Apropos of Nothing 2 - Run of the mill randomness!

clark · 2004-01-29 15:55:32

woman who re-dyes her own hair.

because people like oranges, not carrots.

similar

there is, try them all to find it.

sell it on ebay

people wouldn't fit inside

PETA gets upset

Marketing

They do live longer, mainly becuase they want to see the other one in the grave first.

The speed of dark is C+1

So you are more likely to abbreviate it.

Because a blind man asked me to.

Getting ready to fail

Mad Grad Student · 2004-01-30 22:15:08

I seldom have mishaps in the kitchen, in case you're wondering (I doubt you are).
--Cindy

Nope, can't say I am, in fact that was probably way more personal data than I needed/wanted. But just in case, here's some of my info you never wanted to know.

I presented a group powerpoint last week in science, perfect score! My science teacher actually said it was probably the best he'd ever seen before. It was supposed to be on river systems and features, so naturally I went the extra mile and included some info on rivers on Mars, Titan, and Venus. Interesting subject.

Just finished reading Chapter 8 of "A Brief History of Time," excellent book for anyone who's interested in how physics/ the universe work.

Otherwise, not much going on. My cats are somewhat bothersome. Have you ever heard of a cat that enjoys drinking out of the toilet? Somehow I/my family have to of 'em.

My favorite color is blue.

I've never even considered dying my hair.
Just what does Cindy's screename mean?

Why do you people post at ungodly hours in the early morning?

Why did I make this post?

This is such a waste of time.

WTF, mais OMFG, IMHO, j00r n07 teh 1337 3n0ugh 4 les forum!!!!1111 Don't j00 just love French leet speak?

Josh Cryer · 2004-02-02 09:53:10

I'm visiting family.

My brother is home from Iraq... which is why I haven't been posting much lately.

Josh Cryer · 2004-02-02 09:55:15

I seldom have mishaps in the kitchen, in case you're wondering (I doubt you are).

Last night I spilled sugar, lasagna, tea, lasagna, mustard, icecubes, water. In that order. In seperate and distinct incidents.

I am not a good person for kitchens.

clark · 2004-02-02 10:20:22

Same thing happened to me too last night!

Except in my case, a refrigerator fell on me.

Palomar · 2004-02-10 11:31:44

*I wonder if Marsian women will prefer to cover their heads with decorative caps and similar head-gear rather than shave their hair closely or cut it short.

I think green and blue eyeshadow colors will be favorites (echoes of Earth).

Dresses: Out, definitely, I think. Would have to weight hems at least. Then there's the spacesuit issue.

I think temporary quick-dry cosmetic paints will replace bracelets, necklaces, and earrings.

I wonder what sorts of names Marsian perfumes will be given.

Flowers from the greenhouses will be treasured for certain.

--Cindy @-}----

Byron · 2004-02-11 06:18:50

*I wonder if Marsian women will prefer to cover their heads with decorative caps and similar head-gear rather than shave their hair closely or cut it short.
I think green and blue eyeshadow colors will be favorites (echoes of Earth).
Dresses: Out, definitely, I think. Would have to weight hems at least. Then there's the spacesuit issue.
I think temporary quick-dry cosmetic paints will replace bracelets, necklaces, and earrings.
I wonder what sorts of names Marsian perfumes will be given.
Flowers from the greenhouses will be treasured for certain.
--Cindy @-}----

Since clothing articles will either have to come from Earth or be manufacturered on Mars (competing with other scarce resources), I think so-called "accessories" (hats, scarves, etc) will be few in number. Don't see women shaving their hair off, though

Yeah, I do think decorative paints will be big, as stuff like that could be made locally (either from plants or minerals.) I can't help but to think that future Martian settlers will end up finding super-sized gems and precious stones (which would cost million$ back on Earth) and wear them in the form of homemade necklaces, rings, etc.

You're right about flowers and the like from the greenhouse being highly sought-after, not to mention things like fresh produce, etc. They might have to post a full-time security guard in front of the greenhouse just to keep the place from being pilfered to death...lol

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Shaun Barrett · 2004-02-11 07:23:13

Martian perfumes .. hmmm.

'Chryse' by Chanel
'Elixir d'Elysium'
'Eau d'Argyre'
'Parfum de Pavonis'

No? Ah well, just a quick attempt.

As for clothing, living in an enclosed artificial environment will obviate the need for thick warm items. I wonder whether the styles of ancient Greece might make a comeback? Cool, simple and elegant.

Palomar · 2004-02-11 08:09:12

Martian perfumes .. hmmm.
'Chryse' by Chanel
'Elixir d'Elysium'
'Eau d'Argyre'
'Parfum de Pavonis'
No? Ah well, just a quick attempt.
As for clothing, living in an enclosed artificial environment will obviate the need for thick warm items. I wonder whether the styles of ancient Greece might make a comeback? Cool, simple and elegant.

*Very nice. I like the names you created, Shaun. You have a definite career calling on Mars! As for ancient Greece style clothing: No, baby, no! Marsians will wear silver spandex. :laugh: Seriously, though: What about cotton clothing? Can be recycled easily, etc...trouble is, there's quite a bit of wrinkle maintenance to pure cotton (sans permanent press application). I wonder how well cotton would grow on Mars eventually, and how easy it would be to process (within enclosed colonies...not projecting ahead to a terraformed place).

Byron: The headwear accessories I was thinking about would be imported. A bit of speculation is fun; I indulge once in a while.

--Cindy

Shaun Barrett · 2004-02-12 05:44:58

Merci madame!
Glad you liked the perfume names.

I'm also glad you were kidding about the clothing thing; I don't think everybody would look good in silver spandex. As long as there's a choice, I'm going for the Pericles look rather than the shiny longjohns!!

clark · 2004-02-12 11:02:31

[=http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-girls12feb12,1,4558725.story?coll=la-headlines-california]2 Preteen Accusers to Stay in Custody

In a decision that surprised legal experts, an Orange County commissioner on Wednesday ordered two 12-year-old girls to remain in custody while they await trial for making up a story that wrongly sent a homeless man to jail for eight months.

But after Deputy Dist. Atty. Michael Fell argued that the three posed a risk and couldn't be trusted, Cassidy decided not to free them, Juarez said.
"He kept saying, 'They have told terrible lies,' " Juarez said. "He felt [my client] was a danger to society and that her lies were the worst crimes in the world."

The girls told police and prosecutors that Erik Nordmark, a 38-year-old drifter, had beckoned and then attacked one of them in a park as they walked home from school. The girl who claimed to have been attacked testified at Nordmark's trial last month but afterward confessed to her mother that the story was untrue. Prosecutors dropped the charges against Nordmark, but only after he had spent eight months in jail. He has since left Southern California.

Newport Beach attorney John D. Barnett also expressed surprise the girls were kept in custody but believes they are being treated fairly, considering that their accusations deprived a man of his freedom for eight months. "It's the first time I've ever heard of it," he said. "But I agree that very serious consequences are called for in a case like this."
Barnett once defended a Newport Beach fifth-grade teacher who was accused but later acquitted of fondling four girls. Barnett argued at the time that it was a clear case of the girls conspiring to make up a story to get their instructor fired.
Cases that involve allegations of child molestation are "the scariest" for criminal defense attorneys, he said, because "people want to believe children, even though children lie."

Unfounded accusations are such a bad thing, aren't they?

Palomar · 2004-02-12 11:14:01

*Awright everyone, your attention please!

I just put a batch of brownies into the oven to bake. Fudge brownies with peanut butter M & Ms stirred in.

If you'd like one, respond to this message; I'll cut a square when they're baked and cooled, and try to push it through my keyboard to you.

--Cindy

Byron · 2004-02-12 11:14:41

*Awright everyone, your attention please!
I just put a batch of brownies into the oven to bake. Fudge brownies with peanut butter M & Ms stirred in.
If you'd like one, respond to this message; I'll cut a square when they're baked and cooled, and try to push it through my keyboard to you.
--Cindy

I want one!

B

Josh Cryer · 2004-02-12 11:28:42

Mmm. Brownies reminds me that I have Krispy Cream donuts around here somewhere. I think I'll get me a couple.

edit, ::munching on donuts:: I hope nothing exciting has been happening while I've been with my military brother, I wouldn't want to become an absentee mod.

Edited By Josh Cryer on 1076607288

clark · 2004-02-12 11:43:23

Please, by all means, push the brownies through the keyboard.

clark · 2004-02-12 17:19:21

My eyes are brown, like chocolate brownies.

I am listening to April come she will right now, wishing the song would never end.

Josh Cryer · 2004-02-22 18:09:41

It's good to be back.

I only got one admin related email during my absence, either stuff has been quiet, or you guys didn't want to bother me.

Josh Cryer · 2004-02-25 18:47:30

I saw Zubrin and others on Discovery Science last night. They were having a special about the Devon Island Research Station (not sure that's its name, though). It was quite fun to watch.

Funny when they got stuck in mud. They were in up to their wastes. I actually kind of felt for Zubrin at that momment, but yeah.

Palomar · 2004-03-01 19:39:58

*My husband and I went for a scoop of ice cream at Baskin-Robbins this afternoon. They had "fun facts" taped to the ice cream counter, one of which read that "Lunar Cheesecake" flavored ice cream "landed in our stores" minutes after Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon.

--Cindy

Mad Grad Student · 2004-03-02 22:22:05

I just put a batch of brownies into the oven to bake. Fudge brownies with peanut butter M & Ms stirred in.

It's probably a little bit late now, but I get lick to the bowl!

OMG, I have WAY too much work going on now to post here, so this will have to suffice for several days, probably. btw, for an explination of my new avatar click [http://www.thefutureiswild.com]here.

We'd better decide on what Martians will wear, because we'll need some hip Martian summer fashions before summer ends (Which officially happens when both MERs break). After that summer won't come for, what, 20 months? No wearing white untill after Mar Reconiscance (sp.) Orbiter arrives in orbit.

Byron · 2004-03-03 05:40:52

I just put a batch of brownies into the oven to bake. Fudge brownies with peanut butter M & Ms stirred in.
It's probably a little bit late now, but I get lick to the bowl!

Yeah, if that wild critter from the future doesn't get to it before you do...lol...

Let's just say that I'm perfectly content to be living in the year 2004, rather than let's say, 10 million years in the future...

B

Mad Grad Student · 2004-03-03 22:21:47

Let's just say that I'm perfectly content to be living in the year 2004, rather than let's say, 10 million years in the future...

Yeah, except for that 10 million years wasn't one of the time periods they did. 5, 100, and 200 million years from now they did do. Which wild critter do you mean? Carakiller? Deathgleaner? Lurkfish? Falconfly? Sharkopath? With names like that, who needs an actually scary animal, it sounds like something straight out of a monster movie! Yes, the future (Weither these guys are right or not) will be wild.

I suppose there's no time like the present, and 2004 has been the best year yet to live in, but one can only speculate on what the future might be like. Maybe it would be nice to live in the year 2104, after we've landed on Mars and cured 98% of diseases known at the turn of the previous century. But let's just enjoy life now, shall we? Anyway, without further ado,
Official Random Link of the Day:

[http://www.x-plane.org/cgi-bin/ib3/ikon … 7659;st=90]How to convert Crimson Skies Airplanes into X-Plane
(Note: I'll start you off on the tenth page of discussion, scroll around if you want. Wanna guess who I am? :laugh: )

Palomar · 2004-03-05 10:43:08

*I'm on a diet.

I -HATE- it!!!

I took "The Special K" challenge. 1 puny bowl of cereal for breakfast, with an apple...and repeat for lunch. Regular evening meal.

It's getting bad when you start craving plain old cottage cheese as "cheating a bit." :laugh: Oh god.

By the way, why should animals millions of years from now look all horrible and ugly, as like (supposely) in the past. We've got koala bears and panda bears and kittens nowadays...there's got to be some cute critters in the future too, right?

Meanwhile, I'll try really hard not to think about hash browned potatoes, sausage gravy and biscuits, and a thick chocolate milkshake! :bars2:

--Cindy

clark · 2004-03-05 11:01:18

"A spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down, the medicine go down, the medicine go down; A spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down, medicine go down, in the most delightful way!"

I find that whenever I read about the health reports for various restaurants, my appetite diminishes rapidly.

Palomar · 2004-03-10 09:49:57

"...if not for the courage of the fearless crew, The Minnow would be lost! (the Minnow would be lost!)"

I just love it when I get sitcom theme songs stuck in my head. :-\

--Cindy

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