FireFox is GOD!

Hey blokes, I have placed an install for FireFox on our Blog it's on the bottom right. It is a great place to install from it also includes the Google toolbar which is just down right awesome. I encourage all of you to get FireFox from the blog when ever you need to install it. The proceeds from this site go directly to buying us beer on Fridays.

On the Nature of Circular Dimensions...

In order to try to visualize more dimensions than we humans are normally accustomed to, physicists will typically have you imagine a universe on a plane or even on a line, and then have you imagine what the "extra" dimension(s) might seem like to some creature living in this stunted universe. What does the second dimension look like to a creature of "Lineland"? What was Homer's reaction when he experienced the mythical "third dimension" (being, as he was, a creature of "Flatland")? That is useful, but of course, only takes you so far.

Imagine now, a universe on a garden hose. A little like Flatland, this imaginary 2-dimensional universe, but with a twist (or a circle, if you will). Now imagine seeing it from a long way away (like hundreds of miles away). This universe now appears to be 1-dimesional and an entity on it seems to be an entity existing on a one-dimesional universe. But close up (from just inches away), the nature of this unverse becomes clearer - its a 2-dimensional space (the surface of the hose) with a single dimension traversing length-wise and another dimension that is circular. So, for each point in the 1-dimensional space (from far away) there is a second, circular dimension that has length, but that exhibits the "curious" property that, if you travel far enough in that dimension, you end up where you started.

Now scale that up.

We appear to live in a 3-dimensional universe (3 spatial dimensions anyway). But what if we actually lived on a 3-dimensional garden hose however from very close up (close to the Plank length) other (circular) dimensions became apparent? This is (in part) what String theory proposes.

There could be (in scales we cannot directly see or experience) circular dimensions that add to the three apparent dimentions in which we live - dimensions which are folded or curled up on themselves such that, if you were to travel along them for some length, you would wind up back where you started. (In fact they dont actually have to be "circles" per se, just so long as they are closed loops of some variety) String theory (the mathmatics of it anyway) proposes that there are actually six additional dimensions that are not apprent to us in our everyday worlds. In fact that maybe we might live in a 9-spatial (+1 temporal) -dimension universe... With 6 of the unseen dimensions existing at scales beyond our ability to directly experience. What would that look like? Well apparently (according to the math) the six circular dimentions might look very much like this picture except at distace scale far too small to be "seen". We are talking Plank length, so something just over 10^-35 meters here. That is 0.00000000000000000000000000000000001 meters. Small. Very VERY small.

So. Assuming this were a possibility... Now imagine that one of these "extra" circular dimensions is, in fact, a time dimension. What if one or more of those tiny circular dimentions were actually temporal in nature? How would that appear to us in the macro-world? What would that mean to sub-atomic particle theory? How would that affect your life if, say, you were a photon or an electron? Or even a muon?

In a scaled up way, I think it might appear something like this: No matter where you would go or what you would do, the same moment would keep coming back around and you would find yourself at the same point again. Movement in that dimension would be forever forward (as it is in the familiar time dimension) and forever repeating itself. So in much the same way that despite what we do with ourselves throughout the week, Friday continues to come around and we find ourselves at Red Hook, drinking beer. In so much as it really does come down to how each of our individual perceptions decide to experience the universe, I choose to experience the universe as having a circular temporal dimension with a radius of 168 hours, at which time t₀ is 5:30pm PST on Fridays. :-)

Eh, eh? (Beer + Physics) * Geeks = ??

(Note: A universe on a garden hose as a visualization construct is Brian Greene's. A universe with a circular temporal dimension of radius 7 days is mine. :-) Check out this.)

The B-Team

In 2005 a crack group of beer drinkers went to a local brewery to consume mass quantities and stare at hot women. These men promptly drank too much, got nothing and disappeared into the Seattle underground. Today, still wanted by the bartenders, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a keg, if you can't drink anymore, and if their not too drunk, maybe you can hire the B-Team.

I made it to level 6 Last time

Stages of Drunkenness

1. Witty and charming (part 1)
This is after one or two drinks. The tongue can still remain in step with the brain. In the witty and charming stage one is likely to use foreign idioms and phrases such as au contraire in place of "No way, Jose" or "Bull -sheyet"
2. Rich and famous
By the third drink, you begin mentioning that the little BMW you've had your eye on
3. Benevolent
You'll buy her a BMW, too. It's only money right?

4. Just one more and We'll eat
a stall tactic
5. To hell with Dinner
Let's Just get a snack at the Bar
6. Patriotic
The war stories Begin (Unless you served in the Air Force)
7. Full battle mode
   We should a fixed it the first time
8. Invisible
So this is what the inside of of ladies room looks like
9. Witty and charming (part 2)
You know, you don't sweat much for a fat girl. (Great line)

10. God's own drunk and a fearless man:
Shit! That's...that's when I first saw the bear..

Here's to more FridayBeers!!!!

Red Hook as usual or something else?

Hey, How is everyone doing this week? Man the weather has been crazy hasn't it?

Due to the fact that it was kinda busy at the Hook this last Friday, I was wondering if anyone had ideas of hanging out at a different place? Now I know some people feel obligated to stay at the Hook because they feel they have special relationships with some of the workers there ;-) But I think its OK to branch out every now and then. I was thinking of an Irish pub or other beer drinking establishment. The other option is that we could show up a little bit earlier there by increasing the chances we will get a table? Ok well these are just some idea I hope every one that reads the Blog will comment on how they feel and what ideas they have. We all have ideas and if we don't share them we are just a pack of wandering dogs looking for an Alpha male(no not you Paul) to lead the pack.

Friday Beers

Hey, i finally got the invite. I'm here.

Let's Go Bowling

In the effort to keep FridayBeers fresh and new, an idea was proposed that we drink beers while throwing a ball at some pins. (The ball references alone would make up their own blog) but that aside here's the plan. Go to Redhook like normal for a couple pitchers and food. Then roll to Kenmore Lanes around 6:30 - 7 for more beers and bowling.

Comments please...

I have arrived

Good day to my friends and more! I have made it the promised land and one has put the "Kick Me" sign on my back yet!

Fuck Yeah Friday's coming!

Man what a long week, I can’t wait to taste the glorious goodness of Beer.  I have abstained from Beer this past week for fear that my brain would explode.  I do plan on making up for it this Friday at our favorite local venue Redhook.  I would love to hear from you if you think you can show up, we are trying to figure how much space we will need.  I hope everyone had a great week and I look forward to seeing you Friday.

 

“I went into an ale-house I used to frequent
And I told the landlady me money was spent
I asked her for credit - She ordered me out
‘Such a custom as yours I can sure live without’”

Of course the worst part of Friday Beers is the Saturday Hangover. I realize that I am posting this on the fundamentally, spiritually farthest day you can get from Friday, but just could not fail to mention what a great time Friday was. For all that missed it - too bad for you! You missed a hell of a show and a hell of a night.

All I can say is, it sure is great to have friends to pick you up when you get a little sloppy... Thanks, Blink, for getting my credit card back... You are the best, man! :-)

Rock on!

Ok it's Friday!

It’s finally here and we are trying to get a head count of people who think they might be making it. If you not there before 9 there will be a cover and seats will be limited. We are wondering how many people are going to go to the wingdome and also how many s people are going to go to the Nectar. We can save a few seats but not a ton so let us know and we will do our best. This is going to be a great night so everyone wear your party hats and have a good time.

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Chris