And Now, Tiny Hamsters Eating Tiny Burritos
There’s no way I could spot a video like this and not post it. This wins the Internet today.
There’s no way I could spot a video like this and not post it. This wins the Internet today.
2 | dog philosopher Apr 30, 2014 3:36:07pm |
and to think i waste my time on silly things like having sex
3 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 3:39:28pm |
Tiny Hamsters Eating Tiny Burritos pic.twitter.com/CA13IArVY0— Gus (@Gus_802) April 30, 2014
6 | piratedan Apr 30, 2014 3:43:29pm |
he forgot to start with some chips and pico de gallo, but otherwise a worthy effort indeed…… ////
7 | Charles Johnson Apr 30, 2014 3:45:39pm |
Check out this new slideshow feature:
8 | dog philosopher Apr 30, 2014 3:46:02pm |
9 | wrenchwench Apr 30, 2014 3:46:34pm |
re: #6 piratedan
he forgot to start with some chips and pico de gallo, but otherwise a worthy effort indeed…… ////
My burrito today had pico de gallo in it. It was, however, not tiny.
10 | Charles Johnson Apr 30, 2014 3:48:46pm |
The love of a mother. pic.twitter.com/rX9qc23GyH— Cute Emergency (@CuteEmergency) April 30, 2014
11 | Feline Fearless Leader Apr 30, 2014 3:51:09pm |
Not Florida by a long shot, but I came home and found water leaking into the apartment from one of the window frames.
Towel in place, some water mopped up, maintenance called, and have evacuated books (lots of them) from the area. Looks like it ran down the back of the one bookcase directly under the flow and no books actually damaged.
The Feline Overlords approve of the revised furniture arrangement since it has new places to explore, dust bunnies to kill, and piles of books to knock over.
12 | GeneJockey Apr 30, 2014 3:52:09pm |
Once again, I labor in vain pontificating at the bottom of a dying thread.
14 | Feline Fearless Leader Apr 30, 2014 3:53:26pm |
re: #12 GeneJockey
Once again, I labor in vain pontificating at the bottom of a dying thread.
Sarah Palin vs Hamsters w/burritos. You should have known better where to be.
15 | dog philosopher Apr 30, 2014 3:55:09pm |
re: #11 Feline Fearless Leader
Not Florida by a long shot, but I came home and found water leaking into the apartment from one of the window frames.
Towel in place, some water mopped up, maintenance called, and have evacuated books (lots of them) from the area. Looks like it ran down the back of the one bookcase directly under the flow and no books actually damaged.
The Feline Overlords approve of the revised furniture arrangement since it has new places to explore, dust bunnies to kill, and piles of books to knock over.
dere hooman: pwease move teh furonachure things evwy week fwom nao on it is teh fun thx
16 | Charles Johnson Apr 30, 2014 3:55:18pm |
Here’s Sarah Palin’s complete speech at that NRA “Stand and Fight” rally. Warning: may be way too much derp to consume at once. I had to stop at 53 seconds with a splitting headache.
17 | Charles Johnson Apr 30, 2014 3:55:28pm |
19 | GeneJockey Apr 30, 2014 3:59:53pm |
re: #16 Charles Johnson
Here’s Sarah Palin’s complete speech at that NRA “Stand and Fight” rally. Warning: may be way too much derp to consume at once. I had to stop at 53 seconds with a splitting headache.
Yeah, Jesue - first, what’s happening to her voice?
Second, considering that her proudest achievement in her half a term as Governor of the biggest of the Big Empty States was to pass a windfall profits tax on oil companies to put money directly into the hands of Alaskans, how is she the heroine of the anti-redistributionists?
20 | Feline Fearless Leader Apr 30, 2014 4:01:04pm |
re: #15 dog philosopher
dere hooman: pwease move teh furonachure things evwy week fwom nao on it is teh fun thx
21 | dog philosopher Apr 30, 2014 4:01:08pm |
re: #19 GeneJockey
Jesue
been reading that middle english?
And Jesu, for his grace, wit me sende
To shewe yow the wey, in this viage,
Of thilke parfit glorious pilgrymage
That highte Jerusalem celestial.
22 | thedopefishlives Apr 30, 2014 4:02:51pm |
23 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 4:03:51pm |
re: #7 Charles Johnson
Check out this new slideshow feature:
Pretty cool how it extract the Twitter pics.
24 | Charles Johnson Apr 30, 2014 4:07:03pm |
25 | GeneJockey Apr 30, 2014 4:07:13pm |
re: #21 dog philosopher
been reading that middle english?
Welle, Aprille with his showeres sueete failed to pierce the droghte of Marche, and so it is fukinge hott. Oure aire conditioninge hath crapp-ed out, and the Laboratorie hath warm-ed so that ‘Room Temperature’ hath risen unto 30 degrees. And mine office be but onlie slightlie cooler.
26 | thedopefishlives Apr 30, 2014 4:08:48pm |
re: #25 GeneJockey
Welle, Aprille with his showeres sueete failed to pierce the droghte of Marche, and so it is fukinge hott. Oure aire conditioninge hath crapp-ed out, and the Laboratorie hath warmed so that ‘Room Temperature’ hath risen unto 30 degrees. And mine office be but onlie slightlie cooler.
Thou shouldst paye a visite to the wilde north countrie, for lo, ‘tis a mere 2 degrees here. And it didst snow yestereve.
27 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 4:09:45pm |
28 | wrenchwench Apr 30, 2014 4:09:55pm |
Yesterday I didn’t understand this tweet. Now I have seen what Allen West said.
N a t i o n a l Benghazi a s k e t benghazi a l l a s s o c i a t i o n— AdamSerwer (@AdamSerwer) April 29, 2014
29 | Charles Johnson Apr 30, 2014 4:10:01pm |
#NowPlaying Pat Metheny Group > Still Life (Talking) > So May It Secretly Begin http://t.co/6kzoo4k0rq pic.twitter.com/zE0dPp0z21— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) April 30, 2014
30 | GeneJockey Apr 30, 2014 4:10:24pm |
re: #26 thedopefishlives
Thou shouldst paye a visite to the wilde north countrie, for lo, ‘tis a mere 2 degrees here. And it didst snow yestereve.
And see the majestik moose?
31 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 4:10:53pm |
The Dow notched its first record close of the year Wednesday: http://t.co/3MNs7TFwK9 pic.twitter.com/j1Y7miJiLV— Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) April 30, 2014
Yep. No minimum wage hike for you!
32 | GeneJockey Apr 30, 2014 4:13:07pm |
34 | Justanotherhuman Apr 30, 2014 4:13:34pm |
re: #9 wrenchwench
My burrito today had pico de gallo in it. It was, however, not tiny.
Yeah, I fix my grandson breakfast burritos that are huge. : )
35 | Feline Fearless Leader Apr 30, 2014 4:15:26pm |
re: #32 GeneJockey
This is my brain, right about now.
Well, actually, that’s a fried egg that would be really good if someone flipped it gently about now, and then plated it before the yolk solidifies, then serves it with buttered toast.
But it’s how my brain FEELS.
Hmm. An omelet for dinner is beginning to sound like a very good idea.
36 | thedopefishlives Apr 30, 2014 4:15:49pm |
re: #32 GeneJockey
This is my brain, right about now.
Well, actually, that’s a fried egg that would be really good if someone flipped it gently about now, and then plated it before the yolk solidifies, then serves it with buttered toast.
But it’s how my brain FEELS.
I’m right there with you. April has been a royal cluster of a month. I am exhausted, I am brain-dead, and I am ready for a complete break from life.
Also, this looks like a screenshot from the old “this is your brain on drugs” ads from the ‘90’s. Got something you need to tell us?
37 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 4:18:03pm |
Egyptian blogger @Bassem_Sabry has died. He was 31. http://t.co/V18XjXmiP7 pic.twitter.com/iY9idGmWVi— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 30, 2014
38 | GeneJockey Apr 30, 2014 4:18:27pm |
re: #36 thedopefishlives
I’m right there with you. April has been a royal cluster of a month. I am exhausted, I am brain-dead, and I am ready for a complete break from life.
Also, this looks like a screenshot from the old “this is your brain on drugs” ads from the ‘90’s. Got something you need to tell us?
Yes. I am the only one in my family who likes fried eggs. Nobody else can handle the idea of runny yolks, so they also don’t like poached eggs or soft boiled eggs. So, i don’t make fried eggs or poached eggs or soft boiled eggs.
The sacrifices I make for those ungrateful bastards….
39 | thedopefishlives Apr 30, 2014 4:19:37pm |
re: #38 GeneJockey
Yes. I am the only one in my family who likes fried eggs. Nobody else can handle the idea of runny yolks, so they also don’t like poached eggs or soft boiled eggs. So, i don’t make fried eggs or poached eggs or soft boiled eggs.
The sacrifices I make for those ungrateful bastards….
I’m that guy. My wife likes a nice sunny-side-up, preferably in a toast donut. I can’t handle my eggs any other way but scrambled. I did, at least, learn to cook eggs in other fashions so that I could prepare one for my wife on occasion.
40 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 4:20:09pm |
Toronto Public Library asked to ban 'violent' Dr. Seuss book Hop on Pop: http://t.co/O2ZKhqqhJx pic.twitter.com/oxJ1mg4WyZ— CBC News (@CBCNews) April 30, 2014
41 | Justanotherhuman Apr 30, 2014 4:20:59pm |
My kids had hamsters. They eventually died, unfortunately. Then, my son discovered fish when he was about 12 and had them for many years, the last being Oscars in a 50 gal tank when I first moved up here, but they got so big, they could jump out of the tank (there were 2) and he gave them away. He fed them goldfish. One jumped out at me when I took the top off the tank for some reason, and landed on the floor; scared the shit out of me, but I picked it up and plopped it back in. : )
42 | Killgore Trout Apr 30, 2014 4:21:56pm |
re: #35 Feline Fearless Leader
Hmm. An omelet for dinner is beginning to sound like a very good idea.
My favorite diner omelet: pate, shallots and spinach.
43 | Feline Fearless Leader Apr 30, 2014 4:23:00pm |
re: #42 Killgore Trout
My favorite diner omelet: pate, shallots and spinach.
Given the larder it will probably be pepper jack cheese, bell peppers, and some herbs (basil, thyme, etc.)
44 | GeneJockey Apr 30, 2014 4:24:01pm |
re: #41 Justanotherhuman
My kids had hamsters. They eventually died, unfortunately. Then, my son discovered fish when he was about 12 and had them for many years, the last being Oscars in a 50 gal tank when I first moved up here, but they got so big, they could jump out of the tank (there were 2) and he gave them away. He fed them goldfish. One jumped out at me when I took the top off the tank for some reason, and landed on the floor; scared the shit out of me, but I picked it up and plopped it back in. : )
Our boys seem to prefer reptiles. We’ve got a Crested Gecko that served for a while as the older boy’s Therapy Animal (Mrs. Jockey suggested we make him a tiny Service Dog vest); a Northern Alligator lizard; two Red Eared Slider terrapins, and another water turtle of a different variety. I suspect our electric bills are inflated by all the pumps, heaters, and lights.
45 | Killgore Trout Apr 30, 2014 4:24:53pm |
Everybody loves Oregon!
London cleric wanted jihadists to train in Oregon, U.S. jury told
He added that Oregon was a “pro-militia and fire-arms state” where it would be easy to stockpile weapons for combat training.
46 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 4:25:59pm |
re: #40 Gus
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After an investigation into the work, the library concluded the book is not eligible for removal due to the following reasons:
- “The book is a humorous and well-loved children’s book designed to engage children while teaching them reading skills,”
- “Since its publication in 1963, it has maintained its popularity and appeared on many “Best of” children’s book lists.”
- “Dr. Seuss was a prolific and celebrated children’s author who won the Pulitzer Prize among many other awards.”The book is being retained in the children’s collection, according the the library, but as news of the unusual complaint spreads around the web, many are mocking the idea that Hop on Pop could even be considered for removal.
47 | Justanotherhuman Apr 30, 2014 4:26:34pm |
re: #43 Feline Fearless Leader
Given the larder it will probably be pepper jack cheese, bell peppers, and some herbs (basil, thyme, etc.)
Yum. I had sriracha hummus and lentil crackers for lunch. Ever tried pepper jack cheese w/tomato and onion, buttered and toasted in a pan? Extra yummy…
I will never lose those 20 lbs at this rate. : ) But I did have a salad for dinner.
48 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 4:29:24pm |
Hate to think what Road Runner cartoons might inspire. //
49 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 4:31:47pm |
date night! pic.twitter.com/9RPR8gKKaY— Emergency Kittens (@EmrgencyKittens) April 30, 2014
50 | Killgore Trout Apr 30, 2014 4:33:03pm |
re: #40 Gus
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According to the TPL’s recently released 2013 Reconsideration of Materials Summary, a formal complaint was lodged last year against the 1963 Dr. Seuss book Hop on Pop because it “encourages children to use violence against their fathers.”
A single complaint, sometimes that’s all it takes. Sign up for enough fake twitter accounts it could become viral. The heckler’s veto at work in the modern age.
51 | Pie-onist Overlord Apr 30, 2014 4:34:05pm |
But just remember Obama is a tyrant and the NSA is reading all Teh Tweets!!!
(warning: bad wingnut craziness)
52 | Bubblehead II Apr 30, 2014 4:36:18pm |
re: #36 thedopefishlives
I’m right there with you. April has been a royal cluster of a month. I am exhausted, I am brain-dead, and I am ready for a complete break from life.
Also, this looks like a screenshot from the old “this is your brain on drugs” ads from the ‘90’s. Got something you need to tell us?
Why yes. It needs some bacon.
BTW, Come Friday, I AM on vacation.
53 | thedopefishlives Apr 30, 2014 4:36:45pm |
re: #52 Bubblehead II
Why yes. It needs some bacon.
BTW, Come Friday, I >AM on vacation.
I have 2.5 more weeks to go until my vacation. Believe me, I am counting the days.
54 | Killgore Trout Apr 30, 2014 4:37:05pm |
Scotland minister is in hot water
Salmond under fire for ‘nation of drunks’ quip
ALEX Salmond came under fire last night after appearing to characterise Scotland as a “nation of drunks”.
…
The row came on the day that a judge referred the legal battle over the government’s flagship policy of minimum pricing for alcohol to the European courts.
..
Then there is something deep about Scotland’s relationship with alcohol that is about self-image - lack of confidence, maybe, as a nation - and we do have to do something about it.”Mr Salmond went on to defend his government’s plans to reduce drinking by introducing minimum pricing for alcohol - a proposal that has met with opposition from the whisky industry.
No True Scotsman!
55 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 4:38:18pm |
re: #51 Pie-onist Overlord
But just remember Obama is a tyrant and the NSA is reading all Teh Tweets!!!
(warning: bad wingnut craziness)
Really? Switched sides in the war on terror? Allowing $500 million of weapons (according to said wingnut “report”) to fall into terrorists hands? And this is why Libya is relatively stable now after 4 dead in the Benghazi attack? How does this all work? Oh, wait, wingnuts. Never mind.
56 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 4:38:37pm |
re: #50 Killgore Trout
A single complaint, sometimes that’s all it takes. Sign up for enough fake twitter accounts it could become viral. The heckler’s veto at work in the modern age.
Just a lone nut.
57 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 4:39:29pm |
re: #51 Pie-onist Overlord
But just remember Obama is a tyrant and the NSA is reading all Teh Tweets!!!
(warning: bad wingnut craziness)
Meet The Conspiracy Theorists Behind The New Benghazi Report Hyped By Fox
58 | Killgore Trout Apr 30, 2014 4:39:30pm |
59 | Pie-onist Overlord Apr 30, 2014 4:39:55pm |
Wow TCOT is still Derping STERLING IS TEH DEMOCRAT HURR HURR!!!!!!
60 | thedopefishlives Apr 30, 2014 4:40:14pm |
re: #59 Pie-onist Overlord
Wow TCOT is still Derping STERLING IS TEH DEMOCRAT HURR HURR!!!!!!
You know as well as I do: The truth never stopped any of these losers.
61 | Decatur Deb Apr 30, 2014 4:41:03pm |
re: #36 thedopefishlives
I’m right there with you. April has been a royal cluster of a month. I am exhausted, I am brain-dead, and I am ready for a complete break from life.
Also, this looks like a screenshot from the old “this is your brain on drugs” ads from the ‘90’s. Got something you need to tell us?
April is the droolest month.
62 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 4:41:46pm |
I see @jonkarl has been back at it today pic.twitter.com/hhmdVVb4CP— Dr. Scott! PhD (@ScottyBurberry) April 30, 2014
63 | Pie-onist Overlord Apr 30, 2014 4:42:03pm |
HURR HURR!!!! GENOCIDIN’ TEH INDIANS, STRIPPING TEH NATURAL RESOURCES & WORKIN’ TEH POORS IN SWEATSHOPS & COAL MINES, THAT’S WHAT BUILT AMERICA!!!!!!!
Envy over income 'inequality' isn't what built America http://t.co/5HwhPfLGjI #tcot #tlot #ccot #pjnet— Encourager (@KnowWeCan) April 30, 2014
64 | Justanotherhuman Apr 30, 2014 4:42:34pm |
A twist in the Sterling matter. Stiviano says it wasn’t her who leaked tape.
V. Stiviano attorney: Someone leaked Sterling tape ‘for money’
“An attorney for V. Stiviano, the woman at the center of the Donald Sterling scandal, said she had permission to record the Clipper’s owner and doesn’t know who leaked the tape to TMZ.
“Calabasas lawyer Mac Nehoray declined to state the purpose of the recording, but said it was “by mutual agreement.”
“My client is devastated that this got out,” he said, adding that he and Stiviano “have an idea” who released it. He declined to identify that person.
(snip)
“Stiviano recorded the rants that led to Sterling’s banishment from professional basketball and said through her attorney that she was never his mistress.”
66 | Shiplord Kirel Apr 30, 2014 4:44:14pm |
We should set up a betting pool in case the different militia factions in Bundy land actually come to blows.
I will put 5 updings on the Oathkeepers.
67 | Decatur Deb Apr 30, 2014 4:44:20pm |
re: #50 Killgore Trout
A single complaint, sometimes that’s all it takes. Sign up for enough fake twitter accounts it could become viral. The heckler’s veto at work in the modern age.
Raised 4 ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ fanatics. The good Doctor should be fed to a grinch.
68 | Decatur Deb Apr 30, 2014 4:46:40pm |
re: #66 Shiplord Kirel
We should set up a betting pool in case the different militia factions in Bundy land actually come to blows.
I will put 5 updings on the Oathkeepers.
Could go with the Sispsey Street Irregualrs, if they can overcome that bowel problem.
69 | EPR-radar Apr 30, 2014 4:49:13pm |
re: #63 Pie-onist Overlord
What I’d like to see tools like Cal Thomas try to explain is how today’s CEOs that make 200x to 300x or more of the average compensation are so radically better than CEOs of decades past who made do with a mere 50x to 100x average compensation.
70 | GeneJockey Apr 30, 2014 4:49:37pm |
re: #63 Pie-onist Overlord
HURR HURR!!!! GENOCIDIN’ TEH INDIANS, STRIPPING TEH NATURAL RESOURCES & WORKIN’ TEH POORS IN SWEATSHOPS & COAL MINES, THAT’S WHAT BUILT AMERICA!!!!!!!
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Theft of land, theft of labor.
71 | Pie-onist Overlord Apr 30, 2014 4:49:45pm |
Wow major flooding southbound on Rock Creek Parkway. Yes that is a lane. cc: @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/5so8dhynGT— Christopher Spina (@ChrisMSpina) April 30, 2014
72 | Decatur Deb Apr 30, 2014 4:50:30pm |
73 | GeneJockey Apr 30, 2014 4:50:47pm |
re: #69 EPR-radar
What I’d like to see tools like Cal Thomas try to explain is how today’s CEOs that make 200x to 300x or more of the average compensation are so radically better than CEOs of decades past who made do with a mere 50x to 100x average compensation.
“It’s The Market! It can’t be excessive, because The Market wouldn’t do that! If workers were worth more they’d be paid more!”
74 | Justanotherhuman Apr 30, 2014 4:51:27pm |
75 | GeneJockey Apr 30, 2014 4:51:47pm |
76 | GeneJockey Apr 30, 2014 4:52:13pm |
77 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 4:52:51pm |
#VIDEO Nigeria protesters demand rescue of girls kidnapped by Islamists: http://t.co/pLPfzjvEVV— Agence France-Presse (@AFP) April 30, 2014
78 | Feline Fearless Leader Apr 30, 2014 4:53:02pm |
70 Years Ago Today
American submarine Kraken is released from its shipbuilding dock in Wisconsin.
79 | Justanotherhuman Apr 30, 2014 4:53:09pm |
re: #69 EPR-radar
What I’d like to see tools like Cal Thomas try to explain is how today’s CEOs that make 200x to 300x or more of the average compensation are so radically better than CEOs of decades past who made do with a mere 50x to 100x average compensation.
But executives work hard for all that compensation, doncha know. The rest of us are useless and lazy, according to tools like Cal Thomas.
80 | Decatur Deb Apr 30, 2014 4:55:05pm |
re: #78 Feline Fearless Leader
70 Years Ago Today
American submarine Kraken is released from its shipbuilding dock in Wisconsin.
81 | Bubblehead II Apr 30, 2014 4:56:40pm |
re: #53 thedopefishlives
I have 2.5 more weeks to go until my vacation. Believe me, I am counting the days.
The weird thing is, I have to take another vacation in July. I have accumulated so much PTO that I have been basically told to use it or lose it.
There may be a one time offer to sell back 80 hrs but anything over that is gone. My Manager is like, yes we need you here, but I don’t want to see you lose that time so take it.
82 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 4:58:43pm |
Kentucky store says no to gays, yes to guns: http://t.co/ehhYBeuvqX— msnbc (@msnbc) April 30, 2014
83 | Shiplord Kirel Apr 30, 2014 5:01:01pm |
re: #78 Feline Fearless Leader
70 Years Ago Today
American submarine Kraken is released from its shipbuilding dock in Wisconsin.
Like many World War II emergency program ships, the Kraken had a surprisingly long service life. The sub was modernized in the late 50s, transferred to Spain in 1960, and renamed Almirante García de los Reyes. It served in the Armada until 1981, initially as Spain’s only modern submarine. It was scrapped in 1982.
84 | Killgore Trout Apr 30, 2014 5:01:17pm |
re: #64 Justanotherhuman
A twist in the Sterling matter. Stiviano says it wasn’t her who leaked tape.
V. Stiviano attorney: Someone leaked Sterling tape ‘for money’
“An attorney for V. Stiviano, the woman at the center of the Donald Sterling scandal, said she had permission to record the Clipper’s owner and doesn’t know who leaked the tape to TMZ.
“Calabasas lawyer Mac Nehoray declined to state the purpose of the recording, but said it was “by mutual agreement.”
“My client is devastated that this got out,” he said, adding that he and Stiviano “have an idea” who released it. He declined to identify that person.
(snip)
“Stiviano recorded the rants that led to Sterling’s banishment from professional basketball and said through her attorney that she was never his mistress.”
She’s covering her ass. She probably has some legal difficulties ahead.
86 | dog philosopher Apr 30, 2014 5:02:37pm |
re: #46 Gus
The book is being retained in the children’s collection, according the the library, but as news of the unusual complaint spreads around the web, many are mocking the idea that Hop on Pop could even be considered for removal.
this is sure to become a ‘those libberuls and their political correctness run amok’ item despite the actual origin:
A father has been branded a ‘Grinch’ for asking the Toronto Public Library to ban Dr Seuss’s much loved book Hop On Pop.
The anonymous man sent a complaint to the library’s materials review committee, claiming that the classic children’s book ‘encourages children to use violence against their fathers’.
He not only requested that the book be taken down from shelves - a request that was denied - but he also asked that the library ‘issue an apology to fathers in the Greater Toronto Area and pay for damages resulting from the book’.
87 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 5:02:48pm |
Bomb & knife attack at railway station in Xinjiang in China kills 3 & injures 79 http://t.co/9B5wBW3HLs pic.twitter.com/KOGzWxwaHE— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) April 30, 2014
88 | NJDhockeyfan Apr 30, 2014 5:04:09pm |
Witness: The James River 'Sounded Like a Deep Fryer' #derailment #Lynchburg http://t.co/DFORDRITmH pic.twitter.com/0qQE7mhoAo— ABC13News (@ABC13News) April 30, 2014
89 | Skip Intro Apr 30, 2014 5:06:43pm |
re: #69 EPR-radar
What I’d like to see tools like Cal Thomas try to explain is how today’s CEOs that make 200x to 300x or more of the average compensation are so radically better than CEOs of decades past who made do with a mere 50x to 100x average compensation.
That’s too easy. It’s because they figured out how to get compensation 200x to 300x higher. Those losers who only made 50x to 100x were bad managers. Instead of running the business, they should have been focused on raising their salary while lowering everyone else’s.
Fools like that would be lucky to get a cashier job at WalMart these days.
90 | dog philosopher Apr 30, 2014 5:08:58pm |
re: #89 Skip Intro
Fools like that would be lucky to get a cashier job at WalMart these days.
make all multi million dollar ceo’s periodically re-apply to the job market from scratch to prove their worth
91 | Varek Raith Apr 30, 2014 5:11:46pm |
Well, it flooded downstairs.
All cleaned up now.
I hate this shit.
92 | William Barnett-Lewis Apr 30, 2014 5:13:40pm |
re: #83 Shiplord Kirel
Like many World War II emergency program ships, the Kraken had a surprisingly long service life. The sub was modernized in the late 50s, transferred to Spain in 1960, and renamed Almirante García de los Reyes. It served in the Armada until 1981, initially as Spain’s only modern submarine. It was scrapped in 1982.
That reminds me, I need to get down to Manitowoc again and go see the USS Cobia. en.wikipedia.org The really neat thing about her is that after WWII she was occasionally overhauled but not upgraded very much. The radar is the original WWII set and is the oldest functioning radar in the world. The rest of the boat is still in well maintained WWII condition. It makes an interesting comparison to the U-505 in Chicago…
93 | b_sharp Apr 30, 2014 5:16:56pm |
Looks like the outrage du jour on atheist Twitter is halal meat served by Subway.
Apparently the animal is killed in the name of Allah by a Muslim using a knife to slit its throat while the animal is still conscious.
This sounds horrendous and should possibly be condemned, but not because it is done by a Muslim. Food animals are killed in any number of ways, some more humane than others, but none are painless. Bow hunters kill their prey by trying to sever the carotid artery/jugular vein so the animal bleeds out. Rifle hunters seldom kill with one shot. Farmers kill their food animals using whatever means they have at hand. I’ve seen people use sledge hammers, axes, 22cal rifles, larger rifles and even knives.
For consistency sake, pretty much all ways of killing food animals should be condemned for the same reason, potential pain felt by the animal before death, or at least all methods that resemble that used in the preparation for Halal should be spoken of at the same time.
Killing animals by having them bleed out or otherwise suffer pain isn’t unique to Islam.
94 | Varek Raith Apr 30, 2014 5:18:36pm |
Also, my makeshift rain gauge broke.
Thanks, Obama.
95 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 5:21:44pm |
re: #93 b_sharp
There’s also the deer that sometimes get shot only to run off and die a slow death.
96 | RealityBasedSteve Apr 30, 2014 5:22:13pm |
Thank you Charles for Hamsters eating tiny Burritos. After the last few depressing and soul-wearing topics it’s nice to have something that is just cute.
(but I couldn’t watch it without hearing Gordon Ramseys voice in the background)
RBS
97 | Decatur Deb Apr 30, 2014 5:22:52pm |
re: #93 b_sharp
Looks like the outrage du jour on atheist Twitter is halal meat served by Subway.
Apparently the animal is killed in the name of Allah by a Muslim using a knife to slit its throat while the animal is still conscious.
This sounds horrendous and should possibly be condemned, but not because it is done by a Muslim. Food animals are killed in any number of ways, some more humane than others, but none are painless. Bow hunters kill their prey by trying to sever the carotid artery/jugular vein so the animal bleeds out. Rifle hunters seldom kill with one shot. Farmers kill their food animals using whatever means they have at hand. I’ve seen people use sledge hammers, axes, 22cal rifles, larger rifles and even knives.
For consistency sake, pretty much all ways of killing food animals should be condemned for the same reason, potential pain felt by the animal before death, or at least all methods that resemble that used in the preparation for Halal should be spoken of at the same time.
Killing animals by having them bleed out or otherwise suffer pain isn’t unique to Islam.
For shit’s sake, don’t let the Oklahoma Dept of Corrections in on it.
98 | CuriousLurker Apr 30, 2014 5:23:16pm |
OT: Okay, I just had to stop in to say that I passed a milestone today—it’s been one year since my ruptured aneurysm and I’m still kicking.
At this hour a year ago I was unconscious in a hospital, getting ready to be transferred to another hospital so a neurosurgeon could drill a hole in my skull, fix the rupture, and drain out the excess blood. I was told that six months and one year afterwards with no further complications would be milestones so please excuse me while I…
Now if my hair would just grow back a little faster so I could wear it in one normal ponytail instead of the four that kinda make me feel like Pauley Perrette.
That is all. I now return you to your regularly scheduled program. ;)
100 | RealityBasedSteve Apr 30, 2014 5:23:54pm |
re: #97 Decatur Deb
For shit’s sake, don’t let the Oklahoma Dept of Corrections in on it.
Am I a really horrible, unredeemed person for having laughed my ass off at that?
RBS
101 | thedopefishlives Apr 30, 2014 5:23:59pm |
re: #98 CuriousLurker
That is a great occasion to celebrate. Cheers!
102 | klys Apr 30, 2014 5:24:11pm |
re: #98 CuriousLurker
The world would have been much poorer if we’d lost you. I’m glad you’re still around and kicking.
105 | RealityBasedSteve Apr 30, 2014 5:24:53pm |
re: #98 CuriousLurker
OT: Okay, I just had to stop in to say that I passed a milestone today—it’s been one year since my ruptured aneurysm and I’m still kicking.
At this hour a year ago I was unconscious in a hospital, getting ready to be transferred to another hospital so a neurosurgeon could drill a hole in my skull, fix the rupture, and drain out the excess blood. I was told that six months and one year afterwards with no further complications would be milestones so please excuse me while I…
Now if my hair would just grow back a little faster so I could wear it in one normal ponytail instead of the four that kinda make me feel like Pauley Perrette.
That is all. I now return you to your regularly scheduled program. ;)
YEA!!! for CL.
RBS
106 | CuriousLurker Apr 30, 2014 5:25:15pm |
re: #100 RealityBasedSteve
Am I a really horrible, unredeemed person for having laughed my ass off at that?
RBS
I LOL too.
108 | Belafon Apr 30, 2014 5:26:15pm |
re: #93 b_sharp
How do people think they get their meat? OK, I know they don’t actually think about it, it’s just some abstract concept, like executing a person.
I eat meat, but having cleaned chickens as a kid, I know how we get it. My younger brother, who made fun of me having chicken blood on my hands, got to clean out the turkey.
109 | CuriousLurker Apr 30, 2014 5:26:53pm |
re: #93 b_sharp
What, aren’t you gonna accuse me of whoring for up-dings or something?
111 | Belafon Apr 30, 2014 5:28:44pm |
re: #98 CuriousLurker
That’s awesome. John Cole over at Balloon Juice has a friend who had an aneurysm a few days ago. We’re all hoping it goes as well for her.
112 | ObserverArt Apr 30, 2014 5:29:49pm |
re: #98 CuriousLurker
OT: Okay, I just had to stop in to say that I passed a milestone today—it’s been one year since my ruptured aneurysm and I’m still kicking.
At this hour a year ago I was unconscious in a hospital, getting ready to be transferred to another hospital so a neurosurgeon could drill a hole in my skull, fix the rupture, and drain out the excess blood. I was told that six months and one year afterwards with no further complications would be milestones so please excuse me while I…
Now if my hair would just grow back a little faster so I could wear it in one normal ponytail instead of the four that kinda make me feel like Pauley Perrette.
That is all. I now return you to your regularly scheduled program. ;)
Good for you! I wasn’t posting at that time, so I had no idea that you had gone through all that. Here is to continued improvement/recovery and ongoing good health.
113 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 5:30:21pm |
Subway has had halal meats available in select locations since 2007.
114 | Decatur Deb Apr 30, 2014 5:30:21pm |
116 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 5:31:35pm |
Only 2 out of 185 Subways in the UK removed ham…
My source, wait for it, The Blaze!
117 | CuriousLurker Apr 30, 2014 5:31:59pm |
re: #111 Belafon
That’s awesome. John Cole over at Balloon Juice has a friend who had an aneurysm a few days ago. We’re all hoping it goes as well for her.
Thanks, it’s a scary thing. Less so that you can die (at least to me) than that you can be left incapacitated and completely dependent on others. That’s some frightening shit. it wasn’t something I ever really thought about before, y’know?
*shudder*
119 | Justanotherhuman Apr 30, 2014 5:32:36pm |
re: #98 CuriousLurker
Many congratulations! And many more years for you. : )
120 | CuriousLurker Apr 30, 2014 5:32:43pm |
re: #112 ObserverArt
Good for you! I wasn’t posting at that time, so I had no idea that you gone through all that. Here is to continued improvement/recovery and ongoing good health.
Thanks!
121 | Dr Lizardo Apr 30, 2014 5:33:00pm |
122 | Dr Lizardo Apr 30, 2014 5:33:40pm |
re: #98 CuriousLurker
OT: Okay, I just had to stop in to say that I passed a milestone today—it’s been one year since my ruptured aneurysm and I’m still kicking.
At this hour a year ago I was unconscious in a hospital, getting ready to be transferred to another hospital so a neurosurgeon could drill a hole in my skull, fix the rupture, and drain out the excess blood. I was told that six months and one year afterwards with no further complications would be milestones so please excuse me while I…
Now if my hair would just grow back a little faster so I could wear it in one normal ponytail instead of the four that kinda make me feel like Pauley Perrette.
That is all. I now return you to your regularly scheduled program. ;)
Congratulations. Masha’Allah.
123 | Political Atheist Apr 30, 2014 5:33:59pm |
re: #98 CuriousLurker
OT: Okay, I just had to stop in to say that I passed a milestone today—it’s been one year since my ruptured aneurysm and I’m still kicking.
At this hour a year ago I was unconscious in a hospital, getting ready to be transferred to another hospital so a neurosurgeon could drill a hole in my skull, fix the rupture, and drain out the excess blood. I was told that six months and one year afterwards with no further complications would be milestones so please excuse me while I…
Now if my hair would just grow back a little faster so I could wear it in one normal ponytail instead of the four that kinda make me feel like Pauley Perrette.
That is all. I now return you to your regularly scheduled program. ;)
Congratulations and many many more. Birthday II?
CL we are all blessed by your continued presence. Including good people makes for a good life.
124 | CuriousLurker Apr 30, 2014 5:34:14pm |
re: #119 Justanotherhuman
Many congratulations! And many more years for you. : )
Thanks, JAH. And for you as well.
For all of you—many more years and thanks for the kind words.
126 | CuriousLurker Apr 30, 2014 5:35:22pm |
127 | Belafon Apr 30, 2014 5:36:28pm |
re: #117 CuriousLurker
I doubt aneurysm is high on anyone’s list of “things that might kill or disable me.” You definitely deserve to dance, even if it looks like you’re a bit thin.
128 | Justanotherhuman Apr 30, 2014 5:36:51pm |
NEW: The @weatherchannel confirms 39 deaths across AL, GA, MS, FL, TN, IA, AR, OK from severe weather since Sunday pic.twitter.com/2hDm0Q5WUt— Shawn Reynolds (@WCL_Shawn) May 1, 2014
129 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 5:36:55pm |
Halal meats since 2007 in select locations + 2 out of 185 shops remove ham in the UK = I don’t give a crap.
130 | Varek Raith Apr 30, 2014 5:37:26pm |
re: #129 Gus
Halal meats since 2007 in select locations + 2 out of 185 shops remove ham in the UK =
I don’t give a crapI’m hungry.
FTFY.
132 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 5:40:00pm |
Just watched a video of a cow being hit on the head with a sledge hammer. It took several blows. Please, someone tell me how this is more “humane.”
134 | b_sharp Apr 30, 2014 5:40:20pm |
re: #129 Gus
Halal meats since 2007 in select locations + 2 out of 185 shops remove ham in the UK = I don’t give a crap.
It isn’t outrage worthy.
135 | thedopefishlives Apr 30, 2014 5:40:53pm |
re: #132 Gus
Just watched a video of a cow being hit on the head with a sledge hammer. It took several blows. Please, someone tell me how this is more “humane.”
Because Islam, that’s why. Come on, Gus, think like a wingnut.
136 | Targetpractice Apr 30, 2014 5:40:55pm |
re: #130 Varek Raith
FTFY.
Yeah, I could go for a sub sandwich right now, even if it is from Subway.
137 | b.d. Apr 30, 2014 5:41:05pm |
re: #129 Gus
Halal meats since 2007 in select locations + 2 out of 185 shops remove ham in the UK = I don’t give a crap.
I removed some ham from a Subway last time I ordered one of their sandwiches, some of their cheese too.
138 | Targetpractice Apr 30, 2014 5:42:28pm |
re: #135 thedopefishlives
Because Islam, that’s why. Come on, Gus, think like a wingnut.
I tried, but then I found out that being that angry over nothing all the time just gave me headaches.
139 | Justanotherhuman Apr 30, 2014 5:42:32pm |
re: #136 Targetpractice
Yeah, I could go for a sub sandwich right now, even if it is from Subway.
I only eat the veggie ones anyway. With their version of “pepper jack cheese”. No lettuce, just spinach and everything else.
140 | thedopefishlives Apr 30, 2014 5:43:15pm |
re: #138 Targetpractice
I tried, but then I found out that being that angry over nothing all the time just gave me headaches.
Yeah. Burns through brain cells like nothing else. All that rage can’t be good for a person.
141 | b_sharp Apr 30, 2014 5:43:33pm |
re: #132 Gus
Just watched a video of a cow being hit on the head with a sledge hammer. It took several blows. Please, someone tell me how this is more “humane.”
I’ve seen that personal and up close.
It angered me at 19, it angers me now.
142 | b.d. Apr 30, 2014 5:43:44pm |
Has Subway now become another one of America’s sacred institutions that can’t be tampered with ever, anywhere?
I remember reading about how all of the patriots used to gather at the Subway store and plot against King George.
143 | Decatur Deb Apr 30, 2014 5:44:10pm |
re: #132 Gus
Just watched a video of a cow being hit on the head with a sledge hammer. It took several blows. Please, someone tell me how this is more “humane.”
Our gradeschool had its own cows and its own slaughterhouse. One of the graduate ‘farm boys’, a highschooler, took them down with a .45. Usually one shot.
144 | The War TARDIS Apr 30, 2014 5:45:11pm |
Hey, may have a problem. Can you judge for me?
145 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 5:45:35pm |
146 | Targetpractice Apr 30, 2014 5:45:47pm |
re: #139 Justanotherhuman
I only eat the veggie ones anyway. With their version of “pepper jack cheese”. No lettuce, just spinach and everything else.
I gave up Subway after I started working at Quizno’s. Went back after it got shut down, but have since started frequenting Jersey Mike’s across from it. For what I pay at Subway, I could get more elsewhere.
147 | Feline Fearless Leader Apr 30, 2014 5:45:56pm |
re: #142 b.d.
Has Subway now become another one of America’s sacred institutions that can’t be tampered with ever, anywhere?
I remember reading about how all of the patriots used to gather at the Subway store and plot against King George.
Looking at their tunnel wallpaper was what inspired conspirators to the Gunpowder Plot.
//
148 | Political Atheist Apr 30, 2014 5:46:20pm |
149 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 5:46:26pm |
re: #141 b_sharp
I’ve seen that personal and up close.
It angered me at 19, it angers me now.
Yeah, it was sad to watch.
150 | b_sharp Apr 30, 2014 5:46:51pm |
re: #143 Decatur Deb
Our gradeschool had its own cows and its own slaughterhouse. One of the graduate ‘farm boys’, a highschooler took them down with a .45. Usually one shot.
I’ve seen a steer take several 303 shots to the head.
151 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 5:47:13pm |
Atheists that are always complaining about shit like this **every day** are irritating to be around.
152 | Belafon Apr 30, 2014 5:47:33pm |
re: #117 CuriousLurker
If it’s OK with you, I’m gonna mention your experience in one of Cole’s threads at Balloon Juice.
153 | klys Apr 30, 2014 5:47:37pm |
This is OT but for our programming-inclined Lizards:
Usefulness of a rigorous course in algorithms, heavy on the math.
Yay or nay?
Very seriously contemplating withdrawing from the course (and the certificate program) and just going and getting a job, praying the Ph.D. and the institution it comes from can pull enough weight to get myself through the door. Extra opinions never hurt.
154 | Justanotherhuman Apr 30, 2014 5:49:11pm |
re: #146 Targetpractice
I gave up Subway after I started working at Quizno’s. Went back after it got shut down, but have since started frequenting Jersey Mike’s across from it. For what I pay at Subway, I could get more elsewhere.
Subway is all we have in this burg for anything close to a hoagie. However, my son, who is very fond of Philly cheese steak, found a great deli in Charlotte which makes them to his liking, almost authentically so.
155 | Floral Giraffe Apr 30, 2014 5:49:11pm |
re: #126 CuriousLurker
Hey, you—long time no see! {{FG}}
I lurking more than posting!
So happy for your anniversary!
156 | CuriousLurker Apr 30, 2014 5:49:46pm |
Okay pics, but with spoiler tags in case anyone’s squeamish ‘cause my head it looked kinda Frankensteinish:
157 | Decatur Deb Apr 30, 2014 5:50:28pm |
re: #150 b_sharp
I’ve seen a steer take several 303 shots to the head.
Might have something to do with the terminal ballistics, or the kid’s skill. The only sad part was that they often tied the cow outside the concrete chamber for a while, and we’d stand a watch at the baseball field fence. Then we’d go to lunch—stew or burgers.
158 | Targetpractice Apr 30, 2014 5:51:03pm |
re: #156 CuriousLurker
Okay pics, but with spoiler tags in case anyone’s squeamish ‘cause my head it looked kinda Frankensteinish:
[Embedded content]
So they did indeed find a brain in there?
///
159 | The War TARDIS Apr 30, 2014 5:51:11pm |
re: #148 Political Atheist
Got these two messages from my previously mentioned friend in Pakistan.
“Hi”
“R u thr?”
Followed by this message from someone she knows over there. Names redacted.
Hey i am friend of XXXX (XXXXXX) from Pakistan. ! Can i ask you something ? and yeah.. dont ask XXXX about me.She told me everything that i am going to ask from you..
She had gone over to visit family, and see someone her parents picked for her. As mentioned earlier.
160 | CuriousLurker Apr 30, 2014 5:51:16pm |
re: #152 Belafon
If it’s OK with you, I’m gonna mention your experience in one of Cole’s threads at Balloon Juice.
Sure it’s okay with me. Thanks for asking.
161 | thedopefishlives Apr 30, 2014 5:51:18pm |
re: #153 klys
This is OT but for our programming-inclined Lizards:
Usefulness of a rigorous course in algorithms, heavy on the math.
Yay or nay?
Very seriously contemplating withdrawing from the course (and the certificate program) and just going and getting a job, praying the Ph.D. and the institution it comes from can pull enough weight to get myself through the door. Extra opinions never hurt.
Not intrinsically useful in the sense of “oh, now I know all these algorithms”, but extremely useful in practicality in figuring out how to distill complex programming problems down to the operational nuts and bolts.
162 | Belafon Apr 30, 2014 5:51:22pm |
re: #153 klys
Are you trying to become a programmer with a different degree?
163 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 5:51:35pm |
re: #156 CuriousLurker
Okay pics, but with spoiler tags in case anyone’s squeamish ‘cause my head it looked kinda Frankensteinish:
[Embedded content]
Staples?
164 | Justanotherhuman Apr 30, 2014 5:51:49pm |
re: #156 CuriousLurker
Okay pics, but with spoiler tags in case anyone’s squeamish ‘cause my head it looked kinda Frankensteinish:
[Embedded content]
Oh my, condolences for the haircut. : )
165 | b.d. Apr 30, 2014 5:52:07pm |
re: #150 b_sharp
I’ve seen a steer take several 303 shots to the head.
BUNDY’S COWS CAN TAKE A HIT FROM A HOWITZER AND STILL GRAZE AWAY!!
166 | CuriousLurker Apr 30, 2014 5:52:17pm |
re: #153 klys
No idea. Math is no my friend, so I’d never attempt such a thing, heh.
167 | klys Apr 30, 2014 5:52:50pm |
re: #161 thedopefishlives
Not intrinsically useful in the sense of “oh, now I know all these algorithms”, but extremely useful in practicality in figuring out how to distill complex programming problems down to the operational nuts and bolts.
There has been absolutely none of that and a ton of prove that this algorithm is O(n lg n) or whatever. It has been a very frustrating class so far, and the most recent homework just exacerbates it, plus they have been absolutely shitty about getting graded homeworks/solutions to the distance students - as in I have received nothing back yet.
168 | CuriousLurker Apr 30, 2014 5:53:37pm |
169 | klys Apr 30, 2014 5:54:00pm |
re: #162 Belafon
Are you trying to become a programmer with a different degree?
Yeah, I have three degrees, none in programming or computer science. But at this point a year of Stanford’s introductory stuff under my belt, which …has been fairly rigorous.
I like the idea of software development. I hate writing proofs.
170 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 5:54:22pm |
IF HAD A SUBWAY IN A MUSLIM NEIGHBORHOOD I WOULD ONLY SERVE HAM, BACON AND NO HALAL MEATS! FREEDUM!
171 | CuriousLurker Apr 30, 2014 5:54:23pm |
172 | William Barnett-Lewis Apr 30, 2014 5:54:38pm |
re: #153 klys
This is OT but for our programming-inclined Lizards:
Usefulness of a rigorous course in algorithms, heavy on the math.
Yay or nay?
Very seriously contemplating withdrawing from the course (and the certificate program) and just going and getting a job, praying the Ph.D. and the institution it comes from can pull enough weight to get myself through the door. Extra opinions never hurt.
Very useful. I should have taken such a course.
173 | Justanotherhuman Apr 30, 2014 5:54:57pm |
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says he’s ready to ‘go get help’ and take a break from mayoral campaign - @TheTorontoSun
read more on torontosun.com
174 | thedopefishlives Apr 30, 2014 5:55:13pm |
re: #167 klys
There has been absolutely none of that and a ton of prove that this algorithm is O(n lg n) or whatever. It has been a very frustrating class so far, and the most recent homework just exacerbates it, plus they have been absolutely shitty about getting graded homeworks/solutions to the distance students - as in I have received nothing back yet.
Admittedly, I haven’t done any of that sort of stuff in my daily work. Again, not intrinsically useful. I find it more useful in being able to derive analysis of my own algorithms; taking one look at a bit of code and saying, “Christ on a cracker, this is a terrible idea. It’ll take FOREVER to run.”
175 | freetoken Apr 30, 2014 5:55:27pm |
re: #153 klys
This is OT but for our programming-inclined Lizards:
Usefulness of a rigorous course in algorithms, heavy on the math.
Yay or nay?
I don’t know about usefulness, but it was one of the few things I found interesting in computer science.
177 | Targetpractice Apr 30, 2014 5:56:21pm |
re: #173 Justanotherhuman
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says he’s ready to ‘go get help’ and take a break from mayoral campaign - @TheTorontoSun
read more on torontosun.com
Good to hear. Recognizing you need help is always a good thing.
178 | CuriousLurker Apr 30, 2014 5:57:06pm |
re: #163 Gus
Staples?
Yeah, they itched like hell. Plus they looked pretty weird. When I finally met the neurosurgeon who did the procedure, I told him I couldn’t help thinking of electric drills and staple guns every time I looked at my head.
*Bzzzz, ka-chunk, ka-chunk…*
179 | RealityBasedSteve Apr 30, 2014 5:57:13pm |
re: #158 Targetpractice
So they did indeed find a brain in there?
///
I think I can see the chart in the background, for BRAIN looks like it says Abby something, can’t quite make it out.
RBS
180 | Pie-onist Overlord Apr 30, 2014 5:57:21pm |
re: #98 CuriousLurker
OT: Okay, I just had to stop in to say that I passed a milestone today—it’s been one year since my ruptured aneurysm and I’m still kicking.
At this hour a year ago I was unconscious in a hospital, getting ready to be transferred to another hospital so a neurosurgeon could drill a hole in my skull, fix the rupture, and drain out the excess blood. I was told that six months and one year afterwards with no further complications would be milestones so please excuse me while I…
Now if my hair would just grow back a little faster so I could wear it in one normal ponytail instead of the four that kinda make me feel like Pauley Perrette.
That is all. I now return you to your regularly scheduled program. ;)
Here is a dancing pie for you!
181 | Political Atheist Apr 30, 2014 5:57:57pm |
182 | Targetpractice Apr 30, 2014 5:58:22pm |
re: #179 RealityBasedSteve
I think I can see the chart in the background, for BRAIN looks like it says Abby something, can’t quite make it out.
RBS
Abby…Normal?
183 | klys Apr 30, 2014 5:58:47pm |
re: #174 thedopefishlives
Admittedly, I haven’t done any of that sort of stuff in my daily work. Again, not intrinsically useful. I find it more useful in being able to derive analysis of my own algorithms; taking one look at a bit of code and saying, “Christ on a cracker, this is a terrible idea. It’ll take FOREVER to run.”
That level of analysis is well within my capabilities right now.
The current homework assignment wants probability maths like I haven’t done since high school. :(
It feels like there are interesting and useful parts here that I could learn without getting bogged down into the mess of PROOFS that is the homework every week.
184 | CuriousLurker Apr 30, 2014 5:58:53pm |
re: #164 Justanotherhuman
Oh my, condolences for the haircut. : )
Actually I kinda enjoyed it. It was cool during the summer and very low maintenance. Hair’s kind of a PITA now that it’s grown back some.
185 | RealityBasedSteve Apr 30, 2014 5:59:06pm |
re: #182 Targetpractice
Abby…Normal?
AH!!! We’ve discovered CL’s real name… She’s Abby Normal!!!!
RBS
187 | Belafon Apr 30, 2014 5:59:49pm |
re: #174 thedopefishlives
That’s pretty much the way it has worked for me. I have written very few algorithms where I’ve had to estimate runtime performance, but when it comes time to pick an algorithm, understanding their performance in various situations - almost sorted data, or small data sets - is very useful.
188 | Backwoods_Sleuth Apr 30, 2014 6:00:06pm |
re: #94 Varek Raith
Also, my makeshift rain gauge broke.
Thanks, Obama.
Your rain gauge was the walls downstairs, silly!
189 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 6:00:11pm |
Yes, I’d like the steak, well done.
OK, would you like the Shot in the Head, Cut in the Throat, Hit in the Head with a Sledge Hammer, or Electrocuted?
191 | klys Apr 30, 2014 6:01:38pm |
re: #159 The War TARDIS
I’d try contacting your friend and at least seeing if you can get some understanding of what’s going on from her.
192 | Gus Apr 30, 2014 6:01:47pm |
193 | Justanotherhuman Apr 30, 2014 6:02:27pm |
Well, finally. But the admission comes from his lawyer, not Ford.
More: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s lawyer says Ford acknowledges he has a substance abuse problem - @AP
read more on bigstory.ap.org
Still, I hope rehab does some good for him.
194 | Political Atheist Apr 30, 2014 6:02:39pm |
There is this classic song that I had not heard for some time. Always loved it. I just heard this version and it just hit me all over again. I think it’s a reaction to my living among millions and walking concrete sidewalks among skyscrapers a lot.
Funny. Grow up in a tiny town out rural and you pine for the big city. Grow up in the city and pine for some green foliage and uncrowded places.
Shinedown-Simple Man
196 | lawhawk Apr 30, 2014 6:03:58pm |
re: #189 Gus
Cut across the throat. One cut. One cut only. /wouldn’t be kosher otherwise, and that better be a blade with no nicks or dings either (along with a bunch of other rules)
197 | klys Apr 30, 2014 6:04:47pm |
I really appreciate the feedback you guys have offered so far. Some additional information:
There’s already been a fair amount of evaluating O(n) of an algorithm you’ve written (and, perhaps more importantly, the role things like caching, etc. can play in interefering in your theoretical stuff) in earlier classes.
This class has been extremely math-heavy and poorly run. I freely admit I struggle with the math proofs to start with; there’s very poor support and I’m tearing my hair out over it. In some ways, it feels like my time would be much better spent producing a portfolio program/reviewing some of the algorithms and their pros and cons/prepping for an interview.
198 | RealityBasedSteve Apr 30, 2014 6:05:27pm |
re: #189 Gus
Yes, I’d like the steak, well done.
OK, would you like the Shot in the Head, Cut in the Throat, Hit in the Head with a Sledge Hammer, or Electrocuted?
Was out to dinner one night with a friend, she looked at the menu, saw “Smothered Chicken” and said, absolutely dead-pan.. “I’m just as happy not knowing how my food died”. She then stared making chicken noises and then muffled chicken noises. She could see I was about to lose it, so she started riffing on “What’s next? Wacked-In-Head Beef, Flopping-On-Deck Flounder”.
Let’s just say that I can’t go back there any more.
RBS
199 | Belafon Apr 30, 2014 6:06:15pm |
re: #183 klys
The one additional thing I would add is that the algorithms classes are the few places where you get exposed to a large number of actual algorithms. Out in the real world, there isn’t a “here’s a cool algorithm, how could we use it.” There isn’t even a “we have this problem, we should see if we can find the best algorithm for it.” It’s generally “here’s the problem, I want it coded tomorrow.” This is where you get to see the programming tools.
For example, I worked at a telecom company, and no one had ever heard of the algorithm for detecting the connectivity between subgraphs, which, when I learned it - I was going to college while I was programming - I thought it was one of the most obvious algorithms to be using.
200 | thedopefishlives Apr 30, 2014 6:06:19pm |
re: #197 klys
I really appreciate the feedback you guys have offered so far. Some additional information:
There’s already been a fair amount of evaluating O(n) of an algorithm you’ve written (and, perhaps more importantly, the role things like caching, etc. can play in interefering in your theoretical stuff) in earlier classes.
This class has been extremely math-heavy and poorly run. I freely admit I struggle with the math proofs to start with; there’s very poor support and I’m tearing my hair out over it. In some ways, it feels like my time would be much better spent producing a portfolio program/reviewing some of the algorithms and their pros and cons/prepping for an interview.
Yeah, perhaps. As I said a couple of times, I’ve never had to actually do a proof on anything in my entire career. I doubt I ever will; it’s just not something we do. It’s reserved for the academics.
201 | freetoken Apr 30, 2014 6:06:48pm |
re: #197 klys
Poorly taught classes are a bummer. Long, long ago in college I had a terrible teacher in one math class, decided to not show up and thus eventually failed. I retook it and got an ‘A’, from one of the better professors in the department.
202 | Stanley Sea Apr 30, 2014 6:07:57pm |
Catching up on the thread, but must post my fav dinner I’m making tonight.
Jerk Busha Brownes shrimp quesadilla. Arugula and tomatoes from the farmers market.
Oh yeah.
203 | klys Apr 30, 2014 6:07:57pm |
re: #201 freetoken
Poorly taught classes are a bummer. Long, long ago in college I had a terrible teacher in one math class, decided to not show up and thus eventually failed. I retook it and got an ‘A’, from one of the better professors in the department.
The drop with refund deadline is unfortunately long past. I’m trying to decide if withdrawing makes sense.
From a mental health standpoint, I’m actually fairly sure of the answer, but there’s always tradeoffs, and I’m trying to evaluate the other side.
204 | Belafon Apr 30, 2014 6:09:38pm |
re: #189 Gus
[Ford] sat down.
The waiter approached.
“Would you like to see the menu?” he said, “or would you like meet the Dish of the Day?”
“Huh?” said Ford.
“Huh?” said Arthur.
“Huh?” said Trillian.
“That’s cool,” said Zaphod, “we’ll meet the meat.”
…
A large dairy animal approached Zaphod Beeblebrox’s table, a large fat meaty quadruped of the bovine type with large watery eyes, small horns and what might almost have been an ingratiating smile on its lips.
“Good evening,” it lowed and sat back heavily on its haunches, “I am the main Dish of the Day. May I interest you in the parts of my body?”
It harrumphed and gurgled a bit, wriggled its hind quarters in to a more comfortable position and gazed peacefully at them.
Its gaze was met by looks of startled bewilderment from Arthur and Trillian, a resigned shrug from Ford Prefect and naked hunger from Zaphod Beeblebrox.
“Something off the shoulder perhaps?” suggested the animal, “braised in a white wine sauce?”
“Er, your shoulder?” said Arthur in a horrified whisper.
“But naturally my shoulder, sir,” mooed the animal contentedly, “nobody else’s is mine to offer.”
Zaphod leapt to his feet and started prodding and feeling the animal’s shoulder appreciatively.
“Or the rump is very good,” murmured the animal. “I’ve been exercising it and eating plenty of grain, so there’s a lot of good meat there.”
It gave a mellow grunt, gurgled again and started to chew the cud. It swallowed the cud again.
“Or a casserole of me perhaps?” it added.
“You mean this animal actually wants us to eat it?” whispered Trillian to Ford.
“Me?” said Ford, with a glazed look in his eyes, “I don’t mean anything.”
“That’s absolutely horrible,” exclaimed Arthur, “the most revolting thing I’ve ever heard.”
“What’s the problem Earthman?” said Zaphod, now transferring his attention to the animal’s enormous rump.
“I just don’t want to eat an animal that’s standing there inviting me to,” said Arthur, “It’s heartless.”
“Better than eating an animal that doesn’t want to be eaten,” said Zaphod.
“That’s not the point,” Arthur protested. Then he thought about it for a moment. “Alright,” he said, “maybe it is the point. I don’t care, I’m not going to think about it now. I’ll just… er […] I think I’ll just have a green salad,” he muttered.
“May I urge you to consider my liver?” asked the animal, “it must be very rich and tender by now, I’ve been force-feeding myself for months.”
“A green salad,” said Arthur emphatically.
“A green salad?” said the animal, rolling his eyes disapprovingly at Arthur.
“Are you going to tell me,” said Arthur, “that I shouldn’t have green salad?”
“Well,” said the animal, “I know many vegetables that are very clear on that point. Which is why it was eventually decided to cut through the whole tangled problem and breed an animal that actually wanted to be eaten and was capable of saying so clearly and distinctly. And here I am.”
It managed a very slight bow.
“Glass of water please,” said Arthur.
“Look,” said Zaphod, “we want to eat, we don’t want to make a meal of the issues. Four rare stakes please, and hurry. We haven’t eaten in five hundred and seventy-six thousand million years.”
The animal staggered to its feet. It gave a mellow gurgle. “A very wise choice, sir, if I may say so. Very good,” it said, “I’ll just nip off and shoot myself.”
He turned and gave a friendly wink to Arthur. “Don’t worry, sir,” he said, “I’ll be very humane.”
It waddled unhurriedly off to the kitchen.
205 | klys Apr 30, 2014 6:10:00pm |
re: #203 klys
The drop with refund deadline is unfortunately long past. I’m trying to decide if withdrawing makes sense.
From a mental health standpoint, I’m actually fairly sure of the answer, but there’s always tradeoffs, and I’m trying to evaluate the other side.
And given that I wouldn’t get a refund, I’d damn well demand access to the rest of the lectures for the quarter, and watch those - so I’d still see the material.
206 | CuriousLurker Apr 30, 2014 6:10:02pm |
re: #194 Political Atheist
Shinedown-Simple Man
[Embedded content]
Nice song. I think I’ll exit on that note. Have a great night, everyone.
And remember—you never know when your number’s up, so don’t let hate or anger or regret rob you of even a second.
Rise up, why mourn this transient world of men?
Pass your whole life in gratitude and joy.
Had humankind been freed from womb and tomb,
When would your turn have come to live and love?
—Omar Khayyam
207 | dog philosopher Apr 30, 2014 6:12:42pm |
re: #167 klys
There has been absolutely none of that and a ton of prove that this algorithm is O(n lg n) or whatever. It has been a very frustrating class so far, and the most recent homework just exacerbates it, plus they have been absolutely shitty about getting graded homeworks/solutions to the distance students - as in I have received nothing back yet.
being able to evaluate an algorithm’s big O run time is very useful:
space, RAM and disc, is cheap these days, but the fastest algorithm will always be the fastest algorithm. knowing how to figure out the big O will allow you to choose the best algorithm by saying things like “you know, with a dataset of size N and a runtime of big O of such and such, it will take about 2 days for this algorithm to crunch it but only 10 hours for the other algorithm. as ‘big data’ crunching becomes more and more popular, being able to figure runtime becomes a more and more valuable skill
as for proofs, however, i have never heard of a software engineer needing to think about proofs in my 28 years in the profession
i must recommend strongly, once again, the MIT analysis of algorithms course, available on the you tube, heavy on proofs but really great if you ignore that part, and also the SUNY course on the same topic, perhaps even better because it basically ignores proofs and concentrates on the USEFUL stuff
208 | Varek Raith Apr 30, 2014 6:13:42pm |
re: #167 klys
There has been absolutely none of that and a ton of prove that this algorithm is O(n lg n) or whatever. It has been a very frustrating class so far, and the most recent homework just exacerbates it, plus they have been absolutely shitty about getting graded homeworks/solutions to the distance students - as in I have received nothing back yet.
Is this even English???
209 | klys Apr 30, 2014 6:15:00pm |
re: #208 Varek Raith
Is this even English???
you think that’s bad, I could copy/paste some of the homework.
re: #207 dog philosopher
Thank you for that, especially the link to the SUNY course, which I suspect would be the most useful for me. I’m not planning on skipping the concepts, at all - I recognize their usefulness - I’m just trying to evaluate whether *this* class is the right way to approach it.
210 | Varek Raith Apr 30, 2014 6:15:54pm |
re: #209 klys
you think that’s bad, I could copy/paste some of the homework.
Thank you for that, especially the link to the SUNY course, which I suspect would be the most useful for me. I’m not planning on skipping the concepts, at all - I recognize their usefulness - I’m just trying to evaluate whether *this* class is the right way to approach it.
Eh, no thanks. My head hurts enough as is.
XD
211 | thedopefishlives Apr 30, 2014 6:15:56pm |
re: #209 klys
you think that’s bad, I could copy/paste some of the homework.
Thank you for that, especially the link to the SUNY course, which I suspect would be the most useful for me. I’m not planning on skipping the concepts, at all - I recognize their usefulness - I’m just trying to evaluate whether *this* class is the right way to approach it.
Well, that’s a horse of a different color! Why didn’t ya say so?!
/That stupid Pepsi commercial comprised of nothing but (slightly modified) movie quips is starting to get in my head.
212 | dog philosopher Apr 30, 2014 6:17:01pm |
re: #199 Belafon
For example, I worked at a telecom company, and no one had ever heard of the algorithm for detecting the connectivity between subgraphs, which, when I learned it - I was going to college while I was programming - I thought it was one of the most obvious algorithms to be using.
it’s strange - graph algorithms sound so abstract until you find out how many real world problems are graph problems
the web is a graph. your shipping network problems is a graph. if you are doing any “travelling salesman” analysis - and there are highly paid experts in the field - you need to know the totally cool dynamic programming solutions to graph traversals
213 | Backwoods_Sleuth Apr 30, 2014 6:18:22pm |
re: #98 CuriousLurker
I remember when that happened. So scared for you and then delighted beyond words when you recovered.
{{{{hugs}}}
214 | klys Apr 30, 2014 6:18:22pm |
re: #211 thedopefishlives
Well, that’s a horse of a different color! Why didn’t ya say so?!
/That stupid Pepsi commercial comprised of nothing but (slightly modified) movie quips is starting to get in my head.
Haha, but why say it in one sentence when I can do it in 5 posts? That’s how you produce a thesis.
///
Yeah, sorry if that wasn’t clear. :) I’m not objecting to knowing the algorithms or their pros/cons at all. I’m just …this week’s homework asks me to solve various sorting algorithms in O notation taking into account the size of the cache. As the first problem.
215 | dog philosopher Apr 30, 2014 6:19:25pm |
re: #209 klys
you think that’s bad, I could copy/paste some of the homework.
Thank you for that, especially the link to the SUNY course, which I suspect would be the most useful for me. I’m not planning on skipping the concepts, at all - I recognize their usefulness - I’m just trying to evaluate whether *this* class is the right way to approach it.
we had math professors teaching some computer science course where i studied computer science
math professors should never teach computer science courses - they completely miss the point of the class
216 | klys Apr 30, 2014 6:20:08pm |
re: #215 dog philosopher
we had math professors teaching some computer science course where i studied computer science
math professors should never teach computer science courses - they completely miss the point of the class
The professor was delighted to tell us how many sums were in his thesis.
I cried a little, inside.
217 | klys Apr 30, 2014 6:22:07pm |
re: #215 dog philosopher
we had math professors teaching some computer science course where i studied computer science
math professors should never teach computer science courses - they completely miss the point of the class
Also, the MIT class? I’ve looked through some of their material.
That class is very practical-application-oriented in their questions compared to what has shown up in my homework so far.
218 | dog philosopher Apr 30, 2014 6:35:25pm |
and i particularly like skiena for including my work in his book