Chow,

Would it not be simpler for you to tell us in which number systems divisible by what 10 X 10 is not equal to 100?

Kind regards,

Nah.

The 'big bang' theory pre-supposes that the universe is expanding (but if it is infinite, expansion is an invalid proposition). Therefore, scientists must generally be considering that the universe is finite. However, if there had been a 'localised' big bang (ie affecting not only our little drop of the cosmos but also areas vastly beyond the range of our instruments), the physics would indicate the same. So much for the big bang theory as it applies to creation of the universe....

My heads dizzy

The 'big bang' theory pre-supposes that the universe is expanding (but if it is infinite, expansion is an invalid proposition). Therefore, scientists must generally be considering that the universe is finite. However, if there had been a 'localised' big bang (ie affecting not only our little drop of the cosmos but also areas vastly beyond the range of our instruments), the physics would indicate the same. So much for the big bang theory as it applies to creation of the universe....

but which came first, the chicken or the egg...........?

Chow,

Would it not be simpler for you to tell us in which number systems divisible by what 10 X 10 is not equal to 100?

Kind regards,

Nah.

The 'can't do basic sums' system!

How about the root of a negative number. Maths says you cant - physics says you can.... Where is stein when you need him?

Chow,

Would it not be simpler for you to tell us in which number systems divisible by what 10 X 10 is not equal to 100?

Kind regards,

Nah.

That's a very good suggestion....Did you know that it turns out that 10 x 10 =100 in EVERY number base system....which means for any positive whole number except 1.....because you can not have a base 1 system....just doesn't work....I think.......base 2 is as low as you can go.....but there is no upper limit!!!!!

And the neat thing is that all these bases are free....so......happy free basing everyone!!!!

Chownah

Ah, now it's all clear!

Chow,

Would it not be simpler for you to tell us in which number systems divisible by what 10 X 10 is not equal to 100?

Kind regards,

Nah.

That's a very good suggestion....Did you know that it turns out that 10 x 10 =100 in EVERY number base system....which means for any positive whole number except 1.....because you can not have a base 1 system....just doesn't work....I think.......base 2 is as low as you can go.....but there is no upper limit!!!!!

And the neat thing is that all these bases are free....so......happy free basing everyone!!!!

Chownah

Freebase!

How about the root of a negative number. Maths says you cant - physics says you can.... Where is stein when you need him?

You need to read your math(s) book again.....the (square) root of a negative one is called "i" which can be thought of as standing for "imaginary" since square roots of negative numbers are called imaginary numbers. There are actual uses for them.....they are used in calculating stuff for AC electricity for instance.

Did you know that the the first Greek guy reported to have proven that the (square) root of 2 could not be expressed as a fractional ratio was convicted of herasy and was promply killed by being thrown off of a cliff....turns out it was part of the Greek religion of the time that all numbers could be expressed by an exact fractional ratio....the penalty for herasy was death. Talk about getting a perfect score on the final exam but failing the course!!!!!

Chownah

Jeez, you learn something knew evryday!

Know all about the AC stuff but the thing about the Greek getting executed for a new theory is astounding. Better tune into history channel more often.

The 'big bang' theory pre-supposes that the universe is expanding (but if it is infinite, expansion is an invalid proposition). Therefore, scientists must generally be considering that the universe is finite. However, if there had been a 'localised' big bang (ie affecting not only our little drop of the cosmos but also areas vastly beyond the range of our instruments), the physics would indicate the same. So much for the big bang theory as it applies to creation of the universe....

but which came first, the chicken or the egg...........?

The egg.

Did you know that Kendall Green, is a dye resulting from a mixture of woad and the dye from the flowers of Genista tinctoria ?

The 'big bang' theory pre-supposes that the universe is expanding (but if it is infinite, expansion is an invalid proposition). Therefore, scientists must generally be considering that the universe is finite. However, if there had been a 'localised' big bang (ie affecting not only our little drop of the cosmos but also areas vastly beyond the range of our instruments), the physics would indicate the same. So much for the big bang theory as it applies to creation of the universe....

but which came first, the chicken or the egg...........?

Too easy - yer chook. The chicken evolved into an egg-laying species. By way of example, take it back to the amoeba splitting and ponder forward from that point...

Coracle, or Currach (Lat. curaca, Welsh corwgl), skiff with a slight wooden frame, covered with hides, and made water tight by a coating of tar and pitch.

Caesar describes the coracles in use among the Britons of his day, and history speaks of a seven days' voyage by missionaries in 878 from Ireland to Cornwall in a coracle made of 2 and a half skins.

Coracles were oval in shape, about 3ft x 4ft in size. The rower propelled himself with a paddle.

Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer, sailed half way round the world and discovered Tasmania.

He then proceeded to sail right round Australia WITHOUT DISCOVERING IT and back to the Netherlands.

EDIT Actually, later studies of his journals suggest that he did land on mainland Oz, but didn't think it was worth discovering

Ok, something that I don't know (and not an attack, just curious)

In the following word string by our knowledgable member Chownah, why did he include 'of' when it is not needed and actually makes the sentence more cumbersome?

by being thrown off of a cliff

Coracle, or Currach (Lat. curaca, Welsh corwgl), skiff with a slight wooden frame, covered with hides, and made water tight by a coating of tar and pitch.

Caesar describes the coracles in use among the Britons of his day, and history speaks of a seven days' voyage by missionaries in 878 from Ireland to Cornwall in a coracle made of 2 and a half skins.

Coracles were oval in shape, about 3ft x 4ft in size. The rower propelled himself with a paddle.

I think someone rowed one of those coracles around past Gibraltor and over to Greece...I don't know how many skins it was made from but I think they went right up a river all the way to Delphi and ended the journey there after .....which .......it ........became ..........known........... as...............

Chownah

Ok, something that I don't know (and not an attack, just curious)

In the following word string by our knowledgable member Chownah, why did he include 'of' when it is not needed and actually makes the sentence more cumbersome?

by being thrown off of a cliff

You are right....sorry for that.....what I meant to say was, "by being thrown off from a cliff". Thanks for the heads up!!!

Chownah

Ok, something that I don't know (and not an attack, just curious)

In the following word string by our knowledgable member Chownah, why did he include 'of' when it is not needed and actually makes the sentence more cumbersome?

by being thrown off of a cliff

You are right....sorry for that.....what I meant to say was, "by being thrown off from a cliff". Thanks for the heads up!!!

Chownah

...or better yet, being tossed off.

Coracle, or Currach (Lat. curaca, Welsh corwgl), skiff with a slight wooden frame, covered with hides, and made water tight by a coating of tar and pitch.

Caesar describes the coracles in use among the Britons of his day, and history speaks of a seven days' voyage by missionaries in 878 from Ireland to Cornwall in a coracle made of 2 and a half skins.

Coracles were oval in shape, about 3ft x 4ft in size. The rower propelled himself with a paddle.

The currachs I have in out in were boat shaped. I can tell you it's one of the most scary boats to be in when the seas are rough. You think 'I'm in a wooden frame covered in a few skins', bugger! Great fun though!

The holes one sometimes sees in the mortar between bricks are from the scaffolding supports known as putlogs. These putlog holes are supposed to be filled as the scaffolding is dismantled, but this doesn't always occur.

The holes one sometimes sees in the mortar between bricks are from the scaffolding supports known as putlogs. These putlog holes are supposed to be filled as the scaffolding is dismantled, but this doesn't always occur.

AKA "ventilation".

The holes one sometimes sees in the mortar between bricks are from the scaffolding supports known as putlogs. These putlog holes are supposed to be filled as the scaffolding is dismantled, but this doesn't always occur.

AKA "ventilation".

Owner: But you have left all those holes?

Thai builder: Yes, ventilation. We have add to price!

Coracle, or Currach (Lat. curaca, Welsh corwgl), skiff with a slight wooden frame, covered with hides, and made water tight by a coating of tar and pitch.

Caesar describes the coracles in use among the Britons of his day, and history speaks of a seven days' voyage by missionaries in 878 from Ireland to Cornwall in a coracle made of 2 and a half skins.

Coracles were oval in shape, about 3ft x 4ft in size. The rower propelled himself with a paddle.

The currachs I have in out in were boat shaped. I can tell you it's one of the most scary boats to be in when the seas are rough. You think 'I'm in a wooden frame covered in a few skins', bugger! Great fun though!

They have, and stilll use, coracles here in central VN. The local name is something like "Thong" and they are made from a wooden frame and what looks like interwoven strips of some kind of fabric then given a black bitumen coating. I'll try and find out more but just based on observation I don't think they are stable for a six foot one, 100 kilos person like me.

If your six,one, 220 pounds and have anything to do with a " thong", you're in the wrong forum mate.

If your six,one, 220 pounds and have anything to do with a " thong", you're in the wrong forum mate.

That would be a sight for sore eyes!

Coracle, or Currach (Lat. curaca, Welsh corwgl), skiff with a slight wooden frame, covered with hides, and made water tight by a coating of tar and pitch.

Caesar describes the coracles in use among the Britons of his day, and history speaks of a seven days' voyage by missionaries in 878 from Ireland to Cornwall in a coracle made of 2 and a half skins.

Coracles were oval in shape, about 3ft x 4ft in size. The rower propelled himself with a paddle.

The currachs I have in out in were boat shaped. I can tell you it's one of the most scary boats to be in when the seas are rough. You think 'I'm in a wooden frame covered in a few skins', bugger! Great fun though!

They have, and stilll use, coracles here in central VN. The local name is something like "Thong" and they are made from a wooden frame and what looks like interwoven strips of some kind of fabric then given a black bitumen coating. I'll try and find out more but just based on observation I don't think they are stable for a six foot one, 100 kilos person like me.

Yeah, I saw some like that there too. The one's I saw had a few centimetres of concrete poured in the bottom for ballast. They were using them to ferry stuff across a river.

With the lelvel of interest it has generated, it just about merits its own thread.

http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview...552_coracle.jpg

With the lelvel of interest it has generated, it just about merits its own thread.

http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview...552_coracle.jpg

Here's a bit more on the oracle of the coracle

http://www.coracle-fishing.net/

http://www.data-wales.co.uk/coracle1.htm