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Apple Zone / Re: So my uncle informs me

« on: Today at 06:05:24 am »

Fun fact about dams: while they may be "in need of repair", they are rarely "repairable", due to not having a technology that repairs decaying concrete underwater. Or above water.

The only way to do it is to build a second dam and then remove the first one.  It's fucking EXPENSIVE.

But it's also necessary.

In most cases, the dams aren't even providing any value and can simply be demolished, providing the downstream populations aren't at risk of flooding. Which often they are.

I didn't know that.  I assumed that most were hydro-electric.

Nope. I think here are about 2000 hydroelectric dams in the US, out of about 75,000. Most of them are about "water control", ie. people being monkeys about something.

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Apple Zone / Re: It is officially summer in Tucson

« on: Today at 06:02:37 am »

Oddly, it was my first thought as well. I blame the geriatric porno poem thread.

A gift to us, from Dalek.

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Apple Zone / Re: It is officially summer in Tucson

« on: Today at 05:49:22 am »

Now I feel like a bad person.

You are a bad person but look on the bright side. I'll get some sleep tonight knowing it wasn't just me. So, thanks for that 

  Glad I could be of service.

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Apple Zone / Re: Open Bar VII: written by George Lucas!

« on: Today at 05:47:34 am »

Little Orange just said "I've seen the inside of a dog, and it was fucking disgusting". 

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Apple Zone / Re: Hyperbole and a Half: motherfucking UPDATE

« on: Today at 05:46:48 am »

I found a tiny shriveled kernel of corn while I was working today. Not even joking.

LOVE!

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Apple Zone / Re: So my uncle informs me

« on: Today at 05:45:15 am »

Fun fact about dams: while they may be "in need of repair", they are rarely "repairable", due to not having a technology that repairs decaying concrete underwater. Or above water.

The only way to do it is to build a second dam and then remove the first one.  It's fucking EXPENSIVE.

But it's also necessary.

In most cases, the dams aren't even providing any value and can simply be demolished, providing the downstream populations aren't at risk of flooding. Which often they are.

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Apple Zone / Re: OH MY FUCKING GOD

« on: Today at 05:44:00 am »

Yes.

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Apple Zone / Re: Surprise: Dalek isn't on meth, neither a retard

« on: Today at 05:38:44 am »

She does not mind my
Wheelchair, nor I her iron lung
Her stroke-slack face
and lolling trout-like tongue

My baby is a hottie
The prettiest in the home
But when we get our monkey on
The staff all puke and groan

They don't know what I know
They don't know the truth
Age doesn't stop the FABULOUS
And we are living proof.

This... I actually kind of LOVE THIS. Because goddamnit, I want to still be FABULOUS long after my motor control has eroded.

I thought at least one should be a little upbeat.

Also the thought of ancient geriatrics cases making the staff ill gave me a giggle.

That's the kind of elderly I want to be!

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Apple Zone / Re: Surprise: Dalek isn't on meth, neither a retard

« on: Today at 05:38:03 am »

I REALLY hope you guys are posting these to HelloPoetry!

"My Silverback"? 

I'm so glad you like it!

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Apple Zone / Re: Surprise: Dalek isn't on meth, neither a retard

« on: Today at 05:37:35 am »

LOVELY! 

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Apple Zone / Re: Machete Terror? '

« on: Today at 05:33:45 am »

Well, you know, erosion of civilization etc etc.

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Apple Zone / Re: Why the world needs to be destroyed.

« on: Today at 05:32:21 am »

Comment of the decade wins the internet

Chareth Cutestory
I actually tried this, but my thumb slipped and accidentally activated FaceTime, and it was like fucking myself. Sure, I came almost instantly, BUT AT WHAT COST?

 

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Apple Zone / Re: Idle Hands

« on: Today at 05:31:21 am »

SAM-e and 5-HTP. I'm not a hippie but holy fuck, this shit helps me sleep and be reasonably happy/non-suicidal.

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Apple Zone / Re: OH MY FUCKING GOD

« on: Today at 05:30:04 am »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GL5lzMJomY

 

OH SHIT

 

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Aneristic Illusions / Re: So, RWHN, it appears your predictions of doom are contradicted

« on: Today at 05:26:15 am »

I drink in front of my kids. If pot were legal I would probably consume it in front of my kids, in moderation. I would not smoke in front of my kids, not any substance, ever. Derp. I will not self-harm in front of my kids. I mean, come on. What kind of totally stupid question is that?

RWHN, have you ever drank a beer in front of your kids?

Would you have, if it were illegal?

Most reasonable parents will not do anything that causes significant cognitive distress for their children.