dave used to tell me that there were more stages to recovery than anyone can really explain... or however he said it that was always so cool.
maybe it's because we never really recover.
i hear from old friends every now and then and think of many more who i met since i started this trip almost 7 years ago.. sometimes an old family member has a reason to call you and you go through a lot of emotions that are part of why you choose to leave.
Hi, Whataburger. Glad you were able to make it out in spite of the challenges. Great post.
Wanderlustguy,
There are a lot of stages. I've been out for more than 15 years, and still find my opinions and even my personality in flux. Eventually, in my case, you really don't think about it much. I hardly come here anymore. Have yet to make it to an apostafest, but would likt to. Other than that, it's just about dead in me.
Thank goodness. :)
J
it is my understanding that the scholars of the wts say that the "70 years" began when the land was "completely depopulated", not when jerusalem was destroyed.. .
if that is the case, they should have jumped from their 537 bce date back to the removal of inhabitants during nebuchadnezzar's 23rd year, thus making that 607 (or 606) bce.. .
did russell start the 70 years (and hence his 2520 years) with the destruction of jerusalem or with the depopulation of the land?.
I have a question on this 70 years discussion.
I have watched this same discussion for almost five years with the same people arguing the same points and no one is ever dissuaded from their own staunchly defended view of something that, IMHO can never be either proven or disproven because the writers of the disputed texts are not here to shed any light and were probably hallucinating when they wrote it anyhow and couldn't explain it even if they were standing here in this 'room'.
Why do these discussions never die a natural death and go away? I am truly and honestly puzzled at the endless cycle of debate over this single item...
J
what should happen?.
lisa.
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I doubt the police would think this was 'no big deal'.
J
what should happen?.
lisa.
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Technically, I don't think it matters legally who is female and who is male. The 24 year old may be guilty of statutory rape. But that was not the question.
I think the 24 year old should make up her own mind whether or not she is able to keep this baby. She's got so much to consider... economics, family obligations, etc. That is a rough situation...
J
what should happen?.
lisa.
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Hi, Lisa. Not sure what you mean... are you asking for opinions on whether or not to keep the pregnancy? Are you expecting or is one of the kids?
J
i get them from time to time.
do you take pain killers?
i know that the pain killers are not the safest way to do it.
We often do not get enough water during the day, and coffee, tea and sodas act as a diuretic further dehydrating the body. This can cause headaches. If you can drink an eight to 16 ounce bottle/glass of water and then go lay down somewhere quiet and close your eyes for a while, headaches for this reason will go away in about 15 min. If you can't do this, or it is a tension headache, closing your eyes and doing some slow breathing can also help. Also try scalp or neck and shoulder massage. You can do it yourself or find a partner to help you and there are examples online that are easy to find. Our scalp and neck muscles can tense up due to stress/posture problems and cause restricted bloodflow which can cause a headache.
If it's migranes you are getting, or the flu coming on, you're probably stuck with medicine. When I get a whopper that won't respond to non-med approaches, Naproxen seems to work for me. But, be sure to take it with food since it can cause upset stomachs in some and is linked to some much more serious complications.
If you get them often, you'll want to see a doctor.
Hope this helps.
J
the september 2009 issue of the witchtower is available for download now.. .
the shulammite remnant exposed: the shulammite rejected king solomon - what does that tell us about the relationship between the shulammite remnant and the greater solomon?.
bacteria and parasites glorify jehovah: germs are part of jehovahs works of creation and are wonderfully made.
There goes the Watchtower Society bragging and patting themselves on the back again.
*snarkle! Pffftt!* *laughs Mountain Dew out her nose*
Satanus, If memory serves the Borg always made a big deal of this because the girl was quasi/engaged to another when the king came and promised her all kinds of stuff in order to share his bed. Loyalty was the big issue... of course, I'm old and haven't the memory I used to have so may be wrong. In addition, the belief may have developed into more of a socio-economic resistance to big government thing for them now... who knows. They change beliefs faster than many people change underware these days... especialy if a belief is going to hit them in the wallet somehow.
J
since it takes on average between six and nine months to replace a 55k job in the current economy (if you're lucky), and an average of a year to a year and a half if your in the 100k range, i found this article very interesting.
how long could you make it and maintain your standard of living if your job and benefits left today?.
americans emergency nest eggs still substandardseptember 3, 2009 (plansponsor.com) six in 10 americans in a recent survey said they could last financially for 90 days or less without a job, while 38% said their nest egg wouldnt make it for four weeks.a news release from hsbc bank usa about its poll said 39% of respondents reported being able to live on their savings for three to six months if unemployed.
Since it takes on average between six and nine months to replace a 55k job in the current economy (if you're lucky), and an average of a year to a year and a half if your in the 100k range, I found this article very interesting. How long could you make it and maintain your standard of living if your job and benefits left today?
J
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| Americans’ Emergency Nest Eggs Still Substandard |
| September 3, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Six in 10 Americans in a recent survey said they could last financially for 90 days or less without a job, while 38% said their nest egg wouldn’t make it for four weeks. |
A news release from HSBC Bank USA about its poll said 39% of respondents reported being able to live on their savings for three to six months if unemployed. "While we have seen a robust increase in the personal savings rate in 2009, and we are moving in the right direction, what is clear is that it's not enough," said David Goeden, Executive Vice President, Personal Financial Services, HSBC Bank USA, N.A, in the news release. "More than ever, Americans are aware of the importance of having an emergency fund; yet, despite this heightened awareness - and rising unemployment rates - there is still a sweeping lack of preparedness for the unexpected." Fifty-one percent of respondents with a household income (HHI) of less than $50,000 could only live on savings for less than one month. Yet despite having a higher HHI, 29% of respondents with a HHI of more than $100,000 could only live on their savings for up to three months, the news release said Those who are prepared for less than one month include families with children (44%) and adults age 55 and older (31%). When asked what they would do if they unexpectedly received $1,000, 63% said they would pay bills, and nearly 40% said they would put all or the majority into savings. |
| Fred Schneyer [email protected] |
bulgarian police have arrested thursday evening a 52-year old man in connection with the savage murder of elena tomova, a devoted jehovah's witnesses follower.. the news was reported friday by haskovo.net.. tomova's body was discovered tuesday by her son-in law in her faraway villa in the village of vlado trichkov, near the town of svoge, northeast of sofia.. the murderer choked her to death, cut a cross with a knife on her body, cut off her left breast, wrapped her in her bed as if she was sleeping, and finally drew a cross on her head with blood as well as crosses all around the house.. after searching the house of simeon simeonov in the village of rogozino, near the southern town of harmanli, officers from sofia police found a knife with a 16-centimeter blade with traces of blood the forensic team believes belong to tomova.. police also found some of tomova's underwear inside simeonov's house.
in addition to the evidence, investigators discovered many religious books and brochures similar to those located in tomova's villa.. tomova is known to have been a devoted follower of jehovah's witnesses and the residents of the village are convinced that the murder has to do with her involvement with the religious sect.. on thursday, the jehovah's witnesses in bulgaria sent a letter to the media denying any connection with the brutal murder.. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::.
terrible thing; but i don't quite understand the final sentence..
The article seems to me to be inferring that the locals may be blaming the witnesses and that they think this was some kind of cult sacrifice. Maybe that is why the society would send a letter, to clarify that witnesses do not engage in this type of activity?
In any case, this is really brutal and horrifying. That poor woman.
J
earlier this week, geraldo rivera appeared on the nbc today show and stated that nancy garrido, was one of jehovah's witnesses.
nancy, along with her husband phillip are both being charged in el dorado county california with multiple counts of rape, forcible lewd acts on a child and kidnapping for sexual purposes.
each were also charged with more than a dozen special allegations that could bring them the death penalty if convicted.
There is not really much of a surprise on that call... I would'nt have expected the headquarters to answer any questions like this, and they didn't here either. Classic, "Duh... we don't know nuttin about that."
J
