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  1. cheri1122

    Prison - for frying eggs.

    Student gets suspended sentence for cooking on eternal flame | euronews, world news She's very lucky the sentence was suspended - how could she possibly tell her cellmates what she's in for? PS Now I'm wondering: would it be a criminal offense to warm your hands over the Eternal Flame...
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    Thought politics couldn't get any crazier?

    Maine Republicans blast opponent for World of Warcraft play | Reuters I've never liked the idea of kids [under 16] playing violent vids, but an adult is presumably capable of separating the fantasy from reality, and has also presumably completed the process of maturation - it's nobody else's...
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    Anyone tried this [cobra venom for pain] yet?

    Nyloxin // Chronic Pain Relief // Consumers // Frequently Asked Questions If so, I'd like to hear some reviews. If not, guess I'll be the guinea pig - it appears pretty safe, at least. Would be wonderful if it offers relief without the nasty problems of opiates and the NSAID [non steroidal...
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    Birthday! Happy Birthdayto Mr Snappy!

    To one of our brightest members: Hope the day is gloriously happy [And I'm so glad you got that period Without which, you were Mrs Nappy!] Your parking spot is waiting At Load 1 - and always will be. I saw it just the other day: it says "Reserved for John E" ;)
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    A help to combat aggressive driving?

    Cute Animal Images May Boost Work Performance | LiveScience Is what I thought even before reading the last sentence, lol. All the [billboard] advertising that promotes competition and 'winning' sure hasn't helped put drivers in a more courteous state of mind - maybe this could have a better...
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    Coolant leak

    Found a rather large amount of coolant under the truck, which seems to be coming from the reservoir tank itself - a rusty old metal thing, all bubbled paint around a [useless] 'view' porthole. Question: can I smear some sealant around the spot, & if so, what kind? Also, anyone have any idea of...
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    Mrs Bean?

    Church masterpiece 'restored' as Mr. Bean would do it – This Just In - CNN.com Blogs This is like the story about the cars getting stuck in the goo spilled on the Pa TP: it's not funny, and I can't stop laughing at it, either. :D
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    Bad gas alert!

    BP gasoline recall rattles Northwest Indiana drivers - Page 2 - Chicago Tribune This is mostly of interest to the vanners, but some may have fueled a personal vehicle recently at one of the affected stations, and they should know about it too.
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    Cleveland Frieghtliner

    The parts & repair facility located at W 150th & Brookpark Rd in Cleveland, Oh, burned to the ground today. So far, no word on the many trucks parked in the lot, some of which are often expediters.
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    Instant karma?

    Or just a self fulfilling prophecy? Either way, a pretty **** powerful message. Texting Driver Plunges Off Cliff: DNews Nugget : Discovery News
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    Best Olympic achievement EVER!!

    Oscar Pistorius' Olympic debut inspires fellow amputees The Olympics are about inspiration, and IMO, it doesn't get any better than this.
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    Birthday! Happy birthday to Dave KC

    We hope your birthday is happy Cause you rarely [if ever] get slappy With all of the nuts And the 'heads up their butts' That can make EO pretty snappy Seriously: you do a great job as Senior Moderator and as a fleet owner, and I hope you have a lovely birthday.
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    Save a human, or the job?

    Lifeguard saves man, gets fired - Chicago Sun-Times Jeff Ellis and Associates appears to be morally bankrupt, and I sincerely hope they lose every account they don't deserve, which is every one they have.
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    Organizing the pot luck cookout @ the Expo

    If you're planning to bring a side dish, dessert, or beverage to the driver's cook out that traditionally ends the Expo, please let the organizers know what to expect in this thread. It might be cool to have all desserts, but we're thinking it really ought to be a little more balanced, sigh. I...
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    Excellent source for truck parts

    I was reading a recent issue of "Tow Truck Journal" [did I ever mention I'm a compulsive reader?] yesterday, while waiting for the guys to fix the AC in the truck. While they were calling parts stores & dealers to find a part, I read of a new site to locate truck parts: Heavy Duty Truck Parts...
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    worker's comp insurance

    The thread about the driver being injured reminded me that I know absolutely nothing about what to expect from the insurance that I pay for every week, should I ever need it. I'd like to have a copy of the benefits & exclusions, [from Admin?] and also to hear from anyone who's had the misfortune...
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    Cool beans - cheap keys!

    Ever since I locked myself out of the truck [at the Yard, of course, lol] I've been looking for a spare key without any luck. A stop at WW Williams got no key, but the surprising info that Home Depot can make them - if not microchipped. The first one I tried was out of the blanks, so I went to...
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    Business, as usual

    Is Massey Boss Mining Coal Again? - ABC News No mention of criminal charges, but [wait for it!] check out Mr Blankenship's 'punishment' by the company...
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    Reform, indeed

    State: Mom who shot kids, self during standoff at Texas welfare office denied food stamps - The Washington Post Love the part about "Besides an 18 page application...":eek: Wondering how these poor motherless children are going to feel about how society treats the unfortunate....:(
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    Morons in Michigan

    State Police Sgt is quoted as saying "People need to obey the speed limits!" Ummm - one accident was caused by a vehicle driving the wrong way, [@ 4am - alcohol, ya think?] and the other was a chain reaction started by a 61 yr old driver [no further details], not an age group known for...
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