The Glade 4.0

Several months ago, I developed some odd bruise-colored rash on my right hand after I was out gardening. At first I worried it might be poison ivy, but it never started to itch or burn. Eventually it blistered slightly, but it never became an irritant at all. It did not subside, however.

After trying a hydrocortisone cream which didn't work, I finally went to my doctor. She had no clue what it was, but prescribed an antifungal cream just to "do something" and sent me to a dermatologist. At this point, it had faded slightly, bit it was still obvious, especially on my fair skin. While in the waiting room, I encountered one of my son's former teachers, who warned me the doctor i was going to see "was an *******." Duly warned, I was somewhat surprised to see the doctor was a man in his 50's with 3 days growth of beard. All that was missing was the fake american accent and heavy limp.

He looked at his notes and said "Rash on your hands?"

I replied, "Just one."

"Which one?"

"My right hand."

"Are you right handed?"

"Yes..."

"What do you do for work?"

"I work with computers."

"No, that can't be it. Let me see your hand. Uhuh. It's a bit faded...did the rash used to be a darker, bruise-like color?"

"Yes."

"Do you regularly handle limes? Carrots? Celery? Figs?"

This was getting spooky.

"...I make a lot of lime-based cocktails..."

"Then you don't need to wory. You have Phytophotodermatitis. Your skin was exposed to the phototoxins in lime juice, then you went outside. The phototoxins react with the sunlight and your skin, causing what is essentially a mild chemical burn. Your margarita-tan will eventually go away. Your freckles won't though."

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Well Ali Baba had them forty thieves, Scheherezade had a thousand tales
But master you in luck 'cause up your sleeves you got a brand of magic never fails...
...Mister Aladdin, sir, What will your pleasure be?
Let me take your order, Jot it down -You ain't never had a friend like me
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He sounds like a keeper.

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The U. S. Constitution doesn't guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself. B. Franklin

"A mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone." -- Tyrion Lannister, A Game of Thrones

That guy is good!

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Ron Paul 2012

Now you just have to test his hypotheses by rubbing limes on your other hand and going out in the sun ; )

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Holy shitsnacks!

I got the salt! Now all we need is tequila and a little time alone...

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In time, this too shall pass.

Awesome story.

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Raell Kromwell

That's awesome!

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"Hysterical children shrieking about right-wing anything need to go sit in the corner and be quiet while the adults are talking."

That is rather cool.

From the other perspective... I've begun to see issues for the past 5 weeks (roughly) caused by a particular outdated display driver.

Now, if someone escalates a report of certain behavior, I can predict with reasonable certainty the hardware configuration and driver version.

6.14.10.6727 ftl

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Once, I was a ranger
Then, I was a warlock
And a mage
And a paladin
Now, I seek to be myself

Nice.

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It feels like all the people who want limited government really just want government limited to Republicans.
---The Daily Show

Awesome story, but ... who's "Doctor Gregory House" ?

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Go back to zero, take a pill, and get well ~ Lemmy Kilmister

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The titular character of the popular Fox show going on its sixth (seventh?) season this fall?

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"Aaaah! Emotions are weird!" - Amdee
"... Mirrorshades prevent the forces of normalcy from realizing that one is crazed and possibly dangerous. They are the symbol of the sun-staring visionary, the biker, the rocker, the policeman, and similar outlaws." - Bruce Sterling, preface to Mirrorshades

Hmm, not watching TV probably has much to do with my not knowing about this.

Wait, did you say "Fox" and "sixth (seventh?) season" in the same sentence? That show *MUST* be crap, or they'd have canceled it long ago.

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Go back to zero, take a pill, and get well ~ Lemmy Kilmister

It is a good show.

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Raell Kromwell

A very good show...if I remember to watch it!

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"Said I never had much use for one, never said I didn't know how to use one!"~ Matthew Quigley

"nothing like a little meow in bed at night" ~ Bruskey

"I gotta float my stick same as you" Hondo Lane

"Fill your hand you son of a *****!"

Shel:

House is played by Hugh Laurie, who is a god of versatility and wit.

His charm shines out of the curmudgeonly House.

While I agree that Fox + long running show generally doesn't turn out to be a good show, this is a definite exception, though it can be formulaic.

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Once, I was a ranger
Then, I was a warlock
And a mage
And a paladin
Now, I seek to be myself

Awesome story, Taly.

Oddly enough I have a similar thing on my thumb (that has been there for a year) which I recently saw a dermatologist over. I had that exact same slew of questions "Do you handle limes, et al?" Except, I am pretty sure that I don't.

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Les Zombis et les Loups-Garous!

A friend of mine in Los Angeles works on the crew of House. She has lots of good things to say about the actors.

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It feels like all the people who want limited government really just want government limited to Republicans.
---The Daily Show

http://www.tmz.com/2010/07/20/house-dra ... n-lawsuit/



I do approve of this story though! Taly's. Not that news story.

Yeah, doesn't really wash.

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It feels like all the people who want limited government really just want government limited to Republicans.
---The Daily Show

Based on what grounds? NBC Universal's statement?

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"Aaaah! Emotions are weird!" - Amdee
"... Mirrorshades prevent the forces of normalcy from realizing that one is crazed and possibly dangerous. They are the symbol of the sun-staring visionary, the biker, the rocker, the policeman, and similar outlaws." - Bruce Sterling, preface to Mirrorshades

My friend that works on the production staff.

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It feels like all the people who want limited government really just want government limited to Republicans.
---The Daily Show