People are more openly opposed to fur than leather because it's safer to harass rich women than motorcycle gangs.
The 10 best NHL players of the last decade Posted: 3 days ago by iamamaniac
How you choose to define, or quantify, the "best" player in the NHL over the last decade will determine your level of agreement with this ranking, which is sure to be one of our most controversial End of Decade lists.
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No "Full-Frontal Hugging" until AFTER marriage! Posted: 4 days ago by icepigs
If we have a full-frontal hug, it could lead us into temptation. So, please just give me the Christian "Side-Hug" until we are married.
<---not going to hell
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Students of the University of North Texas say no to same sex homecoming court Posted: 4 days ago by icepigs
University of North Texas students, voting in an online referendum, have rejected the possibility of same-sex couples running for homecoming court in 2010.
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Couple arrested for not tipping Posted: 7 days ago by bigirishdude
A couple in Pennsylvania was arrested for not paying the tip when their bill arrived. They paid for their food and drinks, but refused to pay the mandatory tip because the service was so bad.
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Happy 24th Birthday! Posted: 1 week ago by 2manyusernames
Windows 1.0 was released on November 20th 1985. Windows 1.0 was superseded in November 1987, with the release of Windows 2.0. Windows 1.0 was supported by Microsoft for sixteen years, until 31 December 2001. Windows 1.0 was one of the longest supported operating systems of the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems.
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Study Shows Heart Stopping Theatre Food Effect Posted: 1 week ago by hoosker
Example: a $12 medium-popcorn-and-soda combo sold at Regal, the country’s largest movie-theater chain, contains 1,610 calories and 60 grams of saturated fat — the equivalent of three McDonald’s Quarter Pounders with 12 pats of butter.
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Church is more than a place of worship, it's now a video game! Posted: 1 week ago by icepigs
A family shouldn’t have to wait until Sunday to worship the Lord. Now you can go to church every day without leaving your home. Participate in more than 24 unique and exhilarating Ceremonies. Be sure to try them all. The more you play, the more Grace points you collect. Then trade in your Grace points to unlock the Holy Mysteries.
(You've GOT to watch the video) We've officially gone off the deep end.
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Dad Charged In Son's Execution Posted: 1 week ago by Bornbad
Police said Jamar Pinkney Sr. forced his son, Jamar Pinkney Jr., to get naked and then he led him out of his mother's Highland Park home Monday and shot him execution-style in the head in a nearby field.
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If you're going to commit violent crimes, don't put the video evidence on YouTube. Posted: 1 week ago by icepigs
What kind of people allow their faces and names to be shared publicly on a YouTube video that documents them roaming the Twin Cities, laughing for the camera as they assault pedestrians, bike riders and children?
(Video in article)
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Reunion Arena Demolition not quite as expected Posted: 1 week ago by icepigs
Reunion Arena in Dallas (the old home of the Stars and Mavericks) was being torn down. They stripped everything but the roof and support columns. The plan was to weaken the columns so the roof would come down slowly - about 3 days. But after weakening just one column, the whole thing fell. (AWESOME Video in article)
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Ken Ober is not Canadian... Posted: 2 weeks ago by Moe
He has died. No word on the cause yet.
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Labor Union Critical of Eagle Scout Who Did Good Deed Posted: 2 weeks ago by cecilberman
In pursuit of an Eagle Scout badge, Kevin Anderson, 17, has toiled for more than 200 hours hours over several weeks to clear a walking path in an east Allentown park.
Nick Balzano, president of the local Service Employees International Union, told Allentown City Council Tuesday that the union is considering filing a grievance against the city for allowing Anderson to clear a 1,000-foot walking and biking path at Kimmets Lock Park.
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Stolen cell phone calls 911 on drug dealers Posted: 2 weeks ago by equinox
Dispatchers in Yukon, OK listened in disbelief as two men spoke casually in the background after an accidental 911. "They were talking in detail about drug deals." Police decided to pay a visit and found Xanax, Hydrocondone, Oxycontin, Ecstasy and marijuana. Rough estimates put the value of the drugs at $20,000, but the story Yukon officers now have is priceless.
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Ochocinco fined $20K for $1 "bribe" Posted: 2 weeks ago by bigirishdude
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco has been fined for a stunt he pulled during a game. He shows no remorse for the gag, saying his fine fund will take another hit this week. "Just wait till you see what I do in Pittsburgh."
I think he should be fined every day for changing his name. I still call him Chad Johnson, but it wouldn't show up in a search.
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Banks now have to get customers' OK for overdraft protection Posted: 2 weeks ago by bigirishdude
Banks make billions of dollars every year on overdraft protection fees without having to disclose the fees or the service. With many like Bank of America being accused of monkeying with the procedures in order to collect more of the outlandish fees, this is a good thing.
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American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars posts struggle Posted: 2 weeks ago by icepigs
American Legion and VFW groups are slowly going away, even though there are thousands of Veterans who qualify, but aren't members.
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There's a Lawsuit for that... Posted: 2 weeks ago by icepigs
AT&T files suit against Verizon to stop there new "There's a Map for that" ad campaign as it's "misleading".
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Reagan's Famous Four Words Posted: 3 weeks ago by 2manyusernames
Reagan deliberately confronted criminal regimes with what they fear most: the publicly spoken truth about their moral weakness. All the experts tried to get Reagan to drop those 4 famous words from his June 12, 1987, Berlin speech.
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President Bush And First Lady Laura Visit Ft Hood Posted: 3 weeks ago by 2manyusernames
The Bushes instructed the commander of the mourning military base that they wanted no publicity. They spent about two hours meeting with the wounded, family and soldiers, talking quietly and at times hugging them. More and more foreign media is commenting on the contrast between Bush and Obama's reaction to the tragedy.
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Netflix on the Nintendo Wii Posted: 3 weeks ago by heymrp
Streaming movies from Netflix is coming Nintendo.
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Changes in the 40 Years of Sesame Street Posted: 3 weeks ago by suebe
Happy 40th Anniversary Sesame Street! Did you know that Cookie Monster smoked?
First Lady Michelle Obama will kick off the the new season with an appearance on the show. Link to video in article. And Google celebrates with different characters.
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Interactive Diner Table Posted: 4 weeks ago by madhatteraggie
Imagine not having to worry about the waiter getting your order wrong for the 3rd time in a row. A restaurant in London has come up with a great new piece of technology that allows you to order your meal, watch the cooks prepare it, play games, pay for your food, and call a taxi all at your fingertips.
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Running Shoes are a waste of money Posted: 4 weeks ago by icepigs
This is an old article (and a similar one to Bingo's post), but I've recently discovered barefoot running and am very interested.
I'm fascinated by this statement: "For the fun of it. One of [Tarahumara Indians] recently came first in a prestigious 100-mile race wearing nothing but a toga and sandals. He was 57 years old."
FOR THE FUN OF IT?????
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Teen, set on fire, struggles to recover Posted: 4 weeks ago by julea
Michael Brewer was doused in rubbing alcohol (!) set on fire by 5 peers and now sixty-five percent of his body is covered with second- and third-degree burns.
"People are writing horror stories ... but people just can't imagine the kind of sickness we're talking about," said Dr. Nicholas Namias, medical director of the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Burn Center in Miami.
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Ratings stunt? Local TV airs videos of breast exams Posted: 4 weeks ago by cecilberman
WJLA officials said the segments are providing an important service because many women don't know how to properly check their breasts.
During the next sweeps period, they'll air videos of men masturbating - because that's been shown to reduce the likelihood of prostate cancer.
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