The new DVD also makes an excellent coaster. Great for preventing those unsightly water rings on your coffee table!
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*** NEW DVD _ YOUNG PEOPLE ASK: WHAT WILL I DO WITH MY LIFE ***
by truthseeker inthis is an in-depth look at the new dvd released this fall.
it is primarily designed for young jehovah?s witnesses; in fact, the whole dvd is geared towards witness youth only.. .
on the front cover there are 8 happy youths carrying school books and bags.
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Watchtower again looking to expand in Brooklyn - WTF?!
by Michael3000 inwt is again sniffing around the factory buildings, looking to expand.
aren't they in the middle of downsizing?
see article from ny1 news:
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Michael3000
Danger Mouse - thanks for the text posting! Also, I wrote a letter to Councilman Yassky about this. Here it is:
Dear Councilman Yassky:
I have just read news of the above on NY1's web site. In that article, you are quoted as saying:
"This project would double the population of DUMBO-Vinegar Hill, which is a huge impact on a neighborhood," said City Councilman David Yassky. "My concern is whether the infrastructure of the neighborhood can handle that."
As a former Jehovah's Witness who spent two years as a live-in volunteer at the Brooklyn complex, I remember when the Watchtower Society wanted to raise a 30-story residential tower around the same area, circa 1987 -88. There was such an uproar from various neighborhood organizations and individuals, that ultimately the Watchtower's original plans were foiled.
While I agree with your quote above, and the various means by which you seek to find some middle ground with the Witnesses, I would also like to say that beside the problems of overtaxing the existing infrastructure, the Witnesses would contribute very little to the local economy, and many feel that their massive presence has a negative effect on the Brooklyn Heights area.
The Witness complexes in Brooklyn are their "world headquarters", and they are intensely proud of the fact it is almost completely self-sufficient. Instead of patronizing the local grocery stores, they make deeply discounted purchases from their own commissary, where most of the dairy, meat and produce is supplied by Watchtower farms located in Wallkill, New York. Instead of making use of local dry cleaners, the Witnesses have on-site facilities at minimal cost to individuals - and regular laundry services are free of charge. They have low-cost tailoring, beauty and hair-care services, as well as free barber services for men. All rooming, meals (the food for which, again, comes from their own farms), housekeeping services and utilities (except for inexpensive phone and internet service) are provided free of charge for Witness volunteers. As I was told when volunteering for them, there is almost no reason to go outside of the complex for goods or services.
While the Witnesses present a very docile and polite image to the world, their belief system is based upon apocalyptic ideology that borders on radical cult behavior. This, in turn, transfers to the manner in which they interact with the rest of humanity - whom they view as "doomed to eternal death" if they refuse to accept and adopt the Witness' teachings. In light of this, I seriously doubt they will be very cooperative when it comes to making concessions that will actually benefit the DUMBO, Vinegar Hill and Brooklyn Heights neighborhoods with regard to any new construction plans they have (as evidenced by their lack of interest in upgrading the York Street subway station). When you're up against an organization that really believes it is doing "God's will" - regardless of their methods or intentions - they will use every means at their disposal to get their way. That, and the fact that the Watchtower has a phalanx of their very own attorneys to take this fight right to your doorstep - but I'm sure you already know that.
Sorry for the length of this message. If there is anything else I could be of assistance with, please let me know. Thank you.
J. Michael Sidoti
Manhattan
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Watchtower again looking to expand in Brooklyn - WTF?!
by Michael3000 inwt is again sniffing around the factory buildings, looking to expand.
aren't they in the middle of downsizing?
see article from ny1 news:
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Michael3000
WT is again sniffing around the factory buildings, looking to expand. Aren't they in the middle of downsizing? See article from NY1 News:
http://www.ny1.com/ny/TopStories/SubTopic/index.html?topicintid=1&subtopicintid=1&contentintid=42184
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How Tall Are You?
by Sunspot inwe've learned so much about each other and i thought i'd toss this out atcha.....
i'm five feet tall (or short---however you see it :-) and wondering how tall you are!
annie
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Michael3000
6' 1"
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Is Rug Doctor a Witness owned business?
by garybuss intoday i rented a rug doctor carpet shampooer.
when my son was living at home and was a recent high school graduate he pioneered and worked part time for rug doctor.
most everybody that worked for them here were witnesses.
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Michael3000
I remember those commercials:
"RUG DOCTOR - Steamin' mad at DIRT!"
Speaking of Dubbie-owned businesses... there were quite a few JW construction contractors where I grew up (Northeast Florida), as well as Sonny's Bar-B-Q restaurants. The Miller family owned a small chain of supermarkets bearing the family name, & one of the sons (Johnny Miller) later bought & ran a couple of Sonny's franchises. I spent one high school summer working the pit at the Palatka, FL location. July Fourth weekend was PURE HELL, since they had a drive-thru window. Every redneck within a 30-mile radius seemed to converge on us that weekend. Ah, memories... :)
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In All Honesty, Are You A Happier Person Now Than when You Were A JW?
by minimus injws say, "the apostates are miserable!!
".....do you feel miserable?
(i don't).
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Michael3000
Infinitely happier now!
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Politics: Just the facts
by desib77 inis there anywhere i can get just the facts about current issues and where both presidential candidates stand on each?.
it seems like everywhere i look there is someone or something trying to sway me one way or the other.
my husband is a head strong republican while others i know are active democrats.
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Michael3000
Why do they , or you have something to hide?
Hmmmmm, do ya? Huh? Do ya? Huh? Do Ya? Do ya?
Not at all. My point was that BOTH sides need to be examined closely - not "especially Senator Kerry and Senator Edwards".
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Politics: Just the facts
by desib77 inis there anywhere i can get just the facts about current issues and where both presidential candidates stand on each?.
it seems like everywhere i look there is someone or something trying to sway me one way or the other.
my husband is a head strong republican while others i know are active democrats.
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Michael3000
The best thing to do, especially with Senator Kerry or Senator Edwards, is look at their voting records.
Whoa! Slow down, fella! I smell a slant...
Anyhoo - here's a start for your pre-voting edification:
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I QUIT!
by Yerusalyim ini quit....smoking that is, my pack to 1 1/2 pack a day habit...i quit june 4th, not a single cigarette since then...though 5 to 7 pounds...are ya proud of me...huh huh huh....i had a few of ya hoping i was leaving the board....ha!
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Michael3000
CONGRATS, SIR!
Explains some of the crankiness, though...
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How do you relax ?
by blobby ini'm just listening to my deep purple album - made in japan...drinking a beer after i've just made the evening meal ....ah !
.......life is good.....how do you relax ..?
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Michael3000
Thanx, Gumby! Mmmmm...
Don't sit on that cactus...