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It will subtly influence you, but how is that a bad thing? It's not done intentionally or as brainwashing. But as you said, everything around you will influence you one way or another. Why not allow yourself to be subtly influenced by people with completely different tastes and backgrounds, while consciously realizing that it is happening? You'll become even more open-minded and will probably begin to appreciate things that you never would have even noticed before. This ad space for sale.

fraternitys/sororities don't have a common goal. they're social clubs ... that's about it they're enjoyable, you meet lots of people, and it's easier to find intersting things to do, especially if you go to a really small school. (my school was a tiny geeky school in a small touwn, so there's not that much to do.) in a large state school, things would be a bit different. of course, almost everything you can get out of a fraternity/sorority you can get out of normal life, if you're outgoing enough. they just make it a lot easier. but every one has a different vibe, every one has a different kind of people, the pledging is different ...they are all just small communities of people (just like the dz) .... This ad space for sale.

Well, I joined a fraternity; it was the best decision of my life. Also one nobody could believe I made. I came to school knowing I was not going to join a fraternity. I didn't want to be told what to do or how to act, or have to pay for my friends. My boss at the time even asked me: "So, are you going to join a fraternity?" ... My answer was a curt "Hell no!". Well, I was hanging out with a few people and they seemed pretty cool. Eventually I realized they were all in the same fraternity. I got a bid from them. I thought about whether or not to join. My primary reason was "I'm not a fraternity type of person." But then I realized, hasn't my entire life been about trying new things? I decided, "Fuck it, I'll see what it's all about; if I don't like it, I'll leave." You can't force somebody to do something they don't really want to do anyways. So I pledged. I made some great friends, people I will stay in contact with for the rest of my life. I also met a wide variety of people, and became friends with people I could not have ever imagined even talking to. Then again, my fraternity isn't your typical fraternity, and we have probably one of the strongest chapters in the state. Of course, it's also good for networking. You could graduate, call an alumni, and almost have a job given to you. They remain in contact with the brothers 10-15 years after graduating and are helping them out. I'd say, if you have friends that are thinking about it, why not try it out? If it's a new chapter, you would also be one of the founding members (or at least right up there) which would be cool in and of iteself. You'll learn a lot about leadership, running an organization, dealing with people, you'll have some good times. Also, since it's just starting new, you would also have a voice in how pledging is done, and you could prevent it from going in negative directions. All in all, if you don't like it, fuck it. You don't have to lose all of your other friends because you joined a sorority. But you should at least try it out to see if you would like it. One thing, though, it will take up quite a bit of your time, but then again, being in almost any school club takes up a lot of time. This ad space for sale.

I'll second that. Ambien works bautifully, for legitimate or recreational purposes. It'll knock yoiu out in half an hour. When you wake up you'll feel completely refreshed. This ad space for sale.

I was that individual (not the one that asked you) but one like him. It's not that I wasn't taught it, but I'd keep forgetting. As I was jumping once every few weeks, I'd never quite remember exactly what to do. I don't really see it as that much of a problem, as long as he knows to turn it on every time. He'll eventually remember it. This ad space for sale.

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Go work out, or go for a good half hour run. Come home, take a shower, and then go to a bar and start drinking. It works beautifully. You can replace the exercise with jumping. The drinking is necessary. The shower is optional, but highly recommended.

Netherlands isn't, but Amsterdam is. (ie: you won't find any coffeeshops in Rotterdam. --- I was just there a few months ago) Alaska, they're a lot more lenient with it, i think it's more of a slap on the wrist. They can't really legalize it in the states because it's under federal jurisdiction, but they can turn a blind eye to it (which is what California tried to do for medical use, and I believe Alaska is trying to do overall.) This ad space for sale.

man, that's just some bad luck .... a buddy of mine had his van stolen .... when they found it and he went to pick it, the thieves left some things behind in the car .... specifically some cds, and some pot ... he made out nicely This ad space for sale.

So, this pirate has this talking parrot, right? And then one day .... wait, crap, I forgot the rest of the joke. This ad space for sale.

that just gave me a great idea, for a TV commerical, they should actually zap somebody, show what it does to them, and then people will start buying more of it .... of course half of those will be using it for drunk pranks ..... that was the funniest stroy i've heard in a looooooooooong time This ad space for sale.

Send anything extremely valuable by FedEx or UPS. If its small enough, send them Fedex/UPS Overnight. If you're going to use the postal service, as a minimum use Express Mail/Registered Mail. Express Mail is guaranteed to be delivered the next day. (A postal worker will drive to you r place in a private car to deliver it.) Registered Mail will always have somebody responsible for it. I don't really know what you can do for insurance, but regardless, I'd use FedEx/UPS for anything important to you. For example, all important documents, (ie: contracts, some job offer letters, etc) are sent by Overnight FedEx) This ad space for sale.

Nah, I'm not joking. That's really what I've heard. I'm really sorry for you though, power's bad enough. but it's got to be hell without running water. hope these next few hit mexico or something. florida's been hammered enough, we need some recovery time. although, i was thinking the other day, if this continues happening it would be a good idea to get a wind generator. In hurricane winds, those should be able to crank lots of power .... as long as it sturdy enough ... This ad space for sale.

they say we're going to have 25 years of bad storms .... supposedly, the severity of hurricanes cycles every 25 years .... This ad space for sale.

I agree, that truck looks like it could go underwater. you need to take it offroading in a lake. This ad space for sale.

just told me to dick around for the rest of the day since i have nothing else to do. granted, that's what i've been doing anyways, but still .... how cool is that? i remember working at sears when my boss called me up and said "you look like you're having too much fun, go do something" ...... main it's a change This ad space for sale.

the first one that came to mind is: doin' it, doin' it, doin't it well. ..... don't remember who wrote it This ad space for sale.

..Which is why many heads-up networking depts block those wacky ports, or use content detection (so you can't send HTTP over port 53, for example, because only DNS is allowed on that port). A sneakier way is to use a proxy via SSL, so the content is encrypted and can't be detected inline. That only works if there are SSL-enabled proxies (like anonymizer) that your IT dept hasn't also blocked. Of course, you could just try working instead of shirking at DZ.com... did something similar at one place. if you got to college, you probably get a free shell account. You can set up a http proxy there, login to your account using SSH, and tunnel a local port into the remote proxy port. All they ever see is that you were on an SSH connection, which has very legitimate uses. Well, unless your job doesn't require it. They can't see what's going through since everything's encrypted. This ad space for sale.

Nah, doesn't show up for a drug test. It's not even illegal (to buy). Well, I just spent the last two hours or so at work looking up different absinthes, reading reviews, and what not.... and the final result is: the best commercial absinthes you can buy right now are from Liquers de France (True Swiss le Blueues are better BUT unavailable for all I know) The ones that were recommended were: Either of the two Jade liquors Un Emile 68 Sapin This ad space for sale.

Funny thing about the legality. The reason it's illegal is because of the thujone content (wormwood) in it. Thujone is considered a poison and is not allowed over a certain amount in food. Absinthe falls under FDA jurisdiction (not DEA) and it is simply illegal to sell in the US. Importing it or possessing it, is ok. The one I bought was delivered by Air Express from France (to Florida). No problems whatsoever. Actually, not that you guys reminded me of it, I think I'll order another bottle. This ad space for sale.

Actually, I found the one we bought. We got Un Emile 68 from Liquers de France at http://www.absintheonline.com/acatalog/Absinthe.html This ad space for sale.

Go to http://www.absinthebuyersguide.com/ I bought some real stuff from France last year. It was about $100 for a 750ml bottle. However, even the new absinthes aren't made exactly from the old world recipe. (The amount of wormwood is greatly reduced. You cann't buy in stores what Van Gogh drank when he chopped his ear off. They do still make it underground, but the ones I found cost about $700 a bottle. The one we tried (I forget which one exactly) tasted like licorice and gave the effect of smoking a joint and taking a shot, but I think we should have taken more. (We took two shots worth with sugar cubes.) This ad space for sale.

I highly doubt Buddhism has. Maybe it has, I'm not sure. But Buddhists are by far one of the most peaceful and accepting people of all religions. Buddhism is more of a way of life than a religion. Me, however, I'm not religious, but I am spiritual. There is a difference. This ad space for sale.