aint that some shit.... I saw a flag at work, and it said made in china. Its fucked up when our own countrys flag is made elsewhere. More fucked up when people buy it. I would never buy a flag that says made it china.
- Jesse
Jesse, that likely means you still buy a flag made in China that just doesn't *say* that.
- Michael R. Bernstein
Very nice! I want to lick your toes, in a completely non-sexual way. I just love Watermelon. Also: the Ladies Room came back?
- Haggis (Sean Loyless)
Sean, nope. The original thread was just posted both to Shevonne's feed and to that room.
- joey
Ah, I figured. Although when I clicked on the link it said "Request Subscription" and it has an avatar that says "I recycle men"
- Haggis (Sean Loyless)
Sean, no. That's the old room. It was cross-posted to Shevonne's feed. That's how you can see it.
- Rochelle
I ordered something last night and received a confirmation email that said "This is an automated message acknowledging successful initial processing of your order placed on the World Wide Web." Do people really still use the term "World Wide Web"?
We should all go over to veo's. It's never warm in the afternoon there.
- Akiva Moskovitz
you guys complaining about 77 degrees? do you get humidity? I looks like Tad has ya beat.
- BEX Happy Long Weekend
Yeah, but Tad, you guys have AC. We don't.
- Rochelle
Geez, I always forget about the no A/C thing. To Texans that's just completely bizarre, as we would all spontaneously combust without it. :(
- Haggis (Sean Loyless)
The guy on the radio is talking about LOLCats and keeps saying it like "lull cats".
So funny that you mention this; I've wondered how others say it! I go with "lahlcats," which is probably "lawlcats" with my southern accent. :)
- Laura the Sea Cow
"Children who are overweight and wet the bed at night may have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), researchers report. Both being overweight and wetting the bed are associated with the nighttime breathing disorder, they found. However, overweight and bedwetting are not associated with each other."
- Rochelle
via Bookmarklet
"One thing I personally hate about Facebook is how the ads co-opt my friends' pictures and use them to try to sell me stupid stuff. Dan received one of those types of ads yesterday, only the combination of text and photo selection was a little... um, let's say "open minded.""
- Rochelle
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We were just watching TV when there was a deafening ear-piercing beep. It was coming from the stereo receiver. Apparently it has overheated. I guess that's what happens when it gets to be 80F in the living room.
I think Worthington has some monster cables. Now all you need is a new receiver. LOL
- Russ Jackson
We had two receivers hit by lightning and instant death. Do you smell anything electrical Rochelle?
- jlt-Janet
We let it cool down for a few minutes and now it seems to be all right. Rochelle had slid the glass door over the receiver to prevent Audrey from messing with the buttons. Guess there's just not enough circulation back there.
- Akiva Moskovitz
I've used Queensboro.com before. They have I believe a 4 item minimum order (which is a lot less than most online embroidery shops).
- FFing Enigma (aka Tina)
Tamar, they're a variation of the lap pads. Not weighted, just some kind of thick and semi-waterproof fabric. They're from Target. We put them down the changing area before putting Audrey down.
- Rochelle
I guess that's what it is. I still wonder why my mom is so adamant about them being "poodle pads."
- Tamar Weinberg
I've heard them called "piddle pads". I wonder if she misheard and thought it was "poodle" instead of "piddle"?
- Rochelle
Yup: Strap it to your cat and watch the fun. (I'm kidding -- I'm kidding!)
- Chris Baskind
for the sake of my sanity, i am just going to hide this. i just cant stop laughing.
- Amber Spence
That design is hasn't changed in 70 years. There was an episode of MASH, where Hawkeye walks in on HotLips using one of these on Frank Burns, to which he retorts "Behind every great man is a woman with a vibrator".
- Matthew DeVries
Another doula-related thing for you all. In setting up my website, I'm making a FAQ page and need some questions to include. What are some questions you have about doulas or about doula service?
Start with really basic questions. Talk about what a doula does, etc. I'm sure you have that down already. And then talk about what you offer, what you don't (epidurals?). Stuff like "what am I to expect?" Talk about the difference between a doula and a nurse and whether you recommend any after that.
- Tamar Weinberg
How many times do you meet with us? Before/after? Do you have connections with lactation consultants?
- Jaclyn
It sounds to me like you're talking about a midwife. So you might want to ask about their license and state registration..
- MicahBear78
Micah, midwives and doulas are different. Midwives have medical degrees and actually do the baby delivery along with diagnosis and prescribing. Doulas provide emotional and physical support in labor but don't do medical care.
- Rochelle
What happens if my philosophy for certain situations differs from yours (assuming it arises after we've established a relationship because we are already compatible in other areas)?
- joey
What is your role compared to the role of my partner or family members and what is the goal for the group dynamic?
- joey
What is your availability/what resources do you make available if I want to learn more about a particular subject?
- joey
"If my labor is 75 hours, will you take a break? Or do you work with me throughout the labor?"
- Tamar Weinberg
If an Emergency ceasarian is needed, will you you be allowed to work the top half of the curtain? Do we need to file paperwork for that now? If complications send me to surgery, will you be staying with my partner through it?
- Matthew DeVries
Rochelle, what? Was she in pain that entire time? 5 days? Did she eat anything at all?! That's crazy. I thought I was kidding.
- Tamar Weinberg
Tamar, she had an epidural that they kept topping off. She ate a little bit but not much. She was literally delirious by the time she had the baby and was barely even aware of what was happening.
- Rochelle
I get the whole natural child birth thing, but at some point you just have to go with C-section. It worked out well for MacDuff. (and me)
- Matthew DeVries
What health insurance do you work with?
- Alex Scoble
(Alex, doulas aren't covered by any health insurance companies in America!)
- Rochelle
Which would make it a good FAQ question :)
- Alex Scoble
How do I pick a doula? Do I get to interview candidates first? What if I disagree with some of their views?
- Zulema ◕ ◡ ◕
Rochelle, I assume you're not representing a service -- just yourself, right?
- Tamar Weinberg
Tamar, yes, just myself. My own service! :)
- Rochelle
I don't have a suggestion but I just wanted to add that doulas are awesome. We had one for our daughter"s birth and she was excellent. Really helpful and kind.
- Gunny The Fuzzball ™