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That’s about the Size of It 0

Two pairs of ladies' trouser, the larger one labeled "Size 0.5" and the slightly smaller one labeled "Size XL."
Here’s more proof that the fashion industry hates women.

The larger pair of pants shows “Size 0,5.” The slightly smaller pair shows “Size XL.”

Words fail me.

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Mean Girls 0

You can’t make this stuff up.

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A Distinction without a Difference 0

Republican breaks new ground in weasel words.

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Droning On 0

It won’t be long before some boy kills someone with his toy.

An emergency helicopter carrying an car crash victim to hospital in Austria narrowly avoided a mid-air collision with a drone that flew within metres of the craft.

The drone was spotted by the helicopter pilot at the last second and he was able to steer the aircraft out of the way and prevent a collision.

Toy boy is as yet unidentified.

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Twits on Twitter 0

Don’t even think about it.

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“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0

Politeness is a snap(chat).

Regina Powell told deputies Monday she accidentally shot her right hand with her uncle’s gun while trying to Snapchat video on her cellphone.

She said while taking the videos in the garage, she pulled the trigger on the firearm, and accidentally shot her cellphone and right hand.

No selfie awareness whatsoever.

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Pokemon Go and the Pixels of Power 0

At Psychology Today Blogs, Liraz Margalit explores the fascination of a fantasy world.

. . . playing Pokémon Go can fulfill an everlasting fantasy. Walking through the streets fighting monsters that pop up unexpectedly out of nowhere can easily drive our imagination to assume the masterful role of superhero or warrior, fulfilling a fantasy and giving our senses and emotions an otherworldly experience. Such games boost adrenaline levels and awaken strong feelings of power—as well as frustration, gratification and enjoyment.

She left out the part about the stupid.

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It’s Bubblelicious 0

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Great Moments in Marketing 0

Bringing new meaning to the term, “window shopping.”

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In the Heat of the Summer 0

Shorter Dan Casey: If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

Really, just read it. Neither summary nor excerpt can do it justice.

Afterthought:

Wuss.

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BYOB 0

Michigan man is caught running in empties.

This reminds me of the story about the customs official who watched a man push a wheelbarrow loaded with junk across the border every day. He became convinced that the man was smuggling something, but, despite the most intense searches, he never found any contraband.

Many years later, the two men, both long retired, ran into each other in a bar in a border town. After a couple of drinks, the ex-border guard said, “Look. I know you were smuggling something. I need to know, what was it? I’m retired–I promise I it’s just between us. Please tell me.”

Read more »

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And Now, a Moment of Derp 0

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Pokemon Gone Off the Road 0

In separate incidents early Saturday, two intoxicated Wisconsin motorists crashed their cars while playing Pokémon Go, investigators charge.

The stupid. It crashes.

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First Things First 0

Priorities matter.

Martin Shkreli, the pharmaceutical boss dubbed “the world’s most hated man” after he increased the price of a HIV-related drug by 5,000%, was on Thursday told he will face trial for fraud.

As he walked out of court , Shkreli had something more pressing on his mind. He asked his lawyer: “Can I play Pokémon Go now?” according to a New York Daily News reporter who overheard the question.

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Droning On 2

Boys and their toys . . . .

A Foresthill man has been arrested on suspicion of interfering with firefighting operations during the recent Trailhead Fire by flying a drone over the fire, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

The presence of the drone forced Cal Fire to ground firefighting aircraft due to the risk of a collision.

Information posted on social media helped lead Cal Fire law enforcement officers to 57-year-old Eric Wamser. He was arrested Friday afternoon and booked into the Placer County Jail.

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Facebook Frolics 0

Discordant frolics.

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Tell Me Again Why They Are Called “Smart” Phones? Once More All Over Again 0

Mine rescue experts and firefighters had to come to the aid of a group of teenagers after they became hopelessly lost in Wiltshire while searching for Pokémon Go characters deep underground.

The four teenagers had ventured into the network of caves at Box to play the augmented reality game, which launched in the UK this week and is already sweeping the nation.

The stupid. It burns.

Addendum:

And then there’s this.

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Tell Me Again, Why Are They Called “Smart” Phones? Reprise 0

What’s a little breaking and entering when it can get you hit points*?

Another aspect of the game’s virtual landscape is the Pokémon Gym – where characters can battle against each other.

After one such ‘gym’ was discovered on the grounds of the Technical University of Denmark, where construction work is currently taking place, a number of people tried to break in.

The university has asked via its website that players refrain from trespassing on the building site.

We are an society of international stupid.

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*Do gamers still call them “hit points”?

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Tell Me Again, Why Are They Called “Smart” Phones? 0

Addendum:

A motorist who last night slammed his car into a tree in upstate New York told police that he was distracted playing “Pokemon Go” at the time of the crash, according to investigators.

We are a society of stupid.

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Twits on Twitter 0

Premier twits.

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