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			<title>Yo, Jiro</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:10:42 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Since there was a chemical fire yesterday -- 

.....ZOMBIES INCOMING!!!!


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.....ZOMBIES INCOMING!!!!<br />
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			<dc:creator>JClarke</dc:creator>
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			<title>Im off.</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:08:11 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Publishing this entry for my journal..

I'm off to gamble.   I'm going to bring only $120.  This is "challenging" and is pretty much against all of my bankroll policies.  

Let's see what I can make out of 120. 

Monday I turned 150 into 800.  So, lets see what I do with 120.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Publishing this entry for my journal..<br />
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I'm off to gamble.   I'm going to bring only $120.  This is &quot;challenging&quot; and is pretty much against all of my bankroll policies.  <br />
<br />
Let's see what I can make out of 120. <br />
<br />
Monday I turned 150 into 800.  So, lets see what I do with 120.</div>

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			<dc:creator>Mr. Averythest</dc:creator>
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			<title>Please give me a straight answer</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:16:30 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[I was just petting my cats and wow one of them felt like she had bumpy skin. 

It's a pure bred rag doll cat.   So hairy and all!  

For this sort of inconvenience I went ahead and held her upside down to investigate.   While she was upside down being the rag doll cat, her head stooped backwards far enough to touch my feet while i was standing!  :shock:

This allowed every pore of her skin to stretch apart considerably - making it easier for me to dig around to see what was up. 

I saw a ton of zits, some of them black, some of them open and bleeding. :shock:  

I also found some spider mites and their webbings.  I used a 60x magnification hand held scope to check that out. Very small red critters crawling around.

WHAT DO I DO? 


Oh and good morning.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>I was just petting my cats and wow one of them felt like she had bumpy skin. <br />
<br />
It's a pure bred rag doll cat.   So hairy and all!  <br />
<br />
For this sort of inconvenience I went ahead and held her upside down to investigate.   While she was upside down being the rag doll cat, her head stooped backwards far enough to touch my feet while i was standing!  :shock:<br />
<br />
This allowed every pore of her skin to stretch apart considerably - making it easier for me to dig around to see what was up. <br />
<br />
I saw a ton of zits, some of them black, some of them open and bleeding. :shock:  <br />
<br />
I also found some spider mites and their webbings.  I used a 60x magnification hand held scope to check that out. Very small red critters crawling around.<br />
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WHAT DO I DO? <br />
<br />
<br />
Oh and good morning.</div>

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			<dc:creator>Mr. Averythest</dc:creator>
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			<title>Not this s*** again...</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:06:59 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[it's extremely boring in these forums...

shall i stir it up again?

(sorry Loghead for making you catch up all over again)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>it's extremely boring in these forums...<br />
<br />
shall i stir it up again?<br />
<br />
(sorry Loghead for making you catch up all over again)</div>

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			<dc:creator>Mr. Averythest</dc:creator>
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			<title><![CDATA[Family members being sorry that you're deaf?]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:24:31 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[I am mad at my neice.  She thinks I lack social skills and communication skills. She even sent me a link to a book on deaf and language, forgot the title.  I looked at it and I don't even fit the citerias (spell?).  I do not lack social and communication skills at all.  

I am always frustrated at the holiday gatherings bec I often feel left out being the only deaf. 

She said she is so sorry that I am deaf and that she can sympathize that I feel left out.  

She has no freaking idea what it is like to be deaf, at all and I don't think she has ever met any other deaf people before.  She doesn't even sign, only finger spelling. 

UGH!

I don't need anybody's sympathies for my deafness.
This was all started when I did a christmas survey on facebook and I said that I miss the times when it was just me and my parents when I was growing up and she said that I am selfish.   I am not!  I just miss it.. is that so wrong?  When it was just me and my parents there were no problems, no feeling left out, etc.  I grew up mainly the only child with my brother living in other state living with my grandma bec he was too much for my parents to handle.  He has moved back here and the family grew.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>I am mad at my neice.  She thinks I lack social skills and communication skills. She even sent me a link to a book on deaf and language, forgot the title.  I looked at it and I don't even fit the citerias (spell?).  I do not lack social and communication skills at all.  <br />
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I am always frustrated at the holiday gatherings bec I often feel left out being the only deaf. <br />
<br />
She said she is so sorry that I am deaf and that she can sympathize that I feel left out.  <br />
<br />
She has no freaking idea what it is like to be deaf, at all and I don't think she has ever met any other deaf people before.  She doesn't even sign, only finger spelling. <br />
<br />
UGH!<br />
<br />
I don't need anybody's sympathies for my deafness.<br />
This was all started when I did a christmas survey on facebook and I said that I miss the times when it was just me and my parents when I was growing up and she said that I am selfish.   I am not!  I just miss it.. is that so wrong?  When it was just me and my parents there were no problems, no feeling left out, etc.  I grew up mainly the only child with my brother living in other state living with my grandma bec he was too much for my parents to handle.  He has moved back here and the family grew.</div>

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			<dc:creator>pixiestix</dc:creator>
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			<title>Besides sex and nightmares, what are your memorable dreams?</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:41:18 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Mine was really vivid - I was sleeping on my couch at late afternoon after work.  I was so exhausted that I just went fast to sleep.  I "woke" up to find myself slipping into the couch through the gap between the seat and back cushions.  I was so scared and desperately grabbing at the edge of the seat cushion but the cushion was also falling off on me.  Then I "fell".  Insteads of hitting whatever was inside the couch, I was "falling" through stars - it was really beautiful and calm feeling there.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Mine was really vivid - I was sleeping on my couch at late afternoon after work.  I was so exhausted that I just went fast to sleep.  I &quot;woke&quot; up to find myself slipping into the couch through the gap between the seat and back cushions.  I was so scared and desperately grabbing at the edge of the seat cushion but the cushion was also falling off on me.  Then I &quot;fell&quot;.  Insteads of hitting whatever was inside the couch, I was &quot;falling&quot; through stars - it was really beautiful and calm feeling there.</div>

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			<dc:creator>firetop</dc:creator>
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			<title>Ask Chris , I will answer your question !</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:46:49 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>I see some people create own threat about life or fun or interesting question , Why not i try it !</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>I see some people create own threat about life or fun or interesting question , Why not i try it !</div>

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			<dc:creator>SuperChris</dc:creator>
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			<title>Energy Drink Market</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:29:21 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[*Who Makes Up The U.S. Energy Drinks Market [infograph] (http://www.topcultured.com/who-makes-up-the-u-s-energy-drinks-market-infograph/)*

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Energy drinks are everywhere, even Lil Jon has his own (which just might explain this). Although energy drinks have only become popular in recent years, the first energy drink, “Iron Brew,” was produced in 1901 by Scottish beverage company, A.G. Barr. Here’s another infograph that was sent in by a TopCultured reader that wishes to remain anonymous. It’s got some great information on the energy drink market and the habits of the users. If you’d like to contribute to the site, anonymous or not, feel free to send us a message.
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				Energy drinks are everywhere, even Lil Jon has his own (which just might explain this). Although energy drinks have only become popular in recent years, the first energy drink, “Iron Brew,” was produced in 1901 by Scottish beverage company, A.G. Barr. Here’s another infograph that was sent in by a TopCultured reader that wishes to remain anonymous. It’s got some great information on the energy drink market and the habits of the users. If you’d like to contribute to the site, anonymous or not, feel free to send us a message.
			
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			<dc:creator>Jiro</dc:creator>
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			<title>Bbbbeeeeeeerrrrr!!!!!</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:23:06 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[*Top 50 US Craft Brewers by Sales (MAP) (http://www.sloshspot.com/blog/11-08-2009/Top-50-US-Craft-Brewers-by-Sales-MAP-243)*

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You may have seen the map we created earlier this year using the data from 2007 sales, and we now present the updated version with figures for 2008 sales. Once again, to be very clear, the rankings are determined by sales of those breweries that fit the criteria: small, independent and traditional (see the Brewers Association definition of Craft Brewers here). This is not a list of the best beers, so you won't see your local monastery that receives 101 bottles from Heaven each year. We also included some interesting information regarding recent brewery openings and closings.
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				You may have seen the map we created earlier this year using the data from 2007 sales, and we now present the updated version with figures for 2008 sales. Once again, to be very clear, the rankings are determined by sales of those breweries that fit the criteria: small, independent and traditional (see the Brewers Association definition of Craft Brewers here). This is not a list of the best beers, so you won't see your local monastery that receives 101 bottles from Heaven each year. We also included some interesting information regarding recent brewery openings and closings.
			
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			<dc:creator>Jiro</dc:creator>
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			<title>Driving Distractions - Your Perception</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:46:49 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[You think driving while yapping on cellphone is the worst distraction? let's see....

source (http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/redeye/2009/11/driving-distractions-kids-women-road-rage-men.html)

Image: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/redeye/images/1115text1.jpg 

Image: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/redeye/images/1115text2.jpg 

Do you agree??? :hmm: For me - my major distraction on motorcycle is "Checking out other drivers" except it's not drivers. I commute down West Side Highway everyday and there is a jogging path on that side...... you figure it out :naughty:]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>You think driving while yapping on cellphone is the worst distraction? let's see....<br />
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<a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/redeye/2009/11/driving-distractions-kids-women-road-rage-men.html" target="_blank">source</a><br />
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Do you agree??? :hmm: For me - my major distraction on motorcycle is &quot;Checking out other drivers&quot; except it's not drivers. I commute down West Side Highway everyday and there is a jogging path on that side...... you figure it out :naughty:</div>

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			<dc:creator>Jiro</dc:creator>
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			<title>How to get a new product into the dhh marketplace?</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:47:06 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone.
I have started a new business. It's a hearing aid "earring" that clips onto the tubing of a hearing aid. (sorry no pics yet. I am in the process of getting  a patent and I don't want anyone to steal my idea) 
Anyway, I need some help/ideas on how to break into the market? 
We've already done three shows......one specificly dhh and two general special ed.
I have a "show" coming up (group of hoh folks) But it seems to be slow going.....any other ideas?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Hi everyone.<br />
I have started a new business. It's a hearing aid &quot;earring&quot; that clips onto the tubing of a hearing aid. (sorry no pics yet. I am in the process of getting  a patent and I don't want anyone to steal my idea) <br />
Anyway, I need some help/ideas on how to break into the market? <br />
We've already done three shows......one specificly dhh and two general special ed.<br />
I have a &quot;show&quot; coming up (group of hoh folks) But it seems to be slow going.....any other ideas?</div>

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			<dc:creator>deafdyke</dc:creator>
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			<title>Lets Assume</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[2009 is nearing its end...

Why don't you tell me what is going to happen in 2010 regarding your personal life? 

Perhaps we'll take a gander at this thread a year from now and see if the assumptions were accurate after all.

Go ahead, let your imaginations run wild!

meow.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>2009 is nearing its end...<br />
<br />
Why don't you tell me what is going to happen in 2010 regarding your personal life? <br />
<br />
Perhaps we'll take a gander at this thread a year from now and see if the assumptions were accurate after all.<br />
<br />
Go ahead, let your imaginations run wild!<br />
<br />
meow.</div>

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			<dc:creator>jinxedkitten</dc:creator>
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			<title>word miming</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:50:55 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>(just for fun)
 
 
 
 
*places down his briefcase, and his arm reaches in the dark and deep bag, and pulls out a chair and unfolds out and sits down, opens newspaper and reads*
 
 (no spoken words included please)
 
 
 
 
:whistle:</description>
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*places down his briefcase, and his arm reaches in the dark and deep bag, and pulls out a chair and unfolds out and sits down, opens newspaper and reads*<br />
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 (no spoken words included please)<br />
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			<dc:creator>JClarke</dc:creator>
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			<title>A Special message from Restless_Heart...</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:06:05 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[She asked me to share with everyone and those who know her here in AD , that she's in the hospital at this moment. The doctor's found a  brain tumor. Its been an emotional day for her and her family, she will have surgery tomorrow at 4pm est time. They will remove the tumor and test for what kind of cancer. She will have radiation done on mass on top of her brain. She's also, got lung cancer. This is not very easy for me, she's a great friend and a fellow NE Patriot fan. We met here in AD in the sport talk and gained a bond of long distance friendship. This is a difficult evening and it will be tomorrow as well. I am praying for her that everything will go smooth. 

Sosie, she has a special message for you,  " Soxie it was a blessing to get to know you and loving Boston Red Sox and Patriots! And yes, we'll go to Boston nation all us three and show our wild n love for the Patriots together. I love her too!"

*note to mod* if you can make this sticky note thanks]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><font color="Green">She asked me to share with everyone and those who know her here in AD , that she's in the hospital at this moment. The doctor's found a  brain tumor. Its been an emotional day for her and her family, she will have surgery tomorrow at 4pm est time. They will remove the tumor and test for what kind of cancer. She will have radiation done on mass on top of her brain. She's also, got lung cancer. This is not very easy for me, she's a great friend and a fellow NE Patriot fan. We met here in AD in the sport talk and gained a bond of long distance friendship. This is a difficult evening and it will be tomorrow as well. I am praying for her that everything will go smooth. <br />
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Sosie, she has a special message for you,  &quot; Soxie it was a blessing to get to know you and loving Boston Red Sox and Patriots! And yes, we'll go to Boston nation all us three and show our wild n love for the Patriots together. I love her too!&quot;<br />
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			<dc:creator>Oceanblue7</dc:creator>
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			<title>Just to clear things up....</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:31:57 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[...Some of you Ad'ers and especially new members who has been enjoying the forum - 

I may have gone too far around with people on AD, but seriously, I am not being in staking mode, but I didnt mean to - I am only just a friendly Australian fellow here, who is very outgoing on AD (not to mention a amusing funny guy :P) - I just like to talk to new people, and making people feel welcome to the forum and all. 


If you thought differently, I apologize. I will just leave you guys in peace. 

Just that you know, I'm sorry - which I didn't mean to be like that, just its my friendly way. 


..............and souggy, better drop that stalking word on me, capsice?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>...Some of you Ad'ers and especially new members who has been enjoying the forum - <br />
<br />
I may have gone too far around with people on AD, but seriously, I am not being in staking mode, but I didnt mean to - I am only just a friendly Australian fellow here, who is very outgoing on AD (not to mention a amusing funny guy :P) - I just like to talk to new people, and making people feel welcome to the forum and all. <br />
<br />
<br />
If you thought differently, I apologize. I will just leave you guys in peace. <br />
<br />
Just that you know, I'm sorry - which I didn't mean to be like that, just its my friendly way. <br />
<br />
<br />
..............and souggy, better drop that stalking word on me, capsice?</div>

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