I find it stunning that an article with this title does not include any reference to Art Buchwald’s “The Six-minute Louvre”
It was my understanding that eating while walking was frowned upon.
The cafe owner spotted us, came outside and apologetically informed us we shouldn’t be standing there as it would upset his neighbour.
I think it’s supposed to mean “don’t loiter”.
What really got me laughing was the footage right after the Kia makes its landing.
Paris used to be served by a city-wide pneumatic tube system. One could send a message through the city using this system, commonly called the Pneu. It was ended in 1984.
Yeah . . . but why is it called that?
Generally, I get in line, and then read an article or story that I’ve saved to my phone. I don’t worry about the speed of the line.
Holy shit, that trailer was funny to see!
From the linked update article:
Same goes for wireless mouse/keyboard USB dongles. I have a palmtop size keyboard/mouse/laser that I use for presentations (In classroom presentations, I can control the computer while I’m walking through the classroom, instead of just advancing slides). On the Windows machines, there is a several minutes’ delay while…
This is a really thoughtful answer, while still being concise.
Several responders here cite difficulties with Linux, although some say they tried it out a decade ago. I’d encourage them to try it again. Linux is a lot more friendly than it used to be.
Vacuum sealers are also good for storing a pack of emergency cash. Wrap the cash in paper, and write the amount, then seal in a vacuum bag. Stash it in your freezer (if you’re paranoid, embed the bag into a few layers of lasagna, and freeze the whole thing).
Vacuum sealers are also good for storing a pack of emergency cash. Wrap the cash in paper, and write the amount,…
This is good advice.
This is good advice.
I’ve never found the white orange pith to be ‘bitter’. It’s not particularly nice, but it doesn’t seem to have any flavor that I can discern
Aah! Well, it’s not quite as bad as it looks. At least, according to the NY Times, word list was intended to be for CDC budget proposals to Health and Human Services, not for public health announcements or research publications. The idea was to avoid offending the new HHS budgeting guys, who might not approve funding…
From the comic strip “Prince Valiant”, there was this narrative:
Camelot. The refugees who stream from Britain tell tales of horror and woe. The city of marvel, once a golden jewel amid emerald fields, stands bent and tarnished, a forbidding fortress. The meadowlands are sear with drought. Where joust took place,…