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2017/01/06 11:44:07
Subject: 2017 strikes first: who will it be?
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Assassin with Black Lotus Poison
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I've read that Charlie Manson is pretty ill at the moment. He's a despicable human being but also a very iconic one.
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2017/01/06 11:48:41
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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2017/01/06 15:34:18
Subject: Re:2017 strikes first: who will it be?
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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 oldravenman3025 wrote:
Yeah, this was one that surprised me. I didn't even know he had brain cancer. It was a shock, to be honest.
Same here... I always liked his work, and was kind of wondering where he went, as I hadn't seen anything he hosted in quite a while.
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2017/01/06 17:35:58
Subject: Re:2017 strikes first: who will it be?
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Huge Hierodule
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Q: What do you call a Dinosaur Handpuppet?
A: A Maniraptor |
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2017/01/06 19:41:27
Subject: Re:2017 strikes first: who will it be?
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Longtime Dakkanaut
Building a blood in water scent
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Swim far, noble beast. May you find in the next life the freedom that was robbed from you in this.
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We were once so close to heaven, St. Peter came out and gave us medals; declaring us "The nicest of the damned".
“Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'” |
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2017/01/07 03:48:24
Subject: Re:2017 strikes first: who will it be?
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Longtime Dakkanaut
On a surly Warboar, leading the Waaagh!
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We just lost a "Batman" TV series villainess.
Francine York, who played Lydia Limpet.
Lydia Limpet was a henchwoman to a highly strung, literary villain called the Bookworm (Roddy McDowall) in 2 episodes of the live action 1960s TV series "Batman". The episodes she appeared in were called "The Bookworm turns" and "While Gotham city burns", which were first broadcast on the 20th and 21 April 1966.
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2017/01/10 11:17:54
Subject: Re:2017 strikes first: who will it be?
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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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2017/01/10 11:43:11
Subject: Re:2017 strikes first: who will it be?
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Trigger-Happy Baal Predator Pilot
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The Goblin King has been dead for a year?!?
I fear for Jennifer Connelly now.
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Now, we like big books. (And we cannot lie. You other readers can’t deny, a book flops open with an itty-bitty font, and a map that’s in your face, you get—sorry! Sorry!) |
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2017/01/10 13:14:54
Subject: Re:2017 strikes first: who will it be?
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Poor, lonely twitter man at the gas company. Just needs a hug and a pint.
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DA:70S+G+M+B++I++Pw40k08+D++A++/fWD-R+T(M)DM+
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2017/01/11 12:14:22
Subject: Re:2017 strikes first: who will it be?
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Cackling Daemonic Dreadnought of Tzeentch
Ellenton, Florida
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2017/01/11 13:27:15
Subject: 2017 strikes first: who will it be?
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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That's a shame. He was really young. Perhaps complications from head trauma?
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DA:70S+G+M+B++I++Pw40k08+D++A++/fWD-R+T(M)DM+
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2017/01/11 14:36:28
Subject: Re:2017 strikes first: who will it be?
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Cackling Daemonic Dreadnought of Tzeentch
Ellenton, Florida
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If you saw some of his wrecks, that would be my guess.
They still haven't released the cause of death though.
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2017/01/12 13:38:22
Subject: Re:2017 strikes first: who will it be?
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38599231
Former England manager Graham Taylor has died at the age of 72.
Taylor was a defender for Grimsby and Lincoln City before becoming a manager when he took over the latter in 1972.
He also had two spells at both Watford and Aston Villa - leading both to the runners-up spots in the old First Division - as well as having a stint at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Taylor was appointed England manager in 1990 and spent just over three years at the helm of the national team.
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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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2017/01/13 23:58:54
Subject: 2017 In Memoriam: Graham Taylor
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Did Fulgrim Just Behead Ferrus?
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William Blatty, author of The Exorcist, has died.
That's still one of the scariest movies I've ever seen.
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"Through the darkness of future past, the magician longs to see.
One chants out between two worlds: Fire, walk with me." - Twin Peaks
"You listen to me. While I will admit to a certain cynicism, the fact is that I am a naysayer and hatchetman in the fight against violence. I pride myself in taking a punch and I'll gladly take another because I choose to live my life in the company of Gandhi and King. My concerns are global. I reject absolutely revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method... is love. I love you Sheriff Truman." - Twin Peaks |
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2017/01/14 09:08:07
Subject: Re:2017 In Memoriam: Graham Taylor
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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Seminal film.
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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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2017/01/15 15:26:33
Subject: Re:2017 In Memoriam: Willaim Blatty
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Longtime Dakkanaut
On a surly Warboar, leading the Waaagh!
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On a lighter, entertainment fare note...Dick Gautier, best known by me, anyway, as 'Hymie the Robot' from TV's "Get Smart". Can you even imagine a character with that name in today's environment? Times, they have changed.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/dick-gautier-%e2%80%98get-smart%e2%80%99-actor-dies-at-85/ar-AAlS451?li=BBnbfcL&ocid=ASUDHP
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2017/01/16 20:48:24
Subject: Re:2017 In Memoriam: Willaim Blatty
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Colonel
This Is Where the Fish Lives
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We've lost another hero to all of the space nerds (like myself) out there: Eugene Cernan, last man to walk on the moon, dead at 82.
Gene Cernan, from the surface of the Moon, December 13, 1972 wrote:[...] I'm on the surface; and, as I take man's last step from the surface, back home for some time to come – but we believe not too long into the future – I'd like to just (say) what I believe history will record: that America's challenge of today has forged man's destiny of tomorrow. And, as we leave the Moon at Taurus–Littrow, we leave as we came and, God willing, as we shall return, with peace and hope for all mankind. Godspeed the crew of Apollo 17.
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 d-usa wrote:"When the Internet sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're not sending you. They're not sending you. They're sending posters that have lots of problems, and they're bringing those problems with us. They're bringing strawmen. They're bringing spam. They're trolls. And some, I assume, are good people."
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2017/01/17 19:18:51
Subject: 2017 In Memoriam: Gene Cernan
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Assassin with Black Lotus Poison
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Babette Cole, childrens author and illustrator, died on the 15th January.
I remember some of her books from when I was small, especially Dr. Dog.
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2017/01/17 19:19:16
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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2017/01/17 19:24:32
Subject: Re:2017 In Memoriam: Gene Cernan
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
Cozy cockpit of an Archer ARC-5S
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Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka died two days ago, huh, another one of them ring legends gone.
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Fatum Iustum Stultorum
Fiat justitia ruat caelum
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2017/01/18 00:50:28
Subject: 2017 In Memoriam: Gene Cernan
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Androgynous Daemon Prince of Slaanesh
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Is it bad that I haven't recognized any of the names who have passed this year?? I mean...last year started with people that literally EVERYONE knew (except Badruk), and this year...bit of a different start.
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Reality is a nice place to visit, but I'd hate to live there.
Manchu wrote:I'm a Catholic. We eat our God.
Due to work, I can usually only ship any sales or trades out on Saturday morning. Please trade/purchase with this in mind. |
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2017/01/18 05:17:52
Subject: 2017 In Memoriam: Gene Cernan
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I met Gene Cernan when I was 12. He was doing a speaking tour out here. I remember he spoke of at least two Apollo missions, 17 being the major one. "Everyone remembers Neal Armstrong, the first man. Who remembers the last one? "
The only astronaut I've met in person and a rather pleasant chap from memory.
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I'm OVER 50 (and so far over everyone's BS, too).
Old enough to know better, young enough to not give a ****.
That is not dead which can eternal lie ...
... and yet, with strange aeons, even death may die.
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2017/01/20 01:08:55
Subject: Re:2017 In Memoriam: Gene Cernan
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Hangin' with Gork & Mork
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Miguel Ferrer passed away today.
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He was in Robocop (and a lot of other stuff).
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Amidst the mists and coldest frosts he thrusts his fists against the posts and still insists he sees the ghosts.
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2017/01/20 08:23:38
Subject: Re:2017 In Memoriam: Miguel Ferrer
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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I always liked him.
odd fact
Miguel O'Hara, the alter ego of the Marvel Comics superhero Spider-Man 2099, was named after Ferrer by Ferrer's friend, writer Peter David, who co-created the character.
http://www.peterdavid.net/2017/01/19/miguel-ferrer/
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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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2017/01/20 08:41:47
Subject: Re:2017 In Memoriam: Miguel Ferrer
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Last Remaining Whole C'Tan
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Oh man, Miguel Ferrer was a great actor :(
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 lord_blackfang wrote:Respect to the guy who subscribed just to post a massive ASCII dong in the chat and immediately get banned.
 Flinty wrote:The benefit of slate is that its.actually a.rock with rock like properties. The downside is that it's a rock
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2017/01/20 08:42:44
Subject: 2017 In Memoriam: Miguel Ferrer
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Grim Dark Angels Interrogator-Chaplain
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Always enjoyed his work. Hot Shots Part Deux in particular. #fethcancer
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2017/01/20 12:54:54
Subject: 2017 In Memoriam: Miguel Ferrer
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Did Fulgrim Just Behead Ferrus?
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Twin Peaks season three will be very bittersweet when it premiers this year. Not just for those we lost in the intervening years, but now for those lost since filming began. First the Log Lady actress, and now Miguel Ferrer. 
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"Through the darkness of future past, the magician longs to see.
One chants out between two worlds: Fire, walk with me." - Twin Peaks
"You listen to me. While I will admit to a certain cynicism, the fact is that I am a naysayer and hatchetman in the fight against violence. I pride myself in taking a punch and I'll gladly take another because I choose to live my life in the company of Gandhi and King. My concerns are global. I reject absolutely revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method... is love. I love you Sheriff Truman." - Twin Peaks |
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2017/01/20 18:03:07
Subject: 2017 In Memoriam: Miguel Ferrer
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Legendary Master of the Chapter
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I'm really broken up about Miguel Ferrer's passing. He was one of those actors who just made a movie better by appearing in it. (For example, I had to explain to my wife why I started laughing during Iron Man 3, just over the casting. And I still get a kick out of his reading of "Transwarp at your command, sir.")
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2017/01/20 18:34:38
Subject: 2017 In Memoriam: Miguel Ferrer
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Androgynous Daemon Prince of Slaanesh
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Now I remember where I know him from! He was Flagg's right hand man in The Stand! Damn.
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Reality is a nice place to visit, but I'd hate to live there.
Manchu wrote:I'm a Catholic. We eat our God.
Due to work, I can usually only ship any sales or trades out on Saturday morning. Please trade/purchase with this in mind. |
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2017/01/20 20:32:56
Subject: 2017 In Memoriam: Miguel Ferrer
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Yu Jing Martial Arts Ninja
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Damn. His speech in Twin Peaks (anyone who knows it will know which one I mean) is one of the all-time great telly moments. Quite a lot of the other great telly moments are in TP too of course.
RIP dude.
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2017/01/20 20:39:47
Subject: 2017 In Memoriam: Miguel Ferrer
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Esteemed Veteran Space Marine
My secret fortress at the base of the volcano!
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Sigh. Miguel Ferrer added so much to a movie or TV show just by being there. He was a character actor par excellence, and the entertainment world is emptier for his passing.
Oh, and 2017? Are you listening? Don't pull another stunt like this again, m'kay? You don't want to be another 2016, now do you?
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 Emperor's Eagles (undergoing Chapter reorganization)
 Caledonian 95th (undergoing regimental reorganization)
 Thousands Sons (undergoing Warband re--- wait, are any of my 40K armies playable?) |
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2017/01/20 21:42:37
Subject: 2017 In Memoriam: Miguel Ferrer
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Most Glorious Grey Seer
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He was perfect in the original Robocop.
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Legion: Dark Angels 