According to Netpliance's web site, the 30-day money back guarantee *only* applies if you buy directly from Netpliance. That's the only advantage (other than convenience of ordering off the web) to putting up with steep S&H ($40) fee.
I'm still waiting for mine - a gift for husband who has been whining about surfing the net, but hates computers. We'll see whether we actually like it or not when it comes.
Something the pig cloners probably did not for foresee is the benefit of animal cloning for the movie industry.
Another Babe movie? No problem - just whip up another batch of piglet clones and you've got as many animal actors as you need. No more worries about making them all look alike on camera - they already all look alike!
These reviews & comments are GREAT! The more I read, the more I want to see this movie. It sounds like a real hoot. I love cheesey movies with great special effects - especially if I can see them on the cheap.
Other great cheesey movies with great sfx: Starship Troopers Lost in Space Waterworld (best value for $1)
Pardon my assumptions, but I would have thought anyone with enough brains to participate on/. would have a built-in "insane nonsense" filter that would allow them to recognize Chick Publications as unintentionally hilarious and grossly inaccurate fundamentalist propaganda. Guess I'll have to revise my estimation of/.-ers downward. Or maybe just ACs.
BTW I collect found tracts. I personally treasure my classic "Last Generation".
Before you start tossing back "legal and readily-available" drug combos, read this:
http://ephedrainjury.com/about-ephedrine.html
"Ephedrine is derived from the ephedra plant. It is also known as Ma Huang and has been used in China for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Ephedrine is metabolized to norephedrine, which is responsible for the central nervous system stimulating effects of the drug. In 1995, the FDA released an adverse event report on products containing ephedrine alkaloids. The report revealed adverse reactions to ephedrine such as heart attacks, strokes, paranoid psychosis, vomiting, fever, palpitations, convulsions and comas"
... is we don't have a good word for third person indefinite singualr pronoun. We don't have a second person plural pronoun either, but in the south they say y'all which seems to work for spoken speech.
"They" is unfortunately ungrammatical as a singular substitute, but is in common usage in speech. I predict that it will eventually be incorporated into written English, and cited as one of those inconsistent quirks of the language that make it so difficult for foreigners to learn.
Good heavens, even split infinitives are considered permissible where they would otherwise be awkward (to go boldly where no one has gone before).
My stars, the pressure I feel to make this post entirely grammatical. Whew!
I don't have too much a problem with "he", either; what I really object to is the implication that anyone who does object is a militant feminist.
Language shapes how we think. Taking control of language and deliberately manipulating it is a powerful way to change minds, whether for a social good or evil. (Examples: wartime propaganda dehumanizing the enemy, social movements to make deragatory labels socially unacceptable.)
Using the third person singular masculine pronoun when sex is unknown (people have sex (!), language has gender), effectively negates the existence of 1/2 the population.
I am in favor of using the third person plural pronoun, "they" when sex is unknown. Sure it's grammatically inconsistent - that's the joy of English. "They" is used all the time in spoken English and is less awkward than "he or she".
Yep, that's me, certified geek magnet. Geek guys are attracted to me like bees to honey.
This article was too too funny. I'm the biggest geek magnet I know and I fit none of those stereotypes of behaviour. I stand as tall as my 5'3" will allow, laugh uproariously, speak confidently and don't futz with my clothes.
Ladies, want to avoid geeky guys? 1) Giggle - a lot. Geek guys are turned off by frivolous girls. 2) Say "I don't know" and other non-committal phrases. Geek guys go for women who are knowledgeable, intelligent and unafraid to express themselves. 3) Adjust your clothing. Geeky guys don't go for women who are absorbed with their own appearance. See also #1 above.
Want to attract geek guys? Be intelligent, confident, interested in what they do (no programming experience required), willing to learn. Good hygiene and martial arts training a plus. Don't know why that last turns guys on but it sure does. Plus, it turns out a lot of geek guys also train martial arts. Hey! Also, don't be judgemental on physical aspects. You're no model yourself, either. Pretty boys are nice to look at, but that's about it. (mmm, Brad Pitt)
... is correct. Or rather, it is the original saying. Refers to Errol Flynn, notorious Hollywood bad boy (not a nerd), after being acquitted of rape in 1942. His 1952 autobiography was originally titled "In Like Me".
"In like Flint" was a take-off, used as title of second Flint movie "In Like Flint", 1967, starring James Coburn.
All info from imdb.com
I gotta change this stupid sig
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that's *definitely* male gratification sex. Eeeew!
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Agreed! The Sumerian mythology element was what really made this book for me. I read it for the second time in conjunction with The Alphabet Versus the Goddess by Leonard Shlain. At the core of Shlain's thesis is the concept that how we perceive and learn alters our brains' wiring.
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Personally, I found it quite erotic. It was more along the lines of female gratification sex than male gratification sex. Perhaps that's why you find it unappealing.
(Tempted to post anonymously, but I know so few/.-ers - and so few know me;-) )
Only hearing the news WE want to hear will be an improvement over the current situation in news reporting - we only hear the news THEY want us to hear.
"They" are large corporations wielding the power to censor in the form of advertising dollars. Commercial news outlets receive the overwhelming majority of their funding from advertsing. It isn't even necessary for advertisers to make explicit threats. Editors and publishers water down or outright kill stories that reflect unfavorably on large advertisers. As publishers and broadcasters merge and are bought by corporations, news critical of corporations and their interests disappears. Disney now owns ABC. And who is the MS in MS-NBC? It's enough to make one paranoid!
A journalist who throws out a story for mass peer review still retains the right and responsibility to determine what to do about all those unfavorable responses. Slashdotters did not decide the fate of the original Jane's report, Jane's did.
Religion without Jesus is like beer without alcohol: it may taste good, but in the end you don't get a buzz.
If you would be so kind as to modify "Religion" with "Christian" (ie Christian Religion) I'll accept this. I find the implication that Christianity is the only valid religion highly offensive.
Otherwise, your points are well taken. All Christian denominations have strayed from the original simple (though not simplistic) teachings of Jesus to greater or lesser degrees, inserting their own cultural biases and political contentions. Being treated rudely by an organized religion can sometimes serve to strengthen one's own faith in the higher power that religion is supposed to honor.
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According to Netpliance's web site, the 30-day money back guarantee *only* applies if you buy directly from Netpliance. That's the only advantage (other than convenience of ordering off the web) to putting up with steep S&H ($40) fee.
I'm still waiting for mine - a gift for husband who has been whining about surfing the net, but hates computers. We'll see whether we actually like it or not when it comes.
Something the pig cloners probably did not for foresee is the benefit of animal cloning for the movie industry.
Another Babe movie? No problem - just whip up another batch of piglet clones and you've got as many animal actors as you need. No more worries about making them all look alike on camera - they already all look alike!
I am SO looking forward to this movie.
These reviews & comments are GREAT! The more I read, the more I want to see this movie. It sounds like a real hoot. I love cheesey movies with great special effects - especially if I can see them on the cheap.
Other great cheesey movies with great sfx:
Starship Troopers
Lost in Space
Waterworld (best value for $1)
Actually the Bible is the best for Biblical Prophecy. Read and understand for yourself, without someone else inserting their own agenda.
Pardon my assumptions, but I would have thought anyone with enough brains to participate on /. would have a built-in "insane nonsense" filter that would allow them to recognize Chick Publications as unintentionally hilarious and grossly inaccurate fundamentalist propaganda. Guess I'll have to revise my estimation of /.-ers downward. Or maybe just ACs.
BTW I collect found tracts. I personally treasure my classic "Last Generation".
Before you start tossing back "legal and readily-available" drug combos, read this:
http://ephedrainjury.com/about-ephedrine.html
"Ephedrine is derived from the ephedra plant. It is also known as Ma Huang and has been used in China for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Ephedrine is metabolized to norephedrine, which is responsible for the central nervous system stimulating effects of the drug. In 1995, the FDA released an adverse event report on products containing ephedrine alkaloids. The report revealed adverse reactions to ephedrine such as heart attacks, strokes, paranoid psychosis, vomiting, fever, palpitations, convulsions and comas"
Marion is a man's name.
Marion Morrison.
AKA John Wayne
AKA The Duke
... is we don't have a good word for third person indefinite singualr pronoun. We don't have a second person plural pronoun either, but in the south they say y'all which seems to work for spoken speech.
"They" is unfortunately ungrammatical as a singular substitute, but is in common usage in speech. I predict that it will eventually be incorporated into written English, and cited as one of those inconsistent quirks of the language that make it so difficult for foreigners to learn.
Good heavens, even split infinitives are considered permissible where they would otherwise be awkward (to go boldly where no one has gone before).
My stars, the pressure I feel to make this post entirely grammatical. Whew!
I don't have too much a problem with "he", either; what I really object to is the implication that anyone who does object is a militant feminist.
"Militant feminist" is flamebait.
Language shapes how we think. Taking control of language and deliberately manipulating it is a powerful way to change minds, whether for a social good or evil. (Examples: wartime propaganda dehumanizing the enemy, social movements to make deragatory labels socially unacceptable.)
Using the third person singular masculine pronoun when sex is unknown (people have sex (!), language has gender), effectively negates the existence of 1/2 the population.
I am in favor of using the third person plural pronoun, "they" when sex is unknown. Sure it's grammatically inconsistent - that's the joy of English. "They" is used all the time in spoken English and is less awkward than "he or she".
Yep, that's me, certified geek magnet. Geek guys are attracted to me like bees to honey.
This article was too too funny. I'm the biggest geek magnet I know and I fit none of those stereotypes of behaviour. I stand as tall as my 5'3" will allow, laugh uproariously, speak confidently and don't futz with my clothes.
Ladies, want to avoid geeky guys?
1) Giggle - a lot. Geek guys are turned off by frivolous girls.
2) Say "I don't know" and other non-committal phrases. Geek guys go for women who are knowledgeable, intelligent and unafraid to express themselves.
3) Adjust your clothing. Geeky guys don't go for women who are absorbed with their own appearance. See also #1 above.
Want to attract geek guys? Be intelligent, confident, interested in what they do (no programming experience required), willing to learn. Good hygiene and martial arts training a plus. Don't know why that last turns guys on but it sure does. Plus, it turns out a lot of geek guys also train martial arts. Hey! Also, don't be judgemental on physical aspects. You're no model yourself, either. Pretty boys are nice to look at, but that's about it. (mmm, Brad Pitt)
I have got to change this stupid sig
... is correct. Or rather, it is the original saying. Refers to Errol Flynn, notorious Hollywood bad boy (not a nerd), after being acquitted of rape in 1942. His 1952 autobiography was originally titled "In Like Me".
"In like Flint" was a take-off, used as title of second Flint movie "In Like Flint", 1967, starring James Coburn.
All info from imdb.com
I gotta change this stupid sig
that's *definitely* male gratification sex. Eeeew!
Personally, I found it quite erotic. It was more along the lines of female gratification sex than male gratification sex. Perhaps that's why you find it unappealing.
/.-ers - and so few know me ;-) )
(Tempted to post anonymously, but I know so few
"They" are large corporations wielding the power to censor in the form of advertising dollars. Commercial news outlets receive the overwhelming majority of their funding from advertsing. It isn't even necessary for advertisers to make explicit threats. Editors and publishers water down or outright kill stories that reflect unfavorably on large advertisers. As publishers and broadcasters merge and are bought by corporations, news critical of corporations and their interests disappears. Disney now owns ABC. And who is the MS in MS-NBC? It's enough to make one paranoid!
For the top ten censored news stories, see Project Censored
A journalist who throws out a story for mass peer review still retains the right and responsibility to determine what to do about all those unfavorable responses. Slashdotters did not decide the fate of the original Jane's report, Jane's did.
If you would be so kind as to modify "Religion" with "Christian" (ie Christian Religion) I'll accept this. I find the implication that Christianity is the only valid religion highly offensive.
Otherwise, your points are well taken. All Christian denominations have strayed from the original simple (though not simplistic) teachings of Jesus to greater or lesser degrees, inserting their own cultural biases and political contentions. Being treated rudely by an organized religion can sometimes serve to strengthen one's own faith in the higher power that religion is supposed to honor.