Belgian_Draft

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  1. I don't know who you were responding to/quoting, but it wasn't me. Gravity Probe B is an experiment, based on known data and physics, to test some of Einstein's ideas about gravity. So far the data collected has shown his ideas to be correct. What about the whole program do you find not to be in accordance with scientific protocol? HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
  2. einstein.stanford.edu/ HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
  3. Actually, I do. No one has the right to teach their kids hatred or racist shit - for a start. Actually, they do. Here in the States, white supremacists raise their children from birth to be racists. It is their right as parents and there is nothing the government can do unless the parents physically endanger the child. That is just one example. I don't agree with what they are doing and I don't like it, but it is their right as parents to raise their child as they see fit within the bounds of the law. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
  4. How are people supposed to judge this case if you keep throwing the facts and truth into it? HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
  5. Dryers are proof that black holes exist, that IS where the missing sock went. But I've had odd socks turn up that didn't go into the dryer! Evidence for white holes? They could be my missing ones. I'll post pics for comparison. We could be onto something here! Teleportation! Oh yuck - now I'll have to look out for socks with the head of a fly. A classic! If they don't smell like old cheese...they ain't mine. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
  6. Dryers are proof that black holes exist, that IS where the missing sock went. But I've had odd socks turn up that didn't go into the dryer! Evidence for white holes? They could be my missing ones. I'll post pics for comparison. We could be onto something here! Teleportation! HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
  7. I'm pretty sure that is what happens to an occasional sock in the dryer. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
  8. I believe the result of particle/antiparticle collision is the production of energy in the form of photons. Since E=MC^2, mass is conserved as energy. Of course, I may be wrong. Bill? Kallend? HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
  9. When will it end? Pick a date! www.bible.ca/pre-date-setters.htm HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
  10. Fair enough. Understanding how the universe began, what was here before, what will eventually happen to it all is much easier if you stop think of time as being something absolute and constant. Some say that time started at the big bang, hence there was no "before". "Time is an illusion" "Time is nature's way of keeping everything from happening at once" If ya wanna know any more than that, yer gonna have to ask someone more knowlegable on the subject. I know just about enough to get in trouble. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
  11. It didn't all come from nothing. It all came from something. What that something was is still uncertain. Before trying to dismiss the "big bang" theory, you really should familiarize yourself with it. There were no elements before the big bang. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
  12. Aaah - Pascal's wager. Unfortunately it suffers from a number of logical fallacies. Here's a good place to read about the flaws in the argument. Main conclusion is that the Church of the Invisible Pink Unicorns is the best place to bet your afterlife. I dunno 'bout that. Seems The Church of Elvis would give the pink unicorns a run for their money. On second thought, what if it really IS all about the FSM? Would non-believers be turned into pasta sauce??? HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
  13. SCOTUS has upheld that the 1st Amendment invokes a separation. If you choose to disregard this then even attempting to debate any related issue with you would be pointless. Have a nice day. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
  14. What is wrong is that would, as the judge found, violate the separation of church and state. I find it surprising, in a way, that the religious groups get so upset about their stories not being taught in public schools. One could argue that it works to their advantage, i.e. their children are being taught the ins and outs of Darwinism, giving them "ammo" for future debate. Meanwhile the scientists kids aren't being taught creationism, leaving them at a disadvantage (if you can honestly call it that). HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
  15. Don't confuse education with intelligence. They can still be mutually exclusive, and often are. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
  16. You are sadly misinformed. This is Speakers Corner on DZ.COM. If it were really a big deal, we wouldn't argue about it here. Sorry..my bad. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
  17. AP needed a photo, standard photo of a soldier is with a flag backdrop, such a photo of the general wasn't readily available so they photo-shopped one in. BFD. Don't you guys have anything more important to argue about, like, maybe, how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie-Pop? HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
  18. Are you suggesting that Rambo was wrong???? How dare thee!! HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
  19. It really never ceases to amaze me at how many "christians" are willing to usurp their gods vengeance. "Vengeance is mine sayeth the Lord" "Eye for an eye" Matthew 5: 38."Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: 39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also." KJV HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
  20. With all those nasty handguns laying around, the crime rate in your house must be thru the roof! Strawman. The problem is ridiculously easy access by criminals and nutters, straw purchasers (criminals), and careless people who fail to secure their firearms against theft. I don't believe Jeanne falls into any of those categories. I wasn't making an argument, so there is no "strawman", ok? Ok. It is obvious you could not tell, so I will explain it to you....my remark was sarcasm. Sarcasm pointed at those who feel more guns = more crime, who ever those people may be. Finally, I was responding to normiss, not Amazon. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
  21. With all those nasty handguns laying around, the crime rate in your house must be thru the roof! HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
  22. In some cases using tips as part of the person's wage makes sense. Last summer I was in Wendover, Nevada enjoying the buffet at the Nugget Hotel. A middle-aged man of (I suppose) Mexican heritage waited patiently to clear plates and such from tables as patrons went to the buffet. He was very attentive, very prompt, did not intrude in any way and even offered to refill our soft drinks. There were four of us at the table and we had no hesitation whatsoever in leaving this man a $20 tip. His quality service entered into our decision to dine there once more before we left Wendover. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
  23. If you don't understand the tipping deal, you aren't alone. "Rules" vary geographically as to who to tip, how much, etc. The only time I have not left a tip was only by accident. As long as I get service of some kind I leave at least a dollar. Normal service that meets the minimum expected gets a minimum expected tip, i.e. 15%. Anything above and beyond I will tip more, sometimes as much as 25% for exceptional service. I ALWAYS leave at least 2 bucks if I have anything more than just a drink, even if it is a $1.50 Coke and a $2.00 order of fries. If you REALLY want to piss of a poor server ( and I mean REALLY PISS THEM OFF!) leave a tip of just 1 penny. If you don't leave anything they will assume you forgot, but a $0.01 tip shows them just what you thought of their service. If you do that, best leave while she isn't looking. I've seen servers throw the penny at the customer as they are leaving. Tipping a doorman is optional, but can pay dividends when visiting a city you are unfamiliar with. These guys seem to know the best restaurants, the best shows, and can get you a cab in a flash. Tipping the gals at the casinos while playing slots can often get you pointed towards a bandit that hasn't paid off in a while. Though the drinks are usually free, I tip the girls about 1/2 to 2/3 what that drink would cost at the bar. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
  24. I wonder if they taste like chicken? HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
  25. Please do not disrespect troglobites by presenting AQ as cave life. Most cave dwelling species are much more intelligent than AQ. Thank You for your cooporation.