Posts by patio34

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All those who meet the wild dog are struck by its energetic, demonstrative and restless behavior. This mid-sized individual differs from its domestic dog and wolf cousins in a number of notable ways: it is physically more powerful than the domestic dog, and its social structure differs dramatically from that of the lone wolf. It is difficult to describe the wild dog's personality without explaining it in terms of its pack of friends, for wild dogs don't see themselves as rugged individualists but rather as members of a social team that demands constant bonding and cooperation.

Thinking of bringing that new invention of yours to the market? Put a wild dog in charge. For no one can take an idea and run with it, better than this hardy individual. Its powers of endurance and canine enthusiasm make for such a powerful combination, that wild dogs are consistently amongst the highest wage earners. So why don't they simply run their own businesses and reap the rewards? Well for one thing, they don't possess the leadership and entrepreneurial talents of their canine cousins. Instead, by concentrating on relationship building and teamwork, wild dogs achieve the kind of job satisfaction that no salary can replace.

Wild dogs are highly principled individuals although they take a while before placing their trust in others. Employers should give them a lot of freedom since they do not perform well in structured environments. When it comes to stamina, they are without equal and are usually the first to arrive and the last to leave. Versatile in their skills, their sharp minds can adapt to almost any environment,

A wild dog will not overwhelm you with its beauty, nor can it match the suave Tom Cruise style of the wolf. Instead, its mating strategy is summarized in two words: persistence and endurance. By wearing down its quarry with an endless offering of flowers, cards, and romantic dinners, the prey eventually succumbs to sheer exhaustion. The wild dog is clearly a dog at heart and is willing to romp with the best of them but manages to maintain its dignity under the most demanding bedroom conditions.

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Famous Wild dogs
Martina Navratilova, Vladimir Lenin

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What Kind of Animal are You?

by patio34 in

what kind of animal are you?.

http://www.animalinyou.com/survey.asp.

i'm a wild dog .

patio34

What kind of animal are you?

http://www.animalinyou.com/survey.asp

I'm a Wild dog

Lol.

Pat

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What's the first worldly thing you did when you left?

by Nosferatu in

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after you left the jws, what was the first worldly thing you did?

the day after my last meeting, i got really really drunk.

patio34

Lol, SNG. That's what I did. I read Richard Dawkins, Jared Diamond, etc. I stopped going to meetings immediately as it was too split-personality to be reading books about evolution and going to meetings. At that time, I hadn't made up my mind.

Pat

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Why does God need to be worshiped?

by Scully in

just curious about this question today and wondered if anyone else has pondered this.. is worship meant to be a reverent show of appreciation for life that god imparts to individuals?

if that's the case, and someone - by the mere accident of their birth - has a truly crappy life, why should these people worship god or show him "appreciation" for their unfortunate circumstances?

why should anyone who endures hardships worship god, particularly if they have been worshiping god and then all of a sudden a heap of trouble just plops into their lives, unannounced and unwelcome??.

patio34

Good question, Scully. To me, it shows up the ridiculous position of most religions. Actually, "god" is invented to serve us, it would seem, to give comfort and aid (Dumbo's magic feather).

In Joseph Campbell's book, Myths to Live By, he claims the problems arise when people believe these myths and legends as factual. They're great to help us thru life as long as we realize "they're myths representing the facts of our psyches," he says.

For instance, he talks about the great ceremonial ritual at JFK's funeral: the riderless horse, seven other horses and all the attendant pomp. This was a comfort to people and unified a country at a horrible time. Of course, the horses weren't actually conducting the president to heaven (what the myth and legend purport), but still it was a great comfort.

The rituals and myths are to comfort, not fact.

Pat

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Gabaldon's "Outlander" series

by Insomniac in

so, who else here reads diana gabaldon's books?

i read each one when they were first published, and loved them.

i've just recently started, out of nostalgia, to read them a second time.

patio34

Hi CW,

I got the last one on Amazon used for $.97, plus about 4 or 5 for shipping.

pat

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What made you "see the light"?

by hubert in

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i realize many (or all) of the ex-j.w.

's in this forum have either gotten out of the org., faded, or in some way have come to the conclusion that the watchtower is not the "faithful and discreet slave", and is not the "true" religion that they claim to be.

i am curious to know..... "what made you see the light"?.

patio34

I'll bet my answer is unique:

The Disney movie Dinosaur.

Because violence in nature always bothered me and this movie was the final break in the dam.

Pat

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Histrionic Personality Disorder-ever met one?

by gypsywildone in

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the dimensional perspective

dimensionshere is a hypothetical profile, in terms of the five-factor model of personality, for histrionic personality disorder (speculatively constructed from mccrae, 1994, pg.

high neuroticism chronic negative affects, including anxiety, fearfulness, tension, irritability, anger, dejection, hopelessness, guilt, shame; difficulty in inhibiting impulses: for example, to eat, drink, or spend money; irrational beliefs: for example, unrealistic expectations, perfectionistic demands on self, unwarranted pessimism; unfounded somatic concerns; helplessness and dependence on others for emotional support and decision making.. .

patio34

I think so. Throw in rage and physical abuse and it seems to fit, lol. Fortunately, that person is no longer interactive with me---whew!!

It's a shame, though, because it's a very bright person with a sparkling personality when "sane."

They have the "but-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately" syndrome also.

Hugs,

Pat

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Why do JWs go to elders instead of the police?

by Lady Lee in

according to the wt, jw elders "can provide protection by listening attentively to his problem, offering bible-based counsel, and giving encouragement or practical help.

like their appointed king, christ jesus, they want to help those who have been 'thrown about.

' (matthew 9:36) and they desire to assist others who have been damaged by the winds of false teaching.

patio34

A crime is a crime is a crime. ---Lady Lee

If child abuse is put on that level, the answer should become clear. If a JW is robbed, they will call the police. It they're assaulted by a stranger, they'll no doubt call the police. Even with rape of an adult woman. And so on.

Maybe a key to this is remembering that child abuse is a crime and perpetrator is a criminal. Period. Call the right authorities.

It seems to be foggy when the perp is a JW. The dual thinking JWs have get them hung up on the "congregation's reputation."

Hugs,

Pat

15

Man falls 500 feet in Grand Canyon

by Elsewhere in

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is it just me or does it sound like she pushed him?

http://www.cnn.com/2004/us/09/21/canyon.death.ap/index.htmlman falls 500 feet in grand canyon.

grand canyon national park, arizona (ap) -- a man was found dead after falling from a trail in grand canyon national park and landing about 500 feet below, a park spokeswoman said monday.. efforts to recover the man's body using a helicopter were hampered by high wind monday and park spokeswoman leah mcginnis said an attempt would be made tuesday.. it was an unclear why the man fell while hiking saturday, mcginnis said.

patio34

I was there with small children years ago. My "naturalist" son took off chasing a lizard or something right towards the edge with no railing! He was about 12 and it scared me to death!

There was a couple years ago in this California area that were hiking and the ground slipped away right from under the wife and she fell to her death. He was devastated for years, it seems.

But, fortunately, most people survive nature!

Pat