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08/19/2011 11:56 #54975

Children of the corn
Category: youth
Its only a matter of time before they get here.

KANSAS CITY, Mo (Reuters) - The weekend shooting of three teenagers at a large late-night "flash mob" gathering prompted local authorities to pass an ordinance on Thursday that sets curfews as early as 9 p.m. for people under age 18.

At the urging of Mayor Sly James, the Kansas City Council passed the ordinance 13-0, allowing police to issue citations to parents whose children violate the curfew. Parents can be fined up to $500 per violation.

Three youths aged 13 to 16 were injured by apparently random gunshots at about 11:30 p.m. on Saturday night in an upscale shopping and restaurant district called Country Club Plaza.



metalpeter - 08/19/11 16:42
I saw this today at lunch on Yahoo and was going to mention it to you on here but you beat me to it cool.... Well that you posted not the violence part....

08/19/2011 04:26 #54973

Jimdo - Get Your Tortoise
Category: pets
(e:Tinypliny) and I were investigating online store/web software and I decided to test it out by selling shitty tortoises. Get yours for $4.00, 3-5 days shipping. Flies included, get em while they're hot.

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08/17/2011 09:32 #54964

Brain eating Amoeba now in virginia
Category: health
The brain eating amoeba found in fresh water is now in virginia. This is why I only like to swim in swift moving water and deep water.

A nine-year-old Virginia boy has become the second child in the U.S. to die this month after being infected by a dangerous freshwater amoeba, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported Tuesday.

The boy, identified by family members as Christian Strickland, died Aug. 5. An autopsy found the death had been caused by primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, which occurs after the amoeba enters the brain.

The Richmond boy's death comes roughly a week after Florida girl Courtney Nash, 16, was killed by the same parasite, which is commonly found in lakes and rivers.

Christian's mother, Amber Strickland, said he had been dunked in an unidentified body of water during a fishing camp he attended the week before he died. She told the Times-Dispatch she believes that is when he took in the contaminated water.

"He went from playing video games to being brain dead," she said.

The disease, which cannot be transmitted person-to-person, spreads rapidly and usually results in death within days, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Health officials say that while the amoeba is rarewith just 32 infections in the U.S. from 2001 to 2010it does increase in summer months when the water temperature rises.

Christian's death marked the first amoeba death in Virginia since 1969.

According to the Mayo Clinic Website, Naegleria infection begins within one to two weeks of exposure to the amoeba, and symptoms can include a change in the sense of smell or taste, fever, sudden headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion and loss of balance. The symptoms can progress rapidly and typically lead to death within three to seven days.

Anyone who experiences these symptoms after swimming should seek medical attention immediately.

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paul - 08/19/11 18:34
Ya, when we were in vegas there were warning signs all over the place by lake mead and lake havisu.
metalpeter - 08/17/11 16:56
That is Crazy.....

08/17/2011 00:51 #54961

Thank God For Unlimited Data
Category: mobile
Well, we all kept or grandfathered unlimited data plan from AT&T although up until now we never used it. Until now that is. (e:matthew) finally crossed over into the almost 8GB range for monthy broadband usage. I think the faster the phone, the nice the screen the more you use.

I am trying to at least play pandora more to get my money's worth. I barely ever use 1GB and I never even turn wifi on.

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matthew - 08/17/11 20:28
In my defence, I've had the last three weeks off of work. And, I don't have a computer or laptop of my own. Also, my phone can do everything! I've been watching full episodes of Star Trek on my mobile.
heidi - 08/17/11 13:32
I've used less than .5 gb this month.
tinypliny - 08/17/11 01:17
Is it because of the images?

08/15/2011 15:12 #54948

The Shittiest Pet Ever
Category: pets
I saw the tortoise we freaking out as his face was covered with flies. Turns out the flies were there because the stupid tortoise went to town on some wild cat diarrhea. He stank so bad that even after I hosed him down he was covered in flies. I hate cats. I wish they would all die.

I don't understand why he likes cat poop so much. Its not like cats have any bit similar diet. Right now he is on his way back hunting for more.

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metalpeter - 08/16/11 17:57
1. It is gross
2. Good Link (e:uncutsaniflush)
- I was going to guess that he eats it because there are things in it the cat can't break down that are good for him....
- This might also explain why he likes to eat Birds maybe it is something from the cat (protein comes to mind)
3. As gross as it is to you guessing it doesn't smell bad to him
4. You would think he would try and eat the flies or maybe he is all ready full.....
mike - 08/16/11 13:32
ewwwww that is sooo disgusting!
uncutsaniflush - 08/15/11 22:50
:::link::: - an interesting wee post about the subject of animals eating shit.
libertad - 08/15/11 19:13
So gross. So freaking gross.
tinypliny - 08/15/11 16:18
and probably it is equivalent of peanut butter to him.

EW.

Why did you have to post this? Lunch and dinner and completely ruined because of you. I cannot get this image of hardy little rogue with shit out of my head.

EW. Ew. ewwwww.
tinypliny - 08/15/11 16:12
this is exactly why I hate peanut butter.
paul - 08/15/11 16:11
Ya, it makes you wonder what is going through his head. I had to just keep telling myself it was peanut butter while I cleaned it up.
tinypliny - 08/15/11 15:33
that is revolting.