Random Rants XLVII: I don't like food anymore!

[rugbyLEAGUEfan]

That is mental! What were you thinking of?

Still, if she was game, then good for her. But I bet you've put her off for life.

And I'm always amazed by people riding motorbikes in hot countries without any protective gear of any kind. (On account of the weather.)

The ground can be an awfully hard place when you hit it at speed.

Well I admit that I was curious too establish whether her ability to balance would just come naturally or required previous push bike experience. She said she had been skiing and I said let's do it.

I'm still yet to establish this as the lesson consisted of "hit accelerator, drive into wall". But credit where credit is due, she's been on the back with me for the rest of today.

As for the lack of protective gear, yes it's an issue but at least I'm not one of those idiots who don't wear a helmet. I actually bring my own high quality one, not a crap rental. But it's flip flops (I'm conceding defeat here.....I'm sick of explaining how we call them thongs) and board shorts all the way.

 

[Borachio]

Oh, the balance should come as a result of the gyroscopic effect, at moderate speed. And skiing would be enough, I'm guessing, for the rest.

Still, lucky it wasn't worse. I met a severely injured guy in a hospital once, who'd had a very nasty experience as a completely novice motorbike rider.

 

[cardgame]

University IT has blocked War Thunder due to frickin' IRC traffic -.-

Gonna have to talk to them in the morning but as it seems to be a systematic issue I doubt I can change anything... maybe I can get a specific fix though.

 

[hobbsyoyo]

I'm allergic to bananas. Bananas are fruits harvested on plantations in tropical regions and are not penises.

Although it's probably just bananas I'm allergic too, there's a link between banana allergies (and some other fruits) and latex allergies:



Source: http://www.webmd.com/allergies/latex-allergies?page=3

I just assumed there was a natural latex in bananas after your earlier comment and then jumped from natural latex in bananas to the latex in condoms. Sorry bout all the penis comments that followed, that wasn't where I intended to go.

 

[Borachio]

I'm allergic to Elastoplast, but not to Micropore. I wonder what causes that.

I'm allergic to Brazil nuts and Walnuts. But not to cashews, peanuts, almonds, coconuts, or pinenuts.

(Or is it the other way round? Life can get dangerous sometimes. Remind me not to use a nut instead of a plaster. Actually I don't tend to use plasters of any kind. Except maybe sellotape, from time to time.)

 

[SS-18 ICBM]

University IT has blocked War Thunder due to frickin' IRC traffic -.-

What's their policy on gaming?

 

[hobbsyoyo]

My cold just escalated to a sinus infection. Fml
No insurance
Fml

 

[rugbyLEAGUEfan]

My cold just escalated to a sinus infection. Fml
No insurance
Fml

Apologies to use this to prompt my question but I'm sure you know you have my best wishes.

So how does this work? You have a sinus infection but no insurance and let's for the point of the exercise say you had no savings. How then does this get dealt with? Surely you are not saying you simply have to live with it? What if you had cancer?

 

[shadowplay]

My cold just escalated to a sinus infection. Fml
No insurance
Fml

You have to get this taken care of immediately - sinus infections can escalate quickly and become serious due to the proximity to your brain. Go to a doctor or a clinic ASAP. You'll have to absorb the cost but this is worth the money.

 

[hobbsyoyo]

Apologies to use this to prompt my question but I'm sure you know you have my best wishes.

So how does this work? You have a sinus infection but no insurance and let's for the point of the exercise say you had no savings. How then does this get dealt with? Surely you are not saying you simply have to live with it? What if you had cancer?

There is a free clinic I can go to for stuff like this (minor illnesses). The service sucks and I will have to miss class due to their terrible hours but it's all I got and I am grateful.

If I have cancer I get charity or I die. It is not unheard of for people to die in the US due to lack of insurance.

You have to get this taken care of immediately - sinus infections can escalate quickly and become serious due to the proximity to your brain. Go to a doctor or a clinic ASAP. You'll have to absorb the cost but this is worth the money.

I will dude. Thanks for the advice.

 

[Arakhor]

If I have cancer I get charity or I die. It is not unheard of for people to die in the US due to lack of insurance.

That is an absolute travesty for any 21st Century Western country, let alone the one that touts itself as the leader of the free world.

A Biblical quotation would probably not go amiss, given that it is the inerrant word of God for some 130-odd million people in the US.

Matthew 25:44-45: Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.

 

[Phrossack]

I'm a master procrastinator. I finally made a to-do list for the week and I waste three days doing nothing. I'd better come here less and get back to work.

 

[JohannaK]

Believe me, I'm worse. I made a full schedule, and I don't think I have yet done anything on its due time except for having lunch.

 

[cardgame]

False positive on the internet quarantine resolution.

 

[Takhisis]

A true procrastinator would also delay lunch by idly playing Flash games on cheapo Internet websites. Case in point: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/games/electricman2

 

[JohannaK]

I've lost the count of the times I have done that. Anything else?

 

[bhsup]

I just tried my first Red Bull energy drink. It was a vile concoction of crap. I cannot believe people continue to buy it after trying it once. Try coffee, tea, Coke, Sprite, whatever, but for the love of God please let this product disappear from the market. Really, really ticked at the money I wasted on it.

Jolt tasted better, and that's saying something.

 

[hobbsyoyo]

I just tried my first Red Bull energy drink. It was a vile concoction of crap. I cannot believe people continue to buy it after trying it once. Try coffee, tea, Coke, Sprite, whatever, but for the love of God please let this product disappear from the market. Really, really ticked at the money I wasted on it.

Jolt tasted better, and that's saying something.

Red Bull is the worst tasting of the energy drinks. NOS is alright, some of the Monster flavors are ok (but mostly taste the same to me). I prefer the zero calorie Monster that comes in a white can with raised swirly decorations on it. It looks really girlie (it's actually marketed to women) but tastes really good.

 

[JohannaK]

I just tried my first Red Bull energy drink. It was a vile concoction of crap. I cannot believe people continue to buy it after trying it once. Try coffee, tea, Coke, Sprite, whatever, but for the love of God please let this product disappear from the market. Really, really ticked at the money I wasted on it.

Jolt tasted better, and that's saying something.

I don't know what Jolt is, but I concur in all other points.

 

[Borachio]

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