The "What's on your mind?" thread

[EinCB128]

Originally Posted by sk33tr

are the blu-rays themselves tipping over.?...or is the shelf tipping over.

The Blu-rays themselves on top of the shelf. Is there something I could buy to keep them in place?

[sk33tr]

Originally Posted by EinCB128

The Blu-rays themselves on top of the shelf. Is there something I could buy to keep them in place?

some cheap bookends might work...

[Member-222782]

There was a minor car crash in my neighborhood this morning. Nobody was badly hurt that I could see but the car's front, an Acura (I think) was mostly demolished and there were pieces everywhere. As I was crossing the street I looked at the pieces (including the Acura logo which landed intact by the curb) and thought to myself, "Hey, these are all made of cheap plastic. Probably costs 25 cents to make the logo alone" and then it hit me (not a car lol) - why are cars so expensive? Most of the vehicle is made of plastic or fiberglass and the only really valuable part made of anything remotely durable is the motor. Hell, even "luxury" cars are made mostly of plastic - maybe better plastic but still plastic. The parts to final product profit ratio must be astronomical. Then I realized why there are so many car commercials on TV: the automobile industry is probably the most profitable business on the planet. Think about it: every other ad on TV is a car ad. They're trying to get people to buy or lease a car every 6 months. And since people drive everywhere and don't walk anymore, even down to the grocery store, that will keep the motor vehicle fat cats happy for eternity.

[sk33tr]

Originally Posted by Cinema84

There was a minor car crash in my neighborhood this morning. Nobody was badly hurt that I could see but the car's front, an Acura (I think) was mostly demolished and there were pieces everywhere. As I was crossing the street I looked at the pieces (including the Acura logo which landed intact by the curb) and thought to myself, "Hey, these are all made of cheap plastic. Probably costs 25 cents to make the logo alone" and then it hit me (not a car lol) - why are cars so expensive? Most of the vehicle is made of plastic or fiberglass and the only really valuable part made of anything remotely durable is the motor. Hell, even "luxury" cars are made mostly of plastic - maybe better plastic but still plastic. The parts to final product profit ratio must be astronomical. Then I realized why there are so many car commercials on TV: the automobile industry is probably the most profitable business on the planet. Think about it: every other ad on TV is a car ad. They're trying to get people to buy or lease a car every 6 months. And since people drive everywhere and don't walk anymore, even down to the grocery store, that will keep the motor vehicle fat cats happy for eternity.

because people keep paying the prices for which the car companies are asking. they look at them as status symbols and want the absolute most expensive thing they can afford. all so they can think, "look at me, i can afford this expensive car." and does an $80,000 car get you anywhere differently than a $20,000 car? no. it may do it more quickly, but if you drive the speed limit then it doesn't really matter.

but, people want what people want. and as long as people keep buying them, car companies will keep making them and selling them at ridiculous prices.

[Member-222782]

A serious question for experienced pet owners (specifically, dogs). My 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix likes to sleep with me. Not necessarily beside me but in different spots on the bed. I know dogs can carry bacteria that can be potentially harmful to humans so I ask: should I stop her from licking my head? I'm balding so she likes to target my bald spot and behind my ears. Tomorrow I have an appointment with an ear specialist to look into a strange sensation of "stuffiness" I've felt in both ears for about 6 weeks now, plus I've had bouts of minor headaches that occur mostly at night but don't last long and are more annoying than painful. Could my dog possibly be causing these issues?

[Xtempo]

Originally Posted by Cinema84

A serious question for experienced pet owners (specifically, dogs). My 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix likes to sleep with me. Not necessarily beside me but in different spots on the bed. I know dogs can carry bacteria that can be potentially harmful to humans so I ask: should I stop her from licking my head? I'm balding so she likes to target my bald spot and behind my ears. Tomorrow I have an appointment with an ear specialist to look into a strange sensation of "stuffiness" I've felt in both ears for about 6 weeks now, plus I've had bouts of minor headaches that occur mostly at night but don't last long and are more annoying than painful. Could my dog possibly be causing these issues?

I don't think you have much to worry about but I'd double check with the vet to make sure.

[Head bugs]

$11 is a great deal, if you haven't seen this yet. I should probably check those more often.

[y2jman]

i don't understand does not all channels roku not have 5.1 surround sound i got streaming stick plus back of my receiver on strumbox aka streaming box some channels like abc i'm not getting surround sound pcm receiver but if you put on netflix sound changes i do have auto mode dolby d plus dts hdmi auto detect menu volume medium i know hulu doesn't have 5.1

[Scarriere]

Originally Posted by Cinema84

A serious question for experienced pet owners (specifically, dogs). My 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix likes to sleep with me. Not necessarily beside me but in different spots on the bed. I know dogs can carry bacteria that can be potentially harmful to humans so I ask: should I stop her from licking my head? I'm balding so she likes to target my bald spot and behind my ears. Tomorrow I have an appointment with an ear specialist to look into a strange sensation of "stuffiness" I've felt in both ears for about 6 weeks now, plus I've had bouts of minor headaches that occur mostly at night but don't last long and are more annoying than painful. Could my dog possibly be causing these issues?

My dogs sleep with me. Take up too much room too, hahaha. The Wife and I haven't experienced anything like you are. They give us "kisses" but rarely around the ears.
I hope you get it figured out and your Furry friend isn't the reason.

[Bradsdadg]

Originally Posted by Head bugs

$11 is a great deal, if you haven't seen this yet. I should probably check those more often.

Great cast and performances in this one. Bought it when it first came out and was glad to do so. Definitely a deal at that price

[Gold Ranger]

What's it about?

[sk33tr]

Originally Posted by Gold Ranger

What's it about?

it's based on the stories of steven king.

a lot of his stories have a town named, or take place in the town of, castle rock.....if i remember correctly.

[Head bugs]

Originally Posted by Gold Ranger

What's it about?

It's hard to describe without giving anything away. A person is discovered in prison that should/shouldn't be there, depending of your perspective. Weird and interesting things start happening, town secrets are exposed etc and in the end I still wasn't sure who to root for. I enjoyed it a lot.

[VictoryAtNight]

Rescued Prairie Dog Wears The Cutest Little Outfits - YouTube

I want one!
I want one!
I want a prairie dog for a pet. I'll feed it lots of healthy foods like beef jerky, chips, cookies and ice cream.
It makes cute squeaky sounds, too.

[Thomas Irwin]

I did laundry yesterday after getting very little sleep. Being in a hurry, I didn't bother to check all the pockets, as I typically do. It wasn't until the machine started that I noticed a wad of papers in the mix. Turns out I washed my jeans with a pack of gum, a handful of Sonic mints, and I believe a bunch of receipts from Big Lots. The paper disintegrated into a terrible mess, the mints appear to have dissolved - the only evidence being the wrappers - and the gum was so old and stale, it seems that most of the pieces simply broke in half. I had to shake out all the laundry to uncover the remaining sticks of gum, and thankfully all the paper lint seems to have come off in the dryer. As far as I know, my clothes miraculously emerged relatively unscathed, but I'm still a bit hesitant to check them thoroughly. The last gum fiasco many years ago didn't fare quite as well, and took a bottle of Goo Gone and days of scraping.

[Member-222782]

So how much radiation from those wireless headphone sticks everybody is using being omitted into their jaw bones on a daily basis? I wouldn't want that product for free, I don't care how convenient it is.

[Mike16]

Wondering why upper management at my job is delaying my transfer request. I get it, they want to make sure they have a replacement for me but I really think if it were any one else it would've been approved the second they received it. Add to the fact that I had to literally beg to be cross trained in different jobs here while ive seen guys with less time/experience come in and get promoted on the spot really makes me want to just leave this company and never look back. It's all about favoritism, bust ya a$$ and they just throw more work at you and frankly I'm tired of it.

[Member-222782]

I think this is going to be one of those cool and overcast Summers in the Northeast this year judging by how cool and overcast it's been so far. We get one of those every 5 or 6 years and we're overdue. Or it could just be a late Summer, with hell-like temps end of July through September. I actually don't mind cool Summer weather. In fact, I prefer it.

[sk33tr]

wondering if the rain is gonna hold off long enough for the grass to dry so i can mow the lawn

[InuYashaCrusade]

Originally Posted by Cinema84

I think this is going to be one of those cool and overcast Summers in the Northeast this year judging by how cool and overcast it's been so far. We get one of those every 5 or 6 years and we're overdue. Or it could just be a late Summer, with hell-like temps end of July through September. I actually don't mind cool Summer weather. In fact, I prefer it.

That would be nice. We're gonna be in the 60's and 70's all week long, just how I like it.