Re: mmi How to file FOIAs anonymously / off-topic astrology

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Margie,

Great pick up! You are VERY sharp. Clearly a natural sleuth. [see below]

Perchance, are you a Scorpio? In my Internet surfing this week, among other

useless bits of information, I learned that Scorpios are naturals as

investigators. News to me, but it clicked.

Although I never complained, it would irritate me when a friend would express

bemused surprise at how was it that I could dig up all this information and

then with some derision call me " the private investigator. "

Hey, thanks for the tip.

Lynn (Virgo, Scorpio rising)

PS. At Mass General/HMS, I was one of the few women faculty hired on the

" clinical investigator " track. I thought it was because I was smart, or maybe

something like that. But it appears it may have just been based on

astrological sign.

http://iv.doubleclick.net/676083/popup995.html

Scorpio

October 23 - November 21

Scorpio is the eighth Sign of the Zodiac, and you shouldn't take that

lightly. You shouldn't take Scorpios lightly, either. Those born under this

Sign are DEAD SERIOUS IN THEIR MISSION TO LEARN ABOUT OTHERS. There's no

fluff or chatter for Scorpios, either: THESE FOLKS WILL ZERO IN ON THE

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS, GLEANING THE SECRETS THAT LIE WITHIN. Scorpios concern

themselves with beginnings and endings, and are unafraid of either; they also

travel in a world which is black and white and has little use for gray. THE

CURIOSITY OF SCORPIOS IS IMMEASURABLE, WHICH MAY BE WHY THEY ARE SUCH ADEPT

INVESTIGATORS. THESE FOLKS LOVE TO PROBE AND KNOW HOW TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF

THINGS. The fact that they have a KEEN SENSE OF INTUITION certainly helps.

It's the Scorpion which symbolizes Scorpios, and it's no accident. Much like

the Scorpion would rather kill itself than be killed, those born under this

Sign are the ones who are in ultimate control of their destiny. It is life on

the Scorpion's terms, too, since these folks promote their agenda (they are

quite the executives) and see to it that things go forward. Others may find

this overbearing (it can be) and even self-destructive, [hmmmm....yup....too

bad this fits, too] but that's the beauty of the Scorpion: these folks have

tremendous regenerative powers [burned out from medicine, why not live life

as a litigator?], much like the literal Scorpion can lose its tail and

promptly grow a new one. Fearless Scorpions rarely lose, per se, they just

keep on going, since they are stubborn and determined to succeed (this

Scorpio trait is in keeping with the Fixed Quality assigned to this Sign).

Scorpios work as hard as they do so they can someday sit back and feel

satisfied with themselves. These folks are intense, passionate and filled

with desire. They're also complex and secretive, so don't expect to get much

out of them, lest they become suspicious and exit stage left. It's best not

to bet against Scorpios, either, since these folks are surprisingly

resourceful.

Scorpio is ruled by the Planets Mars and Pluto. Mars was the God of War in

ancient Roman mythology and is the first (and most ancient) ruler of Scorpio

.. . .SCORPIONS DON'T MISS MUCH, SINCE THEY ARE HIGHLY ATTUNED TO THE

VIBRATIONS OF OTHERS. THEY ARE INTUITIVE, PROBING AND VERY FOCUSED ON KNOWING

WHO'S WHO AND WHAT'S WHAT. Scorpions can lose their temper (and even become

vengeful) when someone gets in their way [Ooooooopps ... you're not supposed

to know that], so it's best to give them plenty of room. Remember, they're

unafraid, and a loss today simply means an opportunity for victory tomorrow.

.. . . . .

Scorpios love competition in both work and play, which is why they'll air it

out in sports and games. Extreme sports [LYME ACTIVISM?] are right up the

Scorpion's alley, as is most anything which will test their mettle. They've

got to have an adversary, [CDC/DHHS/DHS/UNNAMED " SCIENTIFIC " INVESTIGATORS?]

since it makes the game that much more fun. <g>

.. . . .

The great strength of the Scorpio-born is in their determination, passion and

motivation. Scorpions don't know the word quit, which is why they usually get

the job done. A powerhouse? Like no other.

-------------------

OK. So who are our other Scorpios? Raise your hands. Kathleen? ? Pam?

just guessing

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In a message dated 12/28/2001 6:24:06 AM Pacific Standard Time,

mroswell@... writes:

>

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> Might be cool to pay attention to that page, just to see what comes up.

>

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> On Fri, 28 Dec 2001 LTShepler@... wrote:

>

> > For those who might be interested in filing Freedom of Information Act (

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> > requests, but don't want to be identified as the filer -- here is

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> > In addition to the company named below, there is a website for another

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> > Happy sleuthing!

> > Lynn

> >

> >

> > In a message dated 11/30/2001 8:35:08 AM Pacific Standard Time,

> > loberhaus@... writes:

> >

> > > Subj: FOIAs to NIH

> > > Date: 11/30/2001 8:35:08 AM Pacific Standard Time

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> > > LTShepler@...

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