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I am not ageist, so the old/young doesn't bother me one bit. If Becky was as scantly clad and being groped, I guess it would be okay. But then I doubt you would like it as much. As-is, the picture clearly shows the man as powerful and the women as weak.

Slave labor has a really good price advantage. It seems pretty obvious to me that modern society doesn't need (and can't actually make effective use of) all the people currently on the planet (and there will likely be more tomorrow). If you force people to compete for their needs thru the market (where can I go and homestead these days???), then this race to the bottom is going to result in major violence. We have to change our economic paradigm (or accept people dying in front of us) as the infinite growth model isn't going to work forever. Maybe you are for periodic massive resets in population with growth in between? Or do you believe Jesus is coming? Or something else?

I posted Working Class Hero last night and then deleted my post as I felt it was a little self-righteous of me to post it, but in light of Pink's comment, FUCK IT! [video:youtube] Here is a link for you Pink (NSFW): How can you not like this???

Thanks for the links j_b!!!! [video:youtube]

I sure do! Don't forget medical and dental expenses as well. As Rob stated: ALL OF THEM. If anything, make people request assistance in the same lines as the poor.

I forgot to mention the coolest part of the whole deal, "Robotic-assisted" laparoscopic, which is minimally invasive and the main reason I may climb again in such a short period (I went home 2 days after surgery): [video:youtube] Although I am not a women, I liked this explanation: [video:youtube] The surgical system was originally designed for the military...

Lab results are not back yet, but doc says he is 99% sure it was cancer. Prognosis is excellent. Just have to check in a couple months ( via xray) that the growth doesn't't reappear elsewhere (highly unlikely). So it is looking good! Now back to my morphine induced haze...

Thanks all. Surgery went well. Doctor says I should be climbing again in 4 weeks!

I am undergoing laparoscpic radical nephrectomy (complete removal of my right kidney) today at noon. As I have an 8 cm renal mass (identified via CT scan) that isn't a positive form of evolution and has resulted in gross hematura (visible blood in the urine). It is probably cancerous, but at this point the doctor isn't sure. Hopefully surgery does the trick (it should) as I don't plan on doing the chemo/radiation experiment... I just wanted to thank everyone that I have climbed with. Most of whom I have met on this site (thus the post). Especially backwoods, Ivan, danalidave, grinter, and yikes, as well as the rest of the Beacon crowd (at least the ones I have me). I really appreciate it and hope to climb again with you soon! I apologize if this is too personal, but really wanted to post... Thanks, and take care. -Ken

Since it was posted here on CC.com, no matter what mood I am in, watching "Industrial Revolutions" has instantly made me happy. Now I can add this one to the playlist. Thanks for posting!

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WOW. That Is Beautiful!!!1111

Good article! Thanks for posting. A funny video: I m a Scientologist. (Audio NSFW)

[video:youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W56GtCNYKUI

Thanks again for a really really fun weekend!

I said sorry. Sheesh. Yeah, but are you a conscious man? [video:youtube]

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I lead 8/9 and follow a little harder. I am willing to drive and buy beers afterwards. -Ken 206 459 3453

I wish could slalom like that! I really liked the motorcycle jump and plane combo.

Over 20,000 children died due to starvation, and the world population grew by over 400,000 people in the same 48 hours.

Please watch: Blind Spot. I judge no one. I am as big an asshole as any one of us. However, our Paradigm must change. There is no choice. It is required.

For those who do not understand

I am not sure if this has been posted yet. Another movie ~2:45 long.

He said on Democracy Now that although it wasn't his original intention to actually pay he was able to raise the necessary funds with help from others, but wasn't allowed to make payment. I am curious how long individuals have to pay.

Why isn't he in jail?