Questions

[fieryjen]

I always have so many random questions while I write, I figured I should start a thread for it. If anyone can help with anything, that help will be much appreciated, of course, and you'll get a

First up:

In a chemistry lab setting, can the words "tube/test tube" and "vial" be used interchangeably, or do they represent different objects?

 

[CopyCarver]

I always have so many random questions while I write, I figured I should start a thread for it. If anyone can help with anything, that help will be much appreciated, of course, and you'll get a

First up:

In a chemistry lab setting, can the words "tube/test tube" and "vial" be used interchangeably, or do they represent different objects?

Tube and test tube are interchangable.

More often than not, vial is used in medicine/pharmacology rather than in chemsitry. It generally, albeit not always, refers to sterile, sealed container for liquid medication.

 

[fieryjen]

Tube and test tube are interchangable.

More often than not, vial is used in medicine/pharmacology rather than in chemsitry. It generally, albeit not always, refers to sterile, sealed container for liquid medication.

Thank you

 

[Jenny_Jackson]

I always have so many random questions while I write, I figured I should start a thread for it. If anyone can help with anything, that help will be much appreciated, of course, and you'll get a

First up:

In a chemistry lab setting, can the words "tube/test tube" and "vial" be used interchangeably, or do they represent different objects?

CopyCarver is correct about a tube or test tube and vile. As far as vile is concered I would guess that the writer is using the wrong word entirely. It's very likely he mean flask which is a round bodied, small necked glass container which accepts a rubber stopper or stopper that accepts a glass tube. The lower part of the container flares to quite wide at the bottom for stability. This is the standard container used in labs for mixing chemicles.

Hope that helps.

Jenny

 

[fieryjen]

CopyCarver is correct about a tube or test tube and vile. As far as vile is concered I would guess that the writer is using the wrong word entirely. It's very likely he mean flask which is a round bodied, small necked glass container which accepts a rubber stopper or stopper that accepts a glass tube. The lower part of the container flares to quite wide at the bottom for stability. This is the standard container used in labs for mixing chemicles.

Hope that helps.

Jenny

Yes, it does. Thank you very much.

 

[BarondeSade]

Interracial story

Just a question? I am writing an interracial story about young guy and older black woman. As a white, can I while speaking for the black woman in the story use the term nigger? Some blacks call themselves niggers and it is acceptable amongst blacks, but for a white to use the term is not politically incorrect. Thanks for the help. By the way, the story is about ten pages long and term is only used a couple of times. Thanks, the Baron…

 

[BarondeSade]

Oops...

Meant to address the question to Jenny who is apparently online...

 

[Jenny_Jackson]

Meant to address the question to Jenny who is apparently online...

Ummmm... I'm not sure, Baron. My best guess is different use scenerios - all in dialogue or thoughts held in quotation marks:

1) Blacks talking among themselves... Nigger is ok, since they refer to each other that way. "Hey, nigger. Get yo black ass ova hera"

2) As an insult in dialogue a white man calling a black man a nigger. "Look, you nigger, get your ..."

3) White men talking to other white men about a black. "We have to do something about them niggers in that part of town."

I personally find all of these somewhat offensive, but in the proper place, I would use them just for that reason.

In no instance could I justify using the "N" word in description.

That would be my take on your question. Hope it helps.

Edit: A further thought - if your story is about a white man and an older black woman, I assume they are the sexual protagonists in this little yarn. In that case I wouldn't have him calling her a "nigger" as general rule. It's possible he could say, "Darling you are my little love-nigger" or something. In a BDSM situation with the white man dominate he could say, "Crawl to me, nigger" or something of the sort. But generally, she would find the word insulting.

And why did you want me to answer this?

 

[Weird Harold]

Tube and test tube are interchangable.

A bit late, but I disagree.

A test tube might be referred to as just a "tube" but chemistry labs also have tubes and tubing that are NOT test tubes -- as might be found in a distillation setup which generally wouldn't include any test tubes.

 

[Carnevil9]

I'm not an editor, but I must point out that "vile" and "vial" are entirely different words......Carney

 

[CopyCarver]

A bit late, but I disagree.

A test tube might be referred to as just a "tube" but chemistry labs also have tubes and tubing that are NOT test tubes -- as might be found in a distillation setup which generally wouldn't include any test tubes.

Of course there are 96,000 varieties of tubes--ranging from gas delivery tubes to copper tubing used as water supply line to the London subway system, but the context made Jen's meaning pretty clear.

 

[snooper]

Of course there are 96,000 varieties of tubes--ranging from gas delivery tubes to copper tubing used as water supply line to the London subway system, but the context made Jen's meaning pretty clear.

Sorry CC, but I'm with WH here. "A tube" (or in the UK more often "tubing") is open at both ends, while a "test tube" is closed at one end. It is usually, but not always, used closed end down.

 

[CopyCarver]

Sorry CC, but I'm with WH here. "A tube" (or in the UK more often "tubing") is open at both ends, while a "test tube" is closed at one end. It is usually, but not always, used closed end down.

Except, of course, for electronic tubes which were/are open at neither end, or inner tubes, whose doughnut configuration made them effectively endless.

 

[snooper]

Except, of course, for electronic tubes which were/are open at neither end, or inner tubes, whose doughnut configuration made them effectively endless.

Not too many electronic tubes in a chemistry laboratory, nor inner tubes, though the latter are indeed not closed at either end, they merely have the ends joined to each other.

Now for my random questions:

When an unprotected man comes inside a woman's vagina can she actually feel the liquid inside her (as opposed to the muscle contractions)?

Ditto for anal intercourse?

 

[Weird Harold]

When an unprotected man comes inside a woman's vagina can she actually feel the liquid inside her (as opposed to the muscle contractions)?

Yes and no -- mostly no.

A very small percentage of women apparently do have sufficient feeling inside the vagina to detect sperm or other liquids, but the vast majority do not.

Ditto for anal intercourse?

I have no idea. I suspect the answer is the same as above, but the rectum does have more nerve endings than the vagina.

 

[Super_Genius]

I don't speak for other women in this, but I can say that while I've never felt the cum itself inside me, I can definitely feel a warm sensation that I think has more to do with bodily fluids than muscle contractions.

 

[BustyLaTarte]

Now for my random questions:

When an unprotected man comes inside a woman's vagina can she actually feel the liquid inside her (as opposed to the muscle contractions)?

Ditto for anal intercourse?

Like S_G, I'd say that you do occasionally feel a sort of warm rush when a man comes inside you (anally or vaginally), but it's not like the "she felt the white hot cum shoot into her like an out-of-control fire hose" type of thing you read about in some of the stories here.

 

[snooper]

Thanks WH, SG, and BLT.

I couldn't resist the acronyms because of the last one!

 

[BustyLaTarte]

Thanks WH, SG, and BLT.

I couldn't resist the acronyms because of the last one!

I can't believe I didn't realize that BLT would be my initials - that'll teach me to think up a screen name right before lunch!

 

[snooper]

I can't believe I didn't realize that BLT would be my initials - that'll teach me to think up a screen name right before lunch!

Think of all the inappropriate sets of initials that people give their children, and they have months to get it right. (I knew a girl named Vivienne Diana S******!) (PS that surname is deliberately hidden.)

 

[Weird Harold]

Think of all the inappropriate sets of initials that people give their children, and they have months to get it right...

The sad part of that is that parents often use those moths to come up with names and/or initials that are deliberatey inappropriate or embarassing.

 

[CopyCarver]

The sad part of that is that parents often use those moths to come up with names and/or initials that are deliberatey inappropriate or embarassing.

All too true. I once knew a couple who chose Marie instead of Anne as their daughter's middle name so her initials would be PMS. They may regret that when they remember that she'll be the one who chooses when and where to stuff them into a nursing home.

 

[fieryjen]

I knew that I had a random questions and ramblings thread stashed away somewhere. Yay, I found it again

So here's my question: What does a regular US public high school homecoming week involve? (Or what do you think it involves, if you haven't had that particular high school experience?)

The only homecoming I've ever experienced was a long time ago, and I know many schools are different.

So far, I have lots of posters, cheerleaders, a football game, a dance, a pep rallye and a bonfire. Any anecdotes, suggestions, or funky ideas you can come up with? I'm trying to get a feel for the whole homecoming setting here, so I'd be thankful for any help. Feel free to post whatever you feel like.

Thanks

 

[CopyCarver]

More than You Ever Wanted to Know About Homecoming

I knew that I had a random questions and ramblings thread stashed away somewhere. Yay, I found it again

So here's my question: What does a regular US public high school homecoming week involve? (Or what do you think it involves, if you haven't had that particular high school experience?)

The only homecoming I've ever experienced was a long time ago, and I know many schools are different.

So far, I have lots of posters, cheerleaders, a football game, a dance, a pep rallye and a bonfire. Any anecdotes, suggestions, or funky ideas you can come up with? I'm trying to get a feel for the whole homecoming setting here, so I'd be thankful for any help. Feel free to post whatever you feel like.

Thanks

Homecoming was one of the many school activities that were turkeys-only in my high school and being the king of I naturally avoided it.

Here's what Wikipedia has to say on the subject:

Homecoming is an annual tradition of the United States of America. People, towns, high schools and colleges come together, usually in late September or October, to welcome back former residents and alumni. It is built around a central event, such as a banquet or a game of American football, basketball, or ice hockey. The University of Missouri–Columbia is credited by the NCAA as holding the nation's first homecoming in 1911.

When celebrated by schools, the activities vary widely. However, they usually consist of a football game played on the school's home football field, activities for students and alumni, a parade featuring the school's marching band, and the coronation of a Homecoming Queen (and at many schools, a Homecoming King). Related "Homecoming Dances" can be either boy ask girl or Sadie Hawkins style.


Students participate in the largest collegiate homecoming parade in the United States at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
1 Homecoming Queen and King
2 Other traditions
2.1 Parade
2.2 Tailgate
2.3 Dress-up days
2.4 Rallies
2.5 Homecoming dance
2.6 Competitions
2.7 Joke Candidates
3 Smaller school homecomings
4 Criticism
5 References


Homecoming Queen and King

The 1976 film Carrie is a movie concerning the negative aspects and social hierarchies associated with being a homecoming queen or king.The Homecoming Court usually consists of seniors. In high school, 17- or 18-year-old students in their final year are represented; in college, students who are completing their final year of study, usually between 21 and 23 years old.

Classmates traditionally nominate students who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to contribute to their school. Other times, students vote for the most attractive girl to be the queen. Once the Homecoming Court candidates are announced, the entire student body votes for the Queen and King (by secret ballot).

Local rules determine when the Homecoming Queen and King are crowned. Sometimes, the big announcement comes at a pep rally or school assembly one or more days before the game. Other schools crown their royalty at the Homecoming football game or dance or Basketball game.

Often, the previous year's Queen and King are invited back to crown their successors. If they are absent for whatever reason, someone else – usually, another previous Queen or King, a popular teacher, or other designated person – will perform those duties. Usually, the Queen is crowned first, followed by the King (for schools that have both kings and queens). The crowning method also varies by school.

Homecoming court members who are not crowned king or queen are often called escorts. They are often expected to participate in the week's activities as well. At some schools, a Homecoming Prince/Princess, Duke/Duchess etc. (often underclassmen nominated by their classmates) are crowned along with the King and Queen; sometimes, middle school and junior high students may partake in the high school activities.


Other traditions

Parade
Many Homecoming celebrations include a parade. The parade includes the school's marching band and different school organizations created by the classes and school organizations. Every class is preparing a float which corresponds with the Homecoming theme. In addition, the Homecoming Court takes part in the parade. The parade is often part of a series of activities scheduled for that specific day, which can also include a pep rally, bonfire and other activities for students and alumni.


Tailgate
At most major colleges and universities, the football game and preceding tailgate are the most widely recognized and heavily attended events of the week. Alumni gather from all around the world to return to their alma mater and reconnect with one another and take part in the festivities. Students, alumni, businesses, and members of the community set up tents in parking lots, fields, and streets near the stadium to cook out, play games, socialize, and even enjoy live music in many instances. These celebrations often last straight through the game for those who do not have tickets but still come to take part in the socializing and excitement of the homecoming atmosphere. Most tents even include television or radio feeds of the game for those without tickets.


Dress-up days
Throughout the week, schools (particularly high schools) engage in special dress-up days, sometimes called "Spirit Week", where students are allowed to wear clothing suitable to the theme (e.g., toga day, nerd day) leading to the homecoming. Students traditionally wear clothing with their school's name, or clothing and makeup of their school's colors on Friday.

At many high schools, especially in the southern United States, homecoming dates exchange "mums" on Homecoming Friday, to wear to the game and the dance. These are very elaborate corsages (for the girls) or garters (for the boys, worn on the arm) that consist of a large flower (usually a chrysanthemum) surrounded by a ribbon ruffle. Long ribbons, decorations and trinkets are hung from the mum which indicate the students' date of birth, name, class, interests, and messages towards other people.


Rallies
Many schools hold a rally during Homecoming week, often one or more nights before the game. The events vary, but may include skits, games, introduction of the homecoming court (and coronation of the King and Queen if that is the school's tradition), and comments from the football players and/or coach about the upcoming game.

At some schools, the Homecoming rally ends with a bonfire (in which old wood structures, the rival school's memorabilia and other items are burned in a controlled fire.)

Homecoming dance
The Homecoming Dance – usually the culminating event of the week (for high schools) – is a formal or semiformal event, either at the school or an off-campus location. The venue is decorated, and either a disc jockey or band is hired to play music. In many ways, it is a fall prom.

The Queen and King traditionally have at least one slow dance together, after which they are free to dance with whomever they wish.


Competitions
While at the high school level, students generally compete by grade level in events such as the spirit days and parade floats, the competition at the collegiate level is mainly between Greek-letter organizations and, to a lesser degree, residence halls. At most larger schools, fraternities and sororities compete on parade floats, house decorations, skits, talent competitions, and even service events such as blood drives or food drives.

Joke Candidates
At some high-schools, traditions have existed to nominate a "joke candidate" for one of the positions on the Homecoming court. Such a candidate would usually be a notorious outsider, usually recruited from the social grouping most openly opposed to the corporate values of the school, which are expressed by the choice of homecoming royalty. The Joke Candidate was often elected and of course not really expected to participate in the ritual. As a result the homecoming court would be composed both of those thought to represent the paragons of the student body, as well as one representing all the opposite values.


Smaller school homecomings
While most schools schedule their Homecoming activities around football, smaller schools that do not field a football team or whose football program is weak plan the annual event at another time of the year. In these instances, basketball or ice hockey serves as the "big game" for students and alumni. Often in smaller towns with smaller populations, the parade is omitted.

At schools without athletic programs, the centerpiece event is usually a banquet, where alumni are recognized. This format is also used for alumni events of high schools that have either closed or consolidated with other high schools; the high school classes continue to meet and celebrate their years at their now-defunct alma mater.

Criticism
Some communities have been forced to deal with pranks resulting in unintended consequences, large-scale vandalism, underage drinking and other activities such as drugs and unsafe sex during homecoming. In some well-publicized instances, school administrators have followed through with threats to cancel the event, only to reinstate it after a series of administrator-led meetings. Along with this, many students find it difficult to deal with the added pressure of fitting in at such large formal events.

 

[fieryjen]

Thanks so much CC

What the heck does "turkeys only" mean?

I should have thought of trying Wikipedia myself, because this is pretty helpful. I forgot about the parade and all. Of course, anyone's actual experiences are still very much appreciated.