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  1. Sticky thread Sticky: Welcome to Mellophant

    Welcome to Mellophant that was Domebo. We are a general interest message board and welcome all. We will attempt to answer General Factual Questions, hold debates, talk sports and games or play games, discuss the arts from the cultural to reality TV...

    Started by What Exit?‎, 16 Sep 2009 10:29 AM
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  1. What kind of board would this be without...

    ...Kitty pictures! http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/4246/sleepingng4.jpg and video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB6P6SwX81g

    Started by Q.E.D.‎, 01 Mar 2009 09:12 AM
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  2. Poll Poll: Moderator elections

    I think, with the increase number of posters, and extra forum, that it's time to expand the moderatorship. Four people had volunteered to become moderators, excluding MsRobyn and danceswithcats, and I think that there's scope for two more...

    Started by CRSP‎, 28 Feb 2009 11:56 AM
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  3. Which Doper Am I?

    It seems that most other SDMB posters who have come over here have used the same username in both places, whereas I came up with a new one. So, how's about a puzzle. Can you guess what name I post under on the Dope? Here's some clues: On the...

    Started by TheFlame‎, 01 Mar 2009 01:54 PM
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  4. Invocations at public meetings: appropriate to stay seated?

    Where I work, a local minister always recites an invocation before every City Council meeting. The Mayor requests that everybody stand for the invocation. At the meetings I've attended, the invocations aren't short prayers; they approach the 90...

    Started by elmwood‎, 01 Mar 2009 04:00 PM
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  5. So new board, huh?

    Nice place. Looking good. Just testing things out. How's the edit work? ETA: fine. Just fine!

    Started by Brewha‎, 26 Feb 2009 10:23 AM
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  6. Board theme

    I think we need a decent theme for the board, or, at least, an image distinct from the phpBB default. Domebo was a pre-clovis American civilization (it is also a contraction of the first two letters of three quite obvious words). Clearly, the...

    Started by CRSP‎, 26 Feb 2009 01:42 PM
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    01 Mar 2009 11:29 PM Go to last post
  7. Holy Guacamole !!

    Hubby just brought me a snowball !! It's snowing !!! :o : thud :

    Started by NinetyWt‎, 01 Mar 2009 12:46 AM
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  8. The DoMeBo masquerade party

    Because I like a good online party. Betcha can't guess who I am on SDMB!!! And conversation: How do we pronounce the name of this board? Is it: DoomBoy Do me, Boy! Do me boy! Dome Bow

    Started by Inigo Montoya‎, 27 Feb 2009 03:59 PM
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  9. What's a good programming language for a 10 year old?

    My boy is fascinated with computers and creating stuff. I really think he would enjoy creating simple programs just for the mental gymnastics. What programming languages are in use these days that are 1) useful, 2) reasonably simple (does anyone...

    Started by Inigo Montoya‎, 27 Feb 2009 07:07 PM
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  10. What to do with a gifted child?

    Let's get this place rolling.... The school board has finally officially confirmed that my eight year old is "gifted". Having this information, I'm really not sure what to do with it. My wife, his teacher and myself all think it's a good idea...

    Started by Rube E. Tewesday‎, 26 Feb 2009 12:44 PM
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  11. Poll Poll: Avatars

    Avatars are possible on this software, but they are currently disabled. I know they don't have them on the other board, but I think they work nicely, if not abused. (But note that if I had an avatar it would not necessarily be my real likeness).

    Started by Giles‎, 26 Feb 2009 05:01 PM
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  12. Refugees from the MMP

    Well, it seemed natural, if some of us are gonna hang here that there's bound to be some Mumpers showing up and it's only right there should be a spot to be nice in, dammit! :lol: I cloned the hot tub, there was already a Rm 304 installed when...

    Started by SmartAleq‎, 27 Feb 2009 09:59 PM
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  13. Any Inkscape users here?

    Anyone here a fan of Inkscape? http://www.inkscape.org/ -If not, why not give it a try - it's a vector graphics drawing program - what that means: you build your drawing from discrete shapes that can be arranged and altered on the canvas (so...

    Started by Mangetout‎, 28 Feb 2009 11:26 AM
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  14. Avatars for ganking

    (Ganking would be taking.) I've got a huge number of avatars (including Batman, Hellsing, Transmetropolitan, Thundercats, and some misc), and since we can use them here, I'm sharing. http://s134.photobucket.com/albums/q103/silvercat17/icons/ -...

    Started by SilverTygerGirl‎, 01 Mar 2009 07:36 PM
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  15. Do we like oochy-koochy little squee kitties here, or not?

    A large majority of otherwise tough, cynical Dopers were generally known to dissolve into jello when faced with kitties. But a few posters did express disdain for this weakness, and supposedly we're harder edged around here. So, what is it to...

    Started by Hatshepsut‎, 02 Mar 2009 05:23 AM
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  16. My Buckeye Post

    I can say "buckeye" to my little heart's content here. I've rooted for the Buckeyes in the past and will probably do so again in the future. http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17300&KEY=&SPID=10408&SPSID=87743 I've...

    Started by jali‎, 01 Mar 2009 10:51 AM
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  17. How many active posters does the SDMB have, and how many...

    how many can we expect here? God knows the statistics published by the SDMB are crap (88,000 users? Riiiiight), so what's a better idea of the number of current, active users? 3,000? 2,000? 5,000? What percentage could be expected to make the...

    Started by alice_in_wonderland‎, 01 Mar 2009 12:06 PM
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  18. It's almost spring--how will your garden grow?

    Well, it's March 1st, and I am ready for spring. (Let's pretend the weather reports I've heard from other areas of North America aren't happening...) So far I've resisted buying annuals, but I know I won't be able to hold out much longer. I need...

    Started by Savannah‎, 02 Mar 2009 12:30 AM
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  19. I am in a bad, bad mood.

    I'm not sure why, really. Could be PMS. Could be the vague, kept me home from work, feeling like crap but not sure why, Oh my friggin' god is that the flu coming on, type of crappyness that's happening. Could be the phone call with the woman I...

    Started by alice_in_wonderland‎, 02 Mar 2009 04:22 PM
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  20. Clothing Donations

    I've been intending to post a question like this on SDMB, but heck, I just decided it's going to be my first thread on here. I've got a bunch of clothes in good condition that I've been planning on donating. My sister mentioned that a friend of...

    Started by Kat‎, 02 Mar 2009 12:26 AM
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  21. We need a photoshop tennis thread.

    Anyone got a good source image to start with? Mangetout?

    Started by drewbert‎, 01 Mar 2009 11:00 PM
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  22. Test

    Started by CRSP‎, 28 Feb 2009 05:48 AM
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  23. As Seen On TV-now there's a website!

    Snuggies! Fasta Pastas! Micro Fiber Miracle Cloth Now you can find all the HILARIOUSLY bad and stupid products out there! All made for people who are too stupid to cook pasta, find a robe-or their own assholes with both hands and a flashlight!

    Started by Guinastasia‎, 01 Mar 2009 08:25 PM
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  24. Dads! Want to Keep Your Daughter From Having a Social Life?

    Make an unsuccessful run for the White House!Meghan McCain's love life is on life support - thanks a lot, Dad. From the date who complimented her dinner order as a "maverick choice" to the guy who creepily remarked she would look hot in her mom's...

    Started by Tuckerfan‎, 03 Mar 2009 01:43 AM
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  25. A Thank You Note

    A recent email from my pal Tuckerfan indicated there had been quite the keruffle over at The Board That Shall Not Be Named™ (henceforth: TBTSNBN™). He also noted that several unnamed persons had agitated for my reinstatement there. To them and...

    Started by Zenster‎, 02 Mar 2009 05:26 PM
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  26. Where is my black shoe polish?

    I had a little tin of black shoe polish. I vaguely remembering actually polishing a pair of black shoes with it, sometime in the last twelve months. Now, where could it be? I have a strange desire to polish my black flats, the ones I wear to drive...

    Started by Savannah‎, 02 Mar 2009 11:15 PM
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  27. Pluto Smells Like Ass, It Seems!

    Its got methane in its atmosphere!Using ESO's Very Large Telescope, astronomers have gained valuable new insights about the atmosphere of the dwarf planet Pluto. The scientists found unexpectedly large amounts of methane in the atmosphere, and also...

    Started by Tuckerfan‎, 03 Mar 2009 01:18 AM
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  28. I scored a trunkful of tools Saturday

    My late father in law had a small workshop in his basement. My brother in law got the table saw, I got all the rest: circular saw, power painter, jigsaw, band sander, oscilating hand sander, mitre boxes, and miscellaneous chisels, clamps, a couple...

    Started by Winston Smith‎, 03 Mar 2009 09:55 AM
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  29. Need opinions on my website

    It's not up yet, but you can see a screenshot here. My teacher wants me to make the menu into CSS buttons. I rather like it the way it is. So... what do y'all think? And if you think I should add a CSS menu, what should it look like? (preferably...

    Started by SilverTygerGirl‎, 01 Mar 2009 09:06 PM
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  30. My Word of The Day

    I'm going to try to keep this going. Please add your word of the day. ultracrepidarian - One who speaks above his level of knowledge, experience or expertise. (from the Urban Dictionary)

    Started by jali‎, 03 Mar 2009 08:27 AM
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  31. What's going on in your world?

    Here in Central PA, I'm avoiding work. I've got old TV on, and I'm looking at clothes. It's raining, so I'm blaming my lack of productivity on that. Robin

    Started by MsRobyn‎, 27 Feb 2009 11:29 AM
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  32. Nearly 400 users and 4000 posts

    My, we're a chatty bunch of coconuts.

    Started by Julie‎, 02 Mar 2009 11:01 PM
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  33. Underwear Don't Fit Right...

    ... when you put them on backwards. Bo, how I loath mornings!!!

    Started by Santo Rugger‎, 03 Mar 2009 08:00 AM
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  34. I never liked that "G"...

    Not that I expect there to be a whole lot of confusion (especially since I think most people have sigs and/or avatars turned on), but my username has been changed to just plain old Diana. It was taken when I registered at the SDMB, and it didn't...

    Started by Diana‎, 03 Mar 2009 06:53 PM
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  35. Where's Bosda?

    I'm surprised he's not here yet. Hasn't anyone invited him?

    Started by Winston Smith‎, 03 Mar 2009 01:27 PM
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  36. Best Parody Motivational Poster thread

    Inspired by this thread. The prize is a one-year membership to DoMeBo! Here's one I did for a Philadelphia Eagles fan. Actually, for pretty much every fan of every Philadelphia team except the Phillies. I give them slack because their team has...

    Started by MsRobyn‎, 03 Mar 2009 07:15 PM
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  37. Who here is silly? *raises hand*

    Life is too Deep lately. Serious events, serious decisions, serious thoughts. I've been spewing my angst all over the boards over the past few weeks... but this is not the real me. So I'm going to take a few moments to get in touch with my...

    Started by Why I Am a Destiny‎, 02 Mar 2009 09:48 PM
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  38. Are casino simulations suitable for children?

    Would you let your kid play virtual slots/roulette/blackjack? Or do you think it's a chocolate cigarette attempt to get people into the real thing when old enough?

    Started by kk fusion‎, 01 Mar 2009 11:48 AM
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  39. Snow Day!

    Holy crap, we've got over 6" of snow so far and the stuff is STILL coming. That's the bad news. The good news is that because of it, my company is closed today and I get to stay home! So, who else gets an extra day off because of this weather?

    Started by Q.E.D.‎, 02 Mar 2009 08:18 AM
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  40. Real Life Testimonial: spaghetti sauce

    Can you make spaghetti sauce by mixing tomato sauce and ketchup? I fully intend to find out in about five minutes. Will update.

    Started by bookbuster‎, 04 Mar 2009 06:00 AM
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  41. Ideas for front page, and attracting users

    I've been working overtime, trying to attract users here. I'm quite impressed with the number of new users, in such a short time, but eventually, posters from the SDMB moving here will slow down. We need to attract some new blood, otherwise the...

    Started by CRSP‎, 27 Feb 2009 09:41 AM
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  42. My cat was sucking my face this morning.

    I was up early this AM to feed the cats. (4:45am). I went back to bed and Schatzi the Wonderkitty joined me. He snuggled up in my neck and started sucking on my cheek. Not licking. Not nibbling. Sucking. I didn't have the heart to stop him - I'm...

    Started by alice_in_wonderland‎, 03 Mar 2009 07:54 PM
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  43. Having a seriously sucky day

    There are good days and bad days. Today? Bad day. If anyone could cheer me up, I'd appreciate it.

    Started by Julie‎, 03 Mar 2009 05:24 PM
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    04 Mar 2009 11:18 AM Go to last post
  44. Common, pet-safe houseplants?

    Ok, I already know there are a gazillion places online where I can find a comprehensive list of what plants are and are not toxic to pets. But, I don't want to spend time wading through all those lists to figure out which of those are good...

    Started by XJETGIRLX‎, 03 Mar 2009 07:51 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    04 Mar 2009 12:19 PM Go to last post
  45. Link a better avatar for the poster before you.

    Sort of combining two threads here: Did I choose the right avatar and rate the avatar. Explain your work. Is your choice because the picture is better, fits the username better, conveys the spirit of the poster better?

    Started by Biggirl‎, 04 Mar 2009 07:24 AM
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    04 Mar 2009 12:39 PM Go to last post
  46. The cuteness! The cuteness!

    Baby fennec fox! That whole Zooborns site is about the most alluring timewaster it has ever been my desperate struggle to escape.

    Started by EddyTeddyFreddy‎, 04 Mar 2009 12:47 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    04 Mar 2009 12:58 PM Go to last post
  47. Poll Poll: Should domebo.net merge with Giraffeboards.com?

    Please expound on your answer as to why you voted a certain way. What are the pros and cons you foresee happening? Thanks.

    Started by fisheroo‎, 02 Mar 2009 06:13 PM
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  48. Hello!

    Yes, I finally wandered over from The Other Place, after I got a couple of PMs inviting me here. So hello, yes, I'm here (not that anyone mentioned me in the "Who do you want to see here?" thread, bastards! :P), and I'm glad to see that this place...

    Started by Martini Enfield‎, 03 Mar 2009 09:08 PM
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    04 Mar 2009 06:29 PM Go to last post
  49. Yay for gay dolphins, and other crazy pics.

    Started by ivan astikov‎, 02 Mar 2009 08:48 PM
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    04 Mar 2009 07:13 PM Go to last post
  50. The Crazy was dripping from my phone

    So, I'm in my office this afternoon, dispensing legal wisdom to the huddled masses as usual. Got a call from one of the secretaries. She tells me she's got a crazy woman on the phone, and it's more crazy than she can handle. This secretary has...

    Started by Oakminster‎, 03 Mar 2009 09:59 PM
    • Replies: 10
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    04 Mar 2009 07:21 PM Go to last post

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