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[jim hardy]

It seems to be less and less true that native English speakers have a solid education in English.

 

[zoobyshoe]

 

[zoobyshoe]

Apparently today is the anniversary of the release of Goldfinger. That movie blew me away when I first saw it. Never forget this character:

http://www.007james.com/characters/oddjob.php

 

[zoobyshoe]

200 mile long lightning bolt:

http://time.com/4496680/lightning-bolt-record-200-miles/

 

[zoobyshoe]

Sometimes when I read, "Log in or Sign up," for a second I think it says, "Log in or Shut up."

 

[Pepper Mint]

Sometimes when I read, "Log in or Sign up," for a second I think it says, "Log in or Shut up."

 

[Pepper Mint]

Look, this company policy isn't bad.
http://www.businessinsider.com/this...yones-salary-so-that-no-one-freaks-out-2012-6

Wherever I work, I always meet some people getting curious of how much the guys next to them earn. It is sad to realize the guys sitting next to them could get more but they never seem to realize that it's an insult they indirectly show their boss that he isn't only stupid but his company's policy is clearly unfair. Please fire the jealous!

 

[Borg]

Arrrrrh

 

[Pepper Mint]

Arrrrrh

People like to acquire and turn what are others' theirs thinking it will work that way.

 

[Sophia]

It's interesting how one encounters many people's stories when they work in a small shop as I do.
Just a while ago, a 5th grader came here crying because everyone bullies him, both kids and teachers are bad, so he run from school. I tried to calm him down and told him he needs to talk to his "main teacher" (one who is responsible for relationships and management of his class). Eventually be said he was going home. So I called the elementary school immediately and told them what happened.
I know this boy because I taught his sister 2 years ago and they always talk to me when we meet.

I feel for him because I run from school myself when I was first grader because I was so afraid the teacher would yell at me because I forgot my pencil. So I run alone through half of the town to my parents and I was so sweaty that they had to dry my hair with blow drier before my dad took me back to school.
I wonder if the Peter's situation solves or he'll have to go to another school.

 

[Pepper Mint]

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I know this boy because I taught his sister 2 years ago and they always talk to me when we meet.
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I wonder if the Peter's situation solves or he'll have to go to another school.

There are bad teachers and classmates in my country too but if kids are found to have been maltreated by them, they will surely get fired and/or even jailed.

 

[Sophia]

There are bad teachers and classmates in my country too but if kids are found to have been maltreated by them, they will surely get fired and/or even jailed.

I guess the main problem in this case are the classmates.

 

[WWGD]

Still wondering what the issue is with this singer adele. She is young, she has plenty of awards, millions and almost every song she sings she seems to be moaning and bitching. What else does she want?

 

[zoobyshoe]

I feel for him because I run from school myself when I was first grader because I was so afraid the teacher would yell at me because I forgot my pencil. So I run alone through half of the town to my parents and I was so sweaty that they had to dry my hair with blow drier before my dad took me back to school.

This reminds me of the story told by a woman I used to know: in grade school there was some very upsetting incident between her and her teacher (I don't remember the details) about her having to go to the bathroom during class. She developed such a huge complex about it that she determined she would never have to go to the bathroom again the whole time she was at school, and her whole life and diet became about 'bathroom use management': everything she ate or drank had to be considered with respect to how it might affect her need to use the bathroom during the hours she was at school. She worked at, 1.) ignoring thirst, and, 2.) holding her pee for hours, and this discipline became the center of her life.

 

[Pepper Mint]

Still wondering what the issue is with this singer adele. She is young, she has plenty of awards, millions and almost every song she sings she seems to be moaning and bitching. What else does she want?

 

[Sophia]

This reminds me of the story told by a woman I used to know: in grade school there was some very upsetting incident between her and her teacher (I don't remember the details) about her having to go to the bathroom during class. She developed such a huge complex about it that she determined she would never have to go to the bathroom again the whole time she was at school, and her whole life and diet became about 'bathroom use management': everything she ate or drank had to be considered with respect to how it might affect her need to use the bathroom during the hours she was at school. She worked at, 1.) ignoring thirst, and, 2.) holding her pee for hours, and this discipline became the center of her life.

That's so sad. Children can be so affected by what adults say. And the adults often have no idea what they caused.

 

[Sophia]

Still wondering what the issue is with this singer adele. She is young, she has plenty of awards, millions and almost every song she sings she seems to be moaning and bitching. What else does she want?

Haha have you heard some shocking news about her disgraceful behaviour? :-)

 

[Pepper Mint]

This reminds me of the story told by a woman I used to know: in grade school there was some very upsetting incident between her and her teacher (I don't remember the details) about her having to go to the bathroom during class. She developed such a huge complex about it that she determined she would never have to go to the bathroom again the whole time she was at school, and her whole life and diet became about 'bathroom use management': everything she ate or drank had to be considered with respect to how it might affect her need to use the bathroom during the hours she was at school. She worked at, 1.) ignoring thirst, and, 2.) holding her pee for hours, and this discipline became the center of her life.

It is a tragedy caused by bad teachers instead.
Do they ever feel sorry for people with mental disorders or those that are suffering from some tragic life events ? I don't think they do.

That's so sad. Children can be so affected by what adults say. And the adults often have no idea what they caused.

True! And even adults are also affected by what other adults say.

 

[WWGD]

Haha have you heard some shocking news about her disgraceful behaviour? :-)

Do you mean the tax issues? She expects compassion from having to pay taxes, it seems.

 

[Sophia]

Do you mean the tax issues? She expects compassion from having to pay taxes, it seems.

LOL I had no idea about that. The only gossip about celebrities I've registered recently is Angela's and Brad's divorce

 

[WWGD]

LOL I had no idea about that. The only gossip about celebrities I've registered recently is Angela's and Brad's divorce

Someone told me about it when I commented on her complaining. I don't keep up either with Brangelina, Ashtray or Bennifer or whatever other horrible combo.

 

[Sophia]

Someone told me about it when I commented on her complaining. I don't keep up either with Brangelina, Ashtray or Bennifer or whatever other horrible combo.

I love those names :-D
To be honest, I don't really care about this stuff. I don't even know the majority of contemporary celebrities, neither local not global. I only know those that used to be popular 10+ years ago, when I was a teen.

 

[WWGD]

I love those names :-D
To be honest, I don't really care about this stuff. I don't even know the majority of contemporary celebrities, neither local not global. I only know those that used to be popular 10+ years ago, when I was a teen.

I don't care either, I just know them by exposure through daily life. And I was hanging out at B&N when they were piping in adele. It seems like watching TV alone exposes you to them, want it or not (not).

 

[Pepper Mint]

In a divorce, are there things that are hard to be divided for both ?

 

[Ibix]

Houses. Children. Pets. CD/DVD/book collections. Furniture. Electronics.

 

[fresh_42]

Houses. Children. Pets. CD/DVD/book collections. Furniture. Electronics.

And most often: pain.

 

[Ibix]

And most often: pain.

That seems to spread itself around quite easily, from what I've seen.

 

[Bystander]

And most often: pain.

... mandatory. Suffering is optional.

 

[Pepper Mint]

I am looking for a new job, anyone wants to marry me ?

 

[jim hardy]

Look before you leap, little one !

 

[Pepper Mint]

Look before you leap, little one !

View attachment 106408

Now I learn what a boat means.

 

[RonL]

Now I learn what a boat means.

Why do I have doubts

 

[jim hardy]

Now I learn what a boat means.

Choosing the right bait is very important.

High maintenance

low maintenance

"simplify, simplify" _thoreau

 

[Pepper Mint]

I don't think I need a yacht. A small boat to view sunset and sunrise is too much for me.
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[Pepper Mint]

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