Doctor Q
May 2, 04:49 PM
The eligibility rules in the U.S., which are observed by the Red Cross and other blood donation centers, are very broad in eliminating groups with risk factors, the same way your zip code or your sex might affect your insurance rates. So I can understand why safe or unsafe individuals are frequently misclassified under the rules.
What's frustrating to many, however, is that the FDA is so slow to update out-of-date rules based on what the science shows. I've read the research reports that show that the lifetime ban on most gay men is too strong a restriction. Whether it's intentional discrimination or bureaucratic sluggishness, they are ruling out many safe and willing donors in the name of safety. Some people blame the Red Cross, but those who want to effect change should lobby the FDA instead.
The questionnaire I have to fill out each time doesn't ask about sexual orientation, only about sex, but other donor centers might phrase the same questions inappropriately, implying that the rules are about being gay at all. I'd complain if I saw that. But it wouldn't change the rules, only the interview.
As far as the MacRumors Blood Drive goes, we don't want controversies like this to prevent eligible donors from donating now. That's why we ask those who can't donate, for any reason, to help with publicity and encourage others to donate.
What's frustrating to many, however, is that the FDA is so slow to update out-of-date rules based on what the science shows. I've read the research reports that show that the lifetime ban on most gay men is too strong a restriction. Whether it's intentional discrimination or bureaucratic sluggishness, they are ruling out many safe and willing donors in the name of safety. Some people blame the Red Cross, but those who want to effect change should lobby the FDA instead.
The questionnaire I have to fill out each time doesn't ask about sexual orientation, only about sex, but other donor centers might phrase the same questions inappropriately, implying that the rules are about being gay at all. I'd complain if I saw that. But it wouldn't change the rules, only the interview.
As far as the MacRumors Blood Drive goes, we don't want controversies like this to prevent eligible donors from donating now. That's why we ask those who can't donate, for any reason, to help with publicity and encourage others to donate.
Mal
Oct 1, 02:26 PM
Same as September for now.
http://db.tt/fSDwVZO
Original from here: blog site. (http://nojunkjustjesus.blogspot.com/2010/09/recently-large-group-of-gay-christian.html) Not sure where they got it from, if it's not originally from there (hard to tell).
EDIT: Just want to point out that I don't endorse and have not read all/most of what's on that site. I found the image through a google search. Just wanted to make that clear.
jW
http://db.tt/fSDwVZO
Original from here: blog site. (http://nojunkjustjesus.blogspot.com/2010/09/recently-large-group-of-gay-christian.html) Not sure where they got it from, if it's not originally from there (hard to tell).
EDIT: Just want to point out that I don't endorse and have not read all/most of what's on that site. I found the image through a google search. Just wanted to make that clear.
jW
rasmasyean
Apr 18, 01:23 AM
One really talented engineer can't support two elderly people who demand a high quality of life, and do you realize what massive immigration to Europe is going to do? It will break their culture.
If you're talking about the advance of medicine, don't sweat it. It works across all ages. Today's entry level workers will retire when they are 80+ and be able to work like they were 20 years younger. You can count on that from the "legislative" arena as well.
Now ironically, taking your words in a litteral sense....one of the big efforts of Japanese engineers has been to develop robots that will assist the elderly since they have so many and are expecting more. And these robots are also expected to be "freindly" for emotional support and stuff too...as is one of the major focuses on MIT's Artificial Intelligence lab. The guy from iRobot corp heads those efforts and is in the Discovery Channels all the time. At this point they are able to fool kids (and many lay adults) into thinking that the crude machine is "alive".
If you're talking about the advance of medicine, don't sweat it. It works across all ages. Today's entry level workers will retire when they are 80+ and be able to work like they were 20 years younger. You can count on that from the "legislative" arena as well.
Now ironically, taking your words in a litteral sense....one of the big efforts of Japanese engineers has been to develop robots that will assist the elderly since they have so many and are expecting more. And these robots are also expected to be "freindly" for emotional support and stuff too...as is one of the major focuses on MIT's Artificial Intelligence lab. The guy from iRobot corp heads those efforts and is in the Discovery Channels all the time. At this point they are able to fool kids (and many lay adults) into thinking that the crude machine is "alive".
stevehaslip
Aug 21, 03:20 AM
"Heres another one I made earlier!"
skunk
May 4, 04:55 PM
Many forum members here in the past have claimed that these methods also fall under the classification of torture, so what if information obtained using these methods led to the death of O.B.L.?It would simply indicate a failure of intelligence, and would invalidate any trial evidence. His death is meaningless anyway.
As for the poster who asked what has been gained by his death, its called retribution.Who wants retribution? Your country has just destroyed two other nations and caused the deaths of in the region of a million people, including 4,000 US soldiers, and more or less bankrupted itself, all for what, 3,000 dead, in a search for one man? Is that retribution, or is it lunacy? How many more people now want retribution on the USA?
As for the poster who asked what has been gained by his death, its called retribution.Who wants retribution? Your country has just destroyed two other nations and caused the deaths of in the region of a million people, including 4,000 US soldiers, and more or less bankrupted itself, all for what, 3,000 dead, in a search for one man? Is that retribution, or is it lunacy? How many more people now want retribution on the USA?
wordoflife
Apr 17, 01:49 PM
What kind of MacBook do you have and where is it cracking?
I think they'll cover you.
I think they'll cover you.
trekkie604
Dec 24, 01:02 PM
$1000 bonus cheque from work :D
JanefromBR
May 1, 04:25 PM
I have made a flyer in Pages and one of the text box little "corner squares" will not disappear. Actually, its the bottom center square that has the little plus sign in it. Can anyone tell me how to remove it or make it disappear?
Jane
Jane
tktaylor1
Apr 24, 12:57 AM
How very original.
Good luck getting through life with some 2000 year old book doing your thinking for you.
How very original for you to say that. It doesn't make all of my decisions. It doesn't do my thinking for me. I make my own decisions, I just happen to agree with a lot of what this "2000 year old book" says. This is one of those times where I agree.
Good luck getting through life with some 2000 year old book doing your thinking for you.
How very original for you to say that. It doesn't make all of my decisions. It doesn't do my thinking for me. I make my own decisions, I just happen to agree with a lot of what this "2000 year old book" says. This is one of those times where I agree.
justflie
Nov 21, 12:45 PM
Wu's stock price target of $92 I think is another good indication of how crappy of an analyst he is. AAPL is currently trading at $88.24 (of course it's probably changed since then). I know it probably won't close at the price but there's only a $4 gap between that and the target. I would be very surprised if between now and MWSF, given all of the expected big announcements (and the crashing of the Zune), if the stock price does not rise higher. Then again, I'm not exactly a stock broker...
quagmire
Apr 14, 03:02 PM
The 2013 Malibu has been leaked. Official unveiling on Monday.
I quite like it.
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/2013-chevrolet-malibu-large-2.jpg
I quite like it.
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/2013-chevrolet-malibu-large-2.jpg
bigbossbmb
Mar 21, 03:24 PM
same for both...
davie18
Mar 31, 10:23 AM
They're making software for a device produced by a company that wants nothing to do with them.
Erm, so?
There are a huge number of people that use photoshop on macs...
Erm, so?
There are a huge number of people that use photoshop on macs...
edesignuk
Feb 13, 06:14 AM
Sorry for the follow on...
But you hit on what some may see as an issue (maybe not for sun baked - gain not speaking for him).
There was a change that I noticed in your posting behavior (since you and I seemed to have hit the same threads) before and after the announcement of the possible addition of mini mods. The two are most likely unrelated; but it is the perception of users that counts to some degree.
Wait a few weeks and and all of this will be forgotten as you know. :)
I've been a member of these forums for a long time now, and I really like it here, I've learnt a lot and had a lot of fun too. But, to move to the next level and actually become part of the MR team it is obvious to any idiot (even me!) that some of my old habits have to die, and I do need to be able to account for my actions. So yes, my posting may have changed slightly, but without that change my name wouldn't be in this list now, and I wouldn't be able to wasteland that spam!! :D
Evolution...;) :)
But you hit on what some may see as an issue (maybe not for sun baked - gain not speaking for him).
There was a change that I noticed in your posting behavior (since you and I seemed to have hit the same threads) before and after the announcement of the possible addition of mini mods. The two are most likely unrelated; but it is the perception of users that counts to some degree.
Wait a few weeks and and all of this will be forgotten as you know. :)
I've been a member of these forums for a long time now, and I really like it here, I've learnt a lot and had a lot of fun too. But, to move to the next level and actually become part of the MR team it is obvious to any idiot (even me!) that some of my old habits have to die, and I do need to be able to account for my actions. So yes, my posting may have changed slightly, but without that change my name wouldn't be in this list now, and I wouldn't be able to wasteland that spam!! :D
Evolution...;) :)
sw1tcher
Sep 19, 03:07 AM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=17-146-602&depa=0
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817173003
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817173003
Acorn
Dec 24, 04:33 PM
i think i got a gps and a watch but ill tell you tomorrow =P
kenaustus
May 2, 04:06 PM
For those who cannot give blood, I understand that feeling as I'm in that group with 2 cases of cancer. Before I was diagnosed I did give a few (too few) times and wish I had given more.
For those who can give blood, I've seen the huge need. My wife had acute leukemia (ALL) and over 18 months of chemo was in desperate need of blood 10 times. Fortunately the blood & platelets were available when needed.
After that experience I felt I should have given more, but have no hesitation asking you to give a few units.
For those who can give blood, I've seen the huge need. My wife had acute leukemia (ALL) and over 18 months of chemo was in desperate need of blood 10 times. Fortunately the blood & platelets were available when needed.
After that experience I felt I should have given more, but have no hesitation asking you to give a few units.
Bern
Sep 24, 06:55 PM
I believe their words contained the phrase "ignorance is bliss".
Nero said that too as he played his fiddle. :rolleyes:
Nero said that too as he played his fiddle. :rolleyes:
neut
Feb 14, 04:36 PM
Thank you. I'm glad someone followed up on it. :D
... to be funnier i should have said, <CLICK!>. though, i haven't been using my camera much lately. :p
peace | neut
... to be funnier i should have said, <CLICK!>. though, i haven't been using my camera much lately. :p
peace | neut
satcomer
Mar 23, 09:59 AM
Maybe he is getting out before the hyper inflation on the US dollar happens. :(
SteveAbootman
Apr 4, 07:16 AM
sorry for the noob question, but how did you get the text dock? looks awesome!
No need to apologize, I was the noob 3 weeks ago trying to figure this out as well :)
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=871944&highlight=guide
This guide was pretty much the only thing I followed, along with googling more specific questions. If you run into any problems, feel free to PM me, though I'm still learning as well!
Your dock is really nice looking
Thanks!
No need to apologize, I was the noob 3 weeks ago trying to figure this out as well :)
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=871944&highlight=guide
This guide was pretty much the only thing I followed, along with googling more specific questions. If you run into any problems, feel free to PM me, though I'm still learning as well!
Your dock is really nice looking
Thanks!
Jeffers87
Jul 9, 06:28 AM
Hey.
Think i'm going to be getting there about 6 to half 6 to try to beat the queues.
Anyone else going to this store?
Think i'm going to be getting there about 6 to half 6 to try to beat the queues.
Anyone else going to this store?
JackSYi
Jul 27, 02:59 PM
Blu Ray is becoming more and more of a reality. :)
gost8go
Jan 13, 05:26 PM
Sometimes after disconnecting my firewire drive (where I save all my torrents) and restarting bittorrent it appears to that the torrents continue anyway but saving to volumes/firewire2 or volumes/firewire3.
I would like to get rid of these invisible volumes.
I would like to get rid of these invisible volumes.
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