• tombruzzo@aussie.zone
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    27 days ago

    One dinosaur fact I was reminded of yesterday is the Velociraptor was actually about the size of a turkey, and the dinosaurs we seen in Jurassic park are actually called Deinonychus. Michael Crichton chose the name instead because it sounded better.

    Not only did he change the name, he met with the guy that discovered Deinonychus and told him he was changing the name of his dinosaur as well:

    Deinonychus were featured prominently in Harry Adam Knight’s novel Carnosaur and its film adaption, and Michael Crichton’s novels Jurassic Park and The Lost World and their film adaptations, directed by Steven Spielberg. Crichton ultimately chose to use the name Velociraptor for these dinosaurs, rather than Deinonychus. Crichton had met with John Ostrom several times during the writing process to discuss details of the possible range of behaviors and life appearance of Deinonychus. Crichton at one point apologetically told Ostrom that he had decided to use the name Velociraptor in place of Deinonychus for his book, because he felt the former name was “more dramatic”. Despite this, according to Ostrom, Crichton stated that the Velociraptor of the novel was based on Deinonychus in almost every detail, and that only the name had been changed.

    From Wikipedia

  • befed@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    27 days ago

    Delicious regular mince. Exquisite pre-diced frozen vegetables. Sensuous baked beans.

  • Duenan@aussie.zone
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    27 days ago

    Falling asleep here in a conference.

    They’re going overtime as well.

    We’re almost 30 mins over time schedule.

    Can’t be good for the rest of the day.

  • tone212_@aussie.zone
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    27 days ago

    Fireworks are going OFF in my hood. It’s NYE all over again (Lunar New Year is tomorrow, so makes sense).

  • imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone
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    27 days ago

    Opinions needed! Eggplant parmigiana (well vege Parma because I also have some zucchini to use up)… usually I just slice and chuck it all in the baking dish raw but I understand this makes me a heathen.

    Should I pre-fry? or pre-bake? or just go for it like I have before?

    • TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zoneEnglish
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      27 days ago

      To hell with pre-baking. If the aubergines are particularly liquidy, then scatter breadcrumbs between the layers. This does not prevent putting some breadcrumbs on top to soak up any fat that renders out of the cheese and turns deliciously brown and crunchy.

      • imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone
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        27 days ago

        good idea. My verdict is that pre-cooking probably did help with the sogginess and if I am trying to make “good” eggplant parma I will do that again. But considering as its mostly a cheese delivery system that’s faster than lasangne, I feel ok that the world won’t end if I can’t be arsed.

  • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    27 days ago

    I’ve started implementing supervised open window time (with flyscreen)

    Because someone can’t help hanging from the fly screen and destroying them so I have to observe to make sure she doesn’t fall through it.

  • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
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    27 days ago

    Ah man… these sketchy types hanging around and doing weird shit all the time are really messing with my head -_-

    The things they do are ‘petty’ and the things they steal are low value but I’ve gone back to having nightmares about break ins and struggling to sleep.

    spoiler

    There have been many break in attempts over the years while I’ve been home and I once chased an intruder out of my house. I’ve also faced a shitload of harassment/unprovoked aggression.

     

    It’s a shame that moving probably wouldn’t be the answer (though I’m still trying) because junkies/cooked people seem to be a problem everywhere in Melbourne now.

    I prefer to keep to myself and mind my own but one day I’d like to fix my health and get absolutely jacked/strong so I could feel more confident in defending myself if need be.

    • Alamutjones@aussie.zone
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      27 days ago

      Yeah, I don’t like my sketch collective either. Shame, because where I LIVE is great. It’s just the volume of sketchy shit.

      There’s no easy answer, sorry Melbs

      • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
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        27 days ago

        Yup. The actual place can be good but the people can make it unliveable.

        This is why we can’t have nice things

  • tombruzzo@aussie.zone
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    27 days ago

    Alright, need to remember it’s Tuesday and not Monday. Once I get into that groove I should be good

  • bacon@aussie.zone
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    27 days ago

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