Open Thread -- Making New Friends (and Pets), xkcd Edition

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So, have you made any new friends lately?
This is an Open Thread.

Taste Of The Pres. Debates..............
Submitted by jimstaro on Sat, 09/06/2008 - 19:38.Live Webcast: Sen. Barack Obama
8:30 a.m. Sat., Sept. 6
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Live Webcast: Sen. John McCain
12:30 p.m. Sat., Sept. 6
Watch Sen. John McCain discuss healthcare and financial-security issues with AARP CEO Bill Novelli and the audience at AARP's member event.
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