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My high school graduation had one valedictorian and three salutatorian. I assume even if weighted and un-weighted grades/GPA were the same, there would be other factors to make one student look "better" than the other (i.e. more extra curricular activities, community services, etc)

Full Throttle posted...

Sherry also said that Jasmine was forced to give her speech AFTER the other student and was told to walk BEHIND her to the podium. She said "A child, when they earn honours, they are entitled to receive them. There is no inclusion in the Cleveland school district. When the district wants something, they just take it"

For odd ball situations like this I would say leave it to the students to come to an agreement on who to speak/walk first. For the walking through, they could have also just walk side-by-side if it makes that big of a deal.
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JOExHIGASHI posted...

I agree the meaning behind art should be important but it should also be visually apparent in paintings and sculptures, photographs, etc.

I can't read the artist's mind so if I don't "get it" then it's because it's a bad piece of art

Well said. It's difficult to appreciate what an artist have created if we don't know the meaning behind it. Granted part of the fun sometimes is trying to interpret what the artist was trying to convey.
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IAmNowGone posted...

Whatever happened to, yknow, actual art?

That's the thing, the concept of "art" varies between different people. One man's trash is another man's treasure so to speak. There is no right or wrong answer cause we have our own ideas of what is "art".
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On another note though, would anyone even eat oatmeal or grits as a side? Aren't these pretty heavy/filling food to be consumed as such?
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Hashbrown > oats > grits for me. Though I do enjoy grits and cheese. Oatmeal is also a bit too heavy as a side for me. If anything it would be the main breakfast course.
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I would say the usefulness of a degree depends almost entirely on the availability of local jobs and one willingness to move to find said jobs if they are not available locally. Around Los Angeles there are usually some engineer companies hiring. If I go further north to Mammoth for example, it is less likely I find a viable engineering job up there.

College isn't for everyone and I do not mean that as an insult. But rather one need to be realistic about what one can do with said degree and whether one is willing to move to pursue a job with said degree. Unfortunately I think far too many graduates enter with the wrong mindset.

And then networking, most college graduates don't bother networking or looking for internships until it is too late. I have one college friend who graduated as our civil engineer valedictorian and went on to M.I.T. for his Master. He was definitely a smart guy but did no networking or internship. It took him a while to find an engineering job whereas I got other classmates landing civil engineering jobs with cities or major companies before they graduated.
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Unfortunately such approach isn't gonna stop the bullying, it'll simply encourage the bully to find another weaker person. It is a bandage treatment at most.

OhhhJa posted...

t always seemed to me like kids got bullied more for being weird than being physically weak.

And then there's this. I was teased a little bit for my stuttering. Having muscles will only act as a deterrent.
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dainkinkaide posted...

and more time educating gun owners about the responsible use of guns.

Yes please. I'm fairly neutral when it comes to gun rights but please stop people treating firearms as a toy of sort.
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InfestedAdam posted...

Can't say I'll ever grow tire of scrambled eggs and can be eaten in so many different ways.

Scrambled...and uh...scrambled?

I guess what he means is that it can be....paired with other food?

Aye, I didn't meant in how it is cooked but what it is prepared with.
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Can't say I'll ever grow tire of scrambled eggs and can be eaten in so many different ways.
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Dreaming_King posted...

People drive everyday without any ill effects for their stupid behavior so I guess they just lose any sense of gravity related to the act.

Which I'll say is fine to some degree. Its when something bad happens that I feel an appropriate punishment is needed. If its driving related, suspend or revoke their license. If its firearm related, suspend or revoke their gun license.

I know owning a gun is seen as a right whereas driving is seen as a privilege. But just like with some actions in this country, act stupid enough times and your rights will also be revoked.
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Yes and no. I kinda feel I shoulda gone to a trade school first and from there choose a field of study that I was actually interested in. Instead I somehow found myself majoring in civil engineering and despite enjoying the work feel I shoulda gone into mechanical engineering instead. Plus I've made some lifelong friendship in my time at college. Of course this can be done anywhere but its easier when one has something to relate with.

RCtheWSBC posted...

I plan to be done after these master degrees though.

No plans or need for a PhD?
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I am fairly neutral when it comes to gun rights but when people do dumbarse mistake like this, I say deny them any gun rights for X years or for the rest of their lives. Firearms are not something to be taken lightly and yet how many people each year die or are injured from poor safety habits?

It's kinda like getting a DUI. Driving a two ton vehicle is something everyone should take seriously and if said driver has shown he/she is not capable of that, their license is revoked. Shouldn't the same be done for something like firearms where one should take them seriously?
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xXsabbathXx posted...

Nightcrawler

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Dynalo posted...

Sure, the convenience of the app certainly contributed to its success, but without being a literal fraction of the price of a taxi it never would have gotten very popular.

Aye. The app is definitely useful but the price difference is a huge incentive. Being able to pay with a debit/credit card is another boon I'd say. I recall once calling a taxi dispatcher and being told the driver accepts credit only to find out at the end of my ride that he only takes cash. I was livid that I had to spend another $6 in withdraw fees to get cash from an ATM.
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If it is truly something sporty I'd prefer manual. I prefer automatic in vehicles that I would drive casually in.
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RFC22 posted...

Think of what the married couple spent!

Something along this line. When my friend got married he offered to pay for the suits of us groomsmen but we refused as we didn't want to be more of a burden on him already. Being a groomsmen/bestman was a honor already. Plus our suits only costed about $120.

Far-Queue posted...

Traditionally, the groomsmen and bridesmaids receive a gift from the couple at the rehearsal dinner. Could make up for some of it, depending on what you get.

And then there's this. Our friend gave us $100 as a gift after the reception. I do not deny being in the wedding party is easy on the wallet though.
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Belching Beaver Peanut Butter Milk Stout.

http://belchingbeaver.com/core-beer/
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Personally for me it will probably be in order of Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. Can't say I always agree with their business practice but their products have been reliable enough for me.
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CountessRolab posted...

To be fair, I also think that most Americans in general are uncultured (and that is putting it politely).

To be fair to some, where they live might not be that diverse. Folks living in California or New York might be expose to a wide range of culture, more so than some other states.
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I've used up a chunk of my vacation days for Boy Scouts and other camping activities so can't really use whatever I have left for just one day.
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Officially my parents were divorced. In reality they stayed together till my father's passing in 2010. I think my parent's reasoning to "divorce" was their concern of my father's medical bills being passed on to my sister and me. Though to my understanding such thing is not possible.
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No and if anything it brings me some joy seeing my family and friends being happy. Part of me feels miserable when I see family or friends going through tough times.

faramir77 posted...

Keep in mind that people only post the good s*** on social media.

Usually. I have some friends or family members using Facebook to let off steam or get some encouragement for tough times in their lives. A former co-worker has been semi-complaining about having to find another job now. Her two daughters just finished high school and she, my co-worker, is in her 50's or 60's now I think. I actually feel sorry she has to go through this so late in her life while supporting her two daughters still.
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More than likely I will have dual screens for my PC but not the same for a console. It's nice being able to play a game and casually watch something to the side or chat with friends.
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I'd imagine a baseball game would be more enjoyable if I knew the rules better.
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You know you might have bit of a gaming problem when you get an email and the subject heading is "62 items from your Steam wishlist are on sale!" ....
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Neither? If I hear one go off near me I would take a look to see if anything is amiss before going back to my business. I kinda wish we can customize alarms. I would definitely have the Benny Hill theme blasting for my alarm.


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I was playing again last night and oh boy was it tough finding some location for a quest because the NPC didn't give me any directions. I am sure if I had asked the NPC for some directions he woulda told me but I didn't and now I can't find that NPC again nor do I recall where I found him. Had to resort to using the UESP to get some hints.
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TheFalseDeity posted...

Nope nor would i allow anyone else to.

I was just about to ask if anyone here will not allow their children to attend the church either. Isn't not allowing them to attend almost as bad as forcing them to attend? At some point they outta be free to make that decision for themselves.
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I have used Airbnb twice and am using it again this weekend in Las Vegas. In my opinion they are worth it for the amount of money you save from not going to a motel/hotel. Thus far the host/hostess have the house well furnished. The previous Airbnb I stayed at was amazingly good.

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/16534246

My cousins and I stayed there for Memorial Day weekend. It was more than big enough for us 10 adults and seven kids. Plus the kids were able to stay together and play with each other. Us adults ended up paying only about $320 a person which is really good compared to the motel/hotel fees along the Strip for Memorial Day weekend.

My first stay was for eight of us and despite being small and only one bathroom (that was my mistake) it was still sufficient for our needs and was dirt cheap.

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/12493379
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Dikitain posted...

The summer sales have been getting worse and worse every year.

I'd agree with this but at the same time it is good for my wallet. Honestly, I have about 100 unplayed games on Steam and newer games that I am interested in aren't going anywhere. I might as well wait for the GotY edition to come out with all the DLCs and on sale. In the mean time, I might as well play the games I thought were interesting, 1, 2, 3+ years ago.
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Mead posted...

No but I wouldn't discourage it either. I would be honest with them from the time they were young and tell them that I don't know what happens when we pass on, and that the truth is that no one really knows for sure.

Beyond that I would let them make up their own minds and pursue whatever beliefs felt right to them.

I'll probably be the same. Interesting enough, my mentor's mother had him go to a Catholic church and it wasn't until years later when they held the funeral service for his father at a Buddhist temple that he found out his parents are Buddhist. So he was raised as a Catholic but his parents were Buddhist.

His mother's reasoning was that she wanted him to have some sort of moral compass to keep him outta trouble as a kid and the Buddhist temple was simply too far for them. When my mentor's, who is now Buddhist, son wanted to look into Bible classes, my mentor was more than fine with it. He felt his son should be the one to decide which belief is truly for him. In his case though the son grew bored of said classes....
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Funny enough, I think that was how much it costed back in the 80's
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Clever girl....
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Jen0125 posted...

except you could physically move a thin person yourself or with the help of another person

it'd be very difficult to get a fat person squeezed into a seat up and out

Touche.
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EightySeven posted...

Ogurisama posted...

This so much
If you are to fat to fit in a seat, you can get stuck making the person beside you stuck (if they are the window seat)

I didn't even think of this. Now I can't help but think about how awful it would be to burn to death on a plane because the super morbidly obese person next to you can't get out quickly enough for you to escape.

Neither did I. Though honestly this could apply to anyone and not just those who are fat. Someone fit and thin could very well freeze up from fear which could also cause issues.
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trodi_911 posted...

Why do you care how other people are playing? How does that affect you?

Exactly. Why would anyone care what others are doing in a single player game? Hell, I enjoyed alchemy in Morrowind but some players might find it too easy to cheese the game. I am always baffled when players are saying the way others are playing is "wrong" simply because did do not agree on it. Even more so when it is a single player game.
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AC_Dragonfire posted...

Still waiting for someone to debate against my points about this game. They don't wanna debate because they know I'm right.

Like with most things in life, fun is subjective. I do not deny that having to travel around Morrowind via the in-game options gave it a better sense of exploration but some folks do not care for that. Same goes for the lore. You can't expect others to agree with you or justify why they disagree on something they might not care about regardless of how many good reasons you may provide. At the end of the day, if they're having fun with whatever Elder Scroll game they enjoy, that should be all that matters
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Currant_Kaiser posted...

Treasure Planet was better.

Dunno why but Atlantis and Treasure Planet have been two of my favorite Disney animated films thus far. I think it is the sense of adventure and how exotic the world(s) feels.
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Having seen both I think Moana and the songs are more enjoyable. And as luck would have it, Moana is now on Netflix!
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MechaKirby posted...

yeah you figure most battles take at least 10 mins for a reward of 50 - 80 AP, when most skills require 250 - 300 to master.

trying to have multiple people master a 990 AP skill with one weapon is kinda bs

I recall dual wielding took about 990 AP or so to master. That was a huge pain in the arse when I had only one weapon that taught it.
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Personally for me I thought the customization of Advance and A2 Grimoire to be more limiting than Tactics and I didn't like how abilities were taught via gear. I enjoyed unlocking classes and abilities as early as possible and Advance and A2 Grimoire limited that. Graphically I liked Tactics more so as well.

Though I thought the law/judge rule to be kinda neat and enjoyed the auction house aspect.

RFC22 posted...

FF8 and that's one of worst of the main line FF games

Personally for me I think Final Fantasy VIII is one of my favorites. I really liked the amount of customization in that game and being able to turn your characters into physical or magical powerhouses and equipped any spells to them. The story and magic Draw system was a bit odd though.
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Metalsonic66 posted...

their chest armor seemed to bend and flex like cloth.

Lets not forget some helmets looking like kitchen ware. I wondered what was the secret behind Sandal or if he was just some joke from Bioware.
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Barkspawn FTW! I first played as an Elven mage and later tried to replay a second time as a Dwarven warrior but didn't far past the prologue. For better or worse, some of these RPGs have such great replay value but at the same time I know they take quite a bit of time to finish if you go for all the side quests and whatnot.
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TheCyborgNinja posted...

Considering how easily rape accusations stick to that person forever, false ones need swift and severe punishment. This works.

More or less my thoughts. Some folk's lives have been ruined from accusations alone and I'd imagine to some degree these false accusations makes it difficult for the real victims to come forth or fight for their case.
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Too be honest, it can't be possible to represent your district or state 100%. It seems more about trying to piss off as few people as possible.
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helIy posted...

you really thought they'd end the series without introducing galvatron?

next up is unicron

Good points.

TigerTycoon posted...

Walking into a Transformers movie is like walking into an Avengers movie.

You know exactly what you're going to get but you went in there anyway.

Well said, I can agree with this.
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NomakM54 posted...

Was the third one the one with the sentinel guy?

Yup and Megatron along with some of the big name Decepticons were defeated. Woulda been a good time to end the series I'd say.
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wwinterj25 posted...

Yellow posted...

Of course everyone cares what other people think about them to some extent.

The only time this would apply is in a job interview but I guess even that's caring more about if I get the job or not. Not about the person doing the interview. If I hit on a gal I also care a little.

If some folks truly did not care for other's opinions, there probably would be a lot less arguments, fights, etc. Take PotD for example. I can't tell if some folks are just arguing for the sake of arguing or because they have such an ego that they feel the need to talk back to strangers.
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Zeus posted...

Still not quite there

This. As much as I sometime suggest not caring about strangers who have little to no influence on our lives, I wouldn't want said strangers to think poorly of my family or community because of my actions.
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