But I'm watching the Top Design repeat instead. . . well, until that last minute. Because that last minute is a doozy.

So, you know, pilot lighting time. But there's not a pilot looking thing, just... wires. WTFF? Any clues?

Nora, out here the gas company will come out and light any pilot lights for free, just to happily do their part to prevent house explosions. You might consider giving you gas co. a call to see if they do the same. You'd have to wait for them to show up, but it's something to consider.

Nora, at a guess you've got some kind of electrical ignition for the oven part. It could be something like a broken wire, or else the thermocouple has stopped working. Unfortunately, it's definitely the kind of problem that you really want a professional to look at, because with the gas and the electricity and the possible Going Boom.

I smited McAfee's process and my computer has become much less flaky. The tray icon won't die, but it appears to be defanged.

WTF was that tommyrot!?!

Freshie. I still have to struggle to not call you by your real name, particularly if you're posting about something serious.

I didn't think most people would remember what it was. I shall heretofore and forthwith cease all manner of posting anything of serious material weight. Like for reals.

Seriously -- what was that picture supposed to be about??

Former Boston Celtic Dennis Johnson died, today.

Sad.

Seriously -- what was that picture supposed to be about??

I'm trying to remember where I found that... something about "politically incorrect" photos.... but there was more to it....

Nora, at a guess you've got some kind of electrical ignition for the oven part. It could be something like a broken wire, or else the thermocouple has stopped working. Unfortunately, it's definitely the kind of problem that you really want a professional to look at, because with the gas and the electricity and the possible Going Boom.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking too. The manual we have refers to both manual pilot stoves and electric ignition ones.

Bah! We have a dinner party on Saturday! I wanted to make chicken pot pie!

OK, finally found where that came from....

Controversial Cyberpunk Art

Some of the pictures are as odd/disturbing as the one I linked to....

Playing with political correctness

...but really just lashing out against any ideology and indoctrination: the work of Dutch artist Bart Van Leeuwen may amaze and even shock you. It's the edgiest technology/propaganda hybrid that I've seen in years.

Looking at some of his other artwork, I'm still confused as to what he's trying to do.

eta: His website says:

The content of our thruth depends upon our appropriating the historical foundation

which doesn't help much.... More from his site:

WARNING

All symbols contained on imallfake.com are carefully selected to provoke thought through association. There are absolutely no intentions of promoting or encouraging fascist or racist acts, nor does the content represent any political statements. All works are reinterpretations of historical events. These images are not provided for commercial or public use. All images are intended for individual, private entertainment. If you are a racist or a fascist - FUCK OFF!

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OK, this OC finale might be the most ridiculous episode of television ever aired. I mean, ever.

Hey, I have a poll question! I just got a small dutch oven, and am looking for suggestions for what to cook in it this weekend.