The Community Lounge - Good m/a/e everybody - enjoy your stay with us.

Discussion in 'Community Center' started by Pegasus, Feb 4, 2011.

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    Pat89339 Gold Member

    You're welcome!
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    From NYC Gold Member

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    FriendlySkies Gold Member

    "But some experts are less sanguine, and questions persist about the safety of using X-ray machines on such a large scale. A recent study reported that radiation from the machines can reach organs through the skin. In another report, researchers estimated that one billion X-ray backscatter scans per year would lead to perhaps 100 radiation-induced cancers in the future. The European Union has banned body scanners that use radiation; it is against the law in several European countries to X-ray people without a medical reason."

    And yet, here we are :mad:

    While I have not had to opt-out recently, I do worry about when I've had to stand near the backscatter. IIRC, a report said that the radiation can shoot upto six feet from either side, and up to ten feet above and below :O

    Sadly, the sheeple may never learn...

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  1. TravelMusing Gold Member

    Popping in to say hi! How is everyone doing this hot Tuesday? :)

    What's up in this lounge?
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  2. perryplatypus Gold Member

    Very hot Tuesday, time to turn over and roast the other side :confused:
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    Rejuvenated Gold Member

    Good m/a/e Woofy, Pat, Perryplatypus, FromNYC, FS, and anyone else around! :) Going to be another typical summer day here: 33C, RH topping to 90% and hazy.
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    Rejuvenated Gold Member

    A place where we can enjoy conversations without being dictated by a scheme! :)
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    Pat89339 Gold Member

    Good m/a/e Rejuvenated! It's been a while since you've popped in for a visit. How are things going?
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    Pat89339 Gold Member

    Today I picked up two medals in the Office Olympics. A Gold in the Staple Chase and a Silver in Table Soccer. Woot!
  3. desamo Gold Member

    Ours are on Friday, our last chance to use the interns to full effect.
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    Pat89339 Gold Member

    We had our spectacular opening ceremonies including the parade of nations and torch lighting ceremonies on July 27th. :D We have two games every Tuesday and Thursday both last week and this, plus an additional team relay this week. Closing ceremonies, award of medals, and ice cream is on Friday. :D
  4. desamo Gold Member

    Wow. I work for a big company and we normally do things big, but we don't do it that big. We do do it worldwide on multiple sites, though.
  5. TravelMusing Gold Member

    I like the sound of that very, very much! :)

    Hiya, Community Loungers!
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  6. TravelMusing Gold Member

    Congrats! Sounds like some good fun and team building thrown in too!
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    Pat89339 Gold Member

    You are right on both counts. Most people don't realize that there is team building in there too--they are having too much fun.
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    Rejuvenated Gold Member

    Doing well on a typical HK Wednesday. :) Trying to avoid the outdoors as much as possible and be confined to an air-conditioned facility such as my office.

    How about you?
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    Rejuvenated Gold Member

    Is there any way I can participate for the next one? :D
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    Pat89339 Gold Member

    :D. Currently it's open to employees only. :D. Now I have to do some research on building paper boats for the sailing regatta on Thursday. :)
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    Rejuvenated Gold Member

    Let me know once you have a position opening! :D
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    Rejuvenated Gold Member

    Air quality here is horrendous as usual out there:
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  7. desamo Gold Member

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    Rejuvenated Gold Member

    Good m/a/e desamo! Hope you enjoyed your visit to my hometown. :)
  8. desamo Gold Member

    I did! We're plotting to return next year. Hubby hasn't been since he was a kid (Hong Kong is his hometown as well). We're thinking (along with the Tokyo Do):

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    rwoman Gold Member

    Good MAE everyone!

    I hope your week is going well!

    :)

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