We all make mistakes, but the thing is that it is called a mistake not a habit and some people forget that. When you keep doing it over and over (whether it is 2 a year or more) that is when it is called a problem and/or habit. I think it is very insightful for the person who has made the mistake to take control and say never again and make sure that it does not happen again. Cheers to them.
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Driving Under The Influence
by minimus insomeone told me recently that nearly one third of drivers have been pulled over because of drinking.....have you ever heard of this figure??
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any tea drinkers
by BlackSwan of Memphis inout there?.
i am currently sipping on a green tea.
but am partial to celestial seasonings tension tamer or ginger.. what's yours?.
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Look at Mighty Leaf on line. They have some specialty teas and are known for their high end leaf and bags. They also have some nice gift mugs and tea pots. The Aveda brand is called Comforting Tea - Reconfortant. If that helps at all. And it is suppose to be good for settling the stomach. However, if you drink too much of it, it goes the other direction. I learned that one the hard way.
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Driving Under The Influence
by minimus insomeone told me recently that nearly one third of drivers have been pulled over because of drinking.....have you ever heard of this figure??
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Driving while impaired on other things is probably just as bad. I won't drink at all if I am driving, just to be on the safe side. If you are licensed or you have a board or commission that oversees you, you are in serious doo-doo if you get a ticket for DUI or DWI, so not worth losing a career over. I believe the stats about the numbers going up after 10 p.m. are spot on. We have a number of our guys who head to the board room at 7 and start drinking while allegedly working and then they head home. Keep in mind most of those guys are driving in from the burbs, so they are commuting back home.
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Do you like where you live?
by R.F. ini live in the southern united states.
i'm not too fond of the state i'm in but i'm within close driving distance of some very cool places.
the people in the south are awesome, very hospitable.
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I miss the people in the midwest. They are more hospitable and giving.. Its a different culture here in Los Angeles
Funny you said this Sassy, because one of my best GF's is now in LA. She was born there but moved to Chicago and lived here for around 5 years. However, during that period of time she had some real heart break. She was amazed at how people here came to her aid, more so then the people she grew up w/ out in LA. She has always said that if it were not for the winters (and the fact that all her family lives in LA) she would have never moved back.
I love Chicago. I do miss having a back yard, but I cannot afford to owe a real house in Chicago, so condo living it is for me. I love being able to walk to and from work. I love not having to own a car (which I don't). I love stepping outside my office and crossing the street to go to a concert in the Park. But what I love the most about the city is that it has given me some of the most wonderful friends. I may not have a huge group of friends but for the ones I have (old and new alike) they are amazing. I would not give up the City for anything.
However ... you knew there had to be a butt (hee hee) in there some where .... I would hate to be old and live in the City. It is too crazy fast and people are too rushed and drivers are crazy. So, I suspect when I get old (and I mean really old), I will settle in some small town where everyone waves at eachother and I have a back yard to enjoy.
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any tea drinkers
by BlackSwan of Memphis inout there?.
i am currently sipping on a green tea.
but am partial to celestial seasonings tension tamer or ginger.. what's yours?.
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looking_glass
I generally drink loose leaf tea. I find the bags to lack a lot in flavor. I like Aveda Comforting tea which is licorice root and peppermint. I also like a loose leaf Ginger Chai that I get at Whole Food but I cannot remember the name of the manufacturer.
If I am out of my loose leaf I will drink Mighty Leaf tea - Green Tea or Breakfast Blend Americana.
What is interesting is that I like my coffee very weak with lots of cream and sugar but I love my tea very strong w/ nothing else in it (maybe a drop of honey now and again)
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Does your boss have a right to call you on vacation?
by TresHappy intwo weeks ago, i went on a family vacation.
there was a voice mail on my cell phone from my boss.
i didn't respond to it.
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Several things to keep in mind - most states and places of employment are at will. Meaning that you can be terminated for any reason and not just for cause. Next you need to determine if you have a job description and if w/i that job description there is anywhere it sets forth that you are to be available at all times. If there is no such language, then the next step is to do exactly what you did ... you need to be polite, but clear in your advising that you are not available 24/7/365. That just the same as you attempt to respect others when they are away from work, you would seek the same courtesy. Unless it was a true emergency (but you may have to define emergency ... loss of life or limb) you are not to be contacted. If this does not change then you should seek clarification with your HR Department and level a complaint. Of course that opens up a whole nother can of worms.
I disagree w/ the mentality that because someone is the boss that you are required to say "how high" when they say jump. We will soon become a nation where it is honorable to die at your desk because we are failing to not only take a vacation but respect others who do.
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Why Platonic Relationships Are Doomed To Heartbreak- Your View
by nvrgnbk inlol!.
sorry, coco.
couldn't resist.
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They are only doomed when one of the peeps steps outside of bounds of "platonic". People have to be honest w/ themselves and well as the other person. If you think you cannot be just friends then you need to back off. I have a lot of male friends and there have been a few that I have had to say bye to because they could not just stay friends. And there have been a few that I have had to cut ties w/ because I wanted more. I would hate it if I could not been friends w/ guys, they add a lot to my life (and perspective)
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I don't celebrate it or Hanukkah. I am often times invited to Christmas and Hanukkah parties but I usually don't go. I have no connection with these celebrations. Also, I refuse to have people dictate to me when I am suppose to buy my friends presents.
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Pulling The Trigger—The Watchtower's Discipline
by The wanderer in<!-- .style1 { font-family: arial; font-size: 18px; color: #000099; } .style2 { font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; } .style4 {font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #000099; } .style5 {font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; } --> pulling the triggerthe watchtower's discipline *disclaimer: .
the approach of this topic requires that you temporarily disconnect your emotions.
connected to the watchtower society and view this case from a different perspective.. the perspective of the thread.
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There are many people out there that have been raised by a single parent, w/o religion and their child did not grow up to be a mass murder. Your example is flawed. As you are giving a simple example and life is not a math problem (2 + 2 always equals 4) ... there are too many variables to say this for that ...
My simple answer to the illogical question is every person is different and every circumstance is different. In some cases, yes, I suppose the religion would be good for some, but in some cases the religion would not be good for others. Simple answer but again your question is illogical and/or flawed.
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Conversation with a Pioneer and............
by Save My Soul ini had a conversation with a pioneer at yosemite national park recently.
she was aware that i do not attend the meetings anymore.
in the past she did not speak to me, but now she did.
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I think for the older gen it is hard. Consider the fact that some have been raised in the religion. They have given up everything (friends, education, hobbies) ... what would happen if they left. It would be a frightening thing for a 60 or 70 year old to leave who has never established friends or a connection w/ the outside.
I consider my mother a perfect example of someone who was raised in the religion. Her family members are JW, all her friends are JWs. Granted she is financially secure and she is educated (she went back to school much later in life). But where would she go for friends. She is of the black and white JW mentality. Who is going to put up w/ her and her I AM RIGHT AND YOU ARE WRONG approach to life. Her only friends are JW and they treat her great. She has chosen to cut everyone one else off (including me) that is not a JW. So where would she go if she left???
Also, I think some of it is the thought process I cannot give up the idea that this might not be the right religion or the promises I have always dreamed of will not come true. There are people who have lost loved ones and they long for the day they see them again. There are those that are handicapped and they dream for the day when they are not. For them to recognize that this religion is crap, well, think of how heart breaking that would be for them. I think some people would not be able to survive that reality. So they continue to live the dream.