Poll: 1/5th of Americans have an inflated sense of their own importance.
I didn't click on this at first because I thought it was that egocentrism scientist again. This is hilarious and sad at the same time.
Actually, I was thinking it would be sort of like a pet. You know, we could...we could name her Trixie, or Miss Kitty Fantastico, or something.
Tara ,'Empty Places'
Natter 42, the Universe, and Everything
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, flaming otters, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
bon bon - Feb 14, 2006 1:57:33 pm PST #7209 of 10002
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
Tom Scola - Feb 14, 2006 2:26:06 pm PST #7210 of 10002
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
I was picked as an alternate juror. Crap.
I was also just on the UES for therapy. I could have stayed and met bon bon and Jesse.
Laura - Feb 14, 2006 2:40:44 pm PST #7211 of 10002
Our wings are not tired.
Feh. Does it at least look like a quick case, or maybe a funny one? The only time I actually was placed it was a side splitting funny civil case.
Although honestly, if I had to have a jury I would like you to be on it Tom. I know you will rock at the administration of justice thing.
(why am I earwormed with here come da judge?)
Tom Scola - Feb 14, 2006 2:46:36 pm PST #7212 of 10002
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Does it at least look like a quick case, or maybe a funny one?
I really don't know at this point. I just hope that they can let me go before deliberation starts.
Jessica - Feb 14, 2006 3:08:48 pm PST #7213 of 10002
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Feh, Tom. Here's hoping nobody drops out and all you have to sit through is the trial.
ION, Phillip K Dick robot is missing
"We can't find Phil," said Steve Prilliman of Dallas-based Hanson Robotics, which created the futuristic robot with the FedEx Institute of Technology at the University of Memphis, the Automation and Robotics Research Institute at the University of Texas at Arlington and Dick's friend Paul Williams.
"We're very worried because it's been a few weeks now," said Prilliman. "We're pressing hard to find Phil."
The irony of the situation -- a missing replica of the very author who championed "replicant" freedom -- is not lost on Phil's creators.
But they still want him back.
The company officials said they feared ransom demands might be made or Phil could turn up listed for sale on an internet auction house such as eBay.
A spokeswoman, Elaine Hanson, said the company is considering building a new android if the original Phil does not turn up.
§ ita § - Feb 14, 2006 3:08:51 pm PST #7214 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Jesse - Feb 14, 2006 3:12:08 pm PST #7215 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
We could have had an Upper East par-tay!
I have to confess to liking being on juries.
§ ita § - Feb 14, 2006 3:14:37 pm PST #7216 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I have to confess to liking being on juries.
Note to self: "on juries" != "injuries."
Carry on.
Jesse - Feb 14, 2006 3:17:24 pm PST #7217 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I don't enjoy injuries.
§ ita § - Feb 14, 2006 3:22:23 pm PST #7218 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Maybe you just haven't had the right one.