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Boogers have a smell?
woo and indeed hoo
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Not so much but they do have a particular kind of taste.
Jzero
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Yea thanks my sister couldn't find her email
Looks like it to me.
Al-ibn Kermit
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I've resisted the urge to go find a youtube video or article explaining this, but does anybody know off the top of their head how a baby kangaroo gets into and out of its mother's pouch?
Al-ibn Kermit
Junior Member
I doubt its legs have enough room to jump. You ever stood in a sack? And it has those tiny T-Rex arms so it can't pull itself out.
Is there such a product as a disposable camera that takes decent quality pictures?
Obviously im not a photographer and by decent quality just mean comparalbe to an average digital camera
or would a decent digital camera be decent for a throwaway sort of camera for like a wedding party vacation.
I basically would only use it for like a month this summer then if it still survives than good but w/e
Obviously im not a photographer and by decent quality just mean comparalbe to an average digital camera
or would a decent digital camera be decent for a throwaway sort of camera for like a wedding party vacation.
I basically would only use it for like a month this summer then if it still survives than good but w/e
Not really. You can still buy disposable cameras, but why would you want to deal with film in this day and age? Also, 5 or 6 bucks each for 20-odd photos isn't a great deal. I would try to find an older, but still decent digital camera.
I've been using VBR 0 for years now and I personally can't tell the difference, even with an amp + $320 headphones. Your mileage may vary, but it does seem to be the most popular (lossy) format amongst audiophiles and they tend to obsess about that stuff.
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Ah yea thanks corn_fest. I forgot that a disposable has so few shots on it.
Now that im thinking about that i remember getting one last summer for the same shit and it was fucking worthless after less than a day because it ran out of shots. Like were all used to using our phones or digital so taking 5 or six of the same thing seems normal but on a disposable thats eating up alot of your shit.
damn it seems like such a good idea, but i havent even gotten those pics from last summer developed either cause thats such a pain in the ass
Now that im thinking about that i remember getting one last summer for the same shit and it was fucking worthless after less than a day because it ran out of shots. Like were all used to using our phones or digital so taking 5 or six of the same thing seems normal but on a disposable thats eating up alot of your shit.
damn it seems like such a good idea, but i havent even gotten those pics from last summer developed either cause thats such a pain in the ass
SuperNekoKat
Neo Member
Me too. Kiwis and Aussies do it too. I don't see the point.
Update: Called today and it turned out I was already signed up at some other place automatically, and have been for two years, so I called them instead. They didn't have any appointments available this week and I'm leaving town on Sunday so I'm going there on August 22nd. I bought some prescription-free medication though but it doesn't seem to have much of a positive effect at all. In fact, my nose clogged up even more and that makes me incredibly drowsy. I took some regular cold spray and it cleared in a couple of minutes... Maybe it takes a few days for the medicine to really kick in with the antihistamine etc? I haven't sneezed once since taking the spray and a pill though, so that's nice!Thanks, calling first thing tomorrowFrom what I've heard, it's gonna take a couple of weeks for my registration to go through though, but it's a start at least.
rainking187
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Has anyone in the US ever bought anything from http://www.forbiddenplanet.com? I want to get a book from them, but for some reason they're like the only website on the internet that doesn't provide international shipping prices when checking out. They say that someone will contact you with a shipping quote and you can accept or cancel the order, but I'd like to know what they charge ahead of time so I don't get taken by surprise.
Hey guys, I know this is primarily a male board, and Fifty Shades of Grey is mostly popular with women, but I have a question.
I randomly picked up one of the three books today, I randomly picked a page and read a random paragraph, and in it I read "I'm fifty shades of grey, Anastasia".
So my question, is that a catchphrase of that series, or did I just randomly stumble on it's only use?
I randomly picked up one of the three books today, I randomly picked a page and read a random paragraph, and in it I read "I'm fifty shades of grey, Anastasia".
So my question, is that a catchphrase of that series, or did I just randomly stumble on it's only use?
dating-age or depression maybe?
In court, attourneys and lawyers keep getting objections overruled or sustained. What is the point of this? Does someone reprimand the one with the most overruled objections or anything? You see it all the time in courtroom movies but you rarely see any consequences except either side backing down from a question (I'm currently watching Anatomy of a Murder).
The consequence is that the objection is overruled or sustained.
I would imagine that if you made too many spurious objections, the judge might get irritated at you. And if you did it in general, you might get a reputation for it.
Baconsaurus Rex
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Because singing is completely different to speaking? When singing you often have to stretch the words, making the vowels sound different and more neutral. You'll get this generic accent as a result. I assume it also helps to keep your singing on pitch.
And possibly the singers are trying to sound like their favorite American musicians. For example: The Beatles, being fan of American Rock 'n Roll music can sound very Americanish at times. While Oasis, who finds their inspiration in English rock bands has a clear Mancunian sound.
And lastly it's easier to rhyme words when you don't make a clear distinction in pronunciation. Resulting in sounding more neutral and generic, thus American.
So it's not like they'll get a reduction in pay per overruling or anything?The consequence is that the objection is overruled or sustained.
I would imagine that if you made too many spurious objections, the judge might get irritated at you. And if you did it in general, you might get a reputation for it.
I've always thought it meant what was objected to couldn't be part of the decision made by the jury. Also, if an objection is upheld that line of questioning stops, so vital information may not get added. I'm basing this just on media basically so hopefully someone who really knows can answer. It doesn't seem like there is a larger consequence unless it happens a lot, though.
Schmattakopf
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An objection being sustained or overruled is just the judge deciding if the objection is valid or not. It's not personal. The attorney is not being overruled; the objection is being overruled.
Hmm, nothing to with dating (single, not looking for anyone) and what i was feelign wasn't probably related to my depression.
Ah, well, i'll figure something out.
woo and indeed hoo
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Thanks for the update
.Glad your symptoms have eased slightly and you have an appointment arranged. Hope all goes well!
I believe there is a website that specialises in people discussing their issues e.g. Depression for those who wish to vent/seek advice/understanding etc but anonymously. I can't for the life of me remember what it is called though I am afraid. However perhaps that might be more what you are looking for?
archnemesis
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Yes, DS games are still region-free and they'll work fine on a 3DS. I don't know about DSi games though.
Cool thanks for the info, and the swift reply.
DrAndonuts
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This is vague: I'm looking for this video series on YouTube (I believe is has a french name) that compiles other YouTube videos and clips into Robot Chicken-style 10-minute videos. I believe there's over 100 of them now. Anyone know the name of the series or YouTube channel?
Metroid Hunter
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Is there a way to set up a notification on GAF, so that if someone quotes me, I get a notification (e-mail or otherwise)? Thanks.
JoshuaJSlone
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So I'd like to learn musical keyboard. If and when I get into it maybe I'll be interested in something pricier, and actually know what kind of features are more important. But for now I've mostly been browsing PC-friendly ones in the $80-130 range hoping for something that doesn't suck too much. Any particular recommendations would be helpful, or suggestions on which features shouldn't be skimped on. Key count, size, ports, anything like that.
blame space
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cracked.com is like the onion except instead of lampooning news and contemporary culture with sharp humor it scopes out last week's top-rated reddit posts, turns it into a to ten list, and causes your body to physically reject your brain.
JoshuaJSlone
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New stupid question: Why does GAF take my avatar with a transparent background and change it to an uneven white? Tried it with both high color and 256-color PNG versions, didn't seem to make a difference. I've had avatars with transparencies before, though.
wolfmat
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Try this one:
It should really just work. You might've ticked the wrong boxes when saving or something.
archnemesis
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Did you check the transparency box when you exported the image?
When it comes to keyboards the most important feature is the feel of the keys and the sound quality. Weighted and semi-weighted keys feel similar to a traditional piano. You also need to make sure it has enough keys. My 73 key keyboard is enough for most musical pieces, but having a full sized with 88 keys might be worth considering.
Even though you intend to use it for a PC, it's very nice to have something you can just turn on and play without connecting any other device. It increases the likelihood that you practice regularly.
The only important PC feature is that the keyboard has a MIDI out. If you go for a cheaper keyboard, you should make sure it at least has velocity sensitive keys and the ability to correctly handle several simultaneous keystrokes.
When it comes to keyboards the most important feature is the feel of the keys and the sound quality. Weighted and semi-weighted keys feel similar to a traditional piano. You also need to make sure it has enough keys. My 73 key keyboard is enough for most musical pieces, but having a full sized with 88 keys might be worth considering.
Even though you intend to use it for a PC, it's very nice to have something you can just turn on and play without connecting any other device. It increases the likelihood that you practice regularly.
The only important PC feature is that the keyboard has a MIDI out. If you go for a cheaper keyboard, you should make sure it at least has velocity sensitive keys and the ability to correctly handle several simultaneous keystrokes.
Princess Viola
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Are LTTP threads acceptable for being LTTP for TV shows and such?
Also how exactly does a LTTP thread work? (Yes, I know that it's for when you're late to the party with something, but how do the ops usually go with them)
Also how exactly does a LTTP thread work? (Yes, I know that it's for when you're late to the party with something, but how do the ops usually go with them)
what the hell ]is wr#ong w]ith mpy kepyb#oard?
edited version:
what the hell is wrong with my keyboard?
when I press "p", I get: "py"
y=py
u=[u
i=]i
o=#o
p=py
[=[u
i=]i
#other k]epys are f]ine. bar the #ones bel#ow:
pyyress]ing n[uml#ock = 7 then ]it acts l]ike h#ome7 kepy
end kepy g]ives me scr#oll l#ock
ed]it: Whch klepy ]is f[ucked? }I j[ust want t#o kn#ow bef#ore }I thr#ow the damn th]ing #o[ut!!
Edit: j[ust bpy tpypyi]ng th]is ]in, }I've real]ised, the w]ires ]in the kepyb#oard m[ust be tangled. ca[use the #offend]ing kepys are pyar]ing [upy.
y w]ith p
u w]ith [
i w]ith ]
#o w]ith
p w]ith y
[ w]ith u
] w]ith i
edited version:
what the hell is wrong with my keyboard?
when I press "p", I get: "py"
y=py
u=[u
i=]i
o=#o
p=py
[=[u
i=]i
#other k]epys are f]ine. bar the #ones bel#ow:
pyyress]ing n[uml#ock = 7 then ]it acts l]ike h#ome7 kepy
end kepy g]ives me scr#oll l#ock
ed]it: Whch klepy ]is f[ucked? }I j[ust want t#o kn#ow bef#ore }I thr#ow the damn th]ing #o[ut!!
Edit: j[ust bpy tpypyi]ng th]is ]in, }I've real]ised, the w]ires ]in the kepyb#oard m[ust be tangled. ca[use the #offend]ing kepys are pyar]ing [upy.
y w]ith p
u w]ith [
i w]ith ]
#o w]ith
p w]ith y
[ w]ith u
] w]ith i
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