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[Whack Mybuttski]

Originally posted by Spank Myasski
Is this what you've become. A plagiarist? A repeat plagiarist?

you pretend you are hank in real life also? paddle? me?

[greatwhitenorthchick]

Originally posted by Spanky
He argued that one of the major reasons that Subsaharn Africa is so backward is because of malaria. Before European civilization the African natives lived on high ground, a way from the mosquitos, and did not live in high density areas. So Malaria wasn't much of a problem. But now that they have adopted western ways, they live near rivers and lakes and in high density cities and hence they have huge mortality rates with Malaria. Jareed thinks this prevent the Africans form developing. I don't think that was in the book.

What does "backward" mean in this context?

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by Spanky
I was in Jerry's Famous Deli right next to the Beverly Center in LA

I would characterize it as more kittycorner. Cattycorner. Whatever. You have to cross AT LEAST two streets.

Unless I am thinking of a different deli place.

[Crazy FBers from the SF Area]

Originally posted by paigowprincess
Are you coming up for Happy Hour?

A lot of the SF Crew is heading to Americana for a few drinks, maybe catch a bite to eat somewhere too. Should be a crazy good time.

Spanker, Paigow P, NFH, you up for it?

[Penske_Account]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
Step up to the plate- MR says no more icomplete posts- tell the rest-
hint-My mom says that polite hellos/hows it goings are usually enough for you to cum.

What happens in my Brionis, stays in my Brionis.

[notcasesensitive]

Originally posted by Spanky
I was blown away by Guns Germs and Steel. I found it very convincing and the stories were great. The most fascinating, I found, was the story of the New Zealanders that went to that island and reverted to Hunter Gatherers because that was all the Geography would allow. And then their long lost relatives came a hundred years later and slaughtered them. Did you see the PBS special on it? It was pretty good. He added some new ideas that I am pretty sure were not in the book. He argued that one of the major reasons that Subsaharn Africa is so backward is because of malaria. Before European civilization the African natives lived on high ground, a way from the mosquitos, and did not live in high density areas. So Malaria wasn't much of a problem. But now that they have adopted western ways, they live near rivers and lakes and in high density cities and hence they have huge mortality rates with Malaria. Jareed thinks this prevent the Africans form developing. I don't think that was in the book.

Have you read his new book on the reason why civilizations decline?

I have one or two hours of the PBS show on Tivo, but I haven't watched them yet. I missed the first week, so I was waiting to see if I could get that one on Tivo too and watch in order (maybe it doesn't matter what order you watch them in?). I also thought GG&S was excellent. Maybe a bit repetitive, but the civilization studies were top-notch. I have read about half of Collapse and I plan to go to the LA Natural History Museum exhibit on it when I finish it. It is very good. I think better than GG&S because it is basically all in-depth case studies. It includes the Easter Islanders, the Greenland Norse and some of the native American civilizations (along with others). Also he talks some about environmental factors in modern-day LA and Montana. Very interesting.



ETPMIIM

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by Spanky
She never did bring it out. And I explained to the waitress why he had to go. The crazy thing is what the hell was Carville doing in LA, and why was he jogging right in the middle of the city? The only reason why I could think he was jogging was because he was in one of the hotels near there, but they all have Gyms with treadmills. I would have asked him all that , but I was so busy trying to be cool and nonchalant that I never got the chance. And why didn't he buy his own newspaper? Fact is truely stranger than fiction.

People jog in that area all the time. It's prettier a few blocks south (BH residential, the flats but still attractive) but I can see taking a detour to get a meal.

Originally posted by Crazy FBers from the SF Area
A lot of the SF Crew is heading to Americana for a few drinks, maybe catch a bite to eat somewhere too. Should be a crazy good time.

Spanker, Paigow P, NFH, you up for it?

Funny, I was already planning on going thhere.

[Oliver_Wendell_Ramone]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
Step up to the plate- MR says no more icomplete posts- tell the rest-

Are you suggesting that Penske licked Mary Matalin's asshole?
Politics-wise, I suppose it makes some sense. But I'm guessing Carville would be pretty pissed off. I wouldn't want that crazy swamp-bred motherfucker mad at me. Maybe that's what he was doing running around downtown LA: looking for Penske.

[Spanky]

Originally posted by paigowprincess
Are you coming up for Happy Hour?

No I am working late and reading my new book.

[Spanky]

Originally posted by greatwhitenorthchick
What does "backward" mean in this context?

Underdeveloped economically. The high death rate puts a huge strain on the system and sucks up all the resources that would either be used for investment etc. And the high infant mortality rate is a huge drain on potential talent and labor. That is his theory anyway.

[Spanky]

Originally posted by notcasesensitive
I have one or two hours of the PBS show on Tivo, but I haven't watched them yet. I missed the first week, so I was waiting to see if I could get that one on Tivo too and watch in order (maybe it doesn't matter what order you watch them in?).

I would wait and watch them in order. But I am like Woody Allen. I can't watch a movie if a I have missed even the first few minutes.

Originally posted by notcasesensitive
I also thought GG&S was excellent. Maybe a bit repetitive, but the civilization studies were top-notch. I have read about half of Collapse and I plan to go to the LA Natural History Museum exhibit on it when I finish it. It is very good.

Wow - I didn't know about that. Gives me something to do next time I am in LA besides get drunk at the Ivy.

Originally posted by notcasesensitive
ETPMIIM

I have no idea what this means.

[Crazy FBers from the SF Area]

Originally posted by Spanky
No I am working late and reading my new book.

There will be models. Get off your sorry fat duff and get down here. If you want to run with the SF Crew, tonite is mandatory. And for the love of pete, shave already. The UNcel Jessie Duke look is played.

PaigowPrincess, we will see you there, looking fabolous for sure.

Club, where the hell you at?

Let's get this part-tay started!

[Spanky]

Originally posted by paigowprincess
Funny, I was already planning on going thhere.

I don't understand why you guys find this little routine so funny.

[Paddle Mybuttocks]

Originally posted by Spank Myasski
Is this what you've become. A plagiarist? A repeat plagiarist?

mom always liked you best.