Something I learned today.

[Jim]

Jonathan wrote: "Neither seems like much of a murder weapon."

The Ice cube could have been an ice knife that melted down Jonathan.

[Jonathan]

Jim wrote: "The Ice cube could have been an ice knife..."

Wielded by Col. Mustard in the library?

[Lobstergirl, el principe]

Only two states have never sent a woman to Congress or elected a female governor.

Iowa
Mississippi

[Cynthia]

Yup, that's Iowa. (and Mississippi.) Best women have done so far is Lt. Governor (several times), Attorney General, and Secretary of State (in charge of elections.)

We are hopeful that Christie Vilsack (former first lady) will replace the Draconian Steve King in congress this year.

[Lobstergirl, el principe]

Steve King is awful. It used to be (when I had a TV) whenever I turned on the Cspan, there was Steve King, talking and talking to an empty chamber.

[Cynthia]

He is the worst thing since Sen Roger Jepsen, who ended his stellar career in some fountain with a blonde, buxom prostitute. I will need to find out her name, something awful like Tawny Buttons.

[Lobstergirl, el principe]

The Groom of the Stool was a male servant in the household of an English monarch who, among other duties, “preside[d] over the office of royal excretion,” that is, he had the task of cleaning the monarch’s anus after defecation.

The position was an especially prized one, as it allowed one unobstructed access to the King’s attention. Despite being the official bum-wiper of the king, the Groom of the Stool had a very high social standing.

[Scout]

[Sally, la reina]

[Lobstergirl, el principe]

Cynthia wrote: "He is the worst thing since Sen Roger Jepsen, who ended his stellar career in some fountain with a blonde, buxom prostitute. I will need to find out her name, something awful like Tawny Buttons."

Awesome Colbert segment on Steve King. Colbert wants him to be on the Romney ticket.

http://gawker.com/5900540/stephen-col...

[Emily]

Today I learnt that women have different heart attack symptoms to men... They often have little or no chest pains and are frequently misdiagnosed.

[[deleted user]]

Last night, after suffering through "Say Yes to the Dress" and "Four Weddings" on the dish with my wife, I learned that girls are dumb. They say they want to grow up and become, you know, lawyers and stuff. But all they really want is to grow up and lasso some poor guy and make him buy them a cauliflower-size diamond ring and then throw themselves a monstro wedding and invite all four hundred of their pathetically unmarried girlfriends to duke it out over the bridal bouquet.

That's called "sarcasm." But still...

[Lobstergirl, el principe]

That's just sad.

[evie]

We didn't have an engagement ring only wedding rings .

[Cyril]

I learned today that chameleons change color to communicate with other chameleons.

[Félix]

Cyril wrote: "I learned today that chameleons change color to communicate with other chameleons."

It's true. We do.

[Lobstergirl, el principe]

That I shouldn't bother keeping old alkaline batteries for recycling, because no one accepts them anymore. Apparently all the mercury in them has been phased out, so they're safe for landfills. Time to chuck my bag o' batteries.

[Emily]

I wonder how long ago it was phased out..? I've been keeping a jar of old batteries for a while, would be great to think they're all safe to throw away.

[[deleted user]]

Zardoz is in the Tardis wrote: "The fiancé spends several thousands of dollars on a ring that could easily go towards a payment on a house, etc. Of course, to each their own. "

$5,000 or $6,000 for a wedding dress is the apex of insanity. I'm already encouraging my daughters to elope.

[Janice]

I learned about a neat idea for singles yesterday. You have a group of about 5 or 6 and exchange cooked entrees. One person could make 6 portions of lasagne, another 6 portions of cabbage rolls, and so on. You get together and swap them, take them home to your freezer and you have 6 instant meals waiting to devour.

[Carol]

Emily wrote: "I wonder how long ago it was phased out..? I've been keeping a jar of old batteries for a while, would be great to think they're all safe to throw away."

Hmm, we collect batteries here in the library and Environmental Health and Safety picks them up. It's very popular.

[Emily]

That's a great idea, it's nice to have the library doing more than just lending books. I would feel more comfortable if someone responsible sorted out whether they were safe for land fill or not (I've been keeping them a while)...

[evie]

Zardoz is in the Tardis wrote: "evie wrote: "We didn't have an engagement ring only wedding rings ."

Us too, evie. Nothing wrong with the whole picture if that's what you want but for us, the financial aspect was more important..."

We had a few close friends and family attend the ceremony. It was at my in-laws home which looks over the ocean. It was nice. I did not do the wedding dress either. After, we drove through the country stopping here and there where ever it pleased us.

When we came home we had a party and invited the rest of our friends . Twenty years on next month.
I love a happy wedding though, no matter how they are put together.

[Lobstergirl, el principe]

Emily wrote: "That's a great idea, it's nice to have the library doing more than just lending books. I would feel more comfortable if someone responsible sorted out whether they were safe for land fill or not (..."

As of January 1, 2012, Chicago’s Battery Recycling Program has been discontinued, including collections at Chicago Public Libraries. Rechargeable batteries can still be recycled at multiple locations throughout Chicago, such as the Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility. Find additional locations at www.call2recycle.org.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency recommends disposing of alkaline batteries with regular household trash. Alkaline batteries contain no hazardous waste and little recyclable materials. Previous environmental hazards associated with alkaline batteries were due to their mercury content. The federal Battery Management Act of 1996 phased-out the use of mercury in alkaline batteries and today few, if any, alkaline batteries contain mercury.

http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/...

The rechargeable ones contain toxic materials, still, and can be recycled.

[Emily]

Cool! Thanks :)

[Jammies]

Félix wrote: "Cyril wrote: "I learned today that chameleons change color to communicate with other chameleons."

It's true. We do."

But, but, but...you're a sock monkey!

[~Geektastic~]

Janice wrote: "I learned about a neat idea for singles yesterday. You have a group of about 5 or 6 and exchange cooked entrees. One person could make 6 portions of lasagne, another 6 portions of cabbage rolls, ..."

That is really cool!

[Félix]

Jammies wrote: "But, but, but...you're a sock monkey!"

Sometimes, yes.

[Félix]

Zardoz is in the Tardis wrote: "I miss Sally."

Sally is never really very far away.

[Lobstergirl, el principe]

The Gelack people of southeastern Siberia believe that the soul of a deceased person enters his favorite dog. They feed the dog the best food; it receives the prayers of shamans. After the deceased's soul has left the dog and gone on to paradise, the dog is sacrificed upon the grave.

[[deleted user]]

To never again:

1) Cave in to Coop's suggestion that we stop by American Legion Post 32 for a drink with his uncle, and

2) Attempt to go toe to toe with said uncle and his friends drinking shots of Jim Beam and beer chasers, even if they're buying.

[[deleted user]]

I feel like I was hit by a street cleaner and left to sleep it off overnight in the gutter.

[evie]

Clark wrote: "I feel like I was hit by a street cleaner and left to sleep it off overnight in the gutter."

You'll probably feel better in about week .

[Lobstergirl, el principe]

Clark wrote: "I feel like I was hit by a street cleaner and left to sleep it off overnight in the gutter."

Hopefully people are at least stepping over you, not on you.

[Sally, la reina]

wasabi flavored almonds are not bad; they are tasty!

[Phil]

NEW PAGE!

I learned Wisconsin voters just shot themselves in the ass. Dog damn it!

[Lobstergirl, el principe]

Fuck.

[Jammies]

I learned that even if specific bequests in a will have zero value, you have to list them on the Inventory and Schedule of Assets.

(and Wisconsin voters are complete drooling idiots)

[Carol]

I bet your pee was super-bright yellow

[Hazel]

I learned that day 4 of a sourdough starter is a serious assault on the nostrils.

[Jammies]

I learned 10 Tips for Surviving a Horror Film: http://miragrant.com/horrorfaq.php

[Cynthia]

I learned that using sunscreen on children prevents the development of not just freckles, but moles.

[Félix]

Gophers, too?

[[deleted user]]

I learned today that being honest is not always the best policy.

[Hazel]

Gail wrote: "I learned today that being honest is not always the best policy."

that can only be determined after some time has passed, and you see what the results are in the long term.

[[deleted user]]

It was the feedback I got from a recent job interview!

[Cheri]

Gail wrote: "I learned today that being honest is not always the best policy."

Possibly being honest is not always the best policy sometimes but being dishonest is never the best policy anytime. You know that.

[Phil]

Sorry about that, Gail.

I think I, too, once lost out on a job by being honest. I told the manager at Microsoft Press (1992)that I put unmatched effort into my work, but I also honor family and a balance between them is important.

There were more than 1000 applicants for the job. Testing narrowed the field to a dozen, and interviews brought the number under five. I was one of two finalists for the position, and lost out. I know that answer played a part in the decision because I spoke with the recruiter about the results.

I don't regret the honesty, as things turned out much better than I could have dreamed at the time.

[Jim]

Phil wrote: "NEW PAGE!

I learned Wisconsin voters just shot themselves in the ass. Dog damn it!"

Madison really is on an island in this state.

[Jim]

Jammies wrote: "I learned that even if specific bequests in a will have zero value, you have to list them on the Inventory and Schedule of Assets.

(and Wisconsin voters are complete drooling idiots)"

Ouch Jammies!