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Skriven 2010-04-02 11:44:00 av MICHAEL LOO (1:123/140)
     Kommentar till en text av GLEN JAMIESON
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 GJ> Perhaps the Japanese increased their country's prosperity by just
 GJ> working harder and better?

That has nothing to do with the trickle-down theory.

 GJ> This seems to be how other countries have done it.

If you believe the history written by the successful ones!

 GJ> Having eaten some excellent goat in Monterrey, the thought of Taco
 GJ> Bell, with French Fries replacing it is very depressing.

I had my first sangria in Monterrey. Forget what I ate.

 GJ> How far does a baseballer have to scamper to score a run?  It is only
 GJ> 22 yards (one chain) in cricket.  Does he get a "4" if his ball
 GJ> reaches the boundary, or a "6" if he gets it clear over the fence?  Is
 GJ> it possible to score a century in baseball in one innings?

Let's see if I can answer that. 120 yards, with 3 bases
(intermediate stopping points). He gets one for reaching
home (the origin and destination of his diamond-shaped run).
If the ball clears the fence without bouncing,* the only
additional reward is leave to circle (more properly
diamond-shape) the bases at leisure (the "home run trot").
Baseball has 9 innings, rather than one or two, each being
marked by 3 outs, which are similar to outs in cricket. A
Google search reveals that the most runs scored in an
inning at the major league level is 18. Bear in mind that
the average per game is about 10, or 1.1 per inning, total
for both teams.

* edited to add that in contrast to cricket, baseball has
a fair territory that corresponds to the wedge formed
by the first and third base lines. Balls hit outside this
boundary are considered foul and out of bounds (though if
caught by a fielder without bouncing constitute an out),
so a ball hit into the spectator area behind the batter
(batsman) is foul rather than a home run.


 GJ>   We have been promised a day trip from
 GJ> Vienna, 60 km across the border to Bratislava, in Slovakia, to enjoy
 GJ> the good, cheap food and drink there.
 ML> I'd rather stay in Denpasar, myself.

You truncated that reply of mine. My ratherness of staying in
Denpasar relates to CDG, not Vienna, though I didn't like
VIE airport itself.

 GJ> I see that from the end of 2010 Air New Zealand will be introducing on
 GJ> some long-haul flights, economy class bed seats - the "Skycouch" -
 GJ> designed for couples, combining a row of 3 flat-surface seats, for the
 GJ> price of 2 1/2 economy seats.

The width of 3 economy seats wouldn't let even me
stretch out (though you might do fine).

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      Title: APPLE STREUSEL CHEESECAKE
 Categories: Kooknet, Cyberealm, Cheesecake, Cakes, Desserts
      Yield: 1 cheesecake

    I make this cheesecake often, especially in the fall. I don't use
  special recipe, just make a plain, New York type cheesecake, but add
  apple pie spices like cinnamon and nutmeg (to taste). Then add diced
  fresh apples to taste (couple of cups usually). Then top the whole
  thing with a streusel topping (butter, sugar and a little flour all
  cut up together) like you would put on a Dutch Apple Pie and bake as
  the directions for the plain cheesecake suggest.
    It is wonderful.

  Edited to MM format by: Lois Flack, CYBEREALM BBS, Watertown, NY
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