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This thread features a collection of random thoughts and reflections from participants, touching on various topics including nostalgia for a community member, humorous musings about language and technology, reactions to cultural events, and personal anecdotes. The scope includes informal commentary, light-hearted debates, and references to popular media.

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  • Some participants express nostalgia for a community member named Evo, with inquiries about her well-being.
  • Humorous reflections on the limitations of AI, particularly regarding the classic tongue twister about woodchucks.
  • Discussion around the cultural impact of the sitcom "Friends," with varying opinions on its characters and humor.
  • References to the founding of Turkey and its implications for secularism, with some light-hearted commentary on food choices.
  • Comments on Neil DeGrasse Tyson's approach to teaching critical thinking, with mixed reactions to his style and audience engagement.
  • Observations about customer service experiences, highlighting a common frustration among participants.

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Participants generally share a light-hearted tone but express differing opinions on various topics, including the humor of "Friends," the effectiveness of Neil DeGrasse Tyson's videos, and cultural sensitivities regarding secularism. No consensus is reached on these matters.

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  • #271
I've been disappointed when seeing what the fights and camping out were all about for Stanley x Starbucks (collab) tumbler bottles (sold at Target) and Rae Dunn pottery (sold at TJ Maxx).

These are just run-of-the-mill water bottles and ceramics, respectively, that even have a bit of a "tacky" cheap look to them at times.

Who knew people would trample over customers, fight, and camp out all night for what looks like dollar store objects?
 
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  • #274
Q1: He is a scientist. He can dance. He is living in Reno.
Q2: He is not a scientist. He can't dance. He is living in Reno.

If I remove all such words, I can collect 2 sets of the same elements. I need a bag full of prepositions.
 
  • #275
Sophisticated management assistant softwares are meant to help untaleneted managers become more talented.

By my observation, they just makes untalented managers become sophisticatedly untalented.
 
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  • #276
Rive said:
Sophisticated management assistant softwares are meant to help untaleneted managers become more talented.

By my observation, they just makes untalented managers become sophisticatedly untalented.
"Pigs can't fly" - a random guy named Mark used to talk to me like that. Heck, I've flown to several places over the last few years.
Yet in your case, "Penguin can't fly but it's a whole new level after upgrade", I'd say.
 
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  • #277
Rive said:
Sophisticated management assistant softwares are meant to help untaleneted managers become more talented.

By my observation, they just makes untalented managers become sophisticatedly untalented.
That's one thing I liked about Sql, other database software. No matter who you were, if the query is incorrect, it won't run.
 
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  • #278
It's 1:13 AM Friday in my area. Anyone here is sharing the same time zone (TZ) with me?
I ask because PF is using a different TZ.
 
  • #279
Khi Choy Xichdu said:
It's 1:13 AM Friday in my area. Anyone here is sharing the same time zone (TZ) with me?
I ask because PF is using a different TZ.
You can set your timezone in your PF Profile. Click on USER at the top of the page, and then select Preferences... :smile:
 
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  • #280
berkeman said:
You can set your timezone in your PF Profile. Click on USER at the top of the page, and then select Preferences... :smile:
Or do what I did. The clock on my phone reads:
home - 1924
Detroit - 1324
San Francisco - 1024
New York - 1324
Chicago - 1224
Wellington - 0724
Canberra - 0524
Albuquerque - 1125
Honolulu - 0824
 
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  • #281
Albuquerque was always a bit of an oddball... :wink:
 
  • #282
berkeman said:
Albuquerque was always a bit of an oddball... :wink:
A friend of mine is currently in NM, that's why.
 
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  • #283
fresh_42 said:
A friend of mine is currently in NM, that's why.
Well, it wasn't meant to be funny, but now that I think about it, yes, it remains true if you read it like that. Her opinions are indeed what you would call 'unamerican' although she grew up in NM and is visiting her family.
 
  • #284
fresh_42 said:
Or do what I did. The clock on my phone reads:
home - 1924
Detroit - 1324
San Francisco - 1024
New York - 1324
Chicago - 1224
Wellington - 0724
Canberra - 0524
Albuquerque - 1125
Honolulu - 0824
North Pole????
 
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  • #285
WWGD said:
North Pole????
Why should I have the time of people swimming in cold water?
 
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  • #286
Weird Al is so... weird. :oldtongue:
If I knew she was my cousin we never would have dated
What to do now? Should I go ahead and propose
And get hitched and have kids with 11 toes
And move to Alabama where that kind of thing is tolerated?

berkeman said:
Albuquerque was always a bit of an oddball... :wink:
Sounds like it.
 
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  • #287
I saw someone who looked like Tony Robbins, the NLP/Motivational Speaker guy. But this guy was quite shorter than him ( Robbins is around 6'10") . I thought of him as Tony Robbins ) _ before_ he awakened the giant within.
 
  • #288
Dick's House of Sports store seems an awful waste of space. These stores are huge with very high ceilings and lots of wide walking areas. There were something like eight cash registers and only one or two actual cashiers.
Displays and aesthetics for the stores are awesome. It's a truly grand experience. I love walking through their stores. Still, I wonder how they can make money given the costs to maintain that space vs. foot traffic/sales. I went at 6PM Friday and the place was practically empty.
 
  • #289
kyphysics said:
Dick's House of Sports store seems an awful waste of space. These stores are huge with very high ceilings and lots of wide walking areas. There were something like eight cash registers and only one or two actual cashiers.
Displays and aesthetics for the stores are awesome. It's a truly grand experience. I love walking through their stores. Still, I wonder how they can make money given the costs to maintain that space vs. foot traffic/sales. I went at 6PM Friday and the place was practically empty.
Maybe they got some a discount on the rent of the space as an incentive to set up shop at that Mall?
 
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  • #290
It seems nsync will be touring in India . I suggest they rename their hit song " Bye bye bye " to " Bye bye bhai".
 
  • #291
WWGD said:
Maybe they got some a discount on the rent of the space as an incentive to set up shop at that Mall?
Interesting. Could be. :smile:
 
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  • #292
kyphysics said:
Interesting. Could be. :smile:
I endorse that! :oldbiggrin:
....\*/\*/\*/\*/....

If I ever find myself teased to the point of being unable to bear it, I will dash outside in search of a spacious area where I can laugh heartily. Sitting in my bedroom won't suffice. As I've grown older, I no longer dance myself. Instead, I find joy in observing your dance moves. :approve:
 
  • #293
1st result as hoped for. Same result in the 2nd would be nice, but I expect a high-score game.
 
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  • #294
How about those Kansas City Chiefs? Going to Super Bowl 58. :smile:
 
  • #295
dlgoff said:
How about those Kansas City Chiefs? Going to Super Bowl 58. :smile:
Eye candy! :wink:
 
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  • #296
I'm enjoying the San Fran / Detroit game. :oldbiggrin:
 
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  • #297
Correction: I was enjoying it. It's a game now.
 
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  • #298
Borg said:
I'm enjoying the San Fran / Detroit game. :oldbiggrin:
I do not. Not anymore.

But all 3 4 scores happened while I was answering a post here. I turn back watching again.

At least my prediction was right: many scores.
 
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  • #299
Wonder how many failed attempts have happened of people trying to close dialog boxes after Twitter renamed itself to X.
" Ah, another $%# message box. Let me close that...what?
 
  • #300
After 15 minutes trying to explain to this older lady why they called it Internet. " Actually, because it was invented by Henry Internet". Phew.
 
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