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Childhood, remixed
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Ran across these, and so many good memories. Thought I'd share for those that grew up with these shows. -
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If Facebook existed in the old days...
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Boobquake this Monday
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Boobquake I might just be out in the garden but I'm down with this. Come on ladies, lets see if we can move the earth -
5 pointsMy Homestead account is still active, so thought I'd share these. And because I know you miss them, The AC Enquirer! Issue 1 - Vegi & Jigglypuff, a torrid affair! Issue 2 - I had sex with an alien! Issue 3 - Pokemon invades AC! Issue 4 - Battle of the Sexy Bitches! Issue 5 - Mad scientist's ray gun turns AC members into babies!
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Terminator Salvation (Full Trailer)
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pdvaP9oNe2M http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/terminatorsalvation/ high quality higher resolutions. WOW... freakin' wow... -
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New forum feature: "Thanks"
BlitzZ and 4 others reacted to Sledgstone for a post in a topic
New feature! Whenever someone makes a new topic, their post is eligible to receive "Thanks". If you like someone's post, click the thanks button and your name will appear in a box under the first post of the topic indicating that you liked the post. There is no thanks confirmation, just click the button and its done. Your total thanks is listed under your username/avatar and every time you get thanked by someone you automatically get 20 rep points per thanks. Make a really good topic and get thanked by 20 people = 400 rep points. -
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New member
Myk JL and 3 others reacted to animequeen for a post in a topic
Hi everyone, I hope that you are having a good day. My name is Alex and I've been a fan of anime since I was a kid. BTW, am I on the right thread to do some introduction? I hope you can forgive me for being such an intruder. -
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Spray-On Stem Cells Heal Burns Fast
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Green Lanturn footage
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suit does look good i think cant wait RrBwKMxhtXQ -
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Scientists discover tiny solar panels that create themselves
Pchan and 3 others reacted to Sledgstone for a post in a topic
http://dvice.com/archives/2010/09/scientists-disc.php Wow. This can be used as a spray on solar panel. Imagine spraying this stuff all over your roof and hooking a couple small wires to it.. Solar electricity that easily. I wonder how well it would weather tho. -
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every nerds dream
Strider Hiryu and 3 others reacted to Kite for a post in a topic
Now thats fasion of the future -
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Backwards Society
Ladywriter and 3 others reacted to Kite for a post in a topic
Was just thinking about how backwards some things really are in life like if your sick you have to walk to the back of the supermarket to buy medicine, yet if you wish to buy cigarettes to poison yourself and everyone around you it is right at the front door How banks charge the poor for not having money and reward the rich by giving them more money How if you want to get a home phone line installed, you have to phone up to arrange it how you need to show id to get a replacement to your ID you lost that you are better off being unemployed then on a low wage anyone got anything to add -
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How Gullible Are We?
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H2O: Dangerous Chemical! A student at Eagle Rock Junior High won first prize at the Greater Idaho Falls Science Fair, April 26. He was attempting to show how conditioned we have become to alarmists practicing junk science and spreading fear of everything in our environment. In his project he urged people to sign a petition demanding strict control or total elimination of the chemical "dihydrogen monoxide." And for plenty of good reasons, since: it can cause excessive sweating and vomiting it is a major component in acid rain it can cause severe burns in its gaseous state accidental inhalation can kill you it contributes to erosion it decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes it has been found in tumors of terminal cancer patients He asked 50 people if they supported a ban of the chemical. The title of his prize winning project was, "How Gullible Are We?" Forty-three (43) said yes, six (6) were undecided, and only one (1) knew that the chemical was water. He feels the conclusion is obvious. This was found on the newsgroup: rec.humor.funny Why do people not know what water is? Better yet how do people not know what water is? (...I fear the answers to these questions...) -
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If Mario Actually Had A Conscience
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Oh if only! LOL -
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Bionic Feet helps Cat walk again
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Hobbit house? AND a tree house??
Dubird and 3 others reacted to CabbitGirl for a post in a topic
ok I was looking for movie times and saw this link at the bottom, this guy built a Hobbit House! http://www.shelterpop.com/2010/02/04/a-real-life-hobbit-house/ but thennnn i also went to see this guy who did tree houses! http://www.shelterpop.com/2009/09/10/would-you-live-in-this-treehouse/ so cool! i totally wouldn't mind living in either of those -
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Am i the only one who finds this creepy...
Sledgstone and 3 others reacted to Kite for a post in a topic
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4 pointsAnd I totally want one. Z86V_ICUCD4 How to make one
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Fox has no idea what Net Neutrality is
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For the third time I've heard them try and push their viewers to fight against Net Neutrality without even explaining what it is to their uneducated viewers. They claim Net Neutrality is bad because it allows ISPs, company's, and the government control over your Internet. The reality of it is Fox has it backwards. Like the name implies Net Neutrality is the act of keeping the net free and unregulated like it has been since it was created. Every since Senator McCain proposed his backwards ass "Internet Freedom Act." bill to congress, Fox News and other media outlets have been pushing this uneducated babble that Net Neutrality and the FCC are bad LOL. Here's some videos for those that are still confused [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWt0XUocViE]YouTube - Save the Internet![/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9jHOn0EW8U]YouTube - Net Neutrality[/ame] The reason this is blowing up so big now is because ISP's have been throttling and prioritizing web traffic, specifically bittorrent, and getting attacked by the FCC because of it. ISPs are complaining that the FCC hasnt given a fine line on what they can and cant do so they go a head with such practices of prioritizing certain program protocols on the Internet (ex. VoIP phones). So the FCC has stepped up and will be making that fine line clear so ISPs wont have any more excuses on what they can and cant do. The FCC will not be taking away our freedom or give ISPs the power to prioritize programs. They're fighting for us yet the media has it all backwards. -
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Marvel and Madhouse Team-Up on Anime Project
Sledgstone and 3 others reacted to Dubird for a post in a topic
http://marvel.com/news/comicstories.8808.SDCC_2009~colon~_Marvel~slash~Madhouse_Anime_Team-Up The trailers: h_ej7ZlS2oQ 8DsQT2tYSdk Not so sure about the Wolverene one, but the Iron Man one looks awesome! -
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I saw this on showbiz tonight..
Sledgstone and 3 others reacted to slippers for a post in a topic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN9xgUovIbA ;_; -
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School: 1967 vs. 2007
gokuDX7 and 3 others reacted to Dubird for a post in a topic
And people wonder why our schools are failing the kids. >< -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scenario: Jack goes quail hunting before school, pulls into school parking lot with shotgun in gun rack. 1967 - Vice principal comes over to look at Jack's shotgun. He goes to his car and gets his shotgun to show Jack. 2007 - School goes into lockdown, and FBI is called. Jack is hauled off to jail and never sees his truck or gun again. Counselors called in for traumatized students and teachers. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scenario: Johnny and Mark get into a fistfight after school. 1967 - Crowd gathers. Mark wins. Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up best friends. Nobody goes to jail; nobody is arrested; nobody is expelled. 2007 - Police called. SWAT team arrives. Johnny and Mark are arrested and charged with assault. Both are expelled even though Johnny started it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scenario: Jeffrey won't be still in class, disrupts other students. 1967 - Jeffrey sent to office and given a good paddling by the principal. He returns to class, sits still, and does not disrupt class again. 2007 - Jeffrey is diagnosed with ADD and given huge doses of ritalin. Becomes a zombie. School gets extra money from state because Jeffrey has a learning disability. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scenario: Billy breaks a window in his neighbor's car and his dad gives him a whipping with his belt. 1967 - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college, and becomes a successful businessman. 2007 - Billy's dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy is placed in foster care and joins a gang. State psychologist tells Billy's sister that she remembers being abused herself, and their dad goes to prison. Billy's mom has affair with psychologist. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scenario: Mark gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school. 1967 - Mark shares aspirin with principal out on the smoking dock. 2007 - Police called. Mark is expelled from school for drug violations. Car is searched for drugs and weapons. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scenario: Pedro fails high school English. 1967 - Pedro goes to summer school, passes English, goes to college. 2007 - Pedro's cause is taken up by state. Newspaper articles appear nationally explaining that teaching English as a requirement for graduation is racist. ACLU files class action lawsuit against state school system and Pedro's English teacher. English banned from core curriculum. Pedro is given a diploma anyway, but ends up mowing lawns for a living because he cannot speak English. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scenario: Johnny takes apart leftover firecrackers from 4th of July, puts them in a model airplane paint bottle, and blows up a red ant bed. 1967 - Ants die. 2007 - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Homeland Security, and FBI called. Johnny is charged with domestic terrorism. The FBI investigates parents; siblings are removed from home; computers confiscated. Johnny's dad goes on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly again. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scenario: Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee. He is found crying by his teacher, Heather. Heather hugs him to comfort him. 1967 - In a short time, Johnny feels better and goes on playing. 2007 - Heather is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job. She faces three years in state prison. Johnny undergoes five years of therapy. -
3 pointsWell, All, Sabe has returned! ...Again. I think my last set of posts took place back in 2013 or so, and there has been a LOT that has changed; it amazes me that it has, though, since I always thought of my life as so unchanging. Back in '13 I was working at the Arena doing Security work...it wasn't exactly what you'd call fulfilling, but it paid the bills and kept me busy. Well, it was just a year after that, when things changed, and they changed fast. To make a lot of superfluous details and exposition short, I fell in love. She was a part of the EVS (a glorified acronym for Janitorial Staff) Department and was just a face in the crowd; then we began to talk when we both had time. After that, it was pretty fast...we'd make excuses to run into each other during working hours; then there was the exchange of phone numbers; after that, it was a whirlwind courtship. We did a few things out of order, though. After things began to really heat up, we both left the Arena for differing reasons, on paper at least (more pay and less politics was the main idea for both of us, really), and started other employment for almost another year. I went to FedEx, she to an insurance company, where we could both earn what we were going to need for the coming future...she was pregnant! On August 10, 2015 our daughter was born; a bit preemie, and stubborn about eating, but whole and healthy otherwise. "Peanut" has been a challenge now and again (good Lord is there a lot of me in her!), but it has been worth it...I couldn't imagine life without her! We apartment bounced twice in the months and years following "Peanut"'s arrival, until we found one that would fit all of us when The Boss had all her kiddo's around. I can sense the confusion...didn't I mention? The Boss had prior kids before we got together...3 other girls, as a matter of fact! We get along like a house afire, though...love them just as much as I do "Peanut". Well, the second apartment worked for almost two years, during which time (June 24, 2017) the boss and I got married! Things improved again! Then, about 6 months after that, I got into a spat with the landlord, and we had to figure out a new living arrangement rather quickly...Me and my damn temper; even though I followed the laws for the City and State, it was deemed I didn't have enough evidence to charge my landlord with negligent maintenance. Thanks to my time in the service, though, I had access to my VA stuff, and less than three months later and 150 miles or so west, I became a homeowner! A small town of 2,000 or so, a good vibe and lots of space for things to keep improving! The house is a two story with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spare room that I turned into a mini man-cave and sits on 3 city lots: total space (Land and house) is .44 acres! The house will need some TLC over the years, but I can say we are more than happy. Soon, the wife wants to open an in-home Daycare, and I would like to start woodworking again, in addition to my off and on writing. I hope any Clan who takes the time to read this has had good luck, joy and many blessings in their own lives since my hiatus, and that they all keep coming for you! In the words of Tigger: TTFN! Ta, Ta For Now!
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YouTube Influencers
Myk JL and 2 others reacted to Strider Hiryu for a post in a topic
Anime: Besides also watching Geoff (Mother's Basement) and Tristan/Arkada (Glass Reflection) I also follow AniNews https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCchUOUW-eNmDfDqMS_AiZew (mostly for Overlord and Shield Hero content) CDawgVA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPsZ_0SkFdi551iYTG04R2g (mostly for his stupid antics, he's mostly just a JVlogger now) Gaming News/Videos: JackFrags https://www.youtube.com/user/jackfrags Matimi0 https://www.youtube.com/user/Matimi0 (occasionally, I watch his stream more then his youtube channel) LevelCap https://www.youtube.com/user/LevelCapGaming (don't watch him as much as I used to since he became more news centric) TheRussianBadger https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRussianBadger The Escapist https://www.youtube.com/user/TheEscapistMagazine (mostly for Zero Punctuation) Also follow YongYea as well FFXIV Related: MrHappy1227 https://www.youtube.com/user/Xehanort1227 (mostly for guides and news) Ethys Asher https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs2UQ_EJkAAlzXkcTfDj-2g (FFXIV Lore Daddy, follow for all that juicy FFXIV lore) MTQCapture https://www.youtube.com/user/MTQcapture (guides) Final Fantasy XIV https://www.youtube.com/user/FINALFANTASYXIV News: Internet Today https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZVCV9xhrCyz4hPehvb4Wg Philip DeFranco https://www.youtube.com/user/sxephil Building Stupid Shit (not sure how to classify these): michaelcthulu https://www.youtube.com/user/michaelcthulhu (builds ridiculously huge weapons, rather entertaining) Hacksmith Industries https://www.youtube.com/user/MstrJames (the makers for that lightsaber vid I posted) Music Oriented: Chillhop Music https://www.youtube.com/user/Chillhopdotcom (I've really gotten into lofi lately) Vincent Moretto https://www.youtube.com/user/HaarasNC (man does some killer metal covers of Ace Combat music as well as others) Frog Leap Studios https://www.youtube.com/user/leolego (does some killer covers) As well as multiple other ones mostly centered around piano covers of anime openings and endings (I'll provide links if anyone is interested). Science/History: Biographics https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClnDI2sdehVm1zm_LmUHsjQ SciShow https://www.youtube.com/user/scishow Forgotten Weapons https://www.youtube.com/user/ForgottenWeapons VLog Oriented: Abroad in Japan https://www.youtube.com/user/cmbroad44 (just because I find Japan interesting and I like Chris's personality) Random Nerd Shit: FilmComicsExplained https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisWUR5UCMcxz_4zT6mI3kA Certifiably Ingame https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJutYkYphYcGo-xbqyQJeYA (mostly for his Star Trek and Star Wars lore video's) EckhartsLadder https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp6F1mQGuaXiDj5otWBmIjg (mostly for Star Wars content) 40K Theories https://www.youtube.com/user/remleiz (even though I don't play Warhammer I find the lore fascinating) Streamer Related: Streamers Reloaded https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDT1meaKQ_D1HjhTGULNbew (I spend way to much time watching streamers and for some reason streamer drama just amazes me hence why I watch it) I also watch a lot of other youtubers this is just a small snippet of what I watch (plus some of the others I really don't know how to classify into a category as they cover more then just one thing). Not to mention the recent rabbit hole I fell down and wish I never did (I've gotten into vtubers and I don't know whether to be disgusted in myself or just resign myself to this weird fad). -
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I got a promotion with my job yesterday. I'll now be making more than I ever have doi
slippers and 2 others reacted to DeathscytheX for a status update
I got a promotion with my job yesterday. I'll now be making more than I ever have doing this. $60k a year to do something I barely got paid $35k for at my previous company. The best news is that I'll have Saturdays off, and get off by 6-7pm on most days. I don't have to go to bed like some retiree anymore. So hopefully by the end of this year. Battlefield 6 will be out... it will be good... and maybe we can get the band back together @Sledgstone and @Strider Hiryu. Even though Strider is PC master race. I'm sure it'll have cross play. My gaming life has really suffered these past 3 years. -
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Pokemon Live Action Movie Announced
Sledgstone and 2 others reacted to Myk JL for a post in a topic
If M. Night Syamalon was the director he'd hopefully have the brains for the plot twist to be the trainers actually being slaves to poke'mon.... Thus somehow breaking the 4th wall when it comes to people playing poke'mon.... Because they are somehow slave to it.... Still I'm waiting for the reboot of Dragon Ball. Where JJ Abrams directs it. The ultimate finishing move in it will be Solar Flare. /sarcasm -
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Favorite TV Series Openings?
Ladywriter and 2 others reacted to DeathscytheX for a post in a topic
I guess I haven't done one of these yet. Or maybe I have... whateves... New School: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZTdiPGcTiI Old School: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCtL0NH1X8w I liked how the boat was small on the outside, but massive on the inside XD Can't find season one with narration, but this will do Damn you first gulf war for making this get cancelled! Hopefully the new one will be as good... -
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Sony Deals a Knock Out Blow to Xbox One at E3.
Sledgstone and 2 others reacted to Ladywriter for a post in a topic
the new x box sounds like a bad expensive fuckin joke -
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Congress moves to make Big Hemp a reality.
Myk JL and 2 others reacted to DeathscytheX for a post in a topic
http://www.salon.com/2013/02/04/dems_move_to_change_federal_pot_laws/ -
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Dog's brain tumor treatment may help humans
Sledgstone and 2 others reacted to Ladywriter for a post in a topic
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That gun debate thing
Khellendross and 2 others reacted to Ladywriter for a post in a topic
So like yeah... I've listened to many opinions looked at a lot of stats and yada yada No, the hunters I know do not use M16's to hunt deer, but I know a lot of collectors who have things they never take out of their original packaging. Some ppl collect action figures, some ppl collect guns. Some guns are never even loaded let alone fired. Yes, taking something out of circulation reduces the number of guns lawfully owned and obtained out of there, but the black market won't stop selling whatever is banned. I think Chris Rock was onto something with his bullets should cost $5000 apiece. It's not just guns killing people, its a fuck load of bullets. A gun with no ammo is a club. People always ignore the second word in gun violence. That's too bad because what we really have is a violence problem. -
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Series with great endings (spoilers)
Myk JL and 2 others reacted to Ladywriter for a post in a topic
Not everything ends well or even ends at all....but there's some good stuff out there in the sea of media that is worth watching. Megas XLR was only 26 episodes and the show was mostly giant robot smashing I loved the characters, I totally know dudes like Coop and Jamie I'd say Coop fighting his skinny evil alternate reality self with the glorft is some version of closure. Good enough http://youtu.be/jzxSk9Ic0dE Ron Moore's Battlestar Galactica was 4 seasons Scifi stretched out from 04 to 09. I'm pretty sure it was this show that started the whole mid season break bullshittery The ending fit the series, the ending was fantastic. For me the Galactica was a character too, just like Going Merry was a OP character and her end was true to everything she was the last episode is boo hoo hardcore. http://youtu.be/92Pf2MH_yYQ -
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That gun debate thing
Strider Hiryu and 2 others reacted to DeathscytheX for a post in a topic
A gun ban is just a "big government" agenda. We can talk about assault rifles all day but if you go to the FBI's website and look at the numbers, more people are killed by knifes, hammers, and even hands and feet. These individual categories out number ALL rifles put into its own category. Another interesting note is that from 2008-2011 the number of homicides have gone down. The US ranks 28th in the world in gun violence per capita. What Piers Morgan won't tell you is that in the UK violent crime is 5 times higher per capita than in the US. Timothy McVeigh single handedly killed more Americans in one event and didn't use a single firearm. You can still buy fertilizer to this day. People are quick to act on emotion while throwing any kind of logic out of the window... That's why we have the patriot act, that's why the gov can tap your cell with no warrant, and that's why they are trying to restrict guns now. Any freedom we are willing to give up, Uncle Sam will be happy to take it away from you weather it's Democrat or Republican. -
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California teen wins $100K national science prize for new cancer treatment
Dubird and 2 others reacted to Sledgstone for a post in a topic
http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/2011/12/calif-teen-takes-home-100k-science-prize/1975546 Wow. -
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Anti-Matter Trapped for the First Time
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Breakthrough: Anti-Matter Trapped for the First Time Michio Kaku on November 19, 2010, 1:13 PM -
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Nearly 85 percent of new drugs provide little or no benefit, study finds
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http://www.naturalnews.com/029535_drugs_Big_Pharma.html -
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i made some stuff!
Ladywriter and 2 others reacted to CabbitGirl for a post in a topic
figured i'd share :3 -
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Puke In My Mouth
Pchan and 2 others reacted to Ladywriter for a post in a topic
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJsQcnB6GC0]YouTube- Jizz In My Pants response: "Puke In My Mouth" -MsTaken.com[/ame] -
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Iron-Man Wallpaperr
CabbitGirl and 2 others reacted to Kite for a post in a topic
latest wallpaper ^^ http://gt-orphan.deviantart.com/ -
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The Cat Piano
Sledgstone and 2 others reacted to CabbitGirl for a post in a topic
i was linked to this very enjoyable short film through a webcomic i read it's so cool! http://vimeo.com/3985019 -
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Solar Roadways Awarded DOT Contract to Pave Roads with Solar Cells
Sledgstone and 2 others reacted to Dubird for a post in a topic
from: http://www.physorg.com/news171545860.html I wonder just how viable this idea is. I mean, I don't it would ever replace all our current energy producers, but I do think it would be a step in a good direction. Though, it would have to withstand the punishment that current road paving does, or it wouldn't be worth it. I do like the idea of electric cars able to recharge themselves as they drive. That alone would make it worthwhile, even if that's all they could do. -
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Hulk Vs .....
CabbitGirl and 2 others reacted to Kite for a post in a topic
OMFG awsome!!!!!! vs wolverine was less of a fight between them, but was more accurate to his origin AKA how he got the adamantium. wolverine tore though people how he was ment to, deadpool was really funny too ;p Vs Thor, i didnt think this would have been good, as i assumed good vs evil, thor being the good, and the usual outcome, but this wasnt predictable at all what i dont get is wolverine seemed to do better against hulk then a god ;p wolverine is tough, but he gets to much writer love. overall really good animation, voiceing, and story both are 35-40 mins, no filler moments, great pace and really enjoyable id say 10/10 for enjoyment -
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Drug recall for several over the counter products. Please read!
Sledgstone and 2 others reacted to HKofsesshoumaru for a post in a topic
I got an email about this today so I did a little research. Here is what I found. I figured I would post this anyway just in case some of you did not know about this. You may have heard this, or noticed that these products have been removed from the shelves. Discard these Medications subject: Phenylpropanolamine Stop taking anything containing this ingredient. It has been linked to increased hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in brain) among women ages 18-49 in the three days after starting use of medication. Problems were not found in men, but the FDA recommended that everyone (even children) seek alternative medicine. The following medications contain Phenylpropanolamine: Alka-Seltzer Plus Children's Cold Medicine Effervescent Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold medicine (cherry or orange) Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine Original Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Cough Medicine Effervescent Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Flu Medicine Effervescent Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Sinus Effervescent Alka Seltzer Plus Nighttime cold Medicine Effervescent BC Allergy Sinus Cold Powder BC Sinus Cold Powder Comtrex Deep Chest Cold & Congestion Relief Comtrex Flu Therapy & Fever Relief Day & Night Contac 12-Hour Cold Capsules Contac 12 Hour Caplets Coricidin D Cold, Flu & Sinus Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets Dimetapp Cold & Cough Liqui-Gels Dimetapp DM cold & Cough Elixir Dimetapp Elixir Dimetapp 4 Hour Liqui Gels Dimetapp 4 Hour Tablets Dimetapp 12 Hour Extentabs Tablets Naldecon DX Pediatric Drops Permathene Mega-16 Robitussin CF Tavist-D 12 Hour Relief of Sinus & Nasal Congestion Triaminic DM Cough Relief Triaminic Expectorant Chest & Head Congestion Triaminic Syrup Cold & Allergy Triaminic Triaminicol Cold & Cough Acutrim Diet Gum Appetite Suppressant Plus Dietary Supplements Acutrim Maximum Strength Appetite Control Dexatrim Caffeine Free Dexatrim Extended Duration Dexatrim Gelcaps Dexatrim Vitamin C/Caffeine Free Please discard any of these medications as soon as possible Update: Most if not all of the products listed above which formerly contained phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride have been reformulated to eliminate the ingredient. Consumer questions about phenylpropanolamine and its potential health hazards may be directed to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration at 1-888-INFO-FDA. Some manufacturers of over-the-counter medicines containing phenylpropanolamine have offered refunds to consumers who purchased the products before they were voluntarily recalled in late 2000. To inquire about the availability of such refunds, dial the 800-number for consumer questions listed on the product packaging. Comments by Carla Homan: This email has it mostly right. In November 2000, the FDA issued a public health advisory about phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride (PPA), the drug mentioned in the email. This drug is found in many over the counter (OTC) medicines, specifically in cold and flu remedies, as well as appetite suppressants. The drug will likely be banned, but because this process takes time, the FDA issued the health advisory in the meantime and manufacturers are voluntarily recalling and/or reformulating medicines containing PPA. The main problem with this drug is that it elevates your risk of having a hemorrhagic stroke, especially with (but not limited to) first time use among women. Because the uses of PPA are not serious enough to warrant taking even that small chance, the FDA recommends that you stop taking any medications containing the drug. Rather than looking at a limited list such as the one contained in the above email, you'd be better off checking the package of any cold, flu or appetite suppressant medication for the drug, which will appear in the list of active ingredients and may be listed as phenylpropanolamine, phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride, or phenylpropanolamine bitartrate. Many manufacturers offer several formulations of their cold and flu remedies, some of which do not contain PPA. Pseudoephedrine is an effective alternative to PPA for use in cold and flue preparations, but unfortunately, there is no approved alternative OTC drug for use in appetite suppressants. Therefore, if you are using any OTC medications to suppress your appetite for weight loss or other reasons, you should stop using the medicine and talk to your doctor about getting a prescription drug instead. Additionally, some prescription decongestants and cold and flu preparations contain PPA, so if you are using any prescription medicines for these purposes, talk to the prescribing doctor to see if you should continue using the medicine. One word of caution: Though the email states your risk is for "increased hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in brain) among women ages 18-49 in the three days after starting use of medication," don't think you are safe if you've used the drug for longer than three days. The three-day window was merely one of the guidelines used in the study that prompted the health advisory; for the study, they defined PPA exposure as having used PPA within three days prior to the stroke. Risk of stroke may be present after three days of use. For detailed information, see the final report of the Hemorrhagic Stroke Project, Web-published by the FDA. As always, your best resources for reliable information on medicines and medical conditions are your own physician and pharmacist. -
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Historic first look at an alien world, 3.1 quadrillion miles away
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Project Aurora
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KgCXupNrwHM quick info, and satellite photos. 1_-Tf9ZGDfA homemade recording of pulse-engine trail http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpL3_n9RXPM&feature=related not too sure about this one... but thats a big ass trail close up.