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2017/01/16 19:17:54
Subject: Re:Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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 reds8n wrote: link It's essentially a sad/awful story in itself. . but that is a killer first sentence for a story.
The lawyer also emphasised how much the defendant, who has to empty his pouch regularly throughout the day and night, would suffer in prison.
I thought that was the point of prison? 
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2017/01/22 00:04:12
Subject: Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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Assassin with Black Lotus Poison
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Well, if she did then some people may want a refund.
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The Laws of Thermodynamics:
1) You cannot win. 2) You cannot break even. 3) You cannot stop playing the game.
Colonel Flagg wrote:You think you're real smart. But you're not smart; you're dumb. Very dumb. But you've met your match in me.
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2017/01/24 08:56:03
Subject: Re:Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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 Shadow Captain Edithae wrote: reds8n wrote:
link
It's essentially a sad/awful story in itself.
. but that is a killer first sentence for a story.
The lawyer also emphasised how much the defendant, who has to empty his pouch regularly throughout the day and night, would suffer in prison.
I thought that was the point of prison?
No. Protection of society and rehabilitation is the point in prison.
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 insaniak wrote:Sometimes, Exterminatus is the only option.
And sometimes, it's just a case of too much scotch combined with too many buttons...
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2017/01/31 18:04:30
Subject: Re:Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2017/02/03 14:35:07
Subject: Re:Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2017/02/03 14:43:06
The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2017/02/09 12:11:30
Subject: Re:Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2017/02/09 12:46:26
Subject: Re:Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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I have so many questions...
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2017/02/10 13:04:51
Subject: Re:Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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It is a cunning hiding place.
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2017/02/10 16:18:01
Subject: Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Must have been a tiny gun. Or very large Valentine card.
Is Valentine's Day big over there? Like, you better get the misses a card or candy or nice dinner?
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2017/02/10 18:06:25
Subject: Re:Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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Yes.
The evening itself generally sees couples out for dinner -- the women drinking red wine whilst the men , for some reason, tend to stick to soft drinks.
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2017/02/14 11:22:25
Subject: Re:Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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Rampaging Reaver Titan Princeps
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Not strictly news, but Tesco's appears to be reaching out to those lonely hearts this Valentines: 
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2017/02/14 12:06:30
Subject: Re:Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2017/02/14 12:49:22
Subject: Re:Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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Rampaging Reaver Titan Princeps
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Fake news! No good French riot or protest happens without a pile of burning tyres! 
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2017/02/14 13:53:14
Subject: Re:Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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Sauvignon citizens movement ?
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2017/02/14 14:26:32
Subject: Re:Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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Battlefield Tourist
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 zedmeister wrote:Not strictly news, but Tesco's appears to be reaching out to those lonely hearts this Valentines:
I had heard there was a shortage of Zucchini in the UK, and now i know why!
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2017/02/14 15:29:44
Subject: Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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Assassin with Black Lotus Poison
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That's a cucumber, not a courgette 
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The Laws of Thermodynamics:
1) You cannot win. 2) You cannot break even. 3) You cannot stop playing the game.
Colonel Flagg wrote:You think you're real smart. But you're not smart; you're dumb. Very dumb. But you've met your match in me.
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2017/02/14 17:48:00
Subject: Re:Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Boo! It's Terroir Terrorism, any way.
Wine is supposed to be relaxing. The French are doing it wrong!
Also, it's about the grape. STFU about the terroir (pronounced Terr-Wah). Snooty.
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2017/02/14 18:54:09
Subject: Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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[MOD]
Anti-piracy Officer
Somewhere in south-central England.
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It is about the terroir and the grape.
A recent headline in my local paper read...
FIREMEN SAVED MY BUSINESS (a local business caught fire and the firemen came and put it out.)
Because the I had been fairly tightly kerned on both sides, I kept reading it as FREMEN SAVED MY BUSINESS
Which is a lot more exciting I am sure you will agree!
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2017/02/24 13:49:14
Subject: Re:Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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Baden-Powell must be turning in his grave !
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2017/02/24 15:10:29
Subject: Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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Battlefield Tourist
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 Kilkrazy wrote:
FIREMEN SAVED MY BUSINESS (a local business caught fire and the firemen came and put it out.
Maybe not Fremen, but still more exciting than "Local Civil Servant does Job!"
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2017/02/24 15:28:54
Subject: Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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 Easy E wrote: Kilkrazy wrote:
FIREMEN SAVED MY BUSINESS (a local business caught fire and the firemen came and put it out.
Maybe not Fremen, but still more exciting than "Local Civil Servant does Job!"
Oh I don't know, "Local Civil Servant Does Job" would probably turn more heads than the original headline
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2017/02/24 16:31:23
Subject: Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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 Inquisitor Gideon wrote: Easy E wrote: Kilkrazy wrote:
FIREMEN SAVED MY BUSINESS (a local business caught fire and the firemen came and put it out.
Maybe not Fremen, but still more exciting than "Local Civil Servant does Job!"
Oh I don't know, "Local Civil Servant Does Job" would probably turn more heads than the original headline
"I don't have to do gak! I work for the government!"
hehehehe
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2017/02/28 11:29:17
Subject: Re:Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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Oregon's world famous goat yoga now has an official beer
.. "world famous" ... really ?!
""They were just having some fun with it," she added, "and I thought it was awesome because A. I love beer and B. I love Goat Yoga!""
words to live by.
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2017/03/02 22:16:34
Subject: Re:Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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Battlefield Tourist
MN (Currently in WY)
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Hmmmm, I think I have an idea for a new business.
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2017/04/15 12:40:41
Subject: Re:Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2017/06/08 16:15:34
Subject: Re:Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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.... most people would've worked that one out yeah ?
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2017/06/17 17:58:24
Subject: Re:Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2017/07/01 22:33:54
Subject: Re:Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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[MOD]
Anti-piracy Officer
Somewhere in south-central England.
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Not strictly a newspaper and not local to me, but this story is too good to let pass by.
Florida town plagued by triple-arse graffiti
Later on the same page...
12 greyhounds test positive for cocaine at Florida racetrack
To which one can only say, "Well, it is Florida." Puts down a Carl Hiaasen book.
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2017/07/02 11:31:21
Subject: Re:Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2017/08/02 15:38:26
Subject: Re:Great Stories from Local Newsapers
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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