It's got its convenience, for sure, but only one of each machine and no bill changer is a bummer.
I miss Oz. He'd get it. He wouldn't say anything, but he'd get it.
Xander ,'Get It Done'
Natter 64: Yes, we still need you
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Jesse - Nov 28, 2009 8:22:18 am PST #21786 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Jesse - Nov 28, 2009 8:22:33 am PST #21787 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I have no idea about the circumference of the earth, BTW.
Tom Scola - Nov 28, 2009 8:23:26 am PST #21788 of 30001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Without looking it up, I think the Earth's circumference is about 26,000 miles.
DavidS - Nov 28, 2009 8:28:05 am PST #21789 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Scola's in the ballpark.
I was reading something about human size relative to the curvature of the earth and suddenly realized I had no idea what the answer was.
And it seemed like that's something that everybody should know. Just a general idea.
The exact answer: 24859.82 miles (or 4008 km)
Polter-Cow - Nov 28, 2009 9:20:25 am PST #21790 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Beautiful. My credit card number got jacked and someone tried to make a $1500 purchase this morning, so Fraud Alert called me. At least whoever stole my number was a complete moron. I was out shopping all day yesterday, making lots of purchases, so I guess that's how it happened.
§ ita § - Nov 28, 2009 9:26:12 am PST #21791 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Can someone explain to me what this cable ever did to be worth $90? Sheesh. And apparently it's a bargain, because a Monster one can go for $169. Should I really not buy this?
NoiseDesign - Nov 28, 2009 9:34:25 am PST #21792 of 30001
Our wings are not tired
All that cable did was line the pockets of Belkin.
Buy the cheap one. All of my HDMI cables cost less than $5 each. There have been a number of double blind tests showing essentially no difference between the bargain bin ones and the snake oil salesman ones (Yes, I'm looking at you Monster Cables, you sleazy company).
Pix - Nov 28, 2009 9:34:46 am PST #21793 of 30001
The status is NOT quo.
Hivemind etiquette question. We're finalizing wedding invitations, and we're trying to be sure it's very clear that people should go to the website for all the important info. Right now, we have the tag, "FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE WEDDING AND EAST AND WEST COAST RECEPTIONS, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: [website address]" (ignore asscaps--it makes sense in the font). ND says he keeps getting questions about the registry and would like to specifically mention that there's a link to registry info on the website, but I'm twitchy about it because I was always taught that directly mentioning one's registry in the invitation is tacky and makes us sound like we are asking for gifts--which really is not at all the point. That's why our first registry link is to charities. Still, I get what ND is saying, and I know that finding the registry is always important for me when I'm going to a wedding. What do you all think?
§ ita § - Nov 28, 2009 9:39:00 am PST #21794 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
ND, where did you get your $5 ones? Online? Newegg has cheaper, too. The HDMI cable to my Apple TV has broken its connector.
Daisy Jane - Nov 28, 2009 9:43:19 am PST #21795 of 30001
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
Thanks for the wishes! This birthday/holiday has been legen...dary!