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  "emergency becomes a *disaster.*"
 
Is disaster an overused word these days? Take a read of this: ==+== On Tuesday, we got a smattering of First Class mail, which the Post Office is now routing through Virginia and Maryland to avoid their anthrax-tainted facilities in Washington, DC. (...) (23 years ago, 1-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Re: Doing the Discover Mag Rag (Was: At last, a Federal program we can all support.)
 
(...) 1. It's not Scotland. (...) What is "thingy"? (...) In Scotland it's pretty much the same, except we boil everything in lard - not water. ;-) Scott A (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Re: Doing the Discover Mag Rag (Was: At last, a Federal program we can all support.)
 
(...) Is this because of the curry-houses? I thought it was due to BSE? ;) The 3 month limit is crazy, one bad burger[1] is all it takes to catch it. Scott A [1] Or other beef product. (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Re: ...but Japan didn't agree with that assessment.
 
(...) Clearly, it is not all. (...) I don't quite agree. But in most cases - yes. (...) I have no idea where I stand relative to you or your countrymen? Scott A (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Re: Girlfriends Guardians!!!
 
Well, here's my take on the whole thing... First you have to decide if your girl and you are truly serious about each other -- sometimes it seems really serious because of hormones, youthful exuberance, etc. These are REAL phenomena -- you can feel (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)  
 
  Re: Doing the Discover Mag Rag (Was: At last, a Federal program we can all support.)
 
(...) Yes, it certainly brings new meaning to the phrase "have an Indian". I admit of a double take the first time I heard that phrase used to mean going out for food (not that I've heard it any other way, mind you) However according to the Red (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Re: Doing the Discover Mag Rag (Was: At last, a Federal program we can all support.)
 
(...) That last chunk in the back of nothing but British job ads is a dangerous thing to have in the house, especially since Barbara wants to move us to England. :-, Indeed, this is an ongoing discussion in our house. Reasons to move to England: - (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Re: Doing the Discover Mag Rag (Was: At last, a Federal program we can all support.)
 
(...) Don't be so quick to dismiss the Weekly World News! I find it an invaluable resource for the all-too-often times I'm stuck behind someone who's trying to buy 18 cases of soup at the grocery store. And besides, I can't wait to see how the Bat (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Re: Doing the Discover Mag Rag (Was: At last, a Federal program we can all support.)
 
(...) Well, the guy who said 3 generations didn't really specify what his critera were. To get a self-sustaining market economy could take just a few years. To get their economy, middle class, and standard of living up to expectations set by their (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Re: Girlfriends Guardians!!!
 
(...) When I said "that" I was referring to someone being tagged as a sex offender (for statutory rape if both parties "consent", that is, no violence was involved, and both parties are under age. (yes they might be below the age of consent...)) for (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)


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