Miscellaneous Discussion Thread
October 23rd, 2014 at 5:22:45 PM
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I once bought an old house at auction and found over a hundred Morgan silver dollars in the attic. Most were worth $30 to $40 with a couple worth a few hundred.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
October 23rd, 2014 at 5:45:18 PM
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I bought a half acre from a guy as it adjoined my property. I got a good deal on it because I payed cash, and also because he didn't own it. I never got my money back but that lesson has stuck with me like glue.
October 23rd, 2014 at 9:42:09 PM
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I don't remember a television ad blitz for a movie like all the commercials for the movie Nightcrawler. I'm wondering if it's going to be a must see and it probably is given all the attention.
Watching Rose Red miniseries right now and am considering watching the whole thing for the next 4 hours on SyFy but it seems stupid every time I have put it on through the years.
Watching Rose Red miniseries right now and am considering watching the whole thing for the next 4 hours on SyFy but it seems stupid every time I have put it on through the years.
I am a robot.
October 24th, 2014 at 4:11:29 AM
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it has worked against me. This is the first movie of the year that I am going to make a point to go see.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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October 26th, 2014 at 6:06:43 PM
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does anyone know if there is a site that lists cargo train schedules. The house that we just bought is near rail road tracks. It is not used often but I would like to know when they are going to come.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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October 26th, 2014 at 6:37:47 PM
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Quote: GWAEdoes anyone know if there is a site that lists cargo train schedules. The house that we just bought is near rail road tracks. It is not used often but I would like to know when they are going to come.
You'll get used to them. I did when living near tracks, anyway; I like trains though. The only irritating thing for me was when you are trying to listen to music or the TV and one comes through and you have to turn up the volume. That was some time ago, before remotes, so you will potentially be less bothered today!
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
October 26th, 2014 at 7:32:27 PM
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Quote: odiousgambitYou'll get used to them. I did when living near tracks, anyway; I like trains though. The only irritating thing for me was when you are trying to listen to music or the TV and one comes through and you have to turn up the volume. That was some time ago, before remotes, so you will potentially be less bothered today!
They actually dont seem to come by to often, but we have not moved in yet. I have been there the last 3 days from 7am till late and I have only heard 3 go by. The tracks are about 200 yards away maybe more but there is an intersection about a half mile away so they blow the horn. Train not so bad, horn sucks.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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October 27th, 2014 at 10:21:43 AM
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That time of the year is approaching again.
Does anyone in the snow belt use studded snow tires? They were very popular here in New England, especially during the 60s and 70s. My friend's dad had a gas station and repair garage and we used to help on weekends by putting the metal studs in the tires.
The cars then were large, rear wheel drive models, many with V-8 engines. That combination put weight on the front tires while the rear ends were light, making them just awful in the snow. There was no Toyota, Nissan, Honda etc. Folks wanted every advantage available including studded tires. What many didn't realize was that the studs gave no advantage in the snow but would help on ice.
With the advent of rear wheel drive and later all wheel drive, many drivers have abandoned snow tires all together. Studded tires are highly regulated today with some states outlawing them completely. Other states allow them only during certain months while still others only allow rubber studs. I still hear the click, click of metal studs occasionally but not as often as I used to.
Does anyone in the snow belt use studded snow tires? They were very popular here in New England, especially during the 60s and 70s. My friend's dad had a gas station and repair garage and we used to help on weekends by putting the metal studs in the tires.
The cars then were large, rear wheel drive models, many with V-8 engines. That combination put weight on the front tires while the rear ends were light, making them just awful in the snow. There was no Toyota, Nissan, Honda etc. Folks wanted every advantage available including studded tires. What many didn't realize was that the studs gave no advantage in the snow but would help on ice.
With the advent of rear wheel drive and later all wheel drive, many drivers have abandoned snow tires all together. Studded tires are highly regulated today with some states outlawing them completely. Other states allow them only during certain months while still others only allow rubber studs. I still hear the click, click of metal studs occasionally but not as often as I used to.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
October 27th, 2014 at 12:27:19 PM
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Often cargo trains are not scheduled. If they get "sided" they may stay there for some time and that is why once they get a clear track signal will go at once.
Rolling stock is often sided until a special train comes along and makes up all those bad cars into one slow freight train.
Most Train Riders know the lingo and can call a tower in a switching yard for information. If you know anyone who travels by freight train, you can ask them even though they are more interested in a caching out area where the trains travel slowly enough to be boarded fairly safely.
Rolling stock is often sided until a special train comes along and makes up all those bad cars into one slow freight train.
Most Train Riders know the lingo and can call a tower in a switching yard for information. If you know anyone who travels by freight train, you can ask them even though they are more interested in a caching out area where the trains travel slowly enough to be boarded fairly safely.
November 2nd, 2014 at 7:51:35 PM
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Maybe I am biased since I live in Pittsburgh but are there any other rivalries that are like this game?
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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November 2nd, 2014 at 8:48:36 PM
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Just anther entries onto my diary...
1) This casino which usually wins $1,000,000 per day from losers...
As usual, this casino welcomes losers and evicts winners.
A shiftmanager, with an Iphone in her hand, evicted 2 bj players, with the help of 3 suits & 4 guards.
On the other hand, she welcomed an Asian bj player with open arm. He lost $1,000 per hand and dumped $20,000 to a relief within 20 minutes.
2) Another casino which usually wins $2,000,000 per day from losers...
Hmm... how the hell a casino can win that much of money from losers? Well, I just saw such a big loser at a bj table.
This loser played with markers and dumped $200,000 in one shoe! After he quit, he tipped the pretty dealer an orange for BEATING HIM UP. Perhaps this loser just got released from a cuckoo's nest.
1) This casino which usually wins $1,000,000 per day from losers...
As usual, this casino welcomes losers and evicts winners.
A shiftmanager, with an Iphone in her hand, evicted 2 bj players, with the help of 3 suits & 4 guards.
On the other hand, she welcomed an Asian bj player with open arm. He lost $1,000 per hand and dumped $20,000 to a relief within 20 minutes.
2) Another casino which usually wins $2,000,000 per day from losers...
Hmm... how the hell a casino can win that much of money from losers? Well, I just saw such a big loser at a bj table.
This loser played with markers and dumped $200,000 in one shoe! After he quit, he tipped the pretty dealer an orange for BEATING HIM UP. Perhaps this loser just got released from a cuckoo's nest.
I'm OK with Corps which pick and choose clienteles. Both insurance companies and casinos have the right to pick and choose customers. They may keep profitable ones and kicked out the rest. But, I'm not OK with a casino supervisor who says counting cards... is like stealing food from a buffet (a foodlifting offense), or video-taping a movie in a cinema (a piracy offense).
November 3rd, 2014 at 11:02:27 PM
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This probably belongs in the tipping thread:
I played a slot machine that is coin operated, in a casino far far away. I ran $300 through and had a win of $288, which means I lost $12. Since this is a small grind joint the "call attendant" machine came up when I tried to cash out. The slot attendant congratulated me, and paid me my money. I tipped $8 because I didn't mind even though I lost because I had an expected value of a lot more then that. Anyway this chick looks like me like "are you f'ing kidding me" and I walked away.
Why tip at all...... when people don't appreciate it.
I played a slot machine that is coin operated, in a casino far far away. I ran $300 through and had a win of $288, which means I lost $12. Since this is a small grind joint the "call attendant" machine came up when I tried to cash out. The slot attendant congratulated me, and paid me my money. I tipped $8 because I didn't mind even though I lost because I had an expected value of a lot more then that. Anyway this chick looks like me like "are you f'ing kidding me" and I walked away.
Why tip at all...... when people don't appreciate it.
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
November 3rd, 2014 at 11:36:59 PM
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I honesty think you read her reaction wrong. You need to realize the place you're at, they probably rarely get any tips. She was probably so shocked, she didn't know how to react.Quote: djatcThis probably belongs in the tipping thread:
I played a slot machine that is coin operated, in a casino far far away. I ran $300 through and had a win of $288, which means I lost $12. Since this is a small grind joint the "call attendant" machine came up when I tried to cash out. The slot attendant congratulated me, and paid me my money. I tipped $8 because I didn't mind even though I lost because I had an expected value of a lot more then that. Anyway this chick looks like me like "are you f'ing kidding me" and I walked away.
Why tip at all...... when people don't appreciate it.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
November 7th, 2014 at 8:15:04 PM
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makes you want to visit.
There's no secret. Just know what you're talking about before you open your mouth.
November 7th, 2014 at 8:27:04 PM
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Quote: GWAEThey actually dont seem to come by to often, but we have not moved in yet. I have been there the last 3 days from 7am till late and I have only heard 3 go by. The tracks are about 200 yards away maybe more but there is an intersection about a half mile away so they blow the horn. Train not so bad, horn sucks.
Live 1/2 mile from railroad tracks. No houses to block the sounds. Love that train whistle at 11pm on a hot summer night.
Grew up in Pigtown, near the stockyards in Baltimore. Might have something to do with it.
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
November 7th, 2014 at 8:31:01 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfI honesty think you read her reaction wrong. You need to realize the place you're at, they probably rarely get any tips. She was probably so shocked, she didn't know how to react.
Wanna see a shock, tip the girls in the cage. Josie was a cashier back in the 80's. Damn, such a long time ago. She would not give a paycheck to anyone unless he or she could answer a trivia question from Trivial Pursuit cards.
Gee, Monopoly,Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit = the big 3 in board games ?
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
November 8th, 2014 at 1:35:35 AM
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Robin Cocktailed for a short time in Washington State at Lucky Eagle casino. She was happy if she got .50 a drink. To be fair you had to pay for alcohol.Quote: BuzzardWanna see a shock, tip the girls in the cage. Josie was a cashier back in the 80's. Damn, such a long time ago. She would not give a paycheck to anyone unless he or she could answer a trivia question from Trivial Pursuit cards.
Gee, Monopoly,Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit = the big 3 in board games ?
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
November 8th, 2014 at 1:46:56 AM
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I see your doufus...
This fabulous performance artist captures something about the essential spirit, doncha think?
...and raise you a creative panhandler:Quote: rxwinemakes you want to visit.
This fabulous performance artist captures something about the essential spirit, doncha think?
Suck dope, watch TV, make up stuff, be somebody on the internet.
November 9th, 2014 at 8:45:19 AM
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Quote: DrawingDeadI see your doufus...
...and raise you a creative panhandler:Quote: rxwinemakes you want to visit.
This fabulous performance artist captures something about the essential spirit, doncha think?
That guy rates an "OMG", at least!
It's almost a personality test to discover passive-aggressive and sadistic tendencies in the giver...I couldn't possibly do this. Can't even stop my face from wincing/squinting as I type this.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
November 9th, 2014 at 8:50:57 AM
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Not with money, but I accidentally put a staple into my hand using almost exactly the same staple gun when i was 18. Hit a vein and almost died. Hope that guy knows what he's doing...
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
November 9th, 2014 at 2:23:19 PM
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Quote: BuzzardLive 1/2 mile from railroad tracks. No houses to block the sounds. Love that train whistle at 11pm on a hot summer night.
Grew up in Pigtown, near the stockyards in Baltimore. Might have something to do with it.
I didn't miss that you said whistle, not horn, Buzzard.
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
November 9th, 2014 at 10:01:14 PM
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Well, I wonder if he "seeds the tip jar" so to speak, to start his shift, like some folks do in other tipped occupations.Quote: rdw4potusNot with money, but I accidentally put a staple into my hand using almost exactly the same staple gun when i was 18. Hit a vein and almost died. Hope that guy knows what he's doing...
Suck dope, watch TV, make up stuff, be somebody on the internet.
November 10th, 2014 at 12:16:28 AM
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Quote: beachbumbabsThat guy rates an "OMG", at least!
I saw guys like this occasionally in SoCal. The
universe usually punishes the truly stupid quickly
and messily. They seldom live long enough to
embarrass their grandchildren with their
stories.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 10th, 2014 at 1:20:53 AM
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He must have an angle somehow. Can't see him going through the pain if begging would work just as well.
I am a robot.
November 10th, 2014 at 3:29:35 AM
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Quote: onenickelmiracleHe must have an angle somehow. Can't see him going through the pain if begging would work just as well.
Looks like he's got some tats n piercings. Probably enjoys the pain(?) from a staple.
November 10th, 2014 at 8:32:52 AM
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I wouldn't deign to staple a dollar bill to his tatted torso, but I'd consider nailing a dollar chip onto him, preferably using a powered nailer.
"What, me worry?"
November 19th, 2014 at 12:01:18 PM
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Quote: Twitter @DannyZukerHe may be in love, but I worry that by marrying a girl 54 years younger than himself Charles Manson runs the risk of coming off creepy.
Suck dope, watch TV, make up stuff, be somebody on the internet.
November 20th, 2014 at 3:10:04 AM
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North Carolina's Elon University has banned the use of the word "freshman" claiming that it's sexist and suggests that young women might make good rape victims. Good rape victims? Their words not mine. What's next? Junior? Senior? I'm sure those with too much time on their hands will go after those terms as well.
Freshman is being replaced with "first-year". Yeah, that should keep the rapists away.
Freshman is being replaced with "first-year". Yeah, that should keep the rapists away.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
November 20th, 2014 at 3:48:26 AM
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Quote: 1BBNorth Carolina's Elon University has banned the use of the word "freshman" claiming that it's sexist and suggests that young women might make good rape victims. Good rape victims? Their words not mine. What's next? Junior? Senior? I'm sure those with too much time on their hands will go after those terms as well.
Freshman is being replaced with "first-year". Yeah, that should keep the rapists away.
Progressive bull$^%* that won't change a thing. If we can just get them to stop using those mean, ugly words, they won't even think about doing anything bad. Utter stupidity. "First Year" means that they just got there, as does Freshman in the way they are attacking it. If the problem is that people target fresh/firsts, changing words does nothing but make the administration feel good. The effort should be 100% on helping the fresh/firsts learn about how to keep themselves safe.
November 20th, 2014 at 8:19:30 AM
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Quote: 1BBFreshman is being replaced with "first-year". Yeah, that should keep the rapists away.
Now they just need to worry about the pedophiles.
November 20th, 2014 at 9:28:57 AM
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"good rape victims" FunnyQuote: 1BBNorth Carolina's Elon University has banned the use of the word "freshman" claiming that it's sexist and suggests that young women might make good rape victims. Good rape victims? Their words not mine. What's next? Junior? Senior? I'm sure those with too much time on their hands will go after those terms as well.
Freshman is being replaced with "first-year". Yeah, that should keep the rapists away.
Now can someone explain how the word freshman is remotely sexist?
With great imagination I can see how it can make someone a victim but don't get how its sexis. It sounds sexis calling it that.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
November 20th, 2014 at 9:32:30 AM
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Quote:Now can someone explain how the word freshman is remotely sexist?
The only plausible basis for a PC complaint i can see is the use of the phrase "man" as opposed to "person."
"What, me worry?"
November 20th, 2014 at 9:41:52 AM
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I take it as "Fresh" meaning "un-raped". No one wants to rape someone that has already been raped.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
November 20th, 2014 at 9:59:27 AM
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Funny you would know that ☺Quote: DRichI take it as "Fresh" meaning "un-raped". No one wants to rape someone that has already been raped.
Well then that's the answer, they need to supply students with " I've already been raped" T-shirts
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
November 20th, 2014 at 10:03:48 AM
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Well I assumed they were trying to protect the female students. I guess guys get raped to *wink wink*Quote: MrVThe only plausible basis for a PC complaint i can see is the use of the phrase "man" as opposed to "person."
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
November 20th, 2014 at 11:24:27 AM
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I imagine there are various preferences, but at fraternity parties duct tape is often placed over the light switches in the rape room so no one can accidentally turn them on. Dosage of date rape drugs is hard to control but I understand that massive dosages blocks all memory of what took place. The woman may still wake up in the bushes outside a fraternity house and can conclude what happened but will not remember it.Quote: DRichI take it as "Fresh" meaning "un-raped". No one wants to rape someone that has already been raped.
November 20th, 2014 at 11:45:19 AM
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So not only do we have "Good rape victims" we have humane rapists.Quote: FleaStiffI imagine there are various preferences, but at fraternity parties duct tape is often placed over the light switches in the rape room so no one can accidentally turn them on. Dosage of date rape drugs is hard to control but I understand that massive dosages blocks all memory of what took place. The woman may still wake up in the bushes outside a fraternity house and can conclude what happened but will not remember it.
Apparently If you don't remember it, it didn't happen.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
November 20th, 2014 at 12:29:03 PM
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Guys can be victims too. When someone offers to push in your stool just say no!
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
November 20th, 2014 at 2:25:22 PM
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2 gay roommates house catches fire. Who gets out first top or bottom?Quote: 1BBGuys can be victims too. When someone offers to push in your stool just say no!
Bottom, he's already got his S**T packed.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
November 20th, 2014 at 2:41:31 PM
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Somehow people will know the freshmen are fresh even if not labeled. Some of them might not even have been opened yet.
I am a robot.
November 20th, 2014 at 2:46:13 PM
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I wonder if Bill Cosby sent his resume to that school.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
November 20th, 2014 at 3:50:42 PM
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It turns out you can pray the gay away
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFtMVY-uD-0
I'm not convinced it worked
Notice he says, "mens"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFtMVY-uD-0
I'm not convinced it worked
Notice he says, "mens"
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
November 20th, 2014 at 6:21:05 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfIt turns out you can pray the gay away
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFtMVY-uD-0
I'm not convinced it worked
Notice he says, "mens"
Are you kidding me. Look at that sports jacket with the yellow bow tie. Look at the way he is prancing around. What's the over/under? :)
November 20th, 2014 at 9:18:22 PM
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Quote: kewljAre you kidding me. Look at that sports jacket with the yellow bow tie. Look at the way he is prancing around. What's the over/under? :)
hahahaha
according to my calculations the line should be somewhere around
Gay : -2750
Straight : +1800
casino's money disappears
the execs worry when the wizard is near
He turns tears into joy
Everyone's happy when the wizard walks by
November 20th, 2014 at 9:29:58 PM
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ILL take straight for a few bucks however you got to personally find out in the frat house rape room.Quote: OzzyOsbournehahahaha
according to my calculations the line should be somewhere around
Gay : -2750
Straight : +1800
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
November 20th, 2014 at 10:08:09 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfILL take straight for a few bucks however you got to personally find out in the frat house rape room.
Your offer sounds too good to be true.... whats the catch???
casino's money disappears
the execs worry when the wizard is near
He turns tears into joy
Everyone's happy when the wizard walks by
November 20th, 2014 at 11:20:21 PM
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Hell the bet is off the table if you're going to have fun doing it.Quote: OzzyOsbourneYour offer sounds too good to be true.... whats the catch???
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
November 21st, 2014 at 12:39:32 AM
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duplicate
I am a robot.
November 21st, 2014 at 12:39:59 AM
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Adam and Eve commercials used to have a sweet young thing pitching the site, but now all about nosey Edna knowing you're buying adult products at the store. Hello, at least they use cash instead of going to the Adam and Eve website where banks and credit card companies know and never forget. So I say stupid commercial or stupid customers or both.
I am a robot.
