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Not all of them. Many new ones that are designed to be used from different rooms (to control an entertainment system or a satellite box) do use wireless. But why only focus on 2.4Ghz? Why not be affraid of infrared too? While we are at it, how about monitors and CRT tv's ... they shoot electrons out too. You would be surprised at how many you will find in a very close proximity at a university dorm. Every room might have one. In student appartments, there could easily be 2 or more. I don't know about that one. Most university labs have workstations that are wired. However, many buildings are now going wireless for students to carry their laptops around. Still, the power levels of those transmissions are VERY low. Maaaaaaaybe they cause a problem but where is the evidence? Shouldn't the president first order a study before panicing and pulling the plug on wireless? ABSOLUTELY! It is very necessary these days. Actually, I am proud of Madison, WI because it is one of the first CITIES to plan to provide public wireless internet to people!!!! article here. They recently rolled out the first phase with the downtown and surrounding areas going online. FYI, electromagnetic waves are nothing new ... they have been around us for more than a century. How do you think Radio and TV transmissions get to us? Why doesn't the president of that school try to block TV and radio transmissions into the space of the university for health reasons?

Since I remember, I have never been affraid of death. Actually, there is not much I am affraid of. That's why you will never see me panic. I have actually never paniced under any circumstances. I am usually the one that is the most calm and relaxed under virtually any condition because there's nothing much that makes me nervous or uneasy. It's a blessing and a curse at the same time. It's a blessing for obvious reasons.... in that I can keep a cool and calm head no matter what. It's a curse because sometimes you DO need that adrenaline rush and panic mode which are essential to survival. Sometimes being nervous about a bad outcome is a good thing. So I have to try hard to force myself to be "affraid" of certain outcomes in order to push myself to make certain decisions and actions. Otherwise, I often see myself kind of being detached from reality and waaaaaaay too laid back and calm. About murder being justified sometimes ... absolutely. One of the most common cases is murder in self-defense. Other cases might include euthanasia which is in my opinion better qualified as "assisted suicide" than murder. But if you stick to the technical definition of "muder" as in "killing someone else", then I definitely think there are times when murder is justifiable.

You thought my sarcastic remark was really stupid but you don't see any problems with what you just said? Why would God need people to spread anything? I thought he was the all powerful But since you brought up Einstein, you might enjoy this quote of his: "I believe in Spinoza's God who reveals Himself in the orderly harmony of what exists, not in a God who concerns himself with fates and actions of human beings." -- Albert Einstein

Pullling the plug on the wireless system because the president thinks it might be dangerous IS funny. That's like Bush standing up saying "the jurry is still out on evolution" ... or global warming ... or making decisions on stem cel research ... who made him an expert on the topic? But the guy is worried about 802.11b/g running on the 2.4Ghz band. The powers of these transmitters are VERY limited. And what about wireless phones (not cel phone) ... is he going to outlaw those too? How about microwave ovens? What's next ... the TV remote? Walkie talkie use on campus? It is true that high powered electromagnetic transmissions are bad for you ... but on what evidence is he basing this decision on for low power WI-FI networks? Sounds to me it's pure paranoia

Depends on what kind of vehicle. European or foreign it could easily be that much if they were to get the replacement part and change it. But American stuff is rarely ever that expensive. You can get the entire light for my blazer for example for less than $50 I think but I haven't checked. So: 1. Which light socket is it and how hard is it to get to? 2. Why did it melt? 3. Is it being replaced entirely with factory replacement part? 4. How much of the $190 is labor/diagnostics? 5. What kind of car?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060223/wr_nm/...ada_internet_dc aaaaaahaahahhaahahaha

Nice posts Dreamcatcher! I just wanted to add that suppose even everything is as the religious claim ... suppose God is this super powerful thing that does all the stuff they say. Now wouldn't God have come up with a better way to spread his word than have some guy(s) write it down in a book? Would it be toooooo much to ask for this ultra powerful God to show up to give a lecture or something? Maybe do a 30-second superbowl ad or find a way to spam his message to all inboxes. I think God could do it. But why doesn't He? 1. He doesn't care. 2. He doesn't want to be bothered. 3. He doesn't have the time. 4. He doesn't exist maybe? But basically, it all comes down to either God is limited, or a prick, or maybe the God we created 2000 years ago isn't really all that useful anymore.

You are saying "you're either on God's side or the devil's side". Yah, I'd say that's pretty closed minded if you only see the world as black and white like that.

For that, I have google to thank But I'll kindly pass on the Pope offer. I don't think I could do it with a straight face ... or look myself in the mirror in the morning.

No I don't get it. Because you are wrong.

Last time I checked, that little guy on the stool was getting awefully close to building nukes. The cartoon is a bit naive in it's interpretation of what's really going on.

Wow, is that so?

Now what was YOUR point with your quotes? You seem to enjoy pulling random quotes from the bible. Why don't you ever post things like: Deuteronomy 22:11-12 Do not wear clothes of wool and linen woven together. Make tassels on the four corners of the cloak you wear. Leviticus 19:19 Do not wear material woven of two kinds of material. or ... Deuteronomy 22:20-21 If, however, the charge is true and no proof of the girl's virginity can be found, she shall be brought to the door of her father's house and there the men of her town shall stone her to death. Or are you somehow ashamed of these blunders of God The bible IS the word of God, isn't it?

Hmmmm...you must have had a bad experience with someone who "claims" to be a God-lover, but in reality is not. ... Your point being? "The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good." "Whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come." Get it? Do you see the judgemental, condescending, closed-minded tone in those quotes at all? I figured what better way to illustrate my point that the Bible itself. Especially since you seem to be so fond of it! Just to translate to non-biblical terms, the first one basically says those who don't believe in God are corrupt and bad people. The second one says even if you just say something bad about God, you go to Hell. That's what I have been talking about.

Matthew 12:32 "Whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come." Matthew 7:15 "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves." Matthew 5:11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me." Psalm 14:1 The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good. 'nuf said.

But you think those who haven't found God yet still need time to be enlightened and reach the level of mental sophistication of those that have found God ... right? ... or that they are led by the devil ... right? As the famous saying goes, if it looks, walks, and quacks like a duck, then it's a duck. Doesn't matter that you want to call it something else. As Harut said (and you agreed), those who adamantly believe in a God, have no choice but to reject all other notions that might somehow undermine their belief in God. That's why, God-lovers have no choice but to insult those who don't believe in their God. And FYI, what does the Bible do? It insults ALL non-believers .. dismisses them as "lost souls" or as "bad people" that are destined for eternal damnation. "God-lovers don't insult people?" Paaaaaaaaaalease! God-lovers are often the least tolerant, most condescending, most closed-minded, and most insulting of them ALL. They might not come out and use bad words, but that's not the kind of insults we are talking about here. Disclaimer: About this last part, I know someone (Sasun?) will call me out that I am stereotyping or insulting a group myself. But in fact I am not. This all just follows from what it means to be a believer (in God/Gods) as Harut has laid out above as well.

Ok that made me laugh

So should we kick out all those who have "found God"? Or are you saying the non-religious among us should just put up with the God-lovers and turn the other cheek when insulted?

Harut and Sasun: I will make it simple ... you can always use this simple test to verify whether someone is preaching or discussing: "Does the person acknowledge there is a chance he or she might be wrong?" I think the answer to that simple question says it all. I personally have also at times, preached my own religion. I have made many bold and at times stupid statements. But I have NEVER lost sight of the fact that I might be wrong. Could I even be wrong about this post? Yah maybe but what are the chances?

NO. Absolutely NOT. I am saying I will not tolerate someone who is intolerant and disrespectful of others. If someone shows up and start preaching a religion, I will NOT tolerate it. However, if someone shows up and tries to discuss a certain philosophies (like you and I have for pages and pages) regarding religion, philosophy, life, death, afterlife, etc, then I not only tolerate it, I actually highly encourage it. For the record, I disagree with you strongly on many issues, yet I still respect your position! There is a difference between discussing and preaching.

Yah but tolerance for the sake of tolerance is not good. I for one, will not continue to tolerate intolerance. As far as religious discussions, there ARE right and wrong. Everything can't be right. But more importantly, these are topics where there are "better" explanations. Trying to persuade one another of "The Truth" is just dumb. Plain and simple. If a discussion is not of the form of which philosophy is "better", then the discussion is worthless. Unfortunately, typically with "religious" people, their stance is always revolving around right and wrong. They start by assuming their position is True and go from there. That WILL NOT be tolerated. Not by me.

Azat, if you ever ran for God, I'd vote for you. Arpa too. There you have it: The next supreme beings for the up coming 2000 years, Azat for God, and Arpa for Vice God.

I am not degrading myself. But I certainly do NOT appreciate you giving the credit for everything I have accomplished to your God. Your God has been absolutely useless in my life. The only difference he has made is wasting my time of trying to convince his "followers" that they are blinder than a deaf bat. The only thing you "win" is my redicule. You have come to the conclusion that I am a bad person just because I do not believe in your God. If you can't see yourself how stupid of a conclusion that is, nothing anyone ever says will ever make a difference in your life. This is why I say religion is the tool of the devil. The devil does not want you to think for yourself. If God is the ultimate "good", an intelligent human would undoubtedly arrive at HIM by himself with no need for any books or messiahs.

You know THE TRUTH ... you say Jesus is Alive ... you say we are basically all idiots for realizing the faults in the Bible ... and I lose?

Those two sentences contradict. What does that even mean? They are either the words of God or not. If they are the words of God, they must be infallible. We all know the Bible has many faults so obviously it can't be the words of a perfect God. If faith is a function of human beings, then it too can NOT be perfect. So at least have the decency to acknowledge you might just be full of shit in your "revelation" just like those who believed the earth was flat, that everything revolves around the earth, that light goes in a straight line, etc. And to add to your own sentence, Faith is a function in human beings just like thinking, eating, reading, dreaming, imagining, etc