Incredible, yet vaguely disturbing pictures from the opening ceremonies, if you don't mind being spoiled:
Wow.
Most of those pictures seemed to say "Welcome to China. We have a fuckton plus of people. Just so you know."
Very convincing. Makes me completely want to put myself under government control. Please take me to where you can make me unconscious and naked.
Riley ,'Help'
Natter 60: Gone In 60 Seconds
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Miracleman - Aug 08, 2008 8:49:32 am PDT #1782 of 10003
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020
Susan W. - Aug 08, 2008 8:49:37 am PDT #1783 of 10003
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
WTG, shrift! That's good news for a Friday.
§ ita § - Aug 08, 2008 8:50:23 am PDT #1784 of 10003
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Sweet! I'm almost jealous of you, but I'm too busy being happy instead!
tommyrot - Aug 08, 2008 8:51:03 am PDT #1785 of 10003
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Yay shrift!!!
Atropa - Aug 08, 2008 8:53:23 am PDT #1786 of 10003
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Shrift! Oh, that is SO awesome!
Calli - Aug 08, 2008 8:53:35 am PDT #1787 of 10003
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
All right! Congratulations, shrift—you'll be working for a verb! I don't know why that thought's standing out for me, but there is it.
lisah - Aug 08, 2008 9:04:56 am PDT #1788 of 10003
Punishingly Intricate
Congrats, Shrift!
I got my nails did and they kept offering me wine but I had to come back to work. So unfair. It's gorgeous out there today.
Theodosia - Aug 08, 2008 9:09:01 am PDT #1789 of 10003
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Yeehaw, shrift! Hope it is every bit as wonderful as it's supposed to be!
Tom Scola - Aug 08, 2008 9:18:50 am PDT #1790 of 10003
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
shrift, that's so awesome!
§ ita § - Aug 08, 2008 9:19:39 am PDT #1791 of 10003
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Something else to avoid when pregnant:
After the researchers adjusted for factors that could influence the results, such as a mother's psychiatric problems and socioeconomic factors, children with both prenatal and postnatal cellphone exposure were 80 per cent more likely to have abnormal or borderline scores on tests evaluating emotional problems, conduct problems, hyperactivity, or problems with peers.