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November 11, 2009 | 02:40 am
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It's about a couple...attacked by by a giant lamp monster...OOOOOO
November 11, 2009 | 12:21 am
posted by: misanthropicsob
I dunno what's worse about Stephen King's new novel:
"trailing intestines like party streamers"
"Then it came down on her again, like unpleasant presents raining from a poison piñata: the realization that Howie was dead."
that the plot was stolen, brazenly, from The Simpsons
or, that he tries to pass it off that he had the idea first.
Under the Dome, by Stephen King.
Come on. It's like you're not even trying anymore.
"trailing intestines like party streamers"
"Then it came down on her again, like unpleasant presents raining from a poison piñata: the realization that Howie was dead."
that the plot was stolen, brazenly, from The Simpsons
or, that he tries to pass it off that he had the idea first.
Under the Dome, by Stephen King.
Come on. It's like you're not even trying anymore.
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depressed
November 11, 2009 | 03:22 am
posted by: sunlit_window in depression
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my day in twitters
November 11, 2009 | 12:03 am
posted by: dmoola
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November 11, 2009 | 07:14 am
posted by: dermophoto
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Health Care Security Ordinance
November 10, 2009 | 11:08 pm
posted by: balmofgilead in sanfrancisco
I'm curious about how the Health Care Security Ordinance plays out at most lower-end jobs--do most employers (restaurants and the like) just pay $ toward Health San Francisco fees (75% discount) or do many actually give insurance? And how in the world is 75% of these costs anywhere close to the required $1.23/hour expenditure that companies must make toward an employee's healthcare?
Anyone? My company has less than 20 people, so it doesn't apply for me, but I'm curious how it works for other people.
Anyone? My company has less than 20 people, so it doesn't apply for me, but I'm curious how it works for other people.
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Centaur Cologne 1967
November 10, 2009 | 10:46 pm
Mood: 
giggly
posted by: wrascalbc in vintage_ads
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OTT: Guilty pleasures
November 11, 2009 | 04:09 pm
posted by: skramamme in sf_drama
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GHOSTBUSTERS!
November 10, 2009 | 09:42 pm
posted by: vitalitat in sf_drama
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why yes this is much better than studying for my exams.
November 11, 2009 | 05:08 pm
posted by: niroby in sf_drama
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November 10, 2009 | 10:31 pm
posted by: krecik in dogsintraining
Why do dogs howl?
I thought of this because two of our teeniest dogs at daycare were harmonizing this evening. Which brings me to another question -- why do big dogs howl more often than small dogs?
It's obviously a social activity, as once one starts up, another one or two will join in. Or sometimes six or seven will be howling at once, and the whole daycare seems to quiet down to listen to them. But what motivates the first dog to start howling? (Other than, say, "howling" along with sirens going by.) Is it just an intrinsically rewarding behavior, or does it have some other function?
I thought of this because two of our teeniest dogs at daycare were harmonizing this evening. Which brings me to another question -- why do big dogs howl more often than small dogs?
It's obviously a social activity, as once one starts up, another one or two will join in. Or sometimes six or seven will be howling at once, and the whole daycare seems to quiet down to listen to them. But what motivates the first dog to start howling? (Other than, say, "howling" along with sirens going by.) Is it just an intrinsically rewarding behavior, or does it have some other function?
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Here, piggy piggy!
November 10, 2009 | 10:26 pm
posted by: fuzzygruf
I just checked work email. The Medical Center has received its second shipment of H1N1 vaccine. Not enough vaccine for all the employees. LOL. Maybe next time.
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November 10, 2009 | 10:30 pm
posted by: clintswan
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December 2009: John Heilpern on The Addams Family Entertainment & Culture: vanityfair.com
November 11, 2009 | 01:23 am
Llocation: J-O-B
Mood: 
calm
Music: SILENCE OF THE UNIT
posted by: chantacleer
The Addams Family as a musical on Broadway. Who'd a thought it? I grew up in the 60's when the series was first run. Though I doubt that any cast could surpass the original stars(do they ever?), this one might be Tony bound.
December 2009: John Heilpern on The Addams Family Entertainment & Culture: vanityfair.com
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December 2009: John Heilpern on The Addams Family Entertainment & Culture: vanityfair.com
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Sri Krishnan Hindu Temple
November 11, 2009 | 06:24 am
posted by: stockykub1973
Sri Krishnan Hindu Temple. Near Bugis Street, Singapore 2009.
I took this on my last day in Singapore before flying to Sydney at Midnight that night. I had three days to explore the city and get used to being on the other side of the world.
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And Now...
November 11, 2009 | 01:16 am
posted by: ninjaguydan
I'm gonna take a break from the new art posts for a week, so in lieu of that I present an episode of the classic 1980's cop show 21 Jump Street. In this episode, Johnny Depp dresses up as Sid Vicious in order to infiltrate a gang of punks tearing up the streets of Vancouver Los Angeles. Also on this episode, a pre-90210 Jason Priestley as a punk gangster, a pre-X-files Cancer man and music by Agent Orange. Enjoy, and don't forget to tip...
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Life is a Cabaret
November 10, 2009 | 10:09 pm
posted by: badrobot68
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66 True Blood Icons - Tara Thornton
November 11, 2009 | 01:06 am
posted by: truebloodv3 in bon_temps_icons
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...and now
November 11, 2009 | 01:07 am
posted by: ninjaguydan
A classical selection from the boys of Armada!. Eric Black is on Guitar, I'm on Piano, and life_of_brian is on bass..Enjoy!
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The 40th season of Sesame Street first ep
November 10, 2009 | 10:01 pm
Llocation: home
Mood: 
sleepy
posted by: ciddyguy
And bluebear2 had asked me this morning in a reply to my post about it this morning wondering if the scenes of Ernie and Bert in their beds been removed as the right wing religious nuts had forced, from what I can tell, no.
Ernie and Bert have always had their beds separate from day one, only that Ernie jumps onto Bert's bed as it begins to animate and they go for a ride in the air for a claymation short during the episode.
Overall the entire show was nice but totally different from what I consider to be Sesame Street stylistically. Yes, they are keeping up with the times but there is something to be said for the older eps that go back years and many of the shorts within.
Anyway, many of the original members of the cast are still there, although looking much older now, all the familiar characters such as Snugalufigus, Elmo, Grover, Kermit the Frog, Big Bird were all there, Susan, Marie, Bob and Gordon among many of the cast, the main set is still largely the same as it always has been and I think Oscer is still around, just not in this ep.
Overall, a nice viewing.
I still like Grover. :-)
Ernie and Bert have always had their beds separate from day one, only that Ernie jumps onto Bert's bed as it begins to animate and they go for a ride in the air for a claymation short during the episode.
Overall the entire show was nice but totally different from what I consider to be Sesame Street stylistically. Yes, they are keeping up with the times but there is something to be said for the older eps that go back years and many of the shorts within.
Anyway, many of the original members of the cast are still there, although looking much older now, all the familiar characters such as Snugalufigus, Elmo, Grover, Kermit the Frog, Big Bird were all there, Susan, Marie, Bob and Gordon among many of the cast, the main set is still largely the same as it always has been and I think Oscer is still around, just not in this ep.
Overall, a nice viewing.
I still like Grover. :-)
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7 True Blood icons
November 11, 2009 | 01:02 am
posted by: azuremonkey in bon_temps_icons
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The Imperial Hotel - Sydney
November 11, 2009 | 06:01 am
posted by: stockykub1973
The sadly now closed Imperial Hotel in Sydney. Used as the club in The Adventures Of Priscilla - Queen Of The Desert.
"I like the nightlife. I like to boogie..."
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Two-Party System
November 11, 2009 | 05:00 am
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THEME PARK BROCHURES
November 10, 2009 | 09:48 pm
posted by: e_ticket
WOW.
An ongoing database with high-quality scans of old theme park maps and brochures from around the world, a few that go back over fifty years!
Here's Chicago's own Riverview Park from the 1950s!
(thanks,
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In The Loop
November 11, 2009 | 05:48 am
posted by: stockykub1973
Looking at this photo I am reminded about the fact I should be very grateful for all the great friends in my life. Especially to a group of really sweet blokes in Chicago.
Cheers guys... besos to ya all!
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November 10, 2009 | 11:01 pm
posted by: nevrose in depression
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Picture Pages, The Cell Phone Edition
November 10, 2009 | 11:24 pm
posted by: aadroma
From an old vintage beer ad hanging up in Alexander's Steakhouse in Peoria. Though this sun carticature is presumably getting irate with a man off-frame drinking a beer, upon first glance I asked Carl: "What's up with the sun? Did it have a stroke???" ^^;;;
My work has such high standards. The towel dispenser in the men's bathroom broke, so rather than replace the unit, they took the whole thing out and then balanced a giant roll of paper towels first on the partition between the urinal and the sink, and then in the hole where the dispenser used to be. When neither of these seemed satisfactory enough, someone took a coathanger and rigged it to hang the towels roughly where the dispenser was. wow.
I've been emptying pics off of my (very crappy) cell phone, and one was this, from the Peoria airport in April. I was waiting for my flight to Chicago (to get to Toronto) and this cute hefty bearded daddybearish gent was reading, waiting for his flight. I suck at being a photo ninja, and the equipment's obviously not up to snuff either ;_;
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Capitol Hill Taco Time to close
November 11, 2009 | 05:04 am
posted by: capitolhillsea
Fast Food Lloyd Wright, originally uploaded by rutlo.
It is our sad duty to inform you that the Madison branch of the Taco Time fast food restaurant chain is about to serve its last batch of Mexi-Fries. CHS received the following tip from neighbor Westley:
I saw a sign on Taco Time. I don't remember exactly what it said, but I think it either said they are closing or moving. Not quite sure.
Note the panic -- Westley was so distraught he was unable to recount even what he had read on the heartbreaking sign.
A quick phone chat with manager Rodney Keith confirmed the worst.
The Madison Taco Time will close its doors on Sunday. Keith says he's moving on to a new gig. All other questions were referred to company HQ so no word on whether this was a surgical closure or part of a widespread downsizing for the chain.
According to the Taco Time Web Northwest site, the Madison location is one of 75 in the state. Wikipedia says the chain has more than 200 franchises in the US and another 75 in Canada and Japan.
The departure is also the latest in a long, slow exodus from the Hill for national fast food chains. Hill outlets of Taco Bell, Jack in the Box, and Kentucky Fried Chicken have all closed within the past three years.
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Sonic Boom's new Capitol Hill location launch delayed
November 11, 2009 | 04:22 am
posted by: capitolhillsea
The Stranger's Lineout blog -- where they still write about things Seattle -- reports that Sonic Boom's new location down on Melrose isn't going to be ready in time for its planned mid-November opening. SB says in its latest e-mail newsletter that it is now targeting a December 7th opening. Sonic Boom recently closed shop on 15th Ave after six years. We reported back in June that the move would both make way for Olympia Pizza to expand into the Sonic Boom space and allow SB owner Jason Hughes to be neighbors with his girlfriend Tes de Luna's also-soon-to--open shop on Melrose, Velouria.
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Bar Italia - Soho, London
November 11, 2009 | 05:36 am
posted by: stockykub1973
A late night capucinno at Bar Italia in Soho on Frith Street. I really should learn to appreciate London more. I bitch and moan about the city but it is a great city to be in all the same.
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Doris Troy Just One Look
November 11, 2009 | 12:33 am
posted by: abbazabba
Hey people, this is for all of you who've felt this way, and all the broken hearts. To hell with those that didn't feel the same way.
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365 / 314
November 10, 2009 | 09:28 pm
posted by: pup_ajax
Tuesday was an all-around pleasant day. I had a short cleaning gig in the morning that went well. DS drove me there so I didn't have to take the MUNI. Spent some time catching up with a friend before heading off to a local coffee shop on Taraval where I sat and had a Kiwi-flavored Italian soda and read a copy of "Power Girl" that was lying around. Then I headed off to the Castro where I started a little bit of my Christmas shopping. I also ran into several people I like along the way. In the afternoon I headed up the hill for a scheduled massage. I got there 30 minutes early so I sat in the park and my kitty friend Buzz came over to visit me. Had one of the best massages ever! It was dark out when we finished and I made my way back home.
11.10.09
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Busker @ Pike Place Market, Seattle
November 11, 2009 | 05:28 am
posted by: stockykub1973
This was from my first trip to Seattle in 2006. A Saturday busker down at Pike Place Market.
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Dearest AVG:
November 11, 2009 | 12:25 am
Mood: 
infuriated
Music: FUCK YOU AVG
posted by: xxlbear
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[Holiday] Music
November 11, 2009 | 12:00 am
posted by: ajaxstamos
Music for Veterans Day.
The Marines Hymn.
Always
works.
Or perhaps this will
put you in the mood.
It's appropriately
military themed.
And, on the subject of
military themed things
I got this comment
to yesterday's post.
*
Yes, that was Gay but watching the full video, I realize that if
that song and video were made this year it would be much more
explicit. The most risque line in that video was 'What would I do
on a submarine?' Nowadays the lines would be much more frank.
Also every man was very skinny by our standards. Not a single
muscular dude among them, including the construction dude.
Not a bear among them even.
*
It kind of makes you [me anyway] long for the days when
all you had to do was not eat and you could be hot.
You didn't have to put
up with this gym sh*t.
Now -
You've got to
have muscles.
Or as the Village People
so eloquently put it -
Be a macho,
macho man.
That muscle thing it's
a friggin' lot of work.
But today -
It's music, not muscle
that's on my mind.
Holiday music and not
the Veterans Day kind.
I'm talking The Holidays.
Christmas. New Years.
I want to put together
a playlist and maybe...
Just to make it an old
fashioned holiday.
I'll burn
a disc.
I'm pretty sure I want
this song on there -
And
Christmas Wrapping
by the Waitresses.
And Homo Christmas
by the Pansy Division.
And I'm thinking it
should end with -
New Year's Day
by U2.
And, maybe - something off
Pope Benedict's new album.
[Why do they still
call them albums?]
Other than that, I'm
open to suggestions.
You're A Mean One
Mr. Grinch, perhaps.
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Hello LJ...
November 10, 2009 | 11:11 pm
posted by: dutchofspades
Well it's been awhile, but it's not that I don't think about it, I just don't take the time. I feed my add addiction with FB, and am pretty much over ms. So school has been what it's been the past two semesters, me filling my time with so much other crap. Some legit, some not. Lots of new developments torn knee, herniated disc in my back, left ankle/foot. I'm designing the set for the Purdue fall play, and secretary for a vets org.
okay dog is dancing, gotta go.
okay dog is dancing, gotta go.
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Bar Back - CC Slaughters, Portland OR.
November 11, 2009 | 05:18 am
posted by: stockykub1973
Beartown Underbear Party. Portland OR 2008
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On The Dance Floor
November 11, 2009 | 05:17 am
posted by: stockykub1973
Beartown Underbear Party. Portland OR 2008
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November 11, 2009 | 07:16 am
posted by: carabaas in vintage_ads
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November 11, 2009 | 07:16 am
posted by: carabaas in vintage_ads
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November 11, 2009 | 07:15 am
posted by: carabaas in vintage_ads
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Bass-ackwards.
November 10, 2009 | 09:13 pm
Mood: 
amused
posted by: allanh
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On The Dance Floor
November 11, 2009 | 05:11 am
posted by: stockykub1973
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New Town Bakery & Restaurant - Vancouver Chinatown
November 11, 2009 | 05:09 am
posted by: stockykub1973
From my trip to Vancouver in the Summer of 2008.
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daily twitter post
November 10, 2009 | 11:09 pm
posted by: microautoe
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November 11, 2009 | 12:14 am
posted by: sultmhoor
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Tweets From the Past 24 Hours...
November 11, 2009 | 01:06 am
posted by: bfirrera
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BACON SRIRACHA TACOS
November 10, 2009 | 08:47 pm
posted by: furyandsmoke in trashy_eats
heat a small corn tortilla. cook up an egg however you please. i personally poached mine (in the microwave, for added trash), but anything works, i'm sure. fry up some bacon in a mixture of sriracha and dijon mustard. i didn't have dijon tonight, so i just mixed a little maple syrup into brown mustard, which created... well, a similar effect, at least. place egg and bacon into tortilla. add extra sriracha/mustard to taste. fold into a suitable taco shape. NOM.
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SQUEE!!!!!!!
November 10, 2009 | 10:48 pm
posted by: gotmoof
Screw the tired Robert Jordan shit. Fuck the Neal Stephenson crap.
I'm all about the new Connie Willis novel(s) coming out next year.
Blackout, due February 10, 2010!!!
On her website, she makes it clear that Blackout is part 1 of her novel, and that about (estimated) six months later part 2, All Clear will be released.
I'm all about the new Connie Willis novel(s) coming out next year.
Blackout, due February 10, 2010!!!
On her website, she makes it clear that Blackout is part 1 of her novel, and that about (estimated) six months later part 2, All Clear will be released.
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nablopomo... DID I MAKE IT?
November 10, 2009 | 11:46 pm
posted by: vichan
Once upon a time Castiel turned into a gummy bear and Sam innocently tried to eat him. Dean yelled really loud.
... to be continued.
... Happy Fucking Tuesday. Fuck.
Oh, Christmas Ale. ♥
... to be continued.
... Happy Fucking Tuesday. Fuck.
Oh, Christmas Ale. ♥