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Are you sure? I thought it was a C++ GUI programing guide... "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

That does suck. Since your brother is so simple minded you might try challenging him on the more basic philosophic foundations of faith, god, and existence. It's difficult to have meaningful discussions with family members who blindly accept pre-digested thoughts/ beliefs. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

I'll play ball. Dawkins builds a strawman argument by defining a version of 'faith' that no theologian much less christian or any other religious person holds. Dawkins critics charge that he ignorant of christian theology which he doesn't deny. Dawkins believes that "Christian theology is a non-subject. It is empty. Vacuous. Devoid of coherence or content. I imagine that McGrath would join me in expressing disbelief in fairies, astrology and Thor's hammer. How would he respond if a fairyologist, astrologer or Viking accused him of ignorance of their respective subjects? The only part of theology that could possibly demand my attention is the part that purports to demonstrate that God does exist. This part of theology I have, indeed, studied with considerable attention. And found it utterly wanting." In a very real sense Dawkins is preaching to the choir and is guilty of the same fanaticism he attributes to people who believe in god. Point being, before you can dive into the question " Does God Exist?" you need to resolve some basic epistemic questions about belief, faith, and knowledge and ontologic questions about the meaning of what is there? What does existence mean? Prove that I exist. Prove that other minds (people) exist. Dawkins side steps entire aspects of philosophy as "non-subjects" which requires the reader to 'have faith or belief' that Dawkins is correct. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

Yeah, Dave should go back to the "Angry Bert" avatar. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

1. I never surf the web from work. 2. I never opened the link.

Truer words have never been spoken.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5CYP0TnG1k&mode=related&search= Well, do you? "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

Check out the articles Here.

Please direct us to the article that says the police found a firearm. I can point you to a New York Times article that suggests the police are intimidating witnesses in the hunt for a mysterious 4th man whom the police claim was the one with the gun. New York Times, Dec 3, 2006 http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/03/nyregion/03shooting.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1 Hmmm.... 50 rounds unloaded into 3 unarmed men, boxed in between two undercover police vehicles, and the "armed 4th man" is apparently never shot and disappears into the night. Something is rotten in Denmark. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

I don't even need to click on the link to know that it is NSFW.

It's on Starz right now. oh! penguins! see y'all later!

Let me peer into my crystal ball.... OK. In the near future the two of you will both happen to be in the same place (possibly drunk) and the two of you will fight. She will confess she still loves you but... blah blah blah. Avoid people who piss you off (especially the emotionally manipulative ones). Pick a woman who doesn't need to be 'fixed' and you won't have to go thru this type of BS in the future.

Naw, dude. It's just adult/ pr0n sites phishing for new members. edit: now you should feel dirty... "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

My Theory? The rate of change is pretty flat and B/C license numbers tend to be consistently higher than A or D numbers. It suggests to me that most members view the B/C license as the rating to have as it's about the level that is required to jump at most any boogie. Members skip lower ratings and go straight to a B or C license. Over time, It appears that most USPA members get their A license and then C license. A license = qualified to jump at any random DZ C license = "expert" license short of making night jumps. D license = I will be a tandem instructor, I have made Night jumps, anything else? FAI? The rise in A licenses could mean anything. I think, it may suggest more new members are interested in having a USPA rating and enough jumps to be admitted to boogies and less interested in getting an instructor rating or competition at USPA Nationals. C & D's appear to have plataued over the past 2 years It may mean there is a failure to retain new jumpers or that there is a vast pool of new jumpers that have not yet decided to pursue higher ratings. Why? It is probably some combination of economics and personal motivation. Maybe I'm wrong. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

Back in my geeky-er gamer days, my friends and I would amuse ourselves by thinking up superpowers that the 'owner' would be completely unaware of... kind of like an X-files episode. Ironically enough have you ever noticed some people bring bad weather to the DZ? RockStar Parking: No matter where you go you can immeadiately 'find' a legal parking spot. Parking spot is always the shortest walking distance from your destination. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

Personal Weather System: 10 mile radius centered on you; Blue Skies, 75 degrees, winds light and variable. Good for skydiving; sucks if you're a Snowboarder. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

Is this one of those "fill in the blanks to suit your particular outrage" fabrications? I ask because I just read Prager's column and saw nothing that would back your statement. If you read Prager's Opinion piece it becomes very clear that he is not familiar with the specific facts of the US constitution. Prager Says: But, Mr. Ellison, America, not you, decides on what book its public servants take their oath. US Constitution says:The Presidential oath of office is described in Article II, section 1 of the Constitution: Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation:--"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." Constitutional History says:the Constitution doesn't require Presidents or other federal officials to place their hand on the Bible or say the words "so help me God." Quite the contrary, those sections of the Constitution that deal with oaths of office are completely secular in content and, as such, constitute evidence that the framers intended separation. Nothing in this section requires that the oath of office be taken on the Bible. Neither do the words "so help me God" appear in the oath. While Presidents often include this phrase in their inauguration ceremonies, the words are customary; they are not required by the Constitution and have no legal significance. Additionally, we note that the words required by the Constitution are described as an "Oath or Affirmation," and that the President is allowed to simply affirm his faithfulness to the Constitution. The word "affirmation" was inserted in this section precisely to allow Presidents to avoid swearing oaths to God as a condition of taking office. This provision seems particularly intended for Quakers (who had religious objections to taking oaths), but it is worded broadly enough to encompass any person who objects to taking an oath, including non-theists. This should sufficiently demonstrate that Prager's nationalist outrage is based on strawman arguments, ignorance of the facts, and Ellison's desire to affirm his oath of office on the koran. Most people would call that a photo op.

Try gargling very hot salt water? or in a similar line of thought, hot green tea with a big spoon full of Honey. or both.

DINK WURY IMSTUL DRUNK ops capslocwuson Karen, how are those itches looking? "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

? what's that all about? The video for that A-ha song was something along those lines. Blues, Dave Geez. Thanks Dave. Now I have that song running through my head. It wasn't really grounds for losing any guy card, since the hero in the vid got all bashed up with pipes and wrenches and whatnot. It could be worse. You could have Phil Collins / any random Genesis tune stuck in your head. Alister hennesseyOf course, I have a good excuse. I'm part gay. SteveZSupposedly everyone is. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

Oy Vey! Sacre Bleu! ist its drink posstn tyme in the nf forumns agan? "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

http://www.slate.com/id/2154631/?GT1=8805 Slate has a good opinion article.

Aerosmith. I was 15, awesome show. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

Here's another scenario: Today I made 15 jumps. $20/ jump, 12.5K agl is the posted service. For some Odd reason we got 15k agl all day long. I spent $300 and expected 187.5K of freefall but I received an extra 37.5k of freefall. At the end of the day do you pay the DZO $60 for the extra service you received? "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

Strange... I'm always suprised by the number of people who are freaked out by the BK King.