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15-Dec-2009 14:18
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This is one present that DaBaba taitai will not be finding under the Kwanzaa Bush this year.
An Ozzie jewlery has created a platinum and diamond vibrator . He plans to make “the most luxurious and most expensive sexual product in the world.”
Nothing Says “I Love You” Like A Million-Dollar, Platinum And Diamond Vibrator
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15-Dec-2009 03:37
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15-Dec-2009 18:28
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Since we moved to our new place - an old house - over a year ago, we've been doing renovations on and off. I discovered that I'm allergic to something. Not sure what exactly, but the source seems to be from dust (dust mites maybe?) coming off the wall or ceiling. As soon as I'd go to bed, the body itch starts. We remove the source, vacuum and wash all the beddings throughly and it's fine. It's happened a few times so far.
We got a cat ten days ago. I've never been allergic to cats, but I know this could change. It was fine for the first week, but this past weekend I got the same allergic reaction. I suspect it could be the new cat litter I bought him a few days ago (it wasn't dust-free). I changed the litter and vacuumed and didn't let the cat in bed as he might still be carrying dust particles. I'm planning on getting tested for allergy as it could actually be the cat. But has ...
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15-Dec-2009 14:27
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15-Dec-2009 18:27
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Sitting in my room at the Westin in Calgary and as its -30 below fucking zero...I'm not venturing out anywhere and its room service pour moi. So I flip through the tv channels and lo and behold...its the grinch that stole christmas...woo hoo!
This is on my list of much watches, I make sure I see it every holiday season. I have other shows/movies that are much watches as well, and here they are:
Movies:
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
A Christmas Story
A Christmas Carol (Alistair Sims version)
Bad Santa
TV Shows:
Bean's Christmas
Grinch who stole Christmas
Charlie Brown Christmas
So what am I missing...please feel free to add so that I may check out some your fav's.
Also feel free to mock, as I on my own in the cold capital of the universe, and just feeling mighty Christmasy.
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15-Dec-2009 11:02
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15-Dec-2009 18:26
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"It" being the inevitability of U.S. hyperinflation, according to an advisor to both the Bush Administration and Fed Chairman Greenspan back in 2005. Short-termism is the name of their game.
Now John Williams suggests we prepare for a "hyperinflationary crisis" and "financial Armageddon" within the next 12 months ? Yikes!
We'll give it 36-48 months instead ; )
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15-Dec-2009 10:53
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15-Dec-2009 18:24
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subtitled: I'm going to hell as a tarantula murderer. I've been away, and it's been freezing here. And now Hannibal won't move even when I blow on her, or drip water on her, both of which normally piss her off enough to make her move. I'm buggered if I'm sticking my hand in the vivarium, though, since she's prone to psycho moments in her old age, and it'd be just my luck to find out she's alive and well by ending up with a skinful of taruntula hair, or a bite.
Bugger.
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14-Dec-2009 22:56
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15-Dec-2009 18:21
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I love them dearly but they are driving me mad.
They have got themselves into a financial mess, not too sure how as they have no mortgage and a fixed (but low) income. However, they do go out for meals with friends (usually to restaurants) two or three times a week. They seem to be looking to me to solve their problems.
They have borrowed money from my bloke and have just asked if I can pay their car repair bill. They are off to the UK for a month, staying at my sister's house. They have bought about twenty christmas presents for various extended family members and have planned to stay with friends too, when I know they will be going out for meals/to pubs etc. I also know that they have borrowed money from some friends of theirs.
My mum called this morning to say happy birthday and said 'we'd take you out for lunch for your birthday if we had any money' - I know they went out...
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15-Dec-2009 02:26
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15-Dec-2009 18:18
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So the season of good will is nearly upon us and this means a certain old aussie degenerate (no clues as to who i am refering to) will be dressing up in his santa outfit and taking to the streets in an attempt to have a few 'young uns' sat on his lap. DONT TRUST SANTA!!
On other issues geeky will be drinking England dry of cider and launching a tirade of festive abuse at anyone willing to listen, while getting friendly with his xmas goose.
Leeds will continue their march back to where they belong, humbling the red filth from over the hills to bring a good start to 2010. Failing that we can at least break a couple of the kants legs, thats what i will be wishing for when i pull my cracker and tug my todger on xmas day.
Salutations one and all.
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15-Dec-2009 10:01
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starrysteph01 »
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15-Dec-2009 18:18
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Anyone ever been in this boat - "I don't know what I want, but I know it's not this?" Looking for advice if ya got any...?
I’m 27 and don't know how to make a career switch, but the problem is, I don't feel any particular passion driving me to make a decision one way or another.
I was a journalism major, but haven’t enjoyed any communications job I’ve had. I’ve done media relations, a little bit of public relations, and now I’m a reporter/editor for the federal government.
I’ve now been at my current job for seven months. The job’s easy enough, the people are nice, but I’m just bored out of my mind and can’t wait until it’s time to go home every day.
I feel like I’m getting up there in age – the more time I spend going down this career path I don't like, the harder it’s going to be to get off it. I have friends who have bought houses, gotten married, had kids - and then he...
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15-Dec-2009 07:13
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Ogie_Ogilthorpe »
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15-Dec-2009 18:16
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mince_hilaire »
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What are some teams (any sport) that despite sucking year after year continue to get loyal fan support?
Two stick out to me in North America.
1. Chicago Cubs - Okay, they've had a few good teams sprinkled in but anyone who knows the first thing about baseball knows even on the rare year they actually are any good it'll take an act of God for them to win it all. It just ain't gonna happen. Yet, that doesn't matter. My old lady is a Cubs fan......every year is full of optimism, ra ra Cubs. All their fans are like that. The Cubs suck, have more or less always sucked, and will continue to suck, because the are the Cubs....it's one of those unwritten laws of the universe....yet people love 'em. Go figure.
2. Toronto Maple Leafs - Maybe 1964 seems like just yesterday to these people but the truth of the matter is the Leafs are going to suck as sure as the sun rises in the Eas...
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14-Dec-2009 15:46
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15-Dec-2009 18:16
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I know this question gets asked periodically, I just felt like asking it again.
When do you call someone after a first date, or do you wait for them to call you?
This wasn't supposed to be a date per se, we were both looking for dance partners and things went fairly well (except for the dancing, I honestly suck at it) and he seemed interested in seeing me again. I think. Oh hell, I never know about these things.
If the meeting was Saturday night, do I wait until Wednesday or not call at all and see if he does? I am so crap at dating.
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13-Dec-2009 23:07
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strauss1944 »
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13-Dec-2009 04:47
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bleakopeth »
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15-Dec-2009 18:05
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bleakopeth »
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I've kept fairly sctum so far about Dale's recent good form.
Today, I had my PC showing the stream, with Talksport on, and on my Laptop I had 5 Live coming through.
Now. On Talksport they had reports from Rotherham, whom if I'm mistaken are NOT top of the fucking league.
On 5Live they had reports from Notts Cunty and fucking Rotherham!
What do Dale have to do to get at least a little of what they deserve i.e. a little recognition?
Just a quick note to the fuckends in charge of BBC Sport and Talksport, Rochdale are top of the league, not those Chuckle Brother supported Yorkshire cunts ot those fucking Miners whom have done npowt since Sol left.
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08-Dec-2009 18:08
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rosstralia »
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15-Dec-2009 18:04
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I was wondering how he managed to smash his car three times in a few metres.
HE WAS DRIVING DRUNK!!! AND ON DRUGS!!! Seems like if you've got enough green you can get away with anything.
Tiger's CHEETAH count is now up to TEN (just starting the back nine) and his missus has rightfully given him the boot. Hopefully his @rse licking sponsors will soon follow suit.
Tiger's a disgrace to Golf, Merikan Sports and the Whole World.
When will it ever end ....................
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29-Nov-2009 18:18
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Newnorvernmonkey »
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15-Dec-2009 18:02
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Dreamer »
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interesting/scary article on child gun ownership in yesterday's paper, how the NRA is targeting (ha!) children cos gun ownership is falling. But can someone confirm or deny the following 'facts', i aint so sure of the first paragraph
'The results of such a lack of regulation are stark. In the last decade, some 29,000 children under 18 have been killed by firearms in the US, making it the second leading cause of death in this age bracket after car crashes. That's a rate 12 times higher than those in the other 25 industrialised nations put together'
this just seems mental,
'Washington, along with six other states, has no minimum age for hunting alone. In almost half the states in the country, kids aged 12 or younger can hunt without any adult supervision'
rest of it here
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10-Dec-2009 08:00
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pgymy_puff »
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15-Dec-2009 17:36
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katcalls »
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Anyone know much about it? Seen a job that I could apply for there and I know nothing about the place really (apart from what I just read on wikipedia...)
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