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It's like OJ. If they can't get him for murder, they can set him up on a lesser charge. But it's the murder they are pissed off about. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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Used? Sure. Resold? No. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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For whatever reason, everyone in I.T. is talking about "low-hanging fruit." It's fine the first few months, but I've heard it three or four times a day for the last few years. Right now, I'm on an agile project, and there is a standing scrum (meeting), first thing in the morning, where each team member is called upon in turn to talk about their actions from yesterday, what they plan today, and any blocking issues. And everyone starts their short update with "so". "So, yesterday, I finished this task. So, today, I plan to do this task. So, there aren't any blocking issues." I'm starting to hate "so". Other than that, it's the usual grammar-police thing. "I could care less", "irregardless", "you've got another thing (THINK) coming", "for all intensive purposes" should be "with all intents and purposes". I hate when people use data as a singular; "this data" should be "these data". Truth is, I just hate it when people other than me are talking. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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Including the pilots, it is 4-way. They just didn't make it in But at least they kept the base moving fast Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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And let's remember what a douchebag Thomas Edison really was No joke. I hope Steve Jobs is eventually also remembered as a douchebag that stole other people's ideas. For the next 100 years, he'll probably be a hero. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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I think we'll get it in Denver in another 20 years or so Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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Not a doctor or a psychiatrist. However, not using pharmamcological drugs limits your choices a lot. Only because companies have poured billions of dollars into research and efficacy studies, unlike so-called "alternative" therapies. I have seen and heard from people that have had great succes with Eye-Movement Desensitation and Reprocessing (EMDR). This is a controversial methodology, but some folks I know feel it does work. I have never done it, so I can't give a personal recommendation. Maybe something to look into. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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Then, the driving instructor yells back "Hey Asshole, why don't you learn to read?", and points to Student-Driver sign. In a better world, this might actually happen Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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Children have been my greatest adventure, thus far, as well. I refuse to swoop - seen too many of my friends get killed doing that. IMO, factor out swooping, and you've got yourself a sport that is less dangerous than a lot of other "normal" activities. I want my children to know that I'm not afraid to live my life, and I don't want them to be afraid to live theirs. I also want them to know you can study and analyze something like skydiving, and be able to choose your own level of risk. In my case, I want to be around as long as possible for my children (and maybe grand-children), so I keep my gear in good shape, don't swoop, keep a light wing-loading and try to make good choices at the DZ. Now, I just need to learn how to land It's awesome that you are putting your family first. It's awesome that you are already planning your return
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Therapy + Xanax. It will prevent you from getting shot. Someday, you will piss off someone with a faster draw and better aim. If you're happy and you know it, thank your meds. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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So the Recording Industry and the film industries must be the biggest thieves, by your definition, considering that they take the lion's share of the profit. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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They are hitting southern California, too. http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/state&id=8722473 Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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Years ago, I bought a pair of left-handed scissors quite by accident. Can't use the damn things, but can't bring myself to throw them away. I thought about going around and asking people randomly if they are left-handed, but that sounds so prejudicial. I figure I would have to embarrass myself about nine times before I finally struck gold, and I can't bring myself to do that, either. How can a right-handed introvert left-wing liberal dispose of left-handed scissors in an environmental way that doesn't offend left-handed people? This is the sort of social angst I deal with every day. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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Should James Holmes face the Death Penalty if found guilty?
riddler replied to Skyrad's topic in Speakers Corner
One question is "are mentally incapacitated people subject to the same punishment as those that have full control of their mental facilities?" I think some of the initial reports state that the man told police he was "The Joker". If true, he may not be in full control. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD -
It will be interesting to see what the weapons are, and how they were outfitted. In City of Denver, just a couple miles west of this tragedy, a shotgun can be considered an assault weapon if it has more than 5 round capacity, or a folding stock, or both. Aurora has no such regulation, and the state of Colorado has no formal definition of an assault weapon. This has literally gone back and forth, as at one time, several Colorado municipalities had their own definitions and rules about what was allowed, but in 2004, one judge removed most of those restrictions, and left a modified version of the Denver ban in place. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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I will be seeing this movie when it's released. Nonetheless, it will be only a matter of months before someone shoots someone else over something they did that was "impolite", and the media will be calling it the Bobcat Murder, or something equally attention-getting. I also think the producers know that and will be counting on it as gorilla marketing for their small-budget film. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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That's the biggest gamble, right there. Half of these c-men (semen, get it?) would do fine if they would give them more than two quarters to turn the entire organization around. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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I've never heard of this - thanks for the info. I don't have the syndrome, but my I.T. bands would get tight and sore after running. I currently roll them out with a foam roller, and that seems to work for me. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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The switch flipped for my 6 year :) Flying on his own!
riddler replied to catfishhunter's topic in The Bonfire
What's awesome is how they think these things are perfectly natural for kids to do. As if every other kid gets to do this I've taken a few of their friends from school, and they all have a ball together. I also teach my five-year-old to scuba at my dive shop. She can already snorkel-dive to 6 feet, through an underwater hoop and distance of 15 feet before surfacing, and assemble and take apart all the scuba gear. We'll be starting underwater work soon! Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD -
Sounds great! Can't say I've ever had a girlfriend surprise me with something like that Currently seeking wealthy woman for romance and spoiling (me, not them) ... Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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The switch flipped for my 6 year :) Flying on his own!
riddler replied to catfishhunter's topic in The Bonfire
Mine has about a half-hour or so. I started both of mine at 3. My oldest is five now. -
At last, the secret sauce of a long life has been revealed. McHale's Gravy. Great, now, when people talk about this all day, I'm gonna bust out laughing, and no one will understand why. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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I figured he was waiting for the bounce. They either stand up, or they bounce. If they stand up, they're OK. If they bounce, it's good video. Win-win. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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This is EXACTLY why we need more women in skydiving. Can you imagine how many naked jumps we'd all be doing if the ratio was 50/50? Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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When someone makes a James Bond watch, with a flashlight, laser, garroting line, camera and built-in GPS tracker, then I will buy one and wear it. Until then, as long as I have my phone, it's a useless piece of ornament. James Bond needs a really cool cell phone that launches mini-missiles. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD