March 29, 2006
90K!
Visitor #90,000 arrived at 2:28:22 pm this afternoon from Shepeherdstown, WV on an IP belonging to Verizon Internet Services.
He/She ended up here from a google search: Do Veterans Salute?
Hope you found what you were looking for.
WooHoo!
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Congratulations! WhooHoo!
Posted by: Richmond at March 29, 2006 06:26 PM (e8QFP)
Posted by: Oddybobo at March 30, 2006 10:23 AM (6Gm0j)
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Congratulations!!
Posted by: Richmond at March 31, 2006 03:50 PM (e8QFP)
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Hoo boy, I need to keep better track of my previous comments. Huh? ::blushes::
Posted by: Richmond at March 31, 2006 03:51 PM (e8QFP)
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March 24, 2006
Help a Sister Out
Dana of
The Origin of Soul has been fighting her own personal war with Dell since
THEY ruined her still-under-warranty computer.
She's tried just about everything to get this resolved. Methinks she needs a lawyer to call them up and threaten.
Anybody got some advice for her?
Drop by here. (Come on you BFLers. I know we have a ton of lawyers, somebody should be able to give her some good advice!)
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Sounds like there's not a problem with the computer; just an incomplete use of a recovery CD and a the result of unclueful support meeting admittedly anticlueful owner.
I went over there looking for a horror story in which the computer was physically bad and not being replaced, but I see a pretty ordinary scenario in which the driver knowing about things like oil changes and tire air pressure would help prevent disappointment with the mechanic.
Posted by: Jay at March 25, 2006 02:44 AM (/05va)
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That said, if I were her I would be chasing Dell for one thing: Office. If they put some kind of a trial version on there and it's not on the recovery or other CD, and that was not clear, they should send her a copy on the double. And a clear-speaking tech in the US should help her get the drivers reinstalled so stuff like her sound works.
Posted by: Jay at March 25, 2006 02:47 AM (/05va)
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Also, I saw no indication of what the original problem was for which she was talking to Dell support, except that it involved checking to see whether her CD drive would read a CD, in which she learned about "autorun." Obviously whether that is solved would have some bearing on her concerns, but it sounds like she's mainly mad about the collateral damage.
Posted by: Jay at March 25, 2006 04:58 AM (/05va)
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There's more to it than that, but the story takes too damn long to tell.
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March 23, 2006
More Amusement
You Are Cindy Brady |
Warm hearted and sweet, you have a childlike innocence that lets you see the good in everyone.
But you're also a bit of a baby. You stick your nose where it doesn't belong... and cry when you get caught! |
From big sis
Jan Brady
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March 22, 2006
Ok, something interesting to post about
Prof. Reynolds
laments a fellow law professor who is getting grief for banning laptops from his class.
He points out that several of his colleagues are fed up with them too, mostly because they encourage goofing off and can be a major disruption if the students don't have the volume off.
Not to mention that a million keys clicking is HIGHLY disconcerting when you're trying to talk.
Our school has a unique solution to this problem. We have two classrooms equipped with computer consoles for each student and
this technology.
SMART Board also incorporates a functionality that allows the user at the front of the classroom to LOCK OUT the other consoles, forcing the students to follow along with the lecturer, although it allows them to use the software to make notes, which can be emailed to the user or printed at the end of the class.
We love our SMART Boards, and we have them in every classroom.
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I can't resist:
Smart idea!
Posted by: vw bug at March 22, 2006 03:34 PM (zqfW3)
Posted by: Margi at March 22, 2006 03:55 PM (BRtaN)
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Wow that's a really cool idea. Although sometimes it pays to sit near someone with a laptop. I know I only managed to stay awake during one of my programming classes because I would watch the guy, who sat in front of me, play halo.
Posted by: sagacitas lerin at March 22, 2006 04:38 PM (+7kJa)
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I tried handwriting notes for about two weeks in law school (I had done it in undergrad, not that it's comparable) and said forget it. There's so much info in first year class, particularly, that you need to take notes the fastest way possible. Not only that, but it allowed me to actually look back at my notes at the end of the semester to figure stuff out (something that I never really had to do in undergrad or HS) - there were days when I had three or four pages of typed notes per class, there is no way that those would have been anywhere near legible.
Yeah, we would IM each other and surf the web during the dryer moments of class, but we also used the net to answer questions that the prof didn't necessarily have the answer for.
Posted by: KG at March 22, 2006 05:00 PM (SZsz5)
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Nothing to see here, Move along!
More tomorrow, I hope. Work is catching up with me....
Just a reminder, the new season of South Park starts tonight!
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March 20, 2006
Every once in a while...
you people crack me up. Evidently I'm #1 on MSN for
this.
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Um... Well, be proud of your accomplishment... I think.
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March 18, 2006
Ben Stein is my Hero
"Stop spitting in the face of Americans and maybe we will go to the movies," [Stein]
said.
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Nice little blurb, but it's a little short.... I would of liked to have seen more on Ben Stein's views....
Posted by: Bill at March 18, 2006 07:04 PM (lJqkO)
Posted by: The Thomas at March 18, 2006 09:07 PM (BwooN)
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I looooove Ben Stein. Thanks for pointing me...
(Oh and I just heard on Fox News that Susan Sarandon has signed on to play Cindy Sheehan in an upcoming movie... One more I *won't* be seeing...)
Posted by: Richmond at March 21, 2006 12:18 PM (e8QFP)
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March 14, 2006
Happy ∏ day!
Today we celebrate the127th anniversary of the birth of one of the
greatest scientists of all time:
The
ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter:
and an incredibly versatile
circular food:
all images courtesy WikipediaSo here's to Pi(e) in all it's forms. Enjoy some today with your favorite geek.
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I will have some ∏ in honor of you today. =)
Posted by: Amanda at March 14, 2006 10:43 AM (ay+rD)
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Heh. I just posted about this myself. Pi R Yummy.
Posted by: beth at March 14, 2006 10:54 AM (BuBkx)
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Yum!!
Posted by: Margi at March 14, 2006 11:28 AM (BRtaN)
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Then there was the pizza joint in Madison, Wisconsin, which used to advertise, "In a world where Π R², ours are round!"
Posted by: Paul Burgess at March 14, 2006 03:39 PM (7EVyU)
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I think I'll go eat some circular chocolates with Ms on them to celebrate!
Posted by: Marie at March 14, 2006 05:01 PM (ZNESr)
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March 11, 2006
Yum.
You Are Guinness |
You know beer well, and you'll only drink the best beers in the world.
Watered down beers disgust you, as do the people who drink them.
When you drink, you tend to become a bit of a know it all - especially about subjects you don't know well.
But your friends tolerate your drunken ways, because you introduce them to the best beers around.
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Oh yeah. Seeing as how this is about the ONLY beer I'll drink. And my favorite to cook with, too.
h/t
Heineken Deb
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Okay who ever wrote that quiz knows nothing about beer. (Almost as bad as the martini quiz, which if done properly would only have one possible solution to any grouping of answers) Honestly how can you mention beer with out A) Germnay or B) Belgum, where the best beers in the world is made.
Now I do like my Guiness too, but its got nothing on any Belgian Beer (side note, there are some Canadian Belgian-Style beers that are pretty decent too).
Posted by: the Pirate at March 13, 2006 11:03 AM (0ZKi5)
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I see that you and I have something in common. Of course, it has to be beer since our favorite collegiate teams are bitter rivals.
My visit to the James Gate Brewery in Dublin ranked as one of the high points during my trip to Ireland.
Posted by: physics geek at March 13, 2006 11:17 AM (Xvrs7)
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Oh, Guinness... Excuse me, I need to go drinking now.
Posted by: Contagion at March 13, 2006 02:41 PM (e8b4J)
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What the Pirate said. I may be a Bostonian with the obligatory fondness for the Guiness every now and then, but, please, I spent six months in Brussels, too. A poll on beer with mentioning Belgium is like a poll on pasta without mentioning Italy: it's just completely absurd.
My results came back Guiness, of course, but give me Hoegaarden.
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Green with....
You Are Teal Green |
You are a one of a kind, original person. There's no one even close to being like you.
Expressive and creative, you have a knack for making the impossible possible.
While you are a bit offbeat, you don't scare people away with your quirks.
Your warm personality nicely counteracts and strange habits you may have.
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I suppose I woud have preferred Emerald or Forest, but hell, it wasn't Olive, right?
And interestingly enough, the bridesmaid dresses at my wedding were approximately the darker color in the picture above. Although that was a combination of price, available sizes and acceptable style more than the color. Which is a bitch to match shoes to.
h/t a real
Gem
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March 10, 2006
Ain't it the truth!
Your Luck Quotient: 62% |
You have a high luck quotient.
More often than not, you've felt very lucky in your life.
You may be randomly lucky, but it's probably more than that.
Optimistic and open minded, you take advantage of all the luck that comes your way.
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h/t
Deb, who is indeed luckier than most, no matter what the quiz says!
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I always find the best stuff here.
Posted by: thirdee at March 10, 2006 01:10 PM (jCOM2)
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Yep, I come out the same. But I never really believed in luck as much as I believed in understanding the odds.
Posted by: GUYK at March 10, 2006 01:31 PM (iAhlK)
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March 09, 2006
Paging Dr. Google
As many of you know, Dilbert cartoonist (and blogger) Scott Adams has a dystonia which prevents him from drawing without the aid of a computer. About a year ago he started having problems speaking in public as well.
None of the remedies prescribed by the doctors seemed to be working, and one day he realized that the voice problems he was experiencing might be tied to his dystonia. So he asked Dr. Google, who returned the result "Spasmodic Dysphonia", an extremely rare condition resulting in voice changes very similar to what he was experiencing, and to top it off, this condition was more likely to co-occur in people experiencing dystonias.
Here is Scott's account of his search for a doctor who would actually test for the Zebra, even though the entire stable of horses were absent. With a correct diagnosis he's now able to resume public speaking, even if the treatment is a little grody....
What's interesting about the story isn't merely that the doctors were unwilling to listen, but rather it highlights what could have happened if the patient in question wasn't a famous artist with access to a doctor specializing in his particular disorder. Imagine the merry-go-round of drugs, tests, and therapies any of us regular joes might have gone through. Imagine what might have happened if he hadn't had the computer skills to look for what he was experiencing.
Are our doctors willing to go the extra mile? To sort through every possibility in the differential diagnosis to find the right answer? To listen carefully when a patient says "These are my symptoms, and it says here that I could have
this"?
Kinda makes you think, huh?
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Funny that I read this just as my professor is apologizing for Britain's health scheme. "Americans wrongly call it socialized medicine" and "it's just not given enough funding".
Posted by: Cardinal Martini at March 09, 2006 11:56 AM (Mu6wj)
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It's been my experience that doctor's seldom listen. I spent three years trying to convince a team of doctor's that I had PCOS. They ruled out everything else first.
Why? Because I wasn't a doctor. I was just a woman who knew her own body. I interview my doctor's very carefully now...and either they let me actively participate in my own care, or I look elsewhere. You are your own best advocate!!
Posted by: Dana at March 09, 2006 02:10 PM (euBkS)
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Wow. I'm with Dana... I want to be involved.
Posted by: vw bug at March 09, 2006 04:11 PM (qxjXY)
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I grew up watching my mum be told that whatever was wrong with her was all in her head when the doctors couldn't figure it out. It wasn't until a few years ago she was finally diagnosed. And gee, it wasn't all in her head. Go figure.
Posted by: Ith at March 10, 2006 11:14 AM (0ectA)
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I'm a Pepper... You're a Pepper....
You Are Dr. Pepper |
You're very unique and funky, yet you still have a bit of traditionalism to you.
People who like you think they have great taste... and they usually do.
Your best soda match: Root Beer
Stay away from: 7 Up
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Oh yeah. Love me some Dr. P.
h/t Cokehead Deb
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February 25, 2006
Deja Vu All Over Again...
All the
cool kids are
doing it:Your past life diagnosis:
I don't know how you feel about it, but you were female in your last earthly incarnation.
You were born somewhere in the territory of modern Korea around the year 1100
Your profession was that of an entertainer, musician, poet or temple-dancer.
Your brief psychological profile in your past life:
You were a sane, practical person, a materialist with no spiritual consciousness. Your simple wisdom helped the weaker and the poor.
The lesson that your last past life brought to your present incarnation:
You should develop your talent for love, happiness and enthusiasm and you should distribute these feelings to all people.
Do you remember now?
Umm... not really, sorry. But what the heck.
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Not a very accurate test, eh? But it's worth a giggle or two. ;-)
Posted by: sadie at February 26, 2006 10:19 AM (xV63t)
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i dunno, i could see myself as a
con man mystic in Burma during the 1820s...
Posted by: KG at February 26, 2006 10:35 AM (SZsz5)
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I don't know how you feel about it, but you were male in your last earthly incarnation.
You were born somewhere in the territory of modern North India around the year 1100.
Your profession was that of a builder of houses, temples and cathedrals.
Your brief psychological profile in your past life:
You had the mind of a scientist, always seeking new explanations. Your environment often misunderstood you, but respected your knowledge.
The lesson that your last past life brought to your present incarnation:
Your lesson is to study, to practice and to use the wisdom that lies within the psychological sciences and in ancient manuscripts.
With strong faith and hard work you will reach your real destiny in your present life.
Posted by: vw bug at February 26, 2006 11:24 AM (KyNa3)
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I was a male too... posting tonight!
Posted by: Bou at February 26, 2006 12:10 PM (iHxT3)
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Damn! Consider this a PING! LOL
xoxo
Posted by: Margi at February 27, 2006 11:36 AM (p46pg)
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But I'm not famous and I'm sure I was.
Posted by: KateCoe at February 27, 2006 11:49 AM (KgbA7)
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I haven't figured out the whole trackback thing...
I posted on it
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February 24, 2006
Don't we have better things to talk about?
I mean
honestly.
I guess Volokh is more of a B-ball fan than I gave him credit for. But what else can you expect from the bruins....
Fight on Trojans (or Methodists or Wesleyans, whichever you prefer).
Oh yeah, and while we're on the subject (from Volokh's comments):
Way up in the hills of Westwood
So offensive to the eye
Stands a Cal extension campus
Known as Westwood High
Home to all the Bruin bearcubs
UGLY is it's name
The student body's vile
The campus is a pile
And the football team's a shame
U
G
L
Y
U-G-L-Y EAT MY SHORTS!
which reminds me that I don't even know the real words to MY alma mater. Lyrics we used to sing in the extended....
more...
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February 23, 2006
More Geekitude - Child of the 80's version
I love YouTube.com!
The
Sesame Street 12 video
and myriad gems from
Square One TV:
The
introThe
9 song
MathMan (there are several others
here)
BTW, just got
this. Can't wait to watch it!
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Oooooooooooooooh! I loved the Electric Company adn Sesame Street when I was a kid. Can't forget about The Magic Treehouse and Zoom too!
Posted by: Kate at February 24, 2006 03:54 AM (XargM)
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Loved the Electric Company. I still love Sesame Street! I have to get that dvd for my husband.
Posted by: Oddybobo at February 24, 2006 09:07 AM (6Gm0j)
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It's funny that you posted the video of the twelve song today. I was reading the archives of your blog this week and I recently read the post where you talk about the #12 song and your favorite sesame street memories. I've been singing the 12 song ever since and now I'll really never get it out of my head! I like your blog by the way, very entertaining!
Posted by: Claudia at February 24, 2006 11:04 AM (nYMZn)
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Uncertainly funny
but I laughed!
What was the biggest failure since the Edsel?
The Heisenbergmobile. The problem was that when you looked at the speedometer you got lost.
A cop stops Heisenberg for speeding on the Autobahn. The cop comes up and asks, "Do you know how fast you were going?" Heisenberg responds, "No, but I know where I am."
Shamelessly lifted from beth of And then I woke up...; there are more good ones in the comments!
btw, if you don't get the joke, go here.
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Shamlessly lift away.
Thanks for stopping by (and commenting)! Dad's always good for a physics joke or a pun, so they pop up fairly frequently.
BTW, I loved your pets thing - could've written it myself!
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February 17, 2006
Ok, here's my creepy map
Some of you may find yourselves on here already. Thanks for signing up ahead of time.
Go here to sign the map!
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Should I sign it for Guam (I'm moving in 3 weeks) or my new home of Illinois? Or both? lol
Posted by: Angela at February 17, 2006 02:33 PM (qK7B5)
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Hmmm. I just created a group... do you need to sign up again?
Posted by: vw bug at February 17, 2006 05:37 PM (xLfaI)
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I must be doing something wrong - every time I try to zoom in & add my pin, it zooms me out west! I created an account for myself -- is there a way to add myself to your group so that I'll just appear?
Posted by: Marie at February 18, 2006 06:17 AM (ZNESr)
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February 14, 2006
WooHoo! Obscurity!
You Are Curling
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What you lack in athleticism, you make up for in concentration.
And while curling isn't much more of a sport than bowling, you *can* win a gold medal for it!
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Jay
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I've actually curled. Took it in school because my mum was a competitive curler in her youth. It's bleedin' exhausting! I think I would have enjoyed it, but I quit due to a nasty teacher and nasty classmates.
There's some useless trivia about me
Posted by: Ith at February 14, 2006 03:32 PM (2EfyX)
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I came up skiing..considering I picked not at all athletic and I don't like to get more than a twisted ankle, can't figure this one out!
"Graceful, athletic, and gusty - you're willing to put it all on the line.
You're willing to take big risks for big rewards."
Posted by: ktreva at February 14, 2006 04:11 PM (e8b4J)
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Hockey...What a suprise. Atleast its a sport.
Curling, invented by the Scots right? Probably under similar circumstances that led to the invention of golf.
Posted by: the Pirate at February 14, 2006 08:36 PM (Rg0+S)
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Bobsledder: You're not a world class athlete, but you are a world class maniac.
Your need for speed could have you blazing past the finish line!
Bet I don't match Bou on this one. ;-)
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