Can PF Random Thoughts be Split to Help with Server Load?

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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.
  • #181
ChiralWaltz said:
Sucrose Vectors have always puzzled myself as well. The original lyrics were "I just want to dragon fly. Put your wings around me baby, put your wings around me baby." However, during the release, tension was high. Legend says a baby crawled onto a dragon's back and absorbed eons of knowledge and wisdom.

The church was out raged and sent a band of elite assassins after the baby. The assassins were never heard from again. After that, cultural ties with dragons were strained, hence the edited version most heard.

I nominate ChiralWaltz for some kind of random thought award, for this post.

-Dave K
 
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  • #182
Rose-breasted grosbeaks are back. I love their music. They usually show up a day or so after the goldfinches, and they are right on schedule.
 
  • #183
turbo said:
Rose-breasted grosbeaks are back. I love their music.

I think I saw them once when I was in college. They're really good live, quite a rocking show.
 
  • #184
My Jeopardy bubble burst today. I thought I had been improving my knowledge over time, since I was scoring in the range of 28-35 correct answers per game, better than the 15-20 from a few years back. But then I realized that I was getting all f these correct answers during the _College Championships_ , which are significantly easier than the standard games. Oh, well.
 
  • #185
lisab said:
I think I saw them once when I was in college. They're really good live, quite a rocking show.

They're even better with churros and chocolate ; ) .
 
  • #186
Every time I think I've found something my sick does likes to eat, she'll stop eating it. I thought she was loving these little bites of meat until I discovered she was burying them. :frown:
 
  • #187
wukunlin said:
haha thanks. On the bright side I spent a week learning everything about baudrate, stopbits, parity bits, databits and all that jazz even though they weren't the problem :)
Now for the parallel port. :biggrin:


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  • #188
Bacle2 said:
They're even better with churros and chocolate ; ) .
O Noes! They are so handsome and musical. I have a peach tree right in front of my workstation window, and they seem to like perching in it to sing. Suits me fine, especially in the spring - got bright pink blossoms, brightly colored birds, and lovely music. The females are pretty bland streaked brown (good nest camo), but the males are the musical stars.
 
  • #189
turbo said:
O Noes! They are so handsome and musical. I have a peach tree right in front of my workstation window, and they seem to like perching in it to sing. Suits me fine, especially in the spring - got bright pink blossoms, brightly colored birds, and lovely music. The females are pretty bland streaked brown (good nest camo), but the males are the musical stars.

No; of course, sorry, I didn't mean it that way. My post was in reference to one a while back, re some sheets and some Churros.
 
  • #190
Hmm. I think I have deprived this forum of the beautiful spectacle of myself by not posting an image of mine. I'm off to get a camera.
 
  • #191
Birdstronaut, reporting for duty.
tumblr_lzs3qzuRrB1rn3rj8o1_500.jpg

We have music in space also.
 
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  • #193
Astronuc said:
...

Meanwhile - A young Houston couple is planning to give away $4 billion—but only to projects that prove they are worth it.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/the-new-science-of-giving-212647170.html

I can only imagine, that, as an Aussie, you find this, most, um, refreshing?

Just a guess.

Please pardon my presumptuousness. :blushing:
 
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  • #194
Astronuc said:
Is the end user science or human?

My opinion is that it is our job to encourage molecules to react in an ethical manner. This method isn't always an ideal business model for maximizing profit.

I also do not like the idea of building weapons for war but the science behind them fascinates me. Strange place to be.

Astronuc said:
Meanwhile - A young Houston couple is planning to give away $4 billion—but only to projects that prove they are worth it.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/the-new-science-of-giving-212647170.html

What doesn't Brian Greene do? In all seriousness, very cool not pursuing the low hanging philanthropic fruits. We learn ethics and diets from the moment we are born. Implementing these topics earlier in school is critical to advancing past the basics.
 
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  • #196
Rant:
Went through an unarmed robbery tonight when I needed to take cash out of an ATM not from my bank and I was charged $3 for withdrawing. I went to the supermarket and my credit card was not going through, so I could not afford to walk a couple of miles to my bank's ATM. I would like to see the bank convince me that the costs associated with my withdrawal are anywhere near $3 .
 
  • #197
I have selected my members page. Now pray tell me where can I praise myself?
 
  • #198
I failed my DEQ test yesterday, because of a blown fuse.
It was a first for me.

This is why old people hate new cars.

On a more positive note, I replaced the fuse, and my truck told the DEQ that everything was fine.

This might be why people love new cars. :smile:
 
  • #199
I got my money back from 7-11 after buying the medium coffee, yet not channeling anything-- other than
acid reflux .
 
  • #200
~christina~ is back! Had a great time talking with her in chat last night.

Welcome back ~christina~, kurdt says "hi" back!
 
  • #201
I have a terrible problem. I'm addicted to the Jack Reacher series of novels by Lee Child, and I'm halfway through the last one there is left to read. He only writes and publishes one a year. The next one won't be out till around December. I've done some research on heroin and crack and they don't sound like strong enough substitutes to tide me over.
 
  • #202
zoobyshoe said:
I have a terrible problem. I'm addicted to the Jack Reacher series of novels by Lee Child, and I'm halfway through the last one there is left to read. He only writes and publishes one a year. The next one won't be out till around December. I've done some research on heroin and crack and they don't sound like strong enough substitutes to tide me over.
Demerol beer hat zoob, trust me, you won't care.
 
  • #203
fentanyl lollipops
 
  • #204
Zach Sobiech, at the age of 14, found out he had a rare form of terminal cancer. So he became a rock star, and millions of people got to see his music before he passed away on May 20, 2013. This is his beautiful story.
http://www.upworthy.com/this-kid-just-died-what-he-left-behind-is-wondtacular-rip

The Doors’ Keyboardist Ray Manzarek Dead at Age 74
http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/stop-t...rdist-ray-manzarek-dead-age-74-214051551.html

RIP, Zach and Ray
 
  • #205
zoobyshoe said:
I have a terrible problem. I'm addicted to the Jack Reacher series of novels by Lee Child, and I'm halfway through the last one there is left to read. He only writes and publishes one a year. The next one won't be out till around December. I've done some research on heroin and crack and they don't sound like strong enough substitutes to tide me over.

But meth?
 
  • #206
Hmmm. I'm going to torture your minds by posting this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0X0cmQAdSE
 
  • #208
Evo said:
Demerol beer hat zoob, trust me, you won't care.
ChiralWaltz said:
fentanyl lollipops
AnTiFreeze3 said:
But meth?
I'll try them all at once. See if that works.
 
  • #209
Kholdstare said:
Hmmm. I'm going to torture your minds by posting this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0X0cmQAdSE

Thanks a lot. Now I have something to torture my daughter with.
 
  • #210
Micromass!

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From tumblr.com which is worth far less than PF.
 

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