i keep reading references to jws drawing the blinds, etc during the attacks on 9-11. does anyone have concrete accounts of such behavior?
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Even JWs are human. Try not to clutch at straws looking for justification for walking away from the Borg'anization, feeling happy and righteous as you go.
My remaining friends in the org' would not turn their backs on suffering when witnessed.
We all bleed the same. Believe it or not.
i have a problem, which i would like your thoughts on please.
5 years ago i spoke to a close sister about an elderly brother who had made a terrible series of confessions to her.
one of these confessions is alarming and has resonated a sense of horror through me for years.
I had a long chat with the ex-sister last night and we feel at this stage that presenting the information to the police may be the best way to proceed at this point. They can take a look at the situation and assess the risks involved for further offences being committed.
I understand your points about forgiveness Aguest, but it is the thought at present that many of these people go on to offend again. Once they cross the line and have a taste for sexual dominance over minors, it stays there for life. Many recent studies support this idea. Another frined of mine is working with the West Midlands Police helping proof read a series of reports that will be released in book form next year. It is this other friend who is now involved.
So for now, the matter is in hand.
does anyone know anything about adobe photoshop?
well, you can do alot with this tool.
actually you can modify all kinds of pictures you have in your computer.
In a subtle way the innocent thread turns into a Holocaust reference
i have a problem, which i would like your thoughts on please.
5 years ago i spoke to a close sister about an elderly brother who had made a terrible series of confessions to her.
one of these confessions is alarming and has resonated a sense of horror through me for years.
Francois:
Agreed - a Gordian Knot indeed. One that is rather uncomfortable to bare.
To add another note to this song, the man in question (the father) came to my house about two months ago (unexpected visit) and I found it hard to look him in the face. I have anger inside me for the information I know.
He is a manipulative individual, who on the outside would do anything for anybody. He is a control freak, the world must revolve around his own desires. He also likes to play the "I'm so hurt by life" card too often. To say I am beginning to hate him, is an understatement.
But, I do not want my actions tainted by hatred. I need to be clear minded and objective.
i have a problem, which i would like your thoughts on please.
5 years ago i spoke to a close sister about an elderly brother who had made a terrible series of confessions to her.
one of these confessions is alarming and has resonated a sense of horror through me for years.
Thank you for your thoughts so far.
My impulse is to do what Swiffy & LB say, but I will hold back for a day or two until I can see clearer the right course of action.
Aguest:
I do not hold your faith my friend, but thank you for your thoughts. I will try and meditate upon everything you and others have said so far and wish you peace as well. I must tell you that the sister involved I would lay my life down for as far as her word is concerned. She is not a gossip and I would trust her without doubt with any private information I hold. I was told this particular information because she was rightly disturbed and had nobody else to turn to at that time. I happened to be rather close to her and I know for a fact, that we are the only people to date who have this information.
Edited by - Dizzy Cat on 18 November 2002 10:41:2
i have a problem, which i would like your thoughts on please.
5 years ago i spoke to a close sister about an elderly brother who had made a terrible series of confessions to her.
one of these confessions is alarming and has resonated a sense of horror through me for years.
I have a problem, which I would like your thoughts on please. 5 years ago I spoke to a close sister about an elderly brother who had made a terrible series of confessions to her. One of these confessions is alarming and has resonated a sense of horror through me for years. He told this sister in private (believe me, I do not doubt her word!) that amongst other sexual problems, he had involvement when he was in his 20s with a 10 year old girl. Whereby she performed a sexual act on his person. He revealed this to the sister, as he could not bare the guilt of this act any longer. He is now in his early 60s. Yesterday I found out through a friend that he now lives in another part of the country and one of his best friends (who is a JW) was a former, convicted paedophile (who was sent to prison for several years for crimes against his own children). I am utterly appalled at hearing this news and deeply concerned about their friendship together. They are both active JWs today, although neither I believe engage in the preaching work, due to "mental illness". My dilemma, is that I know this mans son. Very well indeed. I feel as though I am betraying that friendship by NOT voicing my concerns to him about his father. If I do reveal the information that I know to him, he will be utterly devastated. I really do not know what to do at this point and need to make a serious decision. I do not want to move until I am sure in my own mind of the right course of action. The former sister who he revealed this tale to is considering taking what she knows to the crime squad in our area. Just in case. Help!
after reading some posts on this forum, it is easy to see that some people here are extremely gifted.
some write beautifully.
some arguments are brilliant, too.
Not really. I have my moments.... most of us do. Strengths in different areas.
does anyone know anything about adobe photoshop?
well, you can do alot with this tool.
actually you can modify all kinds of pictures you have in your computer.
Adboe Photoshop is a professional imaging tool. The above work is part of a huge catalogue that I have archived of my own dabblings. Many of the above have been sold and you will find on the commercial market. The top image is a joke of course and one of the main uses of PS for most people (that being an old friend warped!).
For the user who wants to do quick and easy image manipulation - there are better/cheaper packages available. As has already been mentioned, Paint Shop Pro is a better option for most users. the advanced features of PS you will not use unless you intend to produce output that will go to print. If you do choose to go down the PS route, go to Ebay and pick up a cheap copy of the older versions (version 5 is superb). Don't pay for the latest package, as you will be throwing your money away. Also, buy a book, as the learning curve is initially rather steep and you may grow tired of poor results.
There are lighter packages produced by Adobe and other companies as well, so check the websites out and have a read to see if the lighter versions have the features you need. Kai's Power Goo is cool and there are tools by Arcsoft that will twist and manipulate images for you at a reasonable price.
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i've always wanted to know: what is a moor?.
please & thanks.
Ali G used to be a fantastic concept. The character originally used to interview MPs, church leaders, prominent figures. Managing to outwit and highlight the ignorance within these people about street culture. It was very funny indeed. These people Ali interviewed seemed unaware of the joke!
A year or two down the line, more money was pumped into the character and the scripts expanded, along with Ali's head. He became (as has been already mentioned) a larger than life white kid (although he looks Asian to me) who claimed to be from the ghetto and had his own TV show, which for the most part was an excuse to be sexually perverse, glamorize drug culture and gangsta lifestyle. Which was fine for the first series in a way, as it was quite funny in parts and the interviews continued but this time mostly with media stars who were in on the joke.
To me, the joke has grown stale and the latest series and indeed the film (now out on DVD) you can have compressed into around half an hours decent material, the rest being garbage.
Ali should be put to rest or at the very least, grow up and evolve into a slightly more mature version of the same character.
Personally I wouldn't let kids see the show, as it is pure satire, but they won't appreciate that fact.
i bought my nephews a playstation 2 for xmas.
i bought it a little early so i could play with it myself first and i got final fantasy x. pretty cool game.
the final fantasy games are like dungeons and dragons meet anime.. anyone else played it or the other ff games?.
http://www.gamefaqs.com - check here for hints, tips, walkthroughs
