Posts by WhatWasIThinking

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Where would you like to dine in Las Vegas

by Quarterback in

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thinking of travelling to vegas for a cheap vacation.

what would you recommend for dining and why?.

WhatWasIThinking

Depends on how much you want to spend and what kind of food you like. There are plenty of world class restaurants in the casinos on the Strip, but you will pay for the food, experience, and the name. In addition to the ones already mentioned, if you like sushi I would go to Nobu inside the Hard Rock. It's not cheap, but it's very good.

If you want to eat on the cheap you need to go off strip. You can go to Ellis Island and have prime rib, baked potato, salad, and a beer for $13. They also have a BBQ on Saturday and Sunday and people line up, sometimes for hours, for it. The small, local casinos are where you are going to find the least expensive food. The buffets used to be cheap, but not so much anymore. If you want variety you really can't beat the buffet at the Rio. Nine Fine Irishmen is a pretty cool Irish bar in the New York New York.

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What's Fun in Boston?

by SixofNine in

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any travel advice from boston natives or people who know the area well?

i will be flying into boston on my way to a cabin in maine at the end of august, and my schedule allows me the flexibility to either fly in and drive to maine immediately, or spend a day or two in the boston area.

what is a must see/must do in the boston area?

WhatWasIThinking

I spent a week in the Boston area. Beautiful place. I don't know where you're from but have money for tolls. Forth vote for Legal Seafood. A friend recommended it and it was fantastic. If you like to drink or are a fan of Cheers stop by the Bull and Finch Pub. Look for the famous finger and enjoy a drink or two (the interior is nothing like the show).

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Since You've Left The Organization Have You Turned Into A "Bad" Boy or Girl?

by minimus in

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the witnesses say that if you leave the religion you will become a very vile person.

you will probably get vd.

you will get into drugs and booze, your life will go to hell.. personally, i've been pretty much the same guy although i would now be viewed as a "fornicator".

WhatWasIThinking

Not really. I never stopped drinking when I came into the org but I did cut back. Now I don't care and if I have a few too many I just call a cab. I smoke cigars on occassion again. I had ink before and have gotten some more since leaving. I watch R-rated movies and listen to punk and metal again. I don't break any laws other than minor traffic ones (slight speeding), I don't get into fights, and I get along with my neighbors and coworkers. In the eyes of most people I'm a decent person, in the eyes of the JWs I'm evil.

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What's the deal with Emma Stone? Plus, Catwoman and Other Nonsense

by sd-7 in

i feel like i am seeing this woman on like, everything.

she's on the cover of 'entertainment weekly' this week, and then i pick up the latest issue of 'the onion', and here's this big interview with her.

and last issue of 'entertainment weekly' i got in the mail had her in the photo with andrew garfield, in a first look at 'the amazing spider-man'.

WhatWasIThinking

Emma Stone is cute. She was good in Superbad but I really liked her in Zombieland. Everyone was great in Zombieland, especially Bill Murray.

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Pregnant Jehovah Witness in bikini protest

by sizemik in

i know this is a bit old .

but wtf?

how nuts is this?.

WhatWasIThinking

Bikinis aren't modest and a witch's hat is spiritism. Sounds like a crappy JW to me.

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2 months dating and

by Dudu in

i would like to buy him a gift for the 2 months.... nothing cheese or that would mean toooooo much, .... im lost lol some advice?

?.

WhatWasIThinking

Just take him out somewhere or buy something not too expensive. If he's a gamer, buy him a game. Tickets to a concert or sporting event or a movie. Treat him to dinner. Buy him a bottle of liquor. Don't make a big deal out of two months or he might think you are too clingy.

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Remote Viewing-has anyone heard of this or tried this?

by PaintedToeNail in

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i read an article on this 5 years ago or so and came upon this topic again in reviewing a book on amazon.

it entails what i think was called 'quantum entanglement', and supposedly used by the cia & the military.

it sounds fascinating to me..

WhatWasIThinking

@kazar: The Men Who Stare at Goats?

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Amy Winehouse Found Dead

by NewYork44M in

very sad.

i liked her and the intensity she brought to her music..

WhatWasIThinking

I'm tired of hearing about celebrities self destructing. It's true that money does not bring happiness and that the very rich can be depressed. But they also have the resources to get the best treatments from the best doctors. Sure they may have to change their lifestyle and their friends, but so does the middle class worker who gets addicted to something. And unlike the rich most people cannot finacially afford to pay either the high costs of the best rehab centers or to take months off of work to completely focus on kicking their addiction.

There's is hope though. Not sure if Robert Downey, Jr., is completely sober but he's not the mess he was years ago. Winehouse had opportunities to change, chose not to, and had to suffer the consequences.

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Cougars, Reptiles and Bears. Oh My! Question for Hikers, Outdoor Enthusiasts and Hunters

by Robdar in

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professor and i are going to the smokey mountains next week for white water rafting and hiking.

although i adore animals, i am a little nervous about the wild life i might encounter while on the hiking trails.

in particular i am worried about bears, cougars and snakes.

WhatWasIThinking

I always carry a handgun when I'm in the desert or in the woods. I would not attempt to use it on a bear. As mentioned a hiking stick is good to have. You can use it to poke into areas and you can swing it if you have to. Making noise is good. Most animals just want us to leave them alone and will go out of their way to avoid us if they know we are there.

Regarding the handgun and the bear, really your best chance would be to shoot your partner so you can outrun him. Remember, you don't have to outrun the bear, just someone else.

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The Economics Thread

by sabastious in

jim has a job stacking boxes for a courier company.

frank has his own business selling lumber.

jim has a house project so he needs some lumber.

WhatWasIThinking

While he may have lost $50 on the project itself it doesn't mean it didn't add $50 or more in value. It didn't add value to the house. Let's say he built a little bar and entertaining area in his backyard. If he has guests over twice a month and makes it BYOB and that keeps him from going to the bar twice a month for entertainment he will quickly recoup the $50, possibly the first time he has people over.

Something also does not have to provide monetary value to have value to the person. A lot of things people buy add no value. Just about anything you buy new loses value as soon as you take it out of the box. No one needs a 42" TV. Everyone could get by with a 21" TV or no TV at all. All we need to survive is food, clothing, and shelter. Everything else we have is a luxury. Jim obviously felt that whatever he was building was worth at least $150 plus his labor to build it so to him it has value.

Frank will use that $50 leftover after paying for the lumber from the supplier to pay his business expenses such as rent, utilities, payroll, taxes, and his own paycheck.

I don't see capitalism as the problem. I see huge corporations (auto manufacturers, banks, etc) that don't have to deal with the consequences of their poor actions as a problem. I also see the lack of self-control over spending as a problem. I don't mean just the government and the banks, but also most of our citizens. Most everyone lives in massive debt and buys many things they cannot afford due to the easy availability of credit.