Random randomness

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 4:01 pm

Rip wrote: A wrench lacks the size-changing wheel. What you are referring to is an ADJUSTABLE-wrench. Also referred to in certain circles where I frequent as a "Crescent-Hammer"

If I had a bunch of wrenches (circle wrenches, pointy-circle wrenches, ADJUSTABLE-wrenches), I could understand the distinction. I just have the one, though, so I call it 'the wrench.'

Anonymous Bosch · Post by **Anonymous Bosch** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 4:26 pm

Rip wrote:A wrench lacks the size-changing wheel. What you are referring to is an ADJUSTABLE-wrench. Also referred to in certain circles where I frequent as a "Crescent-Hammer"

Brings to mind an old Irish joke: What do you call an Irish screwdriver? A hammer.

Rip · Post by **Rip** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 4:32 pm

Anonymous Bosch wrote:
Rip wrote:A wrench lacks the size-changing wheel. What you are referring to is an ADJUSTABLE-wrench. Also referred to in certain circles where I frequent as a "Crescent-Hammer"
Brings to mind an old Irish joke: What do you call an Irish screwdriver? A hammer.

Back on the farm it used to drive my grandfather nuts when I used a Crescent Wrench

to hit stuff. Apparently it damages the screw and makes them "sloppy".

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 4:41 pm

Regardless of 'proper tools' or not, the procedure was a success. I have successfully hung the mini-blinds. This is not a trivial achievement; the last time I hung blinds (more than a decade ago), they fell off the first time I tried to open them. These have been both opened AND closed, and still remain hanging.

Thus ends this year's encounter with heavy construction work.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 4:42 pm

Forget Red bull and Monster. The military runs on Rip Its:

Priced at roughly $1 a can in discount retail outlets, Rip It uses 25g of sugar to shuttle roughly 100 mg of caffeine and caffeine-infused Guarana Seed Extract into the bloodstream for a cheap, easy fix.
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In 2004, the company reached an agreement with defense contractors to offer the cans downrange in Iraq and Afghanistan following the war on terror outbreak. Though the terms of the deal are unknown — National Beverage did not respond to multiple requests for comment — the arrangement made the brand easily accessible to soldiers seeking a boost for long hours on duty, or when drowsiness might prove fatal.
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Some sergeants might limit the number of cans per soldier to just two a day, although it wouldn’t be uncommon for someone to ingest five or six over the course of a shift. Those with an extreme tolerance might down as many as 18, creating the kind of hyper-vigilance found in cartoons. One soldier told National Public Radio that it was Rip Its and tobacco that kept him up late into the night while on patrol. “Patriotism,” the company ad slogan reads. “…If only we could bottle it!”

Rip · Post by **Rip** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 4:49 pm

Isgrimnur wrote:Forget Red bull and Monster. The military runs on Rip Its:

Priced at roughly $1 a can in discount retail outlets, Rip It uses 25g of sugar to shuttle roughly 100 mg of caffeine and caffeine-infused Guarana Seed Extract into the bloodstream for a cheap, easy fix.
...
In 2004, the company reached an agreement with defense contractors to offer the cans downrange in Iraq and Afghanistan following the war on terror outbreak. Though the terms of the deal are unknown — National Beverage did not respond to multiple requests for comment — the arrangement made the brand easily accessible to soldiers seeking a boost for long hours on duty, or when drowsiness might prove fatal.
...
Some sergeants might limit the number of cans per soldier to just two a day, although it wouldn’t be uncommon for someone to ingest five or six over the course of a shift. Those with an extreme tolerance might down as many as 18, creating the kind of hyper-vigilance found in cartoons. One soldier told National Public Radio that it was Rip Its and tobacco that kept him up late into the night while on patrol. “Patriotism,” the company ad slogan reads. “…If only we could bottle it!”

Oh hell no, I'm thinking I should sue right away.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:32 pm

The most caffeine I can tolerate is about 75mg and then only if I take an hour to drink it. My heart messes up if I get too much. Out on a job at 18 I took 2 of those little white caffeine tablets and my heart started doing flip flops and I got super sick at my stomach. I wasn't able to work that day and had to go home.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:49 pm

My morning routine on work arrival is two pieces of Military Energy Gum.

100 mg of caffeine, 2 mg of sugar per piece.

Default · Post by **Default** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 7:12 pm

Phoney McPhoneface says I walk over ten miles a day . I need cafeine!

LawBeefaroni · Post by **LawBeefaroni** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 10:01 am

My morning pick-me-up is water. I love being in an AM meeting watching everyone freak out when there is no coffee.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 10:24 am

Blackhawk wrote:Since I can't raise my left arm above my shoulder anymore, I needed height. I shall proceed by balancing on a $20 Wal-Mart desk chair that tilts, swivels, and has wheels.

What could go wrong?

Just to be safe, I think I'll pre-dial 911, then set my phone on the floor so that I land on the 'dial' portion of the screen when I fall.

Our work phones switched to VOIP last year. If you dial 9-1 and wait, it finishes the last 1 completes the call. What could go wrong when you have to dial 9-1 to call long distance?

hitbyambulance · Post by **hitbyambulance** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 1:54 pm

LawBeefaroni wrote:My morning pick-me-up is water. I love being in an AM meeting watching everyone freak out when there is no coffee.

there really is a goofy coffee cult in the workplace. it's funny listening to people justify their LEGAL DRUG! addictions.

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 2:11 pm

LawBeefaroni wrote:I love being in an AM meeting watching everyone freak out when there is no coffee.

Devil man!

Holman · Post by **Holman** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 5:19 pm

hitbyambulance wrote:
LawBeefaroni wrote:My morning pick-me-up is water. I love being in an AM meeting watching everyone freak out when there is no coffee.
there really is a goofy coffee cult in the workplace. it's funny listening to people justify their LEGAL DRUG! addictions.

I suppose you think WATER is an addiction! Or OXYGEN! Or BOOZE!

hitbyambulance · Post by **hitbyambulance** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 6:21 pm

Holman wrote:
hitbyambulance wrote:
LawBeefaroni wrote:My morning pick-me-up is water. I love being in an AM meeting watching everyone freak out when there is no coffee.
there really is a goofy coffee cult in the workplace. it's funny listening to people justify their LEGAL DRUG! addictions.
I suppose you think WATER is an addiction! Or OXYGEN! Or BOOZE!

okaaay ...

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 7:08 pm

Dihydrogen Monoxide can kill you!!

hitbyambulance · Post by **hitbyambulance** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 7:54 pm

Daehawk wrote:Dihydrogen Monoxide can kill you!!

i see. no, that wasn't the point i was trying to make, and regret it was interpreted as such. more like, the people who wouldn't touch any federally-illegal mood-altering chemical gush about this one with the enthusiasm of people who do. thus 'goofy coffee cult'.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Fri Apr 29, 2016 9:37 pm

Stupid humans. I really hate them sometimes. Sitting here seeing stories and pics of hurt and tortured animals. No reason for it.

Spoiler:

I cant take this shit. I hate people. Now Im crying and sad.

gilraen · Post by **gilraen** » Fri Apr 29, 2016 9:58 pm

And now you posted this and made me read it. Before writing something so explicitly detailed, please consider those of us who wouldn't click on stories like that to begin with. Just because pure evil exists in the world, I don't need it in my head.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Fri Apr 29, 2016 9:59 pm

Fixed.

pr0ner · Post by **pr0ner** » Fri Apr 29, 2016 10:10 pm

Just spend less time on the internet and you won't read about that shit.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Sat Apr 30, 2016 12:01 am

pr0ner wrote:Just spend less time on the internet and you won't read about that shit.

Or, at the very least, don't go to the places that post that stuff.

I said: "Doctor, it hurts when I do that.:" (patient moves his arm)
Doctor: "Then don't do that."

LawBeefaroni · Post by **LawBeefaroni** » Sat Apr 30, 2016 11:37 am

Blackhawk wrote:
pr0ner wrote:Just spend less time on the internet and you won't read about that shit.
Or, at the very least, don't go to the places that post that stuff.

I said: "Doctor, it hurts when I do that.:" (patient moves his arm)
Doctor: "Then don't do that."

More like:

I said: "Doctor, it hurts when I do that.:" (patient bangs head on countertop)
Doctor: "Then don't do that."

I mean I've been all over the internet for most of its existence. I've never seen the things Dae posted. And not for lack of knowing they're out there.

LawBeefaroni · Post by **LawBeefaroni** » Sat Apr 30, 2016 3:50 pm

Is this for cocaine? Also, why did Amazon recommend it to me? WHY WHY WHY?!!?!?!?!?!!? AMAZON!!!!! F YOU ALEXA AMAZONNNNNN!!!?1!?!

Max Peck · Post by **Max Peck** » Sat Apr 30, 2016 4:25 pm

LawBeefaroni wrote:Is this for cocaine? Also, why did Amazon recommend it to me? WHY WHY WHY?!!?!?!?!?!!? AMAZON!!!!! F YOU ALEXA AMAZONNNNNN!!!?1!?!

Apparently Amazon thinks you're into snuff...

Rip · Post by **Rip** » Sat Apr 30, 2016 5:16 pm

LawBeefaroni wrote:Is this for cocaine? Also, why did Amazon recommend it to me? WHY WHY WHY?!!?!?!?!?!!? AMAZON!!!!! F YOU ALEXA AMAZONNNNNN!!!?1!?!

Not for cocaine, for spice..........

dbt1949 · Post by **dbt1949** » Sun May 01, 2016 2:29 am

Anybody else's skull getting soft?

Rip · Post by **Rip** » Sun May 01, 2016 3:25 am

dbt1949 wrote:Anybody else's skull getting soft?

Your own skull or one of the ones from the mantle?

dbt1949 · Post by **dbt1949** » Sun May 01, 2016 10:33 am

Do you have more than one skull?

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Sun May 01, 2016 11:38 am

dbt1949 wrote:Do you have more than one skull?

A whole box full, why?

dbt1949 · Post by **dbt1949** » Sun May 01, 2016 1:19 pm

I think I'm missing mine.

pr0ner · Post by **pr0ner** » Sun May 01, 2016 1:41 pm

dbt1949 wrote:Anybody else's skull getting soft?

When I was younger, my dad liked to press on the top of my head if I were watching junky TV and tell me my skull was getting soft from the crap I was watching.

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Mon May 02, 2016 6:12 am

Rip wrote:
dbt1949 wrote:Anybody else's skull getting soft?
Your own skull or one of the ones from the mantle?

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Mon May 02, 2016 4:07 pm

Starbucks lawsuit

A new federal lawsuit against Starbucks claims the company is deceiving its customers when it comes to their iced beverages.

Chicago resident Stacy Pincus filed the proposed class action suit on Wednesday in Illinois, according to court documents.

The suit alleges the brand "unlawfully underfills iced coffee, iced tea, and iced-blended specialty drinks crafted by Starbucks employees." The lawsuit alleges the drinks are underfilled "compared to how they are advertised, misleading and injuring consumers in the process.”

The lawsuit claims a Starbucks customer ordering a "cold drink" receives "much less than advertised, often nearly half as many fluid ounces."
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Steven A. Hart, an attorney for Pincus, told ABC News that his client simply wants Starbucks to “stop this practice” and to “stop deceiving their customers."

The lawsuit is asking the mega-coffee chain to pay upwards of $5 million to customers who have purchased an iced beverage in the last 10 years.

Scuzz · Post by **Scuzz** » Mon May 02, 2016 4:36 pm

I imagine that lawyer is now preparing a lawsuit against every fast food place that sells soft drinks in 32oz glasses with ice.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Mon May 02, 2016 4:38 pm

As much as I'm not a fan of a full glass of ice, I have no issues asking for less when I want it. Although, I don't drink iced coffee drinks.

If the lawsuit gets traction, we'll end up an iceless wasteland like Europe.

Scuzz · Post by **Scuzz** » Mon May 02, 2016 4:41 pm

I don't do Starbucks, but I have bought drinks there for the wife or daughters. But one of my guilty pleasures is the occasional 32oz coke and I would guess if you don't say something or have control of the mix you will get 14-16oz of ice with that drink in most places. Now I don't mind that because I will take 2 hours to drink that and then I will work on the ice.

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Mon May 02, 2016 4:51 pm

I always order my pop with no ice. 8 fl oz of ice and 8 fl oz of Coke is no way to make me happy when I driving along but that's the way it's always been done.

I also find that most place don't show you the food you are getting vs the food you ordered. If I sued every time a advert show me something different than I got, I'd spend all my time in court, and I don't even out that often.

LawBeefaroni · Post by **LawBeefaroni** » Mon May 02, 2016 5:31 pm

Putting extra ice it that "coffee" is probably the best thing Starbucks could do for their customers. They're essentially caffeinated sugar beverages.

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Mon May 02, 2016 5:35 pm

Ice on the side?