Is it time for Random Thoughts - Part 4?

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The discussion centers on the splitting of larger threads to alleviate server load, with a focus on the continuation of a previous thread. Participants engage in light-hearted banter, celebrating a trivia quiz and discussing various topics, including creativity, humor, and personal anecdotes. One member shares a humorous proposal joke involving a "trivial ring," leading to a deeper conversation about mathematical concepts and the nature of "nothing." The conversation shifts to personal experiences, including frustrations with the medical system following a wisdom tooth extraction, highlighting issues with prescription management and insurance complications. Members express their opinions on dental practices, particularly the necessity of wisdom tooth removal, with some viewing it as a financial racket unless there are complications. Overall, the thread reflects a mix of humor, personal stories, and commentary on broader societal issues, maintaining a casual and engaging tone throughout.
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dlgoff said:
Wow. Makes me proud to be alive here and now.
So many toys. So little time.
 
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Borg said:
So many toys. So little time.
I hear ya'.
 
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dlgoff said:
Who wouldn't want one of these?

Interesting, I was waiting for the promo video to actually show a picture of it flying. I wonder why they didn't, seems suspicious...

Either it looks goofy or something when it flies, or they need to have a talk with their ad agency
 
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DiracPool said:
Interesting, I was waiting for the promo video to actually show a picture of it flying. I wonder why they didn't, seems suspicious...

Either it looks goofy or something when it flies, or they need to have a talk with their ad agency
For the curious:

 
  • #1,925
collinsmark said:
Borek's ban gun is always nearby

Yep. I sleep with a ban gun under my pillow.
 
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dlgoff said:
For the curious:

Well, that was a little better at least. Got a hint of it. Human creativity never ceases to amaze me. Who would have thought of a flying wristcamera? Unfortunately, I'd be sure to be the one that falls off the rockclimbing cliff trying to release that thing from my wrist :eek:
 
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dlgoff said:
Who wouldn't want one of these?

nixie-selfie-drone.jpg

There were better contestants in the competition IMHO. Microdrone is quite trivial - nothing really new.
 
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Borek said:
There were better contestants in the competition IMHO. Microdrone is quite trivial - nothing really new.
Okay, I'll bite. What do you think is better?
 
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dlgoff said:
What do you think is better?

I haven't seen all contestants, but I know a thing or two about the Polish entry (Snowcookie) - and I believe it is much more innovative.

I can buy drones and copters of almost any size, with cameras and without, in a shop near by. Making one of them fit in a pocket (or on a wrist) is rather obvious. Snowcookie (kind of a personal ski trainer, checking your skiing style and suggesting how to improve it to make it safer) is IMHO something completely new. (I am not saying it is best of all participants, I just find it more innovative than the drone).
 
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Borek said:
Snowcookie (kind of a personal ski trainer, checking your skiing style and suggesting how to improve it to make it safer) is IMHO something completely new.
I hadn't watched any of them until Borg pointed the contest out. :oops: I must admit, it is definitely doing a complicated application in a small package and is much more beneficial. I'm going to see if my daughter could put something like this to work at her Taekwon-Do school.

 
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I just passed my 2112 post today. I suppose I should listen to some Rush later, before the evening is over.
 
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collinsmark said:
I just passed my 2112 post today. I suppose I should listen to some Rush later, before the evening is over.

You should have listened to it when you hit 2112, it's too late now, you're at 2114. Do they have an album entitled 2114? No.
 
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Enough of Kim Kardashian already. ?:) I want to be able to read the news/headlines without some inane article about this personality disorder.

Less Taylor Swift would be nice too.
 
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DiracPool said:
You should have listened to it when you hit 2112, it's too late now, you're at 2114. Do they have an album entitled 2114? No.
Rush! So I skipped a couple songs ahead [Edit: Well, actually I listened to the whole the whole thing, and then a bit more, eventually reaching the point a few songs ahead]. It all works out. I think.

Danger can verify/agree/confirm/conform/deny/vilify/admonish whether I did the right thing. I trust his judgement on this matter. And Danger, well, let's just say he is one I can trust on this. Wise words, this one.

(btw, Rush is a Canadian band, if that matters, or even makes a difference.)
 
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collinsmark said:
Rush! So I skipped a couple songs ahead

Ok, I'll grant you some leeway this time, but that's only because I'm the analog kid..

 
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Astronuc said:
Enough of Kim Kardashian already. ?:) I want to be able to read the news/headlines without some inane article about this personality disorder.

Less Taylor Swift would be nice too.
At least you can take something for the second one. :)

 
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I have always felt confused about statements on how so-and-so founded a university.

I mean, who can lose a whole university to start with, aren't most of them pretty large ? And,

weren't there other people nearby that could see it. If these other people are there, how come

they cannot find it ?
 
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So we just had Veterans' Day.
http://news.yahoo.com/katie-couric-...tz-military-veterans-sacrifice-215322641.html
Dr. Bill Krissoff, an orthopedic surgeon whose son Nate was killed in Iraq in 2006. Krissoff, who was 60, wanted to honor his son by joining the military. After learning he was to old to enlist, he made his case face to face with President George W. Bush. An age waiver was granted, and Krissoff went on to serve in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He is credited with saving dozens of lives while performing more than 200 trauma surgeries.
 
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Yesterday, I heard someone had discovered a stupidity virus.
Today, I heard that there is a town called Idiotville.
Coincidence, or cosmic message?
 
  • #1,941
In Florida, spring fever happens in the fall. Weird huh?
 
  • #1,942
I think I am suffering from a strange sadness. :(
 
  • #1,943
I do too, after elections in Poland.
 
  • #1,944
Just some random test.
 
  • #1,946
This will cheer you up:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/15/onement-vi-barnett-newman-painting-auction_n_3276987.html
 
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Medicol said:
I think I am suffering from a strange sadness. :(
If you will loan to me your stethoscope, I'll listen for a problem:nb):eek:o_O, but for now a kind wish for wellness is the best I can do :) :D
edit: Sorry, I had not looked back at what prompted the comment:oops:
 
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dkotschessaa said:
In Florida, spring fever happens in the fall. Weird huh?
hmmm... Really... hmmmm...

Did you know that

nov.is.natl.hate.florida.month.jpg


I revised this image, just for you, and the witch of a person, who is, for some unknown reason, still my ""friend"" on Facebook, after posting, for the last 7 days, every day, all the reasons Floridians use salt, versus, um, **** ***!

ps. I've been chopping firewood in my kitchen for the last few days.
pps. She lives in your town.
ppps. Did I mention, **** ***!
 
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dkotschessaa said:
In Florida, spring fever happens in the fall. Weird huh?
Hmm...I thought it was all year:)
 

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