"According to Kepler's first hand account, Tycho had refused to leave the banquet to relieve himself because it would have been a breach of etiquette.[20][21] After he had returned home he was no longer able to urinate, except, eventually, in very small quantities and with excruciating pain. "
"Honestly, I don't get American culture. There's this utterly ridiculous obsession with drug dependence, even when the drugs are completely harmless..."
The only drug americans accept is "jesus", and he's not even harmless! Go figure!
Explain why smoking does not affect other electronic products in a home. I've known smokers all my life (heck, my mother is 83 and still smokes!), and nothing has stopped working because of smoke.
I don't believe you for a second. Your statement may look good for slashdot, but one would expect all electronics to fail because of smoke. Are TVs, VCRs, DVDs, PVR's, fridges, sound systems, game systems, microwaves ovens, clocks, etc., failing because of smoke? Of course not.
I like Joe Haldeman. I consider Forever War a minor masterpiece. I also read Forever Peace and Forever Free, which are good but not as memorable as FW.
But Camouflage was a major letdown. The first half is quite good, and contains some really interesting speculation about alien worlds and beings. Then the book dissolves into an ordinary thriller with overlong, meaningless passages à la Ludlum, without the trills. It just feels like padding.
"What are they going to call the replacement for New Orleans? "New New Orleans"? "Very New Orleans"? "Newer than New Orleans"? "I Can't Believe It's Not New Orleans"?"
Bush Lake?
As a Canadian, I'd vote for Kerry if I could. Not because I like him that much, but because he's not Bush. That man is a danger to your country and the rest of the world.
But as a cynic, I'd like for Bush to win because it could be fun : civil unrest, wars, the first Western theocracy in a long time, etc.
Not that I *wish* for that but, as the Chinese curse goes, "May you live in interesting times!"
Ah, WTH : Go Bush!
"...waiting in line to a security check point manned by pimply 17 year olds..."
I don't see the need to insult those teenagers. Maybe in a couple of years those "pimply 17 year olds" will join the Forces and do something usefull for all of us, including you.
"...and couple of fossils passing their time between retirement and death."
Those "fossils" are old folks, maybe trying to make ends meet. You will be one too, one day, should you be so lucky. Also, they could very well be veterans from the Korean War.
Slashdot Mirror
Don't be too polite, and go if you have to!
"According to Kepler's first hand account, Tycho had refused to leave the banquet to relieve himself because it would have been a breach of etiquette.[20][21] After he had returned home he was no longer able to urinate, except, eventually, in very small quantities and with excruciating pain. "
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tycho_Brahe#Death
"Honestly, I don't get American culture. There's this utterly ridiculous obsession with drug dependence, even when the drugs are completely harmless..."
The only drug americans accept is "jesus", and he's not even harmless! Go figure!
Mod this guy up to eleven.
When was the last time that scenario happened?
Just curious.
Really.
Bad joke!
If I could, I'd lung at you!
So please stop these jokes if you can, sir.
Explain why smoking does not affect other electronic products in a home. I've known smokers all my life (heck, my mother is 83 and still smokes!), and nothing has stopped working because of smoke.
Olrik (non smoker)
I don't believe you for a second. Your statement may look good for slashdot, but one would expect all electronics to fail because of smoke. Are TVs, VCRs, DVDs, PVR's, fridges, sound systems, game systems, microwaves ovens, clocks, etc., failing because of smoke? Of course not.
Olrik (non-smoker)
Dear Santa,
This year, I'd like to have that woman's email address.
Thanks in advance!
Olrik
Just in time for AI to help me drive my new fusion-powered flying car!
O.
Exactly why he died a virgin.
Well, not according to this documentary.
Admission fee? Nothing.
Ink to sign the guess book? 4 US $
Forgetting the whole thing? Priceless!
Olrik
"The Chinese government is waging a 100-day battle against software and media piracy"
...
1) Wait 100 days
2) Become a "pirate"
3)
4) Profit!
Olrik
I like Joe Haldeman. I consider Forever War a minor masterpiece. I also read Forever Peace and Forever Free, which are good but not as memorable as FW.
But Camouflage was a major letdown. The first half is quite good, and contains some really interesting speculation about alien worlds and beings. Then the book dissolves into an ordinary thriller with overlong, meaningless passages à la Ludlum, without the trills. It just feels like padding.
All in all, a bit of a lazy effort.
YMMV, of course.
Olrik
"There's no owner among thieves"...
It still does not fly...
"What are they going to call the replacement for New Orleans? "New New Orleans"? "Very New Orleans"? "Newer than New Orleans"? "I Can't Believe It's Not New Orleans"?" Bush Lake?
"Jesus, just shoot 'em in the head and get it over with."
And then charge them for the bullet.
Quote Nakamura : "I'm happy with the settlement. I can now buy a shark to start my next project."
This service will only be available to registered Republicans. An oath to the president will be required.
Two words
Welcome, friend!
"I smoked 3 packs a day, full tilt, until the day I quit, Dec. 26, 1998.."
[snip]
"Get caught using tobacco, go to jail, felony, 1 year 1st offense."
And make the law retroactive to 1997...
As a Canadian, I'd vote for Kerry if I could. Not because I like him that much, but because he's not Bush. That man is a danger to your country and the rest of the world.
But as a cynic, I'd like for Bush to win because it could be fun : civil unrest, wars, the first Western theocracy in a long time, etc.
Not that I *wish* for that but, as the Chinese curse goes, "May you live in interesting times!"
Ah, WTH : Go Bush!
The site crashes Mozilla 1.7.3, at least on my machine.
Anybody else?
Well, do what us Canadians do : put a tuque over it!
"...waiting in line to a security check point manned by pimply 17 year olds..."
I don't see the need to insult those teenagers. Maybe in a couple of years those "pimply 17 year olds" will join the Forces and do something usefull for all of us, including you.
"...and couple of fossils passing their time between retirement and death."
Those "fossils" are old folks, maybe trying to make ends meet. You will be one too, one day, should you be so lucky. Also, they could very well be veterans from the Korean War.
You are a moron, but I hope you grow up someday.