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  Bobbleheads

  by StillGroggy in

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  anyone ever been in a meeting and notice the constant head-nodding in zombified agreement that witnesses do.

  it drives me crazy!

  especially since it seems to increase and be accompanied by little "hmmms" whenever someone says something that is complete bullshit.

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  Interesting study on the subject:
  
  NODDING OR SHAKING YOUR HEAD MAY EVEN INFLUENCE YOUR OWN THOUGHTS, STUDY FINDS
  
  http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/headmvmt.htm
  
  An excerpt:
  
  "The study found that nodding your head up and down is, in effect, telling yourself that you have confidence in your own thoughts – whether those thoughts are positive or negative. Shaking your head does the opposite: its gives people less confidence in their own thoughts."
  
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  My plan--fully revealed

  by Junction-Guy in

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  i think most of you already know what i have been planning.

  i have mentioned it somewhat already.

  i have sent bits of pieces of my story to several christian ministries, and they want to know more.

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  (((Dave & Amanda)))
  
  Dammit, you guys is makin' me cry!
  
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  My plan--fully revealed

  by Junction-Guy in

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  i think most of you already know what i have been planning.

  i have mentioned it somewhat already.

  i have sent bits of pieces of my story to several christian ministries, and they want to know more.

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  "Ok to answer your question more thorough, I have homosexual tendencies and same sex attraction to a degree, but gay sex itself does not turn me on. I can only fully enjoy sex with a woman, but yet the attraction part is still there. Therefore what does this make me? Bi?."
  
  I'm no expert on these matters but these are some very deep and important questions you're exploring about yourself. I guess my concern is that without giving yourself some time, space and perhaps therapy to get clear on who you are, your revelations to family may be a bit premature and could cause unnecessary damage in your relationship with them. If they were supportive of you where you are in this process of discovery then that would be different, but from your description it sounds like there may be some hostility.
  
  I guess what I'm trying to say is that you've been through so much already Dave. I just wonder if taking the time for you to discover you is more important than any big reveal to family, media, etc. at this point. Perhaps that is indeed your intention. I just perceive a sense of urgency in your plans that worries me.
  
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  My plan--fully revealed

  by Junction-Guy in

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  i think most of you already know what i have been planning.

  i have mentioned it somewhat already.

  i have sent bits of pieces of my story to several christian ministries, and they want to know more.

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  Hi Dave,
  
  Thanks for sharing your story with us. I can imagine how much relief you must feel to be moving this stuff off your shoulders and out into the world.
  
  I have a few questions.
  
  You said regarding your Grandma, "Her and her husband are both very homophobic, and her husband is very violently anti-gay, it will break both their hearts."
  
  You said that you "don't feel gay". So, what will break their hearts? I'm unsure as to what you want to share with your family regarding your sexual orientation when it seems as though you're unclear about it yourself.
  
  It sounds like you're planning to expose much of yourself and your past to your family, and then bringing it to the media. I'm wondering if perhaps some therapy first might help you to get clear on what exactly it is you must share with all these people and the best timeline for you to do so.
  
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  Shocker!!!---leading up to my plan

  by Junction-Guy in

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  well folks, i started writing a big post and then the keyboard acted up on me, so i lost everything i was saying.

  first of all amanda was right, this isnt anything i can just walk away from, it is'nt something that i can just put behind me and move on.

  this involves my sexuality and my childhood experience growing up in the jw cult.

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  "I missed the torchwood series - it sure got to canada fast! Would you recommend it?"
  
  It actually hasn't reached here yet I don't think. My bf downloads them. :) And yup, I think it's great fun. Jack Harkness is an ultra cool character, in oh so many ways.
  
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  Shocker!!!---leading up to my plan

  by Junction-Guy in

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  well folks, i started writing a big post and then the keyboard acted up on me, so i lost everything i was saying.

  first of all amanda was right, this isnt anything i can just walk away from, it is'nt something that i can just put behind me and move on.

  this involves my sexuality and my childhood experience growing up in the jw cult.

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  "I'm pretty sure I am actually just an equal opportunities kind of gal not restricted by age, gender, colour, class or sexual orientation."
  
  I prefer the term "pansexual" ala "Jack Harkness" from the new Doctor Who/Torchwood series.
  
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pansexuality
  
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  Shocker!!!---leading up to my plan

  by Junction-Guy in

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  well folks, i started writing a big post and then the keyboard acted up on me, so i lost everything i was saying.

  first of all amanda was right, this isnt anything i can just walk away from, it is'nt something that i can just put behind me and move on.

  this involves my sexuality and my childhood experience growing up in the jw cult.

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  Hi Dave. I look forward to reading more of your experience and supporting you on your journey.
  
  Big hugs,
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  Didn't get to go to college? Want to see what it would be like?

  by grey matters in

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  in a move to "democratize education" many top universities are now publishing class information online.

  content can range from lecture notes to audio and video of lectures, assignments, and practice exams.

  the article i read was called "yale for $0 a day" and originally appeared in the wall street journal.

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  OMG!!! This is awesome!!! Thanks so much grey matters for sharing this. I'm inspired.
  
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  Just When You Thought You've Seen It All!

  by onesong in

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  don't know if this has been posted yet but my uncle sent me this link.. what next!

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  http://www.jsealremoval.com/.

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  You did catch healer Toby Alexander's mandate right?
  
  "His primary focus is on the Earth's ascension and helping to restore the original 12 strand DNA potential for humans so that we may ascend WITH the Earth in 2012."
  
  To quote one of the testimonials:
  
  "Toby, I wanted to ask, "where have you been all of my ascension?"
  
  Yup, one born every minute.
  
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  First & Last, One-time post

  by journey-on in

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  i have been lurking for quite some time now on jwd.

  my story is pretty much just like everyone else's, "only the names have been changed".

  in reading your posts, i have both laughed and cried till tears ran down my cheeks.

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  You have a pm onesong. :)