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Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: And why is the IDE so totally screwed up in terms of usability?! Do the PB-developers at Sybase know what usability means? Do you think I should send them a thesaurus? PowerBuilder 8 is a little closer to the more modern IDEs but its still got a long way to go. Prior to PB8, it was a nightmare. Jason Henderson "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." - Gandhi articles profile

The volunteers were there to protect civilian areas like hospitals and schools, some of them decided to leave because the Iraqis were starting to giving them assignments. Those that stayed, are protecting places like water reservoirs that are very important, as you probably know, for the survival of the civilians. I can't think of anything more corageus (spelling?), than what those people are doing, it is only a week ago the Israelian army murdered an American woman who was trying to protect the home of palestinians in the occupied areas. "After all it's just text at the end of the day. - Colin Davies "For example, when a VB programmer comes to my house, they may say 'does your pool need cleaning, sir ?' " - Christian Graus

Jason Henderson wrote: Anyway, I could picture them putting Coke or McDonald's ads on tanks as they race through Iraq. I would better see ads for Chevron and Texaco ;P Angels banished from heaven have no choice but to become demons Cowboy Bebop

What a lack of civilization...barbarian! ;):-D Angels banished from heaven have no choice but to become demons Cowboy Bebop

Jason Henderson wrote: I wish the media would at least attempt to verify rumors before they publish things. And miss out on the possibility of breaking the story first!! No way, Jason! X| BW "We get general information and specific information, but none of the specific information talks about time, place or methods or means..." - Tom Ridge - US Secretary of Homeland Security

A few dozen people who may be Iraqi agents... What's the question? There are about 11,000 people that the FBI says they will possibly talk to. You surely,(whoever you are) aren't trying to equate this with WW2 and the Japanese-Americans? Uptight Ex-Military Republican married to a Commie Lib - How weird is that?

:laugh::laugh::laugh: That's awesome! Brad Jennings "if the golden arches shut shop, where else are the VB people going to get work." - Colin Davies

Michael Dunn wrote: But did they surrender to a news crew? That reminds me of this cartoon. CNN[^] Follow live World Cup Cricket scores here[^] What is Cricket?[^]

I'm not certain how to parse European parties but in general I think you could sum up the two parties here by the following: Republicans generally: Believe in self reliance Strong defense Sometimes are fiscally conservative (changes over time) The variations to this are the Republicans who are moderates. John McCain is an example. There are also those who are Republican in name only, need to be called republicans because their electorate is. Chaffee (from Rhode Island) is one such individual. There are also the hard core, we'll call them conservatives - you cannot call all Republicans conservative. President Bush identifies himself as a compassionate conservative. I happen to object to that because it implies conservatives have no compassion. This would probably make him a moderate - but that is like being half pregnant, I can never really figure out what it means. Democrats generally: Believe in a significant role for government in your day to day life. They prefer spending on anything over defence (for the most part, not all). The further left you go in the Democratic party the more heavily you'll see a push for reliance on the government as opposed to the Republican concept of self reliance. To fund their push for dependence on the government they believe heavily in entitlements. An entitlement, for example, would be a law that states, "we'll send you a check for $10 US every month, just because you probably need it (entitling you to the $10)". This creates a reliance on receipt of that $10. By doing so (I believe) they're actually buying your vote. But to buy your vote, they take my money. Even more diabolical (guess my opinion) they also buy your vote by dropping you off the tax roles. If you live here in the US you'll hear the Republicans push for tax cuts. The Democrats always content that the cuts are for the "rich" - which means anyone who pays taxes. They (along with some wrong-headed-well-meaning Republicans) have eliminated about half the population from the tax roles. Now think about that. It means that 1/2 the population can vote but have no stake in what they are voting for. Well - I took off on a rant. Hope this helps. Mike

Obviously you don't know me, I'm definitely not politically correct.:omg::laugh: Uptight Ex-Military Republican married to a Commie Lib - How weird is that?

Chris Losinger wrote: while they're not really "metal", does Soundtrack Of Our Lives get much play in Sweden? I don't know actually. I don't listen much to mainstream radio nor do I watch MTV. I'm probably 5 years behind everybody else. :-D I have heard the name mentioned though in media, and I believe I read a review in one of our newspapers some time ago, and it got good critique. Maybe I should give it a chance. :) Unfortunately, there are not many radio stations here in Sweden which doesn't broadcast mainstream pop trash (i.e. Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, or whatever is hip for the moment). The state owned radio station P3 as a broad selection of music though, but I hardly ever listen to it other than when I drive to my parents. That usually happens on friday evenings, and that's unfortunately the rap happy hour or whatever. Unfortunately I don't live in a major city, thus I don't have access to niched radio stations. Chris Losinger wrote: i played their last album to death last summer - it rocks. I think I'll fire up soulseek and see what the fuzz is all about. :) Chris Losinger wrote: from a band that isn't at least 20 years old is rare enough that i suspect the guy who put it on was fired on the spot I take that as a pretty damn good review. ;) -- Shine, enlighten me - shine Shine, awaken me - shine Shine for all your suffering - shine

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I sense another drinking game in the making. cheers, Chris Maunder

He! They even messed up with the girl I love! :-D Angels banished from heaven have no choice but to become demons Cowboy Bebop

From the same site: (http://web.amnesty.org/ai.nsf/Index/MDE140092002?OpenDocument&of=COUNTRIES\USA) USA/Iraq : Not in the name of human rights In his speech to the UN General Assembly today, President George Bush made reference to the serious human rights violations perpetrated upon the Iraqi people by their government. In the background paper distributed to the media, several references were made to Amnesty International's reports published over the years on the human rights situation in Iraq. " Once again, the human rights record of a country is used selectively to legitimize military actions." Amnesty International said. " The US and other Western governments turned a blind eye to Amnesty International reports of widespread human rights violations in Iraq during the Iran-Iraq war, and ignored Amnesty International's campaign on behalf of the thousands of unarmed Kurdish civilians killed in the 1988 attacks on Halabja.' " As the debate on whether to use military force against Iraq escalates, the human rights of the Iraqi people, as a direct consequence of any potential military action, is sorely missing from the equation." " Life, safety and security of civilians must be the paramount consideration in any action taken to resolve the current human rights and humanitarian crisis. The experience of previous armed intervention in the Gulf has shown that, all too often, civilians become the acceptable casualties of war." " In the event of military action there is a serious possibility of large flows of refugees and the internal displacement of thousands of people. A humanitarian crisis can emerge caused by difficult or impossible delivery of basic supplies leaving shortages in food, medicine and the destruction of civilian infrastructure and institutions." Angels banished from heaven have no choice but to become demons Cowboy Bebop

The message is good, but the world will not heed it. John 1:10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. Here is an interesting passage. It may not fit exactly, but I think of George Bush and America when I read it. John 15:19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. Jason Henderson "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." - Gandhi articles profile

There are still thousands of people who die of atrocities every year. Sounds to me like two organizations might not be enough. J "You can get anything you want at Alice's Restaurant."

Michael P Butler wrote: But would that make Tony Blair the Anakin Skywalker character. A good man corrupted by the dark side? If you ask me, he looks and acts more like Jar Jar Binks. Binks was fooled by Palpatine in starting the Clone wars (giving him power in the senate). ----------------------- New and improved: kwakkelflap.com My second CP article: MAP files[^] while (!:bob:.IsDrunk()) { :bob:.Drink( :beer: ); }