For a while now I see and hear many people identify themselves as Gamers. To a degree, there's a certain element of pride in such a self identification. As if saying, "yeah! I play... moreFor a while now I see and hear many people identify themselves as Gamers. To a degree, there's a certain element of pride in such a self identification. As if saying, "yeah! I play video games and you don't." As if there's some sort of merit associated with the ability to spend countless hours Diabloing yourself with Mario thru the Skyrim universe.What if I said, "Im not a gamer but I can watch the hell out of some TV!!"Why is it not the same?Or is it?
I haven't been to a traditional circus since I was a kid, so not going to miss it. Many are blaming pressure from activist groups to stop using animals, especially elephants. Ironi... moreI haven't been to a traditional circus since I was a kid, so not going to miss it. Many are blaming pressure from activist groups to stop using animals, especially elephants. Ironically, the elephant refuge was started by the circus. Personally, I don't support animals as entertainment. I understand conservation efforts in tandem with zoos and such, especially in regard to the demise of animals in the wild, but it pains me to see magnificent creatures without the room to roam or run free.
I'm kinda bored cos I'm stuck inside.... So thought a game!!! Drinking game :) if you scroll through questions and took a shot every time you saw refrence to PET (Trump) how many m... moreI'm kinda bored cos I'm stuck inside.... So thought a game!!! Drinking game :) if you scroll through questions and took a shot every time you saw refrence to PET (Trump) how many minutes/ hours till you laying on bathroom floor? Best guess please...
If I order a pizza in a freezing rain ice storm and the delivery person dies in a car crash .... did I commit murder in the second degree? Or I'm all good?
I've had/seen several discussions were someone has made a statement that, in their mind, absolutely cements their argument, but instead leaves me in stunned awe of their misunderst... moreI've had/seen several discussions were someone has made a statement that, in their mind, absolutely cements their argument, but instead leaves me in stunned awe of their misunderstanding, ignorance or just plain stupidity.I typical discussion may go like so (exaggerating for demonstrative purposes):Me: He's 13 and shouldn't be drinking alcohol.Other: But drinking alcohol makes him happy. You wouldn't want him to be unhappy, would you? *gives knowing look*Me: *incredulously stunned silence*In this example, the other person's statement demonstrates the other person completely missing the point, but acts like they've just presented a winning argument.Another exaggerated example:Me: I can't stand people who think heavy metal is evil.Other: That's kind of like how I can't stand redheads.Me: But that's genetic!Other: Now you know how stupid you sound.In this example, the other person's argument may sound perfectly reasonable to them, but to any sane person, they look like an idiot.Is there a word that describes such a... less
That's the acronym for "There ain't no such thing as a free lunch." How do you feel about people who expect handouts? Parasites or just people who are down on their luck?
The Internet is awash with parasites wanting to swindle us. The growth industry among scammers this year is ransomware and the FBI estimated that by now that particular scheme woul... moreThe Internet is awash with parasites wanting to swindle us. The growth industry among scammers this year is ransomware and the FBI estimated that by now that particular scheme would be taking $1 billion/year. How do you avoid being caught? (Think about subscribing to the Malwarebytes newsletter. It's free.)
The walls are not continuous and are composed of multiple sections, so they are not fences. They are not tall enough to have been used as defensive barriers. The East Bay Regional ... moreThe walls are not continuous and are composed of multiple sections, so they are not fences. They are not tall enough to have been used as defensive barriers. The East Bay Regional Park District simply calls them "rock walls" and notes that they are not mysterious. Livestock, such as cattle, have grazed in the east and south Bay Area hills since the arrival of European settlers. Clearing land of scattered rocks would have eased the ability to move livestock. Placing the rocks into walls would have helped to guide the movement of the animals or to help corral them. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Bay_Walls less
I ran out of cat food yesterday and my cats are used to having dry food all the time. I didn't have time to go to the store, so I cooked them some chicken instead, thinking they'd ... moreI ran out of cat food yesterday and my cats are used to having dry food all the time. I didn't have time to go to the store, so I cooked them some chicken instead, thinking they'd be all excited they were getting a treat. No. The little ingrates only ate a little and then cried by their dish until I got them some more dry cat food. What gives?
In his interview, Lewis, who has been in Congress for 30 years, said next week will be the first time he has not attended a presidential inauguration since he first came to Congres... moreIn his interview, Lewis, who has been in Congress for 30 years, said next week will be the first time he has not attended a presidential inauguration since he first came to Congress.http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/01/13/raul-grijalva-skipping-trump-inauguration/96534402/http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/443896/john-lewis-boycotted-george-w-bush-inauguration
