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syscall girl posted:Or if you really want to have fun with the idea read A World Out of Time. The future probably won't owe your frozen corpse anything. Pretty dated story but fun. FUTURE BOOK posted:Jaybee Corbell awoke after more than 200 years as a corpsicle -- in someone else's body, and under sentence of instant annihilation if he made a wrong move while they were training him for a one-way mission to the stars.  drat, Jaybe Corbell is having a poo poo time in the year 2177. E. What's the deal with the Snake-Cat? 
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N. Senada posted:http://www.alcor.org/ They will legitimately take your millions of dollars and freeze your head. You won't wake up from it, though. 
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Mar 18, 2013 05:22
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N. Senada posted:
I have a different copy of the book, with a different cover. I think it was in a short story collection. I also want to know what the deal is with that Snake-Cat.
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Mar 18, 2013 05:27
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Do demonic possessions and the subsequent exorcism qualify as munchausen syndrome?
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Mar 18, 2013 09:51
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Munchausen syndrome involves the subject making up symptoms and being aware they're fake/exaggerated. If the person who's "possessed" truly thinks they are, it's some sort of somatoform disorder, like hypochondria.
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Mar 18, 2013 10:17
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syscall girl posted:I have a different copy of the book, with a different cover. I think it was in a short story collection. It's a sci-fi book cover, so there probably is no deal. Maybe it's a metaphor, maybe it's something the cover illustrator (or whoever told him what to draw) misunderstood, maybe it's got nothing to do with the book and the illustrator just thought it looked cool, maybe the picture wasn't even specifically made for that book and was just picked out by the publisher. There's also a very small chance that the story features an actual snake-cat, but probably not.
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Mar 18, 2013 12:10
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Does it matter if I take my daily medication with lemonade instead of water?
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Mar 18, 2013 12:51
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marshmallard posted:Does it matter if I take my daily medication with lemonade instead of water? It probably doesn't matter, but it entirely depends on what your daily medication is. For example, if you're taking Adderall, it could reduce the effectiveness.
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Mar 18, 2013 14:08
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Florida Betty posted:It probably doesn't matter, but it entirely depends on what your daily medication is. For example, if you're taking Adderall, it could reduce the effectiveness. Citalopram, thyroxine and birth control. I thought it was probably a bad idea but then I realised I'd just drink lemonade shortly afterwards anyway and it probably wouldn't make much difference.
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Mar 18, 2013 14:17
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marshmallard posted:Citalopram, thyroxine and birth control. I thought it was probably a bad idea but then I realised I'd just drink lemonade shortly afterwards anyway and it probably wouldn't make much difference. Try this website: http://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.php Put in all the drugs you take and it will tell you of any interactions, including interactions with food/drink.
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Mar 18, 2013 14:25
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miryei posted:Who is at fault in a head-on collision [when the roads are poo poo]? Laws will vary by jurisdiction, but in normal circumstances it would be the person who crossed the center line. In a situation where circumstances have made normal operation impossible, it's less clear. Most jurisdictions have a catch-all "driving too fast for conditions," which is perfect for this kind of situation. If the road is that bad, neither driver should be going so fast that they can't easily stop and yield. That's what ends up happening in my town (Madison, WI), where this is how the roads are for months at a time. Everyone just does this impromptu dance of weaving in between the road and curb spaces. I will also add that it is possible to have a "no fault" crash, where neither party is responsible. But that really requires some unavoidable insanity.
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Mar 18, 2013 14:39
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Florida Betty posted:Try this website: http://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.php Nice, thank you.
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Wyatt posted:Laws will vary by jurisdiction, but in normal circumstances it would be the person who crossed the center line. In a situation where circumstances have made normal operation impossible, it's less clear. Most jurisdictions have a catch-all "driving too fast for conditions," which is perfect for this kind of situation. If the road is that bad, neither driver should be going so fast that they can't easily stop and yield. That's what ends up happening in my town (Madison, WI), where this is how the roads are for months at a time. Everyone just does this impromptu dance of weaving in between the road and curb spaces. To go further on this it is also possible for insurance companies to divide the blame between both parties. I'm not sure how the police would treat that but in the given scenario it is unlikely anyone would die so it probably wouldn't matter and you'd both be cited for reckless driving at most.
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Tiggum posted:It's a sci-fi book cover, so there probably is no deal. Maybe it's a metaphor, maybe it's something the cover illustrator (or whoever told him what to draw) misunderstood, maybe it's got nothing to do with the book and the illustrator just thought it looked cool, maybe the picture wasn't even specifically made for that book and was just picked out by the publisher. There's also a very small chance that the story features an actual snake-cat, but probably not.  They're probably genetically engineered pets, but this is the far future so who the hell knows.
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In Android 4.1, how do you add a file shortcut to the home screen? I have a couple pdf manuals I'd like to have quick access to.
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Is there a thread/forum where I can get a word translated? Context: Dating a girl from Shanghai. Haven't seen her in a week but in recent texting flirtations she said something sweet and my response was "I would say something sweet back, but Im gonna sit and smile about this one for a moment." Her only response was "Gangdu". I told her Google wasn't coming up with anything and she said "Oh yes, you are a Gangdu" and that she'd tell me what it meant in person, which may or may not be until the end of the week. Just curious. Posting here in case someone can help.
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Mar 18, 2013 18:03
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greatn posted:In Android 4.1, how do you add a file shortcut to the home screen? I have a couple pdf manuals I'd like to have quick access to.
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Mar 18, 2013 18:06
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Zuhzuhzombie!! posted:Is there a thread/forum where I can get a word translated? Like I posted just earlier, I'd send you to the Chinese Language Thread, but it would be quicker to just answer it right here. The OP even says where to go for language-specific questions. 戇大 (gangdu) is Shanghainese for stupid/idiot/fool.
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Mar 18, 2013 18:43
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Thanks! Hopefully she at least has some type of positive inflection there. :P
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Mar 18, 2013 18:49
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Is it really as dangerous to use metal objects to reach the toast in a toaster as people say? Because wouldn't that mean that the inside of the toaster cunducted electricity, making it dangerous to put your fingers in there too? Seems like it would break some kind of safety regulations.
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Mar 18, 2013 19:14
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Well you aren't supposed to stick your fingers in any way. If you have to, just unplug it first.
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Mar 18, 2013 19:20
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Inpossible posted:Is it really as dangerous to use metal objects to reach the toast in a toaster as people say?
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randyest posted:Why would you put your fingers inside a plugged-in toaster? Don't do that. People like you are the reason they have "remove infant before folding" warnings on strollers and "do not use in bathtub" warnings on hair dryers. I don't put in my fingers, or metal things in toasters, just wondering if it's as dangerous as people say. Might not be the smartest question, but I'm just wondering about it since I don't understand why it would be conductive. Edit: VVV Thank you  Inpossible fucked around with this message at 21:23 on Mar 18, 2013 |
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It's a "rule" from outdated electronics. Old school toasters would use some kind of unshielded wire as the heating element. This wire would occasionally maintain an electrical charge even after the toaster was "off" and the wire was cooling down from red. Touch that with a fork and you could get a shock. Not so much of a problem now days. /poo poo I learned working in the family furniture and appliance stores.
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Inpossible posted:Because wouldn't that mean that the inside of the toaster cunducted electricity, That's how toasters work. The heating element is metal that a bunch of electricity is dumped into, which makes it heat up. Although they usually have shielding on them these days, if you stick something in in the wrong way, you can break that and expose yourself to electrical current.
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How do you pronounce the surname "Szekely" in English? Save me from mangling my doctor's name.
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Raimundus posted:How do you pronounce the surname "Szekely" in English? Here's a page with audio: http://www.forvo.com/word/sz%C3%A9kely/
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There was a famous ethnocentric axiom by a British guy that the closer news is to England geographically, the more important it is, it was called _____'s Law, anyone know the full name?
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het posted:I'm pretty sure it's roughly pronounced like "see kay"; that's actually Louis C.K.'s last name, his stage name was from a phonetic representation of the actual Hungarian pronunciation. That's a great factoid about Louis C.K. Just another reason to like the guy
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TATPants posted:That's a great factoid about Louis C.K. Just another reason to like the guy
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Liebfraumilch posted:I'm looking to track down a lotion that I bought probably fifteen years ago--late 1990s--and I know it was made by Bath & Body Works, and I'd recognize the scent though I can't describe it any better than "clean and herbalish", and I would recognize the original packaging, but I do not know the scent name or the line name. I think I know the lotion you're talking about, I had it in early high school and really loved it (2000-ish). It was a pale blue (maybe green) color with small darker colored beads inside. Really small beads, you almost didn't notice them. Anyway it was called Mint something, and they don't make it anymore, I've looked. However, Juniper Breeze is quite similar, and I also have a green candle from Bath and Body called "Energy" or maybe "Energize" and it smells even closer to the lotion than Juniper Breeze. I think they make the Energy scent as a lotion, can't say for sure as I got the candle as a gift. EDIT: Hey sorry I was wrong about the candle name, it's called "Stress Relief"! It's Eucalyptus Spearmint scented. razz fucked around with this message at 03:09 on Mar 19, 2013 |
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I need to know everything I need to know about air compressor tanks before I buy one. I have an airbrush compressor and the piston action in it makes the spray all spattery. I want an air tank to regulate the airflow so it's constant instead of constantly changing. I bought an in-line regulator but that didn't solve the problem because as it turns out it doesn't regulate a loving thing, it's just an on/off with a gauge attached. The major thing I'm wondering about here is how what kind of pipe fittings and poo poo I'm going to need in order to use it. All the cheap tanks I've seen have a single opening for intake and output, and there's some kind of hardware in that hole that has two openings. Generally one is 1/4", and the other one is like the size of the thing you pump your tires through. It's also got a little thingie in it that you ahve to press down in order to release the air. What kind of fitting would I use to connect that to an airbrush? Basically what do I need to buy to connect all my poo poo up? I'm done buying poo poo and not knowing that it will work when I'm done.
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I'm trying to buy a bedskirt for my full size bed. How much of a difference is there gonna be if I buy a queen size bedskirt? Because I keep finding nice-looking cheap ones at thrift stores and I've never found a full size one, but I've found tons of queen size. Will it look super frumpy and oversized or will it even be that noticeable if there is a queen size bedskirt on my full size bed?
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If there is a piece of mantou (chinese bread) with moldy dots all over it, is it safe to eat if you just toast the thing? Note: I'm not actually going to eat moldy bread. We threw them out already. It was my dad moaning about how it was a waste because he would have just toasted it and chowed down.
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It depends on the bread, the mold, and how hot your toaster gets. You could feasibly make the bread edible but I would not risk it.
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Pron on VHS posted:There was a famous ethnocentric axiom by a British guy that the closer news is to England geographically, the more important it is, it was called _____'s Law, anyone know the full name? Think it is McLurg's Law. Inpossible fucked around with this message at 09:12 on Mar 19, 2013 |
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Budget Bears posted:I'm trying to buy a bedskirt for my full size bed. How much of a difference is there gonna be if I buy a queen size bedskirt? Because I keep finding nice-looking cheap ones at thrift stores and I've never found a full size one, but I've found tons of queen size. Will it look super frumpy and oversized or will it even be that noticeable if there is a queen size bedskirt on my full size bed? Most bedskirts have a generic white swath of fabric that is the length and width of the box spring, so if you don't mind a bit of that white fabric showing then I guess it doesn't matter. It would be a lot harder to center it and the corners might not look all that great but it would work.
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Lyz posted:Most bedskirts have a generic white swath of fabric that is the length and width of the box spring, so if you don't mind a bit of that white fabric showing then I guess it doesn't matter. It would be a lot harder to center it and the corners might not look all that great but it would work. I have a queen size skirt on a full size box spring, and I just tuck it in at the edges so the white part doesn't show. It's kind of a pain to keep it in place like that all the time but otherwise yeah it works alright.
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razz posted:I think I know the lotion you're talking about, I had it in early high school and really loved it (2000-ish). It was a pale blue (maybe green) color with small darker colored beads inside. Really small beads, you almost didn't notice them. Anyway it was called Mint something, and they don't make it anymore, I've looked. However, Juniper Breeze is quite similar, and I also have a green candle from Bath and Body called "Energy" or maybe "Energize" and it smells even closer to the lotion than Juniper Breeze. I think they make the Energy scent as a lotion, can't say for sure as I got the candle as a gift. Razz, you wonderful, wonderful person. Thank you--I will make a trip to the mall for reconnaissance soon. God, that lotion was the best and it was just uncommon enough that it wasn't on every single girl in the school like that fruity Victoria's Secret thing... Thank you.
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I just suddenly wondered if I'm mouthwashing correctly, I do the regular swishing and gargling, but what should I do after I spit the mouthwash out? Should I spit it out and leave it at that, leaving some tiny remnant of mouthwash still in my mouth so it's maybe giving clean protective powers? Should I instead rinse my mouth afterwards with water so that chemicals the government put in mouthwash don't poison me?
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