Ranxerox Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 ...and now his puppeteer is dead. PS: He would not survive in the Game of Questions thread. The Game Of Questions: Where Only The Curious Survive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sociotard Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Russia is asking permission start flying over the US with surveillance planes, as per the Open Skies treaty. The state department is grousing that Russia does not meet all its obligations under that treaty.http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/russia-seeks-fly-us-high-powered-digital-camera-37106168 Oh, I found the actual DoD report that explained where Russia maybe falls short. http://www.state.gov/t/avc/rls/rpt/2015/243224.htm#OST2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 ‘Slaps on the wrist’ for white men who watched friend throw black man onto train tracks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Russia is asking permission start flying over the US with surveillance planes, as per the Open Skies treaty. The state department is grousing that Russia does not meet all its obligations under that treaty. http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/russia-seeks-fly-us-high-powered-digital-camera-37106168 So much wrong with this. *Shakes head* Meanwhile, the western world seems to have forgotten Ukraine exists, but then again, if Putin gets his way, in a few years, it won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 From this week's Science magazine, about the Ebola epidemic in West Africa which seems now to be over: (certainly behind a subscriber wall) Over US$7 billion were raised for the Ebola response, and international efforts were made to supply personnel. But it was ultimately underequipped local workers on the ground who bore the brunt of the epidemic: More than 800 health care workers were infected, and more than 500 died. These facts underscore the importance of rebuilding and strengthening local health care and health surveillance networks, as well as building trust in both the health care system and political structures.(Bolding added.) Enforcer84 and wcw43921 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 The Game Of Questions: Where Only The Curious Survive When you play the Game of Questions, you ask or you die. There are no declarative statements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 What about the undead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Oh, and ceasing to take fluoride has bad effects on kids' dental health, as has happened in Calgary, where the linked story was done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 India caste unrest: Ten million without water in Delhi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 He really was overcompensating after all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 http://www.vulture.com/2016/02/stan-lees-universe-c-v-r.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 A cautionary tale: Buddhist Temple Burns Down There was a small fire in my patio on Sunday because of the wind and just 4 candles. Fortunately we put it out before anything serious happened. Don't leave a large nuber of candles unattended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlord Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 http://www.vulture.com/2016/02/stan-lees-universe-c-v-r.html I've always thought he received too much credit, but he is partially involved in the creation and the initial popularity of nearly all the most popular characters at Marvel. He's also the central figure for the creation of the shared Marvel universe dynamic, overhaul of the comic book writing style, and nearly all the plotting and editing involved throughout the 60's and early 70's. My main issue with him is he has actively devalued artist collaborations and sided with the company to suppress others contributions. As to some of the other points - Lee is a camera hog and publicity hound (in some cases he leaves you with the impression he cares more about his next 'mandatory' cameo than he does about the movie....For example, WTF do you have to do with Deadpool, Stan?). However, he freely admits this in all his interviews and still remains a fantastic ambassador for the comic book and superhero genre. Pattern Ghost 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sociotard Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I thought this podcast explaining Korea was excellent, to the degree I didn't feel like I was getting propaganda from either side. http://exiledonline.com/wnradio/Radio-War-Nerd-Podcast20.mp3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gewing Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 ‘Slaps on the wrist’ for white men who watched friend throw black man onto train tracks All complicit, it sounds like, and certainly fits a hate crime IMO. Probably not worth execution(I think they sound like wastes of air, but I could possibly be over reacting), but all should spend years in prison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gewing Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 So much wrong with this. *Shakes head* Meanwhile, the western world seems to have forgotten Ukraine exists, but then again, if Putin gets his way, in a few years, it won't. Sadly, there is no such thing as justice in international relations. No wonder Poland is upgrading their military... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Paramount Must Explain 'Star Trek' in Court or Lose Ownership Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Fake Cancer Charities fleeced 187 million... http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/19/us/scam-charity-investigation/index.html on the plus side, they did end up giving $5.61 million to cancer patients and research. They just gave the rest to themselves. Oh and it's all one extended family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 See? Send your money to ME, a genuine Cancer charity!! Says so right up top! Enforcer84 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlord Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Paramount Must Explain 'Star Trek' in Court or Lose Ownership Interesting argument but IMO CBS can easily prove ownership of things like Starfleet, UFP, Vulcans, Romulans, Klingons, uniform and ship designs, etc., thus gutting any Star Trek based story they might manage to be able to get away with producing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinecone Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Interesting argument but IMO CBS can easily prove ownership of things like Starfleet, UFP, Vulcans, Romulans, Klingons, uniform and ship designs, etc., thus gutting any Star Trek based story they might manage to be able to get away with producing. You are likely correct, but I am so sick of "eternal" copy rights, that I wish them well... gewing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Fiji After Cyclone Winston: “Everyone in the Country Is Affected Somehow” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Prayers to Fiji. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlord Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/times-square-batman-arrested-for-swiping-dollar50-from-tourist/ar-BBq06Yp?li=BBnbcA1 Batman has gone bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlord Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 http://www.etonline.com/news/183143_cheryl_tiegs_blasts_sports_illustrated_for_putting_ashley_graham_on_swimsuit_cover/ ...and Cheryl Tiegs is really, really out of touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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