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24-Nov-2009 19:05
by: sodelicious »

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24-Nov-2009 19:14
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Dexter

Does anyone here watch Dexter? If so, did you watch the episode on Sunday? If so, were you expecting that little plot twist? I just finished watching it (downloaded it) that really makes me look forward to the next episode. I now have two things to look forward to on Sunday (besides a hangover) NFL and Dexter.

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24-Nov-2009 16:40
by: Josh69 »

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24-Nov-2009 19:57
by: Raki_Man »

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Airport Toilet Mishap

I had just landed at Hong Kong International Airport a few days ago and I thought I would have a poo before heading out. It wasn't a particularly big poo and I didn't use much toilet paper, so I can only guess what happened next was down to the previous user.

The toilet had auto-flush so when I got up, it flushed. Unf, it also got blocked and just did not go down on the first flush. Then the toilet continued to auto-flush and flush and flush, spilling the contents plus shitloads (excuse the pun) of water all over the floor.

I was able to grab my stuff and run out before the water got to me, but I feel sorry for the hapless guy in the cubicle next door with his bags on the floor.

I sheepishly went back a few mins later and a cleaner was mopping the floor, which at this stage was covered about 50% of the entire toilet/washbasin area with water....

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24-Nov-2009 15:06
by: allender »

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24-Nov-2009 16:40
by: Josh69 »

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Today's important question?

Do men pout?
Have you pouted?

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24-Nov-2009 14:31
by: jtorsch »

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24-Nov-2009 15:51
by: voodooguy2 »

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100k British Airways miles credit card bonus

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MC and AMEX - valid till Nov. 30 2009

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Valid to 12/31/09. Visa Link

I've been credit card churning for only 3 months and I already have 165k AA miles. Plus I just convinced my parents to each sign up for 3 of these cards and give me the miles for Christmas :) I'm waiting to see if I'm approved for this new chase card. The BA miles can be used with all the ONEWORLD partners. Hope someone... more »

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24-Nov-2009 14:29
by: sodelicious »

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24-Nov-2009 18:59
by: eawhat »

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Gross!

I just cooked a Delisio frozen pizza, but thought that my oven was in celsius, not fahrenheit so I cooked it at 225 degrees celsius. Very doughy.

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24-Nov-2009 11:41
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24-Nov-2009 17:19
by: Myanmarbound »

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Would you like sex with Caster Semenya?

You know, the female South African runner that looks like a dude.

One hates to sound shallow but I'm afraid I probably wouldn't.

Edited by: voodooguy2

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24-Nov-2009 09:13
by: r1j2s3t4 »

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24-Nov-2009 17:54
by: Myanmarbound »

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Thank You

I'd like to say thank you to everyone for no particular reason.

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24-Nov-2009 08:33
by: Sarah55 »

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24-Nov-2009 20:05
by: cybergal »

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Mr55

Inside so's not to spoil the usual stuff.

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24-Nov-2009 08:20
by: Fudgy_the_Whale »

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24-Nov-2009 14:11
by: Ian_in_DC »

14 replies , 119 views

Grrr

There are no available flights or flight awards for the dates you have selected. Please choose another date and try again.

Lufthansa's online flight award search feature stinks. Instead of coming up with dates that may be available, or offering a chunk of time to check, you have to go date by date.

This may be a fruitless exercise.

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posted
24-Nov-2009 07:42
by: whosielicious »

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24-Nov-2009 07:42
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24-Nov-2009 07:37
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24-Nov-2009 07:37
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Purple on Thursdays?

Lay-deee! Thuggin' it & lovin' it, on the DL.....

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24-Nov-2009 07:18
by: abdelnaby »

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24-Nov-2009 11:50
by: voodooguy2 »

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"Closed cities" in Russia

Apparently there are still over 40 "closed cities" left in Russia, where foreigners (and sometimes even other Russians) cannot enter without special authorization.

These cities have a combined population of over 1.5 million (over 1% of Russia's population), and many civic/business leaders in cities like Norilsk complain that the restrictions make it extremely tough to attract investors or tourists.

So, what is Russia's justification for continuing the Cold War-era "closed cities" regulations?

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24-Nov-2009 06:34
by: whosielicious »

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24-Nov-2009 11:16
by: sashac »

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That Burnt Smell

Tried to cook old feral swine bacon last night and it ignited on the stove. No fire damage, but that smell -- what to do? We have guests coming for Thanksgiving.

Do those catalytic oil burner thing-ies really deodorize rooms? What are they called again? Is buying one worth it?

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24-Nov-2009 06:33
by: AskStupidQuesti... »

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24-Nov-2009 11:10
by: whosielicious »

33 replies , 262 views

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30%

Wouldn't you be pissed if you had to pay thirty percent more for something than the price you expected to pay three months earlier? This isn't something that you can really do without either. You pretty much have to pay whether you like it or not.

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posted
24-Nov-2009 06:22
by: Felix »

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24-Nov-2009 11:52
by: voodooguy2 »

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Acoustic Kitty

Acoustic Kitty was a CIA project in the 1960s attempting to use cats in spy missions. A battery and a microphone were implanted into a cat and an antenna into its tail. Due to problems with distraction, the cat’s sense of hunger had to be addressed in another operation. Surgical and training expenses are thought to have amounted to over $20 million. The first cat mission was eavesdropping on two men in a park. The cat was released nearby, but was hit and killed by a taxi almost immediately.

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