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  Survived a major heart attack mon AM

  by hambeak in

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  got up early and getting ready for work.

  couldn't breathe and lots of chest pain.

  had jake take me to er.

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  Damn...Ham ! I've been waiting to meet you for a long time now...I'm glad you're OK. Take care of yourself man !

  See you at the CrawFest.

  Rabbit
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  Cicuit Overseer and District Overseer came looking for me today............

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  last week was the 2 day assembly.i didn't go to either one.

  today,my mom called and told me the the c.o.

  and d.o.came for a visit.i've been attending only once a week and no field service in about 4 years.

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  Tell them you're sick, really sick.

  When they say, aww...just sit & talk for a minute ?

  Excuse yourself to the restroom and: Swallow some Syrup of Ipecac... (a substance you can get a a pharmacy, used to induce vomiting) come back and vomit all over the table, literature, their suits and the carpet.

  I'm pretty sure they'll listen to you next time.

  Rabbit
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  Hi

  by Missanna in

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  hey i just joined here i have finally got up the courage to start doing research for myself since i've left the "truth" just wanted to introduce myself and say hi.

  my name is anna and i got out of the org.

  almost a year ago.

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  Miss Anna ! Welcome to this board, too ! We 'met' over on Thom's board, so, "Hi again".

  I'm glad you found this board, this is a real good place to start finding answers to your many questions. Look underneath each person's alias and you'll find a LOT of 'newbies' just like yourself that are finding their way and lots of people who've been here for years.

  So, enjoy the journey !

  Rabbit
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  Are people REALLY leaving??

  by lavendar in

  1. jw
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  wingcommander said in a previous post:.

  the bad news is this: the older generation of jw's is dying off, while the younger generation thanks to the internet and research, is able to see through the history of false prophecy and absolute control, and is now leaving in droves!

  (he meant "bad news" for the wts).

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  Almost everybody who is here has left...or are on their way. That is many, many thousands of folks.

  Google "Ex-Jehovah's Witnesses" and see how many hits you get for support groups, websites, etc. that comes up.

  I came up with this:

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  There are only 6 million JW's. Results 1 - 10 of about 25,500 for Ex-Jehovah's Witnesses For every 235 JW's... there's a support group, etc. of some kind.

  The nearest Ex-Religion group I found were the Mormons with 10 - 12 million members: Results 1 - 10 of about 40,000 for Ex-Mormons. (0.25 seconds For every 300 Mormons there is a support group. The LARGEST Christian group in the world @ 1 Billion: Results 1 - 10 of about 61,700 for Ex-catholic. (0.13 seconds For every 16,207 Catholics there is a support group. A most common Amercan religion with ? 50 - 60 million members ? Results 1 - 10 of about 679 for Ex-baptist. (0.08 seconds) For every 88,345 Baptists there is a support group. And those nasty Presbyterians ? Results 1 - 10 of about 260 for Ex-presbyterian. (0.20 seconds)

  The fastest growing religion, Muslim, with about 1 billion members:

  Results 1 - 10 of about 107,000 for Ex-muslim. (0.14 seconds

  For every 9,345 muslims there is a support group.

  Proportionately, it seems Jehovah's Witnesses need more help that just about any other group. I didn't check a lot of others, but, it also seems the internet is very important in helping cult members to get info and help where prying eyes cannot watch them.
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  I'm going to be disfellowshipped on Wednesday

  by Thinking of Leaving in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  the elders cames to my home on saturday and i didn't answer the door, so they told my sister to relay the message.

  the message was "you know what it's about, we're going to make the announcement next meeting".

  i knew it was coming...but it feels so weird.

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  Thinking,

  I'm glad you're "ready" for this..some people aren't, because of family and friends. Do you have many JW relatives ? And, if so, how do you think they'll treat you ?

  I hope the best for you. You're on a good journey, put on your hiking boots and enjoy the sights. The world is not as bad as the WT would like you to think it is and most of the Worldly People ™ are good people.

  Enjoy them !

  Rabbit
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  I never have done right by you...

  by Sparkplug in

  1. jw
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  in talking to my mom the other day (who is doing so well btw) she turned to me and said straight and as sane as can be, "i have never done right by you, don't do as i have done to you to you kids.

  " she got teary eyed and i changed the subject fast because i did not know how to take it nor could i talk with the big lump in my throat.

  i have known this my whole life, and i don't even speak it as plain as she has spoken it, but hearing out of her mouth as she sits in her wheelchair and knowing she means it from her heart and from pure love, well it messed me up a bit.

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  Decki, I'm glad your lucid Mom is still there...deep down and concealed as she may be. It's good she fights up to the surface sometimes.

  Hang in there !

  Rabbit
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  I never have done right by you...

  by Sparkplug in

  1. jw
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  in talking to my mom the other day (who is doing so well btw) she turned to me and said straight and as sane as can be, "i have never done right by you, don't do as i have done to you to you kids.

  " she got teary eyed and i changed the subject fast because i did not know how to take it nor could i talk with the big lump in my throat.

  i have known this my whole life, and i don't even speak it as plain as she has spoken it, but hearing out of her mouth as she sits in her wheelchair and knowing she means it from her heart and from pure love, well it messed me up a bit.

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  Decki, I'm glad your lucid Mom is still there...deep down and concealed asbshebmay be. It's good she fights up to the surface sometimes.

  Hang in there !

  Rabbit
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  It's "Give The Org. The Finger Day!"

  by wanderlustguy in

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  of course that's every day for me, reference to your left.... they can bite me because today i'm going riding on my motorcycle in the mountains with the most beautiful woman i've ever seen in my life...and i've seen lot's of 'em.

  my business is doing so well i have to tell customers to go away because i can't get to them, and i'm healthy enough to do anything i want.. and i'm free in mind, body, and spirit.

  the best revenge is living well, so take that you fake ass, lying, no character having, self importaint, self serving, opressive, deluded bunch of suit wearing, magazine printing, shoe shining, child molesting watch tower bible and tract $ociety.

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  Good for you. GOOD FOR ALL OF US !

  I think it's entirely appropriate to have a "Give The Org. The Finger Day!" on EARTH DAY !

  Paradise is...any day away from the Borg.

  Rabbit
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  EARTH DAY ! How to RECYCLE your COMPUTER !

  by Rabbit in

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  http://biz.yahoo.com/weekend/computerdie_1.html.

  earth day .

  where computers go to die the wall street journal online .

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  http://biz.yahoo.com/weekend/computerdie_1.html

  Earth Day

  Where Computers Go to Die

  The Wall Street Journal Online
  By Katherine Boehret
  
  As More People Upgrade, Recycling Becomes a Concern; Shredding Your Hard Drive
  
  Getting rid of an old computer is a predicament that people face when their systems slow down or break down.
  
  That's especially true now as more users decide to buy computers running Microsoft's recently released Windows Vista operating system. Apple Inc.'s campaign encouraging users to switch to its platform from Windows has also contributed to PCs piling up in basement corners.
  
  But where should all this old equipment go? And what happens once it is taken away? How can you be sure that your private data aren't being exposed? And will being a tree hugger turn out to be too costly?
  
  If you're looking to recycle your old system -- monitor, computer tower and printer -- you might think the only option is to search for a local drop-off spot. But surprisingly, most big-name computer manufacturers offer their own recycling programs, some of which come right to your door.
  
  Each company has its own methods, which makes the process more confusing for consumers. Some take old computers away, but charge you around $30 for the shipping and handling. Others will reward you for buying one of their systems by offering to remove your old system free. Below, you'll find some general guidelines for getting your computer out of your house.
  
  Which company does what?
  
  Dell Inc. offers home pickup of any old Dell equipment anytime, free. It will also pick up any brand of computer or printer free with the purchase of a new Dell PC or printer. Details can be found at www.dell.com/recycling.
  
  Hewlett-Packard Co.'s recycling procedures are a bit more complicated. At anytime, the company offers to pick up and recycle your old equipment, regardless of brand, but charges $13 to $34 per product for shipping and handling. You will be compensated for each product with a $30 to $50 coupon to be used at www.hpshopping.com, where you can buy products from H-P. Recycling details for H-P can be found at www.hp.com/recycle.
  
  Lenovo's ThinkPlus Recycling Service offers prepaid shipping labels for $30 each to be used for sending any manufacturer's old system, monitor, printer and peripherals to Lenovo for recycling or refurbishment. Lenovo doesn't offer a home pick-up service. Once received, Lenovo uses a designated center to recycle your materials and sends reusable equipment to Gifts In Kind International, a charity specializing in product philanthropy.
  
  Apple is different still. Like Lenovo, it doesn't offer home pick-up but will receive all brands so long as you buy a $30 shipping label from the company's Web site. With the purchase of any new Mac through Apple's Web site or at one of its retail stores, you'll receive an email with instructions and shipping codes for up to two prepaid boxes. These can be used for shipping any old equipment, regardless of manufacturer, to Apple for recycling. Details can be found at: http://www.apple.com/environment/recycling/program.
  
  Apple's retail stores will accept all manufacturers' rechargeable batteries as part of a program run by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp., a nonprofit organization. These stores also accept unwanted iPods for recycling and take 10% off the purchase of a new iPod in exchange for your old one.
  
  What about my data?
  
  When recycling, almost all companies vow to mechanically shred your hard drive. But they also suggest that you take responsibility for your data and delete them to be safe.
  
  Various software programs let you clear out your hard disk on your own. Symantec's Wipe Info in Norton Utilities and System Works (http://symantec.com will help on Windows PCs and Macs. Webroot Software Inc.'s Window Washer (http://www.webroot.com) is another option for Windows, and Jiiva Inc.'s SuperScrubber (http://www.jiiva.com) is an alternative for Macs. I haven't tested these programs, and there are many others that do the same thing.
  
  What happens to my computer?
  
  Generally speaking, after your computer is sent to a recycling plant, it is disassembled and its materials are separated, melted down and reused. H-P, which has been recycling computers since 1987, says it will have collected and recycled one billion pounds of used products by the end of this year. The company uses some materials over again in its own products, such as plastics that are melted down, combined with plastics from recycled water bottles and used to make one of H-P's scanners.
  
  Recycling alternatives
  
  Plenty of other groups, such as the National Cristina Foundation (http://www.cristina.org) and Share the Technology (http://sharetechnology.org) specialize in distributing reusable computers to people or organizations in need of computers.
  
  For the most part, the best systems for reuse are those that are less than five years old. A good rule of thumb is to donate your computer as soon as possible, so you don't forget about it before it becomes outdated.
  
  Microsoft specializes in PC refurbishment by partnering with TechSoup, a tech nonprofit, and by labeling groups as Microsoft Authorized Refurbishers. These groups, which are located around the world, receive low-cost software licenses so they can install Windows and Office programs on refurbished computers for distribution to low-income families, nonprofit and educational institutions. In the U.S. alone, over 100,000 licenses have been supplied to 400 such groups. A list of them can be found here: http://www.microsoft.com/mar.
  
  With Earth Day coming on April 22nd and "going green" becoming a fashionable proclamation, you're sure to find more and more options for recycling your computer or sending it away to someone who can refurbish it. One way or another, your old computer can be used for much more than gathering dust in a basement corner.
  
  --Edited by Walter S. Mossberg
  
  Email [email protected]
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  GOOD BYE

  by hubert in

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  good bye jedi master......ha, fooled you.

  okay, what's the next step?.

  hubert.

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  WELL GOOD BYE !

  To your olde Jedi Life, Welcome to Dark Side of Emperorism

  Emperor Rabbit (takes one to know one)