Xander: We just saw the zebras mating! Thank you, very exciting... Willow: It was like the Heimlich, with stripes!

'Him'


Natter 67: Overriding Vetoes  

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


Kate P. - Feb 25, 2011 9:23:45 am PST #24998 of 30001
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love

My autofocus list system does have you put this kind of stuff on your list. He says it's stuff you want to do, right? Why not put it on your to-do list. It's helpful in that you do cross stuff off, and then it's clearer where you're spending your time. Plus, then you feel differently about your list, like it's not just a list of things you hate.

I approve! That's a great idea.

2. When she was five, Sarah Michelle Gellar starred in a Burger King commercial that disparaged McDonald’s burgers. She was promptly named in a lawsuit by McDonald’s and had to give a deposition in the case.

I think I did know this, actually. (Uh, please tell me I'm not the only one? edit: Phew, Hil knew it too!)


Liese S. - Feb 25, 2011 9:28:48 am PST #24999 of 30001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."

Hmph. My bank is interfering with my ability to knock out my tasks, by not letting me log in.


brenda m - Feb 25, 2011 9:34:54 am PST #25000 of 30001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

I'm trying to cancel my Zipcar membership but their phone system has no way to get through to a person short of reporting an accident. But I did get an email address and sent an email saying I want to cancel, so I'll count it.


Atropa - Feb 25, 2011 9:40:59 am PST #25001 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

Onerous Task: actually get some work done, in between choosing an outfit and general pre-concert giddy preparation. (I have to be at the venue at 5:30 for the extra-bonus VIP show I bought a ticket for, so I'm not being *quite* as ridiculous as it may first seem.)


Consuela - Feb 25, 2011 9:48:24 am PST #25002 of 30001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

Onerous task:

Well, I filled out and scanned and emailed more paperwork for this consulting position. Really, the red tape here is ridiculous: these people are pickier than the federal government is. And no, I am not supplying you with my college and law school transcripts! Seriously.

BTW, here's a weird thing for the hivemind: they want me to identify a recipient for unpaid wages in case of my death on the job (complete with SS numbers). I have never heard of such a thing. Why wouldn't they just pay the rest of what I'm owed into my direct deposit and let them be distributed with my estate?

I don't get it. Thoughts?


megan walker - Feb 25, 2011 9:49:05 am PST #25003 of 30001
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

megan walker, if you're around and willing to take a look in France's OJ for the following proposed legislation, [link], I have a student who needs a copy, but our French is limited to menu items.

PROPOSITION DE LOI Article unique

Le chapitre III du titre III du livre Ier de la deuxième partie du code de la santé publique est ainsi modifié :

1° Dans l’intitulé, après le mot : « Alimentation, » sont insérés les mots : « représentation du corps, » ;

2° Il est ajouté un article L. 2133-2 ainsi rédigé :

« Art. L. 2133-2. – Les photographies publicitaires de personnes dont l’apparence corporelle a été modifiée par un logiciel de traitement d’image doivent être accompagnées de la mention : “Photographie retouchée afin de modifier l’apparence corporelle d’une personne”.

« Le non-respect du présent article est puni d’une amende de 37 500 €, le montant de cette amende pouvant être porté à 50 % des dépenses consacrées à la publicité. »

Full presentation of the prop on retouching of photos is here: [link]

Earlier legislation on "inciting anorexia" can be found here: [link]

Boyer's website (Believe in politics, believe in Marseille!): [link]


sarameg - Feb 25, 2011 9:57:44 am PST #25004 of 30001

Aaaand we just lost power to critical systems. (Yes, we are still operating without a functioning UPS.)


Sparky1 - Feb 25, 2011 9:58:55 am PST #25005 of 30001
Librarian Warlord

Thanks, megan!


tommyrot - Feb 25, 2011 10:01:47 am PST #25006 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

A great house for kids: [link]

Japanese studio Level Architecs have completed a house in Tokyo, Japan, with a slide connecting all three floors.

A staircase wraps around one side of the rectangular house and the slide encircles the other.

Occupants can decide at each level whether to descend by the stairs or by slide.


Zenkitty - Feb 25, 2011 10:07:49 am PST #25007 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.

Onerous task accomplished! Until the guy I sent it to inevitably screws it up and I will have to begin again.

Consuela, at my work we have to identify a beneficiary for our (work-provided) insurance, but I don't recall needing one for wages. Seems like you're right, it should just be deposited like any wage and then, not your employer's problem what happens to the money in your accounts.