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    Big Is Beautiful?

    Society's idea of the archetypal woman is ever-changing. We've gone from well-proportioned... ...to near-anorexic... ... to... well... this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx5BGEdqBi0 Different strokes for different folks. I can't wait to see what "sexy" is in...
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    Veronica Partridge: A Media Coup In The Making

    Here's the gist: Veronica, a 25-year-old Christian blogger in Oregon, used to wear form-fitting leggings. Her husband Dale told her, "I can't take my eyes off other ladies' asses when they wear those things."[1] So Veronica, in a fit of modesty and Christian conviction, decided to stop wearing...
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    Legalize Drunk Driving

    This is not a new concept. But it's one worth thinking about, if only to entertain ideas outside the propaganda you've been exposed to throughout your life. Jeffrey Tucker recently posted a short editorial on the issue. As always, he makes good points. We seem to be going in the...
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    Can You Recommend A Task Management System?

    I'd like to organize some of my larger projects in an environment designed for task management. I'm hoping some of you use (or have used in the past) sites like the following: - wunderlist - rememberthemilk - any.do - todoist - trello ... and can offer your thoughts about them: pros/cons...
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    Got An Outstanding Warrant In Texas? Cops Now Take Credit Cards

    The Texas legislature is scheduled to discuss HB 121, a law that will allow cops to take credit and debit cards as payment of fines and court costs associated with the commission of certain crimes.* The proposed law has been covered inaccurately by some outlets. Guilty parties have all but...
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    Obama and Jonathan Gruber On Healthcare

    The gist: Obama has praised Gruber on a number of occasions with respect to his ideas on how to promote universal healthcare. An example: Obama: I Have Stolen Ideas from Jon Gruber Liberally - YouTube Gruber recently spoke on his ideas (lol): GRUBER: "Lack of transparency is a huge...
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    Prison Gangs

    A few of you have spent time in prison. Some of you haven't yet, but will at some point in the future. This article will help to prepare you for the experience if you happen to do so in California... http://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2014/09/how-gangs-took-over-prisons/379330/ The...
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    Pornhub Stats

    Two weeks ago, Pornhub released details about activity on the site. If you're in the adult space, very little of it will surprise you. If, like me, you're not in that space, you may find some of it interesting. Here are few images from the post, so you'll have an idea of the type of activity...
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    PC Pioneer Dies. Leaves Lesson About Meeting Market Demand

    I'll make this short and sweet. Links are provided below for more details. Andrew Kay, founder of Kay Computers and creator of the seminal KayPro II, died in August. If you're too young to remember the KayPro II, here's a photo: There was no KayPro I. Kay named his first computer KayPro II...
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    Random Tips

    Purpose of this thread: for you to share quick tips that make your life better. That could mean any of the following... - greater productivity - tastier food - higher rankings - better musicianship - improved relationships - better sex - more energy - more muscle - improved clarity of thought -...
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    Your Tips For Cooking The Perfect Steak?

    If you love steak and eat it often, you can probably handle yourself in the kitchen. That being the case, I'd love to hear how you cook a perfect steak. What's your favorite cut? How do you prep it? Do you marinate? If so, with what? If you cook it on the stove, what do you put in the pan? Do...
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    Pot

    A brief history: Awhile back, the state of Washington voted to legalize the sale of pot. That of course didn't mean dealers could immediately start slinging from the corners. They had to get a license. Today: According to the NYT, the first licenses are being issued (and most applications are...
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    What Music Are You Listening To Right Now?

    I'll start. Nightwish End of an Era - Live Hartwall Areena 2005 HD [FULL DVD] - YouTube * For Youtube videos, remove the "s" in "https" to post the video.
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    Trailer Music

    I often listen to music while working. It helps to dampen noise and reduce distractions. And the right type of music stimulates my creativity. Trailer music, in particular, does that for me. Two Steps From Hell has produced a lot of material that you've probably heard while watching the...
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    Breastfeeding In Public

    A new campaign promotes legislation that would aid mothers trying to nurse their kids in public (ads from the campaign can be found below). Here's a link to the petition: Here's the funny (or sad) thing: the petition doesn't actually promote laws that allow women in Texas to breastfeed in...
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    North Korea Scores!

    I know I'm not the only one who enjoys hearing a good insult. Like a great joke, as long as it's creative and inspired, I don't care if it targets whites, blacks, Muslims, Christians, men, women, or even my mother. But like horror and comedy films, a good insult is tough to do well. With that...
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    Rage... Live

    Rage Against The Machine - live in London 2010 (full concert) - YouTube Good crowd energy and a solid performance. I have nothing more to add. * Note that the intro lasts until 3:20.
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    On Protecting Kids

    We coddle our kids. It's ingrained in our culture. For example, we force them to wear helmets while riding bikes and skateboards. We prevent them from playing with sharp implements out of fear they'll harm themselves. We make sure they're always under adult supervision, eliminating the...
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    "No Guns" Image Is Frightening

    As you know, a lot of knuckleheads continue to have an irrational fear about firearms. While frustrating, this story made me chuckle... School officials in Illinois are posting the following image on school campuses... It definitely gets the point across. But apparently, some officials...
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    Funny Writers?

    I'm looking for consistently-funny writers (to read, not hire). Clean or profane, chuckle-worthy or guffaw-inducing... it doesn't matter. Nor does it matter whether they're pros (e.g. Dave Barry) or amateurs. If you know of someone who is funny with the written word, I'd love to hear about...