Fight that terrorism
Posted By Chad Jones in Square Pegs on April 1, 2008
If you're renewing your vehicle registration any time soon, which I recently was, you should be getting one of these inserts regarding license plates you can buy.
You got your eagles, your flags, your lone stars, your God Bless, etc.
But a more recent option is the Fight Terrorism plate, replete with a clever blend of a shape of a pentagon with the Twin Towers as an '11' and - ah just look at it.
You can fetch one of these fetching plates for $30,
$22 of which "goes to funding state highway and public road policing," according to a 'Deanna' from TxDOT.
In related news:
Oh crap, why wasn't I informed of an e-vote for the <a href="http://www.dot.state.tx.us/services/vehicle_titles_and_registration/vote_plate.htm">new license plate design</a>? That thing looks like it's straight outta the 80's.
<img src="http://www.dot.state.tx.us/txdot_images/vtr/big_plates/winning_plate.jpg">
And last I checked, 'IB6-UB9' was unfortunately taken.
Scott Doyle Verified
1 year, 7 months ago
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I don't feel right putting something on my car that doesn't have a foreign-manufactured yellow ribbon on it.
Pavel Lishin Verified
1 year, 7 months ago
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You can actually check availability of personalized plate tags online:
http://rts.texasonline.state.tx.us/NA...
It's confirmed that IB6UB9 is taken. =( However, the following are available:
Among others. Limited to 6 characters though, dammit (also available FYI) - wonder if it'll expand to 7 with next year's new plates. Unfortunately, 'Miko' is either taken or flat-out inappropriate.
Scott Doyle Verified
1 year, 7 months ago
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Working hard there Scott?
Ashley Lyell Verified
1 year, 7 months ago
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Sweet. I can get "SHEEPL" and be the envy of Reddit.
Pavel Lishin Verified
1 year, 7 months ago
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Don't judge me!
And, yes, slow day at the office.
Scott Doyle Verified
1 year, 7 months ago
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Nice find Scott.
Note to PegNews staff who occasionally get stuck on a tease photo. This little tool is rife with possibilities:
https://rts.texasonline.state.tx.us/N...
<img src="http://media.pegasusnews.com/img/photos/2008/04/01/Picture_1.jpg">
Mike Orren Staff
1 year, 7 months ago
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Oh geez...Orren, would you just hire this guy already? P.S. I want him on my team for the next Trivial Pursuit tournament...whenever that happens.
jtmbls Anonymous
1 year, 7 months ago
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I'm actually not that great of a Trivial Pursuit player, jtmbls.
Problem #1 is there's usually drinking involved, meaning I have more important things on my mind (next drink, etc). #2 - I make it a point NOT to retain useless info about 80's bands, what author had jaundice, and so forth. #3 - My friends who absolutely love that kinda stuff take it far too seriously and I guarantee the game will drag on FOREVER due to arguments and general douchebaggery.
A much better game is Steve Jackson's <a href="http://www.sjgames.com/illuminati/">Illuminati</a>, imo. Since treachery and deceit is openly allowed, I'm already mentally prepared for people's douchebaggery as I plot their demise.
Scott Doyle Verified
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Speaking of which, we need to get an Illuminati game together.
In fact, I think the next Pegasus News contest should be decided by an Illuminati tournament.
Pavel Lishin Verified
1 year, 7 months ago
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Ahhh...Restricted site. Must be fun!
But there is hope for you yet in the TP world. (Can't link so I must quote)
Forbes .com - On Monday, Pawtucket, R.I.-based Hasbro announced it had purchased all intellectual property rights related to the the quintessential adult board game from Horn Abbot, the company set up by the game's inventors, for $80 million.
“The licensing agreement was fruitful for both parties,” said Phil Jackson, Hasbro’s group executive for games. “Whole ownership gives us the chance to increase visibility and capitalization of the brand in areas like digital entertainment, publishing, promoting, television and anything else that comes over the horizon.”
jtmbls Anonymous
1 year, 7 months ago
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Interesting.
Pretty sure I'd still like Illuminati more, though. Nothing quite like stabbing your friends in the back and earning their gamer respect for doing it.
I concur with Pavel. Time for a <a href="http://www.pegasusnews.com/blogs/pegasusnewsblog/2008/mar/21/radioheadprecontest/#c24008">linky-loop</a>!
Scott Doyle Verified
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