It's interesting that you say that animals are vegetarians also.
I'm a Canadian in China, teaching ESL. On the campus that I stay at, there are people who sift through the trash to seperate the compostables, recyclables and other junk. I was actually shocked to see this.
It gets even more interesting. As I came out of my own apartment building, I saw the lady sifting through the trash as usual. She picked out a partially eaten apple and some other fruit, and then put it on the ground for the dog to eat. The dog didn't hesitate to eat the food. I was really surprised. I heard of dogs eating vegetarian, but I thought that it was just anecdote.
Yeah, I think that you have it right. A lot of Chinese are waking up to the idea that they could buy domestic brands. I've been shopping here, and I've seen some pretty stylish brands that compete with Nike and others. Nobody seems to go wild over brand names, in this city, so they probably are already thinking of ways to avoid dealing with the US.
Just so that everybody knows, I'm a Canadian, teaching ESL in China.
Here's a disclaimer, though. I'm Canadian. However, I know for a fact that this impacts me indirectly.
Also, in the classic debate about the free market, and whether or not it's okay, this just stinks of hypocrisy. How can we honestly tell somebody who has nothing to get off the dole, while we dish out billions to big business?
That being said, if this is actually just a loan, then it's bad, but not as bad as a free hand out.
Thanks again for clarifying. I really do appreciate it.
It mentioned, "The Bush administration asked Congress on Saturday for the power to buy $700 billion in toxic assets clogging the financial system and threatening the economy as negotiations began on the largest bailout since the Great Depression.". Since the word "buy" was used, I didn't think that anything would be paid back.
Yep. Also, the tone of the article, and the attitude of the awarding organization imply that all the experts of the world haven't bothered to do their homework. This isn't like writing music or studying history. Much of the information isn't subjective, so we shouldn't be seeing major advances coming from the lone genious.
Assuming I am correct, I have always had a very simple theory I use to wrap my mind around it. Bear in mind I am a high-level programmer, not a quantum physicist. I think that we (humans) exist within the first three dimensions while we travel along the fourth. Hence we are aware of, and can, to some extent, measure the fourth, but it is very difficult to perceive it in any concrete manner.
Actually, you might be too hard on yourself.
Imagine a film of a square that moves around the screen and rotates, but maintains its size.
Now, take that film, and then cut out the square from each frame. Each cut-out should be exactly the same size and have the exact same shape.
So, now, glue the cutouts together the way that you would put 2 pieces of bread together on a sandwhich: flat surfaces touch. Just be sure to glue each cutout in chronilogical order, and in the exact same position as it originally was in the frame.
If you have been following my instructions, and if my instructions were clear, then you should have a twisting tube-like object, that has a square cross section. It is a 3 dimensional object that has length, width and time, but is perceived as length, width and height. When you watch the film on the screen, then you are watching each cross section.
Sampling is effective, because it allows consumers to try new products, mostly risk free. I had no interest in text messaging, until I got a free message, and discovered that I could send myself free text messages. People are less hesitant about change, when it's $0.
As long as we can get the Africans to try some sort of freedom, then they'll be more inclined to fight for it.
Yeah, it makes sense. I know what you mean. Every single health and safety issue is unique, because each issue has different factors. That's why I don't mind more laws for certain kinds of safety, and less laws for others. I don't mind compromises either. For example, "Okay, no car seats are required, but just drive slower.". The idea is that everything has to be thought through and accounted for.
The reason that I don't like car seats for 9-12 year olds is because those seats tend to be just booster seats, with no measurable improvement in safety, as far as I can tell. Obviously, I'm not an expert, so I have to bite my tongue a little.:^) The only benefit that I can see is that the kids can look out the windows better, which is a good thing.
I assume that you are open to designing better car seats so that child safety seats are not required, right?
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It's interesting that you say that animals are vegetarians also.
I'm a Canadian in China, teaching ESL. On the campus that I stay at, there are people who sift through the trash to seperate the compostables, recyclables and other junk. I was actually shocked to see this.
It gets even more interesting. As I came out of my own apartment building, I saw the lady sifting through the trash as usual. She picked out a partially eaten apple and some other fruit, and then put it on the ground for the dog to eat. The dog didn't hesitate to eat the food. I was really surprised. I heard of dogs eating vegetarian, but I thought that it was just anecdote.
Hmm, that's a very good suggestion. Thank you for explaining the advantage. I didn't quite understand at first. It's very clever, actually.
Yeah, I think that you have it right. A lot of Chinese are waking up to the idea that they could buy domestic brands. I've been shopping here, and I've seen some pretty stylish brands that compete with Nike and others. Nobody seems to go wild over brand names, in this city, so they probably are already thinking of ways to avoid dealing with the US.
Just so that everybody knows, I'm a Canadian, teaching ESL in China.
Can you guys really get away with not paying taxes? I figure that the IRS will find a way to get at you guys.
Wow...that's weird. The page didn't even highlight my mistake. Some web sites point out that the word wasn't found, etc.
Oh, my goodness.
Thanks. I really appreciate it.
I'm Canadian, but yeah, you're right. I just knew that I shouldn't have voted in your election. ;^p
Seriously, though, no hard feelings, okay?
Volunteer work and donations are fine. Just keep the government out of this. That's all. I do a lot of volunteer work.
If the government "has to" give out money, then why doesn't it just give money out to the middle class?
Thank you for clarifying.
Here's a disclaimer, though. I'm Canadian. However, I know for a fact that this impacts me indirectly.
Also, in the classic debate about the free market, and whether or not it's okay, this just stinks of hypocrisy. How can we honestly tell somebody who has nothing to get off the dole, while we dish out billions to big business?
That being said, if this is actually just a loan, then it's bad, but not as bad as a free hand out.
Thanks again for clarifying. I really do appreciate it.
Thanks for commenting. I got my information from here.
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2008-09/21/content_7044535.htm
It mentioned, "The Bush administration asked Congress on Saturday for the power to buy $700 billion in toxic assets clogging the financial system and threatening the economy as negotiations began on the largest bailout since the Great Depression.". Since the word "buy" was used, I didn't think that anything would be paid back.
Thanks for commenting.
lol
I thought that you were just being funny and/or cynical about the car metaphors.
lol
Ugh. I can't believe that I misspelled cushioned. Sorry. :^(
I should have put a period between "Sorry" and "I".
I don't think that you're cusioned until the government bails you out with $700,000,000,000.
Sorry, I don't appreciate being forced to work for a living with unpaid overtime, while someone else gets free money.
Yep. Also, the tone of the article, and the attitude of the awarding organization imply that all the experts of the world haven't bothered to do their homework. This isn't like writing music or studying history. Much of the information isn't subjective, so we shouldn't be seeing major advances coming from the lone genious.
Why couldn't we just pump liquid CO2? This way, we won't bury precious nutrients. At least, if it leaks, it will only be CO2, which is quite safe.
Even if plants can't get us out of this mess, they can still make it easier for us to get out of this mess.
I'm in China right now, and it won't load up. Could you summarize what the link goes to?
Must you Americans be the biggest at everything?! Come on! Give us a chance, just for once. Throw a dog a bone. >:^( ;^) ;^D
A spelling Nazi that actually speaks German? Wow...
Assuming I am correct, I have always had a very simple theory I use to wrap my mind around it. Bear in mind I am a high-level programmer, not a quantum physicist. I think that we (humans) exist within the first three dimensions while we travel along the fourth. Hence we are aware of, and can, to some extent, measure the fourth, but it is very difficult to perceive it in any concrete manner.
Actually, you might be too hard on yourself.
If you have been following my instructions, and if my instructions were clear, then you should have a twisting tube-like object, that has a square cross section. It is a 3 dimensional object that has length, width and time, but is perceived as length, width and height. When you watch the film on the screen, then you are watching each cross section.
You touched on a really important point.
Sampling is effective, because it allows consumers to try new products, mostly risk free. I had no interest in text messaging, until I got a free message, and discovered that I could send myself free text messages. People are less hesitant about change, when it's $0.
As long as we can get the Africans to try some sort of freedom, then they'll be more inclined to fight for it.
Yes, of course. Your options are Tubgirl or goatse, or both.
Yeah, but why adopt it if it won't be loved?
Abort it.
I do it the last way.
I'd hate to be in that situation.
Yeah, it makes sense. I know what you mean. Every single health and safety issue is unique, because each issue has different factors. That's why I don't mind more laws for certain kinds of safety, and less laws for others. I don't mind compromises either. For example, "Okay, no car seats are required, but just drive slower.". The idea is that everything has to be thought through and accounted for.
The reason that I don't like car seats for 9-12 year olds is because those seats tend to be just booster seats, with no measurable improvement in safety, as far as I can tell. Obviously, I'm not an expert, so I have to bite my tongue a little. :^) The only benefit that I can see is that the kids can look out the windows better, which is a good thing.
I assume that you are open to designing better car seats so that child safety seats are not required, right?