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  Welcoming International Delegates for London 2014 IC

  by Da.Furious in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i had the pleasure of joining jw's on the weekend to greet the international delegates who are attending the london 2014 international convention at twickenham.. nothing interesting, just waiting for someone with a badge to come through the doors and all will cheer!

  the interesting part is how they are behaving:.

  1- the overseer: looked really bored, trying to impress surroundings by talking loud and how he can talk to immigration and check on passengers.

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  Love you more than tea. What were they thinking of course they don't.
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  Give me a reason not to go back

  by chukky 594 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  been out now for 10 yrs but life is a mess.

  starting to think its because i have no spiritual compass.

  why shouldn't i consider going back?.

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  In Proverbs 7 there is a list of things God hates and one of those things is liars. This orgainsation lies so often to it's members and the public that it is impossible to trust what they say.

  If you are looking to them to fill the spiritual void remember they lied to you. How then are they equipped to be a spiritual compass in your life.
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  9yr old girl kills her gun instructor with an uzi

  by EndofMysteries in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/26/us/arizona-girl-fatal-shooting-accident/index.html?hpt=hp_t2.

  "a 9-year-old girl learning to fire a submachine gun accidentally killed her instructor at a shooting range when the weapon recoiled over her shoulder, according to arizona authorities.

  another reason to go against those arguing that young children should be taught how to use guns.

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  A gun is a huge responsibility and meant to be a lethal weapon. It's main purpose is to kill. To give children the tools and training to kill something is a cause of concern. Is it their responsibility to shoot intruders? Accidents happen and it is irresponsible to put a child in the position where they have to deal with the consequences of a gun accident. Guns are not entertainment akin to a visit to a theme park. Firing an Uzi isn't some right of passage that proves they are a grown up or a cheap thrill. Shooting for sport, hunting or self defence wouldn't usually require the use of an automatic weapon as has been mentioned it is a miltary weapon. People should not be allowed to shoot these weapons without military training this would prevent children getting into situations where they try to handle guns they are not equipped to deal with and parents from putting pressure on instructors to go against their better judgement.

  It is not the owning of guns that I object to but the trivialising them that is the issue. Naming a range "Bullets and Burgars" does not inspire me with confidence. It emphasises fun and entertainment rather than safety or anything else. People who want to support the right to own a gun cite many reasons for the right to bear arms but not that they are super, awesome fun.

  If you feel there is a serious reason to own a gun then perhaps it is time to review the way guns are treated and certainly people should be encouraged to treat them seriously and take responsibility for how they own, maintain and shoot their weapons and not be able to casually walk into a range and fire weapons as a one off fun day out. They need to be able to realise that movie and TV shows do not reflect the reality of firing a gun.
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  I wonder if they disfellowshipped this guy

  by kneehighmiah in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/trial-halted-after-man-accused-7659735.

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  The sentence reflects that the Judge felt he was guilty and that the death of the cyclist could have been avoided. If he was using his mobile whilst driving that is a serious offence in the UK.

  Whatever his religious persuasion some young man lost his life and both families have to cope with this loss. One however also carries the guilt of taking a human life.
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  Do you know your neighbors? Is it just me?

  by neverendingjourney in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  i'm a single hispanic guy in my mid 30s living by myself in suburban america.

  i own a home in the kind of neighborhood where you have to get hoa permission to do just about anything, including chopping down a tree.

  i'm a white collar worker and lead a pretty boring life.

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  We are lucky to live in a pleasant neighbourhood, I know most of my close neighbours and give art lessons to the lady across the street. We chat with most of them from time to time and will let them know if they left their car lights on or if we are having people over. Mind you it is a rural community and the local shop keepers recognise you and pass the time of day with you seeing the same people day after day builds a sense of community.

  My parents live in a wealthier street and they have little or nothing to do with their neighbours.
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  9yr old girl kills her gun instructor with an uzi

  by EndofMysteries in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/26/us/arizona-girl-fatal-shooting-accident/index.html?hpt=hp_t2.

  "a 9-year-old girl learning to fire a submachine gun accidentally killed her instructor at a shooting range when the weapon recoiled over her shoulder, according to arizona authorities.

  another reason to go against those arguing that young children should be taught how to use guns.

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  The parents did not really consider whether it was appropriate for their child to handle a powerful gun. I am now aware whether they had fired such a weapon themselves and were aware of how hard they were to control. However the instructor should have been aware and should not have allowed her to fire such a weapon.

  I feel that this was a tragedy especially for a small child who now carries the burden of taking a human life. There should be an age restriction on these weapons at the very least to protect the stupid from themselves.
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  Richard Attenborough dies age 90

  by cantleave in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  what a legacy he left.

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  I loved his films he was equally good at villains as heros .

  !0 Rllington place and Brighton Rock were chilling.
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  I Offer You This Choice

  by simon17 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  suppose the following choice were offered you, and you had to choose one or the other.

  which would you pick (and perhaps why):.

  1) you can continue living your life as it is, die when you might, and that's that.. 2) you can instead agree to die in 1 year in exchange for this: you will be granted access to the entire past and future history of intelligent life in the universe.

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  I'm happy as I am. special knowledge you can't share isn't that special.
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  Dr Who back soon - Let the World Rejoice.

  by fulltimestudent in

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  2. friends

  august 23 is the day in the uk.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tivqztq5u6y.

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  Happily watching since the second Doctor. Nice to have an older Doctor and an end to all the lovey dovey stuff. Kick alien arse and save the universe that is what I want from my doctor.
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  Exjw UK Annual Xmas Dinner

  by Amelia Ashton in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hi guys.

  i have provisionally booked the farmhouse on 13th december for this year's annual xmas dinner/meetup.. http://www.hungryhorse.co.uk/pubs/farmhouse-portsmouth.

  all welcome just let me know so we can prepare a big enough table.

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  I'll be there as usual propping up the end of the table.