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Even the negotiator can't negotiate with TSA. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

If extra-terrestrials come hundreds or thousands of light-years to Earth to take over, there will be no defense. We'll just bow to our technically superior masters and ask if they prefer white meat or dark meat? Any of our current politicians will be more than adequate to do nothing, step aside and let the takeover commence. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

ACA was not mandated by the President. It was passed into law by Congress, despite being called ObamaCare. Congress has every right to decide taxes. It is disputed as a "tax" - that is the description given to the act by the same people that named it ObamaCare. The right-wing label machine is working overtime on this one. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

I was informed by his pastor that he passed away about a few weeks ago, on June 7th, 2012. He was 86, and survived by his wife, three children and one grand-daughter. http://www.newcomerdenver.com/obituary.aspx?src=value&obitid=58290 Old-time Colorado jumpers will remember him being at the DZ, and I certainly sat with him for a few hours and talked about the way skydiving used to be. I recall he did a jump for his 80th birthday, and didn't jump much after that. I believe he had a few thousand skydives. Real nice guy. I was glad to know him and glad that he lived a long life. Edit to add picture. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

That would just make them sink. If they want to go up, they need to hug the squeaky-ball. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

This one has 100,000 miles. New engine (according to them). Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

So I bought a used van for my wife, four years ago, when we had our second child. 2004 Honda Odyssey. Good van, paid $9,000 for it. We got divorced, I gave her the van. This week, she needed to get a different car. I offered to help, but NOOOOOoooo, she said she would be fine without me. They gave her $1,700 for the van, half of what it was worth in my opinion. Then they sold her a '04 Chrysler Sebring sedan for - get this - $12,000. BlueBook on this car says around $5,000. Now, you would think I would be happy with this, her being my ex, and she gets royally screwed over by a used car dealer. But I am frustrated as Hell! How could anyone do that to another human being? That's absolute robbery. So I ask her if she can return the car. She had no previous car payment, and now she has to pay $300/month, which she can't afford. She says, it's fine, don't worry. Holy mother of God, this bugs the crap out of me. I guess I just have to learn to let it go. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Not a Mike Tyson fan. But here's the cool thing about Broadway: it doesn't need a major audience to succeed. I think there will be enough sports fans that will want to see him live that it will be at least an initial success. I doubt it will run as long as Phantom, however Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

I never said it goes via the engines. I said the gasses generated by the OBOGS give first priority to the engines, and the pilot get priority AFTER the engine does. I do not think the order of priority contributed to these issues. I just feel that the military prioritizes multi-million dollar aircraft BEFORE soldiers, and I have an issue with that. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Can't we all just get along? Anyway, I think this thread is a riot. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

What girls I think I do. I think you have one too many I's in the title, there. Or maybe that's an indication of your personality? Extra I's in every sentence Anyway, here's a few girls I think I do. In the privacy of my own imagination: Christina Ricci Miranda Kerr Kate Beckinsale Blake Lively Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Nah, he finally cracked. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

OBOGS - On-board Oxygen Generation System. And the oxygen generated for the pilot is the same that gets routed through the engine structure for combustion. The pilot gets it AFTER the engine does It sounds like a bad design, but it's been used successfully on several other aircraft. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

They need to video this guy's reaction when he sees the Red Wedding in the third season (probably the 4th season, since it looks like HBO is going to break up Book 3 into two seasons). Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

That's why we have sliding plexiglass - you can make the exit as tight as you want Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

We still can. We just have to jump near their flight path: http://www.dropzone.com/news/Skydiverinnearmisswithsl.shtml Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Yep, that was my original reference. You can see it here and here. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

I can only imagine the pussy and blow this kid gets backstage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1lG1y0R6sU&feature=related Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Doing laundry, having a bath and taking a dump with your motorcycle. Yes, I know people that like bikes that much! Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

I will be the worlds richest man if I manage to live to 50,000 years old. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

We're doomed. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Fuckin-A. I guess it's Fucking Asshole, abbreviated. In some cultures, it means an enthusiastic "YES!" In my usage, it is an expression of frustration. Which I frequently use. Just why positive affirmation and/or frustration is associated with an elimination orifice, used as a sexual gratification device, is completely beyond me. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Musically, some people are just made on a different level. You could give a brand new musical instrument to Prince, something that no human being has ever seen, and he would use it to make a platinum record in like 30 minutes. You get the feeling the guy has never had to work that hard at music. Probably he has, but he seems like he's just born with that ability. I can't say I liked him as a kid, but the older I get, I hear music and see his ability, and I am consistently amazed. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Penguin #1: "Dude, I think that chick is dead." Penguin #2: "Nah, just passed out from all the partying." Penguin #1: "No, really, she's frozen solid." Penguin #2: "It's the south pole, we're all frozen." Penguin #1: "I'm pretty sure I did her last year, in that very spot." Penguin #2: "Sloppy seconds." Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Cloudy, dammit! And I live in a city that is supposedly one of the sunniest in the country. I have my eclipse-viewing sunglasses, and everything! Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD