Vacation time what now?

[waterbear]

I would be interested in the borax theory

Not theory, fact!

[CarlD]

Well, it's a "theory", like Einstein's Theory of Relativity. We too often misuse the word "theory" when we mean "hypothesis". This is a pet peeve. A hypothesis is a testable situation, where one set of results indicates the hypothesis is "proven" and the other set of results when the hypothesis is wrong.

A scientific "theory" fits all the known facts and can be used to predict behavior under known conditions. If it fails to predict correctly then it is suspect and must be examined for the conditions that caused the failure. If those conditions are not external, then the theory must be revised or abandoned if revision is impossible.

Einstein himself said that a theory can have thousands of proofs, but just one failure is enough to invalidate it.

But without the Quantum Theory, we wouldn't be typing to each other on computers, because semi-conductors could never have been conceived.

(This doesn't invalidate the use of Borates to inhibit algae growth.)

[Digger]

Okay, you two intellectuals argue or debate it out. This woman will call it a theory today and formula tom., or a different name. LOL! I am just so glad to have you guys to help little old me! Smile!

[Digger]

I'll bet you gave your Momma alot of headaches and kept her on her toes raising you. I know I raised a son like that! OMy Gosh, what a challenge! LOL! I only hope you had a child just like yourself. I am saying this all with laughter in my voice, and a chuckle! What I am saying was he was so much smarter than me, gifted smart, and a challenge. Love him to pieces though! and at least 2 of his 4 little ones are like him, challenging him every day, LOVE IT!! Okay, sorry, off the beaten path, a "Mommy Bear" moment! Smile!

[Digger]

Okay, what was my question again? . I am just having fun with you, I truly respect you all and treasure your help! I surely need it! Thanks again!!

[waterbear]

"Intellectuals"!? Carl lives in New Jersey...and i was born there!

(Although I was so bright my mother did call me "sun")

(or was that "son")










(nevermid)

[CarlD]

"Intellectuals"!? Carl lives in New Jersey...and i was born there!

(Although I was so bright my mother did call me "sun")

(or was that "son")











(nevermid)

Hey! Edison and Einstein also lived here! And Bell Labs, where the transistor was invented, was right here too.

This is the Garden State! Our beautiful state bird is the greenhead mosquito and our beautiful state flower is poison ivy. Our inspiring state motto is "fugeddaboutit"...

As "Eh" and Tim Hortons are to Canadians, so this is typical NJ: "You live in New Jersey, too? What exit?"

[CarlD]

Absolutely!

(Actually we only help people if it gives us a great excuse to argue with each other... )