# The Epically Continuing MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [September 15, 2014, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529 "2014-09-15T03:47:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 9
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2014, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529/161 "2014-09-18T19:47:11Z")
> [@Sean\_Factotum](#): > > I thought I had posted a haiku earlier but now I can’t find it. I hope I didn’t send it out in a work email. That would be hard to explain. > > No wait, there it is. Good. Glad you found it… \* Lost in the ether The witty haiku I wrote Damn! HR wants me\* :eek: :smack: ☹ :o ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2014, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529/162 "2014-09-18T20:18:53Z")
There is no ether. Michaelson and Moorely sought in vain. ---
**Author:** ![Capt\_Kirk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/779978/32.png) [@Capt\_Kirk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt_Kirk)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2014, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529/163 "2014-09-18T20:51:10Z")
> [@gotpasswords](#): > > Actually, no shielding at all. The twisted pairs provide commmon-mode rejection, and the different twist pitches minimize mutual induction between pairs. > > There is shielded Cat5/5e/6 cable available, but it’s pretty rare, expensive and an ugly beast to work with. I’m sure the good Captain can attest to the (non!) joys of working with similar cables in mic snakes. Oh yes I can. What I want to know is this. How is it possible the foil I use in cooking tears if you look at it wrong and the foil used in shielding is an alloy of Kryptonite? They are about the same thickness. That is all for now, back later Cheers **Jim** ---
**Author:** ![Sahirrnee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sahirrnee/32/13937_2.png) [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2014, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529/164 "2014-09-18T21:02:06Z")
JFC on a pogo stick now we are closing Monday I said FINE! But no more bullshit I don’t want to hear anymore excuses or problems they are NOT my problems now another sister is starting shit as much as these people are paying in lawyers I hope they all end up broke ---
**Author:** ![Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sticks_and_scones/32/16951_2.png) [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2014, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529/165 "2014-09-18T21:04:00Z")
Howdy all! My kiddos survived their first field trip the other day and we’ve managed to cook every week with only some slightly burnt cinnamon rolls. Not too shabby! ---
**Author:** ![Catamount](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/catamount/32/2840_2.png) [@Catamount](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catamount)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2014, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529/166 "2014-09-18T21:10:19Z")
> [@Capt\_Kirk](#): > > Oh yes I can. What I want to know is this. How is it possible the foil I use in cooking tears if you look at it wrong and the foil used in shielding is an alloy of Kryptonite? They are about the same thickness. > > That is all for now, back later > > Cheers > > **Jim** [I never bother with baggies, glass jars, tupperware containers Plastic cling wrap, really a no-brainer I just like to keep all my flavours sealed in tight With aluminum foil (foil) Never settle for less That kind of wrap is just the best To keep your sandwich nice and fresh Stick it in your cooler (cooler) Eat it when you’re ready But maybe you’ll choose (you’ll choose, you’ll choose, you’ll choose) A refreshing herbal tea](http://youtu.be/w-0TEJMJOhk) ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2014, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529/167 "2014-09-18T21:23:36Z")
It’s amazing how one small little email changes your day from great to shitty. Last month when everyone was doing their ice bucket challenges I was thinking of a friend/cow-orker who was in late stages of ALS. He worked magic with balloons from tiny to huge. He made the show go on; & on Broadway, that’s the mantra. ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2014, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529/168 "2014-09-18T21:25:37Z")
Early dindin has been consumed. OYKW has gone to deal with paperirk stuff again, poor thing. **StickyBuns** yay for field trip survival and for not burnin’ down the school! Yet. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Filbert](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/filbert/32/3433_2.png) [@Filbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Filbert)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2014, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529/169 "2014-09-18T21:46:54Z")
Impressive lightning Best thunderstorm of the year Forecast wrong again Alternative last line, ‘Glad I’m not camping’, 'cos the convention I’ve been to the last 5 years, which is this week, has moved from just down the road to miles away, so I can’t justify going. I love lightning, just not in a tent. Hopefully the leafletting job is happening, as they’re not advertising the job, and they want someone for next week. Unless there’s some big mix up, it looks good! Nuttin’ much else happening over 'ere. Assorted {{those who need/want one}}, yays, and crossed appendages, and now I shall get offline, 'cos the storm’s riiiight overhead. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![gotpasswords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c57346/32.png) [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2014, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529/170 "2014-09-18T22:24:37Z")
[QUOTE=carnivorousplant] That is not called shielding? 🙂 [/QUOTE] No, although the end result is about the same. Shielding or screening hopes to keep interference from reaching the signals at all. Common mode rejection is more laid back but electronically more complicated - it lets the interference get onto the signal-carrying wires, but then it cleans off anything that’s on both wires (ie: common to both), leaving the original signal. ---
**Author:** ![missred](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/missred/32/14096_2.png) [@missred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missred)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2014, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529/171 "2014-09-18T23:04:09Z")
I’m sorry about yourfriend, **spidey**. **{{{Mika}}}** My haiku: The lady doctor Surgical consultation Tomorrow. This sucks. ---
**Author:** ![Catamount](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/catamount/32/2840_2.png) [@Catamount](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catamount)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2014, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529/172 "2014-09-18T23:22:46Z")
My computer just crashed for no reason. I cleaned out a lot of dust from inside it and now it’s working again. Wait a minute, I think I just figured out the reason… ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2014, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529/173 "2014-09-18T23:31:03Z")
Liver biopsy in the morning. Yee and ha. :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![missred](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/missred/32/14096_2.png) [@missred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missred)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2014, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529/174 "2014-09-18T23:48:58Z")
> [@VunderBob](#): > > Liver biopsy in the morning. Yee and ha. :rolleyes: Hope everything goes well. We need to get back on our feet or Mumper Estates will need an upgrade in the healthcare facilities. ---
**Author:** ![Sahirrnee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sahirrnee/32/13937_2.png) [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2014, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529/175 "2014-09-19T00:59:20Z")
{{{ **BBBobbio** }}} Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2014, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529/176 "2014-09-19T01:02:16Z")
An acrostic haiku **M** undane or rarer **m** usings in a weekly thread. **P** ointless? You decide. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2014, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529/177 "2014-09-19T01:07:49Z")
> [@gotpasswords](#): > > No, although the end result is about the same. Shielding or screening hopes to keep interference from reaching the signals at all. > > Common mode rejection is more laid back but electronically more complicated - it lets the interference get onto the signal-carrying wires, but then it cleans off anything that’s on both wires (ie: common to both), leaving the original signal. I believe we are discussing the effect and the physical cable. Twisted pair is shielded from noise. 🙂 Shielded cable has metal wrapped around it. ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2014, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529/178 "2014-09-19T05:01:03Z")
Loons at work tonight One thought keeps me going on Hockey in two days : Applauds **Midget** : {{{{ **BBBobbio** }}}} Have 'em put in the zipper, too. {{{{Red}}}} **sari** , I’d get the board with a nail in it, just in case. Sticky!!! : tacklehug : Glad you didn’t lose a rugrat. **Spaz** , 😃 Although I read that as “I never bother with bagpipes”:dubious: ---
**Author:** ![Catamount](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/catamount/32/2840_2.png) [@Catamount](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catamount)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2014, 10:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529/179 "2014-09-19T10:05:53Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > **Spaz** , 😃 Although I read that as “I never bother with bagpipes”:dubious: Bagpipes do nothing for locking in freshness. ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2014, 10:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529/180 "2014-09-19T10:29:36Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffienatin’. _YAWN_ ‘Tis 71 Amurrkin out with a predicted high of 88 for the day. Not too shabby. The day shall be spent boxin’ up stuff and other assorted irk related activities. I do have to make a foray over to the east forty this afternoon, but it’s a good thing, won’t last long and is how I shall end the day. Since carpet is bein’ laid today, over the weekend, and on Moanday, Moanday shall be irk from home day. TPTB have approved that. [del]Minion[/del] Assistant will be out doin’ intakes on Moanday so that works for her as well. Tuesday we get to unbox and put stuff back in the various places stuff belongs. Irk is just never endin’ excitatement! **BBBobbio and Red** good luck with the various probin’s today. **Sari** you are way more patient than me. I would still demand compensation for the delay. Then again I am a curmudgeonly, grumpy ol’ bear. **Midget** I am impressed! 😃 Ok that’s all I got. I need more caffiene and rumbly tummy demands sustenance. Then, alas and alack, irk purtification must commence. Happy Firday Y’all! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529.md?page=8) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529.md?page=10)