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| Member number | 4233 |
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| Registered | Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, September 5 2007 13:19
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I'm a 3L in law school. My classes are: Professional Responsibility and Ethics Commercial Paper Trusts and Estates Criminal Tax Litigation ...and I'm presently sitting in Wealth Transfer Taxation. w00t! Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, September 5 2007 05:49
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Lord Almighty, the Wheel of Time... what book is he on now, anyway? Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Friday, August 31 2007 07:41
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Rest assured, there's still a good deal of snark left in the commenters, though I primarily read it for the posts. Why did I think that you were in California? Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Friday, August 31 2007 03:58
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Wonkette is a bit more politics- and DC-centric, which appeals to me as a Washingtonian. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Thursday, August 30 2007 04:03
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For me: Weather in Arlington, VA Stock quotes for BRK.B, the Dow, the S&P 500, and DODFX CNET News.com New York Times homepage washingtonpost.com highlights Wonkette.com Comics at Giant in the Playground I like to keep mine to pretty much what can be displayed on one screen. How about you guys? Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Thursday, August 30 2007 03:59
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quote:If only God would speed it up already on coming out with that XML feed! I *think* I could make space for it between washingtonpost.com headlines and wonkette.com... EDIT: Ooo! New topic idea. [ Thursday, August 30, 2007 04:00: Message edited by: Drew ] Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, August 29 2007 11:41
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written Wednesday, August 29 2007 04:18
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I didn't get a choice of sports. My gym "class" itself was over 100 kids, and after running every day for ten minutes and some light exercises, we would have to play whatever particular game was organized by the gym teacher - usually volleyball, basketball, or "California kickball." Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, August 28 2007 05:48
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Wasn't this thread about the frakking environment? Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, August 28 2007 03:49
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Ha ha ha. The tricky thing about phys ed is that, like academia, kids come in at all levels and attitudes, so catering to them can be tricky. Also, though they frequently seem extravagant, school facilities for full-scale PE programs, especially in large schools, are pretty limited. My freshman class was 500 or so. Running that many kids through a PE program freshman year with one gym and one set of locker rooms with one instructor was pretty crazy. I understand this is less of a problem in smaller schools in smaller towns, where something close to the entirety of the student body may be called on just to fill out the athletic teams, and kids frequently will play three sports. My mistake growing up was thinking I was just not good enough to be able to be a part of a team. Had I known that, to a certain extent, high school programs pretty much have at least to let kids come to practice, I probably would have been involved in football or cross country. No expectations were put on me by my parents though, so I let the opportunity slip by, unfortunately. :( The Department of Education does actually carry out a number of functions that are pretty important. Just off the top of my head, they (mis)administer the federal loan and grant programs. Furthermore, the funding they can provide to some state programs is frequently vital. Not every state can pull in funds for education like New York, California, or even Oregon. A lot of what it does though is probably waste. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Monday, August 27 2007 20:38
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Hmm... free time after lunch = more time to be bullied. I think that more structured time at school, at least after elementary school, = better. As for more PE, I'm all for it. It's definitely a shame that I've come to appreciate the health benefits of recreational running now. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Monday, August 27 2007 18:44
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quote:This (at least with regard to the US system) brings up another problem: federalism. Public education in the US is a state-run affair. While the US Congress can pass laws creating financial incentives for schools to adhere to specific standards, it cannot fully regulate them or take them over. Thus, the lion's share of funding for most public schools must come from the states, which most frequently derive most of their school funding from property taxes. Now, imagine trying to get the voting taxpayer to cough up 5% of GDP through their property taxes... In addition, there is incredible disparity between the incomes of the several states. [ Monday, August 27, 2007 18:46: Message edited by: Drew ] Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Monday, August 27 2007 07:34
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I think the biggest problem in the US education "system" these days is not "tracking," as I've always heard it referred as before, but the great disparity in funding between schools within a state or county. Since the lion's share of a school system's funds tend to be derived from real property taxes, schools in poorer districts tend to perform more poorly. The contrast could not be stronger than the neighboring school districts here in the nation's capital. At the low end of the spectrum, you have DC public schools and Prince George County, Maryland's public schools continually failing their populations; however, just to the west, you have Montgomery County, Maryland's schools and Arlington and Fairfax Counties in Virginia's schools constantly cited for excellence in education. It really does boil down to funding. While there has been the rare case of a PTA deciding essentially to take over funding a public school (this has been the case with at least one elementary school in NW DC), it frequently is much easier for these parents to bail their children out into private schools. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, August 22 2007 05:30
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It means you're on the banning short list because you're a pervasive spammer. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, August 21 2007 18:40
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Well, it's all down hill from here. You may as well pack it in, Iffy.  Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, August 21 2007 18:34
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Congrats! Have a lolcat:  Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Thursday, August 16 2007 04:03
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quote:It's okay, Thuryl. After the cataclysm, Captain Walker will come and take us survivors to Tomorrow Morrow Land. -------------------- In today’s America, there are more World of Warcraft players than farmers. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, August 15 2007 17:04
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I've travelled quite a bit, studied abroad in Rome for a semester, and worked for two years as a study abroad program coordinator. My advice: pack for the trip, and then take out half of what you packed. I promise you'll be able to do without it, you won't miss it, and it'll be that much easier to carry. Always wear your wallet in your front pocket, and walk around with your hands in your pockets! Pickpockets can't get what you have your hands on. On the same note, if you're walking around in public, especially touristy areas, it's helpful to have a scowl on your face - thieves tend to go for people who look like victims, so if you look a little pissed off and wary, then they'll leave you alone. Finally, if you have a significant other, be prepared for the relationship not to survive the trip. Love is great and all, but studying abroad is definitely a growing experience, and you'll likely find you're in a different place in your life, so to speak, when you get back. That all said, have a great, great time! Don't be afraid to embrace the chance to try new foods, meet new people, and see new things. I envy you. :) Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, August 1 2007 18:02
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It actually is as simple as eating right and exercising. It's just that dedicating yourself to making these changes is hard. It really helps when you have someone who will hold you accountable - my wife does for me - but it's entirely doable. After graduating from college, within a year and a half I ballooned from 160 lbs. up to 211 lbs. That was a low point in my life. The problem? I lived in Indianapolis, where you have to drive everywhere, I never exercised, and I ate out everyday for lunch. It took me several years to knock that weight off, and lots of running and salads, but I'm down to 170 lbs. Change is possible. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, August 1 2007 16:18
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You obviously have never been to Indiana. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, August 1 2007 11:01
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Of course people are going to be all sorts of different sizes and shapes. However, one thing that all people can do (and many choose not to) is eat well and exercise. What these shows demonstrate is that if overweight and obese people eat well and exercise, they can - surprise! - actually be fit and, per society's current standards, more attractive. Why is this a bad thing? The stigma against obesity is in part a stigma against a lack of self-control. Weight gain has to come from somewhere. You don't get heavy by breathing air, after all. Furthermore, much like smoking, obesity and being overweight increase risks to health. If these shows can inspire people to take action, I think it can only be a good thing. [ Wednesday, August 01, 2007 11:08: Message edited by: Drew ] Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, July 31 2007 04:24
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I choose Nearly-Headless Nick. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Monday, July 30 2007 08:43
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quote:Who says I don't have hope? I just think your faith in the evidence supporting the Christian paradigm is misplaced. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Monday, July 30 2007 04:35
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What's the incentive to be Christian and perky? All the "good things" come when you die. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |