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The discussion revolves around frustrations with current documentary programming, particularly criticizing the History Channel's focus on sensational topics like time travel conspiracies instead of real historical content. Participants express disappointment over National Geographic's sale to Fox, fearing a decline in quality programming. The conversation shifts to lighter topics, including humorous anecdotes about everyday life, such as a malfunctioning kitchen fan discovered to be blocked by installation instructions. There are also discussions about the challenges of understanding various dialects in Belgium, the complexities of language, and personal experiences with weather and housing in California. Members share their thoughts on food, including a peculiar dish of zucchini pancakes served with strawberry yogurt, and delve into mathematical concepts related to sandwich cutting and the properties of numbers. The thread captures a blend of serious commentary and lighthearted banter, reflecting a diverse range of interests and perspectives among participants.
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Seems like McDonald's has not learned its lesson regarding dealing with "squatters". I was there today, and security was using the same heavy-handed approach that had contributed to ugly scenes, confrontations between " squatters" and security, where police, and even other customers became involved.
 
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Kind of weird how sometimes, when you are texting, it is not clear whether the exchange is over or the other party expects a reply. Maybe we should borrow ideas from truckers and say something like 10-4, to show exchange is over.
 
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WWGD said:
Vacation pics, Borek ;) ?
Hopefully not!
 
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fresh_42 said:
Hopefully not!
Not sure I see what you and Om Cheeto are seeing.
 
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WWGD said:
Not sure I see what you and Om Cheeto are seeing.
We see that Eratosthenes was wrong. I would add Columbus, too, but this cretin didn't know where he was anyway.
 
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fresh_42 said:
We see that Eratosthenes was wrong. I would add Columbus, too, but this cretin didn't know where he was anyway.
...Or the Flat Earth Society was, is, right! ;).
 
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Is this anyway to run a railroad?!

Waiting for a Train: Epic CSX Traffic Jam Sows Chaos From Coal to French Fries
http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/waiting-for-a-train-epic-csx-traffic-jam-sows-chaos-from-coal-to-french-fries/ar-AAqygi1

The freight-train ride from Chicago to Colesburg, Tenn., usually takes a few days. Earlier this month, though, the ride was 18 days, 13 hours and 57 minutes, logs show.

A measurement of freight-yard delays called dwell time averaged 53.5 hours in Nashville in the latest week for which CSX has released figures, up 63% from a year earlier. Dwell time has more than doubled since April.

CSX took an Alabama-bound metals shipment to New Orleans, where it was handed off to a Union Pacific Corp. train and then headed west before turning around and eventually reaching Alabama, according to Mr. Wilmot.
 
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Why did the Beatles sing ˈdæns and not 'dɑːns?
 
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fresh_42 said:
Why did the Beatles sing ˈdæns and not 'dɑːns?
When, Where, how?
 
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I have noticed strangers who walk in direction opposite to mine, stare directly, blankly at me ( pretty sure they do it to many others) and then look away. I find it really annoying, so I will start doing it to others tomorrow ;).
 
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WWGD said:
When, Where, how?
1964, A Hard Day's Night, Twickenham Studios, London, England, UK, That was my question.

 
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WWGD said:
I have noticed strangers who walk in direction opposite to mine, stare directly, blankly at me ( pretty sure they do it to many others) and then look away. I find it really annoying, so I will start doing it to others tomorrow ;).
Make sure her boyfriend isn't stronger than you!
 
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fresh_42 said:
Make sure her boyfriend isn't stronger than you!
Its usually not women, and I don't think it is on purpose, just annoying: " What the #@$ are you looking/staring at?"
 
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fresh_42 said:
1964, A Hard Day's Night, Twickenham Studios, London, England, UK, That was my question.


Liverpool accent?
 
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WWGD said:
Its usually not women, and I don't think it is on purpose, just annoying: " What the #@$ are you looking/staring at?"
Try flashing a quick smile and say "Howdy" .
 
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jim hardy said:
Try flashing a quick smile and say "Howdy" .
Yes, I am not quite there (yet?), though, yes, that is the best approach. Sometimes my mood is not good-enough for that.
 
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Anyone know where Zoobyshoe is? Haven't heard (read) of him for a while.
 
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WWGD said:
Anyone know where Zoobyshoe is? Haven't heard (read) of him for a while.

He appears to have become a lurker:
PF; "zoobyshoe was last seen: Today at 5:37 AM"

I think he may have figured out how the refrigerator I invented for him works, and is running off to the patent office with my idea.
Curse you Zoob!

ps. I want at least 1% of your net. Otherwise, I'll curse you some more...
 
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WWGD said:
Yes, I am not quite there (yet?), though, yes, that is the best approach. Sometimes my mood is not good-enough for that.
You could disguise yourself with a Stetson and a lumberjack shirt. I see many benefits doing so. ... <run, duck and cover>
 
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I wonder if the name Ray Kiavik exists. Mr. Raymond Kiavik.
 
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WWGD said:
Thanks, it seems it is a mythical character. Maybe like Reykiavik may be a mythical city? I don't know of anyone who's been there, so maybe it is made up.
Bobby Fisher would have contradicted this opinion. And IIRC I once knew a girl from there, but I'm not 100% sure anymore whether she has been from the city or just the island.
 
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fresh_42 said:
Bobby Fisher would have contradicted this opinion. And IIRC I once knew a girl from there, but I'm not 100% sure anymore whether she has been from the city or just the island.
That is, of course, because Bobby Fischer is made up! ;). You can't beat circular reasoning and conspiracy theory-like arguments. Sadly, these types of argument do stand out in PF, but are common in a lot of other sites. Das Echt Mann show film , Herr Fresh.
 
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I thought this was a fun quiz on educational level, not as culture-biased as the previous one I posted.
http://offbeat.topix.com/quiz/16503/qidx10
Of course I did well on it, otherwise I would not have posted it ;).
 
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John Malkovich is Marvin in R.E.D. Is this a simple coincidence or intended?
 
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Maybe I am just not hip-enough, but I don't get the whole Sunn0 ))) thing.
 

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