Posts by RubyTuesday

Feb. 25, 2003 -- Feeling a little down? Maybe you can fake your way into happiness! You may have more control over your mood than you think. According to new research, people who choose to act more outgoing or assertive can actually improve their outlook on life.

The research is published in a recent issue of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

In three complementary studies, William Fleeson and colleagues tracked the moods of more than 100 students.

In the first study, 46 students kept diaries for approximately two weeks. They reported feeling happier and more positive when they acted outgoing. When acting shy and reserved, their feelings were just the opposite.

The second study looked at long-term effects of acting like an extrovert. Once again, the 10-week study revealed that the 57 students in this portion of the study were happier when they acted more extroverted.

In the final study, 47 students were told to act either like an extrovert or introvert during a discussion group. Participants who were energetic and assertive had more fun and enjoyed the group while the passive and shy ones were unhappy in the situation.

Fleeson and colleagues suggest that personality influences happiness, and to some extent, we have control over our personalities. Individuals may have the potential to contribute directly to their own well-being by changing their behavior, says Fleeson.

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JW Sexual Predator Being Released to San Francisco Area

by blondie in

jw
friends

www.sfgate.com return to regular view.

judge oks release of sexual predator .

convict praised for progress in therapy .

RubyTuesday

Is it impossible for a child abuser to change his ways?

Sure there is a slim chance...but how many children are you willing to sacrifice to find out?

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JW Sexual Predator Being Released to San Francisco Area

by blondie in

jw
friends

www.sfgate.com return to regular view.

judge oks release of sexual predator .

convict praised for progress in therapy .

RubyTuesday

It appears that Cary Verse can be a " devout
Jehovah's Witness" AND a danger to society all at the
same time..

Good point.

Now, isn't THAT special!

church lady...u crack me up!! Sorry..I know this is a serious topic...but your pic always makes me laugh and u do a damn good impression.

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JW Sexual Predator Being Released to San Francisco Area

by blondie in

jw
friends

www.sfgate.com return to regular view.

judge oks release of sexual predator .

convict praised for progress in therapy .

RubyTuesday

I don't quite know. I'm not a doctor, psychologist, lawmaker or anything related and only know a small amount about this compared to an "expert."

You must think that these"experts" always or most of the time make the right decision? Wonder how many "experts"set a pedo free to reaffend?

I can only hope the elders would do everything within legal means to keep the children he may come in contact with safe

Yeah...they have a real good track record for protecting children

We can all do more to help others, but it has to be balanced with helping our own families and our own well being

Point well taken

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Here is something to debate!

by Aztec in

jw
friends

does true love exist?.

i'm a skeptic by nature, although not necessarily a very logical one.

i believe in love but i am not sure of the idea of one true love or soulmates.

RubyTuesday

Nomad soul

I read all of it ..and dammit you made me smear my eyeliner!!

if it wasn't for her my life would not have no inspiration, she loves me in the same way I lover her, and sometimes I think more.

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JW Sexual Predator Being Released to San Francisco Area

by blondie in

jw
friends

www.sfgate.com return to regular view.

judge oks release of sexual predator .

convict praised for progress in therapy .

RubyTuesday

Is that your expert medical opinion?

No.... it is the expert opinion of many medical experts that work at Atascadero state and have seen many times over people let out and reoffend.

What do you propose be done instead?

I propose they get the death.

What do u propose be done??

I would guess that since his name is printed in the newspaper, people in that congregation will know about him.

Yes they will know about him but this won't stop them from going out in service with him.Before you ask how do I know...because I have seen it first hand.

I know I certainly don't know more than the fellows who have worked to rehabilitate him, so until then I can't rightly criticize. All I can say is that I'm glad he's not being let loose where I live.

Yeah ...your right ...as long as it doesn't happen in our neighborhood or anyone that we know ...who cares about kids we don't even know...

http://www.cwnews.com/Browse/1996/09/2313.htm

California recently began using chemical methods to reduce convicted offenders' sex drive, sometimes called chemical castration. But some German experts say it is not the sex drive that causes the crime in the first place. "Research shows ... it's aggression against women, children or whoever is concerned. They want to humiliate, debase their partner ... because that's what excites them," Christian Pfeiffer, the director of a Hanover criminal research institute, told German Radio.

News Stories for September 1996

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JW Sexual Predator Being Released to San Francisco Area

by blondie in

jw
friends

www.sfgate.com return to regular view.

judge oks release of sexual predator .

convict praised for progress in therapy .

RubyTuesday

A devout Jehovah's Witness, Verse has asked to live in the Martinez area close to a church where he can practice his faith.

Looks like I will be taking a trip up to the Bay area....so that I can go door to door.Does anyone have a picture of this freak of nature?? Would be much appreciated.

Thi Chi....I have many friends that work at Atascadero state hospital. NO...they cannot be rehabilitated.Once they get the "taste for blood" there is no going back.