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elcid89


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golo member since: September 6, 2007

about elcid89

With all of the complaining that goes on here (some of you honestly seem incapable of doing anything else BUT complaining ...), GoLo has become depressing.

With the general trend towards the banal and inane, GoLo has become a waste of my time. 

What is it about this place, which has so much promise of bringing people together to discuss ideas and learn from one another, that it brings out the worst in people instead?

You'll forgive me if I take my leave of it.





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"They don't often like logical answers. The emotional ones seem to garner more traction here"

You hit the nail on the head with that one. It sure explains why the blog about what we can actually do has 36 comments and one about an abusive commenter being booted has 60+ in 1/4th of the time. Oh well. People need something to complain about.

Have a good one.

T

Oh, I know 25% is high. I started out at about 33%, so I have made some progress. My main concern is getting more muscle mass, and by doing so I eat everything in sight.

I have heard that Creatine just makes you retain water which gives you a bigger look, so I don't know if I want that.

Thanks!

Dude I was way off. You got me worried with the 15% ideal % number and I went back and checked my book. on 1/26/08 i was 18.0% and tonight I checked and it is now 15.1%

I don't know where 25% and 33% came from. maybe I punched in the wrong numbers????

Thanks for the advise though.

Thank you for your feedback on the IRS blog. I was hoping you would see it & respond. I knew you would know the deal. Have a great day!

hey - you know i was making a horrible attempt at a lawyer joke at your expense...sorry!

I appreciate your comments regarding the offender databases. I have seen many of your posts before and they are always insightful and well versed... I also love the "Buddy Christ" that caught me off guard...

If you didn't get to see it, because it was pulled, GG will know what I meant, it's all good.

Great commments on the Cesar Laurean capture. Have a nice weekend!

I'm just getting tired of all the pandering of idiots, leftists, and criminals. But I repeat myself...

"Lord, honey, get your roots done!" I JUST did...frightening, huh???? LOL!!!

Are you and Steve Crisp on the same side of the political spectrum? I'd love to see a live Elcid/Steve debate blog as we approach the big election. I asked the same of him and will await a response from you both. Just a thought. -Angela

btw: that info. from my blog last night was not an email. I got it off of a website...strangepolitics.com

Can you tell me about the REAL Charleston? I have read Pat Conroy and Dorthea Benton Frank until I am absolutely smitten with the THOUGHT of it, and want to visit so badly I can taste it! Is it as wonderful as it sounds?

I'm not quite sure what you are asking. Are you wanting to know about the place or the people / culture / society?

All of the above! :o)

Thank you very much for that insight! I think I will definitely plan a trip to visit sometime soon. You told me pretty much what I had picked up from the books I have read that are based in Charleston and the SC low country. The fact that you mentioned they are somewhat standoffish is very evident in the fact that one of the islands I read about on the web page says there are no hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts or any other 'transient' housing! I do understand the flip side that they don't want 'their' island to become a tourist spot.

Thank you again for that insight! I love reading and learning about Charleston! (like I said, sorta odd since I have never even been there, right?!)

you wouldnt happen to teach at ncsu would you?

lol...see i guess i should mildly take offense to that comment...but since secretly what may fellow ncsu students dont know is that i was originally a unc-ch student when i was doing a bio-psych double, cant say it does bother me...however, when i transferred majors i had to transfer colleges since unc engineering is about the equivalent of ncsu law! :-) Have a good one!

lol...yeah, i realized i dropped the ball on that one after i posted the first time.

Thanks so much for all your help! Will do!

I already have many trips planned for the summer, I might try a Christmas time trip! How does that sound?

I respect your thoughts and would like to ask your input on something personal. Ok?

hasnt the ussc affirmed gun owners rights in its last two visits to the subject..why are you trying to instill fear in gun owners?

I grew up in Robeson County and am a member of the Lumbee Tribe. Most members have no problem with being called Indian which is what the feds say we are. I do and prefer to be called either Native or Native American. Why? My ancestors are native to this land, ownership and all...And yes, my uncles have proven this. I really don't make a big deal about all this but since the G105 bull came about, there has been quit a bit of negative things said about not only the Lumbee, but Natives in general.

As I said, it is MY preferance to be called Native or Native American...not Indian since I have worked with Indians from India.

Please read this article and let me know what you think... http://www.news-record.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080411/NRSTAFF/756073241

Thank you. I wanted an unbiased opinion. Being asked years ago if I lived in a teepee was a little much. I don't know anything about you but have always respected your opinions.

Oh My! You have no idea how much that means to me. I have to deal with racism in the workplace everyday so I am going to post your words as a 'refresher for everyday life' ...

elcid there are manyplaces in texas and CA where the mexican flag is flown over the US flag and even at a post office

You must not have gotten to my response yet. :)

Elcid, Just curious as to your legal opinion of the Edward Jones' guy's 'blog' from 11:15 this morning...Any thoughts?

I've never heard of any brokerage firm allowing this. It is a huge compliance issue as well as an NYSE and SEC violation.

I'm not referring to the discussion rather than posting it to an open forum. I work for a wirehouse & any Financial Advisor's comments or any type of research that will be viewed by 10+ people has to be approved at a branch, district, then a home office Compliance/Legal level. I'm not sure why it is an SEC/NYSE violation but is part of firm policy and Code of Conduct.

Oh Lord, elcid, you've lost me. Now I'm gonna go try to read some german & italian! ha!

why not ? its will proably be better than any other garbage movie that comes out this weekend,lol

I didn't explain properly...See if this makes sense: All communications using the Firm's systems, including telephone, voicemail, email, approved instant messaging, computer networks, internet, Intranet, personal digital assistants and remove access capabilities (collectively, "electronic communications") are subject to the following standards in addition to the general standards for communicating with the public." "You must include all applicable disclaimers on ALL written communications to any member of the public. The Firm's standard legal disclaimer is required on all written communications to two or more people."

Elcid, It is a corporate statement. In addition, I was wrong about NYSE/SEC. It is a violation of NASD guidelines concerning communication to the public. Sorry :(

I hope you don't mind me posting here, I felt like I needed to reply concerning Reagan. It is rather lenghty, I had to break it into 3 posts. Please revisit the McCCain thread. If you want to.

So, are you a law professor?

I'm thinking about going into law. . .Advocacy. I thought you might have some insight? ? ?

Of course I know I have years ahead of me. . .I am working on my associates. . .

"Oh good lord ... Now see, this is what I was talking about re: the artificially enhanced feistiness. (and I'm out of Ensure, dammit) :-D"

I am crying I am laughing so hard!!!

I suppose I am more or less looking for advice on what program would best suite me for a pre-law transfer. I am currently at Wake Tech working on the transfer program (associates in arts). I'm not sure if I should complete this course of study, or change my major to the criminal justice associates degree (which is not a transfer program, but most credits could be transferred). Also, what programs (pre-law and law) are good locally? I'm very excited about Campbell law school moving to Raleigh, but are there better programs? And then finally. . .any advice on where to look for financial aid (I'm going at this backwards. . .I'm married and have 2 kids).

Chateau D'Yquem?

Judging by your list I wouldn't have pegged you for Sauternes. How did you like it?

Law professor? That is so awesome! I wish I could go into law....

I agree. I have dealt with lots of it, but never tried it. At the price most Sauternes are it will be a while before I do.

I think if one is going to get a tattoo, they should be prepared not to care what others think about it.

If they do care, then they shouldn't bother getting one. elcid89

Good point, I toy with the idea sometimes but in the end common sense kicks in and I decide not to go through with the act. I also fear that one day it might slip down to an area it wasn't meant to be, lol. Thanks for the comment El!

Hey elcid, regarding Steve's blog this morning, there have been times that I have been more productive conversation with brick walls...

i got a question....legal one...i realize its free advice...doberman...should i put up beware of dog signs or no tresspassing signs...or both...my dog is not violent and has never bitten anyone but i dont want people coming up to the house..what is the best way to insulate myself?

thanks...someone told me the beware of dogs was a bad idea...i just want everyone to stay off my property period...simple as that.

"Instead of accepting that you might be making a mistake, we get the same dogged defense we've come to expect from you. Because nobody knows more about anything than Steve does, correct?"

This is the SAME conclusion I came to on his previous blog.

I agree... He has no sense what-so-evar, and deserves whatever he bring his own way, , ,

I cannot comment on his personal life, seeing as how I am not privy to any information about such, however, he does always seem to be in a psssing contest, or trying to have them with me rather, on a continual basis... as Sue just put it to me as that he's trying to make himself look smarter than me... I must agree.

Now, for the life of me I cannot figure out why he feels he must PROVE his superior intellect over me... I think it's just a matter of him badly wanting his delusion to be truth. I don't have to prove to be superior to him, I just shine. I reiterate that I find it sickening that he must be right in a discussion regarding someone's health... So much to the point that he is not only dishing out ill-advised medical advice, he is just wrong and leading her down a path that could cause great harm. This BOTHERS me greatly.

He is STILL attacking me LoL! what is his deal?!

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