U.S.-German relations

An odd little post today.  I got on the computer today, and as I was sorting my mail (all three things... no wait, four!), I saw a comment post for my review of A Fiery Peace in a Cold War.  I read it, expecting a relative or friend, but instead it was from somebody I don't know.

Now the reason I instituted my policy of moderation on comments is that... well, let's not do a total recap of what happened on my old blog.  Suffice it to say, I was surprised by some unexpected criticism that I received to a post, and it was the impetus for me to decide to change around my blog in an effort to give me and mine more privacy.

Well, so back to the point.  This person's post (it is anonymous) said something about... well, here, here's a quote:

Wow! In the end I got a webpage from where I be able to truly
take helpful facts regarding my study and knowledge.
Also see my web site :: Internet

I wasn't sure what to make of it at first.  Sincere compliment?  Back-handed way to say that Amazon was more valuable in their evaluation of A Fiery Peace than my rather pitiful attempt at a review?  A veiled way of forecasting my imminent demise?  (You've seen The Ring, yes?  Ooh, shiver.  Maybe this was the internet's way of doing the same thing.  We'll find out.  No, just kidding.  At least I hope I'm just kidding).

So being the curious sort, I went to the link given.  And it is all in German.  Looked interesting though.  So I used good old Google Translate, and here is what the page linked to says:

"Substances labeled Jersey have not been woven. In technical jargon, these substances are known as cast. The principle is similar to that of knitting. The fibers are not connected by cross, but intertwined. The specialty of Jersey Interlock is that is knitted with two rows of needles, which are opposite and alternating work.

A displacement by half a row of stitches, results from the binding that is right crossed right. Thus, the neighboring stitches are added. The upper and lower surfaces is always at interlock knitted on both sides at once and right. The end result is a closed surface which is stretchable but has little elasticity. This is when the interlock is a variant of the sewing machine technology in the field of bedding finds its application.

When Interlock Jersey two fabric types are joined together. The Interlock in this case has a thinner and more elastic tissue than the Jersey. This is usually used to sew dresses, shirts or tops. The connection of the interlock and Jersey is characterized in that the substance is not at the edges aufribbelt. This is an obvious advantage of web technology with two different types of fabrics. The union of the advantages of both material types makes it possible.

A special feature of the Interlock Jersey is the durability, which results from the double amount of fiber. Due to the increased fuel costs, interlock jersey sheets can sometimes be very costly. Even after repeated washings, the quality of the interlock jersey, because of the absence of volume loss was obtained. A further feature of the material, as opposed to single jersey, by its soft texture."

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Very interesting.  I learned something about fabric today.  And found out the Germans are watching.  Either that, or this is another post where I've been spammed.  But I don't think so.  My gut says it must just be a smaller world than I thought it was.  How refreshing.  I learned TWO cool things today.  About Jersey fabric, obviously, and about the internet as a means of communication.  And I thought people just used it for watching cute pet videos...

The man who does not read good
books has no advantage over the
man who cannot read them. - Mark Twain

When a thing is funny, search it carefully for a hidden truth. - George Bernard Shaw

Nothing is as frustrating as arguing with someone who knows what he's talking about. - Sam Ewing

Sometimes ... dreams are all that separate us from the machines. - Dan Simmons

The parting comment:

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"Hey sweetheart.  Where's the Coca-cola?"  "I put it in the fridge, next to the flat-faced cat."  "Oh, Ok.  I found it.  Thanks hun."  .........          ...........         ............       (muffled through the fridge door).........   Meow?  Merowow?