The Neverending Story

Free Republic | 3/24/01 | The NES Crew

[SoothingDave]

With our cat it always means he wants some food. Not that food. Different food. Not the stuff he liked yesterday.

Gee, I'm glad our cat isn't the only one that does that!

Cat logic also dictates that if he goes outside for 5 minutes, when he comes back he expects new food. Repeat as necessary.

Also, just because it's raining outside the one door, maybe it's not raining at the other door.

SD

[SoothingDave]

Does OnStar have a detection device that can tell if the airbags deployed? I thought I saw a commerical where they were able to tell if the car was in an accident. It would seem they could call 911 and let the police know that there was a deployment and no response from the driver. Or is that what you were refering to?

Yes, airbag delopying triggers an automatic call. So it's all related to the basic question of how Onstar can justify(if they do) disabling these devices in emergency situations.

I see you found me here. Stick around and meet some of the folks, they're mostly nice. We've discussed a wide variety of topics over the last few years.

[SoothingDave]

Dave have you seen the Resurrection Eggs that Walmarts selling? I bought one today and it's such an easy(and fun) way to teach children about Easter.

Is there a peanut butter center?

SD

[CindyDawg]

Well I guess that could be arranged:') I would take a picture but Eddie took my camera.

[malakhi]

Mack, you get your tax stuff done? I spent a few hours today finishing stuff up. Not that I have any chance to relax now, as my desk is piled up with other things to do.

[malakhi]

Oh, I wanted to let you know that I tried adding the gluten to the bread dough, and rising it in the oven, and the results were much better! I turned the oven on the lowest setting, then turned it off when it was done preheating. Then, I opened the door to vent it. I put a digital thermometer in the oven, and used a mac-and-cheese box to prop open the oven door just slightly enough to keep the temperature in there around 85°. It worked! :o)

[SoothingDave]

I put a digital thermometer in the oven, and used a mac-and-cheese box to prop open the oven door just slightly enough to keep the temperature in there around 85°.

That's good and inventive, but I don't think you need to worry about venting. Ovens have vents already and the idea is to provide a moist warm environment anyway.

But I must dock you on your scientific method. Using a digital thermometer is nice, but you altered two variables. You should have done one test with the gluten, one with the new rising method and one with both. That way you'd accurately control all of your variables. ;-)

[malakhi]

Ovens have vents already and the idea is to provide a moist warm environment anyway.

Yes, but without it being vented, the internal temperature was rising into the 120° to 130° range. Even though the oven was turned off, there was a lot of residual heat in the heating elements and the internal surfaces. The object was to get the dough to rise, not to start baking!

You should have done one test with the gluten, one with the new rising method and one with both. That way you'd accurately control all of your variables. ;-)

Sure, if I were running a rigorous scientific experiment. I only, however, wished to bake a single loaf of bread. ;o)

[malakhi]

Tedy Bruschi Expected To Have Surgery

BOSTON -- New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi is expected to have surgery tonight, according to sources in Boston.

The team isn't confirming this news yet, but 7News has learned Bruschi is undergoing surgery to repair a hole in his heart..........

As the first poster on the thread noted, that would explain the cause of his stroke.

[SoothingDave]

Sure, if I were running a rigorous scientific experiment. I only, however, wished to bake a single loaf of bread. ;o)

After all our help, you're not gonna share with us? ;-)

SD

[malakhi]

After all our help, you're not gonna share with us? ;-)

Sure, I'll e-mail you a few slices. ;o)

[OLD REGGIE]

Tedy Bruschi Expected To Have Surgery

This story isn't in my Boston Globe (boondock edition) nor did I hear it on the news last night.

Interestingly, I was watching the NFL Network last night and Willie McGinest was the guest. He matter of factly mentioned a hole in Tedy Brusci's heart. I simply thought he misspoke but now it seems he knew the story.

It is still a "mystery" story in Boston.

Boston Herald

Boston Globe

The Patriots web site is silent on the subject sooooooo?

I certainly hope he has a 100% cure. He is a fine football player and a fine person.

[OLD REGGIE]

Does OnStar have a detection device that can tell if the airbags deployed? I thought I saw a commerical where they were able to tell if the car was in an accident. It would seem they could call 911 and let the police know that there was a deployment and no response from the driver.

Or is that what you were refering to?

I was curious as to how GM (OnStar) would handle a so-called "emergency" from an OnStar equipped vehicle which was no longer subscribed so I sent an e-mail asking them how they would handle it. The reply follows:

Dear Mr. xxxxxx, Thank you for taking the time to e-mail OnStar.

Without an active OnStar subscription the OnStar services, including emergency assistance, will be unavailable to you.

If you have any other concerns, please feel free to contact the OnStar Customer Care Department at 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), prompt 4, between the hours of 6am and 1am EST. Sincerely, Demetra OnStar Information Specialist

There you have it. The OnStar answer is "If you are too cheap to subscribe you deserve to die you cheapskate". :-)

[malakhi]

What they should do is provide an alternative "per use" fee. Make the fee high enough so that people who have the monthly plan will stick with it, but that way it could be used in the event of an actual emergency.

[SoothingDave]

There you have it. The OnStar answer is "If you are too cheap to subscribe you deserve to die you cheapskate". :-)

I'm sure that's what they tell you if you ask. But I can't imagine they would actually follow through on such a thing. It's a bluff.

What happens if you hit the button in your car? You said they come on and try to sell you the service. Is that true?

SD

[malakhi]

I'm sure that's what they tell you if you ask. But I can't imagine they would actually follow through on such a thing.

Is that like Double Secret Probation? ;o)

[SoothingDave]

Is that like Double Secret Probation? ;o)

I think we're gonna need to send Reggie out to slip on the ice or have a "heart attack" or something to test my theory.

SD

[OLD REGGIE]

I'm sure that's what they tell you if you ask. But I can't imagine they would actually follow through on such a thing. It's a bluff.

What happens if you hit the button in your car? You said they come on and try to sell you the service. Is that true?

There are three buttons:
1. A white/phone button you can use to subscribe for hands free phone service.

2. A blue button which connects you to an "advisor" who will get the appropriate assistance if you are a subscriber or is happy to sign you up if you are not a subscriber.

3. A red cross button to push for an emergency. (I am not about to test this button).

If you are a subscriber there is an automatic signal sent if the air bag deploys. They will call you and, if you don't answer, will send emergency assistance. (I don't know whether this feature is activated for a non-subscriber).

Why don't you test the red button in a non-subscribers car and let me know what happens. OK?

[OLD REGGIE]

I think we're gonna need to send Reggie out to slip on the ice or have a "heart attack" or something to test my theory.

That's what I carry my "double secret" cell phone for. If I slipped on the ice and became incapcitated how in hell do you think I'd get into the car?

My idea is better. You push the red button. If you get a response just say "I'm sorry, my 3 year old pushed the button".

[malakhi]

Why don't you test the red button in a non-subscribers car and let me know what happens. OK?

Dave, if I'm not mistaken, Reggie just invited us over to his house and asked us to take a spin in his car. ;o)