In terms of body fat the pig closely resembles a human.

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

msserendipity said:

I am getting old I don't multi task well any longer.

Rolling the joint
If you've never done this before, practice first.

First roll the piece of thick paper (about 1,5x6cm) into a tight mouth-piece. Using this mouth-piece has a few advantages: The joint can be smoked completely, up to the paper and it will be easier to construct.
Then, lay out the cigarette-paper, flat, glue-side up and away from you.
Lay the mouth-piece on one side and spread the tobacco evenly onto the paper
Now take your crumbled hash or cut marihuana and distribute it evenly on top of the tobacco
Pick up the paper gently with both hands and start shaping the content (tobacco and weed) into a cigarette-shape. For this, you make a rolling motion with the joint-to-be between both your thumbs and forefingers. (easier done than said) At this point stuff may fall out, but that doesn't matter. You can put it back later.
Now it's time for the tricky part: to get the paper neatly around the content. Use the mouth-piece to "get a grip" (roll the paper into itself, around the mouthpiece, as shown in the picture). All the time keeping the paper rigid with both hands. Lick the paper and "glue" it together, starting with the mouth-piece and working your way towards the end. The wetter the better.

Let the joint dry for a while, then put the stuff that's fallen out into the top.

I can teach you how to juggle... o.k. (?)

~headstand
~gymnastics (huh, Chico) Chico and I did front walker overs... while Milton watched. I also can still do front hand springs.

hmmm... what do you want to learn my friend?

~hugs

I shall educate you on one of my favorite bands of all time:










From AMG:

True innovators of the punk era, the Specials began the British ska revival craze, combining the highly danceable ska and rocksteady beat with punk's energy and attitude, and taking on a more focused and informed political and social stance than their predecessors and peers.
The band was originally formed in Coventry, in 1977, as the Coventry Automatics and later the Special A.K.A. by songwriter/keyboardist Jerry Dammers, with Terry Hall (vocals), Lynval Golding (guitar, vocals), Neville Staples (vocals, percussion), Roddy Radiation (guitar), Sir Horace Gentleman (bass), and John Bradbury (drums). An opening slot for the Clash stirred up interest with the major labels, but Dammers instead opted to start his own 2-Tone label, named for its multiracial agenda and after the two-tone tonic suits favored by the like-minded mods of the '60s. The Dammers-designed logos, based in '60s pop art with black and white checks, gave the label an instantly identifiable look. Dammers' eye for detail and authenticity also led to the band adopting '60s-period rude-boy outfits (porkpie hats, tonic and mohair suits, and loafers). The band released the "Gangsters" single, which reached the U.K. Top Ten. Soon after, hordes of bands and fans followed in the same tradition, and the movement was in full swing. Over the next several months, 2-Tone enjoyed hits by similar-sounding bands, such as Madness, the (English) Beat, and the Selecter. Late in 1979, the band released its landmark self-titled debut album, produced by Elvis Costello. They followed with several 2-Tone package tours and a live EP, Too Much Too Young (confusingly credited to Special A.K.A.). The title track, a pro-contraception song, was banned by the BBC but reached the number one spot in the U.K. At this time, the band switched musical directions, releasing album number two, More Specials, with a new neo-lounge persona. Signs indicated that the movement was fading and 2-Tone began to experience financial troubles. Nevertheless, a film documenting the 2-Tone package tours, Dance Craze, as well as its companion album, saw considerable success. The Specials released the timely "Ghost Town" single in 1981 amid race-related unemployment riots in Brixton and Liverpool. The single jumped to number one, but the band was falling apart. Hall, Staples, and Golding left to form Fun Boy Three, leaving the band without its trademark voice. Dammers held on, reverting back to the old name, Special A.K.A., and enlisted a new vocalist, Stan Campbell. After several years, they returned with In the Studio in 1984. They managed a few hits with "Racist Friend" and "Free Nelson Mandella," but the album stiffed. The band's final single, "What I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend," failed to break the British Top 40. Dammers dissolved the unit, pursuing political causes such as Artists Against Apartheid.

Shortly after the official breakup, various members of the band joined up with other bandless ska revivalists (English Beat, etc.) to form a touring unit named Special Beat. By the mid-'90s, in response to the third wave ska revival, a Dammers-less version of the Specials reappeared with a series of shameful cash-in albums: Today's Specials (1996,) Guilty Til Proved Innocent! (1998,) and Conquering Ruler (2002.)

crazyhorse said:

You mean to tell me there is a science to it? You don't say! I bet all the rules go out the window after the first one...?

Enlightenment said:

Awww ya taught me a lot in our exchange the other night! Thanks!

NWF said:

I see, thank you!

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

No prob. You should definitel get their first album. It's an absolute classic!

Hedge Funds.


There is no universally agreed definition of a hedge fund. One possible
definition of a hedge fund is as follows:

A hedge fund is an investment characterised by some or all of the following features:

(1) hedge fund investment vehicles may not be open to the general public;

(2) the minimum investment may be very high by the standards of mutual funds;

(3) there may be a general lack of transparency regarding the investment strategy;

(4) long and short positions can be taken as part of the investment strategy;

(5) positions may be leveraged;

(6) there may be capacity constraints on the amount of money that can be managed within a hedge fund investment strategy;

(7) the level of regulatory supervision of the investment vehicle may be low relative to long-only funds;

(8) fees are structured at two levels, namely, an annual management fee and a performance fee; and

(9) there may be a minimum investment time horizon before investors can withdraw their money or a rolling minimum notice period.

Performance fees are perhaps new to readers who are only familiar with long-only investment strategies. Performance fees are charged on the increase in value of a fund over the previous high, so, when the value of a hedge fund falls below the previous high, no performance fee is charged until the value of the fund rises above the previous high.

crazyhorse said:

Now das what I'm talkin bout!!

Farsi*


Salom chetoree Karen? Hallet khoobe? Toe khaely khoshkely oh bahooshee!! Ye roosey ye mardo peydah mekonee ke behet eshkho neshoon meede!





English*


Hi how are you Karen? How are you feeling? You are very beautiful and smart. One day you will find a man who will share true love with you.

PEJ said:

Why thank you! You are kind my friend!

1p1p1i3 said:

Very good material however, I think defining your screen name may be even more interesting! What in the hell is that Mr. 25 3/4?

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

1 plus 1 plus 1 is 3.

Shit, I know, but it was late when I did it, it was the song I was listening to at the time, and for some reason I thought it'd be cool to be ever so slightly cryptic. I was wrong!!

And I can't be arsed to set up a new account with a better name.

Fish cough...

I read that from underneath a Snapple bottlecap, so it must be true...

1p1p1i3 said:

No no... good answer! Welcome!

Byron said:

All that under 1 snapple cap?

well then... will you teach me how to look as sexy as you in a dress... ~smile~

yes or no. (circle one)


[This message was edited Sun Jan 25 15:47:29 PST 2004 by Enlightenment]

Enlightenment said:

PFFFTTT!!! Oh yeah like you need my help!

The forerunner to KOOL-AID was Fruit Smack, which was sold via mail order in the 1920's in six flavors: Grape, Cherry, Raspberry, Orange, Root Beer, and Lemon.

The original spelling of KOOL-AID was Kool-Ade, but the name was soon changed to its popular modern-day spelling.

KOOL-AID Man wears a bright print shirt and huararche sandals on new Mandarina Tangerine KOOL-AID Drink Mix.

KOOL-AID has distributed more than four million plastic pitchers to consumers since 1963. That's a lot of KOOL-AID pitchers.

The famed frosted KOOL-AID pitcher has been part of the company since 1954. That's almost 50 years!

Did you know the handle on the KOOL-AID Man is always on the right side?

The seven original KOOL-AID flavors were Cherry, Lemon-lime, Grape, Orange, Root Beer, Stawberry, and Raspberry. Now there is a total of 20 flavors! Holy Cow!

KOOL-AID Man splashed onto the scene in 1975. He's still a pretty cool guy!

Can you believe that KOOL-AID Man was originally known as the "Pitcher Man"?

KoolAid said:

Good stuff!

Rain is wet
Sugar is sweet
Come closer sweety
And rub my feet

Never cast your pearlz before the swine. Life has taught me that.

CtheUncanny said:

Fact!

The one thing I don't need to be taught is... One should beware of another who spends the majority of there time in everyone's business other then there own.

heather graham is a crap actress. she was good in "boogie nights" but not much else

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

amen

cborgman said:

Never really was about her! So fact taken!