Re: ireland and passports

2007-12-20 Thread Dana
that's the information that I need, but for US and Canadian citizens. On 12/20/07, Robert Munn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://europa.eu/abc/travel/faq/index_en.htm#1 > > On Dec 20, 2007 9:50 PM, Dana <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > that's for coming back though. I am wondering about going in

Re: ireland and passports

2007-12-20 Thread Dana
I thought they were having *trouble* getting emigrants to scotland. Weather and all. On 12/20/07, Zaphod Beeblebrox <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In Nov. 2006 a passport was definitely required for my trip to > Scotland. They actually held me up at the airport until I could prove > that I was ther

Re: ireland and passports

2007-12-20 Thread Zaphod Beeblebrox
In Nov. 2006 a passport was definitely required for my trip to Scotland. They actually held me up at the airport until I could prove that I was there only on vacation and not trying to emigrate for a job :) A visa wasn't required for the visit, but a passport was. On 12/20/07, Dana <[EMAIL PRO

Re: ireland and passports

2007-12-20 Thread Robert Munn
http://europa.eu/abc/travel/faq/index_en.htm#1 On Dec 20, 2007 9:50 PM, Dana <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > that's for coming back though. I am wondering about going in. My > feeling is that since neither the US nor Canada is an EU country, a > passport will be required. be nice to know for sure t

Re: Ireland and passports

2007-12-20 Thread Dana
not sure. Daughter may go alone. Situation is still developing. Thank you for the SAS suggestion On 12/20/07, William Bowen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > When you take your application to the post office, tell them you want it > > expedited. > > +1 > > >> How about cheap fares to dublin, any thou

Re: ireland and passports

2007-12-20 Thread Dana
that's for coming back though. I am wondering about going in. My feeling is that since neither the US nor Canada is an EU country, a passport will be required. be nice to know for sure though (still googling) as the passport presents some challenges. On 12/20/07, Casey Dougall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: How low can you go?

2007-12-20 Thread Erika L. Walker
I was thinking 55 ... On 12/20/07, Crow T. Robot <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > i was always under the impression that 55 was the lowest you'd want your > house to be. > > i have no idea where that number came from, just the number this native > New > Englander has been told is "right". > ~~

Re: How low can you go?

2007-12-20 Thread Crow T. Robot
i was always under the impression that 55 was the lowest you'd want your house to be. i have no idea where that number came from, just the number this native New Englander has been told is "right". On Dec 20, 2007 9:10 PM, Erika L. Walker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > May I add, that a person kee

RE: Someone is trying to sue me

2007-12-20 Thread Adam Churvis
Gruss, The reason why I suggested you talk to an attorney is so he or she can educate you on the basics of what constitutes tortious interference. Let's say you and I have an agreement that I will pay you to paint a series of slogans I provide you with on a billboard space that you own, one new s

Re: How low can you go?

2007-12-20 Thread Erika L. Walker
May I add, that a person keeping warm is not a problem ... On 12/20/07, Erika L. Walker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > A question if I may > > Over a 10 day period, If the average daytime temperature is 52 and the > average nightime temperature is 33, with no real danger of a freeze, what is >

How low can you go?

2007-12-20 Thread Erika L. Walker
A question if I may Over a 10 day period, If the average daytime temperature is 52 and the average nightime temperature is 33, with no real danger of a freeze, what is the safest low temperature you could put your thermostat at? ~~~

Re: getting a cat for the first time!

2007-12-20 Thread Casey Dougall
On 12/19/07, Greg Morphis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Okay, so I've 'owned' a cat as a kid but the wife and I saw a > beautiful little kitten at the vet (it was a stray). > It will be my first actual owned cat that I will have to help take care > of. > Anyways, please help.. what to get for it?

Re: Ireland and passports

2007-12-20 Thread William Bowen
> When you take your application to the post office, tell them you want it > expedited. +1 >> How about cheap fares to dublin, any thoughts there? Try Aer Lingus (ABQ to NYC to Shannon or Dublin) or SAS (http://www.flysas.com) short hop to Seattle (on Alaska) then over the pole on SAS to Copenha

Re: ireland and passports

2007-12-20 Thread Casey Dougall
Even though they have stated the deadline was extended on news channels the law is still in affect on the website. http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html > > my wife just got hers renewed using the expedited handling and it came > in about a week. might take longer for a new one

Re: ireland and passports

2007-12-20 Thread Robert Munn
you need a passport. my wife just got hers renewed using the expedited handling and it came in about a week. might take longer for a new one v. renewal. On 12/20/07, Dana <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > a couple of questions > > Anyone have any suggestions on getting a (US) passport application > ex

RE: Ireland and passports

2007-12-20 Thread Bruce
When you take your application to the post office, tell them you want it expedited. It costs a little more but you get it in about a month. I had to do the same thing. I know a US citizen needs a passport to travel abroad, not sure about Canadian's though. Bruce -Original Message- From: D

ireland and passports

2007-12-20 Thread Dana
a couple of questions Anyone have any suggestions on getting a (US) passport application expedited? How about cheap fares to dublin, any thoughts there? Probably a silly question, but a US citizen *does* need a passport to get into Ireland yes? What about a Canadian? thanks Dana -- Emancipate

Re: Someone is trying to sue me

2007-12-20 Thread Greg Morphis
I know squat about law but it seems fair for them to at least compensate you for the money you spent on the domain.. Screw them for trying to bully you out of your domain On Dec 20, 2007 7:01 PM, Adam Churvis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That example isn't tortious interference. > > The party maki

Re: Someone is trying to sue me

2007-12-20 Thread Gruss Gott
> Adam wrote: > The party making the claim is not in any way interfering with anything. > I'm not agreeing with you mostly because you offer no reasoning other than "talk to an attorney" which, in the end, still wouldn't matter because it's not important what some random attorney thinks; it's impo

RE: Someone is trying to sue me

2007-12-20 Thread Adam Churvis
That example isn't tortious interference. The party making the claim is not in any way interfering with anything. Talk to an attorney and he'll tell you the same. Respectfully, Adam Phillip Churvis President Productivity Enhancement -Original Message- From: Gruss Gott [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: Someone is trying to sue me

2007-12-20 Thread Gruss Gott
> gg wrote: > Baylor should own the domain due to "confusion" - I would argue it is > indeed tortious interference. > I should add I have no idea what the torts are or what the law is around cybersquatting (cause I'm lazy and it ain't my field), but I'm assuming that Baylor U's claim that Bruce ha

RE: Someone is trying to sue me

2007-12-20 Thread Bruce
Well I looked up the trademark laws they cited as well as ICANN's cyber squatting laws, and it does appear that they have something. Since I do not plan on doing anything with the domain, and since it cost me hardly anything to buy the domain, I will probably go ahead and sign it over to them and a

Re: Someone is trying to sue me

2007-12-20 Thread Gruss Gott
> Adam wrote: > I'm sorry... I accidentally deleted a word. That claim could *NOT* be > construed as either harassment or tortious interference... > If I remember, tortious interference of a contract is when some dude tries to get inbetween (wrongfully) 2 parties that have a contact. Since Bruc

RE: Someone is trying to sue me

2007-12-20 Thread Adam Churvis
I'm sorry... I accidentally deleted a word. That claim could *NOT* be construed as either harassment or tortious interference... Respectfully, Adam Phillip Churvis President Productivity Enhancement -Original Message- From: Adam Churvis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, Decem

Comparati entry on java vs coldfusion

2007-12-20 Thread Vivec
http://comparati.com/1134-Java-vs-ColdFusion Rather silly stuff. Thought you folks may want to have the...opportunity to add some points. ~| Adobe® ColdFusion® 8 software 8 is the most important and dramatic release to date Get

RE: Someone is trying to sue me

2007-12-20 Thread Adam Churvis
That claim could be construed as either harassment or tortious interference. If it could, a party with a legal claim wouldn't even be able to claim that such an issue existed. Making a single initial claim against a party isn't harassing them. And no one interfered with a legal agreement between

Re: Someone is trying to sue me

2007-12-20 Thread Todd
This happened to a friend of mine. Some company sent her a nasty email telling her she had to turn over some domain she had registered. I told her to tell them to send her their demands from their attorney via certified mail or she would ignore anything else they said to her. She never heard

Re: Someone is trying to sue me

2007-12-20 Thread Gruss Gott
> Adam wrote: > How do you see either harassment or tortious interference in this instance? > I'm not a lawyer, but I'm guessing that Baylor's behavior could be construed as harassment (given the threats) and an unjustified disruption to Bruce's contract with GoDaddy; but, maybe not. Like I said,

Re: Someone is trying to sue me

2007-12-20 Thread Vivec
You mean there are places that US copyright law doesn't reach? 0_0 oh On Dec 20, 2007 4:46 PM, Crow T. Robot <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If you're lookin for that type of reponse...these are pretty entertaining: > > http://thepiratebay.org/legal > > Piratebay doesn't have to adhere to th

RE: Someone is trying to sue me

2007-12-20 Thread Adam Churvis
> gg wrote: > (3.) Find an attorney willing to work for damages and sue them first. > I think you can sue for harassment, tortious interference, and some > others I can't remember but an attorney will know ;-) How do you see either harassment or tortious interference in this instance? Respectful

Re: Someone is trying to sue me

2007-12-20 Thread Bruce Sorge
Sure. Maybe you can pay my legal fees? :) Vivec wrote: > What would be...really...REALLY fun though... > > is to send back an email: > > "F*** YOU." > > I've always wondered what the response to an email like that would be. > > Maybe you could try it and let us know :) > > ~~

Re: Someone is trying to sue me

2007-12-20 Thread Gruss Gott
> gg wrote: > (3.) Find an attorney willing to work for damages and sue them first. I think you can sue for harassment, tortious interference, and some others I can't remember but an attorney will know ;-) When shit like this happens I always sue just for principle and I've never lost even when I

Re: Someone is trying to sue me

2007-12-20 Thread Gruss Gott
> Bruce wrote: > OK, so a few years ago I purchased a domain name called > bayloronlinestore.com. Yeah, based on what other wrote I would say your options are: (1.) Do what they say and fuhgetaboutit. (2.) Send them a reply telling them that you don't appreciate their tone and while you may be w

Re: pencil sharpener makes a nice xmas gift...

2007-12-20 Thread jeff
It was ony a matter of time before that phrase was uttered... LOL ~| Adobe® ColdFusion® 8 software 8 is the most important and dramatic release to date Get the Free Trial http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;160198600;22374440;w Ar

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread G Money
On Dec 20, 2007 2:38 PM, Jerry Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > (autistic, has Downs Syndrome,anti-evolutionist), Hee hee. -- The leader of the band is tired and his eyes are growing old. ~| Adobe® ColdFusion® 8 software

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread Ben Doom
Jerry Johnson wrote: > Of course, there are more specific words, if known, that would be more > descriptive, and would often be used (autistic, has Downs Syndrome, > anti-evolutionist), but what is the generally accepted term that > should be used? I'm not sure that's always true. My cousin's blo

Re: Someone is trying to sue me

2007-12-20 Thread Crow T. Robot
If you're lookin for that type of reponse...these are pretty entertaining: http://thepiratebay.org/legal Piratebay doesn't have to adhere to the US laws that continually are cited in legal threats to them. the responses from piratebay are awesome. (Piatebay is a torrent site, in case you didn't

Re: Someone is trying to sue me

2007-12-20 Thread Vivec
What would be...really...REALLY fun though... is to send back an email: "F*** YOU." I've always wondered what the response to an email like that would be. Maybe you could try it and let us know :) ~| Adobe® ColdFusion® 8 softw

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread Jerry Johnson
Designed to dehumanize? Really? It seems fairly benign and descriptive to me. Retarded. Meaning slow. Usually short for mentally retarded. I thought it was actually the correct diagnostic general term. Is that not right? If it is used to be descriptive, why is it wrong? If it is used as an insult,

RE: Someone is trying to sue me

2007-12-20 Thread Jacob
If you have no plans of using the domain ,tell them you will transfer the domain for $10, after you receive a certified letter from their attorney. If they fall for it, I would get a joy knowing they probably spent a couple hundred dollars to get a domain transferred to them. WARNING! I am not a

Re: quick and or Q?

2007-12-20 Thread morchella
k thanks. trying to do some basic calcuations. and i guess that may not be the problem. looks like i may have Bad Data... like thousands of records bad.. man... On Dec 20, 2007 3:02 PM, Greg Morphis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > AND BLAGH = 4 > AND ((this = 1) OR (that = 4)) > > > On Dec 20, 2007

Re: Someone is trying to sue me

2007-12-20 Thread Vivec
I would suggest you do absolutely nothing. Leave it as is, and then contact a lawyer. Or, swallow your ego and let the domain go. :) ~| Adobe® ColdFusion® 8 software 8 is the most important and dramatic release to date Get the F

Re: quick and or Q?

2007-12-20 Thread Greg Morphis
AND BLAGH = 4 AND ((this = 1) OR (that = 4)) On Dec 20, 2007 1:52 PM, morchella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > if i want the line after blagh to read as one, how should i do it in cf? > > AND BLAGH = 4 > AND ((this = 1) OR (that = 4)) > > or should i do > > AND BLAGH = 4 > AND (this = 1) OR (that =

Re: quick and or Q?

2007-12-20 Thread Zaphod Beeblebrox
first one. 2nd and 3rd variations are both 3 separate evals. On 12/20/07, morchella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > if i want the line after blagh to read as one, how should i do it in cf? > > AND BLAGH = 4 > AND ((this = 1) OR (that = 4)) > > or should i do > > AND BLAGH = 4 > AND (this = 1) OR (th

Re: quick and or Q?

2007-12-20 Thread Charlie Griefer
i'd do: AND BLAGH = 4 AND (this = 1 OR that = 4) but FWIW< the following (which you had): AND BLAGH = 4 AND ((this = 1) OR (that = 4)) isn't wrong by any stretch. some might even say that it's easier to read as it clearly separates the values that are being compared. On Dec 20, 2007 11:52 AM,

quick and or Q?

2007-12-20 Thread morchella
if i want the line after blagh to read as one, how should i do it in cf? AND BLAGH = 4 AND ((this = 1) OR (that = 4)) or should i do AND BLAGH = 4 AND (this = 1) OR (that = 4) or should i do AND BLAGH = 4 AND this = 1 OR that = 4 baisically for the 2nd and i want it to evaluate this OR that..

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread Larry Lyons
>I never understood why the word "retarded" is considered un-PC. > >When did that happen, why, and do I need to care? > >On Dec 20, 2007 11:10 AM, Tony <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> that are... watch :) Because its exactly like a racial slur. Its not just an identifier, but one designed to put th

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread Larry Lyons
>Either a relative steps up and takes over care, otherwise they get sent to >an assisted living facility, i would imagine. > I was involved in some similar cases back in Manitoba. In one case the guy was "high functioning" enough that with a bit of support with a case worker who saw him twice a

Re: pencil sharpener makes a nice xmas gift...

2007-12-20 Thread Zaphod Beeblebrox
pencil dick! On 12/20/07, Charlie Griefer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://gizmodo.com/336143/doggy-style-pencil-sharpener-takes-one-for-the-team > > -- > "Scientists tell us that the fastest animal on earth, with a top speed > of 120 feet per second, is a cow that has been dropped out of a >

Re: Someone is trying to sue me

2007-12-20 Thread Ben Doom
IANAL, and I suggest you talk to someone who is, but I'd suggest you put up your own placeholder with a link to their store for the moment. Hopefully, that will placate them. --BenD Bruce Sorge wrote: > OK, so a few years ago I purchased a domain name called > bayloronlinestore.com. The intent

Re: Someone is trying to sue me

2007-12-20 Thread Bruce Sorge
To be honest I totally forgot I bought that domain name. I have no problem doing something for someone if they ASK. I don't respond well to threats. My first inclination was to ASK them if they want to buy it from me for what I paid, nothing more. I may still do that, I don't know. I was just w

Re: Someone is trying to sue me

2007-12-20 Thread Vivec
Time to get a lawyer. Why do you want to hold onto the domain name at this point anyway? On Dec 20, 2007 3:01 PM, Bruce Sorge <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >The intent was to provide apparel on-line to Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, >where I used to work. BUMC ~~

Someone is trying to sue me

2007-12-20 Thread Bruce Sorge
OK, so a few years ago I purchased a domain name called bayloronlinestore.com. The intent was to provide apparel on-line to Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, where I used to work. BUMC is in no way affiliated with Baylor University in Waco, Tx. Since the domain is parked at GoDaddy wi

Re: pencil sharpener makes a nice xmas gift...

2007-12-20 Thread Bruce Sorge
This was one of those moments where you want to say something witty but about 500 things to say flood the brain and it shuts down. This thing is so freaking tacky I got to have one for nothing else than a conversation piece when people come to my house. Charlie Griefer wrote: > http://gizmodo.co

pencil sharpener makes a nice xmas gift...

2007-12-20 Thread Charlie Griefer
http://gizmodo.com/336143/doggy-style-pencil-sharpener-takes-one-for-the-team -- "Scientists tell us that the fastest animal on earth, with a top speed of 120 feet per second, is a cow that has been dropped out of a helicopter." - Dave Barry ~~

RE: Since we've been talking plumbing...

2007-12-20 Thread Jacob
I have been using Fidelity National since I bought my house. http://www.homewarranty.com/ No complaints so far. A service person is usually out the next day. I did have a problem with the water heater on Sunday morning and it was replace before I went to bed that night. No extra charge for wee

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread Ben Doom
Seriousness impaired. --BenD Vivec wrote: > See? See how silly it gets?? > :) > > On Dec 20, 2007 12:44 PM, Charlie Griefer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> dude it's not "nonsense". >> >> it's common sensically challenged. > >

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread Jerry Johnson
Why do you think we've been buttering up Putin? Person of the Year? On Dec 20, 2007 1:08 PM, Erika L. Walker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Damn I never thought about that. I DEFINITELY don't have the time either > perhaps Gel does? ~~

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread Erika L. Walker
Damn I never thought about that. I DEFINITELY don't have the time either perhaps Gel does? On 12/20/07, Adam Churvis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > and I've already told the White House > that I simply don't have the time to devote to feeding and clothing him, > giving him his bath, teaching

RE: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread Adam Churvis
This is *NOT* a funny subject, people! This is serious stuff, and I wish that just for once you would all step up and not joke about such things. To give you an idea of what I mean, it probably won't be long before both George H.W. and Barbara Bush shuffle loose their mortal coils. What will be

Re: Firefox 3 beta 2

2007-12-20 Thread Robert Munn
I am so sick of Firefox right now. I am still on FF 2.x and it is a complete pig. It crashes non-stop, especially on GMail as you guys said. I don't know if the crashing is because of Firebug or some other plugin, but the entire reason I use Firefox now is for the plugins. Take them away and it's j

Re: Since we've been talking plumbing...

2007-12-20 Thread Erika L. Walker
http://www.nationalhomeprotection.com That's who I'm considering switching to ... On 12/20/07, Jacob <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I agree... best thing ever. > > Cost me $550 a year... covers everything, including washer/dryer and > central > a/c. > > In the three plus years I have had my hous

Re: Firefox 3 beta 2

2007-12-20 Thread Casey Dougall
On 12/20/07, Zaphod Beeblebrox <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The 2nd beta is pretty slick. It will be 1000% better when they fix roboform to work on the beta's! ~| Adobe® ColdFusion® 8 software 8 is the most important and dra

RE: Since we've been talking plumbing...

2007-12-20 Thread Jacob
I agree... best thing ever. Cost me $550 a year... covers everything, including washer/dryer and central a/c. In the three plus years I have had my house... brand new oven, stove top, central a/c compressor, furnace, and water heater. All for $50 service calls -Original Message- From: E

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread G Money
I try not to use the word, and I'm about as un-PC as they come. For some reason, that word has just always sounded mean to me.dunno why, just has a mean sound to it. So I don't use it. But that doesn't mean I don't laugh when other people use itthe South Park special olympics episode when

RE: Firefox 3 beta 2

2007-12-20 Thread Loathe
If you open a new window from the ff icon instead of from an open window that doesn't happen -Original Message- From: Crow T. Robot [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 11:59 AM To: CF-Community Subject: Re: Firefox 3 beta 2 I agree with Charlie here - FF's last up

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread Erika L. Walker
yes, but tard didnt rhyme, so we always said 'tart cart'. On 12/20/07, Bruce Sorge <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > That's tard, not tart I believe. Retarded developed a negative > connotation when kids would use that as an insult to someone who made a > mistake or did something stupid. > ~~~

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread Sam
It's like sticking a knife in their gut and slowly twisting... so I'm told. I know Down syndrome life expectancy is only the 40's or 50's. I also read recently they found a way to unblock the censors in the brain that cause it so they will be able to function independently. They won't be normal b

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread Bruce Sorge
That's tard, not tart I believe. Retarded developed a negative connotation when kids would use that as an insult to someone who made a mistake or did something stupid. Erika L. Walker wrote: > Since when are you PC? :P > > But yeah, I was a little shocked because we've been neutralized to not >

Re: Firefox 3 beta 2

2007-12-20 Thread Crow T. Robot
I agree with Charlie here - FF's last update has completely fucked me when it comes to gmail. i have two accounts, this one and my "normal" one. switching between the two is about 80% guaranteed to crash my browser. oh, and i love it that FF crashes take down ALL instances of the browser. got tw

Re: Firefox 3 beta 2

2007-12-20 Thread Zaphod Beeblebrox
I was excited to see that Remember the Milk has a plugin to integrate into gmail. It's a bummer that my "apps for domain" account still doesn't have the new interface. RTM won't work on the old interface. On 12/20/07, Erika L. Walker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > nm ... http://www.mozilla.com/e

Re: Since we've been talking plumbing...

2007-12-20 Thread Vivec
Some bleach and Ajax and a match works wonders. 0_0 On Dec 20, 2007 12:45 PM, Ben Doom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Drano is pretty caustic. I'd try milder stuff first. I used a mild > dilution of floor cleaner (I think it was Spic'n'Span but I'm not sure) > when I lived in an apt. with a whirlp

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread Vivec
See? See how silly it gets?? :) On Dec 20, 2007 12:44 PM, Charlie Griefer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > dude it's not "nonsense". > > it's common sensically challenged. ~| Adobe® ColdFusion® 8 software 8 is the most important and

Re: Since we've been talking plumbing...

2007-12-20 Thread Ben Doom
Drano is pretty caustic. I'd try milder stuff first. I used a mild dilution of floor cleaner (I think it was Spic'n'Span but I'm not sure) when I lived in an apt. with a whirlpool. --BenD Zaphod Beeblebrox wrote: > well, if it's frog stuck in there, I can help :) > > http://picasaweb.google.

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread Charlie Griefer
dude it's not "nonsense". it's common sensically challenged. On Dec 20, 2007 8:41 AM, Vivec <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That politically correct nonsense hasn't taken hold in TnT yet. > And hopefully won't ever. *knocks on wood*. > > > On Dec 20, 2007 12:32 PM, Tony <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread Vivec
That politically correct nonsense hasn't taken hold in TnT yet. And hopefully won't ever. *knocks on wood*. On Dec 20, 2007 12:32 PM, Tony <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > challenged. > developmentally disabled. > special. > > i dont know, my momma and my woman > say it is... therefore, i listen. > >

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread Ben Doom
My second cousin Mac is moderately retarded. He lives on his own, holds down a full-time job (night manager at a hotel laundry, where he does the same thing every day), and generally takes care of himself (with some outside nursing help, as I understand it). He's in his late 50's, his father

Re: plumbing help

2007-12-20 Thread Dana
major ick. The thing I was thinking was ... are your children young enough to flush one of those little Happy Meal toys, Zaphod? Not sure if it would cause bubbles, but it sure would cause a clog... Let us know what happens? On 12/20/07, Shawna Hampton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have nothing

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread Erika L. Walker
you keep thinking that ... ;) On 12/20/07, Tony <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > and funny enough, erika, im quite PC. > i think so at least :) > > ~| Adobe® ColdFusion® 8 software 8 is the most important and dramatic release to

Re: Since we've been talking plumbing...

2007-12-20 Thread Erika L. Walker
2 words: Home warranty. $30-40 a month, find one with no pre-existing condition stipulation (yes they exist, I have one). Pay the $45 service fee call out and then let the plumber/spa person fix it. Of course it's best to get a warranty plan if you have several older appliances or an older house

RE: Since we've been talking plumbing...

2007-12-20 Thread Scott Stewart
That's what I'm hearing, a combo of bleach and a bit of dishwashing detergent in hot water and run it for about 15min -- Scott Stewart ColdFusion Developer SSTWebworks 4405 Oakshyre Way Raleigh, NC. 27616 (919) 874-6229 (home) (703) 220-2835 (cell) -Original Message- From: Zaphod Beebl

Re: Firefox 3 beta 2

2007-12-20 Thread Erika L. Walker
nm ... http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-beta.html On 12/20/07, Erika L. Walker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > hey! where you get beta? > > ~| Adobe® ColdFusion® 8 software 8 is the most important and dramatic release to

Re: Firefox 3 beta 2

2007-12-20 Thread Zaphod Beeblebrox
Don't know about that since it doesn't do that to me, but I'm using the mac version. On 12/20/07, Charlie Griefer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Dec 20, 2007 8:19 AM, Zaphod Beeblebrox <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The 2nd beta is pretty slick. The improvements to the url bar are > > pretty n

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread Tony
challenged. developmentally disabled. special. i dont know, my momma and my woman say it is... therefore, i listen. and funny enough, erika, im quite PC. i think so at least :) tw On 12/20/07, Jerry Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I never understood why the word "retarded" is considered un

Re: Firefox 3 beta 2

2007-12-20 Thread Erika L. Walker
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Re: Since we've been talking plumbing...

2007-12-20 Thread Zaphod Beeblebrox
well, if it's frog stuck in there, I can help :) http://picasaweb.google.com/zaph0d.b33bl3br0x2/Frog on a serious note, I wonder if you could fill it with some water, pour a little bit of drano in and and turn on the pump? I know a lot of people have problems with them if they don't use them oft

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread Ian Skinner
As many have already said, hopefully there is other family to help. That is what happened for my 'uncle' Earnest. He was first taken care of by my great-grandmother then by my grandmother until she was in her 80's and he was in his 90's. There finally arrived a time when she could no longer

Re: Firefox 3 beta 2

2007-12-20 Thread Charlie Griefer
On Dec 20, 2007 8:19 AM, Zaphod Beeblebrox <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The 2nd beta is pretty slick. The improvements to the url bar are > pretty neat. It does seem to use a little less memory than the > previous beta. One problem I was having with the other one was when a > pop-up would come u

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread Erika L. Walker
Since bald became follicularly challenged and secretary became administrative assistant. Do you have to care? Hell no, this is America. Freedom of speech right? On 12/20/07, Jerry Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I never understood why the word "retarded" is considered un-PC. > > When did

RE: Since we've been talking plumbing...

2007-12-20 Thread Scott Stewart
It seems like they're clogged. These are the outlets that push pressurized water back into the tub. -- Scott Stewart ColdFusion Developer SSTWebworks 4405 Oakshyre Way Raleigh, NC. 27616 (919) 874-6229 (home) (703) 220-2835 (cell) -Original Message- From: Zaphod Beeblebrox [mailto:

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread Erika L. Walker
Since when are you PC? :P But yeah, I was a little shocked because we've been neutralized to not say/hear/spell/look/listen to such words anymore. I still remember as a kid making fun of having to ride the 'tart cart' to school when our usual bus broke down ... On 12/20/07, Tony <[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread Jerry Johnson
I never understood why the word "retarded" is considered un-PC. When did that happen, why, and do I need to care? On Dec 20, 2007 11:10 AM, Tony <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > its funny. > > i guess its PC to say that word in trinidad gel. > as its DEF not here. > > hahah, it was wild to see that,a

Firefox 3 beta 2

2007-12-20 Thread Zaphod Beeblebrox
The 2nd beta is pretty slick. The improvements to the url bar are pretty neat. It does seem to use a little less memory than the previous beta. One problem I was having with the other one was when a pop-up would come up behind the main window, but it would retain the focus so it would seem like

Re: Since we've been talking plumbing...

2007-12-20 Thread Zaphod Beeblebrox
Is there something mechanical to them or are you saying they're stopped up? On 12/20/07, Scott Stewart <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've got a hydrotherapy tub (read: Jacuzzi) in my master bath. A couple of > the jets are non functional. > > Has anyone ever had to fix this. is there a cheap and d

Since we've been talking plumbing...

2007-12-20 Thread Scott Stewart
I've got a hydrotherapy tub (read: Jacuzzi) in my master bath. A couple of the jets are non functional. Has anyone ever had to fix this. is there a cheap and dirty way to do it? Thanks sas -- Scott Stewart ColdFusion Developer SSTWebworks 4405 Oakshyre Way Raleigh, NC. 27616

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread Tony
its funny. i guess its PC to say that word in trinidad gel. as its DEF not here. hahah, it was wild to see that,and then i saw who it was from, and realized how it might be diff. but we dont say that word no mo' up these parts. well, at least most of us dont, and def. not in public. interesting

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread G Money
Homes for the mentally disabled that are publicly funded are notorious for instances of abuse by the staff. It's about as awful a situation as you can possibly imagine :/ On Dec 20, 2007 10:06 AM, Shawna Hampton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My aunt and uncle on my mother's side are mildly retard

Re: Vista / NET START Services *Resolved*

2007-12-20 Thread Cameron Childress
I've run into this too. For a long term solution you can actually right click on jrun.exe and select "Run this program as an administrator" to make sure it will always run. It's probably a better idea than making cmd always run as an admin since cmd can be used by all types of malicious code

RE: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread Shawna Hampton
My aunt and uncle on my mother's side are mildly retarded/socially disabled. They're in their 60's now and can live on their own with supervision. After my grandparents died, my mom and my other uncle took over responsibility for them by finding them an apartment, taking them grocery shopping, gett

Re: What happens to retarded children when their parents die?

2007-12-20 Thread Jerry Johnson
I thought they went to work for Microsoft. (Bush administration? The DMV?) Depending on the level and severity of disability, many find productive lives in assisted living group homes. A good friend of my sister runs one, and the residents lead very nice lives. The home finds them jobs, and helps

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