adnauseam

adnauseam

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E-mail etiquette usually demands that you reply to mails from friends, business associates and family members. Spam replies are not subject to etiquette rules--they invite further spam. It is generally considered rude not to reply to a personally addressed e-mail.

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In the case of this child I know privacy settings are not locked in. He and his mother have been advised to treat the internet as "Possibly" dangerous" but it is is up to his parents to monitor Internet use. His problem is that he is left alone for a long time with full access to the internet . I have pointed this out to the parents and can do no more. The purpose of my post was to warn parents that children can be vulnerable to people who are

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Recently one of my students told me that he was using his mother's Facebook account. I was quite shocked because this (very savvy), child is only 9 years old. I have had to tell young children that Facebook and other sites which expose your persona are dangerous. In fact I think Facebook itself can be dangerous for adults too. It sounds fun and it can encourage friend

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Interesting theory. Israel has a huge military machine in proportion to the size of the country. However, I doubt they'll strike at Iran on their own . If Iran should strike at Israel (remember, the Iranians like to threaten but their threats are usually full of wind), there could be a huge crisis---doubt it'll happen. Ahmedinajad talks war/oil sanctions all the time but he isa very weak leader.

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Remember, you guys get more insight than I do. Nevertheless another bash at predictions including the dropouts: Clinton: Going strong into Super Tuesday. Obama: Ahead in SC but loses Florida to Clinton. I think both are neck and neck into Super Tuesday. Huckabee: Hopes on Missouri. I think he'll be out soon. Romney: Still there and getting nasty

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Intensely philosophical, intensely sceptical and posing extremely interesting questions. The problem, Emperor ,is that many people need a God. They may not know where he is or believe in a being or entity above them, providing He is an emotional partner. Let's face it lots of people (not just Christians), feel a need for a higher power. This helps to give emotional succour when in dire times of need. The question is: Is it a bad thing? I need to rumina

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Most of the words mean nothing because they are mostly fantasy. Anything out of tune with reality is not acceptable to me: Some may be anti-Christ but they are all a result of people probing too far intothings that are not there. It amazes me how many people are misled by weird cults/anti-normal behaviour simply because they're so spaced out on hashish and cocaine--aswell aswatching crappy junk like World of Warcraft etc to escape reality.

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Some tips I've heard: Vinegar in water and used for cleaning windows with newspaper. Put no packets on top of a microwave as it blocks the ducts. Run scalding water through kitchen drains to clear blockages. Keep beer cold by puting it on the tiled floor during winter. Clean computer screens with Windex .Buy a compressed air can to clean keyboards and computer innards.

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The Palestinian issue is one that dates back to 1948 and, possibly, before that. It is an incredibly complex situation where there is no give or take on either side. Certainly Rice and Bush have no idea of the complexities (Bush postulating a solution soon without saying what the solution is.), and Rice hoping for a miracle. The issue will only be resolved when both sides decide on the status of Jerusalem and the distribution of land that does not see

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The Nazis had already lost the war by 1944. Like the Japanese they thought they were formidable but refused to accept that their cause was lost. The Americans, British and Russian machine had to continue with the war to crush them completely. The Reich could never have won.

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The World has become small enough through technology for everyone to watch the build up to the American Elections. I'm enjoying the action, the debate and the move towards Super Tuesday. I am not qualified to understand American politics but I am getting a flavour of what's happening and I can, forgive me , give my own views. I felt the Hillary/Obama debate

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I personally define torture as the psychological or physical means to cause discomfort or pain to a prisoner. This includes freeze/heat discomfort; denial of normal rights such as food/sanitation facilities;use of water,excessive noise, electricit shock or beating to cause discomfort. Now to the nitty gritty: It is untrue to say that America has not tortured. There is more than book that details CIA torture. I'll name them if you like but let's say this: One written account causes smok

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I live in Egypt and GW visited here today (not in Cairo---he's not terribly welcome here and the chaos that would have ensued had he come here, may even have led to me closing my school. (I'm not just talking traffic deadlock or a city ringed by troops--I'm talking massive anti-Bush protest). GW is supposed to be an ally of Egypt but unfortunately due to the Iraq war

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Good article. I'm not into economics so I shall not comment but I can tell you what an Egyptian Police officer told me the other day: I quote roughly and not verbatim: " If He had come to Cairo, it would have been a nightmare. There would have been massive demonstrations by students and others, maybe riots. He is not welcome even if the government supports him for his aid." Bush went to Sharm El Sheikh instead. Good planning and great relief

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