That "using chocolate to measure the speed of light" also requires a microwave.
Random science/technology quiz question:
True or False? - the first radars used microwave radiation.
Wesley: All right. I'm going to let you all in on something you may have trouble comprehending. I assure you however-- Gunn: Vampires are real. Wesley: I was telling!
'The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco'
Natter 65: Speed Limit Enforced by Aircraft
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, pandas, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
tommyrot - Feb 15, 2010 5:47:42 am PST #8497 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Lee - Feb 15, 2010 5:56:58 am PST #8498 of 30001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Theodosia - Feb 15, 2010 6:34:36 am PST #8499 of 30001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Thanks, Sue! 2/22 can't come soon enough....
tommyrot - Feb 15, 2010 7:30:56 am PST #8500 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
A crying baby on My First Fail: This Hat Does NOT Make Me Feel PRETTYYYYY!
tommyrot - Feb 15, 2010 7:34:47 am PST #8501 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Neatorama sez:
Photographer Cédric Delsaux (previously at Neatorama) began the project Dark Lens with the intent of photographing suburban decay in Dubai, but the addition of Star Wars characters made it something special.
I think my fave is a shot of some battle droids sitting on a big old Buick: [link]
tommyrot - Feb 15, 2010 7:40:54 am PST #8502 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
So is today slow because lots of people aren't working?
Today was another day in which I had the bus to myself for my whole commute.
Scrappy - Feb 15, 2010 7:41:40 am PST #8503 of 30001
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
I'm working. Feh.
tommyrot - Feb 15, 2010 7:41:41 am PST #8504 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
John Scalzi has unilaterally declared February 15th to be Grover Appreciation Day, commemorating the world's greatest Muppet. Consider me part of the Coalition of the Willing on this.
Dana - Feb 15, 2010 7:49:54 am PST #8505 of 30001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I am also working. Ugh.
Frankenbuddha - Feb 15, 2010 7:52:02 am PST #8506 of 30001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
I'm ostensibly working, but will be in meetings for the rest of the afternoon, so not much getting done.