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Someone's car got jacked and the perp isn't into whatever it is- tossed it out the window. The guy who lost it is pissed. Turn it in to the police. I would.

It's over the line, no question. I just "voted" by hitting "notify moderator".

We should all be wary of a Chinese version of "security".

I would love to come as long as you don't mind that my last three partners had accidents.

This thread has "no redeeming social importance". Just delete it. -Justice Brennan

I'd be pissed if I found out I had a tail and my parents cut it off. I should think something like that could be used to advantage. Today, I saw a dog with six toes on each foot. He literally danced over the snow as though he were wearing snowshoes.

You are referring to "conditional responses", no? "I can go climbing if I get the article written for the magazine." "My knee has been bothering me. Let me see how it is in the morning".

Hey genius howitzers aren't gonna have much effect, do you see the size of the rock? Maybe if they used a spare tac. nuke.... If the rock is as unstable as they claim it to be then it won't take much, will it? On the other hand, Dru, I'm going to volunteer you to dangle from a rope with a prybar. I'll bet you'll get the job done in record time. You'll be a big hero.

Thanks for the trip report. They are scarce this time of year.

Thomas Dolby, the classic "one hit wonder".

Did you see the article on the paper about how the cost cutters at WalMart are putting so much pressure on their contract manufacturers to cut costs that they can't compete any more in such "high cost" places as Honduras and Bangladesh? All the business is now going to Viet Nam and China.

I was playing outside in the snow all day today. I'm too tired to do a lot of research. If I have a slow day at work on Monday, I'll see what I can come up with.

Should Beck take the red pill or the blue pill? There are arguments for and against both choices.

Most excellent satire, cc.com style.

Isn't the rock at Fossil Rock a sedimentary conglomerate?

"That's my day to watch football."

Minx, what is the recommended dose of Cialis when the guy has more than one penis? Do you double it for two or triple it for three?

Fairweather, I am exhorting people to be critical of what they read on the Internet and to dig deeper to find the truth. No more, no less. Critical thinking is something which many people lack these days. You demonstrate more than any one person on this site, the inability to think critically and to respect the views of others. The following is a shining example of how you misconstrue the opinions of others: "Guns are evil. War is always bad. Taxes are always good. Crime is a result of poverty. Individuals can't be trusted to make proper choices for themselves...."

The piece does not cite any sources whatsoever, so it is not easy to determine the veracity of any of the statistics quoted in the article. I want to point out that the article is very careful to cite the statistic "violent crime", and not violent crime deaths. If you compare the two between the US and Canada you will find that violent crime deaths, especially by gun, are many times higher in the US than in Canada. The author: "Gary Mauser Professor, Simon Fraser University Gary A. Mauser is a Professor at the Faculty of Business Administration and the Institute for Canadian Urban Research Studies at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia. Professor Mauser earned his Ph.D. from the University of California at Irvine. He has dual American and Canadian citizenship. He and his wife, Ede Wong, have five children and live in Coquitlam. His interest in firearms and “gun control” grew out of his research in political marketing. He has published two books, Political Marketing, and Manipulating Public Opinion and more than 20 articles. For the past 15 years, Professor Mauser has conducted research on the politics of gun control, the effectiveness of gun control laws, and the use of firearms in self defense. He purchased his first firearm after moving to Canada and conducting research into firearm legislation. He is a member of the Board of Directors of British Columbia Wildlife Federation and the President of Barnet Rifle Club. "

Enjoying Al Franken's book aren't you? It's a good read and all true. There is a special place waiting in hell for Karl Rove.

Before you get too excited, consider the source. The Frasier institute is a business supported neoconservative "think tank" which is the Canadian equivalent of the Cato Institute in the US. I wouldn't be surprised to find that US arms manufacturers are major contributors to Fraser Institute. They don't publicize where they get their funding on their website because they don't want you to know.

If you go there don't try to see how much snow you can drive in. Just park when the ruts get too deep. Dig a place to park and hike. You're there to get excercise anyway.

They need some way to take down the remaining unstable rock high on the hillside so they can safely get to work on repairs. I wonder if they have considered howitzers? It might take a few shots to get the job done. Another way might be to lower charges on ropes from above. They could use telescopes or helicopters to aid in locating the charges where they are needed.

I have a Marmot Arroyo (1lb, 10 oz). It's nice and light, but not very warm. Marmots reg is 6'-0" and I fit in it even though I am 6'-1". I too would like another bag for below freezing conditions. The Moonstone sounds like it is warmer and only a little heavier, but I'd almost have to go with the long at 2lb, 0 oz.

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