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December 9th, 2006, 10:29 PM
Wow. You want me to deal with that issue in 1000 words or less? Whole books have been written about it. Anybody who knows me at all will know that subject will immediately draw my most critical attention as a committed and unapologetic admirer of science and reason, but condensing it into 1000 words... Well, I'm working on it. I may or may not be able to get back to this thread on it. But in the meantime I'll express my complete support for everything Tonington wrote, and state that my instinct would be to award the prize right now and close the thread.
Wow. You want me to deal with that issue in 1000 words or less? Whole books have been written about it. Anybody who knows me at all will know that subject will immediately draw my most critical attention as a committed and unapologetic admirer of science and reason, but condensing it into 1000 words... Well, I'm working on it. I may or may not be able to get back to this thread on it. But in the meantime I'll express my complete support for everything Tonington wrote, and state that my instinct would be to award the prize right now and close the thread.
December 9th, 2006, 11:24 PM
I didn't say it would be easy. We'll have other topics introduced that will have a more narrow focus. I realize Tonington went to town on the evolution side, although he left the door open for the creationists. I hope you do toss in your thoughts on the topic. It would also be interesting to see someone take the Creation side.
Quoting Dexter Sinister
Hi Dexter. These are article sized. I think if we set no limits then most of us would be overwhelmed with having to read or write novels. I realize it's hard to condense the history of evolution into 1000 words but I'm confident you can.
Wow. You want me to deal with that issue in 1000 words or less? Whole books have been written about it. Anybody who knows me at all will know that subject will immediately draw my most critical attention as a committed and unapologetic admirer of science and reason, but condensing it into 1000 words... Well, I'm working on it. I may or may not be able to get back to this thread on it. But in the meantime I'll express my complete support for everything Tonington wrote, and state that my instinct would be to award the prize right now and close the thread.
I didn't say it would be easy. We'll have other topics introduced that will have a more narrow focus. I realize Tonington went to town on the evolution side, although he left the door open for the creationists. I hope you do toss in your thoughts on the topic. It would also be interesting to see someone take the Creation side.
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December 10th, 2006, 10:48 AM
Actually Curiosity if you can find it ...it used to be on the NASA site..
Spiders in "zero-G" do some amazing things!
You believe what you believe and as long as your beliefs don't require that everyone else believe what you believe everything is er well just Kosher...
Merry Christmas Curio
Actually Curiosity if you can find it ...it used to be on the NASA site..
Spiders in "zero-G" do some amazing things!
You believe what you believe and as long as your beliefs don't require that everyone else believe what you believe everything is er well just Kosher...
Merry Christmas Curio
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December 10th, 2006, 10:54 AM
Thanks MikeyDB
Merry Christmas and Joys of the Season to you and yours!
Didn't know that about spiders at zero G - thanks - will have to do some looking up.
About anyone agreeing with me? I came from a large family of eight kids - agreement was a rarity!
Thanks MikeyDB
Merry Christmas and Joys of the Season to you and yours!
Didn't know that about spiders at zero G - thanks - will have to do some looking up.
About anyone agreeing with me? I came from a large family of eight kids - agreement was a rarity!
December 10th, 2006, 01:26 PM
The Creation or Evolution thread is reserved for official articles entries, thus I'm moving posts that aren't to this thread.
Anyone have any ideas for topics in the Articles and Debates section?
http://forums.canadiancontent.net/ar...uncements.html
The Creation or Evolution thread is reserved for official articles entries, thus I'm moving posts that aren't to this thread.
Anyone have any ideas for topics in the Articles and Debates section?
http://forums.canadiancontent.net/ar...uncements.html
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December 10th, 2006, 02:20 PM
Kreskin
My exchange with MickeyDB re spiders at Zero G belongs with what I posted on the articles site....perhaps you might move my essay to this place too?
It is only anecdotal and not backed by any published citations.
http://forums.canadiancontent.net/ar...evolution.html
Kreskin
My exchange with MickeyDB re spiders at Zero G belongs with what I posted on the articles site....perhaps you might move my essay to this place too?
It is only anecdotal and not backed by any published citations.
http://forums.canadiancontent.net/ar...evolution.html
December 13th, 2006, 12:47 PM
Well, just about anything that gets discussed in the main content of the forum could be put in the articles/debate forum. The rules would ensure that people could post original thought without being jumped on by some of the other members. Topics like Middle east might be over done, but perhaps some of the spiritual discussions, or science topics like environemnt , kyoto, stem cells. Or maybe we could have a thread where we can vote on forum best of, worst, like best newcomers, most controversial, best thread for the year etc.
Well, just about anything that gets discussed in the main content of the forum could be put in the articles/debate forum. The rules would ensure that people could post original thought without being jumped on by some of the other members. Topics like Middle east might be over done, but perhaps some of the spiritual discussions, or science topics like environemnt , kyoto, stem cells. Or maybe we could have a thread where we can vote on forum best of, worst, like best newcomers, most controversial, best thread for the year etc.
December 13th, 2006, 01:13 PM
Quoting Tonington
Excellent ideas Tonington!
Well, just about anything that gets discussed in the main content of the forum could be put in the articles/debate forum. The rules would ensure that people could post original thought without being jumped on by some of the other members. Topics like Middle east might be over done, but perhaps some of the spiritual discussions, or science topics like environemnt , kyoto, stem cells. Or maybe we could have a thread where we can vote on forum best of, worst, like best newcomers, most controversial, best thread for the year etc.
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December 18th, 2006, 06:11 AM
Dexter Sinister;755730]Wow. You want me to deal with that issue in 1000 words or less? Whole books have been written about it. Anybody who knows me at all will know that subject will immediately draw my most critical attention as a committed and unapologetic admirer of science and reason, but condensing it into 1000 words... Well, I'm working on it. I may or may not be able to get back to this thread on it. But in the meantime I'll express my complete support for everything Tonington wrote, and state that my instinct would be to award the prize right now and close the thread.[/quote][quote=Dexter Sinister;755730]Wow. You want me to deal with that issue in 1000 words or less? Whole books have been written about it. Anybody who knows me at all will know that subject will immediately draw my most critical attention as a committed and unapologetic admirer of science and reason, but condensing it into 1000 words... Well, I'm working on it. I may or may not be able to get back to this thread on it. But in the meantime I'll express my complete support for everything Tonington wrote, and state that my instinct would be to award the prize right now and close the thread
Dexter Sinister;755730]Wow. You want me to deal with that issue in 1000 words or less? Whole books have been written about it. Anybody who knows me at all will know that subject will immediately draw my most critical attention as a committed and unapologetic admirer of science and reason, but condensing it into 1000 words... Well, I'm working on it. I may or may not be able to get back to this thread on it. But in the meantime I'll express my complete support for everything Tonington wrote, and state that my instinct would be to award the prize right now and close the thread.[/quote][quote=Dexter Sinister;755730]Wow. You want me to deal with that issue in 1000 words or less? Whole books have been written about it. Anybody who knows me at all will know that subject will immediately draw my most critical attention as a committed and unapologetic admirer of science and reason, but condensing it into 1000 words... Well, I'm working on it. I may or may not be able to get back to this thread on it. But in the meantime I'll express my complete support for everything Tonington wrote, and state that my instinct would be to award the prize right now and close the thread
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November 24th, 2007, 12:32 PM
Dexter Sinister, you are not thinking sideways, why can't you do it in 100 words, think condensed versions, but if you do it must be 100 words or less. does that help solve the problem??
Dexter Sinister, you are not thinking sideways, why can't you do it in 100 words, think condensed versions, but if you do it must be 100 words or less. does that help solve the problem??
