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06-11-2004, 06:21 AM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] says...

....

> >But whereas early death by road is a
> >possibility, early death by heart disease and diabetes is a near
> >certainty for me if I retain the sedentary lifestyle of the IT geek.
>
> Phrased differently this might be a good argument to use.

Or even with the same phrasing (just translated into French, of course).

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06-11-2004, 06:39 AM

On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 09:21:21 -0400 someone who may be David Kerber
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote this:-

>In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
>[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].uk says...
>
>...
>
>> >But whereas early death by road is a
>> >possibility, early death by heart disease and diabetes is a near
>> >certainty for me if I retain the sedentary lifestyle of the IT geek.
>>
>> Phrased differently this might be a good argument to use.
>
>Or even with the same phrasing (just translated into French, of course).

I would end the sentence with, "if I have a sedentary lifestyle."

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06-11-2004, 06:39 AM

On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 09:21:21 -0400 someone who may be David Kerber
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote this:-

>In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
>[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].uk says...
>
>...
>
>> >But whereas early death by road is a
>> >possibility, early death by heart disease and diabetes is a near
>> >certainty for me if I retain the sedentary lifestyle of the IT geek.
>>
>> Phrased differently this might be a good argument to use.
>
>Or even with the same phrasing (just translated into French, of course).

I would end the sentence with, "if I have a sedentary lifestyle."

--
David Hansen, Edinburgh | PGP email preferred-key number F566DA0E
I will always explain revoked keys, unless the UK government
prevents me using the RIP Act 2000.

06-11-2004, 06:39 AM

On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 09:21:21 -0400 someone who may be David Kerber
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote this:-

>In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
>[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].uk says...
>
>...
>
>> >But whereas early death by road is a
>> >possibility, early death by heart disease and diabetes is a near
>> >certainty for me if I retain the sedentary lifestyle of the IT geek.
>>
>> Phrased differently this might be a good argument to use.
>
>Or even with the same phrasing (just translated into French, of course).

I would end the sentence with, "if I have a sedentary lifestyle."

--
David Hansen, Edinburgh | PGP email preferred-key number F566DA0E
I will always explain revoked keys, unless the UK government
prevents me using the RIP Act 2000.

06-11-2004, 06:39 AM

On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 09:21:21 -0400 someone who may be David Kerber
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote this:-

>In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
>[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].uk says...
>
>...
>
>> >But whereas early death by road is a
>> >possibility, early death by heart disease and diabetes is a near
>> >certainty for me if I retain the sedentary lifestyle of the IT geek.
>>
>> Phrased differently this might be a good argument to use.
>
>Or even with the same phrasing (just translated into French, of course).

I would end the sentence with, "if I have a sedentary lifestyle."

--
David Hansen, Edinburgh | PGP email preferred-key number F566DA0E
I will always explain revoked keys, unless the UK government
prevents me using the RIP Act 2000.

06-11-2004, 06:39 AM

On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 09:21:21 -0400 someone who may be David Kerber
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote this:-

>In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
>[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].uk says...
>
>...
>
>> >But whereas early death by road is a
>> >possibility, early death by heart disease and diabetes is a near
>> >certainty for me if I retain the sedentary lifestyle of the IT geek.
>>
>> Phrased differently this might be a good argument to use.
>
>Or even with the same phrasing (just translated into French, of course).

I would end the sentence with, "if I have a sedentary lifestyle."

--
David Hansen, Edinburgh | PGP email preferred-key number F566DA0E
I will always explain revoked keys, unless the UK government
prevents me using the RIP Act 2000.

06-11-2004, 06:41 AM

On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 08:20:37 -0400, "Roger Zoul"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>Some advice: don't talk about stuff at work that you don't need to discuss.

A motto that has seen me well in life; "it's easier to ask forgiveness
then to ask permission". Following this line means you avoid the
corporate kneejerk "No" to any unusual request.

>Why does your boss have reason to fear for your safety? While I can't be
>sure, it sounds potentially like a situation you created. I've seen similar
>(not biking related) things happen before that were the result of too much
>info given at work.
>
>Still, I hope you work it out.

06-11-2004, 06:41 AM

On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 08:20:37 -0400, "Roger Zoul"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>Some advice: don't talk about stuff at work that you don't need to discuss.

A motto that has seen me well in life; "it's easier to ask forgiveness
then to ask permission". Following this line means you avoid the
corporate kneejerk "No" to any unusual request.

>Why does your boss have reason to fear for your safety? While I can't be
>sure, it sounds potentially like a situation you created. I've seen similar
>(not biking related) things happen before that were the result of too much
>info given at work.
>
>Still, I hope you work it out.

06-11-2004, 06:41 AM

On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 08:20:37 -0400, "Roger Zoul"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>Some advice: don't talk about stuff at work that you don't need to discuss.

A motto that has seen me well in life; "it's easier to ask forgiveness
then to ask permission". Following this line means you avoid the
corporate kneejerk "No" to any unusual request.

>Why does your boss have reason to fear for your safety? While I can't be
>sure, it sounds potentially like a situation you created. I've seen similar
>(not biking related) things happen before that were the result of too much
>info given at work.
>
>Still, I hope you work it out.

06-11-2004, 06:41 AM

On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 08:20:37 -0400, "Roger Zoul"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>Some advice: don't talk about stuff at work that you don't need to discuss.

A motto that has seen me well in life; "it's easier to ask forgiveness
then to ask permission". Following this line means you avoid the
corporate kneejerk "No" to any unusual request.

>Why does your boss have reason to fear for your safety? While I can't be
>sure, it sounds potentially like a situation you created. I've seen similar
>(not biking related) things happen before that were the result of too much
>info given at work.
>
>Still, I hope you work it out.