Travis In Austin

Typical response for a Vanderstein-like speaker owner.Klipsch owner buys vinyl for the attachment to the music despite the expense and inconvenience. Great cartoon FJD. Is that from Playboy, the New Yorker?

Ohhhhhhhh, a genuine pissing contest. So much for making everyone happy. Bad form for bringing up contents of PM exchange. As a moderator you need to use more finesse and diplomacy in my opinion.

fixed it for you. Oh, one of these days you'll grow old and get into vinyl...and think it's the best thing since sliced bread... He's already over the hill, do you think this forum gives out badges to youngin's?Thad has been handed his death bed walking papers, amazing thing is he begged for it for a year. And as far as Mods go, there are only a handfull here that i chat with, and they know who they are, the MODS I DONT ALSO KNOW WHO HE IS. P.S.Bite Me Thad me, and your warning points button. Ya feelin frisky there felix?Threats because i state fact? Man up newbie badge rookie. Now that's funny. I literally laughed out loud. I admire Thad for volunteering to be a moderator. Being a mod is a tough job if they have been a frequent poster and enjoy posting because it changes how you post. Sometimes, maybe a lot of times, they don't post where they otherwise would have. Everything you post is not only looked at by the forum as a whole, but by fellow moderators who presumably want to be on the same page, and the Administrator. That is a lot of people to keep happy, and, in fact, you can't keep everyone happy. Travis

I agree, i have NO dog in this race, The "New" Forum, it will be a good place for the Debaters and endless rants on their views of the world. i just like poking fun at fresh meat.You know like kids with one eye, or old ladys that fall down in the market, and Bose owners.............. Miner, reaching for the Lagavulin16 Lol, well they better keep it on topic with no expressed. world view. And no bloody swearing! Hey, if it keeps the Crap off the main forum board, im all for it, look and how peacefull the main board has been since introduction of the BS forum.I observed 4 to 5 forum members as a constant, trying as they may outwit/out blog and throw chit back and fourth, till just like little kids, one gets hurt and bails. More power to the BS Forum, may you live long and be Chatty +1. But I think they should have made it 500 posts, not 5000, to get even more crap off the Board. DAM Lawyers, always have a good point...... Yeah, but half the time it is the wrong one.

It does not matter and i dont care. live and let live any dam way anyone wants to, much less stress in life and certainly drama.The wife and i have great friends (Gay guys) that, no chit remind everyone that comes in contact with them, Modern Family, same across the board, little skinny guy and a big fellow. I don't care either but the lines are blurring faster than I can change my glasses. This is certainly the age of redefinition that we are living in. None of this is new. How long has the term "partner" been in use? Renee Richards in the mid 70s was big, big, news, but only for just a brief time. People moved on to the next thing. She would pop back in the news from time to time, but it wasn't big news anymore. I am NOT saying or commenting on what is right or wrong, that isn't really the issue in my mind. I think the bigger issue is how and where we get our information, and the quality of it. Directly related to that is what constitutes "entertainment" in America. I am more worried about what "sells" on TV and the media than last any od the decisions this term. An entire series about Bruce? The Real Housewives, anywhere. Honey Boo Boo? To me what is changing and blurring is what people find worth watching.

I agree, i have NO dog in this race, The "New" Forum, it will be a good place for the Debaters and endless rants on their views of the world. i just like poking fun at fresh meat.You know like kids with one eye, or old ladys that fall down in the market, and Bose owners.............. Miner, reaching for the Lagavulin16 Lol, well they better keep it on topic with no expressed. world view. And no bloody swearing! Hey, if it keeps the Crap off the main forum board, im all for it, look and how peacefull the main board has been since introduction of the BS forum.I observed 4 to 5 forum members as a constant, trying as they may outwit/out blog and throw chit back and fourth, till just like little kids, one gets hurt and bails. More power to the BS Forum, may you live long and be Chatty +1. But I think they should have made it 500 posts, not 5000, to get even more crap off the Board.

So Miner and Sancho are still neck and neck. It would be interesting to see how long they could sit at 4,999 but I have really enjoyed their posts on many topics I hope they do not sit for long. I also hope they do not spend all of their time in the new digs and hang with us "new commers" from time to time. I am thinking I am several years away.

Very, very sad news indeed. A wife and 5 kids.

The status of HIV infected kids is protected by anti discrimination laws. They are allowed access to public education. The healthcare community indicates that unless there are open wounds or intentional risky behavior (biting, for example)............ that these kids pose little risk of transmitting the disease. More importantly are the numbers of HIV positive kids in todays schools. The transmission of HIV from mother to child (the typical infectious vector) has been effectively managed and there are very few children with HIV in the elementary systems. New diagnoses of HIV in this age group is under 10 cases per year for the entire country. If there is any 'child' group at risk it is among adolescents experimenting with sex. Statistically one group stands out for new HIV infections and I'd share it here - but the thread would be closed down by the PC admin. Suffice it to say that HIV remains mostly an STD passed among the male populations who just yesterday got the okey dokey to get married. Wherever enclaves of these populations exist they seem to target young males some that still attend public high schools and certainly Jr colleges. But by that age I'd hope that these kids are smart enough to avoid exposure and the other downsides which can accompany sexual activity. I agree that is the reason and the law on HIV disclosure on children with HIV. Travis

Well the anti-vaccine group has lost their biggest medical proponent. I wonder what quack will step up now to fleece gullible parents out of their money? http://doubtfulnews.com/2015/06/anti-vax-doctor-dead-of-apparent-suicide-conspiracists-fired-up/ http://www.forbes.com/sites/tarahaelle/2015/03/25/the-vaccine-war-what-you-should-know-after-you-watch-pbs-frontlines-special/

No it wasn't. There may have been no law on it for a brief period, but Congress made polygamy illegal in Utah Territory long before it became a state. Some were tried and convicted in federal court and one case, Reynolds v. United States went all the way to the Supreme Court and held that laws against polygamy did not violate the 1st Amendment. Subsequent legislation was passed by Congress giving it authority to seize church property associated with those engaged in the practice. A lot of the legislation and case law surrounding polygamy and law in the Utah Territory was discussed in briefs submitted in connection with the most recent Supreme Court decision.

Ron is on tour, ill be buyin tickets for his stockton show in Oct, altough being in stockton aftyer dark is rather disturding.Check out Ron Whites FB page for a show near you. And if you EVER see a Lewis Black venue, do it, you will be the better for it. I laugh very much with both of them. The Lewis Black bit about bottled water kills me. That was a great bit, it gets me every time. He is a great writer as well. “Jerry Falwell said that the reason that September 11th happened, the reason that God allowed it to happen, was because of certain people in our country. People like, and I'm quoting, 'the pagans,' which is a motorcycle group. Feminists; he brought up feminists. [...] And I couldn't believe it, he said that God had actually talked to him and said, these were the people. That was the reason. It was those people, and that was the reason God allowed this to happen. And I thought, 'That's odd.' Because God had called me twelve hours before, and He said the reason He was upset was because of people like Jerry Falwell.” ― Lewis Black “A republican stands up in congress and says 'I GOT A REALLY BAD IDEA!!' and the democrat stands up after him and says 'AND I CAN MAKE IT SHITTIER!!” ― Lewis Black

The NCVIA requires that parents be given an information sheet that explains the risks and benefits prior to each and every dose. EVERY medical practitioner I know involved in family practice or pediatrics gives the required information, gets the parent to sign a receipt for the information, and the parent also acknowledges that their questions have been answered. You should report all of those doctors you know who are not providing this information to the appropriate State Board of Medical Examiners. Now if it is a question of what you believe should be explained, and what the law requires to be explained, then the doctor's are in compliance and you are out of luck. They are not totally shielded. If a petitioner prevails on their claim and is paid from the Trust Fund established by the Act, the Fund is subrogated to the petitioners claims and can go after anyone involved in either the manufacturer or administration of that vaccine for the recovery of the amount that the Fund paid. The Act does not provide immunity from civil liability as you suggest, it converted from a tort based compensation system to a "no-fault" based system. There is a big difference in being immune from liability and a no-fault system. There are pros and cons with a no-fault system. There are other areas of tort law that have gone to a no-fault system. Some states have "no-fault" for automobile accidents, workers' compensation is no-fault, etc. Why did it happen? In the 1980s there were numerous law suits being filed over claims related to child vaccines. Some manufacturers found it too costly and were starting to pull out of that market and there was the beginnings of a shortage of vaccine. Congress became involved and they ended up with NCVIA. Aside from the creation of the no-fault system, there were many, many other benefits that came out of that act to insure the safety of vaccines. Travis The industry in question here is Pharm, and the specific sub-catagory of that industry is the manufacturers of child vaccines.

This Rodney cat sounds like he’s a real cool dude. If by Travis, you’re referring to dwilawyer--I KNOW he’s a cool dude. Hello Travis if you’re reading this. I’m happy that all who attended seem to have had a really enjoyable time.Steve Thank you Steve, we had a wonderful time and I really hope you can make it to the next event out there. Travis

I just remembered, gun manufactures and dealers were given immunity from civil damages if they negligently allow their guns to get in the hands of criminals. This was after the maker of the Bushmastwr ,223 auto had to pay 2.5 million to one of the D.C. Sniper's victims. Atomic energy related fields have a great deal of immunity and limited liability. The construction industry has been able to limit liability with statutes or repose. Most ski area states eliminate any action against a ski resort operation.

If you want the FACTS about this debate I suggestnyou go here. http://vaccines.procon.org If you want a good example of how conspiracy arguments get started and eventually debunked, here is a great article http://www.forbes.com/sites/emilywillingham/2014/02/22/is-the-cdc-hiding-data-about-mercury-vaccines-and-autism/

Congress has given numerious industries immunity from civil liability in various forms, either limited liability such as recovery from a fund, limited liability, or blanket immuniry. The best example is tobacco. Others include airlines/aviation, insurance companies, banking,automobile manufacturers, etc., etc.,

Ditto

I think it is greatnyou still have a drive in Theater, none around these parts.

The unpainted are a greenish white are they not?

Houston elevators are particularly troubling. http://www.snopes.com/horrors/freakish/elevator.asp

Do you ride elevators? OK...I said I would not engage with the horse crowd on emotional issues I don't understand. We have a death in Houston almost weekly of a bicyclist. The most often given reason...which I understand and have experienced...is "they were invisible." Not to a machine, they wouldn't be. Even if not 100% effective simple bicycle alerts would save a lot of lives. Dave Yes, almost every day. But elevators are regulated, the subject of extensive legislation, uniform standards and mandatory inspections. I think that may be where the concern lies, the eventual major expense and regulation the more autonomus the vehicle becomes.

Sprint branding is already taking place. The final announcement/approval of the new company won't be made until July I believe. The manager at the store in Ft. Oglethorpe, GA seems pretty optimistic (probably why he has become a manager), and is rather knowledgeable. Not like others I've met over the years.They are receiving inventory from other stores and warehouses. I think that is right Bruce, Sprint finalized the deal to sublease in a large percentage, but not all, of the remaining stores. The remaining stores are all part of the new company that is owned by General Wireless. They kept the inventory and warehouses they wanted in their deal. The inventory in the closed stores and closed warehouses is owned by the previous incarnation of the company and will go to offset some of the massive debts owned by that entity. This article have a pretty good roadmap of how things have progressed through the bankruptcy process. http://www.thestreet.com/story/13130825/1/radioshack-set-to-put-intellectual-property-last-store-leases-on-the-auction-block.html

Now that's funny. She got that the first night she was there and says she has no recollection oh how it got there.

Unfortunately, no. Almost 1800 were saved when they were purchased out of Bankruptcy a couple of months ago. Prior to that sale the court approved the closing of about 1450 unprofitable stores. RS tried to get their largest secured creditor to allow them to close down their unprofitable stores but they refused. They filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and the court approved the closing of about 1790 stores, and the sale of about 1780 that will continue to operate as the new RS. They are linking with a cell carrier, which may be Sprint, and will be updating the stores in phases along the lines that Bruce mentioned. The way to look at it that almost 1800 stores were saved. Without a buyer they would have all been closed. The stores where they were blowing out inventory and closing are seperate from the new RS that continue to operate. They were divided in Feburary, the stores getting the ax had assets under the control of the court and approved to be liquidated. The new RS probably has more inventory then they really want and so didn't make any kind of an offer for the inventory. All of that inventory had to be gone by the end of the month in order to avoid lease payments. The company was losing over a million a day going into bankruptcy, it is a miracle that any stores survived. They are essentially a cell phone store that also carries parts, over 50 percent of their revenues had been coming from cell phone sales. They were terribly mismanaged after 2000 and this will be the second time they will emerge from bankruptcy because they failed to keep up with the times. Maybe the third time is a charm. Travis