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Great Pumpkin is 1,900 lbs. (and still growing) Posted: 1 day ago by Bornbad
‘Beast from the East’ may break current record ... if it doesn’t break apart.
Comments: 5 Score: [-] 264 [+].
Who You Callin’ a Maverick? Posted: 1 day ago by Bornbad
There’s that word again: maverick. In Thursday’s vice-presidential debate, Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska, the Republican candidate, used it to describe herself and her running mate, Senator John McCain, no fewer than six times, at one point calling him “the consummate maverick.”
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Knock Out: CNBC Confirms Lehman CEO Punched at Gym Posted: 1 day ago by Bornbad
While former Lehman CEO Richard Fuld was testifying before the House Oversight Committee Oct. 6, CNBC reported he had been punched in the face at the Lehman Brothers gym after it was announced the firm was going bankrupt.
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 169 [+].
Chutzpah II: Woman wrongly receives $2.6 million and cries that she is the victim Posted: 2 days ago by bernardblack
In a matter of a few hours after receiving the check, she spent almost $300,000. She ended up getting a very light sentence and cried that she didn't do anything wrong and whined that her dreams are now shattered.
Comments: 17 Score: [-] 566 [+].
Drastic cuts to medicare Posted: 2 days ago by BADbud
"John McCain would pay for his health plan with major reductions to Medicare and Medicaid, a top aide said, (it would) result in cuts of $1.3 trillion over 10 years."
I'd challenge anyone to find me a comprehensive health plan for $2500 a year. Please. Hurry.
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Tradition of `sworn virgins’ dying out in Albania Posted: 2 days ago by Bornbad
Only her voice _ soft and feminine _ reveals her to be one of the last sworn virgins in Albania: Women who dress, act and are treated as men.
Comments: 4 Score: [-] 278 [+].
Donteatpoop Launches His Pop Career Posted: 2 days ago by pocksucket
One of our number has secretly been involved in plans to dominate the pop charts and this is prong one of his assault.
Performing under his stage name of Kennedy, here's DEP
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SNL: Vice Presidential Debate Skit Posted: 3 days ago by Bornbad
The mocking of Republican Vice Presidential candidate, Governor Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live continues. This week’s skit was a VP debate do-over with Tina Fey in the Governor Sarah Palin role, SNL cast member Jason Sudeikis as Senator Joe Biden, and special guest Queen Latifah playing Gwen Ifill the moderator.
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Millions of Americans Fleeing the US Posted: 4 days ago by bernardblack
Such is the premise of a new HBO series. Bradford Winters,Tom Fontana, Barry Levinson, Frank Marshall and Kathleen Kennedy will bring us a series set 25-40 years in the future where a major decline in the US results a mass exodus of its citizens.
Comments: 4 Score: [-] 156 [+].
AIG has already used $61M of its $85M government loan Posted: 4 days ago by bernardblack
They have had the loan for 2 weeks. The loan was supposed to hold them over while they sold off part of their assets. However they have already used most of the loan and haven't started the selling off. This has caused their credit ratings to be downgraded.
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 182 [+].
House passes $700 billion bailout bill! Posted: 5 days ago by Alton
Who needs a high risk loan!!!?
Comments: 18 Score: [-] 393 [+].
Cereal Mascot Reunion Posted: 5 days ago by 2manyusernames
A great image by Rob Sheridan of a group of cereal mascots gathered again to remember their past performances. Be sure and see the very detailed step-by-step of how the drawing was created.
Comments: 7 Score: [-] 596 [+].
100 percent, absolute truth?100 percent, absolute truth? Posted: 5 days ago by businessman
John McCain told the Des Moines Register this week that he always tells "100 percent absolute truth," even in campaign ads. There's one big problem with that bold statement: it's just not true.
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 63 [+].
Very realistic paintings of Adam Stennett(careful@work) Posted: 5 days ago by wildminou
Check painting section
A bit NSFW
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Barcode Art Posted: 5 days ago by Bornbad
Started making art with barcodes right before Y2K, inspired by the year 2000 computer bug, and threatening digital apocalypse.
Comments: 1 Score: [-] 241 [+].
Why do people believe in God Posted: 6 days ago by 2manyusernames
As scientists prove that faith can relieve pain, distinguished psychologist Dorothy Rowe examines the case for and against religion
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 261 [+].
Couric Hides Embarrassing Palin Tape in Exchange for Exclusive Interviews Posted: 6 days ago by Bornbad
"And the worst may be yet to come for Palin; sources say CBS has two more responses on tape that will likely prove embarrassing. "
Comments: 8 Score: [-] 185 [+].
Palin's Facebook Posted: 6 days ago by gammerus
Hah
Comments: 12 Score: [-] 761 [+].
Something strange washes up on New Jersey beach Posted: 6 days ago by Bornbad
Pieces of meat are washing ashore in New Jersey and officials are trying to determine exactly what the meat is.
Comments: 6 Score: [-] 402 [+].
Are you smarter than an immigrant? Posted: 7 days ago by meggysue
US citizenship tests are given orally to prospective citizens and require 6 correct answers out of 10 questions chosen from about 100 possible questions.
The old citizenship test had fairly basic questions while the new test has ”more meaningful” ones.
Get with a friend and quiz each other…. Would you make the 60% passing grade? And do you think it's better or worse, and why?
Comments: 9 Score: [-] 253 [+].
Meet a deer little handful called Rupert who was delivered by Caesarean section after his mother was killed by a car Posted: 7 days ago by AutumnLotus
He is growing up without a mother's love. But this tiny muntjac fawn appears to have a lucky streak nonetheless. He was born three weeks early after his mother was hit by a car. Vets battled to save her but she died soon afterwards.
Comments: 11 Score: [-] 647 [+].
Bailout bill fails, Dow plunges Posted: 1 week ago by Moe
People start investing in canned food and shotguns
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Georgia superintendent wins $1M & gives it to schools Posted: 1 week ago by Marli
Georgia State school superintendent Kathy Cox became the first $1 million winner Friday on the series “Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader”.
She said she'll be donating the winnings to three Georgia schools.
Comments: 14 Score: [-] 577 [+].
Is the tide turning for Sarah Palin? Posted: 2 weeks ago by BADbud
Conservative columnist Kathleen Parker
has called for Sarah Palin to withdraw from the ticket.
"Palin’s recent interviews with Charles Gibson, Sean Hannity, and now Katie Couric have all revealed an attractive, earnest, confident candidate. Who Is Clearly Out Of Her League."
Comments: 52 Score: [-] 634 [+].
Russia to loan Chavez $1BN to buy arms Posted: 2 weeks ago by bernardblack
In addition to the loan to Venezuela's fiercely anti-US government, Russia may also launch a nuclear cooperation with Venezuela.
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