I'll allow it. The core idea behind these threads is to highlight events J! would cover. The anniversary itself is a current event, it's been covered well by the media and J! loves its Beatles. It's not like we're digging into arcane Wikipedia pages for stuff to post with this one.
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The best thing that Neil Armstrong ever did, was to let us all imagine we were him.
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I'll defer to the threadmaster.Volante wrote: ↑Fri Jun 02, 2017 12:46 amI'll allow it. The core idea behind these threads is to highlight events J! would cover. The anniversary itself is a current event, it's been covered well by the media and J! loves its Beatles. It's not like we're digging into arcane Wikipedia pages for stuff to post with this one.
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While they already had the record for most consecutive sellouts by any sports team that could be verified, the Dayton Dragons (low A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds) have now sold out 1,200 consecutive home games. The last non-sellout was before the team moved to Dayton from Rockford, IL.
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It kind of overshadowed another big release. David Bowie released his eponymous solo album on the same day.Volante wrote: ↑Fri Jun 02, 2017 12:46 amI'll allow it. The core idea behind these threads is to highlight events J! would cover. The anniversary itself is a current event, it's been covered well by the media and J! loves its Beatles. It's not like we're digging into arcane Wikipedia pages for stuff to post with this one.
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If J! asks about this, it'll likely boil down to "nm stands for this" but it's still cool (and not sad)
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/06/ibm-5nm-chip/
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/06/ibm-5nm-chip/
IBM, working with Samsung and GlobalFoundries, has unveiled the world's first 5nm silicon chip.
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More likely J! material:
ESPN looks like they're bringing back Hank "Are You Ready For Some Football?!" Williams, Jr., for MNF
https://deadspin.com/espn-is-bringing-b ... 1795813155
He was canned back in 2011 for being, in short, non-PC.
ESPN looks like they're bringing back Hank "Are You Ready For Some Football?!" Williams, Jr., for MNF
https://deadspin.com/espn-is-bringing-b ... 1795813155
He was canned back in 2011 for being, in short, non-PC.
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Maybe not J! canon but still important to me, Peter Sallis, the voice of Wallace in Wallace and Gromit passed away at 96.
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In Weiner's case the answer is simple: a HUUUUUUGGGEEE idiot, which he has proven over and over.BobF wrote: ↑Fri May 19, 2017 12:45 pm Anthony Weiner just pled guilty to sexting a 15 year old girl. Agrees not to appeal any sentence between 21 and 27 months.
Will he appeal an 18 month sentence claiming it's too short? And what kind of idiot trusts a 15 year old girl not to tell about something like that, especially if you are somewhat famous?
And I know, there are many sex addicts out there, but usually their "exploits" don't cause nearly the ruckus his have, by virtue of his (former) position and his proximity to many other high-ranking people. As they say, people in glass houses.....
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So glad that jackass wasn't from my stat...my boroug....my distric....$#*!.
There was a documentary about his failed, idiotic run for mayor. I probably wasn't meant to laugh at his misfortunes, or the "I'm going to kill you" looks from Huma, but I found it hilarious.
There was a documentary about his failed, idiotic run for mayor. I probably wasn't meant to laugh at his misfortunes, or the "I'm going to kill you" looks from Huma, but I found it hilarious.
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Scooter Gennett
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4 home runs
10 RBIs
17th in MLB history to hit 4 HRs in same game and first for the Reds
Cincinnati Reds
4 home runs
10 RBIs
17th in MLB history to hit 4 HRs in same game and first for the Reds
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He just missed what I call a Home Run Cycle -- a one-run HR, two-run HR, three-run HR and grand slam (there was one on twice, and none of them were with two on). I don't think that's ever been done.MarkBarrett wrote: ↑Tue Jun 06, 2017 10:10 pm Scooter Gennett
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Teresa May's snap election backfired, resulting in a hung Parliament where the Tories no longer hold a majority of seats.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2017-40209087
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2017-40209087
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Well, someone has to do it. George & Amal Clooney became parents to twins, Alexander & Ella.
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Named after the couple's favorite airline.MarkBarrett wrote: ↑Fri Jun 09, 2017 12:08 pm Well, someone has to do it. George & Amal Clooney became parents to twins, Alexander & Ella.
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There are very obvious reasons why this isn't the case.MinnesotaMyron wrote: ↑Fri Jun 09, 2017 12:21 pmNamed after the couple's favorite airline.MarkBarrett wrote: ↑Fri Jun 09, 2017 12:08 pm Well, someone has to do it. George & Amal Clooney became parents to twins, Alexander & Ella.
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First and foremost being, that was a joke.9021amyers wrote: ↑Fri Jun 09, 2017 12:30 pmThere are very obvious reasons why this isn't the case.MinnesotaMyron wrote: ↑Fri Jun 09, 2017 12:21 pmNamed after the couple's favorite airline.MarkBarrett wrote: ↑Fri Jun 09, 2017 12:08 pm Well, someone has to do it. George & Amal Clooney became parents to twins, Alexander & Ella.
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Some days you just can't get rid of a bomb. RIP Batman.
Adam West passes away at 88.
Also worth knowing, if you don't already, his other major role as the mayor of Quahog on Family Guy.
Adam West passes away at 88.
Also worth knowing, if you don't already, his other major role as the mayor of Quahog on Family Guy.
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Jelena Ostapenko, an unseeded Latvian, won the women's title at Roland Garros today.
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2017 Preakness Trifecta:
Cloud Computing, Classic Empire, and Senior Investment
2017 Belmont Trifecta:
Tapwrit, Irish War Cry, and Patch (You may remember Patch as the one-eyed horse from the Kentucky Derby, when he placed 14th)
Cloud Computing, Classic Empire, and Senior Investment
2017 Belmont Trifecta:
Tapwrit, Irish War Cry, and Patch (You may remember Patch as the one-eyed horse from the Kentucky Derby, when he placed 14th)
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Patch even showed up on the WQC this year so perhaps he will show up on J! as well.