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Non Life Sciences => Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology => Topic started by: NSNBT on 10/09/2005 18:21:36

Title: Deadline Extended
Post by: NSNBT on 10/09/2005 18:21:36
The deadline for the search for the next thing essay contest has been extended until September 16, 2005. Go to <spam> to submit your essay for a chance to win $25,000.
Title: Re: Deadline Extended
Post by: ukmicky on 10/09/2005 18:33:36
surprise surprise
Title: Re: Deadline Extended
Post by: gsmollin on 10/09/2005 18:47:04
Yes, I guess their patent attorneys told them this phishing expedition had not hooked a winner.

"F = ma, E = mc^2, and you can't push a string."
Title: Re: Deadline Extended
Post by: neilep on 10/09/2005 20:31:34
...besides...I'm sure they'll be another compo the week after eh ?

Men are the same as women.... just inside out !!
Title: Re: Deadline Extended
Post by: Simmer on 11/09/2005 11:32:28
You guys are far too cynical!  I've told them all about my discovery of slood and now confidently await my 25k with which I plan to start commercial exploitation (oh yes, and patenting).  I'll make millions I tell you! [:D]
Title: Re: Deadline Extended
Post by: neilep on 11/09/2005 14:26:35
...what is ' slood ' what is it ...what is it ?...did i miss a thread ?

Men are the same as women.... just inside out !!
Title: Re: Deadline Extended
Post by: ukmicky on 11/09/2005 15:11:29
He can't tell you as he hasn't patented it yet, der [:)]
Title: Re: Deadline Extended
Post by: ukmicky on 11/09/2005 15:42:23
Copyright® 2003  Slood. All Rights Reserved
Tel:86-10-88258989-112 Fax:86-10-88258099
Email:sells@slood.com


Sorry Simmer
As you can see from the above, Believe it or not,(no wind up)

your too late, someone got there before you  [:)]
Title: Re: Deadline Extended
Post by: Simmer on 12/09/2005 22:39:02
I suspect that the owner of that e-mail address stole the idea from Terry Pratchett, same as I did! [:D]
Title: Re: Deadline Extended
Post by: gsmollin on 15/09/2005 15:51:58
quote:
Originally posted by Simmer

You guys are far too cynical!  I've told them all about my discovery of slood and now confidently await my 25k with which I plan to start commercial exploitation (oh yes, and patenting).  I'll make millions I tell you! [:D]


No, Nichia will make millions. Read the fine print. You just signed over your rights to them.

"F = ma, E = mc^2, and you can't push a string."
Title: Re: Deadline Extended
Post by: Simmer on 15/09/2005 19:22:59
Oh well, easy come, easy go [:)]