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(but of course -- it would be more classy inside if THIS toilet were there instead). Lam Sai Wing's Gold Toilet: Yes, this is a toilet made of solid gold. It was inspired by communist leader Vladimir Lenin to give golden toilets to the masses.

Looks like one-way mirrors to me. So why not?? Hey -- if ya gotta go, ya gotta go!

HA!! I haven't heard the term *ratted out* in years!!! Man does THAT ever bring back some memories!!!

More proof -- that it didn't happen "accidentally". :)

Yup. My G-3 iMac changed time flawlessly. My verizon cell phone took about an extra hour to change. They're all in sync now, but Mac got there first. ;)

Hmmmmmm. I'm guessing your voice remains the same!!

Gloat away. :) I envy you. My Mom is REALLY pi$$ed at the current governor of Indiana, (Mitch Daniels) who mandated the time change. Indiana used to never change either They used to be on an even keel, but now are topsy-turvy like 47 of the other states!

Socks -- I forgot all about Steve Perry and Journey!! (Mea Culpa!) Don't Stop Believing

Two more smartA$$ replies -- Man has a flat tire, and manages to make it into a service station. Attendant there looks at the flat, and says ---- Hmmmmmm. Get a flat tire did you?? Man driving the car says No --- suddenly all these other three just swelled up on me! It was Christmas time, so I bought an evergreen wreath for my front door. Person behind me in line at thew store said --- "Hey, you gonna put that on your front door??" I said -- "No. I'm gonna use it for a toilet seat cover. I go the idea from Martha Stewart."

There's a few *recognizable voices* in the industry, that are all quality. Brad was one of them. John Cowan (New Grass Revival) is another. Another of the most recognizable voice's (for me), is John Schlitt with Petra. All three of these folks have/ had vocals that won't quit. They are that good. The early Petra is my favorite rock group of all time. Bob Hartman is one of the better guitar pickers I've heard. Put that together with John Schlitt's vocal abilities and you have A combo that can't be beat. :) BEYOND BELIEF And JUST REACH OUT

Meebe he used one like this???

John -- Hope you have a great birthday!! (CLICK HERE FOR WHAT I THINK OF OUR AGE!)

Thanks Robin.:) I went to Italy as a missionary in 1974, and it upset me (in the beginning) that I didn't speak Italian. It worked out in the end, but ---- I didn't want to be another *crass* American expecting the locals to cater to me. But you're right. Most Americans DO expect to be catered to when it comes to language. I did see plenty of that, while I was there. Also -- I hope my Spanish here is acceptable. I had 5 years of Spanish, but that was 30 years ago. Am using google for a lot of it here. Many words look familiar, but not sure if they are correct. :) Para Laura -- traducción del antedicho: Gracias Robin. Fui a Italia como a misionario, en 1974, y estuve trastornado (en el principo) que no hablo Italiano. Se resolvio finalmente, pero --- No quierro para ser una otra *problema* Americano a esperar los naturales para abastecer a mi. Veo mucho de eso, cuando estoy alli. Pero tienes razon. La mayoría del Americanos esperar ser abastecido a la lengua. Vi mucho de eso, cuando era alli. Tambien -- Espero que mi Espanol aqui esta aceptable. Tenía cinco anos de Espanol, pero 30 años de hace. Estoy utilizando *google* para mas de aqui. Muchas de la palabras parecer familiar, pero no conoce si están correctos. :)

(Was there a Polar Bear Plunge involved at all?) ;) Hope it was a good one!

Lava lamp????

Here's Rosie *repenting* (notice the upraised right hand) --- If you want to go back to twi, fine. Hope you get blessed. I really do. But I think it unlikely. Since I got out -- they've only gone downhill. They may have some teachings you like, but that doesn't make a ministry. Ministries are involved in the communities. Active, helping those in need, that sort of thing -- not just teaching bible, and promoting a class they run. Twi doesn't do that --- they promote themselves. FYI -- I've been *involved* with several main stream denominations, after I left twi. It's hard for me too, to sit there and listen to a teaching on the validity of the trinity, but teaching does not a ministry make. The only reason I ever hung around them was because of the love and fellowship offered. Folks had a genuine heart for people, without the *teaching*. They actually went out into the local area, and DID stuff for folks in need. Twi used to be like that back in the 70's, but not anymore. So -- if you go back, prepare for heartache, and an M & A if you don't toe the line. (but you might hear a teaching, that will grease the skids for you on your way out.) Good luck on whatever you decide.

:( :( :( I like Boston. My idea of a rock band. Sorry to hear that. Loved to hear him sing. He had a great voice. More Than A Feeling

A pictoral translation of the above: LCM =

Below are nine dots arranged in a set of three rows. Your challenge is to draw four straight lines which go through the middle of all of the dots without taking the pencil off the paper. If you were using a pencil, you must start from any position and draw the lines one after the other without taking your pencil off the page. Each line starts where the last line finishes. Try this now by quickly drawing nine dots on a piece of paper and have a go with a pencil. Place your pencil somewhere, draw four straight lines without taking your pencil off the page. Each line must start where the last line finished. (answer) ---

I'm gonna Zipppppp my lipppppp. Otherwise -- this here would be relegated to the Political Forum. :)

Shucks!!! I wanted to work that etch-a-sketch!!

Not that I am condoning the experience --- but butterflies DO beat the cocoon!!

I have to agree with this. I got my magazine in the mail a coupla days ago, and the only difference was that the *president's column*, was by John S., and not Mark G. My talks with the folks there (e-mail and phone), painted the same picture. I.E. --- Hunky dory - we're doing GREAT!!!!. I (for one) hope that they move through this mess, but the lack of communication to those who support them, speaks volumes. :(

Foot -- That teaching about going no further than we were taught is BS. Just like the *law of believing* is BS. I've learned plenty of things on my own -- with NO teacher involved. I've learned plenty of things --- WITH a teacher involved. Just because Docvic said something, doesn't make it *gospel*. Sounds to me (judging from what others have said), that Dr Rawlings was bound by the The Hippocratic Oath, but she chose instead, the hypocritical oath -- the twi version. I never knew her. I've heard about her and her *accomplishments*, but hearing here that she disdained those who were not *of the household*, is one more nail in the coffin of twi and their insidious mind control over the general populace, and professional people as well. The Phucktards there at headquarters aren't content with spewing filth. They (seem) to make sure it enters every segment of life. And folks like DR. Rawlings seemed willing to accept it --- hook, line, and sinker. I guess Einstein was taught the theory of relativity by someone else. (he couldn't go beyond what he was taught). I'm guessing Edison had someone teach him how the phone worked. (He couldn't go beyond what he was taught). I'm guessing that Earl Scruggs didn't figure out a new banjo style on his own. (He couldn't go beyond what he was taught). And I'm guessing Bill Gates had some mentors somewhere (Teaching him the intricacies of the computer) to take things to a whole new level, never before seen. If Dr. Rawlings was acting only on the basis of *what she was taught*, the question needs to be asked -- by whom was she taught???? To what teaching did she adhere to??? Certainly not her first oath of allegiance --- as a doctor. She chose the allegiance to twi instead. So -- maybe she did go no further than she was taught. Sadly. :(