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Day: September 11, 2018

Open ThreadsLeave a comment

The Night Thread Surveys Our City of Ruins

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 mstergreene

You know what to do. Go to it. Continue reading The Night Thread Surveys Our City of Ruins

OtherLeave a comment

Best Video Game Tournament – Early Years – Round Three

September 11, 2018September 12, 2018 Demyx

This is the round of 16 for the Early Years generation of video games, covering pre-85 games including the Atari 2600, Intellivision, ColecoVision. Please vote for one game in each pairing. The most upvoted games will continue to the quarterfinals. … Continue reading Best Video Game Tournament – Early Years – Round Three

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2018 Fall TV Preview – Cable

September 11, 2018May 13, 2019 aoqi888

Camping (HBO) A group of old friends arrives at the underwhelming Brown Bear Lake campsite to celebrate a landmark birthday, sparking heightened emotions, latent tensions (sexual and otherwise) and memories they’d rather forget. The obsessively organized and aggressively controlling Kathryn … Continue reading 2018 Fall TV Preview – Cable

MoviesLeave a comment

Pitch Meeting: The Fantastic Four in the MCU

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 ravenwilder

As I type this, the Walt Disney Company is in the process of buying 20th Century Fox film studios. There are still some final regulatory hurdles to clear, but all seems set for Fox and its assets to become a … Continue reading Pitch Meeting: The Fantastic Four in the MCU

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“In All Seriousness” Thread — 9/11/2018

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 ScratStitch

A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 9/11/2018

TVLeave a comment

Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Sept. 11

September 11, 2018October 31, 2018 Jay S.

Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Sept. 11 – Here are today’s contestants: – Becky, a rock musician from Georgia, has been playing guitar since age 13; – Lori, a non-profit executive director from California, had her first date with her husband … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Sept. 11

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The Pumpkin Spice Must Flow #4

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 megarajusticemachine

The Stars Are Right Welcome to another The Pumpkin Spice Must Flow, where I irregularly post about that most extraordinary combination of flavors, pumpkin pie spice (or just “pumpkin spice”).  Despite having started writing these articles between pumpkin spice seasons, … Continue reading The Pumpkin Spice Must Flow #4

HealthLeave a comment

Weekly LGBT+ Discussion

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 Dikachu

Greetings, Avocadoans!  It’s time one again for The Avocado’s weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: UPDATE: All are now welcome! However, please be respectful that this discussion is specifically about issues and topics related to lesbian, gay, … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion

HealthLeave a comment

Savage Lovecast

September 11, 2018November 21, 2019 gaufqwi

So, I’m not SheepLauncher, who is enjoying a well earned retirement from this thread. And I am not stepping up to be his permanent replacement. But I do find myself with a good bit of free time today (thanks, Hurricane … Continue reading Savage Lovecast

MoviesLeave a comment

Movie Discussion 9/11/2018

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 nancy drew

Turner Classic Movies’ special programming for September is the African-American experience on film. Tonight’s theme is coming-of-age stories, with Cooley High, Sounder, Bright Road, and The Learning Tree. P.S. Black Panther is on Netflix now; do it up. Continue reading Movie Discussion 9/11/2018

OtherLeave a comment

Musicals Thread (Late to the Party)

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 grumproro

Welcome! The purpose of this thread is to talk about all things related to the wonderful world of musical theatre. Each week (or so) I will post a thread with a topic/question for everyone to respond to. This is also … Continue reading Musicals Thread (Late to the Party)

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9-11 Memorial Thread

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 joeyblowey

Post your thoughts and memories for  the 17th anniversary of this tragic day. Please keep it in good taste.   Continue reading 9-11 Memorial Thread

Open ThreadsLeave a comment

This Day Thread Takes A Pause 17 Years’ Worth

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 mstergreene

That header image is from the last time the World Trade Center was lit up for nighttime, at 6:00 AM EST on the morning of September 11, 2001. The sun hadn’t even come up yet, but it looked to be … Continue reading This Day Thread Takes A Pause 17 Years’ Worth

GamesLeave a comment

New Game Releases 09/11/18 – 09/17/18

September 11, 2018September 10, 2018 Andy Tuttle

As I was putting this together I noticed that the majority of the games coming out this week were not on the 11th and I was like, “What is that all abo…ohhhhhhhhh, right, 9/11”. It looks like the only game … Continue reading New Game Releases 09/11/18 – 09/17/18

MoviesLeave a comment

Building Entertainment: The Animated Films of the Walt Disney Studio. Bolt

September 11, 2018October 12, 2019 beasterly

Welcome to my weekly discussion of the animated films of the Walt Disney Studio. I’m proceeding mostly chronologically. The title comes from a quote from Walt, “I never called my work an ‘art’ It’s part of show business, the business … Continue reading Building Entertainment: The Animated Films of the Walt Disney Studio. Bolt

OtherLeave a comment

The Creative Endeavors Thread Gets Its Word Out

September 11, 2018September 9, 2018 The "Paper Chase" Guy

This is the space for our members to discuss and share their creative projects, ranging from written works to drawings, photography, and even craft projects such as knitting and woodworking. Self promotion is welcome (websites where we can view and/or … Continue reading The Creative Endeavors Thread Gets Its Word Out

GamesLeave a comment

Best Video Game Tournament – Early Years – Round Two

September 11, 2018September 12, 2018 Demyx

This is the round of 32 for the Early Years generation of video games, covering pre-85 games including the Atari 2600, Intellivision, ColecoVision. Please vote for one game in each pairing. The most upvoted games will continue to the Round … Continue reading Best Video Game Tournament – Early Years – Round Two

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The Tuesday Politics Thread Remembers

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 aggrocraig1004

I don’t have anything particularly intelligent to say about what happened on this day in 2001. Just that it’s sad and it was very scary when it was happening even though I didn’t know anyone anywhere near it. Bob Woodward’s … Continue reading The Tuesday Politics Thread Remembers

GamesLeave a comment

Shoeless Trivia: Gross Trivia

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 gaufqwi

No more apologies. We’re all just going to have to accept that I’m only going to do these when I have time. But I have time today. Thanks, Hurricane Florence. FWIW: On my personal blog, this is episode #144 of … Continue reading Shoeless Trivia: Gross Trivia

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