someone's done the math on where an orbit would have to be to be 'halfway' out, so then it's just a question of whether we're closer or not.
Posted by: Methos at March 04, 2026 10:36 PM (vSvIl)
Posted by: Inogame at March 04,
Okay, everyone! Gather ‘round. Let’s pray for this mama and baby!
Father God, please give this mama strength deeper than she knows she has. Surround her with peace, courage, and Your comforting presence.
Guide this precious baby safely into the world, wrapped in Your love and protection.
Amen.
Posted by: Piper at March 04, 2026 10:30 PM (Wmg4n)
Amen!
Posted by: Diogenes at March 04, 2026 10:36 PM (2WIwB)
I hate this small keyboard, or my fat fingers, or both.
Fatwa and jihad on you, keyboard and fingers.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 04, 2026 10:36 PM (4/BuS)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 04, 2026 10:33 PM (ZOv7s)
Meh, I have the portable Underwood dad used to take his bar exam in 1966. I think he bought it at a pawn shop.
I am ready to write reports when fire falls from the skies.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 04, 2026 10:36 PM (rbvCR)
Nay, brother. She would be vengeful and lethal. I will say I think she was one of the top shooters at the Texas MoMeet. But I may be totally wrong about that.
She is a good dancer, for sure.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 04, 2026 10:36 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: man at March 04, 2026 10:36 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
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you're a musician, right? This must irk you too.
Posted by: Don Black at March 04, 2026 10:29 PM (ZxPkt)
It kinda does. I have seen many bands do one hell of a job live where they sound like the recording. Some bands make it a point to be that way. Bands I was in were like that. Cover bands try like hell to do that. People have the original recording of the song burned into their head, and its what they want to hear. Most of those stupid shows like the one ABBA is on many times had the band out there flailing away like idiots to a recording. Its an insult to the band. Hey you're gonna be wall paper for the night. Eh, press it in your ass. Metal bands never had to do that, but then again metal bands weren't allowed within 3 parsecs of a show like that. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 10:37 PM (snZF9)
I am now totally obsessed with the possibly fake Marine who "broke his wittle hand" in the meeting and Sen Sheehy, former Navy Seal dealt with him. And one of the crowd calling him a coward...in which time Sheehy should have pounded his mouth shut.
I've watched the video as someone mentioned a "crack" and saw his arm pop a bit. I think the nitwit dislocated his elbow. His hand is not crushed as the Code Pinkos would believe in their shrieking. Like it would come out smashed flat from a steam roller and yukky.
whig posted his little CV of his service and it looks lame.
His dress pants look polyester vs wool and costume like. A chest full of medals for doing not a whole heck of a lot until 2004 in Africa. Probably digging a well for the Peace Corps (he got Peace Corps and Marine Corps confused).
The entire write up is lame. For starters, after this display, I seriously doubt he was on the boxing team "until he broke his hand." Or he seems to have a tough time with his hand.
Then we come to judgement day of him wearing a dress uniform when not on duty for over two decades. As I said below, I think this deserves Leavenworth Psych Ward at the very least.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 04, 2026 10:37 PM (WONhk)
Earlier this year, from around late January through mid-February we were pretty much snowed in. I think we made one trip out to buy some provisions, but mostly to get booze. The trash didn't get picked up but once in 3 weeks due to icy roads.
Anyway, on the occasion I had to take our trash bin down to the road I was amazed at how heavy it was.
There were a lot, many, obscene amounts of empty liquor bottles and wine bottles in there.
So, yeah.... I'm sorta' proud.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 04, 2026 10:37 PM (jtM2q)
Posted by: mikeski at March 04, 2026 10:32 PM (VHUov)
I'm with you, so far.
Posted by: Rex B at March 04, 2026 10:37 PM (GI9/m)
I am ready to write reports when fire falls from the skies.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 04, 2026 10:36 PM (rbvCR)
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My father has the manual ones. He also has and early electronic typewriter which he somehow rigged up as a printer. Early adopter genius.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 04, 2026 10:38 PM (ZOv7s)
So how did that kids family know it was his dick? And why would any of them care beside parents?
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Yeah, I'm not buying that story either.
Posted by: Crusader at March 04, 2026 10:38 PM (Cjcf6)
Not likely. Can we be like the Brits and just fly tip our trash into the solar system?
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 04, 2026 10:38 PM (gVUi7)
Posted by: LRob in OK at March 04, 2026 10:38 PM (7D3Aa)
Posted by: Inogame at March 04, 2026 10:24 PM (fcoLq)
* * * *
Awesome! Prayers up for a successful and problem-free delivery!
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at March 04, 2026 10:39 PM (kB9dk)
Posted by: NaCly Dog
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The Barn Swallows that summered on my front porch were from Brazil. They had a difficult time learning English but after a couple of seasons they settled into it.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 10:39 PM (4k6kk)
Posted by: LRob in OK at March 04, 2026 10:21 PM (7D3Aa)
Hold my beer.
-Literally the entire state of Florida.....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at March 04, 2026 10:39 PM (QGaXH)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 04, 2026 10:39 PM (ZOv7s)
Matches were a daily use, must have item back then.
Posted by: Joemarine at March 04, 2026 10:40 PM (y171U)
Posted by: Inogame at March 04,
Okay, everyone! Gather ‘round. Let’s pray for this mama and baby!
Father God, please give this mama strength deeper than she knows she has. Surround her with peace, courage, and Your comforting presence.
Guide this precious baby safely into the world, wrapped in Your love and protection.
Amen.
Posted by: Piper at March 04, 2026 10:30 PM (Wmg4n)
Amen!
Posted by: Diogenes at March 04, 2026 10:36 PM (2WIwB)
Prayers for a quick and easy delivery, for healthy baby and Mama. The only thing that is close is a grandchild. Gifts from God!
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 04, 2026 10:40 PM (WONhk)
TRex goes Tiptoeing through the Tulips in Tulsa looking for food to fill his Tupperware?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 04, 2026 10:40 PM (S/Y4j)
What's wrong with "Oh shit!"?
Posted by: nerdygirl
I will assume 'WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE' is not one of them.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at March 04, 2026 10:40 PM (L1JuH)
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan
Discovery is going to be interesting.
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I doubt it ever happened.
Posted by: Crusader at March 04, 2026 10:41 PM (Cjcf6)
There were a lot, many, obscene amounts of empty liquor bottles and wine bottles in there.
So, yeah.... I'm sorta' proud.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 04, 2026 10:37 PM (jtM2q)
We have a separate recycling bin here. Distributes the load.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at March 04, 2026 10:41 PM (MZ+PY)
Posted by: Inogame at March 04, 2026 10:24 PM (fcoLq)
Is this your first? Your life will never be the same!
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at March 04, 2026 10:41 PM (QGaXH)
What's wrong with "Oh shit!"?
Posted by: nerdygirl
I will assume 'WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE' is not one of them.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at March 04, 2026 10:40 PM (L1JuH)
"I see Jesus" is probably suboptimal too.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 04, 2026 10:41 PM (4/BuS)
5th
Posted by: fourseasons at March 04, 2026 10:41 PM (3ek7K)
TRex goes Tiptoeing through the Tulips in Tulsa looking for food to fill his Tupperware?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 04, 2026 10:40 PM
***
Totally.
Posted by: TRex - dainty dino at March 04, 2026 10:42 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: Inogame at March 04, 2026
Go walk with her! We are here praying!
Posted by: Piper at March 04, 2026 10:42 PM (OoFl2)
So how did that kids family know it was his dick? And why would any of them care beside parents?
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Yeah, I'm not buying that story either.
Posted by: Crusader at March 04, 2026 10:38 PM (Cjcf6)
***
A line up will settle this!!!
Posted by: Beulah Balbricker at March 04, 2026 10:42 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 04, 2026 10:42 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Inogame
Congratulations. Welcome to the world, little one.
Posted by: Cosda at March 04, 2026 10:42 PM (/7sh5)
5th
Posted by: fourseasons at March 04, 2026 10:41 PM (3ek7K)
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Yes, you can *manifest* your truth!
Posted by: Crusader at March 04, 2026 10:43 PM (Cjcf6)
Posted by: Inogame at March 04, 2026 10:33 PM (fcoLq)
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Let the games begin!
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 04, 2026 10:43 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at March 04, 2026 10:40 PM (L1JuH)
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I think they only use that one when the galley is out of coffee.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 04, 2026 10:43 PM (ESVrU)
Posted by: Inogame at March 04, 2026 10:24 PM (fcoLq)
Is this your first? Your life will never be the same!
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at March 04, 2026 10:41 PM (QGaXH)
#5
Posted by: Inogame at March 04, 2026 10:44 PM (fcoLq)
He told a lie about sleeping with me. I just said he was really bad, quick triggered, and cried his mother's name.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 04, 2026 10:44 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Inogame
Wait, there's no special emergency phrase for that? What kind of rinky-dink airline are they running?
.....
But seriously, prayers & congrats!
Posted by: mikeski at March 04, 2026 10:44 PM (VHUov)
I might be wrong on that
Posted by: Don Black at March 04, 2026 10:44 PM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: Inogame at March 04, 2026
Tell that baby to wait until after midnight so she can share a birthday with me :-)
Posted by: Doof at March 04, 2026 10:45 PM (D3zHV)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 04, 2026 10:45 PM (+HNx/)
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 04, 2026 10:45 PM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 04, 2026 10:45 PM (etYFQ)
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at March 04, 2026 10:46 PM (DR/q2)
"Got someone to print out 500 copies" is what got me.
That is not cheap, and it clearly is felony publishing and distributing of child pr0n. That girl must have either been putting out to some perv to get him to do that, or she must have some serious dirt on the publisher.
Or it is 99.9% likely to be pure bullshit.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 04, 2026 10:46 PM (a4flb)
I'm timing which is why I'm on my phone...
Posted by: Inogame at March 04, 2026 10:28 PM (fcoLq)
That's really good!
Your first?
Praying for you all, especially Mama and baby girl.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 04, 2026 10:46 PM (WONhk)
Posted by: Inogame at March 04, 2026 10:46 PM (fcoLq)
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at March 04, 2026 10:46 PM (DR/q2)
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Also, Earth-friendly and sustainable.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 04, 2026 10:47 PM (+HNx/)
Posted by: Diogenes at March 04, 2026 10:47 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: Inogame at March 04, 2026
Tell that baby to wait until after midnight so she can share a birthday with me :-)
Posted by: Doof at March 04, 2026 10:45 PM
But please don’t name her after him!
Posted by: Piper at March 04, 2026 10:47 PM (OoFl2)
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 04, 2026 10:48 PM (a4flb)
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan
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Let's start with sending them.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 10:49 PM (4k6kk)
Matches were a daily use, must have item back then.
Posted by: Joemarine
"Matches," check. "Bread," check. "Milk," check.
"Frozen Food?" "Fruit?" "Soups?" "Vegetables?"
Great googly-moogly.....
Posted by: 50s husband shopping for his pregnant wife at March 04, 2026 10:49 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 04, 2026 10:50 PM (RIvkX)
Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 04, 2026 10:35 PM (ZOv7s)
Amen.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at March 04, 2026 10:50 PM (QGaXH)
Posted by: JohnFNotKerry at March 04, 2026 10:50 PM (6h8Va)
Posted by: Inogame at March 04, 2026 10:24 PM (fcoLq)
Diogenes would be a great name. Maybe as Diojennies?
Posted by: Diogenes at March 04, 2026 10:50 PM (2WIwB)
When viewing evidence during a trial where illegal material, underage pics, vids, etc., is viewed by the jurors and court, what protects the viewers from charges stemming from that viewing?
Posted by: Tonypete at March 04, 2026 10:52 PM (cYBz/)
Posted by: Diogenes
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same here, 76-79
all music was Dancing Queen and Stayin' Alive
Posted by: Don Black at March 04, 2026 10:52 PM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: San Franpsycho
Waterloo
Couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo
Knowing my fate is to be with you
Wa-Wa-Wa-Wa-Waterloo
Finally facing my Waterloo
Posted by: Piper at March 04, 2026 10:53 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan
Discovery is going to be interesting.
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I doubt it ever happened.
That's the guy's nightmare scenario. Dismissed due to lack of evidence.
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at March 04, 2026 10:53 PM (lUFok)
@ChinaUncensored
This isn't just about Iran. Every country watching this is doing the math. Every country that has been quietly drifting toward Beijing's orbit, betting that China is the future, is watching Beijing issue press conferences while its strategic partner gets regime-changed.
The multipolar world was never a reality. It was a theory, a brand, an aspiration shared by countries that had grievances against American power. But they had no actual capacity to replace it.
And when the moment of truth arrived, all Russia and China could do is say, “sorry for your loss.”
Posted by: Crusader at March 04, 2026 10:54 PM (Cjcf6)
Posted by: Tonypete at March 04, 2026 10:55 PM (cYBz/)
Posted by: Inogame at March 04, 2026 10:24 PM (fcoLq)
That's awesome! CONGRATULATIONS
Posted by: tankdemon at March 04, 2026 10:55 PM (PMi3m)
May Divine Providence protect our troops, allies, and the innocent in the midst of conflict.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 04, 2026 10:55 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan
Discovery is going to be interesting.
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I doubt it ever happened.
Posted by: Crusader at March 04, 2026 10:41 PM (Cjcf6)
It's cute but has to be fake. She'd be looking at dozens of felony counts under state and federal law.
Posted by: 16 and life at March 04, 2026 10:55 PM (TbWk/)
When viewing evidence during a trial where illegal material, underage pics, vids, etc., is viewed by the jurors and court, what protects the viewers from charges stemming from that viewing?
Posted by: Tonypete at March 04, 2026 10:52 PM (cYBz/)
Bettah? Supremes said it is OK for cops to lie... but it's a felony to lie to the Feds...
So, if a Cop Lies to the Feds? Who wins?
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 04, 2026 10:55 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: Inogame
Can you live stream it?
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 04, 2026 10:56 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Rex B at March 04, 2026 10:56 PM (GI9/m)
Posted by: San Franpsycho
Waterloo
Couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo
Knowing my fate is to be with you
Wa-Wa-Wa-Wa-Waterloo
Finally facing my Waterloo
Posted by: Piper at March 04, 2026 10:53 PM (Wmg4n)
The history book on the shelf
is always repeating itself!
Posted by: Doof at March 04, 2026 10:56 PM (D3zHV)
Posted by: four seasons at March 04, 2026 10:56 PM (3ek7K)
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at March 04, 2026 10:12 PM (MZ+PY)
Especially because those were film cameras, and no one would notice until they got the pics back from the drug store. "Oh, there's grandma, and aunt Ethel, and, OMG!" Especially with slides.
Posted by: GWB at March 04, 2026 10:56 PM (cAEoL)
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 04, 2026 10:56 PM (A5RD0)
Thank you for your prayers- they meant a lot to us.
And prayers up for Baby Girl Inogame!
Posted by: sal at March 04, 2026 10:56 PM (f+FmA)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 04, 2026 10:45 PM (+HNx/)
.........................
Twice on a flight as I was helping the crew they just paged anyone medical to come to the galley.
Unfortunately for me and the psych patient two social workers (from Oregon) showed up and one was crazier than the psychotic passenger. After the social worker scared her discussing a spider costume for Halloween, the passenger we were trying to calm down attempted to open the door to the galley. I figured at over 30K feet it would not open due to pressure (the social workers squeed). EMT's met that flight and hauled her off.
The lead flight attendant put me in charge & offered me food but I was fine with gin and tonics. I kept the plane from landing in Atlanta.
I got Delta Sky Miles for my heroics. After a half hour my husband came back to see what was going on.I only got to sit by him on landing.
The other patient was depressed,sobbing and vomiting and I was very compassionate with her.
In hospital:
Code Blue: cardiac arrest
Code Red: fire
Code Pink: abduction
Code Black: bomb threat
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 04, 2026 10:57 PM (WONhk)
Will have to check my bowling technique...
Posted by: TRex - deadly prancing dino at March 04, 2026 10:08 PM (IQ6Gq)
The T in TRex stands for tiptoe!
Posted by: Doof at March 04, 2026 10:13 PM (D3zHV)
Stands for "twinkles."
Posted by: GWB at March 04, 2026 10:57 PM (cAEoL)
Posted by: Crusader at March 04, 2026 10:54 PM (Cjcf6)
They used our own Rules against us... Trump said... well, if'n they won't play by the rules, neither will I.
After all, they are more like, guidelines.
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 04, 2026 10:57 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: Cicero
A lot easier than you might think.
Landing is another matter.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 04, 2026 10:57 PM (/lPRQ)
is always repeating itself!
Posted by: Doof at March 04
Waterloo
I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo
Promise to love you forevermore
Sanfranpsycho going oh no, what did I do?
Posted by: Piper at March 04, 2026 10:58 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Jen the original at March 04, 2026 10:58 PM (SbcUZ)
I might be wrong on that
Posted by: Don Black at March 04, 2026 10:44 PM (ZxPkt)
Words of wisdom from Nickelback:
I'll get washed-up singers writing all my songs
Lip sync 'em every night, so I don't get 'em wrong
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at March 04, 2026 10:58 PM (MZ+PY)
Posted by: Crusader at March 04, 2026 10:54 PM (Cjcf6)
Thoughts and prayers
Posted by: Inogame at March 04, 2026 10:58 PM (fcoLq)
It's simply too expensive to fire ordinary trash into the Sun. But trannies, muslims, and Democrats? Totally worth it.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 04, 2026 10:59 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: San Franpsycho
Waterloo
Couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo
Knowing my fate is to be with you
Wa-Wa-Wa-Wa-Waterloo
Finally facing my Waterloo
Posted by: Piper at March 04, 2026 10:53 PM (Wmg4n)
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I *love* Abba! My favorite songs from them include SOS, Take a Chance on Me, and Knowing Me Knowing You.
Posted by: Crusader at March 04, 2026 10:59 PM (Cjcf6)
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at March 04, 2026 10:59 PM (lUFok)
Posted by: four seasons at March 04, 2026 10:59 PM (3ek7K)
Montana GOP Sen. Steve Daines to 'pass the torch' - surprisingly reveals he won't seek reelection
https://trib.al/IYNYuwZ
Posted by: Don Black at March 04, 2026 10:59 PM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 04, 2026 11:00 PM (gVUi7)
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 04, 2026 11:00 PM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 04, 2026 10:19 PM (a4flb)
Germany used to do that. (Facility was right out the back gate of Wuerzburg army base, at the bottom of the hill. There were days....) But when everyone got all freaked out about carbon, they shut it down.
(They also did the carefully sorted recycling. I didn't mind it, but some did.)
Posted by: GWB at March 04, 2026 11:01 PM (cAEoL)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 04, 2026 11:01 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: pookysgirl, racking her brain at March 04, 2026 10:07 PM (Wt5PA)
I think I remember one that used a wheel with the various items on it, and a ribbon so you could print a list.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 04, 2026 11:01 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan
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Let's start with sending them.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 10:49 PM (4k6kk)
True. But I think the little blackmailer is in far greater legal jeopardy under the doctrine of 'two wrongs don't make a right'. Especially if one of the boys negotiates an immunity deal.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at March 04, 2026 11:01 PM (QGaXH)
Wish Doof a happy birthday tomorrow!
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 04, 2026 10:56 PM (A5RD0)
Thank you!
Posted by: Doof at March 04, 2026 11:01 PM (D3zHV)
Posted by: Jen the original at March 04, 2026 10:58 PM (SbcUZ)
Because we know how that actually feelz?
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 04, 2026 11:02 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: Inogame at March 04, 2026
Go walk with her! We are here praying!
Posted by: Piper at March 04, 2026 10:42 PM (OoFl2)
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Unless things have changed, once that happened they told me I could not walk. But this was during the Civil War era.
Sounds like this Mama is going fast (unlike me).
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 04, 2026 11:02 PM (WONhk)
That's wonderful news Sal, may he continue to be blessed with good news. .
Posted by: The Grateful at March 04, 2026 11:02 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: Jen the original
Geneva Convention prohibits its use.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 04, 2026 11:02 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Piper at March 04, 2026 11:03 PM (OoFl2)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 04, 2026 11:03 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Crusader at March 04, 2026 10:59 PM (Cjcf6)
Mamma Mia has entered the chat...
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 04, 2026 11:03 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 04, 2026 10:25 PM (4/BuS)
You can vaccinate for carpooling?!? Who knew?
Posted by: GWB at March 04, 2026 11:04 PM (cAEoL)
Posted by: GWB at March 04, 2026 10:56 PM (cAEoL)
Daughter and I tell the grandkids how hard it was, compared to today, to get an embarrassing photo of anyone out. Take the pic, finish the roll, go to One Hour, get it developed, make copies...
They were like "Why bother?"
Posted by: sal at March 04, 2026 11:05 PM (f+FmA)
Posted by: Inogame at March 04, 2026 10:46 PM (fcoLq)
Prayers for an uneventful delivery.
September 2005, I took the wife with me on a business trip. Employer put us up in the Four Seasons, Newport Beach. Manager took one look at her and told me he was upgrading us to a mini suite. Her water broke at 5AM on the second morning.
We lit out of there and hit the 405 in about thirty minutes (thank God for HOV lanes). Made it to the hospital in about three hours. Little thug didn't come out until 7:30 that evening. This Saturday, he's driving with a friend to Miami for spring break...
Posted by: Joe Kidd at March 04, 2026 11:05 PM (nbLIj)
Posted by: Jen the original at March 04, 2026 10:58 PM (SbcUZ)
Good point! I wanted them to open the door and really smush his fingers. I tried to see the hand the Code Pinkos were wailing about and a police had him by that upper arm. This is not over because I demand x-rays.
The pop/crack heard seemed to be a dislocated elbow which he totally deserved.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 04, 2026 11:05 PM (WONhk)
Posted by: Don Black at March 04, 2026 11:05 PM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: Crusader at March 04, 2026 10:54 PM (Cjcf6)
Thoughts and prayers
Posted by: Inogame at March 04, 2026 10:58 PM (fcoLq)
We'll send flowers. When you figure out when and where the funeral will be. We'd come ourselves, but, well, the Americans and Israelis might know the location, to.
Posted by: Putin and Xi at March 04, 2026 11:06 PM (vSvIl)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 04, 2026 11:06 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: wth at March 04, 2026 11:08 PM (BT3km)
Commies too.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 04, 2026 11:08 PM (etYFQ)
Happy Birthday and thanks for Friday nights, Doof!
Posted by: Auspex at March 04, 2026 11:09 PM (Y8DZL)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 10:49 PM (4k6kk)
True. But I think the little blackmailer is in far greater legal jeopardy under the doctrine of 'two wrongs don't make a right'. Especially if one of the boys negotiates an immunity deal.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK)
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If I caught a bastard sending my daughter dic pics I'd put his head in a vice. And that would just be the beginning.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 11:10 PM (4k6kk)
Posted by: runner at March 04, 2026 11:10 PM (GD0B3)
Since I have a cold, Ace told me to go to bed at 9:30 for the cure. It will probably be more like 10 but don't tell him.
Good luck with baby girl! Enjoy her! Even the 0200 wake up calls and poops.
I love babies so I always enjoy them and cared for at least 1000 in the newborn nursery in the '90's. One of the best jobs I had.
G'night all.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 04, 2026 11:10 PM (WONhk)
Posted by: Kindltot at March 04, 2026 11:10 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 04, 2026 11:03 PM (mP0Kj)
Super Trooper is a favorite... of Mrs.D's.
Posted by: Diogenes at March 04, 2026 11:11 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: runner at March 04, 2026 11:11 PM (GD0B3)
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 04, 2026 11:03 PM (mP0Kj)
"Money Honey" is an Abba hit back in the day that rarely is played on oldies radio. I did hear it this weekend for the first time in about 50 years. Didn't even recognize it as Abba.
Posted by: Joemarine at March 04, 2026 11:11 PM (y171U)
We jurors had to watch the whole 20 minute video. It was extremely uncomfortable even though there was no nudity. Fortunately for us jurors taking or viewing pics of kids at the beach isn't illegal.
Unfortunately for him taking pics of children, even clothed children, that would make a reasonable adult uncomfortable IS illegal if it's with sexual intent. (he admitted on the stand that it was)
It took all of five minutes to find him guilty.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at March 04, 2026 11:11 PM (QGaXH)
Posted by: runner at March 04, 2026 11:10 PM (GD0B3)
I am not convinced at all he's a real Marine. I want proof! I also want x-rays! It's a pity Sen Sheehy could not go full Navy Seal on him.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 04, 2026 11:12 PM (WONhk)
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan
Discovery is going to be interesting.
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I doubt it ever happened.
That's the guy's nightmare scenario. Dismissed due to lack of evidence.
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at March 04, 2026 10:53 PM (lUFok)
Like the accused rapist who's case was dismissed because.....wait for it......'the evidence wouldn't stand up in court!'
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at March 04, 2026 11:13 PM (QGaXH)
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at March 04, 2026 11:14 PM (QGaXH)
Posted by: runner
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We have some self contradiction here. This fellow says free Baluchistan and promoting Pakistan doesn't work. Baluchistan want to be free from Pakistan. This guy is a whackjob. Does he drive a semi?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 11:16 PM (4k6kk)
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK)
That's not funny.
Posted by: Mojtaba Khamanei at March 04, 2026 11:16 PM (gKWVE)
Unfortunately for him taking pics of children, even clothed children, that would make a reasonable adult uncomfortable IS illegal if it's with sexual intent. (he admitted on the stand that it was)
It took all of five minutes to find him guilty.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at March 04, 2026 11:11 PM (QGaXH)
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When we lived in FL on a busy,crowded holiday weekend at the beach (we went every weekend and lived 1/4mi from the Atlantic)...I saw similar.
A man had one of those large video cameras pointing at my sons as he held it. Sons were on boogie boards. 5yrs and 3yrs.
I did not say a word to my husband but got up and walked towards about 10' him and he ran. Now I wish I had alerted the entire beach and lifeguard, but my instinct said pervert and alarms went off. I'm still mad about it, that I did not do enough.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 04, 2026 11:16 PM (WONhk)
Posted by: Jen the original at March 04, 2026 11:16 PM (SbcUZ)
Healthcare and Iran plus who knows what else is waiting to bite us in the Ass.....
Posted by: Jackson K. at March 04, 2026 11:17 PM (38587)
Posted by: Don Black at March 04, 2026 11:18 PM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 04, 2026 11:12 PM (WONhk)
apparently he served. early 2000s. probably converted in the ME when he was over there. he is also running in NC on a green party ticket. unstable. nuts, as they say.
Posted by: runner at March 04, 2026 11:20 PM (GD0B3)
Mamma Mia has entered the chat...
Posted by: Romeo13 a
Super Trooper is a favorite... of Mrs.D's.
Posted by: Diogenes
Super Trouper
https://youtu.be/1WzlQaz1ddQ
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 04, 2026 11:20 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: Joemarine
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They were going for the pop market, extreme.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 11:21 PM (4k6kk)
War Dept. is slacking up in the action video dept.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 11:22 PM (4k6kk)
Posted by: Diogenes
Super Trouper
https://youtu.be/1WzlQaz1ddQ
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr
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youtube.com/watch?v=qN5zw04WxCc
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 11:26 PM (4k6kk)
B-2 attacks 24/7................. Kiss your Raghead ASS Goodbye !!!!
Posted by: Jackson K. at March 04, 2026 11:26 PM (38587)
Posted by: runner at March 04, 2026 11:27 PM (GD0B3)
Posted by: mrp at March 04, 2026 11:27 PM (rj6Yv)
Posted by: Joemarine at March 04, 2026 11:11 PM (y171U)
Is that a cover of the Elvis hit?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 04, 2026 11:29 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 04, 2026 11:29 PM (RIvkX)
Speaking of grocery lists, the Reminders app in my phone now has s grocery list option
Cool
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 04, 2026 11:30 PM (J5RCE)
There's Blue Oyster Cult studio and Blue Oyster Cult live. Live is the way they were meant to be.
Posted by: Dark Litigator at March 04, 2026 11:31 PM (KAi1n)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 04, 2026 11:34 PM (RIvkX)
I have an Underwood Champion portable, probably from the early fifties. I keep it in the study. It is a joy to use.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at March 04, 2026 11:36 PM (EXyHK)
Posted by: San Franpsycho
Maybe Blue Swede? Tho they were less superstar.
Ooga chaka!
Posted by: Rex B at March 04, 2026 11:40 PM (GI9/m)
Soda? Coffee? Tea? could usually clean them out...
But... Red Wine? Keyboard killer... good thing I've got spares...
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 04, 2026 11:41 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 11:41 PM (4k6kk)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 04, 2026 11:34 PM (RIvkX)
Cult! nuf said!
Is any Cult really the same as any other?
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 04, 2026 11:42 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: Lord Percy at March 04, 2026 11:44 PM (WV4GH)
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at March 04, 2026 11:44 PM (EXyHK)
Beautiful prayer, Piper.
Happy early Birthday Doof, in case I forget.
Inogame, may all of the Blessings be upon you and your family. That fifth one is kind of special.
QJ, are you any relation to JQ?? Just want to make sure that you get my order right.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 04, 2026 11:44 PM (0nHVk)
Posted by: Joemarine at March 04, 2026 11:11 PM (y171U)
Is that a cover of the Elvis hit?
The the one that I remember from my yute (1953) is by Clyde McPhatter and the Drifters. (It's on YouTube if anyone's interested.)
Posted by: Philip at March 04, 2026 11:44 PM (o71/e)
Anyway the counter-cartel operation in Ecuador kicking off the same time as the Iran festivities is a nice reminder of how big the battleground is.
Posted by: rhomboid at March 04, 2026 11:45 PM (U/Byj)
Posted by: Kindltot at March 04, 2026 11:10 PM (rbvCR)
Fascinating - I wonder what precipitated it?
Saw today that 2/3 of the island currently has no electricity at all, with no estimates on when (or if) it will be restored. It’s all breaking down.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 04, 2026 11:45 PM (etYFQ)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 04, 2026 11:34 PM (RIvkX)
Recently had to buy a new set of headphones... bought a brand called "Heavies" because they were rated as having really good base.
I gotta admit... as someone who has hearing issues from living on ships for years (certain freqs I'm pretty much deaf at)... they just rock.
Really enjoying revisiting music... because it sounds like I remember it from when I was a Teenager and really enjoyed it.
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 04, 2026 11:45 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 04, 2026 11:45 PM (DoBxX)
BIL showed up at 3:30am, brought from bus station to my house by local cop, as a public service. (I live probably 15 miles away from the bus station and BIL is in his 70s)
I wouldn't mind so much, except that he just fking showed up and *expects* to stay. Has already burned his other bridges; overstayed at friends. Dude is like Forrest Gump in a few ways.
He lost his wallet, has no photo ID. Miracle of miracles, he still has his debit card! Grrr. I hate "family"
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 04, 2026 11:45 PM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Kindltot at March 04, 2026 11:10 PM (rbvCR)
Fascinating - I wonder what precipitated it?
Saw today that 2/3 of the island currently has no electricity at all, with no estimates on when (or if) it will be restored. It’s all breaking down.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 04, 2026 11:45 PM (etYFQ)
Cuba is at War with Peruvia? Who had that on their Bingo Card?
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 04, 2026 11:46 PM (mP0Kj)
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[recalls the SNL skit 'The Pepsi Syndrome']
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 04, 2026 11:48 PM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Kindltot
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Whoa. I get busy away from AoS, and something truly *head-scratch worthy* occurs. LOL.
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 04, 2026 11:49 PM (rdVOm)
But people also don't realize just how big the earth is.
Posted by: 18-1 at March 04, 2026 11:51 PM (sKqQm)
Saw today that 2/3 of the island currently has no electricity at all, with no estimates on when (or if) it will be restored. It’s all breaking down.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 04, 2026 11:45 PM (etYFQ)
Cuba is at War with Peruvia? Who had that on their Bingo Card?
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 04, 2026 11:46 PM (mP0Kj)
Maybe the Cuban diplomats were caught shoplifting AA batteries from the Quickie Mart.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 04, 2026 11:51 PM (8zz6B)
Soda? Coffee? Tea? could usually clean them out...
But... Red Wine? Keyboard killer... good thing I've got spares...
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 04, 2026 11:41 PM (mP0Kj)
You haven't lived until a tall glass of coke tips over, hits a bong, and both poured into the keyboard. With nothing to lose I carried it carefully to the sink, dumped it out, ran it under the hot water rinsing it out, took it out to the garage and blew it out with compressed air. let it dry overnight. Damn thing worked fine.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 11:51 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: Kindltot
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Take yourselves, leave the llamas.
Posted by: Peru at March 04, 2026 11:51 PM (XeU6L)
Posted by: JM in Illinois at March 04, 2026 11:51 PM (ZZIer)
Some bands are better live.
Don't need 10 tracks and 10 retakes.
They're free from gay producers and recording engineers.
youtube.com/watch?v=lJW_2wLt704
youtube.com/watch?v=jI_AvSF8bvU
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 11:51 PM (4k6kk)
Posted by: 18-1 at March 04, 2026 11:52 PM (sKqQm)
I wouldn't mind so much, except that he just fking showed up and *expects* to stay. Has already burned his other bridges; overstayed at friends. Dude is like Forrest Gump in a few ways.
He lost his wallet, has no photo ID. Miracle of miracles, he still has his debit card! Grrr. I hate "family"
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 04, 2026 11:45 PM (rdVOm)
Well, I guess it's good news that he is alive and well; not so good that he intends to sponge off you. Is there such a thing as group homes for indigent seniors with some mental incapacity? Aside from the Senate?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 04, 2026 11:55 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Romeo13
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Bunch'a flakes.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 11:55 PM (4k6kk)
"Honey could you pick up some milk on the way home" becomes "Shofar Two could you hit that 8-story building on the square in Dahiyeh on your return flight".
Posted by: rhomboid at March 04, 2026 11:55 PM (U/Byj)
Posted by: fourseasons at March 04, 2026 11:58 PM (3ek7K)
Posted by: Inogame
Praying all goes well for the new Moronette.
Didn't know our firstborn was female until she was born. Even with the ultrasound, we didn't know our twins were boys until they were born. (The ultrasound just showed they were two distinct entities, not a giant kid. The tech was more primitive back then.)
I don't think it's fair that nowadays parents get to know which color to paint the nursery before the baby's born.
Posted by: mindful webworker became a parent 'way back in the last millennium at March 04, 2026 11:59 PM (9O6qm)
Posted by: Romeo13
"2026 Bingo" isn't the usual 5-in-a-row game; it's blackout.
I still expect someone will win by mid-May.
Posted by: mikeski at March 04, 2026 11:59 PM (VHUov)
The 2 for 1 late Night Buffet is now OPEN
For those who opted for the VIP upgrade and are wearing the appropriately colored plastic wristbands, this also includes the multiple bars and karaoke venues.
Posted by: Almost All-Inclusive Club Miklos at March 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Al4HM)
I love their music, but after watching the movie Mamma Mia", I think my favorite song of theirs is " Slipping Through My Fingers".
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at March 04, 2026 11:59 PM (SRRAx)
How many crews do they got on that thing? 2 pilots? Maybe 3, in case somebody gets hurt or wigs out?
Posted by: Common Tater at March 05, 2026 12:00 AM (8OQ0R)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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Thanks for the best laugh I've had all day!
Got him to DMV in WA today for new ID card. No dupe license-- he's been suspended for not paying tickets. (eyeroll) Can't do jackshit without photo ID.. and he's fck'd off everything... trailer, truck, phone.. idiot.
Tomorrow, taking him to DSHS in WA, see if/what he can qualify for. Get him signed up for something, anything, to get him out of my house. But of course, DMV must mail the new photo card (not to MY address, no way!) to "general delivery" in WA town... maybe 2 weeks to get it. UGH!
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 12:00 AM (rdVOm)
I'm sure there is some rule of jury immunity for handling evidence, but even if there wasn't, how would you get a conviction?
Prosecutor: "Jury Number 2, we will prove that all 12 members of Jury Number 1 watched illegal material. One of the elements of that charge is that the material was illegal. You will have to view the same material to determine if it was illegal"
Posted by: Chuck C at March 05, 2026 12:00 AM (D0HYP)
Posted by: mindful webworker 'recycles' everything together ezpz at March 05, 2026 12:02 AM (9O6qm)
Posted by: Kindltot at March 05, 2026 12:02 AM (rbvCR)
I'm sure there is some rule of jury immunity for handling evidence, but even if there wasn't, how would you get a conviction?
Prosecutor: "Jury Number 2, we will prove that all 12 members of Jury Number 1 watched illegal material. One of the elements of that charge is that the material was illegal. You will have to view the same material to determine if it was illegal"
Posted by: Chuck C at March 05, 2026 12:00 AM (D0HYP)
Not a lawyer, but I think the term is "privilege".
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 05, 2026 12:05 AM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Kindltot
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My guess would have been Argentina.
Maybe Milei did that already.
Next up-Ecuador
Posted by: El Mikloso de Yucatan at March 05, 2026 12:05 AM (Al4HM)
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 12:00 AM (rdVOm)
Oh shit, he finally showed up there, huh?
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 05, 2026 12:05 AM (snZF9)
I’m getting the distinct impression our later diplomats may not always have been quite the caliber of George Kennan. And the Secretary of State position can be a real crapshoot.
Posted by: Common Tater at March 05, 2026 12:05 AM (8OQ0R)
Posted by: Berserker
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Yeah. At zero-dark-fking thirty this morning. At my door.
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 12:06 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: PabloD at March 05, 2026 12:06 AM (+HNa2)
That gasoline Smell............
Smells like "VICTORY"...........
Posted by: Jackson K. at March 05, 2026 12:07 AM (38587)
Posted by: Inogame
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When she starts calling you names and saying it's all your fault, she doesn't really mean it.
At least that's what my wife told me.
Posted by: buddhaha at March 05, 2026 12:08 AM (f8HdW)
Posted by: mindful webworker 'recycles' everything together ezpz at March 05, 2026 12:02 AM (9O6qm)
For testing purposes many of our so called leaders should get that ride first, and then do garbage.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 05, 2026 12:08 AM (snZF9)
Nope. Dementia is a terrible affliction.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at March 05, 2026 12:09 AM (+qFxn)
I wouldn't mind so much, except that he just fking showed up and *expects* to stay. Has already burned his other bridges; overstayed at friends. Dude is like Forrest Gump in a few ways.
He lost his wallet, has no photo ID. Miracle of miracles, he still has his debit card! Grrr. I hate "family"
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 04, 2026 11:45 PM (rdVOm)
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Dear Tarbender...tell him he has x amt of days or hours and then call the cops again to take him back to a shelter. You do not need this.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 05, 2026 12:09 AM (WONhk)
Posted by: Inogame
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When she starts calling you names and saying it's all your fault, she doesn't really mean it.
At least that's what my wife told me.
Posted by: buddhaha at March 05, 2026 12:08 AM (f8HdW)
IIRC, they have like 5 kids. At this point, she knew what she was getting into. I say: let 'em crash!
Sincerely man, congratulations and hope everything goes well.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 05, 2026 12:09 AM (bss/y)
To not fuck around much in Peruvia
It's really no joke
If you're caught growing coke
They'll turn right around and remove ya.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 05, 2026 12:09 AM (8zz6B)
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 04, 2026 11:45 PM (rdVOm)
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Again? Take him out back and shoot him in the head.
No, that's just a euphemism. But it's time for him to go. If he stays in the house don't go to bed unarmed. You don't need this crap.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 05, 2026 12:10 AM (4k6kk)
Posted by: Berserker
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Yeah. At zero-dark-fking thirty this morning. At my door.
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 12:06 AM (rdVOm)
Your fault for not answering the door dressed as Michael Myers. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 05, 2026 12:10 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: Jackson K. at March 05, 2026 12:11 AM (38587)
Posted by: JM in Illinois at March 05, 2026 12:12 AM (+qFxn)
The dude is not into drugs or alcohol. Just naive and ignorant in SO MANY ways.
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 12:12 AM (rdVOm)
I then got an epidural after waiting 5hrs for a non-emergent c-section.
I admit to have looked forward to how insane I could get and say whatever I wanted to my poor husband. Never happened. I moaned loudly a few times and that was it.
Had a very healthy baby boy and I did well, which was all that counted.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 05, 2026 12:12 AM (WONhk)
You nned to check, asap, with your local jurisdiction and make sure he doesn't establish residency at your place.
Unless you want to go through the eviction process take him to the nearest homeless shelter.
Posted by: Will Robinson at March 05, 2026 12:13 AM (FylAi)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
In the 80s, the Cuban students (and the Vietnamese) in the then Socialist Peoples republic of Hungary were given a monthly allotment of 300 or so USD. With a list of things to buy at the hard currency/diplomatic stores.
Which they had to return to those embassies, for Personal Use by the Somebodies or resale at a big profit on the black (free) market.
Those embassies funded themselves from that.
Posted by: Miklos more than vaguely recalls at March 05, 2026 12:14 AM (Al4HM)
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It's all in the pelvic action...
Posted by: As Not Seen On TV at March 05, 2026 12:14 AM (6BIzz)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 05, 2026 12:15 AM (0nHVk)
At least that's what my wife told me.
Posted by: buddhaha at March 05, 2026 12:08 AM (f8HdW)
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I wonder what was said in the days when they didn't allow the fatherd into labor and delivery.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at March 05, 2026 12:16 AM (+qFxn)
The dude is not into drugs or alcohol. Just naive and ignorant in SO MANY ways.
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 12:12 AM (rdVOm)
(Not important but I love your new name!)
Well...the cops/hospital someone should know a place for him to go. He's homeless. There are some shelters, or were, religious based and the men did a bit of work to live there with the promise of no booze, drugs or fighting.
Call services for the elderly or someone like that in your area or the next town/city.
You don't need to deal with this is my drum I will keep beating like our hockey team beat Russia.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 05, 2026 12:16 AM (WONhk)
China Uncensored
@ChinaUncensored
This isn't just about Iran. Every country watching this is doing the math. Every country that has been quietly drifting toward Beijing's orbit, betting that China is the future, is watching Beijing issue press conferences while its strategic partner gets regime-changed.
The multipolar world was never a reality. It was a theory, a brand, an aspiration shared by countries that had grievances against American power. But they had no actual capacity to replace it.
And when the moment of truth arrived, all Russia and China could do is say, “sorry for your loss.”
11:36 AM · Mar 4, 2026
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Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 05, 2026 12:17 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at March 05, 2026 12:17 AM (ULPxl)
Active volcano?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 04, 2026 10:22 PM (zZu0s)
That was my first choice too. I reckon the problem would be that most active volcanos and vents close up fairly fast, so getting enough trash dumped in to make a dent in landfills would be extremely difficult.
On the other hand, just ship it all to Hawaii and tell them that it'll keep coming until they stop being racist pot-heads.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 05, 2026 12:17 AM (HXiQ2)
Posted by: JM in Illinois at March 05, 2026 12:16 AM (+qFxn)
'Cock-sucking motherfucking peckerwood...'
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 05, 2026 12:17 AM (bss/y)
I then got an epidural after waiting 5hrs for a non-emergent c-section.
I admit to have looked forward to how insane I could get and say whatever I wanted to my poor husband. Never happened. I moaned loudly a few times and that was it.
Had a very healthy baby boy and I did well, which was all that counted.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 05, 2026 12:12 AM (WONhk)
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Did all the men here cringe like I did when they read this?
Posted by: JM in Illinois at March 05, 2026 12:18 AM (+qFxn)
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On it! Talked with my lawyer today. Takes 6 weeks here. No mail to this addy for him. Check, and check!
He rode a fking bus for almost 48hours straight, just to get here. Dude needs some stretch-out time and sleep, especially at his age. I'm pissed off, but not *heartless*
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 12:19 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Copasetic Miklos at March 05, 2026 12:19 AM (Al4HM)
Speaking of smart people, Claude Opus just solved a problem that Donald Knuth had been working on for "several weeks".
If you don't know who Donald Knuth is, look him up. I mean, he's not a Eric Swalwell or a Jasmine Crockett, or a Ketanji Brown Jackson, but he does have a little bit on the ball.
https://tinyurl.com/45md9sbr
Unless someone finds a previous solution (highly unlikely, given that Knuth didn't know about it and the problem was hard enough that he'd spent several weeks on it), I think this pretty much definitively demonstrates that LLMs don't "just regurgitate things they've already seen".
Posted by: Just the Punchline at March 05, 2026 12:21 AM (IG3/x)
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at March 05, 2026 12:17 AM (ULPxl)
The CHMSL, aka third brake light? My guess is that the rubber gasket has bonded to the lens and the paint over the last 19 years or so. Try slipping the blade of a putty knife between the rubber and the body. A little squirt of WD-40 might help matters along, too.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 05, 2026 12:22 AM (8zz6B)
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Well, if they did, he pooh-poohed it and said "send me to my brother's house" AND THEY DID. He's still wearing a hospital wristband dated 3/2.
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 12:22 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: QJ the tarbender
Hey Vito, Fingers
Lady needs some help
Posted by: Mobbed up Miklos at March 05, 2026 12:22 AM (Al4HM)
https://youtu.be/l0JdJxrRVkc
Been watching him for years, so I finally slipped him a bribe to get on the "contributors" list that flashes by at the end. My latest big claim to fame.
Posted by: mindful webworker buys a seat on the glory plane at March 05, 2026 12:23 AM (9O6qm)
Posted by: Inogame at March 05, 2026 12:23 AM (fcoLq)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 05, 2026 12:24 AM (8OQ0R)
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 12:24 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Jimmy Doolittle at March 05, 2026 12:25 AM (euDq6)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 05, 2026 12:25 AM (tcsrY)
-Just the punchline
https://tinyurl.com/yvkh77we
Just the punchline is a wise man.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 05, 2026 12:25 AM (bss/y)
==
The CHMSL, aka third brake light? My guess is that the rubber gasket has bonded to the lens and the paint over the last 19 years or so. Try slipping the blade of a putty knife between the rubber and the body. A little squirt of WD-40 might help matters along, too.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 05, 2026 12:22 AM (8zz6B)
That's the one, thanks! Will give this a try.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at March 05, 2026 12:25 AM (ULPxl)
Posted by: Opinion fact at March 05, 2026 12:25 AM (4hjRS)
Posted by: Miklos is happier than the QJ situation at March 05, 2026 12:26 AM (Al4HM)
Posted by: SciVo at March 05, 2026 12:26 AM (Sy6m/)
Way back in the eighties some kids I knew let their pet rat escape and it pissed on their computer keyboard (I think it was a Commodore, but that might not be it).
They called up tech support and the guy was so amused that he sent them a new computer.
Posted by: Just the Punchline at March 05, 2026 12:27 AM (IG3/x)
Posted by: Inogame at March 05, 2026 12:23 AM (fcoLq)
Congratulations Inogame!!!
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at March 05, 2026 12:27 AM (ULPxl)
Posted by: SciVo at March 05, 2026 12:27 AM (Sy6m/)
That's the one, thanks! Will give this a try.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket
I am not sure why AOP is not head of NASA
Posted by: Miklos has Question at March 05, 2026 12:27 AM (Al4HM)
Posted by: Helena Handbasket
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I do not know...but a fair guess would be that time and heat have caused the gasket to adhere to the body.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 05, 2026 12:28 AM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Inogame
Congratulations!!!
I know it did not seem a short time for your wife, but it was (coming from someone who labored for over a day then a c-section). Our DIL has babies quickly as well and I am in awe!
Happy for you all!
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 05, 2026 12:29 AM (WONhk)
Posted by: Opinion fact at March 05, 2026 12:29 AM (4hjRS)
Posted by: mikeski at March 05, 2026 12:29 AM (VHUov)
(yeah, sock off)
I remember this because there was a long-running thread on a local BBS (anyone remember those?) with the title "Rat piss on the keyboard".
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at March 05, 2026 12:30 AM (IG3/x)
Doof: THIS is a great comment of the week. He went the extra mile.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 05, 2026 12:31 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Diogenes at March 05, 2026 12:31 AM (2WIwB)
Posted by: Inogame
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!Congrats!
Now...where's my cigar?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 05, 2026 12:32 AM (XeU6L)
They called up tech support and the guy was so amused that he sent them a new computer.
Posted by: [Rodrigo Borgia]
Back in the days when the keyboard was part of the computer, and not a peripheral. Commodore 64, Apple 2 series.....
Posted by: mikeski at March 05, 2026 12:33 AM (VHUov)
Posted by: Diogenes at March 05, 2026 12:33 AM (2WIwB)
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at March 05, 2026 12:33 AM (IG3/x)
On the other hand, just ship it all to Hawaii and tell them that it'll keep coming until they stop being racist pot-heads.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 05, 2026 12:17 AM (HXiQ2)
For garbage: separate it at the point it becomes garbage. Three bins, three streams. Stream 1 is anything that can be burned; food scraps, paper and plastic bags, plastic bottles, foil pouches. That goes to the waste-burning power plant. Stream 2 is stuff that is mostly metal, and maybe some durable plastics. It goes to a metal-recovery plant where metals are sorted for recycling. There is a huge amount of embodied energy in metal, so it is worth doing. Stream 3 is glass, Pop and liquor and beer bottles, spaghetti sauce jars, pickle jars. Quick rinse to get most of the goop out, no need to be hospital-clean. Glass gets crushed, and used as a component of road pavement.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 05, 2026 12:33 AM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 05, 2026 12:34 AM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Inogame
Cheers to the newest Moronette!!!
Posted by: mikeski
And already money in the bank
Posted by: Miklos heard about this Trump Baby fund paiad by Michael and Mrs. Dell at March 05, 2026 12:34 AM (Al4HM)
You nned to check, asap, with your local jurisdiction and make sure he doesn't establish residency at your place.
Unless you want to go through the eviction process take him to the nearest homeless shelter.
Posted by: Will Robinson
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He's never been in your life, there are ulterior motives, get him out.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 05, 2026 12:36 AM (4k6kk)
Posted by: Miklos on behalf of Chavez the Hugo at March 05, 2026 12:37 AM (Al4HM)
Posted by: QJ the tarbender
…oh! I see. 😒
Guess you should have answered that phone call the other day? (Or moved and left no forwarding address already? As if you could.)
Hope you can take care of this mess timely.
Posted by: mindful webworker has had to scrape off folks at times at March 05, 2026 12:37 AM (9O6qm)
Posted by: Opinion fact at March 05, 2026 12:29 AM (4hjRS)
Naw. It's an awesome thing to view.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 05, 2026 12:38 AM (8zz6B)
Posted by: fourseasons at March 05, 2026 12:38 AM (3ek7K)
Posted by: Monica L at March 05, 2026 12:38 AM (Al4HM)
Posted by: JM in Illinois at March 05, 2026 12:18 AM (+qFxn)
A 10lb baby on my father's side is just another day ending in Y. My grandmother's sister had 9 kids, none under 10lbs, the biggest being 16 pounds. The joke is he was born walking. He was 6'5" grown up. There were some other jokes, no doubt involving hot dogs and hallways, but since I don't understand italian I couldn't eavesdrop when my aunts would talk about her. They would switch to italian, speak in low tones and giggle.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 05, 2026 12:39 AM (snZF9)
Exactly. The Earth is cruising along at about 30 km/second (yeah, per second)...about 67,000 mph.
All of that velocity would have to be killed in order for something to fall into the sun, and killing it would require exactly as much energy as accelerating it to that speed would take.
Now, I'm sure you could play some games with slingshot orbits and other celestial bodies, but when it comes down to it you'd be better off just burning the garbage here.
Besides, if it's nuclear "waste", there's a good chance we'll want it for fuel or some other purpose in the future. Kinda hard to get it back if it's vapor in the sun's photosphere.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at March 05, 2026 12:39 AM (IG3/x)
Posted by: Diogenes
Not bad...needs work
Posted by: Miklos on behalf of Chavez the Hugo at March 05, 2026 12:37 AM (Al4HM)
It's a work in progress.
Posted by: Diogenes at March 05, 2026 12:40 AM (2WIwB)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 05, 2026 12:38 AM (8zz6B)
Especially when you see how close that thing came to hitting the visitor center.
Heh... I wish I'd thought of that one.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at March 05, 2026 12:40 AM (IG3/x)
Posted by: Braenyard
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Yeah-- he just wants a free ride. I know this. Even hubby said he & XW had to shuffle him off a couple times.
He really IS stupid. I'm not exaggerating. Well, it's *that* or dementia.
I will get him signed up for whatever he can get. And then he can go to a shelter.
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 12:40 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 12:22 AM (rdVOm)
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Oh, I KNOW he poo-poohed it. I was a RN Case Manager of a med center ED in FL.
I assume he was wandering around or doing something wacko, the cops were called and he got an escort to the ED. The ED found out he had family and here we are.
Give this ED a call. There will be a case manager in this hospital somewhere if the ED does not have their own like ours did (a large med center in FL).
The case manager or social worker will have a list of places for homeless. She will (I hope) give you this list to pick from and when a bed opens up he can go there. His name will be put on a waiting list.
OR you can deliver him back to the ED, explain your cirucumstances of having a husband to tend to, he is your BIL and you cannot care for him.
I assume he is simply demented and not dangerous/insane or given to anger...if so, this is another factor that you do not need to deal with at all.
He can't be that demented if he road a bus for 48hrs and was able to find you 15mi away.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 05, 2026 12:42 AM (WONhk)
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I *wasn't home* when that call came. And there was no other call.
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 12:42 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: mikeski at March 05, 2026 12:33 AM (VHUov)
Yep. Atari 8 bits, Sinclairs... even some of the (then) hot boxes with 680x0 CPUs, like the Atari ST and the Amiga.
Now I'm wondering what you could do with one of those old boxes, a LiPo battery, and a cheap surplus LCD screen.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at March 05, 2026 12:43 AM (IG3/x)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 05, 2026 12:44 AM (4/BuS)
Posted by: QJ the tarbender
Bad people are sometimes connected to good people, to the detriment of the good ones. Not easy or good.
I recall Sunk New Dawn Jim's situation with with his evil criminal brother.
Posted by: Miklos ws invited for beer and oysters at Galveston at March 05, 2026 12:46 AM (Al4HM)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls
Demanding RESPECT
Posted by: media observer at March 05, 2026 12:47 AM (Al4HM)
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I figure he wore out a welcome mat in Phoenix. Got taken to ER like you say. Yeah I'll have another look at the wristband, but f*ck if I'm gonna drive him 1300 miles to drop him off.
$250 will buy a return bus ticket...
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 12:48 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: hesitant Miklos at March 05, 2026 12:50 AM (Al4HM)
Posted by: Maj. Healey at March 05, 2026 12:51 AM (abIsI)
Mom and baby are doing well.
Posted by: Inogame at March 05, 2026 12:51 AM (fcoLq)
Posted by: Inogame at March 05, 2026 12:51 AM (fcoLq)
Posted by: hesitant Miklos
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That's in my "tool kit" if all else fails!
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 12:52 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls
Demanding RESPECT
Posted by: media observer at March 05, 2026 12:47 AM (Al4HM)
You're assuming he has one.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 05, 2026 12:52 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at March 05, 2026 12:52 AM (IG3/x)
Inogame - is that pronounced "I know game" or "In-ogamy" or …?
Posted by: inquiring mindful webworker wants to know at March 05, 2026 12:54 AM (9O6qm)
QJ, hang tough on this, yes you are compassionate, but this was not part of the deal, and you know that it is the right thing to do, we all have limits.
Congrats on the little princess Inogame.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 05, 2026 12:56 AM (0nHVk)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 05, 2026 12:56 AM (bss/y)
Inogame - is that pronounced "I know game" or "In-ogamy" or …?
Posted by: inquiring mindful webworker wants to know at March 05, 2026 12:54 AM (9O6qm)
As a long time gamer I always assumed in was In A Game, as in, "I'm in a game, leave me alone". lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 05, 2026 12:58 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: inquiring mindful webworker
now do Anime
Posted by: Miklos with a thick Hungarian accent at March 05, 2026 12:58 AM (Al4HM)
…oh! I see. 😒
Posted by: mindful webworker has had to scrape off folks at times at March 05, 2026 12:37 AM (9O6qm)
Yes, JQ changed her nick to avoid being associated with the ubiquitous obsession of the conspiracy-minded, "The JQ" or "The Jewish Question." Unfortunately, it isn't "Hey, what's up those guys, weird culture right?" like a stand-up routine, but "How do we solve the problem of having them?"
My currently favorite Jewish question (non-"The"), which I know barely enough to get:
Q: What is the difference between a Reform Jew and Donald Trump?
A: Trump has Jewish grandkids.
Posted by: SciVo at March 05, 2026 12:59 AM (Sy6m/)
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 01:00 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
An intriguing interpretation.
What if Homey don't play?
Posted by: Miklos enjoys linguistic conundra at March 05, 2026 01:00 AM (Al4HM)
https://youtu.be/UJOjTNuuEVw
G'nite, y'all.
Posted by: mindful webworker in a plutonium-powered modified edsel at March 05, 2026 01:02 AM (9O6qm)
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 01:03 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Maj. Healey at March 05, 2026 12:51 AM (abIsI)
All these motherfuckers speak a good game, and nothing gets done. Trump is doing his job, a few of his cabinet are doing good, but for the most part nothing gets fucking done with the treasonous bastard dems.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 05, 2026 01:04 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: Aetius451AD
Probably In a gadda da vida, but done on a phone with auto correct
Posted by: Miklos, who sees iron in butterflies at March 05, 2026 01:04 AM (Al4HM)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
An intriguing interpretation.
What if Homey don't play?
Posted by: Miklos enjoys linguistic conundra at March 05, 2026 01:00 AM (Al4HM)
I don't give a shit about homey, i'm in a game, leave me the fuck alone. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 05, 2026 01:05 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 05, 2026 01:05 AM (CHHv1)
Posted by: hesitant Miklos
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That's in my "tool kit" if all else fails!
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 12:52 AM (rdVOm)
Yes...mention that "it was not a safe discharge as no one called you prior to dumping him at your door." Use the word "dump" specifically.
It's not a safe discharge (this is required by all Joint Commission hospitals for funding) because you are unable to take care of him and have no funds. Make up something if you have to.
IF he has health issues as well as obvious mental issues, this is key, too. They can put him in a 48hr psych hold for evaluation.
If he's acting wacko document it. Actually document the entire dump of him on your doorstep by cops with date/time.
The cops are innocent as the discharge was ordered by SOMEONE in that ED. A doc's signature or name is on the paperwork with a discharge diagnosis. Plus a number to call after discharge.
Dumping of patients under EMTALA can cost them Medicare and Medicaid and all sorts of stuff. As can unsafe discharge
Call that number tomorrow and get this show on the road. I am so sorry, by the way. Seriously. I repeat my drumming: you do not need this.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 05, 2026 01:06 AM (WONhk)
Not doing NCAA brackets until the mullah one is finished
Posted by: Miklos, who sleeps rarely but well at March 05, 2026 01:09 AM (Al4HM)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 05, 2026 01:09 AM (1o8D5)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 05, 2026 01:05 AM (CHHv1)
Nice. 5th Element.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 05, 2026 01:10 AM (bss/y)
--You can NOT live here
--You will leave as soon as possible
--I will help you obtain replacement documents
--You will NOT do this to me again
--Do not expect me to fix *everything* you fk'd up
All sprinkled with:
--why TF did you walk away from everything?
--what did you think would happen next?
--it's really fk'n RUDE to do this to me/anyone
--nobody owes you a place to stay
--you've had over 50 years to get your shit together, why didn't you?
--you're not the only poor person on the planet: deal
He gets the couch. Meals will be cheap, simple.
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 01:14 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
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I don't know if he has any paperwork with him. Will ask. He may well have thrown away his discharge packet!
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 01:16 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: QJ the tarbender
Old Mama told me-
Give an inch, they'll take a mile
Posted by: Miklos, admiring mistaken kindness at March 05, 2026 01:17 AM (Al4HM)
A: Trump has Jewish grandkids.
Posted by: SciVo
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Trump is closer to Orthodox than Reform.
Reform Jews are more like Episcopalians.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 05, 2026 01:20 AM (4k6kk)
Posted by: Miklos
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No shit.
I'll see about paperwork tomorrow. And will tell DSHS that he was dumped, if there's no discharge packet.
I am furious. BIL knows this...just says "sorry" but fkn "sorry" just doesn't cut it, ya know? BS.
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 01:21 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat -
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Take a bat to bed with you.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 05, 2026 01:25 AM (4k6kk)
Inogame - is that pronounced "I know game" or "In-ogamy" or …?
Posted by: inquiring mindful webworker wants to know at March 05, 2026 12:54 AM (9O6qm)
I-no-game
Posted by: Inogame at March 05, 2026 01:25 AM (fcoLq)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 05, 2026 01:26 AM (8zz6B)
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 01:28 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Somehow, I read that in a Patsy Cline voice
Posted by: Miklos likes Patsy Cline at March 05, 2026 01:28 AM (Al4HM)
But BIL (probably) isn't one of *those* types. I kinda remember his late wife. They both seemed good people. She took care of everything, he was the brainless one. Ugh. Too bad she died.
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 01:30 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: mikeski at March 05, 2026 01:32 AM (VHUov)
But BIL (probably) isn't one of *those* types. I kinda remember his late wife. They both seemed good people. She took care of everything, he was the brainless one. Ugh. Too bad she died.
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 01:30 AM (rdVOm)
It always sucks to see that happen. A normal couple, one dies, the other just crumples.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 05, 2026 01:34 AM (snZF9)
Heavy flashlight better than a bat.
You never know about the demented.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 05, 2026 01:37 AM (4k6kk)
I told him today: "I am not your mommy. I will not be responsible for you." OH, I was pissed off!
Did I mention that I'm pissed off?
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 01:38 AM (rdVOm)
*Not* because I've caused bodily harm to anyone.
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 01:54 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: QJ the tarbender
Vito, Knuckles
Some Jello shots and a quality tire iron for the lady.
Make sure she don't got no trouble
Posted by: Mikloso is a Sicilian name at March 05, 2026 01:58 AM (Al4HM)
Posted by: Braenyard
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True. I have first-hand dementia experience *every day* with hubby!
BIL is about 5'7", maybe 130lbs. At most!
Weak as a kitten. Got a bad leg. Poor eyesight. Poorer judgment.
It wouldn't be a fair fight-- I'd clock his ass without breaking a sweat. Seriously. Plus "home field" advantage.
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 02:01 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 02:10 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 05, 2026 02:10 AM (4k6kk)
Posted by: Miklos must now horizontalize at March 05, 2026 02:11 AM (Al4HM)
Posted by: Braenyard
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Ahhhh. Thank you! Very gratifying video! Suits my mood *perfectly* LOL
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 02:13 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: QJ the tarbender
Coulda been worse
Coulda been Starburst Skittles all over the place
Not much additional moppin' but a lot mo sweepin'
Posted by: Beloved "Uncle" Miklos, 101 year old Custodian and blues musician at March 05, 2026 02:14 AM (Al4HM)
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 02:14 AM (rdVOm)
Well, if you're going to start from a false premise, no conclusion you draw from it is going to be worth the electrons you spent to type it.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at March 05, 2026 02:17 AM (C0Nlv)
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Don't get cocky.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 05, 2026 02:19 AM (4k6kk)
Posted by: pawn at March 05, 2026 02:21 AM (iQdLI)
Posted by: Skip at March 05, 2026 02:22 AM (Ia/+0)
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Ya, sure, you betcha. China be watching its southern border with India maybe a little shaky, hmmm?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 05, 2026 02:22 AM (4k6kk)
JQ, just popping in and I've read up the thread about your situation.
No one has the right to occupy space in your home!
1 - Order him out.
2 - If he doesn't leave, call the cops.
3 - If he comes back, escalate to whatever agency it is that keeps elderly kooks off the streets and away from you.
I know this advice is easy to give and possibly difficult to follow, but the alternative sounds much worse!
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 05, 2026 02:23 AM (pAy1S)
Look, I appreciate the protectiveness, but let's look at the facts: he's old, crippled, weak, impaired!
I get to heft 40lb bags of pellets on the regular, plus keep up with all the maintenance around here...
Not being "cocky"... just realistic.
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 02:25 AM (rdVOm)
7h
Dario Amodei memo to employees:
"The real reasons DoW and the Trump admin do not like us is that we haven’t donated to Trump (while OpenAI/Greg have donated a lot), we haven’t given dictator-style praise to Trump (while Sam has)"
That's not why the Trump admin doesn't like you
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Musk says Amode is evil and anti-American, The White House says they are libertines and anti-American.
Only thing Anthropic has, that's proved itself, is Claude. Don't know what to say.
Sell Anthropic to Musk.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 05, 2026 02:30 AM (4k6kk)
The Cranberries - Zombie (Official Music Video)
https://youtu.be/6Ejga4kJUts
Posted by: SciVo at March 05, 2026 02:31 AM (Sy6m/)
Got a list of stuff to cover in the morning. I don't mind helping the guy, but that's it. I'll be a path-- not the destination.
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 02:31 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: SciVo at March 05, 2026 02:33 AM (Sy6m/)
Posted by: SciVo at March 05, 2026 02:35 AM (Sy6m/)
Posted by: QJ
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Two things
Don't let your guard down
Be prepared
Those are not unreasonable things because you never know. Sleep tight and sleep safe. It's late for me so I'm going.
Tomorrow's a busy day for you but dropping by with a few words would be comforting. 'night.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 05, 2026 02:35 AM (4k6kk)
I'll check in, if able. Bound to be busy all day...tired at night...
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 02:41 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 05, 2026 02:42 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 05, 2026 02:44 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 05, 2026 02:48 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Braenyard
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Yep.
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 01:28 AM (rdVOm)
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Nah! An otter or a penguin is a better choice.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 05, 2026 02:56 AM (1o8D5)
Posted by: QJ the tarbender at March 05, 2026 02:31 AM (rdVOm)
I have a friend going through shit right now. All of his own making. Stupid decisions because of delusional thinking. He's a half asser. Takes care of problems in a half ass way so they are never actually solved, and then they all blow up at once. Now he's having medical problems, has no money, the trailer he lives in is starting to get fucked up from all the half ass bandaids. It would take 2 hours to explain all the stupid shit he does. perfect example. He has an early 2000's towncar, a known ball joint exploder. He loses one at 10mph, thank god it wasn't highway speed. $300 tow. He's mechanical, so he fixes it. ONE SIDE. Dude, you think the other side is going to heal itself? Its just as old you frigging retard. 2 months later the other side goes, but now he's broke and can't buy the parts. Everything around him is falling apart because he's a fucking imbecile.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 05, 2026 02:58 AM (snZF9)
Only thing Anthropic has, that's proved itself, is Claude. Don't know what to say.
Sell Anthropic to Musk.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 05, 2026 02:30 AM (4k6kk)
Those models are iterating in months and they act like they have a moat.
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at March 05, 2026 03:22 AM (w/O5Q)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 05, 2026 03:32 AM (1o8D5)
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at March 05, 2026 03:35 AM (w/O5Q)
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at March 05, 2026 03:37 AM (w/O5Q)
Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at March 05, 2026 03:39 AM (jrgJz)
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at March 05, 2026 03:37 AM (w/O5Q)
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Definitely.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 05, 2026 03:41 AM (1o8D5)
Open Source Intel @Osint613
14m
BREAKING: Iran have attacked Azerbaijan, explosion seen near Nakhchivan Airport.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 05, 2026 03:43 AM (1o8D5)
Open Source Intel @Osint613
3m
AFP: A second Iranian warship is heading towards Sri Lanka's territorial waters Thursday, a day after a U.S. submarine destroyed an Iranian frigate, a sri Lankan minister tells parliament.
For those of you who have not yet watched yesterday's sinking of Iran's warship off the coast of Sri Lanka:
https://tinyurl.com/2h9urm43
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 05, 2026 03:48 AM (1o8D5)
Open Source Intel @Osint613
14m
BREAKING: Iran have attacked Azerbaijan, explosion seen near Nakhchivan Airport.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 05, 2026 03:43 AM (1o8D5)
What most folks here don't understand, is that Iran is run by a Death cult. They believe that if 3 Islamic cities 'die in fire', and there is chaos, that the Final Teacher comes to bring the victory, and lead them to paradise.
So they decided to if they brought those conditions to fruition, it will bring their Religious victory. So if you are looking for rational reactions from Iran... with a Western Non Suicidal Mindset... you will find their actions baffling....
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 05, 2026 03:56 AM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: m at March 05, 2026 04:01 AM (+YA9H)
Posted by: SciVo at March 05, 2026 04:01 AM (Sy6m/)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 05, 2026 02:22 AM (4k6kk)
in the last year, China and India were trading rounds... shooting at each other.
India and Pakistan have also shot at each other.
Pakistan and Afghanistan have shot at each other.
Thailand and Cambodia have shot at each other.
Whole area is a powder keg.
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 05, 2026 04:02 AM (mP0Kj)
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