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  And what words do *you* think should be banned?

  by Country Girl in

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  linguists suggest banned words for 2004

  wed dec 31, 9:25 pm et

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  SanFranciscoJim

  hella - usage: "That video game is hella cool."

  my bad - usage: "My bad, I forgot the appointment."
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  Are humans pre-dispositioned to be attracted to the OPPOSITE sex???

  by gumby in

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  a strange thought came to mind when conversing with a fellow poster here on the phone the other night.

  the conversation was about enviroment, culture, and society....... and it's effects on human behavior, desire, and thinking.. here is the scenario....................after jehovah put adam in the garden and just before he made eve........lets say he did it this way.

  god makes adam......then after adam gets a bit lonely and horney........god brings to him a male and a female he also made from the dust.

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  SanFranciscoJim

  In no way was I attempting to pass moral judgment on homosexuality. It is not my place to pass judgment on anyone, I have enough to answer for in my life to my God. I know what it feels like to have others sit in judgment on me, and it would be the height of hypocrisy of I did the same to others. If this post came off that way to anyone, please accept my humblest apologies. I have stepped in it quite a bit lately, so I need to be more careful and considerate.

  I'll exit now, go play in the sandbox and let the grown-ups have their say.

  BT, I found your post in no way offensive. It was intelligently written, and afforded those with other views the opportunity to agree or disagree without starting a flame war.

  Just wanted you to know that I join the chorus of those who appreciate your participation.
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  I Am Mine

  by Euphemism in

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  when the pearl jam single i am mine came out a little over a year ago, i was still a witness.

  it's easy to see why the lyrics appealed to me at a time when i was subconsciously trying to free myself from the mind control.. i know that i was born and i know that i?ll die.. the in between is mine.. i am mine.. .... we?re different behind the eyes, there?s no need to hide .

  .... the sorrow grows bigger when the sorrow's denied.. i only know my mind.. i am mine.. freedom has been a gradual process.

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  I have always enjoyed your posts, but I must say that today my respect and admiration for you has grown exponentially. You are truly a man of courage. If I were wearing a hat right now, it would be off to you!
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  Maui Was Wonderful

  by Stacy Smith in

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  i want to go back right now.

  what a beautiful place and such friendly people.

  i enjoyed the relaxed pace there, a lot, maybe too much.. but i'm back to my reality and classes start on monday.

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  Jim the rain was waiting for us instead of fog but we'll get our fog back. Did you know the rain is 25 degrees warmer on Maui?

  Oh, I'm sure it is warmer! Kinda like those fluffy tropical rainshowers I used to experience when I lived in the Virgin Islands. Those are the kind of showers you don't mind standing in.

  Northern California rain? Best to stay indoors and cuddle with your special someone. I'm happy for ya!
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  Carpal Tunnel

  by SanFranciscoJim in

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  as you have probably noticed, i haven't been posting much these past few days.. part of it is the "holiday blues" which i can't seem to break out of.

  not much in the mood to participate in controversial, confrontational, or political posts i suppose.

  i just don't have the intestinal fortitude for it right now.

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  SanFranciscoJim

  Everyone's suggestions have been immensely helpful.

  I went to see my doctor on the 30th, and he has confirmed that I do have carpal tunnel, though he says mine is a mild form, and I am definitely not a candidate for surgery. He suggested I continue wearing the glove at night, which seems to have been helping. We also discussed my work station at length, and he suspects that I do not have sufficient support on my arm because of the way I type. He suggested I build a padded support for the entire arm, because most of the damage seems to be occurring between my wrist and elbow. This is where my arm hangs when I am operating my mouse.

  So, off to the drug store to get the B6, and will continue the doctor's suggestions to see if the condition improves.

  Again, I am grateful to everyone for their posts and PMs. Happy New Year all !!
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  Norway...take #1 in World Idol !!!

  by Special K in

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  2. friends

  as per my prediction on morrislamb topic thread around christmas.. and i quote:.

  "so .. i guess i'll go for the hobbit to pull alot of votes, i think he might be an underdog type winner."...

  and yes.. he did win as the "world idol"...norways, kirt nielson... a plumber, married and father of two.

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  Gotta love them Norwegians!!
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  Maui Was Wonderful

  by Stacy Smith in

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  i want to go back right now.

  what a beautiful place and such friendly people.

  i enjoyed the relaxed pace there, a lot, maybe too much.. but i'm back to my reality and classes start on monday.

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  SanFranciscoJim

  Come on, Stacy.....you mean you didn't miss the fog.....not even one little bit?

  Glad you had a great time. Welcome back!
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  Are humans pre-dispositioned to be attracted to the OPPOSITE sex???

  by gumby in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  a strange thought came to mind when conversing with a fellow poster here on the phone the other night.

  the conversation was about enviroment, culture, and society....... and it's effects on human behavior, desire, and thinking.. here is the scenario....................after jehovah put adam in the garden and just before he made eve........lets say he did it this way.

  god makes adam......then after adam gets a bit lonely and horney........god brings to him a male and a female he also made from the dust.

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  SanFranciscoJim

  Not being terribly intelligent, I would think yes. It is necessary in order to perpetuate the species. If genetics determined same-sex attraction as being primary, the species (I would think) would die off rather quickly.

  Now the question becomes is same-sex attraction the result of mutations in the DNA strand over several hundred generations or is it a secondary perhaps even latent tendency?

  I have to respectfully disagree with the above statement. There are many men I know who self-identify as gay, yet have done their part to "perpetuate the species". I know one gay man who was married for many years and has nine sons and daughters.

  There are a lot of shades of gray in this discussion that need to be looked at in order to get an accurate answer. It is not true that gay people cannot have sex with a member of the opposite sex and produce children. Furthermore, homosexuality is not a relatively recent occurrance. Outwardly, the gay community has become more visible because of human rights being afforded us at unprecedented levels, but this by no means that gay people haven't always existed.

  If one believes the story of Adam and Eve, then the next logical step is to believe that the opposite sex was created for the perpetuation of the species. Does this mean that Adam or Eve were completely heterosexual? No. This simply means that there were no others of the same species from whom to choose for sex relation.

  Furthermore, if one believes the story of Adam and Eve, one needs to ask where "Mrs. Cain" and "Mrs. Abel" came from. Logically, they had to also be offspring of Adam and Eve. Utilizing the same logic as originally stated, this would also mean that humanity has a propensity for incest. This, of course, is not true.
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  SEX: As a JW, Were you ever thisclose to having sex and then chickened out?

  by Funchback in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  as a jw, were you ever thisclose to having sex and then chickened out?

  being raised (since the age of 7) as a jw, i grew up very frustrated sexually.

  everything about sex carried a heavy burden of guilt.

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  SanFranciscoJim

  I actually had sex with a "worldly" friend once while I was a JW. We were both drunk and the next thing we knew, we were in bed.

  I awoke the next morning so terrified that I had given up my chance at survival in Armageddon that I immediately ran to the Kingdom Hall and told the elders what I had done. Because of the fact that I was "repentant" (actually, I wasn't -- I was just scared out of my wits) and that alcohol was a factor (go figure!), I was only administered private reproof.

  This was from the same body of elders who later administered public reproof to me for going to see The Rocky Horror Picture Show in the theater! Private reproof for having gay sex, but public reproof for going to see a comedy movie about transvestite space aliens. Weird punishment structure, these JWs......
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  Nonesensical Answers Welcomed

  by Guest 77 in

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  ok all you prognosticators, will saddam get a quick trial and a quick sentence like mcveigh or will it a long drawn out affair?

  was saddam set up by powerful forces beyond his imagination?

  why your answer?

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  SanFranciscoJim

  Let me answer your question with a question:

  If you were flying upside down in your canoe and your wheel fell off, how many minutes would it take a bluebird to kick a hole in a pickle?

  Answer that and I will tell you who is buried in Grant's tomb.