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Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 30th April 2014, 05:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,510
Posted By Montag451
Squat jogs

Squat jogs
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 6th April 2014, 08:08 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,665
Posted By Montag451
But he'll never get an oscar if he goes full...

But he'll never get an oscar if he goes full Anders
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 2nd April 2014, 07:15 PM
Replies: 407
Views: 33,377
Posted By Montag451
I have no idea what that was all about. Was...

I have no idea what that was all about.

Was the answer 17?
Forum: USA Politics 26th February 2014, 05:55 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 9,425
Posted By Montag451
She is such a RINO /s It boggles the...

She is such a RINO

/s

It boggles the mind such a foul piece of legislation even got that far
Forum: USA Politics 6th February 2014, 12:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,227
Posted By Montag451
Ethics problem ...

Ethics problem

http://freakoutnation.com/2014/02/06/gops-state-of-the-union-responder-mcmorris-rodgers-faces-possible-ethics-charge/

FON is pretty partisan but being reported elsewhere
Forum: USA Politics 13th January 2014, 12:17 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 6,524
Posted By Montag451
Reborn but worth it

Reborn but worth it
Forum: USA Politics 9th January 2014, 07:01 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 59,261
Posted By Montag451
You are so 2008..... #bridgeghazi trending now. ...

You are so 2008..... #bridgeghazi trending now.

Latest news:

1000 documents being released tomorrow
Class action against Crispy for lost earnings and other distress

Not looking good for...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 7th January 2014, 06:39 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,190
Posted By Montag451
Anecdotal evidence is often a starting point for...

Anecdotal evidence is often a starting point for scientific evidence, the anecdote itself can be proved but in itself it isn't proof.

For example, anecdotally some people claimed that a tea made...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 29th December 2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,263
Posted By Montag451
Sunnyvale Heavy Sixer. Has an aluminium shield...

Sunnyvale Heavy Sixer. Has an aluminium shield for radio frequency shielding. I actually have 2 but both unbowed which kills the value. Large and slightly sad retro games collection.

Vectrex for...
Forum: USA Politics 28th December 2013, 08:51 PM
Replies: 3,410
Views: 205,743
Posted By Montag451
New York Times piece. ...

New York Times piece.

http://www.nytimes.com/projects/2013/benghazi/#/?chapt=0

Does seem to blow the repub CT out of the water.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 19th December 2013, 10:05 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,167
Posted By Montag451
I'm interested.... what woo are you actually...

I'm interested.... what woo are you actually trying to convince us of?

Cut to the chase.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 19th December 2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 16,129
Posted By Montag451
You can easily make a paint by numbers picture...

You can easily make a paint by numbers picture from any picture

http://www.stoik.com/products/hobby/stoik-color-by-number/ is just one.

Personally I think he just had it printed, the font is...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 19th December 2013, 09:55 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 17,556
Posted By Montag451
Barack Obama Mixed race Unwed parents ...

Barack Obama

Mixed race
Unwed parents
Non-citizen
Marxist
Communist
Socialist
Facist
Muslim
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 19th December 2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 16,129
Posted By Montag451
Nice link here ...

Nice link here

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024188920#post1

Is GZ a communist, reaping the rewards of someone else´s work?
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 29th November 2013, 09:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,254
Posted By Montag451
I believe they often have a deliberate lag in...

I believe they often have a deliberate lag in case something goes horribly wrong and they can cut the live feed. Often done with live broadcasts
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 21st November 2013, 10:06 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,272
Posted By Montag451
Jesus was a newt?

Jesus was a newt?
Forum: USA Politics 20th November 2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 6,524
Posted By Montag451
Topical

Topical
Forum: USA Politics 14th November 2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 6,524
Posted By Montag451
29399Oops... corrected

29399Oops... corrected
Forum: USA Politics 13th November 2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 6,524
Posted By Montag451
And...

And...
Forum: USA Politics 13th November 2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 6,524
Posted By Montag451
Another

Another
Forum: USA Politics 13th November 2013, 07:55 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 6,524
Posted By Montag451
Not cartoons, but a couple I like 29370 ...

Not cartoons, but a couple I like

29370

29371
Forum: USA Politics 11th November 2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,095
Posted By Montag451
I am not sure the problem is that he cheated,...

I am not sure the problem is that he cheated, because he didn't actually cheat.

For me the issue is simply the idea that someone would game the system to such an extent. It may not be illegal, but...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 5th November 2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,589
Posted By Montag451
Could I point you to a documentary by the BBC...

Could I point you to a documentary by the BBC called Nuclear Nightmares?

Does a pretty good (if a bit pop sciency) job of outlining perception against reality.
Forum: Education 30th October 2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 691
Views: 69,445
Posted By Montag451
Sorry my fault, didn't give the context of the...

Sorry my fault, didn't give the context of the question on how we define something as living or non-living.

Question asked as part recognizing the seven life processes, where respiration is the...
Forum: Education 30th October 2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 691
Views: 69,445
Posted By Montag451
10 years ago lecturer in Science Education a...

10 years ago lecturer in Science Education a university training Science teachers in the South West of England. One of my standard (to be fair slightly trick) interview questions was "What is...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 27th October 2013, 09:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,782
Posted By Montag451
Oh no, not again

Oh no, not again
Forum: USA Politics 22nd October 2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,152
Posted By Montag451
Documentary is (Astro) Turf Wars and well worth a...

Documentary is (Astro) Turf Wars and well worth a watch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGB8Uuffi4M
Forum: USA Politics 14th October 2013, 01:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,087
Posted By Montag451
I actually think the outlook could be quite rosy...

I actually think the outlook could be quite rosy for the dems. If you look at Obama being the first black president as a high water mark for the right wing nut jobs and they still couldn't beat him,...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 9th September 2013, 01:22 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 28,754
Posted By Montag451
George Zimmerman arrested

For an altercation with his wife!!


http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/09/09/20406563-police-investigate-incident-between-george-zimmerman-wife?lite

Oops

Did she have skittles and a...
Forum: USA Politics 23rd August 2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 8,970
Posted By Montag451
But did you get better?

But did you get better?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 23rd August 2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,038
Posted By Montag451
Love religion. Shun a mother for standing by her...

Love religion. Shun a mother for standing by her child, yet describe rubbing your dangly man tackle on a child horseplay. Way to be consistent.
...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 10th July 2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 17,475
Posted By Montag451
I'm guessing the next step is to disassemble it...

I'm guessing the next step is to disassemble it and stack the blocks into pyramids to 'prove' how big the rubble piles would be. Silly silly idea.

On the other hand I managed to prove that the...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 23rd April 2013, 05:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 804
Posted By Montag451
Victory over 'bomb' detectors

Good news in the saga of the ADE 651 mark 7.2356 prototype dowsing rod thingy

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22266051
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 23rd April 2013, 05:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,873
Posted By Montag451
But this is the Sun!!!! News (ish) owned by...

But this is the Sun!!!! News (ish) owned by Rupert Murdoch. Since when did the truth ever get in the way of a good headline?

Yeah Fox News we're looking at you.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 22nd April 2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,873
Posted By Montag451
Big Foot foot found

Story in the old current bun


http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4898529/Big-foot-found-in-woods-sparks-new-bigfoot-mystery.html

Sorry if been posted
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 27th February 2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 992
Posted By Montag451
Found on a boat on the Amazon. By all...

Found on a boat on the Amazon.

By all accounts a but shocked at the fuss.

But odd though, cell phone reception is pretty ubiquitous and I can't imagine being away from it or the Internet for a...
Forum: USA Politics 21st February 2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 1,561
Views: 41,105
Posted By Montag451
If you have the right to own a gun then the...

If you have the right to own a gun then the responsibility is yours as to what happens to the gun I think would be agreed.

So if somebody chooses not to exercise their right to own a gun then they...
Forum: USA Politics 20th February 2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 1,561
Views: 41,105
Posted By Montag451
How about insurance policies for bullets. Own any...

How about insurance policies for bullets. Own any gun you want but every time you buy a bullet you need to get a policy. After all it is the liberty projectile that freedoms patriots after all. Works...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th February 2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 195
Merged: Pope to quit
Views: 7,366
Posted By Montag451
Perfect catholic role model, pulls out before he...

Perfect catholic role model, pulls out before he has finshed
Forum: USA Politics 7th February 2013, 06:20 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,097
Posted By Montag451
The problem for Faux News is that while they have...

The problem for Faux News is that while they have the highest individual figures, the sum of the middle/left leaning ("real news") is much higher.

Similar to the iPhone vs android. While the...
Forum: USA Politics 7th February 2013, 05:59 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 7,372
Posted By Montag451
13/13 but did make a guess at the attorney general

13/13 but did make a guess at the attorney general
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 26th January 2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 12,808
Posted By Montag451
Try reading all of my posts. Throughout the point...

Try reading all of my posts. Throughout the point is a developed countries perspective is different from a developing countries and it is arrogance to try and impose views if you haven't lived in a...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 25th January 2013, 07:04 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 12,808
Posted By Montag451
So how do you know this? Some sort of personal...

So how do you know this? Some sort of personal insight into my beliefs?

My point is simply unless you live in a different culture is is the absolute utmost arrogance to presume to know what is...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 24th January 2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 12,808
Posted By Montag451
The effects of drug use in developing countries...

The effects of drug use in developing countries is extremely different from the effects in developed countries. So if a country feels that a harsh method of enforcing their laws is right then they...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 24th January 2013, 06:05 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 12,808
Posted By Montag451
Nothing like that. I am personally not in favour...

Nothing like that. I am personally not in favour of the death penalty for drug offences.

My point is simply there is a certain arrogance in expecting other cultures to have the sme opinion. My...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 23rd January 2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 12,808
Posted By Montag451
I have a certain lack of sympathy for her. The...

I have a certain lack of sympathy for her. The penalties are quite clear, so if you carry them then you have agreed to take the risk, so take the lumps.

Same here, very clear that if you're caught...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 19th January 2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,673
Posted By Montag451
I was very close to my Nan. She had this amazing...

I was very close to my Nan. She had this amazing habit of swearing really badly under her breath as she got a bit doolally towards the end.

During the funeral my brother said **** it under his...
Forum: USA Politics 19th January 2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,205
Posted By Montag451
No measures can stop all gun crime. Could...

No measures can stop all gun crime. Could measures decrease it? Probably so it is worth doing.

Loom at fully automatic weapons. Very little crime associated with them, so obviously making them...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 18th January 2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 487
Views: 15,856
Posted By Montag451
I just had ceviche for lunch, not 20 minutes ago....

I just had ceviche for lunch, not 20 minutes ago. Raw fish chemically cooked in lime juice and chilli. Proper cooking
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 14th January 2013, 08:31 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,517
Posted By Montag451
One thing I do with my students is to get them to...

One thing I do with my students is to get them to study a single woo subject of their choice. They have to look for as much 'evidence' for and against then try to substantiate or disprove it. They...
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