Is it time for Random Thoughts - Part 4?

[drizzle]

I'm so sorry to hear that, dl. My condolences. :(

 

[Borek]

My condolences, Don.

 

[Lisa!]

RIP lovely Rosa Lee!

 

[Borg]

My condolences also Don.

 

[dlgoff]

Wow. Thanks for the condolences all.

 

[jim hardy]

Yes - i missed the post earlier . She was no doubt doubt special.
And soooo very pretty ! What a nice remembrance .

 

[dkotschessaa]

One somewhat interesting job offer (low pay, long commute, interesting company) another interview todayfor a job (more hours, on campus, less interesting) and for an internship (mathematical oncology - Mega-super-interesting, on campus, good opportunity - no pay). I have a pretty good chance at the less interesting, closer job.
I love that opportunity is knocking, but really, did it have to bring all its weird friends? I'm so confused.

Definitely taking the internship if it is offered though. This is a good problem to have. :)

 

[lisab]

My loving aunt was 76 years old and passed away yesterday morning. RIP Rosa Lee.

Sorry to hear it, Don .

 

[DennisN]

Oh, this is so much my type of thing:

Original link: http://www.keaggy.com/periodictable/

EDIT:
Oh, there's also The INTERNET Database of Periodic Tables

(don't blame me, blame my wacky friend)

 

[DennisN]

Here's another periodic table:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck0LcmeDE2M

 

[dkotschessaa]

Wow, went from being unemployed to having 2 job offers and an internship. I guess people were right about this having a degree thing...

 

[lendav_rott]

It always depends on who you know :) Degrees can help, but if you know people then you're set.

 

[dkotschessaa]

It always depends on who you know :) Degrees can help, but if you know people then you're set.

I didn't know any of these people.

 

[lendav_rott]

Pretty soon you will be the one who people have to know :)

 

[dkotschessaa]

Pretty soon you will be the one who people have to know :)

Indeed, as soon as I announced my internship about 3 other people I know wanted in on it. lol

 

[OmCheeto]

Looking for old posts, you find the most interesting posts.

I used to be the nicest person on earth. Everyone said my only fault was that I was too nice.

Now I am a mean, old, crotchety, set in my ways, harpie. I prefer the dark and would be happy living in a cave.

I enjoy gourmet cooking, gardening, astronomy and ancient history. I am owned by a cat that runs an illegal possum smuggling ring and a canine fruitbat.

Evo and I, are apparently twins, separated at birth...

Sorry Evo, this means we can't get married.

Unless of course... <inappropriate banjo reference music deleted>

 

[Bacle2]

Trying to get back into running after stopping a month ago; the high afterwards is addicting. Some quality new shoes I recently bought make it seem more inviting. And chronic burnout make it seem necessary; other cardio workouts seem too mild in terms of results. I see some friends who seem to get by exercise-wise by just walking, even if they do it for 40 minutes or so, at a good rate, I can't see how walking would work for someone young.

I just found out PMoscow was not the capital of Prussia. Michelle Pfeiffer said so.

 

[dlgoff]

... there are the aches, pains, syndromes and indignities that come with age. Our prostates act up. Our once ironclad stomachs get delicate. We have more trouble sleeping. For a full list of all of the maladies that beset men as they age, just watch the pharmaceutical commercials during the evening news: Acid reflux. Joint pain. Erectile dysfunction. Frequent urination. (No wonder we get so easily pissed off.)

The reasons behind Grumpy Old Man syndrome

I'm not sure I agree with these reasons, but for what ever reasons, I wear my grumpiness like a badge. I figure after all these years, I've earned it. Just sayin'

 

[drizzle]

It's raining almost everyday over here. I love it. :!)

 

[Evo]

Looking for old posts, you find the most interesting posts.
Evo and I, are apparently twins, separated at birth...

Sorry Evo, this means we can't get married.

Unless of course... <inappropriate banjo reference music deleted>

*hears banjo music*

We kin git hitched Om *spits in bucket*.

You got dem pterodactyl cats...*spit*. I love me some pterodactyls.

 

[Borek]

I wear my grumpiness like a badge. I figure after all these years, I've earned it.

As if I was reading my own diary.

 

[Borg]

Sometimes it's not about the lawn.

Hey, you crackpots, get off my Physics Forums!

 

[Borek]

Polish nationalists sung anti-gay slogans to The Village People's "Go West" tune. Go figure.

 

[dkotschessaa]

My family thinks its cute to call me "doctor" now. I just entered the Phd program (with only a bachelors) I think it's a bit of an insult to people that have worked their *sses off to get through grad school. I have to convey this thoughtfully.

 

[JorisL]

My family thinks its cute to call me "doctor" now. I just entered the Phd program (with only a bachelors) I think it's a bit of an insult to people that have worked their *sses off to get through grad school. I have to convey this thoughtfully.

Lucky you, I doubt I can even manage to enter one after my masters with the grades I'm getting right now...

 

[dkotschessaa]

Lucky you, I doubt I can even manage to enter one after my masters with the grades I'm getting right now...

Bah, grades shmades. Are you working your *** off? Do your professors know this? Then you can get into a grad program SOMEWHERE.

 

[Borek]

 

[dkotschessaa]

I think I can use this.

 

[Borek]

When you lose you teeth you are said to be visited by a tooth fairy. Does it mean you are visited by a hair fairy when you get bold?

I would have nothing against $1 for every hair I lost.

 

[lendav_rott]

The fairy business (actually a non profit organization) should also account for inflation, these are hard times after all :(

 

[lisab]

The fairy business (actually a non profit organization) should also account for inflation, these are hard times after all :(

Back in the old days, you could stop at a gas station and put air in your tire for free. Then, it cost $0.25. Then it cost $1.00, and I just saw one for $2.00. Sigh. Inflation².

 

[DennisN]

Some fun graphs here: 33 Graphs That Reveal Painfully True Facts About Everyday Life

 

[lisab]

Some fun graphs here: 33 Graphs That Reveal Painfully True Facts About Everyday Life

:thumbs:

 

[lendav_rott]

Back in the old days, you could stop at a gas station and put air in your tire for free. Then, it cost $0.25. Then it cost $1.00, and I just saw one for $2.00. Sigh. Inflation².

Yous have it easy we have to pay 5€ if we want to go to the booth where they have pumps, gauges etc. Nobody cares if you even do anything, maybe just gauge the pressure in your tires - 5€

Love the graphs :D

 

[dkotschessaa]

Back in the old days, you could stop at a gas station and put air in your tire for free. Then, it cost $0.25. Then it cost $1.00, and I just saw one for $2.00. Sigh. Inflation².

I believe the phrase is "I see what you did there."

If you look carefully there's still places where you can get it for free.

Super lucky here - our apartment is right next to the maintenance building. This has many benefits, including unlimited use of an air compressor, 10 feet from where our car is parked.