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IRL (In Real Life) => Enigmas of the Mystical => Topic started by: LongBlade on September 02, 2015, 08:43:40 AM

Title: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: LongBlade on September 02, 2015, 08:43:40 AM
QuoteRUSSIAN scientists are said to be baffled by the discovery of a small "alien creature" on the banks of a river near a major nuclear power plant.

Local news reports said the corpse with a "mysterious skull" was found by two residents next to the River Kovashi, on Sunday, in the Russian town of Sosnovy Bor, a town built in 1958 to serve the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant.

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Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: MikeGER on September 02, 2015, 09:13:40 AM
someone should have buried Putin's aborted secret child a bit deeper... sorry chap will see Sibiran mines real soon
Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: Centurion40 on September 02, 2015, 09:15:57 AM
Quote from: MikeGER on September 02, 2015, 09:13:40 AM
someone should have buried Putin's aborted secret child a bit deeper... sorry chap will see Sibiran mines real soon

O0

Looks like he mated with some half-fish, half-pony chimera.
Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: BanzaiCat on September 02, 2015, 09:20:42 AM
Gee,

Russia

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State-Run Nuclear Power Plant

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Animal Life

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Is anyone truly mystified, here? Probably a nuclear rabbit or something, pfft.
Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: Centurion40 on September 02, 2015, 09:28:14 AM
Nuclear Rabbit would be a good name for a band... oh snap, it is!!!

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Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: BanzaiCat on September 02, 2015, 09:37:11 AM
Jesus, that's a big-ass bass!  :o
Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: mirth on September 02, 2015, 09:40:28 AM
Quote from: LongBlade on September 02, 2015, 08:43:40 AM
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Is that Quato? I think it is

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Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: BanzaiCat on September 02, 2015, 09:43:03 AM
Quaid...Quaid...start the reactor, free Mars!  ;D
Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: mirth on September 02, 2015, 09:49:44 AM
Clearly Putin has designs on Mars.
Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: Centurion40 on September 02, 2015, 10:20:33 AM
Quote from: mirth on September 02, 2015, 09:49:44 AM
Clearly Putin has designs on Mars.

Nah!  ;)

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Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: BanzaiCat on September 02, 2015, 10:30:13 AM
You're not far off the mark...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3010136/Putin-s-3-5billion-race-make-space-pictures-inside-huge-Siberian-cosmodrome-Russia-hopes-beat-Mars.html

QuotePutin's £3.5billion race to make it to space: First pictures inside huge Siberian cosmodrome from where Russia hopes to beat the US to Mars

- Putin's pet project set to rival Cape Canaveral in fame - and help Russia win the 21st century space race
- Built across 342 square miles, the cosmodrome will have 17 launch pads and a new 'satellite city' for 25,000 people
- Russian president has said he wants it to 'confirm the high scientific and technological status' of the country
- But building works are beset by problems - and the first unmanned launch, planned for December, looks in doubt
- Should it not be ready in time, it will be a huge embarrassment for Putin and his £3.4billion investment in the project

But, it's well behind schedule (go figure) and has had plenty of problems. More info and pics (as well as a video) at the link.
Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: mirth on September 02, 2015, 11:04:43 AM
QuoteDelay: The project is now so far behind, some estimate 35,000 more workers are needed to get it back on schedule

Or one Sith Lord

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Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: Centurion40 on September 02, 2015, 11:32:59 AM
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Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: LongBlade on September 02, 2015, 11:33:24 AM
Quote from: mirth on September 02, 2015, 09:49:44 AM
Clearly Putin has designs on Mars.

Only the ethnic enclaves. You can identify them by the red shading on the map:

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Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: mirth on September 02, 2015, 11:37:35 AM
He's after Utopia Planitia. The future home of Starfleet's major ship yard.
Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: Centurion40 on September 02, 2015, 12:27:10 PM
Looking at that giant photo, I can't help but think that Mars is excellent real estate for a new Las Vegas.
Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: mirth on September 02, 2015, 12:37:32 PM
I'd be fine with shipping the current Las Vegas to Mars.
Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: BanzaiCat on September 02, 2015, 01:05:41 PM
Quote from: mirth on September 02, 2015, 12:37:32 PM
I'd be fine with shipping the current Las Vegas to Mars.

I'm going in a few weeks for a convention. It was fun when I was there last year, even though I was alone and had to do a couple of shows alone.  :-\
Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: mirth on September 02, 2015, 01:08:09 PM
You're going to Mars in a few weeks? Cool!

Though I can understand it being lonely.
Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: BanzaiCat on September 02, 2015, 01:08:55 PM
Might as well be Mars...there's just as many freaks there as on the Red Planet, I imagine.
Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: mirth on September 02, 2015, 01:13:51 PM
They do have 3-breasted prostitutes on Mars.
Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: Barthheart on September 02, 2015, 01:16:14 PM
Quote from: mirth on September 02, 2015, 01:13:51 PM
They do have 3-breasted prostitutes on Mars.

Probably do in Vegas too....    ::)
Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: BanzaiCat on September 02, 2015, 01:25:57 PM
I am thinking I'll collect the whore trading cards from the street hawkers and scan 'em for the site when I get home.  ;D
Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: LongBlade on September 02, 2015, 02:05:06 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on September 02, 2015, 01:25:57 PM
I am thinking I'll collect the whore trading cards from the street hawkers and scan 'em for the site when I get home.  ;D

E3 was always good for that, too.
Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: Centurion40 on September 02, 2015, 02:16:55 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on September 02, 2015, 01:05:41 PM
Quote from: mirth on September 02, 2015, 12:37:32 PM
I'd be fine with shipping the current Las Vegas to Mars.

I'm going in a few weeks for a convention. It was fun when I was there last year, even though I was alone and had to do a couple of shows alone.  :-\

Where are ya stayin'?
Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: LongBlade on September 02, 2015, 02:30:29 PM
Planning a road trip?
Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: BanzaiCat on September 02, 2015, 04:04:00 PM
MGM Grand this year. Last year it was the Bellagio. VERY nice rooms there, but otherwise it was kind of dull. I went across the street to the Paris just about every night...much more interesting and lots of shows there.
Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: Centurion40 on September 03, 2015, 07:44:04 AM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on September 02, 2015, 04:04:00 PM
MGM Grand this year. Last year it was the Bellagio. VERY nice rooms there, but otherwise it was kind of dull. I went across the street to the Paris just about every night...much more interesting and lots of shows there.

You should check ticketmaster to see if there is anything interesting going on while you are there.  Often big concerts and MMA fights at the Grand.  The Grand has a Cirque show called Ka (saw it, pretty good), they also host a Copperfield show and Brad Garrett's Comedy Club is there.
Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: BanzaiCat on September 03, 2015, 08:21:17 AM
Thanks 40, I didn't know about Brad Garrett. I might check that out.

Ka and Copperfield are a bit expensive for me...though I might take in one show while I'm there.
Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: Centurion40 on September 03, 2015, 08:39:47 AM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on September 03, 2015, 08:21:17 AM
Thanks 40, I didn't know about Brad Garrett. I might check that out.

Ka and Copperfield are a bit expensive for me...though I might take in one show while I'm there.

There is a cheap ticket place just up the Strip (like a 3 minute walk up from the MGM lion), by the Coke Store (giant Coke bottle), we got cheap Ka tickets there.  If you go to one of the show, get your drinks outside of the venue.  Cirque drinks are PRICEY!
Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: DoctorQuest on September 03, 2015, 10:50:26 AM
Blue Man Group is a real hoot if you've never seen one of their shows. Too bad the Star Trek Experience is no longer at the Hilton.
Title: Re: Russia - Not Saying It's Aliens...
Post by: BanzaiCat on September 03, 2015, 10:56:29 AM
Yeah, I'd have been all over the Star Trek experience like nerd on Star Wars X-Wing miniatures. ;)

Haven't seen Blue Man Group. I'll add that to my list, thanks!