Happy Days in Random Chatter 10

[Emiliana]

I always administer a Turing Test before elbow stacking.

Nice.

[Digit]

In my experience many, if not most or even nearly all, inventors know deep down that the patent application process is a complex process. If they have reviewed recent patents relative to the area of their invention they know that there is a lot of text, a number of drawings and the entire document is largely incomprehensible by anyone not thoroughly marinated in the intricacies of patent law.

Marinated..ha

Nice table in that article. So a "simple" invention like a new type of paperclip is estimated to be $5-7K in attorneys fees. Sheesh!

[Dragon Lady]

I just watched Aristocats so when I saw "Marinated" I immediately thought of the following dialogue:

"And basted in white wine."
"Basted? He was marinated."

[Imogen]

so, I have this "appliance" in my mouth to correct my TMJ, and i can only eat soft foods. it's a total bummer.

[Emiliana]

so, I have this "appliance" in my mouth to correct my TMJ, and i can only eat soft foods. it's a total bummer.

Blech, that's no fun. For how long?

[Craig Jessop]

so, I have this "appliance" in my mouth to correct my TMJ, and i can only eat soft foods. it's a total bummer.

Mmmmmmmmm.... tudding..... mmmmmmmmmmm...

I would personally use this as an excuse to eat as much ambrosia salad as I possibly, possibly could. Hey, it's got fruit in it, right? It's healthy.

[Imogen]

so, I have this "appliance" in my mouth to correct my TMJ, and i can only eat soft foods. it's a total bummer.

Blech, that's no fun. For how long?

at least 6 weeks.

and craig, i hate fruit.

[Fredjikrang]

Hate fruit?!

Are you sure you're human? *eyebrow raise*

[Imogen]

Hate fruit?!

Are you sure you're human? *eyebrow raise*

Pretty sure. The texture makes me gag. The only fruits I like are apples, grapes (if they're cold and crunchy), and fresh pineapple with no weird juice (also must be very cold). Otherwise....gross...

[Craig Jessop]

and craig, i hate fruit.

In that case.... it has marshmallows in it, right? And whipped cream. Dairy? Yes.

[Marduk]

Bob's sister is the exact same way, Imogen.

And you're both crazy.

[Digit]

Interesting. 13-year-old Abbey Watson already has eight world records in weightlifting, but doesn't really look muscular at all. She just looks to me like a normal kid. I know that by their differences in training, powerlifters can actually be stronger than bodybuilders even though their muscles aren't as bulbous, but this girl really hides it.

[mic0]

I just read this Board question (http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/34040/) and apparently March 14th (3.14?!??!) is "International Ask a Question Day." I'll be sure to remind everyone when the time gets closer.

[Fredjikrang]

Hmm. I always celebrated Pi day that day. . .

[C is for]

In my experience many, if not most or even nearly all, inventors know deep down that the patent application process is a complex process. If they have reviewed recent patents relative to the area of their invention they know that there is a lot of text, a number of drawings and the entire document is largely incomprehensible by anyone not thoroughly marinated in the intricacies of patent law.

Marinated..ha

Nice table in that article. So a "simple" invention like a new type of paperclip is estimated to be $5-7K in attorneys fees. Sheesh!

My dad's been an expert witness in some patent infringement cases lately (is that what it's called? My brain doesn't work today). It's ridiculous, he says, but he makes excellent money.

[Craig Jessop]

Hmm. I always celebrated Pi day that day. . .

Why not both?

[C is for]

Hmm. I always celebrated Pi day that day. . .

Why not both?

I thought I was saying that when I accidentally just replied to the patent thing. Go figure.

In other news, I'm proud to have been part of the audience in the Logan Institute's first-ever fire. The kitchen burned down. Needless to say, I got like no work done this morning. But I was luckily able to rescue my i>clicker before class.

[NerdGirl]

It could be "Ask a Question About Pi(e) Day."

[Dragon Lady]

Or "Ask a Question While Eating Pi(e) Day"

[mic0]

I love all of these suggestions!