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Reply to Has global warming become a religion? in Politics JoeUser Forums

I'd like to put in my tuppence worth. Yesterday Ban Kyi Moon (S.G. of the United Nations) announced that we are facing a global catastrophe. My immediate thought was: Yes, Darfur, Bangladesh, Ethiopia and, of course Somalia, amongst others. No, wrong, he was talking about climate change. It is imperative that we have to do something about climate change to ensure the survival of the planet. It is also important, however, to note that, without all groups doing their bit, slowing down cli

Great names that are still around. in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I was thinking the other day about early inventors of products that play a great role in our lives today. Some names live on even if the name does not control the company. Put your thinking caps on, Joeusers, and add to my list. Robert Carrier invented the air conditioner. His name is on the best air conditioners you will find today. Thomas Edison invente

Reply to What if there really is no hell? in Religion JoeUser Forums

Yes, there certainly is a hell. That hell exists on earth and people who endure hell are usually from two distinct groups: Children and women who endure hell due to abuse and neglect (and many endure this hell daily). The other group consists of people who make/find life a living hell due to their bad choices, depression caused by life pressures and circumstances (depression makes hell look cosy), and those who make life difficult for themselves. <

Reply to The great E-Bay.. in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Hi Trudy---no Hotwheels I'm afraid--only original Dinky Toys. I always appreciate your comments. Thanks Doc. Wish I had some of those certificates! For coin values Google coin dealers--there are literally hundreds.

Reply to Want Your Penis To Look Bigger? The Wonder Jock Is For You! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I'd like to buy a Speedo and a Wonderjock--unfortunately my 60 year old tummy is not likely to fit into anything like that! Oh well, we can dream even if we can't see what's down below!

The great E-Bay.. in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I'm a collector of junk. I collect banknotes, tokens, model diecast cars and planes and old watches. E-bay is like heaven to me even though many people ask atrocious prices for their old stuff. Some sellers are pretty savvy and ask catalogue prices plus markup--others would try to sell a dollar note for ten bucks. As with all sites similar to this you use your judgeme

Reply to Pakistan Bigger Danger the Iraq or Iran! in Politics JoeUser Forums

Let's get back to the nitty gritty. Muhammed Jinna oversaw the transfer of rule from the British, and his country, Pakistan, was born with a population of mainly Muslims. Like other Muslim nations elsewhere there is a toss-up between being pro-US or anti.In the present, Musharraf chose to co-operate with the US and laid himself open to criticism, inter-tribal conflict, and opposition from Al Quaeda, THe Taliban and every Muslim who had a headache in the morning. I jest not. As anti-US fever grip

Reply to This is a Values Test in Politics JoeUser Forums

It's going to be a tough one. They say you should never vote with your heart--you should vote with your mind.I'm an outsider but I'm betting on a Clinton.

Reply to Layover in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Mason, as I've said to you before with your close encounters,you should make a move on that lady! If she likes your knitting who knows where she'll go!

Reply to She moved out... in Parenting JoeUser Forums

Well, always hope for success stories. Sometimes they happen. My daughter moved out at 17, married at 19 and has a wonderful marriage 10 years on. It doesn't always work out that way but the magic word is "trust". Keep hoping that it will turn out well--it probably will!

Reply to Homework: What Do YOU Think is Appropriate? in Parenting JoeUser Forums

I'm with LW on that. 3 hours of homework is punishment. Let's be realistic. Homework is consolidation not additional grudge-work. Subject teachers, and principals, need to get savvy and realize that homework is a good discipline but is being abused!

Reply to Nobel Prize in Current Events JoeUser Forums

You know Jill, as an outsider, I often wonder why some Americans don't congatulate instead of being critical of everyone who gets kudos for some achievement. As you probably know ,we South Africans have our fair share of Nobel Laureates and we are extremely proud of them. I'm generalising, of course, but I wonder whether any successful American gets a boost from his people. Perhaps you know something we don't but a Nobel prize coming our way

Reply to Homework: What Do YOU Think is Appropriate? in Parenting JoeUser Forums

I'm with you all but I'm not familiar with the American system. As a School Principal with 20 plus years of experience (and 39 years as teacher), and still in control of an International school, here are my comments and my homework philosophy: I am continually amazed that parents of 4 (yes!), 5 and 6 year olds demand homework for small children who are exhausted after a day at school. Don't parents get tired? Why should a six year old not be t

Reply to Bush Losing His Last Real Ally in Iraq! in Politics JoeUser Forums

Some good comments here. It is not just the British populace that wants out of Iraq--the government too would like to retreat in a friendly fashion so as not to insult the US. Gordon Brown, unlike Blair, is saying: Look we don't have the manpower to continue. What he's not saying is: This is a balls-up and we're out soon before I'm castrated for Bush/Blair's mess. And it is a mess. The people of Basra are not smiling at British "saviours" any more. Now they want to cut their throats. I'

Reply to Iraqi Government wants Blackwater OUT of Iraq! in Politics JoeUser Forums

What's the problem? Bush short of troops? Is this the "vigilante" ethic that seems to absorb Americans so much (like Mr Cheney for instance), that they must send private armies in to guard their backs. And I suppose there's another outfit guarding Blackwater's back. Suburbans with blank plates creeping around Baghdad are just that--CREEPY.Little choppers with ex-para-whatevers manning machine guns are creepier still. Good thing Blackwater stayed out of Somalia or there'd be a new book

Reply to This Has Lasted Longer Than My First Marriage in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Congratulations from a South African living in Cairo (with British kids!).

Reply to Hillary Hires Sandy Berger in Democrat JoeUser Forums

"Sadly America is not ready for a black man as President." Sorry to say this but America is not ready for a woman as President either. You Yanks are going to have to get a lot less "macho" before you'll accept that. Your old "huntin', shootin',fishin' " type of old crows who have the ear of everyone, will see to that. Remember Strom Thurmond? Good old guy, good old hypocrite. People like him are still around . They have influence--God knows why?

Reply to Let's Throw ALL the Bums Out in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

The problem with bums: You get rid of them and more come along.

Reply to What is the greatest album/CD you've ever heard? in Entertainment JoeUser Forums

To me (an oldie), the greatest CD/record ever made was the one with John Lennon's "Imagine".

Reply to Anyone have any idea why so many offers for watches? in Internet JoeUser Forums

My spam filter at Lycos Mail works well--sometimes too well--so I have to go through the messages in the spam box in case there is a slip. There have been a few, so I suppose it's how you word a mail. My sister owns a company so she always delegated to spam. It can be tedious. I get at least 2 Nigerian 419s a week and hundreds on penis enlargement. Also get watches and offers for seats on Airlines.Personally, I think spammers are pathetic--how many results do they get? As the World gets

Reply to Circumcision, Forcing Religion? in Religion JoeUser Forums

Here's a thought: I am Scottish Born and the trend in the forties was not to circumcise. I'm not sure whether it was a church thing or not but it was certainly a family thing.

Reply to There aint nothin' wrong with second hand. in Misc JoeUser Forums

We lived in England on sabbatical for a year and my wife was drawn to the treasures of Charity shops. She found some great stuff and still wears it. I found a pure Scottish Harris Tweed jacket for twenty pounds (I think they cost about 300 sterling new), and was extremely proud of it until I outgrew It (middle-age spread is not even best near an excuse!). Buying second-hand, whether we have to ,or want to, can be fun and saving hundreds on things that

Reply to Depression Doesn't have To Be Fatal in Health & Medicine JoeUser Forums

Sorry, I missed this post earlier. I know exactly what you're talking about. My Dad went to war in 1939 as a 19 year old. He came home in 1945 (at age 24 , for God's sake), with a medal for heroism, shellshock and depression. He never recovered and became a bitter alcoholic with nightmares and a rage against the World. No Prozac or Efexor for him--nothing at all. The World that gave us sophisticated warplanes and radar etc, had no answer in the forties

Reply to Amusing Truckstop Knitting in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Mason, great to hear from you . Thought about you the other day when writing about my dog Gus and Doc mentioned poor old Socrates!. What about a muffler for the muffler?

Reply to Defending President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran in International JoeUser Forums

The man lives in another century. He should be ignored. He is just another Ayatollah in disguise.