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Re: The Small Rants Thread, Continued...
« Reply #720 on: March 07, 2012, 10:31:11 PM »
Got a cousin who's like that, its something to do with early calcium absorption issues, and the structural integrity of teeth. They just somehow have a more fragile structure than most, so they are easily damaged(whereas some of us could basically eat high acidity/sugar content foods all day without bothering with any serious brushing and not care)

This is why I love my teeth.   :D

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Re: The Small Rants Thread, Continued...
« Reply #721 on: March 07, 2012, 10:49:13 PM »
Got a cousin who's like that, its something to do with early calcium absorption issues, and the structural integrity of teeth. They just somehow have a more fragile structure than most, so they are easily damaged(whereas some of us could basically eat high acidity/sugar content foods all day without bothering with any serious brushing and not care)
I don't have a dentist to back this up, but I think I have exceptionally hard, but relatively brittle teeth.  Aside from maybe 1, or 2, the cavities I have are due to physical damage (and the most inept orthodontist in the history of the practice  :shakefist) as opposed to lax oral hygiene.  Similarly, the two wisdom teeth that have stuck around long enough to cause problems caused those problems by breaking/splintering as opposed to whatever chemical reaction.

I'm not exactly proud of it, but my oral hygiene is more lax than it should be, yet I've NEVER had any cavities.

My sister, however, takes care of her teeth almost religiously, and she's had four of them.

On the flipside, I consume insane amounts of calcium.
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Re: The Small Rants Thread, Continued...
« Reply #722 on: March 07, 2012, 11:58:03 PM »
^ Once, I made a New Years Resolution to stop drinking soda.  Kept it for about 8 months.  I tended to replace it with Milk, and I always drank a lot of milk back in the day.

The resolution was unsustainable, however, because milk prices where I lived were just plain ridiculous (along with pretty much everything else), and the only decently-priced non-water beverage were different varieties of flavored sugar water.

Now that I've moved to Iowa, though, Milk is competitive in price with the national soda brands.

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« Reply #723 on: March 07, 2012, 11:59:33 PM »
and why do you not just drink fukken... WATER?

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« Reply #724 on: March 08, 2012, 12:13:24 AM »
and why do you not just drink fukken... WATER?
If I'm not at home, there are two ways I can get water (aside from a drinking fountain): soda fountains (which actually turn out to be diluted poweraide because it comes out the same damn spigot as the poweraide), and bottles of water that are, for some stupid ass reason, more expensive than bottles of soda.

Also, I'm not home much.  Between class, 20 hours of work on-campus, and private math tutoring off-campus, I'm usually out of the house for over 12 hours a day.  I actually recently bought an insulated bottle that I'll drink iced tea/water out of for health and economic reasons, now I just need to clean up my kitchen a bit more so I have the counterspace needed to actually make the damn tea.

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« Reply #725 on: March 08, 2012, 08:01:46 AM »
soda fountains (which actually turn out to be diluted poweraide because it comes out the same damn spigot as the poweraide)
I tend to flush the line for a few seconds, and that tends to work pretty well.
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« Reply #726 on: March 08, 2012, 07:04:33 PM »
Facebook is starting to make me rage every time I look at it.  People who are ignorant about politics shouldn't be allowed to speak about them.  I don't expect a degree in PoliSci or anything, but at least understand the basics.  For fucks sake, it's the information age, there's no excuse not to have a clue anymore.  Most people lack the political knowledge equivalent of 1 +1, but that doesn't stop them from thinking they're a goddamn university professor on the subject. 

Gah, I hate people.

To be honest, my understanding of politics isn't that good, but I do at least know not only the basics of how our [the US] government is supposed to work, I also know how to use Google to back up my words (step 1: Wiki, step 2: check the References and Sources links at the bottom of the page, step 3: Read).
The bolded section being the operative part.

My friends in real life make me lose it in political discussion.  They believe that socialist, nazi, communist, democrat, etc all mean the exact same thing and are the exact same philosophy.   :banghead
It is truly hilarious to watch what others call communist, socialist or whatever. People get me every time when I hear I am from a communist country! Moreover, neither of the big US parties are remotely socialist or even social democratic...

Everyone thinking about taking over the world: I called dibs. Identify yourself and I will give you most excellent position in the future world order though.
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« Reply #727 on: March 08, 2012, 07:32:30 PM »
Everyone thinking about taking over the world: I called dibs. Identify yourself and I will give you most excellent position in the future world order though.
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« Reply #728 on: March 08, 2012, 07:40:34 PM »
Everyone thinking about taking over the world: I called dibs. Identify yourself and I will give you most excellent position in the future world order though.
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My Minister of Scandinavian Affairs has been selected. Unfortunately Sweden will no longer have an icehockey team though. Your handsome paycheck will compensate for that though.
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« Reply #729 on: March 08, 2012, 07:43:01 PM »
Facebook is starting to make me rage every time I look at it.  People who are ignorant about politics shouldn't be allowed to speak about them.  I don't expect a degree in PoliSci or anything, but at least understand the basics.  For fucks sake, it's the information age, there's no excuse not to have a clue anymore.  Most people lack the political knowledge equivalent of 1 +1, but that doesn't stop them from thinking they're a goddamn university professor on the subject. 

Gah, I hate people.

To be honest, my understanding of politics isn't that good, but I do at least know not only the basics of how our [the US] government is supposed to work, I also know how to use Google to back up my words (step 1: Wiki, step 2: check the References and Sources links at the bottom of the page, step 3: Read).
The bolded section being the operative part.

My friends in real life make me lose it in political discussion.  They believe that socialist, nazi, communist, democrat, etc all mean the exact same thing and are the exact same philosophy.   :banghead
It is truly hilarious to watch what others call communist, socialist or whatever. People get me every time when I hear I am from a communist country! Moreover, neither of the big US parties are remotely socialist or even social democratic...

Everyone thinking about taking over the world: I called dibs. Identify yourself and I will give you most excellent position in the future world order though.
Am I correct in assuming I'll have a military position of some sort?  :P
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« Reply #730 on: March 08, 2012, 07:44:58 PM »
If you want. I may need a couple of people playing D&D with real armies. If you like D&D, jump right along.
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« Reply #731 on: March 08, 2012, 07:51:19 PM »
Everyone thinking about taking over the world: I called dibs. Identify yourself and I will give you most excellent position in the future world order though.
*raises a hand*
My Minister of Scandinavian Affairs has been selected. Unfortunately Sweden will no longer have an icehockey team though. Your handsome paycheck will compensate for that though.
Excellent, never cared much for the sport anyway. Real men compete in the ancient art of Wife Carrying
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« Reply #732 on: March 08, 2012, 07:56:49 PM »
Say those not currently holding the world championship.
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« Reply #733 on: March 08, 2012, 08:20:00 PM »
I'm in!

Question though, why no more Sweden hockey team?  As long as my teams (Norway, US, Chicago, Boston, San Jose) are still in I'm good with that though.  Ooh!  Can you get rid of Montreal and the New York teams?  Just hockey for Montreal, and all sports teams for New York.  F those guys.
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« Reply #734 on: March 08, 2012, 08:26:36 PM »
I'm in!

Question though, why no more Sweden hockey team?  As long as my teams (Norway, US, Chicago, Boston, San Jose) are still in I'm good with that though.  Ooh!  Can you get rid of Montreal and the New York teams?  Just hockey for Montreal, and all sports teams for New York.  F those guys.
Oh mate, any idea where I am from? I actually have a bet with my friend, one team from both conferences and after the season we count the points and see who's got more. He's got Rangers and Blackhawks and I have Red Wings and Bruins (so I am winning, because I have one more game to play).

Rangers can be eliminated. However, due to the fact that you did not feel irrational hatred towards the Swedes (I know Red Wings is full of them), you are temporarily disqualified from all jobs that make less than 20 million euros a year. While I wait for a final judgement, 20 million a year will be your salary.
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Re: The Small Rants Thread, Continued...
« Reply #735 on: March 08, 2012, 08:31:50 PM »
I don't personally have megalomaniac inclinations, but I'd LOVE to run your astronomy department, if it's still open.
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« Reply #736 on: March 08, 2012, 08:40:16 PM »
I suspected as much, but I was not aware of a genuine rivalvry between you two.  I'm not a fan of the Swedes by any means, I just don't feel irrational hatred for them.  I am a fan of Finland though (and Norway, as I'm a viking by heritage.  Or at least, I claim to be, as I'm 3/8th Norwegian, and everythin else is measured in 16ths or less).

Oh screw the Redwings.  Remember, I'm a Chicago fan.  And New York goes because I'm a Boston area fan. So Pats for american football, and Bruins for hockey.
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« Reply #737 on: March 08, 2012, 08:42:42 PM »
I'm willing to take a position in your world government!

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« Reply #738 on: March 08, 2012, 09:02:31 PM »
I presume you will need an assassin people will never see coming...

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« Reply #739 on: March 08, 2012, 09:09:21 PM »
I suspected as much, but I was not aware of a genuine rivalvry between you two.  I'm not a fan of the Swedes by any means, I just don't feel irrational hatred for them.  I am a fan of Finland though (and Norway, as I'm a viking by heritage.  Or at least, I claim to be, as I'm 3/8th Norwegian, and everythin else is measured in 16ths or less).

Oh screw the Redwings.  Remember, I'm a Chicago fan.  And New York goes because I'm a Boston area fan. So Pats for american football, and Bruins for hockey.
No-one is. Finland kicks ass though. Chicago is quite alright, I have nothing against the team or the town. Well, I don't like them this season due to the bet, but normally I am quite the fan.

Anyway, there is a small genuine rivalry based on hundreds of years of imperial occupation and attempted subjugation. We are a people who are used to solving differences with knives, so that doesn't really work with this peaceful EU mentality no matter how big an EU fan I am.

I don't personally have megalomaniac inclinations, but I'd LOVE to run your astronomy department, if it's still open.
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