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Silly quiz…
Posted by barb on May 10, 2005 in Memes, Etc.
(Blame Mushi)
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Book Meme — Home version
Posted by barb on Mar 4, 2005 in Books, Memes, Etc.
Here are the rules:
- Grab the nearest book.
- Open the book to page 123.
- Find the fifth sentence.
- Post the text of the next 3 sentences on your blog along with these instructions.
- Don’t you dare dig for that “cool” or “intellectual” book in your closet! I know you were thinking about it! Just pick up whatever is closest.
Here’s the same thing from home:
“What’s a Pervect doing traveling with a Klahd, anyway?”
“Who’s a clod,” I bristled.
“Easy, kid,” Aahz said soothingly.
From Another Fine Myth by Robert Asprin. Certainly less intelligent that my “Work version”…more fun, too.
Book Meme
Posted by barb on Mar 4, 2005 in Books, Memes, Etc.
Here are the rules:
- Grab the nearest book.
- Open the book to page 123.
- Find the fifth sentence.
- Post the text of the next 3 sentences on your blog along with these instructions.
- Don’t you dare dig for that “cool” or “intellectual” book in your closet! I know you were thinking about it! Just pick up whatever is closest.
Here’s mine:
The transformation of components of the second rank ημν transform by
η’αβ = Λαν Λβμ ημν
by comparison with Eq. (4.26), η’αβ = ηαβ. Thus ηαβ has the same components in all frames, as we have assumed.
From Radiative Processes in Astrophysics by George B. Rybicki and Alan P. Lightman. No lie — that’s the book I have out on my desk at work. Maybe I’ll try at home tonight, and see what’s lying around there.
[Link from Mr. Hassle’s Long Underpants]
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State Meme
Posted by barb on Feb 25, 2005 in Memes, Etc.
bold the states you’ve been to, underline the states you’ve lived in and italicize the state you’re in now…
Alabama / Alaska / Arizona / Arkansas / California / Colorado / Connecticut / Delaware / Florida / Georgia / Hawaii / Idaho / Illinois / Indiana / Iowa / Kansas / Kentucky / Louisiana / Maine / Maryland / Massachusetts / Michigan / Minnesota / Mississippi / Missouri / Montana / Nebraska / Nevada / New Hampshire / New Jersey / New Mexico / New York / North Carolina / North Dakota / Ohio / Oklahoma / Oregon / Pennsylvania / Rhode Island / South Carolina / South Dakota / Tennessee / Texas / Utah / Vermont / Virginia / Washington / West Virginia / Wisconsin / Wyoming / Washington D.C /
[via Geeky Mom]
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Skinless Weiners for Valentine’s Dinner?
Posted by barb on Dec 29, 2004 in Memes, Etc.
Clicked through to a new blog, Swapatorium, a collection of oddities found at estate sales, flea markets and thrift shops. Check out the archives — I paged through December, and had a hard time picking my favorite, but finally decided on the Skinless Weiners ads, especially the romantic Valentine’s dish. Go check it out — I know you don’t have anything better to do.
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1971
Posted by barb on Dec 3, 2004 in Memes, Etc.
The year I was born…
In 1971 (the year you were born) |
Richard Nixon is president of the US Charles Manson and 3 of his followers are convicted of multiple counts of first-degree murder An earthquake in California’s San Fernando Valley kills 64 people New York Times begins publication of classified Pentagon papers on US involvement in Vietnam The $70 million Kennedy Center opens in Washington, DC A four day revolt at New York’s Attica state prison ends after being stormed by 1000 state troopers A new stock-market index called the Nasdaq debuts Walt Disney World opens Intel releases world’s first microprocessor, the 4004 Ray Tomlinson sends the first e-mail Libertarian party established in USA Kid Rock, Denise Richards, Sean Astin, Winona Ryder, and Ricky Martin are born Pittsburgh Pirates win the World Series Baltimore Colts win Superbowl V Montreal Canadiens win the Stanley Cup The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath is published The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour premieres on television “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel wins Grammy for song of the year All in the Family premieres |
What Happened the Year You Were Born?
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Getting to know me
Posted by barb on Nov 19, 2004 in Memes, Etc.
Got another one of these “getting to know you” e-mails from a friend, but with different questions than the last one I posted.
- If you could build a second house anywhere, where would it be?
My own private island someplace tropical - What’s your favorite article of clothing?
My fleece pullover (I’m wearing it now!) - The last CD you bought?
Peachtree Road by Elton John - What time do you wake up in the mornings?
5:30 AM on work days, anywhere between 7 and 10 AM on weekends - What’s your favorite kitchen appliance?
The breadmaker…yum! - If you could play an instrument, what would it be?
Duh! Saxophone - Favorite color?
Blue in most any of its shades - Which do you prefer, sports car or SUV?
Are those the only choices? - Do you believe in afterlive?
Yes - Favorite children’s book?
Math Curse by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith - What is your favorite season?
Summer - If you could have one super power, what would it be?
Talking to animals - If you have a tatto, what is it?
A crescent moon with a shooting star - Can you juggle?
Yup - Name one person from your past you wish you could go back and talk to.
Mike (not fair to ask today, of all days) - What’s your favorite day?
Of the week? Saturday; of the year? Christmas; of all time? September 19, 2004 - What’s in the trunk of your car?
Jumper cables, wiper fluid, window wipes, and the un-installed cargo net that came with my car - Which do you prefer: sushi or hamburger?
Um, I’ll go hungry, thank you - Who did you receive this from?
Kirsten - What is your favorite flower?
Lilacs - What is your favorite meal?
Mexican Haystacks
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Happy 30th Kitty!
Posted by barb on Nov 1, 2004 in Memes, Etc.
Hello Kitty turns 30 this year! I loved Hello Kitty when I was a little girl…hmmm, still love Hello Kitty, though my favorite character is now Keroppi.
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Spirograph!
Posted by barb on Oct 29, 2004 in Memes, Etc.
Stumbled across this while editing APOD pages for this year’s CD. Have fun!
Created by Anu Garg
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Happy Birthday to Nancy Cartwright, Ed Robertson, and Me!
Posted by barb on Oct 25, 2004 in Memes, Etc.
For years, the only other October 25 birthday I knew about was Picasso…not terribly exciting. But today I checked out the Yahoo Birthday page, and found that I share my birthday with Nancy Cartwright (Bart Simpson‘s voice) and Ed Robertson (of Barenaked Ladies).
Though, according to the Yahoo birthday page, October 25 might not be the best day for happy history…
- In 1400 Geoffrey Chaucer died
- In 1918, the Canadian steamship Princess Sophia sunk, killing nearly 400 people
- In 2002 Senator Paul Wellstone (MN, my home-state) died in a plane crash
- In 1999 Golfer Payne Stewart and five others were killed in a plane crash
Let’s have some happy news!