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- PenforPrez
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Going to the dentist. If you hear anguished screaming coming from the general direction of Maplewood this afternoon, that will be me.
- dividebyzero
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Well, strictly speaking, at least it should be better than the possible [eventual] outcome if you don't go (at least that's the hope.)PenforPrez wrote:Going to the dentist. If you hear anguished screaming coming from the general direction of Maplewood this afternoon, that will be me.
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That's exactly it. I have gum disease, so it'll be a lot worse if I don't go.dividebyzero wrote:Well, strictly speaking, at least it should be better than the possible [eventual] outcome if you don't go (at least that's the hope.)PenforPrez wrote:Going to the dentist. If you hear anguished screaming coming from the general direction of Maplewood this afternoon, that will be me.
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your bf's dad dying on the 13th annivesary of your bf's bro dying.
- ZhangC1459
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best friend and not boyfriend? Either way, that really sucks
Planning to print out all the calc hw that's due today, only to realize Goodrich didn't put the last two worksheets on the site yet. Now I have to see if I still have those... >_>
Planning to print out all the calc hw that's due today, only to realize Goodrich didn't put the last two worksheets on the site yet. Now I have to see if I still have those... >_>
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Latter.ZhangC1459 wrote:best friend and not boyfriend? Either way, that really sucks
Planning to print out all the calc hw that's due today, only to realize Goodrich didn't put the last two worksheets on the site yet. Now I have to see if I still have those... >_>
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Trico Flex wiper blades. The passenger side one broke off today. Absolute biggest waste of money ever. They do work great when the windshield is soaked but the plastic is apparently so fragile that with any friction it's only a matter of time before it wears out and snaps. Given my experience the drivers' side replacement I bought in Independence would probably break within a couple of months so I replaced both with a better brand that I know works. Thought I could get away with paying a little less... turns out I ended up paying twice as much!U. Lou Sthagaim wrote:On my way to St. Louis on Friday I wasn't paying attention to the changing intensity scattered showers we had in KC Friday morning... the showers quickly stopped, I didn't turn down my (two week old) wipers fast enough and the friction caused one to break and fly off! I had to make a detour in Independence to get another wiper blade!
(Oddly, Advance Auto's website lists that particular wiper as not fitting my car... it's a 24 inch wiper blade that snapped onto the wiper arms effortlessly, how does it not fit? Unless they know it is a piece of crap on certain models... I do seem to remember when I first bought them not seeing that one on the list given by the in store lookup device but the cashier said it would fit... hmm.... oh well, still won't buy Trico again!)
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Leaving my wallet at home today when I planned to pay bills after work.
- ChippytheSavage
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Mr. Luce having a stroke today during my 6th hour AP World History Class. He is doing well though..
- ZhangC1459
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ChippytheSavage wrote:Mr. Luce having a stroke today during my 6th hour AP World History Class. He is doing well though..
I must confess I saw Luce and thought Bill Luce. >_>
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I thought the same thing; worse, I couldn't remember who this Bill Luce character was. :/ZhangC1459 wrote:ChippytheSavage wrote:Mr. Luce having a stroke today during my 6th hour AP World History Class. He is doing well though..
I must confess I saw Luce and thought Bill Luce. >_>
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Oh my God! I hope Bill's OK.ChippytheSavage wrote:Mr. Luce having a stroke today during my 6th hour AP World History Class. He is doing well though..
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He is. He called Mrs. Ross and was complaining that the hospital wouldn't let him leave. I'm asuming he's ok.
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Is Bill Luce still teaching at Savannah? I thought he retired some time ago.
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I think he still teaches part-time; Austin would know better than me.Charbroil wrote:Is Bill Luce still teaching at Savannah? I thought he retired some time ago.
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Yeah, that sounds like Bill. lolChippytheSavage wrote:He is. He called Mrs. Ross and was complaining that the hospital wouldn't let him leave. I'm asuming he's ok.
If you get the chance to see him, please let him know that we're all thinking about him and we hope he gets better very soon. Thanks!
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He still teaches part-time. In our 7 hour day, he teaches 4th-7th hours (I believe). I will tell him that when he returns to school Paul.
- ZhangC1459
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oh, it WAS Bill Luce? O.o
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So evidently Paul's at the hospital now and may need an appendectomy.
Let's hope this is not one of those rule of 3's deals, ok folks?:)
Let's hope this is not one of those rule of 3's deals, ok folks?:)
- ZhangC1459
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I dunno, there's blood turning up in my urine.scphilli wrote:So evidently Paul's at the hospital now and may need an appendectomy.
Let's hope this is not one of those rule of 3's deals, ok folks?:)
jk.
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Get well, everybody! No more sickness, illness, injuries, or emergencies!
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Ahhh!! I just saw Paul on Monday!! Feel better!!
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Yeah, they're definitely doing the appendectomy tonight. He should be out in the next couple days.
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GET BETTER PAUL!!! SCRIBBLENAUGHTS COMMANDS IT
- PenforPrez
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Howdy folks; just checking in. I'm fine. The operation went well and I spent the rest of the week and weekend in Cuba at my parents house. Emergency appendectomies definitely suck; I don't recommend them for a long weekend. I'm doing a lot better; I'm back to work tomorrow and I did conduct some quizbowl business this weekend. Some of our friends called and texted to check on me and I really appreciated it. I'll be recovering more gradually over the next couple of weeks, so please don't ask me to lift anything heavy. Doctors orders!
Chris--Your comment made me laugh so hard that it hurt. Problem is, with an incision wound in my belly button, any laughter hurts!
Chris--Your comment made me laugh so hard that it hurt. Problem is, with an incision wound in my belly button, any laughter hurts!
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SCRIBBLENAUGHTS HAS COME THROUGH YET AGAIN!!!!!
Must be cause I bought the game (and man its addicting, especially nukes)
Must be cause I bought the game (and man its addicting, especially nukes)
- ChippytheSavage
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Luce came back to school today... the Quiz Bowl world is well once again.
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That was fast. Was it a stroke or not quite?ChippytheSavage wrote:Luce came back to school today... the Quiz Bowl world is well once again.
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He described them as "stroke like symptoms." Apparently he figured out he has a condition where his aortic valves will randomly pump faster than his ventricles. That causes blood to pool and clot, causing "stoke like symptoms" or real strokes.
- dividebyzero
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Love how you bought the game, yet still can't spell the name :pKeith Moon wrote:SCRIBBLENAUGHTS HAS COME THROUGH YET AGAIN!!!!!
Must be cause I bought the game (and man its addicting, especially nukes)
(Just messing with you, no hard feelings)
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Since when has spelling (or pronouncing) been my strong point thats lirons job.dividebyzero wrote:Love how you bought the game, yet still can't spell the name :pKeith Moon wrote:SCRIBBLENAUGHTS HAS COME THROUGH YET AGAIN!!!!!
Must be cause I bought the game (and man its addicting, especially nukes)
(Just messing with you, no hard feelings)
Speaking of which, we may have an issue about the pre nats. Stupid tennis
- ZhangC1459
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Valves don't pump, that made no sense lol.ChippytheSavage wrote:He described them as "stroke like symptoms." Apparently he figured out he has a condition where his aortic valves will randomly pump faster than his ventricles. That causes blood to pool and clot, causing "stoke like symptoms" or real strokes.
Anyways, that aside, I'm glad i could make you laugh, Paul.
*whisper* I wasn't joking
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Forgetting to use a coupon, especially after thinking "don't forget to use the $2 off coupon that's in your wallet!" just a few minutes before. At least this time it doesn't expire until Monday so I still have a chance to go back and use it.
- dividebyzero
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Well, arteries do pump, the just don't have valves. Probably some confusion somewhere along the lines.ZhangC1459 wrote:Valves don't pump, that made no sense lol.ChippytheSavage wrote:He described them as "stroke like symptoms." Apparently he figured out he has a condition where his aortic valves will randomly pump faster than his ventricles. That causes blood to pool and clot, causing "stoke like symptoms" or real strokes.
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I think atriums and ventricles were what I was looking for, but anyways, you got the point.
- dividebyzero
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Yeah, sorry about that. We just have a tendency to do that kind of thing
- ZhangC1459
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Fix'd. It's because of the anatomy class.dividebyzero wrote:Yeah, sorry about that.WeChris justhavehas a tendency to do that kind of thing
But yes...
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- L-Town Expatriate
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The greatest sporting event to ever visit outstate Missouri being used (as I predicted when it started three years ago) as a political football. Now the thing's almost out of air, thank you very much Department of Tourism.
Looks like Nixon's not going to get re-elected in 2012 unless Walmart, Garmin or InBev ponies up $1 million.
Looks like Nixon's not going to get re-elected in 2012 unless Walmart, Garmin or InBev ponies up $1 million.
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Who would beat him? His numbers are still good.L-Town Expatriate wrote:Looks like Nixon's not going to get re-elected in 2012 unless Walmart, Garmin or InBev ponies up $1 million.
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Yeah, while I hate to see the Tour of Missouri go as much as anyone, if Nixon somehow doesn't get re-elected in 2012, this won't be the reason why.
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Granted, Missouri cycling enthusiasts, Pennsylvania Democrats, and Tea Party fanatics are three practically different breeds of people.
(Jeff, the buttons are too freakin' small and I wound up messaging this directly to Paul first! Get some bigger buttons!)
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That's what people said about Mike Bennett and Arlen Specter six months ago.PenforPrez wrote:Who would beat him? His numbers are still good.L-Town Expatriate wrote:Looks like Nixon's not going to get re-elected in 2012 unless Walmart, Garmin or InBev ponies up $1 million.
Granted, Missouri cycling enthusiasts, Pennsylvania Democrats, and Tea Party fanatics are three practically different breeds of people.
(Jeff, the buttons are too freakin' small and I wound up messaging this directly to Paul first! Get some bigger buttons!)
- ZhangC1459
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New laptop charger = 99.99.
GAAHHHHH
GAAHHHHH
- dividebyzero
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What happened to the old one?ZhangC1459 wrote:New laptop charger = 99.99.
GAAHHHHH
- dividebyzero
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Not really a Tigers fan, but this
- socalcaptain
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There's a tornado warning KMIZ's viewing area. KMIZ is the local ABC affiliate. Which means they're broadcasting the spelling bee. Except not, because there's a STUPID TORNADO WARNING!!!!
I mean, I understand that it's necessary for safety and all...but still...very annoying!
I mean, I understand that it's necessary for safety and all...but still...very annoying!
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You sound like me during the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions a few years ago. At least the Bee will probably be on ABC.com or ESPN.com so you can watch later, assuming your internet is fast enough.
- ZhangC1459
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Also, Youtube.
What sucks is not being able to sleep... at least it's summer
What sucks is not being able to sleep... at least it's summer
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You can always study for college quizbowl.ZhangC1459 wrote:What sucks is not being able to sleep... at least it's summer
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I raged at this as well. I found it kinda funny that they were mentioning Shelbina, though.socalcaptain wrote:There's a tornado warning KMIZ's viewing area. KMIZ is the local ABC affiliate. Which means they're broadcasting the spelling bee. Except not, because there's a STUPID TORNADO WARNING!!!!
I mean, I understand that it's necessary for safety and all...but still...very annoying!