ArgentRaven

joined 2 years ago
[–] ArgentRaven@lemmy.world 17 points 6 days ago

To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentations of their kickbacks dissolving!

[–] ArgentRaven@lemmy.world 47 points 1 week ago (4 children)

Yeah, my first thought was the cops, too. That's usually when the authorities hush up.

[–] ArgentRaven@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago

It's a little late now to look deeper into Trump finally, but thanks for ruining everything!

[–] ArgentRaven@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Even seeing the original, I still don't get it. I prefer the edit, though.

[–] ArgentRaven@lemmy.world 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

There's definitely two different dialects now, from the Oklahoma Cherokee and North Carolina Cherokee. That's simply from the difference between the two. For instance, in the Cherokee Nation, we say "Osiyo" as a greeting, but the Eastern Band of Cherokee say "Siyo". It's still written the same way, but it's an interesting way to see language change in such a recent time (the trail of tears was 1831). Kind of like Spanish in Mexico vs Chile or Spain.

The language itself is very old (an Iroquoian language base), but the syllabary was created in 1821.

[–] ArgentRaven@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

It's not the best song on the best album they've ever done, but damn if it's not the one in my head all the time! It's a banger for sure

[–] ArgentRaven@lemmy.world 57 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

Demotic, not demonic. Demotic is simplified Egyptian used by every day people there at the time. Typically, only the priests used the form of hieroglyphs we'd see on tombs. "Demotic" means colloquial, or common, speech.

[–] ArgentRaven@lemmy.world 28 points 3 weeks ago

Is the bee ok?

[–] ArgentRaven@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Thanks for linking those. I can tell you that most people that know English as a first language have very little to no knowledge about the history between Poland and Ukraine. Like many things in the international world, it's very complicated. But now I understand it a little better. I would agree that Poland is under no obligation to support a government that can't seem to separate it's independence from fascist leaders of the past, which does raise questions about the direction of the future. Yes, Ukraine needs to be free. They need an the help they can get. But what if they win, and fascism takes hold?

I mean, look at how the US is falling to fascism. People aren't careful enough.

[–] ArgentRaven@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

You're the one that brought up "unexpectedly". This is on you, buddy. You're not arguing in good faith, so whatever next smarmy thing you say will be the last word. Enjoy.

[–] ArgentRaven@lemmy.world 12 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

An unexpected kiss is a far cry from unexpected genitalia. Are you trying to equate "sudden tacos" to "sudden penis" just because of the word sudden? Of course not. Cmon, use some common sense.

Also, this isn't out of character for him based on the many stories he's already had come out.

[–] ArgentRaven@lemmy.world 13 points 3 weeks ago (11 children)

The context is "suddenly".

Doesn't sound anything like Aziz Ansari's bad date that was overblown.

 

If you just found out your kid is a leftie, most of the world we can adapt to. But something that will make their school years easier, as well as their crafting ability, is left handed scissors. Once I got my pair, I found it was individually easier to cut things out. Try it - the typical pair is molded for a right hand, so it cuts into your thumb over extended use. But the worst part is the way the blades connect - you can't see what you're cutting! You have to hold your left hand far over your body's right side, or crane your neck over your hand to see what you're cutting. Otherwise, you just guess and it looks sloppy.

Keyboards, pianos, drums, doors, manual cars, all of this can be overcome. But scissors? Lefties need leftie scissors. I'm still using my pair 30 years later and they're worth their weight in gold.

 

I inherited my grandfather's WWII compass, and had it sitting around for a long time on a shelf. I recently got a Geiger counter, and find that it's radioactive. Around 10 microsieverts/hr. Apparently they used radium paint to make them glow in the dark. I can't just throw it away, but I don't want it potentially causing a danger to others in the room. Is there some sort of lead lined box I can put it in, or some kind of prevention I can do? Is there anyone experienced with this sort of thing that can offer some advice?

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