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  To The Folks

  by Farkel in

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  those of you that know me well know that i'm not going to say anything or much of anything anymore in this forum.. .

  however, i will be offering much of my music instead.

  i won't be posting it here anymore.

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  RubyTuesday

  ...and the beat goes on
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  USA landscape?

  by regdwight in

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  i've heard the grand canyon got started by a scotsman that dropped a penny in a ditch.

  is that true?

  i've heard that's for real !

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  RubyTuesday

  Don't be silly, Scotsmen never drop pennies.

  LOL!!

  http://www.kaibab.org/geology/gc_geol.htm#how

  How was it formed?

  The truth is that no one knows for sure though there are some pretty good guesses. The chances are that a number of processes combined to create the views that you see in todays Grand Canyon. The most powerful force to have an impact on the Grand Canyon is erosion, primarily by water (and ice) and second by wind. Other forces that contributed to the Canyon's formation are the course of the Colorado River itself, vulcanism, continental drift and slight variations in the earths orbit which in turn causes variations in seasons and climate.

  Water seems to have had the most impact basically because our planet has lots of it and it is always on the move. Many people cannot understand how water can have such a profound impact considering that the Canyon is basically located in a desert. This is one of the biggest reasons that water has such a big impact here. Because the soil in the Grand Canyon is baked by the sun it tends to become very hard and cannot absorb water when the rains to come. When it does rain the water tends to come down in torrents which only adds to the problem. The plants that grow in the Grand Canyon tend to have very shallow root systems so that they can grab as much water as possible on those rare occasions when it does rain. Unfortunately these root systems do nothing to deter erosion by holding the soil in place. Now you've got lots of water, no place for it to go, but down to the Colorado River , and nothing holding the soil and rock in place. The result is frequently a flash flood roaring down a side canyon that can move boulders the size of automobiles, buses and even small houses. If automobiles, buses and small houses are in the way then it will take them too. Luckily no one builds houses in the Grand Canyon so that's not a problem but there are a few autos, vans and buses sitting at the bottom of the Colorado. This mass that moves down a side canyon during a flash flood is more like a fast flowing concrete than water and it can be very dangerous. You should always be well informed of weather conditions when you are hiking through side canyons in the Grand Canyon.

  After erosion by liquid water the next most powerful force is probably its solid form, ice. In the colder months, especially on the north rim, water seeps into cracks between the rocks. These cracks can be caused by seismic activity, or by the constant soaking and drying of the rocks. When the water freezes it expands and pushes the rocks apart and widens the cracks. Eventually rocks near the rim are pushed off the edge and fall into the side canyons. These rocks sometimes hit other rocks and are stopped but on occasion one fall by a large rock will cause a cascading effect and create a rock fall that will alter the landscape drastically in the side canyon. Debris from rock falls piles up at the bottom of the side canyons and is then carried down to the Colorado River the next time there is a flash flood. Rock falls frequently take out sections of trail in the Grand Canyon requiring the Park Service to close these trails until they can be repaired.

  Once the ice had pushed the rocks off the edge and the water in the flash floods has carried them down to the river, then the Colorado itself takes over. The erosive action of the Colorado has been severely constrained by the building of the Glen Canyon Dam, which ended the annual spring floods, but there is still a lot of water flowing relatively quickly through a very narrow gorge. Before building the dam the Colorado River had spring floods that would exceed a flow rate of 100,000 CFS . All of that snow melting in the Colorado Rockies came pouring down through the Grand Canyon in May and June, every year, like clock-work. These spring floods were considerably larger than todays "trickle" of 8,000-10,000 CFS at low water and even the 20,000 CFS peak flow rates.

  The Colorado's spring floods used to carry away all of the debris that was deposited in the main channel by the flash floods, but todays mediocre flow rates have a tough time doing the job. It still gets done to some extent, it just takes a lot longer. In the process of moving the rocks and sediment down the river to the Pacific Ocean the bed of the river is scoured by all of this fast moving debris which slowly eats away at the banks and bed of the river. This causes the river to widen and cut down deeper into the lower rock layers. Another cause for the slowing of the erosive force of the Colorado River is the fact that it is now trying to cut through harder granites and schists found at the bottom of the Canyon instead of the softer limestones, sandstones and shales near the top. This rock takes a lot longer to erode and a slower moving river means it takes even longer.
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  To The Folks

  by Farkel in

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  those of you that know me well know that i'm not going to say anything or much of anything anymore in this forum.. .

  however, i will be offering much of my music instead.

  i won't be posting it here anymore.

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  RubyTuesday

  Farvel...Farkel
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  in the U.S., be careful what you read

  by teejay in

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  checking what you check out .

  librarians unite against government's new ability to peek at what you read .

  by michele orecklin .

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  Is there media in the U.S. that's not Jewish controlled?

  so true

  These laws are intended for the evil ones, the bad guys. If I live a good moral life, I just don't see where someone is going to bother me. I have nothing to hide. So what if they check?

  I agree
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  HAS THE QUALITY OF JWS GONE DOWN?

  by badboy in

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  what do u think?

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  Everyone there seems depressed. I guess another clue would be all the hypocrisy, lies and pedophiles.

  It was exactly like that 20 odd years ago when I was a JWbot...at every single one of the congergations I attended ( I went to about 12 different ones in about 3 or 4 different states within a 15 year span)

  I think it is the same....we are just becoming more aware of it.
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  Is there a woman who has never ...

  by Brummie in

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  been on a diet?.

  i see women as skinny as toothpicks striving to lose weight.

  every lady i know seems to be obsessed with loosing an ounce.

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  It is far more healthy to be slightly under weight than to be even just a little over weight. http://www.caloriecontrol.org/ibwm.html Is your weight healthy? Use the calculator below to find out.

  Healthy Weight Calculator for Women

  Healthy Weight Calculator for Men

  Healthy Weight Calculator for Men

  Height in feet: inches:
  
  (Note: You must enter a number in the inches box. If you are exactly 5 ft. or 6 ft., enter "0.")
  
  
  
  Healthy weight in pounds:

  If your actual body weight falls within 10% (above or below) the weight calculated, you are within a healthy weight range!

  Again, this is only an estimate and is meant to give people an idea of what they should aim for. If you do not match this weight exactly, don't be alarmed. Please note that this guideline does not account for increased muscle mass, illness, etc.

  Try comparing this number with your BMI (if you don't know your BMI, check out the BMI Calculator) to see where you fall. If you are above your recommended healthy weight and BMI, you may want to consider changing your lifestyle to incorporate healthier eating habits and increased physical activity. Remember, always consult your physician first.
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  It's the "YOU ARE WRONG!" Game!

  by Yizuman in

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  ok, so here's the idea, for anyone who doesn't know... .

  the first person makes a (supposedly) undeniable statement.

  the next poster has to somehow prove him wrong, and make a statement of their own.. .

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  RubyTuesday

  An ice cold beer would sure be good right about now!!!!

  Sooo wrong!! An ice cold long island ice tea is what i need right now.

  Women are sexually suprerior to men (What man can orgasim 8 times in a row??)
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  3 day week-end...

  by RubyTuesday in

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  i would like to know what your doing ,from just sitting on your patio sipping a pina colada or (if your the more advertureous type) playing with your wakeboard slider ....i'll tell you later what i'm doing.

  ps...don't forget the real meaning of this holiday.

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  RubyTuesday

  ....at least it is in the US. I would like to know what your doing ,from just sitting on your patio sipping a pina colada or (if your the more advertureous type) playing with your wakeboard slider ....I'll tell you later what i'm doing. I expect pictures on Tuesday.

  PS...don't forget the real meaning of this holiday.
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  Are you for or against....

  by RubyTuesday in

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  the senate passed the tax-cut today.

  i'm mainly for it but i can see where there might be some problems with it.what do you think?.

  http://www.msnbc.com/news/906941.asp?vts=052320030845.

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  The Senate passed the tax-cut today. I'm mainly for it but I can see where there might be some problems with it.What do you think?

  http://www.msnbc.com/news/906941.asp?vts=052320030845
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  Is politeness out of style?

  by JH in

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  many years ago people seemed more polite to woman, by tipping their hats or holding a door open to let them in.

  even in busses, men gave their places if a woman was standing.

  does a person look stupid if he is too polite today compared to years ago?.

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  I bartend at a very nice hotel. I am very fortunate to get to work at a great place. The customers are constantly complimenting how polite the staff is. I enjoy being nice and helpful to our guest. It makes me feel good to be polite.People get in too much of a hurry and self absorbed to notice or care about others. I have met some of the most interesting people by slowing down and taking the time to help them or talk to them.

  I will not ever go back to a place if the staff is rude...this is one of my major pet peeves! Excellent customer service is very important to me and is becoming more and more rare.( I have my opinons on why it is becoming more rare)

  As for nice guys not getting the chicks...please let me know where they are!!