Non-football related stuff that really makes your day

[bimmer84]

I'm with the Tree Party.

[Tony G]

Great news.

To shut it down would have been a classic case of treehuggers not understanding the dynamics of economics.

without the pejorative term, it's good to see a compromise reached that satisfies both sides of the issue. It's OK to clean up the products of combustion and dispose of the properly. It's heartening to see that occur and still allow operation.

[SeattleLionsFan]

Exactly Tony. It sounds like effective governance actually.

[DanO]

GREAT news on the ferry. Glad the Treehuggers didn't win. :-)

[Tony G]

But believe it or not, there’s a lot more good and kindness out there than you probably realize. Sometimes, people do incredible things – things that restore our faith in humanity. For example…


1. When some kids left this note to track down the owner of a forgotten skateboard that they could’ve easily stolen.




2. When these parents left a $50 tip in memory of the child they lost.



3. When this man stopped what he was doing to help an elderly woman with her bags.



4. When this cyclist sacrificed his track time to give a Koala bear something to drink.



5. When these people, being the only ones with electricity in the neighborhood, shared their outlets so others could call their loved ones.



6. When this dry cleaner decided to offer their services to anyone in need – for free.



7. When this soldier, in the middle of life or death situations, stopped to take care of a kitty who wandered in the area.



8. When this man who lost his legs in battle was saluted by 4 soldiers.



9. When this girl turned around during a race to help a girl who had fallen down. That girl was her opponent.



10. When this guy brought a hot cup of coffee to a freezing homeless man



11. When this civilian brought something to drink to a soldier fighting on his own soil.



12. When this little boy brought a sandwich to a hungry homeless man on the street.



13. When this shop owner went outside to feed a disabled homeless man.



14. When these bystanders joined forces to literally lift a car off of a trapped motorcyclist.



15. When these people waited in line for hours just to donate blood to those in need.



16. When this man got off of his motorcycle to halt traffic, so an elderly man could cross the street.



17. When this man not only bought food for a homeless guy missing an arm, but let him enjoy Japanese food that requires chopsticks by feeding him.



18. When this girl stopped what she was doing to give shelter to a disabled man in the rain.



19. When this little girl was visited in the hospital by her hero, Brian O’Driscoll.



20. When this fan got to experience something he NEVER thought was imaginable due to his disability. Kindness proved him wrong.

[Tony G]

Baby Andy Reid Has The Best Halloween Costume



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Baby Mangino is a legend around these parts, but Baby Andy Reid has arrived to make a bid for the title of America's Best Baby Coach. You may say it's the mustache that really makes this costume, but I say it's all about the wide, vacant eyes.

See what I mean?

[Panoptes]

My wife dropped this on me today to make me laugh

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3-RKS0_NKk&sns=em"]Hitler finds out about Obamacare Exchange Problems - YouTube[/ame]

[-Deborah-]

Bimmer, this one is for you. (Sorry if it's old, it was new to me!!)

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFZuzsfy-j4"]Squirrel Revolt - YouTube[/ame]

[Topweasel]

Lol. Omg he is mating with my mouth.

[bimmer84]

Bimmer, this one is for you. (Sorry if it's old, it was new to me!!)

Squirrel Revolt - YouTube

Ha! Haven't seen it Deb!

[Tony G]

I just saw it this weekend for the first time. funny!

[Tony G]

http://www.upworthy.com/if-you-didnt-have-long-left-on-earth-would-you-do-something-as-amazingly-cool-as-this-little-girl-3?c=ufb1

[bimmer84]

Inspiring video! Top Gear (British version) is a lot of fun. We have been downloading it and watching for years. Richard Hammond seems like a great guy.

[DanO]

"Lol. Omg he is mating with my mouth."
---------------------Loved that as well.

[FVD]

Air travelers will soon be able to use their tablets and other electronic devices from gate to gate, the Federal Aviation Administration announced Thursday.

The agency said it has determined that airlines can safely expand passenger use of portable electronic devices during all phases of a flight, and it is providing airlines with guidance for implementation, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said during a morning news conference.

Although implementation will vary among airlines, Huerta said the agency expects all carriers to prove they can safely allow the gate-to-gate use of personal devices by the end of the year. The change follows recommendations from an advisory group that issued its report last month.

Under the new regulations, passengers will be able to read e-books and watch videos on their devices without having to turn their devices off during takeoff and landing. Instead of having to turn cellphones off, passengers will be able to keep them on airplane mode, which prevents phones from being able to send or receive data, calls and text messages.

Phone calls remain banned by the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC had considered lifting the ban before opting in 2007 to leave the rules in place.

Electronic devices will still need to be held or put away during takeoff and landing, the agency said.

"We believe today's decision honors both our commitment to safety and consumers' increasing desire to use their electronic devices during all phases of their flights," said Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx in a statement. "These guidelines reflect input from passengers, pilots, manufacturers, and flight attendants, and I look forward to seeing airlines implement these much anticipated guidelines in the near future."

Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.), who has also pushed for easing the restrictions, praised the FAA's announcement as a win for travelers.

"This is great news for the traveling public -- and frankly, a win for common sense," said McCaskill, chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee's subcommittee on consumer protection. "I applaud the FAA for taking the necessary steps to change these outdated regulations, and I look forward to the airlines turning around quick plans for implementation."

The decision was also celebrated by companies that sell these electronic devices. Paul Misener, Amazon's vice president for global public policy, was a member of the committee that advocated for changing the rules. The committee also included representatives from airlines, industry groups and aircraft manufacturers.

"We've been fighting for our customers on this issue for years - testing an airplane packed full of Kindles, working with the FAA, and serving as the device manufacturer on this committee," Amazon.com spokesman Drew Herdener said in a statement. "This is a big win for customers and, frankly, it's about time."

The U.S. Travel Association also praised the decision, saying that easing the prohibitions during takeoff and landing would make the traveler's experience more enjoyable without interfering with safety or security.

"The travel community is grateful, because what's good for the traveler is good for travel-related businesses and our economy," Roger Dow, the association's president and chief executive, said in a statement.

Here are the FAA's top 10 things passengers should know about expanded use of a personal electronic device (PED) on airplanes:

1. Make safety your first priority.

2. Changes to PED policies will not happen immediately and will vary by airline. Check with your airline to see if and when you can use your PED.

3. Current PED policies remain in effect until an airline completes a safety assessment, gets FAA approval and changes its PED policy.

4. Cellphones may not be used for voice communications.

5. Devices must be used in airplane mode or with the cellular connection disabled. You may use the WiFi connection on your device if the plane has an installed WiFi system and the airline allows its use. You can also continue to use short-range Bluetooth accessories, such as wireless keyboards.

6. Properly stow heavier devices under seats or in the overhead bins during takeoff and landing. These items could impede evacuation of an aircraft or may injure you or someone else in the event of turbulence or an accident.

7. During the safety briefing, put down electronic devices, books and newspapers and listen to the crew member's instructions.

8. It only takes a few minutes to secure items according to the crew's instructions during takeoff and landing.

9. In some instances of low visibility -- about 1 percent of flights -- some landing systems may not be proved PED tolerant, so you may be asked to turn off your device.

10. Always follow crew instructions and immediately turn off your device if asked.