Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think cotton wool in England or Canada is what we just call cotton…..
the fluffy stuff used for cotton balls, medical cotton and swabs.
Cotton batting, OTOH, is the rolls of flattened cotton (or cotton wool) used to make quilts and padding.
Okay. I’ve heard Americans use what sounds like “cotton batton” for the stuff English would call cotton wool. That was how I interpreted what I was hearing. I usually think I’m pretty good at translating between English and American, maybe i got it wrong this time? “Cotton” to me would be thread.
Why even make something that’s going to look so creepy?
Maybe the so called digital artist thought it would never be seen in an English speaking country?
But even that makes no sense because logos like 7Up are known in the Sahara and the depths of the jungle… and so is the fact that it’s for a soft drink, not cigars.
Decades ago, I used to read the critics’ opinions of “Süddeutsche Zeitung” (an otherwise excellent newspaper) on Saturday’s late-night movies.
They absolutely trashed “The Cheap Detective”. Obvious recommendation for me. Love that movie; got it asap on DVD later.
When I was doing some work that required ADA compliance, I ran across info on the lights that they could bee set for between 3mph and 3-1/2mph in the US. Lanes are usually 12 feet wide. I don’t usually push the button, because I trot across the street to make it easier for drivers. Those things tie up traffic for too long and cause too much wasted gas and time.
I’m not sure what Arfside means about the speed of the light settings.
But generally around here, you get plenty of time for those you mention to cross… That’s what ADA compliance is for (the Americans with Disabilities Act.)
That’s why he’s complaining about how long they take.
But as a person who can no longer “trot” across, I appreciate the time, and don’t mind waiting for others who need it, or even if nobody needs it, that time.
Someone will, next time. Maybe me.
….
I’m not sure about in urban areas like downtown San Francisco or Oakland these days.
They used to be set so that slower walkers could only get to the “traffic island” in the middle.
Most have another button there to push for the second half, but it’s quite annoying when they don’t!
My favorite version of Twelve Days is by the Boston Pops.
It’s a real test of music trivia. Verse one is normal. Alvin and the Chipmunks in verse 2, and then they’re off! Keith Lockhart doing the can-can is priceless.
And finally: The GRAND Staring Contest…
The membership committee is considering your application.
What is it that makes the composition look unreal?
I can believe they’re real dogs but not that they’re actually all sitting there at the same time…. especially the bulldog up front.
It’s really easy to cut and paste things onto a different background — I’ve made a few “creations” for Cleo & Co.
Yeah, I’ve done lots of it, including about 4 billion (give or take) birthday cakes and cards on Cleo and Ballard Street.
This looks so crisp and bright I couldn’t decide if it was cut and paste.
Phoenix AZ
America’s leading cotton wool manufacturer…
Cotton wool?
Possibly “cotton batting” where you come from?
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think cotton wool in England or Canada is what we just call cotton…..
the fluffy stuff used for cotton balls, medical cotton and swabs.
Cotton batting, OTOH, is the rolls of flattened cotton (or cotton wool) used to make quilts and padding.
Okay. I’ve heard Americans use what sounds like “cotton batton” for the stuff English would call cotton wool. That was how I interpreted what I was hearing. I usually think I’m pretty good at translating between English and American, maybe i got it wrong this time? “Cotton” to me would be thread.
Haboob.
Yes.
A lovely word I only learned from crossword and other puzzles, for a rather unlovely experience, or so I hear.
In Libya we had ghiblis…. intense sandstorms that lasted for hours or days … too windy for a puffy cloud of sand.
I think haboobs contain more sand and dust, but pass more quickly.
That would be a decidedly unwelcome sight in the Middle East and, I assume, in Phoenix.
“Trippin’ down the cobblestones…”
Um… Careful!
You sure that’s the right bridge?
I’m thinkin’ you might not end up in Queens.
It’s the one on the big poster they put inside the dust jacket for the “Parsley, sage, Rosemary and Thyme” album!
Wow… Now I gotta find it
Arttifffishal in tell egg gents. Arrtiphfishall art.
I wanted to object, but I think you’re right. (Question — WHY?)
I have the same question!
WTH?
Why even make something that’s going to look so creepy?
Maybe the so called digital artist thought it would never be seen in an English speaking country?
But even that makes no sense because logos like 7Up are known in the Sahara and the depths of the jungle… and so is the fact that it’s for a soft drink, not cigars.
Yuck.
He must have really pissed the gods off!
There is some doubt about the veracity of this tale.
https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/36078/did-lightning-strike-major-summerford-three-times-and-his-gravestone-too
He was a railroad conductor.
Daytona Beach-1926
Its location.
The cave is known by some as “The Eyes of God.”
Artist: Ellison Hoover
Washtington Arch in New York City.
Some sites say 1930, others circa 1930.
??? – – There are a number of things in this image that do not make sense.
More like one second!
Morethan a minute.
Guess I got lucky!
That just means you’re less OC(D).
I didn’t time it, but it felt like less than a minute.
Less than a minute.
“O” say can you “C”?
Haven’t we had this one already? Seeing if we were paying attention?
ok, then:
To serve man.
And the guy on the right is James Arness playing a carrot…
One of my favorite episodes
“To Serve Man” Season 3, episode 24.
https://www.lookmovie2.to/shows/play/1689809440-the-twilight-zone-1959#S3-E24-138985
“A Game of Pool” Season 3, episode 5.
https://www.lookmovie2.to/shows/play/1689809440-the-twilight-zone-1959#S3-E5-139004
In the next episode, Columbo ( described by Serling as “and incredibly talented young man” / he was 33 or 34 at the time) stars in “The Mirror.”
Decades ago, I used to read the critics’ opinions of “Süddeutsche Zeitung” (an otherwise excellent newspaper) on Saturday’s late-night movies.
They absolutely trashed “The Cheap Detective”. Obvious recommendation for me. Love that movie; got it asap on DVD later.
When I was doing some work that required ADA compliance, I ran across info on the lights that they could bee set for between 3mph and 3-1/2mph in the US. Lanes are usually 12 feet wide. I don’t usually push the button, because I trot across the street to make it easier for drivers. Those things tie up traffic for too long and cause too much wasted gas and time.
How “nice” for citizens who can’t walk (or roll/be rolled) that fast.
Or parents with children.
I’m not sure what Arfside means about the speed of the light settings.
But generally around here, you get plenty of time for those you mention to cross… That’s what ADA compliance is for (the Americans with Disabilities Act.)
That’s why he’s complaining about how long they take.
But as a person who can no longer “trot” across, I appreciate the time, and don’t mind waiting for others who need it, or even if nobody needs it, that time.
Someone will, next time. Maybe me.
….
I’m not sure about in urban areas like downtown San Francisco or Oakland these days.
They used to be set so that slower walkers could only get to the “traffic island” in the middle.
Most have another button there to push for the second half, but it’s quite annoying when they don’t!
I’m definitely slower than 3mph.
By 3mph, are you talking about the walking speed of the people crossing?
It’s making me wonder how fast I walk. I should say how slowly, these days. 😁
You can get a ticket here for not crossing with the light, though many if not most will eventually change even if no one pushes the button.
Now I suspect those are placebo buttons.
….
I’ve always just loved how some people have to push the button, even if five people are already standing at the intersection, waiting to cross.
It’s like saying “I know you’re all too stupid to push the button.”
Warm fuzzies for your enjoyment.
Very cute, and sweet. Momma cat clearly knows and trusts the dog. I’m curious to know if the dog is a female?
Hard to see.
Maybe if you walk around behind the video and look from that side?
No, I guess she/he never faces that direction either.
The cat, though, is female. I’m pretty sure. 😁
If I didn’t miss a posting about the outcome of your court date I hope no news is good news.
Thank you for asking – not good, but better than expected.
Expensive and strenuous. Meh.
Thanks.
And I do hope the “better than expected” part means that your home is secure.
Nope.
🙁
🙁
What are your options?
Boy, that’s a lot of bassets! And all of them seem to be quite accomplished. I hope the recipient has a lot of room for them.
And Kibble!
Since every gift is a basset, instead of including any rings or birds, or whatever… That’s 364 basset hounds!
Where I live you’re only legally allowed 4 dogs without a kennel license… Not that many people don’t have more…
But 364 might raise suspicions.
Not to mention the food bill and the cost of poop disposal.
Eartha Kitt is soo smooooth.
My favorite version of Twelve Days is by the Boston Pops.
It’s a real test of music trivia. Verse one is normal. Alvin and the Chipmunks in verse 2, and then they’re off! Keith Lockhart doing the can-can is priceless.
I would give this one a double like.
All Classical played this on their Sunday Brunch show at around 10:30 this morning Pacific time..
If you’ve never heard it, try finding the 12 Days AFTER Christmas.
Years ago, I glittered the Bassettes.
We used to use a now defunct website to add the glitter, which adds more layers to the animation.
For some reason, it made the dancers do a double kick!
Off Topic: Susan, did you get my reply to your e-mail? I sent it twice but my computer was acting up. Maybe I should try sending it again?
Oops… I just replied to it.
Including an explanation of why it took so long.
I did only get it the 2nd time.