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komodo

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Escalation Posted: 11/23/2009 5:56:57 PM
The French government are feeling the pinch in relation to recent terrorist threats in Islamabad and announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from "Run" to Hide". The only two higher levels in France are "Collaborate" and "Surrender". The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country's military capability. It's not only the French who are on a heightened level of alert. -Italy has increased the alert level from "Shout loudly and excitedly" to "Elaborate Military Posturing". Two more levels remain: "Ineffective Combat Operations" and "Change Sides". -The Germans also increased their alert state from "Disdainful Arrogance" to "Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs." They also have two higher levels: "Invade a Neighbor" and "Lose". -Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual. The only threat they recognize is NATO pulling out of Brussels ... -The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines deployed. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish Navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish Navy. -Americans meanwhile are carrying out pre-preemptive strikes on all of their allies, just in case. -New Zealand has also raised its security levels - from "baaa" to "BAAAA!" Due to continuing defense cutbacks, New Zealand only has one more level of escalation, which is "Sh*t, I hope Australia will come and rescue us". In the event of invasion, New Zealanders will be asked to gather together in a strategic defensive position called "Bondi". -Australia, meanwhile, has raised its security level from "No worries" to "She'll be right, mate". Three more escalation levels remain; "Crikey!", "I think we'll need to cancel the barbie this weekend" and "The barbie is canceled". Never before has the barbie been canceled. -The British have raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved." Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross". Brits have not been "A Bit Cross" since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies all but ran out. Terrorists have been re-categorized from "Tiresome" to a "Bloody Nuisance". The last time the British issued a "Bloody Nuisance" warning level was during the great fire of 1666.

komodo

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MJ or Farrah - eclipse? Posted: 6/26/2009 9:14:15 PM
A good point was brought up on the bus today. Will the passing of Michael Jackson totally "eclipse" the passing of Farrah Fawcett in the news media? Especially, now, that the media has started to report that Jackson was addicted to painkillers. In 5 years time will you mark "the day" when MJ died or Farrah died?

komodo

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Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson Posted: 6/25/2009 5:00:41 PM
Michael Jackson dead. Many around the world saw him grow from the Jackson 5 thru his solo career. Many detractors and even more fans. I can't count myself as a fan, but, Rest in Peace....... Farrah Fawcett gone too. How many men of the Charlies Angles generation can say she wasn't "inspirational" Her recent Cancer battle was inspirational to many (men & women) as well. RIP.... Won't forget Ed McMann, but, I'm still waiting for my publishers clearing house prize! Didn't personally know any of these people. They were, however, icons that helped shape society....RIP.....

komodo

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Michael Jackson Has Died? Posted: 6/25/2009 4:48:48 PM
Michael Jackson dead. Many around the world saw him grow from the Jackson 5 thru his solo career. Many detractors and even more fans. I can't count myself as a fan, but, Rest in Peace....... Alas, Farrah Fawcett gone too. How many men of the Charlies Angles generation can say she wasn't "inspirational" Her recent Cancer battle was inspirational to many (men & women) as well. RIP....

komodo

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Chip off the 'ol block - PTA conference Posted: 6/21/2009 10:42:47 AM
When I arrived for my daughter's parent-teacher conference, the teacher seemed a bit flustered, especially when she started telling me that my little girl didn't always pay attention in class and was sometimes a little flighty. "For example, she'll do the wrong page in the workbook," the teacher explained, "and I've even found her sitting at the wrong desk." "I don't understand," I replied defensively. "Where could she have gotten that?" The teacher went on to reassure me that my daughter was still doing fine in school and was sweet and likable. Finally, after a pause, she added, "By the way, Mrs. Hallinan, our appointment is tomorrow."

komodo

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They don't make them like they used to - honest help Posted: 6/21/2009 10:40:08 AM
A burglar alarm sent out its piercing wail in the dark of night in Brooklyn and the police arrived just in time to collar the burglar, Morris Spiegel, as he was leaving the premises with a big bag full of loot. Soon, he was in court facing a grim-looking judge. "Did you have an accomplice?" asked the judge. "What's an accomplice?" replied Morris. "A partner. In other words, did you commit this crime by yourself?" "What else?" demanded the culprit. "Who can get honest and reliable help these days?"

komodo

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Has anyone ever changed their mind or position after reading a thread? Posted: 6/17/2009 4:37:44 AM
For me anyway, the most honest answers to this have been; yes and no and Maybe not 180 degrees...more like 30-45 degrees tops people become emotionally attached to their opinions and rarely change their minds. Kind of like getting into a relationship or friendship thinking you can change "their" mind on certain things. You might develop a moderate or less polarized opinion, but, rarely anything more than that. Stay Casual......

komodo

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Offshore Tax Havens Posted: 6/17/2009 3:53:20 AM
we have a president reading and trying to emplement Karl Marx's playbook. using that line of thought then; -Ronald Reagan was a socialist when he gave bailout money to Chrysler in 1979-80 -George Bush was a socialist when he gave bailout money to Chrysler et all and created "TARP" (Troubled Asset Relief Program) in his last months in office in 2008. I find it interesting, perhaps notable, that Chrysler requires to be bailed out every 20 years (or so). The last time, in 79-80, the CEO of Chrysler took a cut in pay and workers also made concessions. Will similar things happen this time? Also, does this mean they will require to be bailed out in 2028/29? As far as "preferential treatment" in the tax code given to Mega corporations (Tax Havens). That's just part of the whole "trickle down economy" thing. It is assumed that the more a company makes the more money they will pump back into the economy. The theory is sound, but, I'm sure we've all realized that sometimes theory differs from practice. As the President of the Confederate States of America (Jeff Davis) said "died of a theory".

komodo

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Things I Learned in Life..... Posted: 6/17/2009 3:25:38 AM
...housework can't kill you, but, why take the chance?

komodo

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World's Most Beautiful Hikes Posted: 6/11/2009 3:23:19 AM
Landon's Bay just past Gananoque was a great starter hike. At the peak of their "Donovan trail" you could see all of Landon's Bay and a lot of the St. Lawrence. Not a long hike by any means (2hrs). I went with a group a few week-ends ago. Went again yesterday. There is terrain for all levels, so I recommend it. I have no doubt that I'll be going again. Frontenac park north of Kingston is another "goodie".. No reason to go around the globe to find good hikes.

komodo

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Time to come clean: What keeps you from meeting someone? Posted: 6/10/2009 7:39:53 PM
Don't know really. Can only guess, I'll never know (how could I?). My guess, would be; in the wrong place at the wrong time? Mistaken ideas? Stereotypes, profiling? Who knows, if you figure it out let me know

komodo

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Obama's Cairo Speech... Posted: 6/7/2009 4:56:49 AM
Yeah well he should stick to the Bible only. Anything else will lead to the further downfall of this country. Would "this country" happen to be the one known as "The Land of the Free"? The one where freedom of religion was one of its founding principles? The country with over five million Jews and another five million Muslims? Are we talking about the same country? - Apparently not talking about the same country..... Guess I'm not clear on the principle of "you must agree with and want to emulate an idea if you read and understand it" <-sounds like an "absolute", a "black & white". For me anyway, life isn't black & white and I haven't owned a B&W TV in years.... I've found that people are afraid of change, things not understood and are different. "Comfort Zones" rule "opinion". I was born in the U.S. (A.K.A. "The Land of the Free") and lived there for a long time. Granted, I don't live there now. I live in Canada now, came because of work..... although I get home to MA as much as possible. Another principle I'm not clear on is. Why do they call Barack Obama the teleprompter president? After all, he's not the first president to use one. Even the late, great Ronald Reagen used one. Stay Casual.....

komodo

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Are you afraid of flying in planes? Posted: 6/7/2009 4:27:49 AM
No. I could get killed crossing the street, but, I don't worry about that either.... A I R P L A N E ! MRS. ELDERLY Nervous? STRIKER Yes. MRS. ELDERLY First time? STRIKER No. I've been nervous lots of times. Stay Casual....

komodo

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My Sony MP3 Player won't stay on Posted: 6/5/2009 9:36:52 PM
It stays on when its in the laptop. The controls are all locked up when it's in the port, I can see the contents of the drive on my computer and move or delete things. The charge meter says full. I think it lies, I'm wondering if the battery is gone....

komodo

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My Sony MP3 Player won't stay on Posted: 6/4/2009 6:16:42 PM
I was using my player (Sony MP3 Player Walkman NWZ-B105F) today and the battery died. I plugged it into my laptop to recharge the battery. When it said the battery was full I removed it and the unit would not stay on. Did the usual - made sure the "hold" wasn't on & held the "reset". I've upgraded the firmware to 1.2, still won't stay on. Is it FUBAR?

komodo

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Things I Learned in Life..... Posted: 6/3/2009 6:49:29 PM
...if at first you don't succeed, look in the wastebasket for the directions. ...the older I get, the smarter my parent's got. ...never to beam down to the planet if you're wearing the red shirt! ...breath in, ...breath out... ...there's nothing better than to be loved. ...well, maybe eating chocolate! ...the only person I have to be better than, is the person I was yesterday. ...don't let a restaurant serve your food cold. ...never to let your kids find out your age. ...becoming an adult was painful -- Being an adult is the BEST!!! ...the guy at the door of Wal-Mart DOESN'T say that to everyone. ...OLD is always at least 15 years more than my current age. ...that computers can always crash and make our lives miserable. ...some things never change, some things should be changed, some things can't be changed, and sometimes after you change things, you wish you hadn't! ...if you ever get in a fight with a woman, plead insanity. They will not argue with that. Can you think of other things you Learned in Life.....

komodo

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why do they ask... Posted: 5/31/2009 6:13:48 AM
Think the bottom line is someone's perceived discretionary income Someone who doesn' have a car wouldn't be interested in a car stereo system (you know the ones that could sterilize a frog at 500 ft) and would be less likely to buy car stuff or anything else. The assumption being that those who have cars have more recessionary income. As far as income level - well same thing. I think the rationale would be kinda like a merchant saying "if you have to ask..." so they would only advertise things that you could manage to afford. Its not true in all cases, but, the assumption being: the higher your income, the more discretionary income you may have. Just my"spin" on the advertising and some of the questions on our profiles. Not saying this is the ONLY answer, just part of the puzzle..... ASS U ME Stay Casual.

komodo

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Real Estate Ad Phrases (What They Really Mean) Posted: 5/28/2009 6:24:52 PM
CHARMING - Tiny. Snow White might fit, but five of the dwarfs would have to find their own place. See "Cute," "Enchanting," and "Good Starter Home." MUCH POTENTIAL - Grim. Steer clear unless you have a lot of money and believe your blind dates really did have nice personalities. See "Ready to Rehab," and "Fixer Upper." UNIQUE CITY HOME - Used to be a warehouse. HI-TECH/CONTEMPORARY - Lots of steel shelving with little holes - the kind your dad used to store tools on in the basement. DARING DESIGN - Still a warehouse. COMPLETELY UPDATED - Avocado dishwasher and Harvest Gold carpeting or vice versa. SOPHISTICATED - Black walls and no windows. See "Architect's Delight." ONE-OF-A-KIND - Ugly as sin. BRILLIANT CONCEPT - Do you really need a two-story live oak in your 30-foot sky dome? See "Makes Dramatic Statement." UPPER BRACKET - If you have to ask . . . YOU'LL LOVE IT - No, you won't. MUST SEE TO BELIEVE - An absolutely accurate statement.

komodo

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why do they ask... Posted: 5/28/2009 4:56:25 PM
I think the questions about "having a car" & "level of income" were added by POF more for marketing reasons, so they could make a target market - target you for advertising. Why would you put an ad for a product on a web page that the majority wouldn't be interested in. POF is mostly free and they currently survive thru advertising. Sure, some users may also find the information useful as far as who to contact or not, but, its mostly for POF's bottom line and convenience. Stay Casual.

komodo

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Have you seen the new Star Trek? Posted: 5/17/2009 4:24:01 AM
I saw it last Wednesday. ITS A GREAT MOVIE! If your a hardcore A.K.A serious geek you'll notice a few "holes" in the script. Like, Spock bleeds RED blood and all trekkies know his blood is GREEN. OVERALL a good movie with great character development. I know that Shatner is hard to work with, to paraphrase the late James Doohan "I like the character of Capt. Kirk, but, I don't like William Shatner". Facts from the the original series; From Starfleet Academy, Kirk got advanced training as an ensign aboard the starship, USS Republic. From there, Kirk was promoted to lieutenant junior grade and went back to Starfleet Academy as a student instructor. Upon graduation, Kirk was now a lieutenant. He went on to serve aboard the USS Farragut. Kirk was one of the survivors aboard the Farragut when it was attacked. The movie uses the "alternate time line thing to gloss over these things, so if you "buy" the alternate time line idea then the facts written in the Original Series make no difference. I don't consider myself a serious geek (just a part time one ) So I can live with the changes to the reality. Be Well....

komodo

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Over 30 -- What is your biggest turn on Posted: 5/11/2009 4:23:50 AM
confidence, intelligence, humor and independence

komodo

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Happy Mothers Day Posted: 5/10/2009 6:21:39 AM
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there!! Think the OP said it all, how can I top perfection. Thanx Mom

komodo

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WTF are the little yellow dots Posted: 5/8/2009 9:10:29 PM
look at my profile. mine is the very silly sarcastic dot its a very silly sarcastic dot in a very dignified way. So what do you charge for your dot??

komodo

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Women only first contact week on POF? Posted: 5/7/2009 2:45:55 PM
probably work about as well as banning one gas/petrol company for a day Agreed. Don't think 1 week would be long enough

komodo

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WTF are the little yellow dots Posted: 5/7/2009 5:52:23 AM
Too all those who got their dot for free: Cool dot! So what do you call it? How 'bout the "bound and determined, contemplative dot".

komodo

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Car-less Posted: 5/7/2009 5:41:00 AM
I've been car-less for a number of years now. Don't miss not having one too much either. Grocery store is a pleasant walk from here. The only time, I guess, I miss having a car would be when the groceries home. Why is milk so heavy? For the most part I'd say not having a car has been good; its kept me in shape, it allowed me to buy a home, made me feel part of the community, gave me a yard to do DIY projects, etc...

komodo

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Offshore Tax Havens Posted: 5/6/2009 2:28:34 PM
by closing this loop hole, the Feds stand to gain another 2.1 billion into the US treasury/year.........which is a drop the proverbial bucket given the deficit that exists.[\quote] yes it is, but, you've got to start someplace....no such thing as a "silver bullet" that will pay that debt all at once.

komodo

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The site is supported from ad revenue Posted: 5/3/2009 5:06:43 AM
5 million a year <<< AND he says he lives in an apartment YES, but, its a BIG apartment! With hot and cold running servants Its been how long since this "SERIOUS MEMBER" thing was unleashed on the world of POF. I wonder, of those that paid for the dot, are they noticing a difference? Inquiring minds want to know.....

komodo

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How to Date With A Disability Posted: 4/29/2009 5:36:40 AM
I've read thru the posts here and I've found some of the posts to be VERY interesting. getting back to the original question; <div class="quote">Have you ever dated another with a disability Yes I have and would do so again without any hesitation. Personality and your outlook about life are more lasting and more important. The proverbial "the glass is half full". I try to stay very active and I know that some people with alleged "disABILITIES" are even more active than I am! Getting back to my answer, so we had to plan things a little differently than what might be considered the "norm", so what..... Limitations are only limitations if you let them limit you. We all need a little humor and a healthy dose of humility at times. After all, we're all a little disabled in one way or other. Right now my chief disability would be that I've lost the filter between my brain and my mouth (fingertips)! Stay Casual....

komodo

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How soon do you let the person you're dating known you have kid(s)? Posted: 4/29/2009 4:54:46 AM
Honesty is always the best policy!Be up front from the start, if not things have a nasty way of damaging your new relationship! I was gonna say the same thing..... Stay Casual.....

komodo

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so, why are you still single? Posted: 4/29/2009 4:41:01 AM
Because I don't like bars and in this area, that seems to be a crime and makes you a non person to most people. Much rather do something else. This Sunday I've got a ticket and going to see John Pinette live at the Empire theater downtown and I can't wait! Never seen him before, but his stuff on Utube is hilarious! I'd rather do stuff like that than goto a bar and drink my face off and only hear half of a conversation in a noisy place. All - in - All the question so, why are you still single? is rather annoying, but, I'll live with it. Think some gov't needs to start a commission to answer that question. They need to spend tons of tax dollars to get to the bottom of it. In short, we need a manual everyone can refer to like "Being Single for dummies" so we can all learn not to ask silly questions.... Be Well.....

komodo

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Beef in Beer Posted: 4/27/2009 8:37:05 PM
If no beer - could you substitute can of coke instead...?????? Not sure, but, I think the caramel might make it a bit thick. Might have to adjust the cook times in the crock pot. Which means you might have to do more than just brown the beef. Sounds interesting let me know. Another idea along that vein would be to add sweet n sour or plum sauce. Like the idea of serving over rice.

komodo

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Beef in Beer Posted: 4/26/2009 3:35:02 PM
Serves eight Cooking Oil 2 tsp. 10ml Chopped Onion 1 cup 250ml Bacon Slices, diced 6 All purpose flour 3 tbsp. 50ml Beef Stew Meat 2 lbs. 900g Cooking oil 2 tbsp. 30ml Can (bottle) of beer 12oz 355ml Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. 15ml Granulated sugar 2 tsp. 10ml Dried Thyme 1 tsp. 5ml Toasted French bread Sticks (1 inch/2.5 cm thick) 8 Dijon Mustard 2 ½ tbsp. 37ml Heat first amount of cooking oil in a large frying pan on medium. Add onion and bacon. Cook 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until onion is softened. Transfer with slotted spoon to a 3 ½ to 4 quart (3 ½ to 4 liter) slow cooker. Measure flour into a large sealable freezer bag. Add ½ of the beef. Seal bag. Toss until beef is coated. Repeat with remaining beef (if you’ve got a large enough sealable bag to do it all, that’s ok too). Heat second amount of cooking oil in same large frying pan on medium. Add beef in 2 batches. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes per batch, stirring occasionally, until browned. Combine next 4 ingredients in 2 cup (500ml) liquid measure. Slowly add to beef, stirring constantly and scrape any brown bits from bottom of pan, until boiling. Add to onion mixture, stir well & cover. Cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or cook on high for 4 to 4 ½ hours. Place 1 bread slice on each of the 8 plates. Spread about 1 tsp (5ml) mustard on each bread slice. Spoon ½ cup (125ml) beef mixture on top of each slice. 1 serving: 405 calories; 18.3g total fat (8.5g mono, 2.6g Poly, 5.4g Sat); 66mg cholesterol; 25g carb, 1g fiber, 30g protein; 461 mg sodium. *Personally, I find that the dark beers work best for smooth, sweet, flavor.

komodo

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odd\old Canadian Laws Posted: 4/26/2009 5:43:33 AM
Just found these on the Supreme Court of Canada's web site; New Brunswick Driving on the roads is not allowed. <- sounds like profiling to me Nova Scotia When raining, a person may not water his/her lawn. <- I take it that this was a major problem that needed a law.

komodo

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Even more signs your about to change your age range on POF Posted: 4/24/2009 3:34:25 AM
SIGNS THAT YOU ARE NO LONGER A KID You're asleep, but others worry that you're dead. Your back goes out more than you do. You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room. You buy a compass for the dash of your car. You are proud of your lawn mower (mine is battery operated). Your best friend is dating someone half their age ..... and isn't breaking any laws. Your arms are almost too short to read the newspaper. You sing along with the elevator music. You would rather go to work than stay home sick. You constantly talk about the price of gasoline. You enjoy hearing about other people's operations. You consider coffee one of the most important things in life. You make an appointment to see the dentist. You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge. Neighbors borrow your tools. People call at 9 p.m. and ask, "Did I wake you ?" You have a dream about prunes. You answer a question with, "because I said so!" The end of your tie doesn't come anywhere near the top of your pants. You take a metal detector to the beach. You wear black socks with sandals. You know what the word "equity" means. You can't remember the last time you laid on the floor to watch television. Your ears are hairier than your head. You get into a heated argument about pension plans. You got cable for the weather channel. (My uncle calls the Weather Channel "Old Folks MTV.") You can go bowling (or other places) without drinking. You have a party and the neighbors don't even realize it. A friend I sent this list to said that they started putting mental check marks alongside the ones that applied to them... until it started getting scary ...

komodo

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who thinks socks with sandels is ugly and wrong? Posted: 4/22/2009 12:27:36 PM
Socks with sandals - a matter of taste for sure - but people who are happy with that combination may also wear 1970s polyester leisure suits. Neither is very comfortable or practical. If its cold then put on sneakers.

komodo

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World's Most Beautiful Hikes Posted: 4/12/2009 4:48:58 AM
This thread may be old, but, my two cents; Presidential Range Traverse, north NH Traverse of 11 mountain peaks - Mt. Webster, Jackson, Pierce, Eisenhower, Franklin, Monroe, Washington, Clay, Jefferson, Adams and Madison. Above-timberline views for miles, exposed to the fiercest weather in the Northeast. On the way up, you pass through 5 different biomes, from the hardwoods to strange krummholz and diapensia.

komodo

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How stupid have we become? Posted: 4/8/2009 11:47:35 AM
Nothing surprises me anymore. Just look at the number of liability law suits that companies have to deal with every year. Good example; the woman who burned herself on McDonald's Coffee. To her surprise she bought hot coffee and it was hot. She filed suit because she bunt herself by holding it between her knees while she drove (apparently her car didn't have a coffee cup holder).

komodo

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Pizza Topping Soup Posted: 3/22/2009 5:09:21 AM
A soup as a pizza topping and the best is it isnt even a topping could only happen across the pond Its actually quite good. No, you don't put it on top of your pizza. It's more along the lines of French Onion Soup. Its a thick, hearty soup you eat with a spoon. Sorry for the confusion.

komodo

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Telemarketers with a new twist!!! Posted: 3/22/2009 4:58:03 AM
I used to get text messages all the time on my cell offering this that and the other thing. About a year ago I sent them a Text back and said STOP and I haven't heard a peep out of them since. Telemarketers calling my home phone, well, that's a whole different kettle of fish. I signed up for the Canadian Do Not Call List some time ago, probably about a year ago, and I haven't noticed any drop in the number of Telemarketing calls. I still use the old method I used before; if I don't recognize your number on my call display then I don't pick up and let the answering machine get it. From time to time my friend will call using a calling card and I hear her voice from the answering machine I'll pick up. As far as my cell is concerned I use a variation of the above. If I don't recognize the number calling on my display I don't pick up. I've received calls from 000-000-0000 and there is NO WAY I'd want to answer that one. I'd be better if the telemarketers didn't call at all and waste their time. It is encouraging to see that The telemarketers' company "Beautyrock" down the street is going belly up. Maybe that Do Not Call list is working after all.... I know they're just trying to make a living, but, they can go and play someplace else. I've never bought from a telemarketer, nor would I ever.

komodo

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Pizza Topping Soup Posted: 3/19/2009 2:49:50 PM
•Cooking oil 1 tsp. or 5ml •Hot Italian Sausages (casings removed & chopped) 1lb. or 454g •14oz (398ml) Cans of diced tomatoes (with juice) 2 cans •Sliced fresh white mushrooms 2 cups or 500ml •Sliced green pepper 1 ¾ cups or 425ml •Can of condensed beef broth 10 oz. or 284ml •Chopped onion 1 cup or 250ml •Water 1 cup or 250ml •Can of tomato sauce 7 ½ oz. or 213ml •Dried whole oregano ½ tsp. or 2 ml •Dried Basil ½ tsp. or 2 ml •Cayenne pepper 1/8 tsp. or 0.5 ml •Grated part-skim mozzarella cheese 1 cup or 250ml. Heat cooking oil in medium frying pan on medium. Add Sausage & fry for 8 to 10 minutes until no longer pink. Drain. Transfer to 4 or 5 quart (4 or 5 L) slow cooker. Add the next 10 ingredients. Stir well. Cover & cook for 8 or 9 hours on low. 4 or 4½ hours on high. Makes 9 and 1/3 cups or 2.3L of soup. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the soup when it is served. Prepare the tomato mixture the night before. Chill overnight in a covered bowl.

komodo

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Posts not posting Posted: 3/16/2009 3:19:13 PM
I've wondered about that too about my posts, thanx....

komodo

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so, why are you still single? Posted: 3/16/2009 3:02:01 PM
Because I've lost the filter between my brain and my mouth and they don't make suitable replacement parts anymore for the 1965 model.

komodo

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The site is supported from ad revenue Posted: 3/16/2009 2:25:55 PM
Google "Markus Frind" and you'll find out how much he's making with this being a FREE site. Just think if it goes paid. I don't buy dates. I'm a happy fishy just as it is. ^^^^interesting article. The article says the site says the site makes 5 million a year from ads only. I had no idea.... Guess I'll have to pay to be a serious member ...Oh, the Humanity!... On second thought, I don't think it costs the great god of the galaxy 5 million a year to run this little piece of virtual semi-reality I think I'll hold onto my wallet and live with the shame of not being a serious member. There's always real-life. Stay Casual....

komodo

Joined: 5/27/2005

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WTF are the little yellow dots Posted: 3/12/2009 4:35:58 PM
As has been said before: "can't blame POF for trying to make a buck". Do I plan on paying for a dot, no..... If, eventually POF wants me to pay for form posts & emails, well, there are other fish & sites in the sea. Pardon me, but, I don't think that someone having a yellow dot makes them more likely to chat.

komodo

Joined: 5/27/2005

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Cerrie Burnell the new host of the CBeebies show on the BBC Posted: 2/28/2009 8:52:31 PM
I live in Canada, but this news story caught my eye. Cerrie Burnell, the one-handed host of the CBeebies show on the BBC is apparently causing quite the controversy among our neighbors across the pond. According to the CNN.com article, their chat rooms are going bonkers! Take one dad who “lamented that Burnell being on the show forced him to have conversations with his child about disabilities.” Sweet jumping jellybeans! Not an honest and open conversation with your child about the diversity of people in the world around us! How will either of you ever recover? Is it me, or does this just make you angry? I applaud both Ms. Burnell and the BBC for putting a strong, positive disabled role model on television for children. Not only will disabled children watching her show be inspired and experience a part of themselves mirrored in the larger world, but non-disabled children will benefit from learning more about the disabled and having (hopefully) discussions with their parents about people with different abilities and the importance of treating everyone with respect.

komodo

Joined: 5/27/2005

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Crock of Herbed Pork Posted: 2/22/2009 4:55:04 AM
Komodo You poor darlin You didn't have to go to all that work to repost. The title of my first post sounded a little too funny for words and gave me, and possibly others, a reason to laugh. stay casual...

komodo

Joined: 5/27/2005

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Famous Geek Quotes and Sayings Posted: 2/19/2009 6:20:45 PM
"We've isolated the problem (Sir / Ma'am), and it is terminally rooted between the chair and the keyboard" - What every IT tech (including myself) has always wanted to say at some point; but opted to to keep their jobs instead... PEBKAC - "Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair" * POBCAC ("Problem Occurs Between Computer and Chair") * PIBKAC ("Problem Is Between Keyboard And Chair") * PEBCAC ("Problem Exists Between Chair and Computer") * PEBCAT ("Problem Exists Between Chair and Terminal") * PEBMAC ("Problem Exists Between Monitor And Chair") * PEBCAK ("Problem Exists Between Chair And Keyboard") * EBKAC ("Error Between Keyboard And Chair") * BCAK (bee kack) ("Between Chair and Keyboard" error) * PICNIC ("Problem In Chair Not In Computer") * IEBKAC ("Interface Error Between Keyboard and Chair") * PEBKAM ("Problem Exists Between Keyboard and Monitor") which is where the user would appear on a system flow-chart if they were considered part of the machine as a processing component.

komodo

Joined: 5/27/2005

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Crock of Herbed Pork Posted: 2/19/2009 4:55:17 PM
All purpose flour 2 tbsp. (30ml) Boneless pork shoulder butt roast 1 ½ lbs. (680g) (Trimmed of fat and cut into ¾ inch (2cm) pieces) Bacon slices, diced 8 Chopped carrot 1 cup (250ml) Chopped onion 1 cup (250ml) Prepared chicken broth 1 cup (250ml) Dry sherry 1/3 cup (75ml) Chopped fresh oregano leaves 1tbsp. (15) Salt ¼ tsp. (1ml) Pepper ½ tsp. (2ml) Chopped fresh basil 2 tbsp. (30ml) (or dried basil, 1 ½ tsp. (7ml) to carrot mixture before cooking.) Measure flour into large resalable freezer bag. Add pork. Seal bag. Toss until coated. Set aside. Cook bacon in large frying pan on medium until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Set aside. Remove and discard drippings, reserving 1 tbsp. (15ml) in pan. Heat those drippings in the same pan on medium-high. Add pork. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned. Transfer to 3½ - 4 quart (3½ - 4L) slow cooker. Add bacon and next 7 ingredients. Stir well. Cover. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours (on high for 4 or 5 hours). Add basil. Stir well: serves 6. The night before Trim and cut the pork cubes. Chill overnight in covered bowl. Chop carrot and onion. Chill overnight in covered bowl. Chop carrot and onion. Chill overnight in separate covered bowls. 1 serving; 289 calories, 14.2g total fat (6.5g mono, 1.7g poly, 5g Sat); 81mg cholesterol; 8g carbohydrate, 1g fiber; 28g protein, 469mg sodium

komodo

Joined: 5/27/2005

Msg: 693 (view)

Favourite movie lines! Posted: 2/19/2009 3:56:49 AM
"You can't handle the truth!" - A few good men

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