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This is a copy of my last Abstinence post (referring to the pope & condoms rant) Abstinence to the conservative community is an admirable goal but it's much like the war on drugs, wake up and smell the roses, it's not going to happen. Harm reduction/minimization accepts the fact that std's (much like drugs) will always be a part of the world and so creates safer methods to reduce the harm and numbers involved. Harm reduction/minimization approach has also been successful in reducing the amount of AIDS spread by needles by introducing needle exchange facilities. If you want the source for that, click search and look up one of the 10+ times I've sourced it in drug-use debates. Here's a study from India about HIV/STD's: AIDS intervention may have "salutary effects on Black adolescents' risk of HIV infection": You'll only be able to access the full journal article on this one if you pay for access/ are a current university student with these research options currently available: People often forget that in developing countries women don't have the same rights as here in Australia or other first world countries. They can't just pledge their life to abstinence. Many, many women are used as sex slaves, rape is extremely high, then there is also drug use, education is limited and in particular to women. And although it does occur in first world countries, they don't even come close to Africa. I'm pretty sure I don't need any sources for this paragraph. Abstinence will not cure AIDS. In an imaginary world where women aren't raped by psychos etc then sure maybe. However, I agree that abstinence can help reduce AIDS. Shock, horror, just like condoms do.

Because sometimes tattoos are symbols to people. Having it on their body is special to them but sometimes they don't feel the need to show the world. Plus, what Rick said about the work place. Perfect sense :thumbup:

I wouldn't care. I have no regrets and have lived a great life thus far. Death doesn't scare me. And if I knew when I was going to die it would be more helpful than not knowing when I was going to die. At least I could plan my goodbyes and tell every family member I love them as opposed to arguing, slipping and saying you hate them and then dying the next morning with those being the last words they remember you by. How hurtful. My mate died the day before I was about to confess that I loved him. Ouch.

If it means something to her and she loves it that's all that matters. It could actually be very special to her. Sometimes teenagers haven't really thought about their design and rush in to getting it because everyone else is doing it or because it's cool. I do know people who regret having their tattoos. No I'm not one of them. I love mine.

Smoke a brand you hate - you'll be off in a few weeks. Or have alcohol poisoning and then suck up a 16 mger and spew your guts up - that makes you quit too. Alternatively go to your doctor and get those pills that make you feel nauseous for 3-4 weeks. My mum quit after 20+ years of smoking on them. If you're really desperate for the name of them search the other quitting smoking threads - it'll be in there somewhere. I'm too lazy atm.

I'd check to see if there were a key in the wallet to his house as the idiot left his address :twisted: kidding

I never used to understand why we couldn't just go to visit people in other countries. I believed we could just hop in the car and drive there heh

They still don't care :P but if you want to ask, go ahead you'll probably feel better that you tried.

I would try two things, firstly if you can, get a responsible adult to go and talk to him about the ball. Mean old grumpy bastards usually take it out on 'young whipper snapper's' who 'get up to no good these days'. Secondly - do it at night. He's going to be deaf as a bat anyway. Or alternatively you could just play ball games in the park.. lol

You could try but usually bosses have planned pay raises several months in advance and have already made up their mind. The home-truth is that bosses don't give a crap about you, your family, your little cat called snuffles or your feelings. They care about more money in their own pocket and sniffing HR's clenched butt cheeks. You're better off finding another job :( If you had a million dollars what job would you have? Do that one. You won't make money out of a job you don't enjoy and couldn't do without pay.

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Thanks for all the info I'm gonna pass this on to him tonight and get him to make a post under my name if he wants to add anything/ask any further questions/answer your questions. He lost his account from the old roll back :P Umm he wants to do something similar to The Presets/Moby/Gorillaz

Yup I've been pretty lucky for the last couple of months... wonder if this will ever wear off lol I was at the local club (had a day away from my little one as he's giving me the [cabbage]s with his teething) which is where I won the first 3 and I won the photography prize at the psychic expo I went to last weekend (mind, body, spirit fair). It's so funny coz it's the only one that I put an entry in to at first I walked straight past it and then I felt like I had to go back so started walking backwards and filled out an entry form. Now all I have to do is win the million dollar house that I bought 10 tickets for :lol:

I had an awesome day today, first of all I won $200.00 cash, then I won a $50.00 meat tray, then I won $50.00 voucher for shopping groceries and I also won a $1000.00-$2000.00 photography prize with "Exclusive Photography" (those guys who did an appearance recently on the today show). Check out how bloody great their photos are too! (these guys have done many photography shoots for stars). For example... Olivia Newton John, Elton John, Sophie Monk, Richard branson. http://www.exclusivephotography.com.au :lol: I'm still attracting abundance reb - save your 2 cents/lecture ;)

I'm having a mental day today :cry: Feeling a bit overwhelmed about everything

I thought you were talking about how pointless other people's arguments were. I didn't realize you were actually referring to "consciousness" in general. Looks like we have similar ideas. The last part was a joke, (I guess you could say the tone was sarcasm - like a friend playfully teasing the other and not meaning it) you're very well spoken hun ;) I tend to take little stabs here and there playfully making fun of my mates but they know I don't mean it. They do it back to me too.

For someone who thinks the aforementioned arguments are pointless, you pretty much summed up everything that has already been said, simple English is your friend!

I've met a person who was traumatized by olives. It reminded her of her grandfather's eyes. Yes it is possible to be traumatized by a strip search. Not everybody has the same level of emotion.

Yeah I disagree lots with you but I don't call you names. At least you said sorry so all is well

:lol: I was waiting for that... I think I'll nick name you fishy :P Just kidding, don't hurt me :P

This is exactly why I don't buy something unless I can pay for it in cash... May I ask why you can't just pay it off with your training wages? I have friends in basic who are paying off their debts. It's hard to give advice because I need more information. For example, do you know where this debt accumulated from? Did you recieve warning letters? Have you intentionally not paid it back? If not, you could attempt to contact the collection agency and enquire what exactly it is for and explain your situation. But yeah, ultimately you should be allowed to attend basic. You could try contacting your recruiter and explain the situation see what they say (if the MC wont let you go). Oh and you can arrange a garnish (money taken from your wages from basic). If you have this payment plan in place, they should technically allow you to leave the country. You will need to ring them ASAP and talk to them if you want to leave soon. Good luck mate, tell me how you go.

Yeah I thought it was German cockroaches, those things are terrible to get rid of. Normal spray & baits don't work, it needs a much more toxic chemical than that as well as repeated visits to get the last of them. If you do get the money for a pest control guy read my post about what kind of chemical to use to get rid of them. Best of luck!

Was that directed towards me? After re-reading your post I don't believe you are calling me weak-minded but referring to Reb's post. It was originally meant for you but now I realise the only person who actually referred to me being weak-minded was in fact Reb. Someone who I considered a dear friend... :( That was totally a low-blow Reb... really it was.

Feel free to believe my beliefs are weak-minded but I am not weak-minded thanks very much. That is uncalled for.

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