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canam
4y ago
Blurbs are just advertising. They are typically from more famous authors or celebrities. Sometimes they are just from other authors who are friends. You agree to write a blurb before even getting a copy of the book. My wife is in this indus
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canam
4y ago
That's what I did some 23 years ago. Back then the pay discrepancy wasn’t as large as today. I started looking for positions in Canada in the last five years and have concluded that I can’t afford an approximately 50% pay cut, or to li
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canam
4y ago
I use a small sea anchor (drift sock) when my sailboat is at anchor. The current on the sock keeps her from sailing the wing keel onto the anchor rode.
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canam
4y ago
I remember exploring these tunnels. It was surprising how far you could go. Pretty much anywhere on campus.
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canam
4y ago
Are you aware that some people with Down Syndrome go to college? The effects of the genetic defect vary widely amongst the population of affected. If we take your argument of suffering then what about people born into poverty? Do they not
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canam
4y ago
I don’t see motion, but I can feel/experience motion. I don’t see images at all. The motion aspect is interesting and I can use it to experience outdoor activities or sports on demand.
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canam
4y ago
We moved to the US from Canada 20 years ago. Fortunately we found a bank that would look at our Canadian credit history and were able to buy a house. Not all credit checks were as flexible. We couldn’t get a cell phone plan for several year
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canam
6y ago
Every child is different and has unique challenges. All parents here can attest to that. Regardless of disabilities, there are emotional issues, sub-culture issues, etc. The biggest challenge is the lack of community support. I live in the
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canam
6y ago
My comment was in response to the question why would anyone want a child like that. There seems to be pressure to terminate pregnancies with Down Syndrome. Fear of the unknown drives the decision, and it is a non-controversial decision beca
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canam
6y ago
Congratulations on having a daughter! I'm sure she will bring a lot of joy to your life. There will be challenges, but you will take pride in her accomplishments like any other parent. The experience will be rewarding. Cheers!
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canam
6y ago
It's really not a different question. Either way if my other son also had Down Syndrome, I would accept him and love him for who is. That's our job as parents, right? BTW, our odds of having our first son with Down Syndrome and
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canam
6y ago
I do. I have another son who does not have Down Syndrome. Your question is difficult to answer. His condition is a part of who he is. If he didn't have Down Syndrome he would be a different person. In effect your question is do I wis
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6y ago
As the parent of a child with Down Syndrome who is also autistic, I can say it is wonderful experience. He brings us great joy and love, despite his unique needs. I couldn't imagine that anyone who met him thinks he doesn't deserv
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8y ago
In heavy weather a sailboat sails under bare poles. However, it might actually be a stabiling force in rough seas. My sailboat is far more stable with the sails up. Side to side rolling is eliminated.
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canam
8y ago
Or maybe one block per house. Solar raises it though the day, generates electricity at night as it lowers. No grid required.
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canam
10y ago
Yes, that is my experience exactly. No mental images at all. I've tried to learn, but nothing has worked. Yet I can drive somewhere once on vacation, and a decade later drive the route without a map.
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canam
11y ago
Agreed. I believe a reasonably qualified engineer would produce similar solutions to those same problems. With this patent system, you have to search the patent databases before your start to implement your idea. I've had several buzzk