I would be there right now.

Simon ,'Objects In Space'


Natter 65: Speed Limit Enforced by Aircraft  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, pandas, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Liese S. - Apr 30, 2010 1:02:05 pm PDT #26598 of 30001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."

We need to whitefont the specific show discussion of Parenthood since this is non-NAFDA natter.


askye - Apr 30, 2010 1:07:38 pm PDT #26599 of 30001
Thrive to spite them

Great, now Florida is trying to pass a law similiar to Oklahoma's. Well this one is "nicer" because it will allow women to opt out of actually seeing the ultrasound if they sign a waiver. They still have to hear a description.

I have to stay away from the online comments there are a bunch of people trying to justify this as "informed consent".


megan walker - Apr 30, 2010 1:13:00 pm PDT #26600 of 30001
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

Here's a stupid logistical question about laws like that. Who is paying for the ultrasound?


flea - Apr 30, 2010 1:14:48 pm PDT #26601 of 30001
information libertarian

I just made homemade wontons (with wrappers from a package) and they are so easy and good! Why did we never try this before?


askye - Apr 30, 2010 1:17:06 pm PDT #26602 of 30001
Thrive to spite them

I have no idea. This measure was tacked on to something else so it looks like it has a chance to pass. I hope not.


Kathy A - Apr 30, 2010 1:17:23 pm PDT #26603 of 30001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil

I think I read somewhere that the OK law requires the woman to pay for her own ultrasound.


megan walker - Apr 30, 2010 1:17:27 pm PDT #26604 of 30001
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

I just made homemade wontons (with wrappers from a package) and they are so easy and good! Why did we never try this before?

I don't know, but feel free to bring some samples out here in a few weeks.


megan walker - Apr 30, 2010 1:18:47 pm PDT #26605 of 30001
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

I think I read somewhere that the OK law requires the woman to pay for her own ultrasound.

That shit is whack. Well, the whole thing is of course, but, what if you can't? They aren't cheap.


Trudy Booth - Apr 30, 2010 1:20:35 pm PDT #26606 of 30001
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart

Here's a stupid logistical question about laws like that. Who is paying for the ultrasound?

I'm pretty sure the ultrasound is already a mandatory part of the procedure so the doctor knows gestational age and position. It's the "makin' ya look at it" that's new.


flea - Apr 30, 2010 1:22:04 pm PDT #26607 of 30001
information libertarian

I just ate them all. I am, frankly, not sure anyone else in the family got enough to count as dinner. I only feel slightly guilty about this.

It was super easy. I diced some onion, tatsoi, and leftover port roast and sauteed it up in peanut oil, with a spoonful of minced ginger from a jar and some soy sauce. The wrappers are Nasoya brand, from Kroger, in the tofu area. Put a small teaspoonful of the filling in the middle, brush the wrapper with water and close, then brush along the edge and fold in half so they make a little boat/hat. Eve was able to do all this part, it is that easy. Then mr. flea fried them in less than 1/4 inch of peanut oil, less than a minute on a side, just until they brown.