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Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 1:47 pm
by Pruitt
Swedish Footballer Sent Off For Farting During Match
“I had a bad stomach, so I simply let go,” the 25-year-old told Länstidningen Södertälje. “Then I received two yellow cards and then red. Yes, I was shocked, it’s the strangest thing I have ever experienced in football.
“I asked the referee, ‘What, am I not allowed to break wind a little?’ ‘No,’ he replied … I don’t get it but maybe he thought I farted in my hand and threw the fart at him. But I did not.”
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 3:16 pm
by howard
… I don’t get it but maybe he thought I farted in my hand and threw the fart at him…”
Cristiano Ronaldo wrote:You can do that?
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2016 10:06 am
by Johnny Carwash
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2016 1:41 pm
by The Sybian
Do we need a Florida or Australia thread?
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 9:27 am
by DSafetyGuy
The Sybian wrote:
Do we need a Florida or Australia thread?
No, but we do need a Digital Underground episode of "Scooby Doo".
Hey, Daphne, come here, are you ticklish?
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:02 pm
by howard
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:07 pm
by mister d
"Now turn the list over."
[turns list over, sees "fall 30 or more feet" as final item]
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:20 pm
by L-Jam3
I went to that very zip-lining course about a year ago, and I was going to take my kids there to their newly-opened kids' course. I could see if she didn't lock herself correctly on the line, but it seemed relatively safe.
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2016 4:50 pm
by Shirley
Whoa, whoa, whoa. It says she fell from the platform, "waiting to go on the zip line." Are we sure she completed her bucket list? It sounds like she came up just short.
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2016 6:58 pm
by sancarlos
Shirley wrote:Whoa, whoa, whoa. It says she fell from the platform, "waiting to go on the zip line." Are we sure she completed her bucket list? It sounds like she came up just short.
Ah, she fell 30 feet. That was more exciting than the zip line anyway, so it counts.
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2016 7:43 pm
by The Sybian
Shirley wrote:Whoa, whoa, whoa. It says she fell from the platform, "waiting to go on the zip line." Are we sure she completed her bucket list? It sounds like she came up just short.
The daughter said she thinks the mother already went at least once. Kind of a weird FB post 3 hours after finding out her mother fell off a zipline platform.
Today, about 3 hours ago, I was told that my mother has died. Full of love and adventure, I am thankful to be her daughter. My mom died completing her bucket list, zip lining in Newark.
During this time, I seek to understand God's purpose. I want to take this opportunity to remind you that we never know when we are no longer on this earth. It is necessary to acknowledge that God gives us life through His son's sacrifice for our sins and by repenting, we are made new. By living a life for God, according to His Word, we are able to live eternally.
This is truly the hardest situation that I have ever faced. I ask for you prayers for my family. I would also like to ask for prayers as I learn how to make arrangements. Please hold your family close tonight and give God glory.
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2016 5:57 am
by rass
I did a zip line course for the first time when I was in TN earlier this summer. The guides gave off the air of fun and goofing around (and were probably a little reckless driving the van up the mountain /dad) but they were super serious with their on the course duties. We were never not attached to either a zip line or a line on a platform. Short of someone detaching themselves (or I guess an equipment failure) no one was going to fall.
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2016 6:10 am
by wlu_lax6
I still am not sure how this happens. I have been to zip lines and high ropes courses at several places. The thing that I am impressed by is the safety features of the equipment. Unless the wires fail I could not figure how a regular donk would fall off (maybe come out of their harness). The carabiners are typically redundant with one always locked (unlocking one locks the others and the system forces you to stay connected).
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2016 6:11 am
by rass
Redundancy rules!
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2016 8:08 am
by Giff
I just want to add that zip-lining is awesome. Our experience in Colorado was a lot like what Sybian described. Very professional about the safety and making sure everyone understood what to do. We're going to do the one on Fremont St. next month.
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2016 8:15 am
by Shirley
When we were in the UK this summer, we took a trip to Wales specifically to go to a place that is built inside of an old slate mine. They have built this huge trampoline complex down in the mines. They also have massive ziplines above the mines as well as a bunch down inside a few of the caverns underground. Yes, it was as awesome as it sounds. The name of the town? Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:44 am
by sancarlos
Yeah, I think the chance of hurting oneself zip lining is very low. btw, We did a whole course of zip lines on the northwest corner of the big island of Hawaii a few years back. Spectacular views and highly recommended if you go there.
But, I've also done those treetops ladders/ropes/zipline courses a few times, and I think they are much more dangerous, even though they also have the redundant carabiner locks. First, because t's more of an athletic test, you get tired. Second,iIf you fall, you will be tethered and not die, but you will get a few good bonks against the trees.
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:45 am
by sancarlos
sancarlos wrote:Yeah, I think the chance of hurting oneself zip lining is very low. btw, We did a whole course of zip line rides on the northwest corner of the big island of Hawaii a few years back. Spectacular views and highly recommended if you go there.
But, I've also done those treetops ladders/ropes/zipline courses a few times, and I think they are much more dangerous, even though they also have the redundant carabiner locks. First, because t's more of an athletic test, you get tired. Second,iIf you fall, you will be tethered and not die, but you will get a few good bonks against the trees.
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:45 am
by Giff
sancarlos wrote:Yeah, I think the chance of hurting oneself zip lining is very low. btw, We did a whole course of zip lines on the northwest corner of the big island of Hawaii a few years back. Spectacular views and highly recommended if you go there.
But, I've also done those treetops ladders/ropes/zipline courses a few times, and I think they are much more dangerous, even though they also have the redundant carabiner locks. First, because t's more of an athletic test, you get tired. Second,iIf you fall, you will be tethered and not die, but you will get a few good bonks against the trees.
I haven't done
this one yet, but on our list for our next trip out there.
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:55 am
by sancarlos
Giff wrote:sancarlos wrote:Yeah, I think the chance of hurting oneself zip lining is very low. btw, We did a whole course of zip lines on the northwest corner of the big island of Hawaii a few years back. Spectacular views and highly recommended if you go there.
But, I've also done those treetops ladders/ropes/zipline courses a few times, and I think they are much more dangerous, even though they also have the redundant carabiner locks. First, because t's more of an athletic test, you get tired. Second,iIf you fall, you will be tethered and not die, but you will get a few good bonks against the trees.
I haven't done
this one yet, but on our list for our next trip out there.
I didn't know about that one. I'll have to checkout. Giff, you are a fountain of information now. I told my wife about that winery and it has been added to the list.
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:57 am
by Giff
sancarlos wrote:Giff wrote:sancarlos wrote:Yeah, I think the chance of hurting oneself zip lining is very low. btw, We did a whole course of zip lines on the northwest corner of the big island of Hawaii a few years back. Spectacular views and highly recommended if you go there.
But, I've also done those treetops ladders/ropes/zipline courses a few times, and I think they are much more dangerous, even though they also have the redundant carabiner locks. First, because t's more of an athletic test, you get tired. Second,iIf you fall, you will be tethered and not die, but you will get a few good bonks against the trees.
I haven't done
this one yet, but on our list for our next trip out there.
I didn't know about that one. I'll have to checkout. Giff, you are a fountain of information now. I told my wife about that winery and it has been added to the list.
May I suggest the clam and garlic slice at Pizza My Heart?
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2016 8:03 am
by wlu_lax6
Pruitt wrote:
Can't wait for my next scrabble game!
More words getting added
'Merica
YOLO
kegerator
Oompa Loompa
scrumdiddlyumptious
human bean
Fuhgeddaboudit
freemium
moobs
uptalk
Vom
Westminster bubble
non-appology
Squee
Full list here
http://public.oed.com/the-oed-today/rec ... mber-2016/
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2016 6:44 am
by rass
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 12:46 am
by sancarlos
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson Hit in Face with Pie at Event, Assaults Protester in 'Bloody' Scene
Sources in attendance have told the Express that, during the meal, a protester ran at the mayor and threw a store-bought pie in his face.
A different witness said that the pie had whipped cream as a topping.
After this, the protester reportedly said something to Johnson. This prompted him to allegedly tackle the protester and punch him in the face "repeatedly," more than half a dozen times, landing "five to 10" blows.
One witness described it as a "bloody pulp." Other witnesses say that the pie-thrower was hit multiple times in the face and will definitely need stitches, and that there was visible blood.
Ambulances and fire department arrived at the scene....
...Sacramento Police released a statement that 32-year-old Sean Thompson was arrested for felony assault of a public official. SPD reported that "during the assault, the subject sustained a minor injury."
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 5:26 am
by Pruitt
Truth is way stranger than fiction. That brief story is so bizarre on so many levels!
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 1:24 am
by sancarlos
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 6:09 am
by rass
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 7:50 am
by Pruitt
Could this ever be topped?
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 7:50 am
by A_B
Pruitt wrote:
Could this ever be topped?
Maybe with some swiss cheese and a nice rye.
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 5:32 pm
by Ryan
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 6:33 pm
by Pruitt
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 2:12 pm
by wlu_lax6
A_B wrote:Pruitt wrote:
Could this ever be topped?
Maybe with some swiss cheese and a nice rye.
Yup, they arrested someone..."A well-built Giant"
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... Spain.html
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 2:21 pm
by rass
"hobophobia"?
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 4:02 pm
by P.D.X.
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 7:09 pm
by sancarlos
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2016 8:58 am
by wlu_lax6
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2016 9:15 am
by mister d
Looks like I'll have to make an example out of my oldest when I pick her up from school.
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 9:44 am
by Pruitt
Will A Trump Presidency Be Good For Golf?
From
Golf Digest but still pretty funny.
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2017 4:24 pm
by sancarlos
Re: Random Headlines
Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2017 11:49 pm
by Pruitt
From the New Yorker.com
The Most Intimate Photograph
Photographers from Sally Mann to Nan Goldin owe a debt to Emmet Gowin’s piercing 1971 picture of his wife, Edith, peeing in a barn.