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Playing With My Package
I really dislike receiving packages through courier service ( Read more... ) -
Validating Email
I'm creating yet another account at yet another online service that requires me to enter an email address. To get an idea of who's sending me spam from where, I'll usually add '+' and some token to the local part of the email address. (example: user@example.com -> user+spammysite@example.com) My mail server automatically delivers the mail to the ( Read more... ) -
Goat!
I found some goat meat at one of the supermarkets here. It was sold with the skin on (but hair removed). I got a little over 1lb and tried to make a stew. Fail ( Read more... ) -
On plants and pain
Yesterday, I was cutting up some salad and came up with the following philosophical questions:
Suppose that you found out that plants can feel pain. How would you change your consumption habits (or not change them) given that knowledge? Why?
For those reading along, feel free to answer!
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Metamucement!
I started taking Metamucil a couple of weeks ago. Interesting stuff, to say the least. Of note, however, is the importance of drinking lots of water. Sure, they tell you to drink lots of water, but not why. The stuff turns into a slippery slime upon becoming hydrated, which then binds with the former food. Simply put, you want the slippery ( Read more... ) -
Redbox DVDs
On the way out from the supermarket, I spotted a Redbox kiosk and rented "UP" for $1.09 ( Read more... ) -
Thanksgiving Thoughts
I look at Thanksgiving as an opportunity to get together with friends and family, catch up on each other, and of course, eat ( Read more... ) -
It has LEGS!
Saw this in a shop near Portland. I think it's taking the "don't be a dick" metaphor literally!
No, I didn't buy it.
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To the Californians on the road...
Bicycle riders and drivers alike, I'd like to call your attention to the California Vehicle Code: Division 11, Chapter 1, Article 4: Operation of Bicycles.
The electronic version can be found here: www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/vc/tocd11c1a4.htm
Of particular interest are sections 21202, 21208 (and 21229 for scooter riders), and 21209.
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