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USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ Pancakes on Wednesday ~ 1 October 2003
Canteen FRiends ~ Radix
Posted on 10/01/2003 1:32:32 AM PDT by Radix
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For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces. |
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Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today! |
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Pancakes on Wednesdays |
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Welcome to Pancakes on Wednesdays. Wednesday October 1, 2003 |
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Here is an amalgamation of trivial facts and seemingly useless data. Do not forget to hit the hyperlinks. We have links, lots of them.
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SCIOLIST |
A superficial pretender to knowledge. Some dictionaries mark this word as archaic. A typical example appears in an article by Thomas Henry Huxley in the Fortnightly Review in 1878: Judged strictly by the standard of his own time, Bacons ignorance of the progress which science had up to that time made is only to be equalled by his insolence toward men in comparison with whom he was the merest sciolist. The word, as you might guess from the spelling, comes from Latin. It derives from the verb scire, to know, which is also the root of other English words, like prescient, science, omniscient and conscience. The immediate Latin original was the diminutive sciolus, a person who had only a smattering of knowledge. The related noun is sciolism, the practice of giving ones opinions on subjects of which one has only superficial knowledge. That is a little more common, but the only recent example Ive turned up was written by the American author and playwright Herb Greer in the National Review in 1998: Tynans awful political sciolism sparks out now and again, but not offensively. Store it in the back of your mindyou never know when it might come in handy, simultaneously showing your own word power and your opinion of your opponent. By the time he has found a sufficiently large dictionary to discover youve insulted him, you can be well away. |
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Happy Birthday Walter Matthau 1920
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Chocolate Fudge Pancakes
The chemical composition of chocolate
Components |
Plain Chocolate |
Milk Chocolate |
White Chocolate |
Nutrients |
Protein |
3,2 g |
7,6 g |
7,5 g |
Lipids |
33,5 g |
32,3 g |
37 g |
Carbonhydrates |
60,3 g |
57 g |
52 g |
Pure lecithin |
0,3 g |
0,3 g |
0,3 g |
Mineral substances |
Calcium |
20 mg |
220 mg |
250 mg |
Magnesium |
80 mg |
50 mg |
30 mg |
Phosphorus |
130 mg |
210 mg |
200 mg |
Trace elements |
Iron |
2 mg |
0,8 mg |
traces |
Copper |
0,7 mg |
0,4 mg |
traces |
Vitamins |
A |
40 IU |
300 IU |
220 IU |
B1 |
0,06 mg |
0,3 mg |
0,4 mg |
C |
1,14 mg |
3 mg |
3 mg |
D |
50 IU |
70 IU |
15 IU |
E |
2,4 mg |
1,2 mg |
traces |
Available energy |
Kilojoules (Kj) |
2080 |
2160 |
2260 |
Kilocalories (Kcal) |
495 |
515 |
540 |
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Happy Birthday William Rehnquist 1924 The People's Court is on at 12:00
Judge Wapner 12:00 |
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Happy Birthday Tom Bosley 1927
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Todays Wednesday field trip takes us to Wonderland |
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Happy Birthday Rod Carew 1945 He won the AL Rookie of the Year award in 1967 and was an All-Star for the first of 18 consecutive seasons. We are counting cards.
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Quadratic Equations.
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On this day: 1928 - Duke Ellington recorded "The Mooche."
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Instant Pancakes
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1596 - The Duke of Norfolk was imprisoned by Britain's Queen Elizabeth for trying to marry Mary the Queen of Scots. Marry Mary how contrary . We are counting cards
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Happy Birthday 1781 - James Lawrence During the War of 1812 Lawrence commanded the U.S.S. hornet in the capture of H.M.S. Peacock
The American naval officer whose dying words were "Don't give up the ship." Lawrence's words became the motto of the U.S. Navy, which has named numerous ships in his honor. |
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1880 - Thomas Edison began the commercial production of electric lamps at Edison Lamp Works in Menlo Park.
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Would you like some subtropical anticyclones with your pancakes? |
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1903 - The first modern World Series took place between the Boston Pilgrims and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Boston Pilgrims Worlds Series Champions 1903 Who was on first. |
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About a hundred dollars 1908 - The Model T automobile was introduced by Henry Ford. The purchase price of the car was $850.
I am an excellent driver
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1961 - Roger Maris of the New York Yankees hit his 61st home run of the season to beat Babe Ruth's major league record of 60.
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1971 - Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, FL. 1981 - EPCOT (Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow) Center opened in Florida. The concept was planned by Walt Disney.
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1989 - The authorized Charles Schulz biography, Good Grief, was published.
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Pancakes Wednesdays |
Definitely |
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TOPICS: Front Page News; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: michaeldobbs
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To: LaDivaLoca; Kathy in Alaska; LindaSOG; All
FED EX did NOT come today.
Old modem working fine.
Beats me! LOL
To: MoJo2001; M0sby
Great picture of some great Marines, M0sby. Thanks, MoJo, for helping get the Marines ready for us all to see.
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posted on
10/01/2003 6:41:36 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Military Who Protect Her)
To: JustPiper
Thanks, JP, for the Flyboys excerpt.
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posted on
10/01/2003 6:43:19 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Military Who Protect Her)
To: Kathy in Alaska; LaDivaLoca; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Hi Kathy,Tonk,LaDivaLoca,I am great,Karen is fine,a little bored.
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posted on
10/01/2003 6:43:23 PM PDT
by
fatima
(4th ID prayers,Please don't ping me,not stable,ping at your own risk.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
10/01/2003 6:44:46 PM PDT
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LaDivaLoca
(There can be no triumph w/o loss, no victory w/o suffering, no freedom w/o sacrifice. THANK U TROOPS)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
FED EX did NOT come today. You better not tell the old modem that the new one didn't arrive. Keep holding "replacement" over its head. LOL!! You can celebrate!
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posted on
10/01/2003 6:48:43 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Military Who Protect Her)
To: tomkow6; LAN Doctor
Hey, I just got a pitcher of the "LAN doctor" What a cutie!!! Just don't throw water on him.
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posted on
10/01/2003 6:50:29 PM PDT
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LaDivaLoca
(There can be no triumph w/o loss, no victory w/o suffering, no freedom w/o sacrifice. THANK U TROOPS)
To: LaDivaLoca
DIVA! Hello! I am so far behind. How are you? You were missed. Now it looks to me like you are doing quite a bit of adventuring.
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posted on
10/01/2003 6:52:19 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Military Who Protect Her)
To: beachn4fun; tomkow6
And, it seems we may have gotten the wrong impression on your kitty katz Even his own kitty katz is having a problem with the burkas.
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posted on
10/01/2003 6:58:25 PM PDT
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LaDivaLoca
(There can be no triumph w/o loss, no victory w/o suffering, no freedom w/o sacrifice. THANK U TROOPS)
To: Trikebuilder
I know you are at work now, but (((HUGS))) I hope your knee is doing better. Please don't burn out, our troops need you. And thank you for your service to our country.
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posted on
10/01/2003 6:59:17 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Military Who Protect Her)
To: blackie; StarCMC
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posted on
10/01/2003 7:00:44 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Military Who Protect Her)
To: All
Good Night Blessing for the Troops
Blessings on you this evening
May the stars in heaven
light your way into the
Milky Way of dreams
May your day tomorrow
be filled with love
laughter and joy...
Taking away all heart ache
left stinging...
and unclouding your vision
for clear sailing...
bentfeather
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posted on
10/01/2003 7:01:34 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Military Who Protect Her)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Whaling Wailing rig: A jogger overtakes a slow-moving
whale in Santa Barbara, Calif life-sized replica of Barbra Streisand's nose. The 37-foot sculpture was being moved from the Sea Center to
SantaMalibu Barb
ara's waterfront home
to the Museum of Natural History to commemorate her public statement that even she thinks her music stinks.
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10/01/2003 7:03:16 PM PDT
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Fawnn
(God's in His Heaven (always true). All's right with the world (prayers needed for the last part))
To: All
To our Military -
Thank you for protecting US. Sleep well and safe. May you be protected. May your families' hearts be at ease.
Thank you to our Allies.
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posted on
10/01/2003 7:03:24 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Military Who Protect Her)
To: kjfine; StarCMC
Hi CPT kj!! Hi Star!! Thank you for serving this great nation of ours. Prayers for your success and safety, kj.
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posted on
10/01/2003 7:04:18 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Military Who Protect Her)
To: LaDivaLoca; Radix
David Doyle aka John Bosely on Charlies Angels
To: Radix
LOL! Great commentaries, Radix!
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posted on
10/01/2003 7:09:56 PM PDT
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LaDivaLoca
(There can be no triumph w/o loss, no victory w/o suffering, no freedom w/o sacrifice. THANK U TROOPS)
To: StarCMC
She replied, "What happened to my booger?" ROTFLOL!
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10/01/2003 7:11:16 PM PDT
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LaDivaLoca
(There can be no triumph w/o loss, no victory w/o suffering, no freedom w/o sacrifice. THANK U TROOPS)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; Radix; tomkow6; MoJo2001; LindaSOG; Bethbg79; HiJinx; LaDivaLoca; ...
USAFE personnel react to save lives near Bagram Air Base Released: Oct. 1, 2003
By Master Sgt. Sean E. Cobb
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany (USAFENS) Firefighters and support personnel from the 52nd Fighter Wing here recently helped save lives and minimize damage following an explosion and fire near Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan.
The Sept. 19 fire was located at a house in the village right outside the base gates, said Chief Master Sgt. George Chambers, 455th Expeditionary Operations Group on-scene commander for the incident.
The fire was still burning when we arrived, and with the munitions laying all over the scene -- we knew we had a job to do, Chambers said.
A rapid reaction force, consisting of security forces from the Air Force and Army, secured the scene, allowing the 52nd FW firedawgs to get down to business, the on-scene commander said.
Master Sgt. Dave Wilson, 455th EOG incident commander, and Staff Sgts. Matthew McQuaig and Lee Manley, 455th EOG fire fighters, comprised the initial responding rescue crew.
Four people lost their lives immediately and six people were seriously injured, Chambers said. After taking care of the Afghani people, with assistance of combat medics from the Task Force Dragon Combat Army Surgical Hospital, the firedawgs put out the fire on the house and began laying streams of water to cool off the munitions strung about the site.
The rest of the story
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posted on
10/01/2003 7:13:11 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Military Who Protect Her)
To: StarCMC
Me: "What do you do with dead people on your planet?!!" ROTFLOL! Good ones, Star.
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posted on
10/01/2003 7:13:31 PM PDT
by
LaDivaLoca
(There can be no triumph w/o loss, no victory w/o suffering, no freedom w/o sacrifice. THANK U TROOPS)
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