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| Member number | 4233 |
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| Postcount | 2242 |
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| Registered | Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Thursday, September 1 2005 03:48
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As opposed to the problems a mentally handicapped person with stunted, misformed, or altogether missing limbs would have getting to the child-birthing point. Granted, the range of impacts Thalidomide had on a fetuses was large - not all of them had deformation in all limbs or were necessarily mentally handicapped, but yeesh! it was pretty bad stuff. Interestingly, it's not entirely off the market - it's still a valid treatment for the acute treatment of the cutaneous manifestations of moderate to severe erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL), a particularly unhappy sort of lesions. It is way, way, way controlled though regarding to whom it can be prescribed, and physicians are required to educate their patients thoroughly regarding the risks. [ Thursday, September 01, 2005 03:57: Message edited by: Drew ] Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, August 31 2005 09:24
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Presumably Mr. A purchased the work at some point, which would give it a material value. Whether it's insured or not is beside the point. In a civil case, the jury could award compensation on whatever basis they choose, though it would probably be based on past prices paid for the work, as well as the value of comparable pieces of art by the artist. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, August 31 2005 09:19
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My favorite FDA-approved medical devices are leeches and maggots. :) Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, August 31 2005 05:44
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Well, the case of the Native Americans is a little murky, because at the time, the Native Americans fell outside of US sovereignty; that is to say, they weren't citizens, and so they weren't entitled to protection under the law. The question then becomes whether the rights they are entitled to now as US citizens apply retroactively. I think the answer in this case is "no." Is it unfortunate for them? Yes. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, August 31 2005 03:50
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There are definite legal answers to these questions; they aren't questions of ethics. quote:Mr. A's family has a legal right to have the painting returned. quote:The family of Mr. A is entitled to the painting. What would likely happen is they would repossess the painting from whomever Mr. C sold it to. The buyers then would be entitled to the funds Mr. C received for the painting. quote:Mr. C generally cannot assume the debts of his father; however, if Mr. B set up a trust, his estate would likely be liable. Damages are a little hard to assess in this instance because it was a crime, not just a circumstance for a civil suit. quote:No. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, August 30 2005 10:39
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written Tuesday, August 30 2005 10:10
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I think that is rather offensive - New Orleans isn't all Bourbon Street, you know. That's like saying "I wouldn't mind if [where you live] got wiped off the map." Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, August 30 2005 08:26
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quote:I just caught this, and though it likely wasn't deliberate, it's nevertheless both highly amusing and clever. Applicable in our instance, of course, but perhaps also among the majority of fly-over country fundamentalist evangelicals? "Onward Christian soldiers..." Perhaps another term for a suicide bomber as well. The unconscious mind of Icshi knows no limit. ;) [ Tuesday, August 30, 2005 08:28: Message edited by: Drew ] Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, August 30 2005 08:18
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My dock only contains seven, one-inch high items: Safari, IE, iChat, Word, Excel, iTunes, and Finder. I access everything else through "recent applications" or its respective folder in Applications. I try to keep my desktop simple and dorkiness-free because I share my computer with my wife, who I'm certain believes games are a total waste of time, though she'd never say so outright. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, August 30 2005 03:49
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Having gobbled so much sanity, may it not be the case that they are the ones controlling Alorael? Do not underestimate their fluffiness or their ruthless cunning. EDIT: These aren't the droids you're looking for. [ Tuesday, August 30, 2005 08:19: Message edited by: Drew ] Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, August 30 2005 03:44
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How about: "Richard White Games: Proof of Intelligent Design." [ Tuesday, August 30, 2005 03:50: Message edited by: Drew ] Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, August 30 2005 03:40
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No, the Kiwis are all about rugby, though the All Blacks cricket team has done somewhat well in the past. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, August 30 2005 03:37
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Ash, all you have to do is through in the occasional qualifier: "I think" or "I believe." Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Monday, August 29 2005 06:57
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Can a value really be placed on the priveledge of eternal servitude to the future memory of his Whiteness? I think not. However, we would settle for a half-stake in your immortal soul, and/or all the tea in China. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Monday, August 29 2005 06:46
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It will be gone with your next post, and likely no one will realize it wasn't #1000. Congratulations in advance!  Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Monday, August 29 2005 05:16
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quote:SoT, are you in Germany now? It's good to see you posting again. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Monday, August 29 2005 05:12
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Dude, I'm not putting forward my suggestions as hypotheticals - I'm stating the reality that I and all of my friends have encountered in the working world: people who can communicate well, on average, get paid a lot more. There are a lot of crummy supervisors out there, but the good, competent ones who are able to effect positive change in their organizations are skilled communicators. Assuming you desire to be a good, competent worker and be rewarded for your work and aspire to a higher than entry-level position (maybe I go too far in this assumption), it would behoove you to take your writing studies seriously. The market is flooded with programmers. What employers are looking for is programmers that can also communicate, i.e., write reports in lay terms for clients, as well as give effective oral presentations. What you get from high school writing classes that you don't from primary school classes is practice in coherently and cogently discussing abstract, complex concepts in writing. This capability is what is of immense value in university as well as the working world. [ Monday, August 29, 2005 05:15: Message edited by: Drew ] Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Monday, August 29 2005 04:28
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Yes, but a programmer has to find work, write proposals, write reports on progress to supervisors and clients, and also write a grammatically correct interface in the software he's building. Also, no matter how much money you may make, your supervisor will always make more, and what gives your supervisor the edge? Communication skills. And what plays a big role in communication? Writing ability. The need to be good at writing is nearly universal. You can be the best programmer in the world, but if you can't communicate effectively, it won't do you much good. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Monday, August 29 2005 04:22
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Sorry, Drakey - I have little sympathy for the Orioles given their owner Angelo's despicable behavior toward the Nats. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Monday, August 29 2005 04:07
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quote:Probably. It's not the language aspect of those courses that's important so much as the writing component. Writing plays a role in all fields you may pursue, so it's important that you get as much of a sporting chance at becoming good at it as possible! Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Sunday, August 28 2005 15:55
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And needle/ferrets make their own holes wherst holes weren't before - fairly nasty business, it be. You've been warned. If you'd like, we could definitely set you up with a subscription to White Factotumhood. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Sunday, August 28 2005 14:14
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Got the B.A., got the M.A., and now I'm a first year law student, with about four years of "real world" time under my belt as well. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Sunday, August 28 2005 06:42
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For shame, Ash. Go and do fourteen "Hail Richard"s, and fifteen minutes in the Chamber of Redemption RIGHT THIS MOMENT! [ Sunday, August 28, 2005 06:43: Message edited by: Drew ] Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Sunday, August 28 2005 06:38
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Congrats, Wisey. May God bless you with 1000 sons. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Saturday, August 27 2005 07:54
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Kel is the man. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |