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2.6 Ton Pinball Machine

nmoog writes "Heres something you don't see everyday - The Southtyrol-game is an 11 metre, 2.6 tonne pinball "style" machine. Its intention? 'Provide an ironic and entertaining demonstration of how the advent of tourism shaped the landscape and economic habits in the small Italian province of Southtyrol.' And powered by Linux to boot. Um, as well."

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  1. Re:fp for linux by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    you fail it, I beat ya

  2. Bill Simon Endorses Schwarzenegger for Governor in by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Bill Simon, former GOP gubernatorial candidate, announced today his endorsement of Arnold Schwarzenegger for governor in this October's recall election.

    "It's time for all Republicans to unite behind Arnold," said Simon. "Arnold Schwarzenegger is the right man to be governor of California."

    Simon also emphasized Schwarzenegger's fiscal conservativism when he announced his endorsement at a town hall hosted by Sean Hannity, a FOX News Channel Host and radio personality.

    "Arnold Schwarzenegger has laid out a set of broad principles, along with a specific set of policies that address our most urgent challenges and will put our great state back on the road to prosperity," said Simon. "I have met with Arnold on a number of occasions, and he has demonstrated to me a clear and practical understanding of the issues. He has outlined a plan of action. He has made a compelling case for his candidacy. Indeed, he has summarized many of these principles and policies in a thoughtful and compelling editorial in yesterday's Wall Street Journal."

    Simon's endorsement comes the day after Schwarzenegger's strong debate performance in Sacramento. Schwarzenegger welcomed Simon's support in the race.

    "Bill has strong convictions and a passion for ideas that will benefit California and its people," said Schwarzenegger. "I hope Bill's support will serve to unify Republicans and other Californians who are eager to join the movement to give California back its future."

  3. Sporkinator Rulez You by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Spork you! corplaw blog bitches!

  4. 58th post by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    read it and weep, you biatch whores!!!!

  5. An Ode to Personified Sausage by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    An Ode to Personified Sausage

    I don?t want to see
    your shirt tight-cotton stretched
    small casing to fat frame
    cellulite pleading to escape;
    a sausage overstuffed
    and lumpy.

    Ironic descriptors arched across
    taut-strained shorts seat
    Flirt Princess Cutie
    Attractive.

    Cigarette in corpulent hand,
    I walk behind
    but can?t move around before
    a disgusting cloud
    is exhaled in my face;
    if binging on nicotine controlled weight
    it would have worked by now.

    Gathering in gaggles of those like you,
    moving in a herd.
    Decrying the evil things men do
    like you would know.

    Rejecting and rejected by society,
    your mom says you?re just healthy.
    Despair drives you to consume more,
    you have a disability.

    Why don?t you sue Jimmy Dean?

  6. Can't resist obvious weight joke... by saskboy · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    "2.6 ton"

    Imagine a 2.6 METRIC tonne cluster of these pinball machines!

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    Saskboy's blog is good. 9 out of 10 dentists agree.
  7. Re:Imagine... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    But just think about a Beowulf cluster of them. It would be awesome!!!