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curiosErik
Net worth: H$100,044
Predictions made: 816
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Jay Leno Reconsiders Retirement After Georgia Woman Sets Boyfriend's Crotch On Fire
http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/jay_leno_reconsiders
http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/jay_leno_reconsiders
chatarra> what about those from the other of the two Americas...those that can't aford said gloves? Perhaps there should be some sort of wind-fall profits tax imposed on the "Big Glove Manufactures" so that all of the workers can afford a glove....kinda ties in with socialized medicine.
PROTECT AMERICA'S KNUCKLES!!
PROTECT AMERICA'S KNUCKLES!!
DENVER, Colorado (CNN) -- Sen. Edward Kennedy declared there was "new hope" for the nation in his surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention, while Michelle Obama addressed critics of her patriotism and stressed her love for the country.
Mary Jo Koepeckne could not be reached for comment.
Mary Jo Koepeckne could not be reached for comment.
curios... over here, you can sue anyone for anything and they pretty much have to lay out cash to defend themselves. If you loose, they're still out the cash they spent on defense unless they spend more cash to sue you to recover said $$. This results in many settlements, ie just give 'em some money, it's cheaper than a lawsuit. In England, I think (correct me if I'm wrong), If you sue someone, and you're wrong, you have to pay their defense costs. One of many reasons I voted for Bush as Governor of Texas...tort reform.
infernal...amazing that you are denying settlement on intent of this market stated by a third party (what you refer to as clarification comment #9 by Lesley) when the creator of this market is asking for settlement. Where did all of the mind readers come from? And when did we stop settling markets on the way they are written? Intent is one thing...the written word is quite another. If you intend to say it's raining, don't piss on my boots and give me "intent" garbage.
I don't try to decipher intent in a market. All I can go on is what is stated in print. I'm not a mind reader. In print, this market asks if a major mainstream news source will report that an Iranian missle left their airspace in 2008. Indeed this has happened.
Cognos, get a grip....I don't see any mention of east, west, left or right....You really need to talk to your kindergarten teacher, young man.
Cognos, get a grip....I don't see any mention of east, west, left or right....You really need to talk to your kindergarten teacher, young man.
You're a piece of work, cognos-
Don't know what direction an orbit is?
Buy a dictionary, or ask your English teacher when recess is over.
Main Entry: orbit
Function: verb
Date: 1943
transitive verb
1 : to revolve in an orbit around : circle
2 : to send up and make revolve in an orbit <orbit a satellite>
intransitive verb
: to travel in circles
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary
Don't know what direction an orbit is?
Buy a dictionary, or ask your English teacher when recess is over.
Main Entry: orbit
Function: verb
Date: 1943
transitive verb
1 : to revolve in an orbit around : circle
2 : to send up and make revolve in an orbit <orbit a satellite>
intransitive verb
: to travel in circles
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary
Cognos>... a major mainstream news source didn't report it going straight up. They reported it going into orbit!!!
As I've stated before, the market asks, verbatum, "Will an Iranian missile fly through the air and leave Iranian airspace during 2008?"
Settlement details are: "As reported by a major mainstream news source."
I think we're all trying to get way too technical. It's a tes or no market.
Several mainstream news sources reported an I ranian missle going into orbit, which by definition requires leaving Iranian airspace.
Nowhere is there mention that said projectile must enter another nation's airspace to qualify for a Yes settlement.
valornhonor, In fact, you state, "... granted they could launch one south into the Arabian Sea, I guess that would also qualify..." So, I hardly see the reason for your snippyness in comment #25. I certainly do not think that one's airspace continues into the heavens. No where have I insinuated such drivel and I'm quite insulted that you would sugest that I have. I'm simply going on your statement in #25. Perhaps it's you who may think that a nation has claim to the Arabian Sea, sir.
infernal, what I am trying to do is to use several major main stream news source's reports (as required by the settlement details) to reach settlement on a market. Nothing more, nothing less.
Acording to this market, all that is required is that this occurance be reported by a major main stream news source. It's been repoted by several. You have the links and quotes.
It's really quite plain and simple...
Again, I request settlement and an end to the juvenile insinuations, gentlemen.
With honor on my end, at least-
Erik
Settlement details are: "As reported by a major mainstream news source."
I think we're all trying to get way too technical. It's a tes or no market.
Several mainstream news sources reported an I ranian missle going into orbit, which by definition requires leaving Iranian airspace.
Nowhere is there mention that said projectile must enter another nation's airspace to qualify for a Yes settlement.
valornhonor, In fact, you state, "... granted they could launch one south into the Arabian Sea, I guess that would also qualify..." So, I hardly see the reason for your snippyness in comment #25. I certainly do not think that one's airspace continues into the heavens. No where have I insinuated such drivel and I'm quite insulted that you would sugest that I have. I'm simply going on your statement in #25. Perhaps it's you who may think that a nation has claim to the Arabian Sea, sir.
infernal, what I am trying to do is to use several major main stream news source's reports (as required by the settlement details) to reach settlement on a market. Nothing more, nothing less.
Acording to this market, all that is required is that this occurance be reported by a major main stream news source. It's been repoted by several. You have the links and quotes.
It's really quite plain and simple...
Again, I request settlement and an end to the juvenile insinuations, gentlemen.
With honor on my end, at least-
Erik
Valornhonor:
I readily understand the character limit, and appreciate the cunumdrum that it places on folks. I fail to see, however, where your background information negates the reporting by major mainstream news sources of an Iranian missile sent into orbit... which, by definition, means that said missle left Iranian airspace during 2008.
I realize that this was not a war scenario.
I also realize that a war scenario was possibly what you were thinking of when creating this market.
But...That's not what the market is.
The market plainly asks:
"Will an Iranian missile fly through the air and leave Iranian airspace during 2008?
Settlement details: As reported by a major mainstream news source."
This has been satisfied, my friend.
Again, I ask for settlemant and agree wholeheartidly with your assesment of Iran.
God Bless America,
Erik
I readily understand the character limit, and appreciate the cunumdrum that it places on folks. I fail to see, however, where your background information negates the reporting by major mainstream news sources of an Iranian missile sent into orbit... which, by definition, means that said missle left Iranian airspace during 2008.
I realize that this was not a war scenario.
I also realize that a war scenario was possibly what you were thinking of when creating this market.
But...That's not what the market is.
The market plainly asks:
"Will an Iranian missile fly through the air and leave Iranian airspace during 2008?
Settlement details: As reported by a major mainstream news source."
This has been satisfied, my friend.
Again, I ask for settlemant and agree wholeheartidly with your assesment of Iran.
God Bless America,
Erik
Respectfully, VNH...I appreciate your intent. However, the market, as posed, has been answered. Once again, I ask for settlement.
Infernal---
The entire sentance that you note in comment 10:
“I am deliberately looking for the distinction of a missile that crosses out of Iranian jurisdiction, granted they could launch one south into the Arabian Sea, I guess that would also qualify, otherwise it would at least fly over, or land in a bordering country.”
If it’s reported to have gone into orbit..."it would at least fly over, or land in a bordering country."...otherwise it wouldn't have been in orbit!
In re: Lesley’s clarification:
“To clarify, I do not think that the intention of the question creator was to include vertical airspace (i.e. straight up above Iran), so that won't be taken into account. (Please correct me if I'm wrong VnH!)”
Vertical airspace (i.e. straight up above Iran), is not an orbit. Orbit has been reported by many mainstream news sources.
I realize that perhaps you are looking for an armed missle being tested or shot at another nation. However, that is not what this market asks. Please note the background: “For ANY reason, PR, intimidation, accidental lauch, offense, defense, anything...”
I believe the above rebuts your objections. Please correct me if I've missed anything.
Again, I ask for settlement.
The entire sentance that you note in comment 10:
“I am deliberately looking for the distinction of a missile that crosses out of Iranian jurisdiction, granted they could launch one south into the Arabian Sea, I guess that would also qualify, otherwise it would at least fly over, or land in a bordering country.”
If it’s reported to have gone into orbit..."it would at least fly over, or land in a bordering country."...otherwise it wouldn't have been in orbit!
In re: Lesley’s clarification:
“To clarify, I do not think that the intention of the question creator was to include vertical airspace (i.e. straight up above Iran), so that won't be taken into account. (Please correct me if I'm wrong VnH!)”
Vertical airspace (i.e. straight up above Iran), is not an orbit. Orbit has been reported by many mainstream news sources.
I realize that perhaps you are looking for an armed missle being tested or shot at another nation. However, that is not what this market asks. Please note the background: “For ANY reason, PR, intimidation, accidental lauch, offense, defense, anything...”
I believe the above rebuts your objections. Please correct me if I've missed anything.
Again, I ask for settlement.
By the way infernal, in re: your comment #12.
No where in the market, or in comments, is there mention of violating another nation's airspace.
Only this:
"I am deliberately looking for the distinction of a missile that crosses out of Iranian jurisdiction..." (vnh comment #10)
No where in the market, or in comments, is there mention of violating another nation's airspace.
Only this:
"I am deliberately looking for the distinction of a missile that crosses out of Iranian jurisdiction..." (vnh comment #10)
O.K. infernal, here’s my report:
The market asks if a major mainstream news source will report that an Iranian missle flies through the air and leaves Iranian airspace during 2008.
Indeed, this has happened.
orbit
Function: verb
Date: 1943
transitive verb
1 : to revolve in an orbit around : circle
2 : to send up and make revolve in an orbit <orbit a satellite>
intransitive verb : to travel in circles
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary
To wit:
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran said on Monday it was ready to help fellow Muslim states launch satellites into orbit after it successfully put a dummy satellite into orbit -- a move that may increase Western suspicions over its atomic ambitions.
http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSLI72158420080818
"On Monday the Iranians announced the successful launch into orbit of a rocket capable of carrying a satellite into space."
http://themedialine.org/news/news_mideast_daily.asp?Date=08/18/2008&category_id=8
On Sunday, Iranian television showed images of a nighttime rocket launch, and said a satellite had been sent into orbit. Iranian officials later said that only the rocket had been fired.
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/08/18/africa/19iran.php
"The main aim of the launch of Safir 1 was to reach a pre-planned orbit and to improve the country's space industries," Taqipour said.
http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=66881§ionid=351020101
Iran's state television also quoted Reza Taghipour, head of Iran's space agency, as saying that the Safir rocket was successfully launched, paving the way for placing a satellite in space "in future."
A "test satellite was put into orbit," the television said.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-08/18/content_9474143.htm
I realize that other reports claim that it did not reach orbit. However, this is "reported by a major mainstream news source." It should be honored as such, even if later found to be untrue...orbit was reported. Orbit means it left Iran's airspace. I agree that this is tricky, but reported meams reported. I request settlement as "Yes."
The market asks if a major mainstream news source will report that an Iranian missle flies through the air and leaves Iranian airspace during 2008.
Indeed, this has happened.
orbit
Function: verb
Date: 1943
transitive verb
1 : to revolve in an orbit around : circle
2 : to send up and make revolve in an orbit <orbit a satellite>
intransitive verb : to travel in circles
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary
To wit:
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran said on Monday it was ready to help fellow Muslim states launch satellites into orbit after it successfully put a dummy satellite into orbit -- a move that may increase Western suspicions over its atomic ambitions.
http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSLI72158420080818
"On Monday the Iranians announced the successful launch into orbit of a rocket capable of carrying a satellite into space."
http://themedialine.org/news/news_mideast_daily.asp?Date=08/18/2008&category_id=8
On Sunday, Iranian television showed images of a nighttime rocket launch, and said a satellite had been sent into orbit. Iranian officials later said that only the rocket had been fired.
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/08/18/africa/19iran.php
"The main aim of the launch of Safir 1 was to reach a pre-planned orbit and to improve the country's space industries," Taqipour said.
http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=66881§ionid=351020101
Iran's state television also quoted Reza Taghipour, head of Iran's space agency, as saying that the Safir rocket was successfully launched, paving the way for placing a satellite in space "in future."
A "test satellite was put into orbit," the television said.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-08/18/content_9474143.htm
I realize that other reports claim that it did not reach orbit. However, this is "reported by a major mainstream news source." It should be honored as such, even if later found to be untrue...orbit was reported. Orbit means it left Iran's airspace. I agree that this is tricky, but reported meams reported. I request settlement as "Yes."
Caylee not found before August 16 is the only possible outcome at this point...and the market is still open? A super-duper user should look into this, me thinks.
I'd guess that there's been some gaming going on.
I'd guess that there's been some gaming going on.
"Instant replay could be in place by end of August"
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/baseball/mlb/08/13/instant.replay.ap/index.html?eref=si_mlb
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/baseball/mlb/08/13/instant.replay.ap/index.html?eref=si_mlb
Russia orders halt to fighting in Georgia
By CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA and MISHA DZHINDZHIKHASHVILI – 8 minutes ago
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gDNLWfQWKrQc48pITBUg9KT_6oVwD92GQLBG0
By CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA and MISHA DZHINDZHIKHASHVILI – 8 minutes ago
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gDNLWfQWKrQc48pITBUg9KT_6oVwD92GQLBG0
"Oil price dives after 'ceasefire' in Georgia"
http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/news/article.html?in_article_id=449644&in_page_id=2&position=moretopstories
http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/news/article.html?in_article_id=449644&in_page_id=2&position=moretopstories
Still waiting on the "new" settlement date. Will this settle before the current session of congress adjourns, or after? I've flagged and sent e-mails. both to no avail.
Israel considers military option for Iran nukes
http://www.magicvalley.com/articles/2008/08/07/ap/international/d92dcto80.txt
http://www.magicvalley.com/articles/2008/08/07/ap/international/d92dcto80.txt
oh my, destry—My wanting to wager, or not, on this market has no bearing on my comment or yours. Evidenced by theses comments, it seems that there is indeed a bit of validation to the void requests I asked for...such a testy young man.
That's correct, fingers...it was on the front page.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/21/us/politics/21mccain.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/21/us/politics/21mccain.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
That's correct, fingers...it was on the front page.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/21/us/politics/21mccain.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/21/us/politics/21mccain.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
pssst – dieseldog, Clinton was indeed impeached for lying to a grand jury, as well as obstruction of justice.
http://www.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/resources/1998/lewinsky/articles.of.impeachment/
http://www.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/resources/1998/lewinsky/articles.of.impeachment/
Great market, Notable...congrats! I said to myself (when all of the hoopla started, cocerning the McCain ad), "Self, Obama's the one that brought up Paris Hilton." You beat me to it, Notable...good job.
Since you've dropped the prerequisite "favorable"...I goota go with "Yes."
Since you've dropped the prerequisite "favorable"...I goota go with "Yes."
The background notes: "Keep in mind that sometimes the text of one bill is incorporated into another bill, If this happens your prediction will apply to the new bill."
The link points us to House Resolution 5843.
Am I correct to assume this will have nothing to do with H.R.5842, also introduced by Rep. Frank on the same day? (there are many similarities)
The link points us to House Resolution 5843.
Am I correct to assume this will have nothing to do with H.R.5842, also introduced by Rep. Frank on the same day? (there are many similarities)
Here's something to keep hold of when we see him with his "new doo"
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Agu4JQILzKo9b14XFMViXw8RvLYF?slug=sh-mannydodgerdebut080108&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
“They got some rules here, and I don’t want to be treated differently than anybody else.”
He paused, then concluded the thought.
“You’ve got to follow the rules,” he said, without a trace of irony.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Agu4JQILzKo9b14XFMViXw8RvLYF?slug=sh-mannydodgerdebut080108&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
“They got some rules here, and I don’t want to be treated differently than anybody else.”
He paused, then concluded the thought.
“You’ve got to follow the rules,” he said, without a trace of irony.
Al-Qaida: Explosives expert wanted by US killed
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080803/ap_on_re_mi_ea/al_qaida_commanders_killed&printer=1;_ylt=AmT7hNtVVKA2nA.ZeKRoAwkUewgF
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080803/ap_on_re_mi_ea/al_qaida_commanders_killed&printer=1;_ylt=AmT7hNtVVKA2nA.ZeKRoAwkUewgF
The Commerce Department reported Thursday that gross domestic product, or GDP, increased at an annual rate of 1.9 percent in the April-to-June period.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080731/ap_on_bi_go_ec_fi/economy_30
This market can now settle.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080731/ap_on_bi_go_ec_fi/economy_30
This market can now settle.
The Commerce Department reported Thursday that gross domestic product, or GDP, increased at an annual rate of 1.9 percent in the April-to-June period.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080731/ap_on_bi_go_ec_fi/economy_30
This, coupled with the positive growth from last quarter means that no matter what happens next quarter, The U.S. will not be in recession by October. Note the background definition of recession: "In macroeconomics, a recession is a decline in a country's gross domestic product (GDP), or negative real economic growth, for two or more successive quarters of a year."
Therefore, this market should settle as "No".
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080731/ap_on_bi_go_ec_fi/economy_30
This, coupled with the positive growth from last quarter means that no matter what happens next quarter, The U.S. will not be in recession by October. Note the background definition of recession: "In macroeconomics, a recession is a decline in a country's gross domestic product (GDP), or negative real economic growth, for two or more successive quarters of a year."
Therefore, this market should settle as "No".
WASHINGTON - The House Judiciary Committee has voted to hold former White House strategist Karl Rove in contempt of Congress for ignoring a subpoena to testify...The committee decision is only a recommendation, and it was unclear whether Speaker Nancy Pelosi would allow a final vote.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080730/ap_on_go_co/rove_contempt_1
Certainly won't happen by tomorrow.........
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080730/ap_on_go_co/rove_contempt_1
Certainly won't happen by tomorrow.........
1. Any player (other than pitcher), makes a bare handed catch of a ball hit in the air.
Is this a fly ball? Does an infield chopper count...catching the ball while in the air as opposed to picking up a "roller" ?
Is this a fly ball? Does an infield chopper count...catching the ball while in the air as opposed to picking up a "roller" ?
Just a note: Regardless of the background info--
Settlement details: As reported by a major mainstream news source.
Settlement details: As reported by a major mainstream news source.
"More ice than expected in parts of the Arctic"
http://www.barentsobserver.com/?cat=16149&id=4498513
http://www.barentsobserver.com/?cat=16149&id=4498513
rborg77> Yes, I would certainly look for facts...such as an interview with a witness. Perhaps the security gaurd that was on duty at the time.
jenni> by naming CNN as the source, are you meaning any show on the network can mention this story? Or, am I correct when thinking that you mean that it must be on their website?
I think alot of it has to do with the political slant of the news source and that of the subject. I'm sure we all remember the front page story the N.Y.Times ran concerning McCaine's "affair."
How many tens of thousands are you figuring into your odds? Inquiring minds want to know.
Gotta have the starting point that destry deems correct.
Gotta have the starting point that destry deems correct.
I noticed on Phelps' website, he was going to be at a funeral in St. Charles, MO last week...no mention in the press, however.
Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter, out since the 2007 opener because of elbow ligament replacement surgery, is expected to start Wednesday against Atlanta, La Russa said. …
to summarize:
The Denton Record-Chronicle and Associated press are a "major mainstream news source."
The market creator, in comment #20 states, "...I clearly stated that the market would settle as "undetermined source" if the source is determined not to be tomatoes afterall."
Sooooo........can we settle this now?
The Denton Record-Chronicle and Associated press are a "major mainstream news source."
The market creator, in comment #20 states, "...I clearly stated that the market would settle as "undetermined source" if the source is determined not to be tomatoes afterall."
Sooooo........can we settle this now?
Feds finally track down source of salmonella - jalapeño peppers from Mexico
12:18 AM CDT on Saturday, July 26, 2008
Associated Press
WASHINGTON – In the long search for the origins of the salmonella outbreak, the Food and Drug Administration has finally settled on a single product (jalapeño peppers) and a country (Mexico).
http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/072608dnmetsalmonella.42da343.html
12:18 AM CDT on Saturday, July 26, 2008
Associated Press
WASHINGTON – In the long search for the origins of the salmonella outbreak, the Food and Drug Administration has finally settled on a single product (jalapeño peppers) and a country (Mexico).
http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/072608dnmetsalmonella.42da343.html
This doesn't sound right: "Predictions on this question are temporarily suspended
Reason: Flagged by super user: Question suspended."
Why is it suspended for a flag?
Reason: Flagged by super user: Question suspended."
Why is it suspended for a flag?
That's what came to my mind, notable.
valornhonor> great question! I was wondering if someone would create a market with this.
valornhonor> great question! I was wondering if someone would create a market with this.
destry>..You're most welcome. Anything that I can do to help a pup grow up, I'm glad to help. Good luck in life...you're going to need it with your attitude, young man.
destry>...You're a real piece of work. It seems that it is fine if you criticize,
but if others point something out....Heaven forbid. All I'm looking for is
consistancy. I'm certainly not looking for a pompous ass to try to psychoanalyze
me. You warrant no further comment, destry.
but if others point something out....Heaven forbid. All I'm looking for is
consistancy. I'm certainly not looking for a pompous ass to try to psychoanalyze
me. You warrant no further comment, destry.
skins...i'm not after this markets' creator. Not at all. My beef is with the inconsitancy of Hubdub
Rules are constantly changing. I was asked to rephrase my market when it was voided...I refused
Simply because I thought their "rule" was ridiculous. I love this market.
I'm simply making a point to the "Hubdub gods"
Rules are constantly changing. I was asked to rephrase my market when it was voided...I refused
Simply because I thought their "rule" was ridiculous. I love this market.
I'm simply making a point to the "Hubdub gods"
We are to assume that a major news source will report that rock and roll will ever die? this should be voided.
ummmm, destry> The quarry was known by several names: The Slate Rock and Gravel Company, The Slate Gravel and Sand Company, The Bedrock Gravel Company, The Rockhead Quarry, or the Cave Construction Company.
http://i-flintstones.tripod.com/trivia.htm
Barney's employer was never really spelled out.
http://www.topthat.net/webrock/faq/faq26.htm
<winks> I'm a big Flintstone fan, rates right up there with the Jetsons.
http://i-flintstones.tripod.com/trivia.htm
Barney's employer was never really spelled out.
http://www.topthat.net/webrock/faq/faq26.htm
<winks> I'm a big Flintstone fan, rates right up there with the Jetsons.
I can't understand why michael would think that if someone is guilty, it wouldn't come out until
there is a "next president."
there is a "next president."
jchiang> I wouldn't think so. The market clearly is referring to
"salmonella-tainted tomatoes" only. If jalapenos are determined to be the cause, then
then "salmonella-tainted tomatoes" still have an undetermined source.
"salmonella-tainted tomatoes" only. If jalapenos are determined to be the cause, then
then "salmonella-tainted tomatoes" still have an undetermined source.
Out with tomatoes and in with jalapenos. The spicy pepper is the FDA's new salmonella suspect.
http://www.wrdw.com/onyourside/headlines/25628514.html
http://www.wrdw.com/onyourside/headlines/25628514.html
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has yet to prove a tomato link
to a salmonella outbreak.
http://www.delmarvanow.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080718/NEWS01/80718013/-1/ESN
to a salmonella outbreak.
http://www.delmarvanow.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080718/NEWS01/80718013/-1/ESN
newswrangler...I'm wondering if the bear is not located, but the area is
re-opened because "immediate concern subsides."
It's only badly worded if one is looking for a particular answer. The question is quite clear: Will Anheuser Busch merge with or take over InBev by the end of 2008?...So far, no. AB hasn't merged with Inbev. However, AB may take over Inbev before the year is out. Though doubtful. This market should not settle, yet.
jenni> so if it's not reported by "the media" even though it happened (see comment #2) this will settle asNO?
Dieseldog> These are my thoughts...certainly not facts. The term subpoena is being used loosley. Simply meaning that Rove was called to testify. There is no document involved. That, I believe, could only be issued by the judiciary, reletive to "courtroom" functions. So....I don't think you'll ever see a ciation, per se. Assuming that citation means a document.
In the interest of full disclosure....my $$ is on a bunch of the fools getting gored. I'd just hate to see a spitzer momment come up.
I just noticed the wierd wording of this market...it doesn't ask: One runner, only....or two runners only.
Perhaps this should be edited before the weekend is over
Perhaps this should be edited before the weekend is over
If "three or more runners are gored", that also means that one runner is gored, as well as, two runners are gored. Right?
"For this to settle YES: Barack Obama's campaign must be a primary sponsor for the car and be seen at the track that weekend."
Obama must be seen at the track, or his campaign must be seen at the track?
Obama must be seen at the track, or his campaign must be seen at the track?
Hmmm....He hasn't allowed a dog in his house. But, if elected, he feels it's OK to have a dog in our house?
dieseldog> My original post was concerning legislation. This market, in particular. The executive branch cannot raise taxes. That would be legislation...which is done by the legislative branch. If, indeed, the legislative branch of the federal government passes a piece of legislation it then goes to the executive branch to be signed into law or vetoed. If signed, it becomes law. If vetoed, it is sent back to whence it came. The legislation is then either allowed to die or given another vote in an attempt to over-ride the executive branch's veto. If the veto is over-ridden, the legislation becomes law. If a party affected by said legislation feels that the legislation is unconstitutional (illegal), said party can appeal thru the judicial branch. At times, legislation is reversed...ie: the D.C. gun ban.
Very briefly, that is how the "balance of powers" works. Nowhere is the judiciary involved in formulating, instituting or in any way effecting, pending legislation. Any hint of such would be unconstituonal and would, perhaps cause our Founding Fathers to have a collective spin in their graves.
Very briefly, that is how the "balance of powers" works. Nowhere is the judiciary involved in formulating, instituting or in any way effecting, pending legislation. Any hint of such would be unconstituonal and would, perhaps cause our Founding Fathers to have a collective spin in their graves.
Dieseldog...the "Gitmo" thang you refer to was a result of a suit filed by the detainees and apealed to the Supremes. It had absolutely nothing to do with legislation. I refer you to http://www.usa.gov/
US Government 101
US Government 101
dieseldog...How on earth would the judicial branch enter the equation? The legislature passes laws. If Bush vetos, congress can over-ride the veto. There is another possible scenario, however...The new president will be in office, also a new congress will be in session...all before the settlement date. But....can it happen in roughly 60 days? I don't think so. Hence, my wager. Remember, as of yet, there is no bill.
Raising taxes is not in the realm of the executive branches abilities. That would fall to the legislature. This market, as worded, is an impossibility.
"Brewers punch ticket for October by adding Sabathia"
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/baseball/mlb/07/07/corcorna.cctrade/index.html?eref=si_mlb
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/baseball/mlb/07/07/corcorna.cctrade/index.html?eref=si_mlb
coolkraft. OK, so your market is: Will a war power bill requiring the president to consult lawmakers before going to war be enacted before Sun 8th Mar 2009 6:59pm CDT?
It would have to be passed by both houses before the end of this session of Congress, which I believe is January 3, 2009. Then be signed by the President, who leaves office at noon, January 20th. Otherwise, (assuming that this idea is indeed introduced, becomes a bill and makes it out of committee)...it dies.
You have a suaspend date of Sun 8th Mar 2009 6:59pm CDT. Is this also the settlement date for a bill to make it through Congress and be signed into law?
If there have been multiple tragedies (resulting in several people losing their lives) associated with a company who sells vehicles at over 100 dealerships, then perhaps that should be looked at.
"The market isn't really that newsworthy and it's a 50/50 shot as to us being able to settle this market"
hmmm...there's just too much there to even comment on.
Divorces are newsworthy
Twins are newsworthy
Governors weddings are not
hmmm...there's just too much there to even comment on.
Divorces are newsworthy
Twins are newsworthy
Governors weddings are not
I realize that, dieseldog...perhaps I was being too brief. I was referring to the death penalty for child rape. My point is- The wisdom of applying that punishment is not for the court to decide. Only its constitutionality (ie. is it cruel and unusual punishment). The court erred in the majority opinion when instances such as destry was referring to were cited. That is not the Court's place. That is crossing the line into legislating.
destry> And that is what is meant by "legislating from the bench." The outcome of the death sentence threat, as you state, may be true. That it would tend to urge the rapist to kill. But, that is the legislature’s decision, not the judiciary's. The only thing that the court was to decide was; is the death penalty constitutional? Not the wisdom of applying it.
It was a bad decision, constitutionally.
It was a bad decision, constitutionally.
Assuming Martin signs with Hendrick...How will we know if hr drives "full-time"?
Is this not going to settle until the end of next season?
Is this not going to settle until the end of next season?
Oh my....weren't Florida and Michigan involved in some kind of voter primary scam, not too long ago? Is it in the water??
Dieseldog> I can't believe this. I have no $$ in this market. But, this was obviously settled too early. The game was not a no-hitter. It states just that in the very article that was cited as yes, it was a no-hitter.
Are we taking into account the order of the roll call, assuming both cast their next vote on the same issue?
I'm amazed that this settlement has stood. I've never received an explanation from my "Flag for review."
It looks like hubdub is getting a bit sloppy...once again, with settlements. For the record, I have no dog in this fight, just bothers me...the lazy settlement
It looks like hubdub is getting a bit sloppy...once again, with settlements. For the record, I have no dog in this fight, just bothers me...the lazy settlement
Good point, all, chatarra. However...those are the protesters that may show up to demonstrate at the GOP convention.
This was settled incorrectly. The Dodgers-Angels game was not a no-hitter.
"Because the Dodgers didn't have to bat in the ninth, the game doesn't qualify as a no-hitter."
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=280628119
Ironically, the same link that hopkirk used for settlement as "Yes"
What's going on here?
Can't read the wholr article?
"Because the Dodgers didn't have to bat in the ninth, the game doesn't qualify as a no-hitter."
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=280628119
Ironically, the same link that hopkirk used for settlement as "Yes"
What's going on here?
Can't read the wholr article?
Just wondering what might constitute "a racially charged comment."
Does a major mainstream news source have to report said comment as such? Using the descriptive, racially charged comment, in their copy?
Does a major mainstream news source have to report said comment as such? Using the descriptive, racially charged comment, in their copy?
Hardly, infernal--just attempting to egg the guy on-to stand up for his beliefs and not get defensive. No one was putting him down for being a socialist (although it's definately against my grain). Just seems that if that's the case, why would he think it a "put down" ? He should be proud.
"I am surprised what a fuss about my comment arises here."
You obviously just don't get it, krujis.
For me, it was your first sentence concerning "world-wide criticism."
I could care less. I want my government to do what is best for the USA and comments belittling my country from a foreigner, frankly, ain't worth a hill of beans to me.
Now, we could get into great, indepth debate concerning the Kyoto Protocol, but that's not the point.
In my book, The U.S.A. does not and should not make policy with "world-wide criticism" in mind. Rather, with constituency criticism in mind, and you ain't one of 'em.
You obviously just don't get it, krujis.
For me, it was your first sentence concerning "world-wide criticism."
I could care less. I want my government to do what is best for the USA and comments belittling my country from a foreigner, frankly, ain't worth a hill of beans to me.
Now, we could get into great, indepth debate concerning the Kyoto Protocol, but that's not the point.
In my book, The U.S.A. does not and should not make policy with "world-wide criticism" in mind. Rather, with constituency criticism in mind, and you ain't one of 'em.
Ok...enough of this bulderdash, krujis. Please don't take my comments out of context. You read what I typed and if you have any sort of command of the language, you know that I was not accusing you of a thing. I was simply trying to clarify your politics. I'm truly baffled why you would interpret this as an attack. Myself..I'm quite proud of my political stance and if asked, would gladly explain it to anyone who might wonder if they had correctly understood a statement that I'd made.
I'll spell it out:
Are you or are you not a socialist? If you are....fine, your choice.
If not, fine too...
But please, be proud of who you are and don't feel attacked about your beliefs. As the song goes--You've got to stand for something, or you'll fall for anything.
Make a stand.
Oh, one more thing:
Why on earth would you use wikipedia as a referance source? My grandson can edit it to anything he'd like...geez!
I'll spell it out:
Are you or are you not a socialist? If you are....fine, your choice.
If not, fine too...
But please, be proud of who you are and don't feel attacked about your beliefs. As the song goes--You've got to stand for something, or you'll fall for anything.
Make a stand.
Oh, one more thing:
Why on earth would you use wikipedia as a referance source? My grandson can edit it to anything he'd like...geez!
"My thanks to the handful of folks that create MLB questions!!"
Indeed, bcguelph...I look for them daily.
Indeed, bcguelph...I look for them daily.
lol....that reminds me of a joke concerning twins, one was a tight-rope walker, the other a truck driver. Some of you might have heard it. Certainly no repeatable here, but the punch line is: Don't look down. ;)
mork, you spin it pretty good:
"@Erik
For the record I never suggested this question settle and believe it should be re-opened."
"I believe the articles I provided in settlement requests are grounds for settlement as they are from 'major mainstream media' and they state that the ship ran aground and capsized due to engine failure. My requests for settlement were made to help this question move beyond suspension."
You should be in politics...Which is it, what are we to believe? Did you or didn't you request settlement?
And yes, this accident was greatly influenced by nature. Note the market, please. It clearly states: "no natural catastrophe"
"@Erik
For the record I never suggested this question settle and believe it should be re-opened."
"I believe the articles I provided in settlement requests are grounds for settlement as they are from 'major mainstream media' and they state that the ship ran aground and capsized due to engine failure. My requests for settlement were made to help this question move beyond suspension."
You should be in politics...Which is it, what are we to believe? Did you or didn't you request settlement?
And yes, this accident was greatly influenced by nature. Note the market, please. It clearly states: "no natural catastrophe"
What if they're born on a patriotic holiday that is before the 4th or after the 14th?
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0907876.html
Are we speaking of US holidays?
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0907876.html
Are we speaking of US holidays?
I have been known to drift, purposely without power, in calm seas...no power ever caused me to sink.
mork> a few things here--
You ask if I would be willing to kill all power and allow myself to be at the mercies of the sea during a storm? Of course not. This just underlines the fact that this tragic accident was greatly influenced by nature. Therefore this market should not settle
You may think my $ is on Asia, in fact you may think anything your lil heart desires. As I stated earlier, I have no dog or $$ in this fight. Yes, my wagers are not open to view, you'll have to take my word or think I'm a liar. I'm an honest man.
You state that you never suggested this question settle and believe it should be re-opened.
Hmmmm, let's have a look at the "Info" tab, shall we?
Settlement requested Yesterday 8:23am CDT by mork: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5h_3yhnZvsE90p8kvwkFoSW99kjIgD91F46FG0 (market suspended)
Settlement requested Yesterday 10:33pm CDT by mork: "The Princess of the Stars began to sink several kilometres from shore near Sibuyan island due to engine failure early on Saturday afternoon."
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/latest/200806221910/30bcc14b
Imagine that....
You ask if I would be willing to kill all power and allow myself to be at the mercies of the sea during a storm? Of course not. This just underlines the fact that this tragic accident was greatly influenced by nature. Therefore this market should not settle
You may think my $ is on Asia, in fact you may think anything your lil heart desires. As I stated earlier, I have no dog or $$ in this fight. Yes, my wagers are not open to view, you'll have to take my word or think I'm a liar. I'm an honest man.
You state that you never suggested this question settle and believe it should be re-opened.
Hmmmm, let's have a look at the "Info" tab, shall we?
Settlement requested Yesterday 8:23am CDT by mork: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5h_3yhnZvsE90p8kvwkFoSW99kjIgD91F46FG0 (market suspended)
Settlement requested Yesterday 10:33pm CDT by mork: "The Princess of the Stars began to sink several kilometres from shore near Sibuyan island due to engine failure early on Saturday afternoon."
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/latest/200806221910/30bcc14b
Imagine that....
chuckles to mork "If this is as 'black and white' as you would like to make it out to be you would not have people disagreeing with you."
Looks like you're the only one.
Please note comment #23 (in the midst of your flurry of posts to cover your wager)
"I think it is easy to conclude that the typhoon was a major contributing factor to this disaster."
My point, exactly.
IMHO this ship would not have sunk if it had not lost power.
ignoring cyclone warnings and taking a ferry out for a scheduled run is an accident waiting to happen.
So...........which is it?
Are we to think all would have been fine out in the midst of a cyclone if only the motor hadn't failed?
OMG...When was the last time you were at sea?
Looks like you're the only one.
Please note comment #23 (in the midst of your flurry of posts to cover your wager)
"I think it is easy to conclude that the typhoon was a major contributing factor to this disaster."
My point, exactly.
IMHO this ship would not have sunk if it had not lost power.
ignoring cyclone warnings and taking a ferry out for a scheduled run is an accident waiting to happen.
So...........which is it?
Are we to think all would have been fine out in the midst of a cyclone if only the motor hadn't failed?
OMG...When was the last time you were at sea?
krujis> If I understand You correctly...You're a socialist. If so, there's no way you'd understand or apreciate a free-market, capitalist society.
Nothing about poor judgement as a cause in the article cited. Engine failure does not cause a ship to sink. "ferry capsized in the Philippines during Typhoon Fengshen"
And yes, if a plane crashed due to weather, not mechanical problems or pilot error, that would be a natural catastrophe.
Sorry, orlin- I don't understand how you're attempting to distinguish this typhoon, and the resulting deaths, from "the typhoon disaster in Burma and the earthquake in China." Now, if the ferry had run into another ship and sunk, or run aground due to navigational error, etc., I'd concur. However, the market clearly states: no natural catastrophe.
Amazing...suspended and settlements requested. I have no dog in this fight, however;
Doesn't the market specify "no natural catastrophe"?
Isn't a typhoon a "natural catastrophe?"
Doesn't the headline in the story cited for settlement state "...typhoon sinks ferry"?
This should get interesting-
Doesn't the market specify "no natural catastrophe"?
Isn't a typhoon a "natural catastrophe?"
Doesn't the headline in the story cited for settlement state "...typhoon sinks ferry"?
This should get interesting-
I'm convinced that the martians loaded the chunks into their little green SUV's...We know that they have to have them. How else to explain the warming of the Martian atmosphere...just ask Algore.
http://newsbusters.org/node/11122
http://globaloney.blogspot.com/2008/01/those-darn-martian-suvs.html
"Darn it. We send one friggin' little SUV to Mars and look what happens. After all, Mars couldn't be warming due to something like the sun (hello!) because that might mean Earth's warming is due to something like the sun."
http://newsbusters.org/node/11122
http://globaloney.blogspot.com/2008/01/those-darn-martian-suvs.html
"Darn it. We send one friggin' little SUV to Mars and look what happens. After all, Mars couldn't be warming due to something like the sun (hello!) because that might mean Earth's warming is due to something like the sun."
NASA Phoenix Mars Lander Confirms Frozen Water
"It is with great pride and a lot of joy that I announce today that we have found proof that this hard bright material is really water ice and not some other substance," said Phoenix Principal Investigator Peter Smith of the University of Arizona, Tucson, during a Friday news briefing to announce the confirmation of water ice.
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/phoenix/news/phoenix-20080620.html
"It is with great pride and a lot of joy that I announce today that we have found proof that this hard bright material is really water ice and not some other substance," said Phoenix Principal Investigator Peter Smith of the University of Arizona, Tucson, during a Friday news briefing to announce the confirmation of water ice.
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/phoenix/news/phoenix-20080620.html
Amazing (looking out the window to see which way the wind is blowing before I place my next wager)
Integrity means you stick to your personal code of conduct. You stick to what you decide is right and wrong.
http://www.tipsforsuccess.org/truth.htm
Nothing like making a decision, then changing it, then saying: Oh, never mind...I meant what I said before.
Integrity means you stick to your personal code of conduct. You stick to what you decide is right and wrong.
http://www.tipsforsuccess.org/truth.htm
Nothing like making a decision, then changing it, then saying: Oh, never mind...I meant what I said before.
This is really getting silly. This market doesn't ask if there is a conspiracy going on, it doesn't ask if Obama's documents will be proven to be forged, it doesn't even ask what his real name is. Look at it, boys and girls!!
The market is: When will Barack Obama release his birth certificate?
Plain and simple.
We're all trying to read way too much into this.
PS @triamathametician: I'm not aware of the frequency of a birth certificate being interchanged with a certificate of live birth. It doesn't happen with the Social Security Dept. I tried.
You state, "it wasn't stated precisely in the initial question."
Geez, Louise!! How much more precise would you like morgie (the creator), to have been??
The market precisely asks; When will Barack Obama release his birth certificate?
He hasn't...yet.
The market is: When will Barack Obama release his birth certificate?
Plain and simple.
We're all trying to read way too much into this.
PS @triamathametician: I'm not aware of the frequency of a birth certificate being interchanged with a certificate of live birth. It doesn't happen with the Social Security Dept. I tried.
You state, "it wasn't stated precisely in the initial question."
Geez, Louise!! How much more precise would you like morgie (the creator), to have been??
The market precisely asks; When will Barack Obama release his birth certificate?
He hasn't...yet.
Hmmmm....just wondering what donal thinks that the starting odds should have been...and why donal didn't suspend this market right away, if the odds were so wrong...
That may be skipper, but note the last line of the background:
"Market refers to Birth Certificate, not certificate of Live Birth."
"Market refers to Birth Certificate, not certificate of Live Birth."
"If you write your state and ask them to send a copy of your birth certificate, they will probably send you the COLB, not a copy of the actual certificate"
That's exactly my point.
If you and I then made a wager that I had my birth certificate...I would loose.
Both a driver's license and a learner's permit allow one to
That's exactly my point.
If you and I then made a wager that I had my birth certificate...I would loose.
Both a driver's license and a learner's permit allow one to
emergency meetings...it would certainly stay with the spirit of the market, as vadchen has stated.