I think the problem is that the pressure is mounting inside Microsoft to find successful products and everyone is afraid that their product will fail and they'll be blamed for contributing to Microsoft's current/future failures.
Oh great! Now you've given the spammers a NEW sexual stimulant idea to inundate us with!
Do you want to get it up without ever giving out? Do you want to do it with MORE FORCE! Do you WANT to know the power of the dark side?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, stay tuned for this limited time offer of an S&M outfit consisting of an all-black ensemble with a helmet, synthesized voice modes for putting on a more SINISTER role. If you call in now, we'll throw in an instruction book that shows how to utilize finger squeezes to deny oxygen to your "partners" and enhancing their experience. You'll also get a touch tone phone pad to mount to your chest for easily accessible emergency calls by your victims.
The people assigned to read the email remembered that the embarrassing mail to one person only was supposed to go to more people, and forwarded it appropriately.
I happen to be Mormon. I state that up front because while a Christian, we have slightly different views on the purpose of life than "traditional" Christian churches.
That said, a quick "summary" of our beliefs involve a pre-earth life, mortality (this life) and a post-mortal life as a resurrected being. The goal is to become as a God, much like our Father in Heaven (what some consider God - not Jesus).
How does one become a God? What kind of training would that necessitate? Think about that. How would you train a potential God?
Our belief is that we're put here on earth, having had our minds "wiped" (in a sense) to avoid any remembrance of a pre-earth life (whatever status, knowledge, associations, etc. we may have had).
So you're put in an environment where everyone is given a set of challenges that might very well be unique for them in order to progress in some way that's necessary for them or for someone around them.
I'm not speaking (er, typing) fatalistically. But let's assume that is a purpose of some of the challenges we face? If you're one to believe that we're subservient to God (as His children), who would we be to decide that we should deny ourselves the opportunities that come with such challenges? And what do we deny ourselves by sorting out and killing those who might be susceptible to our notion of imperfection (however we reach that conclusion)?
I have a child with what appears to be some form of aspbergers, but having taken her to the UC Davis Mind Institute (mentioned in the article), they have concluded that she's not...exactly. So they've (for now) classified her with a multi-dimensional disorder. With a high probability of schizophrenia in the future. We are to follow up later.
I'm an ex-Intel employee (computer geek since age 12 when TRS-80's first came out), having married a nurse. My father is a computer nerd, with my mother just plain being crazy.:-) My wife's father was a school teacher, but focused tightly on statistics on the side, with her mother not having any "risk factors". My wife comes from a family of 6 kids, of which, HALF have 1 or more autism/aspberger's symptoms (one person having all 3 kids with autism, with an ex-Navy Seal as the father, but who's also a computer geek)
As I read the wired article, I couldn't help but think that a lot of my difficulties in social situations had to do with the anatomical dissections of everyday interactions. By that I mean that as I talked with people, and they mentioned their having gone to the bathroom a few minutes back, I'd think through all the steps/body parts necessary for such a function. Discussion of sex by others in a locker room was a nightmare!:-) The handling of diapers of my own kids was very difficult. Other people eating sloppily with too much food in their mouth had it's own chapter. As did people farting or belching.
I also am very talented in understanding new things such as auto mechanics, computer programming, air conditioning, etc. as it pertains to how things work in the physics/mechanical realm, but for some reason I cannot make sense of Chemistry. I also cannot stand the sight of blood/organs/bodily disfunction. But interestingly enough, I can understand the extent of medical problems better than my wife (a nurse).
I can't help but imagine that the person who cracks this genetic/environmental code will themselves be a victim of autism/asperger's syndrome. How much worse off as a race (or potential God's) would we be if we didn't understand the many facets of being a human? If we were to have killed off those who continue to unravel the mysteries of this world around us?
I tend to believe that it's how we approach the "problems" that really show who we are inside. There are some people I know who have to endure some very trying children due to one severe disability or another. They grow in ways I can only imagine. Me, I find myself stuck so
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Beat the other person silly in self defense, don't get caught, (run|flee|hide|scream), play the victim, PROFIT!
What, you didn't see all those articles on security filled with calm, circumspect answers?
Nah, neither did I.
The lesson learned? FUD sells papers/magazines/air time.
A nearby community learned this with recent asbestos exposure results handed to them by the EPA, and the press had a field day. They focused on a quote "You're making El Dorado Hills the Love Canal of asbestos." But the speaker of those words is a real estate agent, and cares more about business drying up and could give a hoot about health issues anyway. (but I digress)
A local politician said during the same meeting "Fear sells. Death sells. And the imagery of a long, agonizing death from asbestos related diseases sells." (He was chastising the media for their role in whipping up hysteria. He wasn't quoted by the media.)
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I used the scene of the ambassador looking at the picture of his family, then having some hot chick come through the doors, strut up to him, ask him if he was alive, and then kiss him as an intro to a church lesson on what WE live for - carnal, sensual activities or something of a more eternal nature.
I...uh...conveniently left out the part that the ambassador and chick died.
Or did I? No...maybe yes...
Yup. Definitely I did. It helped ram home the idea that he sinned and paid for it in spades.:-)
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Well, that's how I saw the most relevant Star Wars quote. Okay, so maybe I'm off by a factor of 10^3 or so...
Send it to me, I'll cash 'em in, and send half back. Call it a "recovery" fee. :-)
I think the problem is that the pressure is mounting inside Microsoft to find successful products and everyone is afraid that their product will fail and they'll be blamed for contributing to Microsoft's current/future failures.
Oh great! Now you've given the spammers a NEW sexual stimulant idea to inundate us with!
Do you want to get it up without ever giving out?
Do you want to do it with MORE FORCE!
Do you WANT to know the power of the dark side?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, stay tuned for this limited time offer of an S&M outfit consisting of an all-black ensemble with a helmet, synthesized voice modes for putting on a more SINISTER role. If you call in now, we'll throw in an instruction book that shows how to utilize finger squeezes to deny oxygen to your "partners" and enhancing their experience. You'll also get a touch tone phone pad to mount to your chest for easily accessible emergency calls by your victims.
Light sabers are NOT included.
Good going guy...
The people assigned to read the email remembered that the embarrassing mail to one person only was supposed to go to more people, and forwarded it appropriately.
That said, a quick "summary" of our beliefs involve a pre-earth life, mortality (this life) and a post-mortal life as a resurrected being. The goal is to become as a God, much like our Father in Heaven (what some consider God - not Jesus).
How does one become a God? What kind of training would that necessitate? Think about that. How would you train a potential God?
Our belief is that we're put here on earth, having had our minds "wiped" (in a sense) to avoid any remembrance of a pre-earth life (whatever status, knowledge, associations, etc. we may have had).
So you're put in an environment where everyone is given a set of challenges that might very well be unique for them in order to progress in some way that's necessary for them or for someone around them .
I'm not speaking (er, typing) fatalistically. But let's assume that is a purpose of some of the challenges we face? If you're one to believe that we're subservient to God (as His children), who would we be to decide that we should deny ourselves the opportunities that come with such challenges? And what do we deny ourselves by sorting out and killing those who might be susceptible to our notion of imperfection (however we reach that conclusion)?
I have a child with what appears to be some form of aspbergers, but having taken her to the UC Davis Mind Institute (mentioned in the article), they have concluded that she's not...exactly. So they've (for now) classified her with a multi-dimensional disorder. With a high probability of schizophrenia in the future. We are to follow up later.
I'm an ex-Intel employee (computer geek since age 12 when TRS-80's first came out), having married a nurse. My father is a computer nerd, with my mother just plain being crazy. :-) My wife's father was a school teacher, but focused tightly on statistics on the side, with her mother not having any "risk factors". My wife comes from a family of 6 kids, of which, HALF have 1 or more autism/aspberger's symptoms (one person having all 3 kids with autism, with an ex-Navy Seal as the father, but who's also a computer geek)
As I read the wired article, I couldn't help but think that a lot of my difficulties in social situations had to do with the anatomical dissections of everyday interactions. By that I mean that as I talked with people, and they mentioned their having gone to the bathroom a few minutes back, I'd think through all the steps/body parts necessary for such a function. Discussion of sex by others in a locker room was a nightmare! :-) The handling of diapers of my own kids was very difficult. Other people eating sloppily with too much food in their mouth had it's own chapter. As did people farting or belching.
I also am very talented in understanding new things such as auto mechanics, computer programming, air conditioning, etc. as it pertains to how things work in the physics/mechanical realm, but for some reason I cannot make sense of Chemistry. I also cannot stand the sight of blood/organs/bodily disfunction. But interestingly enough, I can understand the extent of medical problems better than my wife (a nurse).
I can't help but imagine that the person who cracks this genetic/environmental code will themselves be a victim of autism/asperger's syndrome. How much worse off as a race (or potential God's) would we be if we didn't understand the many facets of being a human? If we were to have killed off those who continue to unravel the mysteries of this world around us?
I tend to believe that it's how we approach the "problems" that really show who we are inside. There are some people I know who have to endure some very trying children due to one severe disability or another. They grow in ways I can only imagine. Me, I find myself stuck so
Beat the other person silly in self defense, don't get caught, (run|flee|hide|scream), play the victim, PROFIT!
What if someone chooses to fly United naked? (I wouldn't want to be in the aisle seat with him at the window seat)
Ah, touche'! :-)
Or *A* beautiful woman?
Or a woman at all?
O - A hard slap
O - An icy stare
O - Legs crossed
O - Walking papers
O - Almost all of the above
crosscheck with social security payments, and blue haired bitties...but possibly attacked for profiling.
And it misses the corner cases...Dead Walmart greeters who are propped up by benches, shopping carts and store mannequin racks.
Drat! Now I've given Walmart an idea!
What, you didn't see all those articles on security filled with calm, circumspect answers?
Nah, neither did I.
The lesson learned? FUD sells papers/magazines/air time.
A nearby community learned this with recent asbestos exposure results handed to them by the EPA, and the press had a field day. They focused on a quote "You're making El Dorado Hills the Love Canal of asbestos." But the speaker of those words is a real estate agent, and cares more about business drying up and could give a hoot about health issues anyway. (but I digress)
A local politician said during the same meeting "Fear sells. Death sells. And the imagery of a long, agonizing death from asbestos related diseases sells." (He was chastising the media for their role in whipping up hysteria. He wasn't quoted by the media.)
I considered what "stenciling" a keyboard on your stomach might do for you, and the logistical problems of it.
First, it wouldn't be good with greasy fingers, but an occasional shower might help here.
But then there might be injuries associated with game play and gastrointestinal discomfort.
Which might lead to some who might have a lack of adequate companionship imprinting keyboards on areas below the belt.
And that just sounds like a whole new class of injuries to certain body parts, on top of wrist related issues...
Not to mention the courtesy of shaking hands afterwards {shudder}
How would you file a workers comp claim on this anyway?
With Bat-counting... 2+1=3, but occasionally 4, but only when Joker's around.
But there's that issue of copyright infringment. *I* am the BAT, and I'm not mentioned anywhere inside "The Bat Book".
But enough of that, Robin. There's a sale on tights at Walmart! To the batcave!
And then to Borders for a latte... and a 3rd edition bat book.
I hope these kids can milk whatever studio comes to them for movie rights on this.
"Get a life people! It's only a TV show!" - William Shatner.
Old fashioned catfights between women!
That light saber fight looked like they were drying their nails on the heat from each others' lightsabers....
Gah.
That I got Rocky Road with my Yahoo coupon?
Have you considered an exciting new career in psychic analysis? You know the number to call, and how much you can make! Why not contact us? It's a new career direction that has infinite potential, and don't you already know it!
I dunno...
:-)
I used the scene of the ambassador looking at the picture of his family, then having some hot chick come through the doors, strut up to him, ask him if he was alive, and then kiss him as an intro to a church lesson on what WE live for - carnal, sensual activities or something of a more eternal nature.
I...uh...conveniently left out the part that the ambassador and chick died.
Or did I? No...maybe yes...
Yup. Definitely I did. It helped ram home the idea that he sinned and paid for it in spades.
streams -s [dirname]?
Now bring back the chicks!
With 5 kids... I sometimes wish I did.
Lessee now...
Zoom in to an area 3 square miles in San Francisco... check.
Move mouse to right arrow.... okay
Hold down mouse button...
Yup.... coast to coast in 12.8 minutes. And not a single traffic jam!
How are we going to justify a 2 week vacation anymore?