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steve2470
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October 18, 2017
Just f******g shameful!!!!! Trump get your head out of your arse and FIX THIS!!!!!
Today is day 41 that St. John, US Virgin islands is 100% without power following Hurricane Irma.....
https://twitter.com/NewsofStJohn/status/920313083658194945Just f******g shameful!!!!! Trump get your head out of your arse and FIX THIS!!!!!
October 18, 2017
When you're fully gothed up and still drunk at the bus stop at 8am
https://twitter.com/soapachu/status/920527146854084611
October 18, 2017
LIVE: The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China opens in Beijing, attended by more than 2,200 delegates from across the country.
The twice-a-decade event is expected to make new strategic arrangements for China's reform and development over the next five years and beyond.
LIVE: Opening Ceremony of 19th CPC National Congress (China)
LIVE: The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China opens in Beijing, attended by more than 2,200 delegates from across the country.
The twice-a-decade event is expected to make new strategic arrangements for China's reform and development over the next five years and beyond.
October 17, 2017
http://www.noisli.com/
They say that white-noise can enhance creativity and productivity. This site presents a selection of background noises for both working and relaxing.
http://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/
Ever found yourself wondering if a website is down for everyone or if it’s just down for you? This website is a godsend for those moments.
http://www.fbomb.co/
Watch in real time how often people tweet the F-Bomb around the globe.
http://nojpeg.org/#/
Ever wondered why you shouldn’t use a JPEG for your logo or need a handy way to explain why to a client? Look no further.
http://www.cloudpaint.com/client/index.php
Finally you can re-live the magic of MacPaint online!
http://unhearit.com/#
Suffering from an ear worm? Have a particular song stuck in your head? Don’t worry, the best cure for that is to replace it with an other catchy song. Fortunately there’s a website for that!
http://colourco.de/
If you('re) in search of the perfect colour scheme, perhaps Colourcode is the right tool for you.
http://www.howmanypeopleareinspacerightnow.com/
Find out how many people are currently living in space.
http://namechk.com/
Check to see if your desired username is still available on dozens of popular Social Networking and Social Bookmarking websites. Perhaps the ideal tool for an expectant parent looking for the best name for their child?
A lot more at the link at the very top of this OP.
30 fantastic websites to lose yourself in
http://thefoxisblack.com/2014/03/03/30-fantastic-websites-to-lose-yourself-in/http://www.noisli.com/
They say that white-noise can enhance creativity and productivity. This site presents a selection of background noises for both working and relaxing.
http://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/
Ever found yourself wondering if a website is down for everyone or if it’s just down for you? This website is a godsend for those moments.
http://www.fbomb.co/
Watch in real time how often people tweet the F-Bomb around the globe.
http://nojpeg.org/#/
Ever wondered why you shouldn’t use a JPEG for your logo or need a handy way to explain why to a client? Look no further.
http://www.cloudpaint.com/client/index.php
Finally you can re-live the magic of MacPaint online!
http://unhearit.com/#
Suffering from an ear worm? Have a particular song stuck in your head? Don’t worry, the best cure for that is to replace it with an other catchy song. Fortunately there’s a website for that!
http://colourco.de/
If you('re) in search of the perfect colour scheme, perhaps Colourcode is the right tool for you.
http://www.howmanypeopleareinspacerightnow.com/
Find out how many people are currently living in space.
http://namechk.com/
Check to see if your desired username is still available on dozens of popular Social Networking and Social Bookmarking websites. Perhaps the ideal tool for an expectant parent looking for the best name for their child?
A lot more at the link at the very top of this OP.
October 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/TwitterMoments/status/920327139899138048
WATCH: Livestock on the loose in Brooklyn, New York
https://www.reuters.tv/l/aW3?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Socialhttps://twitter.com/TwitterMoments/status/920327139899138048
October 17, 2017
Storm Ophelia wrought most of its damage in the south and west of the country today, but all counties have experienced some level of disruption.
Cork
Some of the most dramatic scenes occurred in Cork city, where part of one of the stands in Turner’s Cross stadium collapsed. In Douglas the roof of the Community School’s sports hall was ripped off by the winds and deposited in a nearby back garden. Elsewhere in the county, power lines were down and fallen trees lined roads. Cork City Council said its emergency staff will not begin clearing fallen trees and other debris until Ophelia abates entirely because it is too dangerous to send staff out during the storm. Wind speeds of over 190km/h were recorded off the coast of west Cork on Monday morning when Ophelia began buffeting the Fastnet Lighthouse.
Kerry
The worst of the storm passed over Kerry by 2.30pm, felling hundreds of mature trees and leaving flooding in a number of locations and few roads clear of branches and fences. Thousands of homes – from Rathmore, in the foothills of the Paps on the Cork border, to Glencar valley, hidden in the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks – were left without power. The south Kerry coastal area, Kenmare and tourist town Killarney took the brunt of the winds.
Storm Ophelia: a(n Irish) county-by-county damage report
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/storm-ophelia-a-county-by-county-damage-report-1.3258433Storm Ophelia wrought most of its damage in the south and west of the country today, but all counties have experienced some level of disruption.
Cork
Some of the most dramatic scenes occurred in Cork city, where part of one of the stands in Turner’s Cross stadium collapsed. In Douglas the roof of the Community School’s sports hall was ripped off by the winds and deposited in a nearby back garden. Elsewhere in the county, power lines were down and fallen trees lined roads. Cork City Council said its emergency staff will not begin clearing fallen trees and other debris until Ophelia abates entirely because it is too dangerous to send staff out during the storm. Wind speeds of over 190km/h were recorded off the coast of west Cork on Monday morning when Ophelia began buffeting the Fastnet Lighthouse.
Kerry
The worst of the storm passed over Kerry by 2.30pm, felling hundreds of mature trees and leaving flooding in a number of locations and few roads clear of branches and fences. Thousands of homes – from Rathmore, in the foothills of the Paps on the Cork border, to Glencar valley, hidden in the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks – were left without power. The south Kerry coastal area, Kenmare and tourist town Killarney took the brunt of the winds.
October 17, 2017
Dude doing the Kitty Wiggle TM
https://twitter.com/JenMsft/status/920250699811713024
October 17, 2017
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Pole dancing has come a long way since it appeared at 1980s strip clubs. It now has an accepted scoring system
REX FEATURES
One has its origins in Ancient Greece when long spears were used for vaulting the walls of besieged cities, the other traces its roots to the strip club boom of the 1980s.
Yet within a decade it looks possible that pole dancing could join pole vaulting as an Olympic sport.
The Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) confirmed yesterday that it has given observer status to the International Pole Sports Federation (IPSF) in a move which sets out a “clear pathway” towards full Olympic recognition.
Patrick Baumann, president of GAISF said it was an “exciting time” for pole sports and added: “We will do everything within our remit to help them realise their full potential and . . . one day, maybe become part of the Olympic programme”.
Pole dancing in line to become Olympic sport
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/pole-dancing-in-line-to-become-olympic-sport-whfrbf6g6?crop=4896%2C2754%2C0%2C255&resize=1200
Pole dancing has come a long way since it appeared at 1980s strip clubs. It now has an accepted scoring system
REX FEATURES
One has its origins in Ancient Greece when long spears were used for vaulting the walls of besieged cities, the other traces its roots to the strip club boom of the 1980s.
Yet within a decade it looks possible that pole dancing could join pole vaulting as an Olympic sport.
The Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) confirmed yesterday that it has given observer status to the International Pole Sports Federation (IPSF) in a move which sets out a “clear pathway” towards full Olympic recognition.
Patrick Baumann, president of GAISF said it was an “exciting time” for pole sports and added: “We will do everything within our remit to help them realise their full potential and . . . one day, maybe become part of the Olympic programme”.
October 15, 2017
ON WAY TO EUROPE: Ophelia has increased to category three, and is now on its way from the Azores and towards the UK and Ireland.
PHOTO: HANDOUT , AFP
translated via Google, if you know Norwegian, please help out
eta: Norwegian here
Just amazing that this is even happening. Glad that Norway will be spared, but Ireland, Scotland and western Wales and England will get hit.
Powerful hurricane on its way to Europe: The remains hit Norway
https://www.vg.no/nyheter/utenriks/vaer-og-uvaer/kraftig-orkan-paa-vei-mot-europa-restene-treffer-norge/a/24163666/ON WAY TO EUROPE: Ophelia has increased to category three, and is now on its way from the Azores and towards the UK and Ireland.
PHOTO: HANDOUT , AFP
Coming to Norway on Tuesday
When Ophelia finally reaches Norway beyond Tuesday, it does not have much power left. Only the remains of the hurricane will be marked on the Norwegian coast.
- Then it has lost spark. It does not go inland but approaches our areas. South of the western part of the country and in the eastern part of the region, it is stiff, "said Wiberg.
It can also get wet in western Norway.
It does not have much rain with it except northern Norway.
When Ophelia finally reaches Norway beyond Tuesday, it does not have much power left. Only the remains of the hurricane will be marked on the Norwegian coast.
- Then it has lost spark. It does not go inland but approaches our areas. South of the western part of the country and in the eastern part of the region, it is stiff, "said Wiberg.
It can also get wet in western Norway.
It does not have much rain with it except northern Norway.
translated via Google, if you know Norwegian, please help out
eta: Norwegian here
Kommer til Norge på tirsdag
Når Ophelia til slutt når Norge utover tirsdagen, har den ikke særlig mye kraft igjen. Det er bare restene av orkanen som vil merkes på Norskekysten.
– Da har den mistet gnisten. Den går ikke innover land, men nærmer seg våre områder. Sør på vestlandet og i østafjells-regionen blir det stiv kuling, sier Wiberg.
Det kan også bli vått på vestlandet.
– Den har ikke så mye regn med seg, bortsett fra nord på vestlandet.
Når Ophelia til slutt når Norge utover tirsdagen, har den ikke særlig mye kraft igjen. Det er bare restene av orkanen som vil merkes på Norskekysten.
– Da har den mistet gnisten. Den går ikke innover land, men nærmer seg våre områder. Sør på vestlandet og i østafjells-regionen blir det stiv kuling, sier Wiberg.
Det kan også bli vått på vestlandet.
– Den har ikke så mye regn med seg, bortsett fra nord på vestlandet.
Just amazing that this is even happening. Glad that Norway will be spared, but Ireland, Scotland and western Wales and England will get hit.
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