Random Thoughts Part 5: Time to Split Again

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The discussion revolves around various topics, including a dream about a person named Borek, reflections on the book "The Martian," and the complexities of educational systems in the US and UK. Participants share insights on the long and short scales of numbers, particularly regarding the term "billion," and discuss the differences in high school and college education between the two countries. The conversation also touches on personal anecdotes, such as perfecting a Kung Pao sauce recipe and experiences with local disturbances. Overall, the thread showcases a blend of light-hearted personal stories and deeper discussions on education and cultural differences.
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fresh_42 said:
No idea. I'm still thinking whether or not I should apply for it.
I think it is good to have your Harem members get to know each other better.
 
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  • #202
WWGD said:
I think it is good to have your Harem members get to know each other better.
Have you once lived in Utah for some time?
 
  • #203
fresh_42 said:
Have you once lived in Utah for some time?
No, but I may give it a try and maybe set up a sect of (desperate/confused) women to worship me. Thanks for the idea.
 
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  • #204
fresh_42 said:
Is 'hero' American slang for 'clowns'?
I don't know if it is true but it would be like another perspective from a reader of what I wrote.
I bet they know well their heads would be chopped off if that weren't US but Communist or Middle East countries, yet they are still playing games in the mountain, that is how I call them heroes. :biggrin:
 
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  • #205
WWGD said:
Is that the Bundys from "Love and Marriage" or psycho killer Ted Bundy's family? Or some other Bundys?
Here they are. They and one of my coding professors live in the same state. :DD I hope he is well over there...This look like a local civil war.
 
  • #206
Silicon Waffle said:
Here they are. They and one of my coding professors live in the same state. :DD I hope he is well over there...This look like a local civil war.
What makes them heroes? They just want some free land and free resources..
 
  • #207
WWGD said:
What makes them heroes? They just want some free land and free resources..
They want things that aren't legally defined as free. It's an access violation. :biggrin:
 
  • #208
WWGD said:
No, but I may give it a try and maybe set up a sect of (desperate/confused) women to worship me. Thanks for the idea.
Best about UT is that NM isn't that far. However, stay away from Albuquerque's cops.
 
  • #209
fresh_42 said:
Best about UT is that NM isn't that far. However, stay away from Albuquerque's cops.
Wow, that sounds mysterious. Any issues with Jojo in Tucson Arizona? Any California grass?
 
  • #210
This is why PF needs doctors on brain surgery. o0) I need to learn what the 2 posts above this of mine actually meant.
 
  • #211
Max points in math analysis exam!
 
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  • #213
nuuskur said:
Max points in math analysis exam!
There's an "A in analysis" joke there somewhere...
 
  • #214
Ibix said:
There's an "A in analysis" joke there somewhere...
Maybe the Analysis exam is not compact so there may not be a max? Or maybe his real name is Max.
 
  • #215
WWGD said:
Maybe the Analysis exam is not compact so there may not be a max? Or maybe his real name is Max.
The real questions are far more basic: Is it discrete? Which degree of separation does the exam have? Is there a closure to Analysis?
 
  • #216
WWGD said:
Wow, that sounds mysterious. Any issues with Jojo in Tucson Arizona?
You mean beside AZ?

Any California grass?
Just take a stop in CO for some weed! :cool:
 
  • #217
I am in Spring Autowire hell. Wiring components is one thing, wiring every possible variable in the system is ridiculous. Why is it that the people who create junk like this never stick around to care and feed the maintainence headache that they've created? :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:
 
  • #218
Borg said:
I am in Spring Autowire hell. Wiring components is one thing, wiring every possible variable in the system is ridiculous. Why is it that the people who create junk like this never stick around to care and feed the maintainence headache that they've created? :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:
'Spring' is the German imperative for 'Jump!' - lol
 
  • #219
fresh_42 said:
'Spring' is the German imperative for 'Jump!' - lol
If only there was a tall bridge nearby... :oldruck:
 
  • #220
Borg said:
If only there was a tall bridge nearby... :oldruck:
:DD I don't understand things completely, only find their interactions a little strange.
 
  • #221
Silicon Waffle said:
:DD I don't understand things completely, only find their interactions a little strange.
Particle physicist?
 
  • #222
Avocados are finally back in season. Or something. They're 3 for a dollar, which is what I consider the acceptable price.

They're actually always available, but for reasons unknown to me, there are months where they cost a dollar each.

I really miss New England sometimes because apples are so plentiful there, in the fall, anyway, you can get lots for cheap (I'm talking 'as-if-they-grew-on-trees' cheap).
 
  • #223
zoobyshoe said:
Avocados are finally back in season. Or something. They're 3 for a dollar, which is what I consider the acceptable price.

They're actually always available, but for reasons unknown to me, there are months where they cost a dollar each.

I really miss New England sometimes because apples are so plentiful there, in the fall, anyway, you can get lots for cheap (I'm talking 'as-if-they-grew-on-trees' cheap).
A propos New England. The avocado price will likely increase until Feb. 7th. They will be probably very cheap again on the 8th. :cool:
 
  • #224
fresh_42 said:
A propos New England. The avocado price will likely increase until Feb. 7th. They will be probably very cheap again on the 8th. :cool:
Another obscure reference. Are you a fan of Dennis Miller? How about avocados in AZ?
 
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Pat myself in the back for getting my SQL queries done 95% cirrectly, going across town to look for a place that has working SQL software.
 
  • #226
WWGD said:
Another obscure reference. Are you a fan of Dennis Miller? How about avocados in AZ?
Nope. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/31/avocado-consumption-super-bowl_n_2593831.html .
 
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  • #227
fresh_42 said:
Particle physicist?
Almost! It's molecular dynamics. :biggrin:
 
  • #228
fresh_42 said:
Nope. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/31/avocado-consumption-super-bowl_n_2593831.html .
I see, avocado day. Some 20+ people play while around 80 million people gorge themselves -- my kind of party.
 
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  • #229
Had a few Krispy Cremes today. I thought the company had gone out of business. The glazed ones are excellent, way better to me than anything from Dunkin.
 
  • #230
Mangoes are delicious but at $5 a pop, who can even justify buying them?
 
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  • #231
fresh_42 said:
Nope. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/31/avocado-consumption-super-bowl_n_2593831.html .
I guess that pretty much explains why they've gone up in price around here, in general. They're getting exported more and more to the rest of the country. Used to be you could find them in some markets here @6 for a dollar, but I haven't seen that in a long time.
 
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  • #232
Sirsh said:
Mangoes are delicious but at $5 a pop, who can even justify buying them?
I'm not a fan of the mango. Nor do I like the pomegranate. I also have little use for the lime.
 
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Does anyone know of a 'flexible' semi-conductor?
 
  • #234
zoobyshoe said:
I'm not a fan of the mango. Nor do I like the pomegranate. I also have little use for the lime.
So you're a total loss at the cocktail and long drink front.
 
  • #235
Sirsh said:
Does anyone know of a 'flexible' semi-conductor?
http://www.technologyreview.com/news/429344/bendable-microchips-could-make-smarter-sensors/
 
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  • #237
Today was a good day...I didn't even have to use my A.K... :oldsmile:
 
  • #238
zoobyshoe said:
Avocados are finally back in season. Or something. They're 3 for a dollar, which is what I consider the acceptable price.

They're actually always available, but for reasons unknown to me, there are months where they cost a dollar each.

I really miss New England sometimes because apples are so plentiful there, in the fall, anyway, you can get lots for cheap (I'm talking 'as-if-they-grew-on-trees' cheap).
Whaaat so cheap? Here they are about 2 dollars for one piece usually, now about a dollar when it's their season.
 
  • #239
Astronuc said:
One of the World's Most Wanted Criminals Found Working at a Subway Restaurant in the UK
http://www.eater.com/2016/1/21/10807960/most-wanted-criminal-found-at-subway
The restaurant is located across the street from the local police station.
Wow, and then they had the issue with Fogle, who was their spokesman. What a great reputation they are creating for themselves.
 
  • #240
fresh_42 said:
http://www.technologyreview.com/news/429344/bendable-microchips-could-make-smarter-sensors/

Vaguely -related, it seems they are developing (technologically) flexible fabric for shirts whose composition will change to adapt to the weather conditions and to those of the person wearing them. This is why I consider actual science more interesting than science fiction. EDIT: Imagine what else could be done: maybe a shirt with (bendable) microchips could also analyze the person's chemistry and figure out which chemicals a person is short in, lacking in, etc. Pretty insane.
 
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  • #241
fresh_42 said:
So you're a total loss at the cocktail and long drink front.
Total loss. Absolutely.
Sophia said:
Whaaat so cheap? Here they are about 2 dollars for one piece usually, now about a dollar when it's their season.
They grow here in Southern California. This is avocado country.
 
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  • #242
PF keeps logging me of every few minutes and asking me to log back on.
 
  • #243
WWGD said:
PF keeps logging me of every few minutes and asking me to log back on.
There's a current thread on this in "Feedback."
 
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  • #244
WWGD said:
Imagine what else could be done: maybe a shirt with (bendable) microchips could also analyze the person's chemistry and figure out which chemicals a person is short in
You mean next time you go into a supermarket your sweater will force you to purchase celery, carrots and mangoes and hinder you from buying PB?
 
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  • #245
fresh_42 said:
You mean next time you go into a supermarket your sweater will force you to purchase celery, carrots and mangoes and hinder you from buying PB?
I was thinking more of a straight jacket , but that one is good too.
 
  • #246
Bystander said:
There's a current thread on this in "Feedback."
I thought it was a comment/reaction on/to the quality of my jokes.
 
  • #247
Here it comes... Current prediction for my area is 21 - 27+ inches. :wideeyed:

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  • #248
Borg said:
Current prediction for my area is 21 - 27+ inches.
That's insane!
 
  • #249
zoobyshoe said:
That's insane!
Sort of like if all of the rain that you've been getting turned to snow. :oldsmile:
 
  • #250
better snow than ice
 
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