The instant message thing didn't really annoy me as much as all the rest of the crap is. I mean, the applications are all far worse than the "stalker" feature, as you put it.

You can easily disable the IM thing on your account, so I don't really think you should be concerned about it.

In unrelated news, B-Town: Who are you? :P

I'm extremely apprehensive of the new "stalker" instant message feature on Facebook. I'm inclined to deactivate my account but even in doing so, my information will still be stored on their servers...

I think they're trying to keep up with each other. MySpace has the stalker feature now.

The mile-high grilled cheese was also tasty.

Vegetables are always good, as long as you don't drown them in butter and cheese.

And oatmeal. And Cheerios.

Try better postions for your ads. I don't think you will get many click if your ad is where it's now :)

I completely aggree...Here in Worcester there are people driving Massive 4x4's all over the town, usually mums on the school run...Is it really needed? Go buy a hatchback!

I think that's an Indiana driver thing. :-P

Yeah, that suit is a very mechanized version of this thought. I've not raised the idea to anyone yet except here, but I may soon-ish.

There's already the robotic suit that the US military is experimenting with, which acts like a servo for the body and enables its user to carry heavy things and run fast. I don't have a link at hand now though. That things is heavy and based on hydraulics, not the kind of heavyweight stuff you were looking for... But I think cybernetic technology has a bright future. Most likely the kind of micro-cybernetics we're talking about here (Fine tuned movement) will read nerve impulses directly rather than acting as a servo.

I suppose then it is technically possible? But like all great inventions it's putting it into practice that is difficult?

Have you contacted any of the large clothing companies, perhaps sport companies? Like Nike etc.

Perhaps they have some idea on items of that sort?

Well, if you think about it, it would be something like a standard clothing fiber, like a thread. That portion wouldn't be too bulky.

In terms of the sensors, I'm wondering if there isn't some sort of other fiber that would change resistance value when bent and stretched. From there, we would just need to route the fibers to a computer of some sort (I have seen some small enough to fit on a credit card), which would take care of all the logic and control. In terms of power, I'm sure some sort of light-weight battery pack could be added.

I think it's a brilliant idea, especially for muscle damage, but when it comes over to neuro&nerve related damage I think it might be somewhat a different story.

I can't forsee a time in the near future when an item of clothing would be able to house such technical equipment?

Please correct me if I'm wrong! Just a thought...

Not yet. That is to come.

Did he get roll'd?

1. Collect underpants.
2. ?
3. Profit

Sorry, that was not really needed I know, but I thought it fitted in somewhat.

1. Make standard net trap
2. switch bait for shoes
3. wait
4. !?!??!??!
5. profit.

I have a Facebook account. I've tried contacting new people on there, but they always seem creeped out. shrug

Perhaps try some social networking sites? You don't really need to make time for them, and you can get comfortable talking with people before meeting them?

I have done that once, but it never amounted to anything, so I do see what you're getting at. It's just really hard with the schedule I'm on to get out and do different things. I'm just kinda forced to be in the rut I'm in. :-/

Maybe you could try something new? I don't mean go find a new hobby...I mean, go do something that you wouldn;t usually do...Look for people that are also out of their element...

The fact your both uneasy in a new environment tends to sway towards the idea of making each other comfortable?

It's hard for me to explain since It's something that I've always found relativley easy...But I'll give it my best!

That's definitely a part of it, but making that first bit of conversation is difficult. I do bowl quite a bit, but it seems that most of the females at the lanes are either nasty or taken.

It's quite alright, can I then make the assumption that it's finding places to meet girls that you are struggling on? As apposed to actually meeting the girls?

Sam, I really appreciate the two copper pieces you gave here. I'm not sure if it's a regional thing or what, but there really aren't any respectable females in the bars and clubs here. Almost all of them are either fugly, or they are always so drunk that they can barely hold their own.

I hope you don't mind if I add my $0.02, If you'd prefer not to have it please feel free to delete as appropriate.

I think, as far as friends go, it doesn't matter how good they are towards yourself, or how much you help each other out, finding a partner, or perhaps even a short term girlfriend, is nothing to do with your close social group, more to do with your ability to be on your own.

If it's problems you have meeting girls, perhaps you should change where it is you hang out? Maybe goto more bars, clubs etc...

It's not asthough you can write a manual on finding a girl, it really is something people work out on their own.

That could be a good thing for anyone, really. Establish some ground rules such as "No personal attacks, and no swearing", then see how creative someone can be and how quickly they can do it.

Practice. Or something. Come on over, we'll have an insult-fest. I could use the practice, too. I never think of witty retorts until the moment has passed. (Kind of like how I never think to honk the horn until I'm a mile away from a near-accident with some moron driver.)

The problem is that I'm not very quick with comebacks. Besides, I've found that they just fuel the fire.

Give it back with interest.

I replied to your email btw.

Witty and sharp comebacks are always good.