I was going to say that twins are an impossible fantasy and you might as well just have sex with the same woman twice, but then I realised that around here "sex", and indeed "woman", are also impossible fantasies.
While they are at it can they stop giving children grades and make them have to work for it.
Absolutely, it's much kinder in the long run to let kids know they're dumb while still in school, rather than leaving them to discover it for themselves as adults in the big, mean, smarter-than-you world. Or at least it would be, if the dumb kids were clever enough to do something about it, which they aren't by definition...
I grew up with cats, and can tell you that if you spank them when they break the rules, they tend to behave well like any other pet.
I had a cat that used to bite, so one day I bit it back. It learned it's lesson...which is just as well, because I learned that a mouth full of cat fur is most unpleasant.
And when your name gets on this list, you can count on it coming out very publicly at the worst and most opportune moment -- as when you run for office against the entrenched incumbent.
The press would be all over it, but the only thing I can imagine the Australian electorate thinking when they hear a politician looks at porn is: "Top bloke!"
I've just been awarded a the patent on "waking up and realising" as a method of understanding a situation...but don't worry, I'll let you know as soon as someone actually uses it.
Obviously you object strenuously to your parents "techniques", and I have to agree it sounds like bullshit.
The question is a little light on details and opinion heavy to be making that assumption; an 18 year old's idea of "strict" might actually be entirely appropriate for a 12 year old. And I doubt a 7 year old has the necessary knowledge to form an independent opinion on the matter, so I'd question how much of this was her idea and how much was "um, yes, um, no, whatever finishes this boring lecture".
Why not have her let YOU remember the password, so she can log in when you're around to provide a little gentle guidance as to what's appropriate for her young self.
Considering the context here perhaps that guidance is exactly what big brother doesn't want the parents to find out about (and part of the reason the 12 year old's computer was locked down). A computer connected to the internet isn't exactly a voice keyed diary, which is probably the limit of privacy a 7 year old needs in reality.
I don't mean to cast apsersions, the question was probably innocently asked by a young adult who resents a percieved repressive upbringing (what teenager doesn't resent their parents rules?), but at the same time I can't think of a single legitimate reason why parents should be locked out of information like internet usage, since they have legal responsibility for their children's actions and wellbeing.
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I was going to say that twins are an impossible fantasy and you might as well just have sex with the same woman twice, but then I realised that around here "sex", and indeed "woman", are also impossible fantasies.
With that "a bigger bang resulting in collateral damage" line, I thought this guy was a spammer.
It'll take more than Ubuntu to make brown look good; it barely negates the Zune's effect.
What can Brown do for the US Government?
Make them look as bad as any one else who wears it?
How can I get in on this?
Just lie down on this table and close your eyes. Sorry it's a bit cold, but you won't notice after a few moments.
I just wish the batteries on iPods were replaceable.
ALAKAGOOGLE! Your wish is granted.
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Sadly, they didn't die out soon enough.
Professor Ralph Hollis now joins Hugh Hefner in being the only men in the world who make a living from feeling up bunnies.
...but that moon has a thermal exhaust port.
While they are at it can they stop giving children grades and make them have to work for it.
Absolutely, it's much kinder in the long run to let kids know they're dumb while still in school, rather than leaving them to discover it for themselves as adults in the big, mean, smarter-than-you world. Or at least it would be, if the dumb kids were clever enough to do something about it, which they aren't by definition...
Ah, no; apes, monkeys and humans evolved from a common shrew-like ancestor. Lawyers are colonies of slime mould.
Hey, there is a fate worse than death!
I grew up with cats, and can tell you that if you spank them when they break the rules, they tend to behave well like any other pet.
I had a cat that used to bite, so one day I bit it back. It learned it's lesson...which is just as well, because I learned that a mouth full of cat fur is most unpleasant.
And when your name gets on this list, you can count on it coming out very publicly at the worst and most opportune moment -- as when you run for office against the entrenched incumbent.
The press would be all over it, but the only thing I can imagine the Australian electorate thinking when they hear a politician looks at porn is: "Top bloke!"
Well, half of the electorate, anyway...
Shouldn't we have a better translation than Googles?
I think the translation, while something he is inaccurate, continue like the average rant Slashdot to be so understandable.
And at least D orthography its correctly...
It's enough to make a guy avoid any and all children when in public.
What are you doing in public that could result in children?
At this point I'm forced to ask where you got your nickname...
I've just been awarded a the patent on "waking up and realising" as a method of understanding a situation...but don't worry, I'll let you know as soon as someone actually uses it.
CMY: apartheid colour space, where Ks arent allowed.
Obviously you object strenuously to your parents "techniques", and I have to agree it sounds like bullshit.
The question is a little light on details and opinion heavy to be making that assumption; an 18 year old's idea of "strict" might actually be entirely appropriate for a 12 year old. And I doubt a 7 year old has the necessary knowledge to form an independent opinion on the matter, so I'd question how much of this was her idea and how much was "um, yes, um, no, whatever finishes this boring lecture".
Why not have her let YOU remember the password, so she can log in when you're around to provide a little gentle guidance as to what's appropriate for her young self.
Considering the context here perhaps that guidance is exactly what big brother doesn't want the parents to find out about (and part of the reason the 12 year old's computer was locked down). A computer connected to the internet isn't exactly a voice keyed diary, which is probably the limit of privacy a 7 year old needs in reality.
I don't mean to cast apsersions, the question was probably innocently asked by a young adult who resents a percieved repressive upbringing (what teenager doesn't resent their parents rules?), but at the same time I can't think of a single legitimate reason why parents should be locked out of information like internet usage, since they have legal responsibility for their children's actions and wellbeing.
That's kind of like saying I can't send the payments on my Honda because hiring a vintage limo to get to the post office is too expensive.
Sorry, this discussion was strangely lacking in bad car analogies...
Well, at least Alanis was hot
Perhaps I'm showing my age, but I find that somewhat disturbing.
It's the only money laundering bank I can name.
Really? Personally I use...um, never mind.
I guess it just comes that way out of the cow now.
The surprising part is how butter comes out in those brick shapes. Surprising for the cow, that is...
Another picture.
Apparently they sounded like Brian Blessed.