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[Simple Torture]

That's not a selfie

THIS

[verb_to_trust]

That's not a selfie

Jonah Hill

[Jorge]

That's fine. Still not a selfie.

[ABNorman]

http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/ ... g-20150416

So I'm back home on holiday, and this is what's happening here. What the fuck, South Africa.

And this today: http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/ ... s-20150416

[Rangi Guy]

This psycho bravely put down a giraffe that was near death then took a selfie with it. You know, because she's humane and honors the hunt or something.

[verb_to_trust]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... hroom.html

16 is the age of consent in Georgia?

[B]

Wisconsin man banned from ‘all the libraries on the face of the earth’ as condition of $1,000 bond



THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Friday, March 15, 2013, 3:56 PM

RACINE, Wis. — A 20-year-old Racine man who's accused of engaging in lewd behavior in a library has been banned from "all the libraries on the face of the earth."

Tyree S. Carter is charged with misdemeanor counts of lewd behavior and disorderly conduct. He's due in court next month for a pre-trial conference.

A Journal Times of Racine report says Carter is accused of openly masturbating in the Racine Public Library last week. A witness told investigators Carter was out in the open, not trying to conceal his act.

The criminal complaint says he apologized to responding police officers.

His signature bond was set at $1,000. Court records say as a condition of his bond, he was told to "stay out of all the libraries on the face of the earth.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/m ... -1.1289988

[Jorge]

I hope the coyotes take back New York.

[epilogue]

Sure would make my commute less obnoxious.

[simple schoolboy]

I hope the coyotes take back New York.

Is this in relation to anything in particular? Court cases relating to bonds issued in New York, perhaps?

[Biff Pocoroba]

On the treadmill at the gym I watched the ABC & NBC nightly news last night. Both had the Tsarnaev story on in the first ten minutes. ABC blurred his hand when they showed this tape of him flipping off the camera. Not only did NBC not edit the same clip they had a court-room style sketch of Tsarnaev in the orange jumpsuit with his middle finger raised.

[CopperTom]

On the treadmill at the gym I watched the ABC & NBC nightly news last night. Both had the Tsarnaev story on in the first ten minutes. ABC blurred his hand when they showed this tape of him flipping off the camera. Not only did NBC not edit the same clip they had a court-room style sketch of Tsarnaev in the orange jumpsuit with his middle finger raised.

On CNN, they showed the sketch and blurred it out. Lol.

[Mine]

My wife bought this woman's cookbook so I'm moderately interested in watching this whole thing unravel.

She says the recipes are pretty good, by the way.

http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/d ... 401rr.html

Friends and doctors raise doubts over 'Healing Belle' cancer claims
March 10, 2015 - 5:42PM
Beau Donelly and Nick Toscano



Doubt has been cast over Melbourne social media entrepreneur Belle Gibson's "inspirational" story of cancer survival, as close friends and doctors question her illness and her publisher admits never checking the story.

It comes as Victoria's consumer watchdog launches an inquiry into fundraising activities run by Ms Gibson who withheld thousands of dollars in charity proceeds.

Fairfax Media on Monday revealed The Whole Pantry founder failed to hand over proceeds solicited in the name of five charities and had grossly overstated the company's total donations to different causes.

Now, five people in Ms Gibson's inner circle - each acknowledged in her new book - have revealed their concerns about the app developer's life story and cancer claims.

Fairfax Media understands some friends held an "intervention" at Ms Gibson's beachside apartment in Elwood last last year, questioning her about her illness. "She admitted her diagnosis was questionable," a former friend said.

"I asked her when she got her diagnosis, she said she didn't know. I asked her who gave her the diagnosis, she said Dr Phil. I asked if Dr Phil had a last name she didn't know, he disappeared. I asked her where she saw Dr Phil, she said he came and picked [her] up from [her] house."

It follows reports in The Australian that Ms Gibson said she may have been misdiagnosed. Ms Gibson has previously said she had a stroke at 20 and was later diagnosed with a brain tumour and given four months to live. After two months she said she abandoned chemotherapy and radiotherapy in pursuit of alternative treatments and has since been diagnosed with multiple other cancers.

She launched The Whole Pantry app after gaining a social media following for posting about using nutrition to fight cancer. It has been downloaded 300,000 times and has been heavily promoted by Apple as a centrepiece app on the new Apple Watch.

Ms Gibson released a cook book based on the app last year. She wrote that she had been "stable for two years now with no growth of the cancer". But Ms Gibson told media outlets last year the cancer had reached her liver and kidneys. Three months earlier she posted on The Whole Pantry's Facebook page that her cancer had spread to her blood, spleen, brain and uterus.

The post has since been hidden from the Facebook page's timeline.

Penguin Publishing has now revealed it never asked Ms Gibson for any evidence of her medical condition, saying it published the recipe book in "good faith". A spokeswoman said the latest revelations were concerning. "We'll discuss them with Belle, as ultimately only she can answer the questions."

Leading Melbourne neurosurgeon Andrew Kaye said Ms Gibson's story of surviving malignant brain cancer "doesn't add up", a concern echoed by other cancer specialists Fairfax Media spoke to. Professor Kaye, the head of surgery at the University of Melbourne and director of neurosurgery at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, said it was extremely unlikely for a malignant brain tumour to spread in the manner Ms Gibson described.

"There is the very occasional case out of many, many thousands that may have a spontaneous regression ... but I have never seen that," he said. "I wouldn't believe any of this unless I saw the pathology report with my own eyes and the pathology itself."

Ms Gibson has repeatedly refused to address inconsistencies in her life story and answer questions about her illness because they had no relevance to her charitable donations. Fairfax Media last week and on Tuesday asked Ms Gibson about her diagnosis, the exact prognosis she was given, the names of her doctors, and the medical facilities where she was treated.

Ms Gibson also refused to explain why she gave a different birthdate on ASIC documents, which say she is 23, not 26. She has stated that she was diagnosed with a "malignant, terminal form of brain cancer" at the age of 20 in 2009. But records filed by Ms Gibson with the corporate regulator say she was born in 1991, making her 17 at the time of her diagnosis.

Former friends called on her to name her doctors to verify her story, saying she has "made made herself famous off the back of curing herself from cancer" and that she "owes it to her community".

One former friend pulled out of a superfoods business with Ms Gibson last year because she questioned the app developer's character after Ms Gibson said she had many "aliases".

"My accountant wanted some basic paperwork off us; full name, date of birth and address, and Belle said that might be an issue. She said 'I have several names that I go under ... it's a long story'," she said.

Another person who previously worked for Ms Gibson said she did not believe the cancer survival story. "She would post on social media that she's been at doctor's appointment all day but really she was just going to the dentist ... she got her veneers done. She would make it sound like it was for cancer-related illness."

Another former friend said: "At first you think you're a terrible person for questioning her illness. She was always vague about the cancer, where she was treated, her [medical] appointments."

Little is also known about Ms Gibson's life before 2009. She said she left home at age 12 after caring for a mother with multiple sclerosis and an autistic brother and spent her high school years living with friends. She claims to have never known her father and to no longer speak to her mother because she "fell into complete denial and fear" after the cancer diagnosis.

Ms Gibson, who calls herself 'Healing Belle', has recently partnered with Apple to develop her recipe app for the Apple Watch. Apple had been promoting the app and last week said an "exciting" announcement about Ms Gibson would be made on Monday.

Apple has declined to say whether it stands by Ms Gibson in light of the latest revelations of her company's questionable fundraising activities and doubt over the veracity of her health claims.

Consumer Affairs Victoria confirmed it was examining Ms Gibson and her companies after it was revealed the entrepreneur solicited donations in the name of five charities, but failed to hand over the proceeds.

Ms Gibson also claimed to have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to various causes since her business was launched in 2013, but now concedes the majority of contributions were never made, blaming cash-flow problems and poor record-keeping.

Neither Ms Gibson nor her companies are registered fundraisers in Victoria. Penalties for unregistered fundraisers include fines of more than $28,000 for corporations while individuals face 12 months jail and fines of more than $14,000.

"Consumer Affairs Victoria is currently making enquiries with Ms Gibson and her associated companies as to the nature of any fundraising appeals that may have occurred, including details of beneficiaries and net proceeds given," a spokeswoman said.

http://www.theguardian.com/australia-ne ... had-cancer

[Biff Pocoroba]

Wait, the Bruce Jenner rumors/tabloid speculations are true?

Well I no longer think of him as a poster boy for bad plastic surgery. And I get the part about reaching a certain age and realize when it comes to being who you are you you have to let that person out. This is what he's going to be famous for from here on but if he's truly happy than more power to him.

[BurtReynolds]

Do old people have gender?

[verb_to_trust]

People over 65 are basically genderless. He waited too long.

[CopperTom]

The mom who found and slapped the shit out of her rioting son in Baltimore was the tops.

[McParadigm]

Kirstie Alley has officially been cleared of any wrongdoing. Thank you, NYT.

[Biff Pocoroba]

From npr.org:

Since General Sam Houston executed his famous retreat to glory to defeat the superior forces of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Texas has been ground zero for military training. We have so many military bases in the Lone Star State we could practically attack Russia.

So when rookie Texas Gov. Greg? Abbott announced he was ordering the Texas National Guard to monitor a Navy SEAL/Green Beret joint training exercise, which was taking place in Texas and several other states, everybody here looked up from their iPhones. What?

It seems there is concern among some folks that this so-called training maneuver is just a cover story. What's really going on? President Obama is about to use Special Forces to put Texas under martial law.

Let's walk over by the fence where nobody can hear us, and I'll tell you the story.

You see, there are these Wal-Marts in West Texas that supposedly closed for six months for "renovation." That's what they want you to believe. The truth is these Wal-Marts are going to be military guerrilla-warfare staging areas and FEMA processing camps for political prisoners. The prisoners are going to be transported by train cars that have already been equipped with shackles.

Don't take my word for it. That comes directly from a Texas Ranger, who seems pretty plugged in, if you ask me. You and I both know President Obama has been waiting a long time for this, and now it's happening. It's a classic false flag operation. Don't pay any attention the mainstream media; all they're going to do is lie and attack everyone who's trying to tell you the truth.

Did I mention the ISIS terrorists? They've come across the border and are going to hit soft targets all across the Southwest. They've set up camp a few miles outside of El Paso.

That includes a Mexican army officer and Mexican federal police inspector. Not sure what they're doing there, but probably nothing good. That's why the Special Forces guys are here, get it? To wipe out ISIS and impose martial law. So now you know, whaddya say we get back to the party and grab another beer?

It's true that the paranoid world-view of right-wing militia types has remarkable stamina. But that's not news.

What is news is that there seem to be enough of them in Texas to influence the governor of the state to react — some might use the word pander — to them.

That started Monday when a public briefing by the Army in Bastrop County, which is just east of Austin, got raucous. The poor U.S. Army colonel probably just thought he was going to give a regular briefing, but instead 200 patriots shouted him down, told him was a liar and grilled him about the imminent federal takeover of Texas and subsequent imposition of martial law.

"We just want to make sure our guys are trained. We want to hone our skills," Lt. Col. Mark Listoria tried to explain in vain.

One wonders what Listoria was thinking to himself as he walked to his car after two hours of his life he'll never get back. God bless Texas? Maybe not.

The next day Gov. Abbott decided he had to take action. He announced that he was going to ask the State Guard to monitor Operation Jade Helm from start to finish.

"It is important that Texans know their safety, constitutional rights, private property rights and civil liberties will not be infringed upon," Abbott said.

The idea that the Yankee military can't be trusted down here has a long and rich history in Texas. But that was a while back. Abbott's proclamation that he was going to keep his eye on these Navy SEAL and Green Beret boys did rub some of our leaders the wrong way.

Former Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst tried to put it in perspective for outsiders when he explained, "Unfortunately, some Texans have projected their legitimate concerns about the competence and trustworthiness of President Barack Obama on these noble warriors. This must stop."

Another former Republican politician was a bit more pointed.

"Your letter pandering to idiots ... has left me livid," former State Rep. Todd Smith wrote Gov. Abbott. "I am horrified that I have to choose between the possibility that my Governor actually believes this stuff and the possibility that my Governor doesn't have the backbone to stand up to those who do."

There's no argument that after the 2014 election, Texas politics took a further step to the right. The 84th session of the state legislature has given ample proof of that. But the events of this last week have been an eye-opener for Texans of all political stripes.

You will find the names of Texans etched into marble at war memorials from Goliad to Gettysburg, from Verdun to the Ardennes and Washington, D.C. The governor's proposition that these soldiers and sailors constitute a potential threat and need watching as they go about their duties, certainly stakes out some new political ground for the leader of the Texas GOP to stand on.

[simple schoolboy]

From npr.org:

Since General Sam Houston executed his famous retreat to glory to defeat the superior forces of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Texas has been ground zero for military training. We have so many military bases in the Lone Star State we could practically attack Russia.

So when rookie Texas Gov. Greg? Abbott announced he was ordering the Texas National Guard to monitor a Navy SEAL/Green Beret joint training exercise, which was taking place in Texas and several other states, everybody here looked up from their iPhones. What?

It seems there is concern among some folks that this so-called training maneuver is just a cover story. What's really going on? President Obama is about to use Special Forces to put Texas under martial law.

Let's walk over by the fence where nobody can hear us, and I'll tell you the story.

You see, there are these Wal-Marts in West Texas that supposedly closed for six months for "renovation." That's what they want you to believe. The truth is these Wal-Marts are going to be military guerrilla-warfare staging areas and FEMA processing camps for political prisoners. The prisoners are going to be transported by train cars that have already been equipped with shackles.

Don't take my word for it. That comes directly from a Texas Ranger, who seems pretty plugged in, if you ask me. You and I both know President Obama has been waiting a long time for this, and now it's happening. It's a classic false flag operation. Don't pay any attention the mainstream media; all they're going to do is lie and attack everyone who's trying to tell you the truth.

Did I mention the ISIS terrorists? They've come across the border and are going to hit soft targets all across the Southwest. They've set up camp a few miles outside of El Paso.

That includes a Mexican army officer and Mexican federal police inspector. Not sure what they're doing there, but probably nothing good. That's why the Special Forces guys are here, get it? To wipe out ISIS and impose martial law. So now you know, whaddya say we get back to the party and grab another beer?

It's true that the paranoid world-view of right-wing militia types has remarkable stamina. But that's not news.

What is news is that there seem to be enough of them in Texas to influence the governor of the state to react — some might use the word pander — to them.

That started Monday when a public briefing by the Army in Bastrop County, which is just east of Austin, got raucous. The poor U.S. Army colonel probably just thought he was going to give a regular briefing, but instead 200 patriots shouted him down, told him was a liar and grilled him about the imminent federal takeover of Texas and subsequent imposition of martial law.

"We just want to make sure our guys are trained. We want to hone our skills," Lt. Col. Mark Listoria tried to explain in vain.

One wonders what Listoria was thinking to himself as he walked to his car after two hours of his life he'll never get back. God bless Texas? Maybe not.

The next day Gov. Abbott decided he had to take action. He announced that he was going to ask the State Guard to monitor Operation Jade Helm from start to finish.

"It is important that Texans know their safety, constitutional rights, private property rights and civil liberties will not be infringed upon," Abbott said.

The idea that the Yankee military can't be trusted down here has a long and rich history in Texas. But that was a while back. Abbott's proclamation that he was going to keep his eye on these Navy SEAL and Green Beret boys did rub some of our leaders the wrong way.

Former Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst tried to put it in perspective for outsiders when he explained, "Unfortunately, some Texans have projected their legitimate concerns about the competence and trustworthiness of President Barack Obama on these noble warriors. This must stop."

Another former Republican politician was a bit more pointed.

"Your letter pandering to idiots ... has left me livid," former State Rep. Todd Smith wrote Gov. Abbott. "I am horrified that I have to choose between the possibility that my Governor actually believes this stuff and the possibility that my Governor doesn't have the backbone to stand up to those who do."

There's no argument that after the 2014 election, Texas politics took a further step to the right. The 84th session of the state legislature has given ample proof of that. But the events of this last week have been an eye-opener for Texans of all political stripes.

You will find the names of Texans etched into marble at war memorials from Goliad to Gettysburg, from Verdun to the Ardennes and Washington, D.C. The governor's proposition that these soldiers and sailors constitute a potential threat and need watching as they go about their duties, certainly stakes out some new political ground for the leader of the Texas GOP to stand on.

NPR is now in the business of poorly sourced clickbait, eh? The original article has been partially corrected, but it's still has the look at those silly red neck vibe.