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  Arsenal, Southampton, The FA Cup & Number 3 Son.

  by Englishman in

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  just got a text message from ben.

  he's a student in cardiff.

  he's also an avid portsmouth supporter, and guess what cardiff is teeming with right now?

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  I realize I'm getting up in years, and an American, but I can't for the life of me see what watching a bunch of grown men in shorts, running up and down a cow pasture, kicking a round ball, does for anyone. Hell, they can't even get the ball into a goal that would be big enough for a living room for most people. Try American Football, as it repuires more skills and is more interesting.

  On the other hand, I once saw a soccer player get kicked between his legs, which made things interesting, to say the least. Sure ruined his whole day. Bug
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  Status quo or risk it all?

  by Azalo in

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  my family and i have a pretty good relationship despite the fact that i faded away about 7 years ago.

  the question is due i have the obligation to try to save them from themselves and by doing so risk not only our relationship but perhaps pushing them further into the "truth"?

  i know that many people are of the school of thought that you just have to let them find out for themselves, but i can see that my parents are hardheaded or blind and i think they deserve at least few years of freedom before they pass on.

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  We, wife and I, are taking a, you leave us alone and we will leave you alone. On the other hand, if the shunning and other stupid acts come from the active dubs, then all bets are off. But, barring that, I see no reason to destroy the faith of anyone. Bug
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  Should parents be held responsible in hazing?

  by freedom96 in

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  i imagine most of you have heard or seen the footage of the hazing in which girls were beaten at a high school.. the ones guilty of this crime have been formally charged as adults.

  after reading reports and viewing the video, i believe the authorities rightfully charged them.

  i don't think there has been much debate on whether or not those kids are guilty.. the question i have heard out there is whether or not the authorities should charge the parents because their kids were involved?.

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  One can't say the kids who were getting hazed didn't know what they were in for? gimme a break!

  My understanding is that this was some kind of "puff" football, which brings up the question, did they really know they were going to be hazed? If so it is highly unlikely the kids thought one of them would need fifteen stitches to close a head wound, that they would be force fed feces, and assulted with buckets and fists. At any rate I can't see where hazing can help anyone, and should be banned.

  Now, should the parents be responsible ?? Raising teenagers is sort of like wading thru a swamp, there are all kinds of dangers out there and parents should talk with their teens and point out the dangers. From what I read, some of these teens were raised in a very permissive manner and apparently think momma and daddy will get them out of trouble. In fact, at least one parent has brought a lawsuit demanding the school not suspend his precious little girl. We can come down on the parents, but when that happens the law must apply to all parents, both good and bad and that will result in some good folks getting into deep poo poo for acts their teens committed.
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  Home again, home again...

  by Valis in

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  i've returned from the bleak deserts of texas and thought i would share a couple pics.... catholic school girl's work on the back side of the arm...ouch!.

  and a bit of touch up in the elbow... .

  john gets me on the tender spot... .

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  Hey Valis, I want to see the tat on Catholic School Girls leg, again. Also any other tats she may have that the rest of us haven't seen. Come on guy, be a sport. Bug
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  Venus Williams New Career

  by DevonMcBride in

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  http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/5858007.htm

  posted on wed, may.

  venus williams already courting a new career .

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  With that 12 mil in prize money, shouldn't she be pioneering ?? Bug
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  I like my pillow

  by kenpodragon in

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  when ever i travel to different locations around the world, or just down the highway.

  i have to bring my own pillow.

  it is just the right size, just the right shape and i even like the smell.

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  It's too bad they can't be as understanding of our needs for comfort and being able to sleep with a clear conscience as we would like to be toward them

  Of course you're correct Skully, and there are those overbearing jerks in the Borg that I would love to bring down a peg or two. However, none of these six women that I mentioned are in that catagory. In fact, only one of them even mentioned the "truth" and that was only in passing. So I'm taking a "you leave me alone and I'll leave you alone " stance, at least toward these six.

  Also, I have nothing to offer them which would replace their present faith. We don't go to church, but I do have my own system of values and beliefs which make me comfortable, but is highly unlikely to help the women in question. At any rate, if someone cares to cross me, I have a loose leaf notebook full of goodies which were gleaned from this board. Bug
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  I like my pillow

  by kenpodragon in

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  when ever i travel to different locations around the world, or just down the highway.

  i have to bring my own pillow.

  it is just the right size, just the right shape and i even like the smell.

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  Basically, as much as you might go through this life wanting to change people and expose the religion for what you know it is. You can never overestimate the value of comfort that the Witness religion gives to those still in and to suggest that they change, may make perfect sense to you. Yet to them, it is like taking away the one thing that gives their mind rest and their days hope

  We recently moved back to the place where we lived some 30 years ago and had many witness friends in the area. Well, so far, four sisters have visited us and two more have called, four of them over sixty and two over fifty. That's when it hit me, it would not help them, or me, to destroy, or even question their faith, so I haven't done so yet. However, if the elders should make a "sheparding call" that will be another matter, regardless of their age. I knew most of these local guys when we were kids, so this may not be a fun time, for them. Will keep you informed. Bug
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  Prom not Porn <hee hee)

  by SheilaM in

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  here is my son at his prom and his girlfriend erica isn't she a beauty.

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  Sheila, this girl is beauty queen material !!! Not an expert on the male of the species, but I suspect young women find him attractive. Thanks for posting these. Bug
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  For minimus =^_^= (agin)

  by Cassandra Cain in

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  hey i saw these little guyz and the reminded me of you minimus!

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  Are all those little guys jumping around and going no where, named Spot ???
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  How Mature Are You? What is Your Emotional Age?

  by MrMoe in

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  http://www.emode.com/emode/tests/emotional_age3.jsp.

  downside, it says i am too uptight!

  what's your emotional age?.

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  Overall, your emotional age is quite adult. You are a clear thinker who recognizes your emotions and knows how to express them. You follow your instincts, without ever letting yourself get carried away.

  I should be more mature, after all, I'm 66 years old. Not sure this test means much. Bug