January 2015 Chit Chat

LizzyNY wrote:Is it just me, or did the print on COH just shrink down to teenytiny? It isn't happening anywhere else, so I'm hoping it isn't just my computer torturing me again. Anyone else having a problem?

So far i had no problem today.

Maybe it is the Internet browser you use Lizzy. Maybe the Internet browser has some errors. Try a different browser for few hours.
Or you have another window open which interfers with the COH site. This happen to me before too

I've had the 'timed out' error message several times today when trying to post a reply, but the font size looks fine.

oh the time out error. That sucks. I had that a week ago or so and I could not copy or past or split threads it always gave me the "time out" error. when I wanted to reply to a post I had to copy my answer what I have written first, then post, then the "time out" error appeared, and then I paste again my answer and then posted.  

Not sure what makes the "time out" error coming up... It was new to me.


Maybe by the next update it will be fixed

spontaneously sometimes the site randomly send me to
well...

x rated sites

what bug is it?!?!

Nicky - Thank you so much! I switched servers and everything's back to normal. I was getting ready to use a magnifying glass!

it's me wrote:spontaneously sometimes the site randomly send me to
well...  

x rated sites

what bug is it?!?!

Yes IM I've had that in the past on my iPad.
I now just pick up topics on the scrolling list
to avoid it happening.

I'm sorry folks, I guess sometimes the gremlins get the better of the tecchies!

yes Jo
I do the same

Spotted this:


https://twitter.com/waddles877


Aahhhh........

Er, no.............this

https://twitter.com/waddles877/status/553974439839137792

Well that, as they say in movieland, is a wrap for me.

Hope more Golden Globe pics can be found overnight.

Night all.

Thanks for all the pics Lorna

isn't it amazing?

http://www.cnet.com/news/see-marvelous-high-res-images-captured-by-ges-new-ct-scanner/

a super high revolution body scanner
(hope no one scared by some detailed images)



See marvelously detailed images of the body taken by new CT scanner


An image of a chest cavity taken from the GE Revolution CT scanner. GE Healthcare
Images captured by a new type of CT scanner are something to behold.

GE's Revolution CT creates immensely detailed images of the beating heart and other organs, including bones, that could replace a barrage of tests previously required for a diagnosis.

It can, for example, capture very accurate 4D images to help doctors visualize vascular flow and organ motion. The device can also take incredibly high-resolution images of blood vessels, soft tissue, organs and bones, while reducing radiation levels by as much as 82 percent. And it uses technology akin to a camera's image stabilizer to correct for patient movements during a scan, which helps doctors get a good look at organs that are otherwise difficult to capture on film.

Since the Revolution CT can capture full images much more quickly than traditional scanners -- it takes just 1 second to complete an image of the entire pelvis and abdomen, for instance -- patients spend less time in the scanner struggling to hold their breath and to keep still long enough to capture a decent image.

Originally announced in 2013, GE's Revolution CT scanner has been in patient trials at Florida's West Kendall Baptist Hospital since early 2014, and the hospital decided to purchase the device to use on its patients in September.

"The advanced design definitely makes for a less intimidating, more comfortable patient experience, while yielding amazingly accurate and detailed images," West Kendall Baptist Hospital CEO Javier Hernández-Lichtl said in a statement.

The machine was created by GE Healthcare and GE Global Research scientists and engineers, who worked with practicing physicians during the development process.

The company released several images taken from the Revolution CT in its GE Reports online magazine last week. We've posted a few of those here, but be sure to head to GE's page to see all the images that show just how marvelous and weird the human body is.


The beating human heart as captured by the GE Revolution CT scanner. GE Healthcare

A GIF of a foot reinforced with plates and screws, taken by the GE Revolution CT scanner. GE Healthcare

And, a super-awesome GIF from inside a skull taken with the Revolution CT scanner. GE Healthcare

Fantastic IM.....hoping they will become the
norm in every hospital !
It's only money that's needed.....

right
as usual only some will got that


but it's anyway better science's skills get ahead to find new ways

http://www.faithit.com/surprising-kindness-from-stranger-for-daughter-with-special-needs/


Dear Daddy

Thanks IM.....that's a lovely story.

To all on the Northeast of USA.. good luck with the impending blizzard.  We're going to get about 3 feet of snow Monday through Wednesday.

This site has some great reports…sciencedaily.com

Like this: Are the effects of pornography negligible ?

" A new study has been launched in Canada to examine the effects of pornography on men. "We started our research seeking men in their twenties who had never consumed pornography. We couldn't find any," says the researcher. " 

Uups, how did they convey the study then ?

Joanna, thanks. I now know what French knickers are. Have to say very intriguing video.

PigPen and everyone else in the northeast please be careful. Hope no loses power. Sounds like it's going to be a tremendous storm. We in DC unfortunately are going to miss it. I love snow and we will be lucky to get an inch.

Thanks Donnamarie.

Donnamarie wrote:Joanna, thanks.  I now know what French knickers are. Have to say very intriguing video.

PigPen and everyone else in the northeast please be careful. Hope no loses power. Sounds like it's going to be a tremendous storm.  We in DC unfortunately are going to miss it.  I love snow and we will be lucky to get an inch.

DonnaMarie....Mine were simple black edged with lace....many years ago now !  LOL

Keep safe all on the north east coast across the pond. Hope it isn't as bad
as forecast.
PP.....have you got your onesies at the ready ?  

Ooh la la Joanna

This storm is going to be a mess, but we've had plenty of warning so there's no excuse for any major transit or roadway snafus - although they'll probably happen anyway. To anyone out there who has to travel, be extra careful - stay indoors if you can and keep warm and dry. And if you're one of those people who feeds the birds and local strays, don't forget about them.

Donnamarie - I'd be more than happy to send you my share of the snow, but somehow I don't think you'd thank me for it.

I hope you are all safe. Heard in the news that this will be a crazy storm.

Boston looks bad on BBC news.....glory.
Keep safe everyone affected.

Liz, we could have Donnamarie come up and lend a hand with the shovel.  My daughter, God Bless Her, has been shoveling since yesterday afternoon, trying to keep up with it. This morning she's been out for half hour now and God Bless my neighbor who helped plow driveway with his snowblower. Daughter started on rear steps, got them cleared off and 15 minutes later they were already covered with at least 1 inch.  It's definitely gonna be a good one.

Pattygirl - I hear ya! The talking heads on tv seem to think the snow is pretty much over, but when I look out my window it's still coming down pretty hard. I'm guessing we'll get another 2-3 inches by the time it finally stops.

Tell your wonderful daughter to be careful shoveling and make her a nice cup of hot chocolate for all her hard work.

She is truly wonderful.  Just moved back to NY after 23 yrs. in NM "to take care of me". Some intro back, huh!
Last time she had to do this much shoveling, she shared the chore with 4 of her siblings. While they get snow in NM, where she was it disappeared rather rapidly.
I'm truly blessed with her company, her ready smiles and her generosity of spirit.

pattygirl you're lucky to have such a wonderful daughter! Sounds like she's got her work cut out for her today. Tell her to take it easy though. Shovelling snow can take a toll on your body. I would LOVE to take some of that snow off your hands. We only got an inch last night. Hope you have power. It sounds like so far not as many power outages as predicted.

Guess what!  Snow has stopped. Hope that's the end of it.  I'm watching out - she's doing about a half hour at a time.  Only complaint from her - it's warm work. Fortunately, we rarely lose power.  Last time was Hurricane Sandy - that was a doozy.
Admit it though, when DC gets hit, they really get hit.  Seen some of those on TV.
I used to like the snow, but too old now. Can't navigate it too well. Afraid of falling (don't want any more broken bones and hospital stays).
Glad it ended before they promised it would.

Hey there pattygirl.....you just stay indoors
sending us more jokes.
We don't want to lose our Funny Girl. 

Your daughter is a Special Treasure. 

Nice one Joanna.

Jo, I know the feeling

Jo, I just posted the same thing in Jokes.  Ain't that something.

pattygirl wrote:Jo, I just posted the same thing in Jokes.  Ain't that something.

 ......I got it today from my joke mate !

Maybe we share him. LOL LOL

Could be worse.  Nice to have joke mates who make us laugh.

So pattygirl how much snow did you get?

Donnamarie wrote: So pattygirl how much snow did you get?

Oh no DonnaMarie....You can't send our pattygirl outside
with a measuring tape !!  

Cruel girl. 

Well girls, we got only about 8 inches.  We were lucky.  Out on Long Island, they got between  13 and 24 inches. We were lucky that  the "low" moved a bit to the east, or we would have really been dumped on. Of course, we'll be having snow for a while because the temperatures are pretty cold right now, and will be frigid this weekend. All in all, we made out just fine.

Jo, I use a wooden ruler, not tape. It's good up to 18 inches.

pattygirl wrote:Well girls, we got only about 8 inches.  We were lucky.  Out on Long Island, they got between  13 and 24 inches. We were lucky that  the "low" moved a bit to the east, or we would have really been dumped on. Of course, we'll be having snow for a while because the temperatures are pretty cold right now, and will be frigid this weekend. All in all, we made out just fine.

Jo, I use a wooden ruler, not tape. It's good up to 18 inches.

Whew! Thank goodness that you didn't get swallowed up by a snow drift. Joanna had me thinking twice about sending you out in the elements to get a measurement. Glad all is well pattygirl. Yea, you lucked out. Hope you and your daughter stay warm and toasty.

Hope you get no more snow pattygirl & hope you enjoyed my joke about measuring it all.

Guess I won't mention high tomorrow in Los Angeles is supposed to be 73 degrees.

23C.

LornaDoone wrote:Guess I won't mention high tomorrow in Los Angeles is supposed to be 73 degrees.

23C.

Hatin' on LornaDoone right now.

Joanna wrote:Hope you get no more snow pattygirl & hope you enjoyed my joke about measuring it all.

 Jo, I can guarantee that there'll be more snow.  The winter is only starting. Jo, I enjoy all your jokes, sometimes they make my day.

Oyelowo supports Cumberbatch over 'coloured' comment
 Press Association 14 hrs ago SNAP.PA

Selma star David Oyelowo has voiced his support for fellow 
British actor Benedict Cumberbatch, who came under criticism 
for using the term “coloured” in an interview.
David, who plays Martin Luther King Jr in Selma, 
said at the film’s European premiere in London that people 
should focus on what the Sherlock star was saying – 
rather than the terminology he used.
Discussing diversity in the entertainment industry, 
Benedict said last week on a TV show that “as far as coloured actors go,” 
there were more opportunities in the US than Britain. 
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Benedict Cumberbatch pictured at a screening of The Imitation Game


The actor later said sorry for his “thoughtless use of inappropriate language”. He said he was “devastated to have caused offence by using this outmoded terminology”.
David defended Benedict when asked about the comment.
David Oyelowo speaks at the Martin Luther King holiday commemorative service


“In relation to Benedict it’s definitely gone too far in terms of political correctness,” said the actor.
“He was actually being very supportive of the likes of me, and other black actors and actresses – we do have greater opportunities in the US in relation to the UK.
“We use the term ‘people of colour’ in America. Is that immensely different to what he said? I don’t think so, just focus on what he was trying to say.”
Directed by Ava DuVernay, Selma follows the movement that led to the historic civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, and the subsequent passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
The movie was nominated for best picture at the Academy Awards. But the fact it was snubbed in other top categories has led to a debate on diversity in the entertainment industry.

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Nicky80 wrote:I hope you are all safe. Heard in the news that this will be a crazy storm.

You heard about it in Germany??????????????????   Got well over 2 feet of snow. Two towns over, they got 3 feet of snow.  More snow tomorrow ( not much) and more again on Monday.  Homes on the coast line were destroyed.  One gentleman living on the coast line was trying to secure a picture window when the waves broke over the rock wall, came crashing through the house- the window hit him in the face.  Multiple facial sutures.  We've had more snow than this, but wind was up to 75 miles per hour.

I think it was in every news in the world as it was called the to be the worst storm ever and later it was reported how bad Bosten was affected but not NY. Some parts of the US have crazy winters it's like living in Scandinavia   (or Northpole hehe)