if you cook the crap out of it though, it is likely the salmonella would be gone, yes? Not encouraging you to eat it, but checking against my understanding.

In theory, yes. But not a risk we're willing to take, and we have the luxury of not having to.

Thank god someone, ahem, jumped on the dick eggs.

I've had salmonella poisoning. I don't recommend it.

Ditto that. And even if you cook the chicken thoroughly enough to make it safe to eat, you still risk transmitting it via your hands to every other surface in your house while you're preparing it. Salmonella landed me in the hospital for the first 5 days of my honeymoon. No chicken dinner is worth the risk!

I don't think anything can really be fixed in Congress until we have districts redrawn sensibly by a non-partisan board, and campaign finance reform to eliminate private & corporate funding of candidates.

Dick eggs must be very painful for the dick involved.

Otters. Ottersottersotters. Otterpup.

Otters on NOVA.

Thanks everybody, I needed that laugh.

Oh, and having just read Beep Me, may I wish peace and strength to you and yours, Theresa.

I'm glad it was as you wanted and you were there, Theresa

A peaceful passing with family nearby is as good as you could ask for, I think.

It's amazing how much better I feel with serious money in the bank. My hope is that I'll be able to get a job soon, and the bulk of it can go right into a savings account/money market.

I'm sorry you lost her, Theresa, but I'm glad it was peaceful.