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News From Japan

The Election Results Are In! The Democratic Party of Japan has won an impressive electoral victory over the Liberal Democratic Party, which, despite its name, is the more conservative of the two parties. The DPJ is promising new social programs and

Started by The Baron in General NON-Comics Discussions

67 Replies · Reply by The Baron Mar 27, 2024

History

I should've posted this on Saturday, which was the 64th anniversary, but I didn't get to it, so here it is, two days late, the Showa Emperor surrendering: To our good and loyal subjects After pondering deeply the general trends of the world and the

Started by The Baron in General NON-Comics Discussions

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Found It!

Found the "design-your-own-seal" site:

Started by The Baron in General NON-Comics Discussions

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St. Louis

I'm going to St. Louis tomorrow and will be returning on Sunday. Anybody familiar with that area? I'm looking for suggestions of places to eat. I'll be in the downtown area. I know a few people from that area and they have proven to be worthless with

Started by Jason Marconnet (Pint sized mod) in General NON-Comics Discussions

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The Baron's Rules To Live By

1)Thou shalt mock thy buddies mercilessly. 2)Thou shalt take it like a man when they mock thee in return. 3)Thou shalt be unfailingly polite to thy buddies' wives. 4)Thou shalt not go trying any preversions in there...if there's anyone watching.

Started by The Baron in General NON-Comics Discussions

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Cool, a new forum!

We don't have to discuss in groups!

Started by Walt Starr in General NON-Comics Discussions

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Political News

The mind BOGGLES!

Started by The Baron in General NON-Comics Discussions

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Painting of the Day

I've saved the original thread, and I'll transfer the posts across as time permits. Painting of the Day (original series): Winter by Nicolas Poussin, a French painter of the 17th century who worked for most of his career in Rome. This is one of hi

Started by Luke Blanchard in General NON-Comics Discussions

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Good Thoughts and Bad Thoughts I Have Had

I saw this story, and my first thought was, "Yeah, those greecefires can be hard to put out."

Started by The Baron in General NON-Comics Discussions

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Pro Wrestling

I was watching the Savage/Warrior "retirement" match on disk last night, and it came to the ending where Elizabeth threw Sherri out of the ring, and the thought came to me, "Both of these women are dead now, it's depressing."

Started by The Baron in General NON-Comics Discussions

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Weepy Day.

Baby Bean started Kindergarten this morning. I am having hourly panic attacks.

Started by Dagwan in General NON-Comics Discussions

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Football (Real Football, I Mean, Not Gridiron)

Burnley Beats Manchester United I can't say as I know much about the sport - I couldn't even say that I had a favorite side that I supported (Celtic, maybe? Do they still exist?), but I love a good upset, so, roll on, Burnley!

Started by The Baron in General NON-Comics Discussions

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Question About British English

Got the DVD for Doctor Who "The Next Doctor". The extra was "Doctor Who at the Proms", a sort of mini-concert of Doctor Who music hosted by Freema Agyeman. (Well worth a look, by the way.) Anyway, my first thought was, "I gues 'proms' means somethin

Started by The Baron in General NON-Comics Discussions

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What's your avatar?

Today, it's Solomon Kane from the 80s Marvel mini-series.

Started by Doc Beechler (mod-MD) in General NON-Comics Discussions

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Daily Work of Art That Isn't a Painting

Not meaning to steal Luke's gimmick - and he is, of course, welcome to steal it back, but here's today's "Woodblock Print of the Day": Kabuki actors Nakamura Shichisaburō and Sanogawa Ichimatsu, by Ishikawa Toyonobu.

Started by The Baron in General NON-Comics Discussions

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Baseball

Going to see the Sox play the Yanks at the Stadium tomorrow. That oughta be interesting

Started by The Baron in General NON-Comics Discussions

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Who Do You Think Would Win?

Since we can't do polls, as such, I figured that instead of creating umpty-zillion threads for individual battles, I'd create one thread for all such - silly, serious, or otherwise. To start: If the Thing (James Arness from The Thing From Another Wo

Started by The Baron in General NON-Comics Discussions

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To Re-Post the Timeline or Not to Re-post the Timeline...

Those of you who remember it will recall the Earth-44 timeline from the old site and may well - if you didn't have alot going on - have stopped and thought, "Gee, I wonder if what's-his-monkey will be re-posting that timeline of his on the new board?

Started by The Baron in General NON-Comics Discussions

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A Conversation Using Song Titles/Lyrics

Who put the bomp (in the bomp bomp, bomp)?

Started by Rob Staeger (Grodd Mod) in General NON-Comics Discussions

403 Replies · Reply by Jeff of Earth-J Mar 10, 2024

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General NON-Comics Discussions (475)

News From Japan

History

Found It!

St. Louis

The Baron's Rules To Live By

Cool, a new forum!

Political News

Painting of the Day

Good Thoughts and Bad Thoughts I Have Had

Pro Wrestling

Weepy Day.

Football (Real Football, I Mean, Not Gridiron)

Question About British English

What's your avatar?

Daily Work of Art That Isn't a Painting

Baseball

Who Do You Think Would Win?

To Re-Post the Timeline or Not to Re-post the Timeline...

A Conversation Using Song Titles/Lyrics

Top Ten Posters - The Final List from the Old Board

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