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astra · 08-10-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by happy_terd

MAN ARRESTED FOR LEWD ACTS WITH ARMLESS MANNEQUIN IN PUBLIC PARK

http://www.handelonthelaw.com/home/n...aspx?News=8006

he probably ran out of money and wanted free lunch with roof

Dylrob · 08-10-2010, 11:12 PM

happy_terd · 08-11-2010, 01:27 AM

"Transcript for the Piece Audio version of VCR: Why the Betamax failed"

http://www.prx.org/pieces/30265/transcripts/30265

Interesting quick read.

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I always thought that the reason why the Betamax failed was because they refused to sell pornography.

Sweetpea · 08-11-2010, 01:45 AM

There was another system, called Video2000 (developed by Philips and Grundig).

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Originally Posted by from that transcript happy_terd posted

For example, from this "matrix" they determined that the VCR must have a minimum recording time of two hours because consumers wanted to watch feature length films.

Video2000 had 2x 4 hours per tape (both sides of the tape could be used, just like a music cassette)... It also had some other nice features, such as the ability to fast-forward or rewind, with image, without those stripes. The first time I saw a VHS system I thought it was broken... Both the tape and the view.

It never took hold in the US, as their system NTFS is so much worse than the European PAL (and French SECAM), the extra picture quality wasn't of any use...

Javed · 08-13-2010, 08:37 PM

WT Sharpe · 08-14-2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Javed

A square hot air balloon? What is this, the Bizarro World?

Love the "floor plan!"

kennyc · 08-14-2010, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

A square hot air balloon? What is this, the Bizarro World?

Love the "floor plan!"

You must never have seen a real balloon festival. -- beer bottles, sailing ships, coffee pots....you name it....

WT Sharpe · 08-15-2010, 04:05 AM

Well, this certainly explains a lot about Norton! That dog is whacko! The article is mainly concerned with how domestication has affect the sense of smell in various breeds, but surely reshaping the brain has to have some effect on behavior.

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Scientific American, August 13, 2010
Changing Minds: Has Selective Breeding Restructured Some Dog Brains?
A new study suggests dog breeding by humans has altered brain structure and position in short-skulled canines, possibly diminishing their olfactory abilities

By Ferris Jabr

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I love the description Jabr offers of the breed: "flat-faced pug, whose wrinkled muzzle resembles a collapsed accordion."

He goes on to say, "The brains of puglike dogs did not sit inside the skull in the same way as brains of long-snouted dogs, whose skulls and brains more closely match those of the domestic dog's wolf ancestor. In other words, the findings imply that when selective breeding by humans squashed the snouts of certain dog breeds, it also morphed their brains."

And he offers this interesting quote from neuroscientist Michael Valenzuela of the University of New South Wales in Australia: "The whole brain had rotated in more puglike dogs."

I would venture to say that Norton's brain has probably been rotated several times. And that's just since this morning!

GeoffC · 08-15-2010, 04:46 AM

the World is no longer flat !

kennyc · 08-15-2010, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

the World is no longer flat !

but Norton's Nose is!

GeoffC · 08-15-2010, 08:41 AM

Is Norton's nose not wet ?

Javed · 08-17-2010, 08:18 AM

Room with a view. Can Norton climb ladders?

happy_terd · 08-17-2010, 08:21 AM

Sweetpea · 08-17-2010, 08:25 AM

When did all those Smilies get added!

such as:

And when do you use this

one?

happy_terd · 08-17-2010, 08:31 AM

I think they have been here for a while. You should check the announcement subforum to see if a thread was posted. That may help you get an accurate date.

The knife smiley is used for stabbing friends in the face, I believe.

08-10-2010, 11:12 PM	#3977
Dylrob Murderous Mustela Posts: 10,234 Karma: 48000000 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The other land of schnitzel and beer Device: iPad M1 Pro, Kindle Paperwhite	Last edited by Dylrob; 08-10-2010 at 11:14 PM.

08-13-2010, 08:37 PM	#3980
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08-15-2010, 04:05 AM	#3983
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	Well, this certainly explains a lot about Norton! That dog is whacko! The article is mainly concerned with how domestication has affect the sense of smell in various breeds, but surely reshaping the brain has to have some effect on behavior. <><><> Scientific American, August 13, 2010 Changing Minds: Has Selective Breeding Restructured Some Dog Brains? A new study suggests dog breeding by humans has altered brain structure and position in short-skulled canines, possibly diminishing their olfactory abilities By Ferris Jabr <><><> I love the description Jabr offers of the breed: "flat-faced pug, whose wrinkled muzzle resembles a collapsed accordion." He goes on to say, "The brains of puglike dogs did not sit inside the skull in the same way as brains of long-snouted dogs, whose skulls and brains more closely match those of the domestic dog's wolf ancestor. In other words, the findings imply that when selective breeding by humans squashed the snouts of certain dog breeds, it also morphed their brains." And he offers this interesting quote from neuroscientist Michael Valenzuela of the University of New South Wales in Australia: "The whole brain had rotated in more puglike dogs." I would venture to say that Norton's brain has probably been rotated several times. And that's just since this morning! Attached Thumbnails

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08-11-2010, 01:27 AM	#3978
happy_terd Banned Posts: 13,045 Karma: 10105011 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Finally made it to Walmart. Device: PRS 420	"Transcript for the Piece Audio version of VCR: Why the Betamax failed" http://www.prx.org/pieces/30265/transcripts/30265 Interesting quick read. --------- I always thought that the reason why the Betamax failed was because they refused to sell pornography.

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GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	Is Norton's nose not wet ?

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Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	When did all those Smilies get added! such as: And when do you use this one?

08-17-2010, 08:31 AM	#3990
happy_terd Banned Posts: 13,045 Karma: 10105011 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Finally made it to Walmart. Device: PRS 420	I think they have been here for a while. You should check the announcement subforum to see if a thread was posted. That may help you get an accurate date. The knife smiley is used for stabbing friends in the face, I believe.