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If I buy land here in America, I still have to pay for it every year. Is there any countries where if I buy some land I can own it completely? Or is America as close as it gets?

A situation has come up where I work, where a co-worker has been asked to pay for a mistake made when computing the charges that a customer was to pay. The determination of the charges, in the cases this concerns, are based on input from cashiers, and subject to misunderstandings. The input...

The way Phelps (and others) back the "fags are EEEEEEVIL!" line is basically, the NT repeats the OT on that point in saying "yeah, don't do it" and the OT is all "STONE THEM!!!!". (Of course it says that about a bunch of other quote-unquote "ceremonial laws" too [like working on the Sabbath...

I was going through some of the old Commentaries from Randi, and came across the one from 20 April 2001. In it, he discusses the Tice Clock and problems testing the equipment for the $1,000,000 Challenge. To quote: I'm not question if the device works... or actually does anything to the...

Do people think the laws of physics and/or fundamental constants change over time? Say speedoflighttime < speedoflighttime+k, for some k, or that slowly (veeeeeeeeery slowly) these things are changing (everything evolves, right?) over many, many, many years?

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Not sure where to put this, but this looks like a likely spot. Can any one point me to a good resource for understanding patent laws. I have been commissioned to design a project for a small company, however I've found two fairly similar patented devices. I would like to know if I should...

It has been the assertion by a few people that the USA was founded on the 10 commandments, and the reasoning is similar to that of MyCrofts. I dont' agree, though, since those reasons above are stretch reason more than Elastigirl's legs.

Zimbawe's Mugabe calls homosexality a "white disease." New anti-gay laws started http://www.365gay.com/Newscon06/07/071706zimbabwe.htm Sad.

No... Not Denmark. (Current as far as I know...) Massachusetts General Laws Annotated 272 § 36 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Michigan Compiled Laws Annotated 750.102 and 750.103 xxxxxx 21 Okl.St.Ann. § 901 and... 21 Okl.St.Ann. § 903 xxxxxxxxxxxx Code of Laws of South Carolina § 16-17-520...

Paranormal mythology seems to have crystallized certain "rules" that all unexplained phenomena somehow seem to obey. I'll start: - Ghosts always talk in a whispering voice, as if they had a bad case of laryngitis. - Aliens have big heads and eyes. Alternatively, they look like terribly...

I attended an interesting talk last night. Although the professor giving the talk stated firmly from the get-go that he didn't believe in ID and opposed teaching it in schools (to the general applause of the room), he then proceeded to tell us the best case for ID that could be presented - but...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051213/ap_on_re_us/border_fence SAN DIEGO - A federal judge on Monday lifted the final legal barrier to completing a border fence meant to thwart illegal immigrants in the southwestern corner of the U.S. The project comprises 14 miles of additional fencing in San...

That is a slight exageration but: http://www.reason.com/0501/ci.js.speed.shtml So if we totally ban pseudofed, meth quantity will drop by 20% - temporarily. I am sure the large scale traffickers will quickly increase production. But even if they don't, it is still worthless. There have two...

I learned for the first time, yesterday, while shopping at K-Mart..............the checkout lady asks me, "Are you over 18? I think you are, but I had to ask", as she chuckles. I said, "Why, couldn't I buy razor blades if I weren't?", jokingly asking this. And then she goes, "That's exactly...

I have come to the conclusion that there are way too many laws. Many ridiculous, and many without true basis. I think we would do just as well if not better by having only two laws. 1. No murders ( of people already born of course) 2. No theft I am sure that everyone will agree with...

The customs/culture of one's country and it's laws are never in sync with personal beliefs. There are always areas of disagreement and disharmony. If very serious conflicts between your country's policies or culture and your philosophy or religious values/ideals developed, would you renounce...

Several years ago I was listening to an outspoken ex pastor talking about some laws in the O.T. one of which was in the event of a deformed child being born ,the child was to be killed along with I believe the father.I have never run across this law.a) I'm not looking hard enough.b) the fellow...

Reading the "Books that changed your life" thread in community promted me to post this. Who has read a small book entitled "The Laws of Form", by George Spencer Brown? Of those who read it, who understood it? Of those who understood it- Is it banal, or a work of genius? I'm incompetent to...

(Provoked by reactions to the BBC's version of the Jerry Springer show) Are there any Christians out there who can explain why their superhuman god needs to be protected by human laws against human jokes and insults? His supporters habitually refer to him as "almighty and everlasting" but I...

Are there any interesting new laws where you live? Here are some of the new laws for California: .50-caliber rifles: Sale of the heavy, long-range weapons, used mostly by target shooters, is banned in California. Ban supporters argued that the weapons, capable of hitting hovering helicopters...

This idiot at karateforums.com asked me what laws of physics he is violating with his claimed ability to feel injury by touch alone. I'm not sure what to say. http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=194494#194494 He is also using a shotgun, boulder approach to giving his "scientific"...

The marginalised members of society in question being drunken idiots. Yorkshireman shoots self in testicles, is jailed for firearms offences Hasn't he suffered enough? If I were superstitious I'd be inclined to believe that this gentleman killed a black cat by smashing a mirror over it's...

Hello, everyone - I've been lurking for awhile, learning the culture and rules of this forum, and finally decided to jump into the fray. I've been a skeptic since I was about 12 (some 30 years ago), when my father gave me a copy of Fads and Fallacies - a book that literally changed my life...

I thought you all might enjoy this: http://www.state.ma.us/legis/laws/mgl/272-36.htm Chapter 272: Section 36 Blasphemy Section 36. Whoever wilfully blasphemes the holy name of God by denying, cursing or contumeliously reproaching God, his creation, government or final judging of the world, or...

Are you able to legally carry a gun in Palistine.? Im guessing no. They seem to be throwing more rocks than shooting bullets. If Pali's were as well armed as Americans how do you think the mid east conflict would differ??? Would there be less suicide bombers because they could fight a more...

http://afr.com/articles/2003/10/23/1066631570519.html You will have to read it. Basically, it details how someone in a position of knowledge and power in a company can manipulate the capitalist system to make a fortune at the expense of others, all without being at risk of going to jail...

the amazing Walter E Williams explains I didn't even realize this was in the works. What a waste of money. As always, Walter E. Williams approaches the subject in way easily approachable and showing the inconsistent fallacy of the program.

I find the discussions of materialism on this board very fascinating. Quick question: how do materialists explain the existence of abstract concepts in and of themselves? For example, are concepts themselves considered "material" in some way? How would you classify the "laws of logic" as...

What is your feeling on laws that prohibit smoking in public places like restaurants, shopping malls etc.. Interested to hear what people have to say pro and con. I'm a non smoker - have been all my life, but I don't particularly like anti-smoking laws. I feel for instance, that a restaurant...