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Silk, the ancient material of the future
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Silk, the ancient material of the future
"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain -
It's not the only thing you have no idea about.Originally posted by scooterscot View PostI had no idea silk was so versatile.
How is your big euros going? Have not seen you boasting about your big style continental earnings and how low sterling is, soon you might be able to buy whole of Scotland on your single day of earnings!!!
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As bad as the other one.
"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Apparently no more worrying than the limited knowledge required to support the foundations of such statements.Originally posted by AtW View Postscooter, for a supposedly very highly paid engineer you display a worrying lack of knowledge.
Creditability is not earned be he who shouts the loudest, although he who thinks the smallest may disagree."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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You probably meant credibility, was spelling optional in your school?Originally posted by scooterscot View PostCreditability is not earned be he who shouts the loudest, although he who thinks the smallest may disagree.Comment
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There's an app for that.Originally posted by AtW View PostYou probably meant credibility, was spelling optional in your school?Comment
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I never got to learn about silk, because the page needs JavaScript turned on and apparently Flash too
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It's a video. A ted talk. They are quite famous, you would like them. They are on youtube as well I think.Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostI never got to learn about silk, because the page needs JavaScript turned on and apparently Flash too
While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Only amongst a limited number of the cUK fraternity I fear.Originally posted by doodab View PostIt's a video. A ted talk. They are quite famous, you would like them."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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