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Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 22nd October 2014, 12:09 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 12,101
Posted By LaurelHS
I'm a little bit nervous about my city being a...

I'm a little bit nervous about my city being a possible target. We have military facilities here and lots of military personnel walking around in uniform.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 12th August 2014, 08:48 AM
Replies: 3,619
Views: 506,945
Posted By LaurelHS
Now he's saying he only cursed out Williams...

Now he's saying he only cursed out Williams because he's concerned that young comics who looked up to him will do the same thing. :rolleyes: Does he say the same condemnatory things when sovereign...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 7th August 2014, 07:44 AM
Replies: 689
Views: 258,578
Posted By LaurelHS
American bombers are killing people everywhere in...

American bombers are killing people everywhere in the world:

Funny, I haven't noticed my fellow Canadians being killed by American bombers. But he said "everywhere." Must be a media coverup.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 7th August 2014, 07:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,605
Posted By LaurelHS
Well, it was the style at the time.

Well, it was the style at the time.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 6th August 2014, 07:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,605
Posted By LaurelHS
Yes. The Washington Post had an article...

Yes. The Washington Post had an article (http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/07/18/there-is-no-such-thing-as-ebola/) about this last month.


:rolleyes:
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 21st July 2014, 07:15 PM
Replies: 3,520
Views: 366,681
Posted By LaurelHS
Are you referring to birth control pills or shots...

Are you referring to birth control pills or shots that regulate periods? They certainly don't give a woman total control of her periods. She might experience spotting or irregular bleeding between...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 21st July 2014, 07:51 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 26,868
Posted By LaurelHS
And Malaysian Airlines just went along with this...

And Malaysian Airlines just went along with this idea when the US and Europeans proposed it, because they weren't having a bad enough year already? :confused:
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 16th July 2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 25,748
Posted By LaurelHS
There's another Apollo-related one in The Dish....

There's another Apollo-related one in The Dish. People watching TV in the movie get a nice view of Apollo 11's LM ascent stage lifting off from the lunar surface, filmed by a remotely-operated...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 16th July 2014, 07:22 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 25,748
Posted By LaurelHS
The title is a misnomer, but it was still the...

The title is a misnomer, but it was still the correct way to refer to him at the time, that was my point.

Apollo 12's LMP (Alan Bean) did actually get to the fly the LM for awhile after they took...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 15th July 2014, 08:13 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 25,748
Posted By LaurelHS
Two anachronisms I saw on Cold Case: The...

Two anachronisms I saw on Cold Case:

The episode "Eight Years" has a car full of teenagers singing along with Bruce Springsteen's "No Surrender" in 1980. Love the song, but it wasn't released...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th July 2014, 09:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,562
Posted By LaurelHS
I had a personal encounter with this recently....

I had a personal encounter with this recently. Alarmists were posting on Facebook that the Ontario government was going to cut disability payments almost in half. An acquaintance of mine reposted it...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 14th July 2014, 01:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,953
Posted By LaurelHS
But according to anonymous sources, Alex Jones'...

But according to anonymous sources, Alex Jones' name means "The Toilet," so you shouldn't trust him.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 14th July 2014, 07:48 AM
Replies: 2,064
Views: 465,544
Posted By LaurelHS
Have you read anything about Mercury or Gemini,...

Have you read anything about Mercury or Gemini, or did you just brush them off as hoaxes without doing research?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 13th July 2014, 07:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,598
Posted By LaurelHS
I don't like where this is heading. Is Spielberg...

I don't like where this is heading. Is Spielberg going to kill some saber-toothed tigers next? Leave those beautiful animals alone!
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 12th July 2014, 07:13 AM
Replies: 3,491
Views: 513,442
Posted By LaurelHS
Yes (http://csi.wikia.com/wiki/Shock_Waves).

Yes (http://csi.wikia.com/wiki/Shock_Waves).
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 12th July 2014, 07:09 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,797
Posted By LaurelHS
People blamed the super moon...

People blamed the super moon (http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2011/03/11/no-the-supermoon-didnt-cause-the-japanese-earthquake/) for the Japanese earthquake and tsunami in April 2011....
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 8th July 2014, 08:43 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,627
Posted By LaurelHS
One scenario where it might be a hard decision:...

One scenario where it might be a hard decision: does the woman have an abortion or give birth to a baby with a serious defect who will die soon anyway?
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 4th July 2014, 06:52 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,953
Posted By LaurelHS
Ssssh, don't be afraid. A newscast that reports...

Ssssh, don't be afraid. A newscast that reports on more than one topic is normal.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 1st July 2014, 06:50 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,953
Posted By LaurelHS
Citing Russia Today isn't great for peoples'...

Citing Russia Today isn't great for peoples' credibility around here, is it?
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 30th June 2014, 01:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,855
Posted By LaurelHS
That would be another reason to eat fruits and...

That would be another reason to eat fruits and vegetables, wouldn't it? There are plenty of fruits and vegetables that contain a great deal of water.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 30th June 2014, 01:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,685
Posted By LaurelHS
Not unless you enjoy frozen pipes! Cold...

Not unless you enjoy frozen pipes!

Cold weather causes runny noses in many people. I wonder if this increases the spread of rhinoviruses. People are wiping their noses frequently and then touching...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 27th June 2014, 09:20 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,327
Posted By LaurelHS
This reminds me of someone I know who got her...

This reminds me of someone I know who got her embroidery needles confiscated at the airport (she used to bring embroidery projects on plane trips frequently, but this was fall 2001, so security was...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 26th June 2014, 11:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,791
Posted By LaurelHS
You're right. I hope my typo didn't hurt his...

You're right. I hope my typo didn't hurt his feewings!
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 25th June 2014, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,791
Posted By LaurelHS
I'm picturing Kim Jong-Un stamping his feet and...

I'm picturing Kim Jong-Un stamping his feet and throwing stuffed toys across the room. "Waaahhh! They hurt my feelings!"
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 25th June 2014, 02:35 PM
Replies: 3,491
Views: 513,442
Posted By LaurelHS
Ah, yes, the infamous robo-signers. That was not...

Ah, yes, the infamous robo-signers. That was not good. :mad:
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 24th June 2014, 10:29 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,677
Posted By LaurelHS
This sounds sort of like my reaction to having my...

This sounds sort of like my reaction to having my wisdom teeth extracted under IV sedation. I felt these occasional sharp pains but the pain seemed far away somehow and I didn't have the usual...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 23rd June 2014, 09:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,071
Posted By LaurelHS
IIRC, he said somewhere that he couldn't identify...

IIRC, he said somewhere that he couldn't identify which SLA panel they saw, so technically it was a UFO. :)
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 22nd June 2014, 04:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,953
Posted By LaurelHS
There is a World Toilet Organization, but they're...

There is a World Toilet Organization, but they're a non-profit that wants to improve sanitary conditions in developing countries, so the name is understandable.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 22nd June 2014, 03:06 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,677
Posted By LaurelHS
The example I mentioned happened in Canada.

The example I mentioned happened in Canada.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 22nd June 2014, 02:47 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,677
Posted By LaurelHS
Is a specific request like that usually a...

Is a specific request like that usually a giveaway that someone is a drug-seeker? A doctor I know had a patient who claimed to be in chronic pain and said Percocet was the only drug that would help....
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 22nd June 2014, 02:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,953
Posted By LaurelHS
CNN iReports are never wrong...

CNN iReports are never wrong (http://readwrite.com/2008/10/03/steve_jobs_had_no_heart_attack_citizen_journalism_failed#awesm=~oHX8elhXKse4hY). :rolleyes:
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 22nd June 2014, 08:57 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,953
Posted By LaurelHS
Al-Qaeda means "The Base."

Al-Qaeda means "The Base."
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 22nd June 2014, 08:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,491
Posted By LaurelHS
Save The Rich!...

Save The Rich! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej7dfPL7Kho&feature=kp)
(NSFW lyrics)
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 12th June 2014, 02:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,191
Posted By LaurelHS
It's not a common occurrence, but RCMP officers...

It's not a common occurrence, but RCMP officers have been ambushed before, most notoriously in Mayerthorpe, Alberta in 2005.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 10th June 2014, 09:34 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,191
Posted By LaurelHS
He's reported to have been a methamphetamine...

He's reported to have been a methamphetamine user, but yeah, it's the government's fault he had dental problems. :rolleyes:
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 10th June 2014, 09:03 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,238
Posted By LaurelHS
The RCC defence that makes me want to throw...

The RCC defence that makes me want to throw things at the TV is when they say, "We didn't know what was happening." Because it often translates to, "People told us what was happening, but we...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 9th June 2014, 07:59 PM
Replies: 3,619
Views: 506,945
Posted By LaurelHS
Not a big deal. I'm sure they can just write A4V...

Not a big deal. I'm sure they can just write A4V on the tickets and then ignore them.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 9th June 2014, 07:52 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,961
Posted By LaurelHS
Interesting turn of phrase. ...

Interesting turn of phrase.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Post
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 9th June 2014, 07:37 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,961
Posted By LaurelHS
The Band of Brothers miniseries is good too...

The Band of Brothers miniseries is good too (specifically, the first episode is about Easy Company training for D-Day and then getting shipped out, and the second episode is when the invasion itself...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 9th June 2014, 07:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,795
Posted By LaurelHS
I heard they just tickle the baby's feet or pinch...

I heard they just tickle the baby's feet or pinch them gently as part of the APGAR tests.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 9th June 2014, 07:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,238
Posted By LaurelHS
This isn't the first time I've heard such a...

This isn't the first time I've heard such a claim. According to the Crime Libary story about James Porter (http://www.crimelibrary.com/serial_killers/predators/porter/aftermath_8.html), one of the...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 5th June 2014, 06:34 PM
Replies: 3,619
Views: 506,945
Posted By LaurelHS
I wonder if he could be charged with abusing the...

I wonder if he could be charged with abusing the 911 system or something like that. 911 operators don't like people who waste their time with nonsense when there are legitimate emergency calls that...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 4th June 2014, 08:25 PM
Replies: 3,619
Views: 506,945
Posted By LaurelHS
Did anyone else notice the Tim Hortons cups in...

Did anyone else notice the Tim Hortons cups in the cup holders? If he's trying to lead a campaign against Tim's, why not stop buying their coffee? It kind of undermines his position, IMO.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 4th June 2014, 08:22 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 8,124
Posted By LaurelHS
Hawking. Stephen Hawking. If you're going to cite...

Hawking. Stephen Hawking. If you're going to cite him as a source, please spell his name correctly.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 2nd June 2014, 06:02 PM
Replies: 1,335
Merged: Chick Tracts
Views: 113,922
Posted By LaurelHS
True, alcohol does cause real damage and there...

True, alcohol does cause real damage and there are some people who should be abstaining completely. A relative of mine is pregnant, and she didn't drink very often to begin with, but now she's not...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 2nd June 2014, 11:52 AM
Replies: 1,335
Merged: Chick Tracts
Views: 113,922
Posted By LaurelHS
The complete tract if you have the stomach for...

The complete tract if you have the stomach for it:
http://www.chick.com/reading/tracts/1094/1094_01.asp

It's like he's never met anyone who works hard and has a healthy lifestyle but still likes...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 31st May 2014, 08:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,513
Posted By LaurelHS
Seeking out bullies, eh? He should have looked at...

Seeking out bullies, eh? He should have looked at his reflection instead of going to the school.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 31st May 2014, 10:11 AM
Replies: 689
Views: 258,578
Posted By LaurelHS
Where I live, people of all sexual orientations...

Where I live, people of all sexual orientations wear red T-shirts (well, really it's all kinds of red and white clothing, but often red T-shirts) on July 1st to show that we're proud Canadians. I...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 29th May 2014, 08:16 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,701
Posted By LaurelHS
And more recently, there was Mohammed Bouazizi in...

And more recently, there was Mohammed Bouazizi in Tunisia. That's who I was thinking of when I posted.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 28th May 2014, 01:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,058
Posted By LaurelHS
I meant that in addition to the Cracked article,...

I meant that in addition to the Cracked article, there are many more detailed accounts of Sea Org members and other scientologists being mistreated or worse. But you're right that there aren't very...
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