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[WWGD]

Not a chance. This one is clearly yours. But I have to mention, that those names are generally very misleading. I've been to PMoscow but neither saw any Moss nor a cow there. And apropos Fudapest: Hungerians rarely starve. All fraud. I don't dare to think about the Virgin Islands, which 45 reportedly spoke of today as he said he talked to their president. All fake.

But thanks for reminding me on Moscow, there's still this email I'll have to answer

PMoscow is Moscow after 12:00 .

 

[WWGD]

I cannot understand the claim that more man than women cheat , in the sense of having sex with someone who is married. Given the assumption most people are not gay, it would seem for every men/woman who cheats s/he cheats with a man/woman.

 

[fresh_42]

PMoscow is Moscow after 12:00 .

I have no active memory about the time after midnight. There is only a very unflattering photo which must have been me.

 

[WWGD]

I have no active memory about the time after midnight. There is only a very unflattering photo which must have been me.

We'll keep that a secret.

 

[fresh_42]

I cannot understand the claim that more man than women cheat , in the sense of having sex with someone who is married. Given the assumption most people are not gay, it would seem for every men/woman who cheats s/he cheats with a man/woman.

Here is a thread about it.

 

[WWGD]

Here is a thread about it.

Can't belioeve I missed it. Maybe something was covering my view.

 

[WWGD]

"Advertise here". I don't think here needs advertising, where else can one be?

 

[fresh_42]

"Advertise here". I don't think here needs advertising, where else can one be?

I couldn't believe it, but there is actually no rule about advertisements. Maybe the 239th.

 

[WWGD]

I couldn't believe it, but there is actually no rule about advertisements. Maybe the 239th.

What's with the gaps? Maybe they mean something different by gaps in the Natural numbers?

 

[fresh_42]

What's with the gaps? Maybe they mean something different by gaps in the Natural numbers?

They haven't been reported, yet. I'll ask the Grand Nagus for a complete version, next time I'll see him.

 

[WWGD]

They haven't been reported, yet. I'll ask the Grand Nagus for a complete version, next time I'll see him.

I think Mfb won't like you calling him by that name ;).

 

[fresh_42]

Why do physicists don't get tired to praise Newton for the calculus of differentiation, only to use Leibniz' notation whenever possible?

 

[WWGD]

Why do physicists don't get tired to praise Newton for the calculus of differentiation, only to use Leibniz' notation whenever possible?

Ah, that old dispute, the 330-year-old grudge. Why not say it was Newbniz or Leiton, who discovered/created Differential Calculus and call it a tie?

 

[Apple_Mango]

Girl gamerz rule

 

[dkotschessaa]

Why do physicists don't get tired to praise Newton for the calculus of differentiation, only to use Leibniz' notation whenever possible?

Same reason the 'dog' section is bigger than the 'cat' section in the supermarket. I don't remember where I was going with this line of reasoning now.

 

[WWGD]

Why do physicists don't get tired to praise Newton for the calculus of differentiation, only to use Leibniz' notation whenever possible?

But I agree that neither the whole 'fluxions' thing is not very practical, nor the "ghosts of departed quanties"-type layout are very practical.

 

[fresh_42]

But I agree that neither the whole 'fluxions' thing is not very practical, nor the "ghosts of departed quanties"-type layout are very practical.

You should take a glimpse into our Quantum Physics forum. There is a whole lot of fluxions and ghosts. O.k. they try to hide it behind local variables, Bell, Copenhagen and similar distractions, but their camouflage is lousy. <... run, duck and cover ... (any tips for a good covering, mine are all only double covers?)>

But another question: What is it with the Americans and Zombies? Compared to the amount of B- and C-class movies, series and variations, I cannot but ask myself: why?

 

[WWGD]

You should take a glimpse into our Quantum Physics forum. There is a whole lot of fluxions and ghosts. O.k. they try to hide it behind local variables, Bell, Copenhagen and similar distractions, but their camouflage is lousy. <... run, duck and cover ... (any tips for a good covering, mine are all only double covers?)>

But another question: What is it with the Americans and Zombies? Compared to the amount of B- and C-class movies, series and variations, I cannot but ask myself: why?

Maybe consider a subcover, hoping you're working with compact spaces. And I have no clue about zombies. Let me look up a post that someone did on it. EDIT: Zoobyshoe had some good insights on this:
https://www.physicsforums.com/search/23253465/?q=Zombies&o=relevance&c[node]=14&c[user][0]=1306

EDIT: See around #s 2599, 2600 here:
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/random-thoughts-part-4.786642/page-130#post-5257336

 

[WWGD]

Wow, seems PCs rely heavily on cache when playing music: I disconnected for around a minute, You Tube song kept playing all along.

 

[dkotschessaa]

But another question: What is it with the Americans and Zombies? Compared to the amount of B- and C-class movies, series and variations, I cannot but ask myself: why?

Interesting talk held at my University from an expert in the field!

 

[dkotschessaa]

I'm seeing Pepe Romero on Friday! Once in a lifetime thing for sure.

 

[WWGD]

Interesting talk held at my University from an expert in the field!

The dark hair/background makes for a nice complement/setup for the topic. Wouldn't seem as convincing if presented by a blond in a well-lit stage.

 

[WWGD]

I'm seeing Pepe Romero on Friday! Once in a lifetime thing for sure.

Tell him I said hi.

 

[dkotschessaa]

The dark hair/background makes for a nice complement/setup for the topic. Wouldn't seem as convincing if presented by a blond in a well-lit stage.

You'd think in Florida that lighting wouldn't be an issue.

 

[dkotschessaa]

Tell him I said hi.

I'm sure a "YO PEPAAAY!" from the audience won't seem out of place at a classical guitar concert.

 

[WWGD]

I'm sure a "YO PEPAAAY!" from the audience won't seem out of place at a classical guitar concert.

Maybe if you dressed as a vampire in a dark background...?

 

[WWGD]

Wow, this guy eating a sandwich, around 6'' by 6'' by 1.5'' for some 20 minutes now. Kind of a thin guy too. Reminds me of cobras eating large animals.

 

[collinsmark]

EDIT: Zoobyshoe had some good insights on this:

That reminds me; where is @zoobyshoe? Zooby, are you out there?

 

[WWGD]

That reminds me; where is @zoobyshoe? Zooby, are you out there?

This is the last I know, #2451:

https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/random-thoughts-part-6.875108/page-123#post-5830141

 

[jim hardy]

I'm sure a "YO PEPAAAY!" from the audience won't seem out of place at a classical guitar concert.

It'd be better than a cellphone going off..

Saw Carlos Montoya in person ca 1966 . Amazing how good classical guitarist can fill the whole room with beautiful sound. Sure do wish i could operate one.

 

[WWGD]

It'd be better than a cellphone going off..

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...and someone in the audience picking it up while shouting: " No, I can talk, I am not busy"... and/or having " La Cucaracha" as a ringtone.

 

[dkotschessaa]

It'd be better than a cellphone going off..

Saw Carlos Montoya in person ca 1966 . Amazing how good classical guitarist can fill the whole room with beautiful sound. Sure do wish i could operate one.

I haven't played in awhile, but looking forward to getting back to it now that I finished school. Here is me quite a few years ago: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=74578

 

[Ibix]

That reminds me; where is @zoobyshoe? Zooby, are you out there?

Indeed. @zoobyshoe? Are you there? Answer, or I'll have to sing the lost zooby song, and no one wants that.

(Seriously, zooby, I hope all's well)

 

[jim hardy]

Here is me quite a few years ago:

I sure enjoyed "Autumn Leaves". Takes me right back to Montreal...

 

[Evo]

I've lost so much weight that I'm having to use safety pins to hold my clothes on. I need new clothes. My doctor was frightened when she saw me, asked me what was wrong, said it wasn't normal. I just can't eat anymore. Well, I haven't dropped below 92 pounds yet, so I am ok, I used to weigh 92 pounds when I was in my teens, but my face does look very gaunt.

Oh, and for people that have been wondering where I've been, I bought a house. I found out that my mother died 3 days before I closed. My baby sister living in her house in Houston had the roof cave in from the rain from hurricane Harvey (corrected storm name) which was when I closed. Just lots going on.

 

[Bystander]

in Houston had the roof cave in from the rain from hurricane Irma which was

"Irma?" Not Harvey?

 

[Ibix]

Congratulations on the house, @Evo. I'm very sorry to hear about your mother and your sister's roof. It does sound like a lot going on - don't forget to take care of yourself.

 

[jim hardy]

I just can't eat anymore.

I'd lost interest too.
i started making myself a good breakfast every day - egg&cheese&mushroom omelette with a spoonful of salsa fried in real butter or sometimes with a couple strips of bacon diced in.
Makes the day go better.
With a good breakfast i usually skip midday meal - just an apple maybe with a string cheese .
Holding steady about 5 pounds over my high school weight, but what's significant is how good i feel.

Morning ritual: take my heart pills, check glucose, eat breakfast, check in on PF ...

I've come to regard the body as just a vehicle that conveys our consciousness through the time allotted us.
MIght as well take care of it - like a car , if it's kept in some semblance of good repair it'll give a comfortable ride. Wash frequently and avoid harsh chemicals, use only good fuel.

May we continue to age gracefully.

old jim

 

[Evo]

"Irma?" Not Harvey?

Ooops, Harvey, Irma was my brother in Florida.

I'd lost interest too.
i started making myself a good breakfast every day - egg&cheese&mushroom omelette with a spoonful of salsa fried in real butter or sometimes with a couple strips of bacon diced in.

Oooh, I love omelettes like that, but mornings are the hardest time for me to eat.

 

[fresh_42]

Oooh, I love omelettes like that, but mornings are the hardest time for me to eat.

For some time, I drank coke with apple juice to raise the sugar level in the morning. O.k. orange juice is probably more common, but I just wanted to say, that you please drink a lot. My best wishes! Don't use the Telly Savalas breakfast: coffee black, ...

 

[jim hardy]

For some time, I drank coke with apple juice to raise the sugar level in the morning. O.k. orange juice is probably more common, but I just wanted to say, that you please drink a lot. My best wishes! Don't use the Telly Savalas breakfast: coffee black, ...

I have to watch my sugar intake . Not quite diabetic but have the metabolism for it. So i go for a protein-ish breakfast.

This was curious - i used to eat cereal, specifically raisin bran.
When i decided to switch morning intake away from fast carbs i put my stash of raisin bran out for the crows. I greatly enjoy watching those big galoots and often give them leftovers... I figured they'd really go for the grain based flakes

Well ! They meticulously picked out all the raisins and refused to touch the bran .

Made me wonder - "What have i been eating?"

old jim

 

[fresh_42]

Well ! They meticulously picked out all the raisins and refused to touch the bran .

Made me wonder - "What have i been eating?"

Not sure how reliable they are. I've seen a documentation on TV of a park in Paris where they only picked up left overs from McDonald's and left the other brands unseen. Unfortunately they didn't mention, whether those bags usually contain more food, or simply tasted better.

 

[WWGD]

Don't use the Telly Savalas breakfast: coffee black, ...

+ Cigarrete?

 

[fresh_42]

+ Cigarrete?

Yep. I've once heard it called with a certain name, but this is not appropriate to tell here.

 

[OmCheeto]

And if you try to square the circle, it is "in vain"

hmmm...
Was randomly cruising the internets yesterday, and I randomly ended up finding a squircle, which looks very much like the shape of one of my very old tupperware pieces.
The first bit of maths looked easy enough: (x-a)⁴+(y-b)⁴=r⁴
and I thought to myself; "Hey! A circle is just (x-h)²+(y-k)²=r². What if they just kept going?"
But then I saw; "r is the minor radius of the squircle", and decided against researching it further.

I am very bad at maths.

ps. I hypothesized that people stopped researching this, as the name might get unencumberably long, and the linguists would most definitely get involved, making the discussion even longer: squisquicirle? squasquacircle? deodecasquascacircle?

And then I took a nap.

 

[fresh_42]

... the name might get unencumberably long, and the linguists would most definitely get involved, making the discussion even longer: squisquicirle? squasquacircle?

I've been told that the Romans didn't separate their words and wrote everything in caps. ANDITSEEMSASIFTHESQUIRCLEISNOTSQARABLEEITHER.

I once taught a seven year old to learn by heart the following show-off phrase, to give her a non violent tool to conquer eventual mocking at school: "But did you know that $\pi$ isn't contained in any Galois extension of $\mathbb{Q}$?"

Unfortunately she used it at her mother's weekly square dance night, running from table to table, telling everybody the news.

 

[WWGD]

Wow, found a sandwich in a backpack I had not used for some 3 months. Stink in apt is gone. I think even CSI would stay away from it.Phew!

 

[fresh_42]

Wow, found a sandwich in a backpack I had not used for some 3 months. Stink in apt is gone. I think even CSI would stay away from it.Phew!

You need Tupperware. It was invented for leftovers which you decide to throw away two months later.

 

[WWGD]

You need Tupperware. It was invented for leftovers which you decide to throw away two months later.

I need a sense of smell and a sense of taste too, both of which disappeared when I smelled the (former) sandwich. EDIT: I was accused of engaging in chemical warfare when I took out the sandwich.

 

[Bystander]

You need Tupperware.

Tuna "surprise?"