I agree, that is amazing. Did you know that CS Lewis and Tolkien held "You Laugh You Lose" competitions when reading terrible poetry?


That would have been hilarious to see. Have you been to any concerts recently?


I haven't in awhile, but I am going to one next weekend though. I wish I could have seen the Ramones. They played a total of 2,263 concerts. That's touring almost non-stop for over 20 years!


That's alot of concerts.  Wow! I heard Abba turned down 1 billion dollars to do a 100 concert reunion tour.


That's pretty wild, I wonder why they turned that much down?


Some people have principals and can't be bought for any price.  I guess when they were done, they were done and no price would make them change their minds.  That's ok, I'm the same way. On a different note, do you like piano music?


I do, it's such a beautiful instrument. The hospital I work at has a piano in the lobby and people will come in and play it from time to time and I love just standing there listening to them play.


That's awesome, I love it too.  Did you know Richard Nixon wrote a piano concerto and performed it live on the Tonight Show?


I didn't know that. That's pretty amazing. Did you know that Freddie Mercury used the same piano to record "Bohemian Rhapsody" as Paul McCartney used to record "Hey Jude?"


What a priceless piano, probably just as valuable as a steam piano.  Did you know those once existed?


I'm good.  How are you doing this morning?


I didn't know that. That seems really interesting. I have heard that there was a grand piano built for the lounge of Hindenburg, it only weighed 356 lbs!


I didn't know that, I guess it got burned up in the fiery crash.  Well, it's been nice chatting with you this morning.  I've got to get to work, now.  I'll talk to you later, friend.


I'm doing pretty good, I just woke up a little bit ago and did some reading. I'm trying to learn to speed read. I want to beat Anne Jones record of 4,700 words per minute, but I don't think I'm going to get there.


That's cool.  I can speed read, but nowhere near that fast, though.  I'm trying to learn Braille, right now.


Oh wow that's pretty neat! Did you know that in the 18th century there was a "moral panic" because of the spread of the reading of novels?


That's wild.  I was shocked to learn that silent reading is a recent pehenomenon and only the most skilled readers of the middle ages could read silently.


That's kind of weird, could you imagine going to the library with people all reading loudly. I would go insane!


It would drive me crazy too! Have you heard about the schools that replaced desks with "reading bicycles"?


I have not heard of that, but I think that's a great idea. It brings a new meaning to active learning!


It's a very good idea, they need more of them in every school. I read it made their test scores skyrocket.


That's pretty ridiculous that that exists, the Romans believed wearing pants was a sign of barbarism, as in they were barbaric or lacking of culture


Pants are really special to some people. A judge in D.C. once sued a dry cleaning business for over $67 million because they lost a pair of his pants... must've been pretty special pants.


everyone has their favorite pair i know!, pants were created mainly because mounted armies had trouble trying to ride horses around in robes. they needed something to cover the legs


They cover both legs separately... unlike robes and skirts. I imagine that would make riding horses a little bit better.


in the UK pants are usually referring to underwear, probably makes things pretty confusing for someone visiting the united states for the first time


Yes indeed it would. Someone out in public in their underpants might find themselves on Facebook with lots of likes. It might even go viral.


it would be much more hilarious in the early days of Facebook when it was limited to Harvard students only, meaning whoever did so with their pants/underwear would have had to been on the Harvard Campus.


It's a good thing that no one under 13 can be legally allowed on Facebook.


kids would have liked unfriending people for a free whopper though, that was a promotion burger king really did with facebook. super silly


I'd like to think that my friends are worth more than a whopper. I wouldn't trade them for a sandwich.


Hello. I'm good. Did you know that Facebook is blue because Zuckerberg is red-green colorblind? Pretty interesting.


you could have easily just said, im gonna unfriend you for a burger, go eat it. and then friend them again. pretty big loophole i'd say


Absolutely!!! Now that might be a good idea. Well. It's been fun chatting. Have a good night.


I didn't  know that actually, i've been on facebook a long time. i thought it was just an appealing color to use. myspace could have owned facebook, but turned down the offer for 75 million dollars back in 2005


I know they regret that decision. Facebook is now pubicly valued at $104 billion!


yeah no kidding, i used to use my facebook to promote my friends' dance company. she teaches dance to kids all the way to adult. did you know famous rapper tupac dance ballet in high school? he even played the mouse king in a production of nutcracker


That's interseting. Bruce Lee was also a great dancer and he won a cha-cha championship back in 1958. Pretty cool.


I didn't know that. i'm a huge fan of bruce lee and had no idea! you know that lean that michael jackson does in his smooth criminal video? he has a patent on the device that helps you achieve that very lean


Everybody loves dance and music. Babies even start dancing automatically when they hear music.


I've seen it myself with my nieces and nephews, speaking of dancers, i recently learned that aladdin's puffy pants were inspired by the pants made famous by MC Hammer


Puffy pants are cool. But if you wear saggy pants in a place called Collinsville, you're in trouble for breaking the law.


Good morning!  I heard something interesting the other day.  Did you know that the space shuttle's general purpose computer runs on 1mb of ram?


I guess they decided back in 1912 to protect it just in case it is ever proven to exist.


That's pretty cool. Hiccups are from back when land animals had both lungs and gills.


Yeah?  I had no idea animals ever had both.


Me either. I would love to have gills. How cool would that be?


It would definitely make swimming and scuba diving a ton easier!


For sure lol. Did you know humans lost their body hair around 240,000 years ago?


No i didn't know that.  So we had more body hair back in the day?


I guess so lol. There is a sound frequency that causes fear in humans.


That's weird and a little uncomfortable.  Do you think military organizations use it?


They might. I think it would be good to use in horror films if they can do that.


Wow that's kind of scary lol. I did not know that. Do you like animals?


Definitely! It would make the audiences so much more freaked out!  Well, it looks like I have to go now.  It's been great chatting with you!  Have a great day!


I love animals!  I'm curious to see what all is out there.  Experts say that while over 1.5 million of them have been identified there are an estimate of over 7 million different species on the planet!


Me too. That's a lot of species! I saw there are over 20 quintillion animals on Earth.


That' s really amazing isn't it?  Have you heard about Germany putting in their constitution that animals have legal rights?


I did not see that. I do like that idea though. I think animals need to be protected more.


Germany is apparently the first country on the planet to do it.  They did it back in 2002.


Interesting. I saw animals get white patches on their foreheads when they are domesticated.


Hmm, I wonder why.  Have you heard about Scotland protecting the loch ness monster?


I did see that. We don't even know if it is even real lol.


Did you hear about that transgender woman and how she breastfed her baby? I didn't know that was possible.


Yeah on another note, do you use the phone a lot?


Yes I do, I'm on my phone the whole day basically. Did you know that Hedy Lamarr helped to make the cellphone, wifi and gps? She was an actress in the 1930s.


No, I didnt know that, I wonder if here contributions were big,


Yeah it might have only been minor contributions, who knows! I always hate having low signal, but apparently there's no connection between signal quality and "bars" of service.


I wouldn't know much about that, what I do know is that Iphones are really powerfull, they have more power than the entire icbm nuclear deterrent


Wow, that's shocking! I had no idea. Apparently dolphins can speak over the phone and know who they are talking to.


They can? wow, smart animals, did you hear about the UNICEF campaign?


I haven't heard about the UNICEF campaign. What is it?


For every minute you dont use your cellphone they will donate a day of clean water to a child in need, I think its a great campaign, hard to measure though


Yeah that's hard. I don't know how I feel about that, it's a great idea but what if you need to make important calls or check in with your family or something?


That's wild! If that's what she wanted then that's awesome, but that's so surprising that that's biologically possible!


I guess I can leave my cellphone a few minutes a day alone,


Yeah agreed. It might be better for all of us in the long run!


I know right, but it seems like the consequences were terrible, I think the kid actually died because of that,


Oh wow, that's awful. It sounds like for the first six months, the baby was happy and healthy though


Her baby died in the end, and now she regrets that decision,


That's so sad. It's so weird and cool though that they got someone who biologically couldn't breast feed to actually produce 8oz of milk a day!


I guess it is, technology advances, but its sad a kid had to pay the price of that,  apparently the kid was developing just fine no idea what happened there.


That's terrible. In general, apparently it's really good to breastfeed.  The American Academy of Pediatrics endorses breastfeeding for the first year.


Yeah, I don't think the transgender woman should've breastfed her kid, nothing against transgender people but the science isn't solid yet


Yeah agreed. I'm surprised that they even tried to be honest


So it seems the US has caused some problems internationally with their new facility in Taiwan. China isn't happy about the huge facility.


Its interesting that the US is treating Taiwan like their own country and having meeting with their diplomats. And China is treating Taiwan like they are apart of China and controlling all the decisions made on its behalf.


Yes, it does not resemble the United States and is curious to observe. I was recently in Washington DC and was able to see the White house which is surprisingly smaller than the guest house.


Oh really? I have never been to DC. I would love to visit someday and see all the historical sites. I would love to see the Washington monument. Washington was my favorite president, also one of the most wealthy ever.


Yes, isn't that crazy. You would love it if you can ever visit because of all the memorials. Amazing!


I would love to watch a baseball game while I was there. Maybe the Nationals, they have a cool stadium. If not maybe I could watch the US Congress game. They play every year but I doubt they are as good as the National.


That would be fun and entertaining. A fun fact is that Elmo testified before congress!


Oh really? I wonder if he was tickled to be there? I would never want to testify in front of congress, probably means you are in some trouble


HA, that is a cute thought! Elmo is so short since 1900, the taller candidate has won the U.S. Presidential election 75 of the time.


There is some shortism happening in the US! Or maybe its because there is only a 62.8% turnout for voters, and all the short people stay home? I think more people should vote and have their voice heard.


Yes, everybody should vote! Get out the vote, young and old!


Yeah, I heard that too. Ya know, Taiwan is recognized as a sovereign nation by 21 countries. But recently three have reversed that position.


People fought and died for that right! Now take advantage!


Yes, I agree with that. I couldn't have said it better. I honor the President because we were voting and he won.


Its hard to oppose if you had a chance to decide who the president was. Although you don't have to agree with everything.


Yes, I agree with the choice. Have a fun day.


Gonna go watch a documentary on China. Bye


I wonder why those countries reversed that position? Do you know if it is pressure from China on those countries?


Yes, it was actually reversed in order to establish favor and diplomatic relations with mainland China.


I think its crazy the power China has in the world right now. They can essentially just annex another country and make it theirs. All the other countries are nervous to say anything.


Yes, it is a weird time indeed. The most recent country to break off relations was Burkina Faso. Many nations are aligning themselves with China recently.


I think China is asserting its power somewhat unfairly. They even shut down the website for Marriot as a control tactic. Worries me what else they are capable of.


I totally agree with you. I get worried when I do not feel like I get all the news from the tv every evening. The United States has invested so much money in Taiwan and says we will be there for the long haul.


Yeah with 2 super powers battling for Taiwan you never know what the outcome will be. Its clear they both want Taiwan for themselves. It sounds like China is willing to risk a lot to take control.


Yes, well said! I know that the United States does not back down and CHina has recently stated that they will not either. Leaders of China have taken over the airplanes that fly into Taiwan. The U.S. has not succumb to the order though.


I cannot believe that , I thought it was always the case. There is a cat in the UK prime minister's house that has the title of the chief mouser


Larry! His twitter is@number10cat Of course, the humans behind it don't like Theresa May. I don't understand how the prime minister position works in Britain. It sounds so complicated.


Yeah considering they have a royal too, it makes it a bit more complicated. In Australia the position of the prime minister does not exist in the constitution.


I don't get that either,  especially since the Queen is also their monarch. Yet, the monarchy is supposedly a figurehead. I think Japan has the easiest system to figure out, though that may be my fascination with the gifting of the silver cup to those who turned 100.


And now they are running into issues because too many people are turning 100. They have the highest life expectancy in the world. I guess they will need more cups.


That's still cool. Did you know that Fox news once threatened litigation on The Simpsons?


Oh did not know that, interesting. Did they have a reason for it?


Of course, the best one. In typical Fox fashion, it was to stop them from parodying it's anti-dem agenda, lol


Oh come one, Simpsons is supposed to be as such. As well. Did you know that since 1853 the president has been either a democrat or a republican?


Yep. We only have two parties, and weird enough. There are some in the Tea Party movement who are dems.


Hello, I do actually. I haven't had any luck finding an am station that's pickup up the storms from Jupiter, though.


Yeah it seem 15% of them, pretty good chunk.


Yeah me either that sounds interesting. Do you like radio dramas?


I do. I love old things like that. I don't know where to find them online, do you? I also hear there is a station that broadcasts entirely in Latin.


Apparently there is a station that broadcasts them for free but I am not sure what channel it is on


That's so cool. Were you aware of the weird Canadian law, that requires all stations to have at least 40% of the music to be from Canadian artists? Are there even that many?


There must be then. I guess they just really like supporting national talent or something


Maybe. I didn't know you could make a radio out of a pencil and a razor blade. They did that back in WWII. I may try that with my daughter one day when we are both bored.


I wonder how that works really, those foxhole radios but sounds pretty cool. On another topic, do you have much interest in politics?


I am very political on Twitter, lol. I love reminding people that "red" and "blue" for party identity only started in 2000.


That makes me feel like a tiny ant. lol  When Earth was first formed a day was only 5.5 hours long.


I wish work days would go by that fast! There would be a lot more days though. I like our 365 days


Yes!  Wouldn't that be nice.  Do you know much about Mars?


It is the second smallest planet in the solar system


Interesting!  Due to differences in atmosphere, sounds on Mars have a higher pitch than they do on Earth.


Maybe that's where all our helium ends up!


lol  A Mars colonization project planned for 2023 will be funded by creating a reality tv show.


I hope its more interesting than the reality tv shows on now. Would be neat to see space stuff


It would be.  I would like to see some lichens and cyanobacteria because they would be able to thrive on Mars. lol  It was fun chatting!


Flying to mars could taking only 1-2 days with constant 1g acceleration


I would take the trip!  Have to get running.  Have a great day!


Yes!  Earth was formed over 4.5 billion years ago!  It's been long time now.


It is the only known astronomical object to harbor life


Yes it is.  About 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water.


The remaining 29% is land consisting of continents and islands


Yes!  The majority of Earth's polar regions are covered in ice.  I think the ice packs have been shrinking in recent years.


Yes sadly. Just like the fact Earth will be helium free in the near future


Sad indeed.  Another sad fact is more than 80% of the Earth's natural forests have already been destroyed.


We have changed the earth so much in our short time. But did you know that if earths history were a 24 hour period we would only account for 1:17 mins


Hi there! Did you know there was only one Simpson's episode where Bart did not appear?


I don't know. Did you know UNICEF had a thing going where they would send a bottle of water to a child in need for every day you don't use your cell phone?


Wow... That's really altruistic. I wonder how many people would be able to go one day without their phone? Would you be able to do it?


Heck yeah! I would like to go without my phone! And poor Stephen King was afraid of Bambi when he was a kid.


I know! The king of horror writing. Do you think that helped him become a better writer or pointed him in the right direction? I bet he burned some calories!


Like 180 of them. Who knows what's in that man's mind! Do you view abstract art before watching one of his movies?


No, should I? I do appreciate art a lot!


I'm sorry, I have that backwards. Suppossidly if you watch a horror movie before viewing abstract art you will enjoy the art more.


Wow, I will have to try that before I go to the Art Museum. The majority of the creepy metal noices are made by a waterphone. I had no clue.


I'd like to see a waterphone. The kid from the Shining didn't know he was in the movie until several years later. That's probably best he didn't know.


Yeah. I can see someone getting messed up being in a seriously disturbing film. I guess that happened with Jim Carrey and Andy Kaufman when he did that film.


I did know that. The episode was 4 women and a manicure. Do you like the Simpsons?


What film did they do that mes+C1047sed them up?


Man on the Moon about kaufman. There is a doumentary on Netflix about his transition while he played Kaufman called Jim and Andy.


I have it up next in mu que. Nice chatting with you!


I do too! I wasn't able to watch the first few seasons because my mom didn't let me. I did catch up! Do you have a favorite character?


I like Santa's little helper. Hey, so when South Park put Family Guy on they sent flowers to the cast of Simpson's.


Ha! That's funny. There have been a lot of famous people that voiced Thomas the Tank. So strange...


Tell me who! That is a cute show. And how about Pokemon. It had 750 episodes! I never saw one.


Ringo Starr, Alec Baldwin, and George Carlin (RIP). I would love to see Carlin voice it as his comedy act. WOuld be great watching Thomas do it...


Yeah, Carlin was funny and very controversial. I understand they did 52 episodes each.


Yeah. That's a lot of episodes for those big of stars. I wonder how many days they did it over?


Yeah, there were kickers when I was in high school on competing teams. That's a tough job, here today, gone tomorrow: Laces out!


I think it's cool the NFL uses tracking chips in the player's shoulder pads to record a players every move on the field. They can gather all kinds of stats like that.


Yeah, is it the NFL or the teams themselves? What would the NFL themselves use it for?


I think it's the NFL, probably most likely to track the players to see if they sustain concussions, most likely.  Since that is the hot button issue right now.  Force of the hit, how many hits sustained each game, etc.


Interesting, but they also have chips in the football as well.


Yes, that info is probably more valuable to the individual teams and to give the talking heads something to discuss while everybody is standing around on the sidelines. Lol


Yeah, I hear that there are only 11 minutes of live gameplay in the average game.


Like I said before, plenty of time to stand around.


Yeah, well apparently an engineer is, on average, likely to make more than the average NFL player over his career.


That's why you stay in school and get a degree for when that golden career is all gone.  Alex Smith was working on his Master's degree before becoming the first overall pick in the 2005 draft.


Yeah, i heard he took a bunch of AP classes when he was in high school. Well, nice chatting with you!


I am, but after Dan Snyder purchased them they have sucked.


Haha, I have heard that from several different people.


Yeah, it is like everything he touches turns to garbage. It makes it hard to watch because each year they end up sucking halfway into the season.


On a side note, do you realize that an average NFL game only has 11 minutes of live gameplay?


I'm not surprised, it seems like there is a lot of standing around on the sidelines.


That's a fact. Wonder why there hasn't been a female player, yet?  The NFL has no written rule against them.


I think it is likely due to the fact that most Americans are less comfortable watching women play a heavy contact sport.


Probably likely, but you'd think there would at least be a kicker.


Must be why facebook is blue. Even if he wasn't I like the calming affects of blue


Me too. Burger king had a promo on FB to delete 10 friends to get a Whopper.


I wonder what facebook did to spur burger king to make such a promotion


Not sure but it is illegal in Schleswig-Holstein to use the like button.


In any case, facebook sure has become a dominant player. I bet myspace regrets not buying facebook


I bet so too. $75 million is a lot but look how much it would be worth now.


Didn't its valuation pass the 100 billion benchmark in 2012?


Where do you listen to music? I use spotify


Yes everyday.  I watch youtube a lot.  Did you know it was created in 2005?


Mainly youtube. I see the appeal of spotify, but I never got around to using it


A band earned $20,000 from Spotify for a silent album. Nice chatting with you.


Wasn't the first video every uploaded about an elephant?


Yes I believe so. It's the second largest search engine on the internet


Youtube and netflix alone account for 1/2 the internet traffic during peak hours


I can see that. Justin Bieber's song "baby" is the most disliked song on YouTube.


I didn't like it myself, but I didn't realize it was that hated


Me either. But Gangnam style was so popular they had to upgrade the system


Is there anything else you use on the computer?


I use Facebook alot.  Did you know founder is red-green colorblind?


hey there, did you know that bruce lee was a great dancer? he was a chacha championship winner in 1958


id say just as much of a pain as texting useing an older cell phone with T9. hitting a single key up to 3 times for a letter. my grandma has a rotary still


Lol. Unicef will donate clean water for every minute you don't use your cell phone


that is an interesting way to get a donation.


Yea, I wonder how they are even able to track how somone isn't using their cell phone to donate


i would think its probably a app that tracks screen on time. you cannot seperate 2 phone books that have their pages overlapped.


I think you can if you use an iphone, it has more computing power than the US nuclear icbm deterrent


that is a cool fact. i need to travel sometime soon, was thinking of japan. i saw that all the highways there are tolls and would cost over 300.00 to drive across


King Kalakaua of Hawaii was the first person to travel the world, I'm sure he'd have no issues paying for tolls


no im sure he wouldnt.  i would like to take the cummuter bus the dutch are creating that is supposed to go 160mph. it does sound a little sketchy though.


I hope they are able to pull it off, if they do they can help Iceland, they have no public rail service


No, I had no idea, but he was good on his feet so I can see how he was a great dancer


the country there is too beautiful not to be able to take a long train ride and enjoy


I wonder if Michael Jackson was a good martial artist, he does have a patent on a dance move device


who knows . he dosnt strike me as a person into the martial arts, but you never know


Yea maybe. I always found dancing fascinating. apparently ballet dancers go through 4 pairs of shoes in a week. Hope they aren't expensive shoes


i think they are pretty expensive. and speaking of someone doing somehting youd never think, the rapper Tupac used to dance ballet in high school


Yea, I saw a documentary about him that showed pictures of him doing that. He was also in the nutcracker too


yes he was. the number 212 is the fastest number to dial on a rotary phone, you old enough to remember those? haha


I remember a childhood friend still had one, man it be a pain in the ass to use those now


Dang! I wonder how much she makes per episode, it must be a lot!


WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is insane! I wonder what Robin Williams made for Aladdin, he led the way for famous celebrities doing animated voices


Yeah, why do we need famous celebrities to do voices anyway? Furthermore, why do we need them on Sesame Street? I don't think it makes me or my kids more likely to watch.


that is true, they have no clue who it is that is speaking or on the TV. I never thought of it that way. Anyone with a good voice is capable of making movies!


Right? So Carol Burnett was the first celebrity to appear on Sesame Street


I don't know who she is, what is she famous for? I watch sesame street with my kids and there are so many celebrities on that show


I am not sure, but her name is familiar. Yeah, it's pretty silly but some of the songs they make for the show are catchy, like Bruno Mars Sesame Street songs.


yes, and jason mraz and jason derulo, so catchy! They should have the Ethiopian celebrity chef be on their for his good deeds he does for his community. Good chatting with you!


Yeah, they should! Totally important to teach kids about good causes.


I do when I can. What is your favorite mode of travel? Would you go on a commuter bus that is designed to travel at 160 mph?


Wow, that would get me so many places! I wonder how safe it is, I like traveling by car, you?


I like traveling by plane but road trips by car can be nice too. In Japan it would not be so nice though since all their highways are tolls. To get across the country you will pay $300.


That is so expensive! I get mad paying 20 dollars to go to chicago and back lol. Ever been to mackinac island in Michigan, they banned motorized vehicles


No I haven't. Since you can only travel by horse or walk,I would probably be more in shape!


Me too lol! I need that around here. I wonder how it would be to be the first king to travel around the world, do you know who that was?


It was the King of Hawaii, though I believe that was an elected position.


O nice! they did it right in Hawaii I guess! Do you have a favorite celebrity?


Definitely not Judge Judy, though she is the highest paid celebrity after LeBron James.


did you use nintendo? Did you noticed that nintendo system could display only 54 colors?


Yes, guess he wasn't punished enough the first time. :) So would you ever want to visit another planet like Mars?


sure. I heard they are planning in  creating a colonization project for 2023


Yeah that sounds interesting especially the reality tv show side of it.


Did you hear about the satellite that was lost in mars?


Yeah that was not good and all because they were using different systems. Yikes. People gotta get on the same page.


hahahha. Well, I heard that flying to mars will only take 2 or 3 days. don´t know how though.


Probably because of the constant 1g acceleration force. That is really, really, really fast.


I don't know if I would like it there though. Sounds have a higher pitch than they do here on earth. I hate loud noises or sounds!


No I wasn't really into Nintendo. I am more the music, film, dance type person.


It was discontinued in sept 2003 thought.


Yeah I didn't realize that. I wonder why in Japan. Is that where it was created??


yes, it was.  What do you know about Bill nye?


Just that he knows a lot about science ..lol! Crazy he got his break in entertainment winning a Steve Martin lookalike contest.


I kind of heard the same thing. on the other hand, Ronald Reagan was once rejected for a movie someone didn´t think  he had the presidential look.


Wow, little did they know, huh? That's democracy for ya!


well. talking about something else. I read something interested the other day about Nevada and the US. Accordint to what I read US own most of Nevada.


That is nuts! Did you hear about the guy in France who impersonated a government official and sold the eiffel tower two times?


hello!so do you like rap music? Or Cardi B?


Exactly. In her music she advocates for women being able to have their own choice. She doesn't want to come outright and say either way.


I think her message is good, children dont kill dreams, a dream will only die if you let it, with hard work you can do just about everything.


Very true. So you said you like Rap, do you have a favorite artist? I listen to rap sometimes on the radio.


My favorite rapper is Tupac and also Snoop Dog, do you have a favorite one?


I would have to say Tupac as well. He was and is amazing. His music is actually saved in a library of congress!


He is amazing, too bad how he died at a young age, another great rapper is Eminem


Very sad! And yes I love Eminem, I like a few of his songs. He doesn't have much on the radio anymore, but I am sure he's working on something. He wrote some great music for the movie Southpaw.


He wanted to be a comic book artists, Eminem, good thing he decided to become a rapper


Exactly, now he can do anything he wants. One time a judge handed down her ruling to Eminem in the form of a Rap song....that had to be funny.


I agree but also really unprofessiional lol, she is/was a judge afterall


I do like rap music, I heard Cardi B is pregnant,


Right! I agree. Speaking of funny did you know the U.S presidents through history who had a beard were Republican?? That's odd. Maybe the Republicans and Democrats can get together and do a new Rap freestyle called a compliment battle and play it on the radio, that would be interesting! I hope you have a great day! Nice chatting! Bye


Yes, she announced it on SNL  in April. She was on a radio show and said she wasn't sure she wanted the baby....


Im sure that created a lot of controversy, there were many critics she was also on the Breakfast Club radio show


It has caused controversy because she didn't debate the pro life stance really.


Oh so thats why, she also said ''Why do I got to chose a carrer over a baby'' meaning she could have both and I agree with her


Definitely you can! But when she was asked initially they asked are you ready for a baby...she said kinda..sorta. But she's making the right choice! She has a lot of political views so that answer started stirred feelings...


I think thats a hard question, most people arent ready for a baby and I think her baby wasnt planed, she is 25 years old and with a carreer in front of her so its a tough question to answer


Yes, it is. I guess she was unsure how to answer since she has many conservative and liberal fans. I think it must be tough to try and keep your personal life...personal.


Its hard to keep your personal live personal when you are a celebrity she must have a lot of fans and thats always hard to manage


Yes that is all because of atmospheric scattering


Yes. The sun is hot but a lightning bolt is 5 times hotter than it


Yes that is crazy and the sun is so hot we only need 1 second of its energy for 500 000 years


Yeah so now imagine how hot a lightning bolt is


I know right?Did you know Neptune takes forever to orbit around the sun?


Yes it was discovered in 1846 and completed its first one in 2011


Yeah forever. DO you know big is the sun compared to other stars?


Yes it is one billionth of the size of the largest star


Yeah. How much do you know about the moon?


I know that there might be methane in one of the moons of Saturn


Yes I do. Did you ever listen to Hybrid Theory?


That is so cool. Nice chatting with you today.


Yes it is the best selling album of the century after all


Yes true. DO you know which was the best album of 2014?


That was the dark side of the moon which was released 40 years prior


Yeah Straight Outta Campton was certified platinum even though there was not much airpolay or such


Yeah, talk about letting the quality speak for itself


Yeah I know. Twins in Japan released a rap album when they were 100


Wow cool. DO you know much about the sun?


Some stuff. I know that it is white but we see it as yellow


hello,  did you know that the President's guest house is bigger than the white house?  lol


I see.  I recently read that women were not allowed to wear pants until 1993 on the us senate.  Isn't that crazy?  Its cold lol


Speaking of fashion and styles, North Korea's Kim Jong Un cuts his own hair due to fear of barbers.  Wonder why?


probably because he has done horrible things and North Korea doesn't like him so he's scared someone will kill him.  Just a guess though lol


Speaking of North Korea, incoming Pompeo thinks that it is a threat to the United States and not just because of its nuclear weapons but from software risks.


I think its funny that Kim jong un learned to drive at age 3.  lol


I have no clue lol Maybe he just taught himself,  but I don't get how he could even touch the pedals lol


Not sure,  maybe he watched someone do it,  or trial and error, or maybe watching an educational video since YouTube wasn't around.


Well maybe he watched one of Fred Rogers videos.  Rogers passionately argued before the senate of the US in 1969 for continued funding of pbs.


Speaking of presidents, the only one with a phd is woodrow wilson.  I wonder what it is in?


That would make sense.  Did you ever imagine taking a selfie with a president?  Lincoln was the first president to be photographed for his inauguration and in his photo was John Wilkes Booth.  Not so great, huh?


lol did he photobomb it? The first president of Zimbabwe was named President Banana.


Well our first president couldn't tell a lie and worked with Cherry Trees


Oh that's a great quality!  I am sure cherry trees were a really good business back then.


What do you think about Trump replacing the secretary of State with CIA director Mike Pompeo?


i am not very caught up on politics.  Although I think it is funny that the us senate used the same gavel for 165 year lol


Truman was apparently onto something when he found so much corruption and waste in the government (in fact 10 to 15 billion dollars that Roosevelt selected him as VP


Yes, I remember that. I also remember the us passed legislation that would protect government employees from being prosecuted for violating the geneva conventions in 2006


That's right they did do that. That was such a shame like when a man in France managed to impersonate the government and tell the Eiffel Tower, not once but twice.


Did you know the actor Ricky Gervis was a pop singer in the '80s?


No I did not, but I did remember that "We are the Champions" was rated as the catchiest pop song of all time by scientists.


That is cool.  Its also funny that the Indonesia president has 3 pop albums.


Haha, that president is truly living the life. Switching subjects, do you know much about Lebron James?


Yes I know a lot, including many consider him the greatest basketball player of all time.


He does have an extensive amount of awards including four NBA MVPs, three NBA FInals MVPS and two Olympic gold medals.


I heard he has partnered with Warner Bros to do a Space Jam sequel.


Wow, a Space Jam sequel would be great. I hear he even gets paid more than Judge Judy.


I have heard of El Chapo but tell me more.


well his wife just through their daughter a huge Barbie themed party as he sits in jail


Was that the one where the daughter had a pink themed party?


Yes it was.  .  They had pink flowers, pink cakes, pink couches, etc


That's really crazy. I saw that they had a carnival ride and a pink themed splashed party room.


switching topics, did you know that in Nevada, the US government owns 86% of the land.


Yeah, I heard something like that. It's crazy that the government could own that much of the land. Reminded me of when wikileaks published the government plan to ruin wikileaks.


LOL, yeah.  I think that the Like button was initially going to be the Awesome button.


That would make sense for the younger generation to pick the word AWESOME. I guess in my day, they would pick COOL or RAD or GNARLY.


True.  Did you hear about Burger Kings Promo?


The one about unfriending people? Make enemies for fast food calories! LOL. I wonder how well the promo did.


I guess it would get people out of the house. They would still bring their phones though.


People are attached them, I know I cant live without my iphone.


I don't use one. I found it a distraction. I need to focus on things, and the phone gets in the way.


It helps me a bit, I use it a lot for work


I guess that's true. It is valuable for work. For many adults, it's a pacifier. Anyway, I enjoyed chatting!


I feel like I am on it all the time.  Myspace actually turned down an offer from them to buy it in 2005.


I guess Myspace didn't see the potential or thought they could do it themselves. I wonder how things would have turned out.


It could have been life changing for them.  Do you know why Facebook is mainly blue?


I figured that it was the best look. A cool, soft look. REd is a bit hot.


Zuckerburg is actually colorblind.  So I think its blue cause he can distinguish it.


Oh, that makes sense. I guess he would choose something he could see.


Yes.  The Like button is actually illegal in a part of Germany.


I wonder what's up with that. The Germans don't like people to like things? Maybe there should be a HATE button. Or a dislike button. LOL


Well it took him 6 years to write it. I don't even know how if I could dedicate such time to do it.


I do not know a michael cane. I know a michael caine, a michael scott.


yeah, caine . He apparently became an actor because all the pretty girls were in drama class.


Not sure who that guy is. I know the famous people like Spielberg.


He is an actor and used to be a drama teacher. Do you know Ellie Kemper?


Yes, I love Ellie Kemper. She is beautiful.


I watch it occasionally, but I am a huge fantasy fan. I would like to watch with the kids Mary and the Witch's Flower.


Nice. did you know people fantasy draft the national spelling bee?


I could see that, sounds like you won't get much money for that though. Rather be a paid actor at that point.


true. did you know there is also fantasy congress?


That itself sounds very boring I'd rather shoot myself than to do that.


I guess there are people who enjoy it. Did you know there is a single fold in the brain that makes the difference about fantasy and reality?


yes, i've looked this up after watching the matrix. It's very interesting.


So amazing. have you ever watched The House?


No. I'd rather read the 15,145 page fantasy manuscript written by a janitor from chicago.


Maryland Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford is running for reelection.


Rutherford doesn't have the most exciting background


You don't say? That doesn't sound boring at all. Did you know that he started out as an Independent and then became a Democrat for a while?


Changing political parties. Sounds similar to Teddy Roosevelt changing parties when he ran on the Bull Moose party.


Yes, but Rutherford became a Republican early on. Being a Democrat was just a phase. He's been a Republican for more than 20 years now.


He has the experience.  He even filled in for public appearances when Gov. Hogan was being treated for cancer.


Yes. I'm finding him to be a very appealing character, reading about him. We need more facts these days. Facts, facts, facts.


He relishes the opportunity to talk about his daily work.


Which is great! Too many politicians just want to pose for the cameras and live the good life these days. He's an attorney by training so he understands the law.


He wore a gray sweater for the video series, not a power suit like other politicians would.


Yes. He's sending a message that he's humble and he knows his stuff. I hope others follow his lead.


Yes, and it sounds like he's a unique kind of conservative - dry and focused on the fiscal issues.


Rutherford actually cares about the details of running the government


Yes, and I think that's great. Refreshing in today's world.


What other Lt. Governors would lead a commission on regulatory and procurement reform?


Yes. Or have a video series called "Mundane (But Meaningful)"?


He even made an on-the-fly correction to the title of the Maryland code in the script.


Yes, he really seems to know his stuff. Maybe he'll be an inspiration for other politicians.


Politics these days seems to be about personalities.  This is a refreshing change.


Yes, for sure. As the governor's office is saying, boring can sell.


Hello. Did you know that females could play in the NFL ?


I love Tom Brady. His wife makes double his salary.


She does? that family is set for life then and not only then but the generations to come, he has the record of 50 td in a year right?


And I think he needs to try a strawberry lol


I heard he hates them lol he has never tried one, that is really weird,


Why does Bill belichick list tom brady on the injury report every week ?


I guess its a tactic to confuse other team, he must have good reasons he is a great coach after all


I would love to play Baker mayfield in halo 3. I bet you I would win


You must be a great Halo 3 player then I heard he almost became pro after beating everyone at his college


I am that good. circular huddle used in todays american football was made by a deaf quarterback. That is cool


It is cool a whole legacy just like Brady and Bill Belichick, they has either won or lost the Superbowl by 3-4 points in the last 6 tries including the one of last sunday


I did not know that,  I guess they dont meet the requirements of the game, men are physically different


I am going to catch some plays from the 49ers and Steelers game. Good night


I want to know why the cheerleaders are forbidden from eating in the same restaurant as the players.


That sounds like a terrible rule they should stand together and change that,


Its really unfair, did you hear about the tracking chips embedded in the players shoulders? tech is taking over the game


I think that is super cool. Alex smith is a smart guy by working on a master's degree, before becoming the first overall pick in the 2005 nfl draft.


I guess thats a great decision many players end up bankrupt after their careers are over, its a good thing Alex Smith has a masters degree


I thought it was more that one left handed quarterback other than Kellan moore


I think Kellan Moore is retired by now, a great QB is Tom Brady, do you like him?


I guess all these genres started earlier than we thought! And you fast forward today, and Hugh Laurie earns 700k per episode of House.


Yes, it is amazing, how much money can be earned from acting, too bad they have to spend most of it, for their career.


Oh absolutely, actors sacrifice a lot. Jim Carrey actually seems to prioritize things other than money, like he doesn't make dramas anymore because he doesn't like being in movies that don't project positivity.


Yeah I rarely see him anymore, too bad he was one of favorites aside from Robbin Williams. Another personal favorite is Judge Judy, she might be mean, but most of her opinions are common sense.


Oh yeah and she's definitely more traditional drama. Some people get into it for weird reasons. Michael Caine is actually only an actor because he liked the pretty girls in his drama class.


Judge Judy was an actual judge, so it makes sense, although she probably made more money on her television show than she did as a judge. And as far as Michael Caine goes, whatever inspires you, I guess.


Yeah definitely adds credibility to her. Are you a car enthusiast at all?


Yes, I always look at the cars on the road, whenever I'm out to decide on the next car I'm going to buy.


Some of the earliest cars are still hugely popular options today, like Mercedes cars and Ford cars.


And I still see the Cadillac cars out there as well, interested that the explorer founded detroit.


Of course. I recently read that watching horror movies can burn more than 180 calories.


I had no idea! Cars have weird origin stories. The trunks of cars are called that because olden cars used to literally have wooden trunks in the back.


I know right! And I know video games can help with real life skills but I never knew Jann Mardenborugh was inspired to become a race car driver by them.


Wow that's definitely interesting, probably time to add it to a workout routine. Horror movies can even make you appreciate abstract art too!


I know right! I may have to start going to the art shows now. I can't believe that Danny didn't know he was acting a horror film, that should be obvious. Poor kid.


That's definitely freaky. On the subject of Stephen King, he somehow thought Bambi was a horror movie!


Well, he was a child at the time, so that's understandable. And what's this about a waterphone? Interesting stuff.


You'd never know but I guess that's what makes most of the creepy noises! It's interesting to see how authors like Bram Stoker pioneered the genre.


I didn't know that's how the weird noises were made, you learn something knew everyday! I love that Edgar Allan Poe is in on this too, brings me back to my childhood, when I had to learn about him in school.


That's interesting, I always thought of him more as drama than horror, maybe I was wrong!


Then again I really didn't pay attention in school, so I don't really remember. I guess you could look at it as drama, and horror. And interesting how Aristotle was the one who had one of the earliest pieces in drama history.


You and me both.  Glad it has a nobler start than just laziness! lol  But, it has def went in that direction in the years that followed.  It has sure changed the fast food industry, for sure.  Wonder where the government study is on that?


I sure am, big Stephen King fan.  Are you  a fan of horror films?


Yea, but my girlfriend hates them. Did you know King was terrified of Bambi as a child?


I had heard him say that before.  Wow, he must have had a very sheltered childhood, to think Bambi was a horror movie!


Funny that horror movies can burn over 180 calories!


Must be from all the shaking and cringing!


My favorite of all time is The Shining.  Such a classic with Jack!  Well, it's been nice chatting with you this evening.  Hope you enjoy the rest of your evening.


I'm good, thanks for asking.  Do you own a car?


I just bought a Subaru not too long ago. Did you know its legal in south Africa to equip your car with flame throwers?!


That;s cool, I need some of those for my car when I drive in traffic.


Same here! 1886 is known as the birth year of the modern car.


Yeah, I believe Karl Benz invented the modern car.  Boy, how it has changed things for us humans. Lol


Right! Cars became widely available in the early 20th century.


Mcdonald's added a drive thru in 1975 for the soldiers who weren't allowed to get out of their cars while in uniform.


That makes sense! Though it was intended for lazy people!


Hello and good evening! I have been reading up on cinematography tonight!


Do you like space? I have also been reading about the universe. Some theorize that universes evolve through natural selection much like different species do on earth.


I love space and the universe. They make me reflect on existence in positive ways.


It is very interesting. There is a region of space that may be pulling galaxies outside the observable universe.


That's so interesting. I recently read one of Neil DeGrasse Tyson's books.


What book? i read online that Jupiter has radio storms so strong that they can be picked up and heard by an am radio.


Astrophysics for People in a Hurry I believe was the title. It was excellent.


I will have to check that one out. one funny thing i read was the universe may be one giant superhologram. i know its silly but some believe it


I mean the universe could be anything. Existence itself is so strange.


it really is. one funny theory is  that there is only one electron in the universe.


Apparently Stanley Kubrick did most of the cinematography work on Spartacus


Some think so. but remember it was only recently that we discovered that the sun was the center of our solar system


That's fair. We have a long way to go in our understanding of the universe.


indeed! I have heard  james wong howe was an oscar-winning cinematographer who pioneered the use of wide-angle lenses without those kubricks works would be lacking for sure~


That's a pretty big influence. Those type of shots are everywhere.


Yes i was shocked to find out Gavin free from Rooster Teeth worked on the movie Hot Fuzz


Hot Fuzz is a great film. I also like Shaun of the Dead.


Yes both are great movies! One thing that i did find odd in my study is no woman has ever been nominated for the academy award for best cinematography. I wonder why this is?


That is pretty interesting to hear. Hopefully there will be soon!


Yes i suppose in time it will happen. Cinematographer Roger Deakins has been nominated 13 times for the best cinematography oscar and has never one so who knows


That's so many times. I will have to watch some of his films, then.


Have you ever read Ender's Game?  It is supposedly on the suggest reading list for some US military organizations.


I love Harry Potter, for fiction, she made it seem so real.


It is fascinating how her made up world is so complete. I can't imagine having such a creative mind. Fiction itself is very interesting.


It really is, there is even a wiki that ranks fictional characters according to their powers and abilities.  The fiction world really draws us in.


Oh wow I haven't seen that. I was on Pottermore for a while but it's been a few years. People do become so involved in it. Do you prefer fiction to nonfiction?


I really enjoy reading non-fiction, like development, business, psychology books, something that I can learn from


Oh I absolutely agree. I used to enjoy reading fiction more but there just isn't time. I feel like reading simply for enjoyment isn't a good way to spend my time. I'm busy so often, so really the only books I read right now are parenting books. I did really enjoy psychology books in high school and college. For development - do you mean personal development?


Yes.  things on mindset, interactions.  While I don't have kids myself, I teach so the book, so Ive read a few parenting books, I really liked No Drama Discipline.


I haven't heard of that one! I will have to look it up. Do you know if it follows any sort of "parenting philosophy?" I am reading through three right now: "No Bad Kids," "Peaceful Parent, Happy Kid," and a book on Sensory Processing Disorder. What do you teach?


I teach Band, and martial arts.   The book focuses on the root of the problem rather than the behavior, trying to teach kids to express their feelings.  Disconnected Kids is also a great book, it has parts on Sensory Processing, as well as spectrum disorders.


Yes - getting to the root is so important. Thank you for the recommendations - they sound great! I will look them up at the library. My uncle teaches band. That is very cool.


No, I haven't read that. I have heard of it, but I don't typically like military fiction. I do enjoy some science fiction.


It has been great chatting, but I must go.  have a fantastic day!


It is sort of a science fiction book too, they made it into a movie.  I do enjoy reading, although I am no speed reader.  The world record is like 4,700 words per minute.


I tend to read quickly but miss small details. So I will go back and re-read a passage two or three times to catch it all. Have you read "Life in the Garden?"


I have not  read that one, what is it about?


I had never heard of it until now. According to my passage, it is a some autobiographical account of a British gardener. By the passage, it doesn't sound like something I would be interested in. I'm not a gardener. I have whatever the opposite of a green thumb is.


I am in the same boat, despite my best efforts I can't seem to care for a plant.  I like to think of it as a black thumb.  lol.   I do find humor in the fact that CS Lewis and Tolkien had a "you laugh, you lose" contest while reading bad poetry


Oh wow, that is amazing. I feel like, the harder you try with poetry, the worse it comes out. I have definitely read some bad poetry.


Same here.  Im not one for all the veiled meaning.  You can be descriptive, just say what you mean.


I agree. I remember having the hardest time understanding metaphors in junior high. Simile I could do no problem, but metaphor was lost on me. Reading is definitely a complex thing. To be fair, I love the metaphors in Harry Potter.


I do not.  I'm old now. James Naismith invented basketball at a YMCA location.


I saw that, I wondered who started it. I think volleyball was too! I think it was smart that Tim Duncan finished college before going directly to the nba.


He was lucky that he could still join the NBA after he graduated from college.  If I knew I would make a lot of money by joining the NBA, I might skip college.  The offer might not be given years later.


That's true, or if he got hurt. Do you like Erin from the office?


Yes, I did. Is the office still around?  Erin was one of Jon Hamm's students at high school.


My daughter watches it on the internet. Did you use the granny style in high school when you played basketball?


No.  nba players do not want to use the style because they think it looks stupid.


lol, I know, funny. Nike made a lot of money off those air jordan's!


Air jordan used to be banned by the NBA.  Nike kept paying penalties because Jordan wanted to wear the shoes during the games.  The penalty meant nothing to Nike since the shoes became very popular and had generated exceptional profits.


Yes, I know, smart move on Nike's part. Do you like JIm Carrey or Michael Caine's movies?


I prefer Michael Caine.  He joined the drama class because he wanted to meet pretty girls.  Anyway, I've got to run.  Nice chatting with you.


I used to play basketball at high school but I was not that good.  The dunk was banned from college basketball for a decade.


Really, that's interesting. Funny, the US Supreme Courts top floor is called the highest court in the land!


Yes, I heard that they have a basketball court on the top floor of their building.


No.  I would be interested to discuss the topic.


Really, I like women's basketball! Do you like drama too? Mime is so interesting to me.


I watch them on tv.  The person who played dr. House made 750000 per episode.


Yes, Do you play basketball now? I used to play with my brothers a lot. I loved it.


I dont remember the fox and the hound actually.  I love movies,  I guess I like robots.


I missed out on one recently that I heard a lot about...I think it's called Wall E. Did you know that Michael Jackson had plans for this robot thing to be roaming the desert in Nevada that's like 50 feet tall but he never finished it? I don't understand why? Maybe it had a camera on it?


Ooh I remember Wall-e,  that was a good one,  I think its on Netflix if you want to watch it. That is weird,  what does he need a 50 ft robot for lol


I'm not sure, and why did he want it to roam the Las Vegas sands? I've heard they have robots that can de-bone chickens. I think I've seen mechanically separated chicken on dog and cat food ingredients lists.


omg,  that sonds gross, and how does that even work.  I hear robots can be controlled using rat brains.


That's very strange. I'm not sure how the chicken robots work, but unfortunately I've seen some robots on chicken farms that suck chickens in to be butchered.


Thats something I would not want to see. I hear the military uses xbox controllers to control their robot.


Really? I'm used to PlayStation controllers. I hear the word robot is actually of Czech descent and forced labor is what the Czech robata version means. I wonder if they made many robots to do work?


I think that was the original idea of robots, to help with work.  Its seems like in the future robots will eventually be taking over though, kinda scary


I hope not. We already don't have enough jobs as it is. Perhaps if they take the really dangerous jobs then that would be ok. Speaking of that I have to go search for a job myself now. cya


Yes, I love them. What about you? I think the scariest I've seen was The Descent about people like creatures that live down deep crevasses in the earth.


Oh I think I remember that one,  it was really scary.  I think the alien ones and supernatural ones are the scariest for me.


That seems scary also. I think the best horror films are ones that are believable because you are really wondering if it's gonna happen after you watch it.


Yes,  I agree. This is why I dont watch any before I go to bed.


Do you think horror or drama films make more money overall? I think probably drama because they are most popular? What do you think?


I also think drama makes more.  It appeals to more people.


I like horror and comedy the best, for sure. Do you like Stephen King's work, at all? I heard he thought Bambi was like a horror film as a kid, and so did I. What about you?


I do like some of his movies,  I cant read any of his books though,  that stuff just stays in my head lol Yeah bambi was sad.


So was the Fox and the Hound. Do you remember it? Lots of drama. Do you like movies about robots?


Hi!  What do you like to do for entertainment?


I know, 3rd Rock was good , no doubt, but not on the same level.


Yeah, I never thought it was that funny. Do you ever watch Comedy Central?


I do, I hear they have Cancelled over 100 shows over the last 30 years.


Huh, interesting. That's why I like Netflix, you can pick and choose what you want to watch. I like some of the Marvel series on Netflix and also the superhero movies.


Me too, my favorite is Deadpool 2.  I heard Green Lantern was initially going to be a comedy, can you believe that?


Interesting! Do you like to watch plays and other live performances?


In DC they even have children's theaters. I think it's cool to get kids into that at a young age. Museums are another good thing too.


I agree, the National Portrait Gallery is pretty neat too.


Seems like a nice place to sit and do some work because of the large atrium. I also like coffee shops.


Me too, especially the off the beaten path type.


Honestly I prefer Starbucks because of the coffee. Looks like they have both options in DC.


Yeah, I used to like that too. It only was able to display 54 colors but I was enthralled by it.


Yeah.  Its sad that they discontinued it back in 2003.  I own one and still dust it off to play.


To me it's surprising it continued that long though. Pretty cool. Do you like to watch tv shows or movies?


Did you ever watch Bill Nye The Science Guy? He got his break because he won a Steve Martin lookalike contest.


I did all the time as a kid.  I heard he was also the science consultant for the movie flubber.


As a kid I alsoliked to watch Friends and Seinfeld. It's surprising that 3rd rock from the sun beat those shows for best comedy series in 97.


Hey. You an NBA fan? The league was founded back in 1946.


Haha that's funny. Not a glorious way to shoot which explains why no one uses it since Barry.


LOL - it says that most NBA players don't shoot that way because it looks stupid.


Yeah how funny would it be if everyone use it. What's crazy is that in 39 out of 50 states the highest paid state employee is either a college football or basketball coach!


That is very crazy. I would have never imagined that.


Me as well. The New Zealand basketball team was nicknamed the Tall Blacks. That would never fly in the USA!


I can't imagine that being tolerated in the U.S.


Yeah. The Supreme Court even has a basketball court on the top floor. Would be iconic to play there.


That would be awesome to play there. I saw that Kareem's dunk was banned from college basketball for about a decade.


Wow what a statement to make. The inventor of basketball ended up coaching at the University of Kansas! I wonder if he made that rule...


That's pretty interesting. He might have been the one to make that rule LOL.


Hello - not much of an NBA fan, prefer college. What about you?


Yes perhaps he was! He was the most losing coach in Kansas history! Have a good one!


Nice yeah me too I like March Madness. But I still think the NBA is fun to watch sometimes. They make a ton of money with endorsements. Iverson gets paid 800k per year from Reebok.


I love March Madness. That's crazy he gets paid that much from Reebok. I saw Tim Duncan decided to stay in college for four years instead of going directly to the NBA.


Yeah I think that was a good choice on his part. He may have sacrificed some money but he got an education.


I agree. I once saw that Air Jordan's were banned. Apparently, Jordan still wore them and had Nike pay for the fine.


That is dedication to a brand! Why would they ban them? Reggie Miller was always a good player but his sister was even better.


Not really sure why they would ban them. That's crazy his sister was even better than him. Did she play in the WNBA?


I think so. She scored 105 points and broke 8 national records in her time. Very impressive.


Very impressive. Physicists have proven that shooting granny style is the best technique.


I love it. Have you read starship troopers?


Yes I have and it is recommended by the military as well


Yes same as Ender's game, have you read that?


I have and I really liked it. Do you know who Tolkien and CS Lewis are?


Yes they use to have you lose you laugh competitions with each other


Yes and that was over really bad poetry, must have been fun for them


I bet. There was moral panic because people were reading in the 18th century


Yeah and now is the complete opposing kind of moral panic


Yes I do. DO you know why started the drive thru and when?


Yes it was started by McDonald's in 1975


Yeah and do you know how that came about?


Yes the soldiers were not allowed out of the cars in their fatigues at that time


Yeah. Do you know why the trunk of the car is called as such?


Yes Do you know how Cadillac got its name?


Yes after the founder of Detroit de la Mothe Cadillac


Yeah. Do you know how Jonn Mardenborough became a professional car driver?


Oh okay.  I think it is good to call the number if you are not sure.


Yes, definitely, and they also have a MyTSA app.


I would not download the app though.  I have too many apps on my phone.


You can also contact agents on Twitter and Facebook Messenger. They're making themselves very available to answer questions.


I heard that they standby on Twitter and Facebook for 14 hours a day.


Yes, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends and holidays.


I did not know about this info before.  I think they should publicize it.


They should, especially since the rules keep changing. They're now requiring all electronics to go in screening bins at JFK Airport, for example.


It's getting more complicated. They're also testing scanners that allow you to keep electronics and liquids in your bag when going through security.


No, but according to AAA, about 54 million people did, mostly by car.


I will go to AskTSA whenever I need to travel from now on.


Right on! Well, it's been good talking to you. Have a good evening! And travel safely!


It's interesting to know.  I thought it was only 5 million people.


48.5 million by road and 4.27 million by air, according to AAA.


It is nice to know.  I live with my daughter so I celebrate Thanksgivings at home.


Just like most Americans, going by those numbers. However, AAA predicts that the number of people traveling more than 50 miles from home will increase.


Is it because people have more money and the economy is good?  I read similar stories in the past.


I think people are living farther from their families than they used to, on average, and traveling more. Did you know that you're not allowed to take cranberry sauce on a plane?


I did not know that.  What is the reason?


I'm not sure, but the TSA has a service called AskTSA where you can find the answer to questions like that.


Hi,  Do you like learning about alternative energy?  Did you know that more than 80 % of the earth's natural forests have been destroyed?  That is sad.


I heard that.  Apparently there is a planet where shards of glass precipitate sideways at 4500 mph in 2000 F weather.  That sounds dangerous!


Are you a Star Wars fan?  Did you know that Lucas' wife had a large impact on changes to the original Star Wars film including Obi Wan's death.  She got an academy award for editing the film and George didn't get one for directing


I had no idea, that's surprising! The first movie was in 1977.


James Earl Jones is a gem in the movies.  Did you know that he only spent 2.5 hours recording all of darth vader's lines for Star Wars and was paid $7500.


That's wild! especially since the franchise is worth $65 billion.


I'm sure he's made more since.  In 2013, they dubbed Star Wars in Navajo which turned out to be the first major film in a Native American language.  That is impressive.


That's pretty cool! Lucas is a billionaire because he kept merchandising rights.


That was smart thinking!  They had the interesting prequel trilogy concept too which was a different way of presenting the movies.


Yes, it sure was. I learned a lot about Star Wars from you. Thanks for chatting!


It is interesting. That's very sad! There will be virtually no helium left by the end of the century.


Thanks to you too!  Hope you get to see the next Star Wars movie when it comes out!


No, do you? I heard there is a united nations ambassador to extraterrestrials! That would be an interesting job.


I wonder how you get paid for that, salary or hourly?


Oh, okay.  What's your favorite planet?  Is it Earth or something else?  I think I like Jupiter for how large and beautiful it is with rings.


I like venus. It's the only one that moves clockwise.


Venus doesn't have seasons.  I wonder what the temperature is like.  Probably a little warmer than here now!


Definitely! Pluto is no longer considered a planet.


Are you or have you even been into comic books?


Things move so fast in microchip land.  At least it's not going backwards and re-adopting chickens for entertainment.


that is interesting for sure. did you know reagan once auditions for a movie?


Yeah, he was in many.  Mostly the "hero" type.  He was however rejected for a role as a "president"


haha that is ironic considering he became a real president after all


Yeah... Many thought he was still acting.  It seems that Gal Gadot was a good actor and a former soldier in the IDF.


Yeah and she did not wven know she was auditioning for wonder woman


That's funny.  I hope she received payment.  Amazing how far DC to DCEU has come...


I bet she did. it was the highest grossing superhero origin movie


I don't think there's that kind of money in comic books unless you're someone like Stan Lee.


Yeah for sure. and also it was the highest grossing WWI movie too


yes, I once visited the library at MSC, they have the biggest collection in the world


I think I need to see it.  At least she didn't have audition problems like Reagan.


that is true, I recommend you watch it. nice chatting with you


Wow. I was surprised to learn that began in 18th Century Japan and did hit the US until the 1930s


yeah that is a long time for sure. did you know how marvel trademarked the names superhero and supervillain?


Those seem like sort of generic terms to me... But I suppose "Wonder Woman" is a trademarkable term although many women are wondrous.


I haven't yet.  Was it good?  Better than The Last Jedi?


It was really good. and also the highest grossing superhero origin move


Sounds entertaining like the 54 color Nintendo Entertainment System was when it first came out.


i know right. too bad it was discontinued in japan in 2003


For sure, very valuable in the construction industry!  I bet some of those shoes start to smell pretty bad after a few years of work!


Undoubtedly.  They say that dry tea bags will absorb the odor.  I wonder how long it takes.


I guess there's always a double use for everything every made in the world.  I wonder how these things are discovered?!?!


Good point!  Did someone drop a tea bag and then did not notice it and one shoe smelled better compared to the other one?


Right!  I guess we'll never know if it was science or accidents - shoes are pretty weird when you think about how diverse they are and pretty much everyone has several pairs and types


NFL wide receiver Steve Smith would leave his pair of cleats on the field after each game to remind people of the homeless who don't have shoes.


Another good dude athlete!  I remember this gesture and how he didn't make a big deal about it until the media caught on.


I just heard about it recently.  I did see him do some interviews and he came across as a good guy.  I also read that 5000 year old shoes perform better than modern shoes.  Another one of those, "How do the measure that?"


Did someone walk a mile in someone's 5,000 year old shoes?  Great point, and they couldn't have been comfortable!


Yes, that's right.  Years ago, shoes were more for function and there is some of that now like the steel toed ones.  However, they are much more for fashion now than they used to be.


Hi there.  I just learned that a wealthy board member of the University of Virginia wanted to sponsor a shoe shopping day for female staff and some women were offended.  Virginia just cannot get a break.


Fashion for sure and the prices for some are crazy - I've seen "designer" sneakers for $500 - that's ridiculous!


It sure is.  When our kids moved out, I put in shoe racks and we now have a "shoe room" for my wife in what used to be a bedroom.  Nice conversation.  Thanks.


Isn't that the truth!  What was the reason behind a female only shopping spree?  I hope it wasn't nefarious


It was to celebrate his Mom's 102 birthday.  The women objected because they want to choose the groups they associate with and this trip would jam them together arbitrarily.


The guy had to resign from the board.  He just wanted to express generosity and have some people have some fun.  It was a strange turn of events.


Like you said - nothing these days about the Commonwealth of Virginia surprises me any more!  That's amazing


Speaking of shopping for shoes, Stephon Marbury promoted a line of shoes that cost $15 and took no money for the endorsement.


Starbury is a good dude, he played here in Phoenix and did a lot of good stuff in the community and was pretty selfless.  This does not surprise me, and I think I heard about it a while back.  Thought he was still playing in China?


I am in Ahwatukee myself.  Some shoes are safety equipment.  I have known men who wore steel toed shoes to protect against heavy items being dropped.


Hi There ! Looking forward to chat with You ! ;)


uuu... I bet they have like interrogation videos posted there ;) with good and bad cop scenarios :)


They probably do. Training videos and stuff could all be on there.


Oh that's right... maybe some funny videos as well, or where to get best donuts ;) lol


That's funny!  Hey, on a different subject did you know that Justin Bieber's "baby" is the most disliked video on youtube?


lol... I can honestly believe that... I'm not a fan of that guy and his music as well...


Me either but I thought he had a lot of fans so I was surprised to learn that.


Maybe he pissed them off ? I heard he could be really disrespectful...


I've heard that too.  Did you know that the whole thing, Youtube I mean, started with three former paypal employees?


paypal... ? Wait, paypal was before Youtube ?


Hi and to you as well!  So did you know that YouTube is the second largest search engine on the internet?


I always thought Paypal was rather new service... I mean, at least newer than Youtube...


I had too. Maybe it was just very small, not well known back in the day.


I mean I'm not surprised ;) If anything, I'm quite surprised it's not the first...


I know.  I mean, it with Netflix makes up half the interent traffic in the country.


I don't know. I just know together they do that.  Did you know the police have their own youtube?


Their own ? Why can't they use the regular Youtube ?


That's a good question and I don't know the answer.  I mean, they only share law enforcement videos so what could be the need for privacy?


...but wait - does that mean it's like a private channel ? Regular people like You and me can't access it ?


I assumed it was private since it is their own channel but honestly I don't know.


Hi.  Did you know WW I soldiers were able to make a radio out of razor blades and pencils?  I would end up cutting myself...


That could be handy for those late night trips to the fridge... There is a town in Alaska that has a cat for their mayor.  His name is "Stubbs".


Yeah, like Norway is for giving $1B to save the Amazon rain forest. Nice of them!


Indeed. I wonder how efficiently that was used. Seems like there is still so many problems in the rain forest


Yeah and that's a lot of money.  I wonder what $1B would do to make Nevada a garden spot?  As it is, the US gov't owns 86% of it and it's doing nothing to be productive... Except maybe Vegas...


I mean at least the us goverment does a good job walking the fine line between tyranny and individual freedom


They do?  Have you been following the war in Syria?  Our gov't under Obama and Secretary of State Hillary made a big mess there.  I guess there is a great photographer there that is showing what is really going on...


I mean I won't say it is perfect and there are parts that I don't condone, but they do their purpose in providing security and stability domestically


Seriously?  We have disease, crime, human trafficking, drug gangs and most likely terrorists pouring in our southern border.  No other country in the world would allow that.  Syria is sane compared to that.  We need more photographers and real journaist to cover it.


Really? So we are doing worse than north korea, libya, afganistan, etc?


I wonder how those foxhole radios would work


In terms of protecting their borders from invasion, yes.  This photographer in Syria is needed in the U.S. He can take pictures of people crossing.  Measles and TB are making a comeback.  Be careful!  Thanks for the chat.


Thanks for the informative chat as well.


I guess like a crystal radio... Not sure.  Wow, Canada requires that 40% of all music is Canadian.  Fair competition?


I don't really use the radio, but I do like its applications for deep space exploration


You would like Jupiter.  They have really strong AM radio storms.  I wonder if they are required to play local Jupiter music?


There is a radio station that translates solar activity into sound you can hear live


Sound cool... Do you like cats?  Fun fact: a cat at 15 has spent 10 years sleeping?  Cat Van Winkle...


That sounds wonderful. I wonder if that has anything to do with their popularity


Not sure... I kind of makes them a bit boring.  Did you know the cat in the opening scene of the Godfather was a stray the found on the set?


Ah that is so cute. Did you know there are glow int he dark cats in south korea?


Very astute comment on your part. I just get irritated with the bickering and inability to work accross the isle..


Yes, I hope that we will be able to work together in the near future, but I feel like it will be a while.


There hasn't been a non-republican or democrat president since 1853!


I find it interesting that the GOP was originally known as "classical liberalism' and were anti-slavery.


I remember learning that there was a switch between the two parties but do not remember much about it. Does that sound familiar to you?


Yes, I have heard that as well. It seems that in the 1930s, Republican supporters were at odd with the new economic stance and shifted to the Democratic Party.


Thanks for clarifying. Every president with a beard was a republican!


Oh really? I never knew that! Another odd fact is that a chimpanzee once received 400,000 votes for mayor in Rio de Janeiro!


Funny, the US just voted one into office. Ba-zinga!


Ha ha! That chimpanzee in Rio didn't win unfortunately, but came in third place.


It's interesting how Trump has such loyal supporters that they would wait in a lawn chair before an event where he will be attending.


Right? I tell my friends all the time, there isnt


Trump supporters who once supported John McCain, stopped doing so before his death as they feel Trump's values are more in line with theirs.


Sorry, premature send... there isn't anything I would picket for or stand in line for. I'm just not that passionate...


I understand that. I am pretty passionate but I don't support Trump. Some supporters believe that "Trump is brining Christian values back" and I truly don't understand that.


I agree with you. I lean republican with social values but I think he is not presidential


Interestingly, when Hillary Clinton was in college, she was president of the Young Republicans. Of course, the Republican platform was not what it is today.


yeah. It seems like evrything is so weird now a days... I do not recognize the country and Im not old...


I agree. There seemed to be a big core shift in the Republican party in the 60s after the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The states became more divided regarding presidential politics between Northern and Southern states.


No, he was drawing a bath for his daughter in 2016 and tore it. It was the worst injury of his career.


Whoops, how ironic! I wonder if it slowed him down much? Since 2000 he and a couple of other players have accounted for 56 percent of men's grand slam titles.


I do not think so. He was gifted 2 cows though. What does one do with cows?


EAT THEM! No? That is odd though. And he has also been honored with an official stamp.


I am fine with eating them but who butchers them? Can you see him doing it?


Haha, no. I do wonder what he really did with them.


Did you see the match where he competed on half grass and half clay?


I didn't see that. That's so interesting. Wonder why they competed there and why the court was like that.


It was a challenge between he and nadal. Who was better, Roger on grass or nadal on clay...


Ohh, that sounds cool. I would watch that match, though I do prefer watching Netflix.


Not that much. If they still used a Helicopter to dry the grass tennis courts like they did in the 1969 open I would watch.


What if they did that while they played? It would increase the degree of difficulty.. would you watch?


Haha that would be funny and kind of scary! The longest match in tennis history went on for 11 hours and was spread over 3 days. That would bore me for sure.


I remember that. It was a Jon Isner match in like wimbeldon. They had to stop due to the darkness and exhaustion.


The Roger Federer of paddle tennis wasn't that great apparently because US Open quarterfinalist Gael Monfils beat him within days of learning how to play.


Huh... No black man has won the us open since 1968 when arthur ashe won.


Wow, wonder why. Federer has one 20 grand slam singles title, the most ever for a male player.


Yeah they have been on air for 16 years now and still going strong


Yeah I know crazy. Did you ever watch Thomas the Tank?


I watch some episode with my kids, it is pretty entertaining


Yeah. Did you know Alec Baldwin did the voice for 52 episodes?


Yeah as well as Ringo Starr and George Carlin, each at least 52 episodes


Yeah pretty neat. Do you like horror movies?


Not really but I know some of them are pretty good and well received


Yeah and the benefit is that you can lose about 180 more calories watching them


Oh neat. Did you know Stephen King thinks Bambi is the scariest movie?


Hmmm I guess the part where the mom dies can be seen as horror, not sure


I sure do. I love to watch the SImpsons there too


Yeah maybe it was that part after all. Nice chat


Nice. Did you know there is an episode where Bart does not appear?


Yeah and even stranger he was not even mentioned in it


Yeah strange. Did you ever watch that 70s show?


Yes and I thought it was pretty good. It flopped in the UK though


Yeah but that was because they rewrote it verbatim, big mistake


Yeah I guess that explains why it lasted for only 10 episodes


Yeah that too but it has 750 episodes so no saw I saw them all


I don't know.  I know one guy who shouldn't have been running the bases and that was Babe Ruth when he got thrown out trying to steal to end game 7 of the 1926 world series.


lol  The womens world cup had higher tv ratings than the world series.  That shows how the game isn't as popular anymore.


Well, it is hard to beat soccer with anything other than the Superbowl I think.  By the way, have the cubs won the WS lately since they had back to back?


They beat the Cleveland Indians a few years ago.  I don't remember if it was back to back winning seasons though.


Do they still get trophies and why is it called the commisioners trophy.  I would rather get a gold ring!


Yes!  I think they do get diamond rings on top of the trophy.  Do you watch basketball?


Have to....I live in Warrior country.  Born in Oakland.  They might win it all again depite their play as of late.


They are on one heck of a run that's for sure.  I wonder how they compare to the Bulls when Jordan played.  The Warriors have won 3 out of the last 4 championships right?


Think so....crazy.  Curry is the best shooter in the history of the game.  10 feet high seems so low compared to them haha.


I like it sometimes...when they score, hate it when its a 1-0 game lol.


He is the master of the 3 point shot that's for sure.  I always like Kareem Abdul Jabbar.  I didn't realize he got the dunk banned for almost a decade in college basketball because he did it so much.


Dang....thats is nuts.  Good talk, take care!


lol I hear you there.  Baseball is so popular in Japan that a lof fans there are surprised that it's America's national pastime.


Heck, I am suprised that it is still called that.  Im sure NBA and NFL are bigger.  Even UFC possibly


You're right!  It sure isn't popular like it used to be.  I think they self proclaim it as the national pastime anyhow.  lol


Maybe they should put the managers in, they can actually play if needed.


Now that would make the game more interesting.  lol  Kickball is also called soccer baseball in Canada.  Never heard that before.


That is strange.  A man found baseball cards worth millions in an attic.


I wonder how fast it took him to sell them?  I know I would! lol


As fast as an inside the park home run.  Wonder why they run counter clock wise


What do you think about John Candy's quote about not being the heat but the humidity?


I think its only of the solar system, but it is crazy! it has 330000 times the mass of earth.


Oh oops I must have read it wrong.  sorry.


I'm getting interested in this topic, I feel there is much I don't know, I might buy a book via Amazon.


Amazon is amazing!  Love shopping there,  and I love prime.


I love prime as well, did you know the CEO of Amazon built a clock into a mountain that is supposed to run for about 10000 years!


Yes,  I wonder if really will.  and what is the significance for putting it at the top of a mountain?


I'm not sure but if it runs for 10000 years then there must be something to it.


Yeah probably.  I didn't know the arrow in the logo meant something lol


I  didn't know it meant something either, I bet Jeff Bezos didn't think it would become so big the first time he sold something via amazon.com.


I'm sure it has grown beyond his dreams.  I wish I could think of something like that lol  I didn't know best buy and target will price match.


I agree with that.  The humidity is what makes it hard,  it feel just thick,  where as heat is just crazy hot.  Do you know much about the sun?  The sunset on Mars is actually blue!!!  Amazing!


I know, me too, I would have so much money now, it is a great business.


That would be an spectacular view! and I know the sun is only one of billions of stars in the universe, crazy how little we are.


Yes,  so tiny in the universe.  Did you hear about the radio station that you can listen to the sun?  That is so cool.


I actually did hear about that station, too sad no one is going to be able to listen to it as they would certainly die, the sun is actually white!


I know right!  why wouldn't our school teachers correct us when we were drawing yellow suns.


Yeah! that is totally wrong they should definitely correct that.


They sure do, there's a lot of things they don't teach at school for instance that a lighting bolt is hotter than the surface of the sun.


Yeah,  I cant believe its that hot.  the sun takes up like 99 percent of the universe,  its huge!


I did not but I hear it is the reason why NY area code is 212


Yeah it was the easiest to dial on those large phones


Yeah, how about the phone books, ever used them?


I have not actually but heard they cannot be separated once stuck together


Yeah, I want to see that happen. UNICEF donates clean water when we do not use the phone


I want to know how they do that as it is a great initiative


Yesh exactly Did you know the iPhone has more power than the us icbm deterrent


Wow that is a lot of power, kind of scary


Yes all the time. Do you know what a hamburger button is?


Yeah it is indeed. Do you listen to the radio?


I do actually Did you know in AM you can get Jupiter's storms?


Wow that is impressive I wonder what sounds like


that is the three horizontal line menu in the apps


Yeah. Did you know you can get addicted to clicking on the internet?


Yeah I can see that if you spend too much time in it


Yeah. There is a copy of the internet in the library of Alexandria


WOw how do you even save a copy of the internet though


Yeah good point. There is 3g cell service on everest now


WOw that is convenient I guess. Do you ever read the terms when you buy online?


Nope I do not , I guess I am not in the 7% of those who do


they have 137 million subscibers. That's a ton!


That is crazy! I can't believe Blockbuster declined to buy netflix for $50 million. It is now worth $2 billion. That would have been a good investment.


yeah. That's probably why there's only one blockbuster left.


Yeah! Reed Hastings started netflix because of a $40 late fee...


Yes I do. How do you travel? In the Mackinac Island they travel by horse drawn carriages or bikes.


Horse drawn carriage seems so tedious, not the travel but the preperation. To hook up a horse to a buggy and then get the buggy, etc.


I agree. And it would take a very long time to travel using horse and buggy. In Lancaster County in PA the amish use horse and buggy daily.


Hello, did you know that disney recycles a lot of their animation frames, that results in identical scenes in some movies.


Man, that would be a pain! Nice chatting with you!


I had no idea. I think they should sell them! I love those frames.


Me too. Did you know Frozen was the first disney film directed by a woman?


I did know that. It is also one where a man is not needed for the success of the heroine. Seems right too!


I didn't know that until today. Do you watch Netflix?


Yes, I do. Netflix accounts for 33% of all the bandwidth in North America. I find that interesting.


Yes and its headquarters are in Los Gatos, California.


Hi! Do you like sports? I really like football and to be honest, I didn't really enjoy the super bowl game, but I do like the quarterback, Tom Brady.


Oh I see, wow, that seems pretty sexist to me already! How do the Saints treat their cheerleaders? I hope they don't use tracking chips like they do in players to record the players every move.


No they have a policy where the cheerleaders cannot eat in the same restaurant as players. That would be one thing but if the cheerleader is there first and already eating they have to stop and leave if a player enters.


That's pretty insane! That is a kind of messed up, the cheerleaders are people too! Amazing how the circular huddle was created by a deaf quarterback to prevent the other team from reading his hand signals. The impact he had even til today!


That is very interesting. You would think that you would be at a disadvantage as a deaf QB. Would you think they would get more sacks? I only ask because I don't know how they would be aware of players coming in from behind them.


I live with someone who is hearing impaired so I might be able to answer that question, I would think that because hearing aid technology is pretty advanced these days and I'd imagine the deaf quarterback would have hearing aids on probably to prevent that or maybe the coach can intercom them through their headsets to give them a heads up?


I see. That explains a lot. Thank you for that. Have you heard of Kellan Moore?


He's a QB for Dallas. He's the only left handed QB in the NFL.


Oh wow! So does that put the Cowboys at an advantage or disadvantage because of that? I wonder if the plays are adjusted to accommodate that.


Very good questions. I've never seen a left handed QB so I'm not sure. I would be very curious to see.


I like some sports. I did watch the Super Bowl and it was crazy boring. I'm not a Brady fan but I respect his talent. Are you familiar with Alex Smith?


Yeah! Because I have heard that left handed pitchers in NBL are prized possession, maybe it holds true for quarterbacks or maybe they make more than other NFL players since the average earnings of an engineer is higher than the earnings of an NFL player.


Given that information I would be inclined to enter engineering rather than football. It would be much easier on your body.


It really was crazy boring but yeah, I do think Brady is a great player. No I'm not familiar with Alex Smith, is he a quarterback as well?


He was until he was injured. He took so many AP tests in high school that he entered college as a junior. That's pretty impressive.


Yeah, that is impressive, to my understanding, it seems like education comes second to sports for these great athletes, but not the case for Alex Smith and also for Baker Mayfield. He's also a great competitive gamer, claiming he can beat anyone in Halo.


I agree. Smith was already working on his Master's when drafted. I heard that Mayfield considered quitting to become a professional video game competitor.


Wow, to get his master's! That's almost unheard of for professional athletes! I would like to see if women will ever make it to the NFL since there is no official rule against female players. I wonder how the public would respond to that.


As much as I'd love to see that I don't know many that would meet the physical requirements going against such large players. I would like to see a female team that's not just exploitation like the lingerie bowl.


There is such a thing as lingerie bowl? Yeah, the physical requirements are pretty high, even when games average only 11 minutes of live game play, I think football is still a pretty aggressive sport.


Yes. They are athletic women for sure but they put them in basically bras and panties. It's always rubbed me the wrong way. I also don't like the sexist way the Saints treat their cheerleaders.


lol It was addicting.  Justin Bieber's Baby is the most disliked video on youtube.


He is disliked and by extension so are his videos. I do not need to see it. I know I would hate it.


haha Netflix and youtube make up half of the peak internet traffic in North America.  Guess people really love their videos!


We are addicted to screens. If the internet died, what would do with ourselves? Nothing to watch. Nothing to fill our heads.


Sad but true.  You mentioned you like to listen to music on youtube.  Do you still listen to albums?


Yes, I do. I am listening to an album right now. Hint: it is not Hybrid theory


lol  I was surprised to find out that Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon was still of the best selling albums of 2014 more than 40 years after it was first released.


That album is a classic. Have you tried Dark Side of Oz?


At a certain point in the movie Wiz of Oz, start the Dark Side album. It syncs up pretty well with the movie. Or so I've heard. Anyway, great chat!


I do watch Youtube. I like to listen to music through YouTube? You? Do you YouTube too? LOL


Oh that is neat.  I'll have to try it! Nice chatting with you too!


lol That's what I use it for too.  I love watching concert clips on there.  Did you know it is the 2nd largest search engine on the net?


I believe it. Google owns Youtube, so they share tech. Youtube used to allow only 10 minute videos. Now there are whole albums up there.


I know youtube was created by 3 former paypal employees in Feb. of 2005.


They probably got stock options that made them rich. Then they plowed the cash into a new company. Good for them.


lol....looks like they cashed even bigger after starting youtube.  They sold youtube to google in 2006 for $1.65 billion dollars!


That is a nice chunk of change. I wonder what I would do with all that money. Probably sit around all day and watch YouTube.


hahahaah that's great.  I would too.  Especially in the winter months.  Psy's Gangnam style video got so many views that youtube had to upgrade the view count integer to 64 bits.


I guess the Koreans really liked that and watched it a lot! I never saw it though.


Nice, I guess that is how they combat issues with nepotism and such


Maybe. DO you know that congress can declare someone a honorary citizen?


Nice, did not know that. The republicans and democrats play a game of baseball every year since 1909


Nice, are they keeping score on who is winning?


Yes the republicans are currently leading by three points


Nice. Steven Colbert is a supporter of work visas for immigrants and once went in front of the congress to defend that


Wow that is amazing. Elmo also testified in front of COngress once?


Yes and it is the only non human to testify


I know that Wilson was the only president to have a PhD


All the time actually, I like to watch the Simpsons, and you?


Nice. Do you know who the three wealthiest presidents are?


Hmm I have not idea who that would be, who is it?


Nice. DId you know Lincoln was the first president that had a photo taken during the inauguration


Nice. THe president of Indonesia is a pop star


WOw nice. In the photo with Lincoln was also the John Wilkes booth


WOw. The Indonesia guy has already released three albums


WOw good for him. Did you know in Guatemala relatives of the president cannot run for that position ever?


True, but many people have reported many strange sightings so who knows lol! 3 pop albums while being president? Wow, must have had a lot of time on his hands! Talking about goofy the guest house of the U.S. President is larger than the White House, how odd is that!


So funny.  Would it be rude if I say I'd rather stay in the guest house than the white house?  I wonder if you can see the solar panels George W. Bush installed on the White house from the guest house.


I think staying in the guest house would be awesome! I don't think I have ever seen a picture of it. Yes, Bush did! Smart move I think. I liked Bill Clinton for having a centrist type or Third Way political policy thinking, we need change somewhere.


Bill Clinton was a good president.  On the other hand, did you know that Teddy Roosevelt was a strict conservationist that he banned Christmas trees from the white house.  I wonder what Melania thinks about that.


Hahaha, she had a lot of Christmas tree's in the White House for sure and she definitely would not have liked that rule hahaa!


I don't like her decorations and I don't really agree with the president.  Can you imagine if Hilary Clinton as a runner up would have automatically became Vice President like it happened in 1805.


I could not agree more. Too bad it wasn't 1805 now lol. That would be interesting to have 2 different parties working together. Yes, the Christmas tree's in the White House were creepy to me after seeing A Handmaids Tale on tv...just strange I guess!


I haven't seen that show yet, but I bet its good.  I love watching movies and even Bill Clinton is a fan of them.  He made an appearance on At the Movies with Roger Ebert in 1999.  He reviewed Fight Club and American Beauty.  Two controversial films.


I did hear about that, I love both of those movies. But in all the presidents we have had in the White House I think my top choice is Bill Clinton, I didn't know he was Attorney General of Arkansas, I knew he was Governor though.


I didn't know that either.  I also didn't know that he was a new democrat and his policies reflected a centrist third way political philosophy.