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Want to join in some ancient Aboriginal tradition? This boomerang is handcrafted and decorated by an Outback Australian Aboriginal Tribe! the 16" wooden boomerang is great both for throwing and as a decorative piece

How the hell is the handcrafted boomerang $5 cheaper than koala poo?

Since when did you stop being a mod? 

Aaaaaaaaaaaaagggeesssss ago.

I'm sorry, but I think the Game Boy would better provide me with minutes of mind-numbing entertainment than having to put up with the scorn of all my friends and family for carrying around koala dung.

I think perhaps another bogus gift would be an Oakland Raiders XXXVII Super Bowl Champions t-shirt or cap.

You know they are all printed up. What happens to them now? Do they burn them? Donate them to the homeless?

dont trashtalk ipods, or i will be forced to put you thru excruciating pain by making u watch "sweating to the oldies" 24/7 mwahahahahahahaha

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dont trashtalk ipods, or i will be forced to put you thru excruciating pain by making u watch "sweating to the oldies" 24/7 mwahahahahahahaha

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You need to put [power frenzy] at the front of your post.

And iPods deserve complete, no-holds-barred down-on-the-floor worship.

you'd better hope that the keychain doesn't break, releasing the god-knows-how-old poo 

Old poop would probably be better than fresh poop.

Does anyone have superstitions about gift-giving? My Mom believes that it's unlucky to give something that cuts (eg: knives, scissors, cutlery) because it will cut off your friendship.

So if she gives you something sharp she asks you for a token payment of ten cents. Then you have bought the item, so it's not a gift.

That's one of the weirdest superstitions I've ever heard. Not just because it's so lame ("Happy Birthday! That'll be 10 cents."), but because it's centered around a pun

It's a cane that is a stretched out bull penis. ew

A few years ago I had a very special birthday party and lots of people came to help me celebrate. This wasn't a last minute thing and we served very good food and drink. So anyway, later in the evening I opened my presents. About 20 out of 30 gifts were candles! We do have electricity in our home. Not that I don't like candles but really, don't people have any imagination anymore?

I would find candles the best possible gift. Actually, the best possible gift would be gift certificates for candle stores. I always have candles burning, and it isn't for light. Air fresheners are nasty smelling. I use candles.

Is that real?

yea. i've seen them in stores before. it's disturbing

My dog left me some poop to clean up when I got home today! He's such a thoughtful boy.

Was it bile-ly yellow or did s/he happen to eat something that didn't agree with the stomach? I just read yesterday a list of things dogs should never eat... I am going to find that list for you....
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OK: This is from an article in my newspaper yesterday:
While a small percentage of pets can be hypersensitive to wheat or corn, Michel said, all adult dogs and cats lack the enzyme needed to digest lactose and so may develop gas or diarrhea after consuming dairy products. Soy flour, called for in some treat recipes, can have a similar effect.

"It can be an individual thing with dogs and cats, just the way it is with people," Michel said. Most dogs can tolerate small amounts of cheese and plain yogurt.

Several foodstuffs should never be given to dogs or cats. In addition to chocolate, which can cause erratic heartbeats, seizures and death, Michel mentioned onions and onion-derived products (such as onion powder, onion salt, onion soup mix and onion flavorings), as well as raisins, grapes and macadamia nuts.

A compound in onions called thiosulfate damages the membrane of red blood cells, causing a form of anemia that can be fatal, especially to cats and small dogs. Garlic can have a similar effect, though a pet would need to eat a large amount to become ill. Packaged pet treats that contain small amounts of garlic are not likely to cause a problem, Michel said.

Veterinary journals recently reported several cases of kidney failure in dogs that ate grapes or raisins in amounts ranging from 9 ounces to 2 pounds. That's worth noting because some widely circulated treat recipes suggest adding raisins to biscuit dough as a variation. There have been no reports of a similar effect in cats.

A dog that snatches a grape or two will be fine, Michel said, but scarfing down a bunch would constitute an emergency.

Macadamia nuts are another product to keep off the coffee table and out of homemade pet treats. A dog that gobbles even a few can develop neurological symptoms such as hind-end weakness, tremors and difficulty walking, Michel said.

Fortunately, the frightening symptoms generally pass within 24 hours. Veterinarians usually give the animal a purgative to hasten recovery.

Be aware, too, that some recipes are inappropriate for pets with special needs. Treats with a lot of salt can be harmful to dogs or cats with heart disease.