The questions-not-worth-their-own-thread question thread IX

[say1988]

A good doomsday device would likely require some physics knowledge.

 

[Turner]

I heard that alcoholism and susceptability to it is pretty much universal to Native American tribes as well as the native tribes of Siberia. Pretty much has to do with the fact that for thousands of years they had very limited access to alcohol, so they have almost no inherited tolerance.

This is what I heard though, so please correct me anywhere I need to be.

That's the way I've understood it, being more susceptible to alcoholism. Diabetes, too.

I googled it, to see if it was more an urban legend, but I really haven't had time to research it.

 

[Eran of Arcadia]

Do other Indians find the word Indian acceptable? I've seen too many places where there seems to be an insistence on "
native American".

I have even heard that some . . . Indians prefer "Indian" to "Native American", since they are no more native to the Americas than anyone else born here - their ancestors came out of Africa like any other human.

Of course, this leads to confusion with India . . . the fact is, there is no accurate, clear, understandable, universally accepted, nonoffensive term for the descendants of the pre-Columbian inhabitants of the New World, as far as I know.

 

[holy king]

there is in spanish.

 

[Eran of Arcadia]

Is it different from the word for natives of India? I seem to recall this being the case, but could be wrong.

 

[holy king]

indigenas, yes.

 

[Eran of Arcadia]

Well, "indigenous" also exists as an English word, but it too has its own problems.

 

[LucyDuke]

I have this oil warmer thingy. It looks nothing like this picture but it's the same principle: You pour some water and some oil into the bowl on top and put a small candle inside. The heat diffuses the oil into the air.

It's cracked, so the water leaks through the crack and makes a damn mess and drains the bowl too quickly. I've improvised, using a small "bowl" formed from aluminum foil that sits in the main bowl, but it's a pain to use.

I want to actually seal the crack, but I don't know what type of glue to use. It needs to hold up even when subjected to boiling water (inside) and open flame (outside, albeit about an inch from the top of the visible flame).

What kind of glue can meet my needs???

 

[Godwynn]

At first glance I thought it said ball furnish.

I have a dirty mind.

 

[Karalysia]

Where does one get things laminated? Like for id cards?

 

[West 36]

At the local laminathecary.

 

[Genocidicbunny]

I have this oil warmer thingy. It looks nothing like this picture but it's the same principle: You pour some water and some oil into the bowl on top and put a small candle inside. The heat diffuses the oil into the air.

It's cracked, so the water leaks through the crack and makes a damn mess and drains the bowl too quickly. I've improvised, using a small "bowl" formed from aluminum foil that sits in the main bowl, but it's a pain to use.

I want to actually seal the crack, but I don't know what type of glue to use. It needs to hold up even when subjected to boiling water (inside) and open flame (outside, albeit about an inch from the top of the visible flame).

What kind of glue can meet my needs???

I can't tell you specifically but you need something heat-resistant. My idea was Gorilla glue, but it says that it works optimally up to 130F. I cant tell if thats when applying or when its bonded, but Id rather you not risk a fire.

What's the warmer made out of? I assume its ceramic.

Where does one get things laminated? Like for id cards?

I think pretty much any print shop can do it for you.

 

[aimeeandbeatles]

Which Pettyfit is the best?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BBWzBAbJng

Also, what is "crepe sucette" (4:00)?

 

[GinandTonic]

I'ld fix the burner with epoxy. Glue or filler, whatever's to hand. Ensure minimal excess epoxy from repair. Leave for of good few days to set, ideally a week. Then burn out a nightlight or two in it somewhere well ventilated. Either it works or it doesnt.

 

[Ulyaoth]

Silicone sealant should work. It's clear too so it probably won't be too ugly.

 

[LucyDuke]

What's the warmer made out of? I assume its ceramic.

Yeah, glazed ceramic.

I'ld fix the burner with epoxy. Glue or filler, whatever's to hand. Ensure minimal excess epoxy from repair. Leave for of good few days to set, ideally a week. Then burn out a nightlight or two in it somewhere well ventilated. Either it works or it doesnt.

Silicone sealant should work. It's clear too so it probably won't be too ugly.

The crack is very, very fine. There's not really anything to fill, I just need to coat the cracked area.

I think I'll try silicone first. I hadn't thought of that, but it probably would be okay at least on the inside... I'd rather coat the inside completely, and it's not exposed to the open flame. If that fails, epoxy.

 

[Cheezy the Wiz]

Where does one get things laminated? Like for id cards?

You can't do it yourself?

Your library can prolly do it then. Either university or public.

 

[holy king]

I have this oil warmer thingy. It looks nothing like this picture but it's the same principle: You pour some water and some oil into the bowl on top and put a small candle inside. The heat diffuses the oil into the air.

It's cracked, so the water leaks through the crack and makes a damn mess and drains the bowl too quickly. I've improvised, using a small "bowl" formed from aluminum foil that sits in the main bowl, but it's a pain to use.

chances are a new one would be cheaper than the glue.

 

[aimeeandbeatles]

How come whenever I ask my mom for something, she says "we don't have the money," but then she just comes home with a brand-new laptop (and receipt) fpr herself?

 

[nonconformist]

Cos your mother should prolly have social services calle don her fyi