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#72,261
PillO said:
Bricks of coke do not weigh exactly 1kg each. That is why the buyers weigh them - you can't trust a criminal to give you what you paid for...

I let the kid run amuck for a number of reasons:
1. It amuses me,
2. Stopping him is work, letting him go requires no effort
3. Give him enough rope...
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I was using nominal numbers.
 
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#72,263
StraffordMike said:
Especially coming from a magazine that fabricates rape stories, destroys the lives of young Lacrosse players and never, ever gave Rush or Zeppelin the time of day. Like I'd value their opinions on anything.
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I don't disagree, however, I like to hear and understand opinions contrary to my own. It gives me perspective to critically evaluate my belief(s) to determine if I should change my opinion(s).

I am very much a scientist (as is dictated by the career path I have chosen). I apply the scientific method to pretty much everything. When I choose to believe something, I add criteria that would cause me to re-examine or reformulate my beliefs. There is value in conducting research that validates a point of view, but there is at least as much value in doing research to attempt to invalidate a point of view.
 
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#72,264
PillO said:
I don't disagree, however, I like to hear and understand opinions contrary to my own. It gives me perspective to critically evaluate my belief(s) to determine if I should change my opinion(s).

I am very much a scientist (as is dictated by the career path I have chosen). I apply the scientific method to pretty much everything. When I choose to believe something, I add criteria that would cause me to re-examine or reformulate my beliefs. There is value in conducting research that validates a point of view, but there is at least as much value in doing research to attempt to invalidate a point of view.
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You are correct sir but in my defense I peruse the RS website quite often and they never fail to disappoint.
 
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#72,265
StraffordMike said:
Especially coming from a magazine that fabricates rape stories, destroys the lives of young Lacrosse players and never, ever gave Rush or Zeppelin the time of day. Like I'd value their opinions on anything.
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Did someone mention lacrosse ? Best excuse I ever had to beat someone with a stick.
 
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#72,266
Shannon said:
Will it go round (wound) in a circle?
Will it fly high like a 'Bird up in the sky...

imayhavehadtoomanycupsImeanpotsofcoffeelastnighttogetthroughtheboredom!Maybeormaybenot!Ican'ttell!
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"Fly high"
 
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PillO said:
I don't disagree, however, I like to hear and understand opinions contrary to my own. It gives me perspective to critically evaluate my belief(s) to determine if I should change my opinion(s).

I am very much a scientist (as is dictated by the career path I have chosen). I apply the scientific method to pretty much everything. When I choose to believe something, I add criteria that would cause me to re-examine or reformulate my beliefs. There is value in conducting research that validates a point of view, but there is at least as much value in doing research to attempt to invalidate a point of view.
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And being a conservative middle aged white guy there is no shortage of contradicting opinions shoved in my face everyday, I couldn't avoid it if I tried.
 
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StraffordMike said:
Once you start getting paid the pressure does get ramped up. Now you're a Pro and you HAVE to deliver, but that wears off in time and it gets easier.
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My career provides plenty of pressure (in a good way... mostly); pressure that some may think is excessive. Music is a release for me. Something that gives me an absolutely non-pressure pursuit, even to the point of purposely avoiding self-imposed pressure. So, I will never paly for money. I will even stay away from situations that may create their own pressures (what do you mean you can't rehearse Thursday... why haven't you learned that part yet...)
 
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PillO said:
My career provides plenty of pressure (in a good way... mostly); pressure that some may think is excessive. Music is a release for me. Something that gives me an absolutely non-pressure pursuit, even to the point of purposely avoiding self-imposed pressure. So, I will never paly for money. I will even stay away from situations that may create their own pressures (what do you mean you can't rehearse Thursday... why haven't you learned that part yet...)
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Oh I understand that mentality completely. I started out my automotive career working on high end European automobiles. I couldn't get enough of it, then it grew tiresom, then I had to get out of it, went to motorcycles before the ticker gave it up and I retired. Know that old saying? Do what you love and you'll never work another day in your life. Boloney. Just turns what you love into a job.
Not long after joining my first cover and I began to see how "having" to play is a lot different from wanting to play. I was sick as a dog, my homelife was in ruins, yet I needed to find the willpower to muscle through the gig.
Unfortunately I can't escape the desire to be a part of something even if it means forcing myself out of my comfort zone. I love playing in a band, when it all clicks together. Then I know it's all been worth it.
 
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StraffordMike said:
Oh I understand that mentality completely. I started out my automotive career working on high end European automobiles. I couldn't get enough of it, then it grew tiresom, then I had to get out of it, went to motorcycles before the ticker gave it up and I retired. Know that old saying? Do what you love and you'll never work another day in your life. Boloney. Just turns what you love into a job.
Not long after joining my first cover and I began to see how "having" to play is a lot different from wanting to play. I was sick as a dog, my homelife was in ruins, yet I needed to find the willpower to muscle through the gig.
Unfortunately I can't escape the desire to be a part of something even if it means forcing myself out of my comfort zone. I love playing in a band, when it all clicks together. Then I know it's all been worth it.
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The key in life is to find what makes YOU happy, recharges your batteries and gives you hope for another day. For some people that means playing bass on stage or in the studio, its their job and they get paid for it. For others it's a hobby or stress relief. What you do shouldn't matter much, it's why you do it that makes all the difference.
 
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GBassNorth said:
The key in life is to find what makes YOU happy, recharges your batteries and gives you hope for another day. For some people that means playing bass on stage or in the studio, its their job and they get paid for it. For others it's a hobby or stress relief. What you do shouldn't matter much, it's why you do it that makes all the difference.
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^^^^^^^^
This!!!, 110%
 
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