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True. Age discrimination is one of the few criteria that are considered, where sports activities are not.
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Of course. We've written many employment policies for clients for that very reason. We have also seen some firings get ugly, only to watch the former employee lose in court. However, we get paid either way. I seem to recall stating that I wasn't a lawyer, because I don't want you all to shoot me.
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It does vary by jurisdiction, except where the few federally-mandated issues come into play, I think. Maryland is an "At will" employment state. That means pretty much that you work at the employers will, and they can fire you any time they want. They do not have to show cause. The burden of proof is up to the employee, and I think it must fall under one of the few federal rules to stand a chance in this state. Other states vary. Did I mention that I'm not a lawyer?
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I'd bet they can, within the letter of the law. The anti-discrimination laws protect against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual preference, disability, age, and a couple other very specific things. For example, if a homebuilder doesn't want to build a home for a lawyer because he would actually read the contract, he doesn't have to. Sure it is discrimination, but it isn't illegal discrimination, because occupation isn't covered under the law. If they don't want to hire someone because they participate in extreme sports, they don't have to. It is their call. If they do, then you can just shop somewhere else. Note: I'm not a lawyer, I just work at a law firm.
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Not a bad idea, actually.
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Personally, I'd have just skipped the question. It doesn't pertain to your behavior during work hours or your suitability to do the work, so they don't need to know. I wouldn't lie about it, I just wouldn't answer at all.
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Correct!
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Sebazz, I guess it's over then. You cuddle in the corner with the Bytch. I'll be on the bed with Sunshine. Switch in an hour?
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Don't stay out in the cold. Come on in. What do you think big beds and carpeted floors are made for, Sunshine?
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Quiet you! I sent you a PM yesterday and you haven't called me yet.
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Buy me some drinks before I reject you. That way, it will be good for at least one of us.
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If we are dating... Go fetch me a drink, biotch!
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Bill, From a scientific standpoint, what do you think of this?
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It doesn't. But that right is guaranteed by their citizenship, not their job. Of course, you already know that. The issue isn't rights or job descriptions, but basic common sense. She showed a major lack of it with her comments. While she had the right to open her mouth and make an idiot of herself, the smart thing to do would have been to skip it. I agree with you Chuck, that entertainers need to get off their soapboxes when it comes to political issues. They aren't more educated than we are about them. Their opinions don't matter any more. The arrogance of their preaching issues at their audience is irritating. Yup. That is exactly right.
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I'm pretty sure you're right that FireDaemon won't run on 9x. As far as other ways to do it, umm.... I'm a techie, not a historian, damnit! Upgrade, man, time to upgrade!
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Correct. Anything that unecessarily uses processor cycles is overhead. I don't need to watch the graphics. Actually, since I have it on multiple machines, I couldn't really make use of that anyway. The console version is the "thinnest" client, wasting the fewest cycles for administration and fluff. The main benefit of running it as a service (under any Windows OS) is that it runs full-time while the computer is on, whether or not you are logged in. That also helps if you are running Folding in an office setting where multiple people could be logging in and using the machine under various IDs. They aren't secrets. I'm happy to share. Passing around the knowledge helps us work for a worthy cause.... and kick some whuffo butt.
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Opinion only: Run it in the console under Linux. First off, ME is the abomination OS. Talk about unstable crap. I'm not in the "Linux or die" camp, but even as a Wintel guy, I'd avoid that one. Next, in general, the performance of any console version will edge out the graphical version.
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Me too. The leader had a several thousand points when I started. I didn't let it discourage me. Every bit helps. Thanks for joining in!
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That is fucking pathetic, Sebazz! I've seen better graphics manipulation on the cover of the National Enquirer showing how Gary Coleman and George Bush are identical twins. You need help. AGGIE DAVE, PAGING AGGIE DAVE!!!
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Dude, that is pathetic. If you are going to mock me, at least put in the effort to go to my website, snag a picture of me and photoshop my head onto Wonder Woman. Damn, you are one slack-ass bastard. Of course, I mean that in the most pleasant, non-personally-attacking way.
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Yeah, laught it up, Sebazz. You have this costume hanging right next to your Wonder Woman outfit in your closet. At least I get to be the farmer and not the sheep.
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Laughter. Hardly the drooling lust he was after. But if funny is all he has, he should work it.
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Don't worry. You probably couldn't even see it.
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As long as you don't actually drink that crap, no apology necessary!
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We were talking about beer, so Coors doesn't count.