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Diablo 3 Ships Feb/07/2012 Will You Be Playing?
General Discussion « Diablo 3
Played the Beta...fun for a few hours on and off...other than that...pass.
Game is good happiness begins :)
Reviews & Impressions « Star Wars: The Old Republic
Congrats to you all. Looking forward to getting in soon. Very nice to see positive posts about people just having fun.
Enjoy the ride.
Take care.
Leveling and how important is it to you.
General Discussion « Star Wars: The Old Republic
I approach every MMO the same way. I'm in no hurry at all. It's never been a race for me. Don't get me wrong, I love standing on top of the mountain, the view is amazing. But the harder and longer the journey to get there, the more I enjoy it. Plus I am an artist, and love to just wander around at times and enjoy the work that has been done.
Server Discussion "The Fatman"
General Discussion « Star Wars: The Old Republic
It's the name of Zeerid Korr's ship in the book, Star Wars The Old Republic Deceived by Paul S. Kemp.
He is a smuggler, once Republic Military. Interesting character.
For those like me to lazy to follow the link.
And no, I'm not a total Star Wars nerd, I just finished reading the book for some lore for the game.
Really! I swear!
Vent/TS server rental recommendations
General Gaming « General Discussion
You may want to look into this as well. It's free. I ran 2 guilds with it and had one issue total, server disconnect, which was back up in about 2 minutes. A good alternative that's free, and a great back up just in case. Which is how I found it. Used Vent and was having issues, so set it up as a backup, than my members prefered it so we switched over fulltime.
Knightwatch - Republic PvE/PvP/RP
Guild Recruitment « Star Wars: The Old Republic
Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
The Force shall free me.
Ok, on a serious note.....my daughter and I are looking for a guild. I have but one question. Are you all a hardcore, rush to endgame group? A casual group? Or a balance of both? I ask because her and I enjoy the journey, and have found in the past with hardcore guilds we are left behind and treated like second class members. Not that there is anything wrong with the hardcore folks, far from it, if that's your thing. But her and I like to stop once in awhile and smell the burning bodies, umm, I mean flowers, yeah the flowers.
Thanks, and take care.
Have we lost sight of real combat "balance"?
The Pub at MMORPG.COM « General Discussion
My opinions on this are and have always been the same. PVP balance issues are a myth. There are systems in place, you learn them, you understand them, and go from there. For me, I want nothing to do with PVP balance, because I find it lame.
If a Rogue type player ambushes a cloth wearing caster, the caster should be at a huge disadvantage, and most likely die. Just as that same rogue should be at a huge disadvantage against that same caster from range. Look at what WoW has done over the years to pacify the crying over class imbalance. Now a Rogue can be deadly up close and at range. Now a Warrior, intended to be a pure tank at launch, can now dps just as well. Now a Priest can DPS just as well. Some call that balance. I call it slowly making classes obsolete. Why take a Rogue, Mage, Hunter, Lock with you when you can have Warriors or Priests or Druids that can be tanks, dps,Healer, etc. The problem as I have always seen it, is Bobby wants to own, but Bobby isn't very good at pvp, or doesn't want to put the time in to earn the better pvp gear, so Bobby cries about nerfs, imbalance, OP'd classes. Should Bobby with no PVP gear be able to kill a player with the best PVP gear? No. But Bobby thinks he should. There in lies the problem. I'll give an example I've used before. My daughter and I played Rift together, enjoyed the game, and the pvp. Regardless of what class her and I used, we were constantly the top killers/healers in each round. Where exactly is the balance problem? I tought my mother in law how to use here toon better in PVP in WoW, now she can hold her own and usually is in the top 5 in damage, kills, etc in Battlegrounds. The woman is 67 years old. If she and my daughter can do it, why is it so hard for so many others?
Does it take practice? Sure does. Does it take patience? Sure does. The problem is the nerd rage thrown on forums by Bobby beacuse he just got owned by my daughter, or her grandmother. Beacuse Bobby has zero patience, Bobby doesn't want to have to actually earn or learn anything; he just wants to own, and right now.
The systems in place are what they are. Are they perfect? No. But they are workable, and make sence. Really, does anyone expect someone that has never fought in their life to win a Karate tourney against a 5th Degree Black Belt? Is a guy standing at a bus station waiting to head off to Basic Training going to be as good a soldier as a 20 year Special Ops Soldier? Not even close. So why do people expect that in an MMO?
In the end, Bobby will NEVER be good at PVP. And Bobby was also that annoying guild member that constantly spammed chat with "Someone Power Level Me." "Someone Run me through Deadmines" , etc, etc.
So, I basically ignore the cries of balance, nerf, etc, and just move forward, with whatever class I'm playing, understanding the systems in place, and laughing my ass off on GSC with my daughter as we role over all the Bobby's of the world.
For those who have pre-ordered.............
General Discussion « Star Wars: The Old Republic
I did my pre-order from my local Gamestop 4 days ago. Never got a pre-order code. Talked to the manager, was first told I would get my pre-order code when I picked the game up. Which obviously defeats the purpose of a pre-order that offers early access. Once I pointed this out to him I was told "We don't do that anymore."
I hate Gamestop, always have, always will, but in this case I had a huge number of games to trade in so I went there.
Long story short, I sent an email to email@example.com with the Heading "Gamestop didn't give me a pre-order code."
In said email I gave them a brief description of my problem, told them which store I got it from, and included a scan of my receipt.
Today, I received my code with an apology and it worked perfectly.
Hope this helps anyone else that may run into this problem.
@OP...I would contact the seller first, if that gets you no results try the method listed above.
Take care.
What is your favorite game to play online?
LFGame « General Discussion
Other than a few MMO's, currently playing Battlefield 3 and Team Fortress 2 (Free on Steam)
beta starts on th 25th or 26th?
General Discussion « Star Wars: The Old Republic
For some, the 25th. Others, the 26th. Depends on the time and date they we're given in the email.
Why are people obsessed with difficulty and death penalty?
The Pub at MMORPG.COM « General Discussion
You do understand that not everyone has the physical tools required to do the things you mention correct? And oddly enough, in your attempt at sarcasm, you yourself come off as somewhat elitist. And how in the end does it effect you either way? To each his own. Harcore, Carebear, whatever makes the gamer happy in the end is all that matters. Do I want my toon wiped each time I die? No. Do I want to be bored to tears playing an MMO any 6 year old can play to end game in 2 months? No.
And trust me, I understand risk/reward. I get the rush thing. I do. But how one goes about getting it matters not to me. I spent 20 years in Army Special Ops, and have paid for it. My body is wrecked, my soul is darker, and my mind is tired. I have seen far to much, done far to much. Now I sit at my PC, with bits of metal in my spine that can't be removed, just trying to have some fun. So, your go ride or do something real instead of getting your rush in a game idea holds no water for me, and plenty of people like me. Not everyone is an athlete. Not everyone can do the things you do, or I have done. For many different reasons. That doesn't mean some people don't want to push themselves, in whatever way they can. Challenge is, challenge. Regardless of where we find it. And not all of us want our hands held in a game to the point where there is none.
Sorry for the rant, but the if you want real challenge hit yourself or do something in the real world doesn't and can't apply to everyone. Such as myself. The body is ruined. I do my best to simply live through the discomfort, and find fun and challenge where I still can.
(TRINITY) is there really a "LACK OF TANKS"? or something else going on?
The Pub at MMORPG.COM « General Discussion
I have played a huge amount of MMO's over the years, prefering to play many than say stick with one year after year. From what I have seen, there has always been a shortage of Pure Healers and even more so Tanks. And over the years I have found that for every good tank, there are at least 100 that truly suck. I have come across bad healers, but most have been good, as they tend to be a MUCH more patient lot. FAR to many tanks are impatient, cause wipe after wipe and blame the healer, or the dps.
And for me, on a side note, the one game that got the tank right, one of the few things it got right, was Warhammer Online. No Clipping. Tanks that can actually BE tanks, such a novel concept. Loved the War tanks, they could actually block stuff.
I hate clipping in MMO's and hope one day it will be gone for good. Moving through creatures, players, etc, to me is just stupid, and crushes the strategy aspect of fighting, blocking, tanking, etc. Though I do see the downside, being pinned into a corner by some griefer like you see so often in games like Modern Warfare.
Will you still be playing MMOs in 10 years time?
The Pub at MMORPG.COM « General Discussion
Been a gamer since the beginning. Currently retired and 45, I'll be playing them as long as I can sit in front of a PC and move my hands. Love games and Art. Will be doing both til I drop. Play a lot of differnt stuff, mostly shooters and MMo's. Unlike a lot of people these days I enjoy them all for what they are or offer. Enjoy theme parks, sandboxes, F2P, etc. For me, I just like to explore the worlds, get out of them what I can. I understand the complaints, I truly do, but until those new inovative games do come out, I'm gonna keep on playing. Played Perfect World and loved it til it became such a huge grind, than moved on. Played and enjoyed RoM, hit the end, buy or grind, so I once again moved on. Same with Allods, which I thought was very well made. Played it til I got bored or had to pay to compete, and moved on. Currently still play AoC, EQ2, Fallen Earth, TF2, Arma2, and looking forward to BF3. I am a gaming Vampire, I drain the games of all the fun I can, than just move on to another. For me it's a great time to be a gamer, so many choices.
I realize a lot of the new stuff isn't for everyone, but I love the genre, and like to explore them all if and when I can. For me I never want to get stuck in one MMO again only. To much fun to be had. Though it looks like I'll play GW2 for quite awhile.
Best Benchmark Program for New Rigs and Newegg Rebates?
Hardware « General Discussion
For all my Newegg rebates there was a PDF link right on the item description page. Would say something like $149.99 after rebate for example. Clicking on that brought up the link to download the pdf of the rebate.
Hope that helps.
Why do "grinders" bother about those who want to race to end level? Why make a problem out of nothing?
The Pub at MMORPG.COM « General Discussion
For me honestly, it's not about rage or hate. Not even close. It is about the death of anything even resembling a community. The grinders will take their time, enjoy a game more, group more, and quite frankly make MUCH better guild members. The racers are the ones you'll see posting a month after a game launches how the game had no content. And they are more often than not the ones that complain the loudest about simple minded linear gameplay. And yet in their obsession to reach cap they follow the most narrow path to get there. I have run guilds, and been in many great ones over the years, and the racers are aweful guild members on average. They could generally care less about the guild, its members, etc. It's all about them, the cap, and the shinny crap that waits there. The problem isn't that racer/grinder is even, it's that the racer mentality has and now does make up the majority of gamers. Zero patience. Zero grouping. Now this is obviously just my opinion, and I have powerleveled/raced toons to endgame. But only after I've enjoyed the journey the first time. And that mentality doesn't define me. If someone needs help, even a member 40 levels lower, I jump on an alt and help them, level with them, etc. With the racer, that is pretty much not going to happen. The instant gratification of the console gamer has invaded the PC world, and it's not changing any time soon. In the end, do I care if you powerlevel to cap? No. To each his/her own. Whatever you find to be fun, do that. I just think the racers are missing the point of what an MMO really is, or should be.
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Do you complain about games you don't play?
General Discussion « Mortal Online
For me, no, I wouldn't complain about games I haven't played. And I form my own opinions, based on my experience. I rarely if ever listen to others opinions as they are just that. I may like it. So, I try it for myself. In the case of Mortal Online, I played the trial, not for 10 minutes but for the duration of said trial, and in the end, to me, it's quite terrible. The worst MMO I've played since WW2 Online.
Being a fan of sandbox games myself, it's sad to see people have to play Mortal Online/Darkfall, hoping they get better because the options are limited. Can they get better? Sure. Should sandbox fans be paying to beta test games which should have never been launched? No.
I hope the Cantina dont get to crowded with RPers
General Discussion « Star Wars: The Old Republic
Oh my......once again the Super Limited, Uber Collector's Edition "Hutt Quiver Emote" clears out the entire Cantina.
Best $350 I ever spent.
Guild Wars: The Complete Collection Giveaway!
News & Features Discussion « General Discussion
Thanks again for the contest.
So is this site considered THE mmorpg hub?
The Pub at MMORPG.COM « General Discussion
I have far to many sites bookmarked, but usually only come here. I like the site, the features, and the forum posters passion for the genre.
I myself was banned (my fault), and when I spoke to them about it they allowed me to come back. They didn't have to, and I was grateful they heard me out and decided to overlook my stupidity.
Honestly, if more people (myself included) would actually take the time to read the Rules of Conduct at the bottom of the page a lot fewer people would be warned or banned.


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HAADYAI: From diesel smugglers to Muslim extremists, folks here have their own theories of who should be held responsible for the two blasts which rocked this popular shopping destination.
Some claimed these were acts by local diesel smugglers in retaliation against the police for crippling their illegal movements.
According to a trader who wished to be known only as Noy, that was one of the reasons why tourist spots were not among the places targeted for the blasts.
The price for a litre of diesel in Malaysia is RM2 while the price for a litre of diesel in Thailand is 29.99 baht (RM3.01).
A source also said that the police were probing whether the same people were involved in the Danok blasts last December.
The police, however, were keeping mum about the matter at press time.
Former Haadyai deputy mayor Boonchuay Changsirivathanatham-rong believed the bombing acts might have been conducted by Muslim extremists from the provinces of southern Thailand.
There are four provinces in southern Thailand – Songkhla, a mixed Malay-Thai area, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat, all of which are majority Malay areas.
"This is the first time the Haadyai police station was bombed in a bid by the extremists to show how powerful they are," added Boonchuay, who is also the director of the Thailand Chamber of Commerce.
Boonchuay attributed the attacks to an ongoing insurgence by extremist Muslims to drive the Thai Buddhists out of southern Thailand.
When asked if the bombings in Haadyai on Tuesday might be due to a turf war over drug-related activities, Boonchuay said it might be possible.
"The insurgencies need to be financed, so some eventually got associated with the drug lords.
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Boonchuay added that the bombings might affect the local economy especially in the tourism industry and it would even take two to three months for businesses to return to normal.
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40 year old man | Costa Mesa, CA, USA | Seeking women 28-43 within 25 miles
I'll drive... you hold on
Seriously… hold on! I'm driving while you're reading this… and you laughing at what you're about to read is going to distract me. ;) I just hope the wind from the open sunroof, open windows and the blasting music doesn't distract you. :) What are we listening to and where are we going? It really depends on the mood we're both in. The music can be hip-hop, alternative, dance, classic rock, pop, heavy metal and yes, even country. But I have to warn you, even with you in the car, I might have to turn the music down at red lights if something like Katy Perry or Justin Bieber happens to be blasting at that time. HAHAHA! As for where we're going, it could be somewhere close like the beach or the driving range, up or down the coast, the mountains or desert, maybe even a weekend camping trip… or better yet… Vegas baby, VEGAS! Oh, and don't worry, I might be half Japanese, but in the 21 years that I've been driving, I've NEVER been in a car accident... I promise... and knock on wood! :P The question now is, how did I end up being the lucky one with you sitting shotgun going on these road trips with me? It could be because you're an adventure-seeker, but also a let's-stay-in-tonight-and-watch-a-movie-and-enjoy-some-wine girl. :D Or maybe it's because you're not afraid to try new and unfamiliar things with me. It could also be because you don't get upset when I don't ask for directions… because where's the fun in that? ;) But the biggest thing was probably because you not only laugh at my mistakes, but you also laugh at your own as well. :) And now for the "My Things" list... • motocross, supercross, Formula 1 • hanging out with good people, friends and family • USC football, Angels baseball, Galaxy soccer, Lakers basketball • St. Patrick's Day, 4th of July, Halloween, Christmas, New Year's Eve • Spring, Summer • fixing, organizing, re-designing • Vegas, San Diego • sarcasm, teasing, laughing • anything design related (automotive, graphic, interior, architecture, landscape) • golf, riding bikes down at the beach, camping • sushi, Italian food, BBQing, good old American cheese burgers and fries • TV and movie quotes, horrible reality shows, rom-com movies • sunny weather, thunder and lighting • pretending to know how to dance • and I can't forget about rainbows, unicorns, butterflies and all of these things… :) ;) :D :P 8) :/ :X :* HAHAHA!
Camping , Dining out , Movies/Videos , Museums and art , Music and concerts , Exploring new areas , Nightclubs/Dancing , Playing cards , Playing sports , Travel/Sightseeing , Volunteering , Watching sports , Wine tasting
Auto racing / Motorcross, Baseball, Basketball, Billiards / Pool, Bowling, Football, Golf, Running, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis / Racquet sports, Walking / Hiking
I exercise 1-2 times per week.
I like Cats, Dogs, Fish
I grew up with multiple dogs and cats and love all pets in general.
Middle of the Road
Vegas baby, VEGAS... San Diego, which of course in German means a Whale's V... the beaches of Orange County... R&R in Maui... home sweet home... the local dive bar... Japan, the land of the rising sun
California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
How my parents have been married for over 41 years! And earthquakes... yup, I said it. ;)
I'm all about hanging out with friends and meeting new people, whether it be at a bar, sporting events or small get-togethers. I also like being outdoors, in the sun or rain... I love it all!
I wish I read more books, but I always seem to stop reading them after a few chapters... probably because somebody forgot to include pictures. ;)
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|Slender, About average, Athletic and toned
|No preference
|Dark brown
|No preference
|No Way
|No Way, Occasionally, Yes, but trying to quit
|Social Drinker
|Social Drinker, Moderately
|Artistic / Creative / Performance
|No preference
I'm a graphic designer in the motocross/action sports industry.
|$50,001 to $75,000
|No preference
|Never Married
|No preference
|Have kids:
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|Definitely, Someday
|White / Caucasian, Other
|No preference
I was born in Japan and raised in SoCal. My mom is American and my dad is Japanese... so I like to think that I was made in Japan and built in the US.
|Christian / Other
|Spiritual but not religious, Other, Christian / Other
|English, Japanese
|Associates degree
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Thanks Guy. I love the British, and all their almost theatrical rituals. 30 years have lived here, and not yet tired of it The coaches are part of the story, as they bring those different groups from all over the country, for a day out to Ascot. This group could have been say, the bingo hall ladies association from Birmingham
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Super texture.
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Impressive picture about the struggle of life and for food. Rare to see such confusion rendered in such a visually dynamic and harmonious way.
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Une serie d'images tres fortes, pleines de mystere.
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Impressive professional and visual qualities in this shot. Yummy
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That's very good and well done.
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Excelent, with great view point and light.
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Nice brightful shot.
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Difficult but perfect composition.
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Nice clear action.
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The very Britain that I love, neither paradise nor hell, but a good overall compromise after all ...
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Yes, an interesting specimen of a boat
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Harmonious arrangement of mother nature.
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Simple and highly evocative.
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Well spotted and processed.
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Great joy to see.
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Very nice atmosphere.
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Alan, it is possible. Although from the pictures on display at Saigon war museum on the effect of chemical warfare on new born, i would say that this man would be among the lucky ones. When you visit that museum, you realise what the American army did here is beyond belief, and none of those war crimes and responsible people were punished or even procecuted ever. There is no limit to what the US can be doin the name of its interest and "freedom".
By: Francois Lepinay
This dark band makes the compositional originality of the picture, and the bird, a cherry on the cake
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Thanks mike. Your appreciated comment reinforce a thought I had many years ago. Photography, for me, is that of being a true reflexion of life over that of being a fully controlled art form !
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They very often use the helmet as a hat, when they have a motorbike. And almost everyone has one (instead of a car, still relatively rare)
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Sweet, like the composition on that one.
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Yes, short series on that specific theme !
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Great lighting. Artificial i guess, but cleverly done to look natural an credible (unlike all those photoshop freak photographers who seem to eat LSD for breakfast)
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Best wishes to Jock, i hope it all goes well. Decent picture too.
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Thanks Nathan. Not my very best picture, but it gives the idea. In the museum, interesting to read the descriptions. The South Vietnam army is always referred to as the "army from the Saigon puppet government " (quote) !!
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Having taken the time to actually read this Peterson/Pew Report, I was amused that what the report calls for is a plan for future budget cuts, starting in 2014. So plans for making national cuts are pasted the next presidential election--if he is so concerned, why doesn't he call for cuts now? Oh yeah, that would not allow the GOP to spend the next few years complaining and voting no on every budget prior to the next presidential election.
Note, in this paper, it does not directly say to cut Social Security, it only talks to discretionary spending and non-discretionary spending. Now how many generic readers know where Social Security funds are appropriated?
It is indeed disheartening to see a major print publication not add an informational caveat that would enlighten readers about the author. Only when the political leanings of a author are known can one make an intelligent evaluation of an article. Most individuals, myself included, are now being tasked with researching each author to determine their possible underlying agenda.
There are lots of individuals who "sound sincere," but are mere posers... and a failure by a newspaper to ennuciate the background of someone is one of the reasons that paper journalism is dropping like a stone. Why is it that Internet journalism can manage this task and newsprint can't, or won't .
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Meet the Experts
Raising Cain: Boys in Focus, features some of the most important experts on boys in America today. We asked them a few questions about working with boys, and here's what they said:
Q: What's special and wonderful about boys?
A: "Little boys and little girls are wonderful in both the same and different ways. I enjoy little boys comfort with rough and tumble play, their fascination with power (like dinosaurs and super heroes), and their attempts to work through what it means to be male and masculine."
Joseph Tobin, Ph.D.
A: "Even at age five, boys' energy tends to be focused, constructive, and direct. In the block area of my kindergarten class, ten boys can build an elaborate structure, trading ideas and sharing materials, working cooperatively and respecting one another's projects. Disagreements may blow up quickly but they are also settled easily, without being stored up and made larger. Boys love big projects, big groups, and big ideas. When given a challenge, they want to solve it. When encouraged to be cooperative, rather than competitive, they see that they can solve even bigger and better projects by working together."
Jane Katch, M.S.T.
A: "Their sense of humor and parody. At its best, it is the feeling that the entire world of seriousness is open to mockery. One of my favorite books for reluctant (often boy) readers is the Captain Underpants series. Two young misfit boys, who are always in trouble, buy a magic ring that, without their knowing exactly how, turns their mean principle into a superhero with a cape and briefs. He flies off to save the world and the two boys try to bring him back. It makes fun of adults, school, principles, and superheroes. I love this irreverence."
Thomas Newkirk, Ph.D.
A: "Boy energy and boy passion. Boys throw themselves into things they love, whether it is outside games or video games, and they often do it with an excitement and recklessness that scares adults, who have sometimes forgotten their own passions. I also appreciate the way boys express themselves: directly and highly efficiently. They get furious, they stonewall, they can be insulting; and sometimes they hurt our feelings, but if you are willing to listen to them, they will tell you their inner reality."
Michael Thompson, Ph.D.
Q: What are the most important challenges facing boys in American society today?
A: "There are enormous contradictions in our society's messages about violence. On one hand, boys are flooded with images from television, videogames, and movies that are much more graphic and frightening than those which occur naturally in their imaginations. At the same time, boys often are not allowed to express their own fantasies, which include both normal, aggressive thoughts as well as images from those explicitly violent scenes they have viewed in the media. Many adults are afraid that if boys think about or play about violence, they are more likely to become violent, yet boys have played games of good guys and bad guys for centuries without becoming violent from them.
The challenge for these boys is to find ways to deal with the increasing stimulation while living with the expanding prohibition about expressing their fantasies in normal boy play."
Jane Katch, M.S.T.
A: "I think it depends largely on social class and race. Children living in poverty face different challenges than those growing up in affluence. Many African American boys struggle to find reasons to be optimistic about their future. Middle class white boys struggle to feel adequately masculine."
Joseph Tobin, Ph.D.
A: "The lack of fathers and the lack of heroes. 40 % of boys in the United States are not living with their biological fathers. When a boy doesn't have a father at home, he may have to depend on the media or his peers to offer him an image of masculinity."
Michael Thompson, Ph.D.
Q: What advice do you have for parents of boys today?
A: "Limit your young child's exposure to violence in the media. Keep in mind that young children take such images literally. They do not know what actions they see in movies could really happen in their lives and which ones could not really take place.
Remember that the content of your son's fantasies does not predict his behavior in the future. Boys can have violent fantasies without becoming violent people. Focus on rules that will help him make his play safe but try to avoid making him feel bad about his imagination. He can't stop what he is thinking about but he can control how he treats people."
Jane Katch, M.S.T.
A: "I think a big part of parenting is showing up. It is being there, being steady, and being ready to listen. Particularly as your kids get older, you never know the moment that they will open up. You usually can't achieve intimacy by playing twenty questions, by prodding, by hovering, by insisting. At least that's been my experience. These moments of closeness happen unexpectedly. It takes boys time to be ready to talk, and this shouldn't be rushed."
Joseph Tobin, Ph.D.
Q: What would you say to a parent who is afraid her boy will grow up to be too aggressive or violent?
A: "Aggression and violence are problems to worry about in our society. But that doesn't mean we should be worried about boy's rough and tumble play or their fascination with toy guns and war play. In a society and in a world full of violence, children need a chance to use their play to work through thoughts and feelings about violence. And little boys may be in particular need of incorporating themes of violence and power into their play as part of their struggle with what it means to be male."
Joseph Tobin, Ph.D.
A: "I would ask the parent to describe how the boy treats his friends, his teachers, and other people in his life. If he cares about the feelings of others, wants to help them when they're hurt or in trouble, and can compromise at times when playing games, then I don't think the parent needs to worry. If he has to completely control every game, can't compromise, is mean to the children he plays with, and has no good friends, then the parent should look for advice, probably beginning with the teacher, who sees the child in relation to other children his age."
Jane Katch, M.S.T.
A: "When you ask boys what they really want in school—and we asked many boys that question when we were filming 'Raising Cain'—they say that the want to feel 'safe.' No boy can learn or thrive in any way when he is living under some kind of threat. The threats can come from bullies who might hurt him, it can come from adults who constantly mistrust and disapprove of boys. We need to make boys feel both safe and understood; only then will we see their best sides."
Michael Thompson, Ph.D.
Q: What would you say to a parent who is afraid her boy is too atypical to make it in the typical boy's world?
A: "It is critical that a boy who is having difficulty has a home base, a place where he is unconditionally loved and accepted. I think boys have a better chance of withstanding outside problems, if their homes are places where they are constantly reassured, and enjoyed. In addition, having a friend that likes him and enjoys the same activities he does will help protect him from the criticism of others who don't understand him because he's different. 'They don't understand us,' can be dealt with more easily than 'No one understands me.' "
Thomas Newkirk, Ph.D.
A: "There are many different kinds of boys and many ways to be a man. Not all boys are athletic, not all boys are risk-takers; some are very cautious and others boys don't appear conventionally masculine. Boys can see all these differences with their own eyes right from the beginning. What they need is for adults to confirm that for them that they are all valued and respected, and that there is a place in society for all of them."
Michael Thompson, Ph.D.
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Here's the Garmin stats for what was probably my hilliest day, from Kilkenny to Dublin through the Wicklow mountains in Southern Ireland. Just over 10000 feet of climbing in just short of 130 miles. As you can see, I didn't exactly break the land speed record but as this was the final day of a four-day, 500 mile tour I feel I have an excuse. LOL
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A person who hails from South Africa.
Did you see all those Safa's at the rugby?!
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This girl is beautiful. She always has voluminous hair and the perfect amount of curves. She is strong independent and confident. Ever get the blessing of having her in bed then you will think she is a sex goddess. Slightly reserved. Will keep playing with you unless shes serious that your serious. Not to mention stunning and flawless.
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I would like to thank @Haydn Woods for an invite. Thanks, buddy! He and @Ari provided some valuable feedback and Ari picked the cool colorful album cover of Discovery to go with (you should definitively check them out).
I was really busy lately running from project to project and took a day off just to chill. That didn't last, I had that Sketch itch, so I fired it up really quick, picked one of my favorite radio apps to redesign and that's what I came up with.
You guys should totally view the full view here.
If you want to dig in the source file, you can download the fully editable Sketch source. (I had to remove some of the icons from it to not to break the license)
Shout out to @Neway Lau for the great iPhone selfie. Uh. I mean iPhone 5 template. And yeah. I gave up on Photoshop a while ago and used Pixelmator to edit the PSD.
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Alameda Children's Musical Theatre is putting on a production of "The 25th-Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," a musical comedy, this weekend and next at Maya Lin School, 825 Taylor Ave.
Shows will be staged at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8-9 and Nov. 15-16. On Sunday, Nov. 10 and 17, shows will take place at 2 p.m. Tickets are $7-$13.
Tomorrow Youth Rep presents "Phantom Toll Booth," put on by students at several schools on the Island.
Be sure to catch a show at 6:30 p.m. Friday (Nov. 15), as well as at 12, 3:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 16) and at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday (Nov. 17) at Michaan's Theater, 2700 Saratoga. Admission is free, but donations will be gladly accepted. More shows are set for next weekend at the same time.
The show will be shared with the public at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15, and at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16., at Michaan's Theater, 2751 Todd St., out at Alameda Point.
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the girl of my dreams must be very classy and sofisticated.hair makeup,nails must be elegant ,feminine,sexy.I want to be very proud of her.
Me?Well I'm down to earth,not a loud boisterouse person.a little layed back but can be very frisky to.I have traditional values,but I am opened minded.I know how to dress for wine and how to dress for beer.a lady would certanly look like a queen with this king beside her!!!! No baggage here ladies!!! No debt,Own my home, live in an exclusive area of San Dimas "Via Verde". So what are we waiting for, more time sliding by all alone. Lets do something!!!! Lets talk about "US". I ready any time. Are you? Let me know. I am anxiously waiting your reply. I am retired now. I love to travell, but not alone. Need a partner/companion ( AKA WIFE). Any one interested? Takeing applications !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alumni connections , Book club , Camping , Coffee and conversation , Dining out , Fishing/Hunting , Hobbies and crafts , Movies/Videos , Museums and art , Music and concerts , Exploring new areas , Performing arts , Playing cards , Playing sports , Political interests , Shopping/Antiques , Travel/Sightseeing , Watching sports , Wine tasting
Aerobics, Auto racing / Motorcross, Baseball, Basketball, Billiards / Pool, Bowling, Cycling, Football, Hockey, Skiing, Soccer, Swimming, Walking / Hiking
I exercise 1-2 times per week.
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I like wild animals. I feed birds in my back yard. I especially like the humming birds.Three squirrels, a skunk, and posseums,all enjoy my hand outs. I enjoy watching them from my den,while reading the paper and coffee.
I like most of same things you do.Resturants,walk on beach,piers,wine watching sunsets.How about taking the Metro to Union Sta. walk to Phillpes for world famous French dip,then to Olivera St..Lets take the train to Del Mar for horse races.
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I like to go to movies.Relax at home with the clasics,Bogart,Casablanca,African Queen,WOW!Gable,C.GRANT,Wayne,B.Davis,Stanwick.You say music,give me Sinatra,Dino,A.Williams,N.Diamond,R.stewart.B.Manalow.Liberace.Live theater,plays,Many more things
I'm sort of a news "junky". I Read paper every day, watch evening news shows.I like to keep up on local,state, U.S. world news.I recieve a few magazines, love Nat.Geographic.Collect autobiography books of historical figures.
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|Black, Blue, Brown, Grey, Green, Hazel
|Salt and pepper
|Auburn / Red, Black, Light brown, Dark brown, Blonde, Dark blonde, Platinum
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I was in aero space for 30yrs given the golden hand shake and had a career change.Went into trucking cross country,loved it,but after 5yrs i did get lonesom.been doing local now with a great company. As of 2/6/13 I'm RETIRED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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|Never Married, Widow / Widower, Divorced
|Have kids:
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|Yes, and they live away from home
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I was born in Watsonville Ca. raised So. Cal.2 parent family,1 sister.Traditional values,Very dedicated worker,never miss any time,except for vacations
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I'm Catholic,not the best but I do belive.My 2 grandsons are alter boys and I enjoy seeing them as much as possible.
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Let taxpayers vote to set wages for Mahoning County workers
Wouldn't you like to be a Mahoning County employee? Unfortunately, most of us are just taxpayers.
"Outrage" is defined in the dictionary as "insult, excess, a shameful act; the anger or resentment aroused by injury or insult." I'm sure these are just a few of the printable responses to the exposes written on the front page of the April 6 Vindicator about the outlandish amounts of money in pay raises to some 760 Mahoning County employees in 2013 and 2014.
Some of these raises were designed to cover their insurance costs, while still giving them a substantial increase in livable income. As a private-sector taxpayer, wouldn't you just love to receive a pay raise of 64 percent, many scaling down from there to 3 percent. I feel certain if middle- to lower-income folks in the private sector received a raise in the last couple of years, it would have amounted to only 2 to 3 percent, if they were fortunate enough to get that.
The arrogance of those giving and those receiving said increases is both insulting and appalling to all of us in Mahoning County footing the bills. How about all the folks on fixed incomes, where the Social Security increase last year was only 1.7 percent? Do you think this paltry increase can keep up with the cost-of-living increases to health care, taxes, food, gasoline and many other increases in this sagging economy?
What makes the employees of Mahoning County think they are better than those of us who pay their wages, and many struggle to do so? I'm sure it won't be long before we'll see another request for tax money. Forget it.
I think it is time we, the taxpayers, put on the ballot what is an acceptable wage, across the board, for the Mahoning County jobs that are commensurate with like jobs in the private sector. The exception would be police officers and firefighters, but not department heads and commissioners; their salaries should also be determined by the voters.
Cathie Yash, Youngstown
What a great idea, I totally agree with your letter, But the union populace of the valley will disagree with you. If the employees don't like it, they can quit and go find another job. Just don't let the door hit you where God split you.
Dear Cathie:
Try reading the entire article before you go off on a resentment-fueled tirade.
As I asked before, you want public services? They cost money, and if you read deeply enough into the text of the piece that ignited your outrage, you begin to see that county officials are busy trying to make what they have go as far as possible, what with retirees not being replaced, etc..
Heavens to jay-zus, what do you want?
Something for nothing?
You want a purely volunteer staff?
You want prison labor to provide services for free?
NOBODY will ever get rich working for the government. But these are not monks and nuns -- they have not taken vows of poverty.
You want roads? Costs money.
You want libraries? Money is needed.
All those services? Money.
Can't get around it.
Actually, you're getting a pretty good deal, all things considered.
Want to complain about irresponsible management of public funds? Yell at John Kaysick, who cut funding to local municipalities and, as a result, precipitated the mess we have.
You want unfunded pension liabilities in the billions. Well you got them under the current system.
Get rid of the 3 highest year scam for calculating pensions and also impose a use it or lose it system for vacation and sick time.
And yes there are plenty of people who have gotten rich under the current system or haven't you been reading the Vindicator for previous stories on such matters.
If by "rich" you mean that public sector workers are able to pay their bills, put food on the table, send their kids to college (maybe), and enjoy a somewhat secure retirement, then "rich" has taken on new meaning in this era of polarizing socio-economic status; and the scam is in the re-definition of "work" as something unworthy of compensation, even as corporations are experiencing historically high profit levels.
And, by the way: Ohio's system of defined-benefits public employee pensions is simply a deferred compensation plan in the sense that doing away with all those negotiated pension-enhancing tools, indeed, with the pension system itself, would require that employee pay be immediately doubled, and, in some cases, tripled, since employees would then be responsible for planning for their own retirement.
And, in this way, public employee pensions have actually been super-good deal for tax-payers in that they functioned, over the decades, as controls on rising wages.
I'm so sorry that the rules in this country have favored financiers and other corporate functionaries over people who actually work for a living, but don't blame the public sector for what is yet another example of private sector malfeasance in matters of commerce and finance.
Case in point: back in my college days, I did summer work in local factories at the BOTTOM of the salary scale. Even then, my hourly rate was at least 2-3 times the minimum wage, and, occasionally, with certain jobs, 5-10 times the minimum wage.
Any ordinary worker bees out there making $25-80/hour these days? Any college kids on summer employment?
It is simply not the fault of public sector workers that these jobs no longer exist.
And it is simply not the responsibility of public sector workers to throw themselves at the mercy of embittered, resentful, envious citizens who bring nothing to the discussion except their torches and pitchforks.
lajoci, you hit the nail on the head. Our gooberment leaders started this hate filled ignorance toward the public sector workers. The so called leaders have divided many on this issue. The truth of the matter is the so called leaders never attack their own pay scale or benefit packages. They only say that the licensed plumber with many years of experience, or the teacher with a masters degree they require to keep their job is making to much money and costing the tax payer to much money. I'm deeply saddened every time I hear somebody complain about a teacher and then watch that same person set their 6 year old in front of the TV every evening for six hours. Never ask about home work, never go to a parent/teacher conference, never get involved in the district in which they live. Just blame somebody else for their lazy do nothing lives. Learning doesn't only happen in the school building. Education isn't only about books, numbers, and science experiments. Learn should be taking place at home, in the car, going to the store, in play, etc... The man that works to keep water coming to your house is worth what, the man that makes the sewer continue to work as planned so your house don't fill with raw sewage is worth what, the woman that drives the school bus to get your kids to and from school is worth what, the man that keeps the electric flowing to your house is worth what, the person that answers your emergency call for somebody breaking into your house, or a house fire or somebody getting hurt is worth what? Time to think about these questions before you think you are entitled to judge their salaries and nobody wants to be in those places when you need them. How about somebody judge you for making to much because your job requires no education or skill? Education and trade cost money to get, maintain licensure and certification. Don't bite the hand that feeds you.
eivo, another ignorant irreverent statement. It must really be sad to be so uninformed, underpaid and uneducated. May a free penny float down the poop river to you today sir.


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The concept of patent law has been debated for years, but it was not until the patenting of living organisms came about that patent lawsuits became extremely prevalent in the news and courtrooms. Monsanto Inc. brought the patenting of plants to the forefront of media worldwide. Monsanto's mission is about "producing more, conserving more, improving lives. That's sustainable agriculture. And that's what Monsanto is all about." [1]In order to grow more food worldwide and feed the ever-increasing population, Monsanto works "alongside farmers to do exactly that. We do this by selling seeds, traits developed through biotechnology, and crop protection chemicals. "[2] One of the most popular chemicals developed by Monsanto is its Roundup herbicide. This herbicide works in conjunction with Monsanto's genetically modified (GM) Roundup-Ready seeds. These GMO's are able to resist the harmful effects of the herbicide in order to ensure that farmer's crops continue to flourish while the weeds around them die (Exhibit 1). While the vast majority of farmers now use various forms of herbicides, pesticides, and GMO's, there remains a small portion of farmers that believe organic farming is a healthier route. Percy Schmeiser of Saskatchewan, Canada is one of these farmers. Schmeiser farmed organically for over 50 years before tests performed in 1998 revealed that his canola crop was contaminated with Roundup Ready canola. While the origin of the seeds is unclear, the court believes that the seeds most likely blew in from trucks bringing Roundup Ready seeds to surrounding farms.[3] Monsanto sued Schmeiser for planting their seeds without a license. The case revolved around the question of whether Schmeiser infringed on Monsanto's patent rights. While the court ruled in Monsanto's favor, Schmeiser was not forced to pay any remedy, but still paid thousands in court fees and had to burn all of his canola seed. In this paper I will analyze the case of Monsanto Canada Inc. vs. Percy Schmeiser. I will then compare the courts ruling with how Rawls and Nozick would have ruled on this case in terms of their theories of justice. Despite the conflicting views of Rawls and Nozick, I find that both theorists would rule in favor of Percy Schmeiser being the rightful owner of the canola seeds in Monsanto Canada Inc. vs. Percy Schmeiser.
Monsanto v Schmeiser is known as "a landmark decision concerning farmer liability and transgenic contamination."[4] The court documents explain that Monsanto (at the time) licensed Roundup Ready Canola (Exhibit 2)
to farmers at a cost of $15 per acre. The farmers then had to sell their crops to Monsanto approved retailers.[5] Percy Schmeiser never purchased Roundup Ready canola, nor did he ever spray Roundup in order to increase the profits of his farm. Instead, he believed the crops by the street had been contaminated, and thus sprayed Roundup on a small portion of these crops. The spraying proved that some of his canola had been contaminated. Percy then unintentionally combined this contaminated seed with the seed that he had been developing on his own over the years. While Percy did continue to use his canola seed, he never intentionally used any that he knew contained Roundup Ready genes. Therefore, he felt that he did not infringe on the patent because he continued using his own seed and never sprayed herbicides to increase profits. When Monsanto came to surrounding farms to inspect licensed Roundup Ready farmers, they chose to test Percy's plants as well. Unfortunately for Percy, the tests revealed that "95 to 98 percent of his 1,000 acres of canola crop was made up of Roundup Ready plants."[6]
Monsanto sued Percy Schmeiser on the grounds that he had infringed on Monsanto's patent. The trial judge found the court in favor of Monsanto, deciding that the patent should hold even if Percy experienced difficulty distinguishing between canola plants containing the patented genes and those without it when replanting his farm.[7] Patents are allowed on plants assuming that the gene is chimeric—meaning that it does not exist in nature on its own—and that the chimeric gene is permanently inserted into the plant's own DNA. Once these measures are met, the patent covers the offspring of the plant that the chimerical gene is growing in. Schmeiser tried to appeal these patent rules and the Monsanto case by claiming that the patent only covers the gene and cell, not the plant and seed. While Schmeiser used the case of Harvard Mouse where mammals were proved unpatentable, the court found that plants can be patented, only mammals cannot. [8] Once the court established the ability to patent plants, they moved to determine whether Schmeiser truly used this patented material and deprived Monsanto of the monopoly patents allow the inventor. The appellant court determined that yes, he did infringe on their monopoly by not paying the licensing fee. While Schmeiser claims that he did not know combining the contaminated canola with non-contaminated seed would grow round-up ready seed, the court ruled that Schmeiser had the obligation to know. The patented product that Percy Schmeiser grew was then used for business purposes, also an infringement of Monsanto's patent. The judge ruled that the fact that Schmeiser never took advantage of the patented crop by spraying Roundup was irrelevant to the case because he still used the crop and had the ability to take advantage of its benefits in the future. After further analyzing Percy Schmeiser's use of Monsanto's seed, the court ruled in favor of Monsanto. Percy infringed on the Patent Act.[9]
Despite losing the trial court judgment and that of the appeal court, Schmeiser did not experience as great of a loss as he potentially could have. The Patent Law permits two types of remedies: damages and accounting of profits. Monsanto chose to seek accounting of profits, thus making them ineligible for damages. In the final portion of the trial the court determined the amount of the infringer's profit "which is causally attributable to the inventor." [10] Fortunately for Schmeiser, his lack of use of the herbicide Roundup on his crops ensured that he made no additional profits due to the GMO's presence in his fields. The appeal courts decision led to both Schmeiser and Monsanto having to incur their own court costs. Schmeiser also had to destroy his canola seed in order to ensure that no further infringement occurred.[11]
The outcome of Monsanto v Schmeiser hit the news like wildfire. The case's relevance to the patenting of living organisms and the occupation of farming caused activists everywhere to speak out. With urbanization becoming more common throughout the world and crop production being performed in labs, the farming industry is in a state of decline. From 1976 to 2004, the percent of farmers out of the total North American workforce declined from 4.2% to 1.9% (Exhibit 3).[12]
Even a smaller percent of the workforce farms like original farmers did. Rather than developing strong and sustainable seeds over generations, farmers now pay for genetically modified seeds that help ease farming. The percent of land used for organic farms represents only a minimal portion of total land used for agriculture—at only 0.66% in 2007 in North America (Exhibit 4).[13] Percy Schmeiser is one of few farmers left who truly believes in organic farming. The loss of his case against Monsanto put a huge toll on him financially in both the long term and short term. The court forced him to dispose of the canola seed he had been altering and developing for decades, while also imposing fees of over $200,000 on Schmeiser.[14] Many activists and citizens of the US and Canada reject the outcome of this case and believe that Percy is entitled to his crop even if cross contamination occurred. They worry that patented crops and the ability of large corporations like Monsanto to sue small farms will completely eliminate the lifestyle and survival of organic farmers (Exhibit 5).[15] While the court ruled in favor of Monsanto despite the public opinion, how would various theories of justice rule on the Monsanto v Schmeiser case? I will now analyze the potential outcomes of this case through the eyes of Robert Nozick and John Rawls.
John Rawls focuses his theories on justice being fairness. His idea of the "veil of ignorance"—or the idea that when determining principles of justice no one knows what their position in society will be—is the premise of his idea of justice as fairness.[16] This 'original position' is the grounds for his two basic principles regarding distribution rights, thus the principles that apply directly to the question at hand—who rightfully owns the crops in Schmeiser's field? The first principle of justice says "each person is to have an equal right to the most extensive basic liberty compatible with a similar liberty for others" and the second states that "social and economic inequalities are to be arranged so that they are both (a) reasonably expected to be to everyone's advantage, and (b) attached to positions and offices open to all."[17] Rawls also argues that the first principle always takes precedence over the second once sufficient material well-being has been established[18]—in other words, liberty is essential in a just society. Rather than focusing on people's rights and what they deserve, Rawls believes that people's rights arise from the principles of justice being implemented. By rejecting utilitarianism, he says that a deontological view must be put in place with the principles of justice in mind.[19] His principles create rights by thinking of duties of fairness rather than by thinking of consequences.
In Monsanto v Schmeiser, Rawls would view Schmeiser as being the rightful owner of the seeds and crops, therefore rejecting the outcome of the courts. For one, Rawls would view genetically modified crops as being a threat to the second principle of justice. With the monopoly that GM crops and Monsanto create, inequalities are for the benefit of one group and not the masses. Furthermore, the benefits of the GM crops are bound to increase at a disproportionate rate in favor of the inventor,[20] thus creating a less just society in Rawls' eyes. In fact, Rawls could even extend his argument in favor of Schmeiser by saying that he has the right to save his seeds even if there is contamination due to a deontological reason of fairness.[21] GM crops do not allow for people to keep their essential liberties. While it is true that GM crops may enhance overall utility, there is good reasoning behind Rawls' rejection of utilitarianism. If all people were to stand under the veil of ignorance, there is no doubt that they would recognize the many dangers that could occur to various individuals once the veil was removed.[22] Genetically modified crops are an example of a danger. While they may maximize utility by providing easier growing for farmer's and thus a plethora of food, they also harm the poor farmers who live off of growing organic crops. Schmeiser lived off of growing crops, but when GM crops blew into his fields and he replanted his seeds he lost all rights to the plants grown. Furthermore, he lost all rights to the canola seed that he had been modifying for over 40 years. Monsanto thus deprived Schmeiser of his liberty, and used their economic superiority to put Schmeiser in an even more inferior economic position.
While Rawls' theory of justice is based on fairness, Nozick's theory is that of entitlement. Nozick's Entitlement Theory focuses on justice in holdings and how to determine if a person's holding is just. He proposes three main rules regarding when a holding is just: acquisition, transfer, and rectification. These are described as "1. A person who acquires a holding in accordance with the principle of justice in acquisition is entitled to that holding 2. A person who acquires a holding in accordance with the principle of justice in transfer, from someone else entitled to the holding, is entitled to the holding 3. No one is entitled to a holding except by applications of 1 and 2."[23] Rectification is therefore the way that one goes about returning a holding not acquired through steps 1 and 2 to its rightful owner. Rather than judging distribution on a structural principle, Nozick views the entitlement theory of justice in distribution as focusing on history. Who should own what depends on how the ownership originally came about.[24] Robert Nozick extends his theories to include acquisition under patent law. He contends that "the acquisition of property through labor is legitimate if and only if other persons do not suffer thereby any net harm. Net harm for these purposes would include such injuries as being left poorer than they would have been under a regime that did not permit the acquisition of property through labor."[25] Despite the distinct differences between the Rawls' and Nozick's theories of holdings, I find that Nozick's entitlement theory would rule in the same manner as Rawls' theory of justice as fairness—in favor of Schmeiser.
While Monsanto did not give their GM seed to Schmeiser as a gift, a transfer of ownership still occurred. While it is unclear whether Nozick would view this transfer as just, I believe that he would. Seeing as Nozick stresses original acquisition being someone acquiring a material from nature, a just transfer would most likely include the wind (a part of nature) blowing seed onto Schmeiser's farm. Therefore, whether Schmeiser knew the plant was Roundup ready or not is completely irrelevant. The minute the seed was brought to his property by natural causes it was rightfully his through the principle of just transfer. Furthermore, even if Nozick would not rule that the transfer was just, his views of patent law would not allow Monsanto to punish Schmeiser by making him poorer through a lawsuit. Seeing as Roundup Ready canola is property obtained through labor, the acquisition of this property is just only if the person it is being acquired from doesn't suffer "net harm." In this case the individual did suffer net harm. Schmeiser lost a seed he had been working on developing for decades, and was forced into debt in order to pay legal fees that would not have been imposed on him if Monsanto did not sue. Nozick's Entitlement Theory supports Schmeiser in almost all respects. The harm he experienced was unjust, and therefore should be rectified.
Since the case of Monsanto v Schmeiser, Percy Schmeiser continually makes public appearances in order to stress the harm that large companies like Monsanto impose on the farming industry. While the law did not side with Percy Schmeiser in this case, ethics of justice would have. This makes me question whether the legal system is just in itself, and if there are alterations that should be made to the law as technologies and companies continue to expand and develop. The monopolies that patents allow are not necessarily bad in that they promote innovation, but when they begin to harm individuals and certain industries around the world I am forced to reevaluate their efficacy. Percy Schmeiser's case is just one of many that government's need to analyze when considering policy changes.
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[1] Monsanto Inc. "Who We Are." Monsanto ~ Monsanto at a Glance. Web. <http://www.monsanto.com/whoweare/Pages/default.aspx>.
[2] Ibid.
[3] The Supreme Court of Canada. "Case Law Analysis: Monsanto v Schmeiser" in Journal of Environmental Law, 17.1. 2005, p. 84.
[4] The Supreme Court of Canada, p. 83.
[5] Ibid. p. 84.
[6] Ibid., p. 84.
[7] Ibid., p. 84.
[8] The Supreme Court of Canada., p. 85.
[9] Ibid., p. 91.
[10] Ibid., p. 91.
[11] The Supreme Court of Canada, p. 92.
[12] World Resources Institute. Earth Trends. Creative Common License, 2007. <http://earthtrends.wri.org/searchable_db/index.php?theme=8>
[13] World Resources Institute.
[14] Schmeiser, Percy. The Conflict. Web. <http://www.percyschmeiser.com/conflict.htm>
[15] TonyKaku. "Percy Schmeiser Part 1." YouTube. YouTube, 30 Dec. 2006. Web. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzqLZSCsRLs>.
[16] John Rawls "A Theory of Justice" in Justice A Reader, ed. Michael J. Sandel, p. 203.
[17] Ibid., p. 214.
[18] Lacewing, Michael. Rawls and Nozick on Justice. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. Web. <http://cw.routledge.com/textbooks/philosophy/downloads/a2/unit3/political-philosophy/JusticeRawlsNozick.pdf>
[19] James Wilson. "GM Crops: Patently Wrong?" in Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics, 20.3, <http://www.ucl.ac.uk/~rehbjgs/docs/gm-crops-patently-wrong.pdf> p. 273.
[20] Ibid., p. 272.
[21] Ibid., p.267.
[22] Wilson, p. 273.
[23] Robert Nozick. "The Entitlement Theory" in Anarchy, State and Utopia. New York: BasicBooks, Inc, 1974, p. 204.
[24] Ibid., p. 206.
[25] Harvard Law. Philosophic Perspectives on Intellectual Property. Harvard Law: The Bridge. <http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/bridge/Philosophy/ipphil.htm>


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Take the advice of this beverage container and you'll never have a bad Halloween! The Eat, Drink and Be Scary Cup is orange and features a black skull above black text.
When the undead begin to rise, the last thing you should do is keep calm. The Run Zombies Are Coming Cup features the familiar "Keep Calm and Carry On" slogan, only it's crossed out and replaced with much better advice for when walkers are in the mix.
Any witch would agree with this Keep Calm Ride On Cup. The black beverage container features white text with a white witches silhouette on top. All the better to drink from on Halloween, my pretty!
Be prepared because anything can happen on Halloween. Drink all you want but do it from this Zombie Attack Survival List cup; it tells you everything you need to know to escape the walking dead and retain your brain.
When things get crazy and your thirst needs quenching your best bet is this officially licensed Walking Dead Zombie Girl Carnival Cup. The red cup features the teddy bear girl graphic along with a lid and straw, so spilling isn't an option!
Pay tribute to the duck commander when you drink from this officially licensed Duck Dynasty Uncle Si Tea Cup. Cup features black duck graphic along with a color image of the commander himself!
Party it up on Halloween when you have the Red Mini Shot Cups 20-Pack. No one will go thirsty on this night because you have 20 mini red cups that hold 1.75 fluid ounces. Cheers!
The queen bee will be a different kind of insect on Halloween when you wear this Emperor Butterfly Adult Womens Costume. Lace up corset comes with tutu dress that's covered in elegant polka dot winged pattern, antennae, and wings.
Who knew witches brew would be so tasty? The Witches Brew Pilsner has all the goons and goblins seeking out your latest recipe and your awesome shiny black pilsner, but don't worry this cup has your name written all over it.
Carry treats, spooky stuff or sneakers in this handy black bag covered with a grinning skull print. It transforms the ordinary into extraordinary, whether it's a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or a bag of bones!
Brew up something a little scary this Halloween and use the Toxic Pilsner. Drink up darling, this black glass features Gothic style lettering, great for house parties.
Bring Day of the Dead into your kitchen with the White Sugar Skull Mug. Brew up something tasty this Halloween or use this vibrant cup as your favorite candy holder.
The most sought after sea creature is making an appearance this Halloween in the Magical Mermaid Adult Women's Costume. Shimmy into this skin tight blue dress with scale print and glittery shell cup detail.
Why not add a little touch of poison to go with your Halloween feast? Use the Poison Pilsner as your go-to glass this Halloween, features a black glass with silver lettering.