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You are so correct, julischwarz. Thank you for pointing that out. I am a vegetarian and an atheist for additional reasons as well.

This very important knowledge about animals should be more often discussed, starting at schools.

Thank you, mozzie.

You are correct, they are a status symbol only.

A close friend of ours, single, over fifthy years old, owns three cars. He uses his Porche only to find a female for a night and is very successful even though he is dressed like a homeless and does not spent much money on them either. He is correct when he says with his other, "normal" cars he would never ever find a date, because nature was really not good to him. I know similar stories as well.

I read that most Porsche's are leased. I am not informed about the other status cars, but wondering how many of those are fully paid. But then, that's not our problem.

I wish you, mozzie, a wonderful, merry Christmas and a healthy, happy and peaceful New Year. :)

I am very thankful, Chipmonk, you did not misunderstand my well meant suggestion. It's not always easy to wait, special not when you feel you have to say now what's on your heart and soul. I understand very well you feel releaved as soon as you talk about what's bothering you and sometimes you even find a solution while talking / writing. Besides, it's very important NOT to keep your thoughts, your problems, your anger inside of you.

Knowing that I have another suggestion: When you are alone speak everything what is bothering you at that moment on an audio tape. Just let it go. This way it's off your soul, you feel so much better and strong again and no one else will ever know. Of course, Chipmonk, please never forget to overplay later that tape with music or whatever to avoid that no one else might find and listen to your secret tape. Then you are in trouble! Do you think, that idea might be of help for you?

I wish you a very happy, merry Christmas and a healthy and peaceful New Year with less stress. May 2010 be very good to you, Chipmonk. :)

That's exactly how I think about cars, mozzie. :)

Oh, bennc09, I forgot something very import for you to read. Please click on Dr.Oz'FreeTest and then go to Real Age - Live Life to the Youngest .

You will find lots of interesting, helpful information / tips.

I wish you a wonderful Sunday, hopefully with sunshine. :)

Please, bennc09, never ever (!) do what chipmonk suggested. What was said above is very true your weight and even more will come back in no time and it's very unhealthy.

I have some additional suggestions for you. Please go to www.TheDoctorsTV.com and TheDr.Ozdiet. Maybe you have heard of these two new interesting health programs on TV already? They are offering helpful tips on all different kinds of health issues incl. diet, diet-cooking and exercise. You can mail in your questions which the doctors might discuss during their programs or they might even invite you personal to their show to talk directly to you. I would not be surprised.

I tape the two shows every day (Mo-Fri) as I tape everything else incl. the news. It saves me much time, because I skip what I am not interested in, can watch it when I have the time and can keep the tape I want to watch another time again. That is just another suggestion. OK? OK!

I think, you know as well as I do that it's very tough to loose weight on your own. It will become easier and you will feel better with every dropped pound. Do you know, before you start a diet you should talk to your doctor first because of health issues? I would ask him also if your health insurance or a charity will pay for a diet program and / or for a diet camp for young people. At a camp they all have to go through the same program to loose weight and - very important - you are not alone and will make friends all at the same time.

Another tip: When I see my doctors I always bring my prepared list with questions with me. Not only that it helps me not to forget any of my questions, but I write the doctor's answers with few words down as well so that I can remember his answers later. Don't be shy, bennc09, to do that. Your doctor will be impressed with you, because it shows him how serious you really are with your weight loss. I bring always my list with me, even when I went for a job interview; they all liked it. I don't want to be mad with myself on my way home "geez, I wanted to ask this and this and forgot, and now it's too late". Does that make sense to you, bennc09?

I hope, I could help you, but at the end it's always your decision what you think is the best for you to do. Right? Right! If you do a mistake you can always start new and learn from your mistake.

I have read all your questions and understand your situation very well. If I can I am more than willing to help you. All you have to do is to ask me. OK? OK!

I would like it if you would keep me informed, but you don't have to - no hard feelings.

I wish you much success with your weight loss. Head up, bennc09 - I know, you can and will do it! Later you have every reason to be very proud of yourself and so will I. Just take step by step and be patient, please. I am crossing my fingers for you. You will see that will help you additional. I wish you good luck! :)

And because it is a contract the police had to arrest them. If I understood correctly the police said they don't think it would hold up in court though. I would be surprised if it really does.

I think, the police should have given them an advice instead and let go. The owner of this "Irish Pub and Grill" will be the big looser at the end. Does he regret he called the police? I think so.

I still don't understand what you mean with "all", zeli11. All what? Does your short answer, which is not an explanation, makes really sense to you? Not to me.

That lets me assume you don't have a plausible answer. Hm.

I am sorry, TheSheep, I did not express myself more cleary. You are correct with everything you said - I fully agree with you!

I did not know the word gestation, looked it up, thought about it, got out of my bed just to tell you yes, it makes sense it is a combination of several factors. I never have thought about it. Thank you, TheSheep. Isn't it amazing what is going on in our bodies, special the many influences starting with, during and after pregnancies? Oh, I wish I could explain myself much better in English.

Nothing wrong with homosexuality: Of course not! Something is wrong with those, special the screamers, who want to make it wrong for whatever their reasons might be. A lot to say about their unbelievable, not any sense making excuses.

Borderline sociopaths: I had a big grin how you described them so correctly. They are very dangerous.

My husband and I don't believe, never did and never will think homosexuality is wrong. Why I am including my husband in this? Well, I could not live with someone small minded; we are wondering about this kind of discussions and cannot understand why it's even such a big problem for many. For what these agitations (dictonary) - there is nothing wrong with homosexuality. Again, we are still sharing the same thoughts, TheSheep. There is so much behind it - it's disgusting, but then, I don't have to tell you that.

All this energy put into something positive -

what could be accomplished!?

I wish you and your family a wonderful, healthy weekend. :)

"You either are or you aren't". It's scientific proven the genes only (!!!) decide. Period!

I really don't understand why homosexuality is even a problem for some people, special not in these days and age where it's easy for everyone to educate themselves. Instead the always stubborn 'I-don't-want-to-now' are clinging on to old, stupid myths as if it is a sinking boat.

Everyone insists on the same rights for themselves as for everyone else. Correct? See, then the only correct answer can only be YES ! to gay marriages. Period!

In North-European countries no one cares about other's sexuality. Some members of royal families are homosexual. So what? If I remember well a / the Norwegian King married his male partner. So what?

People should be judged by their character only! Period!