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Started by Shripriya · 8 months ago

Sorry, it has been busy. Here are couple of little things though -
- Today I was briefly introduced to someone in an academic environment. She asked me “Did you just graduate from undergrad?” I was stunned for a moment and then blurted out that I had graduated from unde ... Continue reading »

9 comments

  • indira

    2 years ago

    you could just take the batteries out of the smoke detector temporarily. problem solved.
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  • Rathi

    2 years ago

    Keep candles/torches/ matches handy. Reminds me of the good old days....!!
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  • Shripriya

    2 years ago

    @ indira - Ah, if it were only that easy. I removed the battery as soon as I realized it would not stop - did nothing. So, this morning, I actually disconnected a couple of wires and it finally stopped. Now, I need to make sure I get it set up again - by someone who knows more about these things than I do!

    @ Rathi - Since some lights worked, it wasn't completely dark, but I put batteries in a torch today. Learned my lesson.
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  • Ricardo

    2 years ago

    ;)
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  • Krishna

    2 years ago

    You should be careful when working around the inside of a smoke detector- depending on the type, there may be a radioactive source (Amerecium)in there. The radioactivity is completely harmless once you're a few centimeters away and it is probably shielded for the battery compartment. But if you're getting into the innards and disconnecting wires, just be careful that you're not going near the source
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  • Saurabh Madaan

    2 years ago

    lol today I was introduced to someone and they asked: "When did you finish your PhD?" (I actually just got my B. Tech last year). I am glad to read from your post that at least you were asked the more positive question!
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  • Shripriya

    2 years ago

    @ Krishna - thanks for the tip. Eek, that's scary. I didn't dismantle the inner casing though - the wires are the ones that connect to wires in the wall and they were outside the core casing. I hope I am safe!

    @ Saurabh - I am sure that was meant as a compliment! As in "you look so wise"... :)
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  • Saurabh Madaan

    2 years ago

    you should consider writing another "The Power of Positive Thinking"... :)

    thanks for the 'dilaasa' :P
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  • Shripriya

    2 years ago

    Any time! This blog is all about making the readers feel good ;)
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