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Ben Bradley

Jan 1, 1970
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In sci.electronics.design, Winfield Hill
Chuck Harris wrote...

---------- (seen on Groklaw)

From me (hereinafter referred to as "the wishor") to you (hereinafter
referred to as the "wishee") Please accept without obligation, except as
stated herein, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally
conscious, socially responsible, politically correct, low stress, non-

Gee, this is much better than the one I posted...
addictive, gender neutral, celebration of the winter solstice holiday,
practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion
of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the
religious/secular persuasions and/or traditions of others, or their choice
not to practice religious or secular traditions at all, and a financially
successful, personally fulfilling and medically uncomplicated recognition
of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2001, but with due

What a ripoff, this is a recycled, three-year-old greeting license!

I changed the date to 2004 and forwarded it to my favorite mailing
list.
respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures or sects, and having
regard to the race, creed, color, age, physical ability, religious faith,
choice of computer platform or dietary preference of the wishee.

By accepting this greeting you are bound by these terms:

2. This greeting is freely transferable provided that no alteration shall
be made to the original greeting and that the proprietary rights of the
wishor are acknowledged.

Yeah, I changed the date and forwarded it (without attribution,
even) just like I said above, so sue me...
5. This greeting is warranted to perform as reasonably may be expected
within the usual application of good tidings, for a period of one year or
until the issuance of a subsequent holiday greeting, whichever comes first.

In plain English that means "Sorry, this greeting has expired."
 
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Terry Pinnell

Jan 1, 1970
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John Fields said:
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!

And the same to you and all here, from a mild and cloudy East
Grinstead - waiting with still a little hope to hear from Beagle
tonight ;-(
 
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Winfield Hill

Jan 1, 1970
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Ben Bradley wrote...
In plain English that means "Sorry, this greeting has expired."

Right, it's much safer to promulgate a legal document with a
rock-solid disclaimer that invalidates the whole thing. :>)

Thanks,
- Win

whill_at_picovolt-dot-com
 
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Mark Fergerson

Jan 1, 1970
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Winfield said:
John Fields wrote...



Bah, humbug!

Indeed. Our family gathered here at Grandma & Grandpa's
house to unwrap presents and feast (Ronco-rotisseried
marinated chuck roast; it was marvelous!) last night. Today,
Grandma 'n' me have the day off!

Mark L. Fergerson
 
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Paul Burridge

Jan 1, 1970
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Chuck Harris wrote...

---------- (seen on Groklaw)

From me (hereinafter referred to as "the wishor") to you (hereinafter
referred to as the "wishee") Please accept without obligation, except as
stated herein, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally
conscious, socially responsible, politically correct,

Sorry, but politicallly-correct greetings are not acceptable to this
wishee. ;-)
 
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Winfield Hill

Jan 1, 1970
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Paul Burridge wrote...
Sorry, but politicallly-correct greetings are
not acceptable to this wishee. ;-)

Fine. Bah, humbug! to you as well.

Thanks,
- Win

whill_at_picovolt-dot-com
 
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Watson A.Name - Watt Sun, Dark Remover

Jan 1, 1970
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And the same to you and all here, from a mild and cloudy East
Grinstead - waiting with still a little hope to hear from Beagle
tonight ;-(

Yeah, what's going on with this? All the newsmedia on TV have gone
home for Xmas, so there's not much current on TV.

http://www.esa.int/export/SPECIALS/Mars_Express/
http://sci.esa.int/science-e/www/area/index.cfm?fareaid=9


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###Got a Question about ELECTRONICS? Check HERE First:###
http://users.pandora.be/educypedia/electronics/databank.htm
My email address is whitelisted. *All* email sent to it
goes directly to the trash unless you add NOSPAM in the
Subject: line with other stuff. alondra101 <at> hotmail.com
Don't be ripped off by the big book dealers. Go to the URL
that will give you a choice and save you money(up to half).
http://www.everybookstore.com You'll be glad you did!
Just when you thought you had all this figured out, the gov't
changed it: http://physics.nist.gov/cuu/Units/binary.html
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Watson A.Name - Watt Sun, Dark Remover

Jan 1, 1970
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Ben Bradley wrote...

Right, it's much safer to promulgate a legal document with a
rock-solid disclaimer that invalidates the whole thing. :>)

Sort of reminde me of those disclaimers at the end of the data sheets.
"Hey, if you use our chip in your pacemaker, don't ask us for help if
you die." Heh.

Thanks,
- Win

whill_at_picovolt-dot-com


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###Got a Question about ELECTRONICS? Check HERE First:###
http://users.pandora.be/educypedia/electronics/databank.htm
My email address is whitelisted. *All* email sent to it
goes directly to the trash unless you add NOSPAM in the
Subject: line with other stuff. alondra101 <at> hotmail.com
Don't be ripped off by the big book dealers. Go to the URL
that will give you a choice and save you money(up to half).
http://www.everybookstore.com You'll be glad you did!
Just when you thought you had all this figured out, the gov't
changed it: http://physics.nist.gov/cuu/Units/binary.html
@@t@h@e@@a@f@f@l@u@e@n@t@@m@e@e@t@@t@h@e@@E@f@f@l@u@e@n@t@@
 
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Andre

Jan 1, 1970
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Terry Pinnell said:
And the same to you and all here, from a mild and cloudy East
Grinstead - waiting with still a little hope to hear from Beagle
tonight ;-(

Yeah, same here :)

BTW, my money's on Beagle 2 having landed successfully, but the
antenna being pointed the wrong way or something similar.

Hopefully the panels unfolded OK so it is now recharging.

Wonder what happened to the MPL? I reckon it was a transmitter
problem, its probably still sitting there on the Martian surface
waiting for instructions...
 
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Andre

Jan 1, 1970
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Sir Charles W. Shults III said:
Yes, a local legal firm wished me, but did not imply or guarantee, a Merry
Christmas. Merry Christmas to all.

ROFLMAO!!!! :)

Oh BTW, Merry Christmas :)

-A
 
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Paul Burridge

Jan 1, 1970
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Yeah, what's going on with this? All the newsmedia on TV have gone
home for Xmas, so there's not much current on TV.

Then you need to turn the voltage up. Try 230V like we have here. :)
 
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EEng

Jan 1, 1970
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Hah! That's GREAT! I sent a copy to my attorney after changing the
year from 2001 to 2004....he's gonna luv it :)
 
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Paul Burridge

Jan 1, 1970
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Paul Burridge wrote...

Fine. Bah, humbug! to you as well.

I didn't see any smiley there, Win. Is "political-correctness"
important to you?
 
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Winfield Hill

Jan 1, 1970
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Paul Burridge wrote...
Winfield Hill wrote:

I didn't see any smiley there, Win. Is "political-correctness"
important to you?

Of course not and you know it if you've been paying any attention.

But I'll tell you what I don't like, it's having words put in my
mouth, it's encountering judgmental, intolerant folks, who put up
a straw horse representing what another supposedly believes, then
knocks it down along with preaching, insults, liberal-bashing and
faux patriotism. Decidedly not Jesus' teaching, and NOT in the
Christmas spirit. Bah, humbug.

Thanks,
- Win

whill_at_picovolt-dot-com
 
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Paul Burridge

Jan 1, 1970
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Of course not and you know it if you've been paying any attention.

Well I've seen your various disagreements with some others on this
group (you know, I know and they know who they are) and I'm hard
pressed to work out exactly who's telling whom what to think, quite
frankly.
But I'll tell you what I don't like, it's having words put in my
mouth, it's encountering judgmental, intolerant folks, who put up
a straw horse representing what another supposedly believes, then
knocks it down along with preaching, insults, liberal-bashing and
faux patriotism.

With all due respect, Win, you've done your own fair share of bashing
the non-Liberals here.
Decidedly not Jesus' teaching,

Who gives a shit what *that* phoney reportedly said?
and NOT in the
Christmas spirit.

The Christmas spirit being "peace and goodwill to all men" (for a week
and then back to what passes for 'normal' for another crazy,
dysfunctional year).

Bah humbug? You betcha.
 
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Keith R. Williams

Jan 1, 1970
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The Christmas spirit being "peace and goodwill to all men"

Or "peace to all men of good will"... Interpretation, and all
that.
(for a week and then back to what passes for 'normal' for
another crazy, dysfunctional year).

Speak for yourself!
Bah humbug? You betcha.

That works too. ;-)
 
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Tom Del Rosso

Jan 1, 1970
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In Winfield Hill typed:
But I'll tell you what I don't like, it's having words put in my
mouth, it's encountering judgmental, intolerant folks, who put up
a straw horse representing what another supposedly believes,

Well, you have done precisely that on one recent occasion.
Specifically, it was about the welfare state. It was not the subject of
the thread, but you tangentially mentioned that conservatives want not
even basic social services. The truth is more complex, but in any case
it was untrue as you stated it, and you were putting words in others'
mouths.

Maybe you just got too worked up because you were in a dialog with John
Dyson.
 
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b.a. marcus

Jan 1, 1970
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GEEZUS!!!!!!!!!!

EEng said:
Hah! That's GREAT! I sent a copy to my attorney after changing the
year from 2001 to 2004....he's gonna luv it :)
 
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