Posts by Petraglyph

01:06 In addition, all branches have been asked to reduce the size of their Bethel family. [What absolute hypocrites! A family does not get reduced during hard times. A family pulls together during hard times. 'Family' is just a word they use to sound friendly and loving when the evidence suggests the opposite is the case.]

01:18 We will continue to support special pioneers and temporary special pioneers in developing lands [again, notice his expression change at 01:26!]

03:16 It must be acknowledged that the kingdom work is expanding at an accelerated pace. [notice his head shake when he says 'pace']

04:00 We desire to give priority to those activities that contribute the most to the spiritual welfare… [04:05 notice his head shake when he says 'spiritual welfare']

04:40 …it will help our brothers keep up with our spiritual provisions [04:44 notice his expression change after saying 'spiritual provisions']

05:34 …your brothers, Governing <pause> Body [very unusual enunciation. And look at his expression immediately after saying 'Body', almost a look of disgust.]

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The best advice I can offer to those trying to meet people and get a new social circle after leaving JW's.

by EndofMysteries in

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if like me, when you left the kh, your entire social network was gone.

how do you meet people of the opposite sex or make new friends, etc?

clubs, bars?

Petraglyph

Also take a look at:

http://www.meetup.com/

:)

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My First Birthday.....

by The Marvster in

i awoken today and realised immidiately i'm 44 today... and after 3 years of being out, decided to acknowledge my birthday.... i'm off out to treat myself to a big hearty breakfast with cup of tea in the local weatherspoon's by the massive pond full of weird bird-life, later today i'm giving myself a gift of a 90 minute relaxation session in a float tank down by canary wharf in london.... only really have 2 close friends (it's a slow process trusting people agian) and they probably won't be able to see me today, but i'm sure i'll have a belated surprise from them both.... the first thing i did when i remembered was to rush to the computer, connect to the web and put on stevie wonder's 'happy birthday', as i listen to it, tears stream down my face... all those years of my life stolen ' but..... i'm free....'.

Petraglyph

Happy Birthday from Yorkshire! :)

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WiFi problems? Want a faster network? Try Powerline Adapters!

by Simon in

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friends

wifi is great.

it's so easy and convenient.

but it can be slow.. years ago when it first came out you maybe had a pc and a couple of other devices at most.

Petraglyph

I tested something like this in the office in the early 1990's and it tripped the power all the time taking most of the floor out so we quickly abandoned the idea.

I suspect they have improved things somewhat?

Thanks for the heads up Simon, I've been considering moving my office to one of the back bedrooms and was concerned about the wifi speed for video conferencing etc.

I think you may have just proposed the solution :)

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Mobile Hotspot - JWFACTS.COM - Assembly & Conventions

by thedepressedsoul in

here is an idea i tested.

works at both assemblies and conventions.

i have noticed at the last convention and at my last assembly that when i opened up my wifi setting, tons of hotspots came up for people tethering their tablets to their smart phones.

Petraglyph

The key to this is that no one need access any unknown hotspots, this just appears in the list of hotspots that people could choose - right in front of them.

Subtle! ;)

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Mobile Hotspot - JWFACTS.COM - Assembly & Conventions

by thedepressedsoul in

here is an idea i tested.

works at both assemblies and conventions.

i have noticed at the last convention and at my last assembly that when i opened up my wifi setting, tons of hotspots came up for people tethering their tablets to their smart phones.

Petraglyph

Just reading up about the piratebox idea.

You could load it up with all sorts of tempting files to download.

Shepherd The Flock Book
BOE letters
Answers to upcoming meetings
Crisis Of Conscience

Right in their midst.

Loving this! :)

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Mobile Hotspot - JWFACTS.COM - Assembly & Conventions

by thedepressedsoul in

here is an idea i tested.

works at both assemblies and conventions.

i have noticed at the last convention and at my last assembly that when i opened up my wifi setting, tons of hotspots came up for people tethering their tablets to their smart phones.

Petraglyph

I like it.

You could perhaps name it 'Apostate' and have them feeling really uncomfortable as they know there's an apostate declaring their presence right in their midst. The idea could catch on as more awakened ones see this and the idea could spread.

I'm just imagining the whole place covered by 'Apostate' WiFi :D

Now that would send a message!

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Watchtower Converts City Centre Office Block In Chelmsford UK

by Petraglyph in

the international property development corporation moves into chelmsford:.

jehovah's witnesses open 500k church in the heart of chelmsford.

"the new kingdom hall is a visible presence right in the city centre.".

Petraglyph

I took the 'growth in the area' as being a consequence of the Temple Farm development. This is also in Chelmsford.

They attract extra JW's into the area to build their headquarters for free.

They take advantage of the situation and spin this as growth and a need to provide a new place of worship. For some reason this is in a city centre office block - maybe something to do with the resale value and ease of change of use, but I don't know ;)

In the not too distant future...

Temple Farm is completed and there are no longer as many JW's in the area. There's no need for such a large meeting place. Watchtower puts it on the market as prime city centre real-estate and realises the profits.