Nope, different brother. This one's an infectious disease specialist who has spent a lot of time in Africa. He has done some consulting on Ebola, but I wasn't expecting him to go...
Natter 73: Chuck Norris only wishes he could Natter
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
I would be just as happy if no one acknowledged the stupid anniversary. Next year is really going to suck.
We have off today. Nothing like a four day weekend to blunt the trauma of back-to-school in early August.
I need hivemind help for a report. If a count goes from 11 in one year to 21 in the next year, is that an approximate 50% increase or 100% increase? I know that if it went from 21 to 11, then it would be a 50% decrease but, in my head, if it doubles then it has increased by twice as much so it should be 100% increase ... maybe.
I wish I could just say it almost doubled but I need percentages for this report.
Happy birthday, meara!
Ok, spent a couple hours and ground the paint off the tops of the rails. Going to give my hands a break and try to get the fucking spent wheel off. Not having much luck at the moment.
lcat, it's (21-11)/11=91% increase
Sorry, Dana. I was just feeling sad for all my friends. It's not as horrible this year, I think? Based on my unscientific social media analysis. It's always shittier when there's another hurricane in the mix somewhere in the Gulf or the Atlantic.
Next year will suck, though. And I'll be part of it, I've already got a pitch sold about NOLA Brewing and rebuilding for next summer.
It's more the people posting on FB, including my mother. It's what she needs to do, I guess.
Happy birthday, meara!!