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Started by Bo D, February 26, 2010, 01:24:12 PM

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Bo D

February 26, 2010, 01:24:12 PM
As long as they don't try to make women's t-shirts out of this stuff ....

"Engineering researchers have crafted a flat surface that refuses to get wet. Water droplets skitter across it like ball bearings tossed on ice."

http://www.rdmag.com/News/2010/02/Materials-Superhydrophobia-water-may-not-run-uphill-but-it-practically-flies/
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."  Carl Sagan

followsthewolf

#1
February 26, 2010, 01:46:26 PM
Oh my word.

No more wet t-shirt contests?

I am SO happy cotton t-shirts were part of my youth.
:biggrin:
Ignorance and fanaticism are ravenous. They require constant feeding.

Bo D

#2
February 26, 2010, 01:57:31 PM
Quote from: followsthewolf on February 26, 2010, 01:46:26 PM
Oh my word.

No more wet t-shirt contests?

I am SO happy cotton t-shirts were part of my youth.
:biggrin:

They still play a big part in my old age, too.  :icon_twisted:
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."  Carl Sagan

followsthewolf

#3
February 26, 2010, 02:05:47 PM
Yes, but now you have to be so subtle.  :sinner: :devil29: :devil74:
Ignorance and fanaticism are ravenous. They require constant feeding.

Palehorse

#4
February 26, 2010, 02:15:10 PM
Seems like we could still use them though; just turn down the thermostat and await the peaks!  :icon_twisted: :biggrin:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Sandy Eggo

#5
February 26, 2010, 02:58:55 PM
Oh my...what have I stumbled on?

I can say that the discussion is way different than I predicted when I opened the thread :biggrin:
Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. - -Cree Indian Prophecy

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Bo D

#6
February 26, 2010, 03:40:34 PM
Quote from: followsthewolf on February 26, 2010, 02:05:47 PM
Yes, but now you have to be so subtle.  :sinner: :devil29: :devil74:

It's hard to be subtle when your jeans are too tight.  :biggrin:
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."  Carl Sagan

followsthewolf

#7
February 26, 2010, 04:00:19 PM
Quote from: Sandy Eggo on February 26, 2010, 02:58:55 PM
Oh my...what have I stumbled on?

I can say that the discussion is way different than I predicted when I opened the thread :biggrin:

What did you expect from a bunch of guys?
Ignorance and fanaticism are ravenous. They require constant feeding.

Palehorse

#8
February 26, 2010, 04:36:59 PM
Quote from: followsthewolf on February 26, 2010, 04:00:19 PM
What did you expect from a bunch of guys?
:biggrin: :icon_twisted:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Sandy Eggo

#9
February 26, 2010, 04:37:40 PM
Considering the "bunch" involved, I'm impressed w/your restraint. ;D
Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. - -Cree Indian Prophecy

"Women who strive to be equal to men lack ambitition" -- anonymous

Palehorse

#10
February 26, 2010, 04:47:27 PM
Quote from: Sandy Eggo on February 26, 2010, 04:37:40 PM
Considering the "bunch" involved, I'm impressed w/your restraint. ;D

Well, we just know our limitations and try to live within the policies.  :angel:

I like spankin's but not the kind I'd get by letting it rip in this area!  :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted:

Now, had my buddy Olias put this little topic in the UN moderated area. . .  :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Bo D

#11
February 26, 2010, 05:08:57 PM
Quote from: Palehorse on February 26, 2010, 04:47:27 PM


Now, had my buddy Olias put this little topic in the UN moderated area. . .  :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted:

My mistake! Maybe one of the admins could move it there for us. Then I could point out how I cleverly managed to use the words "big" and "hard" in successive posts.

:icon_twisted: :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted:
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."  Carl Sagan

followsthewolf

#12
February 26, 2010, 05:38:37 PM
The girls I've seen that won those contests were usually interested in "big & rich" as opposed to "big" and "hard."
Ignorance and fanaticism are ravenous. They require constant feeding.

Palehorse

#13
February 26, 2010, 05:40:57 PM
Quote from: followsthewolf on February 26, 2010, 05:38:37 PM
The girls I've seen that won those contests were usually interested in "big & rich" as opposed to "big" and "hard."

Skin to win and money for the honey!   :biggrin:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville
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