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Just singing in the rain....

There are different types of massage. I had massage therepy after a car accident. This helped alot with the healing process. I work behind a desk for a living, and sometimes need a massage to take care of "knots" in my back and shoulder. And, I get a "sports" massage due to playing racquetball. A good massage is a very wonderfull thing :D--> (almost as good as sex :P--> :o-->)

Raf, hmmmmmm, keeping you sane.... thats implying that you are... --> (just kidding) :D--> -->

I don't know, but I am guessing... Staffers must absolutly believe that God will take care of them. I say this because... 1. When they get that form from Socicial Security each year with the amount they are estimated to receive from the government. I should be obvious that the government won't take care of them when they are old enough to retire. 2. With the "wages" that twi pays, staffers are not living the average, let alone abundant life financially in the here and now. 3. Staffers must be taking notice of how many stafferes have actually retired and receiving any type of retirement benifets (with the exception of, BOD, former BOD, spouse of former BOD). I understanding is that a mojority of staffers are honest and hard working. They should be paid an honest wage for honest work. (they should look at what the average wage for what they are doing is compared to what they are receiving). Again I say, they must believe that God will take care of them. They should not expect too much help from the GOV. (Social Security is base on how much you contribute) or twi (just look at there track record of helping people).

It is sad the a girl and a tiger are dead because of the foolishness of others.

I just checked the twi web site... There is no mention of Mrs. W. conditition and/or requesting prayers for her and her family. That would be a kind and loving thing to do. Hence, that thought won't come to them (they will have to read it here).

Beloit, Welcome --> :)--> Germany is a beautiful country. I was stationed in Bamberg Germany from 86-89.

I went wow in 82 and was sent to Bossier City, LA. That year was one of the worst years of my life.

Hooker towing is my favorite so far :D-->

Tow-da-line recovery Power lift towing

Car-ride towing car-lift towing pick-m-up towing Helpfull towing

Shell, Does this mean that we are envolved in a relationshil with each other :o--> :D-->

Zix, I am sorry for the some of the unfortunate drama that you went through and am happy that things are going better.

Mo, You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Krys, You are a wonderfull lady and I hope that you have a fantastic Birthday :)-->

This may sound overly simplistic... Think on what Love is. Does Love have fear and intemidation as it's companions? Is love or friendship conditional upon being in a group or organisation? Is love boring or exciting? Does love make room for differences of opinions? Is love tolerant? Did the actions of Jesus Christ demonstrate love? (IMO, yes) Does the actions of twi demonstrate love? (IMO, no)

Tom, The water in france is so ... uuuummmmm..... There is a very good reason why the french drink wine instead of water...

When I was growing up I was taught... Don't eat yellow snow.

Simply amazing... If people who take these drugs, no wonder these drugs are illeagle. drugs=chemical induced stupidity.

I am currently looking for a girlfriend that lives in the same area as I do.

Tom, Are you surprised that I would advocate good manners to the Polizi?

Very important!!! Alway use good manners if talking to the police in Germany. The Police in Germany are friendly and helpful. But, don't give them any back talk or attitude.

Hills, I was stationed in Bamberg Germany for 3 years. I would highly reccomend that he learn basic greetings such as: Gruss Gott (used in bavaria) Gutton Morgan (good morning) Gutton Abon (good after noon) Gutton Tag (good evening) bitte (please) danke (thanks) danke shane (formal thank you) important note!!! counting begings with the thumb not the index finger. example: ordering a beer with the index finger is ordering 2 beers. with the thumb up is 1 beer. a phrase for your son to say to a girl: Mine schatze, kom en sie heir bitte mit der hosen en der hand. ;)--> I can give you more information if you would like. It might be better to exchange info in PT's.

Acts2, I hope you have a fantastic Birthday!! One important tip about exercising... Do a good stretch before and after a work out and drink plenty of water before and after the work out. This will help avoid cramps.

Satori brings up a valid point concerning certification. There is a huge difference between certificates and certifications... For example, in my career field.... After someone has taken various classes and passed and received a certicicate for these classes. At this point, the person studies for 3 tests (about 4 hours long each). After these 3 tests are passed within a certain time frame (1 year), you are then certified. Another example is: I have taken a few spreadsheet courses in my career (starting with LOTUS 1-2-3 and most recently a course on the latest version of Excel). I have received certificates for these courses. I feel conifident that I can build a good spreadsheet, however I am no expert in Excel (I have seen experts). Most certification tests are very difficult (by design) and few pass on the first time of testing. There is a reasonable expectation of measurable expertise with various types certifications and degrees. In the medical profession, you would expect a MD to know more than a PA and a RN to know more than a PN. As Chase pointed out the medical profession is far from perfect. And, sometimes it night come down to the best educated guess. The medical profession has a "standards of practice" and review boards. Please don't get me wrong. I am sure that a loving touch does tremoundous good in the recovery process. It's been documented that even the petting of a cat or dog helps with calming of stress thereby helping to lower blood pressure (but, does not eliminate the need for taking medication if perscribed by a DR.). The touch of a professional massage therapyst has done wonders for my back, neck, shoulders and arms. In Reiki how do you seperate the real from the fake? The valid certicicate vs. the deploma from a deploma factory?