Posts by Dark Knight

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Mazda MX5 automatics (Miata)

by smack in

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anyone owned one?

sens is looking at one that has a "funny" transmission.

i was talking to a friend who owns one here in oz, she also has had two in canada (she's a recent import) she said that compared to other cars, the autos are a bit different, probably because of the higher revving engine in the little sports car.

Dark Knight

sens, get a manual. You'll get more out of it.

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Rapper Ja Rule grew up as a JW

by jesussaves in

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ja rule: [laughs] thank you, thank you.

ja rule: so [laughs] we going to get into ... .

yeah, you know, he hit my mom.

Dark Knight

Wow, didn't know Xzibit grew up as a JW too!

9

Wanted: All Aussies!

by iamfree in

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friends

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just want to know who's around in my part of the world, rather than plowing thur the members directory!

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Dark Knight

From Sydney myself.

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Apple Computers

by toddy in

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friends

does anybody have opinions on apple mac computers,im thinking of getting one of those imac g4's

Dark Knight

LOL

I love these Mac vs Windows (vs Linux) threads!!

I use both Mac OS X and Windows XP.

I primarily use the Mac for music production. It's basically the hub of my studio. I have no problems with it. It's quite a powerful system. But I didn't really have a choice in the matter as the music production software I use ( Emagic Logic) only runs on Mac. So I was forced into using the Mac. Downsides of the mac is the price, moving around the desktop and finding files is not as quick as windows desktop and start bar.

Jwbot point is right and very valid. If you just want to use graphic design apps. Then I say get Windows XP pro. Very stable, cheaper to get a good PC, and quality is just as good as the Mac.

To be honost, their is alot of hype around Macs. They aren't really faster than Windows PC's. Personally I find working on a PC quicker than working on Macs. It all depends on how you like to work. Choose the one that fits your workflow.

BTW don't listen to sens or bubba... linux is for geeks :D

Cheers

DK

32

A Curiosity

by ozziepost in

back in 1972 the wtb&ts published a new translation of the bible, "the bible in living english", otherwise known as byington's translation.. who was byington?.

the publisher's note tells us that steven t byington was born in 1868 and studied languages at a university and a theological seminary.

he was a member of the congregational church in massachusetts, usa and the translation was almost his lifetime's work.

Dark Knight

But does anyone know why Byington would leave the publishing rights to the WTS?

Did he become a JW later in life?

DK

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Att: ex-Elders and Their Kids: Did You Really Have a Regular Family Study?

by Room 215 in

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friends, this is a sort of poll, directed mainly at -- but not limited to --ex-elders, their wives and kids.

it was my impression that, with the possible exception of meaningful personal prayer, the other aspect of the idealized, exemplary jw lifestyle that was portrayed at the assemblies and at meetings-- the regular, weekly family bible study -- was the one most neglected.

it seemed to be something the ``other" spiritual family did and the one thing we constantly agreed we ``needed to work on.".

Dark Knight

Dad was an elder,

But no, we didn't have a regular study.

DK

49

Are you a music person?

by FlyingHighNow in

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my ex jw exhusband didn't care much about music.

he preferred the natural sounds of life to music.

i have a coworker who doesn't listen to music: she doesn't like it.

Dark Knight

Definitely, I'm a musical kinda guy. Music inspires me and is my strongest passion.

I love anything with soul. RnB, Jazz, rock, latin...all of it. As long as it makes me feel....

I play a few instruments, write and produce and work mainly out of my home studio.

Most influencive artists: Babyface, R Kelly, Chet Baker, Vince Jones, Radiohead, Cranberries, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix.

DK

39

Getting to Know You.....

by closer2fine in

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just for fun!

cut & paste the questions & answer underneath!.

1.what time do you wake up in the morning on weekdays?.

Dark Knight

1.WHAT TIME DO YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING ON WEEKDAYS? 7-8am 2. IF YOU COULD EAT LUNCH WITH ONE FAMOUS PERSON, WHO WOULD IT BE? Angelina Jolie

3. GOLD OR SILVER? gold, but only white gold. 4. WHAT WAS THE LAST MOVIE YOU SAW? Kill Bill 5. FAVORITE TV SHOW? The Simpsons
6. WHAT DO YOU HAVE FOR BREAKFAST MOST OFTEN? cereal
7. WHAT WOULD YOU HATE TO BE LEFT IN A ROOM WITH? no air

8. CAN YOU TOUCH YOUR NOSE WITH YOUR TONGUE? no 9. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? beaty, imagination, and nature
10. WHAT'S YOUR MIDDLE NAME? don't have on 11. BEACH, CITY OR COUNTRY? Beach

12. SUMMER OR WINTER? summer 13. FAVORITE ICE CREAM? cookies and cream 14. BUTTERED, PLAIN, OR SALTED POPCORN? buttered 15. FAVORITE COLOR? black and blue 16. YOUR FAVORITE CAR? ferrari 17. FAVORITE SANDWICH FILLING? bbq chicken and avocado 18. WHAT CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU DESPISE? apathy and arrogance
19. FAVORITE FLOWER? daisy 20. IF YOU HAD A BIG WIN IN THE LOTTERY, HOW LONG WOULD YOU WAIT TO
TELEPHONE PEOPLE? 2 seconds. 21. FIZZY OR STILL WATER AS A DRINK? still
22. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR BATHROOM? white and grey

23. HOW MANY KEYS ON YOUR KEY RING? about 8
24. WHERE WOULD YOU GO TO IF YOU HAD TO GO ON VACATION? europe
25. CAN YOU JUGGLE? IF YES HOW MANY? yep 3. Working on 4 26. YOUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK? saturday 27. RED OR WHITE WINE? white 28. FAVORITE BEER corona 29. WHAT DID YOU DO FOR YOUR LAST BIRTHDAY? went out for dinner
30. DO YOU CARRY A DONOR CARD? yeah