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by mama
September 9th, 2005, 12:19 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Annan accepts oil-for-food lapses
Replies: 55
Views: 139391

Annan accepts oil-for-food lapses

QuoteOriginally posted by: StrangyIf this had been a Bush or Blair then the left would be up in arms demanding a resignationHe had the guts to admit that he was wrong. At least half the population want B&B to resign. It's just that they haven't got around to it yet.
by mama
September 7th, 2005, 9:27 pm
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Topic: Stiglitz
Replies: 15
Views: 140462

Stiglitz

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: MarsdenI think my argument has been summarized and completely verified in New Orleans, thanks very much, tpaper. Amazing grace! How sweet the soundThat saved a wretch like me!I once was lost, but now am found;Was blind, but now I see.’Twas grace that taught my heart to ...
by mama
September 1st, 2005, 6:23 pm
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Topic: A very unusual competition
Replies: 7
Views: 137316

A very unusual competition

<t>A hydrocele is a collection of watery fluid around the testicle. This is a common problem in newborn males and usually goes away within the first year of life. When the testicle drops into the scrotum (about the eighth month of pregnancy), a sac (the processus vaginalis) from the abdominal cavity...
by mama
September 1st, 2005, 6:20 pm
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Topic: New Orleans: Holy Crap
Replies: 259
Views: 154876

New Orleans: Holy Crap

<r>QuoteOriginally posted by: brontosaurusQuoteOriginally posted by: linuxuser99QuoteOriginally posted by: DCFCWhy can't these people simply be lifted out ?America has a lot of helicopters.They aren't being flown out because people are shooting at the helecopters: <URL url="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/h...
by mama
August 31st, 2005, 6:54 pm
Forum: Programming and Software Forum
Topic: Language-independent Software Design/Architecture
Replies: 28
Views: 148313

Language-independent Software Design/Architecture

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: samudraLately I am very busy with project deliverables. Sometimes I think whether it is worthwhile being in software. The workload keeps on increasing everyday. Responsibility adds up. Eventually you master some critical system and become indispensible. At that point yo...
by mama
August 29th, 2005, 9:03 pm
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Topic: surfing in toronto?
Replies: 3
Views: 137280

surfing in toronto?

QuoteOriginally posted by: mitwhere can i surf in toronto??? any nice beaches?Hey MIT,What are you trying to say? Would you be able for it seeing that you have a bad physique?
by mama
August 26th, 2005, 9:33 pm
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Topic: why the italian hostages were released
Replies: 4
Views: 137779

why the italian hostages were released

QuoteOriginally posted by: doreilly...And a happy weekend end in denial to you tooTPM has been too much to the movies. He's lost without his mentor farmer.
by mama
August 25th, 2005, 6:22 pm
Forum: Student Forum
Topic: maths question - difference equations
Replies: 5
Views: 139760

maths question - difference equations

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: gjlipmanI have a maths question that someone might be able to help with.In most lessons on how to solve difference equations of the form:x(n)=a x(n-1) + b x(n-2) you are taught to try the solution x(n)=y^n. I am happy that that turns out to be the solution. But is there...
by mama
August 25th, 2005, 6:06 pm
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Topic: Casting for the upcoming Blockbuster film "The Wilmotters"
Replies: 225
Views: 154524

Casting for the upcoming Blockbuster film "The Wilmotters"

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: bashirfArnold Schwarzenegger as Collector Julie Delphi as Ms. ClopinetteJuliette Binoche as doreilly....And of course, the one and only Dame Edna Everage in the role of mamaThank you my lovelies, I'm sure. Nice to have some royalty around here, even if is Australian roy...
by mama
August 22nd, 2005, 4:58 am
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Topic: Book titles
Replies: 12
Views: 138928

Book titles

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: NamelessWonderIf the forum members were to write books which reflected their contributions/personalities what would the titles be? To kick this off, some suggestions:N:- Damned Lies-A Journey through Riemannian HillsTraderJoe:- The Art of Enduring MadnessDCFC: HeadHunti...
by mama
August 21st, 2005, 5:38 pm
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Topic: Global Warming - Impacts, Vulnerability, Adaptation
Replies: 792
Views: 235991

Global Warming - Impacts, Vulnerability, Adaptation

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: SashkaDroughts always happened here or there from time to time. The "Dust Bowl" of 1930-s comes to mind first. Ancient civilizations were wiped out by droughts well before global warming started. Incects invasions? Remember the Old Testament? These things are bound to h...
by mama
July 14th, 2005, 6:43 pm
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Topic: Osama?
Replies: 378
Views: 169044

Osama?

<r>QuoteOriginally posted by: TraderJoeQuoteOriginally posted by: StrangyQuoteOriginally posted by: ppauperQuoteOriginally posted by: mikebellRacial tensions have begun: <URL url="http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1527288,00.htmlThis"><LINK_TEXT text="http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/s...
by mama
July 13th, 2005, 6:32 pm
Forum: Programming and Software Forum
Topic: Language-independent Software Design/Architecture
Replies: 28
Views: 148313

Language-independent Software Design/Architecture

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: samudraWe will just have 4 vendors to start (A in NYC, B in Amsterdam, C in London and D where else but Paris !!!!!!).It is summertime and I would settle for nothing less than a bikini mania for sure !!!SamudraWhen will your new boutique be opening? and in which part of...
by mama
July 5th, 2005, 6:34 pm
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Topic: The World's Best Newspaper...
Replies: 40
Views: 146078

The World's Best Newspaper...

I prefer the News of the World while my husband prefers the Sunday Spurt.
by mama
July 3rd, 2005, 7:01 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: BITCHIN'
Replies: 74
Views: 149945

BITCHIN'

Have you nothing better to do, Mr. Cuch and Bash? beating up those nice boys?This site has degraded since I joined some years ago. It used to be more serious.
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