Patrick

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=4705330 Thoughts? Who do you have in this one?

Just as a general reminder, I wanted to mention that the discussion on this thread should focus on honorary belts and the practice of giving them to public figures or leaders. Not on Obama personally, as a President or otherwise, the American political system, etc. Basically, please keep it martial arts related. Everyone has done a good job so far and this has been a good discussion. Thank you.

Nice job, Alex.

Thanks for the replies. 24, House, I Want to Work for Diddy 2, The Simpsons, Family Guy, American Dad and The Cleveland Show are the ones I watch, of current shows. Big 24 fan here, too!

It's been a while since we had a thread like this: what are your favorite shows on television right now?

Thanks for the replies, everyone. Nice try, Nicholas. Patrick

It would seem fairly likely that it being on the menu would be adequate in a majority of states, at least. Otherwise, there would be a lot of restaurants that are in trouble. Patrick

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Hey Kajukenbopr, good to see you. Hope all is well.

Thanks Bob.

It may have been posted somewhere and you didn't see it. I generally find it included in smaller text at the bottom of a page of the menu. Maybe you didn't have a menu being at the buffet, but that may count as being posted. I wonder where the law actually stands when the chief of police is not a member of your party. Possibly varies by state. Patrick

Welcome to KF, Ichi_Geki. Glad to have you.

Thanks Bob. Pretty tough loss to take today against the Bills. The mountain is looking pretty high...

Those are fair points, RichardZ. I understand what you are saying. You're certainly not alone in this perspective. No where in that article or accompanying video did the instructor say that any adjustments had been made for the student. That I could see, anyway. I wouldn't want to necessarily assume. But, some in this thread mentioned they or their schools would make adjustments for people dealing with some sort of handicap. And I could see how that wouldn't sit well with some practitioners for the reasons you cited. That said, I would suggest that adjustments are made for children due to limitations. They may not be handicaps, per se, but they are limitations that are accounted for and curriculum is adjusted for them. And they still earn belts, milestones or congratulations. One could argue that this is no different. Just my thoughts. Thanks, Patrick

Welcome to KF, solomona!

Thanks for the replies, everyone. Patrick

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Thanks Greg. Patrick

Hey Pacificshore. Great to see you!

I just wanted to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who celebrates it! I hope that you have a great day. Patrick

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Thanks all. I really appreciate the replies and kind words. Thank you for being a part of it and a part of what makes it great. This means a lot to me; this is what we strive for. Thank you. Patrick