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January 2, 2008 12:10 PM PST
Episode 633: It's all about the baggies
It's our first show of the new year, and we've already uncovered the core conspiracy of our time: the secret rule of the industrial baggie complex. In other news, check out our new Buzz Town Wiki, get your DTV switchover coupon, and take a moment to bid adieu to Netscape--for real this time.
--Molly
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Cindi from Reston, Virginia
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Tom's predictions already coming true?
I listened to Episode 631 last night where Tom predicted that a network would broadcast and simultaneously stream a program in 2008. I don't know if this is what Tom had in mind, but NBC and the NHL did just that with the outdoor game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabers on January 1.
I didn't try the Internet feed myself though, opting to watch my Penguins and Sidney Crosby in high definition. To me, this is how you defeat the time-zone issues, by streaming live sports. If this counts and Tom nails a prediction on the 1st, I'd be willing to bet he knew of it when you recorded the show!
Cheers,
Caleb, wishing he still lived in Pittsburgh
I listened to Episode 631 last night where Tom predicted that a network would broadcast and simultaneously stream a program in 2008. I don't know if this is what Tom had in mind, but NBC and the NHL did just that with the outdoor game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabers on January 1.
I didn't try the Internet feed myself though, opting to watch my Penguins and Sidney Crosby in high definition. To me, this is how you defeat the time-zone issues, by streaming live sports. If this counts and Tom nails a prediction on the 1st, I'd be willing to bet he knew of it when you recorded the show!
Cheers,
Caleb, wishing he still lived in Pittsburgh
Molly is right
Hi buzz crew. In the 2008 prediction show, Molly had stated that our battery problem would be solved by 2012. Isn't that the year of the asteroid/global meltdown/great flood, according to many astrological predictions? I guess we won't be needing much of anything by then. So u iz rite, Molly!
Thanks for another year of wonderful shows.
Koo from jersey
Hi buzz crew. In the 2008 prediction show, Molly had stated that our battery problem would be solved by 2012. Isn't that the year of the asteroid/global meltdown/great flood, according to many astrological predictions? I guess we won't be needing much of anything by then. So u iz rite, Molly!
Thanks for another year of wonderful shows.
Koo from jersey
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Hey guys,
I finally got my definition of "Culture of Ownership" approved on the UrbanDictionary and just wanted to check with Molly to make sure it's correct. :)
Thanks!
Matt from Toronto
Hey guys,
I finally got my definition of "Culture of Ownership" approved on the UrbanDictionary and just wanted to check with Molly to make sure it's correct. :)
Thanks!
Matt from Toronto
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If you had something metal in your bag with your batteries and things
got moved around (i.e. baggage handlers looking for stuffs to steal)
the metal item could short out the battery resulting in fire.
Chris
The big problem I have with this whole thing is batteries that can't vent can explode. If you wrap your battery up to well you could be causing another problem.
I'm so glad that my tax money can go towards such a worthy cause. I mean how else can Grandma watch her stories if the government doesn't get involved and help her out.
Jonathan
The 2012 astrological phenomenon one listener refers to, while based on the end of several ancient records such as the Mayan calendar, turns out to have a very real astronomical correlation.
Please note that while many are billing this as a natural disaster/Armageddon most true scholars are much more subtle in their interpretations. No one actually knows what will happen. Depending on whose account you read it?s either a cosmic jugular or galactic G-spot. Many new-age types peg it as a renaissance of sorts.
The specific astronomical configuration is frequently termed a ?galactic alignment? since it refers to the exact point in time when our sun hits the equatorial ring of our galaxy (the Milky Way.).
Here?s a very cogent explanation of it all.
http://alignment2012.com/whatisGA.htm
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by twocrowsdown
January 3, 2008 8:53 PM PST
- Why bother with all the baggage x-ray machines, why not have super sized baggies as luggage. Completely see through, everything on display as you walk from the baggage collection carousel to the taxi (sorry - cab, I'm Australian), including your underware and ,ahem, bedtime reading. I think this idea has so much potential that I might patent it. I might even set up "Baggie Luggage" retail stores in airports, maybe as franchises. After a few months I will release another product to be used in conjunction with the "Baggie Luggage" called the "Deluxe Baggie" which will be a pouch that is not see through in which you can stow your Playboy magazines and other assorted items.
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(8 Comments)Once the brand name is established I will simply badge ordinary luggage as "Baggie Luggage", 'cos everyone would have come to their senses by then, and go and buy a Pacific island and retire - laughing my arse off.