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and it doesn't look *cough* at all photoshoped... amusing, but how many fools are gonna think it's real? Karen

Knowing now your birthday, I know that your mom must have had a NICE Christmas "celebration" in 1962!! Great way to keep warm in the winter. As for today, Happy Birthday!! Enjoy the day, the chance to breathe, to think, to laugh, to love... may this next year bring you peace and joy Karen

umm... (looking aound)... making sure one one noticed the oops.... ok... so how come it's not on the ... nbc... website.... umm (looking around again).... never mind. So no teasing, huh? hmmm

OK, I want to believe you... really!!! But then why isn't it on the Fox website? Maybe you're just teaseing.... that's not nice. (there's no lii pout face icon) k.

House is EXCELLENT!! (on right now) But, I'm quite annoyed that they took Scrubs off (peasants) k.

So is dorkess the female?

I prefer abstruse, accomplished, bookish, brain, brainy, conversant, cultivated, cultured, deep, educated, erudite, esoteric, experienced, grave, grounded, judicious, lettered, literary, literate, omniscient, pansophic, pedantic, philosophic, philosophical, polymath, posted, professorial, recondite, sage, sapient, scholarly, scientific, sharp, skilled, solemn, solid, sound, studied, studious, versed, well-educated, well-grounded, well-read, well-rounded (not fat!) And isn't a dork one that watches the geeks (you know, the people that bite the heads off chickens at sideshows) Or maybe they meant Doric - as in the greek style Or Dorcas - providing clothing for the poor (or maybe I'm just proving their point here.... ) K.

As nice as that could be to eliminate injustices.... There will always be some way to notice difference. And with that difference, there will be one group that thinks it better... look at the sneeches. You also have to understand that in the differences between the races, there is a diversity that needs to be appreciated. To blend it completely would be a horrid mistake (like throwing the baby out with the bathwater).... no more "Black Heritage" nor St. Patricks Day, Cinco de Mayo, Syttende Mai, Wicah'pi Cikala, Samhain and that Octoberfest is right out. Yes, the color is different. Yes, the background is different. But deal with it and make the best for who you want to be. Life can be tough whether you grew up poor in the slum or if you grew up in "middle class" suburbia. And before anyone fires back that I don't know what I'm talking about cuz I wasn't there, blah blah blah.... imagine being a 14 year old girl pregnant because she was raped by her father, or her brother or ... I have seen some sick things come from "normal" households. Does her race really matter?! And the household income doesn't determine whether there will be abuse. Just having money doesn't make the life better automatically. It does eliminate some challenges, granted.... but sometimes life can just suck. There are "good" people out there and there are "bad" people out there.... just try to be more on the "good" side and remember that the SPIRIT of life is what is important. (and the SPIRIT doesn't have color) k.

I assuming college and larger university setting, correct me if I'm wrong, but with that frame of reference, I would say tolerate it and continue with the class. You're there to teach and educate on physics... not social morality. (Thats why most university degrees now have ethnic studies - to teach the morality that the parents don't have to.) Or you could offer him this shirt instead http://www.cafepress.com/slightlyskewed.27429032 or maybe this one http://www.signals.com/signals/Tees-Sweats_1AF/Item_If-Im-Talking-You-Should-Be-Taking-Notes-Shirts_AS3901G_ps_cti-1AF.html Not saying it was a wise choice of his, but it might be worse for you to expect him to change. (unless it states in the campus codes that offensive clothing will not be allowed)

Impressive image..... but you need to think up an appropiate story to go with it. (the "it rolled under the wheels" is missing some excitement- except of course when your heart stopped as it was smooshed) How about: You were on an otterload of naked skydivers. On the jump, you were trying hard to get images of all the jumpers to determine who was in and out of the regulation code of naked skydiving fitness and when the naked supermodel skydiving 4way team fell past you, it just blew your mind. Ok, maybe not.... But still glad that your head wasn't in the helmet when it went crunch. Karen

Seems that way, huh? But maybe now that he's back to work!! (time heals most femur fractures) and I loved the regulatory restrictions offered above because I need the government telling me all about what's best for me!!! Should we submit those to USPA or Congress or ? (a bit of sarcasm there) For the record... I say, Have fun. Don't hurt anyone and live it full. If that means jumping naked... go for it!!

Put down "42"... if it's not the right answer for that question, it's at least the right answer for the "Ultimate Question" k.

It's about the journey, not the destination. Yes, you want the degree and you want to earn money, but not at the cost of sacrificing your life. So the path wanders a bit, enjoy that and remember that not all that wander are lost. Do the internship if you can manage it.

The military isn't just about killing and murder. Yes, battle (both defensive and offensive) is it's primary role, but it also employs a substantial number of people, and generates incomes in the local community. Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota is on the chopping block and being closed down, this will SERIOUSLY impact the economic situation in Rapid City and in all of SD. The military also does a lot of civilian purchasing (for the ammunition, for the clothing, for the food, ect...) This helps support the population as a whole. The military also has humanitary missions and responds to situations like Katrinia, so to blanket statement say that the military is a waste of the money spent on it is naive. If you would be willing to actually break it down and show me where the money is soley spent on ammunition and then compare it to nonmilitary spending that covers humanitarian missions, EXCLUDING the contribuation of the military. Then, that info would be more relavant. Also, I do not feel shame for other people decisions. Whether it's where money is directed or decisions that might lead to their death. Each person is responsible for the choices that they make in their life. (read Atlas Shrugged) Karen

I was not complaining about the holdouts. If those people are choosing to stay, despite the risks, they should be able to stay. But they should take responsibility for that decision and not be demanding immediate rescuing if things go poorly. But... if they are staying, they do need some form of protection (not just from peoples, but the critters that come out with this unsanitary conditions) I am annoyed by the government trying to 1. Forcibly remove the firearms 2. Forcibly remove the peoples from their house - all without proper vote or voice. Karen

According to the NY Times this morning, prior to a forced evacuation of New Orleans, the government is removing the firearms of the local inhabitants. Despite surviving the hurricaine, and the aftermath and making a decision to remain in New Orleans now when it's "less" dangerous, the government has decreeded that all must leave. No vote, not by the people and not that the press has mentioned by the representatives of the people. Just an evacuation notice. And to enforce this, they know that first they have to remove the peoples ablitity to resist this decree.... thus remove the right to bear arms. Then you can make them do anything you want. Issues: Representation/vote over evacuation. Decision of government to remove firearms.

ummm.... yeah, it kinda is. In a sick, demented horridly twisted and deranged sort of way. More of a funny strange than funny haha - but funny all the same. Admit it, you still looked at it, and in some small pocket that's hidden from the rest of society.... you laughed (or at leasted an amused, shocked smile) k.

Incorrect. That varys widely by state. Such a blanket statement is dangerous to anyone who acts upon it. You're going to get someone arrested dispensing such advice. You mean the cop won't buy "But officer, I read it in the Speakers Corner of Dropzone.com"? Say it isn't so!!

Euuugh! You're just lucky that he/she didn't "upper deck" you.... http://www.monkey.org/~billfant/toilet.html

Lucy, I appreciate that you have your opinion and you are entitled to it, as are the many that share your thoughts (and there are many - you are not alone in your view)... but I simply wish it were based on LOGIC and not emotion. That way you might better understand that the guns bought and owned legally are not "as dangerous" as the press might make it seem. You mention repeatedly that you fear guns and that they scare you... but fear and respect are two different things. If you know about firearms and respect them for what they can do, then that understanding is different than a blind fear that may have been instilled in you. Knowledge is very important in this debate/discussion. Unfortunately, a lot of the arguments/laws are not based on proper knowledge. Also, as you pointed out... there is a lot more to America than simply gun ownership. You have the right here... but you don't have to exercise that right if you are not comfortable doing so. Yes, accidents do happen. They are tragic... but many accidents happen, not just firearms related. Life is dangerous.... especially so for children http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=11533353&query_hl=5 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=9724680&dopt=Abstract But that's why they have parents to watch over them (and a lot of time a good bit of luck) Not that any one of these deaths would justify the death of a child who died by accidental shooting... I'm using it as a point that even inspite of good parents, sometimes bad things happen. But I do not feel that I should sacrifice one of my rights to "protect" society from the possible risks. I do not want to live in a society created for my protection. I want to be able to decide what I feel is "safe" or not, whether that be firearms, skydiving or medicine.... everything has risks. You just have to try to understand those and live with those risks that you feel comfortable with. That ability to decide is what I like about America. (however, we are loosing that right every day - partially due to the desire of some just to "be safe" and partially due to people sueing others for life not being safe) Karen

Lucy, I appreciate that you have your opinion and might honestly believe the comments that you typed. But, I don't know that you understand the concepts concerning gun control or rights of citizens. It's not a matter of "just get rid of the guns and we all live in peace." Thats too idealistic and naive... and I'm sure you know that. It's a matter of making sure that the correct people are able to legally own firearms as is their right and that they act responsibily with that right. Your opinion on US society might be biased by TV or movies... because it is NOT common to end road rage with gunplay... does it happen - sure, but chances are those guns weren't bought legally. Does it happen that children end up hurting each other with guns, yes... but they also die by eating tylenol or other meds left unattended (iron suppliments is bad for that too). But again... the legally owned firearms, controlled by responsible adults do not cause the problems that you addressed. Maybe one day you will have the oppurtunity to visit the US and you will better understand that it's not the "wild west" over here. And that your fear of our "big big problem with guns" is rather unfounded. Until that point, just be willing to accept the fact that we consider it our RIGHT to defend ourself, to protect ourself and to pursue happiness (and for somepeople that might mean competition shooting, or collecting firearms). As long as we are not harming others, the government should not infringe on that right. Karen

Come on, guys.... back on topic now. Shooting events in the London Olympics. Relavent arguments (all ya'll need to learn how to debate, not argue geeeessssss...... it's like herding cats.) Karen

Irregardless of the cost.... it was worth EVERY PENNY. And I would gladly have paid more. (but then again, I'm also thinking of starting to save to buy a ticket on the space shuttle... any one wanna donate and then hide in my suitcase?) seriously though, I think that jumping has enriched my life more than medical school (maybe not the future earning potential, but the enjoyment)... and I paid a HELL of a lot more for med school! Karen

This debate seems to have spiralled from a discussion about a TRUE and ACTUAL sporting event in the Olympics, that despite some peoples opinion, does take skill, practice and talent (The ability to win a gold in these events takes a lot more than just throwing lead downfield and if you choose to argue this point just prove to me how easy it is by sending me your target with the three holes kissing at a thousand yards.) The original post seemed to center around the laws restricting a standard Olympic event which may vary from the Simple target shooting (an Olympic sport since 1896) to the Biathlon (a cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.) But with the flame and fevor of the speakers corner, it has now become a "guns are wicked and scary" vs. "guns are great, I take them on my date" But to get it back on topic - lets again turn the attention to a discussion on whether a country (UK, or New Zealand or US or Whereever) should change its laws regarding firearms control for the sake of a National Event. The British government wanted the Olympics there.... and should that mean that they should be "forced" to accept all events or are they allowed to pick and choose which events they feel should be competed against. I would think that if they were petitioning for the event... that means ALL the events as accepted by the current International Olympic Committee- whether it be shooting, curling, or if skydiving is ever included. Karen

Choices..... But it's so simple. All I have to do is divine it from what I know of you. Are you the sort of man who would put the best option into the first choice or the second? Now, a clever man would put the best choice into the first because he would know that only a great fool would choose what he was given first. I am not a great fool so I can clearly not choose the second option ... But you must have known I was not a great fool; you would have counted on it, so I can clearly not choose the second choice.... (mmm.... iocaine powder.....mmmmmm.)