I swear, everytine I check my blood pressure, they drop the value for
ore-hypertension to something lower. Is 126 really pre-hyper tension?
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02/06/2009 18:20 #47662
Blood pressureI swear, everytine I check my blood pressure, they drop the value for
ore-hypertension to something lower. Is 126 really pre-hyper tension?
02/06/2009 11:04 #47656
Facial Hair Gone WildCategory: mustache
I want to cut my hair, and my facial hair but I walk everywhere and it is freezing out. I wish it would just warm up so I can shave my head again. I keep telling myself I am going to trim my mustache. Maybe today.
So I trimmed the goatee, not so great ;( I having feeling this is going to end with a shaved head - damn it
Then it was this.
And then in the mdidle of trimming the battery trimmer dies. I am destined to look like a freak I guess.
This is where I am stopping for today.
So I trimmed the goatee, not so great ;( I having feeling this is going to end with a shaved head - damn it
Then it was this.
And then in the mdidle of trimming the battery trimmer dies. I am destined to look like a freak I guess.
This is where I am stopping for today.
jenks - 02/07/09 23:52
you don't look old, you look old-timey. Like you should be in a silent movie. maybe as a strongman with those dumbbells with the big round black balls on them.
you don't look old, you look old-timey. Like you should be in a silent movie. maybe as a strongman with those dumbbells with the big round black balls on them.
metalpeter - 02/06/09 19:06
In the picture with you head up and glasses you look like one of the Peep boys form the peep boys ads. You also look like a barber or you just need to gel up the hair a bit to finish off the look.
In the picture with you head up and glasses you look like one of the Peep boys form the peep boys ads. You also look like a barber or you just need to gel up the hair a bit to finish off the look.
hodown - 02/06/09 13:21
No axe to grind. I just tell it like it is. Paul is just unhappy about his old age and facial hair issues.
No axe to grind. I just tell it like it is. Paul is just unhappy about his old age and facial hair issues.
paul - 02/06/09 12:43
Thanks tiny, she is just bitter in her old age.
Thanks tiny, she is just bitter in her old age.
lauren - 02/06/09 12:25
its amazing to me what facial hair can do! Sometimes I wish i had some so i could easily change my appearance...but im lazy and hate shaving :)
its amazing to me what facial hair can do! Sometimes I wish i had some so i could easily change my appearance...but im lazy and hate shaving :)
tinypliny - 02/06/09 12:08
You look SO HANDSOME!
(e:hodown), pardon me but do you have an axe to grind or what? ;-)
You look SO HANDSOME!
(e:hodown), pardon me but do you have an axe to grind or what? ;-)
paul - 02/06/09 11:41
You're just saying that because you are an aunt (old).
You're just saying that because you are an aunt (old).
hodown - 02/06/09 11:39
You look old.
You look old.
02/03/2009 09:18 #47613
Six to Ten Inches a DayCategory: buffalo
There was a times articles about how snow in the UK paralyzed London. In the comments section, someone from buffalo wrote:
Don't you think that is exaggerating a bit. Imagine a month of 6 to 10 inches a day.
"Hey ! Sorry that you guys in London, UK, got hit with snow. Noticed you can't handle it very well!" wrote Charles Gangarossa, from New York state, USA. "What would you do if you lived in Buffalo, NY, USA? We get 6 to 10 inches daily lately! Come visit Buffalo in the winter and you will appreciate the little bit of snow you got! Happy shovelling!"
Don't you think that is exaggerating a bit. Imagine a month of 6 to 10 inches a day.
metalpeter - 02/08/09 13:33
Well that would be a good Business Idea for Buffalo, HA. They had a week and Knew it was coming but decided not to do anything. The article I read said that they do have some snow equipment. Hey the least they could have done is try to use it, or get other things ready that aren't made for snow but could be used like what ever those big dirt mover things are at construction sites.
Well that would be a good Business Idea for Buffalo, HA. They had a week and Knew it was coming but decided not to do anything. The article I read said that they do have some snow equipment. Hey the least they could have done is try to use it, or get other things ready that aren't made for snow but could be used like what ever those big dirt mover things are at construction sites.
heidi - 02/06/09 19:26
(e:metalpeter) - what were they supposed to do? Rent some snowplows from Buffalo?
(e:metalpeter) - what were they supposed to do? Rent some snowplows from Buffalo?
metalpeter - 02/04/09 18:27
From my understanding they do have some plows. They also knew the storm was coming with about a weeks notice but didn't do anything about it. (e:drew)'s comment is awesome.
From my understanding they do have some plows. They also knew the storm was coming with about a weeks notice but didn't do anything about it. (e:drew)'s comment is awesome.
tinypliny - 02/03/09 17:16
We do get 6-10 inches daily. I do wade to and fro from work everyday.
We do get 6-10 inches daily. I do wade to and fro from work everyday.
theli - 02/03/09 15:55
What? You actually don't like extolling some superficial superiority just so you can act condescending? Weird.
@drew: Har!
What? You actually don't like extolling some superficial superiority just so you can act condescending? Weird.
@drew: Har!
drew - 02/03/09 10:30
six to ten inches. Isn't that the standard exaggeration?
six to ten inches. Isn't that the standard exaggeration?
james - 02/03/09 10:23
Could you imagine how pissed off we would be if someone from London made an estrip account to tell us about all the things London is doing better than buffalo? We do ONE THING right and suddenly we are hot shit.
Could you imagine how pissed off we would be if someone from London made an estrip account to tell us about all the things London is doing better than buffalo? We do ONE THING right and suddenly we are hot shit.
ladycroft - 02/03/09 10:11
I had to laugh when Rory sent me the link to this headline. But yah, that nitwit just doesn't get that they also don't have snowplows because it rarely snows in that magnitude.
I had to laugh when Rory sent me the link to this headline. But yah, that nitwit just doesn't get that they also don't have snowplows because it rarely snows in that magnitude.
02/02/2009 09:15 #47598
ASUS EEE PCCategory: computers
I don't understand why any non-graphic designer, gamer would buy a laptop other than one of these. If you are using the internet and typing papers it is such a bargain. They are light and do just about everything a regualr laptop does. Also the battery life sounds fantastic with some models almost reaching 10 hours.
They have also done ton for linux by making it available to more people. According to wikipedia it can run a multitude of linux distros, windows XP and even OS X!
Devices like this have lowered the entry cost of college in a way. Remember when a laptop was like $1500-2000 even for a non-fancy one.
It has multitouch gestures and the newer models coming out even have touch screens. I think at some point I am going to want one.
They have also done ton for linux by making it available to more people. According to wikipedia
it can run a multitude of linux distros, windows XP and even OS X!Devices like this have lowered the entry cost of college in a way. Remember when a laptop was like $1500-2000 even for a non-fancy one.
It has multitouch gestures and the newer models coming out even have touch screens. I think at some point I am going to want one.
fing - 02/04/09 01:06
I am obsessed with these little things. I constantly think about how I can use one on a regular basis to justify the cost. I know it's not a huge sum of money but I don't want it to sit around and collect dust. I have always thought about getting one for work so I don't have to run around with my MacBook Pro all day. Network closets can be very dirty and dusty sometimes.
I am obsessed with these little things. I constantly think about how I can use one on a regular basis to justify the cost. I know it's not a huge sum of money but I don't want it to sit around and collect dust. I have always thought about getting one for work so I don't have to run around with my MacBook Pro all day. Network closets can be very dirty and dusty sometimes.
tinypliny - 02/03/09 17:17
<$200 for a laptop that loaded is EXCELLENT. I would buy one more!
<$200 for a laptop that loaded is EXCELLENT. I would buy one more!
libertad - 02/03/09 14:53
Wow! I had no idea that you could get something like that for so cheap. If I ever do get one I would hope that it would have more drive space in it to avoid (e:uncutsaniflush)'s problem because that seems like a pretty difficult fix. $200 seems like a great deal because online at bestbuy right now they are like $329.
Wow! I had no idea that you could get something like that for so cheap. If I ever do get one I would hope that it would have more drive space in it to avoid (e:uncutsaniflush)'s problem because that seems like a pretty difficult fix. $200 seems like a great deal because online at bestbuy right now they are like $329.
uncutsaniflush - 02/02/09 19:39
We got an eee 900a (1gb ram 4gb ssd) a couple of Fridays ago at Best Buy for 199.99. We like the form factor and hardware.
The Xandros Linux Easy Mode is ok but asus should be ashamed of themselves for shipping this model as configured. Because of the unionfs, there is not enough drive space to install the updates that Xandros's updater forces on you. Firefox 3 is especially problematic since it also requires some lib files to be upgraded.
There is a workaround (this is Linux after all) that gets rid of the unionfs and merges two smaller partitions to make one larger partition. It can be found at :::link:::
After doing that, I can say that the eee 900a is decent wee netbook and the Xandros Linux is ok. I plan on putting some other distro on it at some point in the future.
btw, I'm writing this on the eee.
We got an eee 900a (1gb ram 4gb ssd) a couple of Fridays ago at Best Buy for 199.99. We like the form factor and hardware.
The Xandros Linux Easy Mode is ok but asus should be ashamed of themselves for shipping this model as configured. Because of the unionfs, there is not enough drive space to install the updates that Xandros's updater forces on you. Firefox 3 is especially problematic since it also requires some lib files to be upgraded.
There is a workaround (this is Linux after all) that gets rid of the unionfs and merges two smaller partitions to make one larger partition. It can be found at :::link:::
After doing that, I can say that the eee 900a is decent wee netbook and the Xandros Linux is ok. I plan on putting some other distro on it at some point in the future.
btw, I'm writing this on the eee.
tinypliny - 02/02/09 19:12
Yeah, very trendy. But brand reliability is one reason why I always stick to Toshiba.
Yeah, very trendy. But brand reliability is one reason why I always stick to Toshiba.
theecarey - 02/02/09 18:16
yes, I have been wanting one of these for awhile! It is my next laptop- perfect for bringing it everywhere (small, lightweight, can take a beating..).
yes, I have been wanting one of these for awhile! It is my next laptop- perfect for bringing it everywhere (small, lightweight, can take a beating..).
heidi - 02/02/09 13:12
I love my eeepc 900 running some linux distro, xandros, maybe. I use it to take notes in class, listen to music in bed, watch youtube, etc. Very useful. The only bad thing about the linux distro is that I can't figure out how to upgrade firefox, open office, etc. I read the instructions and tried it several times but I must be doing something wrong. Anyone want to help me (and play with my EEE PC?)
I love my eeepc 900 running some linux distro, xandros, maybe. I use it to take notes in class, listen to music in bed, watch youtube, etc. Very useful. The only bad thing about the linux distro is that I can't figure out how to upgrade firefox, open office, etc. I read the instructions and tried it several times but I must be doing something wrong. Anyone want to help me (and play with my EEE PC?)
lilho - 02/02/09 10:51
my brother has that. i think he likes it. it's little and cute. way cheaper than my macbook.
my brother has that. i think he likes it. it's little and cute. way cheaper than my macbook.
02/01/2009 21:43 #47595
Buffalo's Original Green PublicationCategory: estrip
Estrip.org is Buffalo's original green publication.
I love how Buffalo Rising is now pretending that being green was a motivating factor in giving up their print publication. I think failed business model and inability to see the obvious death of print was more likely.
I love how Buffalo Rising
is now pretending that being green was a motivating factor in giving up their print publication. I think failed business model and inability to see the obvious death of print was more likely.
yeah, I wouldn't worry about it.
(then again, I don't worry much about BP til it hits 200.)
;)
[seriously though, 126/78 is totally fine.]
I would probably worry a bit if I went over 130-140 systolic and over 90 diastolic.
Of course not. That's near perfect.