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no reading the newspaper while driving, no putting on make up while driving, no shaving while driving, no sex while driving . . .

Real world example using the peso. I live on the border. When the dollar is strong you see Texans heading across to Mexico to buy medicine, booze, clothes, you name it. They can buy more for their dollar and they are happy. Two months later it swings the other way and Mexicans and crossing in droves to buy stuff in the US. Our winter Texans are sad but our shop owners are singing. Then the pendulum swings the other way. Eventually everyone is happy for a moment. The US Dollar is the standard in the world now. Every dictator getting ready to flee his country buys US. Over the long haul we will win. Other currencies will rise for a while but after the adjustment, dollars will be in higher and higher demand if we continue to innovate. We need a Americas (North and South) Free Trade Agreement. NAFTA doesn't go far enough. I see a world with three or four markets. The Euro, Americas, Pacific Rim, and possibly a fourth depending on how other areas fall in. Possibly a unified African economy. How quickly we get there is a guess that others are probably better at making.

ESPN, I forgot which show, was discussing the career records of Ted Williams and Bob Feller and how Ted probably would have set the all-time home run record if he didn't take time out for military service. I got to thinking, wouldn't it be weird if Maggs, Carlos Lee, etc. announced they were heading to Iraq to fight the war? Anyone here around during that time?

I just traded some currency for a breakfast taco, does that count?

Monumental Times? mon·u·men·tal adj. 1. Of, resembling, or serving as a monument. 2. Impressively large, sturdy, and enduring. So if we are building or we need a draft

DISCOUNTS IN THE DRESSING ROOM AT HEIDI'S NEW SEX SHOP The infamous former "Hollywood Madam" is back in business HEIDI FLEISS has a new racket. The infamous former "Hollywood Madam" is back in business, catering to clients willing to pay for a sensual experience. Only this time, instead of getting customers to take OFF their clothes, she's trying to get them to put clothes on -- at her new L.A. boutique! The shop will feature sexy garb, like personalized panties emblazoned with the words "Heidi's No. 1 Girl." "We're not open yet," Heidi told Planet Tab in an exclusive interview, "but I expect to be after the first of the year. We're still doing some work on the interior, although I am willing to let serious buyers in to shop before the official opening." The boutique's name? Hollywood Madam, of course. The decor? Nude artwork and an antique bathtub that blows bubbles. The unique twist? A dressing room equipped with a Web camera. Customers who allow themselves to be shown on Heidi's pay-per-view Internet site while in the dressing room will get a price break on merchandise. "That was actually my brother's idea," she told Planet Tab. "You can get 20 to 30 percent off just by using that dressing room. We're even remodeling its interior to make it look like a bordello." Heidi, who spent 20 months in prison for money laundering, tax evasion and attempted pandering, was accused at trial of running a high-priced prostitution ring. But she says her new venture is completely legit. "It's gonna be a huge success," she promises. "Obviously, I have a great business sense."

Sorry, I have to go with Jane

It's a family thing. Here is the story of his dad . . .

Controversial Chocolate Vaginas Shock Campus by Jason Cotter, Editor Emeritus In March 6th , the NCSU Women's Center hosted "The Vagina Monologues". As part of a publicity campaign and fundraising effort, the Women's Center sold chocolate vaginas on the brickyard for two days during the week leading up to the event. The anatomically correct chocolates raised eyebrows as well as questions about the Women Center's ability to represent mainstream women on campus. The "Vagina Monologues" play was written by Eve Ensler and has become popular among women's groups since it's 1998 debut. The play was hosted at Stewart Theater and a sold out crowd was there to listen to controversial monologues such as "Reclaiming c***" and "The Little Coochie Snorter That Could". According to Political Science senior, Toni Nata, "I was shocked and embarrassed that they were being sold. It's a sacred part of a woman's anatomy that was being sold." Other students were equally offended. "Not only does this heinous act offend me greatly, but it is one of the few things that makes me ashamed to say I am a student at this university," says Veronica Brumbaugh, a sophomore in Chemical Engineering. More here

just don't drip any special sauce from your Big Mac on the keyboard.

On the bright side, the entire marriage, not just the wedding, fits on one DVD.

Let me add this. All the old married couples I know, who have been married 20+ years, didn't meet in a bar. Could just be the social opportunities in the 70's, maybe not.

Today Jan 07 Showers 52°/50° 50 % Thu Jan 08 AM Showers 75°/56° 50 % Fri Jan 09 Partly Cloudy 73°/50° 20 % Sat Jan 10 Partly Cloudy 74°/49° 20 % Sun Jan 11 Partly Cloudy 75°/53° This sucks.

With U.S. forces stretched thin and many reservists on full-time duty, some urge a draft for reasons of fairness and practicality. Opponents say it's unnecessary and dangerous

Would these be more popular on mother's day or father's day?

WASHINGTON -- Anyone wanting to talk on a cell phone while driving through the nation's capital better have a hands-free device soon. The D.C. City Council Tuesday afternoon gave final approval to a bill making it illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while behind the wheel. There will be exceptions for emergencies. Ward One Councilman Jim Graham was the lone dissenter. Graham has expressed concern about using police resources to enforce the law. The measure now goes to Mayor Tony Williams, who has indicated he will sign it. Assuming he does, enforcement would likely begin in July. Violators would face $100 tickets. New York has banned use of hand-held cell phones while driving since 2001, when it became the first state to do so. Officer, I'm not talking - I'm listening. It's my wife

This helps my off season plan of driving my expectations as low as possible. Currently in my mind we are in 4th with the Tigers charging hard. By the time the season starts I want to expect a 100 loss season. That way if we get swept opening weekend, I won't be suicidal.

How many forum members does it takes to change a light bulb? 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs 1 to move it to the Lighting section 2 to argue then move it to the Electricals section 7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs 5 to flame the spell checkers 3 to correct spelling/grammar flames 6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid 2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp" 15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct 19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum 11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum 36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty 7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs 4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's 3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too" 5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy 4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?" 13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs" 1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again.

If someone lost a valuable picture would our answer be the same? Someone lost a valuable item, all the same laws would and should apply just like any other item. The courts would make a resonable attempt at determining the owner. When she came forward, her history (is she trustworthy? has she made other claims that proved to be false?). Our society doesn't operate on finders keepers.

No I opened and added the wrestling pic. As noted above, I locked earlier than I announced which blocked you in the middle of your post. I don't think it is always what was added but the fact that a feature given to a few was used. In my case it was a little joke. That may be viewed as being even more wrong and perhaps mockingly than you wishing to make a point on topic. While Steff was being kind, I assume others may call it a mod power trip, which I will be more sensitive to.

I have also been told that I closed the thread earlier than I announced. I checked my PC clock and it was about 5 minutes fast. So any posts that came in after I locked I am partially to blame.

I think the court would find it very coincidental that the numbers she's played for months all of a sudden someone else played exactly the same week she stopped. Courts have had to summon the wisdom of Salomon before. Look at Bonds baseball. There wasn't case law on that before.

Guilty as charged. I appologize to anyone who felt it was wrong.

I am not an attorney, but I would assume she could prove ownership a few ways. 1. A history of playing those numbers. Perhaps losing tickets, etc. 2. The stores camera may have had her come into the store at the time the ticket was sold. 3. Fingerprint or DNA evidence.

Maybe we could start a Palis vs. Israel thread and hit 20,000 faster