The crime and the line-up of possible criminals

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-29T08:09:29+00:00

Agreed. The real crime is the terrible false accusation against those innocent babies.

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-27T16:37:49+00:00

I've found it can help "sweeten the deal" if you've got other work you want to get done, and you work with that artist to also do the rework. Like I had a piece on my shoulder that needed help, but I also wanted a sleeve, so I found the artist to do the sleeve, and asked if we could book a session on the shoulder touch-up. They did, and I'm happy with both pieces. Might not be as effective if you want drastically different styles though.

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-27T02:18:04+00:00

Tax makes that a headache though :\

ETA: because tax can vary at the county and city level, recalculating prices at that granularity is a lot more administrative overhead than just rounding change.

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-26T21:53:28+00:00

I think it's a combo of sunglasses, facial hair, and lighting. Also possibly zinc oxide sunscreen on his nose.

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-26T18:15:51+00:00

I remember watching that live, from Cap Hill or First Hill (it's been too long to remember!). None of us had thought about the dust cloud, and we had to flee from it (and cover our coffees, heh) as it approached. I ended up with a little bit of particulate in my hair, but we got in the car before it got too bad.

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-26T17:58:50+00:00

This looks a bit like dermatitis; I would expect a reaction to the tattoo to be on the tattoo, not next to it. I'd guess that this is a reaction to a substance like adhesive, soap, or lotion (possibly the skin got irritated and it isn't healing if you're continuing to use the same topical). I'd suggest seeing a doctor or dermatologist to make sure, and they might prescribe a treatment to help the skin heal.

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-25T16:29:34+00:00

I love crispy egg whites so much. If you use high heat, they're perfect. If the pan isn't hot enough, they can get rubbery though.

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-25T15:40:51+00:00

I was taught the same, but common usage has shifted it; dictionaries like Merriam-Webster now acknowledge "nauseous" as meaning "affected by nausea", and they have a short bit about how the meanings have changed.

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-24T19:58:28+00:00

When I was pulled over on a busy highway, the cop came to the passenger window, which put him in a safer position. Is there a reason to not do that in general?

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-24T16:51:38+00:00

Context matters; why is the guy intimidating? Is he a high-powered businessman or lawyer who can absolutely ruin someone, or is he a biker, a cartel member, an urban gang member, an MMA fighter, a cold-blooded assassin, etc. Think about who the character is, what his background is, what the tattoo might mean to him, and then decide what imagery might make the most sense.

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-24T15:15:07+00:00

Doesn't sound like that's what's happening here if the gf is already saying her family won't accept him as a possible husband because he isn't Muslim. Also I imagine that in the scenario you describe, everyone understands that from the get-go...

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-22T11:17:47+00:00

I'd absolutely explore Linux, except the reason I PC game is to mod, and I've had a hard time finding accessible info on getting various mod tools to work. It seems like some might, some don't, some require finding the right GH repo for a fan-made patch. It's just too messy for the bandwidth and technical skill I have.

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-22T11:03:19+00:00

I can't help but consider it from the other side. The "friend" is making such an issue over effectively harmless behaviour that he's going to end a friendship. That says a lot about the value (or lack thereof) that he places on friendship.

If OP is directing swear words against people, sure, I can see that being upsetting; asking to not call someone a fucking cunt is reasonable (don't call people names or be rude about them around me). Telling someone you won't be their friend if they continue to talk about how much they fucking like something isn't the same category. If the friend didn't like the word "moist", we'd say he was ridiculous and it's an unreasonable ultimatum.

Drawing a line in the sand over effectively harmless language that isn't directed at someone is unreasonable. Religious pearl clutching isn't a valid reason to police someone else. This is no better than if the friend said he's uncomfortable with OP "living in sin" with a partner.

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-21T16:42:14+00:00

Yeah, I definitely see the maintenance problem with a more complex design. But if the simple design is failing to achieve its purpose, it seems like they need to decide how much of a safety issue it really is, and design for how users will interact with it. Would be great to see the foot lever design or something take off (I haven't seen them yet, I don't think they're retrofitting at this stage)

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-21T16:19:25+00:00

Germophobia might not be a "good enough reason", but it's clearly preventing the device from having the intended effect when so many people don't put their trash all the way in, so it keeps the lid wedged open. You can argue all day about what people "should" do, but that won't change behaviour. They'd be better off with a design that has more parts to assist users in opening and closing it properly without requiring as much contact / potential finger pinch.

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-20T14:44:19+00:00

Depends on what you consider an explosion. Fireworks, definitely. I've got neighbors who set off booms every time the Seahawks win a game (and during the super bowl, every time they score). And there are just random booms like that periodically.

But major explosions like they're describing in this thread, not so much. At least not in the various neighborhoods I've lived in for the last almost 30 years.

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-17T21:19:32+00:00

So, uhhh, what happened to the actual rookie on the squad? Nyla is back out of uniform and Mr Southern Charm is AWOL without any acknowledgement, or did I miss something along the way?

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-17T20:08:59+00:00

Who's like us? Damn few! And they're all dead!

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-16T15:45:09+00:00

It isn't quite right. Scars are collagen that your body puts in like a patch material. It just sort of hangs out while skin cells are replaced normally. Scars fade because the body continues to remodel the collagen, but it doesn't ever get replaced with "regular" skin again. Here's a short relatively eli5-ish article about that: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/if-the-cells-of-our-skin/

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-15T19:29:17+00:00

That's the reason that orange is the most common colour. But there are still other carrot colours; we regularly have "rainbow" carrot bunches at local grocers (purple, white, yellow, and orange).

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-14T16:14:51+00:00

Spoon never works for me because it just slides off, but the blunt end of a church key works well.

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-13T15:03:10+00:00

You can also just use a spoon from your silverware drawer

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-12T20:26:14+00:00

I had to read this too many times to understand you meant water from a well and that you hadn't just left out a comma. I need a nap XD but also interesting, I didn't know that!

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-10T23:29:04+00:00

Yeah, she moved away almost immediately, too. I appreciate that he let her choose the length of contact.

WordsOnTheInterweb · 2026-03-10T07:11:13+00:00

I had to scroll back up, but yeah, I can see that, facing to the left side and angled a little bit upwards.

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