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blimpy  ·  3921 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Poster Series Juxtaposes 6 Superheroes' Pasts and Presents

I just tried to post this and this is what came up

duplicate post: Poster Series Juxtaposes 6 Superheroes' Pasts and Presents 1 minute ago, by: theadvancedapes

I'll beat you next time advanced apes. You haven't seen the last of me. mwahahahah!

blimpy  ·  4005 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Space Ape Parody Shows Why Aquatic Ape Theory Is All Wet

relevant

edit I followed the link and commented before seeing the reference.

blimpy  ·  4100 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: TNG Podcast: SILENCE -Where do you find yours?

There have been many societal advancements, you ought to feel comfortable coming out of that closet mk.

blimpy  ·  4114 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: This Isn't the Petition Response You're Looking For

That was a really fun read, I didn't expect that.

blimpy  ·  4131 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: 5 Ways To Stop Jehovah’s Witnesses From Knocking On Your Door

    I told them that mankind's ecological niche was to be the creature that pushed earth life into the stars, and that this wasn't a religious function but a natural biological one. They would prattle on for a bit and I would say "great, but what's really important about men is that we can spread life to other planets. I got them to admit that spreading life to other planets was pretty interesting. They seemed pretty eager to leave after a good half an hour and never came back to that address.
Is mankind's desire for expansion and exploration at odds with the tenants of Jehovah? I know nothing of their beliefs but it seems to have put you on the "do not call list".
blimpy  ·  4164 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Poi Dog Pondering -- Thanksgiving

Video not working for me. Nice poem though

blimpy  ·  4189 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: "Romnesia" covered under Obamacare

So who would have been the right pick in your opinion?

blimpy  ·  4224 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Ask Hubski - What is your favorite word?

I read the npr article and enjoyed the process they used to come to their determinations.

blimpy  ·  4257 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Locked-in syndrome: rare survivor Richard Marsh recounts his ordeal

Is it possible that blinking is an automatic response but that controlling your blinking for the sake of communication exists on some other level? breathing and speaking are similar functions but are controlled differently, right?

blimpy  ·  4257 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Why Do We Love Quotations?

Walter is easily one of my favorite movie characters. I quote him often ;)

That could be. I think the study is flawed but at the same time, it's important to be doing such studies. This is a real problem. I was recently at a museum and there was a school group coming through at the same time. I was shocked by how many of these 8-10 year olds were over weight. It was rare that a kid was obese when I was growing up, now it's commonplace.

blimpy  ·  4259 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Real Actors read Yelp

Why did I almost tear up?!!

blimpy  ·  4263 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Why Do We Love Quotations?

    Nihilists! Fuck me. I mean, say what you like about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos.
Walter Sobchak
blimpy  ·  4264 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Is it just me or is the new Sherlock kinda dumb?

INDEED.

blimpy  ·  4270 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: What Have Been Your Experiences With 3D Printing?

I have little knowledge of 3D printing but I just read this

http://www.engineeringexchange.com/forum/topics/the-perfect-...

and it seems like it could be helpful to you.

blimpy  ·  4270 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Ask Hubski: Is Crowdfunding Worth It? | !ExitEvent

I agree, when I read the article I left thinking "why wouldn't someone want to do this"? I don't see the "unknown" down side.

blimpy  ·  4270 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Locked-in syndrome: rare survivor Richard Marsh recounts his ordeal

Perhaps his blinking response was involuntary at first. Could be that after several days he managed to control it.

blimpy  ·  4293 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: ASK HUBSKI - Hubski-Live?
All I'll say, "video chat" changes everything. It could be wonderful, but also think of what you are inviting.
blimpy  ·  4294 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Romney and Bain Capital: The Secrecy is Killing Him
I vote for the Shyamalanian Twistery Party. Though that may already be a the name of a Bangladeshi reform group.
blimpy  ·  4296 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Television's 20 Most Powerful Moments of All-Time
Whitney Housten died?
blimpy  ·  4303 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Ask Hubski: What is the worst music video you can think of? What is the best?
Rammstein is great. More people should hear there music.
blimpy  ·  4315 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Man Caught on Video Defacing a Picasso in Houston Museum
Yeah, I don't buy it either.
blimpy  ·  4315 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: John Cleese - a lecture on Creativity
The idea of creativity being a process by which hard work and sticking to it are rewarded was new to me. I always assumed the most creative people were just born "that way".

I liked the 90 minute concept too because it seems accessible.

blimpy  ·  4320 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: When Chomsky wept
I'm not religious but it reminds me of the christian saying "let he without sin cast the first stone". Also a good thought to keep in mind.
blimpy  ·  4322 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Been playing the same game of Civ II for 10 years
That is some dedication.
blimpy  ·  4324 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Marvel One-Shot: A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Thor's Hammer
Gonna try and see it Sunday.
blimpy  ·  4325 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Marvel One-Shot: A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Thor's Hammer
This was great. I may be the one person alive that hasn't seen The Avengers yet.
blimpy  ·  4325 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Give Us Your Geniuses: Why Seeking Smart Immigrants Is a No-Brainer - The Atlantic
Looks like I'm moving to Manitoba.
blimpy  ·  4325 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Give Us Your Geniuses: Why Seeking Smart Immigrants Is a No-Brainer - The Atlantic
I guess actions speak louder than words.
blimpy  ·  4325 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Give Us Your Geniuses: Why Seeking Smart Immigrants Is a No-Brainer - The Atlantic
Good luck to her, this sounds like a horrible situation. She needs to get the press involved, that's the only way anything will change. Honestly, she should reach out to Obama/Romney campaigns and let them use her as an example of how broken the system is. That would seriously speed up the process for her.