Random Thoughts...or...What's on Your Mind?

[JD]

The software does that automatically. Just put your link inline and in should do it for you.

XenForo - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

ETA: It seems it only works on certain sites? The first two examples I tried didn't work!

It seems to be driven by the unfurl="true" parameter in the URL tag. Looks like the new version of the software sets that parameter on inline links automatically.

OK, thanks.

Try something like these: https://www.amazon.com/GE-Battery-Rechargeable-Emergency-Flashlight/dp/B0B2B67HQV?crid=QY6Q3RL0HUMB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ov0lhuRTMM6yQPwkXWjEC1SazGjlBB0hq5EEynBQt2qG-impbCk-2ybuGMe-pBBc4h2PevA-Ler1G0eqgY0-3XdWDhfqMeBKIHRsSmibdDyxxpH47h4PQJrv6w3VNxPXs1hOzklWpNkJ_bnLrBBLl4wCzl3HXDJVe8VBJosAGiqma8R-cO2_fo7j6B3zzIiw-7FDTnEMW9vc0qH8EC1LngVisVxr-rOj8clSQIku5dLn10I8yC6v0ayfEMF_81fJBoZTBmWmsIn7HZuzElxQ5oKMeP5Sn8Sd-6gnV5MjZFM.bs2-8QwJ6bCt_yolZamux2AENkS90QX8P9bNnkv1KKM&dib_tag=se&keywords=led+light+bulb+battery+backup&qid=1732636185&sprefix=led+light+bulb+batter,aps,192&sr=8-5
We had several of them around the house and they really helped light the way when my house was flooding at 3am.

I've never seen those before, I'll definitely keep them in mind, thanks.

 

[carcinoGeneticist]

A couple nights ago I had a dream where I had a plane ticket to a very large field. My flight was in three days, which is important. After the first of the three days, I went to sleep in my dream and had a dream inside my dream, where I was in the field I was supposed to be going to, and the Insane Clown Posse were giving me a very important warning (I forget what the warning was exactly). I then woke up from this into the original dream and went about the second day. After this I went to sleep in my dream and woke up into a dream inside the dream again, which was a repeat of the first dream inside of my dream. I then woke up from this into the original dream again and went about the third day. I fell asleep after the third dream day and woke up into the dream inside a dream again (same as the other two dreams inside of the dream) but this one was different because I fell asleep and had a dream inside of the dream inside of the dream. In the dream inside the dream inside the dream, the flesh-looking creature from towards the end of This video (it's Schism by TOOL if you already know it and thus do not need to watch the video) was in the field, except it was more red, larger, and had a chainsaw. I find it important to mention this was NOT what I was being warned about. I then woke up into the initial dream again and went to the field and the creature was there as well. Next thing I remember was being at not just any thrift store but specifically an 80s thrift store which apparently meant it only sold tutus. Then I woke up.

I don't know why I felt the need to share this dream with the TrekBBS; I have a history of strange dreams but this one was... certainly something.

 

[fireproof78]

I think I got ripped off. Vicks, famous for their VaboRub ointment, also has a product called VapoShower. You put the item on your shower floor, take a shower for 10 minutes and it's supposed to infuse the shower steam before it dissolves. I don't think it does anything. I can smell it, but it doesn't seem potent enough to do anything.

Dang, that's sad. I've used those before and really liked them. I think the better one is the Vaporbath, and I just plug the drain on my shower a minute to let it foam up a bit.

I don't think Vicks did the shower pucks first. I think another company did and they were far more potent.

 

[carcinoGeneticist]

I have had to leave my classroom because, among other things, I just got a laser pointer deliberately pointed in my eye. I now have a terrible headache.

 

[Gingerbread Demon]

I have had to leave my classroom because, among other things, I just got a laser pointer deliberately pointed in my eye. I now have a terrible headache.

Students that do that kind of thing should be suspended at the very least that's assault here.

And jumping subjects, if you have an android device this might be of note to you.

Google Play Games is refusing to update for some, but a fix is in the works

Since mid-October, Google Play Games has been stuck in a persistent update loop, but a fix now appears to be on the horizon

www.androidpolice.com

 

[tomalak301]

Happy Thanksgiving to all who will be celebrating tomorrow. I'm traveling basically the whole day and will have my Thanksgiving on Saturday. Probably will stop someplace on the way and have a turkey dinner though.

 

[Gingerbread Demon]

Happy Thanksgiving to all who will be celebrating tomorrow. I'm traveling basically the whole day and will have my Thanksgiving on Saturday. Probably will stop someplace on the way and have a turkey dinner though.

Not in the USA or an American but best wishes to you and everyone else. It's a pretty big thing in the USA isn't it?

 

[auntiehill]

I have most of this week off, so I decided to put my Christmas tree up. Hubby had to get it out of the garage for me; it's kept on a high shelf. He was home today, and brought it in for me. It took about 4 and a half hours to light & decorate the tree , and living room, and then clean up afterwards. Soooo tired.

Junior is asleep on my lap, as I watch the news. He's tired, too.

 

[Avro Arrow]

I just got a laser pointer deliberately pointed in my eye.

I hate it when people pull garbage like this. Laser pointers aren't toys, and can potentially cause eye damage. @Gingerbread Demon is right, that should be considered assault. I hope you're OK and there are no lasting effects.

 

[tomalak301]

Not in the USA or an American but best wishes to you and everyone else. It's a pretty big thing in the USA isn't it?

It should be but because of Black Friday (Which has really become the entire month of November) and Christmas, I fear it's losing it's significance. At this point, I kinda wish the American and Canadian Thanksgiving were the same day, especially since Canada is smart and does it on a Monday, so it's basically an extended weekend anyway.

 

[fireproof78]

Not in the USA or an American but best wishes to you and everyone else. It's a pretty big thing in the USA isn't it?

Yes, it is. Lots of plans, travel and family. My family will have about 50 people this year at my parents house.

 

[tomalak301]

Yes, it is. Lots of plans, travel and family. My family will have about 50 people this year at my parents house.

50 People? How big is the house (Or is it 50 people spread out over multiple meals). That seems like a lot.

 

[fireproof78]

50 People? How big is the house (Or is it 50 people spread out over multiple meals). That seems like a lot.

Parents have added on to the house over the years. They invite both family and friends and kids so it all adds up.

 

[Gingerbread Demon]

I hate it when people pull garbage like this. Laser pointers aren't toys, and can potentially cause eye damage. @Gingerbread Demon is right, that should be considered assault. I hope you're OK and there are no lasting effects.

Well over here if you point a laser pointer at say an airline or police helicopter, either one that's an offence under the law here and you can be prosecuted under the law here, and I'm not sure about common assault but I think a claim could be made if you wanted to pursue that.

meanwhile on youtube this random ad with passports caught my eye but not game to click on the link because I don't trust Google to police its advertising content at all.

 

[Gingerbread Demon]

This December has five Saturdays and five Mondays which only happens every 823 years

 

[StarTrek1701]

Third one without mom, time is just flying.

 

[Avro Arrow]

My family will have about 50 people this year at my parents house.

This December has five Saturdays and five Mondays which only happens every 823 years

It doesn't, though? There are only four Saturdays in December.

It looks like for that to work out, the month would need to start on a Saturday, and be a month with 31 days. Looks like the last time it happened was July 2023.

 

[Gingerbread Demon]

It doesn't, though? There are only four Saturdays in December.

It looks like for that to work out, the month would need to start on a Saturday, and be a month with 31 days. Looks like the last time it happened was July 2023.

Yeah mistake on my part it's a myth I was quoting.

Our 2nd Christmas without mum

 

[Aragorn]

TIL that Frankie Muniz is going to race full time in 2025 for NASCAR Truck Series.

 

[carcinoGeneticist]

Students that do that kind of thing should be suspended at the very least that's assault here.

I hate it when people pull garbage like this. Laser pointers aren't toys, and can potentially cause eye damage. @Gingerbread Demon is right, that should be considered assault. I hope you're OK and there are no lasting effects.

My eye is fine. Thank you for the concern. The people in that class are assholes.