oops
dunno why you morons are surprised he did this.. the ****ed up kid spent time in a PSYCHIATRIC hospital.
PhatTonyDeMarco
5,000+ posts
C0CK,its whats for dinner
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LeofromtheH
10+ year member
sneaker head
something similar hapened here in houston. some kid was at a party and acouple kids assaulted him by stickin a metal pipe up his ***. shameless kids these days i tell ya. i mean there were bullies around when i was younger but god damn that shit is twisted
PhatTonyDeMarco
5,000+ posts
C0CK,its whats for dinner
Yeah, bullying is not sticking a pipe in someone's ***... That's just sick violence.
A wedgie here and there, maybe, but not the bullies are homosexual?
A wedgie here and there, maybe, but not the bullies are homosexual?
noob with an RS
10+ year member
i poop on you
only if they die in battle, yes.
iagrdshaka
5,000+ posts
Down with jimmy hats
they wouldnt be allowed into our military to begin with, so the answer is NO
yes, absolutely. If they are willing to serve and risk their lives for this country, which is more than lot of "true" Americans, why not? I think they deserve it.
WhoSayWho?
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Preston Caught a Predator
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I say absolutely yes, thats a great idea. If they are willing to risk their lives to become citizens of this country, then thats great.
most of us born citizens wont even do that.
I still say they be required to learn english though, no spanish speaking officers in boot camp yelling at you in spanish. If you dont understand, then pushupd for you.
but i dont think many will be willing considering they all have 10 kids... and wives
most of us born citizens wont even do that.
I still say they be required to learn english though, no spanish speaking officers in boot camp yelling at you in spanish. If you dont understand, then pushupd for you.
but i dont think many will be willing considering they all have 10 kids... and wives
bdawson72
5,000+ posts
Finally Has Bass Again
i personally think its a good idea
PollyCranopolis
10+ year member
Bees!
One of the biggest problems I have with Bush is his inability to effectively control the borders. If you want to become a legal US citizen, there are legal and effective ways to do it. I really don't care if your a poor mexican who is just trying to make money to send home to your family. If you don't have a temp work visa, or are a citizen, I'll have your *** deported faster than you can spit. We are getting to the point now that imigration is actually having a negative effect on our country in the areas of education and healthcare. Your idea of quicker citizenship in exchange for military service is an interesting one. Sounds good in theory. After all, if your willing to risk your life defending our country, you should def get some brownie opints towards citizenship at some point along the way.
BTW...Half the people in my town are construction workers, and almost all of them are legal citizens. Alot of them make **** good money.
BTW...Half the people in my town are construction workers, and almost all of them are legal citizens. Alot of them make **** good money.
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A comfortable armchair. Cool hanging lights. Funky graphics and photos on the walls. Wi-Fi access. Premium coffee. Isn't Starbucks great? Except...this is McDonald's. McDonald's (MCD )? That's right. After 30 years without a major design overhaul, the 51-year-old fast-food giant is adopting a hip new look. The world's largest hamburger chain is redesigning its 30,000 eateries around the globe in a 21st century makeover of unprecedented scale.
What will the new McDonald's look like? "Think iPod: clean lines, simplicity," says Miologos. The signature mansard roof? History. "The big red roof looks too dated today," says John Bricker, creative director at design firm Gensler's brand-strategy arm, Studio 585. It's being replaced by a flat roof topped by a newly designed, contemporary, golden sloping curve. Ronald McDonald appears safe: The mascot was given a leaner, sportier look just last year. And the iconic twin golden arches will still play a big role in the branding.
The dining area will be separated into three sections with distinct personalities. The "linger" zone will offer comfortable armchairs, sofas, and Wi-Fi connections. "The focus is on young adults who want to socialize, hang out, and linger," says Dixon. Brand consultant Robert Passikoff, president of Brand Keys, a brand consulting firm, says that Starbucks has raised the bar: "A level has been set by Starbucks, which offers the experience of relaxed chairs and a clean environment where people feel comfortable hanging out even if it's just over a cup of coffee."
The "grab and go" zone will feature tall counters with bar stools for customers who eat alone; plasma TVs will offer them news and weather reports. And in the "flexible" zone, families will have booths featuring fabric cushions with colorful patterns and flexible seating. The new design allows different music to be targeted to each zone.
RESISTANCE
McDonald's won't confirm the cost of a redesign. Richard Adams, a former franchisee and consultant to current owners, estimates they will have to pay $300,000 to $400,000 to renovate an existing outlet -- an amount roughly equal to a restaurant's annual profit. Tearing down a store and rebuilding from scratch could cost $1 million, Adams says. The franchisees will have to pay for the renovations themselves, which has some of them seething. "Many franchisees are dead set against this change, especially because they already spent millions remodeling their restaurants in the past four years," says Adams. In 2002, when McDonald's introduced premium salads, it did ask a number of franchisees to spruce up their dining rooms, but it wasn't a major redesign project. McDonald's says it worked collaboratively with franchisees to jointly develop a strategy for the current "re-imaging" of its restaurants.
Right now, only 20 recently opened restaurants in the U.S. sport the makeover in its entirety. Another 20, primarily in Tulsa and Columbus, Ohio, have been completely remodeled. All brand-new restaurants will have to hew to the redesign blueprints, and by the end of 2006, more than half of the 13,720 U.S. restaurants will feature some element of the design. Says Gensler's Bricker: "It's something that McDonald's has to do if it wants to be part of the 21st century."
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/06_20/b3984065.htm
What will the new McDonald's look like? "Think iPod: clean lines, simplicity," says Miologos. The signature mansard roof? History. "The big red roof looks too dated today," says John Bricker, creative director at design firm Gensler's brand-strategy arm, Studio 585. It's being replaced by a flat roof topped by a newly designed, contemporary, golden sloping curve. Ronald McDonald appears safe: The mascot was given a leaner, sportier look just last year. And the iconic twin golden arches will still play a big role in the branding.
The dining area will be separated into three sections with distinct personalities. The "linger" zone will offer comfortable armchairs, sofas, and Wi-Fi connections. "The focus is on young adults who want to socialize, hang out, and linger," says Dixon. Brand consultant Robert Passikoff, president of Brand Keys, a brand consulting firm, says that Starbucks has raised the bar: "A level has been set by Starbucks, which offers the experience of relaxed chairs and a clean environment where people feel comfortable hanging out even if it's just over a cup of coffee."
The "grab and go" zone will feature tall counters with bar stools for customers who eat alone; plasma TVs will offer them news and weather reports. And in the "flexible" zone, families will have booths featuring fabric cushions with colorful patterns and flexible seating. The new design allows different music to be targeted to each zone.
RESISTANCE
McDonald's won't confirm the cost of a redesign. Richard Adams, a former franchisee and consultant to current owners, estimates they will have to pay $300,000 to $400,000 to renovate an existing outlet -- an amount roughly equal to a restaurant's annual profit. Tearing down a store and rebuilding from scratch could cost $1 million, Adams says. The franchisees will have to pay for the renovations themselves, which has some of them seething. "Many franchisees are dead set against this change, especially because they already spent millions remodeling their restaurants in the past four years," says Adams. In 2002, when McDonald's introduced premium salads, it did ask a number of franchisees to spruce up their dining rooms, but it wasn't a major redesign project. McDonald's says it worked collaboratively with franchisees to jointly develop a strategy for the current "re-imaging" of its restaurants.
Right now, only 20 recently opened restaurants in the U.S. sport the makeover in its entirety. Another 20, primarily in Tulsa and Columbus, Ohio, have been completely remodeled. All brand-new restaurants will have to hew to the redesign blueprints, and by the end of 2006, more than half of the 13,720 U.S. restaurants will feature some element of the design. Says Gensler's Bricker: "It's something that McDonald's has to do if it wants to be part of the 21st century."
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/06_20/b3984065.htm
the pics look badass
Kenny Pollock
10+ year member
drag it!
Read it a couple months ago...looks nice, but I doubt it'll be a reality for quite some time. All the McDonalds here are so run down...
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