OT Things to ponder

[geofflambert]

We are all African Americans.

[scout1]

Do Gorn's have really cool looking sun glasses ...seeing as you don't like to lie on large warm rocks

[AW1Steve]

ORIGINAL: SheperdN7

This question has been on my mind for YEARS- If a Caucasian man is born in the Congo, then moves to the USA, is he considered an African-American?

I knew a young man who was born in Zimbabwe and who "left for his health" after the regime change. In college he called him self a "African American". And took an unbelievable amount of crap for it. Like many words , it seems to mean only what the larger number of people SAY it means. As a child , I was told that I was a "Native American" because I was born here. Therefore a native. Then in the 1970's I was told I wasn't, because 5 or 6 generations ago my ancestors were born in Canada , or 5 or 6 before that Europe. Language is changeable . Versatile, and whatever the newest majority says it was. [:(]

[wdolson]

For the mouse cursor, I googled "mouse cursor moving on its own" and it came up with thousands of links, many from forums and at least one YouTube video. There are lots of suggestions, I suggest trying the simple ones first and the more involved ones if they don't fix the problem.

Bill

[geofflambert]

I've tried everything and no luck so far. It can't be the mouse itself as I've disconnected it and no help, uninstalled it and no help. I wonder if it's my dusty old keyboard sending cursor signals?

[geofflambert]

I just unplugged the keyboard and it stopped! I plugged it back in and no more problem. Hooray!

[Orm]

Nice.

[SheperdN7]

I knew a young man who was born in Zimbabwe and who "left for his health" after the regime change. In college he called him self a "African American". And took an unbelievable amount of crap for it. Like many words , it seems to mean only what the larger number of people SAY it means. As a child , I was told that I was a "Native American" because I was born here. Therefore a native. Then in the 1970's I was told I wasn't, because 5 or 6 generations ago my ancestors were born in Canada , or 5 or 6 before that Europe. Language is changeable . Versatile, and whatever the newest majority says it was.

Thanks sir

[BBfanboy]

ORIGINAL: geofflambert

I just unplugged the keyboard and it stopped! I plugged it back in and no more problem. Hooray!

Saaaaayyyy .... you must be the lizard from tech support who told me to just reboot whenever there was a problem! And when the computer would not reboot he told me to just pull the plug - the way you just did! He never did anything to help me avoid losing all the work I did before the computer glitch! [:@]
Seems like a Gornish idea of fun! [:-]

[AW1Steve]

ORIGINAL: SheperdN7

I knew a young man who was born in Zimbabwe and who "left for his health" after the regime change. In college he called him self a "African American". And took an unbelievable amount of crap for it. Like many words , it seems to mean only what the larger number of people SAY it means. As a child , I was told that I was a "Native American" because I was born here. Therefore a native. Then in the 1970's I was told I wasn't, because 5 or 6 generations ago my ancestors were born in Canada , or 5 or 6 before that Europe. Language is changeable . Versatile, and whatever the newest majority says it was.

Thanks sir

For what? Having my ancestors leave Canada? In truth I don't think it was by choice. [:D]

[geofflambert]

ORIGINAL: BBfanboy

ORIGINAL: geofflambert

I just unplugged the keyboard and it stopped! I plugged it back in and no more problem. Hooray!

Saaaaayyyy .... you must be the lizard from tech support who told me to just reboot whenever there was a problem! And when the computer would not reboot he told me to just pull the plug - the way you just did! He never did anything to help me avoid losing all the work I did before the computer glitch! [:@]
Seems like a Gornish idea of fun! [:-]

Say what you like, but you must admit that we gorn are more evolved than you thought.

[geofflambert]

You know, there was this one time when I woke up one morning, or was halfway there, when I knew I had solved for the unified field theory. It was right in front of my eyes and I only needed to reach out and claim it. Somehow things became muddy and I could not find it anymore. Nonetheless, as I am a resolute and conscientious fellow, I have chosen to enter a sleep state each evening in the attempt to recreate the conditions whence I solved for the unified field theory. Without fail I have undertaken the rigorous preparations and have undergone the prescribed rituals of those who would know more. I have, not yet, any useful data to report, but I will advise you when I have accomplished my mission.

[Lecivius]

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[geofflambert]

Some of you old timers remember a comedian by the name of Foster Brooks. Here is a sample of his work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdKyqijLd6I

[geofflambert]

Anyways, Foster accompanied General Douglas MacArthur on a world tour. He kept whispering something in MacArthur's ear throughout the trip.
Do you know what it was?

" 'Hic' transit gloria mundi"

[Orm]

ORIGINAL: Lecivius

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No. It would be a 'Holy Tree'. Later on a minority claim it should be a 'Holy Fruit'. And for the sect members it is 'The Holy Berry'.

[Lecivius]

ORIGINAL: Orm

ORIGINAL: Lecivius

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No. It would be a 'Holy Tree'. Later on a minority claim it should be a 'Holy Fruit'. And for the sect members it is 'The Holy Berry'.

[geofflambert]

ORIGINAL: Lecivius

ORIGINAL: Orm

ORIGINAL: Lecivius

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No. It would be a 'Holy Tree'. Later on a minority claim it should be a 'Holy Fruit'. And for the sect members it is 'The Holy Berry'.

You have to understand, Lecivius, Orm has his eyes glued to his binoculars observing the Swedish Bikini Team and doesn't have time to watch Batman.

[Orm]

ORIGINAL: geofflambert

ORIGINAL: Lecivius

ORIGINAL: Orm


No. It would be a 'Holy Tree'. Later on a minority claim it should be a 'Holy Fruit'. And for the sect members it is 'The Holy Berry'.

You have to understand, Lecivius, Orm has his eyes glued to his binoculars observing the Swedish Bikini Team and doesn't have time to watch Batman.

Nah, I wouldn't need binoculars to watch them. Just need to go out. And it gets old fast. Life of Brian on the other hand...

[geofflambert]

ORIGINAL: Orm

ORIGINAL: geofflambert

ORIGINAL: Lecivius

You have to understand, Lecivius, Orm has his eyes glued to his binoculars observing the Swedish Bikini Team and doesn't have time to watch Batman.

Nah, I wouldn't need binoculars to watch them. Just need to go out. And it gets old fast. Life of Brian on the other hand...

You're right, I would at least take a hand lens with me, though.