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Post by Gelquie on Jul 29, 2017 1:57:48 GMT -5
My mom got a storebought pizza today, and it was a brand I've never tried. We're hungry, so we throw it in the oven.
It was... the definition of mediocre.
In that on the one hand, the tastes don't stand out and the crust is almost like eating cardboard, or a tasteless cracker. But on the other hand, there was nothing offensive about it either.
I rate this pizza: Serviceable.
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Post by Duke Pikachu on Jul 29, 2017 12:23:57 GMT -5
My mom got a storebought pizza today, and it was a brand I've never tried. We're hungry, so we throw it in the oven. It was... the definition of mediocre. In that on the one hand, the tastes don't stand out and the crust is almost like eating cardboard, or a tasteless cracker. But on the other hand, there was nothing offensive about it either. I rate this pizza: Serviceable. Oh come now, you missed a prime opportunity.
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Post by Killix on Jul 30, 2017 0:44:43 GMT -5
My mom got a storebought pizza today, and it was a brand I've never tried. We're hungry, so we throw it in the oven. It was... the definition of mediocre. In that on the one hand, the tastes don't stand out and the crust is almost like eating cardboard, or a tasteless cracker. But on the other hand, there was nothing offensive about it either. I rate this pizza: Serviceable. Ah yes, the Generic Pizza. A pizza so bland, so usual. With an unremarkable crust devoid of all possible flavour, a sauce of basically tomato, with a hint of tomato, and toppings that are definitely there, even if they don't really taste like they are. The pizza you bite into and think "Yep, that sure is a pizza." There's a chain here that does them quite passably.
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Post by Reiqua on Jul 31, 2017 1:46:56 GMT -5
Déjà vu - I'm sure I've transferred this post-it note to my shredding pile at least three times this afternoon already...
Scip what are you playing at...
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Post by Breakingchains on Jul 31, 2017 2:27:45 GMT -5
I had to give a cat a bath today.
The water was mild and I tried to make it as fast and stress-free as possible, but no matter what you do to prepare, giving a cat a bath is giving a cat a bath. Even the dog got upset.
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Post by Duke Pikachu on Aug 3, 2017 16:17:19 GMT -5
I'm not sure if this is acceptable or not, but I'll post it here and if a mod considers it unacceptable they can remove it. So, I'm sure we all can agree that net neutrality is a good thing, right? Well right now there's a group in Washington being led by cable companies to try and get rid of net neutrality so they can censor, charge extra fees, or get rid of websites, apps, and services they don't like. Obviously, this goes against the first amendment, the right to freedom of speech, and I doubt the cable companies have our best interest in mind (not to mention the cyber security risks they may cause by messing with the internet). Luckily, there is a group fighting for net neutrality, Fight for the Future, and they're asking people to sign petitions and spread the word. So, here I am. The link takes you to the page that no doubt explains it better than I do plus has links to other articles that go more indepth on the issues. Read up and sign the petition if you choose so, thank you.
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Post by Gelquie on Aug 3, 2017 20:52:16 GMT -5
Remember this minirant?: How to park like a jerklord: -First, ensure you take as much space as possible by putting huge bulges on the sides of your truck for no reason other than to look "kewl". That way any possibility of a car escaping from you under otherwise normal circumstances is minimized! -Park super close to the adjacent smaller car, which is parked in a way where it can't maneuver and change positions very well. -Park in at an angle and ensure it's just enough that it's completely impossible for the smaller car to get out as is, and after maneuvering, ensure that the only way they can get out is if they back up their car just right. For a bonus, park on the right-hand side so that the driver can't see whether or not they're getting out without calling someone to help spot them. Congratulations! You have learned to park like a jerklord, and are one step closer to becoming the jerklord who parked next to me today. Keep it up, and soon you too can be a part of the imaginations of the innocent driver who dreams of nothing more than to smash in the bulges of your truck bed with a tire iron. ...So someone followed these steps today. Funnily enough, it was in the same place as the location that this mini-rant referred to. This time, this (different person) not only parked directly behind a motorcycle, but at an angle that, while it wasn't impossible for me to get out, it made it very difficult and forced me in a tight squeeze. The reason this isn't a rant is because this time, I didn't have to call anyone to help. There were people wandering around who noticed my difficulty and decided to help me back up by giving me signals. I managed to get out okay thanks to them, and I waved at them gratefully. (Tried to smile too, though I didn't try to force it because that never looks right, but I think a genuine one came out.) That kind of made up for the bad thing. Not enough to make this a gloat, but still rescues it from a rant.
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Post by Celestial on Aug 4, 2017 10:43:09 GMT -5
Cons of today: I ended up sleeping in until 2 pm because of a headache so my day feels wasted already. Pros of today: The headache is just a dull throb instead of the stabbing demonic sensation that was drilling into my head at 6 am this morning? This never happens.
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Post by Carolyn on Aug 4, 2017 13:12:14 GMT -5
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8WSyf_sCHAIf you all are interested, there's a current live stream of my real life friend's (and her classmates) capstone project presentations. They're all really cool.
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Post by June Scarlet on Aug 4, 2017 14:36:34 GMT -5
Just saw a cardinal flit right outside my window. He's been hanging out in my front yard all week. Cardinals are nice because they're liking birding for beginners.
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Post by Gelquie on Aug 4, 2017 15:48:10 GMT -5
Life: "Your headphones are starting to lose some quality, you should replace them." Me: "Nah, it's not that bad, I don't notice." L: "They're 4 and a half years old." M: "And still works!" L: "Your earmuff pads are starting to rip up." M: "Only a little." L: "No, it's getting worse, you have equipment underneath blatantly exposed." M: "Maybe I can get new coverings one day. Don't wanna throw out old headphones just for that." L: "The sound from the right earmuff may not actually be playing much, or if it is, it's much quieter compared to the right." M: "Nah, I'm probably reading too much into it, I don't notice." L: "Now the usb charger won't fit unless you repeatedly ensure the charger's in the right position, because it'll fall out." M: "Oh, minor inconvenienc--" L: "GET NEW HEADPHONES" M: "NOOOOO"
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Post by Breakingchains on Aug 5, 2017 11:53:49 GMT -5
If anyone is into game dev, the Game Maker Humble Bundle is back. You really can't do much better than $15 for $1500+ worth of development software + export modules + commercial sales rights.
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Post by Celestial on Aug 5, 2017 17:44:58 GMT -5
For context, at the palace where I volunteer, we have a "secret door" (just a door behind a bookcase that leads out into the tower.) So after two American guys viewed it, I overhear them discussing something about a "nuclear bunker." I got excited and assumed they were talking about the actual nuclear bunker not far from us which is actually a massive tourist attraction now (my part of Scotland is exciting, yes). They were not. They were joking around. They did not realise that this was an actual thing. Their eyes lit up like fireworks when I mentioned it. I ended up telling them where it is and what it was used for. They seemed really determined to go there sometime. I hope you go there and enjoy it, American dudes. It's worth visiting.
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Post by Allison on Aug 6, 2017 22:13:36 GMT -5
(Okay. I could have sworn I just posted this here, but it is not here. Weird. Anyway...) So there is a live, temporary power line sitting at the back border of our yard, until the power company can bury it. It's surrounded by yellow caution tape. There are also two guards (one from the electric company and one from a security company) in front of the house. I think it's kind of hilarious. Our yard is not exactly small. They are a minimum of 200 feet from the wire/cable. They don't have a camera on it. They can't even see the wire itself because it's on the ground. And at night... good luck even seeing a person! There are NO lights back there. This has been going on 24 hours a day since Thursday. It is now Sunday. Apparently the main concerns are if a big mower would try to come through, or someone stealing the copper. But still.
Guard's friend/family member: So what's your assignment tonight? Guard: I'm guarding a power line. That I can't even see. And is 200 feet away. At night.
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Post by Gelquie on Aug 7, 2017 0:21:00 GMT -5
So I have a bunch of things I need to do. Things I don't necessarily need to do right away but should at some point. So this morning, I'm like "alright, I'm not planning to leave the house today, I have all these miscellaneous things I need to do, let's pick something and do it, I'm in!", cause I'm super motivated and into it. No, really.
And yet all day today, my brain has been: ".............Nah."
Dangit brain, get into gear.
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