06-03-2011, 11:06 AM | #2 |
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Might get a friend to drive me a few miles...
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06-03-2011, 11:08 AM | #3 |
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I like them, but since my office provides me a free blackberry and free airtime I can't seem to rationalize the expense.
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06-03-2011, 11:18 AM | #4 |
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I sold ANOTHER person's kidney for my iPad! And what's that kid going to do with the ipad?
If he's so poor he has to sell a kidney for the thing I wouldn't even count him having even wireless at home or even a use for it... I respectfully propose his candidacy for this year's darwin awards! |
06-03-2011, 11:21 AM | #5 |
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Ouch. Here's to hoping he doesn't develop kidney disease later and have cause to regret that decision!
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06-03-2011, 01:46 PM | #6 |
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He would only qualify for a Darwin award if he sold his remaining kidney to get that wireless connection.
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06-03-2011, 02:07 PM | #7 |
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Well that's another way for Apple to open the Chinese market.
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06-04-2011, 06:46 AM | #8 |
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now THATS a fanboy LOL.
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06-04-2011, 08:42 AM | #9 |
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He may have twinge of regret when the iPad 3 is announced.
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06-04-2011, 08:53 AM | #10 |
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How sad!
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06-06-2011, 05:56 PM | #11 |
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Disgusting! Not because the boy but the people who offered such horrendous deal. I wonder how the kid was sure, that he certainly was going to get an iPad no matter what ...
I would not be surprise if the mother has to sell the iPad in order to cover additional medical expenses. |
06-07-2011, 01:41 AM | #12 |
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Jeez! I wouldn't even drive somewhere to get mine -- Newegg delivers!
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06-08-2011, 02:40 PM | #13 | |
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I think there is more to this story then meets the eye. There are of course exceptions, but poor Chinese people do not act this way. Even 17 year olds have a sense of family and national responsibility. Most poor families in China would not have the resources to sue, and would be too embarrassed to let anyone know that a family member had acted so irresponsibly. Also there is a lot more than a simple operation involved in determining if the kidney is suitable etc. The boy could not have done this in a few hours after school. Sounds very National Enquirer to me Helen |
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06-08-2011, 10:13 PM | #14 |
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I'm not gonna lie, but kidneys are soo much more expensive than that. Just think about how much it costs to get a kidney? your medical bills would be through the roof. And he only got $3400.
Plus, technology changes every month. He's gonna need to sell a lung when the next version comes out. -_- It would be MUCH smarter to donate a liver. Those can grow back at least. |
06-08-2011, 10:29 PM | #15 |
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I'm baffled about the part that the urology suite was rented by a private businessman.
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