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    jon-nyc
    wrote on 7 Jan 2025, 10:47 last edited by
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    Only non-witches get due process.

    • Cotton Mather, Salem Massachusetts, 1692
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      jon-nyc
      wrote on 8 Jan 2025, 20:30 last edited by
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      Only non-witches get due process.

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        Mik
        wrote on 8 Jan 2025, 21:10 last edited by
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        Man, I bet that was some nasty sludge.

        “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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          jon-nyc
          wrote on 9 Jan 2025, 00:14 last edited by
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          Centuries worth at that. How many old Roman coins though? Or Roman armor with a skeleton in it for that matter?

          Only non-witches get due process.

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            jon-nyc
            wrote on 9 Jan 2025, 00:25 last edited by
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            In case you thought you weren’t aging well.

            Only non-witches get due process.

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              jon-nyc
              wrote on 9 Jan 2025, 04:19 last edited by
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              Nixon’s Funeral, 1994.

              If a similar photo were done for Carter, Clinton would now be on the opposite end of the line.

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              Only non-witches get due process.

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                George K
                wrote on 10 Jan 2025, 01:22 last edited by
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                Jack it up.

                "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                  kluurs
                  wrote on 10 Jan 2025, 16:15 last edited by
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                    10 Jan 2025, 01:22

                    Jack it up.

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                    jon-nyc
                    wrote on 10 Jan 2025, 16:18 last edited by
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                    @George-K said in Mildly interesting:

                    Jack it up.

                    Seems like the use case is limited to vehicles with a double axle.

                    Only non-witches get due process.

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                      jon-nyc
                      wrote on 11 Jan 2025, 04:02 last edited by
                      #2189

                      Only non-witches get due process.

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                        George K
                        wrote on 11 Jan 2025, 13:04 last edited by
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                        Catgut suture is a type of absorbable surgical suture traditionally made from the natural fibers of animal intestines, primarily the submucosal layer of sheep or goat intestines. Despite its name, it is not made from the intestines of cats.

                        Key Features of Catgut Sutures:
                        1 Absorbable:

                        • Catgut sutures are gradually broken down and absorbed by the body over time through enzymatic action. This eliminates the need for suture removal.

                        2 Types:

                        • Plain Catgut: Absorbed relatively quickly, typically within 7–10 days.
                        • Chromic Catgut: Treated with chromium salts to delay absorption and increase durability. Lasts approximately 21–28 days.

                        3 Uses:

                        • Commonly used in soft tissue approximation, ligation, and surgeries where long-term tensile strength is not required.
                        • Often used in gynecological, gastrointestinal, and pediatric procedures.

                        4 Advantages:

                        • Biodegradable and absorbed naturally.
                        • Minimizes the need for follow-up removal surgeries.

                        5 Disadvantages:

                        • Can cause an inflammatory reaction in some individuals due to its natural origin.
                        • Loses tensile strength relatively quickly.
                        • Sterility and uniformity can be less predictable compared to synthetic sutures.

                        Today, catgut sutures are less commonly used due to the availability of synthetic alternatives, like polyglactin (Vicryl) or polyglycolic acid sutures, which offer more consistent performance and fewer risks of tissue reaction.

                        "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                        The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                          jon-nyc
                          wrote on 11 Jan 2025, 16:58 last edited by
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                          Only non-witches get due process.

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                            George K
                            wrote on 13 Jan 2025, 00:45 last edited by
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                            "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                            The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                              George K
                              wrote on 13 Jan 2025, 01:21 last edited by
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                              "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                              The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                jon-nyc
                                wrote on 13 Jan 2025, 01:40 last edited by
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                                Only non-witches get due process.

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                                  George K
                                  wrote on 13 Jan 2025, 02:15 last edited by
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                                  Octopuses are the coolest animals. It's a shame they're so short-lived.

                                  "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                  The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                    jon-nyc
                                    wrote on 14 Jan 2025, 03:22 last edited by
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                                    Only non-witches get due process.

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                                      George K
                                      wrote on 14 Jan 2025, 13:16 last edited by
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                                      What Is the Origin of the Saying "Spick and Span"?

                                      The term spick and span means brand new. This term has a nautical origin. Spick meant nails (or spike) and span meant wooden shavings. On a new sailing ship, the nails would still be shiny and the wooden shavings from manufacture would still be present. Therefore, a new ship would be all spick and span.

                                      "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                      The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                        jon-nyc
                                        wrote on 14 Jan 2025, 20:05 last edited by
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                                        Andreessen ‘too early is just another way of being wrong’

                                        Interesting.

                                        Only non-witches get due process.

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                                          jon-nyc
                                          wrote on 15 Jan 2025, 01:26 last edited by
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                                          Queens, New York

                                          This remarkable 1908 photograph captures the Long Island Motor Parkway (also known as the Vanderbilt Parkway) with the Manhattan skyline in the distance. Built in 1908, the parkway is celebrated as the first road in the United States designed exclusively for automobiles. Stretching from Queens to Ronkonkoma, it featured innovative overpasses and bridges, making it a pioneer in modern roadway design.

                                          Initially a private toll road costing $2 to use, it was largely frequented by wealthy car enthusiasts eager to race their vehicles. The parkway was eventually closed in 1938 and absorbed by the state, though parts of it remain today, repurposed as a scenic bike path in Queens. A fascinating glimpse into the dawn of the automobile age.

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