Author Topic: Random talk thread: It just keeps happening (Read 4267588 times)

Robo · « **Reply #13740 on:** May 23, 2012, 04:41:34 PM »

I still refer to DC as "Wurshintun" and don't give a fuuuuck. But that's because I'm from Murrlend.

Shadow Mod · « **Reply #13741 on:** May 23, 2012, 04:52:47 PM »

Quote from: Robo on May 23, 2012, 03:04:32 PM

"San Fran" seems like the most reasonable way to refer to it in shorthand, anyway. "SF" does come out with the appropriate amount of lisp and hot air, though.

Frisco. "The City." SF.

Depending on what you're talking about it's more likely you refer to where you're going in the city. Like "i'm hitting up the Mish, Financial District, Wharf."

Shadow Mod · « **Reply #13742 on:** May 23, 2012, 05:05:31 PM »

Quote from: The Business on May 23, 2012, 05:03:37 PM

Someone from literally anywhere else is not going to call it The City.

He asked specifically what the locals call it.

Himu · « **Reply #13743 on:** May 23, 2012, 05:05:33 PM »

in nyc they call mahattan 'the city' even if you live in bk or queens. even though manhattan sucks balls

tiesto · « **Reply #13744 on:** May 23, 2012, 05:12:52 PM »

Yup, here it's "the city" and "the island".

I remember going to my college orientation, and people asked me where I was from (as if my thick lawn guyland accent doesn't immediately give it away)... said "the island" and they thought I meant Grand Island. I was just like wtf?

I call San Francisco SF... have just gotten back from there. Pretty interesting and diverse place, very unlike any other city I've been to. Though I don't think I could live there...

Shadow Mod · « **Reply #13745 on:** May 23, 2012, 05:18:53 PM »

Quote from: tiesto on May 23, 2012, 05:12:52 PM

Yup, here it's "the city" and "the island".

I remember going to my college orientation, and people asked me where I was from (as if my thick lawn guyland accent doesn't immediately give it away)... said "the island" and they thought I meant Grand Island. I was just like wtf?

I call San Francisco SF... have just gotten back from there. Pretty interesting and diverse place, very unlike any other city I've been to. Though I don't think I could live there...

I lived in a suburb with the parents and commuted in. SF is too damn expensive. It, like I assume NY, has very limited real estate so the prices will always be bullshit high no matter what.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #13746 on:** May 23, 2012, 06:08:51 PM »

That give a whole other meaning to the phrase 'I'm gonna lick that cooch'.

Boogie · « **Reply #13747 on:** May 23, 2012, 08:31:34 PM »

Quote from: CrystalGemini on May 23, 2012, 03:46:21 AM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on May 22, 2012, 02:30:25 PM
You should work in San Fran, you'd get so many tips
Quote from: Stringer Bell on May 22, 2012, 02:33:58 PM
are you saying biz is hot, pd? Commuting from Oakland to San Fran doesn't sound bad

Nobody is going to indulge your sense of self-importance by calling it "The City", CG.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #13748 on:** May 23, 2012, 08:50:33 PM »

The City? Actually "the city" in Cali is LA. Break yourself fool

demi · « **Reply #13749 on:** May 23, 2012, 10:00:32 PM »

Quote from: Zero Hero on May 23, 2012, 06:08:51 PM

That give a whole other meaning to the phrase 'I'm gonna lick that cooch'.

I hope anybody that isn't a horny pre-teen says this phrase.

l o fuckin l

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #13750 on:** May 23, 2012, 10:06:26 PM »

Quote from: Boogie on May 23, 2012, 08:31:34 PM

Quote from: CrystalGemini on May 23, 2012, 03:46:21 AM
Quote from: Phoenix Dark on May 22, 2012, 02:30:25 PM
You should work in San Fran, you'd get so many tips
Quote from: Stringer Bell on May 22, 2012, 02:33:58 PM
are you saying biz is hot, pd? Commuting from Oakland to San Fran doesn't sound bad

Nobody is going to indulge your sense of self-importance by calling it "The City", CG.

ROFL at "The City." There's about a dozen cities that would be called that ahead of San Francisco.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #13751 on:** May 23, 2012, 10:15:55 PM »

Hey guys, you should come visit The City and we'll watch the Thunder play!

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #13752 on:** May 23, 2012, 10:16:22 PM »

tiesto · « **Reply #13753 on:** May 23, 2012, 11:05:45 PM »

Quote from: Needs More Cowbell on May 23, 2012, 05:18:53 PM

Quote from: tiesto on May 23, 2012, 05:12:52 PM
Yup, here it's "the city" and "the island".

I remember going to my college orientation, and people asked me where I was from (as if my thick lawn guyland accent doesn't immediately give it away)... said "the island" and they thought I meant Grand Island. I was just like wtf?

I call San Francisco SF... have just gotten back from there. Pretty interesting and diverse place, very unlike any other city I've been to. Though I don't think I could live there...

I lived in a suburb with the parents and commuted in. SF is too damn expensive. It, like I assume NY, has very limited real estate so the prices will always be bullshit high no matter what.

I picked up a real estate guide whilst there... oh man, and I thought LI/NYC prices were bad! Perhaps 40-50 miles from downtown the prices are better? (that's like where I am in relation to midtown NYC, since it was all I could afford that met my conditions)

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #13754 on:** May 23, 2012, 11:56:27 PM »

Quote from: Spencer on May 23, 2012, 05:25:45 PM

As long as you say Oregon right

Same up here with Washington. I don't know where people get that R from.

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, and say Couch "cooch" you're okay in Portland.

WHAT THE FUCK?

Quote

Edit: also you need to know your cardinal directions. Everything is SE, NE, NW, etc

Same here. I'm in NE Seattle, but everything is described by neighborhoods. We're in Greenlake, bordered by Roosevelt, the University District, Tangletown and Wallingford.

T234 · « **Reply #13755 on:** May 24, 2012, 08:35:57 AM »

Quote from: Spencer on May 23, 2012, 05:25:45 PM

As long as you say Oregon right, and say Couch "cooch" you're okay in Portland.

Edit: also you need to know your cardinal directions. Everything is SE, NE, NW, etc

They would know I wasn't a local the second I opened my mouth.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #13756 on:** May 24, 2012, 10:54:26 AM »

ohRAYgone! WARSHingtern!

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #13757 on:** May 24, 2012, 06:17:09 PM »

I received a summons for jury duty today; I had to fill out the questionnaire three weeks ago and figured I wouldn't be chosen. I was bummed until I saw I'll be compensated: $25 for the first day, $12.50 for the first half day, and $40 for each subsequent full day ($20 for each subsequent half day) following. Not bad

Hopefully it's a long case lol

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #13758 on:** May 24, 2012, 06:18:07 PM »

Do they provide lunch too?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #13759 on:** May 24, 2012, 07:40:30 PM »

There's no mention of food. The courthouse is in downtown Ann Arbor so it won't be hard to find a good place to eat

Oh shit, Cheebs might be on the jury too now that I think about it; we work in the same area of the city. If that happens...oh boy

Positive Touch · « **Reply #13760 on:** May 24, 2012, 08:03:28 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on May 24, 2012, 07:40:30 PM

There's no mention of food. The courthouse is in downtown Ann Arbor so it won't be hard to find a good place to eat

Oh shit, Cheebs might be on the jury too now that I think about it; we work in the same area of the city. If that happens...oh boy

uh... yeah, that won't happen.

bring lots to do because you'll prolly be waiting around for a long, LONG time

Boogie · « **Reply #13761 on:** May 24, 2012, 08:51:36 PM »

Quote from: BlueTsunami on May 24, 2012, 06:18:07 PM

Do they provide lunch too?

Most courthouses have a cafeteria on site.

chronovore · « **Reply #13762 on:** May 25, 2012, 06:02:36 PM »

MAYBE IN CANUCKISTAN! You probably have subsidized food in your courts. HERE IN AMERICA, WE WORSHIP CAPITALISM, AND KNOW THERE IS NO WAY TO MAKE MONEY AT COURT.

(We make money after court, by industrializing prison.)

Barry Egan · « **Reply #13763 on:** May 25, 2012, 06:29:28 PM »

I was summoned a couple months ago. There was a pretty sweet food court right outside and they gave us an hour to grab lunch.

We also watched an informative video about Jury Duty hosted by Diane Sawyer. Did you know that people tend to trust in our Judicial branch more after having served jury duty then they did before? It's true!

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #13764 on:** May 26, 2012, 11:05:30 AM »

It's trick photography, he actually turned the house over on it's side.

chronovore · « **Reply #13765 on:** May 27, 2012, 01:50:54 AM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on May 26, 2012, 11:05:30 AM

It's trick photography, he actually turned the house over on it's side.

Himu · « **Reply #13766 on:** May 27, 2012, 02:11:55 AM »

almost every post by joe lastely has been hilarious. how'd you get so awesome, joe?

Positive Touch · « **Reply #13767 on:** May 27, 2012, 02:19:02 AM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on May 26, 2012, 11:05:30 AM

It's trick photography, he actually turned the house over on it's side.

so dumb but oh how i lol'd

Positive Touch · « **Reply #13768 on:** May 27, 2012, 01:13:11 PM »

finally fixed my laptop after months of having the battery act like it couldn't hold a charge.

feels so good to post on the shitter

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #13769 on:** May 27, 2012, 02:40:21 PM »

Quote from: Positive Touch on May 27, 2012, 01:13:11 PM

finally fixed my laptop after months of having the battery act like it couldn't hold a charge.

feels so good to post on the shitter

My laptop is having that problem as well. It is stuck at 68% charged and won't budge.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #13770 on:** May 27, 2012, 04:26:23 PM »

mine wasn't stuck, it'd just die after being unplugged for about three minutes. and it's not actually fixed; it died right after i posted that

Verdigris Murder · « **Reply #13771 on:** May 27, 2012, 04:37:34 PM »

His gf has just left for a girls night out.
http://www.stanpeach.com/vid.mov

T234 · « **Reply #13772 on:** May 28, 2012, 12:30:10 AM »

Quote from: Spencer on May 27, 2012, 11:06:22 AM

I had a dream last night that I was eating these delicious cookies, then I remembered Thor sent them to me and they had LSD in them whaaaat

I've NEVER even seen liquid, it's always paper. I just recently discovered the joys of liquid MDMA. SHIT IS BOSS.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #13773 on:** May 28, 2012, 01:45:58 PM »

I'm in way over my head with machine learning stuff at work

having minimal math background

Pringo · « **Reply #13774 on:** May 28, 2012, 02:22:52 PM »

Quote from: TheInfelicitousDandy on May 28, 2012, 01:45:58 PM

I'm in way over my head with machine learning stuff at work

having minimal math background

What kind of math is it?

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #13775 on:** May 28, 2012, 03:57:58 PM »

Just linear algebra/quadratic programing (optimization). I'm trying to learn how support vector machines work.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #13776 on:** May 28, 2012, 04:28:32 PM »

are Lagrange multipliers standard calc 3 stuff?

Pringo · « **Reply #13777 on:** May 28, 2012, 04:52:53 PM »

Quote from: TheInfelicitousDandy on May 28, 2012, 04:28:32 PM

are Lagrange multipliers standard calc 3 stuff?

I can't remember where exactly you would have done them but I took a look at my copy of Multivariable Calculus by Stewart and it looks like it would either be near the end of calc 3 or somewhere in calc 4. tbh there doesn't seem to be a whole lot in here on the topic, just a single section.

Edit: Also do you have any good resources that you could recommend on quadratic programming? I've done a lot on linear programming but my school doesn't really offer anything beyond that and I'd be interested in reading about it.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #13778 on:** May 28, 2012, 05:16:33 PM »

I'm only looking at quadratic programing when used for SVMs, which looks like it just comes down to these Lagrange multipliers, so I'm just looking at SVM tutorials which aren't extensive on the topic.

This is what I'm trying to get though
http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/people/cburges/papers/svmtutorial.pdf

Outside of that I can't really be of help

Groogrux · « **Reply #13779 on:** May 28, 2012, 05:31:48 PM »

I'm going to watch DMB tomorrow in concert. This is a love affair that has been going on for 12 years without seeing them live before...

T234 · « **Reply #13780 on:** May 28, 2012, 06:21:53 PM »

Quote from: Spencer on May 28, 2012, 02:29:36 AM

Really? My hippy friend kept a vial in his night stand

Real Acid IS RARE AS FUCK here. Much less something like PRO-LAD (A really powerful and visual LSD-derivative. Hoffman's favorite of his children. My first LSD experience and still the best one by a wiiiiide margin. I saw and participated in a psychedelic Civil War battle that broke out before my very eyes. Nothing like cutting down suit-wearing yankees alongside your great-great-great-great grandfather with lightsabers made of liberty.), which I've been looking for very unsuccessfully since 1998.

Out west, they say it is fairly common. These days, one is more likely to get DO* (VERY PSYCHEDELIC AMPHETAMINES) research chemicals than the prized D-lysergic acid diethylamide :'( :'(

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #13781 on:** May 28, 2012, 10:39:54 PM »

Friend from Middle School contacted me asking if I sell prints of my photos, his girl took a shining to them I guess. Does $35 for an 8x10 sound reasonable? I already threw the price out there so I'm just asking the opinions of people just in case I get asked for prints in the future from someone else. My rationale is wanting to make a base profit off each photo and scale of the price of the print itself. And 8x10 goes for around $2 and shipping is around $5. I'll probably add to the profit margin with larger sizes or something. But what would you all be comfortable with paying for a large print of a photo you like (not framed)?

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #13782 on:** May 28, 2012, 10:43:26 PM »

your shit is the bomb - that's cheap.

But then awesome photos are a dime a dozen these days :'(

chronovore · « **Reply #13783 on:** May 28, 2012, 11:46:48 PM »

I am with Cormacaroni: Your stuff is grade-A greatness. $35 is a bargain.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #13784 on:** May 28, 2012, 11:51:07 PM »

Thank you! This is the first time someone has asked for a print of some of my work so I'm very flattered about that. But yeah there's so much phenomenal stuff out there that its hard to really price stuff like this. Plus I know the dude so I didn't want to throw down a high price. I guess I'm comfortable with the amount I said when its friend to friend instead of a client or someone I'm not familiar with.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #13785 on:** May 29, 2012, 12:02:27 AM »

$35 sounds fine. That's cheaper than crack

Bebpo · « **Reply #13786 on:** May 30, 2012, 12:45:59 AM »

I saw a horrible accident for the first time. The remnants of death. Was on the freeway and going slow through traffic passing by an SUV sitting flipped on its side and a huge dark stain engulfed that side of the freeway.

Made me think twice about driving a car that could kill me at any moment.

Groogrux · « **Reply #13787 on:** May 30, 2012, 03:39:16 AM »

ANY car could kill you at ANY moment. It doesn't even have to be your car. Driving is a part of life that most of us cannot avoid. Work EMS for a few years and you stop caring about this stuff so much. Death is the only thing we all have in common.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #13788 on:** May 30, 2012, 03:46:00 AM »

yeah BT, your shit on Facebook is off the chain. You have a real ability.

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Mum is a photographer, my stepmother is a photographer, and I go to a lot of photographic exhibitions, so my words have some water held behind them

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Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #13789 on:** May 30, 2012, 03:51:35 AM »

Having BT on your facebook is awesome, always something nice to look at. It's hard to believe dude is shooting all of this in his back yard, that's talent. He doesn't need to travel to China to make an inspiring shot.

God help us if he does go abroad, it would be interesting to say the least.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #13790 on:** May 30, 2012, 03:54:30 AM »

add me Premium Lager!

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #13791 on:** May 30, 2012, 03:05:21 PM »

http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattle911/2012/05/30/man-with-gun-on-the-loose-in-north-seattle/

In my neighborhood. Not awesome.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #13792 on:** May 30, 2012, 03:36:43 PM »

My wife's iPhone was stolen over the weekend. What are the chances of her getting to re-download her music from iTunes on her new 4S? She doesn't use iTunes on the computer so there is never any syncing involved.

Huff · « **Reply #13793 on:** May 30, 2012, 03:57:23 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on May 30, 2012, 03:05:21 PM

http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattle911/2012/05/30/man-with-gun-on-the-loose-in-north-seattle/

In my neighborhood. Not awesome.

Two people already dead? fuck man be careful

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #13794 on:** May 30, 2012, 04:07:24 PM »

Quote from: Huff on May 30, 2012, 03:57:23 PM

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on May 30, 2012, 03:05:21 PM
http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattle911/2012/05/30/man-with-gun-on-the-loose-in-north-seattle/

In my neighborhood. Not awesome.

Two people already dead? fuck man be careful

I'm at work right now 30 miles south, but I'll be going home soon with the little one. We'll be locking the doors and probably hanging out in the basement.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #13795 on:** May 30, 2012, 04:19:10 PM »

stay safe bro

brawndolicious · « **Reply #13796 on:** May 30, 2012, 04:57:26 PM »

Quote from: TheInfelicitousDandy on May 28, 2012, 04:28:32 PM

are Lagrange multipliers standard calc 3 stuff?

I had vector calculus recently and we did learn those. I barely remember how you do them.

Shadow Mod · « **Reply #13797 on:** May 31, 2012, 12:16:21 AM »

<3 Goodwill, got some good cooking ware today

FatalT · « **Reply #13798 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:07:42 AM »

Alright bitches, I've turned my life around now. I shaved my head and I'm attempting to work with my newly acquired cuts (which are gonna be some badass scars that give me character) to have a photo made of myself with a "fight club" feel to it.

Now I need to figure out where the hell I put my contacts so I can get rid of these Harry Potter glasses. I believe my old ones were smashed in the altercation.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #13799 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:45:54 AM »

Quote from: The Sceneman on May 30, 2012, 03:54:30 AM

add me Premium Lager!

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