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  Is College Worth It? Clearly, New Data Say...

  by NewYork44M in

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  a new set of income statistics answers those questions quite clearly: yes, college is worth it, and its not even close.

  for all the struggles that many young college graduates face, a four-year degree has probably never been more valuable.. here is the article from the new york times:.

  http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/27/upshot/is-college-worth-it-clearly-new-data-say.html?hp.

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  Teary, thank you for that information. I have some very strong opinions about education and while I understand that not all degrees are created equal, an education has the potential of transforming lives.

  Even though I grew up a witness and remained one for much of my adult life I never bought into the no-education stance. I continued my education even as an elder.

  My financial wellbeing is directly attributed to my education. No question.

  An education is just like any other investment. If you invest wisely, you will end up ahead.

  Just my two-cents.
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  CONGREGATION FLEECING RESULTS?

  by The Searcher in

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  how much did your congregation and its bank account get taken for?

  share your horror story!.

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  NewYork44M

  The Searcher, if you have ever heard the phrase "getting blood from a turnip," that phrase applies here. While there are a few rich congregations, most are pretty poor.

  It would be interesting to find out how the results align with what was expected by HQ. I am sure getting that last rusty nickel will be the focus of the CO visits. Is all I can say is: good luck with that. You couldn't pay me enough to take that job.
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  Is College Worth It? Clearly, New Data Say...

  by NewYork44M in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  a new set of income statistics answers those questions quite clearly: yes, college is worth it, and its not even close.

  for all the struggles that many young college graduates face, a four-year degree has probably never been more valuable.. here is the article from the new york times:.

  http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/27/upshot/is-college-worth-it-clearly-new-data-say.html?hp.

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  NewYork44M

  YES!

  A new set of income statistics answers those questions quite clearly: Yes, college is worth it, and it’s not even close. For all the struggles that many young college graduates face, a four-year degree has probably never been more valuable.

  Here is the article from the New York Times:

  http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/27/upshot/is-college-worth-it-clearly-new-data-say.html?hp
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  If You Could Tell A Jehovah's Witness One Thing~~~What Would It Be?

  by minimus in

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  i really would just like to ask them if they believe everything they hear on the platform or read in a magazine.

  they seriously look like cultists.

  it is embarrassing..

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  NewYork44M

  "Have a nice day."

  Other than that there is no zinger I care to unload to change his or her beliefs.
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  2014 summer conventions to have live video and audio feeds

  by dropoffyourkeylee in

  1. watchtower
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  i have heard from reliable source that this summer's conventions will feature video of various gb members as they speak and announce releases.

  the regional (as opposed to the international conventions) will have numerous video monitors all around.

  anyone else heard about this?.

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  This is new information to me. Thanks for posting. In essence, this negates the whole purpose of having an assembly. I have participated in numerous web-based seminars and sessions. THey are wonderful and so efficient.

  So, why would a witness travel to a faraway location, take vacation time, spend money on hotels, food and travel when the same event can be viewed on-line?

  I only ask this rhetorically. If I was part of the gb, I think I could come up with a few reasons to inflict additional pain on the r&f. One of the reasons would be “just for the fun of it” or to state it differently “because I can.”
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  Arrogant Titles for Elders and Company Men

  by punkofnice in

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  i was thinking of the arrogant titles jw's give up the pecking order.

  teachers.

  glorious ones.

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  NewYork44M

  I am leaning towards: "Those whose poop don't stink."
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  If You Owned This Site Would It Be Any Different?

  by minimus in

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  this site is probably one of the most informative jw sites on the internet.

  if you want to keep abreast of the watchtower, this is a great place to find out the latest in jw land.

  kudos to simon for keeping it going all these years!!!

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  It is pretty lame for someone like me to be critical. This site has stood the test of time and has succeeded. I tip my hat to all have been a part of the success.

  I have nothing in terms of recommendations. May be dancing bears, other than that - I got nothin.
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  Motorcycle riders: Who are you and what do you ride?

  by UnConfused in

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  suzuki boulevard c50 for me.. .

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  I never had a bike, and I am so jealous. As it stands, I think I am too old to start a new vice.
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  WHY NOT fire Jehovah and hire a BETTER God?

  by Terry in

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  what kind of god are you looking for?.

  the one i want to hire has to fill these requirements:.

  1. kind to a fault without being a namby-pampy hippy.

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  NewYork44M

  Yea, but I think god is a union worker. You know how hard it is to fire a union worker.
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  New development in my life

  by EdenOne in

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  no longer a ms ........................... can't give details atm, for it might be a dead-giveaway and it ain't quite over yet.

  but, it really taught me one thing: if you're trying to fade or stay in, trust no one.

  and i mean no one.. eden.

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  NewYork44M

  Great story. Thank you for keeping us updated.