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Peter Twydell wrote: In article , Fred J. McCall writes "Sarah Hotdesking" wrote: :"Gord Beaman" wrote in message . .. : : Even this would be acceptable if one could decide with certainty : *which* edge to butter... : :And what butter to use .... The real question is whether vegemite acts like butter in this regard.... Nobody with any respect for their taste buds would even consider using such filth. Because Marmite is better? |
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machf wrote: On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 14:16:42 -0800, Steve Hix wrote: In article , machf wrote: But according to that theory, how do bees manage to fly, having no feathers or hairs on their wings? ;-) They have wing hairs, but they're *really* tiny: http://science.exeter.edu/jekstrom/Color/Menu/Bee/Wing/Wing1C.jpg http://bugscope.beckman.uiuc.edu/mem...sets/preset-3- 640x480.jpg I was hinting at what they usually say about aerodynamics being unable to explain how bees can fly (or was it bumblebees?)... They can only support *really* tiny lift demons? |
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On Tue, 16 Mar 2004 23:10:24 GMT, "Gord Beaman" )
wrote: "Prof. Vincent Brannigan" wrote: running with scissors wrote: Vegemite not only looks and tastes like axle grease, it has the viscosity of axle grease. Hmmmm...? http://www.vegemite.com.au/ Phil you'll be slating Marmite next! "slating" is one of my favorite words because it has almost opposite meanings in the USA and UK EG if a person is "slated for a performance" it has very different meanings USA slate Date: 15th century 1 : to cover with slate or a slatelike substance slate a roof 2 : to designate for a specified purpose or action : SCHEDULE was slated to direct the play Uk slate Date: 1825 1 : to thrash or pummel severely 2 chiefly British : to criticize or censure severely personally I think marmite and be used as plaster to repair slate Vince Similar to the very different meanings in the UK and North America of the word 'root' as in "All the girls in the stands were rooting for their team". Quite legal and admirable in NA, not quite so in the UK... Must admit to the odd titter at that, myself. "We'll all be rooting for ya." I'd rather do it myself if it's ok with you. :-) Phil -- Profanisaurus #7 Mystery Bus [n] The bus that arrives at the pub on Friday night while you're in the toilet after your 10th pint, and whisks away all the unattractive people so the pub is suddenly packed with stunners when you come back in. |
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On Tue, 16 Mar 2004 08:35:19 -0600, "Duke of URL" macbenahATkdsiDOTnet
wrote: In , Peter Twydell radiated into the WorldWideWait: In article , Fred J. McCall writes "Sarah Hotdesking" wrote: :"Gord Beaman" wrote in message ... Even this would be acceptable if one could decide with certainty *which* edge to butter... And what butter to use .... The real question is whether vegemite acts like butter in this regard.... Nobody with any respect for their taste buds would even consider using such filth. The name is vaguely familiar - what is it? http://www.vegemite.com.au/ An acquired taste. Phil -- Profanisaurus #4 Beeriod [n] Weekly malady suffered by men after a night on the pop. Symptoms include headache, moodiness and a bloated stomach. "Leave me alone, woman, my beeriod started this morning." |
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"Gord Beaman" ) wrote
Similar to the very different meanings in the UK and North America of the word 'root' as in "All the girls in the stands were rooting for their team". Quite legal and admirable in NA, not quite so in the UK... And as for the different meanings of "table" as in "tabling a motion"... Means to shelve or postpone discussion in the US, but means to get on with the discussion in the UK. Hence there's an urban legend about a US-UK meeting bogged down in arguing over whether a vitally important item should be tabled - the UK contingent couldn't understand why the US contingent didn't want it tabled (discussed) and t'other side couldn't work out why the UK contingent wanted it tabled (shelved).... |
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machf wrote in message . ..
On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 14:16:42 -0800, Steve Hix wrote: In article , machf wrote: But according to that theory, how do bees manage to fly, having no feathers or hairs on their wings? ;-) They have wing hairs, but they're *really* tiny: http://science.exeter.edu/jekstrom/Color/Menu/Bee/Wing/Wing1C.jpg http://bugscope.beckman.uiuc.edu/mem...sets/preset-3- 640x480.jpg I was hinting at what they usually say about aerodynamics being unable to explain how bees can fly (or was it bumblebees?)... AIUI, bumblebee wings are more like helicopter rotors rather than simply flapping up and down. |
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"Prof. Vincent Brannigan" wrote:
SF Mayor Uniquely Able to Sanction Gay Weddings is it to approve? or punish? Depending on the flavour of the gayness - maybe a little corporal punishment would be seen as approval ? P.B. |
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Pooh Bear wrote: "Prof. Vincent Brannigan" wrote: SF Mayor Uniquely Able to Sanction Gay Weddings is it to approve? or punish? Depending on the flavour of the gayness - maybe a little corporal punishment would be seen as approval ? P.B. does corporal punishment outrank private punishment? Do they use a three line whip? Vince |
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"Prof. Vincent Brannigan" wrote in message ...
Pooh Bear wrote: "Prof. Vincent Brannigan" wrote: SF Mayor Uniquely Able to Sanction Gay Weddings is it to approve? or punish? Depending on the flavour of the gayness - maybe a little corporal punishment would be seen as approval ? P.B. does corporal punishment outrank private punishment? Do they use a three line whip? More importantly, do they volunteer? |
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