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The discussion revolves around the splitting of larger threads to alleviate server load, specifically continuing the Random Thoughts thread. Participants express their thoughts on various topics, including the emotional impact of the game Bioshock: Infinite, which one user describes as "haunting." They discuss the game's cover art, noting the absence of the female co-lead, Elizabeth, from the front cover, and reference an interview with Ken Levine that suggests this was a marketing compromise. The conversation shifts to personal anecdotes, including family dynamics and humorous observations about everyday life, such as experiences at McDonald's and the challenges of parenting toddlers. The thread features a blend of light-hearted banter, reflections on gaming, and casual storytelling, highlighting the community's camaraderie.
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OmCheeto said:
I'm about to hook up my latest science experiment.
If you don't hear back from me in the next 24 hours, please tell my family and friends, that I loved them.

Thank you,

Om

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ps. fish have very small brains.


I wonder if I should go into my bomb shelter...:eek:

Meanwhile I just planted 4 kinds of garlic, almost 150 cloves...whew.

Romanian Red, Korean Mountain, Inchelium Red, and Silver White.
 
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lisab said:
I wonder if I should go into my bomb shelter...:eek:

Meanwhile I just planted 4 kinds of garlic, almost 150 cloves...whew.

Romanian Red, Korean Mountain, Inchelium Red, and Silver White.

survived...

ps. I have elephants, if you are looking for more species. :smile:
 
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Just listened to the Ride of the Valkyries and Devil's Trill back to back...
The effect was sublime...
Nice change after the neighbourhood cacophony.
:smile:
 
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I've been hanging out with my friend EDGAR. He's full of information but you have to know how to ask the right questions.
 
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Borg said:
I've been hanging out with my friend EDGAR. He's full of information but you have to know how to ask the right questions.

There he is! I was looking for Edgar since the beginning of this month, until around the 16th or so, when I just gave up on him. It's good to see that he's up and running again.
 
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The topology of my right sock has changed. It is now a torus.
 
  • #2,018
Mmm... torus

Hmm. With a sufficiently sharp knife you could construct two linked, holey socks from your one sock.
 
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http://phys.org/news/2013-10-monkey-purrs-cat-species-amazon.html

• Vegetarian Piranha: This new species of piranha, Tometes camunani, can span 20 inches wide and weigh up to 9 pounds, and is strictly herbivorous. The freshwater fish inhabits rocky rapids associated with seedlings of plants that grow among the rocks, its main source of food. Tometes is described from the upper drainages of the Trombetas River basin, Para, Brazilian Amazon.
• A brightly coloured snake from the "Lost World": Found in the mountains of Guyana, this brightly-colored snake species was named Chironius challenger after Arthur C. Doyle's fictional character Professor George Edward Challenger in the novel, The Lost World. (Mr.E- Yay! \o/)
• Caqueta titi monkey: This new species, Callicebus caquetensis, is one of about 20 species of titi monkey, which all live in the Amazon basin. The babies have an endearing trait, "When they feel very content they purr towards each other," explained scientist Thomas Defle
 
  • #2,020
Misty, our female cat, loves Chobani yogurt, and particularly pineapple. She buried her face in the cup, and wouldn't leave me alone to eat the yogurt.
 
  • #2,021
The local game company changed the flash version and I lose 3/4 of my bets :biggrin:
 
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Borg said:
A new weapon against piracy - Britney Spears is being used to deter Somali pirates.

From the article:

The singer’s top hits, like “Oops! I Did It Again” and “Baby One More Time,” when blasted at approaching Somali raiders, have proved to be the most effective at deterring kidnap attacks, merchant navy officer Rachel Owens revealed, according to the U.K.’s Metro.

“Her songs were chosen by the security team because they thought the pirates would hate them most,” said Second Officer Owens. “These guys can’t stand Western culture or music, making Britney’s hits perfect … It’s so effective the ship’s security rarely needs to resort to firing guns.”

“As soon as the pirates get a blast of Britney, they move on as quickly as they can,” she added, the U.K.’s Mirror reported.​

But wouldn't such tactics work on pretty much anybody?
 
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collinsmark said:
But wouldn't such tactics work on pretty much anybody?
Still, I'll never understand the third world. It's OK to kidnap and murder but you have to run like hell to avoid being influenced by pop music. I'm also having a hard time picturing the 1st Air Cav flying into Somalia playing Hit Me, Baby, One More Time instead of Ride of the Valkyries.
 
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Borg said:
I'm also having a hard time picturing the 1st Air Cav flying into Somalia playing Hit Me, Baby, One More Time instead of Ride of the Valkyries.

Hit Me, Baby still sounds like a better choice than Imagine.

At least assuming you don't fly into the area to give warlords flowers and peace symbols.
 
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Just mixed green tea, coffee, sugar, honey and a small bar of Bournville...
...Now to drink it...
 
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Enigman said:
Just mixed green tea, coffee, sugar, honey and a small bar of Bournville...
...Now to drink it...

Okay...not as bad as I expected...could do with less sugar though.
 
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Borg said:
Still, I'll never understand the third world. It's OK to kidnap and murder but you have to run like hell to avoid being influenced by pop music. I'm also having a hard time picturing the 1st Air Cav flying into Somalia playing Hit Me, Baby, One More Time instead of Ride of the Valkyries.
Germane:
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:smile:

Enigman said:
...could do with less sugar though.
It is a crime to say these words! :-p
 
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Please. ...:( i like an ipad
 
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Mandelbroth said:
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Maybe he didn't draw it before because "Die Zauberflöte" was by Mozart, not Bach.

(And anyway, he should have been asking the Queen of the Night for teleportation, not Mozart).

(And when I typed that, my browser spell checker thinks "Mozart" is a valid word, but "Bach" isn't.)
 
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What would you trade your heroes for?
 
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lisab said:
What would you trade your heroes for?

Ghosts?
 
  • #2,034
lisab said:
What would you trade your heroes for?

Death.
 
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Dad didn't make it. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cjd/detail_cjd.htm. Trying to figure out how to pick up my semester from here. Profs can put off tests for me but that doesn't really give me time to go through my process. ugh. Thank goodness for my wife.
 
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dkotschessaa said:
Dad didn't make it. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cjd/detail_cjd.htm. Trying to figure out how to pick up my semester from here. Profs can put off tests for me but that doesn't really give me time to go through my process. ugh. Thank goodness for my wife.

:frown: I'm so sorry to hear it! How are you doing?
 
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Oh no - I'm so sorry to hear that. I'll be thinking of you.

My colleagues picked up my slack for a while after my Dad died (and I've done the same) - people are pretty decent for the most part.
 
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dkotschessaa said:
Dad didn't make it. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cjd/detail_cjd.htm. Trying to figure out how to pick up my semester from here. Profs can put off tests for me but that doesn't really give me time to go through my process. ugh. Thank goodness for my wife.

So sorry, DK. Give your thanks to your wife - I'm sure she is suffering, too. My best wishes, and good luck getting through your studies.
 
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lisab said:
:frown: I'm so sorry to hear it! How are you doing?

I'd be ok if I had time to go through everything. I went through this with my mother. I just sort of became lazy for awhile, worked half-assed and watched spongebob for awhile, went to counseling, let the process happen. But right now it's very overwhelming to have studies hanging over me. There is no bereavement leave. I mean I could cancel the whole semester (they allow for that) but that's so drastic.

Sorry to use the random thoughts thread for this. May not be appropriate, but I like chatting with you folks.
 
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Ibix said:
Oh no - I'm so sorry to hear that. I'll be thinking of you.

My colleagues picked up my slack for a while after my Dad died (and I've done the same) - people are pretty decent for the most part.

My math club officers are taking care of the meeting tomorrow, thank goodness.
 

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