normzone

"Preheated" is the term I use to describe an idea that has been mentioned in print before, usually a science fiction reference. Not quite the same thing as "baked".

[This account was destroyed in the crash heard 'round the world in October 2004 and has been partially restored. The account originated in the fall of 2003. (Yes, 2003 fell, you mean you haven't heard about it?) ]

I asked too many questions....now I have a fun job in the manufacturing world. Quality Anthropology: Problem prevention, problem solving, figuring out who's problem it really is....

Happily reside in the asylum of Southern California, Insane Diego.

I give in - Participating member of the Ooolongftangftangbank profile scheme

I get mail at normzone at hot may el

I have been bested in the linking department by Jutta herself (moves down one level on the podium, removes medal from around neck)

normzone, Aug 12 2006

> This product fills an existing gaping hole in the marketplace. I'm sure it has, I'm sure it has.

[Goes off to play with medal, mumbling to herself: "Oooh. Shiny!"]

jutta, Aug 12 2006

"One thing I've found out, over the years, is that, anytime you think that you were the originator of some new idea, ' I was the first to do that, ' you'll find some old fellow who did it around 1895. Every darn time. " Edward Hamilton, 1904 - 1977, in "The Space Opera Renaissance", TOR Books, 2006

And I'm an insensitive clod:

http://www.halfbakery.com/idea/Chased_20By_20A_20Leopard_20Commute#1210348080

And I'm an illiterate:

http://www.halfbakery.com/idea/Statistical_20Semiotic_20Machine#1418151700

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Borate Bouncing Bettys

Bubbling Turn Signals

Buttinfront Fashions

Cement Truck Music Box Ice Cream Maker

Firing firearms prevention extinguisher accessory

Garter condoms

Mesquite Gunpowder

R.A.R.E. S.T.E.A.K.

PSA: Popcorn Security Alarm

Shoe Horny

Urban Remote Herding Array

Yep, that's eleven... 1, 2, 3, 4 ....

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