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Frank Harrist · Post by **Frank Harrist** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 12:34 pm

I don't have any turkey pics, but I hope you all eat way too much and fall asleep watching football or whatever you like to do after you stuff yourself. My "Thanksgiving" isn't until sunday. My parents are out of town until then and I usually go there. Today I'm at a friend's house and he's making chili. Kind of a tradition among us single guys to eat home made chili and watch the cowboys. Ya'll have a great day!

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 8:35 am

Jeez, I'm still stuffed. Still a little hung over, and still have company till Sunday. Everybody is awake now, and we''ll start all over again.

Hope you all had a good one.

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 6:38 pm

http://blogs.smh.com.au/newsblog/archiv ... 08342.html

Now the pair have set up a new movement: Global Orgasm for Peace.

The idea is as simple: ask millions of couples on the December 22 Solstice (the longest day in the southern hemisphere and the shortest in the north) to lie back and think of peace (not just England).

This will change "the energy field of the Earth through input of the largest possible surge of human energy".

I have no comment - except I think I'm busy that day.

Post by **Minimalist** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 7:08 pm

"The orgasm gives out an incredible feeling of peace during it and after it," says Reffell. "Your mind is like a blank. It's like a meditative state."

Well....I wouldn't begrudge the time.

War Arrow · Post by **War Arrow** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:59 am

Minimalist wrote:
"The orgasm gives out an incredible feeling of peace during it and after it," says Reffell. "Your mind is like a blank. It's like a meditative state."

Well....I wouldn't begrudge the time.

In the interest of science I think it only fair that I partake in this fascinating experiment. Anybody who is unable to conduct their own research, please let me know before the date and I will endeavour to perform additional tests on your behalf.

stan · Post by **stan** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:13 pm

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:26 pm

Digit in the Guest Room:

I've just found this thread and perhaps you guys can explain something to me. As a retired engineer I have never been able to understand why anybody of sound mind could design such an apparently stupid container as an amphora. Am I missing something, apart from a few grey cells that is?

Forester replied that the tapered bottom was used to stick the amphora into the sand.

Min replied that the amphora could be stored in a more safe manner aboard ship.

And since the boss lady already said get out, I thought I better reply down here.

I've seen both replies before. What I have never seen but what has always made the most sense to me is that early wines had impurities/sediments that would settle and concentrate down in that point, making for a better taste. That's what I've always thought anyway.

Post by **Minimalist** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:43 pm

How come the "boss lady" didn't move the thread?

Are there limits to her powers?

Post by **MichelleH** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 5:00 pm

Wanna test that theory Min?

There is a limit to my time......

Post by **Minimalist** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 5:21 pm

Touchy.

stan · Post by **stan** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:17 pm

A few more thoughts about amphorae.
Maybe the shape made them easier to stack aboard ships.
Their size made them easy to load and unload.
I believe they were used for storing and transporting other cargo besides wine.

I can see why someone would question the shape, though.

Starflower · Post by **Starflower** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:41 pm

The amphorae fit perfectly in wooden racks, not only for shipping but storage. It is much easier to make a round pot than a square one, or even a round one with a square base. Not to mention making the jug watertight.

It boggles the mind, believe me. Also I have found amphorae much easier to pour out of than other shapes. You have more control of the vessel.
Just my two cents worth.

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:50 pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphora

When in doubt - Google.

Hi Starflower

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 5:30 pm

http://physorg.com/news84029857.html

The Little Ice Age In Europe was caused by a slowdown of the Gulf stream waters. Evidence of that has finally been found.

The evidence comes from sediment cores from the region where the Gulf Stream enters the North Atlantic Ocean, called the Florida Straits

There was no huge influx of fresh water into the Gulf stream that I know of at that time.

Post by **Minimalist** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 8:36 pm

Maybe that is why it was only a "little" Ice Age?