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Author:
Gasman59 ::
Posted:
Mon Sep 18, 2006 9:01 am
| IRiSHMaFIA wrote: | | Atleast animals in china get a day off from being slaughtered |
So true Irish, so true !!
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| Starbuck's being sued over voucher |
Author:
Gasman59 ::
Posted:
Mon Sep 18, 2006 9:00 am
| IRiSHMaFIA wrote: | | Gasman59 wrote: | | How about all governments wise up and stop all this bullshit sueing business. Get a life !!! |
The judicial system in just about every country is a complete catastrophe in one way or another.
I was reading the newspaper the other day and was completely shocked at this one story.
In Toronto, there were people getting information about home owners finances etc, putting their homes up for sale and once the home was sold they took the money and ran. The actual owner of the home had to vacate for the 'new' owners but still have to pay the mortage!
They are trying to change the laws to avoid this happening again.
Another thing I read a while back is something called 'squatters rights'.
If you go on hols for a month, someone can break into your home and live there and when you come back, you can't kick them out! They can legally take over your property.
Another thing...
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| Diva throws hissy fit |
Author:
Gasman59 ::
Posted:
Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:58 am
| eefanincan wrote: | | Gasman59 wrote: | | As someone who believes in the "Ying and Yang" of life, I rarely use the "hate" word... but I HATE Paris Hilton. Anyone who climbs to fame by being a pig is distgusting in my book. |
What gets me about her is when she talks about her new album........ "It's so good I cry when I listen to it." How pathetic. |
So true !!! So many bands out there that should have the record companies behind them and they push trash like this....
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| 'Dog' collared for jumping bail in Mexico |
Author:
Gasman59 ::
Posted:
Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:57 am
| eefanincan wrote: | | Gasman59 wrote: | | I agree with Kezza.... Andrew Luster is a nut sack and if our government didn't want to do something about bringing this asswipe in, then someone had to do it !!! |
Well put, Gas! You've quite the way with words. 
Here's the latest on Dog:
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I was emoting..... 
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| Hey there |
Author:
Gasman59 ::
Posted:
Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:51 am
Welcome to the couch tool1175 !!!
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| Hello |
Author:
Gasman59 ::
Posted:
Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:50 am
Hello and welcome Fadyt !!
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| hi there... |
Author:
Kezza ::
Posted:
Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:17 am
| fritz wrote: | Welcome to couchtripper ZOE.Although I?ve never been in Austria I was stationed in Germany for 3 years.But that was 47 years ago.Anyhow welcome aboard
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Welcome, Zoe -- my husband's mum was from Frankfurt, so my German is very limited ("Ein Bier bitte") . Travelled thoughout Austria though - it's a beautiful country. Hope you enjoy yourself here at the Couch. 
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| Israelis treated like terrorists! |
Author:
faceless ::
Posted:
Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:40 pm
You're right, of course, but it shows the level of the problem when officials in an entirely separate country see it as a reason to harass anyone. Two wrongs don't make a right though, no matter the reason, but it still gave me a laugh all the same.
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| Australian PM demands integration |
Author:
IRiSHMaFIA ::
Posted:
Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:02 pm
I think it's important for any foreigner to adjust to the customs and language of any country they move to if it greatly differs from their own.
Communication is very important, and people on both sides end up frustrated when someone can't articulate their wants and needs in particular instances.
I don't think it should be a rushed process though as there's always a good amount of culture shock when moving to a different country. People should have a chance to absorb their surroundings etc and feel 'at home' before being pushed into conformity.
In canada I've noticed, there's different pockets of cultures where they've street signs in different languages. In a way that's like putting your nose up to assimilating and more bringing your culture to another country so you don't have to be arsed learning anything new. I'm a bit on the fence about that.
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| OZ |
Author:
fadyt ::
Posted:
Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:10 am
I loved OZ, especially the grittiness of the show.
It's fun trying to spot all those actors from OZ in other shows or movies. I saw Said in that Nic Cage movie about an arms dealer.
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