Sorry to be off-topic again, very intersting information here for those who are interested.
GaryKelly said
12:18 AM Apr 22, 2013
Thanks for that, Gerty. That clears up a few misconceptions, and was well worth being off topic for the edification of ... er... certain unmentionables. :)
billeeeeeee said
12:33 AM Apr 22, 2013
Gerty Dancer wrote:
way2gokev wrote:
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Another thing that I cant get my head around is AIDS, who inflicted this curse on society????
Just my thoughts on this subject, live and let live how and whereever one chooses.
Sorry to be off-topic again, very intersting information here for those who are interested.
Howdyeeeee Earthlings, just read what Gerty posted about ,,,,,, Your going to Heaven for that Gerty May I make an observation , though this issue that has been discussed, thought Cindy might have closed it down ,,,Nomads,!!! pat your selfs on the back and say I can have a intelligent, conversation, without blowing a fuse,,,,hehehehe ,,,,hope to see all of you there in the fun park,,,,,,stay excited .............Billeeeeee
Yep - hear,hear nomads - a discussion without heat, allowing each to have their opinion!!!
And may all give Cindy a hand clap, ....clap....clap....clap....clap....clap....clap...........for letting the post stay on,,,,,,stay excited Cindy................Billeeeeeeee
Now lets discuss the specimens themselves. Our very distant ancestors, who lived about 4 million years ago, were the australopithecus. That long confusing word means southern (australis) ape (pithecus). The fossils that have been recovered of this species have been found in southern Africa and are ape-like. They walked on two feet, had very small heads, and probably climbed trees. Lucy, the famous fossil, also belongs to that genus. This year a research team from University of Wi****ersrand in Johannesburg found a new species of australopithecus in South Africa.
To keep these names straight, its important to remember that some species are named for their attributes, and some species are named for where their remains were found. About 2.3 million years ago, the genus Homo evolved from the australopithecus. We modern-day humans are part of the speciesHomo sapiens (which literally means knowing man). There are multiple other specific species within the genus Homo, including Homo habilis, Homo erectus, and Homo neanderthalis. Homo habilis literally means handy man because this species used tools. Homo erectus lived about 1.5 million years ago. The name erectus means to standupright. Homo neanderthalis, or the Neanderthal as hes most often known, is named for where he lived. Paleoanthropologists found fossils of the species in the Neander Valley in Germany.
Unlike these other terms, Cro-Magnon is actually not a technical scientific word. The word Cro-Magnon refers to the cave where the first remains of early humans were found in 1868 near Dordogne, France. They are also associated with the cave paintings at Lescaux. The term refers to early modern human beings who lived more than 10,000 years ago in Europe, but they are not a different species than modern humans.
An additional note. Some readers may desire to address theological concerns in relation to the topic of this post. We rejoice at all manner of comments from you, our audience, but if feedback doesnt pertain to the topic at hand, particularly the linguistic focus, we may use our discretion in deciding whether to publish such remarks. Generally, if comments are respectful and relevant, we will always happily publish them. For the enjoyment of everyone, please honor our simple criteria.
(esp.) To those who have posted about 'they' in this thread, the following reference is from the Oxford English Dictionary and I am unsure which meaning you refer to....clarity sought please.
Definition of they (pronoun)
[third person plural]
used to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified:the two men could get life sentences if they are convicted
people in general:the rest, as they say, is history
informal people in authority regarded collectively:they cut my water off
[singular]
used to refer to a person of unspecified sex:ask a friend if they could help
Duh said
11:58 AM Apr 22, 2013
Yes I know Billeeeee.......but the devil made me do it.....
PS: I think that bloke must be a vegetarian worrying about the sheep's feelings.....
-- Edited by Duh on Monday 22nd of April 2013 12:00:03 PM
billeeeeeee said
03:55 PM Apr 22, 2013
Duh wrote:
Apologies to our Kiwi friends and cousins, this is definitely not my beliefs but I had to chuckle when I saw it in an email sent to me under the title Equal Rights and the next vote in the Kiwi Parliament......thought it might lighten the subject up a bit, no offence meant to anyone...
-- Edited by Duh on Sunday 21st of April 2013 11:00:13 PM
LOL Vic I ha ve not heard that saying for such a long time lol. Flip Wilson was one funny man in his time, thanks for reminding me hehehe
Michelle
billeeeeeee said
09:48 PM Apr 22, 2013
Duh wrote:
Yes I know Billeeeee.......but the devil made me do it.....
PS: I think that bloke must be a vegetarian worrying about the sheep's feelings.....
-- Edited by Duh on Monday 22nd of April 2013 12:00:03 PM
Howdyeeeee young fella ,dont know about Vegetarian, but a few of the Kiwis i have met , would eat the crutch out of a camel, if they were hungry, fleas and all, stay excited ,,,,,,,,,,,the devil made me do it.....hehehehehe...............Billeeeeeee
Like religion I accept the fact that everybody has the right to choose how they wish to live in this world.
Just my thoughts on this subject, live and let live how and whereever one chooses.
Cheers
Kev
Like a lot of other people still in this day and age way2gokev, you seem to be of the opinion that being Gay, is a matter of choice.
When are some people going to understand that people are born Gay. It is not, and never has been a matter of choice.
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Monday 22nd of April 2013 09:58:41 PM
Sheba said
10:48 PM Apr 22, 2013
Good one Billeeeeeeeee.
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Monday 22nd of April 2013 10:52:46 PM
GaryKelly said
11:35 PM Apr 22, 2013
Don't knock camels, Billeee. A bloke can get lonely out there in the desert ya know.
Duh said
12:29 AM Apr 23, 2013
billeeeeeee wrote:
Duh wrote:
Yes I know Billeeeee.......but the devil made me do it.....
PS: I think that bloke must be a vegetarian worrying about the sheep's feelings.....
Howdyeeeee young fella ,dont know about Vegetarian, but a few of the Kiwis i have met , would eat the crutch out of a camel, if they were hungry, fleas and all, stay excited ,,,,,,,,,,,the devil made me do it.....hehehehehe...............Billeeeeeee
Hmmmmm.....that makes two of us in the sin bin now Billeeeee, better make room for Gary too, he's headed that way,
littledick said
01:27 AM Apr 23, 2013
Your all missing the point.
A doctors digit quite sufficient and recommended.
Anything else,
Dick.
03_troopy said
02:17 AM Apr 23, 2013
But are you expexted to take him out to dinner first?
03_troopy said
02:17 AM Apr 23, 2013
make room in the sin bin fellas
jules47 said
03:34 AM Apr 23, 2013
Plenty of room in there troopy - they will move over for you!!!!
If God meant people to kiss, he wouldn't have given them noses.
Duh said
06:06 PM Apr 23, 2013
GaryKelly wrote:
If God meant people to kiss, he wouldn't have given them noses.
Try telling that to the American Indians.......
rosco532 said
02:57 AM May 2, 2013
One of the ''Funnies'' flying around NZ at the moment that my Brother emailed to me....Seems a number of the locals are pretty upset with their Gov't of the day for approving Same Sex
Kia Ora Michelle
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_AIDS
Sorry to be off-topic again, very intersting information here for those who are interested.
Howdyeeeee Earthlings, just read what Gerty posted about ,,,,,, Your going to Heaven for that Gerty May I make an observation , though this issue that has been discussed, thought Cindy might have closed it down ,,,Nomads,!!! pat your selfs on the back and say I can have a intelligent, conversation, without blowing a fuse,,,,hehehehe ,,,,hope to see all of you there in the fun park,,,,,,stay excited .............Billeeeeee
And may all give Cindy a hand clap, ....clap....clap....clap....clap....clap....clap...........for letting the post stay on,,,,,,stay excited Cindy................Billeeeeeeee
Now lets discuss the specimens themselves. Our very distant ancestors, who lived about 4 million years ago, were the australopithecus. That long confusing word means southern (australis) ape (pithecus). The fossils that have been recovered of this species have been found in southern Africa and are ape-like. They walked on two feet, had very small heads, and probably climbed trees. Lucy, the famous fossil, also belongs to that genus. This year a research team from University of Wi****ersrand in Johannesburg found a new species of australopithecus in South Africa.
To keep these names straight, its important to remember that some species are named for their attributes, and some species are named for where their remains were found. About 2.3 million years ago, the genus Homo evolved from the australopithecus. We modern-day humans are part of the species Homo sapiens (which literally means knowing man). There are multiple other specific species within the genus Homo, including Homo habilis, Homo erectus, and Homo neanderthalis. Homo habilis literally means handy man because this species used tools. Homo erectus lived about 1.5 million years ago. The name erectus means to stand upright. Homo neanderthalis, or the Neanderthal as hes most often known, is named for where he lived. Paleoanthropologists found fossils of the species in the Neander Valley in Germany.
Unlike these other terms, Cro-Magnon is actually not a technical scientific word. The word Cro-Magnon refers to the cave where the first remains of early humans were found in 1868 near Dordogne, France. They are also associated with the cave paintings at Lescaux. The term refers to early modern human beings who lived more than 10,000 years ago in Europe, but they are not a different species than modern humans.
What other fossil words confuse you?
An additional note. Some readers may desire to address theological concerns in relation to the topic of this post. We rejoice at all manner of comments from you, our audience, but if feedback doesnt pertain to the topic at hand, particularly the linguistic focus, we may use our discretion in deciding whether to publish such remarks. Generally, if comments are respectful and relevant, we will always happily publish them. For the enjoyment of everyone, please honor our simple criteria.
[third person plural]
Yes I know Billeeeee.......but the devil made me do it.....
PS: I think that bloke must be a vegetarian worrying about the sheep's feelings.....
-- Edited by Duh on Monday 22nd of April 2013 12:00:03 PM
Your off to hell for that one Vic,,,,
LOL Vic I ha ve not heard that saying for such a long time lol. Flip Wilson was one funny man in his time, thanks for reminding me hehehe
Michelle
Howdyeeeee young fella ,dont know about Vegetarian, but a few of the Kiwis i have met , would eat the crutch out of a camel, if they were hungry, fleas and all, stay excited ,,,,,,,,,,,the devil made me do it.....hehehehehe...............Billeeeeeee
-- Edited by Sheba on Monday 22nd of April 2013 09:58:41 PM
-- Edited by Sheba on Monday 22nd of April 2013 10:52:46 PM
Hmmmmm.....that makes two of us in the sin bin now Billeeeee, better make room for Gary too, he's headed that way,
http://www.3news.co.nz/VIDEO-Waiata-and-celebration-as-bill-passes/tabid/370/articleID/294677/Default.aspx
............
Try telling that to the American Indians.......
One of the ''Funnies'' flying around NZ at the moment that my Brother emailed to me....Seems a number of the locals are pretty upset with their Gov't of the day for approving Same Sex
Marrage.....
Good one Rosco532
It all depends on the wether.
Oh Jimricho - and so early in the morning too!!!!!
For those who haven't heard:
New Zealand just passed both laws - gay marriage and legalized marijuana.
The fact that gay marriage and marijuana were legalized on the same day
makes perfect biblical sense because Leviticus 20:13 says,
"If a man lies with another man they should be stoned."
We just hadn't interpreted it correctly before!