12-18-2018, 04:36 PM | #32686 |
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I saw this on the BBC this morning and freaked OUT! That is so totally awesome. The guy deserves every dime he gets from this!
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12-18-2018, 05:14 PM | #32687 |
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I saw that video, too.
In at least one instance the thief apparently brought the stolen package home. I hope the GPS data was handed over to the police and the thief was prosecuted. |
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12-20-2018, 01:48 AM | #32688 |
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Packaging, Greek razors, and Chicago pots.
Been using a particular brand and model of disposable razors for years. I typically got a weeks usage from each razor. I buy them in packs of a dozen which lasts me for 2-3 months.
This morning I needed to open a new packet, the supposedly rip off polycarbonate film lid was stuck to the container with what must have been epoxy resin glue so I had to get a pair of shears to cut it off. Once I'd done that I discovered the razors were about as sharp as wooden table's leg (I tried two), I threw both away after I finished shaving. Then I looked at the old and new packaging. The old packaging had "Made in China using USA steel blades". I had noticed that before, I attributed the source of the steel to the consistent sharpness. The new packaging had "Made in Greece" with no indication of the source of the blades. I have a deal of respect for the quality of US steel. I inherited some Made in USA stainless steel cookware from my mother, very easy to maintain and they've kept their sheen. They are about 75 years old. Not having much truck for new fangled gadgets, I use them daily. They were a belated wedding present from Mum's brother, who was a PoW in Changi, Burma railway, and eventually Japan. After he was liberated he spent several months in an Illinois rehab centre before returning to the UK. It was there that he learnt his sister had married, I don't know how he came by the pots and pans - probably the kindness of strangers. They were made in Chicago. I've promised them to his grand daughter who lives in Hamilton Ontario - so they'll be the pots and pans that travelled around the world in 80 years or thereabouts. Lesson learnt: don't buy Greek blunt as a spoon disposable razors, get the ones the Chinese make with good ol' USA steel blades instead - if they still exist that is. BR Last edited by BetterRed; 12-20-2018 at 05:33 AM. |
12-21-2018, 12:05 PM | #32689 |
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Dear would-be author and publisher....
My dearest would-be publisher and author:
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Hitch |
12-21-2018, 02:02 PM | #32690 |
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Ohhhhh .... I can't imagine how bad the *rest* of the book must be, spelling-wise!
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12-21-2018, 02:11 PM | #32691 |
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So after cleaning up a massive pet mess and getting a concussion, the last straw was finding a spider crawling on me while driving to urgent care.
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12-21-2018, 02:37 PM | #32692 | |
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12-21-2018, 02:40 PM | #32693 |
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I always wait to the last minute to get some fancy chocolates for my wifes stocking. I just found out that all three good chocolate stores within walking distance of my office have closed!
Moonstruck is still around but despite what Oprah says it isn't that good and my wife doesn't care for their chocolate at all. They used to have a couple really good chocolates but they do them different now to reduce costs (without reducing the prices of course) and it isn't as good. One of the places is still a chocolate shop but is a different one now. Specializing in "handcrafted Belgian-style chocolates from Lebanon." Hopefully they are good and I won't need to go elsewhere. |
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12-21-2018, 05:18 PM | #32695 |
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They should be very good, from what I know of Lebanese chocolates.
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Low flow toilets. I can flush five times and areas inside the bowl still remain dirty. How are we saving water?
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