Friday, March 31, 2006
Point
It's in the abstract. University of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
I glanced through the article. There's a lot of science in it.
There is a paragraph that states "A comparison between carbonated and noncarbonated waters...showed that carbonated waters averaged significantly higher TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)...concentrations than noncarbonated brands."
It's in the abstract. Quintessence Publishing.
"The Abrasive Efffect of Glazed, Unglazed and Polished Porcelain on the Wear of Human Enamel, and the Influence of Carbonated Soft Drinks on the Rate of Wear," International Journal of Prosthodontics, 1997, Volume 10, Issue 3, pp 269-282. I could only find the abstract. Maybe the article is in the library. It does say soft drinks. The trouble is worth the apology perk package if I can back it up.
Is Allison still smoking Crack?
I glanced through the article. There's a lot of science in it.
There is a paragraph that states "A comparison between carbonated and noncarbonated waters...showed that carbonated waters averaged significantly higher TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)...concentrations than noncarbonated brands."
It's in the abstract. Quintessence Publishing.
"The Abrasive Efffect of Glazed, Unglazed and Polished Porcelain on the Wear of Human Enamel, and the Influence of Carbonated Soft Drinks on the Rate of Wear," International Journal of Prosthodontics, 1997, Volume 10, Issue 3, pp 269-282. I could only find the abstract. Maybe the article is in the library. It does say soft drinks. The trouble is worth the apology perk package if I can back it up.
Is Allison still smoking Crack?
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Counterpoint
I think carbonation is great! And any of you who think its bad for you: you are probably good smart people, but you are wrong. I am sorry, that's the way it is.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/water/story/0,,1700284,00.html
The idea that those delightful bubbles steal your bone calcium comes from a study that used cola. Caffeine has been shown to cause calcium deficiencies. My lovely fizz has not. Woohoo!
Bubbles for some, small American flags for the rest!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/water/story/0,,1700284,00.html
The idea that those delightful bubbles steal your bone calcium comes from a study that used cola. Caffeine has been shown to cause calcium deficiencies. My lovely fizz has not. Woohoo!
Bubbles for some, small American flags for the rest!
Shostakovich symphony no. 5
especially the 2nd and 4th movements
Here's what Schostakovich had to say about the peice himself: "I think that it is clear to everyone what happens in the Fifth . . . It's as if someone were beating you with a stick and saying, 'Your businness is rejoicing, your business is rejoicing' and you rise, shakily, and go off muttering, 'Our business is rejoicing, our business is rejoicing'."
especially the 2nd and 4th movements
Here's what Schostakovich had to say about the peice himself: "I think that it is clear to everyone what happens in the Fifth . . . It's as if someone were beating you with a stick and saying, 'Your businness is rejoicing, your business is rejoicing' and you rise, shakily, and go off muttering, 'Our business is rejoicing, our business is rejoicing'."
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Math 1010 (part deux!)
A bunch of young men in suits, white shirts and ties + Trax + bums + ethanol = pretty interesting conversation (at least, what I overheard of it).
Wally, we don't like you. They all signed it.
Math 1010
sewing dress for Eliza's concerto night + music history test next morning = not enough sleep
+
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Before you get edified.
GET DOWN!!
How is one to focus on conference after a night of dancing? It can't be done. Besides, I'm fasting that day.
GET DOWN!!
How is one to focus on conference after a night of dancing? It can't be done. Besides, I'm fasting that day.
The awesomeness that is
being off work before the sun comes up. ~Allison
Monday, March 27, 2006
From Wikipedia, the electronic solver of disputes
"Ingredients and Preparation
Refried beans are prepared with either black or pinto beans. Once the beans have been prepared charola style (ie the raw beans are soaked overnight and then stewed) they are drained of most of the liquid remaining, made into a paste with the back of a large flat spoon and fried with lard or vegetable oil typically in a cast iron pot or skillet. Usually, onion, garlic and spices are sautéed in the oil before the beans are added. The recooked beans are then partially or completely mashed and bean or chicken stock is added if the consistency is too dry."
Refried beans are prepared with either black or pinto beans. Once the beans have been prepared charola style (ie the raw beans are soaked overnight and then stewed) they are drained of most of the liquid remaining, made into a paste with the back of a large flat spoon and fried with lard or vegetable oil typically in a cast iron pot or skillet. Usually, onion, garlic and spices are sautéed in the oil before the beans are added. The recooked beans are then partially or completely mashed and bean or chicken stock is added if the consistency is too dry."
It turns out...
You are all special. And by you, I mean you. All of you. And each of you.
At FHE tonight at the Wahrd, we had a great lesson about finding out our "Divine Worth" and rejecting those messages that bring us down. Don't let the world get you down, I learned. Basically it was neat to see 50 young adults come to the conclusion (in so many words...) that the media is out to get us all on prozac and in a gym. And that we are children of God who have a lot more capacity than we think to overcome our insecurities.
I just want each of you to know...
Rest in peace, Soup Bag.
Due to continued public outcry (not to mention my mom telling me to), our dear friend Soup Bag has gone to a large, roughly cylindrical, heavy black plastic grave.
Memorial services will be held at probably about 10:00 Tuesday morning, when Soup Bag will be dumped into a large metal hearse and taken to its chosen burial site at The Landfill cemetary, there to await the great and final day of the Lord.
Ave atque vale, Soup Bag. Your pleasant orange color and vaguely spicy scent we will forever retain in memory. You will be sorely missed.
Memorial services will be held at probably about 10:00 Tuesday morning, when Soup Bag will be dumped into a large metal hearse and taken to its chosen burial site at The Landfill cemetary, there to await the great and final day of the Lord.
Ave atque vale, Soup Bag. Your pleasant orange color and vaguely spicy scent we will forever retain in memory. You will be sorely missed.
Saturday, March 25, 2006
You're insane
You're a fool who hasn't paid attention to a word that I say
In a way
I can't help but feel responsible I always knew that you were insane
With your pain
1997
You're a fool who hasn't paid attention to a word that I say
In a way
I can't help but feel responsible I always knew that you were insane
With your pain
1997
Win Points to Curry My Favor
Friday, March 24, 2006
Three things...
1) Color
2) Occlusion
3) Occlusion multiplied over color (final outcome)
2) Occlusion
3) Occlusion multiplied over color (final outcome)
This has happened to me twice in seven years.
We take for granted trip-odometers, intuition and even the promptings of the still small voice. Let this be a lesson to you all. Don't let that needle dip too far left of the slash. When the car starts coughing you're in trouble.
I was on South Temple between Main and State. Car starts coughing and then the wheel locks up. Fortunately I was in the right-hand lane. A gentleman walks up to put another quarter in his meter while a lady exits the where I needed to park my car.
"Sir," I say in my outside voice. "I just ran out of gas. Could you help me push my car into that spot right?"
"Sure." People are willing to help if you ask.
More to come.
I was on South Temple between Main and State. Car starts coughing and then the wheel locks up. Fortunately I was in the right-hand lane. A gentleman walks up to put another quarter in his meter while a lady exits the where I needed to park my car.
"Sir," I say in my outside voice. "I just ran out of gas. Could you help me push my car into that spot right?"
"Sure." People are willing to help if you ask.
More to come.
Thursday, March 23, 2006
The crap is a bearcat, anyway?
Aww it's cute! I want one now.
But it would probably bite me. :(
EDIT: After further review, it turns out that binturongs actually make good pets. Hooray, my dream is still possible!
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Dear Elder Bagley:
You are hereby called to serve as a missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. You are assigned to labor in the Ohio Cincinnati Mission. It is anticipated that you will serve for a period of 24 months.
You should report to the Missionary Training Center at Provo, Utah on Wednesday, 14 June 2006.
Guys, I'm so excited. :D :D :D
Maybe Next Wednesday would be an awesome name for a rock band.
The awesomeness that is
(fill in awesome thing here)
She Wants Revenge. ~Allison
a stack of pancakes. ~Allison
someone willing to rub your feet. ~Allison
So much oxygen, I can hardly respirate it all. ~Michelle
Increasingly frequencies of flip-flop flopping about campus. ~Michelle
Hawaiian BBQ. --Michelle
She Wants Revenge. ~Allison
a stack of pancakes. ~Allison
someone willing to rub your feet. ~Allison
So much oxygen, I can hardly respirate it all. ~Michelle
Increasingly frequencies of flip-flop flopping about campus. ~Michelle
Hawaiian BBQ. --Michelle
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Long day.
I just got back from school and computer science homework and work. That's right. I was out of my house for about 13 hours. That's a really rather extraordinary period of doing stuff for me.
Siam's gonna be the witness to the ultimate test of cerebrat fitness.
This grips me more than would a muddy river or reclining Buddha.
This grips me more than would a muddy river or reclining Buddha.
Three Things...
1) 3 - 21 - 06. All evenly divisible by 3, as is this blog, coincidentally.
2) Hope everyone is adapting well with PESS (Post-Equinox Stress Syndrome). So now the earth is being hurled away from the sun at an uncontrolled speed. Hope that turns out well for ya'll.
3)
I bet you weren't expecting that...
2) Hope everyone is adapting well with PESS (Post-Equinox Stress Syndrome). So now the earth is being hurled away from the sun at an uncontrolled speed. Hope that turns out well for ya'll.
3)
I bet you weren't expecting that...
Monday, March 20, 2006
For T.R. and Jeremy . . .
. . . and anyone else who wants to try it.
BRAIN MASALA
2 Cow Brains or 4 Sheep Brains
4 medium Onion (peeled & finely chopped)
4 Green Chillies (Hari Mirch) (chopped)
2 Lemons (Nimbu)
1/2 tbsp. of Red Chilli Powder (Pisi Lal Mirch)
1 1/2 tbsp. of Coriander Powder (Pisa Dhania)
1 tsp. of Garam Masala
Salt (to taste)
1 tsp. of Ginger Paste (Pisi Adrak)
1 tsp. of Garlic Paste (Pisa Lasan)
1/2 cup of Curd
1 cup of Cooking Oil
For Garnish
1 small piece of Ginger (Adrak) (finely chopped lengthways)
A bunch of Fresh Coriander/Cilantro Leaves (Hara Dhania) (chopped)
--Directions--
Brain Masalah
1) Wash the brain thoroughly and boil in water. After boiling remove the brain from the water and remove any membrane and nerves carefully. Cut brain into small pieces.
2) Heat cooking oil in a pot or karai and fry the sliced onion until they are golden brown. Remove half of the onions and set aside. To the onion in the pan, add the spices, ginger paste, garlic paste, curd, green chillies and salt. Fry well for about 10 minutes by adding a little water if needed.
3) Add the brain and holding the pan by the handles, gently shake the pan to mix. Do not stir with a spoon. When the oil separates, sprinkle with chopped coriander, lemon juice, finely chopped ginger and the remaining brown onion.
BRAIN MASALA
2 Cow Brains or 4 Sheep Brains
4 medium Onion (peeled & finely chopped)
4 Green Chillies (Hari Mirch) (chopped)
2 Lemons (Nimbu)
1/2 tbsp. of Red Chilli Powder (Pisi Lal Mirch)
1 1/2 tbsp. of Coriander Powder (Pisa Dhania)
1 tsp. of Garam Masala
Salt (to taste)
1 tsp. of Ginger Paste (Pisi Adrak)
1 tsp. of Garlic Paste (Pisa Lasan)
1/2 cup of Curd
1 cup of Cooking Oil
For Garnish
1 small piece of Ginger (Adrak) (finely chopped lengthways)
A bunch of Fresh Coriander/Cilantro Leaves (Hara Dhania) (chopped)
--Directions--
Brain Masalah
1) Wash the brain thoroughly and boil in water. After boiling remove the brain from the water and remove any membrane and nerves carefully. Cut brain into small pieces.
2) Heat cooking oil in a pot or karai and fry the sliced onion until they are golden brown. Remove half of the onions and set aside. To the onion in the pan, add the spices, ginger paste, garlic paste, curd, green chillies and salt. Fry well for about 10 minutes by adding a little water if needed.
3) Add the brain and holding the pan by the handles, gently shake the pan to mix. Do not stir with a spoon. When the oil separates, sprinkle with chopped coriander, lemon juice, finely chopped ginger and the remaining brown onion.
Get a pencil and paper.
The story is the first comment.
1. adjective
2. adjective
3. adjective
4. pet's name
5. verb passed tense
6. verb passed tense
7. article of clothing
8. adjective
9. model of a car
10. local radio station
11. type of music
12. amount of time
13. adjective
14. adjective
15. verb passed tense
Sunday, March 19, 2006
Speaking of Lobsters and Poo....
Lousy Smarch weather.
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Blind Date
Sometimes I wonder if people really think about who they set you up with. Are the only qualifications that the two people are single(and by two people I mean me and the random guy my friends set me up with). I dunno. Also I have to say my favorite thing about getting set up is the selling process. You know when your friend calls and says "He's so nice, blah blah blah, he's really funny... he's kinda ____ and _____ but so nice..." Then I wonder what are my selling points and what are my "she's kinda _______ and _______ but so____!"
Friday, March 17, 2006
For some strange reason, I have the On My Own section from the Les Mis medley stuck in my head today.
Thursday, March 16, 2006
I hate to interrupt Allison's string of posts.
But.
My dad called the mission office today (No, I'm not embarassed, not at all!), they said they couldn't give any information to anyone who wasn't a bishop and/or stake president, so my dad called my bishop, "can you do us a favor?", "sure!".
So, the Definitive Word From On High (TM): My call will be issued on Friday (ie., tomorrow) and will consequently arrive at my house on Wednesday. :D :D
My dad called the mission office today (No, I'm not embarassed, not at all!), they said they couldn't give any information to anyone who wasn't a bishop and/or stake president, so my dad called my bishop, "can you do us a favor?", "sure!".
So, the Definitive Word From On High (TM): My call will be issued on Friday (ie., tomorrow) and will consequently arrive at my house on Wednesday. :D :D
Friday, April 14, 2006
Sandwich Soiree.
Details to come.
Details to come.
American Idol Update
Melissa was the most hated vocalist this week. Will the 16-year-old win?
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Maybe Next Wednesday would make a good name for a rock band.
Three things...
Three old ideas in new wrappings. Sell out to technology, you know it's what you want to do...
1. Yes, my friends, that is a power computer the size of a Triple Whopper.
2. Zooomr? Why not Flickr? Ooooh, because it's bettr.
3. WHAT IS MEETRO?!?!?
1. Yes, my friends, that is a power computer the size of a Triple Whopper.
2. Zooomr? Why not Flickr? Ooooh, because it's bettr.
3. WHAT IS MEETRO?!?!?
Seasonal Pleasantries. Try Them All!
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Sustaining a thriving lobster fishery through science and community.
!!
Why had nobody previously informed me of the crazy awesomeness that is Scrubs?
EDIT: I just noticed that this was the 100th post. Pwn.
EDIT #2: Tomorrow may well be the big day. :D
EDIT: I just noticed that this was the 100th post. Pwn.
EDIT #2: Tomorrow may well be the big day. :D
Stevie Wonder week on American Idol
Taylor Hicks, a contestant on American Idol, wore a shirt that read "Got soul" when he met Stevie Wonder.
Oh the irony.
Oh the irony.
Three things...
(in response to T.R.'s last post)
1. Spring break daily at 6:00pm
2. meh
3. what part of meh didn't you understand?
1. Spring break daily at 6:00pm
2. meh
3. what part of meh didn't you understand?
Restriction
This blog is getting so exclusive these days.
All hail Spring Break.
Unfortunately, I *still* have #*&#$($*%)(*@#(*&$#%ing CS homework to do. Yes, that's right. They assigned homework, over spring break. Isn't there a law against that?
Monday, March 13, 2006
Friends, Greenland is a place where souls go to dry out
It is a vast and terrifying place of ice fields and tundra
Bereft of fire and in the horror of its imposing irrelevance
There is a sort of peace
The peace of pain
The peace of nothing
Well friends, I'm going there
If life is stagnant, and I know, I know it is lonely, I say to you: Live the magic by spending your hard earned tax refund on a new CD by Andrew Bird. The Mysterious Production of Eggs? Bowl of Fire?? Read a book!
And also, thanks to TR who gave birth to this lovely brainchild.
Could someone explain this one? And when I say "someone" I mean "TR." Read a book. A coincidence...I think not -Allison
Sunday, March 12, 2006
Saturday, March 11, 2006
MST3K
Increase the Flash Gordon noise and put more science stuff around it.
I have your juice.
B Movie.
If you're in for a good laugh I suggest renting Crossworlds starring Rutger Hauer and Josh Charles. I got sucked into it this morning.
Friday, March 10, 2006
Am I missing something here?
I don't get airlines. I don't know why, but in order to get from Salt Lake City to Talahassee (FL), it is cheaper to fly from SLC to Minneapolis, then Atlanta, then Talahassee. How is taking 3 planes cheaper? Really now, think of how much money they could save on drinks and peanuts . . .
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Burnt out light bulb. I curse thee!
No call yet.
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Three things...
1) You might as well be walking on the sun...nice Vans, though.
2) Allison was right, this is the best album cover.
3) I think I may have missed my window of opportunity. Of course, when your window of opportunity looks like this...
And I was so dern sure. Perhaps she's mistaken...
2) Allison was right, this is the best album cover.
3) I think I may have missed my window of opportunity. Of course, when your window of opportunity looks like this...
And I was so dern sure. Perhaps she's mistaken...
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Mind like a steel trap
At choir table today, I said I was going to post something on the blog. However, I've totally forgotten what it was that I was going to post. Anybody care to refresh my memory?
Spencer
Spencer
Monday, March 06, 2006
Dude. This one's great.
And by great she means totally messed up. (-TR)
Bravest little Hobbit of them all.
And by great she means totally messed up. (-TR)
Bravest little Hobbit of them all.
Holy smokes, you people blog a lot.
I'm back now.
I'm going for a walk.
Just When You Thought You Had A Lot To Do...
(Whoompa, whoompa, whoompa, whoompa)
Noah!
Somebody call?
(Whoompa, whoompa, whoompa)
Noah!
Who is that?
It's the Lord, Noah
Right!
...
Whats a cubit?
...
What's going on?
How come you want me to do all these weird things?
I'm going to destory the world
Right!
Am I on Candid Camera?
...
Well I'm sick and tired of this I've had enough of this stuff
I've been working all day
Working on it for days and days
I'm sick and tired of this
Noah!
Yeah?
How long can you tread water?
Sunday, March 05, 2006
Stop me if you've heard this one...
I was at stake conference today.
One of the speakers was very science minded. I couldn't help but giggle.
I can't even remember the topic of her talk. All I can remember is:
Lisa, in this house we obey the laws of thermo-dynamics!
One of the speakers was very science minded. I couldn't help but giggle.
I can't even remember the topic of her talk. All I can remember is:
Lisa, in this house we obey the laws of thermo-dynamics!
Baseball season.
I have a little smile on my face because baseball is the best sport known to man. I love baseball. Some can sit and watch football, hockey or cricket on TV. I can do it with baseball. It's the crack of the bat, the taste of the hot dog, the sound of the crowd. The Boys of Summer are coming back to treat us to series after series of the greatest game invented.
And now, a Simpsons reference:
Well Mr. Burns had done it.
The Power Plant had won it.
With Roger Clements clucking all the while,
Mike Socia's tragic illness made us smile,
While Wade Boggs laid unconscious on the bar-room tile.
We're talking softball.
From Maine to San Diego.
Were talking softball, Mattingly and Conseco,
Ken Griffy's grotesquely swollen jaw
Steve Sax and his run-in with the law,
We're talking Homer...Ozzy and the Straw.
And now, a Simpsons reference:
Well Mr. Burns had done it.
The Power Plant had won it.
With Roger Clements clucking all the while,
Mike Socia's tragic illness made us smile,
While Wade Boggs laid unconscious on the bar-room tile.
We're talking softball.
From Maine to San Diego.
Were talking softball, Mattingly and Conseco,
Ken Griffy's grotesquely swollen jaw
Steve Sax and his run-in with the law,
We're talking Homer...Ozzy and the Straw.
Friday, March 03, 2006
Vans on my feet.
Not as roomy as Chevy Vans but cool nonetheless.
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Yay, my computer science project is done!
I totally have another computer science project due in a week!
Guess what I'm doing Saturday!
I totally have another computer science project due in a week!
Guess what I'm doing Saturday!
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
What's the score?
Nothin' to nothin'.
Who's winning?
The Bears.
Nothin' to nothin'.
Who's winning?
The Bears.
