It's just an object. It doesn't mean what you think.

River ,'Objects In Space'


Natter 69: Practically names itself.  

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.


Jesse - Mar 23, 2012 7:29:39 am PDT #27845 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Woot! My coworker and I accidentally got in the elevator with the CEO, on our way to lunch, and we were totally in the middle of a smart-sounding work-related conversation! Score.


Cashmere - Mar 23, 2012 7:38:35 am PDT #27846 of 30001
Now tagless for your comfort.

How apropo that I stumble into a hairy leg conversation as I'm online looking to book a waxing.


Matt the Bruins fan - Mar 23, 2012 7:45:37 am PDT #27847 of 30001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

Happy Birthday Raq!

Happy Birthday Kathy!

About to head out to deposit my paycheck and federal tax refund. Man, it's going to look like I'm solvent until I buy new tires and book my flight to Pasadena!


le nubian - Mar 23, 2012 8:04:46 am PDT #27848 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

oh jesus christ.

I have not even started my taxes yet.


smonster - Mar 23, 2012 8:11:05 am PDT #27849 of 30001
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.

Me either, le n.


DavidS - Mar 23, 2012 8:14:37 am PDT #27850 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Happy birthday, Raq!

Happy birthday, Kathy!

I wish you both festivity.


Theodosia - Mar 23, 2012 8:16:05 am PDT #27851 of 30001
'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"

It really must be that Time of Year, because I just had my first "spring" shave Wednesday, so that I can wear my calf-revealing sandals without The Socks Of Shame.


Typo Boy - Mar 23, 2012 8:16:37 am PDT #27852 of 30001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.

Happy Raq day! Happy Kathy day!

Multiple felicitations!


Theodosia - Mar 23, 2012 8:17:53 am PDT #27853 of 30001
'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"

Also, can anyone forward me Kathy's email address? I don't seem to have it handy.


tommyrot - Mar 23, 2012 8:18:58 am PDT #27854 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.

Haven’t Changed the Way You Drive in Years? Then You’re Probably Driving All Wrong

It turns out that many of the driving guidelines that we were taught in drivers' ed class have changed, including the old standby of keeping our hands on the steering wheel at the 10 and 2 positions on a clock.

The new take: AAA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and driving instructors teach that you should keep your hands lower, at 9 and 3 o'clock, or even lower, at 8 and 4. MSNBC says this change is partly to protect our hands and head, because if airbags go off, they're more likely to injure your hands that are higher up on the steering wheel and then slam your hands into your head. So apparently it's a "stop hitting yourself" adjustment.

...

Finally, that "hand over hand" turning maneuver you were taught? Also out. Now:

Instead, you're supposed to "push-pull" — that is, push the wheel up with one hand and pull it down with the other, without crossing over.

This, too, is for safety reasons to avoid the perils of a deploying airbag. So there you have it. News to us. How about you?

Turn the wheel without crossing over? That's crazy talk!