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I may be a ____ geek, but I have never _____.
Let's start a new game. I'm sure we all have a bunch of these (well, at least I do), but let's keep them to one per post to see how far this thread will go. I'll start. I may be a major league Star Trek geek, but I have never worn an ST costume or gone to an ST convention. Who's next?
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Star Trek - Discovery (ST-Dis)
What do you think so far? In the US and Canada, only the premier episode was broadcast free because every subsequent episode will only be available on CBS All Access (AA). As such, I only watched the first ep because I'm not (yet) willing to pay CBS their "blood money" for the rest. It really pisses me off that all other…
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Nature's Best Isopure Unflavored protein powder
http://amzn.to/1rmspiM Anybody ever use it? If so, what's your opinion on the product? Seems too good to be true (e.g. 26g protein, 0g carbs, AND unflavored), but I'm willing to try it. Unfortunately, a 3# tub appears to be the smallest size to order. I'd hate to spend the money and can't stand the product.
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The Legend of Korra
This thread serves as the (un)official conversation for this "Avatar: The Last Airbender" sequel. C'mon, now... I know I'm not the only one to watch it. Show yourself so that we can discuss Seasons 1-3 and continue on until Season 4 premier next month! While I'm waiting... here's a nice piece of promo art for "the hidden…
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[news] Former VA governor and wife convicted of corruption
http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/virginia-politics/verdicts-in-the-mcdonnell-trial/article_9e1b84d2-3385-11e4-9388-0017a43b2370.html Thoughts? I don't personally dislike former Gov. McDonnell as a person and I don't want talk about his politics in this forum. As a (skeptical) private citizen I'm surprised…
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What new TV show...
... has a premise that seems so stupid you won't even give it a chance? I have several, but "Taxi Brooklyn" is starting to get on my nerves. A taxi driver that agrees to drive a cop wherever she wants to go? Maybe it's a great show, but I'll never know because I can't get past that dumbass concept.
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[study] Accuracy of fitness bands
Truth be told, absolutely nothing in these articles surprise me, not even the rankings. However, it does feel good to have an independent 3rd party scientifically reaffirm my prior belief that my FBO had about a 10-15% margin of error. I do wish that they had also tested the Flex/Force. •…
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Theater movies for $1?!
Wow! Just read this and figured that I'd share that less than the cost of a Redbox rental you can go see a family-friendly movie in the theater. http://www.regmovies.com/Movies/Summer-Movie-Express Excerpt: Family fun movies playing on Tuesdays & Wednesdays for the summertime! Admission to these movies during the Summer…
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(backwards?) NSV
Background: For well over a decade, I bought 3XLT work shirts with banded bottoms so that I could wear them untucked and still conform to "business casual" dress codes. Several months ago, I proactively bought a single XLT polo shirt (tucked-in type) even though I knew it wouldn't fit when I bought it. Fast forward to…
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NBC's Brian Williams... Gansta rapper?!
I always figured that "B-Dubya" was a bit too straight-laced on the Nightly News. Now his true colors are finally revealed! http://bit.ly/1fPNH4w FYI: This is a link to a YouTube playlist. I recommend playing in reverse order (e.g. #6 first, #1 last) Semi-SFW, expletives bleeped.
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I LOVE the 80s!!
Sometimes I can't help but reminisce sometimes about my childhood. Come with me on a journey back in time... I'll start... who remembers this? Having ONE AND ONLY ONE phone in your house, hardwired to the wall, leased from the phone company? Playing outside, hearing that LOUD *kitten* bell ringer go off, and then running…
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Winner of "The Biggest Loser" gains 20 lbs.
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/biggest-loser-winner-rachel-frederickson-gained-20-pounds/story?id=23174379 Not at all surprised. She lost an extreme amount to win and then "right-sized" to a healthier, maintainable weight. I am not a fan of the show, but I'm hopeful that her success will be long-term.
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I want an O.P.P...
...yeah you know me!
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Planet Fitness vs. ...
... Oscar Mayer?! I just saw this commercial for the first time and thought it was yet another Planet Fitness (PF) commercial. I literally LOL'd, but can't figure out whether it's making fun of PF, or joining PF is making fun of so-called "lunks". I guess the former since there's no apparent dress code for this product.…
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World's tallest... aw H3LL naw!
Just saw this pic of the world's tallest (open) water slide under construction... ...and this was my reaction.
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Really...? REALLY?!!
Exactly when did we become a society where someone who, by any measure, is doing the wrong thing, has the audacity to catch major attitude with someone who's doing the right thing?! Feel free to either comment on my story or share your own. At my job, teleworking and alternative work schedules are highly encouraged if your…
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The Tonight Show
This is Jay Leno's last night and then Jimmy Fallon takes over. What do you think? I was a Fallon fan on SNL, but his Late Night show has grown on me... like mold. I think he'll do OK, but he's no Jay Leno. Will he only do his bits, or will he inherit any of Jay's (like Headlines, JayWalking, etc.?) Also, what's the…
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"Star Trek: Renegades"
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2621446/?ref_=ttpl_pl_tt http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek:_Renegades http://startrekrenegades.com/home/ Chekov, as head of Starfleet Intelligence?! :bigsmile: Tuvok, as head of Section 31?! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: <major nerdgasm> :glasses: :glasses: Yeah, it's "a made for TV movie pilot",…
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WTF is a "deskmill"? (pic heavy)
It's just my lazy-*kitten* term for a treadmill desk. Some say "tread-desk" but I don't like how that sound. Several of my MFPals have asked me about mine so I figured I'd create this topic to show it and answer questions, if any. On my current sedentary desk job, I'm a thrice-weekly teleworker. I have the option to do 4…
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Marvel Universe LIVE! ... really?!
Yup, this is a thing: http://www.marveluniverselive.com/ Confession: I've been a Marvel fan since I collected my first comic book back in 1983. 30 years, thousands of comic books, and several exceptional (and hideous) Marvel character movies later, I cannot possibly imagine myself going to see this.... whatever the hell…
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*PROOF* that sugar kills!
"Molasses spill suffocating Hawaiian reef fish" http://www.nbcnews.com/science/molasses-spill-suffocating-hawaiian-reef-fish-4B11226498 *drops mic and walks away* :laugh: #NotSrs :laugh:
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Game: Dear ____ ... Sincerely, ____
Here's a twist on the usual "what grinds your gears" and "pet peeves" posts. Take a few seconds and post a note here to the random @$$holes that pluck your last nerve. I'll start... Dear "inconsiderate mofos in the hall", The hallway is for foot traffic, not the loud @$$ conversations that you can easily have in your…
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Embarrasing clean out
What's the oldest, wackiest, weirdest, or most embarrassing thing you ever cleaned out of your house? Recent: A couple days ago I found a Windows 3.1 book and Toshiba laptop that were almost 20 years old. Fortunately, my county has an electronics recycling fair this weekend and this oughta be good for a laugh. All-time: As…
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need suggestions for XBox 360 game for 'tweens'
I grabbed 2 Angel Tree tickets this year: boys, a 10 y.o. and a 12 y.o. I got a handle on what clothes to buy them. However, each also wants an XBox 360 game. I see an @$$load of <$20 options on eBay. What are some good games for pre-teen boys? Two criteria: 1) Cannot be rated higher than E-10 (e.g. no 'T' or 'M' ratings)…
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Reality TV
If it succeeds here, then I claim 'Executive Producer' credit... and generous residuals. http://www.deadline.com/2013/11/slow-tv-norwegian-phenomenon-continues-with-9-hour-‘national-knitting-evening’-norway-nrk-lmno/ What types of "slow TV" would you either watch or imagine would be successful, especially in the US? Twice…
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Where /how do you get your music?
Then (80s-90s): Columbia House/BMG subscriptions. I used to order so much that it was actually cheaper than buying locally. Now: Rhapsody. I have a short attention span, so it's better for me to subscribe than buy. I was a Yahoo Music Unlimited (YMU) subscriber from their inception, then got grandfathered into Rhapsody…
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"Power Companies HATE This!"
^^...was the title of the web ad I just saw.... and it had the following animated GIF. :noway: Go ahead... feel free to let your imagination run wild... mine certainly did! :blushing: BTW: No, I didn't click on the ad, and I deliberately did not include the link here.
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Attention heavy lifters!
If you didn't have access to free weights for a couple of months, but access to a bunch isolation machines on Tuesdays and Thursdays, how would you split your lifting? 2 examples: • Option 1: Upper body vs. lower body • Option 2: Split across opposing muscle groups (e.g. triceps on 1 day, biceps on the other) Additional…
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Government Shutdown Pickup Lines
Just read these in an online article, feel free to add your own: • "You're all the stimulus I need." • "I'm on furlough from the TSA. Want me to wand you?" • "Do you work for the government? Because you shut. it. down." • "Where have you been sequestered all my life?" • "Do you not carry health insurance? Because you've…
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[news] 'USB condom'
'USB condom' prevents device hijackings at rogue ports I just saw this article and just had to post it. At the same time, I'm ROFLMFAO and wishing I had thought of it first. It block the data channels on a USB port, so you can charge a device without worrying about viruses, etc. Man, if I had this idea first, I'd have…
