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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: dwaino on January 15, 2013, 10:30:17 AM
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Not implying any innuendo. ;D
It's the offseason, back at work, bored pooless and craving something mentally stimulating. Feel free to drop anything scientific, philosophical, metaphysical, or just plain thought provoking or brain busting. Also try to remain objective.
To start, I was re-watching Stephen Hawkings' latest Into the Universe series again last week, particularly an episode on black holes and creation. He stated that in a black hole time does not exist, therefore there was no time before the singularity. This is something hard to comprehend. Probably as hard as teaching Sagan's Flat-landers about 'up.' That is until you start breaking down the principles of black holes such as dimensional warping and such. Only this way can our simple brains nut it out.
After that I tried to begin a process of imagining a tesseract. And I can't for the life of me confidently say I can imagine it, and I don't mean just understanding it. We are tuned to perceive a limited amount of dimensions and sensations. When a pit viper sees a thermal image of its prey we imagine some sort of military hardware of a blue image and red targets. But this is using our own visible light spectrum to comprehend a frequency see we cannot see. I guess this brings in the epistemological question...
K, go :P
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There are 11 dimensions, i've seen 10, still trying to crack the last. This consumes a lot of my time, which may or may not exist in the first place.
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Props to Gerks and string theory ;D
Some good docos with Michio Kaku on YouTube about it.
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If actions speak louder than words, how the can the pen be mightier than the sword?
Practice makes perfect, so they say, but we are also told that no one is perfect, so what's the point in practicing?
If you have an open mind, why doesn't all your knowledge fall out?
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Props to Gerks and string theory ;D
Some good docos with Michio Kaku on YouTube about it.
I find stillnox combined with various other skull relaxants will at least get you to your own 5th dimension documentary and from there you can choose your own adventure
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Its been a few years now but I am still dirty that they took the Ukranian jelly wrestling off Fox.
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If actions speak louder than words, how the can the pen be mightier than the sword?
I couldn't find the whole scene, but you reminded me of this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN6eDHaniB0 ;D
Is both the action and the proverb?
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I'm still trying to build a motherboard entirely out of my own snot in an effort to create some form of biotechnological breakthrough. I'm stuck at a point where I try to make a processor call via booger number 3 and it says NO! Any ideas? Certainly not a dry joint issue.
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Not implying any innuendo. ;D
It's the offseason, back at work, bored pooless and craving something mentally stimulating. Feel free to drop anything scientific, philosophical, metaphysical, or just plain thought provoking or brain busting. Also try to remain objective.
To start, I was re-watching Stephen Hawkings' latest Into the Universe series again last week, particularly an episode on black holes and creation. He stated that in a black hole time does not exist, therefore there was no time before the singularity. This is something hard to comprehend. Probably as hard as teaching Sagan's Flat-landers about 'up.' That is until you start breaking down the principles of black holes such as dimensional warping and such. Only this way can our simple brains nut it out.
At small (Planck) scales we really need a theory of quantum gravity to fully understand and explain what is going on. General relativity that governs the laws of the gravitational force isn't a quantised theory unlike the other 3 forces which have quantised theories. As far as the event horizon of the black hole, the notion of time depends on the observer's frame of reference. An observer crossing the event horizon won't notice any difference until they were crushed by tidal forces lol while an observer far way watching an object go towards the event horizon will see time nearer and nearer to the black hole slow down and the object take an infinite time to reach the event horizon. The time dilation will also cause a continuing red shift of the light coming from the object until it fades from visible view. There's lots of cool and quirky physics with black holes. Entropy is proportional to the area of the black hole rather than its volume. So the holographic principle leads to data on the 'surface' being a 'record' of what went into the black hole.
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Seeing anymore Good Charlotte KFC ads even though at least one of them once said in the past that they were vegetarian :wallywink. C'mon lets see them actually eat the stuff even once :nope ;).
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Seeing anymore Good Charlotte KFC ads even though at least one of them once said in the past that they were vegetarian :wallywink. C'mon lets see them actually eat the stuff even once :nope ;).
(http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Joel-joel-madden-523029_1024_768.jpg)
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Benji was a vegan and a PETA advocate years ago but I don't think he is anymore.
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Media and their sensationalism at the moment. What used to be called a hot day followed by a cool change the news tonight called a "Rollercoaster Heatwave" :banghead
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Off to the pathology clinic yesterday morning to have some blood tests done for the annual medical.Got there about 7.40am.The joint opens at 7.30am.i took a ticket and sat down .I was number 10 in the pecking order.New people kept coming in and it got up to number 20.Now you would think people would just bight the bullit and sit down and wait their turn.But alas NO.The amount of people trying to push ahead because they are too busy to wait,or the kids are waiting in the car,or i have a business to run was doing my head in and doing a magical job with my blood pressure also.Are our own lives that important these days that we just cant wait our turn?
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Off to the pathology clinic yesterday morning to have some blood tests done for the annual medical.Got there about 7.40am.The joint opens at 7.30am.i took a ticket and sat down .I was number 10 in the pecking order.New people kept coming in and it got up to number 20.Now you would think people would just bight the bullit and sit down and wait their turn.But alas NO.The amount of people trying to push ahead because they are too busy to wait,or the kids are waiting in the car,or i have a business to run was doing my head in and doing a magical job with my blood pressure also.Are our own lives that important these days that we just cant wait our turn?
Sorta had that at the bank the other day except I was the only one in there. Waited, waited someone comes in grabs a ticket and we wait a little longer then they call my number and the bloke gets up and says it was him. Wankers
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If neither of you said anything about these folks then perhaps you should stop pretending to be men. Props to both of you if you told these people where to go. You just can't let ppl walk all over you like that.
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In my case i didnt need to say a word the nurse in charge who was i think of teutonic background more than spelt out the letter of the law to these stuff
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I rip about 20 numbers of the Deli ticket machine and scalp them on busy days. I got 20 bucks for a number 3. :thumbsup
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If neither of you said anything about these folks then perhaps you should stop pretending to be men. Props to both of you if you told these people where to go. You just can't let ppl walk all over you like that.
Stop stuffing editing my posts :banghead We can't say "arsewipes" now? Try putting it in the swear filter then.
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A French yachtsman was rescued this morning after he had to abandon his yacht south of Tassie.Now while its all good that he,s alive and everything,What gets up my goat is once again we the Taxpayer have to pay for the rescue.Its time those rescued are given the Bill IMO.Afterall it their choice to put themselves in what can be a dangerous position.
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who rescued him?
You could use the same argument that smokers and sufferers of diet/lifestyle diseases, shouldn't get medicare to cover their hospital bills or have their medicines subsidised
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Coach how did you get Mod rights??
I've quite clearly been a mod for years
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cut it out coach ::)
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Snip! Enough of the smut! :banghead Some of you are looking for a holiday. Back on topic ppl!
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who rescued him?
You could use the same argument that smokers and sufferers of diet/lifestyle diseases, shouldn't get medicare to cover their hospital bills or have their medicines subsidised
A Cruise Ship had to be diverted.
Smokers[ex Smoker here] at least pay some of their way thru the tax they pay on the ciggies.What will this Yachtsman pay?
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I dont mind spending time and money saving these guys ,because i would hope that their country would do likewise for any of our citizens.I understand peoples frustration at the apparent silliness of their escapade,however i think its silly and possibly idiotic ventures such as this that push the envelope of human existance even further.Our world is becoming ever more sanitised, where sticking your neck out has become Taboo.But Ivan i do have sympathy for your point of view
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so how do taxpayers fund it if it's a cruise ship?
and in the rare cases where it does actually cost extra tax payers dollars, it is only a problem with foreigners, as at least an Australian pays part of the cost with taxes?
the tax raised from ciggies go no where near the covering the medical cost of related sickness, same with alcohol.
The vast majority of people who end up in hospital do so through their own actions and compared to what little money is spent on rescuing sailor's the bill is enormous.
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I dont mind spending time and money saving these guys ,because i would hope that their country would do likewise for any of our citizens.I understand peoples frustration at the apparent silliness of their escapade,however i think its silly and possibly idiotic ventures such as this that push the envelope of human existance even further.Our world is becoming ever more sanitised, where sticking your neck out has become Taboo.But Ivan i do have sympathy for your point of view
I just don,t see the difference between someone being rescued because his/her boat has sunk and we pay that bill,yet if your unlucky to be transported to hostpital by ambulance you have to pay for if you havn,t got ambo cover.
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I guess another reason we do this Ivan is because our governments sign international agreements which deal with such incidents.
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So does the cruise liners owners give a bill to the govt that we have to pay.
Most of these rescues are made by the navy who are sailing about doing SWA any way, so most of the time it costs nothing.
In my experience people who get uptight and moan about this are those that changing their brand of tomato sauce is about the most adventurous thing they do.
Gigantor I think you summed it up pretty well.
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I guess another reason we do this Ivan is because our governments sign international agreements which deal with such incidents.
Yeah fair enough Gigantor,But i still don,t like it.lol
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Owl would know the answers
Where is that old boner?
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So does the cruise liners owners give a bill to the govt that we have to pay.
Most of these rescues are made by the navy who are sailing about doing SWA any way, so most of the time it costs nothing.
In my experience people who get uptight and moan about this are those that changing their brand of tomato sauce is about the most adventurous thing they do.
Gigantor I think you summed it up pretty well.
Not sure Al,But id say thats how it works.
As a Taxpayer i,m allowed to Moan about it arn,t I?
Not sure what my lifestyle has to do with it.
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id be pretty sure thats not how it works. Its the law of the ocean that one vessel helps another when in distress and i cant see what recourse the ship owners would have in recovering costs from the australian governement.
of course you can moan about, i just think its petty.
If it was a cruise liner sinking and the government had to rescue the passengers and crew from sea, who would you be moaning about should be paying the cost, the passengers and crew or the ship owners?
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id be pretty sure thats not how it works. Its the law of the ocean that one vessel helps another when in distress and i cant see what recourse the ship owners would have in recovering costs from the australian governement.
of course you can moan about, i just think its petty.
If it was a cruise liner sinking and the government had to rescue the passengers and crew from sea, who would you be moaning about should be paying the cost, the passengers and crew or the ship owners?
They,d recoup any costs of a rescue via a movie. :lol
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:lol
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interesting point you guys make though.Does anyone know what happened with costs of the costa cordia(spelling) off the coast of italy.From what i understand that ship is still laying on its side ,with the whole thing still embroiled in the courts
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interesting point you guys make though.Does anyone know what happened with costs of the costa cordia(spelling) off the coast of italy.From what i understand that ship is still laying on its side ,with the whole thing still embroiled in the courts
If it's anything like my Italian/Sicilian in laws, then they're probably still yelling at each other over it.
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The stupidity of humans.
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interesting point you guys make though.Does anyone know what happened with costs of the costa cordia(spelling) off the coast of italy.From what i understand that ship is still laying on its side ,with the whole thing still embroiled in the courts
G, I saw a news report that they are commencing salvage in the next few weeks. There goes my idea for a hotel & restaurant specifically catering for abseilers. :banghead
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Still unsure why people insist on taking photos of their food
(http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj489/dwwaino/8048B9C3-F621-435B-B8E8-260870F38558-23616-00002E96AA38CEFD.jpg)
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ha, ha.
I haunt a BBQ forum and that is commonplace
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I reckon there is nothing wrong with that if you're on a cooking board or something (including BBQ), but it's those toolbags that insist on chucking it up on stuff or something.
(http://media.veryfunnypics.eu/2012/07/funny-picture-instagram-is-down-just-describe-your-lunch-to-me-325x205.jpg)
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i wasnt aware that went on.
a little bizarre isnt it?
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interesting point you guys make though.Does anyone know what happened with costs of the costa cordia(spelling) off the coast of italy.From what i understand that ship is still laying on its side ,with the whole thing still embroiled in the courts
G, I saw a news report that they are commencing salvage in the next few weeks. There goes my idea for a hotel & restaurant specifically catering for abseilers. :banghead
just finished watching a doco home made thing from costa cordia on foxtel, made by one of the pax
What a disaster and its no wonder why Italians have arguably the worst reputation of anyone in europe. They are pathetic that lot.
How does this happen in this day and age. Only in Italy i guess and the bloke is also in some loose home detention and is actually a hero in his home town, my old man said.
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just interested in peoples opinion..If you see a couple having a domestic in public would you go over and tell them to clam it,especially if you see one of the parties crying their eyes out
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for me its a big NO now..Knowing my luck the guy would be the seargent at arms of the hells Angels
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just interested in peoples opinion..If you see a couple having a domestic in public would you go over and tell them to clam it,especially if you see one of the parties crying their eyes out
Does this question also cover gay couples?
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If they are a couple why not
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-Is there ever a day when mattresses aren't on sale?
-If people evolved from apes why are there still apes?
-Why does someone believe you when you say that there are 4 billion stars but checks when you say that the paint is wet?
-Why do you never hear father-in-law jokes?
-If swimming is so good for your figure, how do you explain whales?
-How do those dead bugs get into enclosed light fixtures?
-Why does superman stop bullets with his chest but duck when you throw a revolver at him?
-Why do people constantly turn to the refrigerator with the hope that something new to eat has materialized?
-Why do banks charge a fee on "insufficient funds" when they know that there is not enough money in the account?
-Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?
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:lol
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People who drive well below the speed limit (15kph or more) on a single lane double line country highway; only to then put their foot down and speed when they reach the section with an overtaking lane; before slowing down again when the road goes back to a single lane :huh.
People who drive without tail lights so you have no idea if and when they are breaking.
When half of Melbourne decides getting out of the city and driving up to Healesville and Maroondah reservoir is a good idea on the same day you do lol. The whole main street of Healesville was one long traffic jam yesterday.
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When half of Melbourne decides getting out of the city and driving up to Healesville and Maroondah reservoir is a good idea on the same day you do lol. The whole main street of Healesville was one long traffic jam yesterday.
Plenty of room on the roads up here MT! ;D
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When half of Melbourne decides getting out of the city and driving up to Healesville and Maroondah reservoir is a good idea on the same day you do lol. The whole main street of Healesville was one long traffic jam yesterday.
Plenty of room on the roads up here MT! ;D
Just a touch far for a lazy Sunday drive Smokey ;D.
Reminds me of the time I was in Canberra in the mid-90s and you were the only car on a 4-lane freeway because they had designed the city for one million people.
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Wasn't new thread worthy and not sure this is a relevant thread but I just thought you'd like to see Brian Lake on omegle
(http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y395/corasauras/brianlakeedit_zps9aee9ef9.png)
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i dont know what that is but LMFAO
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:lol :lol
i dont know what that is but LMFAO
It's like a chat roulette thing. If you google image search chat roulette there are some pretty lol ones.