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Why? Yet, our grandfathers had the foresight to know what was good for them and their families, yet in our more 'advanced' society - we don't? Ahh... the liberal point of view.... Jen Arianna Frances

Exactly.... you seem to see it slightly twisted though. If drugs were legal then the necessity for 'dealers' wouldn't be there - thus, the criminal aspect of drug use/abuse would be irradicated. As I had posted: edit to add: I think you should have more faith that people know what is best for them and their families. I have never thought it approrpriate that the gov. tell me what I should or shouldn't do - think of all that they HAVEN'T told us that has affected us adversly (Agent Orange use in the Vietnam War comes to mind). So why would I think that the gov regulating drugs would be good for me? Its OBVIOUSLY not working now. Leave the people to decide! I know drugs are bad for me, and I won't do them because I know they're bad, and I trust that the general population knows also - don't you? Jen Arianna Frances

It's time to re-legalize drugs and let people take responsibility for themselves. Drug abuse is a tragedy and a sickness. Criminal laws only drive the problem underground and put money in the pockets of the criminal class. With drugs legal, compassionate people could do more to educate and rehabilitate drug users who seek help. Drugs should be legal. Individuals have the right to decide for themselves what to put in their bodies, so long as they take responsibility for their actions. Jen Arianna Frances

Yes, but they're early business practice leave much to be desired. I just finished up a year of working with a local 'alternative' high school in Providence, RI - a Gates Foundation funded school. The kid I was working with will be the first in his family to graduated from high school - with 4 years completely paid at U of Miami going for architecture. This kid worked hard but can't do the things I graduated HS knowing, but without the Gates Foundation he wouldn't have graduated HS let alone gotten a 4 year year ride in college - for that, Gates is applauded. Jen Arianna Frances

There are so many different kernels with Linux, and the majority are free of charge and really good - it really just depends on how much you want to (or feel comfortable) having control of. Do some research to find one that works for you. I'm currently using gnome but there are lots out there. its open source so lots of people write lots of programs for all purposes, I'm sure there's a video editing one. Good luck, Jen Arianna Frances

Yep, its called Linux I've got 3 computers - one of which has linux, and its the most reliable but sadly the one that gets used the least. Jen Arianna Frances

You guys are too cute! We definitely need to head back down there next time. Jen *who managed to stay out of all the pictures!!* woo hoo! Arianna Frances

haha.... How would you handle a situation like that? With a can of Aprils 'bitch-b-gone'? LOL Jen Arianna Frances

not anymore jen Arianna Frances

bwahhaa! Sissy jen Arianna Frances

Hey katie! It was so cool meeting you this weekend, we had such a ball - everyone was so great to/with us. I'll admit, you guys know how to throw a good party! Jen Arianna Frances

last but not least.... 6. Lisa and Mary - drunk dialing Apologies to anyone who didn't want their face out there.... it was a very fun night! Jen Arianna Frances

1. Michele, Chuck and April... after many drinks 2. Jakes Butt...'nuff said 3. Mar and Chuck 4. Mar and Jake (ya, she's got an ear fetish) 5. Tequilla and girls.... one for the guys Arianna Frances

Is that the same as a rotary? if it is - come to New England - we've mastered them. Its rare to find a town (in Massachusetts anyway) that doesn't have one. You can always tell who the out-of-towerns are We used to call it our nascar track - going about 50 around it without hitting anyone was doing really good! Sounds like you have a fun trip planned, enjoy it

ummm.... I'd get in a plane and travel cross the country It was great seeing you (and everyone!) at monroe - folks, if you ever doubt if you should go to monroe to meet folks or do a jump - go. They're awesome! And the best bunch of party people! Becca's living room looked like "Jonestown - the morning after". Just about everyone crashed in her livingroom. The bugs were vicious though - I've got some sort of bug bite all over my legs Lots and lots of fun! Jen Arianna Frances

ooh - good one! LOL Jen *who's running off to bed now* Arianna Frances

true....true...I'll be wandering around the airport for a while... that's ok though - need my exercise You'll be happy girls - I'm bringing an extra suitcase because I found a big box under the spare bed full of fabric!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thats ok - we're used to that Jen Arianna Frances

ooohhh - way cool! I'm jealous, but I'll join that group in September (going back to school) Jen Arianna Frances

Good thing there is a blush icon There ya go tellin' those lies again Michele - one day they'll get ya in trubble I really am a nasty witch who takes every chance she has to back stab you and rob you blind - watch out! Jen Arianna Frances

well... ya already beat Michele and I with that one LMAO jen Arianna Frances

I guess I just feel that I've insulted someone - so in addition to doing that I've made myself look/feel foolish... And then... they won't talk to me...then I'm a real ass... Oh well... their loss! jen Arianna Frances

ok... you win. Thats worse than mine Bay hales.... do explain Jen Arianna Frances

Well... I'm not a fogie but I think I can answer this one... "The current from a stun gun may be generated with a pulse frequency that mimics the body's own electrical signals. In this case, the current will tell the attacker's muscles to do a great deal of work in a short amount of time. But the signal doesn't direct the work toward any particular movement. The work doesn't do anything but deplete the attacker's energy reserves, leaving him too weak to move. " You'd have to understand how cardiac cells work - they electricity generated from them is very different from muscle cells and it takes an extreme amount of electricity to disrupt it. My ICD for instance has to put out 35 joules before it does anything to me, and thats internally - externally you'd be looking at up to 200 or more for the same effect. Stun guns don't even come close. Stun guns are at a much lower frequency. In the US the FCC has very strict laws over the radio frequency commercial products can be used on, which a certain spectra of the radio band reserved specifically for medical devices also. So the wierd people like me are pretty well protected. Then again - I test their theories all the time - including the falsity that we can't go through standardized metal detectors for fear of them messing with the settings - they can't with any modern device. Back to your regularly scheduled programming... Jen Arianna Frances

Have you ever said something truely stupid that you regret the moment you say it? ya.... me too.... What was it? Jen Arianna Frances