Rocket88 - There's no 'us' and 'them'. There is only a collective 'us'.
Tell that to the religious fundamentalists, racists and political parties that create the "us" and "them" paradigm.
At this moment, someone somewhere is scheming how to turn this "them" lost tribe into a profit for "us", that being themselves.
When I first learned of this story, my immediate reaction was one of sorrow for the immanent loss of the tribe's (comparative) innocence.
Well, Skrik, I guess it will only be a few of us that care that the Rubik's Cube can now be solved in 25 moves or that a sketch of a four year old Ada Byron was found.
He skewered the slug
And gave it a tug.
"This cabbage,"
said Babbage,
"Is hard to debug."
Ha! Cracks me up.
What kind of person puts themselves forward as a 'fan' of the Toyota Prius? Unless paid.
When is the last time you were paid for sporting an Adidas t-shirt or Nike shoes?
Indeed, I'll wager you paid for the privilidge.
W. C. Fields said, "Never work with kids or animals".
Kids are kids. My own five year old can be loquacious, mute, or anywhere in between during a single day. What do you expect?
You think CNN would know the power of recording an interview and editing it to a finer form to present to the public.
Oh, wait a minute....
60/70 - Booyaka, eh!
For a sound bite, "a proof is a proof" beats the lord-tunderin' jeezus out of "Austrian troops" any day.
Uhmmm...
Someone please tell me if I should be proud or scared.
I've a real bad feeling that we're an infection within the greater being rather than an integral part of the organism.
Optimistically, at the very least we are the appendix - not really useful, just a source of trouble.
Zanshin, good comment.
The memory is vivid - I recall the summer sun, the feel and smell of the paper under my hand when I turned the page and read,
"it looks like this
*".
So it goes.
Capt - I'm interested to read you state, "I know enough not to go for Rogers". I've used them for 13 years with no problems.
I don't recall what part of the Great White North you hang your toque in, but I'm sure the recommendation will hold east to west.
Fer yer Ma, I would suggest Roger's Pay-as-you-go plan. For $10 a month, my wife has voice mail, call display and a cell phone to tote around 'for emergencies' - i.e. less than 30 minutes usage a month. As well, since she buys more minutes before the 30 day period is over, she builds up a balance of minutes. (if a new payment is made 'too late' any carry forward balance is lost)
This is cheaper than sharing my plan with her since that would entail her also paying a system access fee, a 911 fee, voice mail fee, call display fee, etc..
Finally, Rogers has something called 'No Worries'. It is a three month analysis of phone usage that recommends what type of plan is best for the user. I don't recall the details and am too lazy to look them up on the Rogers wireless FAQ.
As for phones, I am very satisfied with the Nokia brand. Sturdy, good battery life, good reception, easy user interface.
If you wish, feel free to send me an email - I will gladly discuss my Toronto / Sudbury Rogers wireless experiences.
Rocket88 - There's no 'us' and 'them'. There is only a collective 'us'. Tell that to the religious fundamentalists, racists and political parties that create the "us" and "them" paradigm. At this moment, someone somewhere is scheming how to turn this "them" lost tribe into a profit for "us", that being themselves. When I first learned of this story, my immediate reaction was one of sorrow for the immanent loss of the tribe's (comparative) innocence.
posted by WPDK 15 years ago
In "Ragtime, Limericks & Fibonacci"
Well, Skrik, I guess it will only be a few of us that care that the Rubik's Cube can now be solved in 25 moves or that a sketch of a four year old Ada Byron was found. He skewered the slug And gave it a tug. "This cabbage," said Babbage, "Is hard to debug." Ha! Cracks me up.
posted by WPDK 16 years ago
In "That's OK, it's a rental."
And if a GPS unit told you to jump off the Empire State building, would you? Sheesh!
posted by WPDK 16 years ago
In "Facebook Becomes Big
BrotherSeller"What kind of person puts themselves forward as a 'fan' of the Toyota Prius? Unless paid. When is the last time you were paid for sporting an Adidas t-shirt or Nike shoes? Indeed, I'll wager you paid for the privilidge.
posted by WPDK 16 years ago
In "Waitless - time saving tidbits"
Caffeine shakes - I hit "post" instead of "preview". Sorry for the errors. It should be 'Waitless' and the Thank you goes to BBSpot.
posted by WPDK 16 years ago
In "Bulletproof Halo Suit"
In February, Troy put the suit up for sale.
posted by WPDK 16 years ago
In "The Spelling bee champ"
W. C. Fields said, "Never work with kids or animals". Kids are kids. My own five year old can be loquacious, mute, or anywhere in between during a single day. What do you expect? You think CNN would know the power of recording an interview and editing it to a finer form to present to the public. Oh, wait a minute....
posted by WPDK 16 years ago
In "Marcel Marceau dies at 84"
I had the joy and pleasure of attending a performance by the man - he truly was astounding. .
posted by WPDK 16 years ago
In "Test the Nation: Watch Your Language."
60/70 - Booyaka, eh! For a sound bite, "a proof is a proof" beats the lord-tunderin' jeezus out of "Austrian troops" any day. Uhmmm... Someone please tell me if I should be proud or scared.
posted by WPDK 16 years ago
In "8"
2028 - don't ask me, I just lurk here.
posted by WPDK 16 years ago
In "OOH, SHINEY!"
I've a real bad feeling that we're an infection within the greater being rather than an integral part of the organism. Optimistically, at the very least we are the appendix - not really useful, just a source of trouble.
posted by WPDK 16 years ago
In "Dice Wars"
Great, another addictive game.... Thanks, really.
posted by WPDK 16 years ago
In "Kurt Vonnegut: 1922-2007"
Zanshin, good comment. The memory is vivid - I recall the summer sun, the feel and smell of the paper under my hand when I turned the page and read, "it looks like this *". So it goes.
posted by WPDK 17 years ago
In "Cuteness, lethal dose of."
Otters taste like chicken. Hampters taste like baby seals.
posted by WPDK 17 years ago
In "Papa Spank!"
"Ouch! No Bruce! I said 'into' not 'onto'!"
posted by WPDK 17 years ago
In "Cupidinous George II"
Roses are #FF0000, Violets are #0000FF, All my base are belong to you.
posted by WPDK 17 years ago
In "Curious George's first cell phone."
Capt - I'm interested to read you state, "I know enough not to go for Rogers". I've used them for 13 years with no problems. I don't recall what part of the Great White North you hang your toque in, but I'm sure the recommendation will hold east to west. Fer yer Ma, I would suggest Roger's Pay-as-you-go plan. For $10 a month, my wife has voice mail, call display and a cell phone to tote around 'for emergencies' - i.e. less than 30 minutes usage a month. As well, since she buys more minutes before the 30 day period is over, she builds up a balance of minutes. (if a new payment is made 'too late' any carry forward balance is lost) This is cheaper than sharing my plan with her since that would entail her also paying a system access fee, a 911 fee, voice mail fee, call display fee, etc.. Finally, Rogers has something called 'No Worries'. It is a three month analysis of phone usage that recommends what type of plan is best for the user. I don't recall the details and am too lazy to look them up on the Rogers wireless FAQ. As for phones, I am very satisfied with the Nokia brand. Sturdy, good battery life, good reception, easy user interface. If you wish, feel free to send me an email - I will gladly discuss my Toronto / Sudbury Rogers wireless experiences.
posted by WPDK 17 years ago
In "Now a Word From Our Scumbag Sponsor"
Nurses for sale or rent. Wombs to let, fifty cents.
posted by WPDK 17 years ago
In "Plural the same as Singular"
One fish, two fish. One beer, two beer. Oh, and I usually say 'sailors' instead of the plural 'semen'.
posted by WPDK 17 years ago
In "UC Berkeley Study Finds Web only 1% Pronography"
Ooh! I have a fetsih for quiters. That makes this thread porn for me! Whoo-hooo! Now we are up to 1.000000000001%
posted by WPDK 17 years ago
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