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RE: OT Things to ponder

Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 10:10 pm
by geofflambert
We are all African Americans.

RE: OT Things to ponder

Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 10:32 pm
by scout1
Do Gorn's have really cool looking sun glasses ...seeing as you don't like to lie on large warm rocks

RE: OT Things to ponder

Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 10:35 pm
by 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. [:(]

RE: OT Things to ponder

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 3:45 am
by 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

RE: OT Things to ponder

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 5:02 pm
by 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?

RE: OT Things to ponder

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 5:04 pm
by geofflambert
I just unplugged the keyboard and it stopped! I plugged it back in and no more problem. Hooray!

RE: OT Things to ponder

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 5:48 pm
by Orm
Nice.


RE: OT Things to ponder

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 9:48 pm
by 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

RE: OT Things to ponder

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 10:39 pm
by 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! [:-]

RE: OT Things to ponder

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 10:56 pm
by 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]

RE: OT Things to ponder

Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 12:01 am
by 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.

RE: OT Things to ponder

Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 12:26 am
by 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.

RE: OT Things to ponder

Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 11:43 am
by Lecivius
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RE: OT Things to ponder

Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 12:02 pm
by 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


RE: OT Things to ponder

Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 12:04 pm
by 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"



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RE: OT Things to ponder

Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 1:20 pm
by 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'.

RE: OT Things to ponder

Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 2:57 pm
by 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'.



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RE: OT Things to ponder

Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 3:04 pm
by 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'.



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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.

RE: OT Things to ponder

Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 3:08 pm
by 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'.



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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...

RE: OT Things to ponder

Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 3:09 pm
by geofflambert
ORIGINAL: Orm

ORIGINAL: geofflambert

ORIGINAL: Lecivius






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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.