Posts by MadApostate

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JW Cheerleader, Basketball Player, Etc: Huhhh???

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jw
friends

athlete recognition.

character counts!

in chaves county's winter sports athlete recognition program congratulates the girls' and boys' middle school basketball representatives.

JWs At Microsoft

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http://www.theocraticprojects.net.

about theocratic projects.

while we prefer to keep a low profile to our identity, we can tell you that we are a team of developers who currently work for microsoft and are certified as microsoft certified systems engineers (mcse) but by no means are we sponsored by, endorsed by or affiliated with microsoft, inc. nor as jehovah's witnesses do we use this site as an association to the watch tower bible and tract society.. theocratic projects makes available to our visitors theocratic software, forms and templates for various congregation projects and how these can help you prepare them.

MadApostate

. http://www.theocraticprojects.net

About Theocratic Projects

While we prefer to keep a low profile to our identity, we can tell you that we are a team of developers who currently work for Microsoft and are certified as Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSE) but by no means are we sponsored by, endorsed by or affiliated with Microsoft, Inc. Nor as Jehovah's Witnesses do we use this site as an association to the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society.

Theocratic Projects makes available to our visitors theocratic software, forms and templates for various congregation projects and how these can help you prepare them. We hope that the samples here can help organize your own 'Theocratic Projects' and give you ideas on how to create or maybe improve on the ones you already have.

We also welcome any suggestions or comments for any of the forms found on this site and we would appreciate brothers and sisters worldwide to submit their own theocratic forms or templates. We hope you enjoy this site.

Theocratic Projects

[email protected]

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MEXICAN CONSULATE LINKS UN's WATCHTOWER NGO PAGE

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do governments pay attention whether ngos are affiliated with the united nations?.

visit this link, tab down to the wbts link, and see whose webpage pops up: .

http://www.consulmexny.org/eng/links_int_org3.htm

MadApostate

Do Governments pay attention whether NGOs are affiliated with the United Nations?

Visit this link, tab down to the WBTS link, and see whose webpage pops up:

. http://www.consulmexny.org/eng/links_int_org3.htm

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WBTS v. STRATTON BRIEFS IN CURRENT USSC COURT CASE

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watchtower bible and tract society of new york, inc., and .

wellsville, ohio, congregation of jehovah's witnesses, inc., .

petitioners, .

MadApostate

WATCHTOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY OF NEW YORK, INC., and
WELLSVILLE, OHIO, CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES, INC.,

Petitioners,

v.

VILLAGE OF STRATTON, OHIO, and
JOHN M. ABDALLA, Mayor of the Village of Stratton, Ohio, in his official capacity,

Respondents.

This case is scheduled for Oral Arguments before the United States Supreme Court on February 26, 2002. The USSC's decision can take weeks or even months.

Here are some of the Amicus Curiae Briefs filed by those with interests in the outcome. One is "neutral", with the other three supporting the position of the WTS.

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. http://www.cfif.org/5_8_2001/Legal/activities/Watchtower%20Amicus-Final.pdf

AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF WATCHTOWER ET AL BY:

CENTER FOR INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM

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. http://www.epic.org/anonymity/watchtower.pdf

AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF WATCHTOWER ET AL BY:

ELECTRONIC PRIVACY INFORMATION CENTER,

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION,

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF OHIO

14 LEGAL SCHOLARS IN SUPPORT OF WATCHTOWER BIBLE, ETC.

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. http://www.brennancenter.org/resources/downloads/watchtower.pdf

BRIEF OF AMICUS CURIAE

BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE
IN SUPPORT OF NEITHER PARTY

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. http://www.lawandfreedom.com/constitutional/Watchtower.pdf

AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF WATCHTOWER ET AL BY:

REALCAMPAIGNREFORM. ORG, INC.,

FREE SPEECH DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND, INC.,

LINCOLN INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION,

CAPITOL HILL PRAYER ALERT FOUNDATION,

U. S. JUSTICE FOUNDATION,

GUN OWNERS OF AMERICA, INC.,

CONSERVATIVE LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND.

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JW Cheerleader, Basketball Player, Etc: Huhhh???

by MadApostate in

jw
friends

athlete recognition.

character counts!

in chaves county's winter sports athlete recognition program congratulates the girls' and boys' middle school basketball representatives.

MadApostate

This "worldly" (assumed) girl evidently thinks this fellow JW male (into sports, weightlifting, etc.) is cooooool:

. http://www.toledo.k12.wa.us/archived%20HS%20sites/Highschool/onlineedition/past%20issues/2-18-00/features/Jesse%20Sinner

Maybe it's his name: Jesse Sinner

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JW Cheerleader, Basketball Player, Etc: Huhhh???

by MadApostate in

jw
friends

athlete recognition.

character counts!

in chaves county's winter sports athlete recognition program congratulates the girls' and boys' middle school basketball representatives.

MadApostate

I believe this series of websites is telling us something about the next generation of JWs that many of us that have been away for sometime may not be anticipating.

Check this one out. "Favorite Links" include WBTS, Simpsons, Beavis & ButtHead, etc.

. http://w3.tvi.cc.nm.us/~adriana/aboutme.htm

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CCoJWs Requests/Denied Local Tax Money Allocation

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this city of columbia sc webpage shows that ccofjws requested, but was denied, allocation of local tax dollars from the city's accommodation tax budget allocation.. .

http://www.columbiasc.net/city/funding.htm.

any locals here that can check out the person that actually formalized this request, and how did ccofjws say they were going to use the $$$ to promote columbia?

MadApostate

WTS says: "We will not continue to use your building free-of-charge unless you pay us $80,000 for our cost to install a new sound system."

Politicians say: "Great Deal!"

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Billings, Montana

Tuesday, April 21, 1998

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.

PRESENT – Commissioners Kennedy, Chairman, Mathew and Ziegler; Board Clerk, Tammy Dexter; Clerk & Recorder, Tony Nave.

...
...

ADD-ON (FROM CONSENT AGENDA) – AUDITOR – MetraPark Sound System Contract.

Commissioner Kennedy called on Bill Chiesa, General Manager, MetraPark. Mr. Chiesa stated that following the WatchTower Conference in 1996, it was brought to Mr. Chiesa's attention (by WatchTower), that based on the deteriorating sound system at Metra, they would probably no longer be able to use MetraPark for future conferences. Mr. Chiesa noted that even though WatchTower is probably not one of Metra's big money makers, it does bring about 7,000 people to Billings for four or five days. Mr. Chiesa explained further, that the following winter, WatchTower contacted him and asked if they could send a representative (a company out of Springfield, Missouri, that often travels with WatchTower) in to evaluate the sound system to see if it could be repaired. The results of the four (4) day testing showed that the system (installed 25 years ago) was totally inadequate – almost like a tube radio compared to the systems that are available today. The representatives told Mr. Chiesa they would like to offer MetraPark a proposal. Mr. Chiesa then checked with Audio Acoustics and found out this company was a nationally recognized "design and install" sound reinforcement company. Mr. Chiesa took the proposal to CTA Architects and they found the information to be quality information. The proposal was that this company lease-purchase the system (where they would be reimbursed for the equipment) and WatchTower would pay for all of the labor. Mr. Chiesa stated he then met with the MetraPark Board and the Board decided it would be appropriate to proceed, if legal. Mr. Chiesa met with the County Attorney and after a number of meetings, the conclusion was to proceed. Mr. Chiesa noted that he had copies of the minutes of the June 24th MetraPark Board meeting at which Commissioners Kennedy and Ziegler were present, where the motion to proceed was made, carried and passed. The system was to cost Yellowstone County $80,000 over a four (4) year period. The claim was processed and submitted in August and still has not been paid. Mr. Chiesa encouraged the Board to approve the claim for payment.

Leo Hudetz, County Auditor, stated he received the $20,000 claim (payable to WatchTower) two weeks ago. Leo noted this sound system is set up on the County's books as a $115,000 fixed asset. Leo stated that his concern, according to Montana Codes Annotated, is the fact that any goods purchased over $20,000 shall be sent out for sealed bids. Mr. Chiesa told Mr. Hudetz that the County Attorney's Office said this item did not need to be put out for bids. Mr. Hudetz stated he believes this item should have been put out for bid. Mr. Hudetz brought up the issue of renting out fair buildings to WatchTower. Mr. Hudetz asked Brent Brooks, County Attorney's Office, for a copy of his Opinion regarding this issue. Mr. Brooks' Opinion referred to two (2) cases: an Attorney General's Opinion out of Park County and a Supreme Court Case out of Gallatin County. Mr. Hudetz stated that the way he reads the Opinions is that the County Commissioners have the authority to rent out county fair buildings during non-fair times. The connection of renting the building out and buying a sound system is that the County has been renting the building to WatchTower and forgiving the rent. Mr. Hudetz noted again, that the County is paying $115,000 to WatchTower and he believes this item should have been bid out. Mr. Hudetz noted also that the only person that signed the sound system contract was Bill Chiesa and according to the Opinion submitted by Brent Brooks, the County Commissioners need to sign all rental contracts other than during the fair. Mr. Hudetz stated he just wanted to bring this to the Board's attention and asked for the Board's official approval of the sound system contract so the claim can be paid. Brent Brooks, Deputy County Attorney, submitted a copy of Section 7-21-3409, M.C.A. to the Board. Mr. Brooks informed the Board of the General Rules of Statutory Construction. When there is a particular statute that covers a particular item in a very specific way (as it appears to in this case), that is going to control over general statutes. Mr. Brooks read Section 1-2-102, M.C.A. Commissioner Mathew reminded the Board that a few years ago, the Commissioners passed a Resolution allowing Metra to handle all of their own contracts. Commissioner Kennedy asked if the Resolution was just for fair contracts. This matter will be checked into.

Commissioner Mathew then MOVED to approve the sound system contract and to execute the claim in the amount of $20,000 to WatchTower. Commissioner Ziegler seconded. Unanimous.

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JW Cheerleader, Basketball Player, Etc: Huhhh???

by MadApostate in

jw
friends

athlete recognition.

character counts!

in chaves county's winter sports athlete recognition program congratulates the girls' and boys' middle school basketball representatives.

MadApostate

Definitely not the same Borg I recall:

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If you don't already know me, I'm Jeremy Pope, a sophomore at Coeburn High School. Most people know me cuz I'm so crazy, and some people know me just cuz I'm there! GO BLUE KNIGHTS!!

I've been a Jehovah's Witness all my life, and it's my primary concern in all I do. I know I've had a rough past, but through these past few years, I've learned from my mistakes. So I wanna apologize to anyone that I may've hurt in the past. Many people characterize me by my beliefs since I'm a JW. For example, I don't celebrate Christmas or any other holidays. The only one I do commemorate every year is Jesus' death on Nisan 14. If you'd like to figure out why we JWs believe this way, either email me at [email protected] or go to http://www.watchtower.org and search there.

Some of my interests include sports (any playable kind), movies (comedy, action, drama, etc.), and listening to music. I love the band Everclear. However, I especially love Collective Soul, Aerosmith, and Fuel since I've seen them all in concert. But most of all, my favorite thing to do is spend time with my friends. They must all think I need Prozac when I hang out with them cuz I'm so crazy, but it's hard to stop me!
Go to the "Shouts to My Buds" page for a list of shouts I've made to some of my best friends.

Email me at: [email protected]

Y'all Come Back Now, Ya Hear?

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JW Cheerleader, Basketball Player, Etc: Huhhh???

by MadApostate in

jw
friends

athlete recognition.

character counts!

in chaves county's winter sports athlete recognition program congratulates the girls' and boys' middle school basketball representatives.

MadApostate

Is this the same JW religion to which I once beonged?

This almost sounds like a teenager who has done a CA part promoting aspiring to attend college.

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My name is Michelle. I am a junior at Murry Bergtraum High School. My major is Accounting. When I graduate in the summer of 2000 I will attend a four year college and continue pursuing my accounting career. Accounting displays one of my 12 basic qualities of my "genius". That is joy. I have a joy of learning about how to manage money in the business world. My class work for accounting can prove it. From the time I started school, as far as I can remember, I enjoyed learning about mathematics. That was my most productive field in school. The beauty of math was great. When time came for me to choose a career in high school, accounting jumped off the sheets at me. The joy I had before became greater.

The genius of wonder also came out. I wondered what the course would be like and couldn't wait to pursue it. However I have heard some who said as you grow older your goal in life may change many times. Well if mine happens to change many times I hope it ends back up at accounting. When I am a fully equipped, well trained accountant I would like to use my skills to help out the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society at Bethel if I can be of use. At present I seem to be falling in my math skills. I hope it is not because of my genius of joy dying down. So it is also my goal to pay more attention now before it is to late.

Accounting also brings out the genius of wisdom in me. In the Webster's New World Dictionary wisdom is define as learning; knowledge; erudition. In accounting I have learned the basic steps to managing a business. I have knowledge of how the basic accounting equation work. My wisdom in accounting is not the best there is, because there is always someone better than you, but it is acceptable. My goal now is to increase in wisdom with my accounting skills.

My curiosity of accounting is been answered. Curiosity is defined as a desire to learn or know. I have a desire to know and learn about accounting and Bergtraum is fulfilling it. My first accounting teacher in my junior year is Mrs. Sobel. My reason for mentioning her name is because she is such a good teacher for accounting. She fully explains things in a way I am able to understand. The best thing I can ask for in a teacher is to explain so that I could understand. Mrs. Sobel is doing her job nicely! I really appreciate this because she is teaching accounting my major in life.

The genius of playfulness is shown in my accounting skills. I play around with number to find an estimate in things. In accounting I learned that large business have to make an estimate when it comes to the Allowance Method. I choose not to explain the Method now because this is not class. When you find this estimate you have to play with numbers to find out how much you will not receive from customers. In this way my genius, playfulness, is shown. (?)

It was hard for me to find creativity, another genius, in me. I can not draw, at least thats what people tell me. Nor can I not paint. However I found that my ability to write short stories is part of my creative genius. When I am at home, usually in the summer when there is nothing to do, I would sit in my room and create little stories of my own. Maybe someday I will publish it. I really don't know how good they may be because every time I ask someone in my family to read it they turn it down. So I have no idea how someone will react to my stories. This, however does not stop me from increasing my creative skills in write.

I believe my genius of humor is hereditary. At least that's what everyone tells me. I have six brothers and sisters and each one of us as that humor. When ever we have company over we make jokes and have our company laughing until it hurts. Our sense of humor cause those we come in contact with to want to be around us more. This is why we gain more friends then losing them. Another reason why I say my humor is hereditary is because my parents make others laugh too! You may say "everyone has the ability to make others laugh." However they do not do it in the same manner of speaking so to speak. If there is one thing I am grateful for it is the ability to make people laugh unlike some others. Do not get me wrong though. I know there is always someone funnier than me.

My genius of flexibility is one of my most important genius of all. Being one of Jehovah's Witnesses in school, working, preparing for college, and preparing to step into the real world takes time. Precious time that is. However, serving Jehovah God comes first and everything else revolves around it. To keep up with time I have to work with a schedule. This schedule must be met or I will fall behind. Falling behind is never something anyone would want to do because everything will mess up and getting things back to normal is much harder to do. Flexibility is needed to succeed!

I have a really bad case of sensitivity towards others. My sensitivity level is so high that people often take advantage of it. Someone can hit their leg on a table and it may not even hurt but I will feel sorry for them in a second. My sensitivity is what caused me to make friends with a girl who everyone picked on in junior high. I felt sorry for the way everyone treated her so being that most of them looked up to me I would try and make them see how foolish it was to do what they were doing. One reason I am happy I don't have a boyfriend right now is because if he found out how sensitive I am he could use it to do evil. Therefore my goal right now is to work on not letting my sensitivity get in the way of how people treat me. Right now I am learning a lesson from my sensitivity and the way people in general is treating me.

My sense of imagination is at a high level for me right now. Every day I take time to imagine my future and what it would be like. I am less than two years away from graduating high school. When I do I plan to go to a four year college for accounting. I am not sure which college I want to go to yet but I am thinking about NYU. I imagine what it would be like to attend college and get a start on my career. My imagination also makes me work harder.

My genius of inventiveness is not one of the best. Sometimes I may think of things to invent but some where down the road they are already invented. Once in a blue moon I may think of some thing to invent that may have not been done yet. However I never make use of it. I let it fade in the back of my mind for someone else to think of. Maybe one day I will take a second step with one of my inventions. But for now I am not going to tell you what some of them are because you may steal it.

My 12th and final genius is vitality. Vitality means the power to go on living. To tell the truth I did not knew what vitality meant until I looked it up. When I found out what it means I immediately know that was me. Everyday I am attacked with new problems. Some are good problems but the other 80% are killers. However I have the ability to over come most of them. I have that ability to go on living. I have the genius of vitality. But I don't do it on my own. As mentioned be for, with my genius of flexibility, I don't do it on my own. I have help when needed from the Grand Creator. That is what makes life worth living.

That is what makes my genius of vitality alone with all the other eleven.

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JW Cheerleader, Basketball Player, Etc: Huhhh???

by MadApostate in

jw
friends

athlete recognition.

character counts!

in chaves county's winter sports athlete recognition program congratulates the girls' and boys' middle school basketball representatives.

MadApostate

Another quote for the "Are they, or aren't they" Williams "sisters" controversy:

Venus and Serena, like the rest of their family are also devoted Jehovah's Witnesses. "We believe in good association with fellow Witnesses, not becoming too involved with people that don't have the same beliefs and same values that we do," said Venus.