Weird things that stood out, reading the news.

[Gopher Gary]

In that case, it was a brave penis. Uncovering nasty stuff from other pricks.

I'm not giving penis guy any pats on the back. 

['andersom']

In that case, it was a brave penis. Uncovering nasty stuff from other pricks.

I'm not giving penis guy any pats on the back. 

I would not want to be closely acquainted with him either.

Should have added a smiley, indicating some sarcasm/irony/whatever.

Of course the penis is not brave, nor the man it is attached to. Stupid bloke, who in heat can't see the difference between class-chat and love chat. Quite stupid.

But, if this is the reason other pupils and parents now bring out the stories about other teachers, there is coming something good out of this stupidity.
Does not make it less stupid. The "brave" was a joke. (Maybe I miss Lit )

['andersom']

Erdogan Time

Confused Turks are asking "what's the time?" after automatic clocks defied a government decision to defer a seasonal hour's change in the time.

Along with other countries, Turkey had been due to "fall back" an hour on Saturday at the end of summertime daylight saving.

The Turkish government however decided to postpone the change until after upcoming polls.

But some clocks have changed the time regardless - causing bewilderment.

The hashtag #saatkac - or "what's the time?" - is now trending in Turkey as Twitter users express confusion.
Image copyright Twitter

Along with countries in the Eastern European Time (EET) zone such as Bulgaria, Lithuania and Ukraine, and countries elsewhere, Turkey had been expected to add an hour to Sunday at the end of daylight saving time.

According to Turkish authorities, the delay will mean it is lighter when voters go to the polls on 1 November. The time change will then finally go ahead at 04:00 on 8 November.

Turkey has postponed time changes before, citing important national events.

But the increasing prevalence of electronic timekeepers such as computers and smartphones means that for many the time changed regardless of the directive.
'Erdogan time'

Many Turkish residents took to social media to express their frustration - some linking the directive directly to the paternalistic figure of Turkey's President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

"The hour hasn't changed in Turkey, like it usually does at this time of year," one British expat, who did not want to be named, said on Facebook.

"We're on special 'Erdogan time' as he decided not to implement daylight savings until after the election. Unfortunately, while he CAN hold back time, he CAN'T hold back automatic clocks which seem to have gone ahead and changed the hour regardless. Hence we're all very confused."

"For the next two weeks #Turkey is on EEST... Erdogan Engineered Standard Time," said Twitter user @aysekarahasan.

Smartphone manufacturers suggest users override the automatic reset in their device by turning it off in the settings.

[odeon]

 

[RageBeoulve]

The Roman Catholics copied the Romans. They incorporated religious habits of areas they conquered. Making it Roman Catholic habits. Look at saint celebrations in some countries, they are fairly identical to older heathen celebrations, and on the same day. But slowly the aim of the celebration changed. Lots of old lore has been saved in a changed mode that way. The Roman Empire did the same, when conquering Europe. Incorporate what people value, give it a twist and say it is part of the Roman lore and belief. Romanise the gods, make them a temple too. Ad some civilian rights and safety and roads, and conquering becomes a piece of cake.

Romans got most of their beliefs from Babylon. Babylonians generally worshipped what we would refer to as "demons", including making human sacrifices to these dieties.

['andersom']

The Roman Catholics copied the Romans. They incorporated religious habits of areas they conquered. Making it Roman Catholic habits. Look at saint celebrations in some countries, they are fairly identical to older heathen celebrations, and on the same day. But slowly the aim of the celebration changed. Lots of old lore has been saved in a changed mode that way. The Roman Empire did the same, when conquering Europe. Incorporate what people value, give it a twist and say it is part of the Roman lore and belief. Romanise the gods, make them a temple too. Ad some civilian rights and safety and roads, and conquering becomes a piece of cake.

Romans got most of their beliefs from Babylon. Babylonians generally worshipped what we would refer to as "demons", including making human sacrifices to these dieties.

So, religions evolve and change over time. What are you hoping for? A religion free world or a "clean" religion? You will get neither.

[Gopher Gary]

Black Friday is the busiest day of the year for plumbers, because people try to cram their Thanksgiving down the drains. 

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/why-black-friday-busiest-day-120013548.html

[Trigger 11]

Everything coming out of Repubelican, Tea-Bagging, Faux "News" supporters, followers, candidates, etc. I'm pretty sure the average IQ of these dooshes is a single-digit number.

[odeon]

Too many stupidities to count, this morning. I fully expect Trump to say stupid things so he doesn't count, and on a much smaller scale, I expect the same from our Prime Minister and his cohorts.

['andersom']

Lukashenko: The words I say from this rostrum are law for you!

This Dictator Accidentally Told People To Get Naked And Work. So They Did.
After the country’s autocratic leader misspoke, Belarusians had a little fun.
06/28/2016 05:44 pm ET | Updated 6 days ago
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Charlotte Alfred World Reporter, The Huffington Post
Vasily Fedosenko / Reuters
President Alexander Lukashenko has ruled Belarus for 22 years, jailing opponents and activists and keeping state control over the struggling economy.

People in the eastern European country of Belarus are mocking their leader’s authoritarian ways and apparent verbal flub by stripping naked at work.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, often referred to as Europe’s last dictator, delivered a speech last week urging the country to innovate its way out of an economic crisis. “We must get undressed and work,” the autocratic leader told the summit in Minsk.

According to Russian broadcaster RT, Lukashenko may have meant to say “develop and work,” as the two phrases sound similar in Russian.

But some people in Belarus delighted in taking their repressive leader’s words literally, posting photos of themselves on social media in various stages of undress while at work, using the hashtag #getnakedandwork.

Many wrote tongue-in-cheek comments alongside their posts, along the lines of “The leader says we should,” according to RT.

Lukashenko has ruled Belarus for 22 years, and his jailing of opponents, activists and journalists has earned him the censure of human rights groups. Belarus’ largely state-controlled economy is struggling with high inflation and unemployment, and is expected to contract by 3 percent this year.

In his speech last week, Lukashenko defended state control over the economy. “The words I say from this rostrum are law for you!” he said, according to opposition broadcaster Belsat.

If the Belarusian leader wants his word to be law in the country, he may want to check he uses the right words.

Here are some of the best #getnakedandwork posts:
More: NSFW Belarus Alexander Lukashenko

['andersom']

∆
The link shows pictures. 

[Jack]

[Pyraxis]

Which are a lot safer for work than they claim.

['andersom']

Hahaha, i had not noticed they came with a warning.

No need for a warning at all.

['andersom']

Chocolate thieves steal 20 tons of Kinder eggs and Nutella in Germany

A trailer full of chocolate was stolen from the town of Neustadt  in Germany.

The 20 ton cargo load, which included Kinder eggs, Nutella and other confectionary, was taken by thieves between Saturday evening and Sunday noon.

Police have said it was worth up to €70,000 (£63,000). 

I wonder if they are happily assembling toys now.