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I grew up on a farm, so how sex and procreation worked was not a mystery to me. However growing up with all brothers did stunt my ability to communicate with girls. I had no idea what they thought, or what they liked until I was much older. I did not do a lot of dating in my teen years.

According to this article: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10659622 Brothels pre-dated legalization by some time. I have been to this place by the way. Had a wonderful time in the "Grotto" theme room with a beautiful Maori girl. The room was made up like a cave with a integrated hot tub and the water came in like a waterfall. On ledge off to the side was waterproof mat so you could go from tub to bed with no need to dry off. There were plenty of other brothels 34 years ago when I visited NZ for the first time.

I have been to Brothels in Both Australia and new Zealand. In none of the places I went to, was there a lineup and pick your girl. These places had a lounge area where you copuld sit and meet the girls and when you found one you hit it off with, you could retire to a room with one or two. At the Pelican club in Aukland NZ, the lounge was as crowded as any popular club, standing room only. The Boardroom in Melbourne was probably my favourite place because it was so laid back. I could sit by the bar and over the next few minutes, the girls came by introduced themselves and a few hung around to chat a bit. It allows one to get a feel if there is going to be chemistry or not. With some you could tell right away there wasn't going to be, and both parties would smile move on to another. It probably gives the girls an option too. I have been to places in other countires where you can pick a girl out of a line up, but they certainly aren't my preference.

Really? http://www.religioustolerance.org/abo_viol.htm http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/abortviolence/stories/gunn.htm http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11604762/ns/politics/

let me explain it this way, In Pakistan, there are many people who where educated in Madras (Religous schools) who are willing and able to execute the will of the religous leadership whether it is to declare Jihad against some one, or to execute a Christian politician whjo spoke out against anti-blasphemy laws. Here, we have large congregations belonging to different variations of Christianity, the majority of whom attend on Sundays and live their own lives most of the rest of the week, (perhaps even engaging in a little adultery). However, should their pastor call a boycott because business X sells some books which disagree with their teachings, they blindly follow along, forcing said business to take thoe books off the shelf and depriving other non-members of the congregation access to them. Is there a difference, not really, in my mind. Both side are attemptng to force their version of the world on others. They just use different methods.

I have always maintained that the difference between the little old lady who goes to church twice on Sunday and the wild-eyed youth in Palestine with a bomb strapped to his chest is only a matter of degree.

Welcome to the world as it is, instead of as we would like it be. The sad part is, unless the country is extremely lucky. the next regime is not likely to be much of an improvement. Posted via Mobile Device

When i want to have a session which is all about me, I choose to see a MA. No pressure, just lay back, relax and enjoy. If I want to participate, then I choose toi see a SP. It all depends on hoe selfish I am feeling on a given day. Posted via Mobile Device

Too many people spend too much time and energy worrying about the next life and not enough time living the life they have which is the only sure thing.

Subaru, Sexy comes Standard http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5C-D9E9z8w

I would and have. I think my military training comes into play here. I certainly assess the risk against what has to be done and act accordingly. I pulled a stranger off the rocks in Peggy's cove many years ago. He got too close to the water despite all the warning signs and got crashed by a big wave, breaking his ankle. I knew that bigger waves are "normally" followed by a series of smaller waves, so I decided that odds of me getting to him and hauling back to higher ground were in my favour, so I did it. Was I actually risking my life, or serious injury? Probably yes, but I had decided the odds were in my favour, so I went for it. I imagine if the person needing help was someone I knew or family, the greater would be the odds I would accept.

There was an article in the news a few weeks ago about a group of men in their 70's who play a game of pickup soccer every week in Vancouver. I hope I am capable of joining them in about 20 years.

The police will say they raided the place because it was pimping out underage girls.

The best bombs and technology will be for naught Unless we develop the political will and the fortitude to use them before it is too late. Currently our rights to security of person and freedom to move around at will is being held hostage to some pretty low tech improvised explosive devices. The rules based on military combat separated from civilian populations are obsolete, and we haven't figured out the new ones yet. Additional Comments: Egypt has been battling with Islam Extremists for a long time. If you check your history, you will see that modern Iran grew out of the overthrow of a western supported dictator. The previous leader was Anwar Sadat who was assasinated by the same group that did the first bombing of the World Trade Center. it is possible the start caused by poverty and dissastisfaction with the Mubarak regime, but you can bet it is being fueled by those with an agenda, the most likely being the same crowd that is now running Iran.

OMG. kill the fawkin music. especially if you have to mute everytime you go through the home page.

Another middle-eastern nation slips into Islamic Fundamentalism. Which is really too bad, as Egyptians don't really consider themselves Arabs, but generations of grinding poverty have left them vulnerable to the promises of extremist groups who will take advantage of the situation to establish another theocracy based on Sharia Law. The end of the world is nigh, or at least the end of the western European world is. (and yes that includes us)

This actually happens. I chalk it up "Just not my day" and find something else to do. I used to go to "Plan B", but the dissappointment of "Plan A" just colours the whole day, and plan B suffers for it.

I think my favourite cover is Naked Ladies' version of Bruce Cockburn's "Lovers in a dangerous Time"

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I see a few paranoid conspiracy theorists have chimed in on the is thread along with a few people rationalizing the fact they were to busy or otherwise to get a shot or are just afraid of needles and don't want to admit it. Vaccines have saved countless lives in the first world and improved the quality of life in as many more. I remember going to school with other kids who were crippled for life by a childhood bout with polio. Flu vaccines save the lives of thousands of elderly and children every year. The flu is still one of the most lethal diseases on the planet and even if the flu doesn't kll you, pulmonary bronchitis or other complications can. As for the cospiracy nuts: Why is it that no matter how much accredited study by different respectable agencies can't outweigh the credibility of a single nut with access to the internet?

The first thing to remember is that there are two laws: one for the Chinese and one for foreigners. It doesn't always work for the benefits of the chinese either. You may get to walk way completely oblivious and your chinese opposite will be facing the music after you are gone.

Having been to China, it is like being in a tank of Piranha. Negotiating for anything is an art and a life or death struggle at the same time. It is very disconcerting for a westerner because most of the time, we try to maintain a modicum of civility. There, nothing is off limits for a good price.

Actually it is in the pyramid of Maslow's heirarchy of needs. Although western society, especially those with strong Judeo-Christian influences, would rather this were not the case. Anyone who deals with (leads) people would be a fool to disregard the importance of it.

Bigamy is having one wife too many. Monogamy is the same.? Oscar Wilde :mrgreen: