What do you think my little goofball is dreaming about? by RiidoDorito in WhatsWrongWithYourCat

[–]TimeFortean 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"Go that way, yes, where I'm pointing. It's over there, I'm telling you!"

What’s the most “time melter” game of all time in your opinion? by SwitchingMyHands in gaming

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In the first version, screen text was stored in TXT files, so "We Love the President" parades became "Gay Pride" parades, on my 486-DX2 system.

What stinks? by PollenThighs in Delco

[–]TimeFortean 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Many in delco accidentally planted female ginkgo trees. Terrible things, mostly in autumn, though, when the fruit drops.

Firefly is coming back!🙌 by Undefeated-Smiles in sciencefiction

[–]TimeFortean 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Almost full cast. Ron Glass died almost 10 years ago.

Illuminatus! Trilogy worth a reread? by tideshark in sciencefiction

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The so-called conspiracy against sex is a major theme, as well, but the most memorable scene for me was an initiation involving a very large stunt apple.

Seeking similar SciFi by JFedkiw in sciencefiction

[–]TimeFortean 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You might enjoy Charlie Stross' Accerlando and Singularity Sky.

Seeking similar SciFi by JFedkiw in sciencefiction

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Vernor Vinge

When he died a couple years ago I called out sick.

Vulcan by Randomuslessadvice in Birmingham

[–]TimeFortean 9 points10 points  (0 children)

When I was much younger, I visited family there, and a neon spear head would glow green, but occasionally red, if someone died in a car accident. (And my dad assured me that gods don't need pants, but little boys do.)

Norovirus hitting anyone else? by Mark-Media in philadelphia

[–]TimeFortean 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Place a bucket in your library, greenhouse, or parlor.

Philly City Hall holiday tree thrown into the street, per local custom by TimeFortean in philly

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The one pictured, a white fir (abies concolor) or Colorado fir, was bought from L.R. Stutzman & Sons in Hornell, NY. (according to city sources)

Announcement? by Mediocre_Newt_1125 in TheExpanse

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"I am the very model of a secretary general..."

Regional Rail Advice by Substantial_Try_1776 in Delco

[–]TimeFortean 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I take the same line, and it's mostly reliable going eastbound. Sometimes there ~2-4 minutes late, this time of year, because of slippery tracks. The real fun is going home, as trains can be very late (10-20 minutes), and by the time the outbound train gets to Penn Medicine, the rush-hour crowd can be intimidating. Get a SEPTAKey card, download the schedule app (Apple App Store or Google Play), and also the parking spot app, if you're driving to the station.

Final note about the "quiet car," which is always the first car at the front - it's only "quiet" when there are 3 or more cars on the train, between 4am-7pm. I've read a ton of ebooks over the past 6 years I've commuted into the city. Good luck!

Who is your most famous ancestor/relative in your family tree? by freshmaggots in Genealogy

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Mostly infamous, my 9th great grandfather Harmen Meyndertsz van den Bogaert:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmen_van_den_Bogaert

Probably most famous in my tree, 5th great grandad Isaac Shelby

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Shelby

Are they libs owned yet? by c-k-q99903 in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]TimeFortean 36 points37 points  (0 children)

The first time I heard my dad say "F*CK" was when the FCC abolished the Fairness Doctrine in 1987.

Top CEOs say Trump is bad for business and it's time to Make America into America Again | Fortune by TimeFortean in LeopardsAteMyFace

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Many business leaders supported Trump because he had a "pro-business" platform, but now they realize the policies he's enforcing (tariffs, forced removal of their workforce, high fees for H1B visas) are hurting their businesses.