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“Is describing someone as “pretty” a subjective description?“
Pretty much.
Describing someone’s looks as “awful” or “terrible” is also subjective.
And if you describe someone’s looks as “awfully pretty” or “terribly pretty”, then you’re being doubly, awfully, terribly, subjective.
(Yes, that’s a clearly murky explanation.)
In specific business cases (the example given was where a contractor demanded more money than was initially agreed to [not for a legit reason, he simply wanted to take advantage of the situation], and refused to complete his job until the person agreed to pay it. in this case, although the person agreed under duress to pay the higher rate that the contractor demanded, the person isn’t obligated to abide by that agreement and pay the higher rate. this case was in one of the “halocha pamphlets” distributed in shuls.)
Please see the following threads for vacation ideas:
There have been several “vacation idea” threads.
Maybe it should be a forum category?
I don’t have the sources handy, but IIRC also the following:
-For safety reasons.
-For tznius.
-In specific business cases (the example given was where a contractor demanded more money than was initially agreed to [not for a legit reason, he simply wanted to take advantage of the situation], and refused to complete his job until the person agreed to pay it. in this case the person isn’t obligated to pay the higher rate. this case was in one of the “halocha pamphlets” distributed in shuls.)
What can possibly be gained by doing this?
Pac-Man-
A trail of whose hands an email has passed thru can be left in the header – it depends on which email provider the message is being sent thru.
Pac-Man-
Thank you for the info and correction.
I thought the entire history of an email was retained in the header.
I’ll have to do a little research…
kapusta–
Even if you delete text from a forwarded email, there will still be traceable data in the header portion of the message in all likelihood.
If you really want to eliminate the possibility of the email being backtraced, cut the text you want to forward and paste it into a brand new email.
If “mepal” is your friend, please let her know that we old timers hope she’s doing OK – hope she wasn’t driven off by something we said or did.
shein–
“What’s the big deal if someone sees my contact information?“
That’s a self-answering question – for someone who asks it, it’s probably not a big deal.
Others may prefer to keep their name and email address to themselves, for privacy, to avoid being added to “reply all” joke lists, and so on.
Derech HaMelech-
-Dribble a football.
-Bite my elbow.
-Walk thru a revolving door with a refrigerator.
-Eat just one potato chip.
-Chew gum and walk in a straight line simultaneously.
(I’m working on one or two of the above.)
“Pac-Man” knows a quartet of ghosts.
Unfortunately, they are of the unfriendly variety, and constantly pursue him with nefarious intentions.
Their names are Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde.
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On a more serious note, supposedly President Lincoln’s ghost is sometimes seen in the White house.
On the day before he was murdered he famously had a dream about mourners crying over his assassination.
Just a bump, in case “CollegeBochur” missed the earlier reply.
bpt-
We hope everything works out OK.
Although we mostly don’t know each others real names, we’ve nonetheless gotten to know you to a large extent via your posts, which people enjoy for their sensible perspectives and humor.
If possible to do so without mentioning specifics please keep us updated.
b”n 90-99, inclusive.
Refua shelaima.
Ice Cream, You Scream – Answer
The two numbers are 1 and 5.
The following are the possible numbers that would give Alpha a unique result to “a * b”, assuming the two numbers are different and neither is zero:
1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 1-7, 1-9, 2-5, 2-7, 2-8, 3-5, 3-7, 3-9, 4-5, 4-7, 4-8, 4-9, 5-6, 5-7, 5-8, 5-9, 6-7, 6-8, 6-9, 7-8, 7-9, 8-9.
Of the above groups, the following would give Beta a unique result to “a + b”:
1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 2-5, 7-9, 8-9.
Of the above groups, the following would give Charlie a unique result to “b – a”:
1-5
Delta is given the result of “((1 + 5) + (5 – 1)) / (1 * 5)” which is 2. Delta didn’t even need this result, as Charlie’s “yes” answer left only the one possibility, anyway.
Yum, Yum. Blueberry, Cookie-Dough, Mint-Chip ice cream sundaes.
(Unfortunately, the Garlick’s taste in ice-cream flavors wasn’t as astute as their logic skills.)
observanteen-
Mazel tov!
May you and your choson be zoche to build a bayis ne’eman b’Yisroel.
26-35 inclusive.
Refua shelaima.
flowers-
You’re very welcome – hope you find some useful info there.
Please see the following threads for vacation ideas:
There have been several “vacation idea” threads.
Maybe it should be a forum category?
CollegeBochur-
There are some designs that are more suitable for metal than for wood. Depending on the degree of adjustability, your requirements may fall into that category.
Questions:
1) Height adjustment – would you like the entire shtender-top to be adjustable, or just the back portion, which will adjust the height and angle at the same time?
2) If the answer to “1)” is the entire top should move up and down, what is the range of movement you would like? Should it be variable or only two ranges – e.g. 3″ for sitting, 12″ for standing?
3) What angle adjustments and range do you have in mind? I assume zero (flat) to about 45 degrees is what you have in mind.
4) Is strength a requirement? Will you be placing a shas-gemora on the shtender? Leaning on it?
The most common table-top shtenders I’ve seen are the popular store-bought kind that have a base and sefer support, fold flat, and have a hinged piece of wood that fits into notches in the base to adjust the angle and height. These don’t have any type of storage compartment.
I’ve also seen a a similar design, but with three hinged pieces – the base, top, and an additional piece between them that allows the shtender to rise significantly higher. The supports for this one are metal, probably due to the need for greater strength and stability.
Have you seen anything that looks like what you’d like to build?
One thing I always try to do is see other designs and copy features I like.
A couple of points / thoughts:
The streets aren’t empty.
It’s just tougher to see the men at night with colored shirts.
doodle jump–
Mazel tov!
Amen to your brachos.
GumBall–
Mazel tov!
May you and your family continue to have simchos.
Boruch dayan emes.
mark levin-
There are so many different models available that it’s difficult to recommend one specific unit. Even online reviews tend to be skimpy because of the great variety available.
The best thing to do is measure your room’s width, length and height (yes, I saw you already have a BTU preference), then speak to a knowledgeable and honest salesperson.
Our experiences with Duddy’s in Boro Park have been good and I’d recommend them if you’re from Brooklyn or nearby.
I don’t know where you live and I’m sure others have recommendations too.
am yisrael chai–
Not bad a-tall – you got it!
(Funny??? I never joke about potato kugel ?)
veteran–
Spud Pudding = Potato Kugel
Spud = Potato and potato kugel is sometimes called potato pudding.
I thought it might be too obscure, but “am yisrael chai” proved otherwise.
am yisrael chai-
You’re 3-for-3 with the “Food for Thought” puzzle.
The one you’re missing is a popular fast food.
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On the “Ice Cream, You Scream” puzzle, there are only two numbers that work for all four children to correctly get the answers.
The order of the “Yes” answers is important – Delta couldn’t have solved her part without the prior “yes”s.
If you would like a bit of a hint:
– neither number is zero (Alpha’s product must be unique)
– 4 and 2 aren’t the numbers because their product is the same as 8 and 1. This can be extrapolated to other numbers, too.
– It can’t be a double number (11, 22, 33, etc.), because those will always subtract to zero.
If you’d like to cheat:
1) Create a list of all unique two-number combinations in columns A and B of a spreadsheet. You can omit zeros, double-numbers, and revered combinations (e.g. 18, 81).
2) The formula for column C will be A*B. All rows that have non-unique column C values can be eliminated.
3) The formula for column D will be A+B. All rows that have non-unique column D values can be eliminated.
4) The formula for column E will be A-B (or B-A – whatever the larger minus the smaller is). All rows that have non-unique column E values can be eliminated.
5) The formula for column F will be (D + E) / C. All rows that have non-unique column F values can be eliminated. Only 1 row will be left.
Ice Cream, You Scream
The puzzle is as follows:
Alpha was given the product of the first number multiplied by the second.
Beta was given the sum of the first number plus the second.
Charlie was given the result of the first number minus the second (it was not a negative number).
Professor Garlick then asked his children if they knew the numbers.
They answered in the following order:
What were the numbers that allowed the Garlick children to enjoy their favorite Blueberry, Cookie-Dough, Mint-Chip ice cream sundaes?
(from a puzzle magazine. except for the ice-cream flavors)
binahyeseira–
“serves them right to think of writing a private message to each other, thinking that us mere mortals wouldn’t understand.
thanks for representing us mortals! “
That’ll teach them to be smart!!
Lets hear it for the proletariat!
Moderator-80–
“1. puffed wheat” ==> pretty close, actually
“2. my brother” ==> hi, bro!
Food for Thought
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2??????? ???????
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3????????? ?????????
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4??????????? ???????????
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5????????? ???????????????
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
????????? ???????????????Clues:
1) An explosively-formed snack.
2) Soemone who is an expert at stunts; a show-off.
3) Soft drink “Tab” was an early type of this.
4) “Oaf” and “Punchy” were cartoon characters who promoted this drink (the generic name of the non-alcoholic variety).
5) Use the letters that go in the dotted boxes of the first four answers to form a two-word description of nature’s perfect food.
Bonus: list the common name of that food.
Bedbugs are a concern with any used furniture.
Bedroom furniture is more likely to have bedbugs, but living room, dining room and kitchen furniture can also be infested.
This is true for cushions, frames, shelves, chairs, picture frames, etc.
Wood furniture is especially problematic, as it’s likely to have nooks and crannies where bedbugs can hide and/or lay their eggs.
No potato kugel? How uncivilized.
(Yes, I was kidding. If you’re starting to think like me, get help. Fast.)
Ahh, but it says the chef was preparing dinner, not cooking it.
Therefore, since the chef, butler and maid all deny it, and they have a chezkas kashrus, they must all be innocent.
The daughter comitted suicide after misbehaving – she was told to stand in the corner and went mad trying to find it.
The chef.
If it was a round house, it must have been an igloo and the heat of cooking would’ve melted it.
(Why did they need a chef? For the sushi, of course.)
happiest-
A few things:
1) I’m glad this site isn’t the problematic one ?
2) Stop apologizing! There is nothing wrong with anything you posted here.
3) Please make an appointment to see the doctor, sooner rather than later. A change in meds or dose level followed by this type of problem needs to be addressed.
4) We hope you snap back soon – refua shelaima.
happiest-
Those are very serious and important questions.
If you are currently taking medication, I assume you have a MD with a degree in psychiatry perscribing them – that’s who you should be asking, especially about meds and doses.
Speak to him about your concern that this site is acting as a trigger. If it is, then abstaining from it is probably a good idea. Even if you have to stay away, folks here will keep you in mind and gladly welcome you back when you are IY”H up to returning.