I live in Europe too, and I may have the answer for you. I first of all noticed this bit
"looking at USA one of the most technologicly advanced nations in the world, with things like NASA, Apple, MIT,....."
and I find you simply left the missing link off of the list. The missing link is, of course, G.W.Bush - "one small twit for president represents a large step backwards for mankind" - to misquote a famous American.
Then I came on this
"and even Microsoft (though I am not sure they have evolved)"
and, if I may give you my opinion, the words "Microsoft" and "evolution" should not be included in the same discussion.
And then I came upon this
"No serius man in Europe believes in creationism, or intelligent design"
and I thought that surely you jest. Why do you exclude the many serious women and children (not to mention dogs, cats, and canaries) in Europe who have trouble to believe in creationism and/or intelligent design ? If it came to a push, you might even have the kindness to include non-serious people (such as myself, for instance).
and wondered. In fact I'm still wondering; I thought that "ploys to delude" was a patent held by an American fellow called Bush. Does Satan know that he is guilty of patent infringement ? Unless, of course, you subscribe to the interesting theory put about by another world renowned twit - O.B.Laden, to give him his name - to wit, that G.W.Bush and Satan are one and the same ! Please notice that this theory is the responsibility of the originator and nothing to do with me.
Myself, I favour the idea that we should call a twit a twit and not a bloody shovel - to misquote an expression from many years ago.
Tsk, tsk - there's a bit here you haven't understood; people at Microsoft don't actually run Windows. They do their accounting on an IBM machine, and they write their software on wax tablets. The transcription from wax tablets to machines is done in darkest Africa by a mixed workforce of chimpanzees and retarded, undernourished, malaria ridden pygmies. This process reduces costs to produce (even though it introduces delays) and also explains why malware etc. has never been noticed by our friends at Microsoft. Simple when you have the explanation, isn't it ?
In passing, this also explains why our friend Bill is so interested in curing malaria. Can't have a "skilled workforce" being disseminated every rainy season, now can he ?
I can testify as to the truth of the above. I heard it from a chap at work who read the whole story on the Internet - a site called TechNet, I believe
I think we should all join together and offer a vote of thanks to Dr. Jenny - she took the time to explain it to us simply (she obviously knows that this is the only way to have us understand it). So "there is a lot more mass in the universe than they thought there was" ach zo !
I'm left wondering if all the possibilities have been considered here. After all, that is a long way for "neutrinos" to travel - more than 700 clicks. Could it be that some of them just laid down for a rest, and didn't arrive in time ? Could it be that some of them escaped ? (Careful - tinfoil hat required to handle those.) Any specimens found wandering (they are extremely small, but they can be heard crying for Doctor Jenny in their squeaky voices if you listen very, very carefully) are to be returned to the good Doctor by Fedex. Put them in a metal tobacco tin with a wisp of coton wool - for their comfort - and a small portion of your favorite cat food.
I personally thought that a neutrino was I kind of sheep - and, since I'm partial to lamb cutlets...
That's "L'octet Sinistre", you insensitive clod. And thanks, I've been waiting for years for a justified opportunity to used the/. consecrated phrase "you insensitive clod".
I'm sorry that I've saddened you by referencing your age - it was not my intention to bring any sadness into your life with this reference - only hope.
You're probably right in your thought that darn it might be thought more polite than damn it; there are many other pairs like this goldurn it is thought to be more socially acceptable than goddam it. I'm more with the "say what you mean and mean what you say crowd, myself" and tend to avoid imprecations of any kind as being largely a waste of effort; but to each his own. You are quite right though - darning is a means of repairing socks.
Would like to ask you to consider that the original point of this whole April Fool joke affair was changes made to attract more female visitors to/. Would you also care to acknowledge that the association with ladies often leads to an improved sex life ? If we can get that far, you might want to notice that my original post allowed for 2 possibilities:
the ladies might wash the editors - wouldn't do any harm, since they probably are in need, given the state of their socks
the editors might wash the ladies - might cheer them up
Did you ever travel to the hotter corners of the globe ? One frequently encounters a small poster "Save Water Bathe With a Friend". If it has never been given you to try this experience, please allow me to commend it to you.
And finally:
"All of this analysing, huh!"
You're right of course, too much analysing can kill a joke (or anything else).
Sorry about all this, it really is the best I can manage for a full and complete explanation of this celebration of the 1st. of April. Too much analysing ain't healthy....
I am shocked, shaken, and generally perturbed - CowboyNeal was born ? He had a mother ? Was a small boy at one point ? He is mortal, just like us ?
I believed him immortal (not to say immoral) and thought that when God switched the sun to "ON" he was just.... well, there - just as he is today. I knew that he posted the famous article regarding the veracity of the creation of "Eve". I was sure that he was responsible for asking Adam to meta-moderate postings concerning an article on the vitamin content of apples (a total of 27 times). Did he not make Jesus Christ a/. editor (a post He occupies still, if the rumour is to be believed) ? I think you should check your facts, sir!!!
Don't understand your post, are you concerned with the sex lives of their female visitors ? Or are you concerned with the sock mending capacities of the said wenches ? I hear that the ladies have petitioned the slashdot editors "that they be washed first". Even this is not clear ! Do they want the editors, the socks, or both washed. Or do these hoydens want to be washed by the editors before proceeding to whatever other items which may be on the agenda ? Very confusing ! Well up to the/. standard ! I wish lots of luck to all the concerned parties. May we hope to hear how it all turns out ?
And all this while elderly South Korean mothers chat quietly to their robot companions - and don't give any time to contemplating the fact that Microsoft are trying to collect on all these campaign contributions.
I must admit to being worried about Soviet Russia. Putin is trying to get re-elected American style - and this costs. If he also receives campaign contributions.... what is going to happen to my source of Microsoft software ? People still insist that I install Microsoft software. Going to play hell with my profit margin if my source dries up.
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I live in Europe too, and I may have the answer for you. I first of all noticed this bit
and I find you simply left the missing link off of the list. The missing link is, of course, G.W.Bush - "one small twit for president represents a large step backwards for mankind" - to misquote a famous American.Then I came on this
and, if I may give you my opinion, the words "Microsoft" and "evolution" should not be included in the same discussion.And then I came upon this
and I thought that surely you jest. Why do you exclude the many serious women and children (not to mention dogs, cats, and canaries) in Europe who have trouble to believe in creationism and/or intelligent design ? If it came to a push, you might even have the kindness to include non-serious people ( such as myself, for instance).It's obvious if you like; I noticed this bit
and wondered. In fact I'm still wondering; I thought that "ploys to delude" was a patent held by an American fellow called Bush. Does Satan know that he is guilty of patent infringement ? Unless, of course, you subscribe to the interesting theory put about by another world renowned twit - O.B.Laden, to give him his name - to wit, that G.W.Bush and Satan are one and the same ! Please notice that this theory is the responsibility of the originator and nothing to do with me.Myself, I favour the idea that we should call a twit a twit and not a bloody shovel - to misquote an expression from many years ago.
Tsk, tsk - there's a bit here you haven't understood; people at Microsoft don't actually run Windows. They do their accounting on an IBM machine, and they write their software on wax tablets. The transcription from wax tablets to machines is done in darkest Africa by a mixed workforce of chimpanzees and retarded, undernourished, malaria ridden pygmies. This process reduces costs to produce (even though it introduces delays) and also explains why malware etc. has never been noticed by our friends at Microsoft. Simple when you have the explanation, isn't it ?
In passing, this also explains why our friend Bill is so interested in curing malaria. Can't have a "skilled workforce" being disseminated every rainy season, now can he ?
I can testify as to the truth of the above. I heard it from a chap at work who read the whole story on the Internet - a site called TechNet, I believe
I have also been on Linux for quite a while. But my mother told me that its wicked to make mock of the afflicted.
Which came first ? The chicken or the egg ? Good question in this context.
Probably not. Information overload, you know.
Yeah, sure. Now for the explanation about why Occam needs a shave.
Yes. And when did you last attend mass ?
And what do they give up ? For lent, I mean.
Tsk, tsk. Church of England - just like Doctor Jenny.
I think we should all join together and offer a vote of thanks to Dr. Jenny - she took the time to explain it to us simply (she obviously knows that this is the only way to have us understand it). So "there is a lot more mass in the universe than they thought there was" ach zo !
I'm left wondering if all the possibilities have been considered here. After all, that is a long way for "neutrinos" to travel - more than 700 clicks. Could it be that some of them just laid down for a rest, and didn't arrive in time ? Could it be that some of them escaped ? (Careful - tinfoil hat required to handle those.) Any specimens found wandering (they are extremely small, but they can be heard crying for Doctor Jenny in their squeaky voices if you listen very, very carefully) are to be returned to the good Doctor by Fedex. Put them in a metal tobacco tin with a wisp of coton wool - for their comfort - and a small portion of your favorite cat food.
I personally thought that a neutrino was I kind of sheep - and, since I'm partial to lamb cutlets ...
No, but Mae West's latest is available.
Is this an American thing ? I read /. on the 31st. the 1st and the 2nd - saw no ponies and saw nothing in pink.
That's "L'octet Sinistre", you insensitive clod. And thanks, I've been waiting for years for a justified opportunity to used the /. consecrated phrase "you insensitive clod".
I'm sorry that I've saddened you by referencing your age - it was not my intention to bring any sadness into your life with this reference - only hope.
You're probably right in your thought that darn it might be thought more polite than damn it ; there are many other pairs like this goldurn it is thought to be more socially acceptable than goddam it . I'm more with the "say what you mean and mean what you say crowd, myself" and tend to avoid imprecations of any kind as being largely a waste of effort; but to each his own. You are quite right though - darning is a means of repairing socks.
Would like to ask you to consider that the original point of this whole April Fool joke affair was changes made to attract more female visitors to /. Would you also care to acknowledge that the association with ladies often leads to an improved sex life ? If we can get that far, you might want to notice that my original post allowed for 2 possibilities:
Did you ever travel to the hotter corners of the globe ? One frequently encounters a small poster "Save Water Bathe With a Friend" . If it has never been given you to try this experience, please allow me to commend it to you.
And finally:
You're right of course, too much analysing can kill a joke (or anything else).Sorry about all this, it really is the best I can manage for a full and complete explanation of this celebration of the 1st. of April. Too much analysing ain't healthy ....
Keep it around - it'll make sense to you as you get older.
You are too young to understand !
I am shocked, shaken, and generally perturbed - CowboyNeal was born ? He had a mother ? Was a small boy at one point ? He is mortal, just like us ?
I believed him immortal (not to say immoral) and thought that when God switched the sun to "ON" he was just .... well, there - just as he is today. I knew that he posted the famous article regarding the veracity of the creation of "Eve". I was sure that he was responsible for asking Adam to meta-moderate postings concerning an article on the vitamin content of apples (a total of 27 times). Did he not make Jesus Christ a /. editor (a post He occupies still, if the rumour is to be believed) ?
I think you should check your facts, sir!!!
Well done, and well said - what else could you say
I bet you don't even kick puppies - or only very, very occasionallyAnd I hope that you all got together some money and gave her one - for her birthday, for Xmas or on April 1st.
Don't understand your post, are you concerned with the sex lives of their female visitors ? Or are you concerned with the sock mending capacities of the said wenches ? I hear that the ladies have petitioned the slashdot editors "that they be washed first". Even this is not clear ! Do they want the editors, the socks, or both washed. Or do these hoydens want to be washed by the editors before proceeding to whatever other items which may be on the agenda ? Very confusing ! Well up to the /. standard ! I wish lots of luck to all the concerned parties. May we hope to hear how it all turns out ?
This pearl caught my eye - and I'm envious, I must admit:-
You see I have a problem with my pink locust . It refuses to fly high enough.Why am I not surprised ?
Jeez, whaddaya want. A campaign contribution is a contribution.
And all this while elderly South Korean mothers chat quietly to their robot companions - and don't give any time to contemplating the fact that Microsoft are trying to collect on all these campaign contributions.
I must admit to being worried about Soviet Russia. Putin is trying to get re-elected American style - and this costs. If he also receives campaign contributions .... what is going to happen to my source of Microsoft software ? People still insist that I install Microsoft software. Going to play hell with my profit margin if my source dries up.