Class of 2017!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!

This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.
Members do not see this ad.
Mdtichen said:
What will you be singing? I'm too scared to sing in front of people. 🙁
Click to expand...

I don't know yet. I like to pretend I can rap so maybe some old school hip hop stuff :laugh:.

Wifey1985 said:
I
Yesss! Always - Bon Jovi, aaaand go!
Click to expand...

Bon Jovi is a great group song. You have to work your way up to that energy level though!

Wifey1985 said:
Even after downing some liquid courage? Even in one of those tiny little rooms with just your friends?
Click to expand...

Yup that's what I rely on. It also helps to be with people who are just trying to have fun as opposed to being there to sing some serious ballads/solos.

SilentSoldier said:
Nope, I's got to pay for my apps somehow
Click to expand...

That's what credit cards are for.

impermanence said:
... and never forget food inside the car. Or crayons 🙄
Click to expand...

Or chapstick 🙁

sinombre said:
Another day, another top stolen from AgentB 😎
Click to expand...

😉
 
And that answered about 2 of the posts. Not all of them. My point is that the media reports things without and proof of anything or any facts. And then turn around and change it 15 minutes later. Just because they reported that he was a medical student doesn't mean he was a medical student, because he wasn't. He is 19, think about it for 2 seconds and you will realize that they are wrong. That's why you need to actively think about what is being said. Use your brain, not just your ears.
 
NPR has been really good about covering the whole thing. I have a large amount of respect for NPR.

A footnote from their live blog:

NPR said:
As happens when stories such as this are developing, there will likely be reports that turn out to be mistaken. Wednesday, for example, there were reports from CNN, the AP, WBUR and others that authorities either had arrested a suspect or were about to do that. It turned out that no one had been arrested or taken into custody. We will focus on news being reported by NPR, other news outlets with expertise, and statements from authorities who are in a position to know what's going on. And if some of that information turns out to be wrong, we'll update.
Click to expand...
 
Mdtichen said:
And that answered about 2 of the posts. Not all of them. My point is that the media reports things without and proof of anything or any facts. And then turn around and change it 15 minutes later. Just because they reported that he was a medical student doesn't mean he was a medical student, because he wasn't. He is 19, think about it for 2 seconds and you will realize that they are wrong. That's why you need to actively think about what is being said. Use your brain, not just your ears.
Click to expand...

To be fair, when they reported the medical school information, they were just quoting what the father said (so, they didn't technically misreport anything - he actually did say that his son is a second year medical student). To be prudent, they should have included a statement backed up by research and evidence that this statement from the father was not accurate (whether it be that he was just trying to talk his son up or due to an actual misunderstanding of the U.S. educational system).

The media in general is pretty hit or miss, based on source and even specific reporters, IMO.
 
LiveLoveLearn said:
To be fair, when they reported the medical school information, they were just quoting what the father said (so, they didn't technically misreport anything - he actually did say that his son is a second year medical student). To be prudent, they should have included a statement backed up by research and evidence that this statement from the father was not accurate (whether it be that he was just trying to talk his son up or due to an actual misunderstanding of the U.S. educational system).

The media in general is pretty hit or miss, based on source and even specific reporters, IMO.
Click to expand...

Solid post 👍
 
LiveLoveLearn said:
To be fair, when they reported the medical school information, they were just quoting what the father said (so, they didn't technically misreport anything - he actually did say that his son is a second year medical student). To be prudent, they should have included a statement backed up by research and evidence that this statement from the father was not accurate (whether it be that he was just trying to talk his son up or due to an actual misunderstanding of the U.S. educational system).

The media in general is pretty hit or miss, based on source and even specific reporters, IMO.
Click to expand...

Yes, it started at a quote from the father but it was thrown around by many, without even looking into it. It was taken as fact because one misinformed person said so.
 
Mdtichen said:
And that answered about 2 of the posts. Not all of them. My point is that the media reports things without and proof of anything or any facts. And then turn around and change it 15 minutes later. Just because they reported that he was a medical student doesn't mean he was a medical student, because he wasn't. He is 19, think about it for 2 seconds and you will realize that they are wrong. That's why you need to actively think about what is being said. Use your brain, not just your ears.
Click to expand...

The thumbs down was for the juxtaposition of your collective comments on the media and your subsequent negative impression of the suspects' dad, which was informed ONLY by the media's translated and presumably somewhat edited account of his interview.

I definitely wasn't thumbs-downing the standalone notion that it's good to question the media, but rather pointing out that you weren't following your own advice.
 
Wifey1985 said:
The thumbs down was for the juxtaposition of your collective comments on the media and your subsequent negative impression of the suspects' dad, which was informed ONLY by the media's translated and presumably somewhat edited account of his interview.

I definitely wasn't thumbs-downing the standalone notion that it's good to question the media, but rather pointing out that you weren't following your own advice.
Click to expand...


Fair enough hahaha 😀.

Remember when I said that the suspects credentials would change at last 5 times after he was reported as a medical student? I think I was right 😛
 
Jeeeeeze guyz. We're all on the same page here... we're all fallible and we're all capable of oversight.

Perhaps we should try and refrain from judging the father until we actually see/hear/read the interview and see it in context. To be honest I haven't been following that part of the story closely enough to have an opinion on the guy. I just want them to find White Hat alive.
 
Mdtichen said:
Fair enough hahaha 😀.

Remember when I said that the suspects credentials would change at last 5 times after he was reported as a medical student? I think I was right 😛
Click to expand...

You were totes right 😎
 
sinombre said:
Jeeeeeze guyz. We're all on the same page here... we're all fallible and we're all capable of oversight.

Perhaps we should try and refrain from judging the father until we actually see/hear/read the interview and see it in context. To be honest I haven't been following that part of the story closely enough to have an opinion on the guy. I just want them to find White Hat alive.
Click to expand...

Hha I know we are on the same page. I just like to cause trouble if that's not apparent. 😀
 
sinombre said:
Jeeeeeze guyz. We're all on the same page here... we're all fallible and we're all capable of oversight.

Perhaps we should try and refrain from judging the father until we actually see/hear/read the interview and see it in context. To be honest I haven't been following that part of the story closely enough to have an opinion on the guy. I just want them to find White Hat alive.
Click to expand...

👍
 
sinombre said:
Just a personal goal 😀
Click to expand...

I've thought about doing that, as well. . . I don't think that it would too bad most of the time. I just think it would be difficult in social situations where everyone else is drinking. I'm in my late 20s, so don't really hit up parties any more, but very much enjoy a beer whilst tailgaiting or a glass of wine while out with my friends. It is really weird to me how hard I find that to give up.
 
LiveLoveLearn said:
I've thought about doing that, as well. . . I don't think that it would too bad most of the time. I just think it would be difficult in social situations where everyone else is drinking. I'm in my late 20s, so don't really hit up parties any more, but very much enjoy a beer whilst tailgaiting or a glass of wine while out with my friends. It is really weird to me how hard I find that to give up.
Click to expand...

I'm 25, but I'm pretty much in the same situation. It's the bolded part that scares me a little bit. I doubt I'll give it up completely (I really do enjoy a good craft beer or a good glass of wine), but I definitely want to tone down how often I consume the stuff.
 
sinombre said:
I'm 25, but I'm pretty much in the same situation. It's the bolded part that scares me a little bit. I doubt I'll give it up completely (I really do enjoy a good craft beer or a good glass of wine), but I definitely want to tone down how often I consume the stuff.
Click to expand...

This:naughty:
 
You guys are all talking about the fathers description of his son, but wasn't it an uncle or am I totally behind here?
 
dudeliness said:
You guys are all talking about the fathers description of his son, but wasn't it an uncle or am I totally behind here?
Click to expand...

The uncle lives in Maryland... he gave a statement/speech basically expressing his condolences and apologies, etc. The dad is outside of the US, and I guess was contacted by the press. That's about all I know.
 
Wifey1985 said:
This guy conceivably just found out his sons killed people (in a pretty egregious way) and that one of them is also dead. Anyone would sound completely nuts in that situation.

For as much as everyone was preaching about questioning the media's agenda earlier, it didn't take long to jump on the bandwagon and accept that this guys is exactly how the media portrays him.
Click to expand...

But you don't act in a threatening way. The FBI confirmed the suspect
 
sinombre said:
top

stupid internet lag.
Click to expand...

:naughty:

tumblr_m7dasv8A9n1r9vi6po1_250.gif
 
Last edited:
BABSstudent said:
Is that your opinion of how each handled the situation or how each described their feelings toward the actions of the bombers?
Click to expand...

How they described the bombers. The father gave a very positive view of their personalities, whereas the uncle gave a very negative view.
 
sinombre said:
Oh snap! AgentB straight deleted a post to get top again. Fighting fire with fire I guess...
Click to expand...

ImageUploadedBySDN Mobile1366412315.949727.jpg

I just deleted my second post in this thread...

All tops have been destroyed...

ImageUploadedBySDN Mobile1366412344.348450.jpg

Even my own...

ImageUploadedBySDN Mobile1366412333.452027.jpg

What have I done?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

S
Do I have to retake classes? I graduated in 2017 with a 3.9 gpa.
Replies
1
Views
641
AJS59
AJS59
hommefatale
Elective Class Pass/Fail
Replies
3
Views
491
Goro
Goro
L
pass/no pass physical education class
Replies
4
Views
262
LizzyM
LizzyM
H
Not taking planned calculus class anymore
Replies
2
Views
510
holajola
H
aprilandaflower
Course classification of design courses
Replies
1
Views
295
wysdoc
wysdoc
Top