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Foxconn, Apple's factory of death
"John McWilliams" wrote in message
... whisky-dave wrote: "John McWilliams" wrote in message ... Savageduck wrote: On 2010-06-02 14:32:26 -0700, John McWilliams said: Allen wrote: Peter wrote: "Allen" wrote in message ... Savageduck wrote: snip Given that you are not going to find 72% of any test population scoring below 95. One exception: the population of my killfile for this group. I have yet to meet a member of Mensa who had any intelligence. I've known many people (including myself) who qualified for Mensa, but only one who was actually a member. She proves your statement. Now, now, we who exceed the so-called Mensa standard by a hundred points or more ("Uber-Mensaists") Huh! That remark just got you removed from any consideration for MENSA qualification, or membership at any level "uber" or standard . I know I shouldn't reveal this, but I am on the admissions committee for the uber class, and the extra secret one that's above it such that I cannot mention its name, and probably shouldn't mention its existence.... If you wish to be considered for candidacy, we have a secure and non-googleable web site I will invite you to to start the process. Hit me off line. Good luck! What does it cost ? It's a bargain at $800.00. The real costs are underwritten by the Trust. You get a couple of really nice wall hangings, framed sheepskin (real), hand lettered: a lifetime supply of stationery; and a gold pen set (18 kt). Application fees are $150.00. And well worth the cost, if your ego requires it. Many years ago I considered applying for membership. Although I clearly qualified, I could not see any benefit to me. I get more enjoyment from a Gropper lithograph that was purchased for $10 and given to me because it reminded my client of me. I have never seen -- Peter |
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Foxconn, Apple's factory of death
"Pete" wrote in message
news:2010060315594065207-availableonrequest@aserverinvalid... On 2010-06-03 15:22:19 +0100, Peter said: "Pete" wrote in message news:201006031509393235-availableonrequest@aserverinvalid... On 2010-06-03 14:52:06 +0100, Peter said: "Mike Russell" wrote in message ... On Wed, 2 Jun 2010 07:09:27 -0700, C J Campbell wrote: Rich has severe mental issues and he probably should be in therapy. Perhaps it is time for a group intervention of some kind. Why not make fun of some other disease than mental illness, just for a change? Retard :-) OK! If I were to open a brothel I would hire only women with Parkinson's. duck Would that be with an equal rate of pay or higher? Market pricing. In 2006 www.mirror.co.uk used the phrase "a crackdown on prostitution", what does that mean exactly? As I've said, I'm easily confused :-) They lack imagination. -- Peter |
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Foxconn, Apple's factory of death
On 2010-06-02 16:38:30 -0700, Mike Russell
said: On Wed, 2 Jun 2010 07:09:27 -0700, C J Campbell wrote: Rich has severe mental issues and he probably should be in therapy. Perhaps it is time for a group intervention of some kind. Why not make fun of some other disease than mental illness, just for a change? Retard :-) Actually, I am not making fun of him. I seriously believe he needs help. -- Waddling Eagle World Famous Flight Instructor |
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Foxconn, Apple's factory of death
On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 11:05:44 -0400, "Peter"
wrote: "John McWilliams" wrote in message ... whisky-dave wrote: "John McWilliams" wrote in message ... Savageduck wrote: On 2010-06-02 14:32:26 -0700, John McWilliams said: Allen wrote: Peter wrote: "Allen" wrote in message ... Savageduck wrote: snip Given that you are not going to find 72% of any test population scoring below 95. One exception: the population of my killfile for this group. I have yet to meet a member of Mensa who had any intelligence. I've known many people (including myself) who qualified for Mensa, but only one who was actually a member. She proves your statement. Now, now, we who exceed the so-called Mensa standard by a hundred points or more ("Uber-Mensaists") Huh! That remark just got you removed from any consideration for MENSA qualification, or membership at any level "uber" or standard . I know I shouldn't reveal this, but I am on the admissions committee for the uber class, and the extra secret one that's above it such that I cannot mention its name, and probably shouldn't mention its existence.... If you wish to be considered for candidacy, we have a secure and non-googleable web site I will invite you to to start the process. Hit me off line. Good luck! What does it cost ? It's a bargain at $800.00. The real costs are underwritten by the Trust. You get a couple of really nice wall hangings, framed sheepskin (real), hand lettered: a lifetime supply of stationery; and a gold pen set (18 kt). Application fees are $150.00. And well worth the cost, if your ego requires it. Many years ago I considered applying for membership. Although I clearly qualified, I could not see any benefit to me. I get more enjoyment from a Gropper lithograph that was purchased for $10 and given to me because it reminded my client of me. If - as you claim - you "clearly" qualify for MENSA, then you have taken MENSA's tests. I can only imagine that being done by someone whose ego requires stroking. If - as you claim - you "clearly" qualify you are hiding your intellectual qualifications under a bushel based on your posts. I have never seen Really? Born blind? -- Tony Cooper - Orlando, Florida |
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Foxconn, Apple's factory of death
"tony cooper" wrote in message
... On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 11:05:44 -0400, "Peter" wrote: "John McWilliams" wrote in message ... whisky-dave wrote: "John McWilliams" wrote in message ... Savageduck wrote: On 2010-06-02 14:32:26 -0700, John McWilliams said: Allen wrote: Peter wrote: "Allen" wrote in message ... Savageduck wrote: snip Given that you are not going to find 72% of any test population scoring below 95. One exception: the population of my killfile for this group. I have yet to meet a member of Mensa who had any intelligence. I've known many people (including myself) who qualified for Mensa, but only one who was actually a member. She proves your statement. Now, now, we who exceed the so-called Mensa standard by a hundred points or more ("Uber-Mensaists") Huh! That remark just got you removed from any consideration for MENSA qualification, or membership at any level "uber" or standard . I know I shouldn't reveal this, but I am on the admissions committee for the uber class, and the extra secret one that's above it such that I cannot mention its name, and probably shouldn't mention its existence.... If you wish to be considered for candidacy, we have a secure and non-googleable web site I will invite you to to start the process. Hit me off line. Good luck! What does it cost ? It's a bargain at $800.00. The real costs are underwritten by the Trust. You get a couple of really nice wall hangings, framed sheepskin (real), hand lettered: a lifetime supply of stationery; and a gold pen set (18 kt). Application fees are $150.00. And well worth the cost, if your ego requires it. Many years ago I considered applying for membership. Although I clearly qualified, I could not see any benefit to me. I get more enjoyment from a Gropper lithograph that was purchased for $10 and given to me because it reminded my client of me. If - as you claim - you "clearly" qualify for MENSA, then you have taken MENSA's tests. I can only imagine that being done by someone whose ego requires stroking. Straw man argument. Mensa also accepts certified results not administered by them. From th4e website, which you are free to look up' "Generally, there are two ways to prove that you qualify for Mensa: either take the Mensa test, or submit a qualifying test score from another test. There are a large number of intelligence tests that are "approved". More information on whether a test you have taken is approved, as well as information on the procedure for taking the Mensa test, can be obtained from the nearest Mensa office. " If - as you claim - you "clearly" qualify you are hiding your intellectual qualifications under a bushel based on your posts. I fully realize that compared to you, I am an imbecile. IOW, I have no intention of engaging you in a battle of wits. I do not fight unarmed people. I have never seen Really? Born blind? I don't know what you did today, but I guess you must be feeling the effects of the oil slick aproaching your State. And I am willing to let it go at that. -- Peter |
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Foxconn, Apple's factory of death
On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 09:52:06 -0400, Peter wrote:
"Mike Russell" wrote in message ... On Wed, 2 Jun 2010 07:09:27 -0700, C J Campbell wrote: Rich has severe mental issues and he probably should be in therapy. Perhaps it is time for a group intervention of some kind. Why not make fun of some other disease than mental illness, just for a change? Retard :-) OK! If I were to open a brothel I would hire only women with Parkinson's. duck Your logic may be a little shaky. -- Mike Russell - http://www.curvemeister.com |
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Foxconn, Apple's factory of death
On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 15:59:40 +0100, Pete wrote:
On 2010-06-03 15:22:19 +0100, Peter said: "Pete" wrote in message news:201006031509393235-availableonrequest@aserverinvalid... On 2010-06-03 14:52:06 +0100, Peter said: "Mike Russell" wrote in message ... On Wed, 2 Jun 2010 07:09:27 -0700, C J Campbell wrote: Rich has severe mental issues and he probably should be in therapy. Perhaps it is time for a group intervention of some kind. Why not make fun of some other disease than mental illness, just for a change? Retard :-) OK! If I were to open a brothel I would hire only women with Parkinson's. duck Would that be with an equal rate of pay or higher? Market pricing. In 2006 www.mirror.co.uk used the phrase "a crackdown on prostitution", what does that mean exactly? As I've said, I'm easily confused :-) I'm not touching that one with a ten foot pole! -- Mike Russell - http://www.curvemeister.com |
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Foxconn, Apple's factory of death
On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 11:00:29 -0700, C J Campbell wrote:
Actually, I am not making fun of him. I seriously believe he needs help. If you really believe that, then why make things more painful by using medical terminology to ridicule him in public? -- Mike Russell - http://www.curvemeister.com |
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Foxconn, Apple's factory of death
On 2010-06-03 21:48:36 +0100, Mike Russell said:
On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 15:59:40 +0100, Pete wrote: On 2010-06-03 15:22:19 +0100, Peter said: "Pete" wrote in message news:201006031509393235-availableonrequest@aserverinvalid... On 2010-06-03 14:52:06 +0100, Peter said: "Mike Russell" wrote in message ... On Wed, 2 Jun 2010 07:09:27 -0700, C J Campbell wrote: Rich has severe mental issues and he probably should be in therapy. Perhaps it is time for a group intervention of some kind. Why not make fun of some other disease than mental illness, just for a change? Retard :-) OK! If I were to open a brothel I would hire only women with Parkinson's. duck Would that be with an equal rate of pay or higher? Market pricing. In 2006 www.mirror.co.uk used the phrase "a crackdown on prostitution", what does that mean exactly? As I've said, I'm easily confused :-) I'm not touching that one with a ten foot pole! An eight foot pole is more realistic: http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-L...ld-43756.shtml What did that killer whale say to the human? I can think of some answers, but they're not fit for public consumption. -- Pete |
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Foxconn, Apple's factory of death
On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 15:16:00 -0400, "Peter"
wrote: "tony cooper" wrote in message .. . On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 11:05:44 -0400, "Peter" wrote: "John McWilliams" wrote in message ... whisky-dave wrote: "John McWilliams" wrote in message ... Savageduck wrote: On 2010-06-02 14:32:26 -0700, John McWilliams said: Allen wrote: Peter wrote: "Allen" wrote in message ... Savageduck wrote: snip Given that you are not going to find 72% of any test population scoring below 95. One exception: the population of my killfile for this group. I have yet to meet a member of Mensa who had any intelligence. I've known many people (including myself) who qualified for Mensa, but only one who was actually a member. She proves your statement. Now, now, we who exceed the so-called Mensa standard by a hundred points or more ("Uber-Mensaists") Huh! That remark just got you removed from any consideration for MENSA qualification, or membership at any level "uber" or standard . I know I shouldn't reveal this, but I am on the admissions committee for the uber class, and the extra secret one that's above it such that I cannot mention its name, and probably shouldn't mention its existence.... If you wish to be considered for candidacy, we have a secure and non-googleable web site I will invite you to to start the process. Hit me off line. Good luck! What does it cost ? It's a bargain at $800.00. The real costs are underwritten by the Trust. You get a couple of really nice wall hangings, framed sheepskin (real), hand lettered: a lifetime supply of stationery; and a gold pen set (18 kt). Application fees are $150.00. And well worth the cost, if your ego requires it. Many years ago I considered applying for membership. Although I clearly qualified, I could not see any benefit to me. I get more enjoyment from a Gropper lithograph that was purchased for $10 and given to me because it reminded my client of me. If - as you claim - you "clearly" qualify for MENSA, then you have taken MENSA's tests. I can only imagine that being done by someone whose ego requires stroking. Straw man argument. Mensa also accepts certified results not administered by them. From th4e website, which you are free to look up' "Generally, there are two ways to prove that you qualify for Mensa: either take the Mensa test, or submit a qualifying test score from another test. There are a large number of intelligence tests that are "approved". More information on whether a test you have taken is approved, as well as information on the procedure for taking the Mensa test, can be obtained from the nearest Mensa office. " Why would you take - allegedly - any IQ test? The Stanford Binet test is administered to people from two to twenty-three for various reasons. The Wonderlic is a personnel test. Other tests are given to criminals and people with psychotic disorders. But why anyone would take a full-blown IQ test for other than ego stroking is beyond me. If you have the smarts, it shows. If you don't, you claim to be clearly qualified. If - as you claim - you "clearly" qualify you are hiding your intellectual qualifications under a bushel based on your posts. I fully realize that compared to you, I am an imbecile. IOW, I have no intention of engaging you in a battle of wits. I do not fight unarmed people. I really appreciate original barbs. -- Tony Cooper - Orlando, Florida |
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