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Oops, another one learns the hard way. A couple of years ago, I "invested" in an Indiegogo startup for a micro drone. Seemed like a good idea at the time. Initial shipping date came and went and went and went, to the point that (a) the CEO's comments on facebook was a running satire and (b) continued solicitation bordered on fraud.
Setting aside the controller boards that smoke (once), the motors that don't work, etc, the product was so late that the contributors paid for an all expenses paid learning process for the company.
You pays your money, you takes your chances.
Charlie Gilley
<italic>Stuck in a dysfunctional matrix from which I must escape...
"Where liberty dwells, there is my country." B. Franklin, 1783
“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” BF, 1759
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Is kindred the fear of visiting relatives?
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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Visiting? I'd say "having" is sufficient to install fear.
Marc
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Oh brother, not that one again! In related news...
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What's cousin ewe* to espouse these comments? Wondering what son your mind and if this is this related to any earlier posts?
* Considered a relative in Wales, no?
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"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein | "If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you are seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010 |
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Given that 'visitor' in (modern) Greek is επισκέπτης (episképtis), and 'relatives' in Greek is συγγενείς (syngeneís), I would say that 'episkeptical syngeneiophobia' would refer to fear of relatives visiting, and 'syngeneical episkeptophobia' would refer to fear of visiting relatives.
(or is it the other way round?)
If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack.
--Winston Churchill
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Apparently it is.
"the debugger doesn't tell me anything because this code compiles just fine" - random QA comment
"Facebook is where you tell lies to your friends. Twitter is where you tell the truth to strangers." - chriselst
"I don't drink any more... then again, I don't drink any less." - Mike Mullikins uncle
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Yes, it seems the concepts are related.
/ravi
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They'll probably prove it father down the road.
"the debugger doesn't tell me anything because this code compiles just fine" - random QA comment
"Facebook is where you tell lies to your friends. Twitter is where you tell the truth to strangers." - chriselst
"I don't drink any more... then again, I don't drink any less." - Mike Mullikins uncle
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You just had to altar this thread didn't you!
"the debugger doesn't tell me anything because this code compiles just fine" - random QA comment
"Facebook is where you tell lies to your friends. Twitter is where you tell the truth to strangers." - chriselst
"I don't drink any more... then again, I don't drink any less." - Mike Mullikins uncle
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I hope you're not cross.
/ravi
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I was for a moment, but the veins in my temple have disappeared.
"the debugger doesn't tell me anything because this code compiles just fine" - random QA comment
"Facebook is where you tell lies to your friends. Twitter is where you tell the truth to strangers." - chriselst
"I don't drink any more... then again, I don't drink any less." - Mike Mullikins uncle
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If only we could prophet from these threads...
"the debugger doesn't tell me anything because this code compiles just fine" - random QA comment
"Facebook is where you tell lies to your friends. Twitter is where you tell the truth to strangers." - chriselst
"I don't drink any more... then again, I don't drink any less." - Mike Mullikins uncle
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..and thing saint gonna change anytime soon.
"the debugger doesn't tell me anything because this code compiles just fine" - random QA comment
"Facebook is where you tell lies to your friends. Twitter is where you tell the truth to strangers." - chriselst
"I don't drink any more... then again, I don't drink any less." - Mike Mullikins uncle
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Wait, what's your angel?
/ravi
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For heavens sake, there's no angle.
"the debugger doesn't tell me anything because this code compiles just fine" - random QA comment
"Facebook is where you tell lies to your friends. Twitter is where you tell the truth to strangers." - chriselst
"I don't drink any more... then again, I don't drink any less." - Mike Mullikins uncle
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Hell, I was mistaken!
/ravi
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The devil's in the details.
"the debugger doesn't tell me anything because this code compiles just fine" - random QA comment
"Facebook is where you tell lies to your friends. Twitter is where you tell the truth to strangers." - chriselst
"I don't drink any more... then again, I don't drink any less." - Mike Mullikins uncle
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Having problems with arthritis in my hands. Anyone using any of the ergo keyboards with success? Any experiences recommendations? I see stuff up to $300+ dollars. Wow!
Arguing with a woman is like reading the Software License Agreement. In the end, you ignore everything and click "I agree".
Anonymous
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I image that is a highly personal preference purchase. Not sure where you can go anymore to test them out but I would definitely try before you buy.
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I own 2 of these (1 work and 1 at home) and have been buying them since they were made available (back in 95 I think):
Microsoft Natural ergonomic -- amazon[^]
They allow your wrists to rest in their natural state but you have to be a touch typist to use them.
Natural state of wrist rest is:
* curved fingers
* arms turned slightly in (palms slightly facing each other)
* wrists aligned (not bent) with the rest of the arm (wrists not bent and pinching internally)
* arms supported on desktop --- not forcing shoulders to hold arm weight
You can see these keyboards at local office supply stores.
** Also, once you use this keyboard for a few days and try a regular one again, you will notice that your wrists were actually twisted outwards for typing.
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I also use this keyboard and my wrists have hurt a lot less since starting with it. For what it's worth, I also use a mouse that lets my wrist rest on it's side. Takes a bit getting used to, but helps tremendously with the pain.
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