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"Oh, no, it doesn't turn everyone into a sandworm. Just my son," she informs the Lady, popping another spice-chocolate.

Is this a prank? Are you a troll?


*facepalm*

Thing is...those "latin" names that you pointed out are actually Mhari's classifications.

And it looks like I have to do some reworking for future labs. This was just a pilot--to give me and others considering writing for the DMSE&R a frame for later missions.

Wraiths...these are Author/Sue Wraiths. There's a plot hole somehwere. x]

~Lily, who is enthusiastic about the lovely constructive criticism and will certaintly make sure her "beta readers" (cough scienctist buddies who barely skimmed through it cough) will pay better attention to it. Preferably with a fine-toothed comb.

I have to say I really like this idea and its execution. I don't know if I said that clearly before.

However, as a PPCer and an English major and an editor-in-training--that is, as someone specifically trained to spot plotholes and other inconsistencies--I have to point out a few issues I find in your experiment. First of all, the classifications could be punched up a little bit. Pseudolatin is the done thing, of course, but the closer you get to the genuine article, the better. For example, Humanis perfectis should probably be Homo perfectis. Also, for weird classifications, you could follow the example of plant classification and use modifiers like "var." for "variant" (Puella moderna var. prophesida) and "type 1 x type 2" for such combinations as Sidhia tolkienii x uncanonicus fantasylandia. Also, your Angsty!Goth!Sue could probably be classified as an Emo!Sue, if my understanding is correct.

Second of all, I wonder if the source of the Glitter affects the type of Sue. That is, you drew Glitter from several sources of various types and used the combination to produce a variety of different types in the dummy. What if you drew Glitter from only one source, or one type of source, and increased the levels in the dummy with that?

Third, wraiths have blood? O.o

I mean these points only in a spirit of advancing science, so I hope you'll take them in the same spirit. {= )

~Neshomeh

But I suppose Dann must have dealt with the Board being spammed by the time I checked in again.

And that the teas smell create, and then don't follow up on flavour. And it also depends on the tea that we're looking at. Green tea has proven to contain antioxidants that enable you to lose weight if you drink it before exercising by loosening up the cholesterol and fat in the bloodstream. Other than that, I'd say the ohter effects would mostly come through aromatherapy from the tea, not actually drinking it.

Artic, whose new white kitten is wondering what these fun 'Key' things are.

You can try something with blackberry leaves in it, for one. Those have tannins, too.

Also, there is chai, which is not strictly herbal, but it doesn't really taste at all of the tea in it, either. Chai is amazing if you like spices, though, and you're also supposed to put milk (and maybe sweetener) in it.

~Neshomeh

Here's the pilot mission for my DMSE&R scientists.

PLUG!PLUG!PLUGGITTY PLUGGITY PLUG PLUG PLUG!

And surprisingly, 'It's a Mon Kinda World, Mon' MST is almost done. I'm just not sure how funny it is. The things I find funny tend to make people wonder if I should be locked in a padded room with nice, strong men to kepe me from hurting myself.

I mean, you don't have to like tea, but my goal is to get the word out--the right word--for people who are not crotchety seasoned tea-drinkers like Pads. For example, highly-steeped tea is definitely not for beginners. You definitely want it more steeped if you're going to put other stuff in it, but not if you're going to drink it straight.

Also, it's true that smell doesn't necessarily reflect flavor, but tea is a multi-sensory experience. Each element should be enjoyed for itself, IMO.

And, you know, if you don't like tea, you can try other hot steeped beverages until you find something you do like. ^_^

~Neshomeh, devil's advocate and maybe a little bit of a hippie.

We may not have it in this part of America, or indeed in America at all because this country is lame like that. But I will definitely look for it when I'm in England this spring. ^_^

~Neshomeh

try drinking tea.

I don't know why, but I severely dislike the smell and taste of tea and coffee, and your descriptions aren't helping much.

But when it comes to echinacea, it's been tested plenty, and doesn't stop you getting colds in the slightest.

I find herbal teas disappointing. They smell like they should be gorgeous, but they always taste of hot Ribena. Also, call me a purist, but I like my tea stewed black with cow juice dumped in it. Preferably stewed long enough to stand a spoon up in it. Herbal teas just can't compare.

Say...if you live anywhere close, Irvine is ridiculously...fall-like this year.
*cough*

(Sorry 'bout that double post. Isn't the costume party over?)

Say...if you live anywhere close, Irvine is ridiculously...fall-like this year.
*cough*

"Evidently this...er...spice turns people into worms...I am so going to kill those scientists..." she grumbles.

Spambot might have just picked up a username off the board and got me.

You don't know what Ribena is? Shame on you!

(Short version: fruit based uncarbonated soft drink and fruit drink concentrate that can be found in several flavours, of which blackcurrant is the original and most popular. Can be drunk cold or hot and is really tasty either way.)

None that are well-researched or well-documented, that's for sure. However, I happen to like a variety of non-Camellia sinensis hot infused beverages (my definition of herbal tea), and I think there are benefits in drinking them just as there are benefits from infused tea. {= ) As for echinacea warding off colds or chamomile making you sleepy, I don't know, but it can't hurt to try. They smell nice, they taste nice, they can contain antioxidants and various other healthful chemicals, they provide variety in one's life, and they don't have to have caffeine. I call those benefits.

~Neshomeh, who doesn't recognize the word "Ribena," but will look it up.

This is apparently only the beginning-the devs have hinted strongly that the Scourge invasion will continue until WotLK launch, and that the Lich King is not running low on tricks-the zombie plague is being cured, but the next phase of the invasion is nigh.

Laburnum asked for help with a nasty troll, she sorted it and then the Board got spammed again with Laburnum as the target. Someone's just a very sore and sad loser.

Zombie event is fun-ish if you like being a zombie, annoying if you're 70 and don't like it, and hell if you're an alt and trying to turn in a quest in an infested town (Booty Bay, I am looking at you).

Invasion, though, is fun and made of win. The gear from turning in necrotic runes (by killing invaders) is pretty good, and you can grab the Argent Dawn tabard again, for a Feat of Strength achievement if nothing else.

I was going to pester you about the 'It's a mon kinda world, mon' MST(it's been another month since my reminder) but I remembered that you've done so much for me already.
Thanks again! Have some Anti-Lustin Cookies!

You see, I heard that a new Scourge Invasion (link here: http://www.wowwiki.com/ScourgeInvasion) has come up, along with a Zombie Infestation (link here:<a href="http://www.wowwiki.com/ZombieInfestation">http://www.wowwiki.com/Zombie_Infestation) If so, I want to know your expeiences in those events.