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I've been volunteering at a local elementary school for 5 years, and when I was Ms. Wheelchair Florida (2005) I spoke to thousands of children around the state. Helping kids learn about disability, and about difference and diversity in general, is close to my heart. So I was disappointed as I read this article to see that the group of special ed teachers who designed the week-long curriculum probably did more to introduce or reinforce misleading stereotypes about disability than to dispel them. You guessed it: they played Gimp For A Day.
Students were first read a story about living with disabilities. Next, they traveled around to different stations that featured modified games, sensory helpers, school supplies and athletic activities. ...When students would sit in the wheelchairs and try to go around cones, many struggled with the task. The students would often try to put their feet on the ground to maneuver the chairs, saying "it's too hard." But teachers were patient and gave them pointers.
... Another station featured modified scissors, crayons, pencils, books and computer mice and keyboards. ... [The third-graders] got easily frustrated with a device that had one movable side of a pair of scissors and the other half was secured in a small ramp. It's used by students who aren't able to put their fingers in a typical pair of scissors. Another pair would spring back to open the shears.
And so forth.
When thinking about how to raise awareness and promote understanding, it's natural for us to think, "If only they could walk a mile in my shoes..." (pun intended). Putting able-bodied people in wheelchairs, or blindfolding sighted people, or giving hearing people earplugs -- these seem to be logical ways to help people without certain challenges understand what it's like for people who do have them. And these techniques are used all over the world, in every kind of educational and training setting, including in many special education graduate programs.
While Gimp For A Day activities are meant to foster understanding and compassion, people (adults and children) more often come away with pity and/or reinforced stereotypes. The problem is that such activities only mimic the surface of the experience of people with disabilities. Without context or depth of experience, they are bound to fail.
Let's use "taking a spin in wheelchairs" as an example. Using a wheelchair (manual or powered) effectively takes hard work and practice. Wheelchairs are custom-built to each user's body and abilities; even a slight change in the height of the seat or angle of the wheels can make a difference in comfort and ease of use. When I get a new wheelchair, it takes weeks for my brain and body to adapt. But eventually it does adapt, and my chair becomes a natural extension of my body, rarely requiring conscious thought. It's simply laughable to expect someone who has never used a wheelchair in their life to understand that by "taking a spin." Inevitably, just like the students in the article, people find the wheelchair frustrating, difficult, limiting.
An able-bodied person who finds themselves suddenly strapped in a chair is naturally going to feel "confined." But for me, my wheelchair is my freedom; without it, I'd be stuck laying in bed or sitting in whatever chair someone put me in. I remember that feeling as a child, the frustration of being put on the living room sofa to watch tv with my cousins, then being left behind when they all ran outside for the ice cream truck. My first wheelchair was simply a revelation: it was freedom. That kind of context is entirely lost in Gimp For A Day activities. Instead, participants walk away thinking, "Wow, that was really hard -- I could never do that every day! People with disabilities are so courageous/strong!" Or, worse, "Wow, that sucked. I'd hate to be in a wheelchair... it would be so frustrating/sad/hard. Life must really suck for people with disabilities!" Those thoughts may not be conscious, but the impressions and conclusions (even if only on a subconscious level) are nearly unavoidable.
Disability self-advocates protest Gimp For A Day activities in every corner of the country on an ongoing basis. The key isn't just to point out why this approach is so harmful, but to suggest alternatives that actually do promote understanding, connection, inclusion, and acceptance. The best way that I know to do this is simply by getting people with and without disabilities into the same room and opening a space for conversation. Getting people to a place where they feel comfortable asking questions (much easier with children) and then answering those questions honestly and accurately is the best way to share our experiences. This allows us to provide context, to communicate ambiguities, to correct misconceptions. It allows us to connect as human beings, as individuals with unique strengths and challenges.
I'm glad that the folks at Redtail Ridge Elementary School want to create an inclusive community, but hopefully next time they'll have actual people with disabilities help shape their curriculum. We wouldn't expect a group of white people putting other white people in blackface and sending them out on the streets for a few minutes to reveal anything about the experiences of African-Americans (in fact, we'd find it insulting and offensive); likewise, expecting "a spin in a wheelchair" to accurately convey even a slice of the physical, emotional, and social realities of the experiences of people with disabilities is short-sighted and ultimately damaging.
I always joke with people (and forgive my graphic nature here) "you wanna know what my life is like, try going out to a singles bar (or coffee house if that's your style) and hitting on someone you find attratictive, while reeking of urine and/or feces, then tell me what it's like to be disabled!" :-) Because, really, that IS the "normal" life that most able bodied expect, and we should not be denied that life just because we're seated all the time, or blind, or can't hear, or what have you.


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RABAT, Morocco — The buying frenzy begins around 6 p.m. Men throw elbows and shout, pushing to the front of the checkout line, clutching bottles of booze.
Lines, if you can call them lines, form eight or 10 deep, each man looking for the fastest way through. Buyers jostle and press forward. Some stand on tiptoe to pass clinking baskets of bottles to friends closer to the register. The air reeks of spilled beer.
This is not scene on the eve of a looming alcohol shortage. It's not a speakeasy in a rough part of town. It's just an average evening at my local liquor store, in an upscale neighborhood of Morocco's capital.
One possible explanation for the crush is that everyone is technically breaking the law. A royal decree from 1967 forbids the sale of alcohol to Muslims, which constitute 98 percent of Morocco's population. Liquor stores and restaurants officially may only sell booze to foreigners.
But the furtive atmosphere may stem from a stigma that's more social than legal. Even the government admits the law is rarely enforced.
"It's complicated. Officially, the consumption of alcohol is forbidden for Muslims," said Khalid Naciri, Morocco's communication minister. "But the authorities aren't going to go into every store to see whether Moroccans are buying it or not. This is not our concern."
This ambiguous truce has existed for years. In theory, the law conforms to what's preached in the mosque. In practice, those on the street make their own deals with God. Moroccans can buy booze in bars, restaurants and grocery stores in the country's bigger cities.
But in the past few months, groups at opposite ends of Morocco's political spectrum have begun challenging the status quo.
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Staying fit and healthy is a family affair. Learn why you should start exercise habits in your children early, and work out together...
When parents support and encourage active kids, those children are healthier, less likely to be obese, and may even do better in school, experts say.
Besides, when parents stay active themselves – despite pressures and time constraints of family life – they're not only protecting their own well-being, but also setting a good example.
Role modeling, family support and creating opportunities for activity all play an important part in kids' fitness, says Bill Kohl, Ph.D., professor of kinesiology at the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.
Read on to learn why getting enough exercise is vital for kids and how to help your whole family stay active and fit.
Why Kids' Fitness Is Important
Regular physical activity with family involvement brings a variety of benefits:
Better knowledge of exercise and nutrition.
Third-graders who received nutrition and exercise instruction at school retained more of the information if the program included family involvement, according to a 2005 study at Humboldt State University in California that was published in Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. Kids whose families were involved also ate a significantly lower-fat diet.
Better grades.
Sixth-grade students who met cardiovascular fitness standards scored better on reading and math tests than students who were less fit, according to 2010 research at Illinois State University that was presented to a meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Obese elementary school students scored lower on math tests than those who weren't obese, according to a June 2012 study of more than 6,000 children conducted at the University of Missouri-Columbia and published in Child Development.
Lasting lower cholesterol.
Staying fit during adolescence is associated with lower body fat percentage, lower total cholesterol and improved HDL ("good") cholesterol into young adulthood, according to a 2002 study at the University of Ulster in Ireland that was published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine.
Better health.
Both children and adults who spend 70% or more of their waking hours seated or in sedentary activities each day may face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared to those who stay active, according to the American College of Sports Medicine.
Lower risk of obesity.
Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Obese children have an increased risk of many health conditions, which may continue into their adult life. They include high blood pressure and cholesterol, type 2 diabetes and asthma.
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"Physical activity is a way to help kids develop overall well-being, as well as motor skills and even self-confidence," Kohl says.
How to Get Your Family Off the Couch
Most families don't meet the CDC's Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which recommends 60 minutes or more of daily activity for children, and at least 150 minutes of exercise each week for adults (30 minutes, five days a week).
For children, this includes moderate- to vigorous-intensity exercise (such as brisk walking or running) three times a week, muscle strengthening (gymnastics or push-ups) three times a week, and bone-strengthening exercises (jumping rope or running) three times a week.
But 74% of American kids ages 5 to 10 don't get that hour a day of exercise; 41% get less than an hour per week, according to a 2011 YMCA survey. About 80% of adults don't stay active enough to meet their own physical activity requirements, according to 2010 CDC data.
So how can Mom, Dad and the kids get enough exercise? The following tips are recommended by Keith Veselik, M.D., a pediatrician, internist and director of primary care at Loyola University Health System in Chicago.
Decrease screen time.
Children in the U.S. spend an estimated 25% of their waking hours watching TV, and even more on computers and cell phones, according to statistics from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS).
You can reduce that by designating "blackout periods," when no one in the house is allowed to be on the computer or watching TV.
"When the TV, computer, cell phone and video games are off, children will automatically become more active, either physically (by playing) or mentally (reading, writing, music, etc.)," Veselik says.
Go for walks or bike rides
in your neighborhood, at a local park or on nature trails. You'll get the family to stay active and have some family bonding time.
Join sports programs for kids or the whole family.
Take advantage of your local community programs, sports leagues, YMCA courses and school intramurals. If your kids find a sport they enjoy, getting them to stay active will be easier.
Encourage your kids and their friends to play active games and/or join them.
Games such as hide-and-seek, tag or jumping rope improve fitness without feeling like "exercise."
Two-thirds of parents in the YMCA survey said they played with their kids every day, but they were mostly sedentary card or board games. Active games or family sports will help both parents and kids get enough exercise, and will teach kids that activity can be fun, Veselik says.
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around in the backyard. A simple game of catch provides a cardiovascular workout and improves hand-eye coordination.
Set a family fitness challenge.
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is an inexpensive night out for the family that involves strength and coordination.
, a treasure-hunt game in which you plug coordinates into a GPS (global positioning system) device or smart phone, then hike to a destination where someone's hidden a prize. There are multiple locations available in most areas, so you can choose treks within your family's fitness level.
Try fitness video games.
Playing on consoles that track users' bodies – such as Nintendo's Wii and Microsoft's Xbox Kinect – won't replace more intense activities, but they require a lot more movement than games that leave the family on the sofa. Besides, games that involve sports or dancing can teach kids to enjoy being active.
Make sure your kids are getting enough exercise in school.
Ask the principal or kids' teachers about which physical education programs and recess activities are offered.
"It's important that parents ask about what can be done to get more physical activity in schools," Kohl says.
Your Kids' Fitness Profile by Age
When it comes to staying fit, younger kids have different needs, skills and interests than older kids, Veselik says. Here's what to look for in each age group:
Ages 3-6:
Children this age will naturally play if given the opportunity. Start with visits to the neighborhood park or playground, or install a backyard swing set. They'll also love joining parents on a bike ride through a safe area, either being pulled in a trailer or sitting in a child seat. (Make sure they wear a helmet.) The kids learn to enjoy bicycling, while the adults get to stay active.
Ages 7-10:
This is a great age to encourage children to join teams and try different activities, giving them a chance to find out which they like. Don't worry if they get bored with one activity and switch to another. Parents can get involved by coaching, helping with practice at home and going to the games to cheer.
Ages 11-13:
At this age, children tend to concentrate on one sport, and parents should be mindful of overuse injuries and burnout. Or they may start to drift out of organized team sports. Then parents should help them get enough exercise by encouraging other activities, such as biking, hiking or swimming.
Ages 14-18:
As kids' skills approach adult levels, teens and parents can start playing together in many sports (tennis, for example). But finding family time may be a challenge, because teens become busy with their own activities and may prefer to spend time with their friends, not family. If you start a pattern of family activities when children are younger, it's easier to encourage them to participate when they reach their teens, Veselik advises.
Fitness Advice for Busy Parents
Time constraints, child-raising tasks, jobs, stress and fatigue can put physical activity far down the adults' to-do list. But you can stay active while running the household. Experts recommend these steps:
Create a child-safe home workout area.
Exercising at home can save time and provide flexibility. But you'll need to take precautions when young children are around.
If possible, keep equipment in a room you can lock when you're not using it, says Neal I. Pire, CSCS, F.A.C.S.M., an exercise physiologist and author of
Plyometrics for Athletes at All Levels
(Ulysses Press).
If you want to use a treadmill or other fitness machine in an open area, buy a model that works only when a safety stop key is inserted. That prevents a child from operating it, Pire says. Keep weights, balance boards and colorful fitness balls locked away in a closet. "They're attractive to children but can lead to injury," Pire says.
Make sure young kids won't wander into your workout zone when you're exercising with potentially hazardous equipment.
Break down workouts into three 10-minute sessions.
Ten minutes of activity three times a day produces the same health benefits of 30 continuous minutes, according to the American College of Sports Medicine. In the middle of a busy day, it's often easier to find time for a 10-minute walk with the kids than a 30-minute hike, Pire says.
Use what's available.
You can get few minutes of exercise practically anywhere, says Irv Rubenstein, Ph.D., an exercise physiologist and founder of S.T.E.P.S., a fitness facility in Nashville, Tenn.
For example, when you're on the phone, put your back against the nearest wall and do squats as you talk, he suggests. Or do calf raises by rising up and down on the balls of your feet on the edge of a stair.
Find a park with equipment for adults and children.
In places such as Tudor Square Park in Trent, Wash., play facilities include adult-friendly options, such as fitness stations, walking paths and balance and flexibility apparatus. These allow you to stay active with your kids instead of sitting on a bench and watching them.
Additional multi-generational playgrounds are springing up in New Orleans; Greensboro, N.C.; Nashville, Tenn.; Tucson, Ariz.; Albuquerque, N.M.; Orlando, Fla., and other cities. A map and descriptions of many local play facilities are available at
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Be an active spectator.
Combine your workout with your children's activities, suggests Rubenstein. For example, when you attend a kid's ballgame, find time to walk or jog around the field or walk up and down bleachers.
Take a commercial break.
Drop and do push-ups with your kids while you're all watching TV, suggests exercise physiologist Tom Holland, CSCS, author of
Beat the Gym
(William Morrow).
"Exercising during commercials accomplishes two things: It helps you get in 30-60 seconds of exercise, which add up," he says. "And it keeps you from automatically going to the refrigerator for snacks."
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Should you go from boyfriend and girlfriend to roommates?
According to the CDC, more and more couples are cohabiting. About 30 percent of these living arrangements will result in marriage, 27 percent of couples will break up and 32 percent will stay living together.
This tells me that some couples are using it as a test run for marriage, while others are not necessarily "practicing" marriage, but are thinking about marriage as a possibility. So how do you know if it's the right decision for you?
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This article breaks my heart in so many ways. Most of these reasons are very self-centered and not couple focused. Living together with someone to "test drive" them, robs that person of their human dignity. All persons, men and women, deserve respect and care. True love respects the other, and is not so focused on the self that it becomes blind to the others needs. I felt that the way this article was approached lacked emotion, accurate statistics and made relationships akin to shopping for a car. Human beings are not so replaceable. True love within marriage is meant to last a lifetime, not something to drop carelessly when it stops making you perfectly happy. Relationships are hard, that's true, but the solution is not more lax ideas about dating/commitment.
This is a very sad article and certainly does not help men and women live to their full potential.
I personally believe you should only move in with someone if your ultimate goal is marriage or to be life-partners. If it doesn't work out, then it doesn't work. I do personally believe living together for 1-2 years before marriage is helpful, but a couple shouldn't move in together until they've decided that they are interested in potentially marrying.
I think if your goal is because it's less expensive to live with someone else, there's such a thing as "roommates." And having a roommate also teaches you what it's like to live with antoher person without having to be romantically involved.
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60% would repurchase
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Price: $$
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
I don't know what they meant by streak free, but I think our definitions are not on the same page! I cleansed, I exfoliated, and I apply evenly. It looked greenish when I first applied and then turned orange by the next morning with splotches and streaks on my arms and legs. I hate that I wasted my money.
Age: 44-55
Skin: Oily, Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Hazel
HORRIBLE product. I used this thinking I would get natural tan results or at best, a nice skin tone in the Winter, instead it came out Orange, streaky just dreadful. The smell is horrific even when I mixed it with my Burt's Bee Baby lotion which is YUM, by the way..... I would never suggest this product- How dare Eva Longoria make us think that her skin color is due to this product..LOL.
Age: 25-29
Skin: Dry, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Blue
Gives a rich, dark tan with no streaks, after only one application. But it takes forever to dry and makes me break out severely.
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Green
I've never had a problem with this self-tanner. I usually use this of Victoria's Secret line of self-tanners. For me, this provides a natural looking color that isn't too dark but still provides a noticeable difference. I don't normally have a problem with uneven areas because I mix this with some body lotion. Doing so does lessen the color a bit, but I'd rather do that than have uneven patches of color. It lasts probably about 3 days before I need to apply again, which I don't really mind since application isn't too difficult. They have a gel formula I believe, along with the original creamy kind. I prefer the cream, because I think it is easier to see when I apply it. This is a tanner I'd repurchase, especially since it doesn't break my wallet.
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Normal, Medium, Cool
Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Brown
I bought this since prom is coming up and need a tan right away. This self-tanner just makes me go !@$%& WORST SELF-TANNER EVER!! SO uneven ,steaks like hell ,not natural looking at all. DONT BUY IT!! It frustrated me so dang much!
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Tan, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
This product will give you that fake tan look but it takes a while to dry and the smell does not go away. It does not moisterize well. It will also leave obvious orange marks in certain places if you do not blend it well. I tan several times a week and thought this would help me maintain my glow but it the smell and orange look are not worth it for me. I would not purchase again unless there was no other tanner available.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Cool
Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium
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I have been using this off and on throughout the years. I am absolutely obsessed with a deep dark tan. However, I am afraid of the damage tanning is doing to my skin, so I'm cutting down tanning beds and using a lot more self tanner.
First off, I would never put this on my face. I use Clarins gel for my face.
For my body, I usually apply this after exfoliating in the shower. Then I apply a thin coat of moisturizer, and then a thin coat of Sublime. I don't use gloves, but I do scrub my hands immediately after I'm done applying. I've never had a problem with this staining my hands or nails. I usually apply it at night because this self tanner makes me look like a disco ball. Yikes. Too much glitter! Unless you are on a tropical beach, heading off to a romantic candle light dinner with your boy toy, this much glitter is not appropriate for the daytime and is a bit frightening. Apply this at night, sleep on it, and shower in the morning. Then you will have perfect color without the obnoxious amount of glitter! I haven't had any problems with this staining my clothes, but I did find a small amount of glitter on my black bra.
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Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I don't get any of the negative reviews! This is my first self tanner and I love it! I have the deep shade because I have naturally tanned skin so I can handle dark dark bronze. The only thing that's Orange is my palms, so ill be wearing gloves next time. I look like I went on vacation; not one streak I love the shimmer and the smell goes away after it dries (and it dries fast). I would rather a pump though I'm constantly opening and closing the top. I love this
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Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
This was my first time using a self tanner. I went online to find out how to prepare. I exfoliated and moisturized well for at least two days before I touched my skin with any self tanner. Anyone looking into self tanning should prepare for it first.
My stepmom pointed it out to me on the shelf, so I decided to try it. It's nice because you can see where you've already put it on. I really like how its turning out. I've used it three times and I'm already darker. It comes gradually, but I wouldn't want to be totally white one day and suddenly dark the next. That would be very strange. It is a little sticky and shimmery, but I put it on at night, so it doesn't really bother me. If I let it dry completely, it doesn't stain a white shirt at all, and then I rinse off the glitter in the morning.
I used some on my face, and it is a little yellowish, but I have naturally pinkish skin anyway, so it balances out nicely. It seems to work faster on my face, so I only apply that every other night. It hasn't made me break out or streaked badly.
It stained my palms badly the first time, but then I used rubber gloves to apply and it worked perfectly! I'll use this whole bottle and maybe try something else, but I would definitely recommend this product.
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This is a very shimmery glittery self-tanner. I apply self tanner at night so this does not bug me and you can easily shower it off in the morning. This really instantly gives you a hint of color (and glitter) and it tans beautifully. My favorite thing about this self tanner is how fast the colour develops. The initial application gives you a slight glow and after applying it for the second time I'm already a shade darker. However i took one lippy off because this tanner streaks easily and the formula is very liquidy so you can easily spill if you're not careful. The self tanner does feel a little sticky when you first apply (which is why i recommend applying at night and wake up in the morning to shower) but I can get pass that. This does not smell repulsive to me. TO me it sorta smells like caramel..I would buy this again because out of all the self tanners I've tried this is pretty darn close to an HG!
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Presentation of Case:Fellow Nigerians, it is with a heavy heart that I write this article to you. Nigeria is a great country, rich in mineral and human resources. We are a people blessed with everything; a country of scholars and wise people. This is not news. What is heart wrenching news however is that we have all sat back and let a few spoil our collective good name. Even foreigners (The Greek Ambassador) have gone in on the act. This is the crux of this piece. Public Indictment:While perusing a national daily a few days ago I came across the comments of the Greek Ambassador to Nigeria about his hosts. Mr. Dafaranos and his wife were at the reception area of Transcorp Hilton in Abuja on July 11 when the wife found a wristwatch, which a client of the hotel forgot while checking out. She refused to hand over the wristwatch to the security personnel on duty at the reception who wanted to keep it for the owner. She said Nigerians were habitual thieves, she did not trust that the wristwatch would get to the owner. She refused to listen to the appeals of even the security manager on duty to turn in the wristwatch.This raises a lot of questions, my fellow compatriots. Comments such as these should naturally prompt, prick or provoke those in the government machinery charged with responsibility of maintaining and uplifting the image of our dear country. But this has not happened. Why? Many days after the Greek Ambassador and his wife went "Gaga Greek" in Transcorp Hilton, no one from the Presidency, Foreign Affairs or Information Ministries has come out to rebuke or seek a formal apology from the Greek diplomat. This is not only unacceptable but an indication that we are totally agree with his comments. This is unacceptable, I dare say again. It is true that there are a few Nigerians out there who engage in a great number of nefarious, dubious and criminal acts. But this is umbrella of castigation does not apply to the generality of Nigerians home and abroad. Besides what gives the Dafaranos family and the Greek community in Nigeria the right to judge Nigerians. There are criminals in Nigeria as there are criminals in Greece. It is strange and unimpressive that such a statement is coming from Mr. Dafaranos, a citizen of a country who has lately had a lot of negative press in Europe for corrupt politicians. Yet no one in Nigeria has branded Mr Dafaranos and his compatriots corrupt. In all sincerity I challenge the "HONEST DIPLOMAT" to DENY that he has never heard the names or news of; Alket Rizai, Vassilis Paleokostas or his brother; Nikos Paleokostas. Do these names mean anything to Mr Dafaranos? Well, fellow compatriots these are the names of the most notorious kidnapping and armed robbery duo in Greece convicted for over 16 bank robberies. See here and here. So, is it right to call Greece a country of Kidnappers and Jail breaking–Armed robbers? Or a country with an entire Police Force that is so inefficient and corrupt to allow a band of brothers' escape from jail via helicopters. More so, over the years it has been reported that narcotics-related crime has become an increasing area of concern in Greece. Reports also suggest that Greece is an important transshipment point for illegal narcotics moving from Asia to markets in Western Europe and the United States. Using the kangaroo court style of Mr Dafaranos and his loud-mouth- wife, it will be logical to label Greece the "Colombia of Europe" or perhaps more fittingly the "Gaga Greek Gangland" or better still- Europe's drug dealing capital. In spite of this, Nigerians have not judged your nation. Yet the diplomat has decided to judge ALL Nigerians in what is a clear case of Western Hypocrisy. This saddens me most because I have many Greek friends and have come to associate them and their country with hospitality, kindness and a free spirit. Greece is in fact a country of the most friendly, easy going and fun loving people one will meet in Europe. -Quote me on this.Final Verdict:Mr Dafaranos, there is a Nigerian proverb that says; "When a man's lips become as sharp as a knife, they will cut off his mouth" It is totally unacceptable for ANYBODY in the world to criticize Nigeria or Nigerians for criminality. There are criminals all over the world and Greece is no exception. Therefore, the court of public opinion has found you Mr Dafaranos GUILTY of DEFAMING NIGERIANS on their own soil. This is the greatest insult a foreigner can hand an African and as such the court demands that the diplomat issues an UNRESERVED apology to ALL Nigerians. Mr Dafaranos and his wife have insulted ALL Nigerians. For the record Mr Ambassador Nigerians are not thieves, and please call your wife to ORDER. More importantly, the Greek Embassy and its Ambassador MUST offer this unreserved apology as soon as possible or have themselves labeled persona non grata within the shores of Nigeria. As for the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Information; Nigerians have yet again been made aware of the ineptitude and cowardice of public office holders. It leaves the populace wondering the whole idea behind the "Re-Branding Nigeria Campaign" perhaps it is "shady" campaigns, schemes and programmes like these that give the foreign community the audacity to call Nigerians Thieves. The foreign community in Nigeria must realize that Nigeria is a sovereign country and in spite of its short comings; it is like all nations of the world responsible for its citizens. Nigerians will not accept such unwarranted verbal attacks and utterances on its people, pride and sovereignty. Nigeria remains a great nation, striving for peace, progress and prosperity. Arise O' Compatriots!
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My Nigerian friends.
I am a Greek from Thessaloniki, Greek Macedonia, too and I am APPALLED at our Ambassador's wife's behavior. I am sure that the Nigerian Police did not intervene because of these persons' diplomatic immunity.
The stupid woman should hand over the watch to the hotel's concierge and go mingle at the party.
I APOLOGIZE on behalf of my fellow Greeks. There are many racist Greeks, but most Greeks are not like that. Please do not think bad of Greece just because of some stupid Greek woman with an attitude.
I have great respect for your country and its people, the rich art and history from the days of the Yoruba kings; the rich world-class music of Fema Kuti and Sade; the amazing literature of Soyinka, Achebe, Okri, Saro-Wiwa… Please do not think bad of all Greeks. Thank you.
Dear felows Nigerian.
I as a Greek are very disapointed with the resault that the wife of the ampassador "call" the Nigeria people. I leeve in Makedonia Greece and ! yes as a Greek know that we have here coruption from people who do not have needs from that, but we Greeks love the african people like we love all peole on the world , with exeption some non educated greeks act with out thinking . we love africa and we love Nigerian people many families leave here, in my city you se on the streets 1000 of nigerian and african person with a back to trade ther product and make some money wich acoording to the news are manny million euro, tthis make many shops to complaine but these people is tsil on the streets,in other countries the treetmen is heavy and stop but here they are steel here , this mean we the problem and accep them , if we are rachist we were not alow them to be in the streets , we se thme every day and we give buy what they sale.We love these nigerians and we suport them . the ampasador make a mistake and i am sure he is looking for merci from the Nigerian people .
I am not surprised at all, that the utterance came from a Greek. I have interacted with them before, both mainland Greeks and Cypriotic Greeks; I have even worked with a mainland Greek. My experience with them is that, they are very 'racist', incredulous when you tell them good things about Nigeria, an African country where nobody is dying from largescale hunger. They seem to be jealous that Nigerians are well educated and that Nigeria is a country with great potentials.
Neither am I surprised that there was no official protest against that negative characterisation of Nigerians, in Nigeria. Nigerian officials do not care about Nigeria's well-being; majority of them are cowardly and servile to anybody with white skin and straight hair.
I am also surprised that the Greek woman was not arrested by the police for taking property not belonging to her.
I couldnt agree more, Julius. That explains why I was absolutely furious about the issue. We as a citizens must protect and uphold the pride and honour of beloved nation irrespective of the inherent inadequacies therein. I still await that apology from the Greeks. Grts
It is not surprising that the Nigerian government did not react at all, their souls have been sold to corruptions so they can never see anything wrong in this. You can imagine an ambassador doing that here in the US, he or she would probably be on the next flight out of the country.
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A vast, walled-in Zen temple complex dating to the 16th century. There are about two dozen sub-temples here, and eight of them—and their gardens—are open to the public. You could spend a few hours wandering, and easily believe you've gone back in time. Admission to the complex is free, but each individual temple charges an entrance fee. A few also serve macha, whisked green tea, which you can sip while you sit and quietly contemplate the garden.
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The Silver Temple is almost as popular as its golden cousin, but many aficionados consider it far superior. Breathtakingly modern though half a millennium old, its sculpted sand garden would transport anyone into a Zen state (if not for the crowds). Ginkaku-ji is along Kyoto's "Philosopher's Path," a pedestrian stroll that follows a cherry tree–shaded canal and leads past a handful of interesting temples and gardens.
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Japan 600-8061
Tel: 81 075 352 0211
Sure, Kyoto's temples and shrines are must-sees. But to truly gain an understanding of Japan's history and culture, it's important to graduate from observing to participating. For more than 30 years, the Iori Origin Arts Program has connected Japanese cultural masters with tourists for hands-on classes in traditional arts such as Noh drama, aikido, tea ceremony, calligraphy, and Zen meditation. It's best to arrange for a full-day class, which covers four different arts, often culminating in group performances or parties at the center's Noh theater stage. (Half- and multiday programs are also available.) The Iori staff is also a great resource for more contemporary aspects of Japanese culture. Play your cards right, and they'll give you the inside track on the city's best karaoke megaplexes and whiskey-soaked jazz bars.—Colleen Clark
Katsura Misono-cho
Japan 615-8014
Tel: 81 075 211 1215
Built in the 17th century for an imperial prince, Katsura Rikyu is widely thought to be one of the best examples of how Japanese residential design masterfully integrates nature with architecture. As you walk through the villa, the views of the garden—which incorporates images from the classic Tale of Genji—change with each step. You must make reservations far in advance through the Imperial Household Agency. Instructions are on the agency's website, though you may ask your travel agent or hotel to handle arrangements for you, or stop by the Imperial Household Agency headquarters in Kyoto (3 Kyotogyoen, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto). Childreneven teenagersare not allowed, and tours are only in Japanese, though you can slip on a pair of headphones and listen to a pre-recorded audio tour in English. If you want to understand why traditional Japanese building techniques and aesthetics continue to influence architects and designers worldwide, it's worth the effort.
Japan 604-0846
Tel: 81 075 254 7414
The Kyoto International Manga Museum is one of the few museums in the world where you're encouraged to get up close and handle the exhibits. You'll see locals perusing any of the 50,000 volumes that make up the Wall of Manga, three floors of comics free for the reading. In that way, the museum feels a bit like a library. Exhibits explain the history of the art form (which some say dates back as far as the Heian period, 794-1192), its expression abroad, and its use in animation. Interactive exhibits enable you to mix and match different eyes, noses, and mouths on characters or learn how to paint anime dolls and models. Live performances of manga-related street art feature storytellers that show illustrations in purpose-built frames(translations are provided). In short, the museum is the perfect answer to temple fatigue.—Colleen Clark
Open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays through Sundays 10 am to 5 pm.
After World War II, most Japanese didn't have baths in their homes, and the neighborhood bathhouse, or sento, served not only as a hygienic necessity but as a social place, where you could soak in the big communal tub and visit with your neighbors. The number of bathhouses has been plummeting, so visit while you still have the chance. It's a unique cultural experience, and a great way to relax. Many have saunas as well. For a small fee, you can buy a towel, soap, and shampoo to wash before you enter the baths—rinse carefully, if any soap gets in the tubs they must be drained and then refilled. And no, they're not coed. Girls go in one entrance, boys in the other. Ask your hotel or inn for directions to the neighborhood sento. Most are open from mid-afternoon until late at night, and all day on Sundays. Entrance is usually around $3. Two of Kyoto's best known are Funaoka Onsen (82-1 Minami-Funaoka-cho, Kuramaguchi-dori, Murasakino, Kita-ku; 81-75-441-3735) and Goko-yu (590-1 Kakimoto-cho, Goji-agaru, Kuromon-dori; 81-75-841-7321).
56 Jingatani-cho, Matsuo
Japan 615-8286
Tel: 81 75 391 3631
Converted into a Zen temple in 1339, Saiho-ji Temple, in the southwestern outskirts of Kyoto, is justly renowned for its large and lush moss garden, which blankets the varied terrain with multihued green and blue fuzz. The effect is beautiful and rather otherworldly. To visit this World Heritage Site, you must reserve ahead of time by snail mail; the process is slightly complicated (you need a Japanese return address), so ask your travel agent or contact the tourist office for help a few weeks before you leave home. Visitors must be over 18. When you do arrive—at the assigned date and time—you'll be required, along with everyone else, to sit and chant sutras or else copy them out with ink and brush before the monks will allow you into the garden. It's all part of the fun.


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The O_NONBLOCK flag also permits open(), write() and read() [but not the ioctl(SG_IO)] to access a SCSI device even though it has been marked offline. SCSI devices are marked offline when they are detected and don't respond to the initial SCSI commands as expected, or, some SCSI error condition is detected on that device and the mid level error recovery logic is unable to "resurrect" the device. A SCSI device that is being reset (and still settling) could be accessed during this period by using the O_NONBLOCK flag; this could lead to unexpected behaviour so the sg user should take care.
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Going to attempt to explain some about riflescopes here and not get to technical in the endeavor. Basically there are 2 types of scopes and some sub-types in each.FFP, First Focal Plane, this being that the cross hairs is etched in the first focal plane of the scope. With the cross hairs etched in the First focal plane, it simply means that if you have a 4-16 power scope and you sight it in on 10 power at 100 yards, when you go from 10 power to 16 power or 10 power to 4 power the cross hairs adjusts size in relation to the image in the scope. So if you have a target at say 300 yards and you dial the scope into 16 power because you are blind like me then the cross hairs are adjusted to the target and the strike of the round stays zeroed. Drawback, The cross hairs tend to get bigger at higher power and can cover over your target area and sometimes blocking out enough target so you cannot get a tight group. If you get a scope with very fine cross hairs to compensate for the enlargement of the cross hairs at higher magnification then the hairs may be too fine for good target alignment at lower settings. (You just need to find the happy medium in cross hair size). Note here it really is not the cross hairs getting bigger, they stay the same size in the retical, with a target further out in the view it just seems that the cross hairs are bigger and cover more of the target when the hairs are still the same size.SFP, Second Focal Plane, this being that the cross hairs etched in the second focal plane of the scope. With the cross hairs being etched in the Second focal plane, it means that if one say has a 4-16 power scope and you sight it in at 100 yards on the 10 power sitting when you go from 10 power to say 16 power or from 10 power to 4 power the cross hairs stay the same size. Drawbacks, The relation of cross hairs to target size differs, so your strike of the round will be off. So whatever power you sight the scope in for is the power you shoot it at. Why is this important? Because many people want to shoot long-range target, (400-1000 yards). If one does not understand the function of a scope then all you will do is waste ammo and money trying to hit a target way out there.Sub-Types are; Fixed power Variable powerSub-Sub-Types; Mil-Dot In almost every scope you can find any combo of the Sub-category and Sub-Sub-Category, along with differing types of cross hairs. One question I get from some people is do I need a Mil-Dot to shoot long-range targets? My answer is most times NO you don't. The purpose of Mil-Dot is to find the range of a target, but most long-range targets are already fixed distances at the range. So no need to calculate distance using mil-dots. The other use for mil-dot is hold over, which is nothing more the Kentucky windage, but the dots/lines help to make a quick shot on moving game/zombies. How ever most people will never be shooting zombies moving in cars or even running so the need for hold over on targets is not there so much at the range, unless you are bucking the wind. Another question I get some times is which power range of scope do I need? And that is a good question, the answer depends on how far are you going to realistically shoot? Some say you need about 1 power for every 100 yards that is a good gauge for starting off. In my opinion if you are going to shoot 300 yards or less a good 4-12 power will do the job. If you are going to shoot 300-600 I might say a good 4-16 or 6-24 power. Anything over 600 yards and you may need something in the 4-16 to 8-32 power range. (One does not need a large power scope for shooting targets at great distance, as long as you can see the target in the scope you can hit it. The higher power lets one see targets way out there. It also let's you power up to see where you might of hit the target at.) Just a little note here and that is many pro shooters including some military and police marksman use a fixed 10 power scope for shots out to 500 yard range. One of the most important things in a good scope is the optics. The better quality the optics and coating the clearer sight picture. The combo of good optics, large objective lens, larger tube and ocular lens allow for more light and good quality vision. This may be the most important thing when looking at scopes for your rifle. I know we got other on the board that can fill you in on the what's and wherefores of scopes better then I can so ask away and someone will answer. opaww
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Great info opaww, thanks.
Thanks for the info opaww
Morning O. Slight correction to your post. In an FFP scope the cross hairs change size. In an SFP they remain the same. FFP scopes hold their zero better through the whole power range. SFP scopes tend to have a bit of a "wandering zero" as the power is changed, especially if they have been mounted in rings that have not been lapped.
Thanks Opaww.


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Like most other African literatures, Zulu literature of the 19th and early 20th centuries falls into two distinct categories, one concerned with traditional (Zulu) life and customs, the other with Christianity. These two broad areas of early literary activity combined in the 1930s in an imaginative literature that focused on a conflict that profoundly preoccupied southern African writers for decades—the conflict between the urban, Christian, Westernized milieu and the traditional, largely rural African past.
There were early translations of the Christian scriptures in the mid-19th century. Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress was also translated and published in two parts (1868 and 1895). Magema kaMagwaza Fuze's Abantu abamnyama lapha bavela ngakhona ("Where the Black People Came From") was published in 1922. Written works on Zulu customs also appeared, including Petros Lamula's Isabelo sikaZulu (1936; "Zulu Heritage") and T.Z. Masondo's Amasiko esiZulu (1940; "Zulu Customs"). R.H. Thembu's story uMamazane (1947) includes references to Zulu tradition. Cyril Lincoln Sibusiso Nyembezi and Otty Ezrom Howard Mandlakayise Nxumalo compiled Zulu customs, as did Leonhard L.J. Mncwango, Moses John Ngcobo, and M.A. Xaba. Violet Dube's Woza nazo (1935; "Come with Stories"), Alan Hamilton S. Mbata and Garland Clement S. Mdhladhla's uChakijana bogcololo umphephethi wezinduku zabafo (1927; "Chakijana the Clever One, the Medicator of the Men's Fighting Sticks"), and F.L.A. Ntuli's Izinganekwane nezindaba ezindala (1939; "Oral Narratives and Ancient Traditions") are compilations of oral stories. Nyembezi gathered and annotated Zulu and Swati heroic poems in Izibongo zamakhosi (1958; "Heroic Poems of the Chiefs"), and E.I.S. Mdhladhla's uMgcogcoma (1947; "Here and There") contains Zulu narratives.
These early Zulu writers were amassing the raw materials with which the modern Zulu novel would be built. Christian influence from abroad would combine with the techniques of traditional Zulu oral traditions to create this new form. There would also be one additional ingredient: the events that constituted Zulu history. Two outstanding early writers dealt with historical figures and events. One, John Langalibalele Dube, became the first Zulu to write a novel in his native language with Insila kaShaka (1933; "Shaka's Servant"; Eng. trans. Jeqe, the Bodyservant of King Shaka). The second, R.R.R. Dhlomo, published a popular series of five novels on Zulu kings: uDingane (1936), uShaka (1937), uMpande (1938), uCetshwayo (1952), and uDinuzulu (1968). Other historical novels include Lamula's uZulu kaMalandela (1924). S.B.L. Mbatha's Nawe Mbopha kaSithayi (1971; "You Too, Mbopha, Son of Sithayi") is built on the drama of Shaka's assassination, as is Elliot Zondi's drama Ukufa kukaShaka (1966; "The Death of Shaka"); and Benedict Wallet Vilakazi's uDingiswayo kaJobe (1939; "Dingiswayo, Son of Jobe") is a study of Shaka's mentor, the Mtetwa leader Dingiswayo. Among other written works based on Zulu history are Muntu 's uSimpofu (1969); L.S. Luthango's uMohlomi (1938), a biography of Mohlomi, the adviser of the Sotho chief Moshoeshoe; and Imithi ephundliwe (1968; "Barked Trees"), an imaginative work by Moses Hlela and Christopher Nkosi based on the Zulu War. The historical trickster Chakijana, who became famous during the Bambatha Rebellion, is depicted in A.Z. Zungu's uSukabekhuluma (1933), and Bethuel Blose Ndelu composed a drama, Mageba lazihlonza (1962; "I Swear by Mageba, the Dream Has Materialized"), set during the reign of the Zulu king Cetshwayo.
At the heart of Zulu literature of the 20th century is oral tradition. The magical aura of the oral is present but disguised in the written tradition of the Zulu people. The movement from the oral to the written was achieved without difficulty: in the beginning, some Zulu authors utilized written forms as venues for sermonizing; others simply reproduced the oral in writing. But more adventurous and creative writers quickly saw the connections between the two and fashioned written works using the looms of the oral. Zulu literature owes something to influences from the West, but the indigenous oral tradition is dominant. Stories of the contemporary world are constructed over the old oral stories; the space of the eternal, an aspect of the ancient tradition, gives way to the space of the immediate, and the values expressed in the oral stories continue to influence the written ones.
In a number of novels, Zulu writers contend with the conflict between tradition and Christianity. In James N. Gumbi's Baba ngixolele (1966; "Father, Forgive Me"), a girl, Fikile, struggles with what she perceives as a gap between those two worlds. S.V.H. Mdluli explores the same theme in uBhekizwe namadodana akhe (1966; "Bhekizwe and His Young Sons"): a good son retains his ties with his parents (i.e., tradition) and becomes a successful teacher. A bad son goes wrong and is on the edge of destruction until he recovers his roots. J.M. Zama's novel Nigabe ngani? (1948; "On What Do You Pride Yourself?") is similarly constructed around positive and negative characters. A stepmother, Mamathunjwa, spoils her own children, Simangaliso and Nomacala, but despises her two stepchildren, Msweli and Hluphekile. Christianity is not the villain; instead it is the relaxation of Zulu values that is the problem. Msweli and Hluphekile succeed, while the pampered children die in shame. This insistence on retaining a connection with the African past produced a literature interwoven with Negritude, or black consciousness, a theme that would become a dominant one in South African politics in the 1960s and '70s.
Dhlomo's novel Indlela yababi (1946; "The Bad Path") investigates the polarity between urbanized life and traditional practices and concludes that the former is unstable. A similar theme is developed in a novel by Jordan Kush Ngubane, Uvalo lwezinhlonzi (1956; "Fear of Authority"). Gumbi's novel Wayesezofika ekhaya (1966; "He Was About to Go Home") shows a country boy turning to crime as a result of urbanization. There is much of the Zulu oral tradition and of Pilgrim's Progress in such novels, both in content and in form. The influence of Jordan's The Wrath of the Ancestors can be seen in Kenneth Bhengu's Umbuso weZembe nenkinga kaBhekifa (1959; "The Government of Zembe and Bhekifa's Problem"): a chief and his wife, both educated in schools influenced by the West, come into conflict with Zulu tradition. A city trickster cons country people out of their savings in Nyembezi's Inkinsela yaseMgungundlovu (1961; "The Man from Mgungundlovu"). That theme persists in Nyembezi's most successful novel, Mntanami! Mntanami! (1950; "My Child! My Child!"; Eng. trans. Mntanami! Mntanami!): the character Jabulani loves the city, but, unprepared to deal with it, he becomes a criminal. In Nxumalo's Ngisinga empumalanga (1969; "I Look to the East"), a man loses his children when Zulu tradition is compromised. In Ikusasa alaziwa (1961; "Tomorrow Is Not Known"), Nxumalo shows that the urban environment need not be fatal and that Christianity and Zulu values can together act as guides.
Zulu poetry varies widely, from imitating ancient Zulu poetic forms to analyzing the system of apartheid that dominated life in South Africa during the 20th century. Some of the finest Zulu poetry can be found in two collections by Nxumalo, Ikhwezi (1965; "The Morning Star") and Umzwangedwa (1968; Self-Consciousness). In Hayani maZulu (1969; "Sing, Zulu People"), P. Myeni sought to adapt ancient forms to modern literary Zulu. Other Zulu poets who wrote during the second half of the 20th century include Deuteronomy Bhekinkosi Z. Ntuli (Amangwevu [1969; "Uppercuts"]), J.C. Dlamini (Inzululwane [1957; "Giddiness"; Eng. trans. Inzululwane]), N.J. Makhaye (Isoka lakwaZulu [1972; "The Young Man of kwaZulu"]), M.T. Mazibuko (Ithongwane [1969; "Snuffbox"]), and Elliot Alphas Nsizwane kaTimothy Mkize (Kuyokoma Amathe [1970; "Until the Mouth Dries Up"]).


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yeah if no internet i have wrote a couple of sto ries over this summer but if no t.v. that would be my nightmare!
i have no need for this internet.... as long as i can wall... but when... i can no longer make walls... stuff blows up; and things die.
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yeah if no internet i have wrote a couple of sto ries over this summer but if no t.v. that would be my nightmare!
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The 1st answer is correct, it's electronic mail.
And the only thing that would really be slower is the transfer of information in the form of mail.
There wouldn't be any AO! *sniff sniff* I wouldn't be as interested in anime as I am today. I learned a lot about anime from the internet. I wouldn't be able to download songs... and I'll really be obsessed with video games since I can't think of a way to waste up my time like the internet did.
So THAT'S where everyone gets photoshop. Shocking.
I'd say with no internet I'd feel a lot lonelier, since I live in the middle of nowhere really. It's a link to a helluva lot of people, right at the ol' fingertips. A telephone can only get you so far. It's an interesting conflict though, while people become more sociable over the net they become less so in real life, so the total social benefit is debatable
Also it would be a lot harder to find anything out that's even slightly obscure. I can't even begin to imagine how people found out about stuff before the net. I've never had to go to the town library thanks to this (although I don't think they want me back).
And people would be less cultured. As much as stealing music (etc.) is wrong, there is no way any of the people I know would know as much about music (etc.) as they do today. Music (etc.) costs too much for people to try new things as much as they can nowadays in my opinion.
If you think the internet is paradise, you haven't been to Something Awful yet.
i would probably be a whole lot better off, i love the internet but it isn't the most constructive thing to use your time on.
i am the urban monky
look to the mune
I would be such a recluse without the internet.
......... then again, my book might be done by now if I didn't have it....
I think the world would probably be a litte better without the internet; it seems that though the internet does do society alot of good, the risks involved such as identity theft; credit theft, online predators and such would be gone. It has its good and bad sides to it, but I do believe we would be a little better off, although I wouldn't have all of my subs if it wasn't for the internet, so I have to be thankful for that.
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