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FReeper Canteen ~ Pancakes on Wednesday ~ 21 January 2004
Canteen FRiends ~ Radix

Posted on 01/20/2004 11:26:55 PM PST by Radix

 
 
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Pancakes on Wednesdays

Pancakes are not just great to eat, they are also a work of Art.

Welcome to Pancakes on Wednesdays.

Wednesday, January 21, 2004

Here is an amalgamation of trivial facts and seemingly useless data.

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From the Radixionary

SFERICS

Atmospheric discharges.

We can’t hear it without special equipment, but the planet almost continually sings with the sound of low-frequency radio signals that derive from lightning strikes. Because the signals are mostly trapped below the ionosphere, a reflective layer 55 miles above the ground, a suitable receiver can pick them up from thousands of miles away. They sound like twigs snapping or bacon frying. This weird-looking term for them, sferics, is just a respelled version of the last part of atmospherics. The abbreviation appeared around 1940, though the strange noises had first been heard by a German physicist, Heinrich Barkhausen, during World War I. There’s a complete vocabulary of words to describe various types: tweeks come from lightning that is so far away that the high radio frequencies arrive before the low, resulting in a musical set of clicks and tweets; whistlers are slowly descending tones caused by a similar mechanism, but which acts on bursts of radio waves that travel from pole to pole along magnetic lines of force.

 Happy Birthday

Stonewall Jackson 1824

Next to Robert E. Lee himself, Thomas J. Jackson is the most revered of all Confederate commanders. A graduate of West Point (1846), he had served in the artillery in the Mexican War, earning two brevets, before resigning to accept a professorship at the Virginia Military Institute.

"What is life without honour ? Degradation is worse than death. We must think of the living and of those who are to come after us, and see that by God's blessing we transmit to them the freedom we have ourselves inherited."

Happy Birthday

J. Carrol Naish 1897

Please let me be frank with you when I say, "Don't be afraid of a few little pancakes."

We are counting cards

Andrew Jackson was no relation  to Stonewall Jackson, or was he?

Happy Birthday


Christian Dior 1905

I just love that new Cologne " Eau du Pancakes."

Out of the mouths of babes come wisdom, and into the same mouths go pancakes.

Happy Birthday

Telly Savalas 1924

Who loves ya more than one who eats pancake flavored lollipops?

Happy Birthday

Benny Hill 1925

That is either a pancake under my hat, or, I just might be enjoying the show.

Happy Birthday

Steve Reeves 1926

Remember all those Hercules Movies? Hercules got his strength from Pancakes.

 

How about a nice game of Pancake Chess?

Be Glad your nose is on your face

Be glad your nose is on your face,
not pasted on some other place,
for if it were where it is not,
you might dislike your nose a lot. 

Imagine if your precious nose
were sandwiched in between your toes,
that clearly would not be a treat,
for you'd be forced to smell your feet.

Your nose would be a source of dread
were it attached atop your head,
it soon would drive you to despair,
forever tickled by your hair.

Within your ear, your nose would be
an absolute catastrophe,
for when you were obliged to sneeze,
your brain would rattle from the breeze.

Your nose, instead, through thick and thin,
remains between your eyes and chin,
not pasted on some other place--
be glad your nose is on your face!

Happy Birthday

Wolfman Jack 1939

I eat my Pancakes with a little bit of Jack Cheese.

Random Samples

In statistical terms a random sample is a set of items that have been drawn from a population in such a way that each time an item was selected, every item in the population had an equal opportunity to appear in the sample. In practical terms, it is not so easy to draw a random sample. First, the only factor operating when a given item is selected, must be chance.

If, for example, numbered pieces of cardboard are drawn from a hat, it is important that they be thoroughly mixed, that they be identical in every respect except for the number printed on them and that the person selecting them be well blindfolded.

Second in order to meet the equal opportunity requirement, it is important that the sampling be done with replacement. That is, each time an item is selected, the relevant measure is taken and recorded. Then the item must be replaced in the population and be thoroughly mixed with the other items before the next item is drawn. If the items are not replaced in the population, each time an item is withdrawn, the probability of being selected, for each of the remaining items, will have been increased.

For example, with the illustrated population, the initial probability that a given item will be selected is 1/9. If, however, an item is drawn and not returned before drawing a second item, the probability that a given item will be drawn will have been increased to 1/8. Of course, this kind of change in probability becomes trivial if our population is very large, but it is important to recognize the principle illustrated here, to fully understand the concept of a random sample.

It is also important to recognize that when sampling with replacement, it is possible for the same item to appear more than once in a sample and it is possible to draw a random sample that is larger than the population from which it came. Notice also, that it is possible to draw as many random samples as we like from a give population. The key idea here is that we either sample with replacement or we draw our samples from a population that is so large that the withdrawal of successive items changes probability by an amount that is too small to be of concern.

Happy Birthday


Jack Nicklaus 1940

I am an excellent driver.

When I want to hit the Green, I just think of Pancakes, and how they got me here.

A brunette and a blonde are walking along in a park one morning.

Suddenly, the brunette notices a dead bird. "Awww, look at the dead birdie," she says sadly.

The blonde stops, looks up into the sky, and says, "Where? Where?"

Happy Birthday


Richie Havens 1941

I got them old Pancake Blues.

High Flying Bird

"There's a high flyin' bird, flying way up in the sky,
And I wonder if she looks down, as she goes on by?
Well, she's flying so freely in the sky.

Lord, look at me here,
I'm rooted like a tree here,
Got those sit-down, can't cry
Oh Lord, gonna die blues.

Now the sun it comes up and lights up the day,
And when he gets tired, Lord, he goes on down his way,
To the east and to the west,
He meets God every day. 

Lord, look at me here,
I'm rooted like a tree here,
Got those sit-down, can't cry
Oh Lord, gonna die blues.

Now I had a woman
Lord, she lived down by the mine, 
She ain't never seen the sun,
Oh Lord, never stopped crying.

Then one day my woman up and died,
Lord, she up and died now.
Oh Lord, she up and died now.
She wanted to die,
And the only way to fly is die, die, die.

There's a high flyin' bird, flying way up in the sky,
And I wonder if she looks down as she goes on by?
Well, she's flying so freely in the sky.

Lord, look at me here,
I'm rooted like a tree here,
Got those sit-down, can't cry,
Oh, Lord, gonna die blues."

Todays Wednesday field trip takes us to the Grave Yard.

Happy Birthday


Geena Davis 1957

Thelma and Louise ...

Would you like some Maple Syrup with your Pancakes?

There is no escaping pancakes.

Happy Birthday


Hakeem Olajuwon 1963

Olajuwon, which translates into “always being on top,” began playing basketball at the late age of 15.

One of the original Two Towers.

After the Rockets won a coin flip with the Portland Trail Blazers for the first pick in the 1984 NBA Draft -- one year before the institution of the Draft Lottery -- Houston selected Olajuwon. Although the talented Jordan was also available (he would be picked third by the Chicago Bulls), almost all in the basketball world thought Olujawon was the correct selection at No.1.

 One year earlier, the Rockets won a coin flip with the Indiana Pacers, allowing the franchise to select the University of Virginia's Ralph Sampson. Thus, the fickle flips of a coin created the “Twin Towers” of 7-0 Olajuwon and 7-4 Sampson -- two agile giants.

I gotta Pancakes Jones, oh baby, ohh ooh hoo.

Look at all of these fabulous prizes.

It was a dark, stormy, night. The Marine was on his first assignment, and it was guard duty.

A General stepped out taking his dog for a walk. The nervous young Private snapped to attention, made a perfect salute, and snapped out "Sir, Good Evening, Sir!"

The General, out for some relaxation, returned the salute and said "Good evening soldier, nice night, isn't it?"

Well it wasn't a nice night, but the Private wasn't going to disagree with the General, so the he saluted again and replied "Sir, Yes Sir!".

The General continued, "You know there's something about a stormy night that I find soothing, it's really relaxing. Don't you agree?"

The Private didn't agree, but them the private was just a private, and responded "Sir, Yes Sir!"

The General, pointing at the dog, "This is a Golden Retriever, the best type of dog to train."

The Private glanced at the dog, saluted yet again and said "Sir, Yes Sir!"

The General continued "I got this dog for my wife."

The Private simply said "Good trade Sir!"

Even the Navy has seen the value of Pancakes.

Would you like a lesson in probability with your pancakes?

Don't forget the Maple Syrup

Make sure that the Maple Syrup goes on the right.

I am an excellent driver..

This car has everything, push a button, and you get hot pancakes and syrup, on a disposable plate.

On this day:

1957 - Singer Patsy Cline appeared on Arthur Godfrey's nighttime TV show. She performed "Walking After Midnight."

I go out walkin after midnight
Out in the starlight
Just like we used to do
Im always walking after midnight
Searching for you

I walk for miles along the highway
Well thats just my way
Of sayin I love you
I'm always walkin after midnight
Searchin for you

I stop to see a weeping willow
Cryin on his pillow
Maybe hes cryin for me
And as the skies turn gloomy
Night winds whisper to me
I'm lonesome as I can be

I go out walkin after midnight
Out in the moonlight
Just a-hopin you may be
Somewhere a-walkin after midnight
Searching for me

I go out walkin after midnight
Searchin for you

I go out walkin after midnight
Searchin for you

I'm Crazy for Pancakes.

1987 - Aretha Franklin inducted into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame.

Pancakes get respect, thats P-A-N-C-A-K--E-S.

On this day:  

1789 - W.H. Brown's "Power of Sympathy" was published. It was the first American novel to be published.

The Power of Sympathy is a sentimental novel, as well as a tale of seduction, addressed to "The Young Ladies of United Columbia." It’s purpose is to "inspire the female mind with a principle of self-complacency and to promote the economy of human life." The novel, beyond the plot, addresses sentimental love while at the same time exhibiting opinions towards female education and marital affairs.

On this day:

1911 - The first Monte Carlo car rally was held. Seven days later by French it was won by Henri Rougier.

Henri Rougier


Rougier was a famous cyclist and a champion race car driver. He learned to pilot a Voisin aircraft in 1909. In September, 1909, he won the Grand Prix de Berlin at the first aviation tournament held in Germany. In fact it was a disappointment to the Germans that the French won all the prizes at this meet. The meet was held in response to tremendous public enthusiasm for Orville Wright's demonstration flights at Templehoff and Potsdam in August.

We are still counting cards....

 Pancakes Casino du Monte Carlo, is a secret cuisine treasure of  the Principality of Monaco.

On this day:

1915 - The first Kiwanis club was formed in Detroit, MI.

A Kiwanis Pancake breakfast is a tradition to experience.

On this day:

1946 - "The Fat Man" debuted on ABC radio.

Pancakes make you free, like a Butterfly.

1954 - The Nautilus was launched in Groton, CT. It was the first atomic-powered submarine.

"On the NAUTILUS men's hearts never fail them, no defects to be afraid of, for the double shell is as firm as iron, no rigging to attend to; no sails for the wind to carry away; no boilers to burst; no fire to fear , for the vessel is made of iron, not of wood; no coal to run short, for electricity is the only power; no collision to fear, for it alone swims in deep water; no tempest to brave, for when it dives below the water, it reaches absolute tranquility.  That is perfect the perfection of vessels."

JULES VERNE 

Pancakes in the galley, are hot and ready.

 Sub Atomic...

It takes a lot of sub atomic particles to make a good pancake.

 

On this day:

2002 - In London, a 17th century book by Capt. John Smith, founder of the English settlement at Jamestown, was sold at auction for $48,800. "The General History of Virginia, New England and the Summer Isles" was published in 1632.

For the kids to learn with.

Pancakes and Art, a match made in heaven, and in the FReeper Canteen.
Pancakes Wednesdays
Definitely
 


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To: tomkow6
Morning Mr. tomkow. Be careful jamming that finger up your nose.....you might damage what little bit of brains you have left! LOL.......
121 posted on 01/21/2004 9:34:08 AM PST by beachn4fun (Looking for a long-time, intimate relationship with another tagline? Call 1-800-mytagline.)
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To: Hondo1952
#100
122 posted on 01/21/2004 9:38:20 AM PST by beachn4fun (Looking for a long-time, intimate relationship with another tagline? Call 1-800-mytagline.)
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To: txradioguy
I know you'll get one someday. So, here's one in advance in case I'm not around when you do.........

txradioguy

123 posted on 01/21/2004 9:40:04 AM PST by beachn4fun (Looking for a long-time, intimate relationship with another tagline? Call 1-800-mytagline.)
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To: txradioguy
Thanks TX -- emailed to my brother -- thought he could relate! Let me tell you, from the perspective of a stateside person awaiting the return of a soldier, time is CRAWLING! ;o)
124 posted on 01/21/2004 9:42:56 AM PST by StarCMC (God protect the 969th in Iraq and their Captain, my brother...God protect them all!)
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To: txradioguy
Thanks for the story, I certainly relate to the duality of time passage. Most people will never know the feeling...

125 posted on 01/21/2004 9:44:53 AM PST by USAF_TSgt (Happy New Year to all FReepers!)
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To: Radix; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; tomkow6; Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; bentfeather; SevenofNine; ...
GOOD AFTERNOON EVERYONE. HAPPY PANCAKE WEDNESDAY!

Today is our time card day so I only have time to drop in quickly before I finish up my lunch. I hope to get back a little later as I have some important stuff to post!

Before I go I want to SALUTE my great uncle for his service. I found the following information while in NC this past weekend:

Edward MacLeod, USMC, retired Gy/Sgt in 1962. served in the Korean War and WWII.

So, thank you Uncle Mac......


126 posted on 01/21/2004 9:48:03 AM PST by beachn4fun (Looking for a long-time, intimate relationship with another tagline? Call 1-800-mytagline.)
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To: beachn4fun
Thank You Uncle Mac
127 posted on 01/21/2004 9:50:40 AM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops, Past and Present)
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To: Hondo1952
Linda is lurking in the shadows. Tom is lurking in the shadows. Who will it be?

You! Woo-hoo Hondo!

128 posted on 01/21/2004 9:52:40 AM PST by StarCMC (God protect the 969th in Iraq and their Captain, my brother...God protect them all!)
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To: Arrowhead1952
Good Day!
129 posted on 01/21/2004 9:53:45 AM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops, Past and Present)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; LindaSOG
YOu got FReepmail! HUGS! Squeezit Gigglelips is just about finished with ice skating lessons, so I'll be oof. MOH website wasn't working for me -- I'll try to post later!
130 posted on 01/21/2004 9:55:59 AM PST by StarCMC (God protect the 969th in Iraq and their Captain, my brother...God protect them all!)
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To: evets
Thanks for the "bump" by!
I've got you added to my daily ping list.
131 posted on 01/21/2004 9:56:11 AM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops, Past and Present)
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To: darkwing104
Good Afternoon Sir!
132 posted on 01/21/2004 9:57:21 AM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops, Past and Present)
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To: Hondo1952
Hey Brother!
133 posted on 01/21/2004 10:00:05 AM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops, Past and Present)
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To: MoJo2001; The Sailor
Greetings to the both of you!
134 posted on 01/21/2004 10:09:41 AM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops, Past and Present)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Tonk,
I thought about you when a friend of mine, a retired Marine Lt Col, was telling a story about when he was in Viet Nam. We were talking about the New Jersey, and one of the times it was scheduled for Naval Gun Support. One of the grunts on the ground called in for gun support, not knowing it was the New Jersey with the massive 16-inch guns. The Marines were 200 yards from the enemy (apparently you were supposed to be 500 yards or more for the 16-inch guns), and when the word "shot" was issued, all they heard was a freight training coming fast, and the Marines just buried themselves in the dirt as this enormous explosion occurs. The Marine calls in and says "What the hell was that?" and the answer over the radio was "Didn't you know? Today you've got the New Jersey." The shot wiped out the hill as well as the bad guys.
135 posted on 01/21/2004 10:16:27 AM PST by USAF_TSgt (Happy New Year to all FReepers!)
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To: USAF_TSgt; onedoug
WOW!
I was there in Feb 69 when the New Jersey was stationed there.
My ship was the USS CORRY DD 817
Our 5" 38 cal guns were quite overwhemlmed by the USS NEW JERSEY 16" guns.
We were sitting along side her when she 1st opened up.
I'm pinging FReeper onedoug who was in the Army back then.
136 posted on 01/21/2004 10:30:32 AM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops, Past and Present)
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To: LindaSOG

LindaSOG!!! #50!!!

137 posted on 01/21/2004 10:32:14 AM PST by Fawnn (Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Good Day!

It has been a great day so far. Working away and keeping up with all the political stuff on FR when I get a quick break. Well, the fallout from the SOTU is starting to hit the talk shows, and the RATs are scurring about trying to coverup their mistakes. Great day, indeed.

138 posted on 01/21/2004 10:33:07 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (WARNING! Do not use this tag line for anything other than its intended purpose!)
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To: txradioguy; LindaSOG

139 posted on 01/21/2004 10:37:27 AM PST by Fawnn (Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
There are a few things I've wanted to experience in my lifetime:
The feeling of large-caliber guns being fired
SR-71 Blackbird take off
F-4 Phantom II take off
B-52 flying low overhead

Today's modern military seems to have taken the fun out of most of these, but I did have the chance to see the Germans take off in their F-4's (they were stopping over at Langley before heading out west to Hollaman AFB). I think I joined the service too late. The rest I'm still waiting for.
140 posted on 01/21/2004 10:38:22 AM PST by USAF_TSgt (Happy New Year to all FReepers!)
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