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Nice Planet 2012

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Slap Shot said:
Not only does she deserve the hammer, but with the increased 'sophistication' of even street gangs is this just the tip of the iceburg?
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There have been numerous, reliable reports (we did a series in Omaha*) about gang members joining the military. Training and weapons theft would be high on their list.

*we called Offut AFB, based on a piece in a national news magazine. "Localizing" stories is SOP. Anyway, we got so much feedback we expanded what started out as a one day story into a weeklong series.
 
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Spartanforlife4 said:
I still don't understand this. Was she naked and sat down for five minutes? I fail to see how normal human reflexes would not cause her to jump up immediately if it was that hot, and clothing should have made it so there was nearly no damage. She had to be trying to get a lawsuit.
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Would you knock it off? Evidently you didn't see the international sign: "thought" with a diagonal line through it.
 
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I have to say that, as monumentally stupid as the woman sounds, it's only marginally dumber than a dense black thermal mass in a hot climate, with bright, direct sun. If must be flashy, but basically useless for most of the year. Kind of like Jerry Jones, I guess.;)
 
CLS said:
I have to say that, as monumentally stupid as the woman sounds, it's only marginally dumber than a dense black thermal mass in a hot climate, with bright, direct sun. If must be flashy, but basically useless for most of the year. Kind of like Jerry Jones, I guess.;)
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That is a good point but yeah, the wide *** should have sensed something was wrong there. Or even smelled bacon cooking at least.
 
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dxmnkd316 said:
I hate people.
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I surely dislike those people. The idea that those a*sholes are drawing checks funded by taxpayers is nauseating. And the little girl is an elite student, too. Can't be cutting her any slack. There are probably some poor, misunderstood "yout" who are much needier.
 
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Brenthoven said:
I'm actually with the judge on this one, as I have little clue on how to prevent what the teacher was trying to prevent. Thoughts?

http://gma.yahoo.com/judge-florida-...ayons-hot-183927836--abc-news-topstories.html
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Variables: how old was the kid? how much other stuff did he try to eat? is using aversion therapy a recognized way to teach these kids appropriate behavior? does this teacher have a rep for "abusing" kids?

For sure, this sounds bad. Much worse, IMO, than it actually was. If the kid doesn't put the crayons in his mouth, no problem. If he does, he learns a lesson about NOT putting the crayons in his mouth. And maybe doesn't do it again.

Remember the "Law & Order" episode about an out of control doctor who put autistic kids in what they called the "buzz box?" Essentially an electrified hockey helmut that wound up killing a kid. That's obviously over the line. But, sadly, some of these kids engage in bahaviors most of us simply can't imagine. Some of it self injurious. And it's sometimes necessary to use strong methods to get them to stop. This doesn't strike me as being over the line.
 
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Old Pio said:
Variables: how old was the kid? how much other stuff did he try to eat? is using aversion therapy a recognized way to teach these kids appropriate behavior? does this teacher have a rep for "abusing" kids?

For sure, this sounds bad. Much worse, IMO, than it actually was. If the kid doesn't put the crayons in his mouth, no problem. If he does, he learns a lesson about NOT putting the crayons in his mouth. And maybe doesn't do it again.

Remember the "Law & Order" episode about an out of control doctor who put autistic kids in what they called the "buzz box?" Essentially an electrified hockey helmut that wound up killing a kid. That's obviously over the line. But, sadly, some of these kids engage in bahaviors most of us simply can't imagine. Some of it self injurious. And it's sometimes necessary to use strong methods to get them to stop. This doesn't strike me as being over the line.
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I don't watch Law And Order (and actually, don't watch TV in general minus sports and a series or two). But I agree in how to handle it? I mean, you don't want to deny the kid the fun of drawing with crayons, but if he keeps eating them....Given his condition, I'd guess that just saying "Eating crayons is wrong" really doesn't register. I also agree on what other factors are at play. Face value, I think the teacher did the best thing she could think of. However, if there was another way, I am all ears, in earnest. As it stands, I support the teacher.
 
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Old Pio said:
Variables: how old was the kid? how much other stuff did he try to eat? is using aversion therapy a recognized way to teach these kids appropriate behavior? does this teacher have a rep for "abusing" kids?

For sure, this sounds bad. Much worse, IMO, than it actually was. If the kid doesn't put the crayons in his mouth, no problem. If he does, he learns a lesson about NOT putting the crayons in his mouth. And maybe doesn't do it again.
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This was stupid, but it appears that it was not malicious.

It isn't just a problem if he eats the crayons, but the capsaican (molecule that makes chili peppers hot) will get on his hands whenever he handles them and he could inadvertently burn his eyes (from personal experience this isn't a pleasant feeling) or it can be transferred to foods that he handles with his hands that he will then put in his mouth. Part of the problem is that capsaicin is not water soluble so that simply washing your hands with soap and water will not remove all of it.

But it is clear that she isn't the sharpest crayon in the box.
 
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Almington said:
This was stupid, but it appears that it was not malicious.

It isn't just a problem if he eats the crayons, but the capsaican (molecule that makes chili peppers hot) will get on his hands whenever he handles them and he could inadvertently burn his eyes (from personal experience this isn't a pleasant feeling) or it can be transferred to foods that he handles with his hands that he will then put in his mouth. Part of the problem is that capsaicin is not water soluble so that simply washing your hands with soap and water will not remove all of it.

But it is clear that she isn't the sharpest crayon in the box.
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All true. What we don't know is the background of this particular case and any other behavioral issues the boy had. As a kid I recall there was a foul tasting product available designed to be painted on fingernails to discourage kids from biting them. Anyway, she doesn't sound like the "B*tch of Buchenwald", and unless her bad judgement in this episode is typical, she shouldn't have lost her job.
 
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Brent, on the article I posted, I don't necessarily like the gay card either. But there is seriously no excuse for a cop to think that open carrying is illegal. That's just ridiculous. (While I do have some thoughts regarding the gay issue on this article, as it applies to Colorado Springs police, it has nothing to do with why I posted this article.) I think people in general should know that they have the right to openly carry a gun in public, and cops should most certainly know exactly where it's allowed and where it isn't.
 
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duper said:
Brent, on the article I posted, I don't necessarily like the gay card either. But there is seriously no excuse for a cop to think that open carrying is illegal. That's just ridiculous. (While I do have some thoughts regarding the gay issue on this article, as it applies to Colorado Springs police, it has nothing to do with why I posted this article.) I think people in general should know that they have the right to openly carry a gun in public, and cops should most certainly know exactly where it's allowed and where it isn't.
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I agree. Cops should not be allowed to make mistakes. Ever. And when they do, it's an outrage. You may want to separate the "gay issue" from this incident, but the "victim" certainly did not. According to the article, he played the gay card almost immediately. And there's no offer of proof that the cop arrested him out of gay animus as opposed to garden variety ignorance or stupidity.

And his sexual orientation is undoutedly what convinced the Puffington Host to post an otherwise unremarkable cockup by a police force that, shall we say, isn't generally listed as among America's best. The Host ordinarily doesn't report every mistake by every cop. But in this case the "victim" was gay and the arrest occurred at a gay event. Too useful in advancing their pro-gay posture to pass up.
 
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Old Pio said:
I agree. Cops should not be allowed to make mistakes. Ever. And when they do, it's an outrage. You may want to separate the "gay issue" from this incident, but the "victim" certainly did not. According to the article, he played the gay card almost immediately. And there's no offer of proof that the cop arrested him out of gay animus as opposed to garden variety ignorance or stupidity.

And his sexual orientation is undoutedly what convinced the Puffington Host to post an otherwise unremarkable cockup by a police force that, shall we say, isn't generally listed as among America's best. The Host ordinarily doesn't report every mistake by every cop. But in this case the "victim" was gay and the arrest occurred at a gay event. Too useful in advancing their pro-gay posture to pass up.
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oh my...
 
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