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Postby Mich » Sat Dec 18, 2010 2:49 pm

a few things more cooks can ALWAYS use (or at least, I do):

More measuring cups

More Measuring spoons

More mixing bowls

More Tongs

But on the measuring cups/spoons set, this is your best bet, and it's less than $7!
# Cup measurements: 1/8, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 1, 1-1/2, 1-3/4, and 2 cups
# Spoon measurements: 1/32 tsp, 1/16 tsp, 1/8 tsp, 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 2 tsp, 1/2 Tbls, and 1 Tbls

Seriously? 1/8 cup is just 2 TBSP but still is wonderful, as is getting the larger cup measures, and 1/32nd tsp? and 1/16? finally a way to make recipes smaller, plus the very useful 2 tsp and 1/2 Tbsp measuring spoons. If you have a cook this would be an amazing stocking stuffer, but if you're putting together a present for a cook, this would be a great starter.



here's a few more ideas:
http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la ... 0535.story
I actually bought small, colorful cooking implements for the kiddies (they always want to help but can't!), and I really, really hate relatives that get the exact same thing for everyone. But that is a seriously good suggestion! I would have done it, if not for this.
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Postby steph » Sat Dec 18, 2010 4:46 pm

I would love a cute apron (in fact I asked 3 people for one, and I don't care if I get 3!)

Give me a minute to consult some lists that I have typed for Brian. I seriously have a hard time thinking of things that *I* want, and so does Brian. So every time I think of anything, I try and jot it down so that I can remember later. Hold on.....

Hmmm. That actually wasn't much help. Well, maybe a nice cozy blanket? A cute notebook or organizer with a nice pen? (I try and keep one of those with me for writing down ideas or list.) I still think a unique cute apron would be welcome. Mostly for me, the important part is that someone put thought into the gift for me, not just something generic that anyone could pick up for anyone. As long as there is a thought or a reason behind the gift, I love it. Good luck?
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Postby LilBee91 » Mon Dec 27, 2010 3:20 am

What exactly is Boxing Day and what do you do the celebrate it?
I feel like this is something I should know, but every year I wonder and I never look into it.
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Postby Bean_wannabe » Mon Dec 27, 2010 6:14 am

Boxing day arose when maids at upper-class houses got to go home to their families after Christmas. They would take boxes of presents and food home, hence Boxing Day.
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Postby starlooker » Mon Dec 27, 2010 11:31 am

What are the rest of the lyrics to "On Top of Spaghetti?"

On top of spaghetti,
all covered with cheese,
I lost my poor meatball,
when somebody sneezed.

It rolled off the table
and onto the floor.
And then my poor meatball
rolled out of the door.

It rolled in the garden
and under a bush,
and then my poor meatball
was nothing but mush.

But the mush was as tasty
as tasty could be
and late the next summer,
it grew into a tree.

???????

I know there is at least one more verse. I may have mangled the last one I have up there. I will google if I need to, but I was also simultaneously wondering of other pwebbers who learned the song when they were younger and remember the whole thing (or nearly the whole thing).
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Postby neo-dragon » Mon Dec 27, 2010 2:06 pm

Boxing day arose when maids at upper-class houses got to go home to their families after Christmas. They would take boxes of presents and food home, hence Boxing Day.
But now it just means crazy sales. Sort of like Black Friday in the States. Didn't get what you wanted for Christmas? No problem, it'll be on sale on Boxing Day.
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Postby Wil » Mon Dec 27, 2010 2:21 pm

I know there is at least one more verse. I may have mangled the last one I have up there. I will google if I need to, but I was also simultaneously wondering of other pwebbers who learned the song when they were younger and remember the whole thing (or nearly the whole thing).
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I actually used it for the basis of my storyboard for my final in a 3d animation class one year. I'm pretty sure there is even more after that, so I'll have to ask my sister when she wakes up.

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Postby Bean_wannabe » Tue Dec 28, 2010 4:35 am

The version I know has a different last verse to what you posted:

The very next summer
There grew up a tree
And on it were meatballs
To have for my tea
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Postby starlooker » Tue Dec 28, 2010 3:16 pm

Wil, you are awesome.
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Postby Wil » Tue Dec 28, 2010 7:57 pm

I asked my sister, and she said that was it as far as she knew. It looks to me like the words are slightly different too, so there could be any number of endings. *shrugs*

Either way, hope you enjoyed my storyboard. :P

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Postby Syphon the Sun » Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:09 am

It looks to me like the words are slightly different too, so there could be any number of endings.
Yeah, the version I always heard is:

And the tree was all covered
with beautiful moss;
it grew lovely meatballs
and tomato sauce.

So if you eat spaghetti
all covered with cheese,
hold on to your meatball
and don't ever sneeze.
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Postby Young Val » Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:40 am

I actually HAVE asked google, and a variety of other sources as well, but no luck. Help me, Pweb!

The BBC documentary Planet Earth has a scene where a herd of elephants are trekking through a dust storm and a little baby elephant walks smack into a tree. It is adorable and hilarious (the baby is OK!). Somehow David blinked and missed this little snippet of the documentary and I would love to show it to him without going through the trouble of renting the DVD again. I've searched and searched with no luck. Someone, somewhere must have put this clip on the internet. I know it.

Find it for me, and I'll mail you a tasty treat!
you snooze, you lose
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Postby ender1 » Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:02 am

I actually HAVE asked google, and a variety of other sources as well, but no luck. Help me, Pweb!

The BBC documentary Planet Earth has a scene where a herd of elephants are trekking through a dust storm and a little baby elephant walks smack into a tree. It is adorable and hilarious (the baby is OK!). Somehow David blinked and missed this little snippet of the documentary and I would love to show it to him without going through the trouble of renting the DVD again. I've searched and searched with no luck. Someone, somewhere must have put this clip on the internet. I know it.

Find it for me, and I'll mail you a tasty treat!
I think this has what you're working for, at about the 1:50 mark:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t0ITR2kBOc

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Postby Young Val » Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:10 am

YouTube is blocked at work and sadly the video wont play on my phone, but assuming you are awesome and found it PM me your address and any food likes/dislikes/allergies and I'll send you a package!
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Postby Young Val » Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:29 am

Pretty sure that's it! Delicious treats are in your future!
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Postby neo-dragon » Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:57 am

Probably a dumb question, but does anyone know from personal experience what effect daily exposure to soap and water has on the tarnishing of sterling silver? What about hand sanitizers?
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Postby Petra456 » Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:15 pm

I haven't taken my claddagh ring (which is sterling silver) off in three years. I shower with it everyday and never take it off when I do dishes, so it's exposed to soap and water a LOT. I haven't noticed any tarnishing... It's in need of cleaning, but it's fine.

Of course, who knows in the long run what will happen, maybe I should look into this too...
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Postby Luet » Fri Apr 29, 2011 2:28 pm

It tarnishes but I don't think it does any damage that a good polishing can't fix. You can either get a polishing cloth or liquid silver cleaner (they carry both in the jewelry section of walmart). I have both and use them occasionally on my silver jewelry.
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Postby Rei » Sat Apr 30, 2011 11:47 am

I haven't taken my claddagh ring (which is sterling silver) off in three years. I shower with it everyday and never take it off when I do dishes, so it's exposed to soap and water a LOT. I haven't noticed any tarnishing... It's in need of cleaning, but it's fine.

Of course, who knows in the long run what will happen, maybe I should look into this too...
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Postby steph » Sat May 07, 2011 11:41 am

I HATE windows media player. I haven't installed a new player on my laptop yet. We've been using Songbird on our desktop, but I'm not overly happy with it, either. What music player do you suggest I dl on my laptop?
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Postby jotabe » Sun May 08, 2011 5:08 pm

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Postby ender1 » Sun May 08, 2011 5:16 pm

I've been using foobar2000. It's a bit on the minimalist side, but has plugins available if you need to extend its capabilities.

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Postby Eaquae Legit » Fri May 13, 2011 5:23 pm

Taking suggestions for the Tiny One's online name...
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Postby Eaquae Legit » Sat May 14, 2011 9:00 am

bump bump bump, we are taking suggestions...
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Postby zeroguy » Sun May 15, 2011 10:23 pm

Well, the first thing that came to mind is Eaquae Ayanami, though that doesn't strike me as particularly clever... or sensical.
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Postby Mich » Sun May 15, 2011 11:55 pm

I think "Tiny One" is pretty good, honestly.
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Postby jotabe » Mon May 16, 2011 12:48 am

Depends on what you want, but i'm sure that when it comes to mythological names, your expertise is way deeper then mine :)
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Postby neo-dragon » Mon May 16, 2011 10:43 am

I make the same suggestion to all parents-to-be...

Megatron.

I think it's better for a girl because you can call her Meg in the unlikely event that she doesn't like going by the full name.
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Postby Rei » Mon May 16, 2011 1:08 pm

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Postby Mich » Mon May 16, 2011 6:27 pm

I've always wanted to name a girl Tesla. You could call her Tes(s)!

The obvious rival boy's name is Edison.
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Postby Eaquae Legit » Wed May 18, 2011 5:01 am

Another option we are considering is "Clavulum" which is a fairly literal Latin translation of the name we're calling the Tiny One in real life.
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Postby Jayelle » Wed May 18, 2011 5:11 am

Anyone know what the deal is behind the "World is ending on Saturday/Rapture this Saturday" meme? I keep seeing it on twitter.
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Postby neo-dragon » Wed May 18, 2011 7:32 am

Apparently the Bible guarantees it.

So I'm going to blow my life savivings, run up my credit card debt, and maybe show up to work naked on Friday.

No earthly consequences!! Take that, suckers. :D
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