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A couple of questions comes to mind...starting with the last point brought up by Caldrail: the vegetarian diet shocks me not only because of barbarians who are trained to be gladiators, but the issue of protein. I would think that protein-rich diets would be available--granted, not at the same rate as now, but to a degree--so that the gladiators could maintain their strength. I'm not saying they'd have beef every day, but I would think that there would be more protein in their diet? Either they ate a whole lot of legumes, or something's not quite right to me. Also, the alcohol issue: What other pain relievers would be used besides alcohol? Self-medicating, as it were, has been around as long as alcohol itself.

Go and be well, Don Tomato. Come back at full strength!

I must have been drunk.... :? Must have? At my shin-digs, there is never a question about it!

An [m] sound is a nasal...a bilabial nasal stop. But there tends to be a corollary for the first words to include bilabial sounds, since the tongue doesn't have to articulate. That is not an absolute given; there are always people and languages that will buck that trend.

Well, as far as the Indo-European languages, there is a common ancestor: *māt

Doc narrows her eyes at Brutus...and then starts busting out in huge belly laughs. Brutus is absolutely drenched! Plus, with this summer heat, the bath feels quite refreshing! (ha ha...you thought I was going to get upset!?)

If frying means cooking in oil at a higher temperature, then it is possible. Granted, the temperature wouldn't be as high as in a glass or metal vessel, but it is possible to put an earthenware vessel on the fire to get it hot, add some fat and cook. Granted, this would be easier in the European-type cooking vessels, but it is still possible.

Well, um, yeah...that's pretty much a given. The ingredients list is primarily what gets my attention; substitute earthenware cooking vessels for metallic ones.

Hey! Big boobs don't equate to obesity!!!

Usually law professors are those who were lawyers already (and usually teach not just beginning law classes, but ones in their specific area of specialty), and are 'giving back' to the education system. Some have PhD's, but not always, as it's not really necessary. A law degree is a Juris Doctorate, so they are already qualified to teach at a university as a professor. As for using their fame to become a lawyer, that couldn't be more backwards of the system here. Lawyers here make all of their money and fame in the legal profession, and give up all of that to be professors. The only time that they get 'recognition' is if asked by some news company to be a consultant, which is done for additional money. Other consulting work also supplements the money that they 'give up' by leaving the law practice and going to the university. Law school is like medical school: you don't *have* to go to one in order to become a lawyer (or a doctor), as all you have to do is pass an exam. However, the better the law (or medical) school, the better the preparation for these exams and the job in general, and the better connections you make so that you can get a better job. So the best law schools in the country (Harvard only being one; UCLA, Stanford and Boalt (UC Berkeley) being almost as high) do matter. Furthermore, in the US each state has their own 'bar' exam, which needs to be passed in order to practice law in that state. California and New York have the hardest bars to pass; Texas is right behind them. The better the law school, the better it'll prepare you to pass the bar in that, or in any other, state.

Man, I forgot that they use cilantro in Burmese food! My first thought with cilantro is a good pico de gallo salsa, on a small taco or some such Mexican delight. That recipe, AD, is almost identical to the mole de chocolate that I have from Rick Bayless. I think he even uses unsweetened chocolate in his recipe, to further make it 'authentic'. My absolute favorite one, though is mole de pepinas, which has roasted pumpkin seeds as the base...it gives it a grassy, fresh taste that is beyond amazing. This recipe on Food Network's page is very similar. Mole of all kinds is perhaps one of my very favorite sauces. I love to take chicken breasts or thights, boneless and skinless, and cook them in the mole, and serve it up with some lime/cilantro rice and black beans. An amazing dinner!

Doc glides with Maximus over to the impluvium, and with a nod from Nephele, the two wily females shove the Gladiator into the impluvium! "That, m'dear, is what I mean by 'be cool'!" The two women, giggling and walking toward the banquet table for more nibbles.

Doc rushes over to Klingan, rescuing him from impending wetness. "C'mere, hun, let me introduce you to Alexander of Troy, the great philosopher!" Doc then shoots Maximus a look, hoping to keep him in line. "Dude...be cool..."

I don't know that I would completely agree; while certain foodstuffs like olive oil, perhaps rice, and much of the citrus was not only brought over but fully incorporated into Mexican cuisine, there is so much more to the gastronomy of that country than tacos and burritos. The herbs that are most often used--cilantro, epazote, hoja santa, culantro--are native (I'm almost 100% sure); corn and sweet potatos are the main starches, with yucca and other tubers often used in the tropical areas. Chiles of so many types are used, not just as accoutrement, but as the basis for sauces. Calabasas (squashes) are a common thickener, as is tapioca (which, if not grown locally, is brought in from their neighbors down in Central and South America). Tropical fruit are a main staple in the southern regions. Much of what passes as 'Mexican food' in the States is actually more reflective of the Northern Plains of Mexico; flour tortillas, burritos, fajitas, and the like are more common to Northern Mexico/Southwestern US (esp. Texas and New Mexico). What I'm curious about is cilantro and tamarind...used both throughout Latin America and Asia. Was this something that the Spaniards brought over from Asia, or what they brought there? If you want to know real, authentic Mexican recipes, there are several cookbook authors. My personal favorite is Rick Bayless--this guy, straight out of Chicago, spent 5 years in Mexico in his early 20s, learning from major chefs to grandmothers. He's an encyclopedia; his PBS show, "Mexico: One Plate at a Time" is a great show. I love his recipes; many are easy-to-medium, and admittedly some are more difficult. I'm sure some of you can come up with others.

I was surprised by that description of Hermes, too. I always thought of him as a trickster god, like Loki. Which made Hermes one of my favorites. -- Nephele Me, too. I always described Hermes as the 'royal pain in the ass'...very necessary and useful, but constantly trying to keep himself entertained. Perhahps even a bit ADD.

66% Extroversion, 66% Intuition, 72% Emotiveness, 4% Perceptiveness You are most like Apollo. You are charismatic, and you act as a teacher and a pedagogue in most circumstances (this teaching instinct is reflected in myth by Apollo's slaying of The Oracle's Python). You have the unique ability to take on a great deal of responsibility, but can often take on too much, even for you. You have a genuine interest in humanity. Although typically loved by everyone, you are very likely to find yourself at odds with the Prometheus personality and The Oracle personality. They tend to see you as someone of great talent, but they feel that you're wasting that talent whenever you exercise your people-pleasing side, and they'll interpret your flexibility as being lacking in opinions. In reality, you have your opinions, and you can state them clearly as long as you don't regard them as being too personal -- it's just that you tend to put the needs of others ahead of your own opinions. At your worst, you can be manipulative and very hurt by criticism (which The Oracle and Prometheus will be only too happy to dole out to you). Atlas probably doesn't like you either, but he'll keep it to himself. Famous people like you: Abraham Lincoln, Gene Hackman, Dennis Hopper, Mikhail Gorbachev Stay clear of: The Oracle, Prometheus, Dionysus, Captain Kirk Similar Personalities: Aphrodite, Pan, Odysseus My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender: free online dating free online dating You scored higher than 99% on Extroversion free online dating free online dating You scored higher than 99% on Intuition free online dating free online dating You scored higher than 99% on Emotiveness free online dating free online dating You scored higher than 99% on Perceptiveness

That sucks. Hope it was a decent day anyway!

"Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!"

Doc scurries to welcome the next guest! "Great of you to come, Alexander of Troy! The banquet table is full of tender vitals from around the known world, and the wine is flowing. Make yourself at home! Join us in the congo line when you're ready!" "Oh, by the by, the guards are for when a very few 'mischievous lot' go a bit funny on us. Some people just can't handle their liquor..."

I don't think there's a question that American (research) universities are among the best in the world (note that I didn't say that they were the best, just among the best). But this doesn't count in the fact that the vast majority of the 4-year universities in the US are not major research universities, but are liberal arts and specialized universities. There are so many factors when choosing a college (let alone a graduate school), that price is not always the first element of the decision. Not to mention that many of these division I-AA and II school offer a great education for less money than the research universities (both public and private) often do. Yes, Pell Grants have shrunken. But as I recall, it's not exactly easy to qualify for a Pell Grant; I recall that my brothers and I didn't qualify, because my parents made too much money...yet we were solidly in the middle-class realm! Makes me wonder if the qualifications have also changed over the years. Another cost-cutting measure: many students go to 2-year "community colleges" to do their lower division coursework before transferring to a 4-year university. This move alone can cut over 1/2 of the cost of college, if not more, because the tuition is lower and the student often lives at home. Therefore, it is quite possible to obtain a 4-year degree for well under the $80k pricetag mentioned earlier. Now it's up to the student to not go into credit card debt, which is almost as common as student loan debt!

That's Athena watching over me and my party.

Letterhead...like a graphic at the top of the email, something with the UNRV logo on it. It makes the newsletter look 'more official'.

Not to mention that the research mentioned above is all scientific in nature...and says nothing of the social sciences, humanities, education, or others. The archaeological research performed in the world is predominantly by academic institutions; same with psychological and medical research--not just drugs, but other treatments, and their effects on patients. And while much of the engineering marvels do come out of the private sector, they mostly come from ideas generated in the university! The university I went to for my BA and MA is a major research university, in fields as vast as electrical engineering, agricultural engineering, viticulture and oenology, medicine, veterinary medicine, political science, history, archeology, botany, linguistics, cognitive sciences...the list is very long. Because it's a public university, the tuition for residents is not that bad--about $12k/year for everything--and it's quite reasonable. The university I have received my doctorate from is about the same, another public, major research university in Texas. The costs at public universities are much more reasonable than a private one (naturally), but it's still affordable for middle class. Another side to this: the vast majority of private universities in the US have numerous grants and scholarships, so that the cost of a private education is not necessarily out of reach for a middle class (or lower) student. Granted, the student usually has to maintain a average-to-high Grade Point Average, but that's nothing new. As for working...I worked 10-15 hrs/week in an office job during the year when I was working on my BA (1993-1997), while also carrying 15-18 units (4-5 courses). I graduated with honors. It can be done! And I still hung out with my friends and did much of what is typical of any college kid. During the summers I made enough money to pay for much of my expenses during the year, and didn't take summer school. My brothers both did much the same thing, and still maintained good GPAs. Then again, we're not exactly strangers to hard work and organization. The only reason I'm carrying as much student loan debt as I do is because I got into trouble with credit cards--I tried to keep up with my friends, and forgot that their parents paid for their credit card bills, and mine didn't. Otherwise, I wouldn't have taken out much money, if any at all. Both of my brothers went through college without debt.

Funny how in astrology the sign Aries (the ram) is associated with the planet of Mars!

I'm not knocking it, really. I'm just saying you're still paying for it, even if the bill doesn't come labeled "tuition".